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'AT  YOUR  SERVICE' 


Volume    14 


MARCH,   1943 


No.   1 


A  MONTHLY   MAGAZINE 


OF  —  BY  —  FOR 


NEW  YORK'S  "FINEST " 


LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE 

POLICE  COMMISSIONER.  EDITOR 


LOUIS  F.  COSTUMA 

FIRST  DEPUTY  COMMI88IONEB 


JOHN  J.  O'CONNELL 

CHIEF  INSPECTOR 


JAMES  A.  DE  MILT,  Managing  Editor 


Published  by  the  Police  Department,  City  of  New  York.  Copyright.  1943,  by  Police  Department,  City  of  New  York. 
Address  all  communications  to  SPRING  3100,  400  Broome  Street,  New  York  City. 


OPRIXG  3100,  friendliest  of  magazines  and  cheeriest  of 
good  will  messengers,  celebrates  this  month  the  Thirteenth 
AxxiVERSARY  of  its  Original  appearance  as  the  official  magazine 
of  "The  Finest." 

At  the  same  time,  and  for  the  thirteenth  year  in  a  row, 
Spring  3100  is  glad  to  take  this  opportunity  to  thank  all  of  its 
readers — and  particularly  our  reporters,  for  the  interest  and 
support  that  have  made  possible  the  great  success  Spring  3100 
has  so  completely  enjoyed  in  the  past. 

Frightfulness  today  grips  the  world — an  engulfment  so 
horrible  of  contemplation  as  to  challenge  reason;  so  complete 
in  its  planned  destruction  as  to  make  the  Dark  Ages  seem 
radiant  by  comparison. 

But  there  is  a  silver  lining — thank  God! 
The  frontiers  of  savagerj^  under  the  weight  of  America's 
might  have  already  started  to  crumble. 

"We  are  fighting  on  God's  side"  has  in  effect  become  more 
than  just  another  slogan. 

We  of  the  Department  are  rigidly  aware  of  the  importance 
of  our  job  in  the  war  against  tyranny — a  war  destined  to  end 
only  when  the  Mad  Dogs  of  Evil  are  consumed  in  the  avenging 
flames  of  their  own  hypocrisy  and  greed. 

May  the  victory  for  which  we  pray  be  not  too  long  delayed. 

In  the  meantime,  Spring  3100  hopes  to  continue  to  merit 
your  good  wishes. 

"AT  YOUR  SERVICE"— the  slogan  adopted  by  Spring 
3100  thirteen  years  ago — remains  unchanged. 


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State  Department  of  Correction  Reports  Decrease  of  29.9  per 

cent  in  Crimes  of  All  Descriptions  During  1942,  as 

Compared  With  the  Year  1941. 


CRIMES  of  all  descriptions  in  New  York  State 
during  1942  showed  a  decrease  of  29.9  percent 
as  compared  with  1941  and  major  crimes 
showed  a  decrease  of  8.2  percent  during  the  same 
periods.  The  number  of  major  crimes  dropped  from 
32,295  in  1941  to  29,646  in  1942.  Excluded  from  the 
list  of  major  crimes  for  these  two  periods  are  figures 
on  the  crimes  of  auto  larceny,  sale  or  possession  of 
drugs,  possession  of  dangerous  weapons,  frauds,  prosti- 
tution and  commercialized  vice  and  other  sex  offenses. 
Each  of  these  crimes  is  so  reported  by  the  contributing 
agencies  that  the  totals  contain  in  undifferentiated 
form  the  figures  for  felonies  and  misdemeanors.  Since 
it  is  impossible  to  consider  these  figures  as  purely 
felony  figures,  the  above  offenses  were  not,  in  either 
period,  added  in  as  major  offenses. 

Throughout  the  State,  on  the  basis  of  figures  com- 
piled from  reports  from  the  Police  and  Sheriffs,  crimes 
of  all  classifications,  including  traffic  infractions, 
totaled  916,812,  a  drop  of  391,446  below  1941.  Motor 
and  traffic  law  violations,  however,  comprised  65.9  per- 
cent or  604,440  of  the  total  crimes  reported  during 
1942.  For  847,476  of  these  crimes  which  represents 
the  number  cleared  by  arrest  by  the  police,  a  total  of 
890,484  persons  were  apprehended — 339,774  by  arrest 
and  550,710  by  summons.  Crimes  listed  as  not  closed 
by  arrest  total  69,336. 

To  study  the  State's  crime  picture  more  clearly,  the 
Department  bases  its  figures  on  the  ratio  per  100,000 
general  population.  In  this  manner,  it  was  determined 
that  crimes  of  all  descriptions  in  the  entire  State  for 
1941  totaled  9627.1  for  every  100,000  of  population  as 
compared  with  6702.0  for  1942. 

The  figures  reflected  a  decrease  in  homicides  (ex- 
clusive of  auto  fatalities)  which  totaled  384  in  1941  as 
against  373  in  1942.  Crimes  involving  dangerous  wea- 
pons increased  from  865  in  1941  to  896  during  1942. 
Felonious  assault  decreased  8.1  percent,  having 
dropped  from  3,466  last  year  to  3,184  this  year.  There 
was  a  6.7  percent  decrease  in  criminal  negligence 
eases  growing  out  of  auto  fatalities  or  other  negligent 


manslaughters.  The  1941  total  was  1040  while  for 
1942  it  was  970.  During  this  same  period,  intoxicated 
driving  as  a  felony  dropped  38.3  percent  while  this 
same  offense  as  a  misdemeanor  decreased  30.7  percent. 

Rape  dropped  from  1,296  last  year  to  1,237  this 
year  or  a  decrease  of  4.6  percent.  Sex  offenses  (other 
than  rape  and  prostitution  or  commercialized  vice) 
numbered  1,965  during  1941.  The  figure  for  1942  is 
2,086  or  an  increase  of  6.2  percent.  Prostitution  and 
commercialized  vice  decreased  18.1  percent,  dropping 
from  3,844  in  1941  to  3,532  in  1942.  Gambling  in- 
creased from  17,352  in  1941  to  17,644  this  year,  or  an 
increase  of  1.7  percent. 

The  restricted  use  of  the  automobile,  which  explains 
this  sharp  drop  in  the  total  offenses  reported,  is  be- 
ginning to  reflect  itself  in  police  records.  Parking 
violations  dropped  from  761,200  last  year  to  471,855 
during  1942,  or  a  decrease  of  38.0  percent.  Other  vio- 
lations of  motor  vehicle  laws  decreased  34.5  percent, 
falling  from  202,543  in  1941  to  132,505  this  year. 

With  the  exception  of  unlawful  entry,  which  in- 
creased 6.4  percent;  possession  of  burglar  tools,  which 
increased  8.6  percent,  and  receiving  stolen  property, 
which  increased  10.1  percent,  crimes  involving  theft 
decreased.  There  was  a  4.3  percent  reduction  in  the 
number  of  robberies.  Burglaries  declined  11.4  percent. 
Auto  thefts  dropped  18.6  percent.  Grand  larceny  fell 
9.4  percent ;  petit  larceny,  10.3  percent ;  pocket-picking, 
15.2  percent;  frauds,  28.2  percent;  and  forgery,  26.3 
percent. 

Public  intoxication  increased  5.7  percent  while  the 
possession  or  the  distribution  of  narcotics  decreased 
20.0  percent  during  1942.  This  phenomenal  drop 
added  to  the  35.1  drop  of  a  year  ago  and  the  11.3  per- 
cent drop  in  1940  is  one  "benefit"  of  the  present  war. 
Restrictions  in  foreign  trade  and  effectual  enforcement 
unquestionably  explains  the  "crash"  in  illicit  drug 
traffic. 

Malicious  mischief  decreased  14.3  percent;  trespas- 
sing on  private  property  decreased  63.4  percent;  dis- 
orderly conduct  increased  3.3  percent,  while  vagrancy 
decreased  9.4  percent. 


Policemen's  Widows' 

Benevolent  Society 

Holds  Card  Party 


MRS.  HELEN  LEE,  president  of  the  Policemen's 
Widows'  Benevolent  Society,  Inc.,  is  most  en- 
thusiastic about  the  success  of  the  card  party 
held  by  the  organization  on  the  evening  of  Wednesday, 


March  3,  at  the  Capitol  Hotel,  Manhattan. 

Mrs.  Lee  announces  also  that  a  drive  for  new  mem- 
bers is  now  under  way  and  that  wives  of  deceased 
police  officers  of  our  Department,  regardless  of  rank, 
are  eligible  to  join. 

Applications  may  be  had  by  contacting  Mrs.  Lee 
at  her  home,  1934  New  York  Avenue,  Brooklyn  (CI.  8- 
2444),  or  Mrs.  Mary  Harrington,  recording  secretary, 
350  75th  Street,  Brooklyn  (So.  8-6725). 

Meetings  of  the  Policemen's  Widows'  Benevolent 
Society  are  held  every  third  Thursday  of  the  month 
at  the  headquarters  of  the  organization,  U.O.T.S. 
Building,  150  West  85th  Street,  Manhattan. 


RULES  FOR   PRIZE  CONTESTS 

Each  month  SPRING  3100  will  award  a  prize  of 
$15  for  the  best  short  story  submitted. 

Any  subject  may  be  used  as  long  as  the  story  is 
original  and  not  less  than  1,000  nor  more  than  1,500 
words  in  length. 

Stories  must  be  typewritten,  double  spaced,  using 
only  one  side  of  each  sheet  of  paper. 

The  winning  story  will  appear  in  a  subsequent  issue 
of  our  magazine. 

A  prize  of  ?2  will  be  awarded  monthly  to  each  of 
the  cartoonists  whose  drawings  are  accepted  for  pub- 
lication. 

They  should  be  drawn  in  black  drawing  ink  on  white 
cardboard,  eight  inches  square. 

The  editorial  staff,  under  the  supervision  of  the 
Police  Commissioner,  will  act  as  judges. 

Contributions  must  be  received  at  the  office  of 
SPRING  3100  not  later  than  the  15th  of  each  month. 

THESE  PRIZE  CONTESTS  ARE  OPEN  TO 
ACTIVE  AND  RETIRED  MEMBERS  OF  THE 
DEPARTMENT  WITH  THE  EXCEPTION  OF  THE 
IMMEDIATE  STAFF  OF  THIS  MAGAZINE. 


MARCH,  1943 

Cover  Design — Ptl.  Charles  Harrold,  Staff  Artist 
Editorially   Speaking — Our   Thirteenth  Birthday  Mes- 
sage         1 

State  Dept.  of  Correction  Reports  Decrease  in  Crimes 

During    1942    2 

N.  Y.  Police  Force  Gift  to  Priest  Builds  Church 4 

Commencement  Exercises — ^Inductions — Promotions . .  6 
Police  Athletic  League  Reports  Another  Fine  Year. .  10 
Captain  Gerald  J.  Crosson,  Bluecoat — a  Hero  in  Khaki  12 

Awards  for  Rescues  from  Drowning    14 

Policemen  Present  Mass  Kit  to  Missionary   16 

Police  Square  Club  Installs  Officers    17 

The   Printed   Page    IS 

Rebecca  B.  Rankin,  Municipal  Reference  Library 

Shomrim  Society  Entertainment  and  Dance 19 

Sports  (Victory  Dinner  N.  Y.  P.  Golf  Ass'n.) 20 

The  Day  Tour  Blues— Prize  Short  Story    22 

Ptl.  Henry  J.  Mulhearn,  5th  Precinct 

Queens  Police  Post  Entertainment  and  Dance 25 

Service  Flag  Presented  to  St.  George  Ass'n 25 

Officers'  Training  School — Questions  and  Answers ....  26 
Lt.  Peter  F.  Mathews,  Police  Academy 

32nd  Precinct  Dedicates  Service  Flag 27 

Departmental    Orders    28 

Looking  'Em  Over   30 


Yes  . . .  SPRING  3100  Does  Get  Around 


NORTH  AFRICA 

Provost  Marshal  Section 

A.P.O.  600 

13  February,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Please  accept  the  thanks  of  two  members  of  the 
Department  overseas  for  your  thoughtfulness  in 
sending  us  SPRING  3100.  We  received  it  today  after 
it  had  followed  us  here,  to  I'Airique  du  Nord,  from 
Merrie  England.  It  was  the  November  issue,  and 
just  reading  the  Precinct  chatter  was  like  going 
on  furlough  to  "Blighty" — little  old  New  York. 

Now  that  we  know  SPRING  3100  has  found  us 
we  are  looking  forward  expectantly  to  future  issues. 

Again  we  say  thanks,  muchly,  and  keep  the  ball 
rolling. 

Sgt.  BRIAN  T.  FITZGERALD, 
Patrolman,  79th  Precinct. 

Sgt.  PAUL  E.  BROOKS, 
Patrolman,   llOA   Precinct. 


SOMEWHERE  IN  THE  SO.  PACIFIC 

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c/o  Fleet  Post  Office 

San  Francisco,  CaL 

February  9,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

I'm  very  thankful  SPRING  3100  is  being  sent  to 
me  during  the  time  I'm  serving  Uncle  Sam.  I'm  at 
present  located  on  "Island  X,"  in  the  South  Pacific, 
and  you  may  well  imagine  the  thrill,  out  here  in  this 
neck  of  the  woods,  to  have  suddenly  handed  to  you, 
practically  out  of  nowhere,  good  old  Spring  3100. 

Regards  to  the  members  of  the  Department. 

HENRY  AHLE,  Water  Tender,  1/c, 
Patrolman,  41st  Precinct. 


N.  Y.  Police  Force's  Gift  To  Priest  Builds  Church 

Fr.  Gleason  of  Holy  Cross  Mission  House,  North  Easton,  Mass., 
Former  Policeman,  Uses  Money  for  Texas  Parish 


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representing  tlje  ^e6i  ^orb  dity  policemen, 

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MOVED  by  the  poverty  of  the  neglected  whites 
and  abandoned  Mexican  people  of  the  great 
Southwest,  Rev.  Daniel  M.  Gleason,  C.S.C, 
who  sacrificed  his  career  as  a  New  York  police  officer 
to  become  a  mission  priest,  in  the  Congregation  of 
Holy  Cross,  has  realized  the  fulfillment  of  a  much 
cherished  ambition,  to  bring  the  Catholic  faith  closer 
to  those  people  in  the  far-off  plains  of  Texas. 

Today,  in  the  little  town  of  Bertram,  Tex.,  there 
is  much  rejoicing  among  these  poor,  but  devout  people, 
who  have  striven  to  keep  their  faith  for  more  than 
100  years,  despite  the  handicap  of  finding  a  place  to 
worship,  for  now  in  their  midst  is  erected  a  beautiful 
white  stone  church,  made  in  the  form  of  a  cross  and 
given  to  them  by  New  York's  beloved  "Fr.  Dan 
Gleason." 

Fr.  Gleason  made  possible  his  dream  of  building  a 
church  by  the  money  given  him  by  comrades  of  the 
New  York  Police  Department  on  the  day  he  sang  his 
first  mass  in  St.  Patrick's  Cathedral  three  years  ago. 
More  than  5000  uniformed  policemen  attended  the 
mass  and  afterwards  feted  the  new  priest  at  a  break- 
fast in  the  Hotel  Astor.  Police  Commissioner  Louis  J. 
Valentine  in  behalf  of  the  5000  policemen  presented 


Rev.  Daniel  M.  Gleason,  C.S.C. 

Fr.  Gleason  a  beautiful  gold  chalice.    With  it  was  a 
check  for  $3000. 

Commissioner  Valentine  in  making  the  presentation 
said: 

"In  the  name  of  every  member  of  our  great  Depart- 
ment I  present  to  you,  Father  Gleason,  this  chalice — 
this  visible  token  of  our  affection,  our  esteem,  our  love 
for  you.  And  no  matter  where  you  go — be  it  to  the 
farthest  ends  of  the  earth — there  also  will  go  our  good 
wishes  and  the  prayers  of  the  members  of  the  police 
department  of  which  you  were  once  a  member." 

"Fr.  Dan"  was  deeply  moved  by  the  gift  and  ac- 
cepted it  on  the  one  condition  that  he  might  use  it  to 
build  a  church,  in  memory  of  his  departed  comrades 
of  the  police  force. 

Natives  Help 

So  great  was  the  reaction  of  the  natives  in  the  little 
town  when  they  learned  they  were  to  have  their  own 
place  of  worship  that  they  immediately  began  to  help 
build  the  church  from  the  beautiful  Texas  limestone, 
quarried  from  a  near-by  district  and  exquisitely  hand- 
carved  by  the  people.  The  edifice  seats  about  500 
people  and  is  built  along  the  old  Spanish  style  and 
forms  a  cross.  One  apse  serves  as  a  sacristy  and  the 
other  side  of  the  cross  is  preserved  for  the  children's 
catechism  room. 

The  church  was  solemnly  dedicated  on  Sunday, 
March  7,  by  His  Excellency  the  Most  Reverend  Chris- 
topher J.  Byrne,  Bishop  of  Galveston.  Father  Gleason 
sang  the  dedication  mass,  assisted  by  the  Rev.  Joseph 


SPRING    3100 


CHURCH  OF  THE  HOLY  CROSS 
Bertram,  Texas 


Houser,  C.S.C,  as  deacon,  and  Rev.  Frederick  Schmidt, 
C.S.C.  as  sub-deacon.  The  sermon  was  preached  by 
Bishop  Byrne.  Colonel  James  J.  O'Brien,  C.S.C,  Chap- 
lain U.  S.  A.  and  the  Rev.  James  W.  Donahue,  C.S.C, 
former  Superior  General  of  the  Congregation  of  Holy 
Cross  were  deacons  of  honor  to  Bishop  Byrne. 

A  beautiful  plaque  made  of  the  Texas  limestone  is 
placed  directly  inside  the  vestibule  and  at  the  top  bears 
the  seal  of  the  Congregation  of  Holy  Cross  which  is  a 
cross  and  two  anchors  crossing,  one  over  the  other  at 
the  base  of  the  cross,  and  the  inscription  "Crux  Spes 
Unica,"  meaning  "the  cross,  our  only  hope".  Beneath 
this  is  inscribed — 

"In  memory  of  our  deceased  comrades  and  to 
commemorate  the  ordination  of  one  of  our 
members.  Rev.  Daniel  M.  Gleason,  C.S.C,  to 
the  holy  priesthood,  this  church  has  been 
erected  by  the  men  of  the  police  department 
of  New  York  City" 

and  is  signed,  Louis  J.  Valentine,  Police  Commissioner, 

1943. 

This  is  the  first  Catholic  mission  church  in  that 
district,  the  nearest  being  in  Austin,  Tex.,  about  50 
miles  away.  The  Congregation  of  Holy  Cross  has  been 
trying  to  care  for  the  poor  whites,  abandoned  Mex- 
icans and  negroes  for  many  years  and  several  of  their 
priests  have  cared  for  these  people  without  remunera- 
tion of  any  kind. 

Farming  and  herding  of  cattle  is  the  chief  occupa- 
tion of  these  people.  The  Catholic  faith  was  established 
there  more  than  100  years  ago  and  for  many  years  the 
priests  rode  horseback  from  one  to  another  community 


administering  the  sacraments  and  saying  mass  in 
dwelling  houses.  Once  a  month  the  inhabitants  gath- 
ered at  a  home  and  awaited  the  arrival  of  the  priest  to 
baptize  and  administer  to  the  sick. 

The  homes  are  20  to  30  miles  apart  and  each  month 
mass  was  said  at  a  different  house.  Small  churches 
began  to  be  built  in  the  large  cities  and  towns  and 
many  of  the  Holy  Cross  priests  volunteered  their  serv- 
ices. Father  Gleason's  gift  not  only  pleases  the  natives 
but  brings  happiness  to  the  priests  of  the  order  who 
are  trying  to  care  for  the  religious  needs  of  these 
people. 


Fr.  Gleason  was  left  an  orphan  at  a  young  age  and 
although  he  enjoyed  his  work  as  a  police  officer,  it  was 
his  heart's  desire  to  become  a  priest.  He  studied 
nights  at  Fordham  University  and  worked  as  a  police 
officer  days.  Later  he  studied  at  Notre  Dame  and 
served  his  novitiate  there.  He  spent  four  years  study- 
ing at  Washington  and  was  ordained  at  Notre  Dame 
in  1940. 

Serving  since  that  time  as  a  mission  priest,  in  the 
Congregation  of  the  Holy  Cross  at  North  Easton, 
Mass.,  "Father  Dan"  boasts  today  a  wide  acquaintance 
of  friends  in  the  police  departments  of  surrounding 
towns  and  cities.  He  has  an  affectionate  regard  for 
the  blue  uniforms  and  hardly  a  day  passes  but  what 
he  says  a  prayer  for  some  member  of  an  officer's  fam- 
ily who  may  be  ill. 

In  short,  his  New  England  friends,  too,  have  taken 
him  to  their  hearts. 


Commencement     Exercises 

Appointments  to  the  Force  —  Promotions  to  Captain 


FEBRUARY  17,  1943 


Promoted  men,  graduates  and  newly-inducted  probationers  listen  to  a 
heart-to-heart  talk  by  Mayor  LaGuardia. 


i: 


HAVE  repeatedly  stated  that  I  would  sooner  pro- 
vide a  grave  at  Potter's  Field  for  a  vicious  crim- 
.  inal  than  pin  a  medal  on  a  police  officer's  widow," 
Mayor  LaGuardia  told  his  listeners  at  the  commence- 
ment exercises  held  on  the  afternoon  of  Wednesday, 
February  17,  in  the  Line-up  Gallery  at  Police  Head- 
quarters. The  ceremonies  included  also  the  induction 
into  the  service  of  284  probationary  patrolmen  and  10 
policewomen  and  the  promotion  of  20  lieutenants,  "the 
cream  of  the  crop,"  as  Commissioner  Valentine  aptly 
termed  them,  to  the  rank  of  captain,  they  being  the 
men  whose  names  topped  the  recently  promulgated 
list  for  promotion  to  that  rank. 

" — and  if  at  any  time  you  are  called  and  have  to 
approach  a  criminal  in  the  act  of  committing  a  crime 
and  he's  armed  with  a  gun,  you  shoot  first,"  the  Mayor 
advised,  "and  be  quick  on  the  trigger. 

"Whenever  force  is  being  used  in  the  commission 
of  a  crime  you  must  use  a  superior  force  to  suppress 


it.  That's  the  A  B  C  of  policing.  It  does  not  mean 
that  violence  can  be  used  by  the  police  on  a  peaceful 
citizen  or  where  no  crime  of  violence  has  been  com- 
mitted. Naturally,  you  must  exercise  judgment,  but 
do  not  take  a  chance  yourself." 

Both  the  graduates  and  the  new  appointees  were 
reminded  by  the  Mayor  that  they  were  entering  the 
police  service  of  their  own  volition ;  that  they  would 
have  to  put  up  with  a  great  deal  in  the  matter  of 
hardship  and  discomfort  and  that  it  should  be  thor- 
oughly understood  that  the  Police  Department  is  con- 
structed along  military  lines  and  that  strict  discipline 
is  essential. 

"I  say  that,"  the  Mayor  continued,  "because  in  these 
days  some  youngsters  want  to  be  wise  guys,  and  in  the 
Police  Department  wise  guys  just  do  not  fit." 

Mentioning  the  training  to  which  recruits  at  the 
time  of  their  induction  are  subjected,  the  Mayor  said 
that  despite  the  rigidness  of  the  course  the  students 


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should  not  get  the  idea  upon  being  graduated  and  as- 
signed to  precinct  duty  that  they  then  know  all  about 
policing  and  the  various  procedures  involved. 

"You  may  have  acquired  an  excellent  knowledge — 
a  theoretical  knowledge — of  your  duties,"  the  speaker 
declared,  "but  in  this  city  it  takes  years  to  make  a 
police  officer— and  it  costs  the  city  money  during  that 
time." 

Stressing  the  added  tension  of  police  work  due  to 
the  war,  the  Mayor  advised  in  his  usual  vigorous  lan- 
guage against  the  use  of  liquor  and  against  attempts 
on  the  part  of  members  to  live  beyond  their  means. 

"Keep  off  strong  liquor,"  he  advised,  explaining  that 
drinking  never  did  anyone  any  good  and  that  it  does 
not  mix  with  a  nightstick,  a  billy  or  a  revolver.  A 
drinking  policeman  all  too  often  becomes  a  pathetic 
case,  he  explained.  He  pointed  out,  too,  that  frequently 
men  with  families — and  with  years  of  service  in  the 
Department — are  brought  to  trial  for  their  misdeeds 
when  it  is  too  late — when  nothing  can  be  done  to  save 
them. 

Turning  to  the  subject  of  law  enforcement,  the 
Mayor  called  attention  to  the  fact  that  war  brings 
about  certain  conditions  that  are  very  difficult  to 
control. 

"I  don't  think  it  is  right  to  say  that  more  people 
engage  in  crime  during  a  war,  but  I  do  say  that 
there  are  more  criminals  who  will  take  a  chance  during 
times  of  stress  because  they  know  the  people  are  tense, 
and,  too,  that  law  enforcement  officers  have  many 
additional  duties  to  perform,  all  of  which  tends  to 
produce  in  the  mind  of  the  criminal  the  idea  that  he 
can  get  away  with  it." 

Addressing  himself  to  the  policewomen,  both  the 
graduates  and  the  inductees,  the  Mayor  explained  a 
distinct  and  useful  service  can  be  rendered  by  them 
as  members  of  a  police  organization  of  a  city  the  size 
of  New  York.  He  praised  the  work  of  the  Juvenile 
Aid  Bureau  of  the  Police  Department  and  explained 
that  many  of  the  new  policewomen  will  be  assigned  to 
duty  with  that  branch  of  the  service. 

The  Mayor  after  complimenting  the  twenty  newly- 
promoted  captains  on  their  success  in  what  he  termed 
a  "very  exacting  promotional  examination,"  told  them 
that  the  rank  of  captain  doesn't  mean  any  more  that 
the  incumbents  sit  all  day  at  a  desk. 

"It  means  that  you  will  be  out  in  the  field  in  com- 
mand of  your  men,"  he  told  them,  explaining  further 
that  in  the  old  days  when  a  policeman  became  a  ser- 
geant he  wore  out  the  seat  of  his  pants  more  quickly 
than  the  soles  of  his  shoes. 

A  commanding  officer,  he  said,  in  modern  tactics 
is  to  be  found  in  the  field  with  his  men. 

"I  know  that  all  you  captains  will  afford  to  your 
Commissioner  full  and  complete  and  loyal  cooperation ; 
and  I  know,  too,  that  you  men  who  have  entered  the 
service,  and  those  of  you  who  go  on  duty  today,  will 
live  up  to  the  fine  traditions  of  this  Department.  You 
will  make  good  in  your  chosen  profession,  I'm  sure. 
As  for  you  men  going  into  the  Academy,  play  the  game. 
Take  the  advice  of  the  older  men  in  the  Department; 
make  up  your  minds  that  you  have  chosen  a  profession 
— a  life's  work,  and  give  to  the  city  the  best  that  is 
in  you." 

The  Mayor  in  the  statement  which  follows  took 
public  notice  for  the  first  time  of  repeated  rumors  of 
the  resignation  of  Commissioner  Valentine: 

"I  was  asked  not  so  long  ago  if  it  is  true  that  Police 


Commissioner  Valentine  is  going  to  resign.  Yes,  I 
answered.  And  it  is  also  true  that  we  are  going  to  hold 
a  benefit  at  Randalls  Island  when  that  occurs  for  book- 
makers and  gamblers,  and  that  together  on  that  occa- 
sion Gypsy  Rose  Lee  and  the  Mayor  are  going  to  do  a 
strip  tease." 

Commissioner  Valentine  brought  out  in  the  course 
of  his  address  the  fact  that  several  of  the  men  pro- 
moted to  captain  that  day  are  only  36  years  of  age  and 
have  but  15  years  of  service  in  the  Department;  also 
that  four  of  them  had  been  raised  from  the  rank  of 
patrolman  during  his  administration. 

"I  want  to  call  to  your  particular  attention,"  the 
Commissioner  said,  "that  these  men— the  top  of  the 
list— the  cream  of  the  crop — some  of  whom  got  over 
90%  in  their  mental— didn't  stop  after  they'd  mounted 
the  first  rung  of  the  ladder  of  success.  They  continued 
to  climb  and  they  are  just  as  ambitious  today  as  they 
were  when  they  came  into  the  Department." 

The  Commissioner  spoke  of  the  "terrific  beating" 
taken  because  of  the  severe  cold  last  month  by  the 
men  who  had  just  left  the  training  school  for  precinct 
duty  in  the  various  commands.  It  is  part  of  their  job, 
he  explained.  It  will  make  them  rugged  if  they  can 
stand  it. 

Whether  it's  heat  or  cold,  rain,  hail  or  sleet,  our 
men  "must  take  it,"  the  Commissioner  asserted. 

"In  this  connection  you  must  always  remember  that 
the  more  extreme  weather  conditions  are,  the  more 
vigilant  and  alert  must  be  the  members  of  our  Depart- 
ment when  on  patrol.  In  extreme  cold  a  person  may 
fall  and  in  a  few  moments  be  frozen  to  death.  Then, 
too,  we  must  keep  before  our  minds  always  the  spectre 
in  extremely  cold  weather  of  fire  breaking  out  in  an 
apartment  house  or  other  dwelling— particularly  in 
the  nighttime.  Persons  in  order  to  keep  warm  will 
overheat  oil  or  gas  stoves  or  similar  apparatus  for 
heating,  and  the  cry  of  'fire'  in  the  middle  of  the  night 
— in  zero  weather — will  paralyze  anyone.  It  is  for  this 
reason  men  on  patrol  must  be  eternally  vigilant  in 
order  to  detect  the  first  signs  of  fire  and  be  able  then 
to  carry  out  their  sworn  duty  to  protect  life  and  prop- 
erty." . 

Speaking  of  the  difficulty  experienced  today  m  ob- 
taining manpower,  the  Commissioner  paid  tribute  to 
President  Harry  Marsh  of  the  Municipal  Civil  Service 
Commission,  who  was  one  of  the  guests  at  the  cere- 
mony. 

"I  want  to  thank  him  for  the  fine  type  of  men  we 
are  getting,"  the  Commissioner  said,  mentioning  in 
explanation  of  this  statement  the  several  lists  recently 
promulgated  by  the  Commission  for  various  appoint- 
ments and  promotions  within  the  Department. 

"We  welcome  you  all,"  the  Commissioner  said  in 
closing,  and  directing  his  remarks  to  the  graduates 
and  the  new  class  of  inductees,  he  bade  them  to  re- 
member the  picture  witnessed  by  them  that  day  of 
twenty  young  men  being  promoted  to  the  rank  of  cap- 
tain in  the  Department. 

"You  have  the  same  opportunity,"  he  asserted. 
"Your  responsibility  is  exactly  the  same  as  was  theirs. 
They  did  it— and  you,  too,  can  do  it — by  application, 
by  industry,  perseverance,  intelligence,  and  by  char- 
acter." 

Mayor  LaGuardia  in  the  course  of  the  proceedings 
made  the  usual  award  of  a  regulation  service  revolver 
to  the  three  probationary  patrolmen  and  the  proba- 
tionary policewoman  obtaining  highest  marks  in  their 


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training  school  course,  and  likewise  to  the  probationer 
obtaining  the  highest  marks  in  shooting.  The  re- 
cipients of  the  awards,  all  of  whom  were  presented  to 
the  city's  chief  executive  by  Commissioner  Valentine, 
were: 

Hiram  C.  Bloomingdale  trophy:  Probationary 
Patrolman  Robert  H.  Rapp,  who  had  the  highest  aver- 
age in  all  subjects. 

Mayor's  trophy:  Probationary  Patrolman  Joseph 
N.  Delaney,  second  highest  average. 

Police  Commissioner's  trophy :  Probationary  Patrol- 
man William  C.  Hayes,  third  highest  average. 

Masbeck  trophy:  Probationary  Patrolman  Saul 
Fuchs,  highest  general  average  in  shooting. 

Chief  Inspector's  trophy:  Probationary  Police- 
woman Emma  Alden,  who  attained  the  highest  gen- 
eral average  in  all  subjects  for  probationary  police- 
women. 


The  list  of  promotions  follows: 

CAPTAINS 

Thomas  McLoughlin,  Tr.  Pet.  A;  Francis  X.  Mur- 
phy, Tr.  Pet.  B;  Michael  F.  Hartling,  Tr.  Pet.  N; 
John  Wynne,  50th  Pet.;  Joseph  J.  Hallinan,  Tr.  Pet. 
K ;  Morris  Coon,  Man.  West.  Hdqts. ;  Richard  J.  Brere- 
ton,  82nd  Pet.;  Walter  E.  B.  Harkins,  Bklyn.  West  & 
Rich.  Hdqts.;  Walter  C.  Sullivan,  4th  Pet.;  Harry  P. 
McCann,  106th  Pet;  Michael  J.  Kelly,  81st  Pet; 
August  W.  Flath,  20th  Pet. ;  Thomas  V.  Boylan,  Man. 
East  Hdqts.;  Abraham  Goldman,  18th  Div. ;  William 
A.  Rice,  18th  Div.;  William  F.  Patton,  9th  Pet; 
Michael  Whelan,  22nd  Pet. ;  Joseph  C.  Workman,  74th 
Pet.;  Thomas  J.  Henry,  92nd  Pet.;  Walter  D.  Livey, 
112th  Pet. 

Promoted  March  1 :  John  T.  Keudell,  Grand  Central 
Pkwy.  Pet. ;  William  C.  Beneke,  Jr.,  Boro.  Hdqts.  Sqd., 
Queens. 


GRADUATES 

Probationary  Patrolmen 


AUmendinger,  William  F. 
Altes,  Isaac  M. 
Anderson,  Thomas  M. 
Ansalone,  Louis  J. 
Askinazi,  David 
Baker,  Herman 
Bami-ick,  Thomas  J. 
Becker,  Arthur  E. 
Becker,  William  J. 
Bennett,  Harold 
Biagpi,  Mario 
Blaufarb,  Sam 
Boddie,  David  L. 
Boera,  Leonard  W. 
Bog:an,  Carl 
Boland,  Richard  D. 
Bott,  Otto  F. 
Boulware,  Haston  F. 
Braunstein,  William 
Breslin,  James  J. 
Brown,   Sidney 
Brown,  Steven  H. 
Bruce,  John  D. 
Bruhl,  Guido 
Buchanan,  Walter  E. 
Bunce,  Joseph  R.  J. 
Burk,  Frank  M. 
Burke,  Joseph  A. 
Burke,  Martin  P. 
Byrne,  Lawrence   P. 
Cairns,  William  N. 
Capaccio,  George 
Cargill,  Claude  B. 
Carroll,  Leslie  H. 
Caruso,  Michael 
Chiappetta,  Joseph  T. 
Cline,  Patrick  B. 
Cohen,  Joseph 
Collins,  Bernard 
Condon,  William  J. 
Conklin,  Richard  J. 
Conroy,  Peter  V. 
D'lrcv.  Peter  A. 
D'Avanzo,  Roberto  V. 
Delaney.  Josenh  N. 
Delise,  Paul  F. 
De  Sario,  Michael 
Dessoffv,  Emery 
D'Nardo,  Pasnuale 
DiRoma.  RicViard 
Dixon.  John  W. 
Drastal,  John  S. 
Drnsin.  Norman  D. 
Dubowsl'i.  John  C.  P. 
Duffy,  Edward  P. 
Duvinsky,  Al 


Dwyer,  Edward  J. 
Eagan,  William  J. 
Egan,  John  J. 
Egner,  George 
Fallek,  David 
Farhi,  Ranhael 
Farley,  Robert  A. 
Feder,  Milton 
Feinstone,  Irving  M. 
Fischer,  Frederick  R. 
Flanagan,  Daniel  F. 
Flynn,   Anthony  T. 
Franck,  Charles  J. 
Frazier,  William  A. 
Fuchs,  Saul 
Gach,  Tadeus  S. 
Galanek,  Alexander  S. 
Gallagher,  Edward  J. 
Garvey,  William  F. 
Gassman,  Isidor 
Gennerich,  Henry  W. 
Gibbs,  Edmund  J. 
Gilmartin,  Robert  A. 
Glover,  Vincent  A. 
Goldberg,  Bernard 
Greenfader,  Leonard 
Grubert,  Arthur  C. 
Gulizia,  Angelo 
Gumbs,  Vincent  A. 
Haimowitz,  Norman 
Haluska,  Justin 
Hammond,  Walter  S. 
Hanchen,  Arthur  R. 
Harrison.  Otis  A. 
Hayes.  William  C. 
Hesrerich.  Howard  H. 
Hofer,  William  L. 
Hosran,  Philip  M. 
Hooey,  Jarnes  C. 
Hughes,  Charles 
Huiruenin.  Clarence 
Johnson,  Bartholomew 
Johnson,  Peter  J. 
Karasyk,  Samuel 
Karcher.  Louis  A. 
Kenne,  John  J. 
Kelly,  John  H. 
Kelly,  John  W. 
Ke»inedy,  Patrick  J. 
Killoran,  George  V. 
Kluger,  Alexander  S. 
Knanp.   Arthur  W. 
Kohl.  Walter  V. 
Kowsky,  Frederick  P. 
Kubosh,  Stephen  P. 
Kuhner    Frederick  G. 


Landfish,   Marvin   J. 
Lauro,  Gerard  F. 
Lazarowitz,  George  P. 
Le  Andro,  Albert  J. 
Ledek,  Robert  I. 
Lefkowitz,  Samuel  A. 
Lehrer,  Harold 
Lemmerman,  Joseph  H. 
Leonard,  Charles  W.  B. 
Leslie,   Robert  I. 
Lisi,  Joseph  A. 
Lo  Menzo,  Joseph  A. 
Long,  Thomas  F. 
Loughran,  Victor  A. 
Lucker,  Julius 
McAdams,  William  R. 
McCabe,  Donald  B. 
McCord,   Randolph  J. 
McCrink,  Thomas  J. 
McDonald,  Alexander  H. 
McHugh,  Russell  P. 
McSorley,  James   H. 
Maeurer,  Charles  P. 
Maloney.  George  A.,  Jr. 
Mangum.  Robert  J. 
Marino,  Raymond  C. 
Marzo,  Philip  J. 
Mayo,  Charles 
Meehan,  Harry  F. 
Memoli,  Guy  M. 
Metzger,  Max  I. 
Michel,   Henry  C. 
Milhauser,  Herbert  B. 
Miller,  Harold  R. 
Miller,  Martin  G. 
Mirsky,  Milton 
Molino,  Guido  P. 
Moring,  Aubrey  C. 
Morrison,   Robert  W. 
Moskowitz,   Julius   A. 
Mostecak.  John 
Mount.  Richard  A. 
Moynahan.   George   L. 
Munk.  Paul  E. 
Murphy,  Daniel  B.   J. 
Murnh'".  Gpo''"'e  J. 
Nagle,  David  F. 
Nawrod,  Charles  A. 
Nelson,   Roy 
Nethersolp.  Leonard  B. 
Noiset-te.  Eugene  A. 
Nvc.  Frank  J. 
O'Callaghan.  Vincent  T. 
O'Connor,  Edward 
O'Connor,  Michael  V. 
O'Brien,  James 


Olsewski,  Walter  J. 
Owens,  William  J. 
Padula,  Bernard  V. 
Palanque,  Sergio  M. 
Pancaldo,  Rocco  J. 
Pattison,  Thomas  C. 
Paul,   Lester  B. 
Pavin,  Anthony  C. 
Pavloff,  James 
Pegram,  Edward 
Peters,  Otto  G. 
Pierson,  Joseph  J. 
Pigot,  Joseph  R. 
Polchinski,   Joseph   M. 
Power,  Edward  J. 
Raggi,  Arthur  L. 
Rapp,  Robert  H. 
Reilly,  Oliver  J. 
Reisenbach,  Bertram 
Richman,  Lawrence 
Rifice,  Aurelio  p. 
Roth,  Richard  C. 
Rudman.  Daniel 
Ryan,  William  J. 
Scanlon.  Thomas  W. 
Schatz,  Edward 
Schonbrun,  Bernard  E. 
Seador,  Ernest  A. 
Sealy,  Lloyd 
Seitman,  Daniel  M. 
Shanahan,  Matthew  J. 
Shavelson,  Joseph  H. 
Sherrer,  James  F. 
Simonson,  Oscar  H. 
Sklar,  Samuel 
Smith.  John  T. 
Snofsky,  Charles  S. 
Specter.  Robert 
Stack,  Raymond  E. 
Stohl.  Milton  R. 
c^tonnell.  William  R. 
Sussman,  Philip 
Szambel,  John 
Tabano.  Vin''pnt  A. 
Tate,  Ha'-old  W. 
Tauber,  Mi'-hael.  Jr. 
Tavana.  Michael 
Teller,  Marvin 
Thompson.  Dudley  M. 
Toes,  Charles  H. 
Tolopka    Reniamin 
Tormoy,  Frank  J. 
Tree-lia.  Alfonse 
'Tnffy.  Rohnrt  E. 
Twomey.  Thomas  A. 
Tyson,  Harold  K. 


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Urquhart,  George  O. 
Valentine,  Robert 
Valle,  Stephen  J. 
Victory,  Vincent,  Jr. 
Vigdor,  Harold 


Emma  Alden 
Mildred  V.  Bohman 
Dorothy  E.  Daniels 
Miriam   A.   Eisenberg 
Regina  M.  Epstein 
Katherine  R.  Gamble 


Vosburgh,  Alfred 
Waith,  Eldridge 
Walsh,  John   F. 
Walsh,  William  J. 
Wasserman,  Sydney  J. 


Weisinger,  Newton   A. 
Wicks,  Walter 
Williams,  James  V. 
Wolfe,  Clarence  J. 
Wolfe,  Edwin  J. 


Probationary  Policewomen 


Gertrude  Grunin 
Ann  V.  Hall 
Stephanie  Horvath 
Evelyn  Kaplon 
Florence  M.  Keckeissen 
Grace  L.  Kuhls 


Rose  O.  Levinson 
Harriet.  B.  Monaghan 
Dorothy  B.  Nottage 
Helen  Pomykala 
L.  Bernadette  Redmond 
Elizabeth  C.  Riley 


Woods,  William  G. 
Wrav.  Wilbur  F. 
Wray,  Winfield  J.  K. 
Yiachos,  Joseph 
Young,  Arthur  E. 
Zinkand,  Martin  J. 

Theresa  M.  Scagnelii 
Marian  E.  Shaughnessy 
Felicia  Shpritzer 
Ruth  R.  Simon 
Anne  P.  Sleys 
Rose  L.  Weisler 
Reva  Zisselman 


GRADUATING  PROBATIONARY  PATROLMEN,  FEBRUARY,  1943 


PREVIOUS  OCCUPATIONS 


Accountant    

Advertising  Manager 

Ammunition    Inspector    .... 
Attendant,  Service  Station.. 

Baker     

Bank  Teller 

Bartender    

Benehhand     

Bindery  v:orker   

Bookkeeper    

Bricklayer   

Bus  Operator 

Butcher    

Cand'e  Maker 

Caulker    

Chauffeur    4 

Cleaner     1 

Clerk,  General   48 

Clerk,   Bank    2 

Clerk,    Shipping    8 

Clerk,  Stock    9 

Comptometrist    1 

Conductor,    Railroad    1 

Cook    1 

Core  Driller    1 

Credit    Manager    1 

Draftsman     1 

Dyer   2 

Electrician     4 

Elevator   Operator    7 

Engineer,   Civil    1 

Engineer.  Assistant   1 

Federal  Afent    2 

Fireman,  F.D.N. Y 2 

Fruiterer     1 

Furrier     1 

Guard     7 

Guard,    Customs    6 

Guard.   Bank    3 

Gardener     5 

Glove    Cutter    1 

Hack    Driver    1 

Janitor     1 

Jewelry    Solderer    1 


Leather  Goods  Foreman   ...     1 

Laborer    16 

Letter    Carrier    4 

Lathe  Operator   1 

Locksmith     1 

Machinist    9 

Manager,  General   1 

Meat  Lugger    1 

Mechanic,   Automobile    1 

Mechanic,  Textile    1 

Milk    Bottler    1 

Milliner    2 

Paper  Cutter   1 

Pattern    Maker    1 

Photostat   Operator    2 

Playground   Director    3 

Plumber     2 

Porter     2 

Pressman,   Jr 1 

Printer     4 

Riveter     

Rigger    

Salesman,   General    

Salesman,   Insurance    

Sheet   Metal  Worker    

Ship   Carpenter   

Shipfitter     

Signal    Maintainer    

Smelter   Worker    

Special   Patrolman    

Soap  Maker    

Stagebuilder     

State   Trooper    

Stenographer  &  Typist   .... 

Storekeeper     

Tailor     

Teacher,  Health  Ed 

Telephone   Operator    

Timekeener     

Tobacconist     

Track  Walker    

Truck  Driver   9 

Waiter    2 

Welder     2 


SOCIAL  CONDITION 

Married    196 

Single    49 


B.A. 
B.S. 
M.A. 


DEGREES 


245 

2 

4 
1 


RESIDENCE  BOROUGHS 

Brooklyn     91 

Bronx    45 

Manhattan     33 

Queens    70 

Richmond     6 

245 

COUNTRIES  OF  BIRTH 

U.  S.  A 239 

British  West  Indies   1 

Canada     2 

Poland     1 

Scotland     ; 1 

Yugoslavia    1 

Average   Age    26  years 

Average  Height 5  ft.,  10  ins. 

Average  Weight 167  lbs. 

FOREIGN  LANGUAGES 

Trans- 
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Finnish , 

French    6 

German     5 

Hebrew     1 

Italian     12 

Jewish     16 

Latin     1 

Polish    7 

Russian    1 

Ukranian    4 

Yugoslavian     ...  2 


1 

7  9 

3  4 

1  1 

3  4 

1  6 

1 
5  5 

1 

1  3 

2  2 


GRADUATING  PROBATIONARY  POLICEWOMEN 


PREVIOUS  OCCUPATIONS 

Clerk    3 

Dental    Assistant    1 

Laboratory  Technician   1 

Playground  Director  1 

Registered  Nurse   1 

Secretary    2 

Social    Investigator    3 

Special  Patrolwoman 1 

Stenographer  &  Typist 9 

Teacher  1 

Technician,  Medical   1 

Typist    1 

BOROUGHS 

Brooklyn     4 

Bronx    6 

Manhattan    10 


Queens     4 

Richmond    1 


26 


FOREIGN  LANGUAGES 


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Police  Athletic  League  Reports  Another  Fine  Year 


In  the  background,  above,  is  the  original  painting,  "Pals  All"  executed  for  the  Police  Athletic  League, 
in  1937,  by  Howard  Chandler  Christy;  and  at  left  the  two  original  models  as  they  appear  today — Joseph 
Meehan,  now  18,  and  Jean  O'Brien,  17.  Opposite  them  stands  Detective  Al  Grant,  who  posed  for  the  paint- 
ing and  with  him  are  Tommy  Allen,  13,  and  Margaret  Sullivan,  12,  who  were  chosen  because  of  their 
resemblance  to  the  two  original  Pals  to  take  their  places  in  the  1943  version  of  the  painting. 


DEPUTY  Inspector  William  M.  Kent  last  month 
was  appointed  head  of  the  Juvenile  Aid 
Bureau,  succeeding  to  that  post  Sixth  Deputy 
Commissioner  John  H.  Morris,  who  today  is  serving 
his  country  as  a  captain  in  the  U.  S.  Army.  Inspector 
Kent  was  designated  also  as  president  of  the  Police 
Athletic  League,  a  subsidiary  of  the  Juvenile  Aid 
Bureau,  at  the  annual  meeting  of  the  Board  of  Direc- 
tors of  the  P.A.L.  earlier  in  the  year. 

A  roster  of  the  Board  of  the  Police  Athletic  League 
as  today  constituted  follows: 

Deputy  Inspector  William  M.  Kent,  president;  Rt. 
Rev.  Msgr.  William  T.  Dillon,  first  vice-president; 
Mary  A.  Frasca,  secretary ;  Walter  S.  Mack,  Jr.,  treas- 
urer; Sanford  Bates,  Daniel  P.  Higgins,  Deputy 
Commissioner  Francis  J.  Kear,  Mayor  Fiorello  H. 
LaGuardia,  Police  Commissioner  Lewis  J.  Valentine. 


P.A.L,  Activities,  1942 

With  the  cooperation  of  the  Recreation  Division  of 
the  Work  Projects  Administration,  the  Police  Athletic 
League  during  1942  provided  the  youth  of  New  York 


City  with  25  indoor  recreation  centers  and  29  outdoor 
play  locations,  these  in  turn  making  possible  a  total 
of  290,144  recreation  periods  in  physical  and  social  ac- 
tivities, with  a  participating  attendance  of  1,545,508. 
City-wide  tournaments  conducted  by  the  P.A.L.  in- 
cluded : 


Teams 

Baseball      214 

Basketball    375 

Softball   92 


Entries 

Shuffleboard  6,705 

Boxing    328 

Ping  Pong  2,233 


Not  least  of  the  P.A.L.  summer  attractions  were  the 
22  amateur  boxing  shows,  with  a  total  of  328  competi- 
tors, performing  before  88,000  highly  appreciative 
spectators  in  regulation  sized  rings  erected  at  specially 
selected  street  intersections  in  the  several  boroughs, 
and  in  connection  with  which  exhibitions,  air  raid 
wardens,  especially  assigned,  were  able  to  demonstrate 
to  the  satisfaction  of  everyone  concerned  their  apti- 
tude for  handling  crowds. 

During  the  summer  of  last  year,  321  boys,  all  of  the 
under-privileged  class,  enjoyed  free  vacation  periods 
of  24  days  each  at  the  Fox  Lair  Camp  of  the  Police 
Athletic  League,  situated  high  in  the  Adirondacks  at 
Bakers  Mills,  N.  Y. 


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SPRING    3100 


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P.A.L.  FINANCIAL  STATEMENT 

(as  of  December  31,  1942) 


Receipts 

Junior   Membership    

Associate   Membership    

Donations    

Neighborhood    Councils    

Benefit  Show     

Miscellaneous    


Surplus  —  January  1,  1942 


$  2,754.60 

9,703.00 

5,777.76 

1,894.34 

26,315.20 

909.58 

47,354.48 
37,898.75 

$85,253.23 


Disbursements 


Athletic  Equipment    

Building    Maintenance    

Printing  and  Postage    

Benefit  Expenses   

Neighborhood   Councils    

Foxlair  (PAL)   Camp    

Personnel  Salaries    

Miscellaneous    

Net  Surplus  —  December  31,  1942 


$     350.79 

13,023.05 

2,893.31 

4,783.23 

1,402.89 

17,510.57 

84!46.30 

2,223.73 

34319.36 

$85,253.23 


Invitations  to  places  of  amusement  such  as  the 
rodeo,  circus,  motion  picture  and  radio  shows  and 
major  league  baseball  games  were  made  possible  dur- 
ing the  year,  bringing  added  happiness  to  thousands. 

Inspector  Kent  on  February  21  last  was  appointed 
one  of  the  technical  advisors  of  the  Committee  estab- 
lished by  the  Mayor  to  study  the  problem  of  juvenile 
delinquency.  Inspector  Kent  is  enthusiastic  about  the 
work  of  the  Juvenile  Aid  Bureau  and  its  popular  ad- 
junct the  Police  Athletic  League.  The  job  is  an  im- 
mense one  and  he  looks  forward  confidently  to  the 
cooperation  of  all  of  the  members  of  the  Force  in  the 
solving  of  the  many  problems  involved.  Their  under- 
standing and  appreciation  of  the  work  of  the  Juvenile 
Aid  Bureau  will  help  tremendously,  he  asserted,  in  the 
continuance  of  that  unit  as  an  effective  crime  preven- 
tion agency. 

In  addition  to  this,  their  financial  support  of  the 
Police  Athletic  League  will  help  perpetuate  this  recre- 
ational program  for  the  youth  of  our  city. 

Now  In  Its  Eighth  Year 

The  Police  Athletic  League  is  now  entering  its 
eighth  active  year  as  a  city-wide  recreational  organiza- 
tion. 

It  was  during  the  hot  summer  of  1934,  three  years 
after  the  bureau  had  been  established,  that  the  Recre- 
ation Department  of  what  later  became  the  Works 
Progress  Administration,  first  went  to  the  Juvenile 
.\id  Bureau  unit  in  East  Harlem  to  work  out  a  play 
street  plan,  at  the  request  of  the  neighboring  people. 
The  immediate  acceptance  of  the  plan  brought  about  a 
like  movement  in  the  Bronx,  and  later  in  other 
boroughs. 

Here  was  the  germ  of  an  idea.  The  late  Acting 
Captain  Edward  W.  Flynn,  in  charge  of  the,  Bronx 
unit,  had  organized  a  baseball  league  in  1932,  known 
as  the  Junior  Police  Athletic  League.  Now,  with  the 
prospect  of  an  enlarged  staff,  he  began  the  development 
of  what  has  rapidly  become  one  of  the  largest  organ- 
ized recreation  programs  in  the  City  of  New  York. 

These  first  programs  were  started  on  play  streets 
where  there  was  little  or  no  equipment.  The  activities 
began  with  showers  obtained  from  the  Fire  Depart- 
ment, and  an  occasional  ball  game,  then  circle  games. 
Finally,  with  the  advent  of  some  supplies,  came  paddle 
tennis,  shufileboard,  higher  organized  games,  and  some 
craft  work.  Soon  tournaments  began  and  gradually 
children  flocked  to  the  streets,  because  organization 


and  supervision  offered  them  interesting  and  safe 
forms  of  play.  From  the  small  nucleus  of  the  Junior 
Police  Athletic  League  of  the  Borough  of  The  Bronx, 
there  came  into  being  a  city-wide  Police  Athletic 
League. 

This  was  enough  to  prove  the  value  of  the  experi- 
ment. The  next  step  was  to  arouse  the  interest  neces- 
sary to  the  proper  development  of  a  well-organized 
community  movement.  "The  Cop  as  the  Friend  cf 
Youth"  became  the  unwritten  slogan  of  the  Police 
Athletic  League.  This  was  not  always  easy  to  accom- 
plish. Not  only  did  the  children's  antagonism  have  to 
be  overcome,  but  the  confidence  and  cooperation  of  par- 
ents, older  brothers  and  sisters  had  to  be  gained.  The 
idea  of  the  Police  Athletic  League  was  broadcast 
through  patrolmen  and  workers,  to  families,  citizens 
and  business  men  in  neighborhoods  where  activities 
were  started.  Adult  programs  were  begun,  Mothers' 
Clubs  formed,  and  regular  Parent  Nights  established. 
Along  the  sidewalks  of  play  streets,  home-made  tables 
for  checkers  and  other  games  were  placed  so  the 
fathers  might  engage  in  tournaments. 

Through  the  development  of  interest  in  these 
groups,  there  grew  the  idea  of  Neighborhood  Councils 
made  up  of  representatives  of  the  community  taking 
active  part  in  program  problems.  These  councils  have 
not  only  accepted  part  of  the  financial  responsibility, 
but  are  entering  into  the  active  work  of  many  of  the 
centers  and  are  greatly  enriching  the  program  by  their 
knowledge  and  experience. 

This  enthusiastic  response  and  the  demands  of  the 
youth  participating  in  the  activities  stimulated  a  more 
intensive  effort  to  establish  the  work  on  sounder  bases 
in  more  adequate  surroundings.  As  a  result,  the  pres- 
ent well-established  program  of  the  Police  Athletic 
League  is  a  story  of  continued  development,  adapta- 
bility to  circumstances,  and  to  neighborhood  demand. 
The  program  also  demonstrates  the  determination,  on 
the  part  of  the  bureau,  to  spread  to  the  limit  of  its 
ability  the  value  of  the  recreation  work  at  its  disposal. 

The  Police  Athletic  League  looks  forward  to  a 
healthy  future,  with  expanded  membership  and  the 
hope  that  the  newfound  friendship  between  the  police 
and  youth  of  New  York  City  will  continue  to  develop 
mutual  respect  and  confidence.  The  extension  of  its 
services  to  yet  untouched  sections  of  the  city,  the  help 
it  can  bring  to  boys  and  girls  in  difficulty,  and  the 
spread  of  health,  constructive  character-building  ac- 
tivities for  all  youth  is  its  goal  for  the  coming  year. 


Captain  Gerald  J.  Crosson,  Bluecoat  — a  Hero  in  Khaki 

Submitted  by  Frederick  A.  Scliroeder,  a  former  newspaper  man  in  New  York  City  and  approved  for  publication 

in  SPRING  3100  by  the  G.  H.  Q.  Military  Censorship. 

Somewhere  in  the  South  West  Pacific  Theatre  of  War 


CAPTAIN  GERALD  J.  CROSSON,  a  pilot  on  one 
of  the  U.  S.  Army  Air  Forces'  bombers,  has 
been  busy  fighting  somewhere  in  the  Southwest 
Pacific  Theatre  of  War.  And  also  setting  records.  He 
was  the  first  army  officer  in  the  Police  Department  to 
be  called  to  active  duty;  the  only  Army  Air  Force 
Pilot,  a  member  of  the  N.Y.C.  Police  Department. 

Crosson,  called  to  active  duty  May  28,  1941,  went 
through  a  refresher  course  and  became  one  of  the  first 
pilots  to  fly  the  famous  Glenn  Martin  Bomber.  Twenty 
hours  after  Pearl  Harbor  was  bombed  he  left  for  parts 
unknown  at  the  time  and  eventually  showed  up  again 
fighting  in  the  Southwest  Pacific  Theatre.  He  was  one 
of  the  first  pilots  in  this  Theatre.  Mission  after  mis- 
sion was  accomplished  by  him  in  all  kinds  of  weather; 
over  vast  jungle  areas,  and  under  the  worst  conditions 
a  man  can  fly.  Taking  off  during  bombing  attacks, 
having  his  plane  shot  full  of  holes  from  cannon  shells 
and  machine  gun  bullets,  he  has  come  through  with 
distinguishment.  He  was  wounded  in  combat  and  shot 


Patrolman  Gerald  J.  Crosson 
Captain,  U.  S.  Army  Air  Corps 

down  by  the  enemy.  He  has  flovra  the  most  missions 
in  his  entire  Group.  For  all  this  the  following  medals 
have  been  awarded  to  him: 

The  Distinguished  Service  Cross,  Distinguished 
Flying  Cross,  Silver  Star,  Purple  Heart,  and  now  the 
Airman's  Medal.  He  will  be  the  first  to  receive  this 
new  medal. 

Captain  Crosson  is  truly  a  hero  to  his  country.  His 
outstanding  devotion,  fearlessness,  great  spirit  and 
perseverance  have  justly  earned  him  that  title. 


Editor's  Note:  Captain  Crosson,  who  is  a  son  of  retired  Patrolman  Charles  S.  Crosson,  formerly  of 
the  123rd  Precinct,  was  appointed  to  the  Department  March  26,  1938,  and  assigned  to  the  Aviation  Bureau  for 
duty  as  pilot.  He  is  31  years  old,  and  was  a  member  at  the  time  of  his  appointment  of  the  Army  Air  Corps 
Reserve.  In  May,  1941,  he  laid  aside  his  uniform  of  blue  for  active  service  with  the  Air  Corps,  as  a  second 
lieutenant  pilot,  at  Langley  Field,  Virginia. 

Under  the  caption  "Flying  Cop,"  an  interesting  recital  of  Crosson's  earlier  activities  as  an  Army  Air 
Force  Pilot  appeared,  editorially,  in  the  Staten  Island  Advance,  Crosson's  home  borough,  under  date  of  May 
20,  1942.    The  editorial  follows: 


FLYING    COP 

PATROLMAN  GERALD  J.  CROSSON  of  Huguenot  Park  had  one  of  the  most  glamorous  jobs  in  the  Police 
Department.  He  was  a  flying  cop — one  of  the  handful  of  pilots  in  the  department's  aviation  unit.  For  a  few 
months  following  his  appointment  to  the  force  he  pounded  a  beat,  much  like  any  other  cop,  but  with  his  aero- 
nautical ability  it  was  only  natural  that  he  should  be  shifted  from  that  prosaic  routine  to  the  more  colorful  as- 
signment aloft. 

The  erstwhile  Patrolman  Crosson  now  has  a  job  even  more  glamorous — and  far  more  crucial — than  the  one 
he  filled  so  capably  as  a  member  of  New  York's  finest. 

Now  he's  First  Lieutenant  Gerald  J.  Crosson,  U.  S.  Army  Air  Corps. 

Now  he's  flying,  not  on  police  traffic  and  rescue  missions,  but  with  MacArthur's  band  of  aerial  avengers. 


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He's  piloting  and  co-piloting  bombers  from  a  United  Nations  base  "somewhere  in  Australia."  He's  already 
had  his  baptism  by  fire — ^fire  from  Jap  fighter  planes  and  from  anti-aircraft  batteries  on  the  islands  of  the 
South  Seas. 

Lieutenant  Crosson  recently  was  engaged  in  a  raid  on  the  Jap  stronghold  at  Lae,  New  Guinea.  His  plane, 
according  to  dispatches,  came  unscathed  through  a  curtain  of  AA  shells  after  dumping  its  load  of  explosives.  Then 
it  went  back  on  a  return  visit;  this  time  it  didn't  quite  get  by  without  a  scratch. 

Captain  John  Ewbank,  commander  of  the  crew  to  which  Lieutenant  Crosson  was  attached,  recounted  the 
incident  in  these  words:  "Ws  went  in  at  the  base  of  ths  clouds  with  anti-aircraft  bursting  in  our  faces  .  .  .  We 
went  after  our  target,  five  grounded  bombers.  They  were  shattered  and  burned.  We  came  down  lower  to  strafe 
and  bomb  supply  shacks. 

"Anti-aircraft  hit  the  vertical  fin  of  my  tail.  I  was  lucky  it  didn't  take  off  the  control  tab  on  my  rudder. 
If  shrapnel  hed  hit  the  fore  part  instead  of  the  rear  part  of  the  rudder,  I  probably  wouldn't  be  talking  to  you 
now  .  .  ." 

Just  as  calmly  as  that.  If  the  missile  had  struck  a  bit  farther  forward,  "I  probably  wouldn't  be  talking  to 
you  now.  I,  and  my  crew  with  me,  would  be  lying  dead."  We  have  no  doubt  that  if  Lieutenant  Crosson,  instead  of 
his  skipper,  had  been  telling  the  tale,  his  recital  would  have  been  as  matter-of-fact. 

For  to  Lieutenant  Crosson,  this  assignment  "down  under"  is  really  part  of  the  job  for  which  he  signed  up 
with  the  Police  Department  back  in  1938;  a  bigger,  more  climatic  phase  than  that  he  worked  on  in  New  York, 
perhaps,  but  essentially  a  part  of  the  same  general  chore.  And  the  lieutenant  doubtless  regards  his  present  task 
with  the  same  sober  and  realistic  view  in  which  he  contemplated  his  earlier  one. 

He  enlisted  as  a  cop  in  order  to  be  a  fighter  against  crime. 

He  took  a  leave  of  absence  from  his  peacetime  duties  and  transferred  to  active  service  with  the  Army  Air 
Corps  for  the  same  reason,  to  put  down  crime  in  its  international — rather  than  its  purely  metropolitan — aspect. 

And  in  the  skies  over  New  Guinea  he's  doing  a  bang-up  job  on  the  criminals  from  Japan. 

On  the  other  side  of  the  world  he's  adding  new  glory  to  the  reputation  of  "The  Finest"  of  whom  he's  such 
a  superlative  envoy. 


ALBANY  APOSTOLATE 

Haines  Falls,  N.  Y. 

March  8,  1943 
HON.  LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE, 
The  Police  Conlmissioner, 
City  of  New  York. 

Dear  Commissioner: 

Thank  you  for  your  help  with  our  party  last  Friday.  Our  Committee  worked  very  hard  to 
make  it  the  great  success  that  it  was.  Am  more  than  pleased  with  results.  My  good  friends, 
the  New  York  Police,  again  win  high  praise  for  doing  things  right. 

Everyone  had  a  grand  time.  The  prizes  were  timely  and  all  were  well  pleased  with  them. 
I  should  like  to  further  state  that  the  whole  affair  redounds  credit  on  your  men  and  their  wives, 
our  chairman,  Mrs.  Harnedy  and  her  co-workers.  It  was  high  class  and  run  in  splendid  style. 
A  real  reunion  that  not  only  makes  for  a  very  good  spirit  but  helped  our  parish  at  a  crucial 
time. 

Be  assured  that  our  people  up  here  appreciate  all  that  you  and  the  Center  have  done  for  us. 

My  one  regret  is  that  I  find  myself  unable  to  thank  again  personally  each  and  every  one 
of  those  hundreds  of  fine  people  who  by  their  presence  and  good  will  made  possible  the  splendid 
success  achieved. 

Again,  Commissioner,  my  thanks  for  your  kindness.  Kind  regards  also  to  Mrs.  V.  and 
best  wishes  and  personal  regards  to  you  both. 

Sincerely, 

REV.  THOMAS  J.  BARRETT. 


Awards  for  Rescues  from  Drowning 


Patrolman 

E  a  gene  W, 

Ahearn 


Patrolman 

John  F. 

Bond 


Patrolman 

Patrolman 

Patrolman 

Max 

Gustav 

James  J. 

Moll  she  ver 

Gnlbrandsen 

leather 

Patrolman 

Querino  J. 

Itenza 


Patrolman 

William  G.  P. 

McCallum 


Patrolman 

Patrolman 

Patrolman 

Patrolman 

Patrolman 

Patrolman 

£ng:ene  D. 

John  J. 

Edward 

Adolph  H. 

Leroy  I>. 

Martin  J. 

Forttrell 

Sheehan 

Rooney 

Stelloh 

Kehr 

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QuaKlienI 

THIRTEEN  policemen  received  medal  pins  and 
cash  awards  on  the  morning  of  Monday,  Febru- 
ary 15,  for  heroism  in  the  rescues  of  drowning 
persons  during  the  last  year  in  the  twentieth  annual 
presentation  of  awards  by  the  Life  Saving  Benevolent 
Association  of  New  York. 

Officiating  in  the  ceremony,  which  took  place  in  the 
Line-up  Gallery  at  Police  Headquarters,  were  Mr.  Her- 
bert L.  Satterlee,  for  many  years  president  of  the 
association  and  now  chairman  of  the  Committee  on 
Donations  of  Awards;  Mr.  William  D.  Winter,  presi- 
dent; Mr.  Percy  G.  Craig,  treasurer;  Mr.  Robert  F. 
Livingston,  secretary,  and  other  members  of  the  asso- 
ciation. Deputy  Commissioner  Louis  F.  Costuma  pre- 
sided. 

The  list  of  awards  together  with  the  Departmental 
award  previously  conferred  in  each  of  the  instances 
cited,  follows: 

Patrolmen 

Eugene  W.  Ahearn,  Emergency  Service  Squad  20, 
May  4,  1943,  rescued  Edward  Gallagher  from  drown- 
ing in  Jamaica  Bay;  award,  silver  medal  and  $50. 
Departmental  award — Commendation. 

John  F.  Bond,  3rd  Precinct,  December  28,  1941, 
rescued  Giuseppi  Zucco  from  drowning  at  Pier  28, 
East  River,  N.  Y.;  award,  silver  medal  pin  and  $75. 
Departmental  award — Honorable  Mention. 

Max  Molishever,  13th  Precinct,  April  18,  1941, 
rescued  Lilly  V.  Gary  from  drowning  at  a  point  200 
feet  west  of  Barge  Office,  Battery  Park,  N.  Y.  C; 


award,  silver  medal  pin  and  $25.  Departmental  award 
— Commendation. 

GusTAV  Gulbrandsen,  66th  Precinct,  April  10, 
1941,  rescued  Mary  B.  Murray  from  drowning  at  31st 
Street  Pier,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. ;  award,  silver  medal  pin 
and  $50.   Departmental  award — Commendation. 

James  J.  Lather,  Harbor  Precinct,  October  5,  1941, 
rescued  Angelo  Simonetti  from  drowning  at  a  point 
1000  feet  east  of  Harts  Island,  N.  Y.  C. ;  award,  silver 
medal  pin  and  $50.  Departmental  award — Commenda- 
tion. 

Querino  J.  Lenza,  7th  Precinct,  July  19,  1941, 
rescued  Donna  Landon  from  drowning  at  North  River, 
between  Piers  90  and  92,  New  York  City;  award,  sil- 
ver medal  and  pin  and  $25.  Departmental  award — 
Commendation. 

William  G.  P.  McCallum,  103rd  Precinct,  Decem- 
ber 12,  1941,  rescued  James  Stevenson  from  drowning 
at  Hook  Creek,  south  of  Rockaway  Boulevard;  award, 
silver  medal  pin  and  $50.  Departmental  award — Hon- 
orable Mention. 

Eugene  D.  Fortrell,  103rd  Precinct,  September  6, 
1941,  rescued  Joseph  Giarusso  from  drowning  at  Bais- 
ley  Lake,  Baisley  Park,  L.  I.;  award,  silver  medal  pin 
and  $25.  Departmental  award — Commendation. 

John  J.  Sheehan,  18th  Precinct,  July  19,  1941, 
rescued  Mrs.  Donna  Landon  from  drowning  in  the 
North  River,  between  Piers  90  and  92,  N.  Y.  City; 
award,  $25.    Departmental  award — Commendation. 


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Edward  Rooney,  26th  Precinct,  March  24,  1942, 
rescued  Jay  Constantine  and  Marius  Charlet  from 
drowning  in  the  Harlem  River;  award,  silver  medal 
pin  and  $50.    Departmental  award — Commendation. 

Adolf  H.  Stelloh,  Traffic  Precinct  D,  July  21, 1941, 
rescued  Ailene  Negron  and  Nicholas  Roberto  fi-om 
drowning  in  the  North  River,  between  44th  and  45th 
Streets,  N.  Y.  City;  award,  silver  metal  pin  and  $25. 
Departmental  award — Commendation. 


Leroy  L.  Kehr,  84th  Precinct,  July  25,  1941,  res- 
cued Virginia  Burns  from  drowning  off  Pier  15,  East 
River,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. ;  award,  silver  bar  and  $25. 
Departmental  award — Commendation. 

Martin  J.  Quaglieni,  Motorcycle  Squad  2,  June 
21,  1941,  rescued  Albert  Hagg  from  drowning  at  the 
foot  of  Bay  38th  Street,  Gravesend  Bay,  Brooklyn, 
N.  Y. ;  award,  silver  medal  pin  and  $25.  Departmental 
award — Commendation. 


SAM    HOUSTON    STATE    TEACHERS    COLLEGE 
Huntsville,  Texas 

February  21,  1943. 

EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

It  was  a  pleasure  to  receive  the  Christmas  num- 
ber of  SPRING  3100.  Thanks  for  your  thought- 
fulness. 

I  got  a  great  kick  out  of  the  commencement 
exercises  picture.   I  just  missed  it  by  a  week. 


Best  regards. 


FINN  C.  WESTGARD,  P.F.C., 
Patrolman,  67th  Precinct. 


DIVISION  SERVICE  COMPANY 
10th  Armed  Division 
Ft.  Benning,  Georgia 

March  11,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Since  I've  been  in  the  Army,  SPRING  3100  has 
come  to  me  faithfully  each  month  to  the  various 
posts  at  which  I've  been  stationed.  I  can't  even 
begin  to  describe  how  much  pleasure  I  get  out  of 
reading  about  the  great  Department  to  which  I  be- 
long and  in  which  I  take  great  pride  as  a  member. 
Thank  you  very  much  for  your  thoughtful  consid- 
eration. 

MATTI  J.  MATILAINEN, 
2nd  Lieutenant,  Military  Police, 
Patrolman,  106th  Precinct. 


SHIPS  SERVICE,  U.  S.  S.  PEARY 
Williamsburg,   Virginia 

February  19,  1943. 

EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Thanks  for  sending  a  reminder  of  good  old  New 
York  to  the  U.  S.  S.  Peary.  SPRING  3100  is  well 
enjoyed  by  all  my  shipmates  whose  comments  should 
really  be  editorialized.  Kop  Komics  now  adorns 
many  a  bunk  and  there  is  quite  a  waiting  list  for 
the  short  story. 

Again,  many  thanks  and  kindest  regards  to  The 
Finest, 

JOHN  P.  ASHE, 

Seaman,  2nd  Class, 

Telephone  Operator,  2nd  Precinct. 


BOILER  LABORATORY  SCHOOL 

U.  S.  Navy  Receiving  Station 

Philadelphia,  Pa. 

January  30,  1943. 

EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Received  SPRING  3100  and  was  sure  glad  to  get 
it.     Thanks   a   million. 

Best  regards  to  the  members  of  the  46th  Precinct 
and  all  the  other  members  of  the  Department. 

HARRY  R.  DARDE,  W.T.  2/c 
Patrolman,  46th  Precinct 


UNITED  STATES  COAST  GUARD 

Manhattan  Beach  Training  Station 

Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

February  10,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Thanks  for  sending  SPRING  3100.  I  and  three 
other  N.  Y.  C.  cops  in  this  unit  look  forward  each 
month  to  receiving  it,  and  get  lots  of  pleasure  read- 
ing about  our  respective  precincts  and  what's  hap- 
pening in  the  department. 

GEORGE  FEUER 
Patroman,  62nd  Precinct. 


NORTH  AFRICA 
Navy  214,  Fleet  Postoffice,  N.  Y. 

March  4,  1943. 

EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

SPRING  3100  has  reached  me  each  month  since 
entering  the  Naval  Service.  Through  our  magazine 
I'm  able  to  keep  up  on  the  happenings  in  the 
Department. 

Each  one  of  my  shipmates,  too,  has  the  pleasure 
of  reading  it,  and  it's  a  cinch  SPRING  3100  will  be 
popular  all  over  these  parts  before  we  leave. 

My  sincerest  thanks  and  best  wishes  to  all  hands 
in  the  Department. 

WILLIAM  POWELL,  Torpedoman,  1/C, 
Patrolman,  90th  Precinct. 


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In  forefront,  L.  to  R.:  Rt.  Rev.  Thomas  J.  McDonnell,  Commissioner  Valentine, 
Rev.  Bernard  A.  Cullen,  Rev.  Thomas  F.  Wynne;  President  John  J.  Boyle. 

Rear:  Sgt.  John  E.  Hopkins,  Very  Rev.  Thomas  A.  Nummey,  Rev.  Matthew  Tobin, 
C.S.S.,  Rev.  Thomas  Bodie,  Lt.  Thomas  Maher,  Rev.  Vincent  Leidinger,  Rev.  Joseph 
Teasler,  Insp.  Peter  McGuirk. 


ON  FEBRUARY \23,  at  the  New  York  Police 
Anchor  Club,  before  250  members.  Father 
Thomas  F.  Wynne,  a  newly-ordained  "Mary- 
knoll  Missionary"  was  guest  of  honor.  The  Club  pre- 
sented him  with  a  complete  Mass  Kit  in  memory  of  his 
late  father,  Deputy  Inspector  Thomas  F.  Wynne,  who 
was  one  of  the  co-founders  of  the  Anchor  Club.  The 
presentation  was  made  by  Police  Commissioner  Lewis 
J.  Valentine  who  spoke  of  his  long  years  of  friendship 
with  the  Wynne  family  and  how  pleased  he  was  to  have 
the  honor  of  making  the  presentation. 

Father  Wynne  will  leave  for  Ecuador,  South  Amer- 
ica, in  about  two  weeks,  where  he  will  take  up  his 
duties.  President  Boyle  expressed  fond  wishes  and 
prayers  of  the  Club  for  Father  Wynne's  continued 
good  health  and  success. 

Father  Bernard  A.  Cullen,  Club  Chaplain,  was  the 
toastmaster.  Other  speakers  were:  Very  Rev.  Msgr. 
Thomas  A.  Nummey,  Rt.  Rev.  Thomas  J.  McConnell, 
Rev.  Matthew  Tobin  and  Rev.  Thomas  Bodie.    Other 


members  of  the  clergy  and  honored  guests  were:  Rev. 
Vincent  Leidinger,  Rev.  John  Crooty,  Rev.  Joseph 
Teasler,  Brother  Thomas,  Director  of  St.  Ann's  Acad- 
emy; Brother  Anthony,  S.M.,  St.  John's  Home;  Hon. 
Hugh  Doyle,  State  Deputy,  K.  of  C. ;  Hon.  Thomas 
Malone,  N.B.C. 

Many  ranking  members  of  the  Police  Department 
were  present  including  Deputy  Chief  Inspector  John 
Gallagher,  Inspectors  William  O'Brien  and  John 
O'Leary;  Deputy  Inspector  William  Smith;  Captains 
Edmond  Moore  and  John  Driscoll ;  Lieutenants  Thomas 
Maher  and  Thomas  Nelson;  Sergeants  John  Hopkins 
and  George  Noell. 

Vocal  selections  were  rendered  by  Jackie  Reardon 
and  Jonny  Callahan,  old  friends  of  the  Anchor  Club. 

Inspector  Peter  McGuirk  and  Lt.  John  Graham  did 
an  excellent  job  on  the  arrangements. 

Father  Wynne  and  his  family  are  parishioners  of 
St.  Therese  of  Lisieux  Church,  of  which  Msgr.  Num- 
mey is  pastor. 


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Police  Square  Club 
Installs  Officers 


CONGRATULATIONS    AND    GOOD    LUCK! 

President  Edward  C.  Hoffman  accepts  good  wishes  tendered 

by    retiring    President    Rudolph    W.    Letiman,    as    License 

Commissioner    Paul    Moss,    who    officiated    at    installation, 

smiles  his  approval. 


SERGEANT  EDWARD  C.  HOFFMAN,  25th  Pre- 
cinct, last  month  was  installed  as  president  of 
the  Police  Square  Club.  The  occasion  marked 
the  233rd  regular  meeting  of  the  organization  and  the 
Capitol  Hotel  was  the  scene  of  the  installation  ex- 
ercises. 

Sergeant  Rudolph  W.  Lehman,  the  retiring  presi- 
dent, in  a  short  address  thanked  the  membership  for 
the  splendid  support  received  by  him  during  his  term 
of  office  and  asked  that  the  same  cooperation  be  ten- 
dered his  successor. 

License  Commissioner  Paul  Moss,  who  served  as  the 
installing  officer,  also  spoke  briefly.  Other  officers 
seated  were: 

Theodore  A.  Gertisser,  1st  vice  president;  Albert 
W.  Walter,  2nd  vice  president;  Gustave  A.  Beaufrere, 
recording  and  corresponding  secretary;  Joseph  W. 
Heaney,  financial  secretary;  Charles  B.  Koerbacher, 
treasurer;  Barton  T.  Wilson,  outside  tiler. 

Among  the  more  than  300  members  and  guests 
present  was  a  delegation  from  President  Hoffman's 
home  Lodge  (Advance)  and  as  part  of  the  ceremonies, 
Bro.  Al  Michenfelder,  on  behalf  of  the  Lodge,  pre- 
sented to  the  newly-installed  president  a  fountain  pen 
— "beautifully  monogrammed  and  ready  for  instant 
service." 


POLICE  DEPARTMENT 

COMMISSIONER'S  OFFICE 

Sydney,  New  South  Wales 

20th  January,  1942. 


LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE,  ESQ., 
Police   Commissioner, 
City  of  New  York, 
U.   S.  A. 

Dear  Mr.  Valentine: 

Thank  you  very  much  for  your  letter  of  the  24th 
September  last,  in  which  you  mention  that  you 
had  a  visit  from  my  friend.  Bill  Albert.  I  received 
a  letter  from  him  a  few  days  ago  and  he  told  me 
of  the  very  friendly  way  in  which  he  had  been 
received  by  you,  Mr.  O'Connell  and  Inspector 
Donovan.  Thank  you  very  much  for  your  kindly 
interest. 

In  this  part  of  the  world  we  still  keep  the  flag 
flying  and  we  have  a  lot  of  your  boys  in  this 
City.  They  have  been  the  subject  of  very  favourable 
comment  everywhere  for  their  efiiciency  and  clean 
living  and  clean  uniforms.  I  have  had  the  oppor- 
tunity of  meeting  some  of  their  OflBcers,  men  and 
nurses,  and  on  every  occasion  I  have  had  the  utmost 
courtesy  and  attention  from  them.  Some  of  the 
Aujsies  are  losing  their  girls  to  the  Americans  but 
they  are  not  worrying  very  much,  possibly  because 
there  is  always  sufficient  to  go  around.  We  are 
doing  the  best  we  can  to  make  the  Americans  feel 
at  home  but  really  I  do  not  think  it  is  necessary 
because  they  just  fit  so  easily  into  the  way  of  things 
out  here.  We  are  all  very  proud  of  General  Mac- 
Arthur  whom  your  country  picked  to  look  after  this 
part  of  the  globe.  He  is  one  of  the  best,  but,  of 
course,  being  a  bit  Scotch  adds  a  lot  to  it  as  well. 

Some  of  our  boys  have  returned  from  over  the 
other  side  and  they  have  spoken  in  the  highest 
terms  of  the  way  in  which  they  were  treated  when 
passing  through  America  and  Canada,  and  this 
war  will  certainly  serve  to  bring  the  two  Nations 
very  much  closer  together. 

Please  do  not  forget,  Mr.  Valentine,  that  if  any 
friends  of  yours  are  coming  this  way  in  the  Forces, 
let  me  know  and  I  shall  endeavour  to  contact  them 
and  extend  the  hand  of  friendship  to  them. 

All  the   best. 

Yours  sincerely, 
WILLIAM  J.  MACKAY. 


By  Rebecca  B.  Rankin,  Librarian,  Municipal  Reference  Library 


THE  International  Association  of  Chiefs  of 
Police  bulletin  No.  3,  dated  October,  1942,  "Selec- 
tive Service  and  Other  Wartime  Personnel  Problems," 
contains  a  complete  transcript  of  the  discussion  of 
this  subject  at  the  recent  lACP  War  Conference  for 
Police  Executives.  It  answers  many  of  the  questions 
you  have  had  in  mind  about  selective  service,  enlist- 
ments, and  commissions  as  they  affect  your  police  per- 
sonnel. It  contains  several  recommendations  made  by 
Colonel  George  H.  Baker  of  the  Selective  Service  Sys- 
tem which  may  aid  in  the  solution  of  your  problems. 
At  the  national  level,  the  lACP  will  continue  to  make 
representations  to  the  Selective  Service  officials,  the 
War  Manpower  Commission  and  such  other  agencies 
of  the  Federal  Government  as  may  be  created  in  the 
future  to  handle  the  manpower  question. 


"LIE  DETECTION  AND  CRIMINAL  INTERRO- 
GATION" by  Fred  A.  Inbau,  former  director  bf  the 
Chicago  Police  Scientific  Crime  Detection  Laboratory, 
presents  information  that  is  of  intensely  practical 
value  to  policemen  and  all  law  enforcement  officers. 
It  also  contains  much  of  interest  to  psychologists, 
teachers,  and  members  of  the  legal  profession. 

The  author  discusses  the  operation,  accuracy,  and 
utility  of  the  so-called  lie-detector.  From  a  discussion 
of  the  detection  of  deception — illustrated  with  repro- 
ductions of  many  actual  case  records — he  proceeds  to 
the  problem  of  obtaining  criminal  confessions.  His 
tactics  and  techniques  of  criminal  interrogation  are 
useful  not  only  to  the  lie-detector  examiner  but  also 
to  the  interrogator  who  does  not  have  the  assistance 
of  such  an  instrument.  They  may  be  used,  therefore, 
by  any  law  enforcement  officer  for  the  purpose  of  ob- 
taining confessions  or  other  helpful  information. 

Both  parts  of  the  book— "The  Lie  Detector  and 
Criminal  Interrogation" — are  fully  supplemented  with 
discussions  of  the  law  pertaining  to  each  one. 


THE  POLICEMAN  is  closely  affiliated  with  the 
work  of  the  traffic  courts.  He  will  do  well  to  read 
George  Warren's  "Traffic  Courts"  recently  published 
by  Little,  Brown  and  Co.  for  the  National  Conference 
of  Judicial  Councils. 

This  book  is  the  first  to  present  a  complete  picture 


of  the  prevailing  conditions  in  the  traffic  courts.  While 
it  does  list  57  worthwhile  recommendations  for  a  bet- 
ter system,  it  is  not  one  of  the  usual  "reform"  books, 
nor  is  it  the  personal  theorizing  of  one  individual.  It 
is  the  result  of  a  nationwide  survey  of  the  traffic  courts 
and  their  personnel,  made  both  by  personal  contact  of 
the  author  and  by  mailed  questionnaires  to  more  than 
13,000  persons,  including  attorneys-general,  judges, 
justices  of  the  peace  and  others. 

Consequently,  this  book  offers  you  a  complete,  au- 
thentic story  of  the  traffic  court  situation,  including 
such  important  topics  as  the  aim  and  purpose  of  traffic 
courts,  traffic  laws,  physical  conditions  of  court  rooms, 
manner  of  operation  of  courts  and  treatment  of  traffic 
cases,  violations  bureaus,  function  of  a  prosecutor,  the 
"fix",  personnel  of  the  courts,  the  fee  system  and  many 
others. 


THE  VICTORY  BOOK  CAMPAIGN  in  1942  was 
most  successful,  and  more  than  ten  million  books  were 
donated  for  the  men  in  our  Armed  Services.  But 
the  demand  for  books  continues  as  the  Army  increases 
in  numbers.  Therefore  the  Victory  Book  Campaign  is 
renewed  in  1943. 

Will  each  policeman  help  in  this  effort?  Please 
contribute  at  least  one  book.  Give  that  precious  one 
you  received  as  a  Christmas  gift  which  you  have  read 
with  joy  and  want  to  pass  along  for  someone  else  to 
read  with  equal  interest.  Please  bring  your  books  to 
the  Municipal  Reference  Library,  or  if  more  con- 
venient, to  any  of  the  hundred  collection  points.  You 
may  leave  books  on  your  doorstep  with  the  milk  bottles 
and  they  will  be  collected  for  the  Victory  Book  Cam- 
paign. We  expect  you  all  to  be  as  generous  as  you 
were  last  year. 

In  exchange,  let  the  Municipal  Reference  Library, 
Room  2230  Municipal  Building,  Manhattan,  make  you 
a  gift  of  a  pamphlet  entitled.  War  Almanac.  Into  fifty 
pages  are  crowded  hundreds  of  interesting  facts  about 
our  Army,  Navy,  and  Marines,  war  agencies,  produc- 
tion for  war,  the  Atlantic  Charter,  maps  of  battle- 
fields and  fascinating  photographs.  We  will  give  a 
quantity  to  the  Chief  Clerk  and  he  may  distribute 
widely  among  the  members  of  the  Police  Force. 

Another  pamphlet  is  a  Life  Story  of  General  Doug- 
las MacArthur,  well  illustrated  and  popularly  written. 
Do  you  wish  a  copy  for  yourself?  Come  to  the  Library, 
Room  2230,  Municipal  Building  and  help  yourself. 


18 


Shomrim  Society  Entertainment  and  Dance 


PROBABLY  never  before  in  its  history  have  the 
walls  of  the  fabulous  structure  known  as  the 
Waldorf  Astoria  Hotel  housed  so  enthusiastic  a 
gathering  as  the  6,000  members  and  friends  of  the 
Police  Department  Shomrim  Society  who  made  merry 
in  the  grand  ballroom  and  adjacent  side  rooms  of  that 
spacious  hostelry  on  the  evening  of  Sunday,  March  7, 
the  date  on  which  was  held  the  19th  Annual  Enter- 
tainment and  Dance  of  the  organization,  another  one 
of  those  memorable  occasions  on  which  stars  of  the 
stage,  screen  and  radio — top  names  all — and  including 
such  luminaries  as  Milton  Berle,  Jimmy  Durante, 
Susan  Hayward,  Romo  Vincent,  Jerry  Cooper,  to  name 
a  few,  joined  with  an  equally  splendid  array  of  vaude- 
villian  greats  in  a  program  of  entertainment  that  for 
direction  and  novelty  of  presentation  could  hardly  be 
matched. 

Also  presented  to  the  audience  was  Sergeant  Hugh 
E.  MofFett  of  the  46th  Precinct,  who  in  February 
obtained  leave  from  the  Department  to  join  the  Mer- 
chant Marine  and  who,  a  short  three  weeks  later,  won 
acclaim  for  his  heroic  actions  when  a  torpedo  fired  in 
the  dead  of  night  from  an  enemy  submarine  sent  a 
cargo  passenger  ship  to  which  he  was  assigned  to  its 
grave  in  the  North  Atlantic,  with  a  loss  of  678  lives — 
the  United  States'  greatest  sea  disaster  since  the  war 
began,  survivors  reported.  Moffett  helped  launch  a 
jammed  life  boat  at  the  height  of  the  confusion  and 
then  endangered  his  own  life  to  get  others  aboard, 
the  Associated  Press  reported.  A  naval  veteran  of  the 
first  World  War.  MofFett  has  a  son  serving  in  the 
Solomons. 

Sergeant  Benjamin  Miller,  president  of  the  Shom- 
rim Society,  in  a  brief  address  of  welcome  said : 


"Once  again  we  beg  leave  to  remind  you  of  the  aims 
of  our  Society;  to  instill  within  each  other  the  Ameri- 
can Creed  of  Brotherly  Love  and  Unity,  and  our  un- 
dying behef  in  the  "Fatherhood  of  God  and  the 
Brotherhood  of  Man."  Consistent  with  that  belief, 
and  in  keeping  with  the  tradition  of  the  Shomrim 
Society,  we  take  pride  in  the  fact  that  a  substantial 
number  of  our  members  are  serving  with  the  armed 
forces  of  our  beloved  country. 

"We  know  that  you  look  forward  each  year  to  this 
event,  and  we  have  spared  no  effort  in  making  your 
presence  here  tonight  a  delightful  and  memorable  one. 
At  this  time  it  is  fitting  that  we  thank  the  members 
of  the  Entertainment  Committee  and  its  chairman, 
who  have  so  tirelessly  given  of  their  time  and  efforts 
to  make  this  a  most  enjoyable  evening. 

"To  our  beloved  Police  Commissioner,  Lewis  J. 
Valentine,  we  extend  our  sincere  thanks  for  his  inter- 
est in  our  welfare,  and  for  having  granted  us  permis- 
sion to  hold  this  entertainment  and  dance.  We  here- 
with renew  our  pledge  of  loyalty,  and  assure  him  that 
his  trust  and  confidence  in  us  is  well  founded." 

Officers  of  the  Shomrim  Society  for  the  year  1943 
include ; 

Benjamin  Miller,  president ;  Samuel  Goldhuber,  first 
vice-president;  Saul  C.  Metz,  second  vice-president; 
Samuel  Pierson,  financial  secretary;  Harry  Schrieber, 
treasurer;  Jacob  Levit,  corresponding  secretary; 
Joseph  Cohen,  assistant  sergeant-at-arms ;  Jacob  Isaac- 
son, marshal;  David  Burd,  custodian;  Reuben  Reyer, 
historian. 

Trustees:  Albert  Pollack,  Frank  Diamant,  Morris 
Kaplan,  Isador  Cantor,  David  Winthrop,  and  all  past 
presidents. 


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Ptl. 

Charles  A.  Schmitt 

17  Pet. 

Mar.  16,  1943 

Ptl. 

John  F.  Goss 

106  Pet. 

Mar.  16,  1943 

Ptl. 

Frederick  J.  Maehr 

Mcy.  Pet.  2 

Mar.  16,  1943 

Ptl. 

Arthur  G.  Eckstadt 

Mil.  Ser.  Bur. 

Mar.  16,  1943 

^^^^^K^lHiP'^x^^^^^      ^^^^^^^^ '^^^^^^^1 

Ptl. 

Franeis  J.  Kurz 

Mil.  Ser.  Bur. 

Mar.  16,  1943 

^^^■■K.^  2^^|B^^^P^^\^^iM^^H 

Ptl. 

Charles   McCarthy 

75  Pet. 

Mar.  16,  1943 

Ptl. 
Ptl. 

Richard  Gavigan                             Tr.  N 
John  J.  Donohue        Man.  East  Hdqts. 

Mar.  16,  1943 
Mar.  16,  1943 

SBell  Soiu,  tCf)ou  000b  anb  jTaitbtal  £>erbant 

Ptl. 

Joseph    Spina 

78  Pet. 

Mar.  16,  1943 

Ptl. 
Ptl. 
Ptl. 

William  J.  McCrea 
John  W.  Clune 
John   P.   Cruise 

Tr.  E 

Tr.  L 
Mil.  Ser.  Bur. 

Mar.  16,  1943 

RETIRED  FROM  IHh,  DEPARTMENT 

Mar.  16,  1943 
Mar.  16,  1943 

Ptl. 

George  F.  Munro 
Michael  A.  Leonard 

Mey.  Pet.  2 
15  Pet. 

Mar.  16,  1943 
Mar.  16,  1943 

Ptl. 

Lt.  William  A.  Sullivan           Mil.  Ser.  Bur.        Mar.  16,  1943 

Ptl. 

Francis  J.  McKay,  Jr. 

18  Pet 

Mar.  16,  1943 

Sgt.  George  L.  Kennedy                  Off.  P.  C.        Mar.  16,  1943 

Ptl. 

George  Pagliaro 

47  Pet. 

Mar.  16,  1943 

Ptl.  George  A.  Leibman                        5  Pet.        Mar.  16,  1943 

Ptl. 

James   J.  Dowd 

92  Pet 

Mar.  16,  1943 

Ptl.  Henry  W.  0.  Roelicli                   13  Pet.        Mar.  16,  1943 

Ptl. 

William    G.   Clancy 

19  Pet 

Mar.  16,  1943 

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Victory  Dinner  and  Presentation  of  Prizes 

N.  Y.  Police  Golf  Association 


Managing  Editor  James  A.  DeMilt  presents  SPRING  3100  trophies.  L.  to  R.:  Ptl.  Arthur  Morris,  3rd 
prize;  President  Bob  Poggi;  Ptl.  John  B.  McDonald,  1st  prize;  Ptl.  Frank  Seper,  2nd  prize;  Ptl.  Ray  Hendley, 
hole-in-one  champ;  Sgt.  Donohue  of  Glen  Cove;  Ptl.  Ed  McFadden,  special  match-play  award. 


GOLF  took  the  sports  spotlight  in  truly  authentic 
fashion  last  month  at  the  annual  Victory  Din- 
ner and  Presentation  of  Prizes  of  the  New  York 
Police  Golf  Association,  held  on  the  evening  of  Mon- 
day, March  8,  in  the  grand  ballroom  of  the  Hotel 
Martinique,  where  in  their  best  bibs  and  tuckers  some 
300  of  our  turbulent  turf  tumblers  together  with  their 
wives,  sweethearts  and  friends  made  merry  —  and 
were  still  going  strong  when  "Home  Sweet  HomV 
in  the  wee  hours  brought  the  festivities  all  too  sud- 
denly to  a  close. 

And  not  in  some  time  has  there  been  such  acclaim 
as  was  showered  on  the  1942  champion,  Patrolman 
John  B.  McDonald,  103rd  Precinct,  winner  of  the 
beautiful  SPRING  3100  trophy,  which  Johnny  ac- 
cepted with  the  savoir-faire  and  ease  of  one  who  all 
season  long  doubted  not  for  a  moment  that  his  would 


be  the  dome  on  which  the  crown  eventually  would  land. 

And  just  in  case  the  facts  may  have  escaped  you, 
we're  telling  the  world  now  that  the  title,  following 
a  year  of  real  nip  and  tuck  competition,  was  not  handed 
to  John  on  the  proverbial  silver  platter.  Not  so  you'd 
notice  it!  It  was  as  close  and  dramatic  a  finish  as 
any  these  yearly  tournaments  have  known.  So  close, 
in  fact,  that  it  was  not  until  the  final  meet  of  the  year, 
Monday,  November  16,  at  the  Bayside  Golf  Club,  that 
the  issue  was  decided.    Here  was  the  set-up: 

Going  into  the  home  stretch,  McDonald,  in  fourth 
position  behind  Patrolmen  Frank  Seper  of  Traffic  0, 
Harold  Woods  of  the  84th  Precinct,  and  John  J. 
Buckley  of  E.  S.  S.  16,  (now  a  Chief  Petty  Officer  in 
the  Navy),  who  were  tied  at  202  for  the  lead,  came 
through  with  a  sizzling  round  of  73  strokes  and  which, 
coupled  with  his  handicap  of  6,  gave  John  a  net  score 


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Bedecked  in  bib  and  tucker.  President  Bob  PogRi 
poses  with  his  pretty  bride. 


of  67,  two  stroke  less  than  the  scores  turned   in  by 
the  trio  mentioned  above. 

Second  honors  went  to  Seper  in  a  playoff  in  which 
Frank  and  his  opponent,  Patrolman  Arthur  Morris, 
84th  Precinct,  turned  in  identical  scores  of  92  strokes. 
Seper's  handicap  of  24  as  against  22  for  Morris  de- 
cided the  issue  in  his  favor.  Buckley  was  unable  to 
enter  the  playoffs  due  to  the  urgency  of  his  duties  in 
the  armed  forces.  The  trophies  emblematic  of  second 
and  third  positions  in  the  race  likewise  were  donated 
by  SPRING  3100. 

The  awards  were  judged  on  the  handicap  system 
of  individual  performance  and  based,  as  we've  ex- 
plained here  before,  on  the  contestants'  three  best 
showings  of  the  year. 

In  addition  to  the  SPRING  3100  awards,  a  fourth 
trophy,  put  up  for  our  Class  A  golfers  exclusively  and 
decided  on  a  match-play  basis  for  the  season  of  1942, 
was  taken  by  Patrolman  Ed  McFadden,  112th  Precinct, 
who  came  through  with  a  total  on  the  credit  side  of 
8  triumphs.  Patrolman  John  Werdermann,  111th  Pre- 
cinct, 7  time  winner,  finished  second  in  this  event, 
with  Patrolman  Buddy  Southwick,  Traffic  O,  with 
6  victories  placing  third. 

Tribute  in  the  form  of  a  beautifully  engraved  signet 
ring  was  paid  also  to  the  Association's  1942  hole-in- 
one  champion,  Patrolman  Ray  Hendley,  68th  Precinct, 
whose  neatly-propelled  winning  shot  came  to  a  halt  in 
this  most  exciting  of  precision-shooting  tests  exactly 
12  inches  from  the  pin.  This  in  the  special  hole-in-one 
contest  staged  Monday,  August  3,  at  the  Sands  Point 
Golf  Club  and  in  which  each  of  the  contestants  was 
allowed  two  pokes  at  the  title.    The  distance  was  ap- 


proximately 110  yards  and  Ray  in  negotiating  the 
wallop  that  brought  him  the  crown  used  a  niblick. 
Second  prize  in  this  event  went  to  Detective  Murray 
Firetag,  15th  D.  D.,  whose  shot  missed  the  pin  by  4  ft 
10  in.  Patrolman  Frank  Lantay,  23rd  Precinct,  with 
6    feet    10   inches,    placed   third. 

The  last  of  the  awards  went  to  Patrolman  John 
Werdermann,  111th  Precinct,  who  brought  glamour 
to  the  mid-October  tournament,  held  at  the  Glen  Oaks 
Golf  Club,  by  slamming  a  hole-in-one  —  the  dream 
of  all  hit  and  walk  artists  since  the  inception  of  the 
sport  seven  or  so  centuries  ago.  John,  using  his  niblick, 
unloosed  his  history-making  shot  on  the  5th  hole,  a 
par-three  stretch  of  112  yards. 

Acting  Captain  James  A.  DeMilt,  managing  editor 
of  SPRING  3100,  served  as  toastmaster  and  intro- 
duced the  speakers,  among  them  Lieutenant  Jack 
Osnato,  chairman,  Tournaments  Committee;  Lieuten- 
ant Joe  Grady,  treasurer;  Patrolman  Ed  McFadden, 
secretary;  Detective  Jimmy  Oleska,  chairman.  Greens 
Committee;  Sergeant  Jim  Donohue  of  the  Glen  Cove, 
L.  I.  Police,  and  last  but  surely  not  least — Sergeant 
Bob  Poggi>  94th  Precinct,  president  of  the  organiza- 
tion, who  took  over  when  Sergeant  Cy  Ambraz,  former 
head  of  the  P.  G.  A.,  was  in  1941  called  to  the  colors. 
And  again  let  it  be  told  that  to  Bob's  efforts  and 
unfailing  enthusiasm  may  be  attributed  in  no  small 
measure  the  splendid  accomplishments  of  this  organ- 
ization of  mashie-mashing  enthusiasts  during  the  sea- 
son just  closed. 

Incidentally,  an  ovation  befitting  a  conqueror  was 
tendered  Bob  when  it  was  disclosed  by  the  toastmaster 
that  the  hustling  young  president  of  the  P.  G.  A.  had 
within  a  period  of  eighteen  months  been  (1)  elected 
president  of  the  organization,  (2)  took  to  his  heart 
the  Girl  of  His  Dreams,  (3)  promoted  to  sergeant- 
he  having  emerged  No.  88  on  the  list  recently  promul- 
gated, and  (4)  two  weeks  ago  became  the  Proud 
Daddy  of  a  Bouncing  Baby  Boy!  Again,  Bob,  con- 
graulations. 

A  word  of  commendation 
also  to  the  members  of  the 
Dinner  Committee,  headed 
by  Sergeant  Stanley  Povey, 
73rd  Precinct,  on  a  neat  job 
expertly  handled.  Chairman 
Povey,  incidentally,  is  the 
gent  who  explained  the 
"chief  reason"  for  having 
the  ladies  present  was  that 
it  would  afford  an  "excellent 
opportunity"  for  those  of 
the  golfers  who  on  the 
"home  front"  rate  as  "sec- 
ond-in-command" to  get  in 
solid  with  the  Little  Woman 
—  before  the  start  of  an- 
other season  places  them 
once  again  in  the  unhappy 
state  of  hors  du  combat. 


Chairman  Stan  Povey 


Yes,  dear  reader,  should  anyone  suddenly  hop  off 
an  emergency  truck  and  ask  you  what  you  know  about 
the  victory  dinner  of  the  P.  G.  A.,  held  March  8  last 
at  the  Martinique,  you  tell  'em  for  us  it  was  one 
helluva  swell  party! 


The  Day  Tour  Blues 

By  PTL.  HENRY  J.  MULHEARN,  5th  Precinct 
Prize  Short  Story 


"Sweet  are  the  uses  of  adversity!" — Shakespeare. 
*    *     * 

IT  HAPPENED  after  a  day  tour;  and  Timothy 
McBride,  patrolman  first  grade  and  dreamer  par 
excellence,  was  tired.  Sentimentally  swayed  by 
such  unreliable  Springtime  harbingers  as  bock  beer 
signs,  box  scores  and  income  tax  returns,  his  was  the 
unsuspecting  breast  upon  which  a  biting  March  wind 
had  for  hours  on  end  beat  a  tattoo — unrelentingly — 
disgustingly.  A  tough  crossing— tart  boss — argumen- 
tative motorists — -payrolls  and  notifications — and  the 
inevitable  1 :45  meal  period — had  all  combined  to  make 
this  policeman's  lot  a  none  too  happy  one. 

Hungry  and  out  of  sorts,  McBride  had  hastened 
home  following  his  eight  hours  of  tortuous  plodding 
to  devour  the  blue-plate  special — Beef  Stew  a  la  Dub- 
lin— prepared  under  the  watchful  and  epicurean  eye  of 
his  ever-loving  spouse — Katie.  With  a  satisfied  feel- 
ing that  comes  only  to  manual  laborers  after  an  ardu- 
ous day's  toil,  the  replenished  guardian  of  law  and 
order  nestled  in  his  favorite  easy  chair,  which  rain  or 
shine  adorned  the  parlor  midway  between  Whistler's 
Mother  and  Macy's  conception  of  "Waking  Dawn."  It 
was  peacefully  quiet.  The  older  boy  with  his  trombone 
had  gone  to  practice  with  the  local  parish  band.  Katie 
and  Tim,  Jr.  left  to  enjoy  a  double  feature  or  two  at 
the  neighborhood  movie  palace.  McBride  was  all  alone. 

A  light  rain  had  started  to  fall,  its  somnolent  patter 
against  the  window  pane  providing  a  soothing  tonic 
for  nerves  frayed  and  on  edge.  The  "day-tour  blues," 
dear  reader,  had  our  hero  firmly  in  its  grasp. 

For  a  short  time  Tim  scanned  the  items  in  the 
evening  newspaper,  then  wearily  doused  the  light  of 
the  reading  lamp.  The  mellowing  comfort  of  the  room 
seemed  to  envelope  his  tired  body.  Slowly  the  parade 
of  world  events  passed  reflectively  in  his  mind — the 
struggle  of  free  men  to  halt  the  spread  of  barbaric 
aggression — the  misery  and  suffering,  sacrifices  and 
bloodshed — and  on  all  sides  the  clarion  cry  of  man's 
inhumanity  to  man.  Even  in  his  own  daily  tasks  the 
glaring  imperfections  of  man  were  apparent.  For  fif- 
teen long  years  McBride  had  too  often  felt  the  pitiless 
barbs  of  unkindness,  and  now  he  was  tired — very  tired. 
Tomorrow  the  alarm  clock  would  sound  the  start  of 
another  eight-hour  trip  on  the  whirligig  which  rolled 
wearily  on — and  on  and  on.  .  .  . 

Closing  drowsy  eyes,  McBride,  falling  into  restful 
sleep,  of  a  sudden  realized  as  consciousness  left  him 
that  he  was  walking  softly  and  with  measured  steps 
along  some  ethereal  highway.  He  sensed  he  had  passed 
away — heard  his  judgment  pronounced — and  was  now 
headed  for  his  Eternal  Destination  in  the  Hereafter. 

The  amorphous  surroundings  as  he  continued  on  his 


"Why  not  sit  down  and  rest  ai 

march  became  more  clear,  and  he  was  startled  to  find 
himself  approaching  the  station-house  where  all  these 
years  he  had  toiled.  Overhead  the  sun  beamed  with 
an  unreal  brilliance.  And  the  heretofore  dilapidated 
houses  with  which  the  section  abounded  now  stood  in 
neat  rows,  all  glistening  proudly  in  tidy  array. 


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A  cheery  welcome  by  Pete,  the  attendant,  who  was 
briskly  sweeping  the  station-house  steps,  caused  him 
to  wonder.  Slightly  dazed,  like  one  returning  from  a 
long  vacation,  McBride  ascended  the  steps  cautiously, 
entered  softly — and  all  but  fainted  under  the  barrage 
of  warm  greetings  thrown  at  him  from  the  direction 
of  the  desk.  The  back  room  as  he  entered  was  alive 
with  friendly  banter.  More  hearty  greetings  .  .  .  more 
violent  shakings  of  the  hand.  Up  the  steps  then  and  to 
his  locker  near  the  door  went  the  bewildered  refugee 
from  day-tour  delirium. 

McBride  took  his  place  on  the  floor  for  roll-call.  He 
had  spent  a  few  minutes  study- 
ing the  beautifully-typed  sheet 
carrying  the  unwritten  legend 
"Ruler  of  Cops  and  Their  Des- 
tinies" hanging  ornately  on  the 
wall.  It  had  left  him  puzzled, 
for  here  he  was,  just  back  from 
vacation  and  surely  due  for  a 
"fixer,"  assigned  instead  to  his 
own  post — and  with  an  11:15 
meal  period !  Every  one,  in  fact, 
seemed  delighted  with  his  as- 
signment —  no  squawks  about 
specials — jobs  out  of  the  pre- 
cinct— "have  meal  and  report  to" 
and  similar  such  irritants  that 
ordinarily  identified  the  back 
room  as  a  seething  cauldron  of 
fretting,  fuming,  fighting-mad 
preservers  of  the  peace. 

His  first  lap  over  the  job 
proved  strangely  revealing.  Peo- 
ple were  leisurely  going  to  work 
— seemingly  contented  and  hap- 
py— and  without  the  hustle  and 
bustle  characteristic  of  the  teem- 
ing tenement  section.  It  seemed 
so  unreal  to  McBride.  Could  this 
really  be  the  East  Side — Man- 
hattan's lo2ver  East  Side? — ^with 
its  one-time  struggling  masses 
living  now  in  heretofore  con- 
gested dwellings  like  fairy  crea- 
tures in  a  new-found  Utopia? 

A  beaming  smile  and  a  smart 
salute  from  the  sergeant  as  he 
drove  by  gave  him  additional 
cause  for  wonder.  After  the 
"boss"  had  gone,  Tim  figured  it 
would  be  a  good  time  to  have  his 
coffee.  He  slid  along-side  of  a 
grinning  traffic  man  out  at  an 
intersection. 

"Do  you  know  if  there  are  any 
shoo — I  mean  patrol  supervisors 
working?"  he  asked,  with  a  cau- 
tion born  of  fifteen  years  of  hits, 
runs  and  near-errors. 
The  whistle-blower  looked  him  over,  coldly. 
"Haven't  you  heard  of  the  honor  system?"  glared 
he,   the  contempt   in   his   tone   indicating  plainly  his 
disapproval  of  the  question  asked. 

Mortified,  the  chastened  McBride  turned  on  his 
heel  and  continued  his  patrol.    A  great  change  had 


indeed  taken  place.  Smiles — laughter — joyous  greet- 
ings— contentment — was  the  order  of  the  day.  El- 
dridge  Street  had  become — a  primrose  path. 

Five  days  Tim  worked — five  gloriously  peaceful 
tours— following  which  on  Saturday  and  Sunday  he 
rested.  This  was  a  perfect  set-up,  thought  he.  All  day 
work  and  no  "bouncing."  Assiduously  he  hunted  for 
the  quirk  that  would  break  this  grand  illusion  and  send 
him  toppling  back  to  reality.  But  none  was  forthcom- 
ing. Each  day  proved  more  serene  than  the  one  before. 

Came  then  the  test  of  all  tests — a  visit  to  the  place 
described  by  many  of  the  boys  as  the  "Nuisance  Room 
Supreme!"  Yes,  the  goings-on  there  certainly  would 
make  it  seem  like  old  times  again.  He  sought  this  spot 
out  one  day  when  sent  to  Headquarters  on  an  errand. 
Breathlessly  he  approached  the  third  floor  south — 
wiped  from  his  brow  the  cold  perspiration — and  lis- 
tened intently  at  the  partly  opened  door.  He  could 
hear  the  sound  of  many  voices,  but  no"e  of  the  ffTiiliar 
awe-provoking  phrases  like — "token  leen  was  i  rming 
from"  .  .  .  "Absent  from  post,  no  intry,  no  permis- 
sion." .  .  .  "Did  fail  to,  etc." 

He  entered  cautiously.  The  room  hummed  with  ex- 
citement— but  not  of  the  sort  ordinarily  to  be  expected. 
Policemen  everywhere,  yes,  but  all  of  them  apparently 
engrossed  in  study.  In  small  groups  they  were  en- 
gaged busily  at  their  tasks;  a  ballistic  machine  in  one 
corner;  fingerprint  files  in  another;  spot  maps  on  the 
wall;  and  in  a  far  corner  a  select  group  thumbing 
feverishly  through  such  more  prosaic  items  as  the  book 
of  rules — the  manual — laws — ordinances — and  yet 
more  rules! 

Anxiously  McBride  queried  the  sergeant  in  charge: 

"Whatever  became  of  the  old  trial  room?" 

"Discipline,"  answered  the  sergeant  crisply,  "is 
achieved  by  appealing  to  man's  honor  and  understand- 
ing, not  by  intimidation  and  fear." 

He  started  to  leave.  "Why  not  sit  down  and  rest 
awhile,"  the  sergeant  invited.  "In  ten  minutes  ice 
cream  and  cookies  will  be  served." 

This  was  the  clincher.  Unquestionably  all  the  things 
of  which  he  had  dreamed  were  realities.  Quickly  Mc- 
Bride adjusted  himself  to  the  melodious  tempo  of  his 
new  life.  With  very  little  work  to  do — plenty  of  time 
off — and  an  existence  free  from  bickering,  bouncing 
and  bellyaching — he  settled  himself  to  his  newly-found 
paradise.  After  all  these  years,  peace  and  contentment 
had  at  last  come  to  Officer  Timothy  McBride. 

Each  waking  dawn  signalled  the  hour  for  McBride 
to  travel  to  his  new-found  haven,  and  the  setting  sun 
with  equal  precision  returned  him  to  another  delight- 
ful evening  at  home.  A  new  social  life  was  his.  More 
entertaining  radio  programs  than  he  thought  existed 
—  friendly  visits  with  neighbors  —  movies  enticing 
pinochle  sessions — all  lent  spice  to  his  erstwhile  early- 
to-bed  early-to-rise  day-tour  merry-go-round. 

But  those  nights— those  sacred  shades  of  shadow 
and  substance  (as  the  poets  call  them) — stirred  him 
into  fond  reminiscence.  There  was  something  about 
those  late  ones  Tim  missed.  Probably  the  mystic  cloak 
of  darkness  that  binds  prowlers  in  its  irresistible 
spell;  or  the  fiery  glow  of  waking  dawn  in  the  East; 
or  maybe  .  .  .  well,  whatever  it  was,  he  missed  it.  And 
this  business  of  every  one  being  as  happy  as  truant 
school  boys  on  a  rampage  .  .  .  and  cops,  of  all  people, 
grinning  like   Cheshire  cats   .   .   .   and  with  never  a 


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squawk  about  who  was  nicked  to  do  that  tour  in  Har- 
lem, was  to  Tim  becoming  more  and  more  impossible 
to  understand. 

It  wasn't  natural  for  people  not  to  enjoy  swallowing 
a  bitter  pill  occasionally.  Remorse  born  of  failure  does 
something  for  your  soul;  peps  you  up  for  the  next 
scrap.  Yes,  the  never-ending  panoramic  parade  of 
smiles,  with  nary  a  sniffle  to  break  the  monotony,  was 
getting  Tim  down.  He  hankered  for  that  tough  mob, 
the  ne'er-do-wells  that  used  to  hang  out  at  the  corner 
of  Broome  Street — so  that  he  could  toss  them  around. 
But  today  the  boys,  all  of  them,  were  strictly  legit. 
And  you  can't  frisk  a  guy  who  works  hard,  gives  all 
his  money  to  his  mother,  and  tips  his  hat  when  he  says 
"Good  morning.  Officer!"  If  only  one  of  the  bosses 
would  "pick  on  him!"  Just  a  "small  one"  would  liven 
things  nicely — but  there  was  no  hope  in  that  direction. 

More  and  more,  despite  his  eight  hours  of  sunshiny 
bliss  each  day — free  from  worry  and  with  never  a 
semblance  of  discomfort  in  its  performance,  McBride 
was  becoming  bored.  Gladly  he'd  settle  now  for  any 
barb  that  would  placate  his  normally  militant  spirit. 
But  such,  alas,  was  not  his  destiny.  Smiling  sergeants 
— contented  cops — happy  civilians — pursued  him  re- 
lentlessly, and  like  devilish  Gremlins  torturing  the  hap- 
less McBride  with  a  punishing  fury.  Like  one  pos- 
sessed he  raced  up  and  down  his  post,  searching  fever- 
ishly for  something  to  do — something  to  fight  about — 
something  to  squawk  about — anything  to  comfort  him 
in  his  misery — only  to  be  met  at  each  turn  by  grinning 
idiots  whose  smiles  of  contentment  strapped  into  fury 
his  now  thoroughly  fi-enzied  mind.  A  feeling  of  des- 
peration choked  him.   He  seemed  doomed  to  eternal  .  .  . 

The  front  door  opened  suddenly  and  in  walked  Katie 
and  Junior,  the  former  bee-lining  immediately  to  the 
kitchen  to  set  up  the  customary  bedtime  pot  of  tea. 
Tim  Jr.  flung  his  cap  disgustedly  on  the  floor. 

"Those  pictures  tonight  made  me  sick!" 

It  developed  later  his  favorite  cowboy  serial  at  the 
last  minute  had  been  cancelled. 

Patrolman  McBride  struggled  out  of  his  deep  slum- 
ber, laboriously  made  his  way  to  the  kitchen.  He  felt 
better  now  .  .  .  "Pictures  made  me  sick!"  ...  ah! 
there  was  something  earthy  about  that  crack. 

"What's  the  matter.  Officer,"  good-naturedly  quer- 
ied Katie.   "You  look  as  if  you'd  seen  a  banshee!" 

"No,  Katie,  just  a  dream,  a  bad  dream.  Seems  like 
I'd  passed  away,  was  judged,  and  there  I  was,  Katie, 
as  large  as  life  back  in  the  precinct  doing  patrol." 

"And  tell  me,  Tim,"  interrupted  Katie  piquantly, 
"how  did  you  find  conditions  in  the  precinct — er,  in 
Heaven — I  mean?" 

"HEAVEN!"  roared  Tim  McBride,  patrolman  first 
class  and  dreamer  par  excellence.  "HEAVEN,  you 
say  Katie!  Faith  and  after  what  I've  just  been  through 
I'm  convinced  that  for  a  man  of  action  the  other  place 
— the  one  with  Schickelgruber's  only  rival.  His  Satanic 
Majesty,  in  charge— might  not  be  so  bad  a  hangout 
after  all!" 


Bobby : 

"Aren't    you 

driving    kinda 

fast. 

Daddy?" 

Father 

"You  don't  want  to  be  late  to  school,     | 

do  you?" 

Bobby 

(thoughtfully) : 

"No;  but  I'd 

rather 

be  late  than  absent." 

UNITED  HOSPITAL  FUND  OF  NEW  YORK 

370   Lexington  Avenue 

CAledonia-  5-7150 

March  6th,   1943. 

COMMISSIONER  LOUIS  J.  VALENTINE, 
Police  Department  of  N.  Y., 
240  Centre  Street, 
New  York,  N.  Y. 

Dear  Commissioner  Valentine — 

The  United  Hospital  Fund,  in  cooperation  with 
the  Greater  New  York  Hospital  Association,  and 
The  New  York  Academy  of  Medicine,  has  arranged 
a  two-day  symposium  to  discuss  the  problem  of  our 
civilian  hospitals  in  wartime  and  thereby  keep  be- 
fore the  public  the  importance  of  hospitals,  their 
needs  and  services.  It  is  our  hope  that  out  of  these 
discussions  may  come  not  only  interpretation  and 
constructive  suggestions  with  regard  to  the  situation 
confronting  our  hospitals  today  but  also  the  develop- 
ment of  significant  postwar  planning. 

We  have  been  fortunate  in  obtaining  as  speakers, 
leaders  in  the  hospital  and  health  field  and  we  hope 
that  all  of  our  member  institutions,  boards  of  trus- 
tees, professional  and  administrative  staffs,  auxil- 
iaries and  social  service  committees,  will  do  all  in 
their  power  to  make  the  meeting  a  success.  We  are 
asking  support  of  the  press  and  the  radio  because 
we  believe  our  program  is  of  vital  interest  to  the 
whole  public. 

The  grand  ballroom  of  the  Waldorf-Astoria  has 
been  selected  for  the  symposium  in  order  to  provide 
the  opportunity  for  a  large  audience  to  attend  the 
sessions.  The  dates  are  March  29th  and  30th.  The 
program  is  enclosed  herewith. 

We  have  sent  invitations  to  a  large  list  but  we 
know  we  must  have  overlooked  many  who  will  be 
interested  in  the  program  and  its  purpose.  Because 
of  the  importance  of  this  meeting  we  hope  that  we 
may  have  your  enthusiastic  cooperation  in  stimulat- 
ing the  attendance  of  an  audience  worthy  of  our 
distinguished  speakers. 

If  you  can  announce  the  symposium  at  meetings, 
talk  of  it  with  your  friends  and  associates,  publish 
or  broadcast  the  news  of  it  to  the  public  I  feel  that 
you  will  be  serving  the  community  and  our  hospitals. 

Sincerely  yours, 

ROY  E.  LARSEN, 

President. 

Editor's  Note:  Tickets  to  the  symposium  men- 
tioned above  may  be  had  upon  written  request  to 
"The  United  Hospital  Fund,  370  Lexington  Avenue, 
New  York  City." 


ENTERTAINMENT  AND  BALL 

of  the 

NEW  YORK  CITY  POLICE  POST 

No.  460  —  The  American  Legion 

Friday  Evening,  April  2,  1943 

Waldorf  Astoria  Hotel 


SPRING    3100 


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Queens  Police  Post 
Entertainment  and  Dance 


A  NEAR-CAPACITY  attendance,  including  dis- 
tinguished guests  from  both  Police  Department 
and  American  Legion  circles,  as  well  as  from 
the  military,  civic,  business  and  social  world,  featured 
the  tenth  annual  Entertainment  and  Dance  of  Queens 
Police  Post,  American  Legion,  Clinton  B.  Sheridan, 
commander,  held  Saturday  evening,  February  18,  at 
Lost  Battalion  Hall,  Elmhurst,  Queens. 

Outstanding  was  the  picturesque  Massing  of  the 
Colors,  participated  in  by  representatives  of  various 
Legion  posts  and  other  military  organizations  such  as 
the  Veterans  of  Foreign  Wars,  Catholic  and  Jewish 
World  War  Veterans,  and  veteran  organizations  of 
British,  Canadian,  Free  French,  and  other  national- 
ities. A  thoroughly  satisfactory  program  of  entertain- 
ment preceded  the  dancing,  and  Edward  G.  Schultz, 
who  served  as  general  chairman,  is  still  accepting 
plaudits  for  a  difficult  task  well  performed.  Other 
committee  chairmen  included: 

Herman  Cook,  tickets;  Christian  Kautz,  boosters; 
Max  Sprauer,  journal;  William  A.  Newburg,  massing 
of  colors;  Chester  B.  Fream,  entertainment;  Arthur 
Hall,  treasurer. 


HANDBALL 


DETECTIVE  Henry  Herz,  70th  Squad,  in  the 
N.  Y.  State  A.  A.  U.  four-wall  handball  cham- 
pionships, contested  last  month  on  the  courts 
of  the  Central  Y.  M.  C.  A.,  in  Brooklyn  finished  third 
in  the  singles,  and  in  the  doubles,  teamed  with  Leo 
Monka,  a  city  plumbing  inspector,  placed  second. 

In  the  same  tournament,  Detective  Robert  Ford, 
7th  Detective  District,  in  the  doubles  placed  third. 

Ford  is  holder  of  the  current  Police  Department 
four-wall  singles  cro\vn,  he  having  won  the  honors 
from  Herz,  former  holder  of  the  title,  in  the  Police 
Department  championships  contested  also  on  the  courts 
of  the  Brooklyn  Central  Y,  in  December,  1941. 

Herz  still  retains  the  Department  one-wall  singles 
crown,  which  was  won  by  him  in  1936. 


FLIGHT  A,  564  T.S.S. 
Atlantic  City,  N.  J. 

January  30,  1943. 

EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Thanks  for  sending  me  SPRING  3100.  Did  I  feel 
happy  when  the  mailman  handed  me  the  copy! 

Best  wishes  to  the  men  of  the  52nd  Precinct  and 
my  other  friends  in  the  Department. 

MILTON  L.  URBAND,  Pvt., 
Patrolman,  52nd  Precinct. 


Service  Flag  Presented  to 
St.  George  Ass'n. 


T 

I'^iitf^ 

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SCENE  at  the  dedication  of  the  service  flag  hon- 
oring the  85  members  of  the  St.  George  Asso- 
ciation currently  serving  in  the  Armed  Forces. 
The  flag  was  presented  to  the  organization  by  the  Con- 
gregation of  St.  Luke's  Methodist  Church,  241st  Street 
and  Katona  Avenue,  Bronx,  of  which  the  Rev.  A.  Ham- 
ilton Nesbitt,  Department  chaplain  and  founder  of  the 
St.  George  Association,  is  the  pastor. 

The  ceremony  took  place  at  the  regular  monthly 
meeting  of  the  organization  on  March  4,  t)ast,  with 
about  200  members  in  attendance.  In  the  picture,  left 
to  right,  are  shown  Patrolman  Algot  Damstrom,  presi- 
dent of  the  St.  George  Association;  Magistrate  Abner 
Surpless,  who  officiated  at  the  dedication  ceremonies 
and  whose  son.  Patrolman  Abner  Surpless,  Jr.,  is  a 
member  of  the  St.  George  Association  and  serving 
currently  with  the  Armed  Forces  overseas;  Rev.  Nes- 
bitt. 


CONSIDERATE 

Wifey: 

"Don't  drive  so 

fast. 

Henry." 

Henry : 

"Why  not?" 

Wifey:    "That  policeman 
hind  us  can't  get  by!" 

on  a 

motorcycle 

be- 

POLICE  ACADEMY 

OFFICERS'  TRAINING  SCHOOL 

QUESTIONS  AND  ANSWERS  FOR  THE  MARCH,  1943  ISSUE  OF  "SPRING  3100' 

Br  Lieutenant  PETER  F.  MATHEWS 


QUESTIONS 


QUESTION  NO.  1 

What  police  action  will  be  taken  by  a  desk  officer  upon 
receiving  a  complaint  relative  to  a  crime  or  offense  in 
another  command? 

QUESTION  NO.  2 

Outline  the  various  ways  in  which  Section  986  of  the 
Penal  Law  (pool-selling  and  book-making)  may  be  violated. 

QUESTION  NO.  3 

What  authority  exists  for  the  enactment  of  local  legisla- 
tion admitting  unaccompanied  children  to  motion  picture 
theatres? 

QUESTION  NO.  4 

Explain  the  procedure  that  has  been  established  to 
advise  the  District  Attorney  concerned  of  the  draft  status 
of  persons  arrested  by  members  of  this   Department. 

QUESTION  NO.  5 

Briefly  answer  the  following: 

a.  In  what  cases  may  a  private  person  arrest  another 
person? 

b.  What   police  action  shall   be  taken  against  persons 
observed  roller-skating  on  the  roadway  of  any  street? 

c.  Is  it  possible  to  determine  the  race  of  a  person  by 
his  fingerprints? 

d.  What  personal  cards   are  forbidden  to  members  of 
the   Department? 

e.  Define  the  term  "alcoholic  beverage"  as  used  in  the 
Alcoholic  Beverage  Control  Law. 

f.  How    may    the    character    of    an    alleged    disorderly 
house    be    proved? 


ANSWERS 


ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  1 

Complaints  received  relating  to  crimes  or  offenses  in 
another  command  will  not  be  given  a  serial  number  and  will 
be  entered  on  U.  F.  61  only. 

The  condition  complained  of  will  be  telephoned  to  the 
command  affected,  where  it  will  be  treated  as  though 
reported  direct  to  that  command. 

The  U.  F.  61  will  be  filed  under  "Complaints  Affecting 
Other  Commands,"  and  will  show  after  "Referred  to"  the 
command  affected,  and  under  "Receipt  Acknowledged" 
the  name  of  the  officer  receiving  same. 

If  the  complaint  is  a  written  one,  anonymous  or  other- 
wise, in  addition  to  the  above  action,  the  original  com- 
munication will  be  forwarded  to  the  command  concerned. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  2 
Any  person  who: 

1.  Engages    in    pool-selling,    or    bookmaking    with    or 
without  writing. 

2.  Keeps  or  occupies  any  room  or  place  for  the  purpose 
of  recording  or  registering  bets  or  wagers. 


POLICE  ACADEIMY 

OFFICERS'  TRAINING  SCHOOL 

72  POPLAR  ST.,  BROOKLYN 

PROMOTION   COURSES 

1. 

To  Rank  of  Sergeant.  For  Patrolmen,  all  grades. 
Sessions  will  be  held,  holidays,  excepted,  on 

Monday 7.30  P.M. 

Tuesday    ------     10.30  A.M. 

Wednesday 5.30  P.M. 

Thursday 11.30  A.M. 

Friday       ....--      5.30  P.M. 

2. 

To    Rank    of    Lieutenant.     For    all    Sergeants. 
Sessions  will  be  held,  holidays,  excepted,  on 

Monday 7.30  P.M. 

Tuesday    - 10.30  A.  M. 

Wednesday 5.30  P.  M. 

Thursday 11.30  A.M. 

Friday 5.30  P.M. 

3. 

To    Rank    of    Captain.     For    all    Lieutenants. 
Sessions  will  be  held,  holidays,  excepted,  on 

Monday 7.30  P.  M. 

Tuesday 10.30  A.M. 

Wednesday 5.30  P.  M. 

Thursday 11.30  A.M. 

Friday 5.30  P.M. 

4.   Topics    will    be    changed    weekly.     Each    class 
session  will  be  for  a  period  of  two  hours.    Attend- 
ance will  be  on  time  off  duty.  No  fee  will  be  charged. 

5. 

SEE  CIRCULAR  12,  1937. 

7. 


Records  or  registers  bets  or  wagers  or  sells  pools 
or  makes   book. 

Receives,  registers,  records  or  forwards,  any  money, 
thing  or  consideration  of  value,  bet  or  wagered. 
Sells  pools  (as  baseball,  football,  dog-racing). 
Being   the   owner,   lessee   or   occupant  of  any   room 
or  place,  knowingly  permits  same  to  be  used  or  oc- 
cupied for  any  of  these  purposes. 
Becomes   the   custodian   or   depositary    for   gain,   of 
any  money,   property   or   thing  of  value,  staked   or 
wagered. 
8.   Aids,  assists  or  abets  in  any  manner  in  any  of  the 
said  acts. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  3 

Authority  for  the  enactment  of  local  legislation  admitting 
unaccompanied  children  to  motion  picture  theatres  is  con- 
tained in  section  18-b  of  the  General  City  Law,  which 
provides  as  follows: 

18-b.  The  local  legislative  body  of  any  city  by  a  majority 
vote  may  provide  by  local  law,  subject  to  the  provisions  of 
this  section,  for  the  licensing  of  theatres  in  such  city 
wherein  there  shall  be  exhibited  those  films  which  have 
been  licensed  by  the  Education  Department  of  the  State 
of  New  York,  to  admit  children  over  the  age  of  eight 
years  and  under  the  age  of  sixteen  years,  unaccompanied 
by  a  parent  or  guardian  or  other  adult  person. 

The  admission  of  a  child  between  eight  and  sixteen 
years  of  age  to  a  theatre  licensed  under  authority  of  a 


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local  law  adopted  pursuant  to  the  provisions  of  this  section, 
where  such  theatre  complies  with  the  terms  of  this  section 
and  of  the  license,  shall  not  be  deemed  a  violation  of  the 
provisions  of  section  four  hundred  eighty-four  of  the 
Penal   Law. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  4 

In  order  that  the  District  Attorney  concerned  may  be 
advised  of  the  draft  status  of  male  persons  eighteen  years 
of  age  or  over  who  are  arrested  for  a  felony,  a  mis- 
demeanor (except  gambling),  or  an  offense  involving  public 
morals,  the  following  procedure  is  hereby  established: 

Whenever  a  male  person  eighteen  years  or  over  is 
arrested  for  a  felony,  a  misdemeanor  (except  gambling), 
or  an  offense  involving  public  morals,  the  desk  officer  of 
the  precinct  in  which  the  arrest  is  made  shall  prepare  a 
report  on  form  U.  F.  49,  addressed  to  the  assistant  district 
attorney  assigned  to  the  court  in  which  the  prisoner  is 
to  be  arraigned,  setting  forth  the  following  information 
concerning  each  such  prisoner: 

1.  Name  and  address  of  prisoner. 

2.  Date  and  precinct  of  arrest. 

3.  Selective   Service   Local   Board   number. 

4.  County,    City    and    State    in    which    Local    Board    is 
located. 

5.  Selective  Service  order  number. 

6.  Classification,  if  any. 

This  report  shall  be  given  to  the  arresting  officer  with 
instructions  to  deliver  it  to  the  court  clerk  on  the  day  of 
arraignment  with  the  request  it  be  attached  to  the  court 


papers  for  the  information  of  the  assistant  district  attorney 
assigned  to  the  case. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  5 

a.  1.   For    a    crime,    committed    or    attempted    in    his 

presence. 
2.    When  the  person  arrested  has  committed  a  felony, 
although  not  in  his  presence. 

b.  None,  if  observed  crossing  a  street  on  a  crosswalk 
or  on  a  street  set  aside  as  a  play  street.  If  observed 
on  any  other  street  such  persons  shall  not  be  sum- 
moned or  arrested  but  warned. 

c.  Determination  of  race  by  fingerprints  is  not  possible, 
although  numerous  efforts  have  been  made  to  estab- 
lish   such    relationship. 

d.  Personal  cards  of  any  description  describing  their 
police  business  or  giving  a  police  address  or  tele- 
phone number. 

e.  "Alcoholic  beverage"  means  and  includes  alcohol, 
spirits,  liquor,  wine,  beer,  cider  and  every  liquid  or 
solid,  patented  or  not,  containing  alcohol,  spirits, 
wine  or  beer  and  capable  of  being  consumed  by  a 
human   being. 

f.  The  character  of  an  alleged  disorderly  house  may  be 

proved  by: 

1.  The  testimony  of  witnesses  concerning  occur- 
rences, in  the  presence  of  the  defendant,  at  the 
house  in  controversy; 

2.  The  general  reputation  of  the  house; 

3.  The  reputation  of  the  inmates  or  frequenters  of 
the  house. 


32nd  Precinct  Dedicates  Service  Flag 


SOLEMNITY  marked  the  flag-rais- 
ing ceremony  at  the  32nd  Precinct 
station  house  on  the  afternoon  of 
Sunday,  February  7,  honoring  the  18 
members  of  the  command  currently  serv- 
ing with  the  armed  forces. 

Brief  addresses  were  made  by  Deputy 
Chief  Inspector  Edward  M.  Butler,  6th 
Division,  and  Captain  Gerard  W.  Little- 
field,  32nd  Precinct,  with  invocations  by 
Msgr.  William  McCann,  pastor  of  the 
R.C.  Church  of  St.  Charles  Borromeo, 
West  141st  Street,  Man.,  and  the  Rev. 
John  Johnson,  Protestant  police  chaplain. 
Patrolman  Glendon  Bryant,  32nd  Pre- 
cinct, led  the  audience  in  singing  the 
National  Anthem. 

In  the  photo,  left  to  right :  Patrolman 
William  Johnson  (in  army  uniform) 
with  his  lady  friend;  Mrs.  Charles  (Pa- 
trolman) Jessen  (now  overseas)  ;  father 
of  Patrolman  Jessen;  Mrs.  John  (Auto 
Engineman)  Minall;  Mrs.  and  Mr.  James 
Brady,  mother  and  father  of  Patrolman 
James  Brady;  Captain  Littlefield. 


DEPARTMENTAL     ORDERS 


General  Orders  No.  S,  January  21,  1943. 

Calls  attention  to  provisions  of  the  United  States  In- 
come Tax  Law  and  New  York  State  Income  Tax  Law, 
which  require  reports  to  be  submitted  by  the  head  of  each 
command,  bureau  or  office  in  which  payrolls  are  prepared. 

T.  T.  Message,  January  25,  1943. 

Pamphlet  containing  regulations  and  orders  affecting 
prohibited  and  restricted  zones  within  New  York  City, 
issued  by  His  Honor,  The  Mayor,  under  the  New  York 
State  War   Emergency  Act,  forwarded  to  each  command. 

T.  T.  Message,  January  SO,  1943. 

Supply  of  manuals  titled  "Police  and  Wardens  duties 
in  Wartime"  forwarded  to  each  command. 

T.  T.  Message,  January  30,  1943. 

Fines  prescribed  to  be  paid  by  first  offenders  for  pass- 
ing a  red  light  (failure  to  obey  a  signal  light)  and  for  a 
first  speeding  offense,  during  hours  that  dimout  regula- 
tions are  effective.  Headings  on  summonses  to  be  cor- 
rected, etc 

T.  T.  Message,  January  30,  1943. 

Due  to  war  conservation  the  Queens  Midtown  Tunnel 
will  be  closed  from  Midnight  to  6.00  A.M.  beginning  Feb- 
ruary 1,  1943.  Provisions  made  for  police  vehicles  to  pass 
through    in    cases    of    emergency    or    urgent    police    duty. 

T.  T.  Order  No.  1,  February  3,  1943. 

Subdivision  D  of  Rule  197  of  the  Rules  and  Regulations 
amended  to  provide  that  each  member  of  the  Force,  except 
probationary  patrolmen  and  probationary  policewomen, 
irrespective  of  assignment,  shall  pay  the  sum  of  $1.00  a 
month  for  bedmakers'  'wages. 

T.  T.  Message,  February  9,  1943. 

Posters  forwarded  for  display  titled  "Public  Proclama- 
tion No.  4"  issued  by  Lieutenant  General  Hugh  A.  Drum, 
Commanding  Eastern  Defense  Command  and  First  Army. 

T.  T.  Order  No.  2,  February  11,  1943. 

Cases  of  families  displaced  by  emergencies  and  requir- 
ing rehousing  to  be  referred  to  the  Department  of  Public 
Welfare  instead  of  the  New  York  City  Housing  Authority, 
as  at  present. 

So  much  of  Paragraph  15  of  Article  35  of  the  Manual 
of  Procedure  entitled  "Telegraph  Bureau"  relative  to  re- 
housing of  families  displaced  by  emergencies,  amended 
accordingly. 

T.  T.  Message,  February  11,  1943. 

Amendment  to  Article  5  of  the  Traffic  Regulations, 
published  in  the  City  Record  on  February  6,  1943,  in  re 
Motor  Vehicle  and  Motor  Cycle  Dimout  Regulations. 

T.  T.  Message,  February  15,  1943. 

Supply  of  "Air  Raid  Instructions"  sheets  forwarded  to 
all  commands. 

T.  T.  Message,  February  15,  1943. 

Supply  of  booklets  titled  "Air  Raid  Protection  Regula- 
tions, No.  1,"  issued  by  Headquarters  Second  Service  Com- 
mand, Governors  Island,  New  York,  forwarded  to  all  com- 
mands. 


T.  T.  Message,  February  15,  194?. 

New  chart  titled  "Air  Raid  Signals"  forwarded  to  each 
precinct  within  Divisions  1  to  17  inclusive  and  to  Harbor 
Precinct. 

Circular  No.  2,  February  15,  1943. 

New  Air  Raid  Protection  Regulations  under  which  a 
new  uniform  method  of  air  raid  signaling,  designed  to 
permit  earlier  blackout  and  mobilization  of  civilian  de- 
fense, is  provided. 

General  Orders  No.  4,  February  15,  1943. 

Air  raid  warning  and  siren  signals.  All  previous  orders 
relative  to  sounding  of  sirens  in  connection  with  actual 
air  raids  or  air  raid  drills  revoked. 

T.  T.  Message,  February  16,  1943. 

Supply  of  posters  titled  "City  of  New  York — Air  Raid 
Instructions"  forwarded  to  each  patrol  division  office  for 
distribution  to  each  precinct  within  division. 

T.  T.  Message,  February  17,  1943. 

New  cards  containing  instructions  for  operation  of  the 
five  button  sets  controlling  the  air  raid  warning  signal 
system  forwarded  to  precincts  wherein  such  sets  have 
been  installed. 

T.  T.  Order  No.  3,  February  17,  1943. 

Women's  Court  in  addition  to  the  jurisdiction  it  now 
has,  shall  have  effective  February  17,  1943,  jurisdiction 
of  female  defendants  charged  with  violation  of  Sub- 
division 3  of  Section  887  of  the  Code  of  Criminal  Procedure. 

Paraetraph  33  of  Article  9  of  the  Manual  of  Procedure 
titled  "Courts"  amended  accordingly. 

General  Orders  No.  5,  February  17,  1943. 

Air  Raid  Mobilization  of  the  Force.  All  previous  orders 
relative  to  the  mobilization  of  the  Force  in  response  to 
an  air  raid  alarm  which  has  been  sounded  on  the  sirens, 
are  revoked. 

T.  T.  Message,  February  18,  1943. 

Copies  of  "Air  Raid  Protection  Regulations  and  Orders 
Governing  Blackout,"  etc.,  issued  by  His  Honor,  The  Mayor, 
forwarded  to  all  commands. 

T.  T.  Message,  February  18,  1943. 

Paragraph  1  of  General  Orders  No.  18,  S.  1942,  titled 
"Testing  Of  Air  Raid  Warning  Signals,"  as  amended  by 
teletype  order  of  4.17  P.M.  August  1,  1942,  is  further 
amended  to  read: 

"1.  At  9.30  A.M.  and  3.30  P.M.  daily,  a  test  of  the  air 
raid  warning  signals  will  be  ordered  by  teletypewriter. 
The  teletype  order  will  read,"  etc. 

So  much  of  paragraph  2  as  reads  "four  signals"  amended 
to  read  "five  signals." 

T.  T.  Message,  February  20,  1943. 

Second  paragraph  of  teletype  order  of  4.43  P.M.,  De- 
cember 31,  1942,  relative  to  regular  Saturday  test  of  sirens, 
amended  to  read: 

"At  12  Noon  each  Saturday,  the  Acting  Superintendent 
of  Telegraph  will  cause  to  be  transmitted  over  the  tele- 
typewriter the  following  message: 

"'Air  Raid  Warning  Red  and  Air  Raid  Warning  Blue 
Signal  Siren  Test Sound  sirens  for  2  minutes.'" 


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tnnye^ 


"Before  we  can  admit  him,  Officer,  who  do«a  he   say  "Listen,  Officer,  when  yon  pick  your  teeth,  please  stand 

he  is?"  in  front  of  my  store?" 

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WITH  YOUR  LOCAL  REPORTER 


TO  OUR  REPORTERS:  Items  for  publication  in  this  column  should  be  received  not  later  than  the  20th. 
Contributions  received  too  late  for  current  publication  will  appear  in  the  issue  immediately  following. 


1ST  DIVISION 

1st  Pet.,  Ptl.  Franeii  B.  Donovan      4th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Henry  W.  A.  Elder 
tod  Pet.,  Ptl.  1.  Know  Itall  ""'  Pet..  Pll.  Edmund  F.  Kelly 

8th  Pet.,  Ptl.  William.  Fatter 

6th  Precinct: 

U.  S.  MARINE  CORPS 
Parris   Island 

February  7, 1943 
DEAR  ED: 

Thanks  for  sending  me  SPRING  3100.  It  was  swell  to  be 
able  to  read  again  news  of  what  is  going  on  in  the  Police 
Department.  I  guess  things  are  just  about  the  same  in  Charles 
Street.  That  snowstorm  you  had  last  week  was  really  some- 
thing. I  saw  pictures  of  it  in  some  of  the  newspapers,  and  it 
looked  as  if  N.  Y.  was  tied  up  a  bit.  We  had  a  touch  of  cold 
weather  down  here,  too,  and  I  suppose  we  can  blame  it  on  you 
"Yankees."  Everything  is  going  along  right  on  schedule  and 
I've  been  quite  fortunate  so  far. 

These  regular  hours  certainly  restore  one's  pep  and,  believe 
you  me,  you  need  all  of  it  for  the  day's  work.  Don't  know  what 
I'll  do  when  I  return  to  civilian  life,  but  it  will  be  hard  to 
keep  from  tumbling  out  of  the  hay  every  morning  at  5. 

Give  my  regards  to  all  the  boys  and  tell  them  a  line  or  two 
when  they  have  a  few  moments  to  spare  will  be  appreciated. 

Very  sincerely, 
FRANK  MOHLMANN, 
Private,  U.S.M.C. 

8th  Precinct:  The  "House  of  Mercer"  in  welcoming  Sergeants 
Larry  Dente  and  John  Wiman  says:  "We  hope  you  both  enjoy 
a  long  stay  with  us"  .  .  .  Sergeant  Ray  Reid  is  showing  signs 
of  weakening,  especially  after  tours  like  that  straight  one  re- 
cently in  the  Times  Square  area!  Has  an  idea  he  was  tricked 
into  that  one  .  .  .  Sergeant  Peter  Kelly  expects  it'll  be  a  case 
soon  of  spending  six  months  on  Staten  Island  and  the  other 
six  on  Long  Island.  If  you  get  that  steady  assignment  at  the 
piers,  Peter,  you'd  better  not  "wrap  it  up"  for  a  while  .  .  . 
Those  who  attended  the  sergeants'  ball  last  year  had  a  swell 
time.  Here's  hoping  to  see  the  same  bunch  on  hand  again  this 
year  .  .  .  And  don't  take  it  to  heart,  John.  Some  day  you,  too, 
may  be  sitting  on  the  throne — and  with  your  tight  pants  on. 

If  Detective  Tyrell  doesn't  soon  hurry  up  and  get  that  brown 
suit  some  one  will  be  going  home  in  his  working  pants  .  .  . 
Have  you  noticed  that  chapeau  featured  these  days  by  John 
Imperial?  Cute,  wot?  .  .  .  It's  wonderful  to  have  dispositions 
like  those  with  which  Stankevich  and  Potter  are  blessed,  the 
lads  who  keep  the  boys  in  the  back-room  in  stitches  with  their 
jokes.  Always  jovial — and  with  never  a  serious  moment  to 
mar  the  routine  .  .  .  Paddy  Hughes  claims  he  remembers  way 
back  when  the  Day  Squad  really  was  a  good  job  ...  If  you  only 
need  one  half  hour  for  your  meal  consider  yourself  fortunate, 
especially  in  these  times  of  scarcity  and  high  prices.  Just 
think  of  the  predicament  in  which  one  of  our  more  unfortunate 
members,  who  needs  an  hour  or  more  just  to  have  a  "small  bite," 
today  finds  himself! 

Odds  and   Ends:     Albert  the   Barber  trailing  behind   Man 


Mountain  Dean  .  .  .  Manager  Steve  Whelan  singing  his  famous 
Spring  song  "That  Old  Gang  of  Nine"  ...  Ed  Sullivan,  our 
new  school-master  .  .  .  Tom  Reilly  singing  "When  I  Was  SI" 
.  .  .  Bill  Foster  hoping  that  "over-worked"  bell  wears  out  be- 
fore his  shoes  do  .  .  .  Brennan,  the  "seek  and  sock"  typist. 

Among  Other  Favorite  Side  Dishes:  Largo,  muskrat  .  .  . 
Dohrman,  sauerkraut  .  .  .  Tobin,  veal  scallopine  .  .  .  Maddeford, 
spaghetti  with  clams  .  .  .  Tom  Grady,  blondes  .  .  .  Ludwig,  hair 
tonic. 

Look  Alikes:  Bill  Gleason  and  Joe  Keane  .  .  .  Steve  Ruck 
and  Nick  Kudless  .  .  .  Maurice  Zweig  and  Sam  Harrington. 

Congratulations  on  his  promotion  to  Captain  August  Flath, 
a  former  member  of  this  command. 

2D  DIVISION 

Srd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Robert  A.  Gibson  Tth  Pet.,  Ptl.  Maurice  Graaberg 

3th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Thomas  0.  Tobin  9th  Pet..  Ptl.  John  F.  Nyttrom 

11th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Alex  W.  Frann 

5th  Precinct:  Aside  to  Private  John  Foley,  U.S.A.:  Received 
your  letter,  John,  and  was  delighted  to  hear  from  you.  The 
"scrap"  should  be  over  much  sooner  now  since  Harry  "Smiley" 
Mischle  is  in  there  punching  for  Uncle  Sam's  Navy.  Inci- 
dentally, Mischle's  going-away  party  was  enjoyed  by  all.  Tom 
Julia  and  Sal  Minissale  handled  the  master  of  ceremonies  job 
like  professionals,  with  Tom  working  in  a  few  commercials, 
of  course,  for  the  Columbia  Society.  The  entertainment  in- 
cluded some  fancy  warbling  by  a  trio  of  famous  vocal  experts 
— John  Slavin,  "Sugar"  Kane,  and  another  fine  lyric  tenor 
whose  name  escapes  us  at  the  moment,  though  I  do  believe  that 
he  had  "red"  hair.  A  million  thanks  to  those  who  assisted  in 
arranging  the  night's  program. 

We  all  miss  the  genial  personality  of  Sergeant  Frank  Gehr- 
ling.  A  lot  of  water  has  passed  under  the  bridge  since  his 
advent  down  Elizabeth  Street  way,  and  he  leaves  a  countless 
number  of  well-wishers,  be  assured,  as  does  also  our  ace  cleri- 
calman,  Patrolman  Henry  A.  Dawson,  who  after  thirty-six 
years  of  faithful  service  has  retired  to  the  green  pastures  of 
Long  Island,  and  to  whom  in  bidding  adieu  we  say:  "We  may 
find  your  equal,  Henry,  hut  your  better,  never!" 

Others  to  whom  we  said  farewell  include  Patrolman  Roger 
Meehan,  the  great  "Rajah  and  Master  Sleuth;"  Patrolman 
Tom  "Counsellor"  Donohue,  who  owing  to  his  long  association 
and  experience  in  the  State  Dept.  of  Law  can  now  with  justi- 
fiable pride  hang  out  his  "shingle"  and  himself  engage  in  that 
profession,  and  Patrolman  Archibald  Gamble,  whose  genial  per- 
sonality was  felt  by  all  with  whom  he  came  in  contact  ...  To 
all  of  them  our  best  wishes  for  continued  good  health  and  hap- 
piness for  many  years  to  come. 

Congratulations  to  Patrolmen  Minissale,  Maloney,  Mohr- 
mann,  Kelly,  Cannon,  Mulherne  and  Lutkenhouse  upon  their 
respective  showings  on  the  present  sergeants'  list;  and  similarly 
to  Detective  Tarnawsky  and  Patrolman  Lancaster,  former  mem- 
bers of  this  command. 

Aside  to  Sergeant  George  Musgrave:  If  your  mail  is  no 
longer  cluttered  with  false  crock  advertisements,  it's  probably 
because  Sergeant  Jim  Leary,  now  assigned  to  the  Detective 
Bureau,  is  busily  engaged  at  the  moment  writing  a  literary 
gem  titled  by  him  "The  Famous  Chinatown  Fire." 


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Congratulations  to  Lieutenants  Boylan  and  Mallon,  also 
Lieutenants  Ferretti,  McQuade,  Sullivan  and  Goodliff,  former 
associates,  on  their  splendid  showings  on  the  recently  promul- 
gated list  for  captain. 

Best  wishes  to  Detectives  Bill  Heenan,  Tom  Hackett  and 
Nick  Tarnawsky  and  may  all  their  "collars"  be  worthy  of  the 
best  traditions  of  the  Fifth  Precinct. 

Best  wishes  also  to  Sergeants  Finley,  Donohue  and  Greiter 
in  their  new^  precincts,  and  in  turn  we  greet  Sergeants  Smith, 
Callan,  Morano,  Hagenlocher  and  Gick.  May  their  respective 
stays  be  long  and  pleasant  ones. 

Our  deepest  sympathy  to  Lieutenant  Ferretti  and  Patrolman 
Dillman  in  the  loss  of  their  respective  mothers;  also  to  Patrol- 
man Johnson  in  the  death  of  his  beloved  sister.  May  God  in 
His  wisdom  and  understanding  ease  their  sorrow  and  to  their 
departed  ones  grant  eternal   rest. 

A  late  flash  announces  the  proposed  candidacy  of  your  good 
friend  and  mine,  John  Peter  Paul  Lovett,  for  the  position  of 
"Doorman."    Will  you  give  him  your  support? 

Sergeant  Frank  Murphy,  as  handsome  and  personable  a 
young  bachelor  as  any  the  Department  could  boast,  on  January 
30  last  took  to  his  heart  the  lovely  and  gracious  Miss  Mildred 
Walsh,  in  a  beautiful  ceremony  before  a  capacity  attendance 
in  Holy  Cross  Church,  Brooklyn.  A  reception  at  the  Bossert 
Hotel  followed  and  at  its  conclusion  the  Bride  and  Groom 
departed  on  a  honeymoon  trip  to  New  Orleans.  Congratula- 
tions, Sergeant,  and  best  of  good  luck  to  you  both. 

^_    nth  Precinct: 

K  CAMP  GORDON 

^^^  Georgia 

^P  February  13,  1943. 

EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

I'm  getting  tired  of  receiving  my  copy  of  SPRING  3100, 
turning  to  the  gossip  section  and  finding  no  news  whatever  of 
the  11th  Precinct.  So,  if  the  boys  back  home  have  nothing  to 
say,  I'll  try  to  uphold  the  honor  of  the  command  by  sending 
in  a  picture  of  one  of  its  wandering  members  (myself) 
for  publication.  {^Editor's  Note:  See  page  44).  Am  attached 
at  present  to  the  Division  Military  Police  of  the  famous  4th 
Motorized  Division  and  perform  almost  the  same  type  of 
work  I  did  when  patrolling  the  streets  of  New  York's  East  Side. 
The  picture,  left  to  right,  shows  myself,  Pfc.  McManus 
and  Private  Delia  Rocco.  Immediately  behind  us  is  a  jeep  which 
is  used  in  the  Camp  Gordon  version  of  radio  motor  patrol. 
"Dell"  and  "Mac"  are  wearing  field  jackets  instead  of  blouses 
because  they  are  on  motor  patrol  duty,  and  the  former  is  the 
uniform  for  that  detail.  Some  of  the  boys  who  kick  about 
R.M.P.  in  heated  coupes  back  home  should  try  a  day  or  two  of 
patrol  in  an  open  jeep — -with  the  cold  wind  whistling  in  their 
ears — for  about  12  hours  daily!  All  three  of  us,  you  will  no- 
tice, are  wearing  M.P.  armbands  and  carrying  Army  45s. 

Pfc.  McManus,  who  used  to  push  around  a  United  Parcel 
Service  truck  back  home  in  New  York  and  was  the  cause,  indi- 
rectly, of  many  a  traflSc  cop  pulling  out  his  hair,  is  himself 
having  a  lot  of  fun  now  making  others  "get  on  the  ball,"  as 
the  Army  slang  expression  has  it. 

Well,  I  guess  that's  enough  shop  talk  for  a  while  so  I'll 
close  by  saying  "How  about  it,  you  guys  back  home,  why  not 
drop  a  line  once  in  a  while  to  your  buddies  in  the  Armed  Forces? 
They  sure  will  appreciate  it." 

So  long  for  now — or  at  least  until  I  put  on  the  good  old  blue 
and  brass  again! 

PRIVATE  MICHAEL  LUCHUF, 
A.S.N.   32348110, 
Military  Police  4th  Div., 
Camp   Gordon,  Ga. 

4TH  DIVISION 

18th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edvmrd  J.  Fasano       17th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Linus  Bell 
15th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Tkomas  J.  Uoffitt        19th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Shadowe 
22nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Thomas  A.  Cominskey 

19th  Precinct:  In  the  mail  a  summons  from  Traffic  Court 
was  received  for  service  upon  a  resident  of  Park  Avenue,  so 
promptly  Barney  Bajart  entered  the  defendant's  name  in  the 
diary  as  going  to  court. 

How  is  it  when  Sergeant  Salomon  enters  a  store  occupied 
by  gypsies   they   all   snap   to   attention   and    start  singing   the 


gypsy  national   anthem? 

After  reading  in  a  civil  service  paper  the  answers  to  the 
recent  lieutenants'  test.  Sergeant  Powers,  who  thought  he  wrote 
a  100%  examination,  became  very  depressed.  Figures  now  he 
did  only  about  ninety-five  per  cent  perfect. 

Fashion  Note:  Patrolman  Daniel  Mulvey,  Acting  First 
Broom,  when  asked  while  shoveling  snow  from  in  front  of  the 
station  house  why  he  did  not  wear  his  raincoat,  replied,  "/ 
don't  need  any;  I  have  long  drawers  on!"  (Charlie  Roth  please 
note.) 

"I  was  standing  in  front  of  the  station  house,"  Frank  Ryan 
was  heard  to  remark,  "when  an  empty  cab  pulled  up  and  out 
stepped  Paul  Miner!"  Paul,  it  was  later  learned,  was  return- 
ing from  his  favorite  restaurant  where  he  had  just  polished 
ofif  a  light  repast  consisting  of  sea  food  canape,  bisque  of 
oysters,  croutons,  baked  mousse  of  lemon  sole  with  tea,  lobster 
a  la  Newburg,  lettuce  a  la  biff,  a  demi  tasse  or  two  and  a  small 
floor  show. 

Who  is  the  95  Man  to  whom  Mike  Tauber  is  indebted  for  all 
those  "flies?" 

Wishful  Thinker  Abe  Schlucker  says  he  would  like  being 
chauffeur  for  an  Inspector.  Yeh,  a  lot  of  us  would  like  to  be 
first  grade  detectives,  too. 

Lieutenant  Ed  Walsh  visiting  Sergeant  Burke's  house  for 
dinner  the  other  evening  was  asked  if  he  had  any  "old  lieute- 
nant bars"  lying  around,  "cause  I'll  be  needing  them  soon!" 
Good  luck  to  you,  Sarge. 

Thanks  to  Patrolman  Svoboda  for  the  swell  time  he  gave  us 
at  his  wedding.  It  sure  was  the  tops. 

"Fireman"  McGuinness  wants  to  make  a  mutual  with  Patrol- 
man Nestor;  says  he'd  rather  ride  with  Kilduff  than  with 
Dreamy  Eyes — and  not  that  he  isn't  himself  romantic;  but,  he 
says  "ENOUGH  IS  ENOUGH!"  A  swell  chance,  incidentally, 
for  Nestor  to  learn  a  little  about  love  .  .  .  We  understand  our 
Back  Room  Lawyer,  Patrolman  Scheller,  is  giving  lessons  now 
on  "How  To  Become  a  Sergeant" — gratis  .  .  .  That  dapper 
crew  of  R.M.P.  377,  Patrolmen  Ronan  and  Spitz,  even  refuse 
to  eat  now — say  they'll  study  and  stay  steamlined  for  the  dura- 
tion ...  To  our  95  man  Gus  Albrecht,  who  for  some  time  has 
been  sick  at  home,  the  boys  wish  good  luck  and  a  speedy  recov- 
ery .  .  .  Best  of  luck  also  to  the  sergeants  who  took  the  lieu- 
tenants' examination. 

CAN  YOU  TOP  THIS? 
(The  19th  Precinct  Wants  to  Know) 

Sons  of  Members  of  the  19th  Precinct  Serving  With  the 
Armed   Forces: 

William  Beschel    Army 

Ronald   Bronnenkant    Army 

Cornelius  Brosnan   Army 

Arthur  Brosnan    Army 

Maurice    Dick    Army 

John  E.  Kearins   Air  Corps 

James  Linden,  Jr Army 

Joseph   Molloy   Army 

Cornelius    McGinness    Marines 

Edward  W.  McGinness Navy 

David  Schlucker   Army 

Frank   Schlucker    Army 

William  Shannan    Merchant  Marine 

Cecil   Southern    Marines 

Daniel  J.  Sullivan    Air  Corps 

Mortimer  J.  Sullivan   Air  Corps 

James  J.  Twohie   Air  Corps 

John  E.  Twohie  Coast  Guard 

Anthony   Vespoli    Army 

Edward  F.  Walsh   ,. Navy 

Michael  F.  Wolski,  Jr Air  Corps 

Charles   A.   Woods    Air  Corps 

Patrick   O.   Woods    Air  Corps 

Peter   F.   Woods    Army 


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22nd  Precinct:  Now  that  gas  masks  have  been  issued  there'll 
be  less  gas  in  the  back  room — we  hope.  (Patrolman  Benevantano 
please  note)  .  .  .  What  patrolman  (2nd  Squad)  took  his  helmet 
back  for  one  "more  suitable"?  Would  Pedro  Peterson  know? 
.  .  .  Gossip  has  it  that  Patrolman  Cox  is  in  line  for  an  announc- 
er's job  at  Loew's  86th  Street  .  .  .  "Little  Marty"  when  on 
T.S.  duty  gives  out  no  information.  "Military  secrets,"  sez  he 
.  .  .  Patrolman  Bolhmann  better  keep  his  eye  out  for  Lynch 
and  O'Mera  .  .  .  Patrolman  Benevantano,  who  lost  six  ounces 
in  the  past  two  weeks,  says  if  given  time  he'll  be  able  to  get 
down  to  the  165  pound  class  .  .  .  Who  was  the  patrolman  (2nd 
Squad)  seen  at  the  carousel  busily  engaged  trying  to  pick  a 
winner?  .  .  .  Patrolman  Mooney  on  Post  12  no  sooner  starts 
hollering  about  a  brush  fire  on  his  job  than  along  come  the 
life  savers,  Coyne  and  DeCandia,  who  promptly  with  shovel 
and  broome  bring  conditions  back  to  normal  .  .  .  Mrs.  Descovich 
last  month  presented  her  husband  with  a  9  lb.  boy!  Congratu- 
lations!   Mother  and  Baby  doing  nicely  .  .  .  Poppa,  too. 

Our  deepest  sympathies  to  the  family  of  the  late  Harry 
Ferrier,  of  the  Park  Department,  who  was  liked  by  all.  May 
he  rest  in  peace. 

Late  News:  "Uncle  Joe"  Kolb,  who  retired  last  month,  has 
joined  up  with  the  Marines  and  is  stationed  now  at  Parris 
Island,  South  Carolina. 


6TH  DIVISION 

28rd  Pet.,  Sgt.  Fred  Klink 
25th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  D.  Promota 


28th  Pet.,  PH.  Francis  X.  McDermott 
82nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Harlem  Eyte 


25th  Precinct:  Some  brief  observations  while  gliding  along 
on  patrol. 

First,  a  delayed  welcome  to  our  new  members.  Sergeants 
Isadore  (Chick)  Seigelman,  David  (Jones)  Ross,  Joseph  M.  C. 
Courtney,  and  last  but  not  least  Johnny  Brostek,  treasurer  of 
the  Honor  Legion.  Also  Probationary  Patrolmen  Collins,  Owens, 
Drastel,  Greenfader  and  Blaufarb. 

Willie  (stove-pipe  pants)  Glinsman  is  in  mourning  since 
the  disappearance  from  his  Throggs  Neck  dairy  farm  of  his 
prize  Plymouth  capon  .  .  .  The  9th  Squad  is  sure  proud  of  its 
demon  ski  expert.  Patrolman  Edward  Rocchio  and  who,  dressed 
in  a  skiing  creation  so  beautiful  as  to  dazzle  the  eye,  was 
observed  leaving  the  N.  Y.  Central  station  on  his  return  from 
dizzy  mountain  trails  all  of  which  he  was  able  to  negotiate 
without  even  once  wetting  the  seat  of  his  pants. 

How  did  you  enjoy  the  Tu  Five  Club  revival  meeting?  The 
cream  of  the  crop  attended,  including  also  El  Capitan  who 
came  over  to  deliver  an  inspiring  address  and  wish  the 
membership  well  .  .  .  Patrolman  Henry  Zangenberg  also  spoke, 
his  subject  being  the  rousing  success  of  the  Air  Warden 
Service. 

Invited  to  this  meeting  were  retired  Sergeants  Archibald 
Burns  and  Frederick  Reichart  and  promoted  Sergeants  Andrew 
Connelly  and  Arthur  Talbot;  also  retired  Patrolmen  John 
McCann  and  Harry  Girsch  .  .  .  Professor  James  Clavin  {he  of 
the  Harvard  accent)  made  quite  an  impression  as  in  approved 
Jimmy  Walker  lingo  he  introduced  the  several  guests  and 
after  eulogizing  them  as  members  of  this  select  organization 
proceeded  then  to  disclose  some  of  the  highlights  of  their 
careers.  You  missed  your  vocation,  Jim,  you  should  have  been 
a  radio  announcer. 

Bokays  and  Brickbatz:  When  "clay  pigeon"  Wagner  chirped 
"She's  Only  a  Bird  in  a  Gilded  Cage"  all  of  the  boids  in  the 
place  went  cuckoo  .  .  .  Jake  Sapsin  and  Mortician  Louie  Furcht 
diving  into  that  ham  and  cabbage  —  Oy,  Yoi!  .  .  .  Those  stories 
by  Sergeant  Ed  Hoffman  that  had  the  boys  in  stitches.  His 
radio  impersonations  too  were  of  a  professional  standard  .  .  . 
And  it  was  good  to  see  again  some  of  the  charter  members  of 
the  club,  namely.  Sergeant  Bill  (Sauerkraut)  Bausbacher, 
Tommy  Callan,  and  that  famous  Harlem  detective,  John 
(Hooples)  Moroney  .  .  .  The  big  vote  of  thanks  due  John 
(Jimmy  Durante)  Taubert  for  his  untiring  efforts  in  making 
the  affair  a  sUccess  .  .  .  The  usual  fine  job  turned  in  by  Lew 
Middlestorb,  chairman  of  the  floor  committee,  a  task  in  which 
he  was  ably  assisted  by  John  Dynan  .  .  .  Lou  (Caruso)  Mar- 
chese,  who  felt  ill  at  ease  because  he  wasn't  able  to  warble, 
making  up  for  it  by  eating  double. 


S'long,  fellers,  and  don't  forget  to  send  a  word  to  our  boys 
in  the  service — ^including  congratulations  to  Patrolman  Vincent 
Jedlicka,  recently  promoted  to  Major  and  engaged  just  now 
chasing  Rommel  all  over  Africa. 

32nd  Precinct:  Wonder  if  the  suggestion  that  a  barber  pole 
be  installed  in  front  of  the  station  house  has  anything  to  do 
vdth  the  requisition  Sergeant  Richards  made  out  for  hot  and 
cold  running  water  to  be  installed  at  the  switchboard?    Next! 

The  boys  were  terribly  disappointed  at  not  being  invited  to 
Patrolman  Nespor's  sea  shore  dinner.  Patrolman  Doran  please 
note. 

It  is  rumored  Patrolman  Hrbacek  can  speak  Chinese — a  la 
"no  tickey  no  shirtey!" 

Popular  Tunes  Of  the  Day:  "O  Solo  Mio,"  by  Lieutenant 
Costello  .  .  .  "Pass  the  Ammunition,"  Sergeant  Wilson  .  .  .  "Re- 
member Pearl  Harbor,"  Patrolman  Pendergras  .  .  .  "Oh  How  I 
Hate  to  Get  Up  In  the  Morning,"  Patrolman   Swanston. 

The  Day  Squad  has  been  enriched  by  the  acquisition  of 
Patrolman  Chuck  the  Millionaire  Connors,  who  claims  kinship 
to  the  lovely  Alice  Fay.  "Hey,  Lieutenant,  want  me  to  pick 
you  up?" 

And  did  you  know  Patrolman  Nappy  McCord  last  month  had 
his  overcoat  sandblasted? 

Banjo  Eyes  Austin  wants  to  know  where  Jug  Head  Smitty 
bought  his  ski  suit.  Would  like  to  borrow  it  to  wear  when 
performing  his  indoor  aviation  exercises. 


7TH  DIVISION 

Kitli  Pet.,  I'll.  Harry  Hiinroml  42nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  William  P.O'Brien 

4l8t  Pet.,  Sgt.  George  Conway  44th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  Singer 

48th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  Thomson 

40th  Precinct:  This  month  the  SPRING  3100  receptacle  in  the 
back-room  brought  to  light  two  bent  paper  clips,  one  thumb 
tack,  and  a  note  (censored),  so  you  can  see  the  box  is  really 
starting  to  pick  up  now  .  .  .  But,  seriously  men,  make  it  your 
business  to  drop  in  a  note  or  two  so  that  all  squads  can  be 
represented  in  this  column. 

If  an  iron  bar  in  the  upstairs  lavatory  begins  to  sag  in  the 
middle,  blame  it  on  Fondilier,  who  after  every  tour  may  be 
found  using  it  —  but  conscientiously  —  for  his  daily  chinning 
stunt.    (Why  not  some  ankle-strengthening  exercises,  too,  Alf?) 

Bowling:  Sergeant  O'Brien  currently  upholding  the  honors 
for  the  gold  shields  .  .  .  Monfrini  leading  the  high  scorers  .  .  . 
Adrian  and  Caronia  also  showing  good  form  .  .  .  Civello — who 
gets  good  only  when  the  chips  are  down  .  .  .  Martragano's  team 
took  into  camp  the  Bickford  crew.  (Seems  Bickfords  is  al- 
ways taking  a  beating  from  Joe)  .  .  .  Neatest  trick  of  the  sea- 
son: Ray  Early  swinging  his  ball  and  then  letting  it  go  back- 
wards, causing  no  end  of  confusion  among  the  spectators. 

Coldest  Place  In  the  Precinct:  Brook  Avenue — where  they 
have  winter  every  day  in  the  year  .  .  .  Doesn't  Kosofsky  in  his 
new  jaundice-yellow  sweater  look  ducky?  .  .  .  Aside  to  Mrs. 
DeVoll:  That  material  on  Charlie  will  be  welcomed — send  it 
along  .  .  .  "Woo  Woo"  Stellwagon — subject  of  a  cartoon  last 
month — and  by  none  other  than  DeVoll  ...  Is  it  true  "Red" 
Fink  took  off  his  hat  one  day — and  promptly  three  autos  stopped 
and  waited  for  the  light  to  change?  .  .  .  Mike  Cooper,  now  at- 
tending an  Officer  Candidate  School,  was  married  recently  down 
in  Virginia  .  .  .  Barney  Kaufman,  too,  is  introducing  a  Pretty 
Little  Lass — as  Mrs.  Kaufman  .  .  .  And  not  to  be  outdone, 
"Cal"  Caronia  also  started  stepping  into  double  harness!  Best 
wishes  and  congratulations  to  'em  all! 

New  Nickname  For  Thomas:  "Sheik  of  Cypress  Avenue!" 
(Does  Meadows  object — or  differ?)  .  .  .  Who  hung  that  wooden 
whatsis  on  Platte's  locker?  .  .  .  Curry  says  that  if  "No  Carrots" 
Misheloff  doesn't  stop  feuding  with  him  he'll  be  forced  to  retire 
soon  (in  19  years)  .  .  .  Bluver  letting  it  be  known  he  will  "rent 
out"  to  the  boys  acreage  for  victory  gardens  (on  a  sharecrop- 
ping  basis?)  .  .  .  Precinct's  Most  Popular  Song  These  Days: 
"The  Income  Tax  Blues"— or  "Brother  Can  You  Spare  a  Dime?" 
.  .  .  Did  you  know  that  Banker  J.  B.  Connolly,  well-known  "door- 
way decorator"  (with  registration  numbers)  is  known  in  that 
locality  as  "Clancy"?    (From  Delancey?) 

44th  Precinct:  Congratulations  and  best  of  good  wishes  to 
Tom  McNamara  upon  his  advancement  to  the  rank  of  Sergeant! 


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Good  luck  and  best  of  health  to  Sergeant  John  Fournier,  who 
'last  month  left  us  via  retirement. 

A  welcome  to  our  command  to  Sergeants  Theodore  Weaver 
and  Andrew  Connelly,  and  may  their  respective  stays  with  us 
be  pleasant  ones. 

Congratulations  to  Lieutenants  Michael  Whelan,  John  Wynne 
and  Maurice  Savage,  formerly  of  this  command,  on  making 
the  captains'  list. 

Is  it  true  Patrolman  Pompeo  Salerno,  to  show  the  contempt 
in  which  he  holds  them,  barks  back  at  the  dogs  down  in  Sec- 
tor 1? 

What  patrolman  assigned  to  the  1st  Squad  (Sector  2),  upon 
arriving  home  at  5.00  A.M.  (following  a  4  to  12  one  day  last 
month)  told  his  wife  when  she  awoke  that  the  time  was  exactly 
12.45— and  would  have  gotten  away  with  it  if  his  observing 
landlady,  who'd  seen  him  sneak  in,  hadn't  later  in  the  day  spilt 
the  beans? 

If  for  any  reason  you  come  in  contact  with  Head  Man  Tom 
TuUy  and  he  sort  of  answers  you  in  an  unintelligent  way,  please, 
I  beg  of  you,  be  sympathetic.  The  poor  boy  was  just  tapped 
for  a  pint  of  blood  .  .  .  Now  that  the  midnight  lunch  period 
is  a  thing  of  the  past,  poor  Phil  Rappaport  is  in  a  quandary. 
The  idea,  he  claims,  is  both  against  his  principles  and  uncon- 
stitutional. 

Former  Occupational  Revelations  of  a  U.F.  10:  Patrolmen: 
Straniero,  barber  .  .  .  Hershfield,  attorney  .  .  .  Carton,  bell 
puller  (on  rear  of  trolley)  .  .  .  Wighton,  exterminator  .  .  .  Reid, 
bricklayer  .  .  .  Moskowitz  (the  precinct  fashion  plate),  cutter 
.  .  .  DeFeleice,  plasterer  (but  not  what  you're  thinking)  .  .  . 
Schuff,  roofer  (which  accounts  for  that  school  girl  complexion) 
.  .  .  Lucas,  carpenter  (still  thinks  an  awl  is  some  kind  of  a  bird) 
,  .  .  Ban-non,  upholsterer  .  .  .  Dunning,  steam-fitter  .  .  .  Sobieraj, 
auto-polisher  .  .  .  Munch,  slinger  of  paint. 

Wonder  why  everyone  envies  Nick  Hardy — around  March 
15  of  each  year? 

Aside  to  Evelyn  Bruno :  You  don't  know  how  near  you  came 
to  having  guests  at  5  A.M.  recently,  when  Your  Frankie  in 
order  to  get  a  ride  home,  following  one  of  our  bowling  sessions, 
told  the  boys  they  could  have  breakfast  at  his  house — assuring 
them  you  wouldn't  mind.  Upon  arriving  home  he  suggested  the 
gang  wait  outside,  which  they  did — until  they  got  tired.  So 
in  a  body  they  advanced  upon  the  door,  which  they  found 
securely  bolted  and  drop-locked — on  the  inside!  The  boys  would 
have  gone  in  regardless — but  figured  It  would  take  too  long  to 
take  the  hinges  off — and  there  wasn't  a  stick  of  dynamite 
within  miles. 

You've  all  heard  of  the  man  who  built  a  boat  indoors  and 
then  couldn't  get  it  out  because  of  its  size  .  .  .  but  who  was 
the  patrolman  who  secured  an  open  door  from  the  inside — and 
then  discovered  he,  the  securer,  couldn't  get  out?  ...  If  you 
see  a  big  cigar  in  the  precinct  look  at  the  other  end  and  in  all 
probability  you'll  find  our  star  plainclothesman,  Ed  Singer, 
and  alongside  him  a  guy  with  a  photo  of  a  child  in  his  hand 
— Charlie  Groupp,  the  other  half  of  the  team  .  .  .  Who  was  the 
rookie  who  called  the  sergeant  to  find  out  if  the  Inspector  was 
out  on  patrol?  .  .  .  Did  you  know  that  three  of  our  sergeants 
(Bucky,  Chucky  and  Ducky)   are  Bloomingdale  Trophy  men? 

Phil  Rappaport:  "I  don't  mind  sugar  rationing — gas  ration- 
ing-— shoe  rationing — even  point  rationing — but  when  they  close 
the  Automat,  that's  sabotage!" — whereupon  he  went  out  and 
bought  himself  another  bond. 

48th  Precinct:  Congratulations  to  the  boys  who  hit  the  ser- 
geants' list,  viz. :  Chick  Siegelman  (who  has  been  promoted 
and  assigned  now  to  the  25th),  Boyle,  Fischer,  Duffy,  Heffernan, 
Rose  and  Hofstein.  Also  Lieutenant  Kranz  who  made  the  cap- 
tains' list.    And  to  those  who  failed,  better  luck  next  time. 

Our  service  flag  now  has  36  stars  (including  allied  commands 
and  sons  of  members)  and  by  the  time  this  issue  goes  to  press 
Artie  Grossman  and  Howie  Dunn  also  will  have  joined  up,  and 
to  them  we  wish  all  the  good  luck  in  the  world.  How  about 
dropping  a  line  to  the  boys  in  the  service  so  they  will  know 
we  have  not  forgotten  them? 

Acting  Lieutenant  Schulze  missed  his  vocation — he  should 
have  been  an  orator — judging  from  the  way  he  continually  lec- 
tures the  boys  on  Air  Raid  Protection' .  .  .  John  Mergner  wants 
to  know  if  he  will  ever  be  able  to  play  out  in  the  field  .  .  .  Why 


is  it  Joe  Troiano  always  gives  the  messengers  a  big  hello?  Is 
it  because  he  looks  for  them  to  carry  up  on  occasion  boxes  of 
helmets  and  such?  ...  Is  it  true  one  of  our  Civil  Defense  gals 
told  Henry  Suhre  to  hide  his  head — because  the  woodpeckers 
were  coming? 

If  you'd  like  a  cheap  malted,  advises  Bill  Sudick,  get  in 
touch  with  Lewie  Kaplan  .  .  .  Some  women  like  to  discuss  reci- 
pes, but  Bill  Murphy  likes  to  talk  about  records — -with  one  of 
our  lovely  Civil  Defensers  .  .  .  Donegan's  Shangri-La  is  really 
located  in  Florida  (more  details  on  request)  .  .  .  Sixty-four 
Dollar  Question:  Which  of  our  eligible  bachelors  is  interested 
in  which  one  of  the  cashiers  in  which  of  our  local  movie  houses? 
.  .  .  Wonder  what  Parmenter  is  going  to  do  now  that  Jim  Sabi- 
tella  retired?  Good  luck,  Jim  .  .  .  Nice  work,  Alfonso,  your  cap- 
ture of  those  taxicab  robbers  .  .  .  Wonder  if  the  skaters  on 
Indian  Lake  miss  Maxie  Kramer,  who  was  assigned  there  to 
watch — -ayid  do  c  little  bit  of  fancy  skating  himself? 

Why  is  it  Captain  O'Brien  always  asks  Rubberpuss  if  he 
has  a  piece  of  cord — when  he  is  whistling  a  tune?  .  .  .  Fischer 
and  Saul  have  been  having  a  little  trouble  since  the  change  of 
squads.  (Is  that  why  they  are  walking  around  with  helmets 
on?)  .  .  .  Who  is  the  fellow  with  the  two  right  feet  who  is 
always  asking  for  Sid  Padnos?  .  .  .  Why  do  our  P.B.A.  dele- 
gates invariably  start  the  speeches  in  the  back  room  with  "We 
Got  a  Bill  Up  In  Albany?"  .  .  .  More  power  to  the  boys  who 
are  giving  blood  to  the  Red  Cross.  All  of  us  should  give  till 
it  hurts;  who  knows  we  might  with  that  one  pint  that  we  won't 
miss,  save  the  life  of  someone  we  hold  dear! 

I  know  some  of  you  gents  are  angry  with  me  because  I've 
missed  on  several  issues,  but  my  assignment  to  Civil  Defense 
doesn't  give  me  much  time  to  get  around.  So  whenever  you 
hear  or  see  something  worthwhile  let  me  know — and  I'll  do  the 
rest. 

/  promise,  too,  not  to  snitch! 
8TH  DIVISION 

»3rd  Pot..  Pti.  Dnun  Patrol  47th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Herman  W.  B.  Lampe 

45th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Orchard  B.  McGovern  50th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Janu^  J.  Wynne 
46th  Pet.,  Ptl.  William  S.  Crosby         52nd  Pet,  Ptl.  Eugene  Morgan 

47th  Precinct:  Our  most  heartfelt  sympathies  to  Lieutenant 
Kessler  in  the  loss  of  his  beloved  brother. 

Congratulations  to  Patrolman  and  Mrs.  Joel  Cohen — and 
good  luck  to  the  New  Arrival!  Mother  and  baby  doing  fine 
.  .  .  Pop,  too,  holding  his  own. 

And  now.  Gentlemen,  we  take  up  the  "D's": 

Detective  Ditmar:  better  known  as  the  brush  and  powder 
specialist.  Can  spot  an  elephant  in  a  telephone  booth  four  times 
out  of  five — according  to  "Flowers"  Pfenning. 

Patrolman  Dannenf elser :  who  got  burnt  up  slightly  about 
that  story  last  month — anent  the  motorman's  pants. 

Mickey  Doyle:  better  known  as  the  Irish  Thrush,  who  would 
like  to  know  what  Guerin  and  Donnelly  did  with  that  spotted 
tiger. 

Joe  D'Elia:  better  known  as  daily  double  Joe,  who  sure  can 
get  Robertazzi's  nanny  when  it  comes  to  those  2nd  Avenue 
movies,  remember?    Sis — sis — sis! 

Francis  Diefenback:  better  known  as  the  ex-aviator,  whom 
you  should  have  seen  with  Harry  Monoghan  attired  in  top  hats 
at  a  swank  affair  recently. 

James  Donnelly:  former  mountie  and  now  holding  down 
Post  16,  and  who  in  his  spare  time  likes  to  fly  birds  with  Bo-Bo 
Casson. 

Driscoll:  a  former  "screw" — meaning  in  slang  terms,  prison 
keeper — and  a  capable  one,  too,  we're  told. 

Duff:  now  holding  down  Orchard  Beach,  and  who  claims  he 
likes  the  mosquitos  out  there. 

Congratulations  and  best  of  luck  now  to  a  few  of  the  lieu- 
tenants who  made  the  captains'  list  and  who  at  one  time  or 
another  worked  with  us:  Michael  Whalen,  William  Patton, 
Frank  Lent,  Terrance  Donelon,  Martin  Donelon,  James  Der- 
mody  .  .  .  and  similarly  Lieutenant  Christian  Salseider  of  the 
Bronx  Homicide  Squad  and  Lieutenant  Joseph  Volk,  U.  S. 
Army,  fonnerly  of  the  42nd  Precinct. 

Could  that  have  been  Alex  Joe  observed  in  front  of  Fordham 
Hospital  recently  assisting  into  his  car  a  young  lady  with  a 
new-born  baby  in  her  arms?    Would  Schultz  know? 

Next  month  the  "E's." 


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50th  Precinct: 


FIVE-OH  JIVE-OH 


Markoff  is  a  sergeant  now;  after  all  these  years  he  should 
know  how.  McConville's  senses  are  bereft;  when  we  march 
right,  poor  Tom  goes  left.  A  silent  man  is  Johnny  Kain;  his 
partner  speaks  up  for  the  twain.  Danny  Walsh  is  never  merry; 
unless  there's  someone  new  to  bury.  Kenny  Bloom  is  on  a 
diet;  in  '44  he's  gonna  try  it.  Treubert's  quiet  as  a  mouse; 
that  is,  when  Betty's  in  the  house.  Gus  Talcsik  talks  and  talks 
for  hours;  just  ask  him  what  he  thinks  of  flowers.  A  studious 
guy  is  Charlie  Duffy;  we  hope  Law  School  won't  make  him 
stuffy.  We  gave  the  Navy  Skipper  Cruise;  'twill  take  two  men 
to  fill  his  shoes.  Harold  Ward  is  fond  of  beef  stew;  and  will- 
ing ears  to  voice  his  beefs  to.  We  often  wonder  whether  buns 
should  head  the  list  of  "radio  runs."  Bob  Kellett's  quiet  and 
sedate  the  morning  after  he's  been  out  late.  The  rookie  went 
down  on  his  knees;  "Hey,  Sarge,  you  gave  me  seven  sees!" 
The  hard-boiled  sergeant  chirped  with  glee;  "Okay,  guy,  this 
one's  on  me!"  We  guard  the  beach;  the  town,  the  zoo;  the 
water  works;  the  parkways  new.  We  leave  you  now — we's  got 
to  hurry.    If  we've  bored  you  much  why — we  should  worry! 

— Greenebaum. 

lOTH  DIVISION 

60th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Steve  Gorman  64th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Thomas  A.  Lazzaro 

«lst  ¥ct.,  Ptl.  Joseph  Forber  66th  Pet., 

e2nd  Pet.,  Ptl,  Vincent  Ferrante       68th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Raymond  Donovan 
70th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Mortimer  M.  Block 

60th  Precinct:  We  mourn  the  loss  of  our  pal,  Jacob  P.  Ber- 
endt,  who  died  Jan.  19,  1943.    May  his  soul  rest  in  peace. 

Berius,  Mandic,  Cohen  and  lannelli  went  bowling  one  night 
last  month  and  didn't  get  home  until  about  2:30.  The  question 
now  is,  which  of  these  gentlemen  in  order  to  satisfy  whose  wife 
that  her  hubby  had  been  with  the  boys  bowling,  hired  a  taxi 
to  bring  who  home  in? 

That's  right,  our  nomination  for  the  best-fed-man  in  the 
60th  Precinct  is  none  other  than  Timothy  Downing,  otherwise 
known  as  Tiny  Tim  ...  It  is  rumored  wedding  bells  will  ring 
soon  for  lovely  Sophie  Rabinowitz,  one  of  our  volunteer  work- 
ers in  the  Civilian  Defense  unit  .  .  .  Sidney  Wasserman,  junior 
member  of  our  Air  Warden  Service,  is  being  flooded  with  let- 
ters of  commendation  from  the  various  sector  commanders  for 
his  lectures  on  war  gases.  Keep  up  the  good  work,  Sid  .  .  . 
Metzger,  since  his  car's  been  put  out  of  service,  has  been  visit- 
ing a  local  chiropodist — but  frequently. 

Speaking  of  "Championship  Feet,"  Saul  Pollack,  coming  to 
work  one  day  wearing  brown  shoes,  asked  Footsy  Cohen  to 
loan  him  a  pair  of  his,  and  which  to  the  amazement  of  all  proved 
too  small!  So  now  it's  Pollack  who  wears  the  crown.  (Size 
12  double  E)  .  .  .  Abe  Ehrlich,  our  philatelist,  currently  is  col- 
lecting envelopes  postmarked  from  various  training  camps 
throughout  the  U.  S.  .  .  .  With  rationing  of  tobacco  imminent 
and  imports  at  a  standstill,  Eugene  (Elmer)  O'Neill  has  let  it 
be  known  he  will  smoke  "any  given"  number  of  cigars — hemp- 
filled,  rope-garnished,  cabbage-leaved,  or  what  have  you  .  .  . 
Favorite  lullaby  of  David  Bailey,  loyal  son  of  Erin:  "It's  a 
Long  Way  to  Tipperary"  .  .  .  Vincent  O'Callaghan  has  left  us 
for  the  duration  to  do  his  bit  with  the  U.  S.  Navy.  Good  luck, 
Vince,  and  a  speedy  return! 

6l8t  Precinct:  To  get  you  in  the  proper  frame  of  mind  we 
lead  off  this  month  with  an  actual  conversation  overheard  in 
the  sitting  room : 

Unidentified  Patrolman:  "Joe,  do  you  go  much  for  gin 
rummy?"  Patrolman  Marvin:  "No,  I  never  went  in  much  for 
any  alcoholic  drinks! 

Patrolman  Eddie  (What'll  I  do  now?)  Goldbach,  preparing 
to  gfive  a  blood  transfusion,  was  asked  by  the  attendant  whether 
he  was  there  to  receive  or  to  donate.  Anyhow,  that's  the  way 
I  heard  it  .  .  .  Maybe  I'm  wrong! 

Congratulations  to  Sergeant  and  Mrs.  Tom  Pendergast  upon 
the  arrival  of  a  Charming  Young  Miss!  Also  to  Patrolman  and 
Mrs  "Moishe"  Reiter  upon  discovering  finally  the  recipe  for 
Cute  Little  Girls,  and  to  Patrolman  and  Mrs.  Desfosse  who 
now  have  a  Son  and  Heir! 

Information  has  been  received  that  one  of  Lieutenant  Jim 
Corboy's  staff.  Patrolman  J.  "Tyrone"  Ruhjay,  will  be  accept- 


ing bids  soon  for  his  civilian  clothing — for  the  duration.  Seems 
he  had  a  conversation  with  his  draft  board. 

Spring  being  close  at  hand  one  begins  to  think  of  Softball. 
How  about  it,  boys?  We  should  have  the  makings  of  a  pretty 
good  team  this  year.  Although  as  a  rule  we  are  able  to  beat 
all  opposition  with  any  team  we  put  on  the  field,  let's  do  it 
right  this  year. 

Best  wishes  to  our  new  arrivals — Probationary  Patrolmen 
Goldberg,  Kluger  and  Karasyk. 

Has  anyone  noticed  the  rush  of  students  to  that  certain  In- 
stitute (no  adv.)"?  Remarkable  how  so  many  of  the  boys  have 
at  last  "got  ambition!"  Just  see  that  you  keep  it  up,  lads, 
because  those  chevrons  sure  are  worth  shooting  for. 

Our  deepest  sympathy  to  Patrolman  Salazeucius  in  the  loss 
of  his  Mother,  and  to  Patrolman  Pulzone  in  the  passing  of  his 
Father. 

Didja  hear  about  the  feller  who  went  to  a  hat  store  and 
asked  for  a  ten-gallon  hat  and  the  clerk  refused  to  sell  him  one 
on  the  grounds  his  "A"  coupon  entitled  him  to  three  gallons 
only?  Well,  it's  clean,  anyway,  and  besides,  they're  the  only 
kind  our  magazine  will  give  space  to. 

Now  that  gasoline  has  been  rationed  and  pleasure  driving 
is  taboo  watch  the  waistlines  start  getting  slimmer — particularly 
those  of  our  fat  boys.  Censor  will  not  permit  of  naming  names, 
so  use  your  own  imagination. 

Your  reporter  has  never  had  the  pleasure  of  meeting  retired 
Patrolman  John  Picone,  but  has  heard  what  a  swell  guy  he 
was — and  still  is.  Therefore,  may  we  call  to  the  attention  of 
his  many  friends  the  fact  that  John  would  like  to  see  some  of 
his  former  buddies  and  talk  over  old  times.  His  address  is 
1331  East  40th  Street,  Brooklyn.  Stop  over  soon  and  give  John 
a  "see." 

A  real  thrill  for  lovers  of  handball  is  in  store  for  those 
who  can  get  to  see  the  singles  match  featuring  Patrolmen 
Arnold  (Steamlined)  Kaplowitz  and  I.  (Cup-cake)  Levine. 
Incidentally,  any  similarity  between  their  antics  on  the  court 
and  the  real  thing  will  be  purely  accidental — and  should  not  be 
held  against  the  orginators  of  the  sport. 

62nd  Precinct:  Captain  Hagan  set  so  good  an  example  show- 
ing the  younger  men  how  to  shovel  snow  from  in  front  of  the 
station-house  that  even  the  neighborhood  storekeepers  started 
early  getting  their  sidewalks  cleaned  up. 

Sir  "Buttercup"  Drayton,  who  forgot  last  month  where  he'd 
left  his  locker,  was  heard  explaining  to  Professor  Gorman  how 
well  he  likes  those  long  posts.   Just  loves  to  walk,  vows  he. 

Bud  Messina,  the  Duke  of  Mulberry  Street,  without  even 
being  asked  started  telling  how  much  he  prefers  the  breezes 
from  Gravesend  Bay  to  the  odors  from  Fulton  Pish  Market. 

"Speed"  Doebele,  Joe  Wenz's  1st  assistant,  wore  out  two 
pairs  of  shoes  last  month — simply  from  going  up  and  down- 
stairs. 

Jimmy  Monteleone  is  in  training  again.  Has  matches  on 
with  wrestling  champs  Buns  Larsen,  Spider  Olander  and  Whis- 
tling Spinelli. 

When  Al  Smith  has  the  floor  he  has  the  floor — and  no  foolin'! 
Hey,  Ma!    Right,  Ma? 

Anyone  lose  a  fancy  corncob  pipe  with  an  amber  mouthpiece? 

Who  is  the  new  Charlie  McCarthy,  Charlie  Katz  wants  to 
know,  employed  now  by  Moe  Driscoll? 

64th  Precinct:  The  64th  Precinct  having  distinguished  itself 
in  many  fields,  finds  still  another  opportunity  to  bring  prestige 
to  the  command,  this  time  in  the  person  of  Patrolman  Jim 
Ward,  who  has  tossed  aside  the  blue  raiment  of  Father  Knick 
for  the  khaki  of  Uncle  Sam — and  to  whom  we  all  say  now — 
Godspeed,  Jim,  and  the  best  of  luck  to  you! 

Well,  it  happened  again!  Patrolman  Fred  (Doc)  Most  after 
3  months  of  working  with  Patrolman  Lazzaro,  in  Sector  1, 
threw  up  his  hands  and  said  "/  quit!"  Your  reporter  wouldn't 
feel  so  badly  if  Most  had  just  stepped  out  as  recorder,  but  he 
also  had  himself  transferred  out  of  the  precinct!  From  now 
on,  and  as  a  means  of  self-protection,  we're  going  to  see  to  it 
that  each  new  recorder  before  acceptance  is  denoted  will  have 
to  sign  a  contract — to  stick  a  full  year! 

Our  sincere  apologies  to  Patrolman  Charlie  De  Leo,  whose 
name  in  the  January  issue  inadvertently  was  left  off  the  list  of 
patrolmen    who    successfully    passed    the    exam    for    sergeant. 


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Charlie  is  No.  419  and,  sez  he,  "As  long  as  the  Civil  Service 
Commission  doesn't  forget  me,  that's  all  that  counts!" — a  con- 
clusion, Charlie,  in  which   all  of  us  concur,  be  assured. 

Congrats  to  Lieutenant  Fred  Egen  who  succeeded  in  making 
the  captains'  list — and  in  connection  with  which  exploit  Patrol- 
man Coffey  says,  quote:  "How  could  he  miss — -when  he  had  the 
assistance  of  so  capable  a  man  on  the  station  house  post  to 
assist  him  in  his  studies?"    (WONDER  WHOM  HE  MEANT ! ! !) 

Miracles  are  supposed  to  be  something  rare  and  out  of  this 
world,  yet,  on  Feb.  9,  1943,  a  date  never  to  be  forgotten,  a 
miracle  did  happen — and  right  before  our  very  eyes — to  wit: 
PATROLMAN  DAVE  POWERS  REPORTED  FOR  WORK 
AT  7:35  A.M.!  (If  you  don't  think  that's  something  you  don't 
know  Davey  Powers!) 

Room  For  Suspicion  Department:  Patrolman  Louie  Cohen 
seen  leaving  the  2nd  floor  of  the  Municipal  Building  recently! 
Does  that  mean  anything,  Lou?  We  know  you  weren't  there 
to  pay  a  tax  bill. 

Patrolman  Jim  (Sparkes)  Rossel  still  trying  to  get  your 
reporter  to  lay  off  him  in  the  column.  His  latest  offer  (to  simon- 
ize  reporter's  radio  car  and  make  it  shine  ju^t  like  the  ser- 
geants' car),  like  the  others  has  been  refused.  YOU  CAN'T 
BRIBE  THIS  REPORTER! 

Patrolman  "Dox"  Plenzo  has  been  passing  out  cigars  (that's 
what  he  calls  them)  since  receiving  word  from  his  son.  Private 
Edward  Plenzo,  stationed  at  Camp  Carson,  Colorado.  Junior, 
it  will  be  recalled,  was  formerly  pianist  for  Blue  Barron's 
orchestra  and  is  currently  displaying  his  talents  with  the  49th 
Engineers'  Band,  and  to  him  his  Dad's  friends  here  in  the  64th 
Precinct  send  regards. 

Relieving  Patrolman  Goldstein  on  a  special  post  recently. 
Patrolman  Cameron  was  asked  to  bring  back  a  sandwich.  "What 
kind?"  asked  Cameron.  "Any  kind,"  answered  Max.  So  Cam- 
eron returned  with  a  ham  sandwich,  at  the  sight  of  which  Gold- 
stein screamed:  "Did  you  have  to  bring  HAM? — and  if  you 
did,  did  you  have  to  put  BUTTER  on  it?" 

Patrolman  "Beegees"  Petraska  suggesting  to  Patrolman 
"Bloodshy"  Nicholson  the  advantages  of  a  course  in  "electro- 
cution," at  C.C.N.Y.,  explained:  "You'd  be  surprised  how  much 
they  can  loin  you!"  Answers  Nicholson:  "Stop!  It  took  pro- 
fessors UOO  years  to  build  up  the  English  language — -and  you'd 
tear  it  apart  in  one  sentence!"  To  which  Patrolman  Petraska 
coldly  responds:   "You  have  the  acidity  to  talk  to  ME  like  that?" 

Softball  Notice:  Due  to  the  illness  of  Patrolman  John  J. 
Murphy,  the  "grudge"  matches  between  "Murphy's  Polecats" 
and  "Lazzaro's  Neversweats"  will  have  to  be  postponed.  How- 
ever, preparations  for  inter-precinct  matches  are  in  progress 
and  practice  sessions  will  soon  be  in  order — -as  will  also  the 
collections!  So  don't  be  backward,  boys,  about  coming  forward 
for  the  bat  and  ball  fund.  Patrolmen  Healy  or  White  will 
gladly  accept  your  donations,  so  let's  get  together  and  make 
this  a  banner  season  for  the  64th  Precinct. 

Our  sincere  sympathies  to  Sergeant  Alfred  Dillhoflf  and 
Patrolman  Simon  Smith  in  the  loss  of  their  loved  ones. 

Also,  best  wishes  for  a  speedy  recovery  to  the  following,  re- 
covering at  this  writing  from  their  several  illnesses:    Patrol- 
men Al  Levine,  Luke  Fallon,  Al  Barbuto,  Chris  Ohlman,  John 
J.   Murphy,   Bill   Brown,   and  anyone   else   we  may  have   over-, 
looked. 

68th  Precinct:  So  This  Is  War! — was  emphasized  for  every 
member  of  the  precinct  when  we  wished  "Godspeed  and  safe 
return"  last  month  to  two  of  our  stalwarts — -Terry  Gaffney, 
U.  S.  Navy,  and  Oakley  Gentry,  U.  S.  Army,  both  of  whom 
follow  in  the  footsteps  of  likeable  Walter  O'Shaughnessy  and 
"Smiling  Kid"  Drum  .  .  .  The  club  is  hitting  on  all  six  now 
and  needs  only  the  sustained  efforts  of  each  of  us  to  make  good 
our  announced  plans — to  do  what  we've  set  out  to  accomplish 
for  those  who  have  left  our  homey  haven.  It's  nice  to  know, 
too,  that  SPRING  3100  will  follow  them  on  the  perilous  jour- 
neys that  are  before  them. 

Shamus  (Vegetables)  Mulvihill,  he  of  the  Clan-a^Gaela, 
A.O.H.,  et  al,  while  discussing  with  Frank  ( Slapsie)  Regan 
the  1943  income  tax,  turned  red  in  the  face  suddenly — as  red, 
in  fact,  as  the  beets  he  once  used  to  underweigh  (remember 
Ownie  Fox's  vegetables? ) — ^belligerently  looked  Slapsie  in  the 
eye  and  thundered:  "YOU'RE  NOTHING  BUT  A  FLOUN- 
DER!"   Now,  that  took  real  courage,  because  every  one  knows 


of  Frank's  connections  with  the  Higher  Ups  of  OfScialdom. 
But  Shamus,  typical  of  the  courage  that  made  him  an  outstand- 
ing road  salesman  in  days  gone  by,  reiterated  his  stand  for  all 
to  hear! 

We  sent  a  little  story  to  the  magazine  last  month  which 
featured,  among  other  things,  a  brief  digest  of  a  conversation 
between  Luigi  (Front-door-bust)  Cardile  and  one  of  his  con- 
temporaries. Whether  the  good  and  kindly  Jimmy  DeMilt 
thought  we  were  running  a  "blazer"  I  don't  know.  But  what- 
ever the  reason  it  was  not  printed.  Perhaps  the  fact  the  dia- 
logue was  in  Hi-Talian  had  something  to  do  with  it.  Anyway, 
the  boys  who  like  baccala  and  who  were  waiting  to  see  how  far 
I  was  advanced  in  the  translation  department  were  disappointed. 
(Don't  answer,  Mr.   Editor,  unless  counsel  is  present!) 

Editor's  Note:  Space  liTnitations,  Ray,  make  it  impossible 
to  print  in  their  entirety  all  of  the  endlessly-drawn-out  and 
page-long  items  submitted  .  .  .  Brevity,  don't  forget,  is  the  soul 
of  wit — a  far  cry,  in  this  particular  instance,  from  a  certain 
genial  (and  happily  gifted)  reporter's  conception  of  "a  brief 
(?)  digest"  .  .  .  No? 

Sometimes  a  reporter  is  prone  to  forget  those  who  happen 
to  secure  details  to  other  commands.  It  dawns  on  me  that  these 
fellows  are  still  our  charges,  and  so  a  few  blasts  are  in  order: 

First  to  tell  Charlie  Stearns  that  we  are  sorry  we  omitted 
mentioning  him  as  a  member  of  the  fraternity  who  not  only 
struck  the  sergeants'  list  but  made  a  deep  dent.  Therefore, 
Charles  (and  so  yoti  won't  say  we  have  neglected  you),  to  the 
Constable  of  the  Children's  Court  our  heartiest  congratulations 
and  good  wishes! 

Next  is  the  Teuton  Schlager,  one  George  Seiler,  who  since 
the  Division  ofBce  claimed  him  has  been  little  heard  of.  We 
pause  to  ask  why?  We  know  he  hasn't  gone  High-Hat — because 
he  doesn't  wear  that  kind  of  a  hat.  Seriously,  though,  step 
around  once  in  a  while,  Georgie  boy  and  let  us  in  on  your 
troubles.  In  the  meanwhile  tell  both  Mamma  and  Baby  Seiler 
that  Ye  Reporter  was  after  asking  for  them.    Yes? 

Too  late  for  last  month's  pages  but  nevertheless  sincere  are 
the  good  wishes  extended  by  every  one  here  to  One  Punch  Mc- 
Mahon,  our  operator,  who  went  and  made  hisself  a  benedict! 
Yes,  the  Flyweight  King  has  gotten  himself  a  wife  whose  beauty 
— and  charm — challenges  any  description  my  unworthy  pen 
could  in  mere  words  convey.  To  the  Bride  and  Groom  we  voice 
congratulations — and  the  hope  no  cloud  will  mar  the  sunshine 
of  their  wedded  bliss. 

And  now  that  our  page  draws  to  a  close  may  we  remind  you 
and  you  that  Spring  is  in  the  air.  Throw  out  your  chest  (no, 
don't  throw  it  away!)  and  breathe  deep  of  the  essence  of  old 
Mother  Nature  who  is  never  more  compelling  than  at  this  time 
of  year  .  .  .  when  from  slumberland  little  buds  and  grassy  roots 
peek  their  tiny  heads  ...  to  blossom  and  enjoy  with  you  God's 
green  earth. 


IITH  DIVISION 

72nd  Pet.,  PH.  John  J.  Fox 
7«h  Pet.,  Ptl.  Hugh  Bett 
78th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  Murray 


78th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Don  Morogiello 
82nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Frederick  Shannon 
84th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Walter  Habeeb 


72nd  Precinct:  We  welcome  to  the  fold  and  wish  good  luck 
in  their  new  commands  to  Sergeants  Timothy  W.  Mitchell 
and  John  F.  Malone;  also  Patrolmen  Paul  Impellitteri  and 
Cornelius  Colkin. 

Is  it  true  Lieutenant  Patrick  J.  Nally  and  Sergeant  Thomas 
A.  Coughlin  long  ago  discovered  the  Fountain  of  Youth?  And 
if  the  answer  is  in  the  affirmative  isn't  it  also  true  that  two 
nicer  young  fellers  couldn't  have  been  so  fortunate? 

Who  is  it  gives  his  wife  some  job  upon  awakening  in  the 
mornings  —  by  assembling  such  articles  as  (1)  pliers,  (2) 
wrench,  (3)  screw  driver,  (4)  bolts  and  screws,  (5)  scissors, 
(6)  adhesive  tape,  cotton,  etc.,  etc.,  and  then  putting  her  to 
work  slapping  him  together?  (Hint:  He  still  has  17  years  to 
go.) 

Why  are  they  calling  Patrolman  Ed  Groff  "Concentration 
Camp  Groff"? 

Can  you  imagine  Sergeant  Antonio  Duffy  wanting  Patrol- 
man Vince  DeChico  to  "question"  an  Eye-talian  bulldog  regard- 
ing the  animal's  reason  for  biting  a  pedestrian? 


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Patrolman  John  T.  (hold  the  bag)  Russo  while  working  the 
T.S.  one  night  was  asked  over  the  wire  for  a  police  escort. 
"Is  it  to  make  a  night  depository?"  John  asked  the  party  on 
the  line.  "No,"  came  the  reply.  "I'm  leaving  a  butcher  shop 
just  now  with  some  prime  sirloin  steaks  and  I  don't  want  to  be 
amhushed!" 

Who  was  it  got  his  head  caught  in  the  doors  of  a  14th  Street 
crosstown  bus  the  other  day?  (Hint:  The  guy  who  knows  him 
best  has  the  answer.) 

A  speedy  recovery  to  the  members  of  our  command  on  sick 
report  as  this  is  written:  Patrolmen  Harry  Perlmutter,  Daniel 
Carlson,  Thaddeus  Weber,  Edward  G.  Ruane,  John  F.  Esposito 
and  Civilian  Operator  Thomas  A.  Maguire. 

Last  Minute  Flash!  Patrolman  Albert  (Straight  Back) 
Drake  ten  minutes  ago  was  blessed  by  the  Missus  with  a  Beauti- 
ful Baby  Girl!    Congratulations! 

74th  Precinct:  Greetings  and  congratulations  to  our  new 
skipper.  Captain  Joseph  Workman,  and  may  his  stay  at  the 
Old  Ranch  be  a  pleasant  one  ...  He  replaces  Acting  Captain 
William  MacConachie,  who  went  to  the  16th  Division,  and  whom 
we  miss  in  spite  of  all  the  "razzing"  he  gave  us! 

Congratulations  and  best  o'  luck  to  our  old  pal  Clarence 
Burger  (who  just  paid  us  a  visit  all  the  way  from  Texas)  upon 
his  promotion  to  lieutenant,  senior  grade — and  who  certainly 
shows  up  grand  in  that  officer's  uniform! 

Walter  Smith  has  finally  reached  closer  to  his  heart's  desire 
— assigned  now  to  the  Aviation  Bureau  at  LaGuardia  Airport. 
Best-o-luck,   O.C.D.B.R.A. ! ! ! 

Hey,  Doc!  How  do  you  feel  today?  Got  your  cough  drops? 
(Yep,  fellas,  a  genuine  "pill  specialist" — and  he  studied  for  it, 
too!) 

Among  other  nice  gentlemen  we  know:  "Curleytop"  Tommy 
Connors  .  .  .  tough  as  nails,  though  he's  known  never  to  have 
uttered  an  uncouth  word  .  .  .  even  in  these  times  gets  up  and 
gives  a  lady  his  seat  in  the  trolley. 

And  doesn't  Tom  L.  Reid  look  "extra  special"  in  his  new 
white  air  raid  helmet?  .  .  .  And  isn't  it  possible  those  gas  masks 
will  be  an  improvement  over  the  silly  smiles  many  another 
fellow  hei'eabouts  features? 

[Editor's  Note:  We  deeply  regret,  Al,  to  hear  of  the  loss  of 
your  brother,  1st  Lieutenant  Richard  Farrant  of  the  Army  Air 
Corps,  who  was  killed  in  action  in  the  South  Pacific  area.  May 
God  rest  his  soul.] 

78th  Precinct:  Best  of  good  luck  to  Sergeant  Colton,  trans- 
ferred recently  to  the  4th  Deputy  Commissioner's  Office;  to 
Patrolman  Mostecat,  transferred  to  the  18th  Division,  and  to 
Patrolman  John  Miller,  who  left  us  last  month  via  retirement. 

Congratulations  and  best  of  everything  to  the  Leichtmans 
upon  the  arrival  of  a  Brand  New  Baby  Boy! 

Famous  Sayings  (for  you  to  recognize):  "Keep  punching, 
brother!"  .  .  .  "How  is  the  radio  car?  Everything  all  right?" 
.  .  .  "How  is  your  siren?  Try  it — but  not  too  loud"  .  .  .  "If  you 
get  a  chance  wipe  the  car,  will  ya?"  .  .  .  "You're  doing  fine, 
men;  take  care  of  the  cars — and  yourselves!" 

Who,  when  on  switchboard  duty  (with  the  soothing  voice) 
finds  it  necessary  every  once  in  a  while  to  come  up  for  air? 

Who  brought  that  load  of  candy  to  the  stationhouse  with  the 
intention  of  dividing  it  up  among  his  buddies — and  then  changed 
his  mind? 

Our  deepest  sympathy  to  P.  W.  Operator  Capelli  in  the  death 
of  his  brother. 

82nd  Precinct:  Best  of  luck  to  Deputy  Inspector  David 
Condon  on  his  promotion! 

A  nice  time  was  had  at  the  welcome-home  party  staged  by 
Acting  Lieutenant  Gene  Young  (our  genial  Civil  Defense  com- 
mander) last  month  for  his  two  sons,  home  on  furlough  from 
duty  with  the  armed  forces — and  in  connection  with  which 
incident  Charlie  Pannell  might  still  be  missing — lost  in  the  snow 
— had  Ed  Connors  not  rescued  him. 

We  welcome  and  wish  every  success  to  our  new  commander, 
Captain  Brereton,  and  similarly  Sergeant  Ben  Miller,  recently 
assigned  to  this  command. 

"Lefty"  Shea  claims  he'd  give  practically  anything  if  John 
Flanagan  would  only  give  him  the  secret  of  his  school-girl 
complexion. 


Our  sincere  sympathies  to  the  families  of  the  late  Sergeant 
Michael  Falvey  and  the  late  Patrolman  John  Malone  .  .  .  And 
to  others  who  have  lost  someone  near  and  dear  to  them  our  con- 
dolences similarly  are   extended. 


In  the  photo  you  will  recognize  one  of  our  former  com- 
manders, retired  Captain  John  L.  Falconer,  shown  with  his 
eldest  son,  Paul,  a  lieutenant-commander,  U.  S.  Navy,  to  whom 
he  is  bidding  goodbye  at  the  railroad  station  in  Tampa,  Florida, 
prior  to  Paul  leaving  for  his  post  at  Camp  Allen,  Norfolk,  Va. 
Captain  Falconer  in  a  letter  received  from  him  last  month 
stated  both  he  and  Mrs.  Falconer  are  enjoying  good  health  and 
asked  to  be  remembered  to  all  of  the  boys  here  he  used  to  know. 

Come  on,  fellows,  give  your  reporter  some  dope  on  precinct 
doings — so  the  rest  of  the  Department  will  know  we're  still 
alive  here. 


12TH  DIVISION 

68rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Ikemay  Oomblay 
67th  Pet.,  Ptl.  George  Palleriio 
69th  Pet.,  Ptt.  Henry  A.  Heslin 


71st   Pet..  Ptl.  Charles  Lyons 
73rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  Pardocchi 
73th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Philip  StcUnle 


67th  Precinct:  A  prodigal  son  has  returned  to  the  fold — none 
other  than  your  news  reporter,  who,  after  serving  in  the  vege- 
table squad  in  Canarsie,  knows  all  the  prices  now — and  "can 
get  it  for  you  wholesale." 

Walter  Gannon,  on  patrol  on  Platbush  Avenue  during  the 
last  snow  storm,  was  seen  atop  a  step-ladder  cleaning  the  snow 
off  a  traffic  control  light — so  that  if  he  had  to  write  out  a  sum- 
mons for  passing,  etc.,  he  could  do  so  unth  a  clear  conscience. 

During  the  first  lecture  on  Civilian  Defense,  Moe  Rubrum 
became  so  interested  that  he  forgot  himself  and  sat  down. 

Congratulations  to  Stan  Povey  on  his  recent  promotion  to 
sergeant!  And  here's  hoping  our  two  other  eligibles,  George 
Burger  and  Al  Kane,  will  not  have  long  to  wait. 

"Do  you  know  Benny  Pepperman,  who  works  on  Utica  Ave- 
nue?" a  gentleman  asked  of  your  reporter  on  Church  Avenue 
the  other  day,  and  upon  replying  in  the  affirmative  the  gent  con- 
tinued: "Tell  him  that  Eddie  Greenberg,  the  dress  man,  who 
plays  handball  with  him  at  Coney  Island,  was  asking  for  him." 
0.  K.,  Benny? 

Meet  the  Damon  and  Pythias  combination  of  the  67th  Pre- 
cinct— those  two  bosom  pals  Amby  and  Phil!  The  latter  expects 
to  retire  next  month  and  it  is  rumored  the  pair  then  will  enter 
the  used-car  business. 

Can  you  name  the  well-known  sardine  packer  who  at  lunch 
time  always  says,  "All  right,  Phil,  I'll  take  a  little  potato 
salad?"  .  .  .  What  member  of  the  67th  Precinct  would  make  a 
good  man  for  the  Reuters  News  Agency?  Are  ya  listenin',  F.  M. 
Moe?  .  .  .  What  member  of  the  Air  Warden  Service  has  been 


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iffered  a  job  with  a  local  undertaker — because  of  that  mournful 
puss  he  features?  .  .  .  What  member  of  the  Air  Warden  Service 
of  necessity  has  to  comb  his  hair  with  a  towel? 

Famous  Sayings:  "We're  not  finished  with  the  coffee  yet!" 
.  "Which  is  the  upstairs  cake?"  .  .  .  "Everybody  botch!" 
Now  that  shoe  rationing  is  in  effect,  will  Tiny  Maher  have  to 
a  coupon  ior  each  shoe?  .  .  .  What  does  Phil  Gold  mean  when 
insists  Monohan  is  still  wearing  his  gas  mask? 
Lots  of  good  luck  to  Eddie  Wolfe,  who  has  left  us  for  service 
the  Navy. 

71st  Precinct:  Thoughts  at  Random:  Could  those  wistful 
xpressions  on  the  faces  of  Jim  Martin  and  Charlie  Lyons  be 
ascribed  to  the  fact  Joe  Pain  beat  them  'nto  the  Navy?  Or 
could  it  be  Big  Jim's  anxiety  is  due  to  his  not.  bPing  assigned 
as  operator  of  car  685  that  morning  when  volunteers  were  called 
for — and  James  let  it  be  known  he  was  available?  .  .  .  Wonder 
where  Sam  Smith  gets  those  vversizea  galoshes  and  U7idersized 
earmuffs?  .  .  .  Operator  Faust  already  has  worn  out  Recorder 
McNicholas,  and  although  F.  Sullivan  is  a  husky  lad,  we  expect 
to  see  him,  too,  throw  in  the  towel  about  this  time  next  year  .  .  . 
Moller  upon  his  arrival  had  all  those  Red  Cross  Nurses'  Aides 
Vn  a  dither — one  look  at  handsome  Georgie  was  all  those  pretties 
needed. 

We  welcrme  warmly  to  our  command  Sergeant  Wilson  and 
Patrolman  Cole,  and  to  our  fledgeling  cops,  Prob.  Patrolmen 
Valentine,  Toes,  Lazarowitz  and  Tyson,  we  say,  may  your  re- 
spective stays  with  us  be  long  and  happy  ones  .  .  .  Clifford 
obsei-ves  that  he's  starting  to  like  this  job.  (Another  five  years, 
Mike,  and  you'll  he  WILD  about  it!)  .  .  .  Welcome  back.  Patrol- 
man Studley,  and  try  to  stay  well ;  we  all  missed  you  .  .  .  Cook 
and  Newman  turned  green  with  envy  when  they  saw  Kozlin's 
new  sports  shirt.  "Important"  stuff,  "Sneezy"  explained,  from 
the  alfalfa  belt  of  Scotland  .  .  .  Booth  two  isn't  the  same  without 
Horowitz.  But  we're  glad  to  know  "Slim"  is  happy  in  his  new 
detail  .  .  .  Nice  work  Galen  did  at  that  fire  last  month;  and  our 
sincere  wishes  now  for  a  speedy  recovery  from  those  foot  burns 
ne  suffered. 

Famous  Last  Questions :  Patrolman  Rowe  (to  D.O.A.)  : 
"Shall  I  get  you  an  ambulance?" 

Lost  and  Found  Department:  Anyone  finding  a  hatpin  used 
for  cigar-smoking  purposes,  please  contact  Patrolman  Seebach 
forthwith. 

Sports  Department:  Tickets  now  on  sale  for  the  heavyweight 
bout  between  Sarro  and  Sanjour.  For  choice  reservations  con- 
tact Promoter  Buckley. 

Books  Department  (Mystery  of  the  Month  Selection)  :  The 
Case  of  the  Startled  Expression,  or  Why  Does  Lizzie,  the 
Beautiful  Countergirl  at  that  Certain  Restaurant,  Stand  Frozen 
in  her  Tracks  Whenever  Grubman  Orders  Bagles  and  Cream 
Cheese? 

Sights  to  See  and  Soimds  to  Hear:  Rabenstein's  shadow- 
boxing  .  .  .  Lt.  Duffy's  grin  .  .  .  Moran's  lectures  .  .  .  Psachie's 
strut . . .  Quinn's  giggle  .  .  .  Horowitz's  laugh  . .  .  Salomon's  cap 
angle  . . .  Faust's  feet  . . .  Kozlin's  sneezes  .  . .  Sgt.  White's  tooth- 
picks .  . .  Galen's  mustache  . . .  Torrell's  pretty  blue  eyes  .  . .  Men- 
kel's  swagger  .  .  .  Arnold's  handwriting  .  .  .  Radio  Car  516  .  .  . 
Mullare's  wavy  locks  .  . .  Ghericich's  toothpaste  ad  smile  .  . .  Mul- 
laney's  Oxford  accent . .  .  Sgt.  Healy's  distinguished  appearance 
. . .  Curtin's  new  molars  .  . .  Currie's  baby-face  ...  A.  Miller  roll- 
ing stanchions  .  . .  The  spic  and  spanity  of  our  new  rookies  . . . 
Sgt.  Manning's  salutes  .  . .  Reyelts'  baby-blue  bunny-fuzz  ear- 
muffs  . . .  Tarantola's  singing  . . .  Att.  Gierie  tripping  the  light 
fantastic  .  . .  and  last  but  not  least,  that  crop  of  lusty  youngsters 
who  recently  arrived  to  bless  the  homes  of  several  buddies  of 
ours.  May  the  little  'uns  find  this  saddened  old  world  a  happier 
and  better  place  to  live  in  before  their  first  birthdays  roll  around. 

75th  Precinct:  Our  most  heartfelt  sympathies  to  Lieutenant 
Hennessy  in  the  loss  of  his  Mother. 

Best  wishes  and  loads  of  luck  to  Patrolmen  James  Marsh  and 
Adam  MacKenzie  in  their  retirement  .  .  .  Also  much  success  to 
Jimmie  in  his  reported  new  role  of  "Director  of  Delicatessen" — 
store  included. 

Emergency  Service  Squad  14  since  promulgation  of  the  ser- 
geants' list  finds  itself  threatened  with  extermination — because 
of  the  lack  of  patrolmen.    They  put  it  over  almost  100%!    Con- 


gratulations and  best  of  luck  to  Patrolman  Peter  Kenny,  who 
came  up  on  top  also  with  a  Bouncing  Baby  Daughter! 

Your  reporter,  the  great  "G.  L."  of  the  75th  Precinct,  has  a 
personal  note  for  the  column  this  month,  quote:  "Now  that  my 
son,  Anthony,  and  my  sister,  Mary,  have  enlisted  in  the  Armed 
Forces,  this  world  fuss  unquestionably  will  be  over  much  sooner 
than  otherwise!" 

How  is  it  our  spaghetti-eating  members  are  happy  when 
Patrolman  Bellucci  is  assigned  to  patrolwagon  duty? 

Have  you  noticed  how  our  ace  Air  Warden  Service  clerk, 
Giglio,  manages  to  gobble  up  five  or  six  buns  (at  reduced  prices) 
each  meal  period — to  the  anguish  of  Cleric  Tonna — ^who  burns 
while  Giglio  eats? 

13TH  DIVISION 

77th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  W.  Wood  80th  Pet.,  Nathan  Brief 

79th  Pet.,  Sgt.  John  T.  McCarthy       81st   Pet.,  Ptl.  William  Isaacs 
88th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Daniel  D.  Langan 

77th  Precinct:  Heartiest  congratulations  to  Lieutenants  Bill 
Flanigan  and  Tony  O'Connell  on  their  respective  showings  on 
the  captains'  list!  .  .  .  Pete  Priolo  finally  hit  the  jackpot — when 
his  wife  presented  him  with  a  daughter — after  three  sons!  Lots 
of  luck  to  Mother  and  Daughter.  Poppa,  too  .  .  .  Congratulations 
also  on  the  New  Arrival  at  the  Chodar's — though  this  is  but  the 
first;  so  while  actually  the  credit  is  mother's  only.  Pop  has  his 
chest  stuck  out,  too!  .  .  .  Our  deepest  sympathies  to  Lieutenant 
Bill  Flanigan  in  the  loss  of  his  beloved  Mother.  May  she  find 
the  peace  she  so  richly  deserves. 

Detective  Emil  Moldenhauer  was  trying  out  one  of  the  new 
pumps  the  other  day  when  it  suddenly  splashed  all  over  him. 
He  didn't  know  it  was  loaded  .  .  .  One  of  Charlie  Nuzzi's  prac- 
tical joKes  backfired  when  he  picked  up  a  phone — that  was  minus 
H  receiver- — and  kept  trying  to  get  a  number  .  .  .  Several  of  the 
Doys  went  bowling  the  other  P.M.  but  none  of  the  scores  was 
worth  writing  home  about.  The  Skipper  let  go  witn  a  strike  on 
the  first  ball — and  we'll  bet  he  was  the  most  surprised  one  there 
...  A  hearty  welcome  to  Prob.  Patrolman  Baker — and  anyone 
else  we  inadvertently  may  have  missed. 

79th  Precinct :  W  ith  each  succeeding  issue  the  list  of  sons  of 
members  departing  for  duty  with  the  Armed  Forces  grows 
larger,  the  newest  group  including  George  and  Eddie  Gorman, 
one-time  members  of  the  Fife  and  Drum  Corps  of  the  William 
E.  Sheridan  Police  Post  of  the  American  Legion,  of  which 
organization  their  Dad,  Francis  J.  is  a  Past  Commander  (and 
tvho,  incidentally,  noiv  boasts  four  sons  in  the  Nation's  Fighting 
Forces),  and  the  son  of  Detective  Bill  Flinn,  who  likewise  was 
a  member  of  the  Sheridan  Post  Drum  Corps.   Lots  of  luck,  lads! 

Jimmy  Lombardi  reports  receipt  of  a  letter  from  still  another 
swell  youngster,  Joey  Lennon,  a  son  of  Marty  Lennon  who  works 
out  of  Brooklyn  East  Headquarters,  and  who  among  other 
things  wrote:  "Remember  me?  I  was  a  member  of  the  Sheridan 
Post  Drum  Corps  for  nine  years.  Now  I'm  in  another  grand  out- 
fit, the  Marine  Corps."  We'll  be  thinking  of  you,  too,  Joey.  When 
you  closed  your  letter  to  Jimmy  with  the  legend  "Semper 
Fidelis"  we  know  that  no  person  ever  wrote  those  words  and 
meant  them  more  sincerely  than  you. 

Harry  Gatens  gets  Free  Coffee  in  the  Basevient  Concession. 
This  line  should  open  your  eyes — because — no  one  ever  gets  free 
coffee  there  and  lives  to  tell  it!  But,  Gatens  turned  the  trick. 
Here's  how:  Cecil  B.  DeMille  Duncan  parks  his  ample  fannie 
in  a  chair;  the  chair  collapses;  C.  B.  DeM.  D.  leans  heavily  on 
Joe  Daily's  shoulder;  Joe,  who  is  holding  a  cup  of  steaming 
coffee  {for  which  he  paid  cash)  in  his  hand,  spills  its  contents 
all  over  Gatens!  Thus,  my  friends,  Gatens  was  the  recipient  of 
One  Cup  of  Coffee— FREE! 

Willie  McManus,  failing  in  a  demonstration  of  his  agility  as 
an  athlete  to  negotiate  a  leap  from  the  floor  to  the  top  of  a 
table  explained:  "Me  feet  slipped!" 

Sight  for  Sore  Eyes :  Abe  Hirschewitz  on  the  business  end 
of  an  oversized  "banjo"  clearing  the  snow  from  the  street  in 
front  of  Kirschenbaum's. 

Johnnie  Tamburino,  according  to  a  fairly  authentic  source, 
in  addition  to  buying  War  Bonds  and  Stamps  is  giving  further 
evidence  of  his  patriotism  by  eating  Yaiikee  Doodles  at  prac- 
tically every  meal  now. 

Did  you  know  that  Tony  Santangelo,  star  third-sacker  of  the 


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79th  Precinct  BB  team,  at  one  time  was  a  bit  of  a  shiek  down 
Court  Street  way — where  for  a  time  he  served  as  Head  Soda 
Jerker  in  Berman's? 

Joe  Daily,  visiting  just  about  the  largest  hostelry  in  this 
town  one  night,  got  the  urge  to  go  swimming,  but  had  difficulty 
getting  a  bathing  suit  to  fit — and  winding  up  as  a  result  with 
one  that  would  have  been  loose  on  Eddie  Duncan.  So  what?  So 
six  showers  (at  least)  Joe  was  compelled  to  take  before  he  left 
the  place!  Every  time  he  turned  around,  he  reports,  some  over- 
Bealous  attendant  would  grab  him  by  the  scruflP  of  the  neck  and 
tell  him:  "You  gotta  take  a  shower!" 

Jimmy  Ward  came  to  grief  because,  in  trying  to  harden  up 
a  bit  (via  some  8  lb.  dumb-bells — following  the  well-meant  ad- 
vice of  a  well-known  doctor-columnist)  he  knocked  one  shoulder 
out  of  kilter.  It  couldn't  actually  have  been  the  lugging  of  those 
122  cases  of  tank  pumps  up  into  the  garage,  could  it,  Jim? 

That  feller  Sam  Terranova  is  still  a  bit  of  a  divil.  Not  con- 
tent with  annoying  folks  in  the  60th,  he  still  on  occasion  enjoys 
taking  a  belt  at  the  79th.  Imagine  Sam  calling  Charlie  Herbert 
and  telling  him  that  he  received  100%  on  that  "fancy  automobile 
exam"  all  the  sergeants  had  to  take !  In  any  event,  even  though 
it's  a  little  less  noisy  around  here,  Sam,  those  of  us  who  knew 
you,  miss  you.    How's  little  Sal? 

Ran  into  Babe  Engle  the  other  day — the  feller  who  held  down 
the  1st  base  job  during  the  time  Lieutenant  Charlie  Stuckel 
was  the  Kenesaw  Mountain  Landis  of  inter-precinct  baseball  in 
Brooklyn.  He  asked  to  be  remembered  to  all  his  old  friends  in 
the  79th.    O.K.,  Babe! 

Sergeant  Brian  Fitzgerald,  ex  79er,  who  is  far,  far  away 
right  now  with  the  Army  Intelligence,  in  a  letter  likewise  asked 
to  be  remembered  to  the  gang,  mentioning  specifically  Sergeant 
Herbert,  Bill  Rea,  Chappy  Creighton,  Teddy  Hart,  and  The 
Silver  Fox  Arthur  Barlow. 

Harry  Winant  and  Joe  Heeney  have  left  us  via  retirement. 
Harry,  no  doubt,  will  take  up  chicken  farming  somewhere  up- 
State  and  Joe  probably  will  bask  in  the  sun  and  dream  rosey 
dreams  of  four-wall  handball,  a  sport  in  which  Joe,  in  days 
gone  by,  was  quite  some  pumpkins — few  were  better.  To  both 
Harry  and  Joe,  whom  we're  sorry  to  lose,  we  wish  all  the  good 
luck  in  the  world. 

80th  Precinct:  Our  heartiest  best  wishes  and  congratulations 
to  Sergeant  Charles  Smith  who,  on  January  30  last  took  unto 
himself  just  the  Prettiest  Little  Wife  you  ever  saw!  Congratu- 
lations also  to  Sergeant  Arthur  Scherbaum  on  his  recent  awards 
of  Commendation  and  Excellent  Police  Duty! 

And  to  our  likeable  aviator,  Lieutenant  Bill  Flanagan,  too 
we  extend  best  wishes  on  attaining  so  high  a  place  on  the  recent 
captains'  list.   Here's  hoping  for  an  early  promotion.  Lute! 

We  take  this  means  of  saying  farewell  to  our  beloved  short 
story  artist,  Percy  Sommerville,  who  has  finally  entered  that 
exalted  realm  known  as  retirement.  Best  of  luck  to  you,  Perc, 
and  may  you  be  spared  many  years  to  enjoy  your  well-earned 
rest. 

Now  that  Gus  (Chef  a  la  Mode)  Herr  has  been  promoted  to 
3rd  Broom,  the  Indoor  Boys  may  expect  plenty  of  competition 
in  the  Culinary  Department  between  Gus  and  Lil'  Rocco  De 
Guida.  And  while  it  is  true  our  meals  had  been  getting  bigger 
and  better,  what  will  happen  now  that  rationing  is  here?  It  was 
too  good  to  last! — sniff -sniff! 

It'll  be  bugle  calls  soon  for  our  own  Sidney  Raphael!  Yes, 
by  the  time  this  issue  is  released  Sid  will  be  sporting  Uncle 
Sam's  khaki — then  beware,  you  Japanazis,  of  this  super-man! 
— 'cause  Sid  sure  can  dish  it  out! 

A  cordial  welcome  to  Probationary  Patrolman  Morrison,  re- 
cently assigned  from  the  Police  Academy,  and  may  his  stay 
with  us  be  a  happy  and  successful  one. 

Latest  return  from  our  steadily  advancing  War  Bond  Cara- 
van: With  the  announcement  of  our  newest  list  of  Axis  Rappers, 
the  total  of  our  bond  purchases  to  date  mounts  to  $1,325.  Recent 
recipients  include:  Sergeant  Tom  Conrpy  (2nd  bond),  Patrol- 
men Nathan  Brief,  Louis  Cannavale,  Tom  O'Shea,  John 
Glasheen,  Gus  Herr  (3rd  bond),  Ed  Kaye,  Harry  Hawken,  John 
Loucks,  Edward  Tobin,  Sol  Rosenwald,  Bill  Wood,  Edward 
Watts,  John  McGuire,  Richard  Duffy.  Additional  winners  in 
our  next  issue! 

Keep  'em  flying! 


81st  Precinct:  We  welcome  Captain  Kelly  to  our  domain.  May 
your  stay  with  us,  Sir,  be  a  long  and  happy  one  ...  To  Captain 
Young  our  best  wishes  in  his  new  assignment. 

A  nice  time  was  had  at  the  get-together  February  25  honor- 
ing retired  Patrolmen  Roppelt  and  Parks  and  two  former  mem- 
bers of  the  command.  Captain  McKenna  and  Sergeant  Samuels; 
and  to  Sergeant  Quinn  and  Patrolman  Shannon,  our  chairmen  of 
arrangements,  we  doff  our  hats  now  for  a  grand  job.  Acting 
Lieutenant  Curry  as  master  of  ceremonies  also  rates  a  bow,  as 
does,  too,  his  able  assistant,  that  dashing  Romeo,  Jim  Long  .  .  . 
Grimes  and  Higgins  showed  up  sporting  new  sets  of  choppers — 
which  sounded  like  castinets  as  they  crunched  into  the  roast 
chicken  .  .  .  Two  of  our  old  retired  friends.  Lieutenant  O'Donnell 
and  Patrolman  Schultz,  honored  us  with  their  presence,  both 
looking  in  the  well-known  pink. 

Year  Ye !  Year  Ye !  A  tiny  infant  has  been  born  in  our  midst, 
and  given  at  the  christening  the  name  of  The  Ateone  Club.  The 
cooperation  of  all  is  asked  so  that  it  may  grow  to  be  a  healthy 
and  happy  brain  child  instead  of  a  scrawny  neglected  one  destined 
to  pass  on  soon  because  of  malnutrition.  See  your  squad  delegate 
for  further  details. 

Manager  Hildebrand  promises  to  give  us  a  much  better  ball 
club  this  coming  season,  with  many  new  faces  in  key  positions. 
Among  the  leading  candidates:  Whitlow  Davidson  and  Kirby 
Kirwin,  pitchers;  Mickey  Lynch,  catcher;  Dolph  Buthmann,  1st 
base;  Billy  Radtke,  2nd  base;  Peewee  Crane,  shortstop;  Arky 
Cring,  3rd  base;  Ducky  Foy,  left  field;  Pete  Kranz,  center  field; 
Dixie  Reynolds,  right  field,  Gussie  Oeffner  and  Ga  Ga  Shaw, 
coaches;   Bennie  Bohland,  mascot. 

88th  Precinct:  Not  long  ago,  a  member  of  the  species  Equus 
Caballus  (Funk  &  Wagnalls),  finding  life  a  little  dull  what 
with  oats  for  breakfast,  dinner  and  supper — decided  to  go  A.  W. 
0.  L.,  and  take  a  stroll  for  itself.  Leaving  the  stable,  the  animal 
pranced  up  Myrtle  Avenue  and  was  observed  window  shopping 
at  Uberall's  Five  &  Dime  by  one  of  our  alert  young  officers. 
Taking  the  beast  in  tow,  the  officer  arrived  at  the  station  house 
where  he  informed  a  certain  Desk  Officer  (anonymous  for  the 
sake  of  peace)  of  his  find. 

Asked  for  a  description  of  the  animal,  the  rookie  confessed 
that  he  was  not  familiar  with  the  terms  used  to  describe  such  a 
beast,  whereupon  the  D.O.  insisted  that  since  he  (the  said  D.O.) 
was  an  old  horseman  and  thoroughly  familiar  with  the  breed, 
he  would  attend  to  that  detail  himself.  Attendant  Von  P,  main- 
taining membership  in  the  horsey  set,  volunteered  his  assistance. 

The  beast  was  taken  to  the  rear  yard  of  the  station  house 
and  the  D.O.,  accompanied  by  Von  proceeded  to  scrutinize  the 
quadruped.    The  rookie  attended  but  at  a  respectful  distance. 

Lute:    "He  is  a  sorrel  horse." 

Von:    "He  sure  is.  Lute." 

Lute:    "He  weighs  about  60  stone." 

Von:    "He  sure  does,  Lute." 

Lute:    "He  stands  about  12  hands  high." 

Von:    "That  he  does,  Lute." 

Rook:    "But  Lieutenant,  I  think " 

Lute:    "Quiet,  son,  you  don't  know  horses." 

Von:  "He's  got  a  star  on  his  forehead  right  under  the  fet- 
lock." 

Lute :    "Well,  Von,  that  describes  him  perfectly." 

Von:    "As  good  as  a  license  plate  hanging  on  his  rear  end." 

Rook:    "But  I  think  " 

Lute:    "Quiet,  son!" 

Von:    "Yes,  quiet,  son!" 

With  that  the  two  experts  returned  to  the  Desk  to  report 
their  findings  to  the  T.B.  The  rookie  trailed  dejectedly.  Before 
the  notification  could  be  made,  however,  the  animal's  owner 
rushed  into  the  house,  inquiring  excitedly:  "YOU  GOT  MY 
JdARE  IN   HERE?" 

"That's  what  I  was  trying  to  tell  you  Lieutenant,"  said  the 
rookie. 

"Take  your  post,  officer,"  said  the  D.O. 

"Think  I'll  get  a  shovel  and  broom  and  clean  up  the  yard," 
said  Mr.  Von  P.  .  .  .  THE  END. 

Nono  D'Angelo  continues  to  amaze  the  boys  with  his  astute 
observations.  Upon  the  occasion  of  the  last  heavy  snowfall, 
when  members  of  the  2nd  platoon  had  come  in  from  their  vari- 
ous posts  only  after  much  trudging  and  ploughing  through  the 


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snow,  Nono  greeted  them  in  the  back-room  with  the  following 
observational  gem:  "YOU  OUGHTA  SEE  CLIFTON  PLACE, 
FELLAHS,   IT'S   COVERED   WITH   SNOW!" 

That  same  night,  the  Desk  Officer  was  obliged  to  sit  on  a  hot 
radiator  at  intervals  throughout  the  late  tour.  Seems  he  slipped 
and  fell  into  the  snow  while  on  his  way  to  work,  severely 
dampening  his  ardour,  or  at  least  his  apparatus. 


14TH  DIVISION 

83rd  Pet.,  PtI.  Joseph  Sevmour 
85th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  Schnell 
87th  Pet.,  Ptl.  William  Smith 


90th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  J.  Keating 
92Dd  Pet.,  Ptl.  William  Burg 
94th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Cvrit  Shortle 


83rd  Precinct:  The  Spring  semester  for  advanced  training 
in  Civil  Defense  has  started  under  the  guidance  of  Dean  White, 
executive  head  of  the  faculty.  All  questions  handled  confiden- 
tially by  his  staff  of  experts. 

If  you're  worried.  Income  Tax  Experts  Johnson  and  Feld- 
scher,  "experts"  in  deducting,  will  solve  your  problems.  For  a 
speedy  trip  to  Atlanta  let  our  experts  handle  your  work. 

E.  F.  (Bombs,  Gas  and  Incident)  Cavanagh  is  quite  a  man 
with  the  ladies.  "Bunnie  Boy,"  the  female  members  of  Civilian 
Defense  call  him. 

Friend  Egan  (the  gremlin  of  the  dim-out)  last  month  not 
only  palmed  off  some  "horseburger"  on  P.  P.  (Colonel  Midnight) 
Hill,  who,  incidentally,  is  cornering  the  market  on  tripe,  but  in 
addition  charged  him  for  top  round,  stating,  "This  evens  up 
that  salmon-on-toast  specialty  he  all  but  poisoned  me  with!" 
For  full  particulars  see  Lieutenant  McCarthy. 

R.  B.  Carlsen  when  fingerprinting  the  lovely  females  not 
only  daintily  washes  their  itsy  bitsy  white  hands,  but  sprays 
them  with  poifume.  Whoops  Ma  Deah!  (Whatcha  doin'  next 
week,  kid?) 

Charlie  (am  I  gonna  be  drafted  or  not?)  Feldscher  looks  a 
little  thinner  since  he  started  getting  into  shape  for  service  with 
the  Commandos. 

Building  Control  Coordinator  Johnson:  "It  \/ill  be  8  years 
before  I  complete  my  files  on  buildings,  but  then  watch  me  go!" 
(Pleasant  journey,  Bud!) 

Slugger  Jasper  and  Cruncher  Ozelski  recently  demonstrated 
that  innuendos  will  not  be  tolerated  by  the  Club  83.  For  future 
engagements,  therefore,  make  your  reservations  early. 

Congratulations  to  Patrolman  Horsting,  now  a  2nd  Lieuten- 
ant in  the  Air  Corps.  Phil,  who  used  to  say  he'd  like  a  post 
where  the  soopervisors  couldn't  get  him  and  peddlers  stayed 
clear,  has  got  his  wish. 

Speaking  of  speed,  did  you  ever  see  Pete  Notaro  and  L. 
Estreich  race  up  those  stairs?  Our  conception  of  four  cement 
crushers  running  on  rations. 

Anent  Recent  Labor  Disputes:  Rags:  "/  do  all  the  work!" 
.  .  .  Kinkle:  "/  do  all  the  work!"  .  .  .  Plieninger:  "/  do  all  the 
work!"  .  .  .  Results:  Nothing  done! 

The  Green  Buzzard  (Brockstadt)  and  the  Green  Beetle  (Sle- 
zak)  are  still  waging  war.  Confidentially,  they  both  look  a  bit 
green  behind  the  gills  after  those  late  tours. 

Lieutenant  McCarthy  carried  the  colors  for  the  83rd  in  the 
captains'  exam  and  came  through  flying.  Congratulations! 
Questioned  on  the  secret  of  his  success,  he  stated  a  certain 
attendant  is  responsible.  So  take  note,  you  students,  and  for 
vocabulary  study  consult  the  man  who  made  the  "incriminator 
bomb"  famous. 

Flash!  Sullivan  sprains  ankle  lifting  heavy  bottle  of  tripe! 
.  .  .  Montella,  Manzo,  Gaetano,  Bisogno,  Acquiviva  and  Campise 
suffer  acute  indigestion  after  eating  broiled  skate  at  Big  Dinner 
Party! 

Challenge:  6th  Squad  challenges  all  comers  to  a  bowling 
tournament.  For  dates  contact  Patrolman  Manzo  (alias  Big 
Bull  strikem)  or  Patrolman  Magnussen,  the  5th  Squad  mop. 

90th  Precinct:  Welcome,  Patrolmen  Pierson,  Gach  and  Gala- 
nek,  and  may  your  respective  stays  with  us  be  pleasant  ones. 

Most  of  you  have  already  heard  with  sorrow  of  the  passing 
of  Sam  Pasquenza,  who  was  well  liked  when  he  served  with  us 
here  in  the  90th.   To  his  family  our  condolences  are  extended. 

Acting  Lieutenant  Gray  visited  the  other  day  and  stated  he 
will  be  back  in  harness  soon — which  was  indeed  good  news. 
Looked  in  the  pink,  too,  incidentally. 

Sol  Bellinoff  also  back  from  sick  leave,  due  to  injuries  sus- 


tained by  Sol  in  effecting  two  arrests  for  assault  and  grand 
larceny. 

Glad  to  have  back  also  from  sick  report  Patrolman  John 
McEvoy,  who  recently  underwent  an  operation. 

Congratulations  to  Patrolman  and  Mrs.  John  Boyle  on  their 
newest  addition^Another  Girl! — making  in  all  two  Bundles  of 
Pink  now  in  the  Boyle  household! 

Joe  Foley  proved  his  claim  to  ruggedness  by  turning  out  in 
the  rain  one  morning  recently  wearing  only  one  rubber. 

Patrolman  Shear  explaining  to  Patrolman  Callichio  the  pro- 
cedure in  making  an  arrest:  "It's  simple.  All  you  do  is  detain 
the  questioner  and  then  take  him  into  custody."  "Take  who  into 
custody?"  asked  Phil,  to  which  Mike  replied:  "Why,  the  perco- 
lator, of  course!" 

Congratulations  to  Lieutenant  MeArdle  who  not  only  made 
the  captains'  list — but  up  in  the  money! 

The  Battle  of  the  Beau  Brummels,  featuring  Patrolmen 
Flanagan  and  Geary,  flared  up  anew  last  month  when  a  pur- 
chase by  Al  Holmes  indicated  according  to  interested  observers 
that  Geary's  bargain  basement  is  passe. 

The  Anchor  Club  Ball  was  a  great  success,  our  only  squawk 
being  that  we  didn't  have  a  better  representation.  Among  these 
present  were  Sergeant  and  Mrs.  Gallagher,  Patrolman  and  Mrs. 
Flanagan,  and  Mike  and  Mrs.  Dougherty — all  of  whom  showed 
up — but  not  until  after  the  children  were  sent  to  bed.  Your  re- 
porter and  his  wife  reported  early,  as  did  also  John  Burns,  who 
had  to  rush  away,  unfortunately,  to  "a  very  important  meet- 
ing!" That  was  his  excuse,  at  any  rate,  though  we've  since 
learned  that  curfew  at  the  Burns  residence  rings  promptly  at 
9 — and  no  foolin'  .  .  .  Our  former  Captain  Lynch  also  was  there 
and  asked  to  be  remembered  to  the  boys  .  .  .  Incidentally,  Ser- 
geant Gallagher  never  told  us,  but  his  initials  are  really  H.  P., 
and  if  you  don't  know  what  they  stand  for  send  a  half -addressed 
envelope  to  us  and  we'll  enlighten  you. 

Our  regrets  to  Patrolman  Harry  Grabau  in  the  recent  loss 
of  his  father. 

Did  you  see  in  the  December  edition  of  "SPRING  3100"  the 
swell  golf  score  turned  in  by  Patrolman  John  Baynon?  Some 
shootin',  say  we! 

Note:  Our  Pin-head  Biographies,  because  of  lack  of  space, 
will  be  omitted  this  month. 

Following  is  a  statement  by  County  Judge  Samuel  S.  Leibo- 
witz  of  Brooklyn,  in  praise  of  Patrolman  Bernard  J.  Galligan's 
actions  in  connection  with  an  arrest  for  assault  and  robbery 
and  the  subsequent  conviction  of  the  defendant  in  Brooklyn 
County  Court: 

"Officer  Galligan,  the  Court  desires  to  commend  you  for  your 
splendid  police  work  in  this  case.  When  you  drew  your  revolver 
and  ran  to  the  scene  of  this  occurrence  upon  hearing  the  cry 
"Help!  Police!"  you  took  your  life  in  your  hands;  because  you 
did  not  know  at  the  time  you  were  running  to  this  place  whether 
you  would  be  confronted  with  men  who  were  armed  with  dan- 
gerous weapons.  You  very  well  might  have  been  confronted 
>vith  such  thugs  who  would  be  armed  with  such  weapons;  and 
the  situation  might  have  presented  itself  where  you  would  have 
to  defend  your  life  and  the  life  of  the  victim.  You  are  to  be 
commended  by  the  Court  as  a  very  brave  police  officer  of  the 
City  of  New  York;  and  your  very  splendid  and  courageous 
work  should  be  called  to  the  attention  of  your  superior  officer. 

"The  Court  will  direct  that  the  stenographer  of  the  Court 
strike  off  a  copy  of  the  remarks  of  the  Court  to  be  forwarded 
to  Police  Commissioner  Valentine. 

"You  deserve  the  thanks  of  the  people  of  Brooklyn  for  the 
services  that  you  have  rendered  in  apprehending  an  ex-convict 
and  dangerous  thug.  If  you  had  not  arrived  on  the  scene  this 
thug  might  well  have  killed  this  poor  man." 

And  so  until  next  month. 


15TH  DIVISION 

lOOth  Pet..  Ptl.  John  C.  Hecht  lOSrd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Albert  Cowdell 

lOlst  Pet.,  Ptl.  Harold  T.  Keenan     104th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Walter  Dearcnpp 
102nd  Pet..  Ptl.  Edward  G.  Schvltz    103th  Pet.,  The  \ew  Dinger 
106th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Alex  Conradi 

102nd  Precinct:  Tell  me,  boys,  why  I  should  always  have  to 
be  making  excuses  for  myself?  If  there  is  something  concerning 
yourself — or  your  buddies — that  you  would  like  to  see  in  print, 
let  me  have  it,  I'll  do  the  rest. 


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Welcome  to  our  midst,  Patrolmen  Kelly  and  Chapey,  and 
may  your  respective  stays  with  us  be  delightful  ones. 

Newest  member  to  join  the  Police  Anchor  Club  was  Big 
Boy  (Superman)  James  Maguire.  Plenty  room,  too,  for  more 
of  you  K.  of  C.  members.    See  me,  your  delegate,  if  interested. 

Speaking  of  the  Anchor  Club,  the  102nd  was  well  represented 
at  the  Annual  Ball  given  by  the  organization  at  the  Astor  on 
February  5.  Boy,  what  a  crowd!  Amongst  our  own  members 
could  be  seen  (together  with  their  families,  neighbors,  relatives 
and  friends)  Patrolmen  Towmey,  B artels  and  Zimmerman; 
Detective  Pat  Brennan;  Lieutenant  Howard  Smith;  Henry 
Stamm  and  Walter  Finucane,  the  radio  car  twins,  and  Captain 
McGovern,  to  name  just  a  handful.  Your  reporter  was  there 
both  as  delegate,  on  the  Floor  Committee,  and  as  Color  Bearer 
for  the  Queens  Police  Post. 

At  last  Phil  Klein  (so  I'm  told)  has  his  Re-Lax  papers  in. 
It  seems  a  delegation  of  Re-Laxers  visited  him  while  he  was 
sick  (and  not  well  enough  to  protest)  and  got  permission  from 
his  wife  to  let  him  put  in  the  Magic  Papers.   More  of  this  anon. 

At  the  recent  Queens  Police  Post  Ball  many  faces  from  the 
precinct  were  missing,  due  to  war  time  regulations.  Among 
those  present  were  Patrolman  Anthony  Pranaitis,  Patrolman 
Harry  Keehn — upon  whom  I  pinned  a  carnation  and  then  put 
to  work  collecting  tickets  at  the  door,  and  Sergeants  Thomas 
Keleher  and  Daniel  McGuinness,  who  also  helped  out.  Thanks, 
boys,  you  did  a  swell  job.  Among  the  distinguished  guests  was 
My  Missus,  currently  serving  as  president  of  the  Auxiliary 
Unit  of  Queens  Police  Post.  Then,  too,  there  was  my  daughter 
and  her  soldier  husband,  who  is  stationed  at  Fort  Tilden.  A 
wonderful  time,  be  assured,  was  had  by  all. 

The  latest  story  about  Georgie  Roscher  concerns  an  exper- 
ience he  had  a  few  years  ago  with  a  game  warden — ^while  on 
a  hunting  trip.    Don't  fail  to  get  him  to  tell  you  about  it. 

Why  did  the  detectives  have  to  make  out  a  61  on  a  lost  pair 
of  gloves  and  why  did  Ace  Photoman  Clark  have  to  take  a  photo 
of  them  when  all  along  he  knew  to  whom  they  belonged? 

Some  of  you  might  be  a  bit  hazy  as  to  how,  when  or  why 
the  new  board  of  officers  was  elected  to  administer  the  102nd 
House  Fund,  and  in  this  regard  all  I  can  tell  you  is  that  I  was 
selected  as  one  of  the  victims — with  the  hardest  job  of  all — 
that  of  treasurer,  in  place  of  Teddy  Gertisser  who  held  it  for 
years  and  who  is  assigned  now  to  the  Homicide  Squad  and 
consequently  out  of  the  precinct  jurisdiction.  The  other  two 
men  elected  were  Patrolmen  Zimmermann,  president,  and  Giles, 
secretary.  For  further  details  I  suggest  you  see  your  ex- 
president,  John  Spangenberg;  he  may  be  able  better  to  explain 
it  to  you. 

Among  the  more  important  activities  of  the  month  was  the 
showing  of  our  Bowling  Club,  which  tied  up  the  series  with  the 
D.A.'s  team  in  two  blistering  and  hard  fought  matches  that 
from  start  to  finish  fairly  sizzled  with  action. 

Well,  boys,  I  hope  I  did  not  miss  any  of  you  (tho  I'd  like 
to  be  able  to  nail  more  of  you)  and  if  I  did  let  me  know.  I 
can  take  it.  And  that's  from  a  Sir  Knight  who  took  his  Fourth 
Degrree  February  21,  1943,  together  with  Bishop  McCarty  arid 
Inspector  Peter  McGuirk. 

104th  Precinct:  Best  wishes  and  lots  of  luck  to  our  members 
now  serving  in  the  Armed  Forces:  Patrolmen  Stephen  V. 
Roland,  James  J.  Quinn,  Edward  H.  Hartjen,  Herbert  W.  Mid- 
dendorf,  John  J.  Curley,  Jr. 

What  sergeant  is  not  permitted  to  use  the  front  door  of  his 
house — ^but  has  to  go  in  and  out  the  side  door  instead? 

Meet  Patrolman  Gipp,  the  only  checker-player  we  know  who 
can  work  up  a  sweat  playing  a  seemingly  unexciteable  game. 
His  explanation:  "That's  the  competitive  spirit  exerted  while 
in  competition."  Conversely,  when  Patrolman  Cook  plays  and 
sweats  it's  because  of  his  winterized  red  flannels. 

Patrolman  Smith,  calling  in  at  4  a.m.  one  morning  last 
month,  was  told  by  Sergeant  Mugler  to  bring  in  some  ice.  The 
temperature  was  below  zero  and  Smitty  after  consulting  vdth 
his  partner,  Patrolman  Genot,  decided  that  "orders  is  orders." 
Later,  upon  carrying  the  ice  into  the  station  house  and  oblig- 
ingly laying  it  on  the  desk,  they  felt  rewarded  when  a  victim 
rolled  her  good  eye  and  murmured  "Thanks"  as  she  hurriedly 
applied  a  piece  of  the  ice  to  her  blackened  optic. 

Lieutenant  Dinselbacher's  boat,  the  "Idle  Hour,"  will  be  idle 
no  more;  he's  turning  it  over  to  the  Navy  for  the  duration. 


Has  already  received  his  questionnaire  and  expects  to  serve  as 
Rear  Admiral  on  the  Idle  Hour  whose  name  will  be  changed, 
and  very  appropriately,  to  "Our  Idol." 

Sergeant  McGow,  the  gent  with  the  dark  glasses  (a  la  Holly- 
wood), is  the  champion  wrestler  of  this  precinct  at  his  weight. 
And  in  view  of  the  fact  we  have  no  one  his  weight  here,  he  will 
continue  as  the  undisputed  champ  until  some  one  his  size  comes 
along. 

Patrolman  Puller  is  recuperating  at  home  after  an  operation. 
Lots  of  luck  with  your  new  stitches,  Lady  Esther. 

Detective  Jacob  and  his  cigars  are  inseparable.  The  day 
they  ration  cigars  he'll  have  to  borrow  a  line  from  Detective 
Scherrer  and  plead,  "What  will  I  do  now?" 

Probationary  Patrolman  LeAndro  should  be  hanging  out  his 
shingle  almost  any  day  now.  Yes,  the  manner  in  which  in  an 
emergency  he  delivered  a  blessed  event  last  month  has  earned 
for  him  not  only  the  gratitude  of  our  Ridgewood  neighbors  but 
also  the  title  "The  Expectant  Mother's   Friend." 

At  the  time  this  column  went  to  press  Patrolman  Reeley  was 
still  sick  at  home.  We  hope  the  release  of  this  edition  finds  him 
completely  recovered. 

Congratulations  and  best  wishes  to  Woitazk  and  Muller, 
both  of  whom  were  made  from  the  top  of  the  new  sergeants' 
list. 

The  Sixty-four  Dollar  Question:  What  gigantic  gent  in  the 
ith  Squad  is  better  known  as  "Atlas  Maiden  Swam?"  Post  your 
answers  on  the  bulletin  board. 

We  welcome  to  the  104th  Precinct  (1)  Sergeant  Stumpf 
(likes  to  feed  horses  sugar  but  can't  get  a  ration  book  for  that 
purpose)  ...  (2)  Sergeant  Strangio  (pistol  expert  and  former 
manager  of  the  74th  Precinct  Baseball  team)  ...  (3)  Sergeant 
McGow  (weight  lifter  and  wrestler;  brand  new  here  and  a  good 
bet  for  the  next  lieutenants'  list)  .  .  .  (4)  Prob.  Patrolmen 
Loughran,  LeAndro   (alias  Midwife)   and  Delaney. 

Sergeant  Strangio  would  like  to  thank  the  members  of  the 
74th  Precinct  Baseball  team  for  the  gallant  manner — -fraternal 
spirit  included — in  which  they  sent  him  off  when  word  came 
of  his  transfer  to  the  104th  Precinct.  The  songs  of  Sergeant 
Keenan  and  Patrolman  Synes  still  ring  rhythmically  in  our  ears, 
while  Patrolman  DePasquale's  speech  and  Patrolman  Shay's 
wrestling  likewise  rank  as  "the  tops."  The  74th's  loss,  we  might 
mention,  is  our  gain. 

The  smoke  is  still  in  the  air  from  the  1st  shooting  cycle  but 
the  reward  for  Pistol  Expert  is  yet  to  come.  The  keen-eyed 
members  of  our  command  who  shot  two  days  oflf  will  be  listed 
in  next  month's  issue. 

Please  deposit  items  intended  for  this  column  in  the  box 
marked  "SPRING  3100."  They  must  be  submitted  before  the 
15th  of  the  month  in  order  to  be  properly  edited  for  appearance 
in  the  following  month's  issue. 

106th  Precinct:  Heartiest  congratulations  to  our  new  skip- 
per. Captain  McCann,  to  whom  we  wish  the  best  of  luck  and  a 
long  stay  in  Ozone  Park  .  .  .  Best  of  luck  also  to  Patrolman 
Heubsch,  recently  inducted  into  the  Armed  Forces  .  .  .  Ask 
Otto  Carmosin  about  the  big  hunting  dog  that  jumped  into  the 
sergeants'  car  down  Howard  Beach  way.  Note:  Said  sergeants' 
car  has  been  equipped  since  with  a  bear  trap  and  boxing  gloves 
.  .  .  Wonder  who  the  great  Spencerian  artist  is? 

Note :  when  ordering  a  baloney  sandwich  these  days  make 
sure  you  have  your  ration  book  on  hand — and  don't  ask  for 
mustard  or  butter. 

Is  it  true  Conradi,  since  rationing  went  into  effect,  has  gone 
in  for  trapping  rabbits? 

Our  congenial  attendant,  Joe  Hartman  (he  of  the  small  fam- 
ily— 10),  sort  of  misses  "Big  Joe"  Cullen.  Seems  Joe  can't  win 
an  argument  from  any  of  the  boys  who  formerly  worked  in 
Mercer  Street. 

Everyone  had  a  nice  time  at  the  send-off  tendered  March  4 
to  retired  Sergeant  Joe  Kever  and  retired  Patrolman  John 
Kuntz.  Sergeant  Kever  brought  a  few  live  eels  along  and  the 
tricks  he  put  them  through  were  truly  amazing. 


16TH  DIVISION 

108th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  Gerien 
lOQth  Pet.,  Ptl.  Oeorge  Ferfftuon 
noth  Pet.,  Ptt.  Martin  J.  UoUoy 


111th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  J.  Bidanset 
112th  Pet.,  Ptt.  Edward  Geiger 
114th  Pet.,  PH.  Bdtcin  ftircAt 


109th  Precinct:  Apologies  now  from  your  reporter  for  neglect- 


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ag  you  for  so  long  in  this  column.  He  was  too  busy — alas — 
■with  his  chicken  farm. 

Good  luck  to  Rookie  Russell  Cain,  a  member  now  of  the  Army 
Aviation  Corps,  stationed  currently  at  Atlantic  City  .  .  .  Why 
did  Georgia  Sauer  put  the  hot  coffee  pot  in  the  frigidaire  and 
the  cold  bottle  of  milk  on  the  table?  .  .  .  Patrolman  Charlie 
"LaGuardia  Field"  Huibrant  after  catching  on  a  recent  fishing 
trip  a  large  sized  flounder,  said  it  reminded  him  of  his  partner, 
Al  Hall  .  .  .  Congratulations  and  lots  of  good  luck  to  the  Wenzes 
and  the  Mentons  on  their  respective  New  Arrivals!  .  .  .  The 
team  of  Cellers  and  Walker  is  going  strong  and  we  can  look  for 
some  big  doings  from  them  soon  .  .  .  Patrolman  Bill  Boemer 
forgot  to  knock  wood  when  he  said  he  hadn't  gone  sick  in  16 
years.  Incidentally,  Bill  is  now  raising  prize  chickens  in  com- 
petition with  yours  truly. 

Best  of  good  wishes  to  our  retired  members — Patrolmen 
Flynn,  Hurst  and  Neinstedt.  We'll  remember  you  fellows  as 
good  cops  always  .  .  .  "Grumpy"  O'Neill  assures  us  he  is  satisfied 
now  on  patrol  and  doesn't  have  to  take  it  on  the  chin  any  more 
.  .  .  Congratulations  and  good  luck  to  Sergeants  Groff  and 
Barkus,  newly  promoted  and  assigned  to  the  109th  .  .  .  All  you 
fishermen  who  would  like  some  real  sport  should  contact  George 
Stoffers — retired  and  living  now  in  Pinellas  Park,  Florida — 
and  doing  swell. 

The  P.  B.  A.  ball  was  a  huge  success — thanks  to  the  efforts 
of  our  good  delegates,  Johnny  Powers,  Mike  Deremick  and 
Vincent  Stien  .  .  .  Willie  Schultz's  farm  is  closed  for  the  dura- 
tion .  .  .  Ernie  Hayfield  is  now  a  member  of  the  "O.P.A."  board 
of  College  Point  .  .  .  Patrolman  Frankel  with  that  semblance 
of  shrubbery  under  his  nose  is  a  step  ahead  of  the  baseball 
season.  Claims  there  are  nine  on  each  side  .  .  .  McAleese,  who 
now  says  he  never  wanted  to  be  a  boss,  is  accused  by  Sullivan 
and  Galigan  of  being  second-in-command  even  at  home. 

We  are  all  rooting  for  the  speedy  recovery  of  Patrolman 
Gauthier.  Keep  smiling,  Ferd  .  .  .  Martin  Varley  came  back — 
but  not  the  way  he  left.  Is  in  the  market  now  for  a  set  of  molars 
(store  teeth  to  you)  .  .  .  Joe  Hunt  still  claims  he  is  the  only  real 
attendant  here  and  that  Spoagis  and  Didio  are  gold  bricklayers 
— nothing  less  .  .  .  And  here's  wishing  a  speedy  recovery  to 
Harold  Burke  .  .  .  The  gang  is  getting  educated  since  attending 
the  Civilian  Defense  lectures,  but  we're  still  puzzled  as  to  how 
Schoick  is  going  to  look  with  that  helmet  on  his  head  .  .  . 
Patrolman  Dimitroff  says  he  might  be  a  sergeant  at  that — if 
only  they'd  turn  the  list  upside  down  .  .  .  Who  said  the  team  of 
Hartter  and  Bahlke  resembles  the  equally  famous  team  of  Mutt 
and  Jeff?  .  .  .  When,  Sol  Rottersman,  do  you  intend  getting 
married?   Anything,  lad,  for  a  good  party! 

114th  Precinct:  Our  condolences  to  Patrolman  Frank  Sasek 
in  the  death  of  his  Mother. 

Famous  Saying:  "Did  I  get  you?   No?   O.K.,  got  a  quarter?" 

Two  more  of  our  members  have  been  called  to  the  Armed 
Forces,  Patrolmen  Dick  Lynch  and  McCarthy,  E.  In  the  Pacific 
theater  of  war  the  114th  Precinct  is  represented  by  the  presence 
of  Patrolmen  Rooney  and  Kutnick,  out  there  to  bag  a  few  Japs. 

When  Detective  Walter  Eason  reported  back  to  the  114th 
Squad  room  "bulkily  dressed,"  after  being  on  a  plant  (inside), 
Detective  Frank  Overlander,  curious,  discovered  he  was  wearing 
two  pairs  of  pants  and  similarly  other  extra  pieces  of  warm 
clothing.    Hence  the  nom.  de  plume  Two  Pants  Eason. 

Who  was  it  put  the  salt  in  Sergeant  McDonald's  coffee?  .  .  . 
Patrolman  Bill  Bonner  is  again  a  proud  father — this  time  A 
Daughter!  Congratulations!  ...  Jo  Jo  Mohr  now  wears  those 
extra  thick  rubbers — to  save  his  shoes  against  rationing,  he 
explains  ...  Is  it  true  Magrath  is  getting  all  lined  up  to  take 
over  his  friend,  "Birdsnest"  Warnefeld,  again?  .  .  .  That  was 
quite  a  shindig  Patrolman  and  Mrs.  Joe  Lee  threw  on  the  night 
of  January  17  in  honor  of  the  christening  of  their  young  hope- 
ful, Joe  Jr.  .  .  .  After  whom  did  they  name  that  new  light  rescue 
wagon  assigned  to  the  Civilian  Defense  Office — when  they  called 
it  "Rabbit?" 


Best  of  luck  and  every  good  wish  for  a  well-earned  rest  to 
Patrolman  Alstone  Dolane,  recently  retired. 

Birthday  Greetings  to  Sergeant  Thomas  Halligan,  Fred  Bam- 
berger, Leonard  Carlson,  John  Coyle,  Leonard  Gellella,  Harold 
Gillezeau,  Edward  Malinski,  Charles  Minarik,  Charles  Schniez- 
lein,  Milton  Tate  and  Herman  Witten. 

Best  of  luck  to  the  sons  of  Sergeant  Halligan  and  Patrolman 
John  O'Neil,  now  in  the  service  of  Uncle  Sam. 

Curley  Thorpe,  Traffic  C's  five-by-five  man,  said  he  disap- 
proves of  the  Ruml  Plan,  whereupon  Bagels  Wachstein  said  he 
thought  Ruml  had  been  kicked  out  of  North  Africa  long  ago 
.  .  .  Treason  and  sabotage  are  discernable  in  the  words  of  Bar- 
ney (Google)  Devine,  who  publicly  has  stated  the  gals  he  sees 
up  in  Traffic  D  are  more  glamorous  than  those  down  here.  Evi- 
dently never  worked  post  82,  eh.  Hutch?  .  .  .  Congratulations  to 
the  Dinny  Gallaghers  on  the  arrival  of  a  Bouncing  Baby  Girl! 
.  .  .  Have  you  noticed  that  rubber  outfit  R.  B.  Higgins  has  been 
wearing  of  late?  Says  his  strict  adherence  to  the  war  effort 
is  responsible  .  .  .  Another  court  action  on  my  hands!  Snow- 
suit  McCusker  says  if  I  mention  another  word  about  him 
wearing  a  snowsuit  (oops,  I  forget!)  his  wife.  Marge,  is  going 
to  make  him  sue  me  for  misrepresentation.  Just  a  plain  set  of 
long  underwear  that  itches,  sez  she  .  .  .  Three  new  recruits  have 
qualified  as  deep  sea  divers  at  pier  88  by  taking  the  lung  test, 
viz:  Frank  Canlon,  the  Staten  Island  Adonis,  who  came  out 
3rd;  Silent  Mike  Pendergast,  who  finished  2nd;  and  none  other 
than  our  soon-to-be  Sergeant  Abe  Zung,  who  broke  all  precedents 
by  blowing  himself  right  into  1st  place  .  .  .  Good  luck  to  Patrol- 
man Norman  Totten  who  succeeded  finally  in  getting  trans- 
ferred to  his  home  town — good  old  Staten  Island  .  .  .  Wonder 
if  Tom  Daly  could  tell  us  who  it  was  bought  $5  worth  of 
Christmas  ornaments  and  then  covddn't  find  a  tree  to  hang 
them  on? 

EARFULS:  Corny  Joel:  "You  shoulda  seen  how  I  took 
Ellingsworth  over.  It  was  easy!"  .  .  .  Lox  Eater  Meyer:  "Why 
is  it  the  summons  men  don't  do  5  to  1  tours?"  .  .  .  Professor  Hunt 
talking  about  Bobrow's  loud  shirts  (But  take  a  look  at  his — 
WOW!)  .  .  .  Raw  Meat  Buckley  asking  curb-stumbler  Keeshan 
if  he  wants  him  to  fix  it  up  for  him  to  go  to  the  Officers'  Train- 
ing School  .  .  .  Feets  Bamberger  talking  to  himself  before  a 
mirror  on  5th  Avenue  .  .  .  Fat  Stuff  Gontko:  "I  wonder  if  Joe 
is  mad  at  me  that  he  don't  put  my  name  in  the  magazine  any 
more?"  .  .  .  Delegate  Dyrlie:  "Join  the  Army  and  Navy  Union 
if  you  want  a  commission"  .  .  .  Dogeateher  Gillezeau:  "1  told 
her  to  take  the  dog  to  the  A.S.P.C.A.  to  have  it  destroyed,  so 
what's  wrong  with  that?"  .  .  .  Timoshenko  Dudley:  "Did  you 
get  your  summons  book  stamped  yet?  Better  get  it  done  now 
while  I'm  in  the  mood"  .  .  .  Gotta  Match  Schamberger:  "They 
should  give  me  a  ration  book  for  my  lighter"  .  .  .  Minute  Man 
Bongiomi:  "They  won't  sell  me  an  alarm  clock  without  a 
priority"  .  .  .  Whistling  Al  Rhode:  "I  ordered  brains  a  la 
automat  the  other  day.  I  figure  a  little  brain  won't  hurt  me." 
(YOU'RE  TELLING  US!) 

Our  sincere  sympathies  to  Patrolman  Francis  Morrissey  in 
the  death  of  his  father. 

Our  sincere  wishes  also  for  a  complete  and  speedy  recovery 
for  the  son  of  George  Deno,  who  was  wounded  in  the  recent 
African  campaign  and  is  recuperating  now  "somewhere  in 
England." 

If  Peanut  Whistle  Boch  seems  to  be  acting  a  bit  queer  of  late 
please  don't  hold  it  against  him.  Seems  that  one  day  last  month 
while  performing  booth  duty  on  the  Manhattan  Bridge  he  was 
amazed  upon  returning  from  his  meal  period  to  find  that  the 
booth  no  longer  was  where  he  had  left  it.  And  it  was  hours 
before  he  came  out  of  the  coma  to  learn  that  the  Department 
during  his  absence  merely  had  moved  the  booth  to  a  better 
location. 

Come  on,  men,  if  you  still  like  this  sort  of  thing  get  busy  and 
dig  up  some  items.  And  you  wives — if  you  have  a  photo  of  Pa 
in  an  unusual  or  comical  pose  and  you'd  like  to  see  it  in  print, 
just  send  it  to  your  reporter — he'll  do  the  rest. 


TRAFFIC  C 


PtL  Joseph  H.  Werns 


Our  sincere  wishes  for  a  speedy  recovery  to  those  of  our 
comrades  now  on  sick  leave. 


TRAFFIC  K  PtL  Harry  Shortel 

Traffic  K  lost  two  gOod  men  in  Bob  Latz  and  Sammy  Kohn. 
Goodbye  and  good  luck,  boys  .  .  .  Max  Altman  overheard  dis- 
cussing acres  of  farm  land  with   Rudy   Schmitt   .   .   .   Harry 


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Shortel  will  start  spring  training  any  day  now  .  .  .  Did  y'notice 
Gerhard  Hoenighausen  sporting  golf  hose  during  the  recent 
cold  wave?  ...  A  hasty  recovery  is  our  wish  for  Jake  Knoebel 
and  Cherokee  Johnny  Rom  .  .  .  Yes,  that  was  "Sergeant"  Max- 
well who  called  the  roll  in  the  back  room  the  night  of  the  last 
blackout. 

WELCOME,  CAPTAIN! 

The  members  of  old  Traffic  Precinct  "K" 
Extend  their  very  best  wishes  today 
To  you.  Captain  Joseph  J.  Hallinan; 
They're  all  right  behind  you,  to  a  man 
Congratulations,  and  good  luck  to  you. 
We  wish  you  the  best,  in  all  that  you  do. 

— Peter  Leis. 


TRAFFIC  N 


Ptl.  Terrance  McSweeney 


Our  heartfelt  sympathies  to  Sergeant  J.  McGann  and  Patrol- 
man J.  Brown  in  the  loss  of  their  respective  Mothers.  May  their 
souls  rest  in  peace. 

Did  you  know  that  Patrolman  T.  (Boom  Boom)  Severence 
spent  his  vacation  on  a  Dude  ranch  in  Bronxville?  .  .  .  and  that 
Patrolman  A.  Matthews  would  like  to  invest  about  twice  weekly 
in  a  nice  "rib  joint?"  .  .  .  also  that  Patrolman  W.  Griffin  loves 
to  hear  the  voice  of  "Coo  Coo?"  .  .  .  And  in  conclusion  that 
Patrolman  R.  Gavigan  is  expected  to  retire  soon  to  his  pig  farm 
on  Long  Island? 

Success  to  Patrolman  W.  L.  Nixon  in  his  new  job. 

What  patrolman  complains  that  orange  juice  gives  him  acid? 
Would  Patrolman  W.  K.  Happele  know? 

Glad  to  welcome  back  from  sick  leave  and  to  see  smiling 
again  Patrolman  R.  Ahles. 


MOUNTED  DIVISION 


Ptl.  Joe  Masterson 


The  night  of  Feb.  7  will  long  live  in  the  memories  of  retired 
Sergeant  "Ducky"  Holmes  and  newly-promoted  Sergeant  H. 
Feuchter,  assigned  now  to  the  9th  Precinct,  the  occasion  being 
the  gathering  together  of  their  mounted  associates  to  pay  them 
honor.  Act.  Dep.  Inspector  James  P.  Meehan  served  as  toast- 
master  and  introduced  the  several  speakers,  the  highlights  of 
whose  responses  follow: 

Lieutenant  (now  Captain)  Halinan:  "I  have  nothing  but 
praise  for  the  Mounted  Division — and  I  hope  to  be  back  with 
the  boys  soon." 

Lieutenant  Kelly:   "There  will  never  be  another  'Ducky'!" 

Lieutenant  Reynolds:  "We  have  to  look  out  for  the  ones 
going — as  well  as  those  coming!" 

Lieutenant  McTiernan:  "Where  did  Sergeant  Holmes  get 
the  name  'Ducky'?" 

Lieutenant  Connors:  "Two  nicer  chaps  no  branch  of  the 
service  could  boast." 

Lieutenant  Hurley:  Wished  Sergeant  Holmes  happy  land- 
ings on  his  trip  to  Florida  and  the  further  hope  Sergeant 
Feuchter  will  some  day  take  his  place. 

Sergeant  Butler:  "I  took  plenty  from  Holmes  and  I,  too,  hope 
Feuchter  takes  his  place — because  I'm  top  man  now!" 

Major  C.  T.  Keighan,  U.  S.  Army:  Spoke  of  his  own  varied 
experiences  with  horses. 

Major  R.  B.  Reilly,  U.  S.  Army:  Told  how  as  a  rookie  cop 
in  '21,  it  was  Sergeant  Holmes  who  steered  him  on  the  right 
path. 

Lieutenant  Fahl,  U.  S.  Army:  Praised  the  New  York  cop 
and  wished  lots  of  luck  to  Holmes  and  Feuchter. 

Lieutenant  H.  A.  Devine:  Told  of  the  fine  cooperation  be- 
tween Police  and  the  Army;   spoke  also  of  his  horsemanship. 

Sergeant  Holmes  in  responding  spoke  of  his  rookie  days — 
but  refused  absolutely  to  tell  how  he  got  the  name  "Ducky." 

Sergeant  Feuchter  after  likewise  thanking  the  boys  related 
a  story  about  a  Russian  and  his  piccolo — with  gestures — dialect 
and  all. 

A  word  of  praise  now  to  Sergeant  Lamb,  who  was  Charge 
d' Affaires  and  to  his  able  committee,  including  Bill  Boehme, 
Bill  Gould  and  Paul  Daber,  all  of  whom  in  their  several  capa- 
cities turned  in  nice  jobs. 


Others  present  included  retired  Sergeant  Leahy,  Patrolman 
Harry  O'Brien  and  retired  Deputy  Inspector  Thomas  L.  Byrnes, 
who  was  the  final  speaker  of  the  evening.  A  grand  time  was 
had  by  all. 

MOTORCYCLE  DISTRICT  Ptl.  Barney  Blowoff 

Heartiest  congratulations  and  sincerest  best  wishes  to  Captain 
John  T.  Keudell  on  his  recent  promotion  to  captain.  May  he  con- 
tinue to  enjoy  every  success. 

Will  wonders  ever  cease?  John  (S.  A.)  Karg  has  blossomed 
forth  with  a  new  talent!  He  sings  like  a  lark,  we've  discovered, 
and  while  so  sounding  off  makes  the  cutest  facial  expressions. 
Best  of  all,  gladly  he'll  oblige  with  a  song  whenever  asked.  You 
will  be  charmed  no  end. 

And  speaking  of  talent,  let's  not  overlook  Roy  (Hot  Potatoes) 
Painter.  If  you  must  know,  Roy  cooks  with  gas — and  how! 
Specializes  in  sizzling  steaks  and  hot  potatoes  and  is  a  marvelous 
help  to  the  Better  Half.  Such  commendable  work  is  deserving 
of  the  highest  praise.   Let's  all  congratulate  Roy! 

Anent  comments  appearing  in  the  last  issue  concerning  John 
(Wagon  Wheels)  Green:  John,  let  it  be  known,  pleads  not  guilty 
—BUT  DEFINITELY!  So  wot  say  we  give  him  the  benefit  of 
the  doubt? 


MOTORCYCLE  PRECINCT  2 


Ptl.  Jolt  Ing  Along 


George  Weiss,  chairman  of  the  Anchor  Club  Booster  Com- 
mittee, certainly  is  a  tireless  worker  (are  ya  listenin'  Mr.  Presi- 
dent and  Board  of  Directors?),  one  who  performs  his  stint 
before  and  after  tours  in  the  fashion  of  the  faithful  mail  carrier 
— in  hail,  rain,  sleet,  or  what  have  you.  So  you  guys  want  to 
know  why  this  affair  is  an  annual  success?  It's  because  gents 
like  George  Weiss  are  the  directing  geniuses  behind  it. 

Hey,  wanna  £;jt  a  rise  out  of  Sergeant  "Big  John"  Newman? 
Just  walk  by  in  an  unconcerned  manner  and  toss  off  a  careless 
remark  like  "Gee!  that  second  part  of  the  lieutenants'  exam 
looked  like  a  pushover!"  and  then  push  through  the  door  as 
quickly  as  possible.   Phil  Blush  says  it  never  fails  to  click. 

Dan  Dillon  says  we'll  have  a  generous  representation  on  the 
lieutenants'  list,  attributable,  according  to  Harry  Casazza,  to 
what  is  known  as  "the  law  of  averages." 

The  larger  half  of  the  Barrett-Deacon  team  gave  us  the 
story  of  the  Cute  Little  Thing  who  was  stepping  along  doing  a 
sweet  forty  on  the  Manhattan  upper  the  other  morning  when 
Solemn  Bob  chugs  alongside  and  chirps  the  usual  "What's  the 
hurry,  Lady — where' s  the  fire?"  and  Miss  Pleasant  comes  back 
with  "What  are  you  worrying  about,  you're  no  fireman?" 

Congratulations  to  Andy  Mulhall  on  the  Happy  Arrival  of 
Andrew,  Jr.! 

Have  y'heard  the  new  chorus  that  begins,  "Captain,  I'd  like 
to  work  with  Jim  Olliffe!"  and  ends  with  "And  who  wouldn't?" 

We  bade  fond  goodbye  to  George  Gentile,  Buck  Ward,  Harry 
Cornell  and  that  perennial  rookie  (class  of  1908)  Eddie  Steers, 
famous  cellar-board  dancer  of  the  gay  '90s. 

And  it  was  Eddie  Schoenaker  who  stated  he  is  going  to  start 
off  this  year's  "Unnecessary  Noise  Campaign"  with  a  "BANG!" 

In  respect  to  the  memory  of  the  beloved  late  Inspector  Matt 
McGrath,  a  delegation  from  Motorcycle  Precinct  2  lead  by  Cap- 
tain Neary  and  Lieutenant  Henry  and  consisting  of  Sergeants 
John  Newman,  Tom  McDonough,  Ed  O'Neill,  Charles  Joseph 
and  seventeen  men,  attended  last  month  the  annual  requiem 
mass  celebrated  at  Holy  Cross  Church,  Manhattan,  by  Father 
Joe  McCaffrey,  our  chaplain.  A  nice  gesture,  men,  for  one  of 
the  grandest  gentlemen  who  ever  wore  the  uniform. 

Bill  Archibald  suffered  a  bad  spill  the  other  day  and  is 
confined  at  the  moment  to  Kings  County  Hospital.  Pay  Bill  a 
visit. 

Greetings  received  from  Captain  Tom  Abbey,  U.  S.  Army  Air 
Force;  Lieutenant  Bill  Robertson,  Army  Transport;  Lieuten- 
ant Tom  Black,  Signal  Corps;  Lieutenants  Eskey  Canlon  and 
Babe  Barkley,  Military  Police;  and  Chief  Torpedoman  Harold 
Taylor,  all  former  motorcycle  patrolmen  of  our  squad.  Hey! 
Gang!  How  about  answering  some  of  this  mail?  Seems  we're 
falling  down  on  one  of  our  New  Year's  resolutions — to  keep 
them  thar  mail  sacks  filled. 

AH!  HEAR  THE  SILVERY  BELLS:  Johnny  Capper  reads 
aloud  a  letter  from  his  son,  Lieutenant  Robert  T.  Capper,  U.  S. 


LOOKING     'EM     OVER 


43 


Fighter  Command,  so  we  bend  an  ear:  " — and  just  think,  Pop, 
during  the  three  months'  course  in  the  advanced  base,  I  ate  50 
lbs.  of  bread,  72  lbs.  of  meat,  90  qts.  of  milk,  125  lbs.  of  spuds, 
100  lbs.  of  fresh  vegetables,  125  lbs.  of  canned  goods,  21  dozen 
eggs,  S3  qts.  of  fi~u.it  juices,  7  lbs.  of  coffee,  25  lbs.  of  butter, 
18  lbs.  of  pastry,  20  lbs.  of  fish  and  22  lbs.  of  sauces,  jams  and 
jellies — "  and  then  John  breathes  deep  and  murmurs:  "And 
just  think,  the  kid  only  weighs  168  lbs.  himself!" 

HARK!  THE  BELLS  PEAL  FORTH:  Our  tireless  P.B.A. 
Delegate,  Jim  Olliffe,  sends  a  picture  of  the  recent  Legislative 
dinner  in  Albany,  which  he  attended  with  brother  Lew,  Assem- 
blyman from  the  1st  District.  Still  looking  out  for  his  buddies' 
interests — and  that  much-desired  raise  for  all  the  little  Swannos, 
Dooleys,  Mulhalls,  et  al. 

THOSE  GENTLE,  GENTLE  BELLS:  Captain  George 
Neary  is  a  real  super-salesman  for  Uncle  Sam.  You  shoulda 
heard  him  at  roll-call  telling  the  boys  they  had  gone  over  the 
110,000  bond  purchase  mark — and  to  start  work  now  on  the 
second  10  grand  objective.  Anything  for  you,  Skipper,  anything! 

HELLS  BELLS!  ALWAYS  THEY  RING:  Bill  Whittier 
asks  Frank  McNally  who  it  was  invented  "THOSE  BELLS!" 
Frank  doesn't  know,  but  screams  aloud  WHOEVER  THE 
ce!x!?x»!!  WAS  HE  SHOULDA  BEEN  DROPPED  INTO 
THE  GOWANUS  WEEKS  AGO!!! 

Drop  a  contribution — or  an  aspirin — in  the  question  box. 
Hey,  Mr.  Ghost!  would  you  like  to  buy  (cheap)  A  NICE  SET 
OF   BEAUTIFUL   BELLS? 


GRAND  CENTRAL  PARKWAY  PRECINCT 


The  Ghost 


Hearty  congratulations  to  Acting  Captain  John  Keudell  on 
his  promotion  March  2  to  a  full  captaincy!  New  Hampshire's 
favorite  son,  in  plainer  words,  once  again  put  it  over — BUT 
BIG! 

Congratulations  also  to  Lieutenant  Kuntzmann  on  his  fine 
effort.    A  little  more  seniority  and — swish  .  .  . 

Yes,  dear  reader,  the  hand- 
some gent  posed  majestically 
here  is  none  other  than  our 
own  Pete  Kraft,  shown  as  he 
appeared  exactly  32  years  ago 
while  on  a  wild  pilgrimage 
to  Coney  Island,  with  Peter 
Kraft,  Jr.,  who  today  is  34 
years  old,  married,  and  a 
member  now  of  the  U.  S.  Army, 
attached  to  the  Mobile  Base, 
Atlanta,  Georgia.  Closely  ob- 
serve, please,  the  horse  collar 
{^or  was  it  a  tire  from  his 
bicycle)  which  in  the  picture 
lends  so  much  magnificence  to 
the  set-up  of  our  Peter.  An- 
other thing,  who  could  ever 
imagine  our  said  Peter  on  a 
wild  Coney  Island  vacation 
rampage  and  looking  so  som- 
bre! 

Peter,  by  the  way,  lost  his  choppers  in  a  liverwurst  sandwich 
the  other  day  and  strange  as  it  may  seem  didn't  immediately 
miss  them — until  he  went  back  for  another  bite — then  WHAM — 
the  teeth  bit  him! 

Have  Frank  Radtke  show  you  the  new  gadget  he  bought, 
with  which  he  thinks  he  will  be  able  to  make  enough  money  to 
pay  at  least  his  income  taxes. 

John  Mason  can  build  a  corking  checker-board — but  can't 
win  a  game  on  one.  Says  he  will  keep  playing  the  darned 
game  regardless. 

George  "Happy"  Klinger's  advise  is  being  sought  by  the 
various  Government  economic  agencies  since  George  discovered 
how  to  stretch  a  pound  of  coffee  into  150  cups — Believe  It  or  Not! 

Jimmy  Holland,  back  from  sick  leave,  is  proudly  demonstrat- 
ing to  all  and  sundry  Dot's  recipe  for  making  real  coffee.  Jim 
put  his  papers  in  recently  and  ever  since  his  dreams  are  of 
fishing — down  Gulfport  way,  in  Florida. 

Speaking  of  fishing,  it  is  rumored  Joseph  Papp  keeps  in  trim 
for  spring  fishing  by  angling  for  guppies  in  his  living  room, 


^  «*>  ifllii  i  1, 

j^^^^^*  **** 

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s 

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1 

running  his  outboard  motor  in  the  meanwhile — ^for  local  color. 

George  Kalletta  couldn't  start  his  motorcycle  and  after 
"kicking"  until  he  was  blue  in  the  face  he  pushed  the  thing  over 
to  the  shop  where  our  genial  mechanic,  Ed  Bloom,  told  George 
to  "try  kicking  some  more."  Pretty  soon  George  looked  as  if 
he  might  be  coming  down  with  a  stroke — or  something,  so 
Eddie  mercifully  suggested  then:  "Try  opening  the  gas  cocks, 
George,"  and  what  do  you  know — the  darn  thing  went  right  off! 

Russell  Archer  must  be  a  sick  man  because  whenever  he 
hears  Harlem  mentioned  he  turns  ghostly  pale. 

Tom  "the  trouble  maker"  Dunphy,  still  up  to  his  old  tricks, 
said  he  is  going  to  help  Tim  Carney  around  because  "Tim's  eyes 
are  failing  him."  Something  must  be  amiss,  Tom  says,  when  a 
feller  can't  see  a  woman  with  an  umbrella  over  her  head. 

Ed  Bloom,  our  mechanic,  suffered  some  severe  splinters  in  his 
hand  while  looking  over  some  sidecars  the  other  day  and 
scratching  his  head  at  the  same  time. 

Who  said  John  Glaser  is  becoming  known  as  the  ration  board 
kid? 

John  Orlowski  has  sworn  off  of  diets.  Says  he  is  plumper 
now  than  he  ever  was. 

Lester  Keuling  strutting  around  as  if  he  had  just  been  ap- 
pointed Assistant  Captain  or  something — and  all  because  his 
dog  won  second  prize  last  month  in  a  Jamaica  dog  show. 

Did  you  Know:  that  Your  Ghost  has  become  very  religious? 
.  .  .  that  Eddie  Shields  keeps  crossing  out  the  days  on  his 
calendar  and  seems  to  be  in  a  fog  most  of  the  time  (dreaming 
of  East  Chatham,  Ed?)?  .  .  .  that  Fantom  always  cries  when 
separated  from  Sheperd?  .  .  .  and  that  John  Rupp  is  known  as 
"Worry  Wart?" 

So  long  for  now,  fellers;  I'll  be  seeing  you  and  you'll  be 
seeing  me — but  you  won't  know  it. 


AIR  WARDEN  SERVICE 


Ptl.  De  Molition 


The  outcome  of  the  recent  captains'  examination  may  have 
been  a  "blitz"  to  many,  but  the  Air  Warden  Service  personnel 
certainly  had  the  situation  well  in  hand.  Here  are  some  of 
the  results: 

Acting  Captains:  Michael  F.  Hartling,  No.  6;  Thomas  J. 
McVeigh,  32;  William  C.  Beneke,  Jr.,  33;  James  A.  Haughie,  62; 
Nicholas  J.  Gaffney,  66;  Maurice  F.  Savage,  80;  John  M.  Bate- 
man,  89;  Ralph  V.  Trotta,  96;  Otto  A.  Kafka,  Jr.,  118;  John  J. 
Jones,  119;  John  D.  Goodliff,  Jr.,  127;  John  A.  Guanor,  146. 

Incidentally,  Captain  Hartling  atl-ined  the  highest  mental 
rating,  90.80.    How's  that  for  a  real  "incendiary  bomb?" 

Just  by  way  of  mention.  Acting  Captains  Patrick  Petersen 
and  Ralph  Trotta  have  recently  joined  the  Armed  Forces, 
Petersen  with  the  U.  S.  Army  at  Fort  Custer,  Michigan,  and 
Trotta  with  the  Marines,  at  Quantico,  Virginia.  Both  rank  as 
first  lieutenants.  Good  luck  to  both  of  you.  .  .  Another  achieve- 
ment— Ptl.  John  Donovan  last  month  became  the  proud  daddy 
of  a  Nine  Pound  Boy! 

Dave  Thompson,  Acting  Commandant  of  the  Air  Warden 
Service,  is  a  bear  for  work.  On  your  toes,  boys,  you  may  expect 
him  any  hour  of  the  day  or  night — even  in  the  middle  of  the 
night.  Incidentally,  when  does  Deputy  Inspector  Nolan  go  home? 

Notes  from  the  stalwart  defenders  of  Civilian  Defense  in  the 
48th  Precinct  (as  reported  by  Ptl.  Thomson) :  Lt.  Schulze  has 
become  "The  Star"  orator  of  the  precinct  with  his  course  of 
lectures  on  Air  Warden  Service  to  the  patrolmen  .  .  .  Should 
you  observe  John  Thomson  sign  his  name  as  "John  Thomson, 
B.  C",  do  not  think  it  means  that  he  belongs  to  the  Boston 
College  Alumni.  It  simply  means  Building  Control  Unit  .  .  . 
Johnnie  Mergner,  our  demon  A.W.S.  34  man,  has  not  only  be- 
come an  expert  on  physical  figures  but  also  numerical  figures 
.  .  .  "Ziegfeld"  Troiano  passing  on  the  Staff  Chorus,  in  the 
Telephonist  revival  number  .  .  .  Eagle  Eye  Rutzinger,  the  night 
inspector  of  Zone  and  Sector  Headquarters,  has  the  Wardens  on 
their  toes  waiting  for  him  to  come  and  go  .  .  .  Curley  Suhre  has 
a  sure-fire  way  to  keep  his  hair.   Sez  he,  "put  it  in  a  cigar  box." 

By  the  way,  have  you  listened  in  to  the  Air  Warden  Service 
weekly  radio  program  over  WNYC?  It  takes  the  air,  and  a 
lot  of  other  things,  every  Wednesday  at  6:30  P.M.  For  15 
minutes,  wardens,  representing  various  divisions,  are  quizzed 
by  a  genial  master  of  ceremonies  and  judged  by  Acting  Captain 
Thomas  J.  McCormack  of  the  City  Wide  Control  Center.  Maybe 
you  have  some  questions  to  stump  these  experts! 


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LOOKING     'EM     OVER 


MOTOR  TRANSPORT  DIVISION 


Prof.  I.  Tellem 


Acting  Sergeant  Cassidy  demonstrated 
his  shrewdness  (?)  as  a  businessman 
last  month  by  outsmarting  (?)  one  of 
our  East-side  merchants  in  a  deal  in- 
volving a  crate  of  eggs.  Or  at  least  so 
Ed  thought  —  until  he  started  eating 
them — and  discovered  they  were  frozen! 
Lieutenant  Neylon,  his  intended  co-star 
in  the  transaction,  upon  learning  the 
true  facts  promptly  withdrew  from  the 
partnership,  and  Ed  is  looking  for  a 
good  lawyer  now  to  advise  him  whether 
it's  the  lute  he  oughta  sue  or  the  gink 
who  sold  him  the  eggs  .  .  .  And  to  show 
that   he   can   "take   it,"   Ed   followed   up 

this  bold  stroke  by  buying  also  at  reduced  rates  a  92  lb.  pig, 
this  time  with  Gus  Voegler  as  his  partner.  The  question  arose 
then  as  to  who  was  to  get  the  "pig's  head."  And  was  settled 
finally  when  Mrs.  Cassidy,  seeing  the  thing  bouncing  around 
in  the  pot,  exclaimed:  "I'll  take  it  myself;  it  looks  so  much  like 
Ed  when  he's  in  swimming!" 

We  understand  the  A.S.P.C.A.  is  going  to  investigate  the 
background  of  Patrolman  John  McAvey  whose  pet  hobby  is 
the  parking  of  black  cats  on  his  chest  at  such  times  as  he 
decides  a  bit  of  a  snooze  would  be  in  order. 

Question  of  the  Month:  What  shiny-topped  sanitation  ex- 
pert has  recently  discontinued  the  handling  of  the  noon-day 
luncheon  problems  of  the  lads  on  the  sixth  floor  of  400  Broome 
Street — and  why? 

And  will  somebody  kindly  tell  Lieutenant  Lynch  that  the 
time  is  ripe  now  for  his  annual  hair-cut — that  Spring  officially 
started  to  function  on  March  21  past? 

Also,  will  somebody  do  us  a  favor  and  inform  "Bundles" 
Bill  Bell  that  his  practice  of  making  purchases  here  in  the 
neighborhood  and  then  lugging  them  home — via  those  inflated 
poultry-bags — is  one  reason  why  the  B.M.T.  is  so  crowded 
during   rush   hours? 

Anybody  interested  in  a  gum-chewing  contest  is  advised 
to  contact  Lieutenant  Kepko,  whose  reputation  as  the  man 
who  can  outchew  any  five  guys  with  only  one  slice  of  gum  is 
outstanding.  Hey,  Emil,  is  it  true  that  in  these  contests  you 
change  the  oil  after  every  thousand  miles? 

All  of  us  were  shocked  beyond  description  to  learn  of  the 
untimely  death  of  our  congenial  fellow-worker.  Patrolman 
Albert  Lange.  To  his.  comrades  at  Service  Station  3,  who  were 
privileged  to  work  with  him,  Al's  passing  will  long  be  felt. 
To  his  family  our  deepest  sympathy  is  extended.  May  he  rest 
in  peace. 

Congratulations  and  rousing  good  wishes  to  Johnny  Mc- 
Donald of  the  Central  Repair  Shop  and  Phil  Miller,  of  Service 
Station  4,  both  of  whom  were  promoted  earlier  in  the  month 
to  the  exalted  rank  of  grandpa.  Babies,  mommas,  poppas,  all 
doing  fine.    John  and  Phil,  too. 

In  a  certain  Western  town,  a  beautiful  chorus  girl  sued  a 
rich  banker  for  breach  of  promise  and  was  awarded  ten  thou- 
sand dollars.  Shortly  after  leaving  the  court  room  she  was 
hit  by  a  street  car  and  had  eight  ribs  broken.  The  same  judge 
awarded  her  eight  dollars. 

Moral  (a  la  Bachelor  Tom  Mooney) :  Never  play  with  a  wo- 
man's heart — kick  her  in  the  ribs. 

The  doctor  examined  him  twice  a  year.  He  wore  galoshes 
when  it  rained.  He  slept  with  his  window  open.  He  stuck  to  a 
diet  with  plenty  of  fresh  vegetables.  He  got  at  least  eight  hours 
sleep  every  night.  He  never  smoked,  drank,  or  lost  his  temper. 
He  did  his  daily  dozen.   He  was  all  set  to  live  to  be  a  hundred. 

The  funeral  took  place  yesterday.  He  had  forgotten  about 
automobiles. 

An  old  fashioned  girl  is  not  only  as  cool  as  a  cucumber, 
according  to  Civilian  Cloik  Cohen  {who  claims  he  ought  to  know), 
but  she's  usually  just  as  green. 


The  Vision  of  Loveliness  pre- 
sented herewith  is  Miss  Mildred 
Anne  Pavlecka,  who  last  month 
enlisted  with  the  Women's  Army 
Auxiliary  Corps  (WAACs  to  you) 
and  is  in  training  currently  at 
Daytona  Beach,  Florida,  with  ex- 
cellent prospect  of  receiving  a 
commission  in  that  organization 
soon. 

Of  course,  Mildred  is  just  a 
"chip  off  the  old  block,"  her  Dad, 
Patrolman  Charles  Pavlecka,  fa- 
mous teletype  expert  assigned  to 
the  Manhattan  Telegraph  Bureau, 
having  himself  served  with  distinc- 
tion as  a  member  of  the  11th  Regi- 
ment Marines,  in  World  War  1. 

Mildred,    who    is    a    member    of 
the   N.   Y.   City   Police    Post   Aux- 
iliary, American  Legion,  has  also  been  active  with  the 
of   the    111th    Precinct,   and   to   her    in   this    most   patr 
ventures  our  best  wishes  are  extended. 


CVDO, 
iotic   of 


Here  we  have  the  second 
among  our  policewomen  to 
hark  to  the  call  of  Uncle  Sam 
— the  gracious  and  charming 
Eugenia  Reuter,  who  two  months 
ago  also  enrolled  with  the  Wo- 
men's Army  Auxiliary  Corps 
and  on  February  12  last  left 
for  basic  training  at  Ft.  Des 
Moines,  Iowa.  Policewoman 
Reuter  has  been  a  member  of 
the  Police  Department  since 
1931  and  had  been  assigned  to 
duty  in  the  Juvenile  Aid  Bureau. 
Good  luck  to  you,  too,  Eugenia. 


Above  is  the  photo  of  Private  Michael  Luchuf  (with  two 
of  his  gang)  which  rightly  belongs  in  the  11th  Precinct  column, 
on  page  31,  but  which  was  inadvertently  omitted  in  the  make-up 
of  the  precinct  news  section  and  didn't  come  to  life  until  it 
was  too  late  to  do  anything  about  it — except  plant  it  here. 
Michael  will  forgive  us  now  that  the  circumstances  are  made 
known  to  him,  we're  sure. 

FAIR  ENUF 

Judge — So  you  were  playing  poker? 

Gambler — Yes,  sir,  but  not  for  money. 

Judge — What  were  you  playing  for? 

Gambler — For  chips. 

Judge — But  chips  are  the  same  as  money.  Ten  dollars  fine. 

So  the  gambler  paid  in  chips. 


CRIMINALS  WANTED 


WANTED  FOB  MUKUKR 


WILLIAM  GALLAGHER 

DESCRIPTION — Age  28  years;  height  5  feet,  8  inches; 
weight  188  pounds;  blue  eyes;  brown  hair;  stocky  build; 
fair  complexion;  dark  blue  suit,  gray  felt  hat.  Residence, 
500  West  50th  Street,  New  York  City. 


WANTED  FOR  MURDER 


JOSEPH  FREZZA, 

Aliases  JOSEPH  GIGLIO,  JOSEPH  PARADISI, 
JOSEPH  JIANAZZI  and  DICKEROO. 

DESCRIPTION— Age  37  years;  height  5  feet,  8  inches; 
weight  150  pounds;  Italian- American ;  brown  eyes;  dark 
brown  hair;  dark  complexion;  walks  slightly  stooped. 


WANTED  FOR  MURDER 

JUAN    SUAREZ,    Aliases 
JUANITO  MELENDEZ 
and  JUANITO  GARATA. 

DESCRIPTION— Age  37 
years;  height  5  feet,  8% 
inches;  weight  152 
pounds;  a  Cuban;  brown 
eyes,  black  hair,  olive  com- 
plexion. 


$26,000  REWARD 

THE  BOARD  OF  ESTIMATE  OF  THE 
CITY  OF  NEW  YORK,  on  a  motion  made  by 
His  Honor,  Fiorello  H.  LaGuardia,  Mayor, 
unanimously  voted  to  appropriate  ^25,000  reward 
and  the  Detectives'  Endowment  Association  of  the 
Police  Department,  City  of  New  York,  has  voted 
^1,000  reward  for  the  apprehension,  or  for  in- 
formation leading  to  the  apprehension  and  con- 
viaion  of  the  individual  or  individuals,  or  organ- 
ization or  organizations,  that  placed,  or  had  any 
connection  with  placing,  an  infernal  machine  or 
bomb  in  the  British  Pavilion  at  the  World's  Fair, 
which,  after  being  carried  from  the  Pavilion  to  a 
vacant  part  of  the  Fair  Grounds  by  members  of 
this  Department,  exploded  on  Thursday,  July  4, 
1940,  at  about  4.40  p.m.,  causing  the  death  of  two 
detectives  and  injuries  to  other  detectives. 

ALL  INFORMATION  AND  THE  IDEN- 
TITY  OF  PERSONS  FURNISHING  IT  WILL 
BE  KEPT  STRICTLY  CONFIDENTIAL,  and  if 
the  informant  is  not  required  as  an  essential  wit- 
ness and  he  so  desires,  the  source  of  the  informa- 
tion will  not  be  disclosed. 

Persons  having  information  should  Communicate  in 
Person  or  by  TELEPHONE  with  ASSISTANT  CHIEF 
INSPECTOR  JOHN  J.  RYAN,  POLICE  HEAD- 
QUARTERS, MANHATTAN,  240  CENTRE  STREET, 
TELEPHONE  CAnal  6-2000. 

II  more  than  one  person  is  entitled  to  the  re- 
ward, it  will  be  proportionately  distributed,  and 
the  POLICE  COMMISSIONER  shall  be  the  sole  judge 
as  to  its  distribution. 


WANTED  FOR  ASSAULT  AND  ROBBERY 


PAUL  FACIA, 
Aliases  PAUL  RUSSO  and  PAUL  MARCONI 

DESCRIPTION — Age  32  years;  height  5  feet,  7  inches; 
weight  170  pounds;  brown  eyes,  black  hair;  an  Italian. 
Residence,  57  Palmetto  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.  Chain  Store 
Robberies. 


Members  of  the  Force  who  are  successful  in  the  apprehension  of  any  person  described  on  this  page  or  who  may  obtain 
information  which  will  lead  to  the  arrest  will  receive  Departmental  Recognition. 

LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE,  Police  Commissioner. 


Hn  /Iftemoriam 


Ptl.  Edward  A.   Connolly    84  Pet Feb.    15,  1943 

Ptl.  Edward  J.  Wright 68  Pet Feb.    19,  1943 

Ptl.  Walter  J.  Loures 18  Div.  M.O.D.D Feb.    20,  1943 

Ptl.  William  Plleninger   83  Pet Feb.    21,  1943 

Polw.  Catherine  J.  McCarthy   Bur.  of  Polw Feb.    21,  1943 

Ptl.  Gustav  V.  Gulbrandsen 66  Pet Feb.    23,  1943 

Ptl.  John  J.  Dougherty   7  D.D Feb.    25,  1943 

Ptl.  Angelo  DlMuro    1  Pet Feb.    27,  1943 

Ptl.  Albert  Lange,  Jr Motor  Trans.  Main.  Div Mar.     7,  1943 

Ptl.  Charles  Hartwig   5   Pet Mar.     8,  1943 


Ret. 

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Lt.  George  L.  Suttie  Old  7  Pet Feb. 

Lt.  John  Early   Old  164  Pet Mar. 

Sgt.  Charles  F.  Hay 7  Div Feb. 

Sgt.  Frank  Anderson    Old  35  Pet Feb. 

Sgt.  Michael  T.  J.  Falvey   18  Div Feb. 


Ptl.  Thomas  Finegan    

Ptl.  Patrick  F.  Masterson  .  . 
Ptl.  William  C.  Culbertson    . 
Polw.  Isabella  C.  McCarthy 
Ptl.  Richard  H.  Lawless   .  . . 

Ptl.  Arthur  P.  Brandt   

Ptl.  Louis  J.  Lafferty 


Old  33  Pet Feb. 

17  Pet Feb. 

71   Pet Feb. 

Bur.  of  Polw Feb. 

Old  164  Pet Feb. 

Tr.  B Feb. 

42  Pet Feb. 


Ptl.  Edward  J.  McAuley   109  Pet. 


.Feb. 


Ptl.  Alfred  A.  Doolan 
Ptl.  Harry  T.  Leddy  . 
Ptl.  Harry   Lichtblau 
Ptl.  Emil  Hertsch    .  . . 
Ptl.  John  Butler 


3   Pet Mar. 

120  Pet Mar. 

Tr.  J Mar. 

41   Pet Mar. 

13  Pet Mar. 

Ptl.  Peter  Ronaghan  43  Pet Mar. 

Ptl.  Frederick  R.  King 28  Pet.    Mar. 

Ptl.  Joseph  J.  Curran  Old  1   Pet Mar. 


16,  1943 
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19,  1943 
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25,  1943 

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15,  1943 

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25,  1943 

1,  1943 
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'AT  YOUR  SERVICE' 


Volume   14 


APRIL,   1943 


No.   2 


A  MONTHLY  MAGAZINE 


OF  —  BY  —  FOR 


NEW  YORK'S  "FINEST" 


LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE 

POLICE  COMMISSIONEK,  EDITOR 


LOUIS  F.  COSTUMA 

FIRST  DEPVTT  COMMISSIONER 


JOHN  J.  O'CONNELL 

CHIEF  INSPECTOR 


JAMES  A.  DE  MILT,  Managing  Editor 


Published  by  the  Police  Department,  City  of  New  York.  Copyright,  1943,  by  Police  Department,  City  of  New  York. 
Address  all  communications  to  SPRING  SlOO,  400  Broome  Street,  New  York  City. 


2,100  Attend  St.  George  Breakfast 


Left   to   Right:     Dept.    Chaplain    Isidore    Frank,    Deputy   Commissioner    Louis    F.    Costuma,    Commissioner    Val- 
entine, Dept.  Chaplain  A.  Hamilton  Nesbitt,  President  Algot  Damstrom,  Councilmanic  President  Newbold  Morris. 


I  WANT  to  congratulate  you,  first,  on  this  splendid, 
inspiring-  outpouring  of  men  of  the  St.  George 
Association,  a  turnout  that  is  a  credit  to  the  De- 
partment," Commissioner  Valentine  told  2,100  mem- 
bers and  guests  of  the  St.  George  Association  of  the 
Police  Department  at  the  sixth  annual  Communion  and 
Breakfast  of  the  organization  held  Sunday,  March  21, 
at  the  Waldorf  Astoria  Hotel. 

The  members  previously  had  attended  an  8  A.M. 
communion  service  at  St.  Thomas  Episcopal  Church, 
oth  Avenue  and  53rd  Street,  Man.,  at  which  the  Rev. 
Roelif  H.  Brooks,  the  rector,  officiated. 

"I  am  happy  that  so  far  we  are  still  able  to  hold 
the  annual  communion  breakfasts,"  the  Commissioner 
went  on,  "although  at  times  it  was  thought  we  might 
have  to  curtail  these  inspiring  ceremonies  because  of 
the  man  and  food  shortages  which  today  confront  the 
nation."  ^ 

He  called  attention  to  the  conference  had  by  him 
with  the  heads  of  the  various  department  organiza- 
tions, in  October  of  last  year,  "so  that  we  might  arrive 
at  an  understanding  of  our  increasing  responsibilities, 
a  problem  made  more  difficult  by  the  rapidly  decreas- 
ing force  available." 

"In  that  connection  I  acted  in  the  same  manner  as 
a  chairman  of  the  board — or  president — of  any  great 
industrial  organization  who  goes  before  his  partners 
and  business  associates — and  you  men  are  my  partners 
and  associates — to  iron  out  difficulties  encountered.  It 
is  you  who  carry  out  the  functions  of  the  Department. 
I,  as  the  executive,  issue  the  orders,  and  it  is  you  men 
who  put  them  into  effect." 


Mentioning  the  subject  of  juvenile  delinquency, 
which  had  been  touched  upon  by  Councilmanic  Presi- 
dent Newbold  Morris  in  his  address  a  short  time 
before,  he  declared  it  is  unfortunate  that  because  of 
a  few  spectacular  crimes  committed  in  recent  weeks  the 
press  in  its  accounts  of  these  outbursts  has  given  th« 
impression  that  a  crime  wave  today  grips  the  city, 
"when,  as  a  matter  of  fact,  except  in  the  category 
below  the  age  of  16  years — our  juveniles,  and  those 
between  16  and  19 — whom  we  refer  to  as  adolescents, 
there  has  been  a  decided  decrease  in  the  crime  situa- 
tion as  it  effects  our  city." 

Referring  briefly  to  some  of  the  problems  confront- 
ing the  Department  today,  the  Commissioner  called 
attention  to  the  difficulty  encountered  in  the  recruit- 
ing of  new  members,  pointing  out  that  out  of  a  recent 
list  of  1,400  candidates  less  than  450  were  found  avail- 
able for  induction,  of  whom  none,  of  course,  was  clas- 
sified as  1-A.  He  pointed  out,  too,  the  number  of  appeal 
letters  he  is  forced  to  write  both  to  Local  Boards  and 
Appeal  Boards  because  of  their  reclassification  of  some 
of  these  men,  following  their  appointment  as  proba^ 
tionary  patrolmen,  as  1-A. 

"At  all  costs  we  have  to  maintain  the  home  front," 
the  Commissioner  asserted.  "We  must  protect  life 
and  property,  prevent  and  detect  crime.  We  have  the 
largest  city  in  the  country  and,  I  think,  in  the  world. 
We  have  three  quarters  of  a  million  people  coming 
here  every  day  from  nearby  communities — West- 
chester and  Rockland  Counties,  from  New  Jersey,  Con- 
necticut, and  from  Nassau  and  Suffolk  Counties  on 
Long   Island.    In  addition,  we  have  from  200,000  to 


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300,000  visitors  and  transients.  We  must  also  see  to 
the  welfare  of  the  thousands  of  members  of  the  armed 
services  to  be  found  in  our  midst.  New  York  City  is 
the  largest  staging  area — point  of  embarkation  if 
you'd  prefer  calling  it  that — in  the  United  States,  and 
we  have  got  to  protect  those  thousands  of  our  boys  on 
their  way  through — and  during  their  stay — in  our 
city." 

Reverting  again  to  the  subject  of  shortage  of  per- 
sonnel, attributed  mainly,  the  Commissioner  explained, 
to  the  present  shortage  of  1,136  in  the  quota  allotted 
the  uniformed  force,  he  expressed  concern  over  the 
fact  that  in  addition  to  the  539  members  on  military 
leave,  as  of  that  date,  783  others  were  on  sick  report; 
also  that  currently  we  have  more  than  800  names  on 
the  list  of  those  who  have  submitted  application  for 
retirement,  a  situation  tending  to  create,  when  acted 
upon,  additional  vacancies  that  it  will  be  almost  impos- 
sible to  fill. 

"Now,  it  all  sums  up  to  this — we  have  all  got  to 
work  harder  and  work  longer,"  the  Commissioner  de- 
clared. He  spoke  of  the  orders  issued  during  the  week 
before  augmenting  temporarily  in  certain  sections  of 
the  city  the  customary  tours  of  patrol.  Additional 
work,  the  Commissioner  explained.  "But  you  don't 
hear  our  men  grumbling.  Loyalty  with  them  is  the 
watchword.  We  have  a  job  to  do  and  we  are  doing  it. 
We  are  going  to  continue  to  do  it." 

Among  other  subjects  touched  upon  by  the  speaker 
was  the  necessity  of  alertness  on  the  part  of  the  men 
on  their  way  to  and  from  their  homes  and  commands. 
It  is  amazing,  he  pointed  out,  the  number  of  important 
arrests  being  made  by  men  while  off  duty  and  in 
civilian  clothes. 

"That  is  why  I  say  to  you,  be  alert — heads  up! 
Arrests  such  as  these  mean  more  to  me  than  if  made 
by  the  arresting  officers  while  on  patrol  in  uniform. 
And  don't  forget  that  when  these  men  go  before  the 
Honor  Board  they  will  receive  additional  recognition 
because  of  the  circumstances  under  which  the  arrests 
were  made." 


Patrolman  Algot  B.  Damstrom,  president  of  the  St. 
George  Association,  introduced  as  toastmaster  for  the 
occasion  Department  Chaplain  A.  Hamilton  Nesbitt, 
founder  and  spiritual  director  of  the  organization. 

"Owing  to  many  conditions  brought  about  by  the 
war,  it  is  both  our  duty  and  our  privilege,  as  police- 
men, to  assume  wide  responsibilities  on  the  home 
front,  largely  through  helping  to  maintain  a  high 
standard  of  spiritual  morale,"  President  Damstrom 
said. 

"As  St.  George  Association  members  we  sincerely 
dedicate  ourselves  to  that  end,  through  the  objectives 
of  our  organization,  which  are,  (1)  to  attend  divine 
service  every  Sunday,  (2)  receive  Holy  Communion 
every  month,  (3)  refrain  from  all  indecent  language, 
(4)  refrain  from  using  the  name  of  God  in  vain,  (5) 
be  polite,  courteous  and  gentlemanly  in  our  dealings 
with  others." 

Other  speakers,  in  addition  to  Commissioner  Valen- 
tine and  Councilmanic  President  Morris,  were  the  Rev. 
William  L.  Stidger,  Professor  of  Homiletics  and  The- 
ology at  Boston  University,  and  Rev.  Francis  Mc- 
Connell,  Resident  Bishop  of  the  Methodist  Church  in 
the  New  York  area. 

Others  on  the  dais  were  former  Police  Commission- 
er Edward  P.  Mulrooney,  Deputy  Commissioners  Louis 
F.  Costuma,  Francis  J.  Kear,  Michael  A.  Lyons,  Cor- 
nelius O'Leary,  Vincent  E.  Finn ;  Chief  Inspector  John 
J.  O'Connell,  Department  Chaplains  Joseph  A.  Mc- 
Caffrey and  Isidore  Frank,  Director  of  Public  Safety 
Frank  B.  Kurtz  of  Mt.  Vernon,  N.  Y. ;  Jacob  Klinck, 
Past  Grand  Master  of  Masonry,  N.  Y.  State;  Magis- 
trate Abner  Surpless,  Special  Sessions  Justice  Gustav 
A.  Wieboldt,  District  Attorney  Frank  S.  Hogan,  Man- 
hattan Borough  President  Edgar  J.  Nathan,  Jr.,  Rev. 
Roelif  H.  Brooks,  Col.  John  Webster,  chaplain,  2nd 
Corps  Area,  U.  S.  Army. 

The  committee  on  arrangements  was  headed  by  In- 
spector William  A.  Turk,  with  Deputy  Chief  Inspector 
Edward  M.  Butler,  Act.  Lieutenant  Julius  Brilla  and 
Act.  Sergeant  Lawrence  Hoefling,  assisting. 


W&tU  Sont,  Cbon  0oab  anb  :ffsitilitA  £>ert)ant 


RETIRED  FROM  THE  DEPARTMENT 


Capt  Albert  Douglas  Off.  Ch.  Insp.  Mar.  31,  1943 

Ptl.  William  P.  Miller  60  Pet.  Mar.  31,  1943 

Ptl.  Edwin  C.  Blackwood  Tr.  C  Mar.  31,  1943 

Ptl.  John  Brady  Mtd.  Sqd.  1  Mar.  31,  1943 

Ptl.  George  J.  Roy            18  Div.  M.O.D.D.  Mar.  31,  1943 

Ptl.  Peter  A.  Clinton  8  D.D.  Mar  31,  1943 

PtL  Charles  W.  Blush  10  Pet.  Mar.  31,  1943 


Ptl.  Daniel  L.  Jones 
Ptl.  Frank   J.  McCarron 
Ptl.  Frank  Monahan 
Ptl.  Charles    Bahr 
Ptl.  William  Boehm 
Ptl.  Alexander  Dugan 
Ptl.  Edward   P.  Byrne 
Ptl.  Sidney   Turkheimer 
Ptl.  Paul  A.  Szermer 
Ptl.  Frank  Schmitt 
Ptl.  Thomas  F.  Bannon 
Ptl.  George   A.   Dengle 
Ptl.  Cornelius   F.  Culkin 
Ptl.  John  W.  Gage,  Jr. 
Ptl.  Thomas  J.  Reid 
Ptl.  Otto   Erbar 
Ptl.  Martin  J.  Howley 
Ptl.  William  J.  Cowden 
Ptl.  William   Magnussen 
Ptl.  Thomas   Lorigan 
Ptl.  George  A.  Blewett 
Ptl.  William  J.  Millar 
Ptl.  John  J.  McDonnell 
Ptl.  Edwin  O.  Kautter 
Ptl.  Patrick    Flood 


18  Pet. 

Mar.  31, 

1943 

22  Pet. 

Mar.  31, 

1943 

22  Pet. 

Mar.  31, 

1943 

63  Pet. 

Mar.  31, 

1943 

73  Pet. 

Mar.  31, 

1943 

75  Pet. 

Mar.  31, 

1943 

23  Pet 

Mar.  31, 

1943 

28  Pet 

Mar.  31, 

1943 

28  Pet. 

Mar.  31, 

1943 

44  Pet 

Mar.  31, 

1943 

44  Pet. 

Mar.  31, 

1943 

45  Pet 

Mar.  31, 

1943 

72  Pet 

Mar.  31, 

1943 

73  Pet. 

Mar.  31, 

1943 

74  Pet 

Mar.  31, 

1943 

75  Pet. 

Mar.  31, 

1943 

87  Pet 

Mar.  31, 

1943 

102  Pet 

Mar.  31, 

1943 

Tr.  B 

Mar.  31, 

1943 

Tr.  D 

Mar.  31, 

1943 

18  Div.  M.O.D.D. 

Mar.  31, 

1943 

18  Div.  M.O.D.D. 

Mar.  31, 

1943 

44  Pet 

Mar.  31, 

1943 

75  Pet. 

Mar.  31, 

1943 

18  Div.  M.O.D.D. 

Mar.  31, 

1943 

RULES  FOR  PRIZE  CONTESTS 

Each  month  SPRING  3100  will  award  a  prize  of 
$15  for  the  best  short  story  submitted. 

Any  subject  may  be  used  as  long  as  the  story  is 
original  and  not  less  than  1,000  nor  more  than  1,500 
words  in  length. 

Stories  must  be  typewritten,  double  spaced,  using 
only  one  side  of  each  sheet  of  paper. 

The  winning  story  will  appear  in  a  subsequent  issue 
of  our  magazine. 

A  prize  of  $2  will  be  awarded  monthly  to  each  of 
the  cartoonists  whose  drawings  are  accepted  for  pub- 
lication. 

They  should  be  drawn  in  black  drawing  ink  on  white 
cardboard,  eight  inches  square. 

The  editorial  staff,  under  the  supervision  of  the 
Police  Commissioner,  will  act  as  judges. 

Contributions  must  be  received  at  the  office  of 
SPRING  3100  not  later  than  the  15th  of  each  month. 

THESE  PRIZE  CONTESTS  ARE  OPEN  TO 
ACTIVE  AND  RETIRED  MEMBERS  OF  THE 
DEPARTMENT  WITH  THE  EXCEPTION  OF  THE 
IMMEDIATE  STAFF  OF  THIS  MAGAZINE. 


APRIL,  1943 

Cover    Design — Ptl.    Charles   Harrold,   Staff   Artist 

2,100  Attend  St.  George  Breakfast   1 

Police  Recreation  Center  Opens  Doors  June  19 3 

The   Doctor   Says    4 

Charles  J.  Dillon,  M.D.,  Chief  Surgeon 

The  Fight  Against  Cancer   7 

Clarence  C.  Little,  Sc.D. 

Awards  for  Valor    8 

Police  Post  460  Entertainment  and  Ball  11 

Bordering  on  Murder — Prize  Short  Story   12 

Patrolman  John  L.  Cersosimo,  30th  Precinct 

"Nick  Sussillo  Night"   14 

The  Good  Old  Days   16 

Movement  to  Place  National  Anthem  on  Easy-to-Sing 

Basis    16 

Sports     16 

The   Printed  Page    17 

Rebecca  B.  Rankin,  Municipal  Reference  Library 

Officers'  Training  School — Questions  and  Answers....    18 
Lt.  Peter  F.  Mathews,  Police  Academy 

Departmental    Orders    19 

Serving  With  Uncle  Sam  20 

Looking  'Em  Over    27 


POLICE  RECREATION  CENTER  OPENS  DOORS  JUNE  19 

ONCE  again  SPRING  3100  is  happy  to  announce  the  opening  of  another  delightful  season 
at  the  Police  Recreation  Center,  cheeriest  and  friendliest  of  mountain  resorts,  more  popu- 
larly referred  to  as  the  Garden  Spot  of  the  Catskills.  Saturday,  June  19,  is  the  date  upon 
which  for  the  members  of  the  Department  and  their  families  will  be  inaugurated  another  sea- 
son of  gayety  and  relaxation,  surrounded  by  every  convenience  and  enjoying  every  comfort. 

The  staff  at  the  Center  will  be  headed  again  this  year  by  Mr.  William  G.  (Genial  Bill) 
Dolan,  a  tried  and  true  friend  of  the  vacationer — whose  reputation  as  a  hotel  executive  is 
second  to  none. 

RATES  UNCHANGED 

The  rates,  $20  per  week  in  hotel  and  $15  per  week  for  cottages  and  bungalows  are  rea- 
sonable and  within  the  reach  of  all.  The  usual  half  rate  for  children  between  3  and  10  again 
will  prevail.   For  children  under  3  there  is  no  charge  whatever. 

A  delightful  visit  and  stay  awaits  you.  Enjoy  the  mild,  sunny  days ;  the  cool,  sleep-filled 
nights ;  the  unspoiled  and  uncrowded  beauty  of  this  nature-planned  mountain  paradise. 

MAKE  YOUR  RESERVATIONS  NOW! 


SPRING    3100 


By  Charles  J.  Dillon,  M.D. 
Chief  Surgeon 


THE  POLICE  OFFICER 

and 

OBSTETRIC  EMERGENCIES 


"How  far  that  little  candle  throws  his  beams.  So 
shines  a  good  deed." 

MANY  a  good  deed  has  been  credited  to  members 
of  the  Police  Department  called  to  officiate  in 
emergency  labor  cases.  They  have  never  failed 
to  measure  up  to  expectations  in  the  management  of 
these  cases  and  it  is  certain  that  the  War  Years  will 
find  them  as  kindly  efficient  as  ever,  despite  many 
demands. 

A  review  of  the  process  of  normal  birth  and  the 
accidents  that  may  render  it  complicated,  in  prospect 
of  possible  heavy  calls  for  public  assistance,  is  advis- 
able. It  is  also  advisable  to  tabulate  various  proce- 
dures that  may  enable  the  officer  to  carry  the  incident 
to  safe  conclusion.  The  goal  remains,  as  always,  a  live 
mother  and  child. 

Emergency  obstetric  cases  may  be  divided  into  two 
groups,  as  seen  by  the  police  officer,  both  of  which  call 
for  special  action. 

One  group,  probably  the  one  more  frequently  en- 
countered, is  comprised  of  cases  in  which  the  onset  of 
labor  is  very  sudden — the  prospective  mother  is  caught 
in  a  public  place  by  her  illness,  is  surprised  and  con- 
fused, and  the  baby  is  thrust  upon  an  astonished  pub- 
lic. In  these  cases  the  mother  often  experiences  very 
little  pain ;  the  baby  is  likely  premature — the  labor  is 
an  abnormal  precipitate  delivery. 

The  second  group  is  composed  of  cases  that  go  into 
normal  labor  while  away  from  home,  become  too  ill 
to  travel  and  call  for  assistance,  or  commencing  labor 
at  home  become  panicky  and  send  for  the  officer  on 
post.  These  cases  regularly  proceed  with  a  labor  that 
lasts  several  hours  and  there  is  usually  time  to  arrange 
for  attendance  of  the  doctor  or  to  transfer  to  hospital 
nr  home. 

Precipitate  labors  are  subject  to  some  dangerous 
complications  that  endanger  mother  and  infant — dan- 
gers that  may  be  considerably  minimized  if  the  per- 
sons called  into  attendance  have  had  some  instruction 
in  the  management  of  such  emergencies. 

Physiology  of  Labor 

At  the  time  of  labor  the  baby  is  expelled  from  the 
mother's  womb  by  contractions  of  the  abdominal  and 
uterine  muscles,  which  are  largely  involuntary  and  are 
accompanied  by  characteristic  pain. 

In  the  early  stages  of  labor  the  pains  recur  at  in- 
tervals of  ten  or  more  minutes  and  last  for  fifteen  sec- 
onds or  so;  in  the  later  stage  the  pains  recur  at  in- 


tervals of  five  minutes  or  less,  become  increasingly 
frequent  and  eventually,  just  before  the  arrival  of  the 
baby,  severe  and  continuous.  The  pains  cease  when 
the  baby  is  born. 

If  the  labor  is  accompanied  by  marked  bleeding  in 
the  early  stage  (when  the  pains  are  widely  spaced)  the 
prospective  mother  is  probably  in  great  danger  and 
should  be  quickly  and  gently  transported  to  a  hospital. 
Sometime  between  the  onset  of  the  pains  and  the 
hard  pains  of  the  terminal  stage  there  often  occurs  a 
profuse  discharge  of  fluid  derived  from  the  ruptured 
membranes  that  hold  the  fluid  which  surrounds  the 
infant  in  the  womb.  This  sudden  flow  of  water  should 
be  noted  by  the  attendant  and  the  time  of  its  occur- 
rence reported  to  the  doctor  when  he  arrives. 

When  the  baby  is  born  it  will  be  found  to  have  a 
thick,  cord-like  structure  attached  to  the  navel ;  this  is 
the  umbilical  cord  which  carries  blood  vessels  vital  to 
the  infant's  existence,  connecting  the  child's  circula- 
tory system  with  the  placenta  (the  after-birth).  This 
cord  may  be  very  short,  or  it  may  be  quite  long,  suffi- 
ciently long  to  be  wound  around  the  baby's  neck  and 
chest.  It  is  very  important  when  handling  the  new- 
born baby  to  see  that  no  traction  is  placed  upon  this 
cord. 

In  most  cases  the  baby  will  start  breathing  and  cry- 
ing as  soon  as  born;  in  some  it  will  be  necessary  to 
stimulate  respiration  by  suspending  the  infant  head 
downward  from  firmly  grasped  feet  (be  careful!  new- 
born babies  are  terribly  slippery).  Allow  any  fluid 
present  to  drain  out  of  the  air-passages,  place  the  free 
hand  under  the  head  and  back  to  steady  the  body  while 
the  thighs  are  slowly  alternately  flexed  and  pressed 
upon  the  abdomen  and  extended — performing  a  species 
of  artificial  respiration.  After  a  few  cycles  of  this 
manipulation  the  recalcitrant  babe  will  almost  always 
start  breathing  and  lusty  crying. 

When  respiration  is  satisfactorily  established  the 
baby  should  be  placed  on  its  right  side  between  the 
mother's  thighs. 

Some  fifteen  or  thirty  minutes  after  the  child  has 
started  breathing  the  cord  may  be  tied  off,  but  this 
should  be  done  by  the  doctor,  or  nurse,  or  midwife 
except  in  very  rare  instances.  A  few  minutes  wait  will 
not  be  of  any  consequence;  non-sanitary  handling  is 
sure  to  be. 

The  ligatures  used  for  tying  the  cord  should  con- 
sist of  foot-lengths  of  Vs  inch  tape,  four  pieces,  ster- 
ilized. Sterilization  may  be  accomplished  by  boiling  the 
tape,  with  the  scissors,  in  water  for  five  minutes  or 
more — allowing  it  to  remain  in  the  vessel,  covered, 
until  needed. 

If  the  cord  must  be  tied  and  cut  by  a  lay  attendant, 
because  the  doctor,  or  nurse,  has  not  arrived,  the  at- 
tendant should  wash  hands  with  soap  and  water,  clean 
finger  nails  scrupulously,  and  wash  over  again  before 
touching  the  cord  or  attempting  ligation.  After 
proper  hand  washing  the  tapes  are  tied  around  the  cord 
8  and  10  inches  respectively  from  the  navel,  firmly, 
and  using  square  knots.  The  cord  is  cut  between  the 
tied  points,  guarding  the  scissors  carefully.  If  the 
baby's  cord  stump  bleeds  put  another  piece  of  tape 
around  the  cord,  one  inch  back  of  the  first,  and  tie 
again  firmly. 

The  cord  segment  attached  to  the  baby  is  left  long. 

so  that  it  may  be  retied  and  dressed  by  the  doctor  later. 

It   is  necessary  for  the  attendant  to  wash  hands 

scrupulously  each  time  before  handling  the  baby  or  the 

cord. 


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Babies  are  usually  born  head  first.  In  the  fairly 
rare  cases  where  the  infant  arrives  feet  first  difficul- 
ties that  arise  are  beyond  the  ability  of  anyone  but  a 
doctor  to  solve  efficiently.  If  you  are  presented  with 
this  type  of  labor  emergency  you  will  have  to  redouble 
your  efforts  to  get  a  doctor  on  the  case. 

Many  of  these  "feet  first"  cases — breech  cases,  as 
they  are  called  professionally — deliver  themselves  with 
perfect  results,  and  the  technic  of  care  of  the  baby  is 
the  same  as  for  the  usual  type  of  birth. 

After  the  baby  is  born  the  womb  contracts  into  a 
hard  mass  that  may  easily  be  felt  through  the  ab- 
dominal wall.  An  assistant  should  be  assigned  to  main- 
tain this  contraction  by  firm,  moderate  manual  pres- 
sure through  the  abdominal  wall. 

Twenty  to  thirty  minutes  after  the  baby  is  born  the 
pains  recur  and  the  after-birth  (the  placenta  and  mem- 
branes) will  be  expelled. 

In  some  cases  of  precipitate  labor  the  after-birth 
will  be  found  to  have  been  expelled  immediately  after 
the  baby — in  such  an  event  no  change  in  procedure  is 
indicated  except  that  the  cord  may  be  litigated  without 
waiting  the  usual  time. 

Although  the  expulsion  of  the  after-birth  ter- 
minates the  delivery,  it  is  necessary  to  keep  the  patient 
under  careful  watch  to  detect  a  tendency  to  hemor- 
rhage. For  at  least  one  hour  after  labor  the  mother 
must  remain  under  supervision  and  bleeding  controlled 
by  massage  of  the  womb  to  stimulate  contraction  if 
indicated. 

Chief  Dangers 

The  chief  dangers  to  the  mother  in  emergency 
labors  are: 

1.  Excessive  hemorrhage. 

2.  Shock. 

3.  Infection. 

The  dangers  to  the  infant  are: 

1.  Asphyxia  by  failure  to  start  respiration  or  by 
suffocation  from  presence  of  fluid  in  air-pas- 
sages. 

2.  Hemorrhage  from  loosely  tied  cord. 

3.  Infection  of  the  cord. 

Procedure 

Procedure  for  officer  called  to  attend  emergency 
labor  cases : 

1.  Send  immediately  for  skilled  assistance — doctor, 
nurse.  Put  in  ambulance  call  if  in  your  judg- 
ment transportation  to  hospital  is  indicated. 

If  in  public  place  improvise  shelter;  clear  prem- 
ises of  persons  whose  presence  is  not  required. 
Enlist  the  assistance  of  women  neighbors,  or 
bystanders,  to  help  patient  get  rid  of  soiled 
clothing  and  put  on  night-gown  or  other  suitable 
garment  if  available;  to  assist  in  determining 
whether  there  is  much  bleeding  or  not;  to  pre- 
pare delivery  bed  or  couch.  Question  patient  to 
establish  identity,  residence,  etc.,  and  learn 
whereabouts  of  husband  or  family. 

2.  A  couch  or  bed  should  be  prepared  for  the  de- 
livery if  possible;  accumulate  supplies  such  as 
freshly-laundered  sheets,  towels,  napkins,  hand- 
kerchiefs, blankets,  clean  newspapers,  oil-cloth 
table  cover. 

Place  a  large  pot  of  water  on  stove  to  boil  if  such 
equipment  is  available. 

Tapes  for  tying  the  cord  and  scissors  should  be 
sterilized  by  boiling  for  at  least  five  minutes 


and  allowed  to  remain  in  the  covered  pan  until 
needed.  Obstetric  tape  is  stocked  in  sterile  pack- 
ages by  practically  all  drug  stores — this  may  be 
a  useful  item  of  knowledge. 

3.  If  the  woman  is  having  pains  at  long  intervals 
allow  her  to  walk,  sit  or  lie  down  as  she  feels 
inclined.  When  the  pains  have  become  frequent 
and  birth  possibly  imminent,  have  her  lie  down 
in  any  position  she  finds  most  tolerable.  Cover 
with  blankets  when  lying  down — see  always  that 
she  is  not  chilled. 

If  weakness  is  complained  of  give  hot  tea,  coffee, 

soup,  milk,  water,  aromatic  spirits  of  ammonia 

(1  teaspoonful  in  half  glass  of  water). 

If  bleeding  occurs  and  the  patient  seems  weak, 

send  for  a  priest  if  she  is  a  Catholic. 

As  the  pains  become  more  violent  and  frequent 

the  patient  is  inclined  to  hold  her  breath  and 

strain — this  should  be  countered  by  instructing 

the  woman  to  open  her  mouth  and  try  to  breathe 

quietly. 

When  Baby  Is  Bom 

4.  When  the  baby  is  born  inspect  to  see  if  cord  is 
looped  around  the  neck.  If  such  is  the  case  wash 
hands  thoroughly  and  gently  slip  the  loops  over 
the  baby's  head  freeing  the  neck — avoid  traction 
on  the  cord  when  doing  so. 

Wipe  blood  and  fluid  from  baby's  mouth;  sus- 
pend by  firmly  grasped  feet;  extend  the  head 
and  allow  any  fluid  that  may  be  present  in  the 
air  passages  to  drain  away.  Encourage  estab- 
lishment of  respiration  if  the  baby  has  not  al- 
ready begun  to  breath.  If  respiration  does  not 
start,  the  baby  of  a  Catholic  mother  should  be 
baptized  at  once. 

When  respiration  is  established  allow  the  baby 
to  rest  on  its  right  side  between  the  mother's 
thighs — keep  face  clear  of  blood,  clots,  etc. 
The  cord  should  be  tied  by  the  doctor  or  nurse 
at  a  suitable  interval  after  birth.  If  the  doctor, 
or  nurse,  is  not  available,  the  lay  attendant 
should  tie  the  cord,  20  to  30  minutes  after 
respiration  has  been  established. 
To  tie  the  cord  wash  the  hands  thoroughly,  clean- 
ing the  nails  well;  use  a  length  of  the  sterile 
tape  and  tie  the  cord  about  10  inches  from  the 
navel ;  with  another  piece  of  tape  tie  a  point  two 
inches  to  the  navel  side  of  the  first  ligature. 
Tie  firmly  and  fasten  with  several  square  knots. 
Cut  cord  with  sterile  scissors  between  the  tied 
points. 

Inspect  the  baby's  cord  stump  for  bleeding  after 
severing,  and  if  hemorrhage  is  noticed  tie  a  sec- 
ond tape  about  one  inch  to  navel  side  of  first, 
again  firmly,  and  fastening  with  several  square 
knots. 

The  long  segment  of  cord  attached  to  the  baby's 
navel  is  necessary  to  permit  retying  and  dress- 
ing by  the  doctor  later. 

Roll  the  baby  in  a  blanket  and  set  aside  in  a  safe 
place.  Inspect  from  time  to  time  to  check  be- 
havior of  respiration  and  take  regular  means  to 
stimulate  same  if  depressed. 

The  After-birth 

5.  While  waiting  for  the  expulsion  of  the  after- 
birth the  patient  should  be  carefully  watched 
for  hemorrhage.   An  attendant  should  exert  con- 


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6. 


tinuous  manual  pressure  on  the  womb  through 
the  abdominal  wall  to  keep  it  well  contracted 
after  the  birth  of  the  baby.  In  case  of  hemor- 
rhage after  the  placenta  is  expelled,  massage  of 
the  womb  to  cause  its  contraction,  by  manual 
means  through  the  abdominal  wall,  will  usually 
control  effectively. 

When  the  after-birth  is  expelled  carefully  re- 
move, wrap  in  paper  and  keep  for  inspection  of 
the  doctor. 

Keep  mother  at  rest  after  the  termination  of 
the  delivery,  and  until  relieved  by  the  doctor, 
watch  the  patient  closely  for  possible  hemor- 
rhage; also  check  the  baby  now  and  again  for 


respiratory  failure  and   hemorrhage  from  the 

cord. 

If   necessary  arrange   for   the   removal   of  the 

mother  and  baby  to  the  hospital  by  ambulance. 

If  the  baby  has  been  born  when  you  arrive  note  the 
condition  of  the  cord;  stimulate  respiration  of  baby  if 
necessary ;  cover  patient  with  sufficient  blanketing  and 
give  hot  drinks  to  combat  shock  and  chilling  if  present; 
send  for  doctor  and  ambulance,  and  attend  case  as  in- 
dicated in  previous  paragraphs. 

Remember  that  soap  and  water  and  attention  to 
finger  nails  will  go  a  long  way  in  preventing  infection 
by  attendant. 


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SOMEWHERE  IN  AFRICA 

A.P.O.  608,  c/o  Postmaster 

Miami,  Florida 

March   11,   1943. 

EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Today  I  received  the  December  issue  of  SPRING 
3100.  During  the  past  three  months  I  have  been 
constantly  on  the  move,  which  accounts  for  its  de- 
lay in  reaching  me.  I  cannot  find  words  to  express 
my  appreciation  in  being  able  to  read  about  the  ac- 
tivities of  New  York's  "Finest"  after  so  long  a 
period  of  time.  The  last  copies  I  received  before 
leaving  the  States  were  the  September  and  October 
issues.  No  matter  where  my  duty  has  led  me,  I 
carried  these  copies  with  me  and  oftentimes  have 
I  read  and  reread  the  news  and  information  within 
their  pages.  This  excellent  magazine  serves  as  a 
bond  between  our  buddies  in  the  Department  and  we 
members  serving  in  the  armed  forces  of  our  country. 
It  brings  back  many  pleasant  memories  of  our  men 
in  blue  who  are  performing  their  duty  at  home 
just  as  we  in  khaki  are  doing  abroad.  May  God 
bestow  His  blessing  on  us  all  so  that  we  may  soon 
be  together  again,  serving  the  greatest  city  in  the 
world. 

May  I  take  this  opportunity,  through  your  pages, 
to  extend  my  sincere  thanks  to  the  St.  George  As- 
sociation, Holy  Name  Society,  and  N.  Y.  Police 
Post  No.  1999,  V.F.W.,  for  their  thoughtfulness. 

My  wholehearted  thanks  to  you,  too,  for  your 
kindness  in  sending  me  my  favorite  magazine. 
Please  keep  them  coming.  My  best  wishes  to  all  the 
members  of  the  Department. 

LT.  STANLEY  W.  KOUTNIK, 
Patrolman,  114th  Precinct. 


SOMEWHERE  IN  BRITAIN 

896  M.P.  Co.  Avn. 

VIII  Bomber  Command 

APO  634,  N.  Y.,  N.  Y. 

March  13,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Thanks  for  sending  along  SPRING  3100.  It  sure 
is  swell  being  able  to  keep  in  touch  with  what  is 
going  on  in  the  Department.  One  item  that  inter- 
ested me  particularly,  in  the  January  issue,  con- 
cerned the  diniouts  in  N.  Y.  as  contrasted  with 
those  held  in  Australia.  You  can  say  it  again  for 
me,  being  here  in  England,  that  the  people  back 
home  do  not  know  what  a  real  blackout  is — that 
over  here  the  blackouts  are  so  intense  that  in  one 
block  you  pardon  yourself  a  dozen  times  for  bump- 
ing into  people.  I  have  seen  the  damage  wrought 
by  Hitler  in  his  effort  to  blast  out  London,  and  it  is 
good  to  be  able  to  report  that  our  combined  Air 
Forces  today  are  giving  him  plenty  in  retaliation. 

Mr.  Schickelgruber's  gang  must  have  taken 
special  delight  in  hitting  places  of  worship.  Wher- 
ever you  go  you  not  only  see  churches  in  ruins,  but 
also  surrounding  houses  and  buildings — many  of 
them  wiped  out  completely. 

You  might  say  again  to  our  people  back  home 
that  every  precaution  should  be  taken  in  blacking 
out,  and  that  they  pray  to  God  to  spare  them  the 
agony  and  suffering  visited  on  the  people  of  Britain. 

Hoping  to  receive  SPRING  3100  regularly  and 
in  anticipation  of  being  back  on  the  job  and  catch- 
ing up  with  my  family  soon — my  son  being  in  the 
Air  Corps  also  and  my  wife  similarly  doing  her  bit 
as  a  member  of  the  Women's  Army  Auxiliary  Corps, 
I  am  sincerely  yours 

LOUIS  A.  CORNIBERT,  1st  Lt, 
Sergeant,  114th  Precinct. 


The  Fight  Against  Cancer 

By  CLARENCE  C.  LITTLE,  Sc.D. 

Managing  Director,  American  Society  for  the  Control  of  Cancer 

This  article  is  published  at  the  request  of  the  AMERICAN  SOCIETY  FOR  THE  CONTROL  OF 
CANCER,  INC.,  350  Madison  Avenue,  Neio  York  City,  in  connection  tvith  the  current  Annual 
Spring  Campaign  of  Cancer  Education,  under  auspices  of  the  Women's  Field  Army  of  the  Society. 


BEHIND  THE  DOCTOR 


%, 

HELP  US 

FIGHT 
lCANCER 

1 60,000  Americans  die  of  cancer 
annually.  Authorities  say  mony 
of  these  deaths  could  be  avoided. 

Help  us  spread  the  knowledge 
that  concer  con,  in  many  cases,  be 
cured.  Enlist  today  in  your  local 
unit  of  the  Women's  Field  Army. 

In  the  Metropolitan   Area,  ad- 
dress the  New  York  City  Cancer 
Committee,  130  East66fh  Street. 

AMERICAN  SOCIETY  FOR 
THE   CONTROL  OF   CANCER 

350  Modison  Avenue,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

IN  any  Democracy  the  forces  that  stand  behind  the 
doctor  are  quite  as  important  as  the  training  and 
ability  of  the  doctor  himself.  Among  the  public 
health  movements  in  the  United  States  no  group  has 
recognized  this  basic  principle  more  promptly  or  more 
completely  than  the  American  Society  for  the  Control 
of  Cancer  in  conducting  its  nation-wide  educational 
campaign  against  that  disease. 

In  1936  the  Society  organized  as  a  practical  work- 


ing unit  of  lay  people  what  it  called  the  Women's  Field 
Army  Against  Cancer.  From  the  very  outset  it  was 
specified  that  this  group  of  lay  workers  in  the  educa- 
tional field  should  be  guided  by  governing  bodies,  and 
the  majority  of  whose  members  should  be  medical  men 
or  women.  The  Society  and  the  Field  Army  thus  defi- 
nitely committed  itself  to  a  policy  of  standing  back  of 
the  doctor  in  the  fight  against  cancer. 

The  wisdom  of  this  attitude  has  been  amply  proven. 
Today  doctors  all  over  the  United  States  report  a  con- 
stantly increasing  flow  of  early  cancer  cases  to  their 
offices  for  diagnosis  and  treatment.  Since  the  prospect 
of  cure  of  cancer  is  directly  related  to  the  observation 
and  treatment  of  the  disease  in  its  early  stages,  this 
evidence  of  practical  value  of  the  Women's  Field  Army 
work  has  convinced  the  medical  organizations  of  coun- 
ties and  states  throughout  the  Union  that  real  progress 
can  be  made  in  the  conquest  of  the  disease. 

The  mutual  benefits  to  both  the  patient  and  the 
profession  have  been  great.  Either  group  by  itself 
could  never  be  as  strong  or  effective  as  in  close  coopera- 
tion with  the  other.  Mutual  confidence  and  respect  lead 
to  a  development  of  the  best  qualities  of  both  groups. 
This  sort  of  progress  will  count  heavily  in  determining 
the  progressive  advance  against  this  disease  in  the 
years  to  come.  We  are  on  our  way  toward  cancer  con- 
trol and  both  the  doctor  and  the  prospective  patient 
can  face  the  future  certain  that  sympathy  and  under- 
standing will  continue  to  decrease  the  possibility  of 
conflict  and  obstruction  in  the  drive  toward  final  vic- 
tory. 


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npHE  Police  Commissioner  in  recent  orders  announced 
-I-  163  awards  to  members  of  the  Department  for  valor  in 
the  performance  of  duty.  The  list  included  posthumous 
awards  to  Detective  Joseph  A.  Miccio  and  Patrolmen  Christo- 
pher Hughes  and  Pasquale  J.  Venturelli,  killed  in  line  of  duty. 
The  names  of  those  cited  follow: 


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HONORABLE  MENTION 

(Names  to  be  placed  on  Tablet  at  Police  Headquarters) 

Detective      Joseph      A.      Miccio, 

Shield  No.  681,  78th  Squad,  18th 
Division.  At  about  1:45  p.m.,  De- 
cember 7,  1942,  while  on  duty  in 
the  vicinity  of  Nevins  and  Bergen 
Streets,  Brooklyn,  encountered  two 
men  acting  in  a  suspicious  manner. 
During  an  ensuing  struggle,  the 
detective  was  shot  in  the  chest.  The 
gunmen  fled  in  a  stolen  automobile 
but  were  apprehended  by  other  offi- 
cers. One  thug  was  disarmed  of  a 
loaded  revolver.  Detective  Miccio 
was  removed  to  a  hospital,  where  he  died  the  following 
day.  The  two  prisoners  have  been  indicted  for  Murder  1st 
degree.  The  other  members  of  the  Force  who  participated 
in  the  capture  are  being  awarded  Departmental  recogni- 
tion in  these  orders. 

Patrolman   Christopher    Hughes, 

Shield  No.  5968,  17th  Precinct.  At 
about  11 :07  p.m.,  January  21,  1943, 
while  on  radio  motor  patrol,  was 
informed  that  a  man,  armed  with  a 
revolver,  had  threatened  to  kill  an- 
other in  a  garage  at  237  East  47th 
Street,  Manhattan.  The  patrolman 
encountered  the  man  in  the  garage, 
and  when  ordered  to  surrender,  the 
gunman  opened  fire,  wounding  the 
patrolman  twice  in  the  left  leg  and 
once  in  the  left  side  of  the  body. 
Patrolman  Hughes  returned  the  fire,  wounding  his  assail- 
ant who  was  later  apprehended  by  a  detective.  The  patrol- 
man was  removed  to  a  hospital  and  died  the  following  day. 

Patrolman  Pasquale  J.  Venturelli,] 

Shield  No.  4001,  45th  Precinct.   Ati 


The  stolen  automobile  again  picked  up  speed  and  crashed 
into  an  electric  pole  on  Carroll  Street  near  William 
Avenue,  killing  Patrolman  Venturelli.  The  three  men 
were  apprehended  and  are  now  awaiting  trial  on  a  charge 
of  Homicide. 

HONORABLE  MENTION 


about  9:45  p.m.,  January  23,  1943, 
while  on  radio  motor  patrol  in  the 
vicinity  of  Orchard  Street  and  City' 
Island  Avenue,  Bronx,  pursued  a 
stolen  automobile,  occupied  by, 
three  men,  speeding  east  on  Car-' 
roll  Street.  During  the  chase  the^ 
operator  swerved  the  radio  car  to 
avoid  a  head-on  collision,  forcing 
the  fleeing  car  to  mount  the  side- 
walk and  slow  down,  at  which 
point  Patrolman  Venturelli  jumped  on  the  running  board.  dragged  him  to  the  trap  door  of  the  booth  and,  with  the 


Detectives  Bradley  Hammond,  Shield  No.  1135,  and 
Walter  S.  Curtayne,  Shield  No.  733,  18th  Squad,  18th 
Division.  At  about  11:10  a.m.,  December  24,  1942,  were 
informed  that  a  man  was  attempting  to  pawn  a  stolen 
camera  in  a  store  at  1149  Sixth  Avenue,  Manhattan. 
When  confronted  by  the  detectives,  the  suspect  shot  and 
seriously  wounded  Detective  Hammond.  As  the  gunman 
fled  from  the  store,  he  turned  and  fired  a  shot  at  Detec- 
tive Curtayne,  who  was  in  pursuit.  During  the  chase,  the 
gunman  again  fired  at  Detective  Curtayne,  who  shot  and 
wounded  his  assailant,  causing  him  to  fall  to  the  street 
where  he  was  disarmed  and  placed  under  arrest.  As  a 
result  of  this  arrest,  five  other  persons  were  subsequently 
arrested  and  a  discarded  revolver  recovei'ed  as  well  as  part 
of  the  proceeds  of  a  series  of  burglaries  and  robberies  in 
the  Borough  of  Queens  in  which  the  prisoners  had  partici- 
pated. Detective  Hammond  was  removed  to  a  hospital  and 
is  still  on  sick  report. 

Patrolman  Louis  J.  Cannavale, 
Jr.,  Shield  No.  4760,  80th  Precinct. 
At  about  1:40  p.m.,  September  28, 
1942,  while  on  patrol,  was  informed 
that  a  man  was  trapped  in  a  burn- 
ing projection  booth  in  a  theatre  at 
1521-23  Bedford  Avenue,  Brooklyn. 
Patrolman  Cannavale  seized  a  fire 
extinguisher,  entered  the  projec- 
tion booth  and  attempted  to  extin- 
guish the  flames.  Dropping  to  the 
floor  of  the  booth,  the  patrolmanj 
located   the  unconscious   man.    Hel 


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aid  of  firemen  who  had  arrived,  removed  the  unconscious 
man  to  safety.  Patrolman  Cannavale  received  first  aid 
treatment  and  was  removed  to  a  hospital,  suffering  from 
smoke  poisoning.  He  is  still  on  sick  report.  One  of  the 
injured  firemen  was  also  removed  to  a  hospital,  where  he 
died  from  the  effects  of  smoke  poisoning. 

Patrolman   Vincent   C.   Wood, 

Shield  No.  3289,  22d  Precinct.  At 
about  2:50  p.m.,  December  7,  1942, 
while  on  special  assignment  and 
riding  in  Park  Department  auto- 
mobile with  a  Park  Department 
employee  along  West  Drive,  Cen- 
tral Park,  Manhattan,  heard  shouts 
of  "help"  coming  from  the  direction 
of  the  100th  Street  Pool,  between 
the  West  Drive  and  Central  Park 
West.  Proceading  to  the  scene. 
Patrolman  Wood  observed  two 
small  children,  who  had  fallen  through  the  ice,  partly  sub- 
merged in  the  water,  about  25  feet  from  shore.  Discard- 
ing his  overcoat,  cap  and  revolver,  the  patrolman  ran  out 
on  the  ice  until  it  broke  beneath  his  weight.  He  then  swam 
to  the  boy  and  girl  and  kept  them  afloat.  He  had  placed 
them  on  the  ice  and  had  started  back  to  shore  with  them, 
when  he  was  informed  that  there  was  another  child  under 
the  water.  Leaving  the  children  on  the  ice.  Patrolman 
Wood  swam  back  and,  diving  under  the  water,  located  a 
small  girl,  who  was  unconscious.  He  swam  with  lier  to 
the  other  two  children  and  slid  the  three  children  along 
the  ice  before  him  as  he  swam  towards  shore,  breaking  the 
ice  as  he  went.  Reaching  a  point  where  he  could  stand. 
Patrolman  Wood,  with  the  assistance  of  the  Park  Depart- 
ment employee  and  a  civilian,  carried  the  three  children 
ashore  and  applied  artificial  respiration  to  the  unconscious 
girl.  The  three  children  and  the  patrolman  were  removed 
to  a  hospital,  suffering  from  exposure  and  submersion. 
Patrolman  Wood  remained  on  sick  report  for  19  days. 


apprehended  by  detectives.  A  .45  cr.libre  automatic  pistol 
was  confiscated.  The  gunmen,  who  were  on  parole  from 
Dannemora  Prison  at  the  time  of  occurrence,  have  been 
indicted  for  Murder,  first  degree. 


Patrolmen  Peter  E.  Droner,  Shield  No.  896,  82nd  Pre- 
cinct, Charles  G.  Kaiser,  Shield  No.  8C23,  78th  Precinct, 
and  Shephard  Kole,  Shield  No.  18983,  Traffic  Precinct  I. 
At  about  2  p.m.,  December  7,  1942,  Patrolman  Droner, 
while  on  duty  at  the  scene  of  an  accident  at  Bergen  'and 
Nevins  Streets,  Brooklyn,  observed  Detective  Joseph  A. 
Miccio,  Shield  No.  681,  78th  Squad,  18th  Division,  accost- 
ing two  men,  one  of  whom  was  armed.  As  the  patrolman 
approached,  the  gunman  shot  and  mortally  wounded  the 
detective.  During  an  exchange  of  shots,  Patrolman  Droner 
was  wounded  in  the  right  hand  and  the  gunman  fled  in  a 
stolen  car.  Patrolman  Kole,  on  traffic  duty  in  the  vicinity, 
joined  Patrolman  Kaiser,  on  radio  motor  patrol,  in  pursuit 
of  the  gunmen.  Shots  were  exchanged  in  the  ensuing 
chase  of  about  one  and  one-half  miles  and  the  gunmen's 
car  collided  with  an  oncoming  automobile  near  Navy 
Street  and  Myrtle  Avenue.  The  gunmen  abandoned  the 
car  and  fled  in  different  dii'ections.  One  thug  attempted 
to  shoot  Patrolman  Kaiser  who  was  pursuing  him,  but  he 
was  subdued  and  captured.  Patrolman  Kole  pursued  the 
accomplice  into  premises,  167  Navy  Street,  where  he  was 


Patrolmen  Thomas  P.  Hernan,  Shield  No.  16623,  and 
Richard  F.  Sinnot,  Shield  No.  15653,  18th  Precinct.  At 
2:45  a.m.,  December  28,  1942,  while  on  radio  motor  patrol, 
in  response  to  a  radio  signal,  proceeded  to  a  tavern  at  615 
Ninth  Avenue,  Manhattan,  where  a  man  had  committed 
a  robbery  and  fired  a  shot  at  a  patron  who  had  followed 
him  from  the  premises.  In  the  ensuing  pursuit,  the  officers 
fatally  wounded  the  bandit  when  he  attempted  to  shoot  at 
them.  Subsequent  investigation  revealed  that  the  deceased 
had  a  criminal  record  and  was  also  wanted  by  other 
authorities. 

COMMENDATION 

LIEUTENANTS 

Frank  S.  Byrne,  79th  Pet.;  George  J.  Colgan,  73rd  Sqd.; 
John  S.  Wallace,  Motor  Vehicle  Hom.  Sqd.,  Bklyn. 

ACTING  LIEUTENANT  ; 

Milton  T.  Moffett,  Criminal  Alien  Bur. 

DETECTIVES 

John  E.  Brandle,  73rd  Sqd.;  Franklyn  E.  Williams, 
112th  Sqd.;  Henry  F.  Williams,  Motor  Vehicle  Horn.  Sqd., 
Bklyn.;  Joseph  A.  Carrington,  Jr.,  George  L.  Buchanan, 
Criminal  Alien  Bur.;  Charles  A.  Barts,  William  E.  Kelly, 
32nd  Sqd.;  James  L.  Shea,  John  S.  Morahan,  79th  Sqd.; 
James  M.  Horan,  78th  Sqd.;  Terence  F.  Condon,  Stephen 
L.  Devlin,  120th  Sqd.;  William  F.  McBride,  Forgery  Sqd.; 
Philip  J.  Charles,  Jr.,  32nd  Sqd.;  Robert  V.  McManus, 
6th  D.D.;  William  C.  Mara,  42nd  Sqd.;  Patrick  Flynn, 
7th  Sqd.;  William  M.  O'Brien,  Hom.  Sqd.,  Bronx;  James 
L.  Shea,  Edward  F.  Carey,  79th  Sqd.;  Cornelius  A. 
O'Leary,  106th  Sqd.;  Marcell  B.  Kaczynski,  Hom.  Sqd., 
Man.;  Galdwill  A.  Knowles,  28th  Sqd.;  George  C.  Collins, 
19th  Sqd.;  James  Burke,  48th  Sqd.;  Anthony  J.  Mc- 
Ginley,  John  T.  North,  Jr.  5th  D.D.;  James  J.  Giery, 
Francis  G.  McKee,  Richard  Brennan,  79th  Sqd.;  Thomas 
M.  Farrell,  Jr.,  41st  Sqd.;  Ignatius  J.  Gannon,  Hom.  Sqd., 
Bronx;  Robert  J.  Nannery,  Francis  G.  McGinty,  John  F. 
Moroney,  32nd  Sqd.;  Thomas  V.  Catterson,  William  N. 
Robinson,  30th  Sqd.;  James  M.  Gilhooley,  Frank  L.  Russell, 
46th  Sqd.;  Frank  J.  Heinis,  Peter  J.  Murphy,  Motor 
Vehicle  Hom.  Sqd.  3. 

PATROLMEN 

John  F.  Callahan,  73rd  Pet.;  Thomas  F.  Maher,  104th 
Pet.;  William  Cohen,  5th  D.D.;  George  J.  Ahrcns,  13th 
D.D.;  Verdi  J.  D.  Scaramuzzo,  Harbor  Pet.;  James 
Magowan,  Jr.,  Joseph  Simowitz,  69th  Pet.;  Edwin  P. 
Keeler,  17th  Pet.;  Thomas  J.  Brennan,  Tr.  F;  Fi-ancis  J. 
Gargan,  10th  Pet.;  George  W.  Scharnikow,  Edward 
Murphy,  24th  Pet;  Frank  J.  Ward,  Victor  Copeland, 
10th  Pet.;  Arthur  F.  Fahie,  Bernard  Zirinsky,  80th  Pet.; 
John  E.  Burns,  90th  Pet.;  Amedeo  J.  Castellano,  Tr.  N.; 
Bernard  A.  Galligan,  90th  Pet.;  Leonard  J.  Steigert,  7th 
Pet.;  Samuel  Zeller,  23rd  Pet.  John  R.  Biddescomb,  45th 
Pet. 


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EXCELLENT  POLICE  DUTY 

ACTING  CAPTAINS 

Thomas  J.  Hammill,  Jr.,  1st  D.D.;  Thomas  J.  Lenihan, 
6th  D.D. 

LIEUTENANTS 

John  T.  Moffett,  16th  D.D.;  Harold  J.  Fahey,  77th  Sqd.; 
Harry  P.  McCann,  81st  Sqd.;  James  C.  McNally,  62nd 
Sqd.;  Harry  C.  Bilms,  79th  Sqd.;  Walter  O'Hare,  5th 
D.D. 

ACTING  LIEUTENANTS 

Dennis  J.  O'Hanlon,  1st  D.D.;  Andrew  A.  Ryan,  Horn. 
Sqd.,  Man.;  Walter  E.  Devine,  88th  Sqd. 

DETECTIVES 

John  F.  Bolton,  4th  Sqd.;  Joseph  W.  Prenderville,  14th 
Sqd.;  James  F.  Hayden,  Hom.  Sqd.,  Man.;  Charles  A. 
Barts,  Vincent  X.  Murphy,  32nd  Sqd.;  Edward  J.  Shields, 
David  Kanter,  Hom.  Sqd.,  Man.;  Eugene  S.  Canevari, 
Main  Off.  Queens;  William  J.  Wandling,  9th  Sqd.;  James 
F.  Kane,  Joseph  B.  McCarthy,  77th  Sqd.;  Elmer  Barry, 
81st  Sqd.;  Edwin  B.  Matthews,  77th  Sqd.;  Edward  F. 
Carey,  79th  Sqd.;  George  A.  Ackley,  16th  D.D.;  James  A. 
Bell,  Jr.,  64th  Sqd.;  George  Low,  60th  Sqd.;  Charles 
Celano,  Hom.  Sqd.,  Bklyn.;  John  T.  McNally,  70th  Sqd.; 
Walter  J.  Laurie,  Francis  X.  Griffith,  61st  Sqd.;  George 


J.  McGowan,  62nd  Sqd.;  Walter  E.  Shea,  66th  Sqd.;  John 
J.  Tobin,  William  T.  Flinn,  79th  Sqd.;  John  J.  McKeon, 
Peter  E.  fweeney,  Homicide  Sqd.,  Man.;  James  J.  Ker- 
math,  Edmund  B.  Cosgrove,  30th  Sqd.;  John  F.  Croak, 
Edward  E.  Devine,  88th  Sqd.;  Charles  E.  Byrnes,  81st 
Sqd.;  William  L.  Devine,  Thomas  J.  Devine,  Grand  Jury 
Sqd.,  Man.;  Louis  H.  Wirtz,  Robert  A.  Hughes,  69th  Sqd.; 
Charles  P.  Celano,  Hom.  Sqd.,  Bklyn.;  William  T.  Flinn, 
John  J.  Tobin,  79th  Sqd.;  Henry  J.  Connor,  John  P.  Gunn, 
41st  Sqd.;  Vincent  X.  Murphy,  Frank  J.  Shallow,  32nd 
Sqd.;  James  B.  Rockett,  Harold  V.  Kelly,  1st  D.D.;  James 
S.  Connolly,  George  A.  Lawton,  44th  Sqd.;  John  P. 
Brigaitis,  Raymond  A.  Adams,  Grand  Jury  Sqd.,  Man.; 
Arthur  M.  Harnisch,  Robert  T.  Lalor,  James  J.  Harrigan, 
47th  Sqd. 

PATROLMEN 

Glendon  O.  Bryant,  32nd  Pet.;  Theodore  Hopke, 
Henry  Holm,  108th  Pet.;  Edward  J.  Straney,  Anton  J. 
Anstett,  Michael  H.  Long,  John  Rugis,  112th  Pet.;  Daniel 
Tauken,  William  T.  Nicholson,  34th  Pet.;  Raphael  Protter, 
25th  Pet;  Henry  W.  George,  William  A.  Roche,  114th 
Pet.;  Timothy  E.  Dowling,  Tr.  D.;  Martin  J.  Baggott, 
42nd  Pet.;  Thomas  L.  Kenney,  Thomas  J.  O'Brien,  7th 
Pet.;  Morris  Schwartz,  42nd  Pet.;  Richard  H.  Orpheos, 
Michael  J.  Peitler,  112th  Pet.;  Solomon  Rof,  Henry  J. 
Abruzzo,  88th  Pet. 


WE,  THE  PEOPLE! 

What  a  pity  we  must  hate  them — ^folks  we  do  not 

even  know; 
We,  a  free,  God-loving  people,  forced  to  fight  a 

bitter  foe. 
No  way  to  even  reach  the  ones  who  glorify  the 

fuehrer 
(The  scoundrel  who'd  have  all  believe  no  cause 

than  his  is  purer!) 
Little  children,  busy  drilling  what  he  orders  they 

must  do, 
Being  taught  the  art  of  killing  both  the  Christian 

and  the  Jew. 
Not  a  word  of  truth  is  spoken,  but  the  day  is  soon 

to  come 
When  the  Nazi  might  is  broken — freedom,  then, 

for  everyone! 
Then  a  brand-new  song  and  sermon,  free  to  run 

and  free  to  walk ; 
Something  new  that  isn't  German ;  we,  the  people, 

free  to  talk. 
Tides  will  rise  to  cleanse  pollution,  wash  away  all 

Aryan  blood  .  .  . 
What  will  be  their  absolution — they  who  smeared 

the  world  in  mud  ? 
Hitler,  Goebbels,  Rommel,  Hermann:  guilty  all, 

without  a  trial! 
(They  who  preached  that  God  is  German,  they 

who  cry  the  Hitler  Heil!) 
Soon  will  come  the  day  to  teach  them,  even  now 

our  bitter  foe; 
What  a  pity  we  must  hate  them — folks  we  do  not 

even  know. 

— Detective  George  L.  O'Connor, 

Missing  Persons  Bureau 


CAMP  HOOD,  TEXAS 
Tank  Destroyer  Center 

21  March,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

The  February  issue  arrived  a  few  days  ago,  and  I 
was  indeed  glad  to  receive  it.  I  have  been  away  for 
over  3  months  now  and  it  was  good  to  read  about 
the  boys  and  their  activities  once  again. 

We  are  kept  very  busy  out  here  and  are  really 
being  toughened  up.  I  am  in  a  Tank  Destroyer  Bat- 
talion. Our  motto  and  insignia  is  at  the  top  of  the 
page — a  panther  crushing  a  tank  in  its  mouth;  the 
motto:    "Seek— Strike— Destroy." 

Thanks  again  for  sending  me  SPRING  3100. 
Best  regards  to  all. 

EDWARD  R.  WOLTA, 

Corporal,  H.Q.  Co.  812th  T.D.  B'n., 

Patrolman,  18th  Precinct. 


ENGINEER  AMPHIBIAN  COMMAND 
Camp  Edwards,  Mass. 

February  15,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Receiving  SPRING  3100  monthly  seems  like  be- 
ing a  member  of  the  police  department  in  the 
army,  and  I  enjoy  reading  accounts  of  happenings. 
Especially  I  wish  to  extend  my  regrets  in  learning 
of  the  death  of  Detective  Joseph  A.  Miccio,  in  whose 
passing  the  department  lost  a  great  detective. 

DAVID  X.  OAKLEY,  2nd  Lieutenant, 
Detective,  4th  Squad. 


Police  Post  460  Entertainment  and  Dance 


THE  ANNUAL  "GATHERING  OF  THE  CLAN" 


POMP  and  splendor,  twin  attributes  always  close- 
ly associated  with  the  social  activities  of  this 
friendliest  of  organizations,  featured  again  last 
month  the  annual  Entertainment  and  Reception  of  the 
New  York  City  Police  Post  of  the  American  Legion, 
held  on  the  evening  of  Friday,  April  2,  at  the  Waldorf 
Astoria.  As  in  former  years,  leaders  prominent  in 
civic,  business,  police  and  Legion  circles  were  included 
in  this  annual  "gathering  of  the  clan."  The  occasion 
served  to  mark,  in  addition,  the  21st  anniversary  of  the 
founding  of  the  Mountain  Camp  of  the  American 
Legion,  Department  of  New  York,  and  where,  since  its 
inception  in  1922,  more  than  one  hundred  thousand 
days  of  rest  and  convalescence  have  been  provided  by 
the  Legion  for  its  sick  and  less  fortunate  members. 

Commander  Albert  J.  Nelson,  as  genial  and  radiant 
a  host  as  any  you  might  have  the  good  fortune  to 
happen  upon,  in  the  course  of  his  address  of  welcome 
said: 

"Let  us  turn  our  thoughts  to  our  buddies  who  are 
again  serving  their  country  in  the  Armed  Forces  on 
the  various  battlefields  tonight  and  offer  a  short  prayer 
for  their  safe  return.  We  wish  them  to  know  that  we 
frequently  think  of  them.  To  all  who  are  serving  our 
beloved  nation,  we  are  deeply  indebted  and  hope  that 
through  their  efforts  we  shall  again  gather  to  celebrate 


not  only  another  annual  entertainment  and  reception, 
but  a  victorious  peace  with  God's  blessings  and  en- 
dowment." 

The  entertainment  portion  of  the  program,  com- 
prising headline  and  feature  acts  exclusively,  preceded 
the  dancing  which  lasted,  as  is  customary  in  Post  460 
circles,  until  the  wee  sma'  hours.  A  special  prize  for 
the  "handsomest  and  most  stately  couple"  appearing  in 
the  grand  march  went  to  Deputy  Chief  Inspector  and 
Mrs.  Arthur  W.  Wallander.  Among  the  runners-up 
were  Assistant  to  the  Chief  Surgeon  and  Mrs.  Jerry 
Shea,  Sgt.  and  Mrs.  William  Kearns,  and  Commander 
(Sheridan  Post)  and  Mrs.  "Jimmy"  Lombardi. 

And  congratulations  again  on  their  respective 
birthdays  to  Major  Frank  Quigley  and  Captain  Dan 
Lake,  engaged  just  now  in  helping  to  put  over  as 
members  of  Uncle  Sam's  fighting  forces  the  most 
gigantic  job  of  rat  extermination  in  world  history. 

A  word  of  felicitation  also  on  the  splendid  job 
turned  in  by  the  committee  in  charge  under  the  able 
chairmanship  of  Past  Commander  John  J.  Lawlor  and 
Vice  Chairmen  John  Becak,  William  Cowan,  Frank 
Hansen  and  Phil  Parker. 

It  was  another  of  those  affairs  which  linger  on  in 
memory  for  days  on  end. 


II 


Borderin 
on 
Murder 


By  PATROLMAN 
JOHN  L.   CERSOSIMO 

30th  Precinct 


Prize  Short  Story 


"Where  is  the  body?" 


THOMAS  MARTIN  ALEXANDER  saw  a  dream 
walking.  Being  very  resolute,  like  his  father 
before  him— and  for  whom  I  worked  before  I 
joined  the  force,  Thomas  Martin  Alexander  caught  up 
with  the  dream — and  married  her  shortly  after.  That's 
the  beginning  of  an  honest-to-goodness  true  story  of 
how  I  almost  caught  my  first  murderer. 

It  was  late  one  mid-winter  afternoon,  and  I  was 
sitting  in  Mr.  Alexander's  swank  office  when  the  phone 
rang,  the  tinkling  followed  a  moment  later  by  the  vel- 
vety voice  of  Mr.  Alexander's  ritzy  secretai'y,  Miss 
Rush,  crooning  in  response,  "Yes,  Mrs.  Alexander, 
your  husband  is  in  but  he's  terribly  busy  at  the  moment 
checking  over  the  accounts." 

The  small,  but  invincible,  Mrs.  Alexander  was  not 
to  be  put  off,  however. 

"Tell  my  husband  I  must  speak  to  him!" 

That  she  was  in  the  midst  of  a  delightful  temper 
was  evidenced  by  the  rush  of  her  voice  coming  over 
the  wire  in  a  steady  stream.  With  a  resigned  look  on 
his  face  Mr.  Alexander  took  the  phone. 

"Yes,  dear!"  he  said,  and  sat  back  to  listen. 

It  was  all  so  very  awful,  she  then  went  on  to  ex- 
plain. And  Mr.  Alexander  would  simply  have  to  do 
something.   She  had  read  about  such  depredations  in 


the  papers,  but  this,  she  averred,  was  different.  It 
must  be  due  to  the  war 

"Ann,  what  do  you  want?"  Mr.  Alexander  was 
impatient.  There  was  no  mistaking  the  tone  in  his 
voice. 

"It's  terrible!"  she  shrieked  back  in  answer.  She 
wanted  to  build  up  her  story,  and  he  was  not  allowing 
her  time. 

"What's  terrible?"  Mr.  Alexander  was  looking  long- 
ingly at  the  pile  of  accounts. 

"Why,  my  friend  Martha !  It's  happened !  Just  as  I 
knew  it  would!  Just  as  right  along  I  predicted  it 
would!   It's  terrible,  I  tell  you,  just  terrible!" 

"Oh!"  Mr.  Alexander  hung  there  limply.  "Ann,  for 
God's  sake  ivhat's  happened?"  he  yelled. 

Immediately  then  I  could  tell  that  Mrs.  Alexander 
was  happy.  She  was  getting  the  reaction  she  wished 
for.  I  supposed  that  she  was  ready  right  now  to  spring 
her  calamity. 

"Well,"  she  began,  "Martha's  not  home." 

"What  did  you  say?"  Mr.  Alexander  was  shrieking. 
"She's  not  home?   So  .   .   . !" 

"Thomas,  don't  you  speak  to  me  like  that." 

I  had  never  seen  Mr.  Alexander  so  angry. 

"How  do  you  expect  me  to  speak  to  you  after  that 


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great  story?  Who  do  you  think  I  am?  Mr.  District 
Attorney?  What  do  you  want  me  to  do,  go  gathering 
clues  and  then  call  you  back  and  tell  you  why  she  isn't 
home?"   He  was  yelling  now. 

"Yes,  dear.  And  if  you  had  any  love  for  your  poor 
wife,  you'd  come  right  home  now!" 

"I'd  do  what?"  If  Mrs.  Alexander  had  been  any 
nearer,  he  probably  would  have  thrown  the  phone  at 
her. 

"Poor  Martha  is  dead!  I  just  know  she  is,"  Mrs. 
Alexander  wailed. 

Mr.  Alexander  was  exasperated.  But  he  knew  that 
if  he  hung  up,  she'd  simply  call  him  again — and  again. 
"Tell  me,  dear,  tell  me  what  it's  all  about." 

"Well,"  the  words  came  out  in  a  rush.  "You  know 
she's  always  home  at  this  time."  She  didn't  wait  for 
an  answer.  "The  other  day  she  had  a  fight  with  her 
boarder  and  he  threatened  to  have  her  hung  by  the 
longest  rope  in  the  country." 

"Oh,  so  you  think  it's  sabotage?" 

"No,  Thomas,  I  think  it's  murder!" 

"Well,  I'm  not  a  G-man." 

"Thomas,  stop  joking.  Don't  you  realize  what  this 
is?  It's  murder — and  to  a  good  friend  of  mine."  Mr. 
Alexander  looked  at  me  hopelessly.  It  was  all  so  ridicu- 
lous. 

"Yes,  dear,"  he  said. 

"Thomas,  you  don't  understand.  She  had  a  fight 
with  the  fellow  yesterday!" 

Mrs.  Alexander  was  very  upset.  Whatever  control 
she  had  over  her  emotions  ha:d  by  now  vanished. 

"Thomas,  will  you  please  come  for  me,  and  drive  me 
up  there?  If  you  don't  I'll  call  the  police!" 

Poor  Mr.  Alexander.  He  looked  at  me  again.  He 
could  only  do  one  thing. 

"Come  along,"  he  groaned.   "Maybe  you  can  help." 

"You're  a  damn  fool,"  Mr.  Alexander  said  to  his 
wife  when  we  arrived  at  their  home.  "The  only  reason 
I'm  driving  you  up  there  is  because  I  don't  want  you 
whining  on  my  shoulder  all  night.  Why — this  is  ridic- 
ulous! Absurd!  Preposterous!" 

We  were  almost  there  when  in  the  car  I  spoke  to 
Mrs.  Alexander  for  the  first  time.  "Now  tell  me,"  I 
said — as  she  stopped  for  a  moment  to  get  her  breath, 
"why  you  think  Martha  was  murdered?" 

That  opened  tie  reservoir  anew. 

"Well,  Martha  had  this  man  boarding  with  her  for 
the  last  15  years,  and  ever  since  her  husband  died,  six 
months  ago,  I'm  positive  she's  been  trying  to  get  rid 
of  him.  You  know  the  way  people  talk  if  they  find  a 
man  in  the  same  house  alone  with  a  widow."  She 
stopped. 

"Go  on,"  I  said,  still  not  impressed. 

"Well,  it's  my  guess  this  man  didn't  want  to  go  and 
they  had  a  big  fight  and  he  threatened  to  have  her 
strung  up!"  She  stopped  momentarily,  then  blurted: 
"And  now  she  isn't  home  when  she  should  be."  There 
was  silence.   "Don't  you  see?" 

Right  then  I  could  see  Mrs.  Alexander's  mind  work- 
ing. She  was  probably  hoping,  ever  so  slightly,  of 
course,  that  it  might  prove  to  be  some  kind  of  sex 
murder — and  she  in  the  role  of  the  heroine  who  dis- 
covered the  body.  In  all  the  papers  there  would  be  a 
big  story — headlines — pictures ! 

So  I  nodded  my  head  and  thought  about  "poor  dear 
Martha." 

Mr.  Alexander  stopped  the  car  in  front  of  a  red- 
brick two-story  house  on  the  upper  West  Side,  one  of 


several  in  that  section  which  had  managed  somehow 
to  withstand  the  onslaught  of  Park  Commissioner 
Moses'  construction  spree.  Mrs.  Alexander  broke  the 
silence. 

"Remember,  I  want  you  to  be  very  careful  not  to 
touch  anything!    Don't  leave  any  fingerprints!" 

"Yes,  Sherlock,"  her  husband  muttered. 

The  front  door  was  locked,  but  that  didn't  stop  Mrs. 
Alexander. 

"Through  a  window,"  she  commanded  determinedly, 
and  looked  at  me  for  approval.   I  just  stood  there. 

"No  noise!"  she  warned.  "We'll  never  be  able  to 
save  her  if  we  make  noise." 

Mr.  Alexander  was  waiting  for  that. 

"If  she's  dead,  how  are  we  going  to  save  her?" 

"But  how  can  she  be  dead?" 

"You've  been  telling  me  right  along  that  she's  dead." 

In  reply,  Mrs.  Alexander  gave  her  husband  an  exas- 
perated look.  She  walked  to  the  window,  demanded  that 
we  lift  her  through.   We  did. 

Five  minutes  passed,  and  she  didn't  appear  to  opcD 
the  door  for  us.   Finally  Mr.  Alexander  yelled : 

"Ann,  why  don't  you  let  us  in?" 

She  came  running  to  the  door  then  and  reprimanded 
him. 

"Thomas,  how  do  you  expect  me  to  catch  the  mur- 
derer if  you  make  so  much  noise?" 

She  led  us  inside  to  the  living  room,  pointed  to  a 
small  statuette.  The  bottom  had  been  chipped  off  and 
it  was  standing  precariously  on  the  mantlepiece. 

"That,"  she  said,  "convinces  me  that  there  was  a 
struggle — and  dear  Martha  was  murdered." 

Probably  hoping  to  find  the  body,  she  led  us  up- 
stairs. We  followed  submissively.  Finally,  Mr.  Alex- 
ander really  revolted. 

"Ann,  we're  going  to  be  arrested  for  house  break- 
ing!" 

"What  do  you  mean  ?  We  have  a  legitimate  reason." 

"Legitimate  or  not,  we'll  have  a  hard  time  proving 
it." 

Suddenly,  on  the  second  floor  she  stopped  and  said 
excitedly,  in  a  half-whisper: 

"That's  his  room!  I'm  going  in  there  and  make  him 
confess!" 

"Whose  room?" 

"The  boarder's!    The  one  who  killed  Martha!" 

"Oh!" 

She  barged  across  the  hall  and  tried  to  walk  right 
in.  She  couldn't.  The  door  was  locked.  So  she  stood 
outside  and  pounded  on  it  like  any  brave,  determined 
woman  would.  Also  she  demanded  the  brute  come  out 
and  give  himself  up,  because  she  knew  he  was  in  there. 
The  poor  boarder,  tired  and  disarranged,  came  to  the 
door  then  and  threw  it  open. 

"Oh", she  said,  as  she  all  but  fell  in  through  the 
open  door.    "Oh!" 

"Well,  and  what  can  I  do  for  such  a  charming  lady 
at  this  hour?"  the  fellow  politely  asked — and  I  thought 
I  saw  him  wink  at  her.  He  didn't  seem  to  notice  us  as 
we  stood  in  the  background  against  the  stairs.  His 
eyes  and  whole  attention  were  fixed  on  the  charming 
Mrs.  Alexander. 

"How  did  you  get  in?"  he  queried.  "I'm  sure  I 
locked  the  front  door." 

"I  came  in  through  the — never  mind  how  I  came  in." 

He  looked  surprised.  "Won't  you  come  in  and  have 
a  seat?" 

"I  certainly  will  not." 


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The  boarder  apologized  profusely.  "I  must  have 
misunderstood  your  errand." 

"You  certainly  have."  Then,  realizing  that  her 
method  was  wrong,  Mrs.  Alexander  decided  that  she 
would  have  to  act  more  boldly. 

"Where  is  it?"  she  demanded  to  know.  "Where  is 
the  body?" 

The  lodger  backed  up  a  step. 

"I — er — don't  know  what  you  mean!" 

That  was  just  the  answer  she  expected. 

"You  know  precisely  what  I  mean.  I  demand  to 
know  where  you  hid  Martha's  body!" 

"Martha's  body?  What  are  you  raving  about?" 

"You  killed  my  friend  Martha  Blackwell  and  I  want 
to  know  whei-e  you  hid  the  body!" 

"But  Mrs.  Blackwell  is  quite  alive,  I'm  sure.  I  saw 
her  only  this  morning." 

"Yes,  and  you  were  the  last  one  to  see  her." 

The  boarder  was  thoroughly  awake  now.  He  spoke 
with  an  unhappy  voice. 

"Did  you  say  Mrs.  Blackwell  is  dead?" 

"That's  what  I've  been  saying." 

"Heaven  help  my  soul!"  he  groaned.  And  he 
slammed  the  door. 

Mrs.  Alexander  rushed  to  us.  Hurriedly  she  whisked 
us  down  the  flight  of  stairs.   She  was  starting  to  cry. 

"Thomas,  that  man  is  going  to  murder  me,  too.  I 
could  see  it  in  his  face!" 


"I  wouldn't  worry  about  it,"  Mr.  Alexander  said 
calmly.  He  was  gazing  out  the  window. 

"Thomas,  you're  a  beast.  You  don't  even  seem  to 
care  if  your  wife  is  murdered.  What  kind  of  a  man  are 
you  ?" 

Mr.  Alexander  did  not  move. 
"Look  out  the  window  and  see  who's  coming." 
Tearfully  she  asked,  "Who  is  it?" — then  Mrs.  Alex- 
ander looked. 

"Oh,  Thomas,  let's  go."  Tears  were  raining  down 
her  face. 

Martha  Blackwell  was  approaching  the  door. 

"Don't  you  think  you  should  say  'hello'  to  the 
corpse?"  He  grunted  in  derision. 

On    the    way    through    the    door    Mrs.    Alexander 

bumped  into  Mrs.  Blackwell. 

"Hello!"  she  murmured  weakly. 
»  *  * 

Everything  must  have  worked  out  all  right,  because 
the  next  day  Mrs.  Blackwell  called  Mr.  Thomas  Martin 
Alexander  and  wanted  to  know  if  he  could  please  pos- 
sibly explain — or  would  he  have  any  idea — why  her 
boarder,  who  had  been  with  her  for  15  years — and  such 
a  nice  man,  too — left  so  suddenly. 

She  was  seriously  troubled,  she  said — and  she  just 
wondered.  .   .   . 


"Nick  Sussillo  Night" 


IMPRESSIVE  indeed  was  the  tribute  paid  by  the 
Lieutenants'  Benevolent  Association  on  the  even- 
ing of  Wednesday,  March  24,  at  the  headquarters 
of  the  organization  in  the  Governor  Clinton  Hotel,  to 
the  man  who  for  eleven  years,  from  1932  to  1943,  had 
served  the  organization  as  its  president — Lieutenant 
Nicholas  P.  Sussillo,  the  ceremony  culminating  in  the 
presentation  to  "Nick"  of  a  framed  copy  of  engrossed 
resolutions,  formal  appreciation  on  the  part  of  the 
members  of  "his  Leadership,  his  Fearlessness  of  Deci- 
sion, Sincerity  of  Purpose  and  Unswerving  Loyalty  to 
the  organization,  attributes  which  have  attained  for 
him  a  place  in  our  hearts.  ..." 

Officially  desigated  as  "Nick  Sussillo  Night,"  no 
general  invitations  had  been  extended.  Invited  guests 
— persons  who  had  been  closely  associated  with  the 
past  president  for  a  number  of  years,  included  Assist- 
ant Chief  Inspector  John  J.  DeMartino,  Deputy  Chief 
Inspector  Michael  J.  Murphy,  Inspectors  William  A. 
Turk  and  Henry  Malley,  former  Deputy  Chief  Inspec- 
tor Thomas  Cummings,  Captain  Matthew  A.  Skea, 
president.  Captains'  Endowment  Association ;  Sergeant 
Ross  P.  Monroe,  president.  Sergeants'  Benevolent  As- 
sociation; Detective  Denis  Mahoney,  president.  Detec- 
tives' Endowment  Association;  Magistrate  Thomas  J. 
Aurelio,  and  last  but  certainly  not  least  the  lovely  and 
charming  Mrs.  Nicholas  P.  Sussillo.  Patrolman 
Patrick  W.  Harnedy,  P.B.A.  president,  was  unable  be- 
cause of  absence  from  the  city  on  official  business  to 
attend. 

The  several  speeches  delivered  in  honor  of  the  guest 


President   William   F.   Maley   (right)   presents  framed 

resolutions  to  Past  President  Nicholas  P.  Sussillo   as 

Mrs.    Sussillo    (left)    registers    approval 

of  the  evening  were  not  in  the  form  of  oratorical  out- 
bursts; rather  they  could  be  classified  within  the  cate- 
gory of  sincere,  direct-from-the-heart  expressions  of 
appreciation  and  respect  for  one  who  over  a  period  of 
years  had  served  his  organization  faithfully  and  well. 


"Jimmy"  Goud 


JIMMY  Goud,  who  once  a  year  used  to  visit  with 
us  here  at  the  office  of  Spring  3100,  has  made 
his  last  call. 

Jimmy,  on  March  16  past,  was  summoned  to  his 
heavenly  reward. 

Veteran  readers  of  Spring  3100  will  recall  Jimmy 
Goud  as  the  handsome,  well  set-up  lad  who,  back  in 
February,  1936,  dropped  in  on  us  for  the  purpose  of 
having  his  name  entered  on  our  subscription  file.  He 
at  that  time  was  89  years  young  and  his  visit,  as  we 
recall  it  now,  was  as  refreshing  as  the  proverbial  sum- 
mer breeze.  His  appearance,  as  he  strode  through  the 
door,  belied  his  age  startlingly — a  man  still  to  be 
reckoned  with,  we  said  to  ourself  as  we  surveyed  a  bit 
enviously  those  sturdy  shoulders,  that  smoothly  flow- 
ing moustache,  and  those  snappy  blue  eyes  which  won 
you  over  the  moment  he  flashed  them  on  you. 

Jimmy  was  born  in  1847,  appointed  to  the  old  Met- 
ropolitan Police  in  1868,  and  was  retired  in  1901,  at 
which  time  he  was  attached  to  the  old  49th  Precinct 
in  Gates  Avenue,  Brooklyn,  which  was  manned  in 
those  days  by  a  force  of  27  men  and  covered  the  terri- 
tory from  Flatbush  and  Franklin  Avenues  all  the  way 
to  the  old  Brooklyn  city  line,  wherever  that  was. 

They  had  good  posts,  too,  Jimmy  had  told  us,  ex- 
plaining that  it  required  only  about  four  hours  of 
steady  hiking  in  those  days  for  a  fellow  to  reach  his 
relieving  point  promptly. 

"Of  course,"  Jimmy  chuckled,  "that  wasn't  so  hot 
for  the  roundsman,  and  particularly 
if  he  was  out  to  fatten  his  batting 
average,  if  you  know  what  I  mean." 

Which  proves  conclusively  that 
even  in  those  times  the  boys  played 
hide  and  seek  occasionally  when  on 
patrol. 

Crime  conditions  were  not  so  bad 
in  those  early  days,  according  to 
Jimmy,  and  the  occasional  report  of 
a  horse  and  wagon  going  astray — 
or  maybe  a  cow  or  two  —  helped 
wonderfully  to  break  up  the  monot- 
ony of  things. 

Crimes  such  as  "hold-ups,"  were 
rare,  he  recalled — -"because  there 
were  no  automobiles  in  my  time  in 
which  to  make  a  quick  get-away." 

For  years,  Jimmy  had  lived  in  his 
own  home  in  Merrick,  L.  I.,  happily, 
until  a  little  less  than  12  years  ago, 
when  his  devoted  wife,  his  loyal 
side-partner  for  62  years,  was  taken 
from  his  side. 

He  never  drank  or  smoked  in  his 
life,  and  it  is  to  this  abstinence, 
more  than  anything  else,  that  Jim- 


As  he   appeared   in   1869,  the   year   of 

his    appointment    to    the 

Police  Department 


SEPTEMBER,  1939 

The    late    Patrolman    James    Goud,    then    92,    shown    with 

Commissioner   Valentine   in   the    latter's    office 

at  Headquarters 


my  attributed  the  longevity  that 
was  his.  In  age,  he  ranked  second 
among  our  pensioners  to  retired 
Patrolman  Philip  Rogers,  formerly 
of  the  old  Brooklyn  2nd  Precinct, 
and  who  today  is  still  alive  and 
holding  his  own  at  96. 

His  advice  to  the  members  of  the 
Department,  given  on  the  occasion 
of  his  introductory  visit  with  us,  we 
quote  gladly: 

"Be  loyal  to  the  job — go  through 
it  cleanly — never  talk  back  to  the 
sergeant  —  save  your  money  —  and 
by  all  means,  invest  it  wisely." 

Yes,  indeed,  dear  reader,  Jimmy 
Goud,  during  the  several  years  it 
was  our  privilege  to  know  him,  ex- 
emplified gloriously  the  bluecoat  of 
yesteryear.  A  veteran  crime  fight- 
er, he  in  his  day  had  brought  dis- 
tinction to  the  blue  cloth  and  gold 
of  the  "Finest" — the  uniform  to 
which  until  the  day  that  he  died  he 
bowed  with  reverence  and  pride. 


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Police  Bandmaster  Starts  Movement  to  Place 
Our  National  Anthem  on  Easy-to-Sing  Level 


FROM  the  files  of  the  United  Press  under  date 
March  26,  1943,  comes  the  following  article: 
"Patriotic  Americans  who  have  been 
bending  and  stretching  vocal  cords  to 
reach  the  high  notes  of  'The  Star- 
Spangled  Banner'  should  bend  an  car 
to  Captain  Eugene  LaBarre  who  today 
announced  a  simple  plan  to  bring  these 
notes  within  the  reach  of  the  common 
people. 

"LaBarre,  bandmaster  of  the  New 
York  Police  Band,  and  formerly  musi- 
cal director  of  the  1940  New  York 
World's  Fair,  said  his  plan  for  a  ceil- 
ing on  high  notes  will  'end  confusion, 
halt  derogatory  attacks  and  scrap-it 
propaganda,  and  stop  the  anthem  from 
being  a  national  shame.' 

"Americans  are  getting  collective 
laryngitis  and  a  frustration  complex 
from  trying  to  sing  the  current  'Serv- 
ice Version,'  he  said.  Lily  Pons,  Lucy 
Monroe  (or  other  famous  singers)  and 
the  band  are  all  that  make  the  grade 
and  continue  to  the  finish  of  the  song 
— the  rest  of  'em  just  stand  there  with 
looks  of  defeat  and  humiliation  on  their  faces. 


of 


Captain   Eugene   LaBarre 


''He  hopes  for  an  act  of  congress  to  return  to  us,  and 
fix  so  that  it  cannot  be  tampered  with,  a  version  pub- 
lished in  1843  which  he  said  is  a  'sing- 
able easy-on-the-throat'  version  ap- 
pearing in  old  hymnals  and  school 
books  until  1918  when  a  'Committee  of 
12'  composed  of  educators  and  music 
publishers,  tampered  with  it  for  the 
sake  of  history  and  not  practicability. 
"When  congress  made  'The  Star- 
Spangled  Banner'  our  national  anthem 
in  1931,  LaBarre  said,  it  did  not  spe- 
cify lohich  music.  Probably  congress- 
men did  not  know  that  there  were 
many  conflicting  versions  on  the  mar- 
ket. 

"LaBarre  is  plugging  for  a  version 
which  he  says  has  'the  offending  high 
notes  eliminated,  and  was  used  for  70 
years  by  our  ancestors  without  criti- 
cism.' 

"He  says,  'no  greater  stimulus  of 
patriotism  can  be  conceived  than  that 
of  the  glorious  feeling  in  a  person 
when  he  can  lustily  sing  every  note 
of  the  greatest  of  all  national  songs — 
"THE  STAR-SPANGLED  BANl^ER"— from  begin- 
ning to  end  without  faltering'." 


THE  Police  Golf  Association  will  hold  its  opening 
handicap  tournament  of  the  1943  season  on  Fri- 
day, April  16,  at  the  Garden  City  Country  Club, 
Stewart  Avenue  and  Nassau  Boulevard,  Garden  City, 
L.  L  Entrance  fee,  as  in  previous  years,  will  be  $2. 
This  will  include  golf,  luncheon,  refreshments,  music, 
prizes  and  the  use  of  the  clubhouse  and  grounds. 

With  the  opening  tee-off  on  this  date,  the  P.G.A. 
enters  into  its  ninth  season  of  play  and  the  campaign 
this  year  promises  to  equal — if  not  eclipse — anything 
offered  by  this  wide-awake  gi-oup  of  mashie  mashers 
in  the  past.  Organized  in  1935  with  the  idea  of  giving 
members  of  our  Department  an  opportunity  to  per- 
petrate their  golf  at  least  one  day  in  each  month  and 


on  a  different  as  well  as  exclusive  golf  course — and, 
most  important  of  all  at  a  tax  that  ordinarily  would 
not  pay  the  greens  fee — membership  in  this  interesting 
organization  increases  with  the  years. 

An  admirable  feature  of  these  P.G.A.  tournaments 
is  the  regulation  which  prohibits,  as  we've  pointed 
out  in  this  column  before,  any  member  from  annexing 
more  than  one  prize  during  a  season.  The  thought 
behind  the  rule  is  to  allow  as  many  members  as  pos- 
sible a  crack  at  the  various  monthly  prizes. 

In  addition  to  this.  Spring  3100  will  award  three 
trophies  at  the  close  of  the  season  to  the  three  golfers 
turning  in  the  best  general  performances  of  the  year, 
judged  on  a  handicap  basis,  of  course,  and  based  on 
the  contestants'  three  best  scores  of  the  season.  And 
let  us  remind  you  again — you  don't  have  to  be  a  glori- 
fied hit-and-walk  artist  to  compete.  Your  handicap 
will  assure  you  an  even  break  no  matter  how  adolescent 
your  game  or  how  lean  your  experience. 

Notification  via  postcard  will  be  sent  to  members 
of  the  P.G.A.  before  each  tournament,  and  golf-minded 
members  of  the  Department  who  have  not  previously 
attended  these  events  and  who  might  like  to  join  up 
with  the  boys  are  requested  to  register  either  with 
President  Robert  Poggi,  94th  Precinct  or  with  Secre- 
tary Edward  MacFadden,  112th  Precinct. 

Fore! 


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By  REBECCA  B.  RANKIN,  Librarian,  ^Municipal  Reference  Library 


WRITTEN  BY  a  retired  government  official  of 
England,  Ernest  T.  Williams,  Lasting  Peace  and  a  Bet- 
ter World  sketches  in  bold  outline  how  to  achieve  those 
objectives  in  a  post-war  world.  What  may  particularly 
interest  the  policeman  is  his  proposal  for  an  Interna- 
tional Air  Force  which  will  not  only  handle  all  flying 
traffic  between  nations  but  also  act  as  a  police  force. 


THE  CHIEF  ENGINEER  of  the  Illinois  State 
Police  Radio  System  gives  you  a  well-illustrated  and 
diagrammed  explanation  of  a  "Mobile  Crime  Labora- 
tory" in  Radio  News  of  March,  1943.  A  huge  truck 
especially  designed  for  the  purpose  contains  the  finest 
radio  equipment  and  accessories  and  may  be  utilized 
in  any  emergency. 


POLICE  CHIEF  of  Honolulu,  Hawaii  explains  in 
Municipal  Signal  Engineer  of  January-February  1943 
the  value  of  a  police  radio  system  in  an  emergency. 


IN  THE  QUARTERLY  ISSUE  of  Federal  Proba- 
tion, March,  1943,  are  a  number  of  interesting  articles 
that  you  can  not  afford  to  miss,  "Is  punishment  a  deter- 
rent" by  Dr.  A.  A.  Brill,  and  several  on  the  problem 
and  treatment  of  juvenile  delinquency. 


DO  YOU  REFER  to  the  semi-annual  bulletins  of 
the  Uniform  Crime  Reports?  They  are  filled  with 
pertinent  statistics. 


THE  Joitmal  of  Criminal  Laic  and  Criminology  has 
many  articles  pertaining  to  police  problems.  A  recent 
issue  contains  one  by  V.  A.  Leonard  on  police  training. 


THE  EAGLE  LIBRARY,  Brooklyn,  has  just  pub- 
lished a  new  handy  volume.  Administrative  Code, 
Police  Chapters  with  all  amendments  up-to-date.  Keep 
a  copy  where  you  can  refer  to  it  often  or  come  in  and 
use  one  in  the  Municipal  Reference  Library,  Room 
2230,  Municipal  Building,  Manhattan. 


NORTHWESTERN  UNIVERSITY  Traffic  Insti- 
tute with  the  co-operation  of  the  International  Associa- 
tion of  Chiefs  of  Police,  Safety  Division,  has  just  is- 
sued two  new  publications  which  are  of  interest  to  the 
members  of  the  police  force.  One  is  "The  Evidence 
Handbook  for  Police"  and  the  other  is  "Accident  In- 
vestigation Manual."  Both  of  these  titles  are  available 
at  the  Municipal  Reference  Library. 


ONE    PROBLEM    of   every   police    department    is 
whether  it  wins  the  respect  of  the  general  public ;  when 


this  is  lacking,  it  is  impossible  to  get  proper  coopera- 
tion in  law-enforcement.  As  part  of  the  research  on 
the  Kansas  City  (Missouri)  police  department,  the 
Civic  Research  Institute  in  mid-January  asked  this 
question  of  a  representative  cross-section  of  local  peo- 
ple: 

"Do  you  think  the  police  are  doing  a  good  job 

or  a  poor  job  in  Kansas  City?" 

Almost  two-thirds  of  the  1,014  questioned  said  "A 
good  job" ;  only  six  per  cent  said  "Poor."  The  opinions 
expressed  were  as  follows: 

Doing  good  job   64% 

Fair    22 

Poor     6 

No  opinion    8 

Reasons  Back  of  Attitudes 

Preliminary  testing  of  the  survey  showed  that  to 
the  layman  efficient  law  enforcement  was  not  the  sole 
standard  of  a  "good"  police  force.  Consequently,  every 
person  was  asked  the  reasons  on  which  he  based  his 
impression. 

Reasons  given  by  those  rating  the  police  "Good" : 

Xot  specific  ("Good  job  considering  conditions,  etc.")  65% 

Less  crime  and  gambling     10 

Less  politics  involved  in  the  police  force   7 

Better  traffic  control ;  low  accident  rate  5 

Police  quick  to  answer  calls     5 

(Reservation):  Good,  but  too  few;  or  underpaid 5 

Courteous ;   not  over-officious    5 

Younger  men;  better-trained;  more  intelligent   2 

Good  police  chief;  improvement  in  leadership   1 

Impartial;  people  can't  fix  traffic  tickets   1 

Well-dressed ;  neat ;  good  deportment   1 


ENTERTAINMENT  AND  BALL 

of  the 

SERGEANTS'  BENEVOLENT  ASSOCIATION 

of  the 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT  of  the  CITY  OF  NEW  YORK 

Friday  Evening,  April  30,  1943 

Manhattan  Center 


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POLICE  ACADEMY 

OFFICERS'  TRAINING  SCHOOL 

QUESTIONS  AND  ANSWERS  FOR  THE  APRIL,  1943,  ISSUE  OF  "SPRING  3100' 

By  Ueutenant  PETER  F.  MATHEWS 


QUESTIONS 


QUESTION  NO.  1 

Who  may  suspend  or  revoke  licenses  and  certificates  of 
registration  under  the  Vehicle  and  Traffic  Law? 

QUESTION  NO.  2 

What   persons   may   serve   criminal   process   within   the 
City  of  New  York? 

QUESTION  NO.  3 

Under  what  circumstances  may  a  crime  be  compromised. 
Explain  in  detail. 

QUESTION  NO.  4 

What  qualifications  must  be  possessed  by  an  applicant 
for  a  public  hack  driver's  license? 

QUESTION  NO.  5 

Briefly  answer  the  following: 

a.  Is  it  possible  to  determine  the  make  of  an  unknown 
firearm  by  a  bullet? 

b.  Is  a  confession  made  through  an  interpreter  inadmis- 
sible as  hearsay? 

c.  What  information  will  members  of  the  Force  furnish 
to  the  District  Attorney? 

d.  Who  may  designate  learners'  streets  in  the  City  of 
New  York? 

e.  All  books,  accounts  and  papers  in  the  oflSce  of  any 
city  department  shall  be  open  to  the  inspection  of  any 
taxpayer.    What  departments   are   excepted? 

f.  Who  are  exempt  from  the  Administrative  Code  pro- 
visions relative  to  unnecessary  noises? 


ANSWERS 


ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  1 

Any  mag^istrate  or  judge,  in  a  city,  or  in  a  village  of  the 
first  class;  any  supreme  court  justice;  county  judge;  judge 
of  a  court  of  general  sessions;  the  superintendent  of  state 
police;  the  commissioner  of  motor  vehicles;  or  any  person 
deputized  by  the  commissioner  of  motor  vehicles,  shall  have 
power  to  revoke  or  suspend  the  license  to  drive  a  motor 
vehicle  or  motor  cycle  of  any  person,  or  in  the  case  of  an 
owner,  the  certificate  of  registration. 

A  learner's  permit  shall  be  deemed  a  license  within  the 
meaning  of  this  section. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  2 

Criminal  process  may  be  served  within  the  City  of  New 
York  only  by  the  following  persons: 

a.  A  member  of  the  police  force  of  any  city  of  the  State 
of  New  York. 

b.  A  constable  of  the  State  of  New  York. 

c.  A  sheriff  or  one  of  the  usual  deputies  of  any  sheriff 
of  the  State  of  New  York. 


POLICE  ACADEMY 

OFFICERS'  TRAINING  SCHOOL 
72  POPLAR  ST.,  BROOKLYN 

PROMOTION   COURSES 

1.  To  Rank  of  Sergeant.  For  Patrolmen,  all  grades. 

Sessions  will  be  held,  holidays,  excepted,  on 

Monday 7.30  P.  M. 

Tuesday 10.30  A.  M. 

Wednesday 5.30  P.M. 

Thursday 11.30  A.M. 

Friday       .-..-.      5.30  P.M. 

2.  To    Rank    of    Lieutenant.    For    all    Sergeants. 

Sessions  will  be  held,  holidays,  excepted,  on 

Monday 7.30  P.M. 

Tuesday lOJO  A.M. 

Wednesday 5.30  P.M- 

Thursday 11.30  A.M. 

Friday 5.30  P.M. 

3.  To    Rank    of    Captain.     For    all    Lieutenants. 

Sessions  will  be  held,  holidays,  excepted,  on 

Monday 7.30  P.M. 

Tuesday 18.30  A.M. 

Wednesday 5.30  P.  M. 

Thursday 11.30  A.M. 

Friday 5.30  P.M. 

4.  Topics  will  be  changed  weekly.  Each  class 
session  will  be  for  a  period  of  two  hours.  Attend- 
ance will  be  on  time  off  duty.  No  fee  will  be  charged. 

5.  SEE  CIRCULAR  12,  1937. 


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d.  A  police  constable  or  an  assistant  police  constable 
of  the  State  of  New  York. 

e.  A  peace  officer  of  the  State  of  New  York. 

f.  A  United  States  marshal. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  3 

When  a  defendant  is  brought  before  a  magistrate,  or  is 
held  to  answer,  on  a  charge  of  a  misdemeanor,  for  which 
the  person  injured  by  the  act  constituting  the  crime  has  a 
remedy  by  a  civil  action,  the  crime  may  be  compromised, 
except  when  it  was  committed: 

1.  By  or  upon  an  officer  of  justice,  whUe  in  the  execu- 
tion of  the  duties  of  his  office; 

2.  Riotously;  or 

3.  With  an  intent  to  commit  a  felony. 

If  a  party  injured  appears  before  the  magistrate,  or 
before  the  court  to  which  the  deposition  and  statements  are 
required,  to  be  returned  at  any  time  before  trial  or  com- 
mitment by  the  magistrate,  or  trial  on  indictment  for  the 
crime,  and  acknowledges  in  writing  that  he  has  received 
satisfaction  for  the  injury,  the  magistrate  or  court  may,  in 
his  or  its  discretion,  on  payment  of  the  costs  and  expenses 
incurred,  if  such  magistrate  or  court  shall  see  fit  so  to 
direct,  order  all  proceedings  to  be  stayed  upon  the  prosecu- 
tion and  the  defendant  be  discharged  therefrom.  But  in 
that  case,  the  reason  for  the  order  must  be  set  forth  therein 
and  entered  upon  the  minutes. 

The  order  authorized  by  the  last  section  is  a  bar  to 
another  prosecution  for  the  same  offense. 


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No  crime  can  be  compromised,  nor  can  any  proceeding 
for  the  prosecution  or  punishment  thereof  upon  a  com- 
promise, be  stayed,  except  as  so  provided. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  4 

1.  Must  be  a  citizen  of  the  United  States,  or  have  regu- 
larly declared  his  intention  of  becoming  a  citizen. 

2.  A  resident  of  the  City  of  New  York. 

3.  Be  twenty-one  years  of  age  or  over;  if  under  twenty- 
five  years  of  age,  shall  produce  a  birth  certificate  or 
other  satisfactory  proof. 

4.  Be  of  good  moral  character. 

5.  Of  sound  physique,  with  good  eyesight  and  not  sub- 
ject to  epilepsy,  vertigo,  heart  trouble,  or  any  other 
infirmity  of  body  or  mind  which  might  render  him 
unfit  for  safe  operation  of  public  hacks. 

6.  Must  be  able  to  read  and  write  the  English  language. 

7.  Be  clean  of  dress  and  person. 

8.  Not  addicted  to  the  use  of  intoxicating  liquors  or 
narcotics. 


9.   Must  be  licensed  as  a  chauffeur  by  the  Motor  Vehicle 
Bureau  of  the  State  of  New  York. 
10.    Must  have  had  a  driving  license  for  a  motor  vehicle 
for  a  period  of  at  least  three  years. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  5 

a.  Yes.  In  order  to  determine  the  make  of  an  unknown 
firearm  from  which  a  bullet  has  been  fired  a  classifi- 
cation of  bullet  marks  must  be  at  hand.  In  many 
police  departments  there  now  exist  comprehensive 
classifications  of  revolvers,  pistols,  etc. 

b.  The  fact  that  a  confession  is  made  through  an  inter- 
preter does  not  render  it  inadmissible  as  hearsay, 
provided  the  interpreter  is  called  as  a  witness. 

c.  All  facts  obtained  in  connection  with  the  case,  in- 
cluding the  names  and  addresses  of  witnesses. 

d.  Learners'  streets  may  be  designated  by  the  Police 
Commissioner. 

e.  The  Police  and  Law  Departments. 

f.  Shall  not  apply  to  the  operation  or  use  of  any  organ, 
radio,  bell,  chimes  or  other  instrument,  apparatus  or 
device  by  any  church,  synagogue  or  school. 


DEPARTMENTAL     ORDERS 


General  Orders  No.  S,  February  24,  1943. 

Special  election  Tuesday,  March  2,  1943,  to  elect  an 
Assemblyman  in  the  2nd  Assembly  District,  Queens. 

General  Orders  No.  7,  February  27,  1943. 

Amends  Paragraph  24  of  Article  19  of  the  Manual  of 
Procedure,  titled  "Medical  and  Surgical  Bureau,"  in  rela- 
tion to  the  boundaries  of  Medical  Districts  and  Assign- 
ments of  Surgeons. 

Circular  No.  4,  March  3,  1943. 

Amends  Section  97,  Article  8  of  the  Traffic  Regulations 
— Commercial  Vehicle  Truck  Routes. 

Special  regulations  for  vehicular  traffic,  to  govern  speed 
limits  on  East  River  Drive,  from  Montgomery  Street  to 
125th  Street,  Manhattan. 

No  vehicular  traffic  permitted  on  certain  streets  in 
Borough  of  Queens. 

Approves  a  certain  location  as  a  designated  premises  for 
discharge  of  small  firearms  in  Borough  of  Queens. 

Circular  No.  5,  March  6,  1943. 

Resolution  adopted  by  the  Board  of  Estimate  relative  to 
Veterans'  Conventions  and  Encampments. 

T.  T.  Message,  March  8,  1943. 

Enforcement  activities  in  connection  with  pleasure 
driving  discontinued  by  O.P.A. 

Teletype  Order  of  4.54  P.M.,  January  9,  1943,  revoked. 

T.  T.  Message,  March  10,  1943. 

Acting  Superintendent  of  Telegraph  shall  cause  to  be 
transmitted  to  all  commands  at  11:00  P.M.,  daily,  the  time 
of  sunrise  for  the  following  day,  together  with  the  time 


the  dimout  period  terminates.  Commanding  officers  and 
desk  officers  shall  transmit  this  information  to  members 
of  the  Force  performing  duty  between  12.01  A.M.  and  8 
A.M.,  each  day.  Attention  directed  to  provisions  of  Section 
14  of  the  Traffic  Regulations  published  in  Circular  No.  22, 
1942,  which  limits  the  speed  of  vehicles  during  the  hours 
the  dimout  is  in  effect  to  26  miles  per  hour. 

T.  T.  Message,  March  12,  1943. 

Directs  commanding  officers  and  supervisory  heads  to 
cause  a  checkup  to  be  made  of  all  gas  masks  issued  to 
members  of  the  Force  under  their  supervision,  to  ascertain 
those  which  are  damaged  and  unusable. 

T.  T.  Message,  March  12,  1943. 

Re  custody  of  ballot  boxes  for  the  last  Primary  Election, 
August  11,  1942. 

T.  T.  Order  No.  4,  March  13,  1943. 

Article  2  of  the  Manual  of  Procedure,  titled  "Arrests 
and  Summonses",  amended  as  follows: 

Paragraph  No.  65:  When  a  member  of  the  Force  ob- 
serves a  violation  of  the  Traffic  Regulations  by  an  operator 
of  a  United  States  Mail  vehicle,  he  will  without  delay 
report  it  to  his  commanding  officer  giving  the  date,  time, 
place  of  occurrence,  name  of  driver,  number  of  the  mail 
vehicle,  and  the  circumstances  of  the  case.  The  command- 
ing officer  will  forward  report  in  duplicate  on  U.F.  49  to 
the  Police  Commissioner  for  transmission  to  the  Post- 
master having  jurisdiction.    Paragraph  No.  66  revoked. 

T.  T.  Order  No.  5,  March  13,  1943. 

Effective  Tuesday,  March  16,  1943,  the  Women's  Court 
will  be  located  in  the  Criminal  Courts  Building,  100  Centre 
Street,  Manhattan. 


Name 


Rank  &  Command 


Assigned 


Service  Rank 


Abbey,  Thomas  G Ptl., 

Abrahamson,   Lester    ....Ptl., 

Adamson,  Arthur Ptl., 

Adelson,  Henry Ptl., 

Ahern,   Eugene Ptl., 

Able,  Henry Ptl., 

Alexander,  Alvin  B Ptl., 

Allen,  Clarence  M Ptl., 

Alessi,  Louis  J Ptl., 

Ambraz,  Simon  P Sgt. 

Anderson,  Carl  A Lt., 

Andrews,  Charles  E Ptl., 

Anger,  Alfred   Ptl., 

Arendt,  Walter  W Ptl., 


Mcy.  2 Boiling  Field,  Wash,  D.C.  Capt. 

42    Pet Goodfellow  Field,  Texas.  .Avia.  C. 

22    Pet Camp  Stewart,  Ga 1st  Lt. 

85   Pet Farmingdale,  L.  1 2nd  Lt. 

66   Pet APO  700,  N.  Y Pvt. 

41    Pet Fleet  P.  O.,  San  Fran. .  .  .  Water  T. 

10   Pet Camp  Lee,  Va Corp. 

Tr.    P 

101    Pet Norfolk,  Va A.  S. 

10  D.  D Camp  Upton,  L.  I Major 

6  Pet N.  Y.  C Major 

50   Pet Camp  Butner,  N.  C Pvt. 

15    Pet San   Diego,   Cal Pfc. 

88   Pet Ft.  Custer,  Mich 2nd  Lt. 


Baden,  William  F Ptl., 

Bailer,  Arthur  A Ptl., 

Barker,  William  H Ptl., 

Barkley,  Clarence  E Ptl., 

Barnett,  Jules  D Ptl., 

Baron,  Paul   Ptl., 

Baudassi,  John  F Ptl., 

Begelman,  Jack Ptl., 

Behan,  John  J Ptl., 

Behr,  George  F.,  Jr Ptl., 

Berke,  Eugene Ptl., 

Berkowitz,  Harry Ptl.. 

Bershatsky,    Sidney   Ptl., 

Biehusen,   Henry   H Ptl., 

Blasie,  Edward   Ptl., 

Blau,  Seymour Ptl., 

Blog,  Emanuel Ptl., 

Bodd,  Rudolph  R Ptl., 

Boeschel,  Leroy  F Ptl., 

Boetig,  Robert  A Ptl., 

Boogich,  Ira  L Ptl., 

Brady,  Cornelius  H Ptl., 

Brady,  James  H Ptl., 

Brady,  Thomas  J Ptl., 

Bramson,  Bernard Ptl., 

Brauchler,  Herbert  J Ptl., 

Brauner,  Solomon Ptl., 

Brennan,   Arthur   F Ptl., 

Brooks,  Albert Ptl., 

Brooks,  Paul  E Ptl., 

Brooks,  Richard  E Ptl., 

Brown,  Emmett  L Ptl., 

Brown,  James  P. Ptl., 

Brown,  Steven  H Pro. 

Browne,  Thomas  P Capt 

Brust,  Albert  A Ptl., 

Buckley,  Harry  D Det., 

Buckley,  John  T Ptl., 

Bungard,  Herbert  H Ptl., 

Burk,  Frank  M Pro. 

Burrell,  William  J Ptl., 

Cahill,  Thomas  J Ptl., 

Cain,  Russell  F Ptl., 

Callahan,  John  J Ptl., 

Canavan,  John  H Ptl., 

Canavan,  Joseph  J Ptl., 

Capaccio,  Salvatore   Pro. 

Capalbo,  Edward  M Ptl., 

Capozzi,  Vincent  J Ptl., 

Cappellazzi,  Aldo  J Ptl., 

Carey,  Dennis  E Ptl., 

Carey,  Elmer  J Ptl. 

Carraher,  Thomas  M Ptl., 

Carter,  James  F Det., 

Cashman,  John  T Ptl., 

Cassat,  Leonard   Ptl., 

Castelli,  Rosario  P Ptl., 

Chambers,  James Ptl., 

Charlton,  Norman  J Ptl., 

Chester,  Ernest  F Ptl., 

Chotiner,  Bernard    Ptl., 

Clancy,  James  P Ptl., 

Cleary,  Donald  G.  F Ptl., 

Codd,  Michael  J Ptl., 

Colombo,  Joseph    Det., 

Conlisk,  Charles  J Ptl., 

Conlon,  John  J Ptl., 

Connelly,  Joseph  J Ptl., 

Cooper,  Michael    Ptl., 


83  Pet Leesville,  La Corp 

79   Pet U.  S.  Army   Pvt. 

25   Pet Camp  Shelby,  Miss Pvt. 

Mcy.    2 N.Y.P.E.,  Bklyn,  N.  Y.. .  .2nd  Lt. 

42   Pet N.  Y.  C Pvt. 

109  Pet Ft.   Benning,   Ga Candidate 

50   Pet Camp  Upton,  L.  I Sgt. 

14   Pet Treasure   Island,  Cal Chief  Sp. 

Mcy.    1 Washington,  D.  C Radioman 

19    Pet Ft.  Knox,  Ky Pvt. 

P.  A Norfolk,   Va Chief  Sp. 

23   Pet U.  S.  Army Pvt. 

73    Pet Amarillo   Field,   Texas.  .  .  Pvt. 

Mcy.    1 Boiling  Field,  Wash,  D.C.  2nd  Lt 

90   Pet Fleet  P.O.,  N.  Y Cook 

23  Pet APO  77,  Los  Angeles...    Sgt. 

66  Pet U.   S.   Navy Ch.  Spec. 

112   Pet Ft.  Monmouth,  N.  J 2nd  Lt. 

122   Pet U.  S.  Army Pvt. 

4   Pet Maxwell  Field,  Ala Avia.  C. 

67  Pet U.  S.  Army Pvt. 

110  Pet Miami    Beach,    Fla Avia.  C. 

32   Pet Ft.  McClellan,  Ala Pvt. 

18   Pet Douglas,  Ga Avia.  C. 

79  Pet Chicago,  111 Midshipman 

P.  A Camp  White,  Ore 1st  Lt. 

84  Pet Syracuse  Univ.,  N.  Y Pvt. 

78    Pet Big  Springs,  Texas 2nd  Lt. 

24  Pet U.  S.  Marine  Corps Pfc. 

IIOA  Pet APO   600,  N.  Y Tech.  Sgt. 

28   Pet U.  S.  Army Pvt. 

7   Pet Camp  Peary,  Va Warrant  Corp. 

30   Pet Hawthorne,  Cal Capt. 

Ptl.,  24  Pet..  .  .U.  S.  Army Pvt. 

.,41  Pet Boise,  Idaho 1st  Lt. 

7   Pet Ft.   Riley,   Kansas Pvt. 

62  Sqd Trinidad,    B.W.I Ch.  B'n.  M. 

ESS  16 Brooklyn,  N.  Y Ch.  Yeoman 

47  Pet Lexington,  Va Ensign 

Ptl.,  83  Pet..  .  .U.  S.  Army Pvt. 

23   Pet Governors  Island,  N.  Y..  .Corp. 

P.  C.  Off Camp  Siebert,  Ala Pvt. 

109    Pet Buffalo  Univ.,  N.  Y Pvt. 

60   Pet Scott   Field,    111 Pvt. 

80  Pet Camp  Lee,  Va Pfc. 

34   Pet USS  Ringold,  PM.,  N.  Y..  Ch.  Torp'n. 

Ptl.,  P.  A Ft.  Jackson,  S.  C 2nd  Lt. 

68  Pet Aberdeen,  Md Pvt. 

84   Pet St.   Petersburg,   Fla Pvt. 

41  Pet Tompkinsville,  S.  I Seaman 

22    Pet Carlisle,   Pa Pvt. 

109    Pet Ft.  Dix,  N.  J Pvt. 

48  Pet Ft.  Meade,  Md Pvt. 

M.O.D.D Woodhaven,  L.I Ch.  Yeoman 

88   Pet U.  S.  Army Pvt. 

88   Pet Monroe,  La Avia.  C. 

84  Pet Camp   Upton,   L.   I Pvt. 

Tel.   Bur Tompkinsville,  S.  I Radio  Tech. 

50   Pet USS-LST  348,  PM.,  N.Y..  Water  T. 

76   Pet Bainbridge,   Ga 2nd  Lt. 

42  Pet Camp  Luna,  N.  Mex Sgt. 

20    Pet Columbia  Univ.,  N.  Y....A.  S. 

34   Pet Santa  Ana,  Cal Avia.  C. 

20   Pet Ft.  Custer,  Mich 2nd  Lt. 

6  D.  D U.  S.   Navy Ch.  Spec. 

85  Pet Pensacola,  Fla Avia.  C. 

50   Pet USCG.,  Yeaton,  Conn.. ..  Cadet 

32    Pet Millington,  Tenn A.  S. 

40  Pet Camp  Lee,  Va Pvt. 


AS  OF 

Uniformed  Force 
Civilian  Force 

Total 


Name 


Rank  & 


Cooper,  Sydney  C Ptl., 

Cornibert,  Louis  A Sgt., 

Costello,  John  J Ptl., 

Cotter,  William  M.  J Ptl., 

Cox,  John  J Ptl., 

Cox,  Thomas  A Ptl., 

Crehan,  John  L Ptl., 

Crosson,  Gerald  J Ptl., 

Curley,  John  J.,  Jr Ptl., 

Curran,  Frank  G Ptl., 

Currie,  Andrew  J Ptl., 

Curry,  William  R.,  Jr.... Det., 
Cusack,  Charles  J Ptl., 

Dale,  John  O Lt., 

Daley,  George  A Ptl., 

Darde,   Harry   R. Ptl., 

Dawkins,  Kenneth    Ptl., 

Deady,  Thomas  E Ptl., 

Delahanty,  John  W Ptl., 

Delaney,  John  C Ptl., 

Denton,  George  A Ptl., 

DeSario,  Michael    Pro. 

Devaney,  Edmund  J Ptl., 

Devine,  Harold  A Lt., 

Dillon,  Charles  A Ptl., 

Dinkelacker,    William    ...Ptl., 

Dobler,  Edward   H Ptl., 

Doherty,  James  B Ptl., 

Dolan,  Bernard  A Ptl., 

Dooley,  William  L Ptl., 

Doonan,  Charles   Ptl., 

Doseher,  Charles  E Ptl., 

Downer,  John  T Ptl.. 

Doyle,  Thomas  J Ptl., 

Drahovzal,  John  E Ptl., 

Drum,  Edward  J Ptl., 

Dugan,  Thomas  J Ptl., 

Dunne,  James  E Ptl., 

Durniak,  Michael    Ptl., 

Duval,  Joseph  E Ptl., 

Dwyer,  Cornelius  F Ptl., 

Ehrlich,  Wilbur  L Ptl.,   78 P 

Eisert,  Carl  J Ptl.,   25? 

Engelhart,   Wilbur  J Ptl.,  J.  l 

Erhardt,  John  E Ptl.,   7,'.P 


73 
11' 

18 
17 
19 
42 
M. 
12( 
10' 
32 
78 
,  7 
34 

15  1 

46 
Ti 
:',4 
lOi 
J. 
90 
Ptl 
30 
79 
P. 
115 
Boi 
Tr. 
M( 
J. 
24 
23 
22 
60 
40! 
68  P 
Tri: 
79  f 
90  P 
88f 
20 


Fabia,  Michael  J Ptl., 

Fahy,  John  J Ptl., 

Feldman,  Samuel  K Ptl., 

Felleman,  Harold  M Ptl.. 

Fenty,  Richard  E Ptl.. 

Fenty,  William  P Ptl., 

Feuer,  George  P Ptl.. 

Feuerstein,   Eugene    Ptl.. 

Fidgeon.  Arthur  J Ptl.. 

Fillhardt,  George  V Ptl.. 


Ill 
73  P 
88? 
32f 
11 

42: 

621 
G 

2sr 
1 


r 

I 


*: 


I 


Assigned  Service  Rank 

Sngton,  Conn Pfc. 

'O  634,  N.  Y IstLt. 

sert  Centre,  Cal Pfc. 

ading,  Pa Pvt. 

ng  Beach,  L.  I Quar.  2  cl. 

Orleans,  La Pvt. 

15  Fit.  P.O.,  San  Fran.  Shipfitter 

'0  922,  San  Fran Capt. 

iceville,  Ala Pvt. 

ner.  Relief,  N.  Y.  C... IstLt. 

;wport,  R.   I B'n.  Mate 

S.  Navy Ch.  Yeoman 

diantown   Gap,   Pa Pvt. 


iffalo,  N.  Y 

3  P.M.,  N.  Y 

(ceiving  Ship,  Phila.... 
J  P.M.,  San  Fran 

S.  Navy 

;.  Banning,  Ga 

S.  Navy,  N.  Y.  C 

jwport,  R.   I 

S.  Army 

:.  Ontario,  N.  Y 

Y.P.E.,  Bklyn,  N.  Y.... 

liladelphia.  Pa 

aw  Yard,  Bklyn,  N.  Y.. 

0  P.M.,  N.    Y 

eet  P.O.,  N.  Y 

.Y.P.E.,  Bklyn,  N.  Y.... 

o  P.M.,  N.  Y 

;.  Jackson,  S.  C 

iami    Beach,   Fla 

/ote,  Texas   

t.  Riley,  Kansas 

.  S.  Army 

jamen's  Institute,  N.Y.C 
scruiting  Sta.,  N.  Y.  C. 
PO  897,  Seattle,  Wash.. 

t.  Meade,  Md 

js  Angles,  Cal 

.Xi  amp  Phillips,  Kansas .  . 


Capt. 
Elec.  Mate 
Water  T. 
Seaman 
Ch.  Spec. 
Capt. 

Ch.  Yeoman 
Spec. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
1st  Lt. 
Stokpr. 
Seaman 
B'n.  Mate 
Seaman 
2nd  Lt. 
Major 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
.B'n. 

Spec.  1  Cl. 
.  1st  Lt. 
.Pvt. 
•  Sgt. 
.  Staff  Sgt. 


amp  Edward,  Mass Corp. 

eadville.  Pa Pvt. 

Dndonderry  Isl.  PM.,  NY  Pfc. 
amp    Claiborne,    La Pvt. 

1  Centro,  Cal Marine  G. 

t.  Rilev,  Kansas Pvt. 

t.  Jackson,  S.   C Pvt. 

amp  Gruber,  Okla Sgt. 

1  P.M.,  San  Fran Corp. 

S.  Army Avia.  C. 

i  ortsmouth,  Va Seaman 

;|ong  Beach,  N.  Y Elec.  Mate 

^  Winf.  Scott,  Cal 1st  Lt. 

■r  92,  North  River.  >. . .  B'n.  Mate 


Name 


Rank  &  Command 


Assigned 


Service  Rank 


Finnegan,  Henry  F PtJ. 


75  Pet c/o  P.M.,  San  Fran Pyt.^ 


;  Lancaster,  Texas ........  Avia.  C. 


X-  iii.ce,<v..,  ^-— .,  -  •     „    p.       Lancaster,    lexas.... """To   * 

Fischer,  Eugene  T. PtL,  id   ^ct    •  •  pQ  ^^q   p  m.,  N.  Y Master  Sgt. 

Fitzgera  d,  Bnan  T.  .....  Pti.,   79   i-cl ^^^  p^^^ j^coL 

Fitzgera  d    Maurice  J.. .  .Ptl.,  P-  ^v  •  p^  • "  'Miami  Beach,  Fla Pvt. 

Fitzpatrick,  Thomas  P. .  . .  Pro.  Ptl-  "  ^c^-  •  •  ^^\    c Fireman 

Flood,  tawrence  T PL,   62   Pet..        . .  -^^     ^  g.  C Pvt. 

Fiona,  \V  ilham     Pi  o.  PtU  8Z  i-"-  pQ  gg^    gan  Fran Pvt. 

Foley,  John  A.,  Jr Pt .,  o   t-ct    ....       p^g^ju      r    i Gunner  M. 

Foster,  Harry   Pt -,  82   ^«......     ^^    Ontario.   N.   Y Pvt 

Foster,  Joseph Ptl.,    < »   rci. . .  ^  Kansas 2nd  Lt. 

•  ^"•'  "^  -    Camp  Peary,  Va Yeoman 


Friedel,  Adolph 

Friedman,   Mart 

Friedman,  Quelle   Ptl. 

Gaffney,  Terence  F Ptl.,   68   Pet.. . . . .  . ; ^,%l„--rConege7Pa: i  i^tT 


Friedm'an,   Martin    Pt}.,   11   P^*;    ••••   Naval  Res.",' Bklyn,  N.  Y..Lt 


Pet Notre  Dame^  ^,?'^i^"|,- '  •   Midshipman 

Gage7sidney  F.   Ptl.,   22   Pet.  ~     "■  '  °' 


Pet .Governors  Island,  N.  Y..  .Pvt. 


Gallagher,   Patrick  J Ptl.,   M   rci g^^  Antonio;  Tekas    . . .  .Avia.  C. 

Gang,  Benjamin   Pt  •,   bl   ret ^  Breckenridge,  Ky..Pvt. 

Gang,  Hyman    rti.,   ^i    rn, ^^    r4„«o„t    rtpla Pvt. 


.Pvt. 
.Pvt. 


;;--■"      Wn-        T?  Ptl"   7.5   Pet ...Ft.   Dupont,   Dela. 

Gannon,  William  F Pt  ■.   ^5    Fct. ...  ^^^^^ 

Garehk,  Sanf ord  D Pt  -,   40   ^ct. ...  ^^ ^        <.. 

Geisler,  Murray    Ptl.,  ^^  ^ct ^ p^ 

Gentry    Oakley   .  . .  . .  .  •  .  -Pt  -,  68   Pet ^^^^^^In,  N.  Y A.  S 

Geraghty    James  P.  J..  .  .Pt  -,   19   Pet ^^    v^^^^^^  j^    y 2nd  Lt. 

Gervais,  Narcisse  F Ptl.,    ii-   " g^^  j^^n,  Puerto  Rico. . .  Seaman 

^''■'  Ih  Pet.: : : : ; :  :apo  sst,  n.  y kc 

.Ft.  Jay,  N.  Y Pvt. 

Pvt. 


Gibbons,  Kenneth  A. 

Gillis,  Francis  E Pt 

Girardin,   Paul   E Ptl 

Gordon,  David  B Ptl 

Greenf ader,  Leonard^ Ptl 

Gregoritch 


A 


P.    

28    Pet Ft.  Riley,  Kansas . 

25   Pet Miami  Beach,  Fla Pvt- 


^^'f'T/^^  Ph"'   78   Pet      Ft.  Custer,  Mich 2nd  Lt. 

S;-ennan:  Ai^r  V: ;  l :  -.K  P,  m.: Ft.  Benning,  Ga Candidate 


S.  Navy. 


Ensign 
Avia.  C. 


(jreiinaii,   nn-nui    ^■•. -— ,    -  p     a  tj 

g;»°™rA"4v : : : ::  ||:  S'w. . ;: : :  :g;«»<>.\U  ■N;-Y.:r..Lt. 

Gunther,  Arthur  F Ptl.,   17   Pet 


,  ..U.  S. 


.Pvt. 
Army P^t. 


,    .  pH     9=   Pet  c/o  Fleet  P.M.,  San  Fran.Seaman 

Halliday,  Joseph  A Ptl.,   f»   t^" ^/o  P  M     NY  Corp. 

H.llinan.  Daniel  V Ptl.,  4   Pct^ US    Marine  Corps Pvt*^ 

Pet.". '. '. '. '. '.  '.USCG,  Ellis  Island,  N.Y..Pvt. 


Ha  linan.  Darnel  v ^f  "    Xr    O .U.S.  Marine  Corps Pvt. 

Haley,  Joseph  f.. Pt  •,   Ti.    U    . .  ^^^.^  j^,^^^^  N.Y..Pvt. 

Hamm,  Norbert  E Pt  .,   4Z   ^«  'stewart,  Ga Pvt. 

Hammer,  Murray  .    .  . .  -  -Pt  .,  ^0   P^^"^'  -g-.  ]  -.FtTeonard  Wood,  Mo..  .  .Capt. 
Hanbury,  E_dward  W PtJ.,  Mtd^bqa.  ^. .  ^^ Ensign 


HannigaA,  Patrick  J Ptl.,  24   Pet.. . . 


.'Atlantic  City,    N.  J..    ...Major 


i^'fedC'*  .:::::?«:; ?o^' ^.::::'.:^^^-^'^^'  cuba..2ndLt. 


.Pvt. 


ra;.«„.-E^aw.^ A.. . . . .p.,  iM^p..::: •  • : :S?a ^^c,  p^. 

Ptl  41    Pet Atlantic  City,  iN.  J.. .....t^^- 

■  ■  Pt  "  9   Pet  . .  APO  30,  Ft.  Jackson,  S.C.  Pvt. 

„  -,       ,  .      p  pj  •'  p     A -Ft.  Monmouth,  N.  J Corp 

Healy,  John  P.. .  ^. . ;^. .  •  -Ptl.,  r;.^  a._.^-  •  •         r,.^„„^   Christi.    Texas. . .  Avia.  C. 


Hartnett 
Hatem,  Roy  A. 


Hayes,  Raymond  J ru.,   ^  .  ^^ ■  •  ■--  -j^i^ ^^^th,  N.  J. 

Healy,  John  P      .......  -Ptl..    P.    a.     . .  ^^  ^^^^^ 

Heinrich,  Joseph  L.  C Ptl.,   ^"^  i^"  J;„^iio    r    i  Gunner  M. 

Helferty,  Rowan  J Det.,  112  Sqd D^^'^'^^fl^-r-i' Corn. 


J Ptl.,   110   Pet Ft.  Benmng,  Ga 


!iSS&^S:i)^:;:::::| ::     I  ::::::c.^!E*«'^;  J^ 


Herr,  Charles  A Ptl 

Hickev,  John  J Ptl. 

Hiebiiik,   Herbert   G Ptl. 

Hilton,  Edward  J Ptj- 

Holden,  John  J J^t 


U.   S.  Navy... 


103    Pet U.    a.   INavy -^         „ 

23   Pet Selman   Field,  La Avia.  u. 

87  Pet.": : : : : : .pier  se,  n.  y corp. 

17   Pet Ft.  Meade,  Md ^ic. 


noiaen,  uu.i..  « . • -  .:  ■  p^ Sampson,  N.  Y Sh.  Cook 

Hoppe,  Albert  V pt  '    14   Pet      Camp  Bradford,  Va Ensign 

Horan,  John  J Pt  ••  i*   r^^;  •  ^  p  q    g^^  Fran Gunner  M. 

Hordes,  Herman   .      Pt  •,  Harbm   Pet      J,  ^e  ^.^^ Off  Cand. 

Horgan,  Wilham  H ?«-,   ^8   ^ct.;; j^^^p^^^  r.   j A.  S. 

•  _"*         ._       — ».  i~tt    • "Crt  111.        TiJf  nca 


Horn,  Arthur  . 
Horn,  Nathan 
Horsting,  Philip 


Pet!! !  ....  ichicopee  Falls,  Mass Pvt. 

"  '  .and  J 

.Sgt. 


Horn;  KathanH.^....... Ptl.,  40    -- ; ; ; ; ;  ;^^^|;;^t^"Del^7:.  . .  .2nd  Lt 


Horsting,  PhUip  <- ^"•'  °"     p       Jackson,  Miss Sgt. 

Housman,  Myron Ptl-,  ^4    ret.  ^  ^^^^ p^^ 

Huebsch,  George  W Pt  -,  j"6   Pet Camn  Peary,  Va Gunner  M. 

Hulsman,  Joseph  F Pt  .,  13   Pc  .- ....  •  •  gamp^g^'^^/^'i Mach.  M. 

m^es;  tSs  F.: : : : : :  :Pti:;  82   Pet: APO  959,  p.m.,  San  Fran.  Pvt. 

Jacobs',  Albert         Pt}-  60   Pet iK^F^iell^Tampa;  FlaV.gd  Lt. 

Jacobs    Samuel  N Pt  -  7    fct    . .  Ontario,  N.  Y Pfc 

Jaffe,  Irving Pt  -  ^^   ^«  p      Benning,  Ga Off.-  Cand. 

Janpol,  Leon  V         Pt  -  66   Pet.. .  ^«^  ^^     N.Y.. Major 

Jedlicka,  Vincent  J Ptl.,  -o   rci  „,_„u: — *„„    n    r  Pvt 


Jeppson,  Bernard   Pt  . 

Jerome,  Elmer  J.. ^t  . 

Jessen,  Charles  J-.-Vptr 
Johnson,  Theodore  W.  J.. Pt 
Johnson,  William  H.,  Jr.. Ptl 


18   Pet!! Washington,  D.  C Pvt. 

13   Pet Camp   Maxey,  Texas Pvt 

32   Pet  ...  APO  871,  New  York 2nd  Lt. 

75   Pet      Ft.   Riley,   Kansas Pvt. 

Q2   Pet         Nashville,  Tenn Pvt. 

"^  -       •    "       '      Fla Pvt. 


„ ,  _  p^,''    A    p„t.     Miami   Beach, 

Johnson,  William  T     . .  .  .Pt .,   4   Pct.. .  •  g^    n.  Y 2nd  Lt 

Johnston,  Kenneth  F Ptl.,  v   rei 


22 


SPRING    3100 


Name 


Rank  &  Command 


Assigned 


Service  Rank 


Name 


Rank  &  Comma 


Jones,  George   H Ptl.,  P.  C.  Oflf Camp  Upton,  L.  I Pvt. 

Joseph,  William  A Ptl.,   7   Pet Santa  Ana,  Cal Avia.  C. 

Jung,  Joseph  W Ptl.,   112    Pet Fleet  P.O.,  N.  Y Ensign 


Kahrs,   Charles  J Ptl., 

Kaminski,  Casimir Ptl., 

Kaufman,  Barnet  J Ptl., 

Kavanagh,  Frank  J Ptl., 

Kearns,  Thomas  F Det., 

Keating,  John  J Det., 

Keenan,  John  L.  P Ptl., 

Kehoe,  John  A Ptl., 

Kelleher,  Denis  J Ptl., 

Keller,  Harold  S Ptl., 

Kelly,  John  Stanley Sgt., 

Kenna,  Edward  F Ptl., 

Kennedy,  Richard  J Ptl., 

Kenny,  Jaines  P Ptl., 

Keogh,  Francis  E Ptl., 

Kerrigan,  John  T Sgt., 

Kiernan,  James  J Pro. 

Kiernan,  John  J Ptl., 

Killorin,  Stephen  V Ptl., 

King,  Benjamin  J Act. 

King,  Kenneth  J Ptl., 

Klein,  Henry  P Ptl., 

Klein,  Herbert  T Ptl., 

Kleinfeld,  Sam  W Ptl., 

Kleinfeld,  Victor  W Ptl., 

Klepacki,  Paul  M Ptl., 

Kobbe,  Max   Ptl., 

Kolesnikoff,  Peter  B Ptl., 

Kolgen,  Anthony  J Ptl., 

Koncevitz,  Joseph  T Ptl., 

Koutnik,    Stanley Ptl., 

Koty,  Miguel   Ptl., 

Kranz,  Frederick  D Ptl., 

Kropp,  Leonard  G Ptl., 

Krupp,  Frank  A Ptl., 

Kuhlman,  Frederick  W..  .Ptl., 
Kulikauskas,  Vine.  W Ptl., 

Lake,   Daniel   W Capt 

Lambertson,  Jos.  E Ptl. 

Lanigan,  William  J Ptl. 

Lantay,  Frank  S Ptl. 

LaTour,  William  H Ptl. 

Lavoie,  Edgar  S Ptl. 

Lazarus,   Eli    Ptl. 

Lennox,  John  J Det 

Leonard,  Thomas   S Ptl. 

Leotta,   Salvatore  S Ptl. 

Lester,  Edwin  J Pro 

Levine,  Meyer Ptl. 

Levithan,  Louis  A Ptl. 

Licata,  Charles  J Ptl. 

Liebl,  Howard  C Ptl. 

Liebman,  David Ptl. 

Loebelsohn,    Jos.   M Ptl. 

Loeffler,  Frank  R Ptl. 

Long,   Cornelius  F Ptl. 

Lowe,  Walter  C Ptl. 

Lowe,  William  J Ptl. 

Lucey,  John  J Ptl. 

Luchuf,  Michael   Ptl. 

Ludacer,  Hyman Ptl. 

Luzzi,  Anthony  P Ptl. 

Lynch,  John Ptl. 

Lynch,  Maurice Ptl. 

Lynch,  Richard  J Ptl. 

Mack,  William  C Ptl. 

Mackin,  James   P Ptl. 

Maher,  John  J Ptl 

Mahler,  Joseph   Ptl 

Mahoney,  John  J.,  Jr Ptl 

Mallon,  Jules  J Ptl. 

Matilainen,  Matti  J Ptl. 

Medetsky,  Aaron Ptl. 

Meenan,  Thomas  P Ptl. 

Merz,  George  J Ptl. 

Metcalf,  Harold  E Ptl. 

Middendorf,  Herbert   W..Ptl. 
Miller,  Algernon  M Ptl. 


81   Pet Camp   Edwards,  Mass. .  .  .  2nd  Lt. 

80   Pet c/o  P.M.,  New  York Gunner  M. 

40   Pet Pier  92,  New  York Sp.  (S) 

P.  A Ft.  Eustis,  Va Pvt. 

10  D.  D Camp  Peary,  Va Gunner  M. 

14   D.  D Bainbridge,  Md Seaman 

13   Pet Governors  Island,  N.  Y..  .Pvt. 

77    Pet Charleston,  S.  C Pvt. 

Mtd.  Sqd.  2 . .  .  Bainbridge,  Md B'n.  M. 

80  Pet N.  Y.  C Midshipman 

19  Pet Receiving  Ship,  N.  Y Ch.  Spec. 

P.  A Nashville,  Tenn Avia.  C. 

84   Pet Ft.    Meade,  Md Pvt. 

101  Pet Kelly  Field,  Texas Avia.  C. 

17   Pet Governors  Island,  N.  Y..  .Corp. 

62  Pet Messina,  N.  Y 1st  Lt. 

Ptl.,  P.  A U.  S.  Army Pvt. 

6  Pet Hyde  Park,  N. Pvt. 

103    Pet Camp  Barkeley,  Texas.  . .  1st  Sgt. 

Capt.,  D.  Lie..  .Rochester,  N.  Y Capt. 

Mtd.  Sqd.  1.  .  .Camp  Croft,  S.  C Pvt. 

83   Pet Newport,  R.  I Spec.  1  CI. 

32   Pet Santa  Ana,  Cal Avia.  C. 

60  Pet Aberdeen,  Md Pvt. 

92   Pet Atlantic  City,  N.  J Pvt. 

22   Pet Ft.  Custer,  Mich 2nd  Lt.       . 

102  Pet Camp  Campbell,  Ky 2nd  Lt. 

7  Pet N.  Y.  Univ.,  N.  Y Avia.  C. 

106   Pet N.  Y.  C IstLt. 

32   Pet Bainbridge,  Ga Pvt. 

114   Pet APO  608,  Miami,  Fla.  .  .  .Pvt. 

63  Pet APO  502,  San  Fran Sgt. 

70    Pet Notre  Dame,  Ind A.  S. 

112   Pet N.  Y.  C Ch.  B'n.  M. 

92   Pet N.  Y.  C Pvt. 

P.  A APO  30,  Cp.  Bland'g,  Fla.  2nd  Lt. 

P.  A Iowa  State  College Seaman 

.,  73  Pet Troy,  N.  Y Capt. 

123   Pet Receiving  Ship,  N.  Y Ch.  Maeh. 

22  Pet Goldsboro,  N.  C Pvt. 

23  Pet Jackson,  Tenn Avia.  C. 

72   Pet U.  S.  Army Pvt. 

78   Pet U.  S.  Navy A.  S. 

82   Pet Miami    Beach,    Fla Pvt. 

6    D.    D Davisville,  R.   I Fireman 

108   Pet Sampson,  N.   Y A.  S. 

6  Pet Nashville,  Tenn Avia.  C. 

Ptl.,  P.  A Camp  Shelby,  Miss Pvt. 

82  Pet New  Orleans,  La 1st  Lt. 

30   Pet Ft.   Riley,   Kansas Pvt. 

108   Pet Norfolk,   Va 1st  Lt. 

E.  S.  D Syracuse  Univ.,  N.  Y....A.  C.  S. 

83  Pet Parris  Island,  S.  C. Pvt. 

61  Pet U.  S.  Army Pvt. 

7  Pet Camp  Butner,  N.  C Lt. 

17   Pet Hollywood,   Fla Ch.  Spec. 

Ill    Pet Sampson,  N.  Y Ch.  Spec. 

20   Pet Chanute  Field,  111 Pvt. 

88   Pet Midshipman  School,  N.  Y.  Midshipman 

11   Pet Camp  Gordon,  Ga Pvt. 

Tr.    H Receiving   Ship,   N.   Y....Sp.  (S) 

88   Pet U.  S.  Army Pvt. 

14  Pet N.  Y.  C Pvt. 

Mtd.  Sqd.  l...Ft.   Monmouth,   N.  J Pvt. 

114   Pet Rochester,   N.   Y Pvt. 

10  Pet Tompkinsville,  S.  I Seaman 

15  Pet Boca  Raton  Field,  Fla Pvt. 

P.  A Ft.  Meade,  Md 2nd  Lt. 

24  Pet New  Haven,   Conn Avia.  C. 

1  Pet Flora,  Miss Pfe. 

11  Pet U.  S.  C.  G.,  Miami,  Fla. . .  Ensign 

106  Pet Ft.  Benning,  Ga 2nd  Lt. 

42   Pet Camp  Croft,  S.  C Pvt. 

60   Pet Vichy,  Missouri St.  Sgt. 

28  Pet N.  Y.  C Corp. 

77  Pet Jersey  City,  N.  J Pvt. 

104  Pet Davisville,  R.  I Carpenter  M. 

Mid.  Sqd Miami,  Fla Ensign 


Miller,  Arthur  V Ptl.,  78   Pet..  .  . 

Miller,  Jack   Ptl.,  23    Pet. 

Miller,  William   Ptl.,  46   Pet..    . 

Mischle,   Henry  J Ptl.,  5   Pet 

Mohlmann,  Francis  E Ptl.,  6   Pet 

Moldenhauer,  Emil  A Det.,  13  D.  D..  . 

Morahan,  James  G Ptl.,  90   Pet..  . . 

Morkan,   William   P Pro.  Ptl.,  10  Pet 

Morrell,  John  J Ptl.,  20   Pet.. .  . 

Motto,  John  A Ptl.,  7  Pet 

Mullee,  John  J Ptl.,  P.  A 

Murphy,  Daniel    B Pro.  Ptl.,  88  Pet 

Murphy,   Francis    C Ptl.,  48   Pet 

Murphy,  James  F Ptl.,  77   Pet 

Murphy,  John  E Ptl.,  101    Pet... 

Murphy,  John  J Ptl.,  15   Pet 

Murphy,  John  J Ptl.,  48   Pet 

Murphy,  Thomas  J Ptl.,  114   Pet.. . . 

Murray,  Francis  X Ptl.,  20   Pet 

Murray,  Thomas  J Ptl.,  9   Pet 

Myers,  Joseph  F Ptl.,  25   Pet 

MacLennon,  Kenneth  D..  .Ptl.,  45    Pet 

McCarthy,  Eugene  A Ptl.,  114   Pet.... 

McCarthy,  John    P Ptl.,  34   Pet 

McCarthy,  Matthew  E Ptl.,  P.  A 

McCarthy,  William  P. Ptl.,  1   Pet 

MeClure,   William    H Ptl.,  34   Pet 

MeCullough,  James  A.  P. .  Ptl.,  Tr.    F 

McDonald,  Frank  J Ptl.,  28   Pet 

McDonald,  George    Ptl.,  Gr.  C.  Pkw! 

McDowell,  Peter  C Ptl.,  30   Pet 

McEntee,  Matthew  J.,  Jr.. Ptl.,  34   Pet 

MeGovern,  Joseph    Ptl.,  103   Pet.... 

McGrann,  Thomas  A Ptl.,  62   Pet 

McKenna,  John  P Det,  13  D.  D..  . . 

McKeon,   Andrew   J Lt.,  42  Pet 

McKeon,  Francis   G Ptl.,  34   Pet 

McKeon,  James  J Ptl.,  41    Pet 

McLaughlin,   George   E...Ptl.,  103   Pet 

McMahon,  John  J Ptl.,  34   Pet..  . 

McManus,  Robert  P Ptl.,  P.  C.  Off.. . 

McNeil,  Walter  J Ptl.,  Tr.  L. .  .  . 

MePherson,  Robert  A Ptl.,  19   Pet... 

McTighe,  Thomas  P Pro.  Ptl.,  P.  A.. 

Nelson,  Terry  N Ptl.,   Tr.   J..  .  . 

Nergart,  Robert  W Ptl.,  22   Pet..  . 

Newfield,  Charles  B Ptl.,   105   Pet.. 

Newman,  Charles  E.  J..  .  .Lt.,  16  Div. .  .  . 


Oakley,  David  X Det.,  1  D.  D. 

O'Brien,  Thomas  E Ptl.,   25   Pet. 

O'Callaghan,  Vincent  T..  .Ptl., 

O'Connell,  Daniel  F Ptl., 

O'Connor,  Arthur  N Det., 

O'Connor,  Francis  M Ptl., 

O'Connor,  Philip  G Det., 

O'Connor,  Robert  G PtL, 

O'Connor,  Thomas   F Ptl., 

O'Connor,   William  J Ptl., 

O'Donnell,  Robert  T Ptl., 

O'Halloran,  John   F Ptl., 

O'Leary,   Kevin  J Ptl., 

O'Neill,  Jerome  J.,  Jr.... Ptl., 

Orr,  Edward  A Ptl., 

O'Shaughnessy,  Walter  F.Ptl., 

O'Sullivan,  Wm.  J.  P Ptl.. 

O'Toole,   Joseph   V Ptl., 

Palm,  Carl  F.   C Ptl.,   22    Pet.. .  . 

Palmer,  Edward  A Det.,  Tech.  Res. 

Palmer,  Joseph  L Ptl.,  Tr.  O 

Palmer,  William  J Ptl.,   18   Pet... 

Pasta,  John  R Ptl.,   17   Pet..  .  . 

Paur,  Edward  A Ptl.,  23   Pet.. . . 

Perez-Petinto,  Jos.,  Jr.  ..Ptl.,  D.  N.  D... 

Perry,  Edgar  J Ptl.,  Mtd.  Sqd.  1 

Persina,  William  H Ptl.,  P.  A 

Pescatore,  Pasquale  P Ptl.,  Tr.  N 

Petersen,   Patrick  J Act.   Capt.,   Air 

Ward  Ser.    . .  . 

Pfaffniann,  Valentine   ...Ptl.,  40   Pet 

Phelan,  Thomas  J Ptl.,   23    Pet 

Pierce,   Grant   R Ptl.,  32   Pet 


92  Pet. .  . 
28  Sqd..  . 
106  Pet.. 
MODD  . 
Tr.  F.... 
26  Pet. . 
103  Pel.. 
26  Pet. . 
18  Pet..  . 
61  Pet..  . 
Tr.  O. .  .  . 
75  Pet... 
68  Pet. . 
109  Pet. 
18   Pet... 


SPRING    3100 


23 


Assigned 


Serivce  Rank 


Name 


Rank  &  Command 


Assigned 


Service  Rank 


lip 


ap  Swift,  Texas Pvt. 

Antonio,  Texas Avia.  C. 

r92,  N.  Y Sp.  (S) 

isville,  R.  I Gunner  M. 

ap  Le  Jeune,  N.  C. . .  Pvt. 

S.  Navy Spec. 

tmaster,  San  Fran.  . .  B'n.  M. 

Y.  C Yeoman 

inii,  Fla Pvt. 

>e  May,  N.  J Ensign 

np  Campbell,  Ky Pfc. 

np  Blanding,  Fla Pvt. 

y  London,  Conn Coxswain 

sey  City,  N.  J 1st  Lt. 

Monmouth,  N.  J 2nd  Lt. 

Dix,  N.  J Pvt. 

nton,  N.  J Pvt. 

np  Gordon,  Ga Pvt. 

imi  Beach,  Fla Pvt. 

0  958,  P.M.,  San  Fran.  Major 
remors  Island,  N.  Y. ..Corp. 

Schuyler,  N.  Y Yeoman 

shville,  Tenn Cadet 

Y.  C. Yeoman 

Riley,  Kansas 2nd  Lt. 

tjyil  Field,   Fla 2nd  Lt. 

iSJCola,  Fla Ch.  Spec. 

my  Santa  Anita,  Cal..  .Sgt. 
,vy  Yard,  Bklyn,  N.  Y..  Yeoman 

S    Navy Sp.  (S) 

Eienning,  Ga Pvt. 

on  Park,  Fla Avia.  C. 

Riley,   Kansas Pvt. 

mp  Croft,  S.  C Pvt. 

vemors  Island,  N.  Y. .  .  2nd  Lt. 
•0  517  P.M.,  N.  Y Capt. 

Y.    C Yeoman 

'0  704,  San  Fran Corp. 

Uaire,  L.  I Spec.  2  CI. 

Y.  C Ch.  Spec. 

.  Riley,   Kansas Pvt. 

Riley,   Kansas Pvt. 

0  34,  P.M.,  N.  Y Pfc. 

.   Riley,   Kansas Pvt. 

Y.  P.  E.,  Bklyn,  N.  Y..2nd  Lt. 
'0  7,  Ft.   Ord,  Cal Pvt. 

mp  Carrabelle,   Fla Tech.  Sgt. 

ivernors  Island,  N.  Y... Major 

mp  Edwards,  Mass..  .  .2nd  Lt. 

'0  762,  N.  Y Pvt. 

•eat  Lakes,  111 A.  S. 

.  Jay,  N.  Y Pvt. 

aland,  c/o  P.M.,  N.  Y..  .Spec. 

icson,  Arizona   Lt. 

3  P.M.,  N.  Y Ch.B'n.  M. 

jerdeen,    Md Staff  Sgt. 

.mpson,  N.  Y A.  S. 

S.  Army Pvt. 

cksonville,  Fla Pvt. 

ncoln  Field,  Neb Pvt. 

PO  528,  P.M.,  N.  Y....Sgt. 

eet  P.O.,  N.  Y Ensign 

;.  Monmouth,  N.  J Pvt. 

eet  P.O.,   N.   Y Mach.  M. 

imbert    Field,    Mo Avia.  C. 

.  Y.  C St.  Sgt. 

Meade,  Md Pvt. 

Y.  C Yeoman 

»mden,  N.  J B'n. 

ncinnati,  Ohio   2nd  Lt. 

arvard    Univ.,    Mass..  .  .2nd  Lt. 

S.  Army Pvt. 

t.  Custer,  Mich 2nd  Lt. 

in  Diego,   Cal Major 

o  P.M.,  San  Fran Pfc. 

amp  Butner,  N.  C Corp. 

It.  Custer,  Mich 1st  Lt. 

PO  887,  N.  Y 2ndLt. 

ortland,  Maine    Seaman 

Atlantic   City,   N.  J Pvt. 


Pinchefsky,  Seymour Ptl.,  106  Pet Ft.  Penning,  Ga Sgt. 

Posner,  Harvey  S Ptl.,  32   Pet U.  S.  Army Pvt. 

Powell,  William    Ptl.,  90   Pet Fleet  P.O.,  N.  Y Torp'n. 

Powers,  Thomas  J.,  Jr..  .  .Ptl.,  14   Pet Governors  Island,  N.  Y..  .Corp. 

Psota,   Edward    Ptl.,  25   Pet Lowry  Field,  Colo Pvt. 

Quigley,  Francis  J Sgt.,  94  Pet Camp  Upton,  N.  Y Major 

Quinn,  James  J Ptl.,  104   Pet Pier  92,  N.  Y Spec.  2  CI. 

Quinn,  John  J.  F Ptl.,  P.  A N.  Y.  C Pvt. 


Ramantanin,  Policarpos   .Ptl., 

Raphael,  Sidney   Ptl., 

Rastrom,  John  F Ptl., 

Ravalgi,  Joseph  R Ptl., 

Redden,  Mathew  J Ptl., 

Regan,  Cyril  R Ptl., 

Regan,  George  B Det., 

Reich,   Emil   J Ptl., 

Reid,  Thomas  P Ptl., 

Reilly,  John  A Ptl., 

Renton,  Alonzo  A Ptl., 

Reuter,  Eugenia  H Polw, 

Riemer,  Vincent  J Ptl., 

Rielly,  Thomas  W Ptl., 

Rizzo,  Eugene  J Ptl., 

Robertson,  William  P.  J.. Sgt., 

Robinson,  Donald  E Ptl., 

Robinson,  George  L Ptl., 

Rock,  James  J Sgt., 

Rocker,  Sidney   Ptl., 

Roland,  Stephen  V Ptl., 

Ronaghan,  William    Ptl., 

Ronayne,  John  A Ptl., 

Rooney,  Martin  J Ptl., 

Rossi,   Dino    Ptl., 

Rubinstein,  Meyer    Ptl., 

Ryan,  Albert  K Ptl., 

Ryan,  Charles  A Ptl., 

Ryan,  James  J Ptl., 

Samowitz,  Martin    Ptl., 

Sargent,  Victor  E Ptl., 

Savitt,  Arthur   H Ptl., 

Scallon,  Hubert  J Ptl., 

Schatz,   Joseph,   Jr Ptl., 

Schmidt,  Joseph  F Ptl., 

Schulman,  Charles   Ptl., 

Schuii,   Robert  G Ptl., 

Seedman,  Albert  A Ptl., 

Selberg,  George  W Ptl., 

Shanahan,  Joseph  F Ptl., 

Shanes,   Louis  G Ptl., 

Shanley,  John  F Ptl., 

Shannon,  James,  Jr Ptl., 

Sharnak,  Jacob  H Ptl., 

Shea,  Dennis  V Pti., 

Shea,   Edward  J Ptl., 

Sheahan,  Joseph  F Ptl., 

Shields,  Edward  H Ptl., 

Short,   George  F.  V Ptl., 

Shorten,  Thomas,  Jr Ptl., 

Sigurdsen,  Bjorn   Ptl., 

Silverman,  Philip   Ptl., 

Simms,  James  S.,  Jr Ptl., 

Simon,  Harold Ptl., 

Simon,  Seymour   Ptl., 

Singer,   Sidney    Pro. 

Skidmore,   Frederick    ....Ptl., 

Slater,  Francis  G Pro. 

Slattery,   Thomas   J Ptl., 

Slevin,  James   E Pro. 

Smith,  Paul  H Ptl., 

Smith,  Richard  E Ptl., 

Smyth,  Charles  R Ptl., 

Smythe,  Claude  M.,  Jr Ptl., 

Solomon,  Roland Ptl., 

Sporn,  Milton    Ptl., 

Stalzer,   Benjamin    Ptl., 

Steiner,  Fred  G Ptl., 

Steen,  Gunnar Ptl., 

Stilley,   Raymond   R Det., 

Stines,  Anthony  J Ptl., 

Stines,  Francis  J Ptl., 

Streeter,  Albert  W Ptl., 


P.  A Ft.  Custer,  Mich Pvt. 

80   Pet 

5   Pet Williamsburg,  Va Carp.  Mate 

62  Pet Ft.  Sheridan,  111 Sgt. 

23   Pet USCG,  Bronx,  N.  Y B'n.  M. 

78   Pet Denver,   Colo Pwt. 

8  D.   D Newport,  R.   I Spec.  2  CI. 

P.  A Washington,  D.  C 2nd  Lt. 

63  Pet Ft.  Ontario,  N.  Y Pvt. 

47  Pet Pass-a-Grille  Beach,  Fla..  1st  Lt. 

46   Pet Newport,  R.   I Ch.  Sp.  (S) 

.,  J.  A.  B Des  Moines,  Iowa Aux. 

P.  A Selman    Field,  La Avia.  C. 

67  Pet Muroc,  Cal Pvt. 

Tr.  E Newport,   R.   I Spec.  3  CI. 

Mcy Army  Base,  Bklyn,  N.  Y. .  1st  Lt. 

Mid.  Sqd N.  Y.  C Ch.  Yeoman 

103  Pet Camp    Bradford,    Va Gunner  M. 

70  Pet St.  Augustine,  Fla Lt. 

19    Pet Camp  Upton,  L.  1 2nd  Lt. 

104  Pet U.  S.  Navy B'n.  M. 

48  Pet Smyrna,  Tenn 2nd  Lt. 

44  Pet Ft.  Barrancas,  Fla Capt. 

114   Pet Camp  Upton,  L.   I. Pvt. 

62   Pet Miami    Beach,   Fla Pvt. 

75   Pet Governors  Island,  N.  Y..  .Pvt. 

46   Pet 

110  Pet U.  S.  Navy Spec. 

Mtd.  Sqd.  2.  .  .U.  S.  Army Pvt. 

75  Pet Camp  Breckinridge,  Ky..  .Pvt. 

34   Pet Pensaeola,  Fla. Ch.  Spec.  (G) 

41  Pet Camp   Funston,   Kansas .  .  Pvt. 

Mtd.  Sqd.  2.  .  .APO  923,  P.M.,  San  Fran.  Capt. 

45  Pet Ellis  Island,  N.  Y B'n.  M. 

23   Pet Ft.  Myers,  Fla Corp. 

30   Pet Laredo,  Texas   Pvt. 

112   Pet Camp  Upton,  N.  Y Pvt. 

48   Pet Camp  Phillips,  Kansas.  .  .Pvt. 

103   Pet Cape  May,  N.  J Aer.  Mate 

10   Pet APO  261,  Camp  Polk,  La.  2nd  Lt. 

23  Pet San   Diego,  Cal 2nd  Lt. 

72  Pet U.  S.  Army Corp. 

103  Pet Camp  Sutton,  N.  C Pvt. 

73  Pet Robins    Field,  Ga Pfc. 

106   Pet Santa  Ana,  Cal Avia.  C. 

76  Pet Bklyn.  Barracks,  Bklyn..  .Seaman 

32   Pet Pier  92,  N.  Y.  C Spec. 

34   Pet Newport,   R.   I Seaman 

44   Pet Ft.  Custer,  Mich Pvt. 

Harbor    N.  Y.  C Ch.  Yeoman 

76   Pet Camp  Swift,  Texas 2nd  Lt. 

76  Pet Ft.  Penning,  Ga Candidate 

5    Pet Ft.   Ontario,   N.   Y Pvt. 

24  Pet Ft.   Riley,   Kansas Pvt. 

25  Pet Ft.  Custer,  Mich Corp. 

Ptl.,  P.  A Hyde  Park,  N.  Y Pvt. 

77  Pet Cp.  Miles  Standish,  Mass.  1st  Lt. 

Ptl.,  46  Pet.. .  .U.  S.  Coast  Guard A.  S. 

17   Pet APO  511,  c/o  PM.,  N.  Y..Sgt. 

Ptl.,  P.  A U.  S.  Army Pvt. 

Mtd.  Sqd.  1. .  .Camp  Blanding,  Fla Capt. 

19   Pet U.  S.  Navy B'n. 

P.  A Camp  Davis,  N.  C Sgt. 

7   Pet Camp  Pendleton,  Cal Seaman 

23    Pet Curtiss  Field,  Texas Avia.  C. 

42  Pet Atlantic  City,  N.  J Pvt. 

46  Pet APO  464,  N.  Y 2nd  Lt. 

9  Pet Ft.   Penning,   Ga 2nd  Lt. 

3    Pet U.   S.  Navy Spec. 

23    Sqd Parris  Island,  S.  C Pvt. 

108   Pet Camp   Upton,  L.   1 2nd  Lt. 

110   Pet Atlantic   Citj%   N.  J 2nd  Lt. 

108   Pet Camp   Barry,   111 Elec.  M. 


24 


SPRING    3100 


Name 


Rank  &  Command 


Service  Rank 


Assigned 

Sullivan,  Daniel  P Det.,  109    Sqd Norfolk,  Va Ensign 

Sullivan,  John  J.  V Ptl.,  110  Pet N.  Y.  C Yeoman 

Surpless,  Allen  B Ptl.,   81   Pet APO  873,  N.  Y 2nd  Lt. 


Tanney,  Louis  Pro. 

Taylor,  Harold  J Ptl. 

Teahan,  Joseph  A Ptl. 

Teitelbaun,  Harold Ptl. 

Teitler,  David  Ptl. 

Theuer,  Joseph  Ptl. 

Thompson,  Ernest   Ptl. 

Topper,  Jacob   Ptl. 

Trainor,   Francis   C Ptl. 

Triestman,   Harry Ptl. 

Trilling,  Murray Ptl. 

Trotta,  Ralph  V Act 

W 

Troy,   Francis  J Ptl 

Tuck,  Louis  L Ptl. 

TuflFy,   Robert   E Pro 

Turchin,  Benjamin Ptl. 

Tynan,  John  W Ptl. 

Ullrich,  Gustave  Ptl. 

Urband,  Milton  L Ptl. 

ValkofF,  William  B Ptl. 

Valle,  Stephen Pro 

Vanderree,  Arthur  E Ptl 

Venokur,  Harold  I Ptl 


Ptl.,  P.  A Keesler  Field,  Miss Pvt. 

Mcy.   2 Newport,  R.   I Ch.  Torp'n. 

83  Pet Orlando   Air  Base,  Fla..  .Pvt. 

3   Pet San  Antonio,  Texas Avia.  C. 

70   Pet Ashford  Gen.  Hosp., 

Wh.  Sul.  Springs,  W.  Va.Pvt. 

34   Pet u.  S.   Navy Shipfitter 

109   Pet Ft.  Meade,  Md Pvt. 

40  Pet u.  S.  Navy Spec. 

103   Pet Ft.  Ontario,  N.  Y Major 

46   Pet Duncan  Field,  Texas Corp. 

Har.  Pet N.  Y.  C B'n. 

Capt.  Air 

^'^ar.   Serv Quantieo,  Va 1st  Lt. 

J.  A.  B Ft.  Ontario,  N.  Y Pvt. 

63   Pet Brooklyn,  N.  Y B'n.  M. 

Ptl.,  17  Pet....  Sampson,  N.  Y A.  S. 

Mtd.  Sqd.  1... 

79   Pet Brooklyn,  N.  Y Yeoman 

84  Pet Santa  Maria,  Cal 2nd  Lt. 

52    Pet Atlantic   City,   N.  J Pvt. 

79   Pet Great  Lakes,  111 A.  S. 

Ptl.,  7  Pet Ft.  Jay,  N.  Y Pvt. 

10   Pet Ellis   Island,   N.   Y Seaman 

,,  „      ^  ,  80   Pet Camden,   N.  J 1st  Lt. 

Volk,  Joseph  A Lt.,  42  Pet Ft.  Douglas,  Utah 1st  Lt. 

Vosburgh,  Alfred   Pro.  Ptl.,  47  Pet.. .  .U.  S.  Army Pvt. 

Wallaeh,  Samuel Ptl.,  82    Pet Bronx,  N.  Y Pvt. 

Wash,  Mary  C Polw.,  J.  A.  B WAAC    Aux. 

Walsh,  John  F Pro.  Ptl.,  88  Pet.. .  .U.  S.  Army Pvt. 

Ward,  James  L Ptl.,  64  Pet Ft.  Jay,  L.  I Pvt. 

Wasserman,  Milton    Ptl.,   75   Pet Hattiesburg,  Miss Pvt. 

Wechsler,  Leon   Ptl.,  P.  A Memphis,  Tenn 2nd  Lt. 

Weinstein,  Herman    Ptl.,   25   Pet Camp  Endieott,  R.  I Gunner  M. 

Weisman,  William   Ptl.,   23   Pet Ft.  Custer,  Mieh Candidate 

Weissner,  Bernard   Ptl.,  52   Pet c/o  P.M.,  San  Fran Sgt. 

Wermer,  Eugene Ptl.,   32   Pet Camp  Davis,  N.  C Candidate 

Wesner,  Wilbur  S Ptl.,  90   Pet U.  S.   Navy Spec. 

Westgard,  Finn  C Ptl.,   67   Pet Drew  Field,   Fla Pfc. 

Weston,  Paul  B Ptl.,  P.  A Hollywood,  Fla Ch.  Spec 

Whelan,  Rodger   Ptl.,  P.  A c/o  P.M.,  N.  Y Ensign 

Widmayer,  Ernest  W Ptl.,   87   Pet Ft.  Barranca,  Fla 2nd  Lt. 

Williams,  Lawrence  J.  ...  Ptl.,    18   Pet U.  S.   Navy Ensign 

Wilmoth,   Thomas  W Ptl.,   23    Pet Pier  92,   N.   Y Spec. 

Wiseman,  Edward  P Ptl.,  Har.  Pet APO  10592,  N.  Y 1st  Lt. 

Wolenska,  Joseph Ptl.,   46   Pet San  Juan,  Puerto  Rico .  .  .  Ch.  Spec 

Wolfe,  Clarence  J Pro.  Ptl.,  100  Pet..  .Ft.    Riley,  Kansas Pvt. 


(G) 


Wolfe,  Edwin  J Pro.  Ptl.,  67  Pc 

Wolta,  Edward  R Ptl.,   18   Pet. 

Woods,  Frank  J Ptl.,  P.  A..  . . 

Wright,  Frank  J Ptl.,   61    Pet.. 

Wunderlin,  John  A Ptl.,  Tr.   F.. . 

Zarehin,  Milton Ptl.,  50   Pet.. 

Zullo,  Domenie  J Ptl.,  20  Pet. 


CIVILIAN  MEMB 


Name 
Ashe,  John  P. 


ii 


Rank  &  Com,mM 
.Tel.  Oper.  2  Pc 


Battaglia,  John  F Porter,    19    Div. 

Berger,   Murray    Clerk,  Ch.  CI.  0 

Bergland,  Arthur  E Auto  Eng.  23  Pi 

Berman,    Harry    Elev.  Opr.  19  Di 

Bermel,   Frank    Auto  Mech.  MT 

Blatt,  David  S Clerk,   J.   A.   B.. 

Blesser,   Francis  J Auto  Eng.  114  1 

Boyle,  Norman  T Asst.   Elee.   Eng 

Burger,  Clarence  J Tel.  Oper.  74  P« 

Carrieri,  Thomas  V Porter  48   Pet. 

Clinton,  O.  Joseph  F Radio  Mech.  T. 

Cohen,  Evelyn Clerk,  J.  A.  B. 

Comeau,  Eugene  A Auto  Eng.    . .  . 

Crisham,  Michael  J Tel.  Oper.  44  P( 

Cummins,   Thomas   J Auto  Mech.  Cen 


De  Domenico,  Paul  F Clerk,  Div.   Lie. 

Di  Zinno,  Louis Sten.   Ch.  CI.   Ol 

Dunne,  Terrence  R Auto  Eng.  20  Pc 

Eagle,  John   Auto  Eng.  17  P<? 

Figola,  Salvatore   Laborer,   52    Pet 

Fogarty,  Daniel  J Auto  Eng.  32  Pc 

Foppiani,  Estelle  J Pension  Bur.  .  . 

Fontano,  Orazio    Laborer,   105    Pc 

Eraser,  William    Auto  Eng.  9  Pet 

Gallari,  Frank  S Clerk,  Boro  H.  ^l 

Garry,   Peter  J Auto  Mach.  MTll 

Geib,  Warren  J Auto  Eng.,  17  PJ 

Giglio,  Attilio  A Painter,  Bid.  &  ll 

Goldberg,  Samuel   Clerk,  Div.  Lie.. I 

Grab,  Daniel  J Clerk,   P.   A.. 

Grant,  George  M Auto  Meeh.  MTIJi 

Halpin,  John  J Clerk,  BHS.  M. 

Helfman,  Arthur   Clerk,  Man.  E.. 

Holder,  Abraham  S Clerk,  Bur.  Inf..| 

Hollingsworth,  Benj.  C.Auto   Eng.   75 


Editor's  Note:  With  the  thought  in  mind  that  members  of  the  Depart- 
ment serving  with  the  Armed  Forces  ivill  appreciate  receiving  neivs  from 
home,  how  about  a  letter,  every  once  in  a  ivhile,  from  the  buddies  they  left 


23rd  COLLEGE  TRAINING  DETACHMENT 

University  of  Buffalo 

Bnffalo,  N.  Y. 

March  26,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

In  acknowledgment  of  my  receipt  of  SPRING 
3100,  please  accept  my  sincere  thanks.  I  have  been 
traveling  about  the  country  at  so  rapid  a  pace  I  was 
afraid  the  magazine  would  not  catch  up  with  me, 
which  would  have  been  a  disappointment,  because 
always  it  provides  most  enjoyable  reading. 

PVT.  RUSSELL  CAIN, 
Patrolman,  109th  Precinct 


SELMAN  FIELD 
Monroe,  Louisiana 

February  25,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

I  always  look  forward  to  mail  from  three  sources, 
viz:  my  wife,  my  parents — and  SPRING  3100.  Word 
from  any  of  the  above  mentioned  brings  to  me  very 
vividly  memories  of  the  things  I  once  enjoyed,  and, 
with  God's  grace,  the  things  I  shall  once  again 
enjoy. 

LEONARD  CASSAT, 
Aviation  Cadet, 
Patrolman,  88th  Precinct. 


SPUING     3100 


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n.^on,  N.  Y A.  S. 

i )   Hood,   Texas Corp. 

.Stockton,  Texas Avia.  C. 

77,  Leesville,  La. .  .  .  1st  Sgt. 

;i2,  N.   Y Spec. 

;,  Camp  Pickett,  Va..  Capt. 
a.   Ga Sgt. 


IHE  DEPARTMENT 


Assigned 
lusburg,  Va. 


Service  Rank 


,-  liii  Beach,  Fla Student 

••'•'  Eustis,  Va Pvt. 

•'  I  pson,   N.  Y Mach.  M. 

•'  I  ni  Beach,  Fla Pvt. 

W  ni,  Fla Mach.  M. 

'3  ris  Field,  N.  C Sgt. 

'<   t  P.O.,  San  Fran Mach.  M. 

.&  ..  Naval  Reserve Lt. 

'!  p  Wolters,  Texas.  ..  .1st  Lt. 

'  •-  las,  Cal Pfc. 

.'    tauk,  N.   Y Radio  Tech. 

^   AC,  Des  Moines,  lowa.Aux. 

)pard  Field,  Texas    .  .  Pvt. 
^ !  y  Field,  Texas Corp. 

on,   Ga Pvt. 

i-'t  Logan,  Colo Pvt. 

(  f.  C Yeoman 

'  ip  Van  Dorn,  Miss. .  .  Pvt. 

B  )  3193,  San  Fran Pfc. 

P(  Macon,  N.  C Sgt. 

B  Dix,  N.  J Pfc. 

VES   A.S. 

B  ip  Gordon,  Ga Pfc. 

fe  )  254,   San   Fran St.  Sgt. 

'  '■  nset  Point,  R.I Avia.  M. 

T  3.  Army Pvt. 

itauk,   N.   Y Mach.  M. 

Miles,  Dela Corp. 

lona,  Cal Corp. 

isonville,  Fla ..T/S 

T  meda,  Cal Mach.  M. 

Antonio,  Texas 1st  Lt. 

ago.  111 Pfc. 

Lewis,    Wash Corp. 

Monmouth,  N.  J Tech.  Sgt. 


No/me 
Jones,   Robert    L. 


Ranic  &  Command                Assigned             Service  Rank 
.  Elev.  Oper Coffeyville,  Kansas Pvt. 


Kaplan,  Arthur Clerk,    B.H.S.Q San   Diego,   Cal 1st  Lt. 

Keegan,  James    Auto  Mech APO  3447,  N.  Y.  C Pvt. 

Kelly,  Daniel  F Elev.  Oper.  19  Div. . Barkeley   Field,   Texas.  . .  Pvt. 

Keslowitz,   Abraham    Clerk,   Hdqts.   Br..  .APO  929,  San  Fran Staff  Sgt. 

Kohler,  John  B Messenger,  7  Div..  .APO  256,  Cp.  Cooke,  Cal.. Sgt. 

Kretner,  John  H Caretaker    Sampson,   N.  Y A.  S. 

Leeson,  John   J Clerk,  Hdqts.  Bklyn.Ft.  Eustis,  Va 2nd  Lt. 

Lobat,  Andrew    Attendant  122  Pet.. Ft.  Leonard  Wood,  Mo... Pvt. 

Lococo,    Daniel    L Porter,  87  Pet Newport,   R.   I Radioman 


McAuliffe,  Edward  V Clerk,  Ch.  CI.  Off..  . 

McDonough,  Jos.  T Clerk 

McLaughlin,   Philin   F.... Clerk,  Records  Bur. 

McWeeney,   Patrick   J Clerk,  Bkkps.  Off... 

Majetich,   Michael    Tel.  Oper.  92  Pet... 

Marcus,   Hyman    Porter,  4  Pet 

MazzGo,  Edmund  J Auto  Eng.,  60  Pet.. 

Meade,  Thomas Clerk,  Bkkps.  Off.. . 

Meaney,  H.  Martin 5th  Dcp.  P.  C 

Meehan,  Frank  P Laborer,  Prop.  Clk.. 

Minall,  Jolui  J Auto  Eng.,  32  Pet.. 

Mintz,  Max    CVrk.  TrpfTie   C 

Morris,  John  H 6th  Dep.  P.C 

Murray,  Edgar  P Clerk,   QM   Div 


c/o  P.M.,  San  Fran Pvt. 

Governors  Island,  N.  Y. ..Pvt. 

APO  8660,  N.  Y Pvt. 

APO  10786,  N.  Y 2nd  Lt. 

West  Englewood,  N.  J..  .  .Pvt. 

Camp   Forrest,   Tenn Pvt. 

Gulfport,   Miss Pvt. 

Pawling,  N.  Y Pvt. 

Ft.  McClellan,  Ala Col. 

Williamsburg,  Va Mach.  M. 

Santa  Anita,  Cal Tech. 

APO  637,  N.  Y.  C Pvt. 

.Newport  News,  Va Capt. 

P.M.,  N.  Y Coxswain 


O'Brien,  .Thomas    P Clerk,  Man.  W.  Hd. Newport,  Arkansas   Pfc. 

Oppenheim,  Siegfried    .  . .  Sten.  Ch.  CI.  Off. . .  N.  Y.  C Pfc. 

Pandolfo,   Francesco    . . .  .Mech.  MTMD   Peru,  Indiana    Avia.  M. 

Pearlman,  Seymour Clerk,   Hdqts.   Qu...Ft.  Lewis,  Wash 2nd  Lt. 

Powell,  Ramon    Auto.  Mech.  Cen.  R.Miami,  Fla Ch.  Mach.  M. 

Racer,   Elliott  B Clerk,  Div.  Lie Pomona,  Cal Pvt. 

Reiser,  Louis   Attendant    P.M.,  N.  Y Mach.  M. 

Rosenblum,  Wm.  W Auto  Eng.,  78  Pet.. Fairfield,   Ohio    Pvt. 

Rosenfeld,  Edwin   Clerk,  Tr.  G Atlantic  City,  N.  J Pvt. 

Rosner,  Oscar   Clerk,  17  Div APO  528,  N.  Y Sgt. 

Russo,  Enrico  A Carp.,  Bldg.  &  Rep.Ft.  Ord,  Cal Tech.  Sgt. 

Santelli,    Carmine    A Auto  Mech.  MTMD. Turner   Field,  Ga Sgt. 

Shapiro,   Edward    Cleaner,  71  Pet.   .  .  .  Great  Lakes,  111 Seaman 

Sorgenti,  Albert  L Sten.  P.   A Governors  Island,  N.  Y..  .Pvt. 

Streger,  Harry   Clerk,   MTMD Drew  Field,   Fla Sgt. 

Sultan,  Walter    Clerk,   Tr.   E Trenton,   N.   J Pvt. 

Venerdi,  Peter Auto  Mech.  MTMD .  Algiers,  La MOMM. 

Wachtler,   Harold   W Clerk,  Bur.  of  Inf..  Miami    Beach,    Fla Pvt. 

Warrenfeltz,  Seibert    ....Auto  Eng.,  92  Pet.. Camp  Campbell,  Ky Corp. 

Wright,    Ronald    Attendant,   81    Pet..  Colorado  Springs,  Colo...  Pvt. 

Wernimont,  Frank Clerk,   Pension   Bur.Columbia,  S.    C. Sgt. 

Yassem,  Sol   Clerk,  Bur.  of  Inf. . Sampson,  N.   Y A.S. 


behind?  Up-to-the-minute  information  concerning  service  serial  number, 
unit  assignments,  changes  in  rank,  transfer's,  etc.,  can  be  had  by  phoning 
the  Military  Service  Bureau,  CAnal  6-2801. 


NEW  YORK  FUND  ANNOUNCES  ITS  ANNUAL  DRIVE 

THE  SIXTH  annual  Greater  New  York  Fund  campaign  will  be  opened  formally  on  behalf  of  400 
voluntary  welfare  and  health  agencies  and  hospitals  on  May  3,  the  organization  announced  earlier 
this  month.  The  goal  will  be  roughly  $5,000,000,  although  the  exact  amount  has  not  yet  been  determined. 

This  year's  campaign  is  being  held  later  than  usual  in  recognition  of  the  importance  of  the  Red 
Cross  appeal.  Under  the  leadership  of  W.  Randolf  Burgess,  vice  chairman  of  the  board  of  the  National 
City  Bank,  as  campaign  chairman,  committees  of  volunteers  are  being  enrolled  for  the  fund  drive. 

The  statement  pointed  out  that  2,000,000  New  Yorkers  are  benefited  by  co-operating  organiza- 
tions every  year,  or  two  of  every  seven  in  our  population,  through  services  providing  for  care  of  the 
sick,  family  guidance,  safe  play  facilities  for  children,  country  vacations  for  convalescents  and  shelter 
for  the  aged. 


PRIZE  CARTOONS  SUBMITTED  BY  MEMBERS  OF  THE  DEPARTMENT 


ON  THE  MEAT  FRONT 


D^S^ 


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A.  D.  1963  (IF  RATIONING  CONTINUES) 

'Tfes,  children,  I  can  remember  way  back  in  1943  when  we  had 

race  horses,  cars — and  even  traffic  cops!" 


"Oh,  blackout!— where  art  thou?!!7!" 


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Looking  'em  Over 

WITH  YOUR  LOCAL  REPORTER 


Louct^'ai 


TO  OUR  REPORTERS:  Items  for  publication  in  this  column  should  be  received  not  later  than  the  20th. 
Contributions  received  too  late  for  current  publication  will  appear  i:i  the  issue  immediately   following. 


tST  DIVISION 

1st   Pet.  I'll.  Francis  B.  Donoron       «h  Pet.,  Ptl.  Henry  W.  A.  Elder 
4nd  Pet    Ptl.  I.  Know  Itall  «lh  Pet..,  Ptl.  Edmund  F.  Kelli, 

8th  Pet..  Ptl.  William  Foster 

8th  Precinct:  Willie  Anderson,  president  of  the  Outdoor 
Hunters  Club  of  Staten  Island,  reports  that  due  to  rationing  all 
members  will  have  to  devote  extra  time  to  their  respective 
specialties,  as  for  example:  Willie,  himself,  and  Tom  Ryan,  eel 
spearers;  Red  Flynn  and  Benny  Largo,  muskrat  hunters;  Bill 
Bucky  Barnes  and  Bill  Keane,  hare  trappers. 

Congratulations  to  Vince  O'Gorman  on  his  assignment  to  the 
Detective  Bureau  as  a  ballistics  expert.  Willie  has  had  consider- 
able experience  in  the  art,  including  polishing  up  his  own  bullets 
and  repairing  revolvers. 

Fred  Cambria's  wife,  who  wants  to  know  why  Fred  is  never 
mentioned  in  SPRING  3100,  will  be  amazed  to  learn  here  that 
her  little  boy  Freddie,  although  born  on  Staten  Island,  gets  lost 
every  time  he  goes  to  Semelers  Park. 

Have  you  noticed  the  new  hair-do  featured  currently  by  Red 
Flynn?  The  idea  is  to  hide  those  bald  spots  on  either  side  .  .  . 
Tom  O'Grady  believes  in  sharing  his  taxicab  with  others  and 
now  rides  home,  on  the  floor,  at  a  slight  cost  to  him  of  only 
?3  .  .  .  Whitey  Waldman  is  a  strong  competitor  of  Tom  Barry 
in  the  art  of  "catching  the  boat."  Will  they  be  happy  when — 
and  if — a  tunnel  is  built — or  will  they? 

We  all  hope  Eddie  Costello's  return  from  sick  leave  will  not 
be  too  long  delayed. 

2D  DIVISION 

3r<l  Pet..  /'//.  Robert  A.  Gibson  7th  Pet..  Ptl.  Maurice  Grasberg 

jth  Pet.,  Ptl.  Thomas  G.  Tallin  9th  Pet..  Ptl.  John  F.  h'V'trom 

11th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Alex  W.  Franz 

7th  Precinct:  Who  devoured  the  contents  of  Lieutenant  Mil- 
ler's sandwich — leaving  the  bread  as  a  clue?  .  .  .  Which  of  our 
sergeants  just  ordered  a  new  uniform — with  7  stripes — and 
still  feels  like  a  rookie?  .  .  .  What  patrolman  is  going  to  retire 
soon  and  become  an  undertaker?  .  .  .  What  patrolman  is  con- 
templating upon  retirement  going  into  the  cafeteria  business? 
.  .  .  What  sergeant  intends  getting  a  lock  and  key — to  protect 
his  sandwiches?  .  .  .  Who  will  win  out  in  the  contest  to  be  held 
here  to  decide  who  is  the  champion  hero  sandwich  devourer? 
.  .  .  What  patrolman  is  going  in  for  song  writing  (always 
humming  "Sweet  Annie  Moore"),  known  as  the  pride  of  De- 
lancey   Street   Boulevard? 

Good  luck  and  clear  sailing  to  ex-gob  Emmet  Brown,  the 
Pride  of  Harlem,  who  has  re-enlisted  in  the  Navy  and  is  sta- 
tioned just  now  at  Norfolk,  Virginia,  his  home  town. 

Did  you  hear  about  the  fellow  who :  took  the  yard-stick  to  bed 
with  him — to  see  how  long  he  slept?  .  .  .  cut  a  hole  in  the  rug 
so  he  could  see  the  floor  show?  .  .  .  went  to  the  movie  and  kept 
buying  one  ticket  after  another  and  when  asked  by  the  cashier 
how  come — said  that  some  jerk  inside  kept  tearing  them  up? 
.  .  .  cut  off  his  ringers  so  he  could  learn  to  write  shorthand? 
.  .  .  took  a  quart  of  milk  with  him  to  the  movie  because  he  heard 
there  was  a  "serial"  inside?  .  .  .  took  a  bale  of  hay  to  bed  with 
him  so  he  could  feed  his  night-mare?  .  .  .  took  his  nose  apart 


to  see  what  made  it  nin?  .  .  .  moved  to  the  city  because  he 
heard  the  country  was  at  war?  .  .  .  wanted  to  commit  suicide-— 
cut  his  throat  and  wrists — but  couldn't  die — because  he  was  in 
the  living  room?  .  .  .  lay  in  the  street  with  his  head  on  the 
curb — to  get  his  mind  out  of  the  gutter?  .  .  .  upon  hearing  his 
wife  was  going  to  have  a  baby  moved  to  the  country — because 
he  heard  there  they  had  Rural  Free  Delivery?   ?  ? 

11th  Precinct:  AN  OPEN  LETTER  TO  PVT.  MIKE 
LUCHOF,  down  JAWGIA  WAY: 

Ever  since  receipt  of  last  month's  mag,  I've  had  to  wear  my 
steel  fedora!  You  certainly  put  our  blokes  on  the  warpath. 
It's  news  you  want;  it's  news  they  want;  so,  sparing  my  cuticle, 
here  goes  .  .  .  but,  before  I  dish  it  out,  Mike,  will  you  please 
give  these  guys  here  another  dig — for  a  little  co-operation? 
After  all,  even  Winchell  can't  be  every  place ;  and  after  stooping 
over  a  wash-tub  all  day,  simonizing  the  kid's  diapers  and  other 
chores  of  that  kind  I  can't  very  well  do  a  good  job  on  the  key- 
holes. Nevertheless,  all  of  us  up  here  will  try  to  keep  our  boys 
in  the  services  up  to  snuff  on  what's  what  here  at  home  .  .  . 
Yours,  with  bleeding  finger-tips — A.  F. 

STRAFINGS,  BOMB-BURSTS  AND  STUFF:  Above  all,  a 
silent  prayer  now  for  Luchuf,  Mallon  and  Friedman  of  our 
precinct,  and  all  the  millions  of  others  now  grouped  under  Old 
Glory  for  their  safety  and  quick  return  to  these  shores  and 
a  happy  ending  to  the  entire  mess — but  soon. 

Congratulations  to  Patrolmen  Ahlers  and  Pierro  on  the  re- 
cent arrivals,  a  girl  and  boy  respectively!  .  .  .  And  I  hear  there 
is  a  tax  exemption  due  also  at  the  home  of  Tom  and  Mary 
Gorham!   .  .  .  And  when  are  we  going  to  hear  from  Teddy? 

Rudy  Linhart  and  Harold  H.I.T.H.  Greismer  in  a  conspiracy 
with  Lt.  Malbec.  Both  observed  recently  gazing  at  some  zoot- 
suits  specially  adapted  for  plainclothes  wear.    Wot's  up? 

VICTORY  TOUR:  One  of  our  better  bowlers  complained  to 
me  that  the  victory  tour  conflicted  with  one  of  the  coming  tour- 
naments of  his  team.  So  what?  So  he  did  the  tour — his  team 
rolled  and  you're  right,  they  won! 

Consult  Willie  Downs  about  membership  in  the  'Chin'  Club. 
Recent  new  member  is  Herbie. 

Overheard  at  the  switch-board:  Moische  Rosner  calling  the 
T.B.:  "Willya  send  the  emergency  truck?  We  got  a  pneumonia 
leak!" 

What  cop  (6  striper)  sits  at  home  nights  training  his  teeth 
to  bite? 

Now  is  the  time  for  some  enterprising  merchant  to  devise  a 
haversack  to  hold  all  the  stuff  we  now  carry — or  will  carry  soon: 
helmet,  gas-mask,  U.F.6s,  Incident  &  Express  reports,  arm- 
bands, keys,  flashlight,  instruction  books,  forms,  etc.,  etc.,  etc.. 

What  ever  became  of  Mallon's  bicycle? 

East  Side  boy's  description  of  a  cow's  udder:  bowling  ball 
with  the  holes  turned  inside  out. 

If  strict  attention  were  paid  to  previous  editions  of  this 
magazine  it  will  be  remembered  that  there  is  another  snake- 
killer  in  our  midst,  none  other  than  Sgt.  Hart  .  .  .  Speaking  of 
golf,  your  reporter  would  never  go  dry  on  a  desert;  unfailingly 
he  strikes  water — by  merely  teeing  up  and  letting  go  with  a 
prodigious  swing,  direction  no  object. 


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LOOKING     'EM     OVER 


All  of  us  welcome  Act.  Capt.  Butler's  return  after  a  short 
illness. 

Better  late  than  never  ...  A  word  of  praise  to  Sgt.  Eocco 
Scarfone,  a  former  member  who  climaxed  a  colorful  career  in 
this  precinct  by  achieving  that  to  which  all  of  us  look  forward — 
the  rank  of  sergeant.    Good  luck  to  you,  Sarge! 

In  closing,  how  about  a  little  co-operation  in  making  a  suc- 
cess of  the  precinct  monthly  contribution  to  this  grand  maga- 
zine? Slip  your  dope  in  the  mail  box  in  the  back  room.  Let's 
get  organized,  write  stories,  draw  pictures,  etc.  Let's,  in  other 
words,  put  the  precinct  on  the  map ! 

4TH  DIVISION 

18th  Pet.,  /•(/.  Eflward  J.  Fasnno       17th  ret.,  Pll.  Linns  Bell 
15lh  Pet.,  PtI.  Thomas  J.  Moffitf         10th  Pet.,  I'll.  liliUuuo.ii 
22nd  Pet..  Pll.  Thomas  A.  Comiskey 

15th  Precinct:  Our  heartfelt  sympathies  to  the  family  of  the 
late  Patrolman  Harold  Smith. 

Memo  to  Pat  Harnedy:  How  about  that  basin  on  the  top 
floor? 

The  get-together  of  the  15  Club  was  a  complete  success, 
thanks  to  the  Committee,  who  turned  in  a  grand  job.  A  vote 
of  thanks  also  to  Eddie  Miller  who  as  M.C.  likawise  did  fine,  as 
did  also  our  honor  guest,  our  foi'mer  buddie,  Joe  Maclsaac,  now 
of  the  92nd  Precinct,  (and  a  former  carpetbagger,  in  case  some 
of  you  did  not  know)  who  wishes  to  thank  all  of  the  members  for 
the  honor  bestowed  on  him. 

The  mail  rack  has  been  a  bit  crowded  this  past  month  and 
judging  fi-om  the  envelopes  it  would  seem  that  something  is  in 
the  air.  Who,  for  example,  is  the  gent  that's  writing  to  Doris 
Blake?  .  .  .  Who  is  it  that's  getting  baby  food?  .  .  .  Who's 
getting  material  from  dental  laboratories  with  which  to  take  his 
own  impressions?  .  .  .  Who  is  getting  those  cosmetic  samples? 
.  .  .  Who  is  it  had  a  lady  fitter  come  in  to  fit  him  for  a  corset? 
.  .  .  Who  is  getting  post  cards  written  in  Greek — and  having 
Alex  translate  them? 

Did  you  notice  Chatter  Maher  at  the  affair  handshaking  with 
all  the  clerics?  .  .  .  And  Van  Gossig  doing  all  right  with  the 
widow?  .  .  .  How  ya  doin',  Van? 

Happy  Sam  Kirwin  thinks  he  would  like  a  change  in  jobs  now 
that  the  extra  patrol  is  going  into  effect.  Incidentally,  Sam  has 
a  new  dog,  a  cocker  spaniel,  whose  ears  remind  one  of  Who? 
.  .  .  Lots  of  luck  to  Bill  Hannigan  who,  by  the  time  this  appears 
in  print  probably  will  be  on  the  retired  list  .  .  .  Mike  Leonard, 
too  .  .  .  Bill  Sullivan  had  another  birthday — that  he  forgot  to 
record  .  .  .  Have  you  heard  that  Wholesale  Harry  is  in  lA? 
.  .  .  Al  Brown  wiU  soon  be  opening  his  bungalow — to  which  the 
boys  all  have  a  standing  invitation — provided,  that  is,  they 
bring  their  ration  cards  with  them  .  .  .  What  lieutenant  was 
introduced  to  Miss  Brown — and  was  his  face  red?  .  .  .  Wonder 
who  that  charmer  can  be  that  keeps  calling  a  certain  sergeant? 
.  .  .  Danny  Dwyer  has  just  returned  from  up  North  (Central 
Park)  with  a  nice  tan? 

17th  Precinct:  Famous  Sayings:  Lieutenant  Decker:  "Every- 
body round  here  is  as  wacky  as  a  bedbug!"  .  .  .  Patrolman  W. 
Mitchell:  "He  pulled  a  Pearl  Harbor  on  me!" 

Lieutenant  Decker,  incidentally,  would  consider  the  turning 
over  of  a  few  ration  books  as  payment  for  the  "mansion"  in 
Woodside. 

PSEUDONYMS:  McCoy— The  Bock  .  .  .  McGreevy— Pigs 
Head  .  .  .  Curnyn — Chowder  Head  ...  J.  Sullivan — Big  Goose 
...  J.  O'Sullivan — Little  Goose  .  .  .  E.  Sullivan — Yea  Boy 
.  .  .  Cunningham — The  Mole  ...  P.  Quinn — Needle  Nose  .  .  . 
T.  Quinn — Shifty  .  .  .  McCabe — Scratch — "Why  don't  some  one 
tell  me  these  things?"  .  .  .  Cranna— Easy  on  the  Ears  .  .  . 
Connell— The  Mush  .  .  .W.  G.  Smith — Eyebrows  .  .  .  Billsbor- 
row — Silent  Bill  .  .  .  Higgins — Woof-Woof  .  .  .  Pacgelow  (95 
Man) — "If  you  don't  know,  brother,  /  don't  know;  I'vi  in  here!" 
.  .  .  Ward — Curky  .  .  .  Barnes — Coco  .  .  .  Leiss — Simon  Legree 
.  .  .  Sharkey — "This  is  one  on  me,  boys!"  .  .  .  Horsham  & 
Broderick — Snow  White  and  the  Little  Dwarf. 

19th  Precinct:  For  several  months  now  your  reporter  has 
been  taking  Patrolman  Bill  Svoboda  for  a  ride — via  the  sup- 
posed wedding  bells  route,  all  of  which  was  strictly  in  fun  and 
sent  in  with  the  idea,  pure  and  simple,  of  getting  a  rise  out  of 


Bill.  The  real  facts  are  the  lad  not  only  qualifies  as  among  the 
eligible  bachelors  of  our  Department — but  also  as  among  the 
handsomest!  It  is  really  a  sin,  in  fact,  to  see  a  swell  chap  like 
Bill  running  around  footloose — instead  of  buckled  down  to  the 
job  of  making  some  nice  gal  happy.  And  what  a  lucky  gal 
she'll  be — the  one  that  grabs  him! 

22nd   Precinct:    Congratulations    to    Patrolman    Ben   Zurrell 
on  becoming  the  new  P.B.A.  Delegate  of  the  precinct  .  .  .  Re- 
tired Patrolman  Kolb  (1st  Squad),  now  at  Parris  Island,  in  the 
Marines,  in  a  letter  to  your  reporter  says  he  is  sorry  he  ever  i 
kicked  about  a  water  gate,  and  that  from  the  work  he  is  now 
doing  he  will  take  a  water  gate  any  old  time — and  no  complaints ' 
.  .  .  Patrolman  Descorvich  is  raising  canaries  and  suggests  that ' 
others  in  the  Department  interested  in  this  hobby  get  in  touch 
with  him  .  .  .  The  boys  here  are  going  in  a  big  way  for  the 
buying   of  war   stamps.     One   man   from  each   squad   has   been 
selected  to  take  care  of  the  needs  of  the  membars  on  each  pay , 
day  .  .  .  Radio  car  714,  newly-assigned  to  the  precinct,  after  ; 
lengthy  discussion  as  to  which  branch  of  the  automotive  service  : 
would  land  the  prize,  wound  up,  as  was  predicted,  in  the  lap  of  : 
the  sergeants. 

Our  sympathies  to  Patrolman  E.  O'Brien  in  the  loss  of  his  i 
Mother,  and  to  Patrolman  F.  DiDomenico  in  the  passing  of  his 
Mother-in-law. 


,^>TH  DIVISION 

24tli  Pet..  Pfl.  T.  Niessuer 
2iitli  Pet.,  Pll.  Lamps  Out 


SOth  Pet..  PtI.  Al.  Smiles 
34th  Pet..  PtI.  Woody  H'ush 


26th   Precinct:     Patrolman    Paddy    "Frank   Buck"    O'Neill's 

latest  book,  "Pigeons  Are  My  True  Love,"  with  a  foreword 
by  Mr.   Glass,  will  be  published  soon.    And  with  illustrations. 

Bob  O'Donnell,  now  Lieutenant  O'Donnell  of  the  M.P.'s, 
looking  trim  and  neat  in  his  new  officer's  uniform,  dropped  in 
to  say  hello. 

Tom  O'Connor,  too,  has  changed  from  one  blue  uniform  to 
another — being  now  Seaman  O'Connor  of  the  U.  S.  Navy.  An- 
chors aweigh! 

Patrolman  "Brillo-head"  Hershkowitz's  latest  avocation  is 
the  taking  apart  of  clocks  and  watches.  His  job  on  "Pedagogue" 
Shoenbaum's  ticker  was  a  classic.  Hank  now  has  his  original 
watch  together  with  a  new  small  one — made  from  the  left  over 
parts ! 

Our  back-room  trio  improved  considerably  when  it  was  aug- 
mented by  Lieutenant  von  der  Schmidt's  basso-profundo.  The 
selection:  "I  Love  You  Like  I  Never  Loved  Before." 

Familiar  Quotations:  "Dr.  Wharton"  Poynton:  "There  I 
was,  giving  it  all  of  this."  .  .  .  "Gravel-Throat"  Short:  "Many 
are  chilled,  but  few  are  frozen."  .  .  .  "Dr.  Dippy"  Cosgrove: 
"Do  you  really  mean  it?"  .  .  .  Matty  "Beau  Brummel"  Meyers: 
"How  do  I  look?"  .  .  .  Louie  "Di  Psycho"  DiCono:  "You  can't 
fool  me — I'm  not  that  ignorant!"  .  .  .  "Buckle-down"  Mikorski: 
"Hello,  Moe!"  .  .  .  Al  Gordon:  "Only  65  more  wotsis  to  go!" 
.  .  .  "Blackstone"  Ferguson:  "Why  worry?"  .  .  .  "Hurricane 
Harry"  Hughes:  "Don't  worry,  leave  it  to  me!"  .  .  .  "Wide- 
awake" Green:  "I  only  had  12  hours  sleep  last  night!"  .  .  . 
Diamond  Dick  O'Prey:  "The  I.R.A.  will  show  'em!"  ...  Joe 
"The  Boss"  Acampora:  "I  don't  need  no  stripes;  I'm  the  boss 
now!"  .  .  .  "Bojangles"  Callahan:  "Why,  when  I  used  to  go  to 
Roseland— "  .  .  .  "Cutie"  Kuti :  "Don't  mention  the  Old  Pa- 
triot!" .  .  .  Sylly  Stritmater:  "There  I  go,  flying  off  my  steady 
post  again!"  .  .  .  Joe  Russo:  "Yes,  madam,  I  know — what  did 
you  say  your  name  was?"  .  .  .  Tony  Volponi:  "What  we  need 
is  a  new  delegate!"  .  .  ".  Ben  McCormack:  "Yessir,  it's  a  tough 
piece  of  bread!"  .  .  .  "Webster"  Del  Mastio:  "It's  very  exuber- 
ating outside!"  .  .  .  George  Myhrberg:  "Hello,  Phoney!" 

DiCono:  "Do  you  get  me." 

Dimieri:  "No,  I  don't." 

Di  Cono:  "But  the  motor  in  642  is  missing!" 

Dimieri :  "Well,  don't  stand  there  like  a  ninny — start  looking 
for  it!" 


6TII  DIVISION 

2211(1  Pet..  PtI.  Henry  Kealon 
2,-ilh  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  D.  Promola 


2Sth  Pet..  Ptl.  Francis  X.  McDtmott 
32iKl  Pet.,  Ptl.  Harlem  hyte 


23rd  Precinct:    Our  old  standby,  Admiral  Looey  Eisner,  tan 


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and  all  dropped  in  on  the  boys  the  day  following  his  return 
from  Florida — filled  with  enthusiasm  and  bursting  at  the  seams 
to  tell  us  fish  stories— reai  ones— WHOPPERS,  in  fact  (the  size 
of  the  fish,  we  mean,  not  the  stories).  So  help  me,  you  should 
have  heard  him — particularly  that  part  having  to  do  with  the 
reception  accorded  him  upon  his  arrival.  Looey  is  an  old  Coast 
Guardsman,  you  see,  and  on  this,  his  first  visit  to  Florida,  his 
coming  was  heralded  with  a  21  gun  salute  fired  in  Looey's 
honor  by  his  brother  Coast  Guardsmen.  Because  of  precaution- 
ary measures  adopted  by  the  Navy,  no  boats  for  pleasure  fish- 
ing are  obtainable,  but  Looey  didn't  join  the  Volunteer  Coast 
Guard  Patrol  for  nothing;  and  in  no  time  at  all  the  wires  started 
humming — with  the  result  a  Coast  Guard  cutter  was  placed  at 
his  disposal,  with  the  compliments  of  Secretary  Knox.  Some 
drag,  eh?  Shows  ya  what  comes  of  associating  with  the  right 
people.  That  was  only  one  angle  of  his  trip.  Have  you  ever 
heard  real  estate  salesmen  trying  to  sell  property?  No?  Then 
you  shoulda  heard  the  Admiral!  Seems  he  contracted  that 
extremely  contagious  disease  known  as  Floridaitus,  the  medical 
term  for  being  bitten  by  the  Florida  Bug.  And  his  plea  today 
is,  quote:  "Oh!  If  only  the  INDIANS  owned  Florida!"  He  was 
thinking,  no  doubt,  of  the  purchase  of  Manhattan  by  the 
Dutch  a  few  years  ago  for  $24  worth  of  beads.  Yes,  looks 
like  Looey  is  thinking  of  becoming  a  citizen  of  Florida  in  the 
not  too  distant  future. 

That  our  genial  Lieutenant  Burns  is  explicit  in  his  lectures 
on  Civil  Defense  is  known  to  all,  and  particularly  as  regards 
instructions  having  to  do  with  the  sending  of  Incident  Reports. 
"In  promulgating  your  esoteric  cogitations,"  he  concluded  one 
of  his  lectures  the  other  day,  "beware  of  platitudinous  ponder- 
osity if  you  are  reporting  by  telephone  to  the  Air  Raid  Warden 
Center.  Let  your  reports  possess  clarified  conciseness,  com- 
pacted comprehensibleness,  coalescent  consistency  and  concat- 
enated cogency." 

What  he  meant,  of  course,  is  that  reports  should  be  as  brief 
as  possible,  containing  only  necessary  information  relative  to 
the  incident  being  reported. 

The  23rd  Precinct  has  unfurled  its  service  flag  and  by  the 
time  this  goes  to  press  we  expect  to  have  our  Honor  Roll  on 
display  in  a  conspicuous  location.  We  are  proud  of  our  boys 
who  have  gone  into  the  Armed  Services.  Let  us  not  forget 
them! 

28th  Precinct:  Presenting 
to  you  as  the  feature  of  this 
month's  column  "Battling 
John,"  a  hero  of  World  War 
I,  shown  instructing  one  of 
our  best-shaped  boys  in  Com- 
mando tactics,  or,  how  to 
stop  a  left  (with  your  stom- 
ach). Next  lesson:  "How  to 
dodge  a  sugar  bowl." 

Blame  the  Parkchester  ice 
for  causing  the  downfall  of 
Sid  Walsh,  laid  up  with  a 
broken  hip,  and  Ed  Hanni- 
gan,  with  a  broken  arm. 
Moral:  Stay  away  from 
Parkchester   —   but  —   how 

about  paying  both  these  boys  a  visit,  and  spreading  a  little  cheer? 
.  .  .  Johnny  Ericson,  too,  could  stand  a  little  sunshine 
during  his  siege  with  old  man  pneumonia  .  .  .  Newest  induc- 
tee from  the  28th,  David  B.  Gordon,  advises  all  to  join  the 
MPs  and  live  the  life  of  Riley  ...  J.  P.  O'Neill  will  certainly 
not  forget  his  war  gases  after  swallowing  a  good  mouthful  of 
those  training-odor  fluids.  Poor  J.  P.  didn't  have  a  friend  in 
the  world  for  days  afterwards  .  .  .  Larry  Campbell's  secret 
ambition  finally  has  been  discovei-ed,  by  a  spy  of  St.  Patrick, 
who  informs  us  that  Larry  can  swing  a  mean  "Staclc-o' -barley." 

SETTING  THE  STYLES:  Jim  Bree  claims  tan  shoes  look 
much  better  with  the  uniform  .  .  .  Tarzan  Holder  firmly  be- 
lieves that  a  tuxedo  is  the  ideal  outfit  for  a  surprise  blackout — 
he  looked  so  solid  on  St.  Nicholas  Ave.  in  tux  and  air  warden 
helmet  .  .  .  "Shorty"  Tormey  has  moved  right  into  the  "400" 
class  with  a  horse  and  buggy  as  a   means  of  transportation. 


PRIZE  QUOTE  OF  THE  YEAR:    "I  am  no  ordinary  cop!" 
And  the  funny  part  is,  everybody  agrees  with  him. 


MILITARY  INTELLIGENCE  OFFICE 
Fort  Winfield  Scott,  California 

March  9,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Enclosed  is  a  picture  of  yours  truly  (right),  my  father,  In- 
spector Michael  Desmond  of  the  San  Francisco  Police  Depart- 
ment (left),  and  one  of  New  York's  Finest,  the  former  N.  Y. 
cop  and  now  my  boss  in  the  Military  Intelligence  OflTice,  1st 
Lieut.  Artie  Fidgeon.  My  father  is  an  old  time  friend  of  Pat 
McDonald  and  the  late  Matt  McGrath.  I  last  saw  Matt  in  1938 
when  I  visited  him  at  the  Police  Department  on  my  way  to  the 
Louis-Schmeling  fight.  Art  has  SPRING  3100  sent  to  him  here 
at  Fort  Scott  and  I  pass  it  on  to  the  San  Francisco  Police.  Wc 
all  enjoy  reading  it  and  would  appreciate  it  if  you  will  use 
this  picture  in  your  next  edition. 

My  father  was  quite  an  athlete  in  his  day.  He  was  born  in 
County  Cork,  Ireland,  and  came  to  San  Francisco  to  get  on  the 
Police  Force.  He  is  vice-president  of  the  Dolphin  Swimming  and 
Rowing  Club  here  in  San  Francisco,  where  he  set  many  a  record 
in  swimming  the  Golden  Gate  and  around  Alcatraz  Island.  He 
was  quite  a  handball  player  and  champion  Pacific  Coast  tug-of- 
war  single  pull. 

Yours  truly  is  a  former  St.  Mary's  Galloping  Gael,  during 
the  time  the  ever  popular  Slip  Madigan  reigned. 

Chief  of  Police  Charles  W.  Dullea,  who  is  quite  a  handball 
player,  told  me  to  say  "Hello"  to  his  friend  Chief  Inspector 
John  J.   O'Connell. 

How  is  the  28th  Precinct  getting  along  without  Harlom- 
Gang-buster  Artie  Fidgeon?  Our  Colonel  calls  him  a  one-man 
Commando  Unit  out  here. 

Sgt.  MIKE  DESMOND, 
Military  Intelligence 

32nd  Precinct:  Is  it  true  Patrolman  Herbert  Thobae,  having 
failed  while  searching  the  roof  at  the  scene  of  a  homicide  to 
find  fingerprints  in  the  snow,  was  advised  by  Patrolman  Black- 
more,  his  able  assistant,  to  use  a  magnifying  glass?  .  .  .  We've 
heard  of  Banjo-eyes,  B-B-eyes,  and  Slant-eyes,  but  who  is  Moon 
Eyes?  .  .  .  Was  it  Patrolman  Francis  Doran  who  was  observed 
in  a  certain  tailor  shop  having  an  asbestos  patch  sowed  on  the 
seat  of  his  pants?  .  .  .  Congratulations  to  Lieutenant  William 
O'Brien  upon  the  arrival  of  "Willie"  junior!  .  .  .  What  rela- 
tionship, if  any,  is  there  betwesn  Patrolmen  Lawrence  Diggs 
and  Arthur  Weeks?  .  .  .  During  a  lecture  on  "War  Gases"  by 
our  Dean,  Act.  Lieutenant  Jordon,  Patrolman  James  Turner, 
assigned  to  spray  the  different  types  into  the  air,  in  order  that 
the  members  might  familiarize  themselves  with  the  diff'erent 
odors,  was  asked  by  Patrolman  Matthews  to  spray  a  little  on 
his  haad — just  as  if  he  didn't  know  you  can't  grow  hair  on  a 
saddle. 

7TH  DIVISION 

40th  Pet.,  PH.  Harry  Haruood  42nt\  Pet..  PtI.  William  P.  O'Brien 

ils't   Pet..  Sgt.  George  Cnvvrni  44tli  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  Singer 

48th  Pet.,  Pit.  John  Thomson 


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40th  Precinct:  Instead  of  "Johnny"  etc.,  the  song  has  been 
changed  to  "Kersen  get  your  gun!"  .  .  .  Patrolman  Christensen 
(remember  him?)  is  offering  a  free  taxi  ride  to  what  cop  on 
account  of  said  cop's  skill  at  pinochle?  .  .  .  Bluver  is  going  to 
buy  a  cow  for  his  Shrub  Oak  estate,  the  faucets  to  which  animal 
he  intends  to  rent  out — cheap  .  .  .  Why  should  Aliotta  start  a 
garden  now  that  he  works  the  market  post?  And  is  it  true  Frei- 
mann  visited  him  at  his  home  and  Ali  wouldn't  feed  him  until  he, 
the  "free  man,"  gave  up  the  required  number  of  points?  .  •  . 
This  month  the  40th  played  put  and  take — we  put  John  Dra- 
hovzal  into  the  U.  S.  Army  and  from  the  Khaki  took  in  ex- 
change John  W.  Collins.  Good  luck  to  John  D.  and  a  hearty 
welcome  to  John  C.  .  .  .  The  once  carefree  Patrolman  Fandel 
became  just  another  married  man  last  month  .  .  .  "Kid"  Snof- 
sky  as  we  write  this  is  an  expectant  father  .  .  .  Gaffney's 
grown  daughter  (he  really  doesn't  look  old  enough  to  have  one) 
became  a  bride  last  month.  So,  congratulations  to  the  bride — 
and  to  Hal  and  his  new  son-in-law!  (What!  no  song  or  poem 
fm-  the  event?)  .  .  .  Newcomer  Williams  has  already  earned 
for  himself  the  nickname  of  "Blue  Streak"  .  .  .  Another  word 
that  Webster  forgot  is  "technicalories,"  coined  at  meal  time 
recently  by  George  Brown.  Looks  like  one  from  "Mushky" 
Jackson's  book. 

St.  Patrick's  Day  Details:  GfBcial  weather  prophet  O'Malley 
was  asked  to  give  some  word  concerning  the  possibility  of  rain. 
So,  while  everyone  stood  quietly,  he  leaned  out  the  window, 
took  a  deep  sniff  and  told  us  all  to  take  our  raincoats.  And, 
sure  enough,  they  were  needed!  But  the  punch  line  is — O'Malley 
didn't  take  along  Ws— AND  DID  HE  GET  WET!  .  .  .  What 
happened  to  Greenfield  and  your  reporter  at  60th  and  5th  Avenue 
makes  us  glad  that  cows  don't  fly.  (At  that  we  were  luckier  than 
Freimann,  who  picked  up  a  baby  and  afterwards  had  to  rush 
helter  skelter  to  the  nearest  fountain!)  .  .  .  Kelly  V.  wants  to 
know  if  Bill  McCullough  found  any  golf  balls  in  the  shrubbery 
adorning  the  Park  Plaza. 

In  a  moment  of  extreme  generosity,  Stellwagen  gave  Gib- 
bons a  piece  of  candy.  So  what  happened?  So  Gibbons  lost 
half  a  tooth  on  the  first  bite  .  .  .  That  was  a  nice  job  turned 
in  by  Gootnick  and  Meadows  in  the  arrest  of  those  two  muggers 
last  month  .  .  .  "Hello"  Brady  at  the  T.  S.  tried  to  explain 
when  a  citizen  called  last  month  and  told  him  to  send  the 
A.S.P.C.A.  to  his  apartment,  to  pick  up  a  dead  dog,  that  the 
society  only  answered  calls  for  live  animals,  and  that  if  he 
would  put  the  deceased  in  the  gutter  the  Sanitation  Department 
would  be  notified  and  would  function  accordingly.  To  which  the 
irate  citizen  replied:  Me  put  my  dead  dog  in  the  street?  NOT 
ON  YOUR  LIFE !  Why,  I  think  more  of  that  dead  dog  THAN  I 
THINK  OF  YOU!"  Our  hero  couldn't  think  of  a  suitable  reply 
which  under  departmental  regulations  might  at  the  moment  be 
"telephonable." 

41st  Precinct:  Dear  Editor:  Kindly  insert  the  following  in 
the  next  issue  of  SPRING  3100 : 

We  need  a  new  reporter  here  in  the  41st  Precinct,  as  you 
probably,  by  reason  of  absence  of  news  from  here  in  past  months, 
have  already  noticed. 

Seems  our  "Genial  George"  has  fallen  by  the  wayside. 
{What's  the  matter,  "Georgeous,"  the  social  whirl  getting  you?) 
In  any  event,  who  here  in  the  41st  will  volunteer  to  take  over 
the  job? 

8TH  DIVISION 

43r(l  Pet..  Pll.  Dnvm  Patrol  47th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Herman  W.  H.  Lampe 

^tli  Pet.,  Ptl.  Orcliard  B.  McGoiernnmh  Pet.,  Pll.  .lames  J.  Wynve 
401)1  Pet.,  Pit.  Wiltiam  S.  Crosby        S2n(I  Pet,  Pll.  Eugene  Hvrgan 

47th  Precinct:  Good  luck  and  good  health  to  Patrolman 
George  Pagliaro  in  his  retirement  .  .  .  Also  glad  to  report  Pa- 
trolman John  Salmonson  back  in  the  fold  and  looking  in  the 
pink. 

On  March  20  we  lost  to  the  armed  forces  two  of  our  men. 
Civ.  Opr.  Martin  Kurke  and  Rookie  Patrolman  Vosburgh,  and 
to  both  we  wish  lots  of  luck  and  a  speedy  return  to  us. 

On  March  18  we  had  the  honor  of  a  visit  from  one  who  has 
been  away  from  us  for  almost  three  years,  our  own  (then 
rookie  cop)  John  Reilly,  bedecked  now  in  a  captain's  uniform 
of  the  U.  S.  Army;  and  to  John,  too,  we  wish  good  luck  and 


the  added  hope  when  next  we  see  him  he  will  be  wearing  the 
oak  leaf  of  a  major. 

At  the  Cotter's  it's  a  boy — and  at  the  Cohen's — a  girlt 
CONGRATULATIONS ! 

If  anyone  wants  to  know  why  it  is  our  ace  sleuth,  Dittmar, 
is  walking  around  with  his  chest  out  a  mile,  it's  because  of  the 
swell  job  his  son,  Francis,  is  doing  as  a  radio  gunner  and  navi- 
gator with  the  Army  Air  Force,  somewhere  in  Shangri  La.  Ac- 
cording to  a  recent  press  report  his  crew,  after  sinking  four 
Axis  ships,  made  port  with  115  bullets  in  the  plane.  Must  have 
inherited  that  spirit  from  his  Dad,  who  has  been  combating 
crime  in  our  city  for  25  years. 

Our  deepest  sympathies  to  Detective  Michael  Cleary,  47th 
Squad,  in  the  passing  of  his  Mother. 

And  now  the  E's:  Patrolman  Eckstein:  better  known  to  his 
squad  as  the  Pants  Presser,  but  all  in  all  a  real  good  cop  and 
a  swell  fellow. 

Patrolman  Engholm:  in  whom  the  Army  upon  classifying 
him  in  Class  3-B  passed  up  a  real  master  strategist.  (P.S.  Had 
three  electric  heaters  going  in  his  Parkchester  mansion  during 
Winter  past — electric  bill  on  the  house.) 

Patrolman  Ecks:  better  known  as  "Shifty,"  the  keeper  of 
Post  18.  After  returning  from  Florida  recently  asked  "Is  this 
the  47th  Precinct?"  We  suggest  he  ask  Patrolmen  Cohen  or 
Salmonson,  they  have  the  answer. 

Next  month  the  F's,  and  until  then,  good  luck  to  you  all! 

52nd  Precinct:  Letter  to  Sgt.  Bernard  Weissner,  U.S.M.C, 
Unit  1265,  c/o  Postmaster,  San  Francisco,  Calif.,  more  famil- 
iarly known  to  the  members  of  this  command  as  Patrolman 
Bernard  Weissner. 

Dear  Ben:  The  boys  send  their  regards  and  hope  you  (and 
the  others  serving  Uncle  Sam  in  far-away  places)  will  be  back 
again  before  long,  your  mission  successfully  accomplished  and 
the  situation  well  in  hand.  By  the  way,  Ben,  how  does  it  feel 
to  be  wearing  the  chevrons?  I  hope  you're  not  too  hard  on  the 
boys  .  .  .  No  too  drastic  changes  have  taken  place  since  you 
left.  There  have  been  some  minor  ones  as  you  might  expect, 
as  for  example:  "Clerical"  Al  Retz,  "Hacky"  Mike  Faruolo, 
Jake  "The  Cake"  Zerrenner,  together  with  other  "shut-ins"  will 
tell  you  that  the  old  "back  room"  which  was  taken  over  by  the 
Air  Warden  Service  "ain't  what  it  used  to  be!"  For  a  while 
it  had  a  charm  all  its  own,  but  now  the  cheery  smile,  pleasant 
disposition,  and  naive  mannerisms  that  were  "Connie's"  adorn 
other  surroundings. 

Lieutenant  McNeill  is  back  from  sick  report  and  the  station 
house  has  come  to  life  again.  Noises  again  emanate  from  the 
muster  room  and  bells  can  be  heard  ringing  .  .  .  ringing  .  ,  . 
ringing!  Ask  Gilshinan.  Of  course,  Sam  "Red  Flannel"  Boyd 
still  smokes  "those  cigars"  .  .  .  "Smiling  Jack"  Murtha  con- 
tinues to  go  about  doing  his  chores  with  that  same  contagious 
smile,  and  John  "Summons  Book"  Sulger  still  likes  to  reminisce 
while  "making  out  the  forms."  Some  fun,  eh,  kid?  .  .  .  "In- 
somnia Dave"  Beckhardt  complains  that  after  a  late  tour  he 
can't  sleep  .  .  .  and  Mike  "The  Maze"  Mazel  as  usual  was  in 
demand  around  March  15  .  .  .  Sector  3's  "Macaroni  Express" 
(Patrolmen  Scudellari  and  La  Monica  to  you)  say  the  sparrows 
around  the  Fire  Department's  Telegraph  Bureau  have  been  in- 
quiring about  you  and  have  wondered  where  you  have  been  these 
many  past  Sundays.  j 

Let  me  remind  you  again,  Ben,  that  all  the  boys  send  their    | 
regards  and  say  "best  of  luck  to  you!" 

lOTH  DIVISION 

OOtJi  Pet.,  Ptl.  Slere  Gorman  64th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Thomas  A.  Lazzaro 

01st   Pet.,  Pll.  Joseph  Farber  ORth  Pet., 

02nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Vincent  Ferrnnle         08th  Pet.,  /'//.  liaymond  Donovan 
70th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Mortimer  M.  Block 

60th  Precinct:  Congratulations  and  a  hearty  welcome  to  Ser- 
geant Leo  Schempp,  and  may  your  stay  with  us  be  a  long  and 
happy  one. 

Meet  the  efficient  and  thoroughly  capable  staff  of  the  Air 
Warden  Service  of  this  command:  Acting  Lieutenant  George 
Bremier,  former  bricklayer  who  has  not  forgotten  his  trade — 
except  that  he  cements  friendship  and  good  will  now  in  the 
warden  service  .  .  .  Patrolman  James  (Hairless)  Rabbitt,  for- 
mer drug  clerk,  who  prescribes  medicine  calculated  to  cure  all 


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ills  .  .  .  Patrolman  Chris  (Schnozzola)  Schultz,  former  bank 
teller,  in  charge  of  the  building  defense  corps,  who  can  discern 
the  good  and  bad  instantly — and  without  batting  an  eye  .  .  . 
And  last  but  not  least.  Patrolman  Sidney  (Rabbi)  Wasserman, 
who  does  all  the  preaching  and  teaching  and  is  bound  eventu- 
ally to  get  you — even  if  Rabbitt's  prescriptions  don't. 

Next,  our  female  volunteer  workers,  who  also  do  grand 
work:  Helen  Guelfi,  chief  of  staff,  who  must  have  a  set  of  super- 
charged batteries  attached  to  her  person  somewhere  which  pro- 
vide her  with  all  that  speed  and  energy  she  possesses  .  .  .  Rose 
Unger,  who  is  cute,  of  Hungarian  descent — and  is  always  talk- 
ing of  something  to  eat  .  .  .  Sophie  Rabinowitz,  the  girl  with 
the  eyes — those  nice,  soft  brown  eyes  .  .  .  Lillian  (Petunia) 
Engelstein,  our  own  little  prairie  flower. 

Since  the  mention  in  the  press  recently  of  the  possibility  of 
Sergeant  Sam  Terranova  going  to  Africa,  he  has  been  busy 
buying  all  sorts  of  suntan  oils,  lotions,  etc.,  for  sunburn.  Even 
tried  to  learn  from  Mark  Coviello  how  to  cultivate  that  gor- 
geous dark  color  that  he  sports. 

Did  you  know  Patrolman  Julius  (Fritz)  Fuchsman  has  Tim 
Downing  write  notes  to  Minnie  (Mrs.  Fritz)  whenever  he, 
Fritz,  wants  to  get  out  at  night?  .  .  .  And  that  David  (Sarah) 
Cohen  is  still  busy  mixing  up  wires  whenever  he  has  an  electrical 
job  to  do — to  make  sure  everything  works  in  reverse?  .  .  .  And 
have  you  met  our  two  champion  "G"  men,  Patrolmen  Corn  and 
Ehrlich? 

61st  Precinct:  Best  of  luck  to  Patrolman  Joe  Loebelsohn, 
who  was  inducted  into  the  Army  March  10. 

Is  it  true  a  certain  gent  (assigned  to  the  A.W.S.)  is  just  a 
wee  bit  worried  because  he  will  be  allowed  only  one  girdle  a 
year — due  to  the  rubber  shortage — and  maybe  lose  as  a  result 
his  newly-acquired  streamlined  figure?  .  .  .  also  that  the  per- 
fumed hair  dressing  favored  by  Patrolman  Hugo  (Perfect  36) 
Pulzone  while  sold  to  him  as  "Surrender,"  actually  would  pass 
for  "Eau  de  la  Billy  Goat"? 

Harbinger  of  Spring:  Patrolman  J.  Leon  Levine  ("I  am  not 
related  to  Cup  Cake")  has  shed  his  sheepskin  jacket  and  seven 
sweaters,  and,  comes  July  1,  he  proudly  announces,  he  will  doff 
the  remaining   six. 

Softball  again  pops  up — but  this  time  with  a  vengeance.  We 
have  been  challenged  to  a  contest  by  our  old  pal,  Sergeant 
Johnny  Horn,  now  of  the  66th,  who  has  actually  dared  us  to 
put  a  team  on  the  field  against  his  outfit.  Said  also  that  to 
make  it  tougher  for  his  team  he  would  use  Acting  Lieutenant 
John  Moran  in  the  field — and  still  beat  us.  Them's  fightin' 
words,  men,  how  about  it? 

Loads  of  good  wishes  are  due  a  grand  guy.  Patrolman  Bill 
Assip  of  E.S.S.  11,  next  door,  who  with  Mrs.  Assip  has  con- 
tributed to  Uncle  Sam  their  three  sons;  Harry,  PFC,  Marine 
Corps,  now  in  the  South  Pacific;  Gerard,  Corp.,  U.  S.  Army, 
somewhere  in  Africa;  and  Lawrence,  at  present  in  training  at 
the  Great  Lakes  Naval  Station.    A  record  to  be  truly  proud  of. 

Newest  mystery  story  concerns  certain  members  of  this 
command  and  a  missing  bottle  of  milk — the  culprit  still  un- 
known. Sergeant  Burke,  however,  is  determined  to  bring  him 
to  justice.    We'll  keep  you  informed  of  all  information  received. 

Latest  address  of  Sergeant  Kevin  O'Leary  (now  somewhere 
in  Africa):  "A.S.N.  32396853,  1052  M.P.  Co.,  APO  528,  c/o 
Postmaster,  New  York,  N.Y."  How  about  dropping  him  a  line, 
so  he  won't  think  we've  forgotten  him? 

Greetings  also  to  youse  guys  and  gals  from  Prank  Wright 
and  Benny  Gang,  who  are  still  in  the  good  old  U.S.A.  Their 
addresses:  "Sgt.  Frank  Wright,  #32247451,  Co.  "E",  307th 
Inf.,  APO  77,  c/o  Postmaster,  Leesville,  Louisiana."  "Aviation 
Cadet  Benjamin  Gang,  A.A.F.C.C,  Sqdn.  102,  Flight  D,  San 
Antonio  Aviation  Center,  San  Antonio,  Texas." 

Tip  to  whomever  undertakes  to  manage  our  ball  team  this 
summer:  Here  are  the  names  of  a  few  sprightly  youngsters 
who  have  been  practicing  for  months,  shagging  flies  and  run- 
ning bases,  in  anticipation  of  action  on  the  diamond:  Patrol- 
men Harry  (who  can  always  do  a  straight  eight  on  Post  38) 
Hermance,  Joe  Ryan,  Joe  Shepherd,  and,  naturally,  Nick  Isoldi. 

Wonder  how  it  is  that  a  certain  patrolman  is  always  assigned 
to  the  scrap  heap!  Is  it  possible  he  enjoys  the  atmosphere — or  is 
he  contemplating  a  crack  at  the  junk  business  upon  retirement? 
I  don't  really  know;  I'm  only  asking. 


62nd  Precinct:  The  keen  eye  of  former  Detective  Harry 
Buckley  of  the  62nd  Squad,  now  Chief  Boatswain's  Mate,  U.  S. 
Navy,  was  responsible  for  the  saving  of  the  lives  of  five  men 
discovered  afloat  in  the  Atlantic  on  a  raft  last  month.  Buckley, 
performing  bridge  watch  on  a  minesweeper,  in  the  distance  ob- 
served something  that  looked  like  a  periscope — and  which  later 
turned  out  to  be  a  raft  upon  which  the  men  had  been  floating 
for  seventeen  days.   Nice  work! 

Lulu  (Strongman)  Penner,  the  weightlifting  champion,  can 
hold  a  broom  in  the  air  with  two  fingers  and  lift  a  chair  off 
the  floor  with  one  hand.  Big-chested  Jacobi  will  practice  harder 
after  reading  this  item.  Maybe  a  little  more  wheateena  would 
help  ...  Is  it  true  Joe  Arato  moves  so  often  that  he  forgets 
which  trolley  to  go  home  on?  ...  To  Dan  Driscoll  our  best 
wishes  for  a  speedy  return  from  sick  leave.  (Hello,  Moe!)  .  ,  . 
It  must  be  the  apples  fed  him  by  Lieutenant  Chris  Mitchell  that 
gives  Dave  Ferkin,  the  producer  of  the  show  "The  Report  Center 
In  Action,"  all  that  energy.  Everyone  is  working  hard  to  make 
the  production  a  success  .  .  .  Smokey  Joe  Wenz  last  month  got 
a  break — no  jumping  down  his  thi'oat  because  of  posts  or  de- 
tails. Reason :  Smokey  Joe  was  on  vacation !  .  .  .  The  shortage 
of  music-rolls  keeps  the  men  wondering  what  to  use  in  the 
emergency.  Jake  Long's  suggestion  (?)  now  under  consideration 
.  .  .  Mique  O'Connor  is  looking  for  new  prospects  for  the 
Whoople  Club.  Whoopleology  is  a  deep  subject.  Newcomers 
must  know  about  planets,  particularly  the  moon.  To  be  a 
whoople,  see  O'Connor. 

In  the  picture  "Ye  Patrolwagon  of  Yesteryear"  in  the  Feb- 
ruary issue  of  SPRING  3100,  the  good-looking  gent  facing  the 
camera  is  retired  Patrolman  Thomas  J.  Larkin,  who  still  is 
going  strong  and  who  is  George  Robert's  father-in-law. 

68th  Precinct:  Continuing  the  onslaught  directed  at  the  Air 
Raid  Warden  Service,  under  the  command  of  the  affable  Acting 
Lieutenant  Alex  McConeghy,  we  blast  this  time  those  of  its 
personnel  who  have  heretofore  felt  they  were  immune  to  the 
scathing  flame  of  the  printed  word,  i.e.,  and  to  wit: 

Willums  Hambrecht,  orator  extraordinary,  ace  runner  and 
possessor  of  the  peachiest  pair  of  perambulators  that  we  have 
seen  in  some  time.  Yes,  Willums  can  toss  his  pups  in  any  direc- 
tion you  might  mention — and  still  find  time  to  lay  them  on  the 
line,  one  following  the  other,  when  called  upon  in  any  eventu- 
ality— or  otherwise. 

Next,  that  cherubic,  plump  youth  Wee  Wee  Cummins,  whose 
soulful  eyes  of  azure  blue  have  caused  the  heart  of  more  than 
one  fair  damsel  to  flutter  fantastically.  Yes,  this  small  bit  of 
cheer  (6  ft.  on  the  hoof)  can  stand  alongside  of  the  Gables,  the 
Grants,  Matures,  and  wot  hast  thou — when  it  comes  to  breathing 
abysmal  sighs  in  the  faces  of  swooning  maids.  Mark  you  well, 
this  lad,  because  your  reporter  verily  believes  that  "Slim"  will 
one  day  fall  headlong  before  the  feet  of  one  of  these  fair 
creatures — another  fatal  victim  of  Cupid's  winging  dart! 

Back  now  to  my  first  love — the  disciples  of  good  old  Dan 
O'Leary,  with  "Smiling"  Walter  Schwerdt,  better  known  to  you 
and  you  as  the  man  to  whom  the  "filthy  lucre"  means  not  a 
thing — and  who  tosses  bucks  about  with  an  abandon  that  should 
be  cause  for  great  concern  to  his  lovely  spouse.  Believe  me,  I 
know,  because  as  his  delegate  all  I  have  to  do  to  collect  his 
monthly  dues  is  ask  for  them — and  promptly  start  reciting  then 
the  constitution  and  by-laws  of  the  association  plus  a  recount 
of  all  the  bills  introduced  by  the  P.B.A.  since  it  started  to  func- 
tion some  forty-six  years  ago.  Lest  you  be  misled  by  this  dia- 
tribe, let  me  inform  you,  in  honesty,  that  the  Smiler  does  pay 
his  obligations,  and  on  time,  even  if  he  is  careful  to  have  all 
receipts  notarized  by  a  Commissioner  of  Deeds  and  witnessed  by 
three  outgoing  platoons.  (Note  to  Walter:  You  asked  for  it, 
feller!) 

This  month's  short  short  story  concerns  none  other  than  the 
famous  Harry  Olsen,  better  known  as  The  Clutch,  a  learned 
gent  and  teamed  as  of  this  date  with  a  partner  who  also  has 
been  around — and  who  has  a  gravel  farm  somewhere  up  in  the 
wilds  of  the  Borcht  circuit.  That  is,  every  one  associated  with 
Willie  (Recorder)  Merrill  thinks  he  has  a  ranch,  but  such  is 
not  the  case.  From  a  wily  career  in  Socks  and  Bond-age,  The 
Clutch  has  learned  not  to  put  all  his  eggs  in  one  basket.  So  he 
deeded  the  alfalfa  field  over  to  his  pard  and  with  the  latter  as 
a  front  sallies  forth   each   summer  to   inspect  his   holdings — 


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timing  himself,  no  doubt,  against  the  day  when  Father  Knick 
to  him  will  say:  "Well  done,  thou  good  and  faithful  servant!" 
after  which  he  will  proclaim  to  the  world  (fhoid  Avenue  to 
you)  that  he  is  the  immensely  wealthy  holder  of  vast  acreages 
upstate.  His  object,  in  case  you're  curious,  is  to  open  a  home 
later  on  for  indigent  members  of  the  Bunion  Derby.  George 
(Polska  Nolska)  Wegman,  Charlie  (Wood  Butcher)  Seigfried, 
Frank  (Me  Brother's  a  Sergeant)  Regan,  Mike  (Napolitan) 
D'Augustinis,  and  Willie  (  I  Wuz  Mounted)  Ruoff  have  already 
made  application — effective  as  of  and  when  the  papers  go  in. 
Meanwhile,  The  Clutch  has  Willie  doing  the  work  while  he 
recounts  for  him  stories  of  those  happy  daze  spent  in  Beach 
Street;  and  as  a  sideline — and  at  a  reasonable  fee — teaching 
Rookies  like  Adler  J.  and  Frank  Donnelly  how  best  to  do  their 
jobs  of  guarding  our  city's  welfare. 

A  salute  now  to  the  men  who  formerly  worked  here  with  us 
and  who  have  so  splendidly  shown  of  what  stuff  geniuses  are 
made:  to  Dick  Brereton,  Nick  GafTney,  Ed  Conroy,  Jinimie 
Haughie,  and  Friendly  Flanagan  go  our  sincere  congratulations 
— and  best  wishes  for  even  greater  successes  to  come. 


"stli  ret.,  Don  Morogiello 

82iul  Pet.,  /■'//.  Frederick  Shfinnon 

84th  Pet.,  Pit.  Walier  Haheeb 


IITH  DIVISION 

72n<l  Pet.,  rtl.  John  J.  Fox 
-it'i  Vci..  Ml.  Hv'ili  Hetl 
T6U1  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  Murray 

72nd  Precinct:  Who  killed  the  Red  Robin?  Not  Patrolman 
Thomas  F.  (Pied  Piper)  Walsh!  He  did,  though,  kill  a  dragon 
rat — on  February  11  last,  and  just  as  the  fresh  thing  was  in 
the  act  of  dispossessing  some  tenants  in  a  flat.  A  most  praise- 
worthy deed. 

Patrolman  Edward  P.  (Prosecutor)  Groff  tried  to  get  a 
confession  from  a  9  year  old  boy  who  had  committed  juvenile 
delinquency,  with  the  following  result:  "All  right,  I'll  talk — 
when  my  mouthpiece  gets  here!"  It  was  then  that  one  Toivo  J. 
(Crusher)  Taikina  reproached  the  boy,  to  wit:  "Ay  hear  a  lot 
of  yuveniles  bane  yoining  the  P.A.L.  Club  and  becoming  Yeni- 
uses;  ay  vas  tankin'  you  cud,  too!" 

Then  there  was  the  cop  who  wasn't  feeling  so  well  and  who, 
upon  recovering  a  stolen  car  and  discovering  that  it  belonged 
to  a  doctor,  went  into  the  back  room  and  stripped  to  the  waist — 
knowing  that  the  medico  would  be  calling  for  the  car  soon. 

They  tell  me  that  Patrolman  Fred  J.  (I  eat  'em  alive)  San- 
taniello  takes  1  hour  and  15  minutes  to  eat  one  of  those  bone 
crushers  (eye-talian  heros) — without,  that  is,  taking  a  rest 
period. 

When  two  patrolmen  are  appointed  the  same  day  who  picks 
first  on  the  vacation  chart?  Well,  Patrolman  John  D.  (I'll 
start  it,  you  finish  it)  Quinn  did  start  something  when  he 
interfered  with  the  selection  of  vacations  between  Patrolmen 
John  F.  (I  was  born  in  this  country)  Moore,  and  Oscar  Risch; 
had  them,  in  fact,  burrowing  thru  the  R.  &  R.,  the  Manual, 
Penal  Law,  Code  of  Criminal  Pi'ocedure,  etc.  in  an  effort  to 
provide  a  solution.    At  last  reports  th6y  still  were  at  it. 

A  word  of  sympathy  to  Robert  Walsh,  a  brother  of  Patrol- 
man Thomas  F.  Walsh,  who  is  still  very  sick  at  the  Long  Island 
College  Hospital,  since  being  injured  9  months  ago  at  the 
Brooklyn  Navy  Yard. 

Our  sympathies  to  Patrolman  Frederick  W.  Worst  in  the 
loss  of  his  sister. 

A  speedy  recovery  to  those  members  of  the  command  who  as 
we  write  this  are  still  on  sick  report:  Sergeant  John  F.  Malone, 
Patrolmen  Charles  B.  Higgins,  Leo  Strauss,  and  Paul  Impcllit- 
teri,  who  has  yet  to  join  us  since  being  transferred  here  Janu- 
ary 19  last. 

Congratulations  and  best  of  luck  to  Patrolman  Thomas  H. 
Bohl,  on  his  designation  as  3rd  grade  detective. 

Owing  to  lack  of  space  we  cannot  mention  individually  those 
members  of  our  command  who  have  dear  ones  serving  in  the 
armed  forces.  To  all  of  them  we  wish  Godspeed! 

78th  Precinct:  Best  of  luck  to  Lieutenant  Byrne  who  has  left 
us  for  assignment  to  the  7Gth  Precinct  .  .  .  Our  best  also  to 
Patrolman  Joseph  Spina  who  said  goodbye  to  us  via  retirement 
.  .  .  Patrolman  Mostecak  tells  us  his  local  board  gave  him  until 
April  7  for  Army  induction  .  .  .  Patrolman  Munday,  after  a 
long  absence  on  sick  report,  is  now  back  to  work  and  anxious 
to  start  the  78th  softball  team  arollins  .  .  .  Our  best  wishes 


for  a  speedy  recovery  to  Patrolmen  Evers  and  Tracy,  con- 
valescing now  at  Veterans  Hospital  ...  A  ten-pound  baby  boy 
was  born  March  22  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Jerry  Boyle.  Said  Jerry: 
"I'm  going  to  make  a  baseball  player  out  of  him;  and  if  he 
should  not  like  that — then  a  cop,  like  his  father." 

The  78th  softball  team  is  anxious  to  get  under  way.  A  few 
insights:  Wolfe:  "Let's  get  started — say  with  a  victory  over 
the  74th  Precinct  crew!"  .  .  .  Schwartz:  "Lissen,  Morogiello,  I 
want  to  be  the  pitcher;  you  know  I'm  a  better  flinger  than 
you!"  .  .  .  Jefferson:  "Let's  start  a  hardhaW  team — like  real 
men!"  .  .  .  Mason:  "I  want  to  play  this  year  on  the  infield!"  .  .  . 
Loichtman:  "Let's  tackle  the  Sanitation  team — they're  softer 
than  the  74th  mob!"  .  .  .  Byrnes:  "I  don't  care  what  team  we 
play  as  long  as  we  play  them  after  6  P.M.!"  .  .  .  Nelson,  Glennie, 
Mostecak,  McCabe:  "The  sooner  we  start  playing  the  better!" 

All  of  us  are  surely  going  to  miss  Patrolman  Curry,  who  last 
month  joined  the  Navy.    Best  of  luck  to  him. 

Patrolman  Culley  is  the  proud  father  of  a  second  daughter. 
Congratulations ! 


71st   Pet.,  Ptl.  Charles  Lyons 
"3rcl  Pet.,  /-(/.  Edvard  I  ardocchi 
-.itll  Pcf.,  /'/(.  Philip  Stdhile 


12TH  DIVISION 

OSrd  Pet.,  Pll.  Ikemay  Oombluy 
a7t!i  Pet..  Ptl.  George  Palleiilo 
OOlli  Pet..  /'//.  Henry  A.  heslin 

67th  Precinct:  We  welcome  to  the  fold  Sergeant  James  Lynch, 
one  of  Williamsburg's  crack  detectives.  May  his  stay  with  us 
be  a  long  and  pleasant  one. 

Best  of  luck  and  safe  return  to  Patrolmen  Wolfe,  Boggich, 
McGrann  and  Tom  Reilly,  serving  now  with  the  armed  forces. 

Our  compliments  to  Patrolman  Harold  Derp,  who  has  devoted 
so  much  of  his  time  and  talent  to  making  the  67th  Precinct  one 
of  the  most  advanced  in  the  department — by  his  comprehensive 
and  carefully  illustrated  maps  and  sketchings  in  connection  with 
our  Civilian  Defense  effort. 

Is  it  because  Leo  uses  a  lot  of  eggs  that  Patrolman  Gaffen  is 
sore?  .  .  .  Patrolman  Rubrum  at  long  last  has  found  some  inter- 
est in  life — has  become  now  a  pigeon  fancier  .  .  .  Congratula- 
tions to  Lieutenant  Gloss  on  his  morning  witticisms — which  are 
always  a  lift  .  .  .  How  is  it  Patrolmen  Asklund  and  Bertani  do 
not  smile  any  more?  .  .  .  Patrolman  George  Burger's  scholarly 
advice  is  missed  by  the  9th  Squad.  We  hope  he  drops  in  to  see 
us  often  .  .  .  Wonder  how  Patrolman  Baccale  is  getting  along, 
now  that  soft  foods  are  being  rationed?  Meat  rationing,  we 
know,  will  not  affect  him. 

13TH  DIVISION 

77tli  Pet.,  Pll.  John  W.  Wood  aotli  Pil.,  Nathan  Brief 

79tji  Yet.,  Sgt.  JohnT.  McCarthy        81st  Tci.,  Ptl.  William  Isaacs 
88tli  Pet.,  Ptl.  Daniel  D.  Langan 

77th  Precinct:  Our  deepest  sympathy  to  the  family  of  Patrol- 
man Al  Lang,  whose  passing  was  a  great  shock  to  all  of  us.  May 
he  find  the  reward  he  so  richly  deserves  .  .  .  Our  condolences  also 
to  Civilian  Attendant  Weir  in  the  loss  of  his  Father. 

"Toughy"  Geraghty  went  into  a  store  to  buy  drums  and  came 
out  with  a  fifteen-cent  harmonica.  Much  cheaper  and  less  noisy, 
eh,  "Toughy?"  Also  quite  a  discussion  around  here  as  to  how 
old  "Toughy"  is.    What's  your  guess? 

Here  we  were  wondering  what  happened  to  Morrie  Schneider, 
not  having  anything  to  pin  on  him  lately,  when  up  pops  Secret 
Operative  13  with  a  choice  morsel  concerning  the  flock  of  cus- 
tomers looking  for  him  last  month  to  make  out  their  Income 
Tax  forms — and  at  the  same  reasonable  rate  charged  by  him 
last  year. 

Carl  Napoli,  our  new  roll-call  man,  gets  into  print  with  this 
one — just  a  slight  clerical  error,  to  wit:  Note  on  roll-call: 
"Barking  Boys."    (Nuf  sed.) 

Rookie  John  is  quite  perturbed  because  we  didn't  give  him  a 
writeup  when  he  became  a  Benedict.  Well,  here  it  is — and  good 
luck,  Dolph,  to  you  and  the  Missus,  both! 

The  77th  was  well  represented  at  the  St.  George  Communion 
Breakfast,  including  Sergeant  "Hotlips"  Giordano,  who  was 
outstanding  in  the  orchestra  with  his  sax  .  .  .  The  march  from 
the  church  to  the  hotel  sharpened  the  appetites  of  all — which 
gives  you  an  idea  as  to  why  food  is  being  rationed  .  .  .  Matthews 
couldn't  go  without  his  son.  The  boy,  he  explained,  wanted  to 
see  the  manner  in  which  our  spiritual  needs  were  attended  to. 


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That's  his  story  .  .  .  Fred  Wheeler  must  be  lacking  as  to  board- 
ing house  reach — had  everyone  annoyed  passing  him  th«  rolls, 
etc.  .  .  .  Tibbs  was  kept  busy  carving  the  chicken,  an  art  at 
which  he  is  an  old  hand  .  .  .  Sergeant  Henry  Huners  and 
Acting  Lieutenant  Lee  got  lost  in  the  shuffle  and  had  to  sit  at 
other  tables  .  .  .  Harrison  and  Martin  had  trouble  drinking  the 
coffee — due  to  interference  furnished  by  the  hirsutian  adorn- 
ments on  their  upper  lips  .  .  .  Munk  did  a  good  job  of  carrying 
the  guidon  of  the  13th  Division,  keeping  it  well  in  view  .  .  . 
Nelson  and  Woodard  must  have  had  an  "in" — considering  the 
tables  they  received  (how  much  cost  extra,  eh?)  .  .  .  All  in  all  a 
most  successful  party  indeed,  with  all  hands  fully  satisfied  at 
its  close,  both  spiritually  and  physically,  and  looking  forward  to 
the  next  observance  a  year  hence. 

Seriously:  Too  many  of  us  are  like  wheelbarrows — useful 
only  when  pushed,  and  very  easily  upset. 

To  say  we  were  "shocked"  would  be  putting  it  mildly — when 
word  came  last  month  of  the  transfer  of  Lieutenant  Bill  "Dear 
Captain"  Flanigan  to  the  88th  Precinct,  and  to  him  in  his  new 
command  all  of  us  here  wish  the  best — and  then  some. 

79th  Precinct:  Francis  J.  Gorman,  Jr.,  past  commander  of 
the  Sheridan  Post  of  the  American  Legion,  now  proudly  displays 
four  stars  on  the  family's  service  flag,  to  wit:  Harry,  Coast 
Guard;  Francis  Jr.  and  Edward,  Navy;  George,  Army.  Not  a 
bad  record  for  Papa  Gorman  who  is  himself  a  veteran  of  World 
War  I  .  .  .  and  just  a  word  now  for  our  darling  Nellie  Gorman, 
proud  mother  of  the  quartet,  as  sweet  a  little  lady  as  ever  you'd 
meet,  and  a  real  Spartan.  We  all  know  how  brnve  and  proud 
she  is,  and  how  happy  she  will  be  when  her  boys  come  marching 
home  again — which  all  of  us  hope  will  be  real  soon. 

Mile-a-minute  McAuliffe  suffered  a  near  fatal  accident  the 
other  day  when,  upon  opening  his  mouth  to  emit  a  yawn,  his 
uppers  jumped  out — and  then  tried  to  bite  Jocko  when  he  had 
them  cornered  .  .  .  Sergeant  Georgie  Gehr's  son,  Mickey,  has 
been  promoted  to  Master  Sergeant — and  in  six  months'  time. 
Nice  going,  Mickey  .  .  .  Bernard  Bramson  stormed  in  the  other 
day  togged  out  in  a  nice  new  Ensign's  uniform — with  swell  gold 
braid  and  everything  .  .  .  And  we  hear  Big  Tom  at  the  present 
writing  is  in  the  CeeBees  .  .  .and  that  our  old  pal  Harry  Nun- 
nally  is  a  Gunnery  Sergeant  in  the  Marine  Corps,  stationed  at 
Quantico,  Va.  .  .  .  also  that  Brian  Fitzgerald,  who  dashed  off  a 
line  or  two  to  let  us  know  just  how  things  are  going  where  he  is 
(it's  a  military  secret)  is  much  concerned  about  his  old  pal 
Teddy  Hart — says  he  met  a  couple  of  gentlemen  on  the  other 
side  who  claimed  acquaintance  with  Teddy  .  .  .  Brian  is  now  a 
Master  Sergeant  in  the  same  outfit. 

A  real   good   time   was  had  at   the   annual   Installation   and 
Dinner  of  the  79  Club  held  on  February  25  last  and  at  which 
Eddie  O'Brien,  Tim  Ryan  and  Joe  Heeney  were  the  guests  of 
honor.   The  eats  were  swell  and  plentiful  and  the  entertainment, 
too,  was  very  fine,  thanks  to  Max  Lieberman  and  Jimmy  Lom- 
bardi  .  .  .  Herman  Dreier  sang  sweetly.  Bill  Smith  sang  beooti- 
fully,  Tony  Santangelo  sang  strongly,  and  Al  Farrington  un- 
loosed a  speech  that  ran  an  hour  and  a  half  exactly  .  .  .  Johnnie 
Reilly,  to  whom  was  expressed  the  high  esteem  in  which  he  is 
held  by  the  members,  did  not,  because  he  was  emotionally  upset 
at  the  time  and  could  not  find  words  adequate  to  describe  his 
^  true  feelings,  rise  to  the  occasion  in  the  manner  he  would  like  to 
B  have  done.    So,  Johnnie  wants  every  blessed  member  of  the  7-9 
B  Club  to  know  that  he  appreciates  deeply  their  gesture  of  good 
H  will,  and  that  he  will  continue  to  serve  the  7-9  Club  and  its  mem- 
bers  as  long  as  he  is  able — and  the  members  so  desire. 

Francis  J.  Gorman,  Jr.,  who  as  Chairman  of  Activities  sure 
got  off  on  the  right  foot,  was  installed  as  Sergeant-at-Arms  also 
.  .  .  Others  seated  were  John  Shanahan,  president;  Frederick 
Clayton,  treasurer;  John  Reilly,  secretary  .  .  .  Our  detectives, 
too,  were  well  represented,  both  the  79th  Squad  and  the  Vehicle 
Homicide  Squad  .  .  .  And  the  reason  now  why  Pat  O'Leary  was 
running  around  with  big  tears  galloping  down  his  rosey  cheeks: 
A  careless  remark,  lightly  passed,  by  someone  he  liked,  hurt  his 
feelings  ...  It  was  all  so  unnecessary — the  guy  who  passed  the 
crack  still  thinks  Pat's  the  swellest  fellow  and  as  fine  a  cop  as 
there  is  in  the  job. 

Baseball  is  on  the  way  .  .  .  Last  year's  team  as  yet  untouched 
by  draft.  So,  precinct  teams  seeking  a  little  opposition  should 
contact  Johnnie  Reilly,  booking  manager,  79th  Precinct  .  .  .  77th, 


84th,  75th,  63rd  Pets.— Sparks,  34th  Batt.,  38th  Batt.  FD,  take 
notice.  For  in-between  baseball  games  we'd  like  to  hear,  too, 
from  the  softballers  of  the  62nd,  74th,  80th  Pets.,  among  others. 
80th  Precinct:  Our  heartfelt  sympathies  to  Sergeant  Frank 
Ryan  in  the  recent  loss  of  his  Mother,  and  to  Patrolman  Tom 
O'Shea  in  the  passing  of  his  brother.  May  they  rest  in  peace. 
More  Outstanding  Work:  Responding  while  on  R.M.P.  duty 
to  a  call  for  assistance.  Patrolmen  Ken  Fischmann  and  Joe 
Dugan  upon  reaching  the  scene,  a  residential  dwelling,  observed 
a  man  about  to  assault  a  woman  with  a  knife,  and  after  a  strug- 
gle disarmed  the  attacker  and  placed  him  under  arrest.  Upon 
investigation  the  offender  was  found  to  have  a  long  criminal 
record. 

Patrolmen  Artie  Fahie  and  Bernard  Zirinsky,  also  while  on 
R.M.P.,  early  one  morning  observed  smoke  pouring  from  an 
upper  floor  of  a  residential  dwelling,  and  after  turning  in  an 
alarm  they  rapidly  made  their  way  up  the  fire-escape  and  forced 
an  enti;y  into  the  burning  apartment,  where  they  effected  a  num- 
ber of  rescues.  Great  work,  fellows !  Acts  like  those  are  worthy 
of  recognition. 

It  was  with  a  great  deal  of  pleasure  that  we  welcomed  on  a 
recent  visit  two  of  our  brethren  in  the  armed  services,  1st  Lieu- 
tenant Harold  Venokur  and  Gunner's  Mate  Casimir  Kaminski. 
We  hope  we  may  soon  hear  also  from  Harold  Keller  and  John 
Canavan,  also  long  overdue.    Our  best  wishes  to  'em  all! 

Eight-0  War  Bond  Caravan:  Once  again  we  proudly  an- 
nounce recipients  of  $25.00  War  Bonds  in  our  Precinct  Bond 
Club,  namely:  Sergeants  Tom  Conroy,  Bill  Scott  and  Michael 
Cunningham;  Patrolmen  Abe  Levy,  Andy  McNelis,  Bob  Reige, 
Eddie  MuUer,  Jim  Cook.  These  sales  bring  our  purchase  total 
up  to  $1,500.  Yes,  boys,  those  little  dollar  bills  surely  can  add 
up  into  great  amounts — and  for  the  greatest  cause  in  the  world. 
Already  there  is  a  clamor  to  start  other  war  bond  clubs.  So, 
patience,  Brother,  there  is  lots  of  room  for  everyone!  See 
Patrolmen  Brief  or  Farrell  for  membership. 


14TH  DIVISION 

8a»*M  Pet..  Ftf.  .hiart'li  Sfi/movr 
8Sth  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  Sclinell 
87tli  Pet.,  Ptl.  William  Smith 


90th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  J.  Keating 
92nd  Pet.,  Pit.  William  Bnrg 
94th  Pet..  Ptl.  Cyril  Shortle 


85th  Precinct:  "Master  Driver"  Mahon,  in  charge  of  the 
operators  of  the  sergeants'  car  (874),  is  thinking  of  making  a 
few  changes — "atid  I  don't  mean  changing  flat  tires,  which  I  al- 
ways have  to  do  myself  after  some  of  these  alleged  driversi" 
Joe  Matragrano  says  he  doesn't  care  what  they  ration  as  long 
as  he  can  get  all  the  "gooses"  he  wants. 

Steve  Mosca,  the  "Friday  Night  Romeo,"  on  a  recent  visit  to 
his  local  draft  board  brought  along  an  additional  dependent — 
and  2  packages  of  radish  seeds  to  show  he  is  taking  up  farming. 
Lieutenant  Jock  McDade  is  as  happy  as  a  lord  lately ;  says  he 
doesn't  care  if  he  never  finds  his  hat  (the  one  he  came  in  with). 
Reason:  he  just  received  a  new  shipment  of  bunion  plasters 
that  should  last  him  5  years — at  least. 

Jack  Redding  while  picking  carrots  out  of  his  ears  after  a 
crash  dive  on  a  bowl  of  beef  stew  at  the  open  kitchen,  when 
asked  by  the  counterman  what  he  intended  doing  for  Lent,  re- 
plied: "What  did  Lent  ever  do  for  me?  In  fact,  I  don't  even 
know  him!" 

Congratulations  to  Fred  and  Mrs.  Maggiore  on  the  birth  of 
a  12  lb.  son! 

For  Sale:  One  shanty,  slightly  used,  on  Bushwick  Place  near 
Montrose  Avenue,  including  3  windows,  one  open  fire-place, 
southern  exposure  and  one-half  ton  of  coal.  For  further  info 
see  reporter. 

Patrolman  Rath  was  the  cynosure  of  all  eyes  when  he  marched 
into  the  sitting-room  bedecked  in  his  new  brown  fire  hat  (ear 
laps  and  all)  and  new  nifty  brown  overcoat.  When  asked  were 
they  his  old  man's  he  replied:  "No,  my  brother-in-law  was  draft- 
ed into  the  army!" 

Mike  Grejtak,  the  boy  Webster  of  the  85th  Precinct,  sez  he 
is  fed  up  with  all  the  air  raid  stuff  he's  got  to  carry  around 
with  him,  and  that  if  his  pockets  keep  on  swelling  he'll  begin  to 
look  like  Otto  Schwarz,  "who's  got  more  curves  than  the  Belt 
Parkway!" 

90th  Precinct:  Two  more  names  added  to  our  precinct  Roll 
of   Honor:    George   Denton,   our   amiable   first   broom,   who   has 


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joined  the  Navy  (yes,  George  was  in  the  Navy  in  the  last  war 
and  was  on  piv^  and  needles  to  get  going  again),  and  Wilbur 
Wessner,  also  now  of  the  Navy.   Best  of  luck  to  them  both. 

Best  regards  also  to  others  of  our  men  now  in  service:  Jim 
Morahan,  Bill  Powell,  Eddie  Blasie,  Hal  Blaney  and  Mike 
Durniak. 

Lieutenant  Marz,  we  hear,  is  making  a  great  comeback  fol- 
lowing his  recent  illness  and  we  all  hope  he'll  be  back  with  us 
real  soon  .  .  .  Ditto  Benny  Sobecki,  Pat  Daly  and  Al  Belinky. 

We  miss  the  Adonis  of  Lee  Avenue,  who  recently  left  us  for 
plainclothes  work  in  the  14th  Division.  Good  luck  to  you,  John 
Flanagan,  and  don't  forget  to  drop  around  once  in  a  while. 

We  finally  got  Johr 
Burns,  a  man  of  few  words, 
(What  about  your  dues?) 
to  talk,  and  we  had  quite 
a  conversation — in  which 
he  let  down  his  hair  (no 
cracks,  please),  and  for  the 
first  time  we  learned  that 
he  is  the  father  of  five 
boys,  two  of  whom  are 
pictured  herewith.  John, 
the  eldest,  is  studying  for 
the  priesthood,  at  the 
Huntington  Seminary;  the 
other,  William,  followed  in 
his  father's  footsteps  and 
joined  the  Navy.  Two 
handsome  boys — our  best 
wishes  to  'em  both. 

Don't  plant  your  Vic- 
tory garden  until  after  you've  consulted  with  either  Sergeant 
Craig  or  Sergeant  McGuire,  between  whom  there  is  a  rivalry  on 
the  subject  so  deep  that  either  will  expound  his  theory  to  anyone 
willing  to  listen. 

For  those  who  like  a  good  mystery  we  suggest  getting  hold 
of  Jimmie  Kunz,  Eddie  Reilly,  or  Sergeant  Supthin  and  have 
them  tell  you  about  the  one  they,  as  a  trio,  solved,  entitled, 
"Charlie  Geary  and  the  Loose  Shoelace!" 

A  word  of  praise  now  for  Jimmie  Dugan,  who,  while  on  post 
the  other  day  observed  a  new  and  expensive  sedan  being  backed 
out  of  a  garage,  and,  having  an  observing  eye,  he  noticed  that 
the  driver  didn't  operate  the  car  as  tho  he  owned  it.  So  Jimmie 
stopped  and  questioned  him — and  he  turned  out  to  be  a  car  thief, 
one  who  had  been  previously  arrested  and  convicted  for  the  same 
crime  and  for  which  offense  he  was  on  parole.  Nice  work, 
Jimmie ! 

New  faces  in  the  detective  squad:  Acting  Lieutenant  Devine 
and  Detective  Coyne;  we  hope  their  stay  will  be  a  pleasant  one. 
Pinhead  Biographies  (5th  Squad) :  Bill  Jacobs,  who  talks 
with  a  decidedly  southern  accent  (at  times) ;  this  we  suppose  is 
from  working  Flushing  Avenue;  now  acting  attendant;  was  a 
shoe  salesman  before  taking  up  our  profession  and  still  can 
show  two  large  samples — which  he  always  has  with  him — as  if 
you  already  hadn't  noticed;  a  big,  good-natured  fellow  and  has 
an  ardent  admirer  in  Frankie,  who  states  he  is  the  tops. 

Sal  Agresti:  Who,  by  the  time  this  reaches  you,  will  prob- 
ably be  a  sergeant — being  just  three  to  go  at  this  stage;  a  meter 
tester  before  he  donned  the  blue;  at  present  assigned  to  the 
Air  Warden  Service  and  considered  one  of  the  mainstays  of  that 
department;  a  very  personable  chap — one  who  is  expected  to  go 
far  in  the  job. 

Bob  Vecchio:  A  helper  before  joining  the  Department, 
though  just  what  kind  of  a  helper  we  failed  to  find  out;  was  at 
one  time  in  a  radio  car  along  with  the  great  Foley — who  actu- 
ally didn't  need  any  help;  recently  has  not  been  his  old  self  due 
to  illness,  a  handicap  which  has  not,  however,  taken  away  his 
easy-going  disposition;  at  present  works  Lee  Avenue  and  says 
he  misses  Joe's  witty  remarks. 

Louie  Schwartz:  Rated  by  many  as  one  of  our  most  aggres- 
sive members;  chauffeur  prior  to  becoming  a  policeman;  works 
Marcy  Avenue,  on  which  post  he  had  made  some  good  arrests; 
received  highly  favorable  publicity  recently  when  he  assisted  in 
bringing  a  baby  into  the  world. 

Last  in  the  squad  for  this  month  is  Sol  Zinn,  one  of  our  more 


dapper  members;  a  laborer  previously,  tho  to  look  at  him  now 
one  might  take  him  for  an  enterprising  young  business  execu- 
tive; works  Harrison  Avenue  and  is  another  one  of  the  quiet 
type,  of  which  we  have  plenty;  a  good  cop;  respected  by  the 
men  of  the  precinct,  who  look  upon  him  as  an  excellent  side- 
partner  and  a  willing  worker. 
That's  all  till  next  month. 

92nd  Precinct:  We  welcome  Captain  Thomas  Henry  and  Ser- 
geants Kochman  and  Mclsaac  to  our  command.  May  your  re- 
spective stays  with  us  be  long,  happy  and  pleasant  ones  .  .  .  The 
WAAC  has  been  enhanced  by  the  recent  enlistment  of  Miss 
Dorothy  E.  Foley,  daughter  of  Patrolman  Edward  Foley,  and 
who  now  is  in  training  with  the  23rd  Co.,  21st  Regiment,  at  Ft 
Oglethorpe,  Georgia  .  .  .  We  welcome  also  our  latest  rookies, 
Patrolmen  Burke,  Askinazi,  Losquardo,  Lisi  and  Tavana  .  .  , 
Patrolman  Kleinfeld  left  us  recently  to  join  Uncle  Sam's  fight- 
ing men — stationed  now  at  Atlantic  City  .  .  .  Patrolman  Daniel 
G'Connell  is  with  the  Military  Police  at  Fort  Jay,  Governor's 
Island  ...  If  you  haven't  seen  it  already,  let  Zwergel  show  you 
his  own  production  of  Act  I,  Scene  I,  of  "Brady,  the  Huntsman" 
.  .  .  Act  I,  Scene  II,  isn't  so  bad,  either  .  .  .  Incidentally,  Mr. 
Zwergel,  the  stockholders  want  to  know  what  has  happened  to 
the  dividends. 

Why  is  it  Vaughan  only  wears  his  new  hat  during  a  black- 
out? .  .  .  "Knobby"  and  "Curley,"  our  shinytop  clerical  boys, 
have  changed  their  theme  song  from  "I'll  Never  Smile  Again" 
to  "Keep  On  Smiling"  .  .  .  Mitchell  and  Spataro,  the  Lost  Time 
Twins,  are  still  looking  for  the  fifteen  minutes  they  lost  recently 
.  .  .  We  understand  that  Walter,  the  Wood  Butcher,  has  put 
away  his  tools  for  the  duration  due  to  priorities  on  lumber  .  .  . 
Aside  to  Bickel :  Kelly  wants  to  know  where  you  purchased  that 
pair  of  "Zoot"  pants  you  are  now  wearing  .  .  .  We  finally  dis- 
covered why  Donnelly  carries  that  brief  case.  See  reporter  if 
interested  .  .  .  Attention,  all  Fruit  Lovers:  Max  Devinsky,  our 
champ  fruit  demolisher,  is  back  with  us  again  .  .  .  Despite  the 
fact  Acting  Lieutenant  Hofmann  has  given  up  all  forms  of  cal- 
isthenics, he  can  be  seen  almost  any  morning  demonstrating  for 
the  boys  in  the  A.W.S.  office  those  stirrup  pumps  ...  It  is 
strongly  rumored  that  a  certain  sergeant  (habitat  Queens  Vil- 
lage) is  studying  again  .  .  .  Sergeant  Melichar  was  seen  plead- 
ing (almost  at  tears'  point)  with  his  colleague  not  to  exhibit  the 
"Victrola  Cop,"  as  it  would  definitely  replace  the  Police  Band. 

What  attendant  is  experiencing  difficulty  collecting  coffee 
money?  (I'm  operating  at  a  loss!)  .  .  .  Aside  to  Attendant 
Royael :  Have  you  found  that  order  yet,  relieving  the  attendants 
of  washing  windows  during  the  winter  months?  .  .  .  The  boys  on 
the  sergeants'  list  go  into  "huddles"  frequently  to  formulate 
plans  to  create  new  vacancies.  (Superior  officers  take  heed!) 
.  .  .  Wonder  how  many  of  the  boys  know  that  March  30  is 
"Seward  Day"  in  Alaska?  (Consult  E.  K.  O.  Theatres'  yearly 
calendar)  ...  If  you  want  this  column  to  continue,  please  leave 
your  items  with  "Knobby"  or  "Curley."  We  wiU  edit  them  and 
send  them  in  for  you.    Thanx. 

15TH  DIVISION 

lOlst  Vcl.,l'tl.HaroldT.Keenan      104th  Vet..  PtI.  Walter  Deiirrovv 
102nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  G.  Sclmltz     lOJth  Pet.,  The  New  Dinger 
100th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Alex  Conradi 

104th  Precinct:  The  104  Club  has  gone  through  a  period  of 
re-organization  and  from  all  indications  it  has  gotten  off  to  a 
good  start.  The  newly-elected  officers,  whose  names  will  appear 
in  next  month's  issue,  are  desirous  of  obtaining  the  cooperation 
of  all— in  anticipation  of  100%  membership.  Those  who  have 
not  already  signed  up,  see  your  squad  delegate — now! 

There  are  three  factors  of  paramount  importance  in  pistol 
shooting.  First,  a  quick  "draw";  second,  the  accuracy  of  fire; 
and  third,  the  ability  to  hit  a  moving  object.  The  opportunity  of 
becoming  proficient  in  the  above  is  available  to  all  through  prac- 
tice. The  following  in  the  first  shooting  cycle  have  put  their 
hours  of  practice  to  use  and  received  dividends— two  days  off: 
Sergeant  Anthony  Strangio,  Patrolmen  Ed  Johnson,  William 
Weis,  Philip  Degen,  Ernest  Rubow,  John  Malloy,  Albert  LeAndre. 

Patrolman  John  Erickson  must  be  getting  ready  to  pop  the 
question— judging  from  the  way  he's  been  window-shopping  on 


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Myrtle  Avenue,  showing  keen  interest  in  furniture  and  lingerie 

and  such.    With  the  present  man  shortage  it  would  be  no  less 

K  than  sabotage  to   get  married,   John,   so   why   not   retain   your 

H  ttatus  quo  for  the  duration — and  so  the  young  girls  of  Ridge- 

r  wood  can  smile  again?    (Or  are  you  thinking  of  a  deduction  in 

your  income   tax? ) 

Skinney  Reuckert  must  be  off  his  "feed" — down  to  a  mere 

■  260  pounds  now.    It  is  suggested  he  see  Phil   Meegan  and  get 
some  of  his  malted  milk  tablets,  a  sort  of  "pick  me  up"  tonic 

.  .  Why  is  smiling  Jack  Dunne,  our  Assistant  Chief  Attendant, 

■  known  as  "C.  N."?  .  .  .  Lots  of  luck  to  Patrolman  Ed  Loderhose's 
son,  Edward,  who  is  serving  in  the  U.   S.  Army  at  Fort  Mc- 

j  Clellan,  Alabama.  And  say,  soldier,  the  boys  here  would  like  to 
i  know  if  it  was  at  your  canteen  your  dad  got  that  G.  I.  haircut 
I  he's  sporting  ...  It  is  rumored  Sergeant  Rudy  Knutson,  the  old 
j  leatherneck,  would  like  to  "reup"  or  take  on  (reenlist)  in  the 
i  Marines  again.  Careful,  Sarge,  you  know  women  have  invaded 
'  the  corps  now!  .  .  .  Jim  Reiley,  our  smiling  sleuth,  can  be  seen 
at  the  teletype  these  days  watching  and  waiting;  and  it  won't 
be  long,  either,  eh,  Sarge? 

Thank  those  brand  new  uppers  for  that  broad  smile  featured 
by  Patrolman  William  Neuweiler  these  days  .  .  .  Our  profound 
sympathy  to  Sergeant  Mugler  in  the  loss  of  his  father  .  .  . 
Patrolman  Sittig  demonstrates  his  approval  of  the  conservation 
program  by  smoking  "Between  the  Acts."  He  can  now  be  de- 
scribed as  a  tall  gent  hiding  behind  a  small  cigar  .  .  .  Patrolman 
Fitzmaurice  conducted  a  meeting  of  the  104  Club  a  while  back, 
and  when  approached  as  to  why  he  did  not  give  a  speech,  he 
replied,  "Whenever  anyone  exceeds  moderation,  the  most  delight- 
ful things  may  become  the  tnost  distasteful — so  I  cut  'em  short." 
Thought  of  the  Month:  You  cannot  run  away  from  a  weak- 
ness; you  must  sometime  fight  it  out  or  perish;  and  if  that  be 
so,  why  not  now — and  where  you  stand? 

In  any  event,  here's  to  a  long  life — and  a  merry  one;  a  quick 
death — and  a  painless  one;  a  pretty  girl — and  a  loving  one;  a 
cold  bottle — and  another  one. 

On  Sunday,  March  21,  the  St.  George  Association  held  its 
sixth  annual  Communion  and  Breakfast.  The  turnout  was  the 
largest  in  years  and  the  104th  helped  bring  about  this  result 
by  contributing  substantially  to  the  attendance.  Incidentally, 
your  delegates  would  like  to  take  this  opportunity  to  thank  the 
members  for  their  fine  cooperation. 

106th  Precinct:  Handsome  Truta  (the  congenial  rookie)  who 
is  trying  to  get  away  from  his  graveyard  post,  was  seen  asking 
Cheerio  Cummins  if  he  would  like  to  make  a  mutual  .  .  . 
Biedinger,  our  Jr.  attendant,  has  been  given  the  assignment 
of  taking  care  of  all  coffee  and  sugar  rationing  .  .  .  Marty 
Coogan  has  put  in  his  paper — after  serving  the  public  for  nigh 
on  to  twenty  years,  with  a  spotless  record  .  .  .  Ask  Dick  Meier 
about  his  little  Aggie.  Boy,  what  a  honey!  And  the  dope  is 
still  single  and  in  lA  .  .  .  Summons  Shostak  still  considers  him- 
self the  best  cop  in  Ozone  Park — win,  lose  or  draw  .  .  .  The 
Droopy  Club,  with  Egan  as  president,  is  out  for  a  larger 
membership.  The  qualifications:  walking  post  on  your  32  and 
taking  piano  lessons  from  Eddie  Miller,  with  Andy  Orhelein 
as  conductor.  See  Hoopla  Egan  for  membership  blanks  .  .  . 
Our  bowling  club  recently  toppled  the  crack  102nd  team  and 
with  such  ease  that  a  handicap  will  be  allowed  them  the  next 
time  we  meet.  Games  still  open  to  other  precincts  .  .  .  Cousin 
Pete  Booth,  our  congenial  95  man  (and  what  a  chef!)  can  do 
more  with  frankfurters  and  circular  steaks  than  Schoellig  can 
with  a  fishing  rod. 

That's  all.    See  you  next  month. 


16TH  DIVISION 

108th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  Gerien 
lOStli  Pft..  Ptt.  George  Ferguson 
110th  Pet. 


lllth  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  J.  Bidanset 
112tli  Pet.,  Ptl.  I- award  Geiner 
114th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edwin  Furcht 


108th  Precinct:    Attendant  John  Sullivan  reaches  the  line  in 

his  draft  questionnaire  where  it  says  "State  here  your  nearest 
relative,"  and  John  writes:  "About  3  and  a  %  miles  from  here" 
.  .  .  Get  Joe  Hamilton  to  tell  you  about  the  midget  who  wanted 
to  register  a  complaint  because  his  draft  board  put  him  in  one- 
half  of  lA  .  .  .  Henry  Holmes  with  nary  a  smile  walks  up  the 
street  and  we  think  what  a  swell  ad  he'd  be  for  a  whiskey  sour 


.  .  .  Charlie  Habekast  leaves  a  certain  diner  with  a  tear  in  his 
eye  after  being  informed  by  the  counterman  that  hereafter  he 
can  get  his  fourth  cup  of  coffee  only  on  a  doctor's  prescription 
.  .  .  Joe  Clark  (the  Parson),  worried  about  a  certain  torch- 
bearer  he  in  six  months  no  see,  confides  (when  I  suggest  it  must 
be  love)  that  she's  working  as  a  welder  now — "and  on  that  post 
of  mine  anything  can  happen!"  ...  A  certain  doll  walks  up  to 
me,  takes  a  good  look  and  walks  away,  humming,  "There  are 
such  things!"  .  .  .  Oscar  Fenstamaker  after  quitting  smoking 
for  five  days  started  in  again.  "/(  makes  my  head  too  clear,"  he 
confesses,  "and  I  remember  things  I  don't  care  to  remember — all 
that  studying  I  did  for  the  sergeants'  examination,  frixample" 
.  .  .  Fred  Schmidt  (The  Baron)  wearing  spats  confides  they're 
handier  than  socks — "You  never  have  to  darn  them,"  he  explains. 
Sammy  Orr  proudly  tells  us  that  his  Uncle  has  just  completed 
28  years  in  the  Irish  Navy.  What  capacity?  inquire  we.  "About 
2  and  a  half  quarts,"  responds  he  .  .  .  The  nom-de-plume  "King 
Fish"  fits  our  Tom  O'Donnell  to  a  T.  Whenever  you  meet  him 
he's  either  on  his  way  to  the  Lodge  or  to  meet  one  or  another  of 
the  Brothers  .  .  .  Patrolman  McKenna,  who  for  many  years 
guarded  the  bank  at  50th  and  Jackson  Avenue,  succeeds  in  re- 
trieving a  slip  of  paper  that  had  blown  from  his  hand,  then 
tells  me,  with  pride,  "/  can't  afford  to  lose  that,  it's  my  draft 
card!"  .  .  .  Henry  Grabner,  retired  18  months  now,  sends  his 
regards  to  all  and  thanks  this  reporter  for  keeping  him  posted 
via  this  column  on  how  things  are  going  in  the  good  old  108th. 
Asks,  too,  that  we  tell  Sam  Hall  to  be  sure  to  keep  up  his  prac- 
tice on  the  clarinet,  explaining  that  although  it  took  him  a  long 
time,  "/  made  a  pretty  good  musician  out  of  him  at  that!"  .  .  . 
The  day  after  shoe  rationing  went  into  effect  I  receive  a  letter 
from  my  good  friend,  Major  Frank  Quigley,  in  which  he  wise- 
cracks, "Please  return  the  old  shoes  I  threw  at  you  on  your  wed- 
ding day!"  .  .  .  Ferdie  Schwartz  and  Fred  Smol  inform  us  it's 
the  sawdust  business  for  them  when  they  retire.  Yes,  for  that 
business  they  have  what  it  takes,  and  if  you  don't  believe  us, 
ask  John  Pebble  .  .  .  Mae  Foley,  when  I  ask  if  that  girdle  of  hers 
is  all  rubber,  wisecracks,  "Of  corset  is!"  .  .  .  Tip  to  Henry  Holm: 
Donate  that  dead  pan  of  yours  to  the  scrap  drive  .  .  .  This  re- 
porter, too,  would  love  to  donate  something — the  ball  and  chain, 
and  for  good  measure  someone  else's  battle  axe  .  .  .  Who  will 
contribute?  .  .  .  Patrolman  Dolan  counts  those  5  ribbons  and 
then  to  a  young  rookie  confides:  "Son,  I  have  been  on  patrol  so 
long  that  even  my  socks  have  bunions!"  ...  To  Acting  Lieuten- 
ant Henry  White  and  his  staff  a  big  white  orchid  and  congratu- 
lations for  the  way  they  and  their  wardens  handled  the  first  5 
signal  air  raid.  It  was  100%  perfect  and  many  nice  remarks 
were  heard  from  residents  and  merchants  here.  So,  boys,  take 
a  bow! 

112th  Precinct:  Long  time  no  write  but  here  is  the  latest 
news  and  stuff  that  I  could  dig  up.  There'd  be  a  lot  more  if 
you  fellows  would  only  give  your  reporter  a  little  help  on 
occasion.  The  only  one  that  puts  anything  in  the  box  is 
Patrolman  Morris  and  you  can't  get  up  a  column  merely  on 
what  he  gives  you. 

Info  Wanted:  Seems  there  was  a  rumor  of  a  ghost  walking 
in  and  around  the  Forest  Hills  Stadium  recently,  and  which 
upon  investigation  turned  out  to  be  what  athletic-minded 
patrolman  engaged  in  looking  around  in  the  dark  for  discarded 
tennis  balls?  .  .  .  Patrolman  (High  Pockets)  Freund  has  applied 
for  retirement,  and  to  him  the  boys  all  wish  a  long  and  happy 
vacation  free  from  departmental  worries  and  cares  .  .  .  Patrol- 
man Joe  (Adonis)  Fallon  has  been  going  at  such  a  fast  clip 
of  late  that  he  has  trouble  keeping  his  glasses  from  steaming. 
(7s  in  the  market  for  any  kind  of  windshield  cleaner  that  might 
help!) 

Meet  Patrolman  (Golden  Voice)  Neuman,  the  man  famous 
for  setting  the  fashion  in  hats  around  these  parts  .  .  .  Since 
Patrolman  Tony  Rocca  La  Pinto  has  been  back  on  the  walk 
he's  been  sporting  a  set  of  asbestos-lined  underwear.  (What, 
no  chin  chucker?)  .  .  .  Patrolman  Bill  Love  says  that  Patrol- 
man (Tiny)  Innis  is  right  on  the  ball  when  it  comes  to  relieving. 
Claims  when  no  car  is  available  he  comes  on  roller  skates  .  .  . 

Patrolman  Errico  has  waited  for  an  assignment  to  a  radio 
car  for  6  years.  So  what  happens?  You're  right — no  more 
cars  available.  Patrolman  (Modern  Design)  Peitler  states  that 
he  is  the  boss  in  his  home — and  to  prove  it  makes  his  wife  meet 


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him  on  pay  days  at  the  station  house  .  .  .  Patrolman  (Father 
Time)  Barth  upon  retirement  expects  to  open  up  a  bicycle 
repair  business  .  .  .  Patrolman  Izzy  Nolan  is  first  in  line  for 
the  attendant's  job.  Says  he's  getting  on  in  years  and  can't 
take  it  any  more  .  .  .  Since  Patrolman  Herby  Unger  hit  the 
sergeants'  list  and  has  been  assigned  to  T.S.  duty  he  has  been 
getting  broad — and  not  in  the  shoulders.  And  have  you  noticed 
also  the  faint  odor  of  perfume  when  the  future  sarge  is  around? 
What's  the  name  of  it,  Herb?  "An  evening  in  Paris" — or  could 
it  be  "Seven  nights  in  Harlem"?  .  .  .  Patrolman  (I  know  better) 
Berman  states  he  is  off  Patrolman  (Shuffleboard)  Sebald  for 
life.  Claims  he  is  in  the  dog  house  since  Joe  taught  him  the 
game  .  .  .  Patrolman  Jim  Roughley  asked,  "What  do  you  think 
J  am?" — and  no  one  answered  him.  Must  have  been  women 
and  children  present. 

This  last  item  should  make  a  lot  of  you  fellows  happy,  con- 
cerning as  it  does  a  wiseguy  who  was  always  ready  and  happy 
to  kid  others  about  their  store  teeth  {crockery.  Sears-Roebuck 
Specials,  etc.)  So  what  happened?  You're  right  again!  He, 
too,  has  had  them  taken  out — all  of  'em!  It  doesn't  make  much 
diflference  now  anyway,  what  with  the  meat  shortage  he  man- 
ages just  about  as  well  as  the  next  fellow.  So  in  the  future,  me 
lads,  you  may  call  your  reporter  "Gummy"! 

114th  Precinct:  Our  command  was  well  represented  at  the 
farewell  dinner  tendered  on  March  16,  at  the  Hotel  Woodstock, 
to  Father  Owen  Lynch,  of  the  Bishop  Molloy  Retreat  House  in 
Jamaica,  the  occasion  signalizing  his  entry  into  the  U.  S.  Army 
as  a  chaplain. 

Who  was  it  missed  his  car  following  a  recent  blackout,  nec- 
essitating calling  upon  our  sleuths  to  locate  k,  after  which  the 
wandering  car  just  as  suddenly  turned  up — around  the  corner 
from  where  he  had  left  it?    (Undt  vos  Villie  gladt?) 

Guess  Who:  Looks  like  an  Eyetalian  but  is  Polish?  (Known 
as  "Blackie  the  Bird  Man")  ...  Is  known  as  the  Master  of  Broad 
Channel?  (deducts  one  row  boat  from  his  income  tax)  .  .  .  Re- 
cently established  the  "Knob  Polish"  business  and  also  inquired 
if  he  could  deduct  the  cost  of  a  new  wig?  .  .  .  Assigned  to  the 
airport,  carries  a  "Magic  Chef"  around  on  his  back,  and  is 
called  the  "weight  lifter?"  .  .  .  Brags  of  being  the  best  shuffle- 
board  player  in  the  7th  Squad?  (Known  also  as  The  Baron)  .  .  . 
In  the  7th  Squad  invited  some  mounted  men  to  his  home  for  a 
drink,  providing  they  brought  their  horses  along  and  turned 
them  loose  in  his  proposed  garden — in  the  interim?  .  .  .  Takes 
the  nuts  home  (a  lieutenant)  to  practice  shuffleboard  with — and 
what  attendant  is  his  bodyguard?  ...  Is  responsible  for  those 
glasses  Sergeant  McDonald  can't  see  through?  (he  gets  moon- 
struck looking  over  the  top  of  them)  ...  Is  known  as  Crying 
Jim? 

Congratulations  to  Patrolmen  William  Beal  and  James  Lye, 
our  newest  junior  commandos  (they  deliver  at  dawn)  .  .  .  Won- 
der how  Breezy  Forbes  enjoys  walking  again?  .  .  .  also  where 
Krueger  learned  to  "run  a  Ford  tractor?  .  .  .  and  how  it  is 
Patrolman  Strong  always  gets  Defense  Post  No.  4  on  late  tours? 
.  .  .  and  what  the  attraction  is  for  Dew  Drop  Leas  and  Honey- 
suckle Markey  at  104th  Street  and  Northern  Boulevard? 

Anticaglia  (to  Thomas)  :  "Harry,  will  you  try  to  get  me  as 
your  partner  when  Egglinger  is  on  the  switchboard?"  Thomas: 
"O.K.,  Looie,  I'll  try  my  best.    I  know  you  need  protection." 

Aside  to  Mario  De  La  Caridad  Maximo  Justo  Juan  Du 
Bouchet:    Thanks  for  the  card. 

Our  loss  was  the  Army's  gain  when  Patrolman  Thomas 
Murphy  on  March  19  was  inducted,  bringing  to  nine  the  number 
of  men  from  the  114th  serving  now  with  the  armed  forces. 

Condolences  to  Patrolman  John  O'Leary  in  the  death  of  his 
sister. 


TRAFFIC  C 


Ptl.  Joseph  H.  Werns 


Our  sincere  sympathies  to  Patrolman  Bader  in  the  death  of 
his  father  .  .  .  And  sincere  wishes  for  a  speedy  recovery  to  those 
of  our  comrades  now  on  sick  report,  and  also  to  the  brother  of 
Patrolman  O'Neil,  who,  we  understand,  has  had  quite  a  siege  of 
illness. 

Birthday  Greetings  to  Lieutenant  Eckert,  Sergeant  Riordon, 
Patrolmen  Alfred  Bobrow,  Henry  Boyce,  Frank  Canlon,  Thomas 
Dolan,  Louis  Firsker,  William  Gould,  James  Higgins,  Sydney 
Hutchins,  James  Joyce,  John  Keeshan,  Fred  MacGregor,  John 


O'Neil,  Thomas  McCorry,  Vincent  McGrath,  John  Michell,  Jean 
Mills,  Adam  Mossman,  Fred  Taylor  and  Raymond  Thorpe. 

Sugar  Foot  Mike  Pendergast  (no  kidding,  that's  what  his 
Momma  calls  him)  has  been  accepted  for  membership  in  "Breen's 
Lose  Your  Hat  in  the  East  River  Club."  Poor  Mike!  He'll  never 
live  it  down. 

And  did  you  know  that  Raw  Meat  Buckley  in  the  back  room 
was  frothing  at  the  mouth  last  pay  day  and  mumbling:  "So  he 
won't  cash  my  check,  eh?  O.  K.,  I'll  get  even  with  him!"  Won- 
der whom  ho  meant? 

Arthur  Gontko  has  been  designated  by  the  Honor  Legion  as 
its  delegate  for  Traffic  C,  so  see  Artie,  those  of  you  who  are  be- 
hind in  your  dues,  and  pay  up.    See  him  also  those  of  you  who 
have  received  departmental  recognition  and  he  will  sign  you  up 
as  a  member  of  this  wondsrful  organization. 

Rosebush  Hrubss  has  finally  succumbed  and  is  sending  out 
S.O.S.  signals  for  someone  capable  of  helping  him  stretch — the 
coffee  used  for  back  room  consumption.  (Try  squeezing  out 
the  grounds,  Dan!) 

Did  you  know  that  Flight  Commander  Lent  has  his  charming 
wife,  Gertrude,  keep  him  company  while  he  waits  to  report  back 
to  the  precinct  for  air  raid  drill?  (Afraid  of  the  dark,  Jim?) 
'Tis  rumored  that  underneath  that  bandaged  finger  of  Bon- 
jiorni's  last  month  was  a  splinter  that  he  picked  up  while  play- 
ing shuffleboard.    (Wonder  where  he  was!) 

Wonder,  too,  why  "Shadow"  Gellella  blushes  vyhenever  he  is 
surprised  looking  into  store  windows  featuring  baby  clothes! 
FLASH! ! !  Remembsr  a  couple  of  months  ago  when  your  re- 
porter mentioned  the  fact  that  Eskowitz  was  seen  parading 
down  the  avenue  with  a  Gorgeous  Eyeful,  and  that  some  of  the 
bachelors  of  Traffic  C  wanted  to  know  who  she  was  (and  Abe 
said  he  wouldn't  talk)?  Well,  this  time  he  did  talk!  He  popped 
the  question — and  she  said  "Yes!"  So  today  we  offer  our  con- 
gratulations to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  A.  Eskowitz  and  wish  them  all 
the  health  and  happiness  in  the  world. 

And  would  you  believe  it  that  "Take  a  Shower  With  Your 
Shoes  On"  Gallagher  has  turned  out  to  be  a  model  husband? 
And  that  he  takes  Junior  out  for  a  stroll  now — and  does  the 
shopping  also? 

Who  was  it  stopped  a  cab  last  month  only  to  find  out  it  was 
Al  Rode's  messenger  bringing  him  his  lunch,  on  a  5  to  1  tour? 
Bagels  Wachstein  challenges  members  of  Emergency  4  to  a 
game  of  handball,  1-,  2-  or  4-wall,  he  cares  not  which. 

We  hope  as  this  issue  goes  to  press  that  Bill  Sullivan's  wife, 
Edna,  is  well  again  after  her  recent  sojourn  in  the  Fifth  Ave- 
nue Hospital. 

In  the  photo  we  present 
to  you  now  one  whom  we 
all  know  as  "Fat  Stuff" 
Artie  (the  kibitzer)  and 
who  in  real  life  is  nothing 
more  or  less  than  just  an- 
other docile  husband  and 
doting  father,  shown  here 
at  his  recently  acquired 
home  in  Queens  with  his 
cute  little  daughter,  Ilene. 
(Hard  to  believe,  isn't  it?) 
Artie  says  the  reason  he 
prefers  the  low  chair  is 
that  it  doesn't  show  his 
bay  window — and  he  ain't 
kidding! 

Paddy  Whacks  and 
Bright  Sayings:  Did  You 
Know  That:  After  "Snow- 
suit"  McCusker  answers 
a  question  he  growls: 
"What  do  they  think  I  am,  an  encyclopedia?"  .  .  .  Dyrlie  is 
broadcasting  that  someone  swiped  his  typewriter  fluid  and  now 
he  wants  to  get  a  ration  card?  (Wonder  if  "Rosebush"  Hrubes 
would  know  anything  about  it?)  .  .  .  "Stretch"  Beekman  claims 
the  reason  he  uses  a  cigarette  holder  is  that  he  wants  to  keep 
away  from  cigarettes?  (Corny,  if  you  ask  me)  .  .  .  When 
Malinski  saw  Priori  playing  dominoes  he  said  "If  that  guy  can 
play  so  can  I"  .  .  .  Flight  Commander  Lent  is  bragging  that  the 
boys  in  the  8th  and  12th  Squads  love  him  so  much  that  they 


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sent  him  a  valentine?    (And  hou-!)  .  .  .  Breen  is  not  satisfied 
with  the  molars  he  has  and  wants  a  new  pair?    (Lou  Plate  is 

hyhig  to  sell  him  his  old  ones,  at  a  lU'/c  discount)  .  .  .  Bam- 
berger claims  he  bought  that  cap  he  was  seen  wearing  and  that 
it  did  not  blow  off  a  truck  on  12th  Avenue,  as  accused?  .  .  . 
Kelly  wants  to  know  who  is  going  to  help  him  with  his  home- 
work when  Blackwood  retires?  .  .  .  Bagels  wants  to  know  how 
he  is  going  to  sell  his  knishes  now  that  shoes  are  rationed?  .  .  . 
Pop  Finnerty  says  he  likes  to  go  to  Traffic  D  because  there  he 
always  gets  a  side  street?  .  .  .  "Bartender"  Dirlam  says  he  is 
not  going  to  re-grow  that  thing  he  calls  a  mustache — for  the 
duration?  .  .  .  Flanagan  says  he  doesn't  mind  going  to  the 
Emergency  Squad  but  "what  about  the  personals?"  .  .  .  Technow 
-ays  he  doesn't  mind  working  on  the  bridges  but  he  still  doesn't 
'c  it?  .  .  .  Scharnberger  is  still  trying  to  find  out  where  I  got 
at  picture  of  him  eating  that  hero  sandwich?  .  .  .  Bobrow  was 
bragging  that  it  took  two  hours  for  him  to  find  out  that  he  was 
•  'iging  from  the  wrong  signal  box  on  a  recent  tour? 

Don't  forget,  men,  that  there  is  a  "Suggestion  Box"  on  the 

.all  in  which  you  may  deposit  items  for  this  column  .  .  .  No? 


TRAFFIC  I 


Ptl.  Summ  Onsman 


The  send-off  at  which  we  had  as  guests  of  honor  retired  Ser- 
geants Kee  and  Dillon  and  Patrolman  Farrell,  was  a  huge 
success.  A  good  time  had  by  all,  including  even  Stones  Mc- 
Padden.  Our  thanks  to  all  who  helped,  especially  Pointer.  Our 
M.  C,  too,  was  in  rare  form. 

News  received  that  Mr.  Dillon  and  Johnnie  Rom  are  together 
in  Florida,  enjoying  both  the  sunshine  and  7-Up.  What  hap- 
pened to  the  Sheriff's  job  you  were  getting,  Johnnie,  on  the 
Indian  Reservation?  .  .  .  Aside  to  John  Kee,  who  stopped  in  to 
say  hello:  Glad  to  hear  you  are  feeling  better,  John  .  .  .  New 
Arrival  at  the  Pius  P.  Kazlauska's  homestead!  The  Mrs.  and 
the  baby  both  O.K.;  Pete,  too,  tho  he  might  have  selected  an- 
other time  to  pass  out  the  cigars,  in  the  District  office,  than  on 
Harrington's  day  off  .  .  .  George  Ahrens  had  a  tough  time  get- 
ting a  helmet  to  fit  him  during  the  last  blackout  .  .  .  "Whistling 
Jim"  McDonald  (who  has  been  silenced)  gave  George  his  .  .  . 
Sergeant  McNevin,  who  never  wears  a  hat,  had  a  difficult  time 
also  .  .  .  Uncle  Walt  (Gasoline  Alley)  Kuck  sure  has  some  will 
power  .  .  .  "For  Fresh  Eggs  See  Berwind  &  Cunningham." 
(adv.  in  L.  I.  paper)  .  .  .  Stanley  Cusamano  and  Paul  Conglari 
in  hot  debate  as  to  who  was  a  former  iceman. 

Birthday  Greetings  to  Lieutenant  Wilson  (the  cake  tasted 
swell)!  .  .  .  Rumor:  Kenny  and  Harrington  have  made  up!  ... 
Congratulations  also  to  Larry  Doyle  on  his  place  on  the  ser- 
geants' list  .  .  .  Acting  Lieutenant  John  McCarthy  paid  us  a 
visit  recently  (remember  the  good  ole  Keyhole  reporter? )  .  .  . 
John  Parente,  our  champion  Bond  Buyer;  good  work!  Keep  it 
up  .  .  .  Buddy  (not  baldy)  Forsyth  has  given  up  hope  of  re- 
ceiving a  commission  (10%)  from  Washington  .  .  .  Have  you 
noticed  how  Busche  smiles  now?  .  .  .  Pointer  and  Dillon  Jr.  at 
odds  over  who  gets  Reg.  37  .  .  .  "Good  Luck"  Coleman  wants  to 
know  what  vitamins  Becker  takes — just  a  pal  .  .  .  John  Byrne 
and  "Boro  Hall"  Smith  still  have  7C  each  .  .  .  Tom  Straub  glad 
to  be  back  with  the  boys  at  the  L.  I.  depot  .  .  .  734  operators 
Pritchard  and  Farrell  getting  quite  heavy  .  .  .  Olaf  Salverson 
walking  much  better  of  late  .  .  .  Some  say  Shep  Kole  plays  a 
violin — which  might  be  the  reason  for  those  long  curls. 

Our  sympathies  to  all  who  have  lost  loved  ones  in  past  months 
and  best  wishes  for  a  speedy  recovery  to  those  who  are  absent 
on  sick  report. 

TRAFFIC  K  Ptl.  Harry  Shortel 

Tony  Ciborski  on  March  5  became  the  proud  Daddy  of  a 
Baby  Boy!  Congratulations!  .  .  .  "Scotty"  Maxwell  at  this 
writing  still  is  sporting  his  winter  tan  .  .  .  Aad  "Smiling"  Ed 
Cahill  is  still  displaying  that  dignified  haircut  .  .  .  "Gil"  Aitken's 
dinners  are  noted  for  quality — but  not  quantity  .  .  .  That  was  a 
nice  demonstration  Nat  Friedman,  the  camera  man,  gave  of  his 
art  recently  .  .  .  Among  other  things  that  take:  Johnny  Mc- 
Carthy's infectious  laugh?  .  .  .  Moe  Markowitz  and  Johnny 
Mazzone  already  have  started  Spring  training  .  .  .  Johnny  Stel- 
mach  has  left  us,  after  many  years,  for  Traffic  J.  K's  loss  is  J's 
gain.  Good  luck.  Jack  ...  To  Jake  Knoebel,  Johnny  (Big  Chief) 
Rom,  Marty  Brosnan  and  Marty  Volkommer  the  boys  send  best 
wishes. 


TRAFFIC  O  Frank  &  Earnest 

Congratulations  to  Dave  (The  Bagel)  Ross  on  his  recent 
elevation  to  sergeant;  also  to  the  following  who  made  the  list: 
George  (Coca  Cola)  Moeller,  Howie  (Don  Juan)  KuUman,  Ar- 
thur Hug,  John  (Buzz)  Hoenig,  Enoch,  and  those  others  whose 
names  at  the  moment  slip  our  mind — or  so-called  mind,  as  Tom 
Dugan  would  say. 

Phil  (Porky)  O'Brien  is  quite  a  dashing  figure  in  his  new 
white  helmet,  as  is  Artie  Cruller  Toes  Matthews,  our  forgotten 
baritone. 

John  (Skinny)  Pfeuffer  has  given  up  at  last — to  a  Beautiful 
Young  Lady,  the  knot  having  been  tied  on  Saturday  last.  The 
boys  all  are  invited  to  the   house-warming.    John   Logan,  too. 

Emergency  Squad  19  claims  Al  Demchak  has  the  loveliest 
tenor  voice — but  should  have  his  adenoids  out  regardless. 

Sorry  to  hear  about  our  Clerical  Force  putting  on  so  much 
weight — after  eating  all  that  Barricini  candy. 

As  we  write  this.  Judge  McGonigle,  Gal  and  Wassel  are  on 
sick  report.    Hurry  up  and  get  better,  fellers. 

Wally  (Big  Woids)  Cleland  is  looking  well  these  days. 
Hasn't  dropped  a  syntax  or  forgotten  a  verb.  In  fact,  he's  even 
picked  up  a  few  new  adjectives,  we're  told. 

Had  a  letter  from  Jerry  (Long  Legs)  O'Neil,  who  expects  to 
be  made  an  ensign  soon. 

Walter  (Weary)  Warneke  was  working  down  at  the  poultry 
market  recently  when  along  comes  a  feller  with  a  horse-drawn 
wagon  and  drapes  the  reins  over  Weary's  head,  and  when  asked 
what  the  idea  was  he  said:  "You  had  your  hat  off,  Officer,  and 
I  thought  it  was  a  hitching  post!" 

John  Logan,  the  old  pants  presser,  was  recently  seen  giving 
George  Imrie  advice  on  how  to  make  his  gas  ration  book  last. 
"Use  the  subway,"  advised  John. 

Rogers  McDonald,  who  has  been  assigned  to  Pier  88  steady, 
now  talks  and  walks  like  a  deep-sea  sailor. 

Teddy  Brennies,  the  Main  Street  Romeo,  had  quite  a  time 
convincing  Walsh,  Griffin  and  Columbus  Kaufman  that  Enoch 
was  his  legal  dependent  and  not  theirs. 

Our  two  P.B.A.  delegates  are  a  couple  of  hustlers,  as  those 
who  attended  the  recent  Ball  will  testify. 

Eddie  "the  guy  with  the  high  haircut"  Silberlust  is  looking 
in  the  pink  lately.    Late  tours  must  agree  with  him. 

Haven't  heard  much  from  Buddy  Southwick  of  late.  What's 
the  matter,  Bud,  have  you  started  to  study  already? 

Bert  (Cutie)  Forster  is  a  greatly  improved  performer  since 
he's  been  under  the  wing  of  Bumpy  Kehoe  and  Lieutenant  Han- 
ley,  who  is  now  the  clerical  lute,  having  taken  the  place  of 
Johnny  Leonard,  now  in  the  Queens  Traffic  Court. 

Is  it  true  Tim  Leary  has  put  in  his  paper,  along  with  Dick 
Dalton  of  McNamara's  Band?  Reconsider,  won't  you,  pals?  We 
don't  want  to  lose  a  couple  of  swell  guys. 

Our  traffic  men  visiting  Manhattan  are  compiling  a  good 
record,  as  witness  Sergeant  Burgess's  two  good  collars  in  a 
week,  and  Tom  Lynch's  burglary  arrest.  Tom,  y'know,  is  an 
old   sleuth. 

Frank  (Psycho)  Seper  has  become  quite  a  golfer,  as  witness 
bis  copping  of  2nd  prize  in  the  Police  Golf  Association  tourna- 
ment of  last  season.    Congratulation! 

Lieutenant  McManus  hurt  his  hand  recently  and  at  this 
writing  it's  well  on  the  mend.  We're  all  rooting  for  you.  Lute. 
Some  of  our  gang  have  sons  in  tho  service,  namely,  Marty 
Walsh,  Willie  Robinson,  George  Ottinger,  Captain  Oppenheimer, 
and  Lieutenant  Armstrong  whose  son  is  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Tommy  Armstrong,  the  West  Point  footballer.  If  we've  missed 
some  others  we'i'e  sorry  and  we'll  try  and  get  them  next  issue. 
George  (Pineapple  Salesman)  Bornheimer  seems  to  be  one  of 
the  pillars  of  the  Queensboro  Bridge,  along  with  Rey  (Ball 
Breaker)    Schaffner. 

Yes,  Prank  Masterson  will  look  much  improved  once  he  gets 
his  store  teeth  in. 

Easter  Greetings  to  you  ail  and  let's  hope  the  big  traffic  jam 
is  over  soon  and  Adolph,  Benito  and  Tojo  are  detoured  perma- 
nently. 

TRAFFIC  P  Ptl.  Edwin  A.  Bunde 

Yes — it  looks  like  we're  back  in  circulation  again!  In  other 
words,  we're  beginning  a  new  day — which  is  a  reminder  to  the 
members  of  Traffic  P  of  the  welcome  extended  now  to  our  new 


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skipper,  Captain  Day — and  may  his  stay  with  us  be  a  long  and 
happy  one. 

Congratulations  to  Patrolman  Allen  who  is  now  in  the  service 
of  Uncle  Sam — the  first  member  of  this  command  to  enter  the 
military  service  ...  A  certain  lieutenant  here  is  in  the  market 
for  literature  pertaining  to  fishing  (he's  been  a  dyed-in-the-wool 
fisherman  ever  since  last  summer).  All  items  in  this  connection 
may  be  turned  over  to  your  reporter  for  delivery  .  .  .  Our  heart- 
felt sympathies  to  those  members  of  Traffic  P  who  have  lost 
dear  ones  .  .  .  Glad  to  see  Sergeant  Salmon  fully  recovered  and 
back  in  circulation  .  .  .  Our  best  wishes,  too,  for  the  speedy  re- 
covery of  Sergeant  Clarkin  and  Patrolman  Bedell  and  Young, 
each  of  whom  has  had  a  Ions?  siege  of  illness. 

Victory  Gardens  are  springing  up  all  over  Queens  these  days 
and  the  boys  figure  on  doing  quite  a  bit  of  harvesting  this  fall. 
A  fisherman,  they  say,  is  a  born  liar;  well,  just  wait  until  you 
start  hearing  of  the  big  tomatoes,  etc.  .  .  . 

Favorite  tune  of  Patrolman  Melody,  our  song  and  dance 
man:  "Any  Dues  today?" — and,  without  gestures!  .  .  .  Any  of 
you  guys  see  the  tie  adorning  Joe  Criflfen's  chest  on  St.  Patrick's 
day?   Oh,  me  I 

MOUNTED  DIVISION  Ptl.  Joe  Masterson 

Pat  Mulligan  claims  he  broke  Abbot  Morgan  into  the  job  19 
years  ago,  and  that  Morgan  always  was  a  decent,  respectable 
young  man — as  he  is  even  today,  19  years  later  .  .  .  Fagan  is 
not  in  the  junk  business,  but  if  there  is  anything  you  might  need 
along  those  lines  I  am  sure  you  can  find  it  in  Fagan's  locker 
.  .  .  Dobby  Gleason  did  such  a  splendid  job  weighing  horseshoes 
that  he  won  himself  a  horse  and  a  post  .  .  .  For  a  while  it  was 
feared  Marcella  would  get  another  103  fever — after  struggling 
so  hard  getting  the  hot  water  system  working  .  .  .  Whom  do  you 
suppose  will  be  in  the  armed  forces  first,  Admiral  Swartout  or 
Major  Decker?  .  .  .  Dave  Foster  at  52  hopes  to  get  into  the 
Marines,  and  if  he  is  successful  you  can  expect  to  see  John  Reilly 
enlisting  in  the  Navy  .  .  .  Why  is  it  Ed  Murphy  doesn't  care  to 
ride  Horse  Turnstal  any  longer?  .  .  .  Muldoon  and  Arnaize  are 
two  very  helpful  young  men — they  not  only  help  the  air  raid 
wardens  turn  out  the  lights,  but  also  teach  coast  guardsmen  how 
to  ride  a  horse  .  .  .  Three  cheers  for  Graner  of  Troop  E  for  his 
stunning  recovery  last  month  of  a  baby  carriage. 

The  photo  of  Major  Ed- 
gar J.  Perry,  taken  on  the 
West  Coast  shortly  after 
his    return    from    the    So. 
Pacific,  was  sent  to  me  by 
Sergeant  Paul  Boss,  of  the 
Amphibious  Corps,  Pacific 
Fleet,  shown  with  him  in 
the  picture  and  who  in  an 
accompanying  letter  wrote : 
"We  have  been  friends 
for   many   years.    I    have 
been    under   his   command 
in   the   Marine   Corps   Re- 
serve, and  there  never  was 
a  finer  Marine — nor  police 
officer — to  my  knowledge." 
The  mounted  escort  led 
by  Acting  Deputy  Inspec- 
tor   Meehan    added   a    bit 
of    sunshine    to    the    St. 
Patrick's   Day   Parade   as 
it  led  the  boys  from  the 
old  sod  up  Bth  Avenue.    All  of  the  members  of  the  escort  were 
bom  in  Ireland,  and  from  the  way  they  rode  that  day  I'd  say 
all  of  them  were  proud  of  it.    Their  names,  in  addition  to  In- 
spector Meehan,  follow:  Patrolmen  Dan  Meskil,  Troop  A;  Peter 
Duffy,  B;  Frank  Geoghagan,  B;  Michael  Keane,  B;  James  Cor- 
ridan,  C;  John  Walsh,  C;  Phil  Fitzpatrick,  D;  Tom  McElliot, 
D;  Tim  O'Connell,  D.    I'm  hoping  Inspector  Meehan  next  year 
will  have  two  platoons  in  line  instead  of  one,  to  include  such 
men    as    Pat    Twomey,   Pat    Mulligan,    Cecil    Dunwoody,    John 
Reilly,  John  J.  Ryan,  to  name  a  few. 

MOTORCYCLE  PRECINCT  2  Ptl.  Jolt  Ing  Along 

The  five  little  Swanno  children  were  gathered  around  the 


radio  listening  to  a  popular  swing  band,  when  Joan  asked 
Daddy  what  was  the  origin  of  swing,  and  sure  enough  he  had 
the  answer,  viz.:  "Well,  it  all  started  with  the  famous  short 
swing;  then  we  began  to  swing  this  way  and  thatta  way;  you'd 
take  a  32  and  then  come  in  for  a  late  one;  then  you  had  to  hop 
over  for  a  jungle  4-12,  wait  around  for  2  more  before  sliding  into 
the  8  to  4.  That,  in  anyone's  language,  dear  children,  is  fancy 
swinging.  You  went  by  a  chart,"  Daddy  further  explained, 
"so  many  this  way  and  so  many  that  way.  Of  course,  there 
was  no  way  of  telling  just  how  you  would  wind  up — you  might 
get  dizzy  in  the  meantime ;  but  you  would  eventually  catch  on  to 
the  swing,  whether  it  be  'short'  or  'long'!" 

Gas  being  a  difficult  item  to  procure,  more  and  more  of  the 
boys  are  pooling  their  cars,  as  for  example  the  trio  of  Philly 
Blush,  Charlie  Hood  and  Andy  Mulhall.  It  goes  alright  the  week 
that  Phil  uses  his  car  and  the  week  Charlie  uses  his,  but  the 
week  that  Andy  Mulhall  gets  out  his  car  he  had  the  two  riders 
ready  for  a  week's  stay  at  Kings  Park.  Andy  calls  up  and  leaves 
a  message  for  the  boys  to  start  walking,  as  he  lost  his  car 
keys — made  an  arrest — couldn't  get  his  motorcycle  started — or 
any  one  of  a  hundred  other  excuses.  Then  if  they  do  bring  him 
in,  he  ducks  out  the  back  way.  No  wonder  the  strain  is  begin- 
ning to  show. 

Petitions  are  pouring  in  on  the  skipper  to  reunite  back  in 
the  same  squad  those  grand  entertainers,  Tom  McGuide  and  Pat 
O'Rourke.  How  we  miss  the  lilt  of  those  sweet  choruses  of  old 
ballads  that  these  boys  used  to  give  out  with  in  the  back  room. 

Bill  Archibald  is  home  from  the  hospital  and  would  appre- 
ciate a  visit  from  any  of  the  gang  passing  by. 

Old  Buck  Ward  sent  us  a  picture  of  himself  taken  the  day 
after  he  landed  in  Florida.  Also  a  picture  taken  a  month  later, 
and  all  the  magic  that  the  sun  can  do  for  one's  health  is  proven 
beyond  the  shadow  of  a  doubt. 

We  wish  good  luck  to  our  "genial"  mechanic,  Fred  Maehr, 
and  Geo.  Munro  on  their  retirement.  Also  our  former  captain, 
Bert  Douglas. 

Sgt.  Joseph  was  turned  down  by  the  Red  Cross  when  he  went 
up  for  his  last  blood  donation.  Even  tho  Charlie  has  slipped 
over  the  60  mark,  he  still  has  the  spirit  that  says  "We  can't 
lose;  we  gotta  win!" 

That  growling  you  heard  the  other  lunchtime  was  not  a 
fight — only  Sgt.  Paul  Evers  and  Henny  Moller  translating 
some  tough  English  into  Yoiman.  "Yah!  dis  iss  mein  Garten 
Haus." 

Lt.  Fleischner  reminded  Bob  Hemphill  early  the  other  morn- 
ing, as  Bob  was  sweeping  the  sidewalk,  that  it  was  the  early 
bird  that  catches  the  worm,  and  Bob  answered :  "Brother,  that's 
what  you  call  rationing;  we  had  nothing  like  that  during  the 
last  War." 

"John  Feeney,  Irish  tenor."  So  the  ad  in  the  paper  said,  but 
don't  get  him  confused  with  our  Jack  Feeney,  whose  forte,  even 
tho  he,  too,  is  an  Irishman  and  a  tenor,  is  soft-shoe  dancing. 

John  Conklin  says  to  Bill  Whittier,  "Brakes  won't  hold  until 
we  bleed  the  lines,"  which  remark  was  overheard  by  Harry 
Casazza,  who  rushed  in  with  his  first-aid  kit  wanting  to  know 
"who  was  bleeding  and  where?" 

Our  two  "end-men,"  Joe  Welply  and  Harold  Connolly,  again 
did  their  stuff  at  Air  Protection  Lecture  No.  5 — by  asking  Capt. 
Guanor  all  the  questions. 

John  Miller  and  Dan  Hayes  celebrated  Paddy's  Day  by 
buying  a  bond.  We  have  a  few  more  left  if  anyone  cares  to 
help  drive  a  nail  in  Hitler's  coffin. 

Our  sympathy  to  George  Weiss  in  the  death  of  his  father; 
also  to  Mike  Chaputa  in  the  passing  of  his  brother. 

GRAND  CENTRAL  PARKWAY  PCT.  The  Ghost 

Now  that  The  Ghost  has  swung  into  action  again,  everyone 
it  seems  is  on  his  best  behavior — with  the  result  there  is  very 
little  to  write  about;  so  please,  men,  let  yourselves  go — drop 
a  word  or  two  amongst  yourselves  in  ordinary  conversation — 
so  that  he.  The  Ghost,  can  have  something  to  write  about. 

Let's  start  out  in  this  issue  wishing  continued  good  luck 
to  the  members  of  the  command  who  have  joined  the  fighting 
forces,  namely,  David  Clyde,  Eugene  Feurstein  and  George  Mc- 
Donald. We  hope  they  will  be  able  after  this  is  over  to  tell  us 
how  happy  they  are  to  be  with  us  again. 

Also,  to  those  who  have  retired  we  wish  the  best  of  health — 


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and  the  hope  they  may  enjoy  to  the  utmost  their  new-found 
leisure. 

Bill  Preisigke,  our  first  broom,  is  one  of  those  war  husbands. 
Edna  does  her  bit  in  a  defense  plant  the  while  "Skid"  does  all 
the  family  canning  and  preserving.  He  also  cooks  Edna's  sup- 
per .  .  .  Poor  Edna! 

Charlie  Zeeck  has  turned  to  egg  farming  in  a  big  way  and 
now  does  police  work  in  his  spare  time  only.  Get  your  orders 
in  early  if  you  want  to  be  on  Charlie's  preferred  list. 

Sign  of  Spring:  When  John  Orlowski  starts  to  polish  his 
shoes  that's  an  indication  of  something  or  other.  Could  it  be 
the  diet  finally  caught  up  with  John! 

Harry  Hansen  made  a  startling  discovery  the  other  day  while 
looking  at  a  calendar:   "Gee,  Easter  comes  on  a  Sunday  this 


year 


A  short  time  ago  Pete  Kraft  was  not  a  well  man,  but  since 
he  started  buying  "mahoganized"  milk  he  feels  much  better, 
sez  he. 

Lester  Keuling  had  a  narrow  escape  recently.  Seems  his 
dog  won  second  prize  at  a  dog  show  and  upon  finding  out  later 
that  Les  had  entered  him  in  the  ordinary  mutt  class  the  dog 
became  peeved.    Only  his  leggings  saved  Les. 

Looks  as  if  Tony  Budney  is  trying  hard  to  take  the  title  of 
"Happy"  away  from  both  Klinger  and  Winters.  What's  the 
matter,  Tony?  Is  it  your  stomach  that's  bothering  you-^-or 
are  you  eating  pickles? 

John  Fisher  on  patrol  in  Forest  Park  the  other  day  found 
himself  a  patch  of  ice,  promptly  went  into  a  tail-spin  and 
landed  a  moment  later  on  his  soft  spot — namely,  his  head;  all 
of  which  makes  him  eligible  now  for  membership  in  the  Liberty 
Bells  Club  of  G.C.P.  Pet.  .  .  .  "Tilly"  Drexel  please  note. 

Among  other  war  husbands  here  are  Sergeant  Churchhill, 
Eddie  Bloom,  Jim  Holland,  George  Volz,  Willie  Bodenburg  and 
Terry  Borelli,  and  we'll  bet  their  wives  still  meet  them  at  the 
front  door  on  The  Day  and  they  still  if  it's  short  become  just 
a  number  on  a  U.F.  6. 

Too  bad  about  "Skid"  injuring  his  foot  while  trying  to  make 
the  station  house  yard  a  better  place  to  ride  in.  Get  well  soon, 
Bill. 

Now  that  Motorcycle  Pursuit  Patrol  has  been  inaugurated 
would  it  be  out  of  line  to  call  the  men  who  work  on  that  assign- 
ment pilots? 

That's  all  for  now  and  don't  forgets— The  Ghost  always  is 
around,  so  keep  talking. 


DIVISIONS  OF  LICENSES 


Rose  Lupo 


Congratulations  are  in  order — ^but  definitely — to  Captain 
Tom  McLoughlin,  {No.  3  on  the  captains'  list),  Acting  Captain 
Ben  King  (Captain,  U.  S.  Army),  Acting  Captain  O'Brien, 
Lieutenant  Corley,  and  Major  Bert  Hanson,  also  now  with  the 
U.  S.  Army. 

We  welcome  Acting  Lieutenant  Tom  Colton  and  wish  him 
luck  in  his  new  job. 

Income  Tax  Exemptions:  Patrolman  Johnny  Lynch's  7th 
child  {he'll  have  that  ball  team  yet)  .  .  .  Patrolman  Johnny 
Egan's  3rd  .  .  .  and  Patrolman  Joe  Fitzpatrick's  1st!  {Joe  is 
still  recuperating  I) 

Clerk  Elliot  Racer  is  serving  with  the  Armed  Forces  In 
sunny  (?)  California  .  .  .  and  former  Clerk  Redmond  is  now  a 
full-fledged  lady  cop.  Congrats,  Bemie ! 

Best  wishes  and  success  to  Frank 
Flora  in  his  retirement,  April  1,  1943, 
after  34  years  of  faithful  service.  He 
was  presented  upon  leaving  with  a 
beautiful  memento — and  with  it  from 
the  members  of  this  Bureau  went  con- 
gratulations and  praise.  Deputy  Com- 
misioner  O'Leary  and  Inspector  Berk- 
ery  made  the  presentation.  Again, 
Frank,  the  best  of  luck — and  don't 
forget  that  Victory  Garden ! 

Our  most  heartfelt  sympathy  to 
Clerk  Andy  Longo  in  the  loss  of  his 
Mother. 


AIR  WARDEN  SERVICE  PtI.  De  Molition 

Good  luck  to  Captains  Michael  F.  Hartling  and  William  C. 
Beneke,  Jr.  on  their  recent  promotions.  The  Air  Warden  Serv- 
ice will  miss  them. 

Our  apologies  now  to  Act.  Captain  Thomas  F.  Connelly, 
whose  name  inadvertently  escaped  us  when  extending  congratu- 
lations last  month  to  the  acting  captains  assigned  to  the  Air 
Warden  Service  who  did  all  right  for  themselves  in  the  recent 
examination  for  promotion  to  captain.  Act.  Captain  Connelly 
emerged  47  on  the  list  and  to  him,  too,  our  heartiest  congratu- 
lations are  extended. 

Ptl.  John  Donovan  was  congratulated  last  month  on  the 
New  Arrival.  We  hope  soon  to  be  able  to  congratulate  him  also 
on  his  ability  to  again  get  a  night's  rest. 

Flashes  from  the  10th  Division:  Congratulations  to  Acting 
Lieutenant  Mitchell,  62nd  Precinct,  for  the  successful  meeting 
at  the  Jewish  Community  House,  which  was  honored  by  the 
presence  of  Commandant  Thompson  .  .  .  Ditto  to  Acting 
Lieutenant  Moran  {town's  best-dressed  lieutenant)  for  nice 
work  in  the  Air  Warden  Service,  66th  Precinct  .  .  .  Bravo  to 
Acting  Lieutenant  Mclntyre,  64th  Precinct,  for  handling  of 
that  floating  mine  .  .  .  Ptl.  Burton,  68th  Precinct,  an  eloquent 
speaker,  can  be  found  taking  additional  lessons  at  Knights  of 
Columbus  speakers'  classes  .  .  .  Condolences  to  Ptl.  Rabbitt,  60th 
Precinct,  in  the  loss  of  his  mother  .  .  .  The  Air  Warden  Service 
of  the  61st  Precinct  appreciates  the  splendid  cooperation  of 
Captain  Cashman. 

New  Tank  Pumps  See  Action  in  9th  Division:  At  about  4 
P.M.,  March  4,  Mrs.  Gallo,  of  67  Fox  Beach  Avenue,  Oakland, 
Staten  Island,  looked  out  her  kitchen  window  and  saw  the  tall 
grass  at  the  rear  of  her  home  burning  fiercely.  She  screamed 
to  her  husband,  who  was  nearby,  and  he  grabbed  one  of  the 
new  tank  pumps  just  placed  in  the  block  and  with  it  quickly 
extinguished  the  fire,  putting  to  use  for  the  first  time  the  tank 
pumps  which  were  distributed  in  this  precinct. 

The  Air  Warden  Service  Quiz  Program  is  now  heard  each 
Wednesday  evening  over  WNYC  from  8  to  8:30  P.M.  Listen 
in  on  these  experts  on  civilian  defense.  Maybe  you  have  a 
question  that  can  stump  them. 

John  H.  Morris,  Sixth  Deputy  Police  Commissioner  and 
former  commandant  of  the  Air  Warden  Service,  who  is  now  a 
captain  in  the  Transportation  Corps  of  the  United  States  Army, 
recently  dropped  in  for  a  surprise  visit,  and  strange  enough, 
on  the  same  day.  Acting  Captain  Petersen,  formerly  of  the 
Air  Warden  Service  and  now  a  first  lieutenant  in  the  United 
States  Army  likewise  stopped  by  for  a  visit  to  his  old  stamping 
grounds.  Lieutenant  Petersen  has  completed  his  training  course, 
and  is  now  bound  for  parts  unknown. 


By  Sgt.  Rudolph  W.  Lehman 
PAST  PRESIDENT 


SERGEANT  JOHN  J.  BOYLE 

Sgt.  John  Boyle,  the  Anchor  Club's  chief. 

Takes  care  of  the  orphans  and  brings  them  relief. 

At  Christmas  all  creeds  bless  this  kind  K.  of  C. 

In  July  they  disport  themselves  right  merrily. 

For  Steeplechase  makes  the  kids  glad  to  be  living 

Within  Johnny's  sphere  and  the  Anchor  Club's  giving. 

For  eight  years  the  Anchor  Club's  had  at  the  helm 

A  man  who  though  modest,  yet  ranks  in  the  realm 

Of  kings;  and  the  Knights  of  Columbus  all  know 

That  every  last  word  herein  stated  is  so. 

But  words  don't  do  justice  to  men  like  John  Boyle, 

Who  seek  no  reward  but  the  pleasure  of  toil. 

Therefore  in  this  verse  let  applause  be  unstinted 

For   Sgt.  John   Boyle — of   whose  merit  I've   hinted. 


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LOOKING     'EM     OVER 


MOTOR  TRANSPORT  DIVISION  Prof.  I.  Spillit 

The  Division  was  shocked  beyond  description  when  word 
came  of  the  sudden  death  last  month  of  Patrolman  John  Sasek, 
and  particularly  since  at  all  times  he  appeared  to  be  in  the  best 
of  health.  With  the  passing  of  John  the  Junior  Fife,  Drum  and 
Bugle  Corps  of  Police  Post  1999,  V.F.W.,  lost  its  closest  friend 
and  adviser.  It  was  under  John's  chairmanship  and  fatherly 
guidance  that  the  corps,  in  local.  State  and  inter-State  com- 
petition, won  some  of  its  brightest  victories.  The  youngsters 
were  to  John  as  important  as  life  itself,  and  they  in  turn  felt 
so  close  to  him  that  the  title  "Uncle"  was  to  them  more  than  a 
mere  appellation.  The  members  of  this  command,  and  particu- 
larly the  office  staff,  keenly  feel  the  void  left  by  his  passing. 
To  his  bereaved  family  our  heartfelt  sympathy  is  extended. 

Arthur  Monahan,  head  of  the  Sanitation  Squad  at  the  Re- 
cruits' School,  72  Poplar  Street,  Brooklyn,  informs  us  that  as 
the  "People's  Independent  Democratic  and  Republican  Candi- 
date" he  will  be  in  the  running  this  year  for  a  seat  in  the  City 
Council,  and  that  notices  of  the  next  meeting  of  the  organiza- 
tion, to  be  held  May  15,  1943,  at  the  Pearl  Mansion  Rooms,  98 
Forsythe  St.,  N.  Y.  City,  will  be  sent  out  shortly  by  his  secretary, 
Miss  Helen  Saville;  also  that  he  is  calling  on  his  good  friends, 
the  Honorable  Alfred  E.   Smith  and  Captain  Johnny  Yarrum, 


to  come  out  for  him.  Good  luck,  Arthur,  and  more  power  to  you. 

Because  of  his  resemblance 
to  his  brother,  you  should 
have  little  difficulty  in  recog- 
nizing the  handsome  soldier 
presented  to  your  gaze  here- 
with. Yes,  you  guessed  right 
the  first  time — he's  Colonel 
Alfred  Lawrence  Price  of  the 
U.  S.  Army,  brother  of  Pa- 
trolman Charlie  Price  and 
serving  now  as  Assistant 
Commandant  at  Fort  Wash- 
ington, Maryland.  Colonel 
Price  is  a  graduate  of  that 
most  aristocratic  of  military 
institutions  —  West  Point, 
which  he  entered  in  1918  and 
from  which  he  was  gradu- 
ated four  years  later  with  the  rank  of  second  lieutenant.  His 
present  rank  of  Colonel  was  conferred  u^on  him  in  July  of  last 
year. 


THE  ABOVE  splendid  example  of  the  photographic  art,  the  original  of  which  is  approxi- 
mately 13  inches  square,  was  sent  to  the  Police  Commissioner  from  Keesler  Field,  Miss.,  by 
Private  William  W.  Creighton,  who  in  a  note  of  explanation,  wrote : 

"The  accompanying  photograph  was  made  while  on  furlough  in  New  York.  The  subject 
and  print  seemed  rather  good  so  I  made  an  extra  print  for  the  officer,  who  is  unknown  to  me. 

"I  wondered  if  you  would  present  it  to  h;m  with  my  compliments." 

The  subject  of  the  photo  is  Lieutenant  William  Meyn,  of  Troop  B,  Mounted  Squadron  1. 

Commissioner  Valentine  in  his  acknowledgment  told  Private  Creighton  that  the  photo 
would  be  published  in  SPRING  3100  and  that  a  copy  of  the  issue  v/ould  be  forwarded  to  him; 
also  that  the  original  print  would  be  sent  to  the  lieutenant  concerned  with  his.  Private 
Creighton's,  compliments. 


CRIMINALS  WANTED 


WANTED  FOB  MURDER 


WILLIAM  GALLAGHER 

DESCRIPTION — Age  28  years;  height  5  feet,  8  inches; 
weight  188  pounds;  blue  eyes;  brown  hair;  stocky  build; 
fair  complexion;  dark  blue  suit,  gray  felt  hat.  Residence, 
500  West  50th  Street,  New  York  City. 


WANTED  FOR  MURDER 


JOSEPH  FREZZA 

Aliases  JOSEPH  GIGLIO,  JOSEPH  PARADISI, 
JOSEPH  JIANAZZI  and  DICKEROO. 

DESCRIPTION — Age  37  years;  height  5  feet,  8  inches; 
weight  150  pounds;  brown  eyes;  dark  brown  hair;  dark 
complexion;  walks  slightly  stooped. 


WANTED   FOR 
MURDER 

ELLIS  RUIZ  BAIZ 
DESCRIPTION  —  Age  54 
years;  height  5  feet,  11 
inches;  weight  150 
pounds;  black  hair  mixed 
with  gray;  brown  eyes; 
wears  glasses;  upper  teeth 
missing;  scar  on  upper 
right  side  of  forehead; 
abdomen  scar  from  opera- 
tion. Poorly  dressed.  Wore 
black  overcoat,  brown 
suit  and  hat.  Hotel  work- 


$26,000  REWARD 

THE  BOARD  OF  ESTIMATE  OF  THE 
CITY  OF  NEW  YORK,  on  a  motion  made  by 
His  Honor,  Fiorello  H.  LaGuardia,  Mayor, 
unanimously  voted  to  appropriate  ^25,000  reward 
and  the  Detectives'  Endowment  Association  of  the 
Police  Department,  City  of  New  York,  has  voted 
^1,000  reward  for  the  apprehension,  or  for  in- 
formation leading  to  the  apprehension  and  con- 
viction of  the  individual  or  individuals,  or  organ- 
ization or  organizations,  that  placed,  or  had  any 
connection  with  placing,  an  infernal  machine  or 
bomb  in  the  British  Pavilion  at  the  World's  Fair, 
which,  after  being  carried  from  the  Pavilion  to  a 
vacant  part  of  the  Fair  Grounds  by  members  of 
this  Department,  exploded  on  Thursday,  July  4, 
1940,  at  about  4.40  pan.,  causing  the  death  of  two 
detectives  and  injuries  to  other  detectives. 

ALL  INFORMATION  AND  THE  IDEN- 
TITY  OF  PERSONS  FURNISHING  IT  WILL 
BE  KEPT  STRICTLY  CONFIDENTIAL,  and  if 
the  informant  is  not  required  as  an  essential  wit- 
ness and  he  so  desires,  the  source  of  the  informa- 
tion will  not  be  disclosed. 

Persons  having  information  should  Communicate  in 
Person  or  by  TELEPHONE  with  ASSISTANT  CHIEF 
INSPECTOR  JOHN  J.  RYAN,  POLICE  HEAD- 
QUARTERS, MANHATTAN,  240  CENTRE  STREET, 
TELEPHONE  CAnal  i-2000. 

If  more  than  one  person  is  entitled  to  the  re- 
ward, it  will  be  proportionately  distributed,  and 
the  POLICE  COMMISSIONER  shall  be  the  sole  judge 
at  to  its  distribution. 


WANTED  FOR  MURDER 


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RALPH  MACEROLI, 
Alias    "THE    APE." 

DESCRIPTION — Age  28  years;  height  5  feet,  8  inches; 
weight  149  pounds;  brown  eyes;  chestnut  hair.  Residence, 
82  Clinton  Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 


I 


Members  of  the  Force  who  are  successful  in  the  apprehension  of  any  person  described   on  this  page  or  who  may  obtain 
information  which  will  lead  to  the  arrest  will  receive  Departmental  Recognition. 

LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE,  Police  Commissioner. 


fn  /HVemorlam 


Sgt.  James  F.  Fitzpatrick 2  D.D. Mar.  18,  1943 

Ptl.  Harold  L.  Smith 15  Pet Mar.  17,  1943 

Ptl.  John  J.  Barry 18  Div.  M.O.D.D Mar.  18,  1943 

PtL  James  J.  Donovan 75  Pet Mar.  19,  1943 

Ptl.  William   J.   Tobin Tr.  A Mar.  21,  1943 

Ptl.  John  Sasek  17   Pet Mar.  22,  1943 

Ptl.  James  E.   McGoldrick 110  Pet Mar.  25,  1943 

Ptl.  Lawrenee   Foppiani    Tr.  A  Mar.  25,  1943 

Ptl.  John  F.  Braun,  Jr 74  Pet Mar.  27,  1943 

Ptl.  WlUiam  H.  Ryan    77   Pet Mar.  27,  1943 

Ptl.  Stephen  P.  Hurley 19  Pet Mar.  29,  1943 

Ptl.  Joseph  F.  Crowley Tr.  B   »Iar.  31,  1943 


Ret.  Capt.  James  Mclvor   123  Pet Apr.     6,  1943 

Ret.  Lt.  Edward  CampbeU   Tr.  F  Mar.  23,  1943 

Ret.  Lt.  John   H.   Ayers 18  Div Mar.  27,  1943 

Ret.  Sgt.  Patrick  C.  Heams   23  Pet Mar.  18,  1943 

Ret.  Sg:t.  Patrick  Kieman    13  Pet Apr.     7,  1943 

Ret.  PtL  Michael  J.  KenneUy   20  Pet Mar.  13,  1943 

Ret.  Ptl.  Patrick  F.  Hynes   7   Pet Mar.  16,  1943 

Ret.  PtL  James  T.  Goud  Old  55  Pet Mar.  16,  1943 

Ret.  Ptl.  Martin  Salomon 5  D.D Mar.  16,  1943 

Ret.  Ptl.  Edgar  P.  Crouse   52   Pet Mar.  21,  1943 

Ret.  Ptl.  WiUiam  F.  Limberger   Old  163  Pet Mar.  22,  1943 

Ret.  Ptl.  Francis  T.  McAviney  25   Pet Mar.  26,  1948 

Ret.  Ptl.  George  Johnston    Tr.  C   Mar.  27,  1943 

Ret.  Ptl.  Charles  E.  Chaffer Old  126  Pet Mar.  30,  1943 

Ret.  Ptl.  Frank  P.  McGahey  Tr.  F  Mar.  81,  1943 

Ret.  Ptl.  John  F.  Fitzsinmions   18  Div Mar.  31,  1948 


MAY     1943 


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'AT  YOUR  SERVICE' 


Volume   14 


MAY,   1943 


No.   3 


A  MONTHLY  MAGAZINE 


OF  —  BY  —  FOR 


NEW  YORK'S  "HNEST" 


LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE 

POLICE  COMMISSIONER,  EDITOR 


LOUIS  F.  COSTUMA 

FIRST  DEPUTY  COMMISSIONEB 


JOHN  J.  O'CONNELL 

CHIEF  IN8PECTOB 


JAMES  A.  DE  MILT,  Managing  Editor 


Publifihed  by  the  Police  Department,  City  of  New  York.  Copyright,  1943,  by  Police  Department,  City  of  New  York. 
Address  all  communications  to  SPRING  3100,  400  Broome  Street,  New  York  City. 


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1945  RED  CROSS  WAR  FUND  OF  NEW  YORK  CITY 

April  22,1943. 
DEAR  COMMISSIONER  VALENTINE: 

It  gives  me  a  great  deal  of  pleasure  to  present  to  you  the  American  Red  Cross  cita- 
tion awarded  to  you  by  the  Red  Cross  for  your  great  help  in  this  drive. 

May  I  take  this  opportunity  of  thanking  you  and  your  department  for  your  real 
cooperation  with  this  Committee  in  assigning  officers  to  protect  canvass  offices  that  we 
established  in  this  borough. 

Thanks  again,  Commissioner,  and  with  kindest  personal  regards,  I  am 

Sincerely  yours, 

W.  LAWRENCE  McLANE,  Chairman 

Block  Canvass  Committee. 


Yes  .  .  .  SPRING  3100  Does  Get  Around 


FRENCH  NORTH  AFRICA 

December  17,  1942. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Warmest  greetings  to  the  boys  of  the  department 
from  North  Africa. 

Been  here  over  a  month  now  and  have  taken  a 
liking  to  the  country.  I  met  a  detective  by  the  name 
of  Eddie  Dobler,  who  was  on  the  Bomb  Squad  with 
Lieutenant  Pyke.  He  had  enlisted  in  the  navy  and 
had  been  torpedoed  in  this  vicinity.  You  may  know 
him. 

Also  received  the  September  issue  of  SPRING 
3100.  Sure  felt  good  to  associate  myself  with  the 
Force  again,  even  if  only  through  the  medium  of 
the  magazine. 

A  Merry  Christmas  and  Happy  New  Year  to 
you  all! 

Pfc.  FRANCIS  E.  GILLIS, 
Bat.  G,  213th  C.A.  (A.A.), 
Patrolman,  43rd  Precinct. 


SOMEWHERE  OVERSEAS 
c/o  Fleet  Postmaster,  N.  Y. 

April  12,  1943. 

EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Have  been  receiving  SPRING  3100  and  certainly 
do  appreciate  your  thoughtfulness  in  having  me  in 
mind;  and,  too,  hoping  you  will  continue  sending 
them  along. 

Many  thanks,  and  regards  to  the  members  of  the 
46th  Precinct. 

HARRY  R.  DARDE, 

W.  T.,  2nd  CI. 

Patrolman,  46th  Precinct. 


PERSIAN  GULF  SERVICE  COMMAND 
HEADQUARTERS 
Middle  East,  Persia 

April  12,  1943 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

The  January  issue  of  SPRING  3100  reached  me 
this  date  after  traveling  quite  a  distance.  Still  very 
interesting  as  always.  Appreciate  getting  it  every 
month  if  possible. 

Regards  to  all  my  friends  in  the  Department,  es- 
pecially the  boys  in  the  Harbor  Precinct. 

EDWARD  P.  WISEMAN 
1st.  Lt.,  C.M.P. 
Patrolman,  Harbor  Precinct 


SOMEWHERE  OVERSEAS 

A.P.O.  960 

San  Francisco,  Cal. 

April  20,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Many  thanks  for  the  March  issue  of  SPRING 
3100.  The  monthly  copies  reach  me  pretty  regularly 
and  are  a  pleasure  to  receive.  Since  I  entered  the 
Army  on  October  15,  1940,  the  magazine  has  been 
practically  the  only  means  I  have  had  of  keeping 
up  with  the  times,  as  far  as  Department  activities 
are  concerned. 

Several  of  the  articles  on  Civilian  Defense  have 
been  read  with  interest  by  the  local  O.C.D.  branch 
here. 

Aloha! 

MAURICE  J.  FITZGERALD, 
Lieutenant  Colonel,  H'qtrs.  27th  Div. 
Patrolman,  Police  Academy. 


SOMEWHERE  IN  AUSTRALIA 

A.P.O.  704 

San  Francisco,  Cal. 

April  21,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Hello  there,  from  "down  under."  I  have  been  re- 
ceiving SPRING  3100  ever  since  entering  the  service 
and  I  appreciate  your  thoughtfulness.  Left  Ft.  Ben- 
ning,  Georgia,  in  July,  1942,  have  served  in  camps 
in  North  Carolina  and  California  and  have  been  here 
in  Australia  five  months.  SPRING  3100  faithfully 
follows  me  about,  and,  again,  my  thanks.  Regards 
to  aU. 

CPL.  JAMES  J.  McKEON, 
Service  Co.,  503  Picht.  Inf. 
Patrolman,  41st  Precinct. 


SOMEWHERE  IN  THE  PACIFIC 

F.  P.  O. 

San  Francisco,  Cal. 

April  17,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

I  have  received  SPRING  3100  for  February  and 
March  and  certainly  enjoyed  them  very  much.  After 
finishing  reading  these  copies  I  pass  them  on  to 
some  brother  police  officers  of  other  states  similarly 
serving  now  with  Uncle  Sam,  who  likewise  get  a 
kick  out  of  reading  them. 

Regards  to  members  of  the  Harbor  Precinct. 

HERMAN  HORDES,  G.M., 
62nd  Bat.  Co.  A.,  4th  Pla., 
Patrolman,  Harbor  Precinct. 


RULES  FOR  PRIZE  CONTESTS 

Each  month  SPRING  3100  will  award  a  prize  of 
$15  for  the  best  short  story  submitted. 

Any  subject  may  be  used  as  long  as  the  story  is 
original  and  not  less  than  1,000  nor  more  than  1,500 
words  in  length. 

Stories  must  be  typewritten,  double  spaced,  using 
only  one  side  of  each  sheet  of  paper. 

The  winning  story  will  appear  in  a  subsequent  issue 
of  our  magazine. 

A  prize  of  $2  will  be  awarded  monthly  to  each  of 
the  cartoonists  whose  drawings  are  accepted  for  pub- 
lication. 

They  should  be  drawn  in  black  drawing  ink  on  white 
cardboard,  eight  inches  square. 

The  editorial  staff,  under  the  supervision  of  the 
Police  Commissioner,  will  act  as  judges. 

Contributions  must  be  received  at  the  office  of 
SPRING  3100  not  later  than  the  15th  of  each  month. 

THESE  PRIZE  CONTESTS  ARE  OPEN  TO 
ACTIVE  AND  RETIRED  MEMBERS  OF  THE 
DEPARTMENT  WITH  THE  EXCEPTION  OF  THE 
IMMEDIATE  STAFF  OF  THIS  MAGAZINE. 


MAY,   1943 

Cover  Design — Ptl.  Charles  Harrold,  Staff  Artist 

Red  Cross  Citation  1 

Yes,  SPRING  3100  Does  Get  Around 2 

Serving  With  Uncle  Sam  3 

7,800  Attend  Holy  Name  Breakfasts   4 

Law  Enforcement — Then  and  Now   8 

Frank  S.  Hogan,  District  Attorney,  N.  Y.  County 

Awards  for  Rescuing  Animals  in  Distress  11 

A  Policeman's  Lot — Prize  Short  Story   12 

Ptl.  William  Sanjour,  71st  Precinct 

Police  Athletic  League  Carries  On  14 

We're  In  the  Army  Now 16 

Major  Francis  J.  Quigley,  Camp  Upton 

Sports    18 

The  Printed  Page    20 

Rebecca  B.  Rankin,  Municipal  Reference  Library 

OiBcers'   Training  School — Questions   and   Answers ...  22 

Lt.  Peter  F.  Mathews,  Police  Academy 

Anchor  Club  Donates  $1000  to  Services   23 

Departmental   Orders    24 

Sergeants'  Benevolent  Association  Entertainment  and 

Dance    24 

Looking  'Em  Over   26 

Official  N.  Y.  City  Directory  40 


7,800  Attend  Police  Holy  Name  Breakfasts 

Manhattan-Bronx-Richniond,   Hotel   Astor April    11 5,000 

Brooklyn-Queens,  Hotel  St.  George. April    18 2,800 


An  interior  view  of  St.  Patrick's  Cathedral  during  Communion  Mass  of  the  Police  Holy  Name  Society, 

Manhattan-Bronx- Richmond  Branch. 


A  CTIVE  and  energetic  participation  in  the  nation's 
/\  thirteen  billion  dollar  war  loan  was  stressed 
L  m  by  Commissioner  Valentine  in  his  talks  at  the 
two  Police  Holy  Name  breakfasts  last  month — that  of 
the  Manhattan-Bronx-Richmond  branch  held  Sunday, 
April  11,  at  the  Hotel  Astor,  followed  on  Sunday, 
April  18,  by  the  Brooklyn-Queens  branch,  at  the  Hotel 
St.  George. 

"We  say  a  billion  and  it  rolls  off  us  like  water  off 
a  duck,"  the  Commissioner  said  in  pointing  out  the 
immensity  of  the  sum  involved.  Declaring  it  is  almost 
impossible  for  the  human  mind  to  comprehend  what 
a  billion  is,  he  told  of  the  international  economist  who 
said  the  only  way  the  hugeness  of  this  figure  might 
even  remotely  be  grasped  would  be  to  consider  that  if 
for  every  minute  since  the  birth  of  Christ  you  dropped 


a  dollar  into  a  huge  receptacle — you  still  wouldn't  have 
a  billion. 

"Some  of  you  mathematicians  figure  it  out,"  the 
Commissioner  suggested,  "and  then  multiply  it  by 
thirteen." 

He  went  on  to  explain  how  the  Department  had 
been  advised  that  by  raising  the  sum  of  $300,000,  as 
our  participation  in  the  loan,  the  Department  would 
be  afforded  the  distinction  of  having  dedicated  in  its 
name  a  heavy  bomber — of  the  type  which  is  making 
history  today  over  far-flung  distant  battle  fronts — 
while  for  $350,000  a  Flying  Fortress  could  be  named. 

"We  want  at  least  one  Flying  Fortress  named  for 
the  Department,"  the  Commissioner  declared.  "  'The 
Spirit  of  the  Police  Department,  City  of  New  York,' 
'SPRING    3100,'    'New    York's    Finest,'    'The    Flying 


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Cop' — these  are  some  of  the  suggestions  that  have 
already  been  submitted. 

"I  should  like  to  see  every  member  of  the  Depart- 
ment enrolled  in  this  great  cause,  and  in  making  this 
statement  I  am  not  unmindful  of  the  financial  condi- 
tion in  which,  unfortunately,  some  of  our  men  today 
find  themselves.  I  know,  probably  better  than  any  of 
you,  just  what  the  situation  is — and  particularly  as 
regards  the  younger  men.  You  cannot  come  through 
a  period  of  probation  on  a  salary  of  $1320  a  year  and 
support — as  a  good  many  of  them  do — a  wife  and 
children  and  expect  nevertheless  to  be  able,  with  the 
price  of  everything  pyramiding — to  say  nothing  of 
the  pension  contributions — the  Victory  Tax — expense 
of  uniforms  and  equipment,  to  purchase  any  large 
amount  of  these  war  bonds. 

"We  will  all  have  to  make  sacrifices,  but  what  sac- 
rifice can  we  make  that  is  comparable  to  that  being 
made  today  by  the  armed  forces?" 

The  Commissioner  went  on  to  say  that  so  confident 
is  he  of  the  results  of  the  drive  that  the  Department 
in  his  opinion  is  going  to  have,  when  the  returns  are 
counted,  not  only  one  Flying  Fortress  but  a  squadron 
of  them.  He  was  careful  to  point  out,  too,  that  he  had 
directed  at  a  conference  had  by  him  with  the  com- 
manding officers  on  the  day  before,  that  under  no 
circumstances — in  the  case  of  members  who  are  unable 
because  of  financial  setbacks  to  purchase  bonds — shall 
"heat  or  pressure"  be  applied — nor  criticism  in  any 
way  directed. 

"Our  drive  must  be  conducted  on  a  strictly  volun- 
tary basis,"  the  Commissioner  declared.  "If  the  man 
can  afford  it,  we  know  that  his  patriotism — his  love 
of  country — will  impel  him  to  join  with  us — proudly^ — 
in  the  purchase  of  these  bonds." 


Referring  with  a  touch  of  apprehension  in  his  voice 
to  the  manpower  shortage  confronting  the  Department 
today,  the  Commissioner  expressed  alarm  over  the 
steadily  increasing  numbers  being  carried  on  sick 
report,  a  situation  attributable,  it  may  be  assumed, 
to  the  new  pension  law  under  which  full  pay  while  on 
sick,  leave,  the  first  three  days  excepted,  is  allowed. 
The  average  sick  list,  prior  to  enactment  of  the  new 
pension  law,  never  went  above  the  400  mark,  the 
Commissioner  pointed  out;  while  today  that  number 
has  more  than  doubled.  He  called  attention  to  the 
present  shortage  of  1,243  in  the  quota  allotted  the 
uniformed  force  and  expressed  concern,  too,  over  the 
fact  that  in  addition  to  the  525  members  on  military 
leave,  as  of  that  date,  there  are  995  names  on  the  list 
of  those  who  have  submitted  application  for  retire- 
ment, a  situation  tending  to  create,  when  acted  upon, 
additional  vacancies  that  it  will  be  almost  impossible 
to  fill.  He  mentioned  as  additional  cause  for  alarm  the 
beginning  of  the  vacation  period,  during  which  ap- 
proximately 10%  of  the  force  is  absent  with  leave  at 
the  one  time. 

Still  another  situation  of  which  the  Commissioner 
expressed  concern  was  the  mounting  number  of  dis- 
abilities in  the  Department  because  of  unnecessary 
accidents — men  suffering  from  concussion  of  the 
brain,  fractured  hands,  crushed  fingers — attributable, 
in  most  cases,  to  carelessness. 

He  spoke  of  the  tremendous  responsibilities  in- 
volved in  the  job  of  policing  a  city  of  seven  and  one- 
half  millions,  to  say  nothing  of  its  three-quarters  of 
a  million  commuters  and  the  200,000  to  300,000  vis- 
itors and  transients  each  day. 

"All  of  this  means  that  we  will  have  to  work 
harder,"  the  Commissioner  asserted.    "We  will  have 


COMMISSIONER  VALENTINE  AT  THE  MICROPHONE 

A  view  of  the  dais  at  the  Brooklyn-Queens  Breakfast.   L.  to  r.:  Fire  Commissioner  Patrick  Walsh,  Chief  Inspector  John  J. 

O'Connell,  Dr.  William  A.  Clarke,  President  Thomas  K.  Colton,  Commissioner  Valentine, 

Msgr.  Lawrence  A.  Bracken,  Msgr.  Richard  B.  McHugh. 


SPRING    3100 


to  be  more  sincere — more  intent.  We  will  all  have  to 
make  sacrifices." 

The  Commissioner  dwelt  at  some  length  on  the 
growing  menace  of  dual  occupations — members  of  the 
Department  found  engaged  in  outside  employment  in 
addition  to  their  duties  as  police  officers,  a  situation 
declared  by  the  Commissioner  to  be  "loaded  with 
TNT."  He  spoke  of  the  circumstances  surrounding 
the  cases  of  two  men  who  had  suffered  suspension  as 
a  result  of  this  violation,  one  with  4%  years  in  the 
Department,  the  other  with  19  years  of  service  already 
behind  him.  The  younger  man,  the  Commissioner  ex- 
plained, through  no  fault  of  his  own,  and  because  of 
family  ill  health  mostly,  was  deeply  in  debt.  The 
second  man  also  was  financially  embarrassed — but 
attributable  in  his  case  only  to  the  fact  he  was  foolish 
enough  to  join  with  another  patrolman  in  affixing  his 
signature  as  co-maker,  at  the  behest  of  a  so-called 
"pal,"  for  a  loan  in  the  sum  of  $1500.  This  in  spite  of 
the  regulation  designed  and  adopted  to  protect  our 
members — give  them  an  excuse,  in  fact,  for  refusing 
to  risk  their  futures  in  such  a  manner. 

Declaring  that  he  himself  had  had  experiences,  as 
a  commanding  officer,  with  members  of  his  command 
becoming  similarly  involved,  the  Commissioner  dis- 
closed that  it  was  he  who  vsnrote,  at  the  time  he  became 
Chief  Inspector,  the  regulation  prohibiting  members 
of  the  Department  from  signing  for  a  loan  for  an- 
other member. 

"We  made  it  a  violation  of  the  regulations  of  the 
Department — a  disciplinary  offense,"  the  Commis- 
sioner said,  "and  it  was  done  solely  to  safeguard  our 
members  from  men  of  that  type.  It  was  not  to  take 
you  into  the  Trial  Room — -but  to  protect  you  from  men 
who  would  destroy  you." 

Reverting  again  to  the  subject  of  shortage  of  per- 
sonnel, the  Commissioner  stressed  the  necessity  of 
alertness  on  the  part  of  the  men  on  their  way  to  and 
from  their  homes  and  commands,  pointing  out  that  in 
all  cases  of  arrests  by  men  while  off  duty  and  in  civil- 
ian clothes — or  in  uniform,  as  the  case  may  be  — 
additional  recognition  is  given  by  the  Honor  Board 
because  of  the  circumstances  under  which  the  arrests 
were  made. 

The  Commissioner  at  this  juncture  read  the  list  of 
names  of  those  designated  by  the  Honor  Committee 
as  the  medal  winners  for  the  year  1942.  The  list  was 
promulgated  in  General  Orders  No.  12,  under  dace  of 
April  19  last.  The  names  will  appear  in  another  issue, 
together  with  our  report  of  the  presentation  cere- 
monies scheduled  to  be  held  some  time  in  June  in  the 
presence  of  Mayor  LaGuardia  at  City  Hall. 

"I  want  to  express  a  word  of  appreciation  for  your 
splendid  cooperation  and  support  during  the  last 
year,"  the  Commissioner  said  in  closing.  "Nobody 
appreciates  it  more  than  I  do.  You  men  are  my  asso- 
ciates— my  partners.  I  am  charged  with  the  i-esponsi- 
bility  of  administering  this  Department.  Without 
your  wholehearted  support  and  cooperation  I  could 
accomplish  nothing.  I  want  you  to  know  that  I  am 
sincerely  grateful  for  the  splendid  support  and  co- 
operation that  I  have  received  since  I  have  been  Police 
Commissioner." 

Other  Speakers  at  Hotel  Astor  Breakfast 

Another  speaker  was  Mayor  Maurice  J.  Tobin  of 
Boston,    who    declared    that    continued    violation    of 


"natural  law"  in  the  practice  of  birth  control  "will 
lead  to  disaster  for  America."  Declaring  that  we  are 
being  outstripped  by  other  nations,  particularly  by 
Japan,  in  population,  he  said:  "The  United  States 
will  find  itself  engaged  in  another  struggle  within  a 
generation  and  unless  we  prepare,  disaster  will 
follow." 

The  Most  Rev.  William  McCarty,  Auxiliary  Bishop 
to  the  Military  Vicar,  Archbishop  Francis  J.  Spellman, 
was  another  speaker.  Bishop  McCarty  paid  tribute  to 
the  Catholic  chaplains  with  the  American  armed 
forces.  "Their  work,"  he  said,  "is  the  most  important 
in  the  Catholic  Church  today." 

He  said  the  men  in  the  service  were  "in  sheer 
spiritual  need;  they  are  hungry  for  God." 

Twenty-six  hundred  priests  are  working  for  the 
armed  forces,  and  before  the  end  of  this  year  another 
thousand,  or  one-twelfth  of  all  the  priests  in  the  coun- 
try, will  be  working  with  the  armed  forces,  he  went 
on.  "God  is  making  use  of  this  scourge  of  war,"  he 
declared,  "to  bring  the  human  race  back  to  Him." 

Frank  S.  Hogan,  District  Attorney  of  New  York 
County,  another  speaker,  declared  that  persons  who 
cheated  the  government  in  time  of  war  were  not  only 
criminals  but  traitors  as  well. 

The  text  of  District  Attorney  Hogan's  address  will 
be  found  elsewhere  in  these  pages. 

With  the  Most  Rev.  Stephen  J.  Donohue,  Auxiliary 
Bishop  of  the  Diocese  of  New  York,  as  celebrant,  the 
Manhattan-Bronx-Richmond  members  had  previously 
attended  mass  and  received  communion  at  St.  Patrick's 
Cathedral.  At  the  conclusion  of  the  service  the  mem- 
bers, with  the  Police  Department  Band  showing  the 
way,  as  is  customary  marched  in  formation  to  the 
Hotel  Astor  for  breakfast,  where  Department  Chap- 
lain Joseph  A.  McCaffrey,  the  spiritual  director,  fol- 
lowing his  introduction  by  Patrolman  Albert  J.  Nelson, 
president  of  the  organization,  in  his  capacity  as  toast- 
master  presented  the  speakers. 

Other  dais  guests,  in  addition  to  the  speakers,  were 
Deputy  Commissioners  Louis  F.  Costuma  and  Francis 
J.  Kear;  Chief  Inspector  John  J.  O'Connell,  former 
Deputy  Commissioner  John  A.  Leach,  former  Police 
Commissioners  Edward  P.  Mulrooney  and  James  S. 
Bolan,  former  Chief  Inspector  John  O'Brien,  Depart- 
ment Chaplains  A.  Hamilton  Nesbitt  and  Isidore 
Frank,  Comptroller  Joseph  McGoldrick,  Bronx  Bor- 
ough President  James  J.  Lyons,  Bronx  County  Judge 
Lester  J.  Patterson. 

Other  Speakers  at  Hotel  St.  George  Breakfast 

America  is  awakening  at  last  to  the  threat  of  for- 
eign influences  to  her  way  of  life  and  is  again  judging 
things  by  honest  standards,  declared  Department 
Chaplain  Lawrence  H.  Bracken,  spiritual  director  of 
the  Brooklyn-Queens  branch,  in  the  course  of  his 
address. 

However,  Msgr.  Bracken  concluded,  "a  happier  day 
must  be  coming  for  all  of  us.  America  is  aroused  and 
is  looking  backwards  toward  the  old  wagon-trails, 
the  covered  wagons,  the  conquest  of  the  West.  It  is 
not  looking  forward  to  the  painted  future  presented  as 
the  prize  of  victory.  That  sort  of  future  is  unreal  and 
is  leaning  on  the  shifting  sands  of  the  dreams  of 
starry-eyed  theorists. 

"Americans  are  realists  and  judge  men  and  things 
by  honest  standards,  and  that  is  the  sort  of  America 


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for  which  we  are  fighting  and  for  which  thousands  of 
our  boys  are  suffering  and  dying.  Let  us  be  thankful 
that  America  is  awake  at  last,  and  that  it  has  pulled 
away  the  sheepskin  covering  from  the  wolf  who  speaks 
with  an  accent. 

"Our  forefathers  built  this  country  and  discipline 
was  their  principal  attribute — that  and  faith  in  God 
and  not  in  any  group  of  men,  no  matter  how  loudly 
they  proclaimed  their  pure  and  altruistic  motives. 
And  with  God's  help  we  and  our  returning  soldiers 
shall  take  up  once  again  the  torch  which  the  trail- 
blazers  and  pioneers  laid  down  and  which,  for  a  while, 
had  been  smothered  in  a  welter  of  nonsense.  And  with 
discipline  and  horse-sense  we  will  come  to  happier 
days." 

"We  hear  a  great  deal  these  days,"  Msgr.  Richard 
B.  McHugh,  rector  of  Cathedral  College,  another 
speaker,  said  in  his  address,  "about  juvenile  delin- 
quency, increase  of  crime,  injustice,  and  our  more 
sensible  countrymen  are  recognizing  the  fact  that 
these  things  are  not  alone  the  cause  of  unrest  but  moi'e 
significantly  the  effect  of  a  more  serious  evil,  the  lo3s 
of  a  deep  sincere  moral  sense  among  our  people.  At 
no  other  time  in  the  history  of  our  country  have  the 
words  of  our  first  president  been  more  applicable  than 
now.  In  his  Farewell  Address  he  warned  his  fellow 
citizens  that  the  hope  of  the  continuance  of  this 
democracy  rested  upon  a  fixed  moral  code  based  upon 
sincere  and  definite  religious  beliefs. 

"It  is  appalling  to  realize  that,  in  the  last  national 
census,  over  fifty  percent  of  our  citizens  were  listed 
as  having  no  religious  affiliation.  This  means  that  the 
pulpit  has  lost  its  audience.  If  we  hope  to  solve  the 
problems  of  injustice  in  this  country  and  make  a  con- 
tribution to  the  permanent  settlements  of  the  world's 
troubles  we  must  bring  to  these  problems  a  fixed  moral 
standard  based  upon  solid  religious  belief." 

Dr.  William  A.  Clarke,  principal  of  John  Adams 
High  School,  declared  that  "the  sacrifices  of  blood  and 
treasure  and  blasted  lives  must  not  lead  to  ano'.;her 
Versailles."  "It  is  up  to  us  here  at  home  to  work  and 
write  and  talk  and  vote  to  see  that  there  is  no  breach 
of  faith  with  our  fighting  men.  We  must  not  permit 
anyone  to  let  them  down.  As  individuals  and  through 
groups  or  organizations,  civic,  social,  fraternal,  po- 
litical, religious,  of  which  we  are  members,  we  must 
work  unceasingly  for  the  kind  of  just  and  lasting  peace 
that  alone  will  excuse  the  tremendous  effort  and  sacri- 
fice that  our  nation  is  making  and  must  make  even 
more." 

"Our  task  is  not  an  easy  one,"  Dr.  Clarke  concluded. 
"We  must  be  alert,  informed,  unified  and  determined 
in  our  efforts  to  see  that  faith  is  kept  with  our  sons 
and  brothers  now  in  the  armed  forces.  We  cannot 
evade  our  plain  duty.  As  Americans  and  as  Catholics 
we  must  work  for  them  unceasingly.  We  must  not  let 
them  down." 

The  Brooklyn-Queens  mass  was  celebrated  at  St. 
Joseph's  R.  C.  Church,  Pacific  Street  and  Vanderbilt 
Avenue,  Brooklyn,  by  the  Most  Rev.  Thomas  E.  Molloy, 
Bishop  of  the  Diocese  of  Brooklyn,  with  breakfast 
following  in  the  Hotel  St.  George,  at  which  Act.  Lieu- 
tenant Thomas  K.  Colton,  president  of  the  organiza- 
tion, presided  and  introduced  the  speakers. 

Dais  guests  in  addition  to  the  speakers  were  Deputy 
Commissioners  Louis  F.  Costuma,  Francis  J.  Kear  and 
Cornelius  O'Leary;  former  Deputy  Commissioner 
John   A.   Leach;    Chief   Inspector   John  J.   O'Connell, 


Act.  Kings  District  Attorney  Thomas  C.  Hughes, 
former  Brooklyn  District  Attorney  William  F.  X. 
Geoghan,  Parole  Commissioner  John  C.  Maher,  Su- 
preme Court  Justice  Peter  P.  Smith,  City  Court  Judge 
Sylvester  F.  Sabbatino,  Special  Sessions  Justice  Mat- 
thew J.  Troy,  Fire  Commissioner  Patrick  Walsh,  Ed- 
ward V.  Killeen,  K.S.G.;  Peter  P.  Prunty,  K.S.G.; 
Dr.  George  J.  Doyle,  K.S.G.;  Mr.  D.  Batzouroflf. 


WOMEN'S  ARMY  AUXILIARY  CORPS 
Des  Moines,  Iowa 

April  5,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

I  have  thoroughly  enjoyed  the  three  issues  of 
SPRING  3100  which  I  have  received  since  I  have 
been  in  the  service  and  want  to  thank  you  for  your 
thoughtfulness  in  having  me  in  mind.  I  leave  each 
copy  in  the  day  room  upon  finishing  with  it  myself 
and  in  short  order  it  starts  looking  as  if  it  has 
been   well   gone  over. 

EVELYN  COHEN, 

Auxiliary, 

Clerk,  Juv.  Aid  Bur. 


THE  POLICE  COMMISSIONER 
City  of  New  York 

April  29,  1943. 
INSPECTOR  JOHN  W.  SUTTER 
Commanding  OflBcer 
Division  of  National  Defense. 

My  dear  Inspector: 

I  have  just  learned  that  Oliver  and  Frank  Clan- 
dorf  were  found  guilty  on  charges  of  Conspiracy, 
Operating  a  Disorderly  House  and  two  counts  of 
Maintaining  a  Public  Nuisance  in  connection  with 
the  Hermitage  Hotel;  also,  that  Lyie  Wilson  and 
Frank  Clandorf  were  found  guilty  on  the  same 
charges  in  connection  with  the  42nd  Street  Hotel. 

Your  work  in  the  investigation,  arrest,  trial  and 
conviction  of  these  men  is  indeed  outstanding  and 
of  the  highest  intelligence,  and  as  a  result  of  the 
"iron-clad"  case  which  you  have  enabled  the  District 
Attorney  to  present,  it  is  apparent  that  the  Hotel 
Strand  case,  which  has  been  adjourned  until  May 
28th,  will  also  come  to  a  successful  conclusion. 

Your  efforts  in  this  case  are  not  only  commend- 
able from  a  police  view,  but  you  have  without  doubt 
been  instrumental  in  preventing  this  vicious  "ring" 
from  sabotaging  our  Country's  war  effort  by  infect- 
ing many  members  of  our  Armed  Forces  with  ve- 
nereal diseases. 

It  is  encouraging  and  gratifying  for  the  Police 
Commissioner  to  know  that  a  member  of  the  Force 
performed  a  duty  that  reflects  credit  on  the  entire 
Department,  and  it  is  a  pleasure  for  me  to  extend 
to  you  my  personal  commendation. 

Sincerely  yours, 

LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE, 
Police  Commissioner. 


Law  Enforcement  ...  Then  and  Now 

An  address  delivered  at  the  Communion  Breakfast  of  the  Police  Department 

Holy  Name  Society,  Manhattan-Bronx-Richmond  Branch, 

Sunday,  April  11,  1943,  at  the  Hotel  Astor. 

By  the  Honorable  FRANK  S.  HOGAN 
District  Attorney,  ISew  York  County 


"In  our  largest  city  you  protect  almost  15  per 
cent  of  the  population  of  the  United  States  from 
its  enemies — from  a  large  anti-social  force  that 
has  no  respect  for  our  institutions.  What  work 
is  there  that  compares  in  importance  to  yours?" 


WHEN  one  thinks  of  the  hundreds  of  thou- 
sands of  police  in  this  country,  and  the  uni- 
versal acceptance  of  the  police  idea,  it  is 
interesting  to  recall  that  it  is  a  fairly  modern  inven- 
tion. It  was  not  until  1829  that  a  police  force,  as  we 
know  it  today,  was  established  in  England.  Night 
watches  existed  in  New  York  but  it  was  1844  before 
a  consolidated  day  and  night  police  was  formed.  It 
may  be  helpful  in  evaluating  the  police  function  to 
briefly  review  conditions  prevailing  before  that  func- 
tion existed.  If  we  look  at  London,  the  largest  city  of 
the  18th  century  world,  we  see  the  picture  in  clearest 
outline. 

As  early  as  the  year  1700  the  ecclesiastical  parish 
organization,  with  its  local  magistrate  and  single  con- 
stable, had  broken  down  with  the  growth  of  towns. 
In  London,  particularly,  with  a  population  of  over  a 
half  million  in  1700,  the  lack  of  effective  police  author- 
ity was  keenly  felt.  For  over  100  years  thereafter 
citizens  rejected  the  obvious  police  remedy.  Argu- 
ments in  favor  of  the  establishment  of  a  centralized 
police  force  were  answered  with  assertions  that  this 
would  mean  nothing  less  than  the  military  police  sys- 
tem of  continental  Europe,  with  its  accompanying  es- 
pionage and  tyranny. 

Conditions  at  this  time  were  unbelievably  bad. 
Crime  didn't  appear  in  waves  in  18th-century  England. 
It  broke  over  the  country  in  floods.  One  writer  records 
that  "thieves,  burglars,  and  armed  footpads  swarmed 
in  the  unlighted  streets,  and  for  20  miles  into  the 
country  the  main  roads  were  infested  with  highway- 
men." 

This   period   in   English   history   is   notorious   for 


cruelty  and  brutality.  The  cheapness  of  gin,  it  is 
charged,  was  responsible  for  much  of  the  crime.  Ac- 
cording to  the  well-known  phrase,  "one  could  get  drunk 
for  a  penny,  and  dead  drunk  for  tuppence" — and  evi- 
dently most  of  the  people  did  get  drunk  at  regular  in- 
tervals. In  1750  out  of  2,000  houses  in  the  Parish  of 
St.  Giles  506  were  gin  shops.  Not  the  least  of  the  evils 
of  this  national  addiction  to  gin  drinking  was  the 
wholesale  and  unchecked  murder  of  children. 

Crime  Uncontrollable 

In  the  absence  of  civil  authority  crime  was  un- 
controllable. Thousands  depended  on  it  entirely  as 
their  means  of  subsistence.  Opportunities  for  mass 
crime  were  plentiful  and  riots  of  the  most  violent 
nature  were  frequent.  A  typical  example  was  the  Gor- 
don riot  in  1780. 

Lord  Gordon  offered  to  lead  a  procession  to  Parlia- 
ment to  present  a  petition  for  the  repeal  of  a  bill  de- 
signed to  relieve  Roman  Catholics  from  certain  unjust 
provisions  of  law.  Sixty  thousand  persons,  including 
large  numbers  of  the  underworld,  joined  Gordon  in 
his  march  to  Westminster.  It  is  clear  from  all  ac- 
counts that,  if  effective  civil  force  had  been  available 
when  they  arrived,  the  crowd  would  have  responded 
to  tactful  handling.  The  few  constables  present,  how- 
ever, were  driven  away. 

Gordon  presented  his  petition  and  the  House  of 
Commons  refused  to  consider  it.  This  action  was  re- 
ported to  the  crowd  and  they  proceeded  to  take  the  law 
into  their  own  hands. 

During  the  next  four  days  mobs  systematically 
plundered  and  burned  houses  and  chapels.  Newgate 
jail  and  three  other  prisons  were  destroyed.  Distil- 
leries and  gin  shops  were  raided  and  men,  women  and 
children  drank  themselves  insensible.  The  troops  were 
called  out  but  no  magistrate  could  be  found  who  would 
give  orders  to  fire  on  the  mob.  So  serious  was  the 
uprising  that  the  fleet  was  hurriedly  sent  to  sea  in 
case  France  should  be  tempted  to  take  advantage  of 


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the  trouble  and  attack.  There  was  a  total  paralysis  of 
authority.   All  London  was  at  the  mercy  of  the  mob. 

On  the  fourth  day  the  King  obtained  an  opinion 
from  the  Attorney  General  that,  in  view  of  the  help- 
lessness of  the  magistrates,  the  military  might  shoot 
on  their  own  responsibility.  That  evening  during  an 
attack  on  the  Bank  of  England  the  troops  opened  fire 
and  several  hundred  persons  were  killed.  This  marked 
the  end  of  the  disturbance. 

We  do  not  fully  appreciate  what  a  sovereign  remedy 
we  have  ready  to  hand  when  we  almost  automatically 
react  to  any  display  of  lawlessness  with  the  demand 
"Call  the  Police!"  In  contrast,  if  a  London  citizen  of 
the  18th  century  was  threatened  by  a  group,  his  only 
safe  course  was  to  arm  himself,  fortify  his  house  and 
prepare  to  defend  his  life.  Even  ministers  of  govern- 
ment seem  to  have  regarded  the  periodic  sacking  of 
their  homes  as  natural  and  inevitable. 

Corn  Law  Riots 

At  the  time  of  the  Corn  Law  riots,  for  example, 
the  first  to  suffer  was  Lord  Eldon,  the  Lord  Chancellor 
of  England.  A  mob  broke  into  his  house  and  was  de- 
stroying its  contents  while  he  and  his  family  escaped, 
through  the  back  premises,  into  the  garden  of  the 
British  Museum.  There  Eldon  found  a  military  guard. 
The  soldiers  reluctantly  accompanied  him  back  to  his 
house.  The  mob,  seeing  the  soldiers,  fled — but  the 
Lord  Chancellor  courageously  gave  chase  and  suc- 
ceeded in  capturing  two  of  them  himself. 

The  two  men  arrested  were  taken  before  a  magis- 
trate but  the  soldiers  refused  to  be  witnesses,  contend- 
ing that  it  was  beneath  their  dignity.  Evidently  the 
magistrate  did  not  believe  Lord  Eldon  because  the  two 
rioters  were  discharged. 

Some  of  you  men  who  have  appeared  before  magis- 
trates can  sympathize  with  the  Lord  Chancellor. 

To  combat  crime  and  mob  violence  London  had  a 
few  constables.  To  supplement  their  work  provision 
was  made  about  1680  for  a  night  watch.  This  was  in 
the  reign  of  Charles  II  and  the  watchmen  appointed 
were  nicknamed  "Charlies."  They  were  not  held  in 
high  esteem.  Indeed,  a  popular  night  sport  of  the 
period  was  knocking  off  "Charlies." 

Henry  Fielding  in  his  novel,  Amelia,  describes  them 
as  follows: 

"They  were  chosen  out  of  those  decrepit  people  who 
are  from  want  of  bodily  strength  incapable  of  getting 
a  living.  These  men,  armed  only  with  a  pole,  which 
some  of  them  are  scarce  able  to  lift,  are  to  secure  the 
persons  and  houses  of  His  Majesty's  subjects  from  the 
assaults  of  young,  bold  and  desperate  villians.  If  the 
poor  fellows  should  run  away  from  such  enemies,  no 
one,  I  think,  can  wonder,  unless  he  should  wonder 
that  they  are  able  to  make  their  escape." 

Henry  Fielding,  however,  was  a  highly  prejudiced 
observer.  He  indicated  that  clearly  when  he  became 
a  magistrate  in  1748  and  set  up  a  court  in  Bow  Street. 
Ignoring  the  constables  and  "Charlies,"  Fielding  en- 
listed the  services  of  six  friends  and  proceeded  to 
instruct  them  in  the  art  of  detecting  crime.  These 
six  criminal  investigators  came  to  be  known  as  "Bow 
Street  runners."  Our  detectives  are  their  direct  de- 
scendants.   You  may  perceive  a  resemblance. 

They  were  gaudy  dressers,  given  to  decorating  their 
outer  garments  with  lace,  embroidery  and  cameos. 
They  always  wore  scarlet  waistcoats — and,  as  a  result. 


also  were  known  as  "Robin  Redbreasts."  Do  you  won- 
der that  Assistant  Chief  Ryan  and  his  men  dress  a  bit 
on  the  flashy  side? 

Well,  these  detectives  sat  around  with  the  magis- 
trate all  day  on  heavily  upholstered  chairs,  waiting  for 
word  of  serious  crimes.  They  were  careful  never  to 
take  coffee  at  mid-day,  because  it  kept  them  awake 
in  the  afternoon. 

And  you  had  to  be  a  person  of  consequence  to  be 
arrested  by  one  of  them.  John  Townshend,  one  of  the 
most  famous  of  the  "Robin  Redbreasts,"  was  asked  by 
a  magistrate  one  day  to  serve  a  warrant  upon  a  barber. 
His  reply  has  been  preserved. 

"Why,  Sir  Richard  Birnie,"  he  said,  "I  beg  leave  to 
tell  you  that  I  think  it  would  lessen  me  a  great  deal  if 
I  were  to  execute  a  warrant  upon  a  barber  after  so 
many  years  of  service  during  which  time  I  have  had 
the  honor  of  arresting  Earls  and  Dukes.  No,  no.  Sir 
Richard!  Let  the  barber  fight  if  he  likes,  but  do  not 
let  me  be  degraded  by  executing  that  warrant." 

Try  that  excuse  on  the  Commissioner  some  time. 

Occasionally  these  detectives  actually  went  out  to 
investigate  a  burglary.  Their  technique  was  master- 
ful. They  would  question  the  complainant  at  great 
length  and  take  many  notes  before  sagely  concluding: 
"Undoubtedly,  a  few  of  the  neighbors'  children  did 
this."  Then  they  would  ask  the  householder  if  he  could 
follow  instructions.  After  such  assurance  had  been 
obtained,  they  would  whisper  that  advice  which  has 
always  marked  the  true  detective:  "If  you  hear  any- 
thing, let  me  know.  And  if  /  hear  anything,  I'll  let  you 
know." 

Criminal  Code  No  Help 

The  only  additional  force  arrayed  against  crime  and 
internal  disorder  for  over  a  centui-y  was  the  English 
Criminal  Code.  As  conditions  became  worse,  penalties 
increased  in  severity.  Capital  crimes  multiplied  until 
in  1820  there  were  223  which  called  for  the  penalty  of 
a  death  sentence.  Stealing  from  the  person  to  the  value 
of  one  shilling  was  punishable  by  death.  Other  crimes 
which  called  for  the  extreme  penalty  were  receiving 
stolen  goods;  damaging  trees;  sending  threatening 
letters;  being  a  gypsy  and  residing  12  months  in  Eng- 
land; and  taking  away  a  maid — or  a  widow — for  the 
sake  of  her  fortune. 

The  result  of  such  severity  was  the  reverse  of  what 
was  intended.  Crime  increased  and  corruption  flour- 
ished. A  person  with  money  could  buy  his  way  out  of 
almost  any  scrape.  In  cases  of  petty  crimes,  where 
the  defendants  were  without  money,  everybody  con- 
spired to  defeat  the  purpose  of  the  law  and  escape 
the  unpleasantness  of  sending  a  fellow-citizen  to  death. 
The  injured  party  refused  to  prosecute,  witnesses 
committed  perjury,  juries  returned  Not  Guilty  verdicts 
without  regard  to  evidence,  and  judges  constantly  ex- 
ercised their  ingenuity  in  order  to  avoid  passing  the 
death  penalty. 

What  is  astonishing  in  the  record  is  the  patience 
and  blindness  displayed  both  by  citizens  and  lawmakers 
in  England.  For  over  100  years,  they  persistently  re- 
jected the  proposed  and  obvious  police  remedy  for 
their  increased  fears  and  sufferings. 

Finally,  however,  the  bill  creating  a  police  force 
became  law.  The  original  force,  consisting  of  1,000 
men,  made  its  first  appearance  in  the  streets  of  London 
in  September  of  1829.  They  were  dressed  in  blue  coats 


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with  belts,  and  top  hats.  They  were  called  "Blue  Lob- 
sters," later  "Peelers,"  and  ultimately  "Bobbies" — the 
last  two  nicknames  in  recognition  of  the  part  played  in 
their  organization  by  Sir  Robert  Peel.  Peel,  who  as 
Prime  Minister  had  long  advocated  a  police  establish- 
ment, was  denounced  in  the  press  as  a  tyrant  and  a 
dictator. 

Incidentally,  an  explanation  for  another  nickname 
is  found  in  Herbert  Asbury's  book  "Gangs  of  New 
York."  When  the  old  Bowery  Theatre  burned  in  1845, 
our  uniformed  police  were  on  hand  to  aid  the  firemen. 
Gangs  from  the  Five  Points  refused  to  stand  aside.  A 
fight  started,  and  the  skulls  of  many  gangsters  were 
cracked.  This  and  other  pitched  battles  with  the 
rugged  outlaws  of  the  period  developed  ill  feeling,  with 
the  result  that  the  police  uniforms  were  called  in.  For 
several  years  thereafter,  police  appeared  with  no  other 
insignia  that  a  star-shaped  copper  shield,  whence  came 
the  names  "copper"  and  "cops." 

Criticism  Subsides 

In  London,  criticism  gradually  subsided.  After'  a 
few  years,  citizens  began  to  realize,  almost  uncon- 
sciously, that  they  could  put  away  their  guns  and  that 
they  could  visit  their  neighbors  in  the  evening  without 
danger  of  being  robbed  or  assaulted. 

Some  historians  maintain  that,  thereafter,  England 
was  time  and  again  saved  from  disaster  by  the  activi- 
ties of  the  police.  Graphic  accounts  of  the  Draft  riots 
in  New  York  City  during  the  Civil  War  and  the  cour- 
ageous actions  of  our  police  force  would  seem  to  make 
it  a  logical  contention.  Other  writers  argue  effectively 
that  the  police  made  possible  most  of  the  law  enforce- 
ment, reform  measures  which  followed  their  creation. 

The  objects  of  the  police  force  remain  the  same  as 
when  first  created.  They  secure  obedience  to  the  law, 
preserve  order,  detect,  pursue  and  arrest  offenders. 
No  attempt  is  made  to  check  free  speech  nor  to  inter- 
fere with  the  right  of  public  assembly.  Despite  the 
fears  voiced  by  those  who  honestly  believed  that  the 
police  would  endanger  our  liberties,  they  have  devel- 
oped no  traits  of  the  Gestapo.  Instead  of  an  engine  of 
oppression,  they  have  become  the  stanchest  guardians 
of  our  liberties.  They  perform  a  most  difficult  func- 
tion in  our  daily  life  and  have  the  good  will  and  respect 
of  all. 

But  do  we  fully  appreciate  the  leading  role  assigned 
to  police  under  our  form  of  government?  Let  me  try 
to  state  it  very  simply.  We  live  in  a  democracy.  There 
are  certain  rights  guaranteed  to  us  and  certain  obliga- 
tions imposed  upon  us  by  law.  The  individual  is  pro- 
tected by  law.  Property  is  protected  by  law.  Without 
law  and  order  there  would  be  no  government  and  no 
democracy.  Nothing  is  more  essential  to  the  preserva- 
tion of  our  type  of  government  than  the  elimination 
of  lawlessness.  Once  we  are  aware  of  this  we  begin  to 
appreciate  the  true  importance  of  enforcing  the  Law. 
You  are  charged  with  that  vital  duty. 

In  our  largest  city  you  protect  almost  15%  of  the 
population  of  the  United  States  from  its  enemies — 
from  a  large  anti-social  force  that  has  no  respect  for 
our  institutions.  What  work  is  there  that  compares 
in  importance  with  yours? 

If  that  work  is  important  in  peace,  how  much  more 
so  now  with  our  country  at  war?  During  1942  in  New 
York  County  alone  there  were  over  3,000  persons 
charged  with  felonies — practically  the  same  number 


as  in  1941  before  the  War.  War  or  no  war,  thousands 
committed  robberies,  assaults,  larcenies,  burglaries 
and  other  serious  crimes.  Shortage  of  man  power  in 
essential  industry,  or  no  shortage,  these  thousands 
used  their  time  in  the  commission  of  lawless  acts.  The 
racketeer  held  up  a  war  job  until  he  was  given  his 
shakedown;  the  swindler  cashed  in  on  the  shortage  of 
rubber  tires;  the  thug  assaulted  and  incapacitated  a 
soldier;  the  hi-jacker  stole  a  truck  carrying  a  load  of 
essential  electrical  parts  destined  for  an  airplane  fac- 
tory. The  war  has  not  stopped  people  from  cheating 
the  government.  It  has  not  stopped  them  from  de- 
vising schemes  to  profit  through  black  markets, 
through  abuses  or  priority  rights. 

In  another  state,  by  fake  analyses  and  the  falsifi- 
cation of  records,  some  have  dared  to  send  defective 
steel  to  the  United  States  Navy,  unmindful  that  it  was 
to  be  used  on  our  warships,  and  that  serious  defects 
in  ship  plates  might  be  the  cause  of  killing  sailors  and 
losing  battles. 

These  persons  are  not  only  criminals;  they  are 
traitors.  They  refer  to  themselves  as  Americans  but 
stab  us  in  the  back  at  a  time  when  all  of  our  energies 
are  needed  to  destroy  the  Axis  powers.  They  are  our 
enemies — as  destructive  of  victory  as  any  German  or 
Jap. 

Our  Work  Never  More  Important  Than  Now 

Your  work  was  never  more  important  than  it  is 
now.  How  many  members  of  our  armed  forces  are  in 
New  York  City  on  any  given  day?  They  are  stationed 
at  Forts  Schuyler,  Totten  and  Hamilton;  they  are  at 
Manhattan  Beach,  Harts  Island,  Governors  Island, 
Mitchel  Field  and  Floyd  Bennett  Field;  in  the  uniform 
of  the  Coast  Guard  they  patrol  the  waterfront.  Add  to 
these  the  sailors  from  the  naval  and  merchant  ships 
in  port  and  the  thousands  who  come  on  furlough  from 
every  camp  within  100  miles  of  this  city.  Without 
speculating  on  the  number,  it  is  safe  to  say  that  there 
are  more  service  men  in  this  city  than  you  would  find 
in  any  military  camp  in  the  country.  All  of  them  are 
in  your  care.  If  a  soldier  gets  in  trouble  and  must 
appear  in  our  courts  as  witness,  complainant  or  de- 
fendant, valuable  days  of  training  and  of  service  are 
forever  lost  with  possibly  fatal  consequences  to  some- 
one fighting  in  our  cause.  Countless  tons  of  war  mate- 
rial pass  through  this  city  on  its  way  to  the  fighting 
fronts.  It  is  in  your  care.  If  it  is  lost  or  delayed  there 
will  be  persons  somewhere,  fighting  in  our  cause,  who 
will  die  as  a  direct  result. 

What  work,  I  repeat,  could  possibly  be  more  im- 
portant? 

A  District  Attorney's  ofliice  does  a  job  which,  in  a 
sense,  is  similar  to  yours.  We  constitute  a  team  and 
rely  on  each  other.  In  an  oflSce  report  for  1942,  recent- 
ly issued,  I  spoke  of  the  assistance  given  us  by  the 
Department.  In  substance,  the  truth  expressed  was 
that  the  cooperation  given  to  the  District  Attorney's 
ofllce  by  the  Police  Department  has  been  at  all  times 
wholehearted  and  effective. 

Together  we  may  claim  to  have  done  a  good  job. 
But  national  crisis  and  all  that  we  hold  sacred  have 
combined  to  challenge  us  to  do  a  better  one. 

I  sincerely  and  confidently  believe  that  we  can  meet 
the  challenge — to  the  great  advantage  of  our  com- 
munity and  of  our  country. 


Vacation  Days  At  Platte  Clove 

Where  Mountain  Breezes  Temper  Summer  Sun 

The  Police  Recreation  Centre  is  founded  on  the  spirit  of  good  fellowship,  and 
every  visitor  at  the  Centre  knows  every  other  visitor  without  an  introduction. 


THE  Police  Recreation  Centre  officially  throws  open  its  doors  on  Saturday,  June  19,  inaugurating 
another  season  of  gaiety  and  relaxation  at  this  beautiful  mountain  playland,  regarded  not  only  as 
one  of  the  showplaces  of  the  Catskill  Mountains — ^but  one  of  the  finest  health  resorts  in  the  State,  as  well. 

The  Centre  may  be  reached,  among  other  ways,  by  train,  via  West  Shore  R.R.  to  Saugerties,  thence 
via  Crotty  Bros,  taxicab  service,  which  meets  all  trains.  Taxicab  charges  for  either  one,  two  or  three 
persons,  $3.   Additional  passengers  $1  each. 

By  bus  to  Tannersville  (either  Greyhound  or  Dixie  Line)  leaving  at  frequent  intervals  daily  from 
50th  Street  and  8th  Avenue  and  42nd  Street  and  8th  Avenue,  respectively ;  thence  via  taxicab  direct  to 
Centre. 

Taxicab  charges  from  Tannersville:  one  passenger,  $1.50;  two  passengers,  $1.00  apiece;  three  or 
more  passengers,  75c  apiece. 

RATES  UNCHANGED 

The  rates,  $20  per  week  in  hotel  and  $15  per  week  for  cottages  and  bungalows  are  rea- 
sonable and  within  the  reach  of  all.  The  usual  half  rate  for  children  between  3  and  10  again 
will  prevail.  For  children  under  3  there  is  no  charge  whatever. 

The  quiet,  restful  tranquillity  of  a  care-free  sylvan  setting  typifies  the  whole  atmosphere  of  the 
Centre.  As  for  the  manager,  Mr.  William  G.  Dolan,  or  "Bill"  as  he  much  prefers  being  called — you're 
going  to  continue  to  like  him — a  lot. 

MAKE  YOUR  RESERVATIONS  NOW! 


Awards   for   Rescuing 
Animals  in  Distress 


SIXTEEN  members  of  the  Department  received 
Certificates  of  Honor  on  the  morning  of  Thurs- 
day, April  15,  from  the  Humane  Society  of  New 
York  for  outstanding  rescues  of  animals  in  distress. 
The  presentations  were  made  in  the  presence  of  Com- 
missioner Valentine,  at  Police  Headquarters,  by  Brig- 
adier General  Louis  W.  Stotesbury,  president  of  the 
Society.  Mr.  George  Alberg  Legg  and  Major  J.  G. 
Phelps  Stokes,  also  of  the  Society,  assisted  in  the 
presentation. 

The  names  of  the  recipients  follow: 

Sergeant 

Frank  J.  Van  Thunen,  Emergency  Service  Squad  14. 

Patrolmen 

John  Walsh,  Edward  Girrbach,  Samuel  Silberman, 
Emergency  Service  Squad  2 ;  John  T.  Buckley,  Thomas 
S.  Gibbons,  Emergency  Service  Squad  14;  Richard  W. 
Finnan,  Stephen  Stanton,  Emergency  Service  Squad 
18;  Edward  Schleimer,  Emergency  Service  Squad  19; 
Raymond  Smith,  John  J.  McGuigan,  Thomas  E.  Ryan, 


Thomas  A.  J.  Kelly,  Francis  X.  Connor,  Harbor  Pre- 
cinct; Abraham  DeKlade,  22nd  Precinct;  Adam  G. 
Gundlach,  llOA  Precinct. 

During  the  year  1942  there  were  a  number  of  cases 
involving  the  rescue  of  animals,  but  only  the  sixteen 
rescues  referred  to  were  considered  of  such  a  nature 
as  to  warrant  the  awarding  of  Certificates. 


BATTERY  B 
412th  ARMORED  FIELD  ARTILLERY  BATTALION 
Camp  Campbell,  Kentucky- 
April  23,  1943. 

EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Spring  3100  has  arrived  faithfully  each  month 
since  I  entered  the  army.  It  always  provides  many 
enjoyable  moments  of  reading  and  reminiscences. 

Many  thanks  for  your  thoughtfulness,  and  best 
regards  to  the  19th  Precinct  and  all  the  other  mem- 
bers of  the  Department. 

GEORGE   F.  BEHR,  JR.,  Pvt. 
Patrolman,  19th  Pet. 


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A 

Policeman's 
Lot 


•    • 


By 

PATROLMAN 

WILLIAM  SANJOUR 

71st  Precinct 


Prize  Short  Story 


George's  blood  froze  as  he  watched  the  animal  bear  down  on  the  small  tot 


TAKE  now  the  case  of  George  P.  (for  Patrick) 
Larrimore,  the  hero  of  our  simple  tale,  a  young 
cop  who  some  twenty  years  before  was  neither 
the  bane  of  his  teacher's  existence,  nor  yet  the  pride  of 
P.S.  128.  He  was  an  average  kid,  with  a  penchant  for 
getting  caught  almost  every  time  he  hitched  a  ride 
on  a  trolley,  or  copied  (wrong  answers  usually)  from 
Bobby  Driscoll  who  had  the  seat  in  front  of  him.  On 
one  unforgettable  occasion,  he  laughed  boisterously 
when  Officer  Clancy  fell  off  his  bike  and  tore  one  of 
the  heavily  ribbed  socks  which  "The  Finest"  sported 
in  those  days  when  bicycle  locomotion  was  all  the  de- 
partmental rage;  but  the  "gentle"  remonstrance  he 
received  from  the  portly  Clancy  speedily  wiped  away 
any  and  all  traces  «f  happiness  little  George's  soul 
may  have  harbored  at  the  time. 

Since  all  this  is  beside  the  point,  we  shall  skip  the 
intervening  years  of  pimply  adolescence  and  gangling 
youth  and  present  instead  that  ne'er  to  be  forgotten 
period  featuring  bone-cracking  calisthenics — as  prac- 
ticed with  enthusiasm  and  abandon  at  the  Kecruits' 
Training  School — there  to  discover  our  "Larry"  (as  his 
cronies  referred  to  him) — a  handsome  young  graduate 
now — all  one  hundred  and  eighty  pounds  of  him  raring 
to  go — and  woe  betide  the  evildoer  so  rash  as  to  inter- 
rupt him  in  his  job  of  making  this  wicked  world  of 
ours  a  safer  and  more  lawabiding  place  in  which  to 
live! 

As  for  the  seventh  time  he  studied  himself  care- 


fully, from  all  angles,  before  the  full  length  mirror, 
resplendent  in  the  blue  and  gold  of  his  new  calling, 
George  felt  a  warm  glow  of  satisfaction  at  having 
achieved  his  new  station  in  life.  "Being  a  policeman  is 
certainly  lots  more  glamorous  than  packing  dresses  for 
'Stein's  on  the  Circle',"  thought  he,  and  hastily  giving 
his  practically  unnoticed  but  radiantly  happy  young 
wife  a  connubially  inspired  peck  on  the  cheek,  he  boldly 
ventured  forth  to  face  the  world — and  then  the  re- 
action. .  .  . 

How  the  neighbors  did  stare,  and  the  kids  he'd 
known  ever  since  they  wore  triangular  trousers — did 
they  have  to  stop  in  their  tracks  to  gape  at  him  walk- 
ing down  the  street?  Boldness  by  now  was  giving 
ground  to  bashfulness,  and  the  warm  glow  as  rapidly 
being  transformed  into  a  hot  flush.  The  uniform,  of 
which  he  was  so  proud,  felt  as  comfortable  as  a  pine 
board;  and  the  nightstick,  a  simple  instrument  surely, 
for  no  apparent  reason  developed  suddenly  into  the 
most  unmanageable  piece  of  timber  in  all  Brooklyn. 
It  dangled  ridiculously,  bounced  uncontrollably  at  every 
step  like  a  jeep  on  rough  terrain. 

"Larry"  was  glad  to  get  on  the  trolley  car  and  away 
from  the  curious  neighbors — people  who  thru  the  years 
had  been  his  friends,  yet  who  seemed  so  unaccountably 
strange  now  when  viewed  from  his  new  perspective  as 
a  rookie  policeman. 

By  the  time  he  alighted  from  the  street  car,  a  short 
block  from  the  station  house  of  the  command  in  which 


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his  new  career  would  then  and  there  start,  mental  and 
emotional  equilibrium  had  returned  and  peace  once 
again  reigned — unopposed — as  he  strode  resolutely  for- 
ward— looking  straight  ahead  and  ignoring  courage- 
ously the  vulgar  stares  of  the  local  citizenry.  Suddenly 
his  feet  involuntarily  stopped  moving  as  his  ears  were 
assailed  with  the  raucously  authoritative  command — 
"Officer,  come  here!" 

Looking  timidly  to  the  right,  his  blood  pressure 
climbing  meanwhile  a  couple  of  dozen  points,  he  gazed 
into  the  unsmiling  face  of  a  man  bedecked  in  a  uniform 
similar  to  that  which  graced  his  own  frame,  differing 
quite  distinctly,  however,  in  the  color,  shape,  and  size 
of  the  shield. 

"I  presume,"  began  the  Unsmiling  One  in  fright- 
eningly  dulcet  tones,  "you  are  a  police  officer." 

"Y-y-y-es  sir,"  faltered  George  feebly. 

"Well,  then,"  barked  the  new  conversational  ac- 
quaintance, "the  tendering  of  a  salute  whenever  you 
encounter  a  superior  officer  henceforth  would,  I  assure 
you,  be  highly  appreciated!" 

"But,  Sergeant,"  apologized  George,  "I  didn't  see 
you." 

The  other  eyed  him  from  head  to  foot  appraisingly. 

"I  take  it  you  must  have  had  at  least  normal  vision 
to  have  passed  the  surgeons,  officer,"  countered  the 
Exalted  One.  "See  to  it  that  henceforth  you  are  alert 
and  observant."  Motioning  to  his  operator,  the  inquisi- 
tor in  gold  left  in  his  chariot  to  hunt  fairer  game. 

Visibly  humbled  at  this  new  but  strangely  unfriend- 
ly world  into  which  he  found  himself  catapulted,  mak- 
ing mental  observations  the  while  on  man's  inhumanity 
to  man,  George  walked  timidly  through  the  doors  of 
that  most  profound  of  civilian  mysteries — the  station 
house,  and  without  looking  toward  the  desk  was  mak- 
ing straight  for  the  back  room  when  he  heard  once 
again  the  spine-chilling  command  —  "Officer,  come 
here!" 

With  a  heart  of  lead  and  feet  of  clay,  our  by  now 
thoroughly  miserable  hero,  damp  perspiration  break- 
ing out  all  over  him,  approached  his  newest  tormentor. 

"You  the  new  man  assigned  here?"  asked  the  voice 
behind  the  desk. 

"Y-y-yes  sir!  Promotionary,  er — Probotionary,  uh, 
uh — that  is — I  mean  Fvohation&vy  Patrolman  L-Larri- 
more  rep-p-porting  for  duty,  S-s-sir!" 

"Listen,  Larrimore,"  began  the  Lieutenant,  "didn't 
they  bother  to  teach  you  how  to  salute  when  you  were 
at  the  Academy?  I'm  pretty  sure  they  did."  Then, 
softening  visibly :  "Look,  son,  don't  forget  your  lessons 
here.  Remember,  we're  all  with  you.  Just  relax,  and 
you'll  get  along." 

It  would  be  heart-rending  to  recount  in  their  en- 
tirety all  the  individual  incidents  which  for  the  next 
couple  of  months  plagued  George.  Everything  hap- 
pened to  him  on  post — from  a  trail  of  smashed  stan- 
chions to  broken  plate  glass  windows  and  balled  up 
ambulance  reports.  Apprehensiveness  and  dread  of 
more  catastrophies  to  come  had  George  in  such  an  un- 
nerved mental  state  that  religiously  he  would  salute 
every  two-toned  coupe  passing  him  on  the  street, 
knowing  that  by  the  exercise  of  this  simple  law  of 
averages  he  would  not  slight  the  sergeant  on  patroL 


Standing  at  his  school  crossing  one  rainy  day,  minus 
rubbers  and  wearing  a  raincoat  which  for  some  reason 
or  other  refused  to  shield  him  as  it  should,  he  found 
himself  humming  as  feet  and  spirits  became  more 
dampened  by  the  minute  a  song  he'd  heard  the  night 
before  on  the  radio,  "A  Policeman's  Lot  Is  Not  a 
Happy  One,"  and  promptly  the  thought  flashed  through 
his  mind,  "Of  all  the  true  things  ever  written,  whoever 
wrote  that  thing  sure  knew  his  stuff!" 

Of  a  sudden  cries  of  warning  rang  out!  Shrill 
shrieks  of  horror  followed!  An  ominous  clop-clop- 
clopping,  and  down  the  street  came  charging  a  wild- 
eyed  horse  dragging  a  careening  junk  wagon  behind. 

George's  blood  froze  as  he  watched  the  animal  bear 
down  on  a  small  tot  who  stood  gazing  transfixed  in 
the  direction  of  the  rapidly  approaching  runaway. 

Without  hesitation,  the  policeman  sprinted  toward 
the  child.  Instinct  told  him  that  he  could  never  pull 
the  babe  out  of  harm's  way  in  time.  Forgetting  all 
danger  to  himself,  he  threw  all  of  his  180  lbs.  at  the 
child,  pushed  it  out  of  reach  of  the  murderous  hoofs 
.  .  .  then  fell  into  a  sea  of  blackness  as  blows  of  sledge 
hammer  proportion  cruelly  took  their  toll. 

Visions  of  sergeants — salutes — stanchions — lazily 
floated  through  George's  mind,  but  none  of  them  he  let 
worry  him.  The  sergeants  all  beamed;  the  stanchions 
stood  upright — even  at  night  with  the  lamp  lights 
snuffed  out,  and  he  saluted  at  just  the  proper  times. 
It  was  all  so  easy  that  he  had  to  smile  to  himself.  He 
wondered  why  in  the  past  he  had  found  things  so 
difficult.  Then,  as  if  through  a  mist,  he  thought  he 
saw  the  figure  of  Sergeant  Wright  taking  form  before 
his  eyes  .  .  .  Sergeant  Wright — George's  own  personal 
and  private  nemesis!  But  the  man  of  chevrons  seemed 
actually  to  be  smiling  as  he  said,  "Well,  young  fellow, 
you  certainly  had  us  worried  for  a  while ;  but  the  doc- 
tors say  that  it's  going  to  take  more  than  a  junk 
horse  to  make  you  say  'Quits'." 

The  mists  cleared  gradually  and  with  consciousness 
returning  George  couldn't  but  help  think  how  wonder- 
ful it  would  be  if  things  were  really  as  simple  as  he 
in  his  delirium  had  found  them. 

Ah,  well! — there  would  be  a  short  time  to  spend  in 
bed  as  an  invalid,  an  uneventful  convalescence,  and 
then  .  .  .  that  nerve-wracking,  unhappy  grind  to  face 
again.   A  voice  broke  in  on  George's  reverie: 

"I  say  there.  Son,  you  certainly  did  have  us  worry- 
ing a  bit." 

Looking  up  at  Sergeant  Wright's  face,  wreathed 
now  in  smiles,  George  tried  to  salute,  but  the  effort 
was  too  much  for  him. 

"Don't  try,  'Larry',"  said  the  sergeant.  "All  I  want 
you  to  know  is  that  to  me  and  to  everyone  else  who 
knows  you  you've  proved  yourself  a  darned  good  cop.  I 
can't  tell  you.  Son,  how  proud  of  you  we  all  are." 

"He  called  me  'Larry,'  and  'Son',"  George  to  himself 
mumbled.  "He  might  be  human  after  all!  Gosh! — 
maybe  he  even  likes  me!" 

"Say,  Sarge,"  he  beamed  happily,  "did  you  ever  hear 
that  song  "A  Policeman's  Lot  Is  Not  a  Happy  One'?" 

"Yes,"  replied  the  now  Smiling  One,  "I  believe  I 
have,  and  .  .  ." 

"Well,  Sarge,"  interrupted  Our  Hero  happily,  "don't 
you  believe  one  word  of  it!" 


Police  Athletic  League  Carries  On! 


MINSTREL  SHOW 
Conceived,  produced  and  staged  by  members  of  the  Michael  J.  Kiley  Center, 

Thanksgiving  Day,  1942 


OVER  100,000  children  each  year  have  partici- 
pated in  many  and  varied  recreational  pursuits 
of  the  Police  Athletic  League.  The  P.A.L.  is 
a  non-profit  incorporated  organization  devoted  to  the 
service  of  the  youth  of  Nevs'  York  City  in  its  recrea- 
tional and  avocational  activities. 

Supported  by  public  donations,  it  operates  indoor 
recreation  centers  and  outdoor  play  areas  throughout 
the  five  boroughs.  During  the  past  six  years,  this  pro- 
gram has  been  operated  with  the  assistance  of  per- 
sonnel of  the  Work  Projects  Administration. 

OBJECTIVE  OF  P.A.L. 

To  make  today's  children  into  responsible  citizens 
for  tomorrow's  needs  is  our  P.A.L.  objective. 

It  is  important  that  P.A.L.  recreational  activities 
continue  for  the  following  reasons: 

1.  Industrial  and  military  requirements  of  a  war- 
time society  reduce  home  and  parental  guidance. 

2.  Statistics  from  England  show  clearly  that  an  in- 
crease in  juvenile  delinquency  results  from  discontin- 
uance of  normal  recreational  outlets.  We  do  not  want 
it  to  happen  here. 

8.  Restlessness  caused  by  the  world  picture  re- 
quires a  planned  program  offering  these  normal  outlets. 

To  make  our  programs  possible,  it  is  necessary  to 
increase  the  operating  budget.   Our  youth  of  today — 


the  future  leaders  of  tomorrow — are  depending  on  you 
— so  act  now  and  act  quickly — by  sending  in  your  mem- 
bership dues — NOW. 

VOLUNTEERS  ARE  NEEDED 

More  than  a  thousand  volunteers  are  needed  to  help 
the  P.A.L.  in  manning  its  Centers.  The  problem  is 
city-wide — affects  every  community  equally.  Anyone 
who  has  had  experience  in  athletic  games,  arts  and 
crafts,  drama,  dancing,  music  or  social  recreation  work 
and  can  give  one  afternoon  or  evening  a  week  is 
welcome. 

Here  is  an  opportunity  to  do  a  significant  war  job — 
to  save  for  the  future  the  children  for  whom  the  future 
is  being  saved! 

Apply  at  your  local  C.D.V.O. 

MUTUAL  PLACEMENT  LEAGUE 

Boys  or  girls  between  the  ages  of  17  and  23  needing 
employment  are  invited  to  write  to  the  M.P.L.,  400 
Broome  Street,  N.  Y.  C,  for  an  appointment — stating 
age,  education,  experience  and  type  of  job  desired. 
Employers  are  also  asked  to  notify  the  M.P.L.  of  job 
openings  by  calling  WOrth  9-9014. 

During  1942,  3,951  new  members  were  enrolled  and 
4,019  members  were  referred  to  jobs,  with  the  resul- 
tant placement  of  1,848  members. 


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GOLDEN  GLOVERS 

UPHOLD  P.A.L. 

PRESTIGE 

In  the  photo  Commissioner  Valen- 
tine is  shown  presenting  P.A.L.  bath- 
robes and  boxing  trunks  to  three  of 
the  members  who  in  the  recent  Gold- 
en Gloves  tournament  did  themselves 
proud. 

L.  to  R. :  Deputy  Inspector  William 
M.  Kent  .  .  .  Charles  Harris,  16, 
representing  the  James  J.  Flanagan, 
P.A.L.  Center;  student  at  N.  Y.  Vo- 
cational School;  was  semi-finalist  in 
the  featherweight  division,  open 
class;  Columbus  Club,  February  24, 
1943  .  .  .  Frank  Rodiquez,  coach 
.  .  .  Gabriel  Perrillo,  16,  Cromwell 
Center;  employed  in  pocketbook  fac- 
tory; was  semi-finalist  in  bantam- 
weight division,  sub-novice  class; 
Ridgewood  Grove,  March  2,  1943 
.  .  .  Edward  Manning,  coach,  a  for- 
mer boxer,  professionally  known  as 
Johnny  Flynn  .  .  .  Jose  Parriague, 
16,  James  J.  Flanagan  Center;  at- 
tends Cooper  High  School ;  winner  of 
bantamweight  championship,  sub- 
novice  class;  Ridgewood  Grove, 
March  3,  1943  .  .  .  Acting  Captain 
Edward  J.  Meagher  .  .  .  Commis- 
sioner Valentine. 

These  potential  ring  greats  may  be  classed  as 
among  the  more  accomplished  of  the  youngsters  who 
during  the  year  had  competed  in  elimination  tourneys 
at  the  various  P.A.L.  play  centers,  where  cheering 
spectators  fill  the  great  number  of  portable  chairs  in- 
stalled for  their  convenience  about  the  ringside.  Watch- 
ing the  eager  faces  and  shifting  emotions  of  the 
younger  kids  interspersed  throughout  these  gatherings 
is  in  itself  a  treat. 


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SHUFFLE BOARD 


ROLLER  SKATE  HOCKEY 


"We're  In  the  Army  Now!" 

By  Major  FRANCIS  J.  QUIGLEY 

Camp  Upton,  N.  Y, 

(Sergeant,  94th  Precinct) 


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T'S  practically  the  same  .  .  .  but,  somehow,  en- 
tirely different!"  That's  what  almost  every  mem- 
ber of  the  New  York  Police  Department  will  say 
when  asked  how  he's  making  the  adjustment  to  life  in 
the  armed  forces  of  the  United  States.  In  some  ways 
it's  easier  and  in  others  it  is  harder  than  for  the 
straight  civilian,  the  consensus  in  addition  would  seem 
to  indicate. 

As  policemen,  we  were  members  of  a  semi-military 
organization,  accustomed  to  discipline  and  the  follow- 
ing without  question  of  orders  given  by  superiors. 
Uniforms  and  nightsticks  and  guns  were  our  stock  in 
trade.  Our  cardinal  principles  of  enforcement  of  law 
— ^the  preservation  of  peace  and  protection  of  life  and 
property — are  basically  those  employed  by  the  military. 

Ours  was  an  occupation  wherein  we  were  liable  for 
duty  twenty-four  hours  a  day.  Our  lives  were  built 
around  this  schedule,  and  skipping  meals  or  going 
without  sleep  for  long  periods  became  no  novelty.  The 
job  we  are  now  facing  is  bigger  than  any  we  have 
tackled  before,  and  until  it  is  successfully  completed, 
home,  family  and  friends  must  be  set  aside  and  our 
every  thought  and  effort  dedicated  to  the  great  cru- 
sade. 

In  the  department,  we  often  worked  many  hours 
beyond  the  regular  eight,  occasionally  even  spending 


our  day  off  in  court  or  on  other  assignment.  Still, 
when  we  had  finished,  we  could  always  go  home.  Home, 
you  begin  to  realize  now,  was  a  haven  of  loved  ones — 
and  friendliness — a  place  where  you  could  relax  among 
all  the  familiar  objects  and  evidences  of  self-expres- 
sion. We  could  eat  and  sleep  as  we  pleased;  come  and 
go  as  the  mood  struck  us — so  long  as  we  were  present 
for  duty  when  required.  Our  clothes  were  hung  where 
and  how  we  wanted  them;  clean  laundry  could  be  had 
by  reaching  in  a  drawer.  If  we  wanted  to  wear  a  blue 
tie — we  wore  it;  a  green  one,  the  same.  Black  shoes, 
brown  shoes,  no  shoes,  just  as  it  pleased  us.  Eight 
hours  a  day,  six  days  a  week,  was  the  only  time  we 
did  as  someone  else  commanded,  unless  in  some  emer- 
gency. 

In  camp,  we  are  told  we  must  forget  the  past;  the 
Army,  it  seems,  has  rules  governing  everything.  There 
are  hours  to  eat  in,  hours  to  sleep  in,  shaving  time — 
washing  time — all  neatly  worked  out  by  someone  we 
never  heard  of.  You  are  to  be  given  food  to  eat  and 
clothes  to  wear — maybe  not  what  you  like,  but  the 
finest,  nevertheless,  given  any  army  in  the  world. 
Do  you  want  clean  laundry? — wash  it  yourself.  Room 
in  which  to  keep  your  clothes  and  effects? — here  are 
two  barracks  bags,  use  them.  You  will  go  to  bed  at 
9.30,  if  you  don't  mind,  get  up  at  5.30,  eat  at  6.30, 


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and  go  to  work  at  7.30.  We  think,  "this  is  a  strange 
and  new  life."  For  a  while  we  are  confused,  and 
angry. 

"I  can  do  a  job  if  I  am  told  what  it  is;  I  don't  need 
some  little  runt  with  stripes  to  lead  me  by  the  hand!" 

This  period  of  transition  is  a  difficult  one.  We  re- 
sent so  many  things  because  they  are  so  strange.  As 
time  goes  on,  we  begin  to  realize  that  maybe  we 
haven't  tried  to  see  the  army's  side.  "Certainly,"  we 
begin  to  ask  ourselves,  "an  army  with  as  glorious  a 
past  as  ours  must  have  a  reason  for  all  this."  We 
ponder  still  more  and  conclude,  "They  can't  just  give 
me  a  gun,  point  out  the  enemy  and  say  'Go  ahead!' 
Heck,  if  they  did  that,  there'd  be  an  awful  mess!  I 
guess  I'll  try  to  adjust  myself  and  see  what  all  this  is 
going  to  lead  up  to." 

A  policeman  is  responsible  for  all  matters  requir- 
ing proper  police  action  which  occur  on  his  post  or  of 
which  he  has  knowledge  or  has  been  informed.  Gen- 
erally, the  patrolman  on  post  is  the  first  representa- 
tive of  lawful  authority  on  the  scene.  Be  it  accident, 
family  quarrel  or  serious  crime  or  occurrence,  he  must 
take  proper  action  or  subject  himself  and  the  de- 
partment to  discredit;  assistance  or  aid  of  specialists 
is  secondary.  Often,  he  is  in  a  position  to  handle  the 
entire  issue;  but  in  any  case,  his  prompt  and  intelli- 
gent action  is  necessary.  Through  experience,  he 
learns  to  perform  as  an  individual  and  this  becomes 
his  natural  reaction.  In  the  army,  the  policeman  is 
told  that  he  must  forget  all  this.  The  army  builds  all 
its  manoeuvers,  formations  and  details  around  the 
Group — a  sort  of  master-plan,  we  might  term  it,  to 
which  the  individual  is  subordinate  and  of  which  he 
becomes  a  part.  In  actual  combat,  there  may  be  times 
when  the  individual  will  be  forced,  as  when  perform- 
ing police  duty,  to  "act  on  his  own";  but  he  must 
always  make  an  effort  to  rejoin  his  group  and  proceed 
with  all  speed  "according  to  plan."  This  is  just  one 
instance  of  the  difference  in  procedure  encountered 
by  the  army  recruit  with  a  police  background. 

Along  the  same  line,  the  policeman  has  been  trained 
in  the  use  of  various  weapons.  His  stance,  sighting, 
grip  and  carrying  of  these  articles  of  equipment  have 
become  as  second  nature  to  him.  On  the  average,  he 
can  qualify  as  sharpshooter,  or  better.  In  the  army,  he 
handles  similar  weapons,  but  must  adopt  the  regula- 
tion manner  of  usage.  As  a  police  officer  he  had  trained 
certain  muscles  to  do  the  work  in  the  fashion  he 
thought  best  suited  him,  and,  in  time,  found  these 
muscles  following  a  set  pattern  naturally.  Now,  he 
must  forget  all  this  and  start  learning  anew  how  to 
do  the  same  job  in  a  different  way.  In  this  he  finds 
himself  unconsciously  reverting  to  the  old  method  and 
consequently  has  more  difficulty  at  the  start  than  does 
the  man  who  never  handled  a  gun. 

Similarly,  he  wore  his  uniforms  and  showed  his 
respect  for  those  worn  by  his  superiors  in  a  manner 
prescribed  by  the  department.  Once  again,  the  army's 
ideas  differ.  The  soldier-policeman  makes  many  errors 
— by  forgetting  he  is  no  longer  a  "cop"  but  a  soldier. 
On  the  "job"  we  bought  all  our  uniforms  and  equip- 
ment and,  since  "cops" — and  particularly  the  newer 
men — seldom,  if  ever,  can  afford  to  become  spend- 
thrifts—on the  salary  paid  them,  we  had  to  resort  to 
various   and   sundry  subterfuges   to  lessen   the  wear 


and  tear  encountered.  Among  these  were  the  rainy 
weather  and  late  tour  "savers."  In  both  cases  the  idea 
was  to  avoid  buying  a  new  uniform  so  long  as  the  old 
one  could  hang  on.  For  example,  at  the  least  indi- 
cation of  rain  or  heavy  dew,  the  raincoat  was  worn 
over  the  questionable  garment  and  a  serious  de- 
meanor assumed — supposedly,  let  us  say,  to  impress 
the  sergeant 'with  the  idea  that  you  intended  doing 
a  "straight  eight" — regardless  of  the  elements.  Pur- 
suant to  this  most  commendable  of  resolves,  the  patrol- 
man unobtrusively — and  apparently  naturally — steps 
to  the  rear  rank  at  roll-call,  preferably  behind  some 
tall,  broad  brother  officer.  Retaining  the  protection  of 
this  "shield"  requires  in  most  cases  the  employment 
of  devious  forms  of  "gymnastics,"  but  this  has  long 
since  become,  for  the  "old  hand,"  a  matter  of  simple 
routine. 

Uncle  Sam,  on  the  other  hand,  feels  that  since  it  is 
he  that  provides  the  clothing  and  equipment  for  his 
men,  he  can  in  addition  dictate  as  to  their  appearance 
when  worn — which  is  why  he  has  delegated  to  officers 
and  "noncoms"  the  power  of  "over-seer  of  the  private." 
These  gentlemen  in  their  capacity  as  "guardians  of 
our  good  looks"  are  not  so  gentle  and  gullible  as  the 
superior  officers  in  the  department.  Uniform  inspec- 
tion, for  example,  is  not  confined  to  any  particular 
time.  Day  or  night — rain  or  shine — hot  or  cold — the 
soldier  is  expected  to  have  "ready  and  in  good  shape" 
all  articles  of  clothing  and  equipment  assigned  him. 
Inspection  is  severe  and  thorough;  excuses  are  rarely 
accepted.  And  if  the  soldier  is  foolish  enough  to 
think  that  he  can  sneak  through  by  his  wits,  a  fixed 
post — "k.p." — or  no  passes  for  a  while — are  among  the 
means  employed  to  disillusion  the  bold  adventurer 
and  return  him  to  consciousness. 

Yes,  men,  we're  in  the  Army  now! 


"Sure,  Hans,  the  Emperor  and  the  Fuehrer  would  object . . 
but  I  still  think  it's  a  good  inTestment!" 


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THE  Congressional  Medal  of  Honor,  tops  in  its 
field,  might  well  have  been  awarded  the  67 
hardy  turf-tumblers  who  last  month  braved  icy 
blasts  and  frost-topped  tees — and  noses — and  feet — at 
the  opening  meet  of  the  Police  Golf  Association,  held 
Friday,  April  16,  at  the  Garden  City  Country  Club. 
It  was  just  about  as  goofy  a  day,  golfingly  speaking, 
as  any  the  so-called  spring  season  had  so  far  pro- 
duced, with  the  temperature  hovering  just  this  side 
of  freezing  and  a  cold  wind  indicative  of  the  Grand 
Banks  in  January  blowing  well-seasoned  shots  off 
course  and  not-so-well  seasoned  golfers  to  the  club 
house.  And  to  add  insult  to  injury,  there  were  no 
caddies  to  be  had  at  any  price,  meaning,  the  boys  had 
to  do  their  own  totin'. 

Yes,  dear  reader,  the  pomp  and  fanfare  and  glamor 
usually  associated  with  our  opening  golf  meets  were 
on  this  particular  date  conspicuous — but  definitely — by 
their  absence.  Not  so,  however,  with  the  luncheon,  in- 
cluding the  refreshments,  which  as  always  was  up  to 
par,  and  for  which  a  nod  of  appreciation  now  in  the 
direction  of  Mr.  August  Raskob,  president  of  the 
Garden  City  Club,  who  was  untiring  in  his  efforts  to 
make  things  pleasant. 

Only  34  of  the  members  posted  scores,  with  low 
gross  for  the  day  going  to  Patrolman  Ray  Hendley 
—80-5-75.  Low  net— 82-10-72  went  to  Chief  Frank 
McQue,  of  Glen  Cove,  a  stick-swinger  who  for  sheer 
enthusiasm  rates  with  the  best.  So  hard  a  swipe  does 
he  take  at  the  ball  that  not  infrequently  you  find  him 
at  the  end  of  the  swing  lying  flat  on  his  face — but 
smiling,  as  always,  nevertheless.  Second  net  prize 
fell  to  Lieutenant  Saul  Metz,  the  1941  champ — 81-8-73. 

Other  low  medal  scores  included  Jimmy  Oleska's  83 


and  a  pair  of  87s  coaxed  in  by  both  Patrolman  Arthur 

Irwin  and  Sergeant  Jim  Donohue,  the  latter  of  Chief 
McQue's  staff  in  Glen  Cove.  Patrolman  John  Mc- 
Donald, whose  magnificent  73  in  the  last  tournament  of 
1942  brought  him  the  title,  soared  with  the  wind  on 
this  day  to  a  high  90. 

Chief  Yeoman  John  T.  Buckley  (Patrolman,  E.S.S. 
16  and  one  of  last  season's  runners-up)  on  leave  from 
the  Navy  took  part  in  the  day's  fun. 

The  scores: 

Gross      Handicap  Net 

F.  McQue    ' 82              10  72 

S.  Metz    81                8  73 

R.  Hendley   80                 5  75 

A.  Irwin    87              11  76 

B.  Hurwood   91              15  76 

J.   Donahue    87              10  77 

C.  Boland   92              13  79 

H.   McDonald    113               34  79 

E.  MacFadden    90              11  79 

J.  Walker    99               19  80 

J.  Kalbacker   106              26  80 

J.  Grady    99              18  81 

J.   DriscoU    103               21  82 

V.  Lo  Prest  105              23  82 

G.  Schulmerich    95              13  82 

J.   Oleska    83                1  82 

F.  Pierce   110               26  84 

E.  Moore    103               19  84 

S.   Brzozowski    97              13  84 

S.  Povey    113               28  85 

J.  McDonald    90                 5  85 

A.  McCloskey    99              14  85 

F.  Seper   104              19  85 

H.  McGuire    99               13  86 

B.  Downs    100               14  86 

J.  Robb    109               22  87 

J.  Corcoran   102              14  88 

H.  Clancy   106              17  89 

J.  Buckley    116              26  90 

J.  Sullivan   122              30  92 

J.  Lewis    100              10  90 

E.  Carey   119              28  91 

F.  Moynihan    108               16  92 

M.  Hayes                                              ill               14  97 

The  next  tournament  of  the  Police  Golf  Association 

will  be  held  Thursday,  May  20,  at  the  North  Hills 
Country  Golf  Club,  Douglaston,  L.  I. 


BASEBALL 


1AST  year  in  the  July  issue  we  wrote:  "There  is 
not  much  we  can  tell  you  about  this  year's 
_J  Municipal  Baseball  League  except  that  quite 
by  accident  we  learned  last  month  that  the  said  League 
VKL8  again  in  operation  .  .  ." 


It  is  unfortunate  that  we  are  forced  again  this  year 
to  introduce  our  baseball  column  with  exactly  the  same 
statement.  In  other  words,  information  concerning 
Municipal  League  baseball  seems  to  be  even  scarcer 
this  year,  so  far  as  Manager  Steve  Whelan  is  con- 
cerned, than  ever  before. 

Just  why  Steve  is  so  reticent  in  these  matters  is 
beyond  us.  Could  it  be  that  because  the  team,  once 
hailed  in  semi-pro  circles  as  among  the  niftiest  this 


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side  of  the  big  leagues,  hasn't  under  Steve's  manage- 
ment fared  so  well?  Let's,  as  a  well  known  brown- 
derbied  gentleman  would  say,  look  at  the  record: 

The  Police  Department  Baseball  team — and  a  whale 
of  a  team  it  was,  too — added  glory  to  the  inauguration 
of  the  Municipal  Baseball  League  in  1935  by  copping 
the  championship.  The  boys  repeated  in  1936  and  1937. 

Fire  won  out  in  1938,  and  in  1939,  the  year  Sergeant 
Whelan  replaced  as  manager  Detective  Chester  Mc- 
Auliffe,  Sanitation  copped  the  cup. 

In  1940,  the  Mayor's  Committee  on  Athletics,  realiz- 
ing finally  that  the  schedules  worked  out  in  previous 
years  for  play  in  the  Municipal  Baseball  League  had 
been  lacking  in  balance — as  for  example,  the  brand  of 
opposition  offered  in  former  seasons  to  the  three  stand- 
out teams  of  the  League,  namely.  Police,  Fire  and  Sani- 
tation, by  the  other  city  department  teams  they'd  been 
called  upon  to  meet — decided  to  switch  the  set-up  by 
dividing  the  various  teams  into  three  divisions,  with 
Police,  Fire  and  Sanitation  constituting  Division  A. 
Each  of  these  three  teams  played  the  other  five  times 
and  the  final  standings  showed  Sanitation  again  win- 
ning out,  viz: 

—1940— 

W.  L. 

Sanitation     7  3 

Police    5  5 

Fire    3  7 

The  same  set-up  featured  the  1941  season  of  play 
and  we  found  ourselves  at  the  close  confronted  with  a 
situation  we'd  have  given  half  the  tea  in  China  to  be 
able  to  duck,  meaning,  the  presentation  of  our  report 
showing  the  final  standings,  which  read: 

—1941— 

W.         L. 

Sanitation 11  1 

Fire    7  5 

Police   0  12 

In  the  September,  1941,  issue  we  wrote : 
"Frankly,  we  wouldn't  even  know  how  to  begin  to 
explain  away  this  almost  unbelievable — and  truly  ca- 
tastrophic result.  The  fact  remains  nevertheless  that 
our  intrepid  diamond  stars  this  year  piled  up  for 
themselves  the  unheard  of  record  of  losing  out  in  the 
Municipal  League  with  12  straight  defeats  in  as  many 
games  played." 

In  1942  Welfare  was  added  to  the  Division  A  roster, 
and  the  season's  close  found  Sanitation  again  showing 
the  way  and  with  Police  and  Fire,  with  five  wins  and 
four  losses  each,  tied  for  second  place.  Welfare,  the 
added  starter,  finished  with  no  wins  and  nine  losses. 
In  the  September,  1942,  issue  we  wrote: 
"Again  we're  afraid  there  is  not  much  we  can  tell 
you  about  the  Police  Department  Baseball  team  save 
that  the  Municipal  League  season  has  long  since  closed 
and  our  boys  this  year  finished  in  a  deadlock  with  Fire 
— a  much  happier  showing,  incidentally,  than  that 
made  by  the  lads  last  year."  And,  being  of  a  naturally 
kindly  disposition  and  with  the  idea  of  handing  some 
orchids  to  the  team's  pilot — a  real  nice  gent,  personally, 
we're  told — we  wrote: 

"Manager  Steve  Whelan,  as  high-powered  and  high- 
minded  a  manager  as  any  team  can  boast,  has  hopes 
that  with  a  bit  of  bolstering  here  and  there,  the  boys 


next  season  will  really  get  going  again.  And  until  such 
time  we  say  to  them  now — so  long,  fellers,  and  may 
bigger  and  better  base  hits  next  year  prove  the  so- 
lution." 

And  there,  dear  reader,  you  have  a  brief  resume  of 
the  activities  of  the  Police  Department  Baseball  team 
since  the  inception  of  the  Municipal  Baseball  League 
in  1935.  Just  what  this  season  has  in  store,  or  any 
information  on  which  a  prediction  might  be  made — 
players  selected,  new  faces,  schedule,  etc.,  etc. — only 
Manager  Whelan  as  the  gent  in  charge  can  know.  And 
we  give  you  our  solemn  word,  dear  reader,  that  if 
Steve  should  drop  in  before  we  go  to  press — as  we 
asked  him  to  on  the  night  of  the  Sergeants'  ball  at  the 
Manhattan  Center  last  month— gladly  we'll  pass  the 
information  along. 


POLICE— FIRE  BASEBALL  GAME 
Pole  Grounds,  Sunday,  June  20,  1945 


THE  POLICE  COMMISSIONER 
City  of  New  York 

May  8th,  1943. 

PATROLMAN  SYDNEY  HUTCHINS 
Shield  No.  2298 
Traffic  Precinct  C. 

Dear  Officer  Hutchins: 

I  have  been  apprised  of  the  splendid  police  work 
performed  by  you,  in  effecting  the  arrest  of  one 
Millan  Kovarick,  on  a  charge  of  Assault  and  Rob- 
bery— acting  in  concert  with  three  others,  not  ar- 
rested, entered  poolroom  on  second  floor  of  premises 
182  5th  Avenue,  at  point  of  revolvers,  stating  "this 
is  a  stick-up",  and  when  one  of  the  patrons  resisted, 
struck  him  on  the  head  with  a  cue  stick,  and  fled. 

Official  records  disclose  that  while  on  duty  and 
observing  a  commotion  in  the  vicinity  of  the  above 
address,  you  immediately  pursued  and  succeeded  in 
apprehending  Kovarick. 

I  note,  with  a  deep  feeling  of  pride  and  admira- 
tion, that  you  have  been  in  the  service  of  the  Police 
Department  of  the  City  of  New  York  for  over  forty 
years,  and  despite  such  lengthy  service  you  are  still 
imbued  with  a  deep  sense  of  faithfulness  to  duty, 
which,  together  with  your  alert  mind  and  good 
physical  condition,  enabled  you  to  capture  and  sub 
due  this  dangerous  criminal.  The  arrest  of  Kovarick 
and  information  obtained  from  him  will,  no  doubt, 
result  in  the  eventual  apprehension  of  the  other 
three  criminals  involved  in  the  perpetration  of  this 
crime. 

This,  indeed,  is  excellent  work  and  it  is  encourag- 
ing and  gratifying  for  the  Police  Commissioner  to 
know  that  a  member  of  the  Force  performed  a  duty 
that  reflects  credit  on  the  entire  Department.  I  take 
this  means  of  extending  to  you  my  personal  com- 
mendation. 

Very  truly  yours, 

LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE 
Police  Commissioner. 


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By  REBECCA  B.  RANKIN,  Librarian,  Municipal  Reference  Library 


ITEMS  of  news  culled  from  magazines  should  inter- 
est the  policemen  who  are  privileged  to  borrow 
books  and  periodicals  from  the  Municipal  Reference 
Library,  2230  Municipal  Building,  New  York  City. 


Women  Traffic  Police 

ASHEVILLE,  NORTH  CAROLINA,  has  recently 
employed  eight  women  as  traffic  officers.  These  female 
traffic  cops  are  married  and  their  average  age  is  36. 
They  were  trained  by  an  experienced  traffic  officer  for 
two  weeks  before  taking  up  their  duties — five  hours 
each  day.  The  women  have  full  police  powers  and  the 
police  department  plans  to  use  them  anywhere  that  a 
man  might  go  except  on  call  cars  and  night  cruisers. 
The  city  furnishes  flaming  red  capes,  red  overseas 
caps,  raincoats  and  rain  helmets.  Other  clothing  is 
supplied  by  the  women  themselves  and  most  have  pur- 
chased olive-drab  ski  suits. 


Radio  School  for  Traffic  Violators 

DENVER  TRAFFIC  VIOLATORS  now  can  "sit 
out"  their  penalties  at  home  by  the  radio.  Under  the 
city's  traffic  school  system,  now  discontinued,  offenders 
could  elect  to  attend  the  school  in  lieu  of  a  fine.  Now 
they  listen  once  a  week  to  a  half-hour  radio  program 
simulating  a  traffic  court.  To  insure  the  proper  lis- 
tener response,  offenders  must  write  out  answers  to 
radio  questions  on  traffic  safety  and  return  them  to 
the  police  judge. 


Police  Cars  Used  as  Ambulances 

DETROIT'S  POLICE  DEPARTMENT  is  convert- 
ing 20  of  its  accident  prevention  bureau  cars  into 
emergency  ambulances  on  the  theory  that  first  aid 
treatment  and  direct-to-hospital  facilities  will  save 
lives  as  well  as  rubber  and  gasoline.  A  car  can  be 
converted  into  an  efficient  ambulance  in  two  minutes. 


Duties  of  Auxiliary  Police 

THE  USE  OF  AUXILIARY  POLICE  for  the  per- 
formance of  regular  police  duties  has  been  discon- 
tinued in  Washington,  D.  C.  and  their  duties  limited 
to  actual  air  raids,  tests,  or  other  emergencies.  For 
several  months  auxiliary  police  have  assisted  in  han- 
dling large  gatherings,  escorts,  patrols,  and  so  on,  but 
the  question  of  liability  in  event  of  injury  to  an  auxil- 
iary while  performing  such  duties  resulted  in  discon- 
tinuing the  practice.  The  Office  of  Civilian  Defense 
and  the  International  Association  of  Chiefs  of  Police 
are  on  record  disapproving  the  arming  of  auxiliary 
police  and  recommending  that  auxiliaries  be  under  the 
supervision  of  the  police  chief. 


Louisville  Reorganizes  Police 
Department  to  Meet  Wartime  Demands 

LOUISVILLE  IS  REORGANIZING  its  police  de- 
partment, unchanged  for  50  years,  to  overcome  war- 
time problems  involving  loss  during  the  last  year  of  25 
per  cent  of  its  experienced  personnel,  increase  of 
nearly  100,000  in  civilian  and  military  population,  and 
considerable  increase  in  juvenile  delinquency. 

Two  recommendations,  made  by  an  expert  on  police 
problems,  already  have  been  carried  out;  one  involved 
granting  of  salary  increases,  the  other  the  establish- 
ment of  a  vice  squad,  according  to  the  American  Muni- 
cipal Association.  During  its  first  month  of  operation 
— January — the  vice  squad  arrested  171  women  as 
compared  with  28  arrested  in  the  previous  month. 
Examination  of  the  women  at  the  city  health  clinic 
showed  140  infected  with  venereal  disease,  and  they 
were  placed  in  quarantine. 

Most  important  change  under  way  is  abandonment 
of  the  district  type  of  organization,  with  five  district 
stations,  and  creation  of  a  single  command  at  police 
headquarters  in  the  city  hall.  One  district  station  will 
serve  as  headquarters  for  the  military  police,  another 
as  headquarters  for  the  civilian  defense  organization, 
a  third  will  be  converted  into  a  modern  police  training 
school. 

Under  the  new  plan  each  patrolman  will  be  charged 
with  the  enforcement  of  traffic  laws  as  well  as  enforce- 
ment of  other  laws.  Instead  of  having  officers  and  men 
divided  into  three  equal  shifts,  as  in  the  past,  police 
manpower  will  be  distributed  at  the  hours  and  in  the 
places  most  needed. 


Campaign  Against  Juvenile  Delinquency 

INDIANAPOLIS  IS  COMBINING  resources  of  the 
police  department's  juvenile  aid  division,  the  park  de- 
partment's recreation  division  and  the  board  of  public 
safety  in  a  campaign  against  juvenile  delinquency. 
Working  with  recreation  division  employes  in  problem 
sections  of  the  city  will  be  police  officers  chosen  es- 
pecially for  their  ability  to  cope  with  youth  problems 
rather  than  their  ability  to  "get  tough."  Juvenile  of- 
fenders in  minor  cases  will  be  tried  at  recreation  cen- 
ters by  their  companions  under  a  program  of  "boys' 
courts"  to  be  fostered. 


The  Office  of  Defense  Transportation  has  just 
issued  a  15-page  pamphlet  entitled,  "Fitting  Traffic 
Control  to  Wartime"  which  the  Library  has  available 
for  the  police  officials  specializing  in  traffic  problems. 
This  pamphlet  outlines  the  procedures  for  putting  into 
effect  highway  traffic  control  policies  of  the  Office  of 
Defense  Transportation. 


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114  Pet. 

Lt. 

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Ser.  Bur. 

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Edward  F.  Lunny 

3  Pet. 

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Herman  J.  Huners 

102  ret. 

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Louis  A.  Fick 

9  Pet. 

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Charles  A.  McDonald 

114  Pet. 

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Michael   Francavilla 

10  Pet. 

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Henry  V.  Sheehan 

13  Pet. 

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72  Pet. 

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Frederick  W.  Worst 

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Philip  Tully 

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Harry  Raphael 

88  Pet. 

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Abram  F.  Aekerman 
Herbert  L.  Carll 
Eugene  R.  Casey 
John  J.  Fetscher 
Bernard   Streeter 
James   Collins 
Peter  T.  McGuire 
Irving  A.  Munster 
George  O.  Lawrence 
William  J.  Hannigan 
Alfred   D.   Basel 
Vincent   H.   Mullins 
Philip  Gold 

Zigmund   E.   Golembieski 
George  F.  Gardner 
Matthew  J.  Kenny 
Fiorewante    Boccuzzi 
William  C.  Pflzenmeier 
Thomas  Reynolds 
Jacob  J.  Knoebel 
Leo  Gal 

Vincent  W.  Franzone 
John  J.  DeCarlo 
James  Murphy 
Edwin  A.  Waitword 
Harry  W.  Evans 
Alexander  D.  Renton 
William  J.  Ryan 


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THE  POLICE  COMMISSIONER 
City  of  New  York 

May  8th,  1943. 

PATROLMAN  JOHN  W.  MATTHEWS 

Shield  No.  3577 
Traffic  Precinct  C. 

Dear  Officer  Matthews: 

I  have  been  apprised  of  the  splendid  police  work 
performed  by  you,  in  effecting  the  arrest  of  one 
Millan  Kovarick,  on  a  charge  of  Assault  and  Rob- 
bery— acting  in  concert  with  three  others,  not  ar- 
rested, entered  poolroom  on  second  floor  of  premises 
182  5th  Avenue,  at  point  of  revolvers,  stating  "this 
is  a  stick-up",  and  when  one  of  the  patrons  resisted, 
struck  him  on  the  head  with  a  cue  stick,  and  fled. 

Official  records  disclose  that  while  on  duty  and 
observing  a  commotion  in  the  vicinity  of  the  above 
address,  you  immediately  pursued  and  succeeded  in 
apprehending  Kovarick. 

I  note,  with  a  deep  feeling  of  pride  and  admira- 
tion, that  you  have  been  in  the  service  of  the  Police 
Department  of  the  City  of  New  York  for  over  forty 
years,  and  despite  such  lengthy  service  you  are  still 
imbued  with  a  deep  sense  of  faithfulness  to  duty, 
which,  together  with  your  alert  mind  and  good 
physical  condition,  enabled  you  to  capture  and  subdue 
this  dangerous  criminal.  The  arrest  of  Kovarick  and 
information^obtained  from  him  will,  no  doubt,  result 
in  the  eventual  apprehension  of  the  other  three  crim- 
inals involved  in  the  perpetration  of  this  crime. 

This,  indeed,  is  excellent  work  and  it  is  encourag- 
ing and  gratifying  for  the  Police  Commissioner  to 
know  that  a  member  of  the  Force  performed  a  duty 
that  reflects  credit  on  the  entire  Department.  I  take 
this  means  of  extending  to  you  my  personal  com- 
mendation. 

Very  truly  yours, 

LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE 
Police  Commissioner. 


POLICE  ACADEMY 

OFFICERS'  TRAINING  SCHOOL 

QUESTIONS  AND  ANSWERS  FOR  THE  MAY,   1943  ISSUE  OF  "SPRING  3100' 

By  Lieutenant  PETER  F.  MATHEWS 


QUESTIONS 


QUESTION  NO.  1 

What  commands  are  required  to  maintain  a  Parolees 
and  Released  Prisoners  File?    Explain  in  detail. 

QUESTION  NO.  2 

During  the  year  1942,  what  were  the  three  principal 
causes  of  vehicular  highway  accidents  in  which  children 
were  killed  or  injured? 

QUESTION  NO.  3 

What  inspections  are  required  by  the  Administrative 
Code  of  premises  licensed  as  a  Public  Dance  Hall  or 
Cabaret? 

QUESTION  NO.  4 

Outline  the  Air  Raid  Protection  Regulations  that  are 
effective  upon  receipt  of  the  Air  Warning  Signals. 

QUESTION  NO.  5 

a.  How  may  an  investigating  officer  determine  whether 
a  bullet  has  entered  a  window-pane  from  within  or 
without? 

b.  In  what  cases  shall  a  desk  officer  notify  the  precinct 
detective  officer  of  the  finding  of  a  dead  human  body? 

c.  How  shall  the  driver  of  a  vehicle  other  than  a  motor 
vehicle,  report  an  accident? 

d.  Upon  a  plea  of  guilty  to  an  indictment,  there  is 
nothing  for  the  court  to  do  but  to  pronounce  sen- 
tence.  Mention  an  exception  to  this  statement. 

e.  What  additional  notifications  shall  be  made  by  a 
desk  officer  in  cases  involving  the  seizure  of  meat 
or  meat  products? 

f.  What  cases  will  be  reported  on  Form  U.F.  67 


ANSWERS 


ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  1 

Central  File.  A  complete  record  of  parolees  and  released 
prisoners  residing  in  this  city  will  be  maintained  in  a 
central  file  at  the  Criminal  Identification  Bureau. 

Detective  Squad  File.  A  complete  record  of  parolees 
and  released  prisoners  residing  within  a  precinct  will  be 
maintained  in  each  Precinct  Detective  Squad  office.  Cards 
will  be  forwarded  to  detective  squad  commanders  con- 
cerned by  the  Criminal  Identification  Bureau. 

The  cards  will  be  filed  alphabetically  by  name.  A 
separate  card  will  be  prepared  and  filed  under  each  alias 
which  has  been  used  by  the  parolee  or  released  prisoner. 

These  cards  will  have  photographs  of  parolees  and  re- 
leased prisoners  affixed,  if  such  photographs  are  available 
at  the  Criminal  Identification  Bureau. 

The  File  will  be  kept  locked  when  not  in  use.  The  con- 
tents of  this  File  will  not  be  shown  to  persons  other  than 
members  of  this  Department,  Parole  officers  or  officials, 
and  officials  of  the  State  or  City  Departments  of  Correction. 


POLICE  ACADEMY 

OFFICERS'  TRAINING  SCHOOL 
72  POPLAR  ST.,  BROOKLYN 

PROMOTION   COURSES 

1.  To  Rank  of  Sergeant.  For  Patrolmen,  all  grades. 

Sessions  will  be  held,  holidays,  excepted,  on 

Monday 7.30  P.M. 

Tuesday 10.30  A.M. 

Wednesday 5.30  P.M. 

Thursday 11.30  A.M. 

Friday 5.30  P.M. 

2.  To    Rank    of    Lieutenant.    For    all    Sergeants. 

Sessions  will  be  held,  holidays,  excepted,  on 

Monday 7.30  P.  M. 

Tuesday 10.30  A.M. 

Wednesday 5.30  P.M. 

Thursday 11.30  A.M. 

Friday 5.38  P.M. 

3.  To    Rank    of    Captain.     For    all    Lieutenants. 

Sessions  will  be  held,  holidays,  excepted,  on 

Monday 7.30  P.M. 

Tuesday 10.30  A.M. 

Wednesday 5.30  P.M. 

Thursday 11.30  A.M. 

Friday 5.30  P.M. 

4.  Topics  will  b«  changed  weekly.  Each  claaa 
session  will  be  for  a  period  of  two  hoars.  Attend- 
ance will  be  on  time  off  duty.  No  fee  will  b«  charged. 

5.  SEE  CIRCULAR  12,  1937. 


ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  2 

Killed  Injured 

1.  Running  into  roadway   32  1,155 

2.  Crossing  not  at  crossing  14  467 

3.  Crossing  against  lights  11  528 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  3 

A  license  shall  be  issued  only  after  the  Commissioner 
shall  have  caused  an  inspection  to  be  made  of  the  premises 
to  be  licensed  and  not  until  the  Commissioner  is  satisfied 
that  such  place  complies  with  all  laws  and  the  rules  and 
regulations  of  the  Department  of  Housing  and  Buildings, 
Fire  Department,  Police  Department  and  Health  Depart- 
ment in  so  far  as  the  same  are  applicable  thereto. 

The  Commissioner  shall  also  cause  to  be  made  such 
inspections  as  may  be  necessary  to  ascertain  whether  the 
places  licensed  are  maintained  in  compliance  with  law. 

For  the  purpose  of  facilitating  the  inspections  pre- 
scribed by  this  section,  the  Commissioner  is  authorized  to 
call  upon  the  head  of  any  city  agency  and  such  agency  and 
its  employees  shall  make  such  inspections  as  may  be 
required. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  4 

Yellow  Signal.  This  is  a  confidential  preliminary  caution 
signal  which  will  not  be  given  by  audible  public  alarm. 

It  indicates  the  possibility  of  an  air  raid,  which  informa- 
tion is  to  be  treated  as  confidential  and  transmitted  to 


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the  Protection  Services  and  other  specially  designated 
recipients  only. 

Mobilization  and  Blackout  (Blue)  Signal.  This  is  an 
audible  public  warning  signal  indicating  the  probability 
of  an  air  raid. 

When  this  signal  is  heard: 

(a)  The  civilian  protection  forces  that  have  not  already 
mobilized  on  the  Yellow  signal  will  report  for  duty. 

(b)  Lights  in  homes,  business  houses,  industrial  plants, 
and  other  structures  will  be  blacked  out,  except 
that  lights  may  remain  on  in  railroad  classification 
yards,  military  and  naval  installations,  manufactur- 
ing plants  and  war  facilities  essential  to  the  war 
effort,  and  transportation  facilities,  provided  they 
comply  with  dimout  requirements  and  can  be  blacked 
out  within  one  minute  after  receipt  of  the  Red 
signal. 

(c)  Unshielded  traffic  lights  and  certain  street  lights 
will  be  blacked  out. 

(d)  Pedestrians  may  continue  normal  movement. 

(e)  Vehicles  may  continue  normal  movement.  If  at 
night,  motor  vehicles  will  use  low  beam  headlights, 
normal  tail  and  license  plate  lights. 

Air  Raid  (Red)  Signal.    This  is  an  audible  public  warning 
indicating  the  imminence  of  an  air  raid. 
When  this  signal  is  heard: 

(a)  Vehicles  will  pull  to  the  curb,  stop,  discharge  pas- 
sengers. 

(b)  AH  pedestrians  will  seek  cover. 

(c)  Elevated  and  subway  lines  and  all  surface  trans- 
portation will  cease  operation.  Movement  of  other 
railroad  trains  and  personnel  shall  be  in  accordance 
with  provisions  of  Rules  and  Regulations  for  Rail- 
roads during  Blackout  or  Air  Raid  Alarms  within 
the  Eastern  Defense  Command,  approved  by  the 
War  Department,  September  3,  1942. 

(d)  At  night  a  complete  blackout  will  become  effective 
immediately,  except  that  traffic  lights  to  which  a 
shield  has  been  affixed  with  a  cross  in  the  upper  half 
will  not  be  extinguished. 

Air  Raid  (Blue)  Signal  (following  a  Red  Signal).  This 
signal  returns  the  community  to  the  conditions  prescribed 
for  the  Mobilization  and  Blackout  (Blue)  Signal.  This  is 
not  an  All  Clear.  It  will  indicate  that  the  raiders  have 
left  the  immediate  vicinity  but  may  return  or  that  another 
wave  of  raiders  may  be  approaching. 


Everyone  remains  in  a  state  of  alert. 
All  Clear  (White)  Signal.    This  signal  is  a  public  signal 
indicating  All  Clear. 

It  will  not  be  transmitted  by  the  public  sirens.  It  will 
be  announced  over  all  radio  broadcasting  stations,  through 
Police  and  Fire  Department  communication  channels,  by 
teletype,  public  telephone  and  by  long  blasts  on  police  and 
air  wardens'  whistles. 

When  an  All  Clear  (White)  signal  follows  a  Yellow 
signal  without  an  intervening  Blue  or  Red  signal  having 
been  received,  it  shall  be  transmitted  only  in  the  manner 
provided  for  the  Yellow  signal. 

There  is  no  assurance  that  a  Yellow  and  a  Blue  signal 
will  precede  a  Red  signal.  However,  a  Blue  signal  will 
always  be  given  after  a  Red  signal.  For  this  reason,  it  is 
of  the  utmost  importance  that  everyone  learn  to  distin- 
guish the  air  raid  alarms  by  sound  rather  than  by 
sequence. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  5 

a.  On  one  side  of  the  hole  only,  numerous  small  flakes 
of  glass  will  be  found  to  have  been  blown  away, 
giving  to  the  hole  the  appearance  of  a  volcano  crater. 
Such  an  appearance  indicates  that  the  bullet  was 
fired  from  the  opposite  side  of  the  hole  from  which 
the  flakes  are  missing. 

b.  If  the  body  is  unidentified,  or  if  the  death  occurred 
under  suspicious  circumstances,  or  in  a  case  of  al- 
leged suicide  in  which  there  is  no  positive  evidence 
that  the  case  is  a  suicide,  or  in  case  of  murder  fol- 
lowed by  the  suicide  of  the  perpetrator. 

c.  In  an  accident  resulting  in  death  or  injury  to  a 
person  or  damage  to  property,  he  must  stop  and  give 
his  and  his  employer's  name  and  address  to  the 
party  sustaining  the  injuries  or  damage,  and  in  the 
case  of  death  or  injury,  he  must  in  addition  to  the 
above,  without  delay,  report  the  accident  to  the 
nearest  police  station,  unless  he  has  supplied  the 
information  to  a  police  officer  on  the  scene. 

d.  By  statute  in  New  York  State,  no  conviction  shall 
be  had  upon  a  plea  of  guilty  where  the  crime  is,  or 
may  be,  punishable  by  death. 

e.  Notify  Telegraph  Bureau — Violation  Health  Depart- 
ment. Notify  Bureau  of  Operations — Arrest  made  or 
meat  seized  in  connection  with  meat  situation. 

f.  All  aided  and  street  accident  cases  and  cases  in 
which  the  city  might  be  involved. 


Police  Anchor  Club  Gives  $1000  to  Services 


THE  Police  Anchor  Club,  whose  principal  func- 
tion would  appear  to  be  the  bringing  of  cheer 
into  the  lives  of  orphans  not  only  here  in  New 
York  City  but  elsewhere  within  the  Metropolitan  area, 
contributed  two  checks  of  $500  each  last  month  to  the 
Army  Emergency  Relief  Fund  and  the  Navy  Relief 
Society. 

The  presentation  was  made  by  Commissioner  Valen- 
tine, on  behalf  of  the  Police  Anchor  Club,  on  Tuesday, 
April  13,  at  a  brief  ceremony  in  his  office  at  Police 
Headquarters,  in  the  presence  of  the  Rev.  Bernard  A. 
Cullen,  chaplain  of  the  Police  Anchor  Club;  Act.  Ser- 
geant John  J.  Boyle,  president;  Inspector  Peter 
McGuirk,  chairman  of  the  Orphan  Day  outings;  Lieu- 


tenant Thomas  Maher  and  Patrolman  James  Pettit, 
vice-president  and  trustee,  respectively. 

The  checks  were  received  by  Captain  W.  E.  South- 
ard, for  the  Army  and  Lieutenant  J.  N.  Trainer,  Jr., 
assistant  treasurer  of  the  Naval  group. 

In  making  the  presentation,  Commissioner  Valen- 
tine called  attention  to  the  philanthropic  activities  of 
the  Anchor  Club,  which  annually  conducts  a  summer 
outing  for  7,000  or^jhans  to  Steeplechase  Park  and  a 
Christmas  Party  in  the  Hotel  Astor,  and  whose  Yule- 
tide  activities  were  highlighted  last  year  by  the  dis- 
tribution to  inmates  of  41  orphan  homes — Catholic, 
Protestant  and  Jewish  alike — of  6,250  dolls,  toys  and 
party  games  and  4,900  lbs.  of  candy. 


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SPRING    3100 


DEPARTMENTAL     ORDERS 


T.  T.  Message,  March  26,  1943. 

Telephone  number  of  the  Detective  Bureau,  Brooklyn- 
West,  changed  from  Sterling  3-3292  to  Sterling  3-7515; 
Main  Desk,  Brooklyn,  changed  from  Sterling  3-7515  to 
Sterling  3-3292. 

T.  T.  Message,  March  26,  1943. 

Amendment  to  Paragraph  4  of  memorandum  of  January 
26,  1943,  relating  to  official  incident  drills. 

T.  T.  Order  No.  6,  April  3,  1943. 

Members  of  the  Force  required  to  attend  the  Women's 
Court,  100  Centre  Street,  Manhattan,  to  be  present  in 
court  at  9  A.M. 

Paragraph  31  of  Article  9  of  the  Manual  of  Procedure, 
titled   "Courts"  is  amended   to  read: 

31.  The  Women's  Court  will  be  open  from  9  A.M.  to  4 
P.M.,  Monday  to  Friday  inclusive,  and  from  9  A.M.  to  12 
Noon  on  Saturdays  and  holidays. 

T.  T.  Message,  April  7,  1943. 

Police  Athletic  League  annual  campaign  for  member- 
ship to  support  its  activities  during  the  current  year. 

T.  T.  Message,  April  9,  1943. 

Booklet  published  by  the  New  York  State  War  Council 
titled  "Reactions  Of  People  Under  Stress"  forwarded  to 
each  command. 


T.  T.  Message,  April  10,  1943. 

Section  17,  Sanitary  Code,  amended:  "Dogs  not  per- 
mitted on  any  public  place  unless  leashed." 

T.  T.  Message,  April  10,  1943. 

Use  of  anti-freeze  in  radiators  of  department  motor 
vehicles  discontinued. 

T.  T.  Message,  April  16,  1943. 

Administrative  telephone  number  of  Queens  Telegraph 
Bureau  changed  from  Republic  9-8000  to  Jamaica  9-2100. 

General  Orders  No.  10,  April  15,  1943. 

Re  "April  Drive"  throughout  the  United  States  to  raise 
$13,000,000,000  through  United  States  War  Bond  sales. 

T.  T.  Message,  April  20,  1943. 

New  York  City  Criminal  Courts  Act  amended  so  as  to 
give  Magistrates  summary  jurisdiction  to  try  the  several 
sections  of  the  Sanitary  Code  as  designated. 

Although  the  law  does  not  specifically  state  so,  this 
in  effect  makes  violations  of  the  sections  of  the  Sanitary 
Code  referred  to  offenses  instead  of  misdemeanors,  and 
shall  be  recorded  as  such  in  Police  Department  records. 

T.  T.  Order  No.  7,  April  21,  1943. 

Female  detention  prisons  in  the  1st,  79th  and  120th 
Precincts  abolished.  Schedule  of  precincts  housing  female 
prisoners  revised. 


Sergeants'   Benevolent  Association  Entertainment  and  Dance 


BATTING  averages  were  forgotten  and  disciplin- 
ary measures  tabooed  on  the  evening  of  Friday, 
April  30,  the  date  marking  the  second  annual 
Entertainment  and  Dance  of  the  Sergeants'  Benevo- 
lent Association,  held  again  this  year  at  Manhattan 
Center,  one  of  those  rare  official  occasions  in  the  lives 
of  our  scholarly  D.D.'s  {Doctors  of  Deportment)  upon 
which,  as  one  patrolman  put  it.  Peace  on  Earth,  Good 
Will  Toward  Men  was  the  order  of  the  day — members 
of  his  own  rank  included,  of  course. 

Explaining  that  the  proceeds  were  for  the  Death 
Benefit  Fund,  Sergeant  Ross  P.  Monroe,  president  of 
the  organization,  in  his  gracious  address  of  welcome, 
said : 

"On  this  occasion  the  members  of  the  Sergeants' 
Benevolent  Association  extend  a  cordial  welcome  to 
the  many  friends  who  have  honored  us  by  their  pres- 
ence here  tonight. 

"We  deeply  appreciate  the  assistance  rendered  by 
the  Police  Commissioner,  the  Chief  Inspector,  and 
commanding  officers  throughout  the  Department,  evi- 
denced by  the  splendid  manner  in  which  they  have 
cooperated  in  our  efforts. 

"We  are  grateful  to  our  boosters  and  friends  for 


their  loyalty  and  generosity  displayed  in  support  of 
this  worthy  cause. 

"To  the  members  who  have  answered  our  country's 
call  and  are  now  serving  in  the  armed  forces  through- 
out the  world,  we  pray  to  Almighty  God  to  protect 
them  and  to  safely  restore  them  to  their  families  when 
the  great  conflict  is  won." 

Members  of  the  Sergeants'  Benevolent  Association 
currently  engaged  with  the  armed  services  include 
Majors  Simon  P.  Ambraz  and  Francis  J.  Quigley, 
First  Lieutenants  Louis  A.  Cornibert,  Anthony  J.  Kol- 
gen,  William  J.  Robertson;  Lieutenant  (Jr.  Gr.)  James 
J.  Rock,  and  Chief  Petty  Officers  John  S.  Kelly  and 
Paul  B.  Weston. 

Committee  Chairmen 

Ross  P.  Monroe,  General  Chairman;  Henry  C.  May, 
Reception;  John  F.  Murphy,  Finance;  Florence  Sulli- 
van, Door;  Jacob  Isaacson,  Boxes;  Joseph  Schultz, 
Floor;  Fred  Meyer,  Distinguished  Guests;  Charles  W. 
Flood,  Tickets;  John  J.  Regan,  Entertainment. 

To  sum  up  ( Trial  Room  lingo  not  intended — please) 
it  was  a  grand  party — one  of  which  the  Order  of  the 
Chevron  has  every  good  reason  to  be  proud. 


PRIZE  CARTOONS  SUBMITTED  BY  MEMBERS  OF  THE  DEPARTMEM 


ANOPENYflP 

f^EVER  KILLEP 

a  JAP. 


".  .  .  and  if  the  Army  takes  many  more  men,  you  and  I, 
Lieutenant,  may  find  ourselves  back  on  patrol!" 


"The  skipper  just  found  out  that  Mike's  son  is  captain  of 
the  company  his  son  is  a  buck  private  in." 


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WITH  YOUR  LOCAL  REPORTER 


TO  OUR  REPORTERS:  Items  for  publication  in  this  column  should  be  received  not  later  than  the  20th. 
Contributions  received  too  late  for  current  publication  will  appear  in  the  issue  immediately  following. 


1ST  DIVISION 

1st    Pit.   I'll.  Francis  B.Donorwi      Mi  Pet.,  I'tl.  Henry  W- ■A.  Elder 
•>ii(l  Pet    I'tl.  I.  Knowltall  i.h  ¥ct..  Ptl.  Erimvnd  F.  Kelly 

8th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Willinm  Foster 

8th  Precinct:  Most  embarrassed  was  Tom  O'Grady,  our  bag 
piper,  the  last  time  he  paraded  in  his  Kilties  ...  he  forgot  his 
"trews." 

4TH  DIVISION 

IStli  Pet..  Ptl.  John  Fritting  17tli  Pet..  Ptl.  Linus  Bell 

IStli  Pet.,  Ptl.  Thomas  J.  Moffitt        19th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Shadowe 
22nd  Fct.,  Ptl.  Thomas  A.  Comiskey 

13th  Precinct:  Your  new  reporter,  feeling  honored  to  have 
been  chosen  for  this  assignment,  extends  an  invitation  to  the 
members  of  the  command  to  contribute  to  this  column.  Just 
place  your  news  items  in  the  box,  men,  and  we'll  do  the  rest. 

Belated  congratulations  to  Patrolman  and  Mrs.  John  Haffey 
in  the  arrival  of  two  bouncing  baby  boys!  Mother,  twins  and 
Jack  all  doing  nicely. 

Best  of  luck  in  their  new  found  leisure  to  our  recently  retired 
members.  Patrolmen  Roelich,  Rilley,  Murphy,  Velten,  and 
Sheehan. 

We  welcome  Sergeant  Giattini,  and  are  sorry  at  the  same 
time  to  lose  Sergeant  Nicoletti,  whose  place  he  has  taken.  We 
wish  both  of  them  good  luck  in  their  new  assignments. 

Also,  a  hearty  welcome  to  our  new  T.S.  Operator,  Joseph 
Martello,  who  is  also  an  air  warden  in  this  precinct. 

Sergeant  Frank  Donovan,  Sergeant  Joseph  Donovan,  Private 
Wniiam  Donovan,  and  Private  John  Donovan,  all  of  the  U.  S. 
Army,  are  the  sons  of  Detective  Bill  Donovan  of  the  13th 
Squad,  who  certainly  rates  a  nod  for  this  fine  contribution  to 
the  war  effort  .  .  ,  While  on  the  subject,  the  uniformed  force  of 
this  command  is  also  well  represented.  Patrolman  Walter  Curtis 
heading  the  list  with  three  sons  in  the  armed  forces:  Bernard, 
Corp,,  U,  S,  Marines;  Robert,  Pvt.,  U,  S,  Army;  and  Walter, 
Seaman,  U.  S.  Navy. 

Is  it  true  that  Sergeant  "Big  Al"  Caccia,  who  has  submitted 
his  application  for  retirement,  intends  starting  a  goat  farm  on 
his  large  estate  at  Mastic,  L.  I.,  thus  insuring  an  adequate 
meat  supply  for  the  duration?  .  .  .  And  that  Patrolman  "Amby" 
Cronin,  one  of  our  attendants,  who  has  also  applied  for  retire- 
ment, will  be  offered  the  Job  of  handyman? 

Patrolman  "Jocko"  DiDomenico,  ace  "Bum"  sleuth  of  this 
precinct,  while  arraigning  some  prisoners  in  Night  Court  one 
evening  last  month  was  mistaken  for  one  of  the  derelicts  by  the 
judge  and  given  a  ten-day  sentence — ^which  was  promptly  with- 
drawn, of  course,  when  the  court  learned  who  he  was.  Since  this 
unfortunate  occurrence,  "Jocko"  has  very  wisely  discarded 
that  battered  fedora. 

We  wonder  if  Detective  Ruggieri  of  the  13th  Squad  ex- 
pressed his  gratitude  as  yet,  and  if  so  to  what  extent,  to  a 
certaia  air  warden  for  his  courageous  and  valuable  assistance 
in  overtaking  that  escaped  prisoner  on  Irving  Place  recently! 

The  old  5th  Squad  doesn't  seem  the  same  since  the  loss  of 
a  couple  of  its  more  famous  members,  (1)  Ed  Herz,  long  a 
familiar  figure  on  the  upper  end  of  Third  Avenue,  is  now  in 


the  8th  Squad  and  driving  the  sergeant's  car,  (2)  Barclay 
Darcy,  the  "Gray  Eagle"  of  23rd  Street  now  is  performing  duty 
with  the  Warrant  Squad,  and  (3)  George  Trapp,  who  drove 
the  "Boss"  for  years  is  now  assigned  as  chauffeur  to  our  former 
Skipper,  Deputy  Inspector  Nolan,  of  the  Air  Warden  Service. 

That's  all  for  now,  except  to  say  we  expect  to  improve  with 
age — we  hope! 

15th  Precinct:  Another  memo  to  Pat  Harnedy:  we  are  still 
waiting  for  that  basin  (in  case  you  don't  understand  we  mean 
sink)  .  .  .  Papa  Gross  back  from  the  sunny  South,  and  Dolan 
anxiously  waiting  to  get  up  to  his  summer  place  in  Park  Central, 
especially  now  since  his  new  set  of  crockery  is  installed  ...  A 
word  to  Florrie:  you  better  watch  him!  King  has  all  the  little 
kings  busy  down  on  the  Island  with  that  victory  garden  and  is 
taking  orders  now  for  vegetables  .  .  ,  The  Holy  Name  breakfast 
is  over  but  this  precinct  could  have  made  a  better  showing  .  ,  . 
Our  old  friend  Bill  McKenna,  now  of  the  Navy,  is  still  head  man 
around  Tudor  City,  and,  too,  is  very  proud  of  the  ring  presented 
to  him  .  .  .  By  the  time  this  reaches  print  Staib  no  doubt  will 
be  on  the  retired  list,  so  lots  of  luck  and  good  health,  Walter, 
and  take  good  care  of  yourself  .  .  .  And  a  little  reminder  now 
to  the  men:  Please  don't  forget  the  box  in  the  back  room.  It 
doesn't  cost  a  nickel  to  contribute. 

19th  Precinct:  Some  lieutenants  get  a  crick  in  the  back  while 
doing  desk  duty,  from  leaning  forward  in  their  chair,  but  few, 
if  any,  get  flat  feet — ^which  is  what  is  likely  to  happen  to  Ser- 
geant Bill  Burke  if  he  makes  the  list — the  only  man  in  this 
DepartTnent  who  does  desk  duty  standing  up  I 

Jim  Cronin:  "I  am  standing  at  attention,  Sergeant,  it's  my 
uniform  that  makes  me  look  this  way!"  .  ,  ,  Bill  Grant:  "Do  you 
think  the  Captain  will  give  me  an  hour  off  for  that  last  practice 
'dark-out'  we  had?"  .  .  .  Jimmy  Judge:  "What  this  country 
needs  is  a  cigarette  a  feller  can  smoke  in  the  dark  and  a  black- 
out lighter  to  go  with  it!"  .  .  .  Was  it  Jerry  Murphy  who  handed 
out  that  summons  for  being  a  half  inch  too  close  to  a  fire 
hydrant  and  proved  he  was  right  by  measuring  the  distance  with 
the  defendant's  ruler?  .  .  .  Mike  Wolski,  looking  to  dress  the 
part,  wears  an  iron  derby  now. 

The  first  war  casualty  to  affect  the  19th  Precinct  was  the 
report  that  Abe  Schlucker's  son,  David,  was  wounded  in  the 
North  African  Area.  We  hope  sincerely  it's  not  serious.  Abe 
has  another  son  in  Iceland  and  he  himself  is  a  veteran  of  the 
first  World  War  .  .  .  Here  is  Jerry  Murphy's  explanation  of  how 
Patrick  Nestor,  because  of  his  name,  was  made  a  detective : 
"Patrick  is  of  Latin  origin  and  means  'noble'  and  Nestor  is  from 
the  Greek  and  means  'a  man  both  of  experience  and  who  remem- 
bers,' In  other  words  he  was  a  'natural'!"  ,  .  .  Detective  Dillon, 
19th  Squad  (when  the  St.  Patrick's  Day  Parade  was  over) : 
"The  Lord  was  with  the  Irish  again — pouring  holy  water  on 
them  while  they  paraded!"  .  .  .  Our  old  friend  Joe  Woods  (4th 
Div.)  one  time  gay  lothario  thought  we  wouldn't  find  out,  but  a 
gremlin  told  us.  Poor  boy,  we  knew  him  when  such  things  as 
matrimony  and  domestic  subjugation  were  farthest  from  his 
thoughts  .  .  .  Charlie  "Long  Drawers"  Roth  and  Barney  "Tin 
Ear"  Bajart  are  at  it  again,  listen:    Charlie:  "I  don't  care  for 


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spare  ribs,  always  they  remind  me  of  Paul  Miner!"  .  .  .  Barney: 
"Yah,  they  do,  especially  on  Saturday  nights  when  he's  under 
the  shower!" 

Retired  Patrolman  John  McCarthy,  who  dropped  in  to  say 
hello,  informs  us  he's  a  special  in  a  defense  plant  now — a  swell 
job.  Ben  Tierney,  incidentally,  was  greatly  impressed  ...  A 
kindly  thought  now  in  the  direction  of  Sergeant  John  Kelly  and 
Patrolmen  Robert  McPherson  and  Sidney  Rocker,  our  three 
members  serving  their  country  in  the  armed  forces  .  .  .  Tom 
<Pop)  Marry,  too,  is  anxious  to  join  up — we're  told  .  .  .  That 
rip  Maurice  (Reg.  95)  Hickey  has  in  the  back  of  his  shirt  grows 
bigger  every  day  .  .  .  And  Lieutenant  Ed  Walsh's  definition  of 
a  desk  officer  is  "a  guy  they  put  behind  a  desk  so  that  drunks 
and  crackpots  can  stand  in  front  of  it  and  tell  him  what  they 
think  of  him." 

Pet  Peeve  Department:  The  station  house  sightseer  is  my 
pet  peeve,  says  Lieutenant  Sullivan,  especially  those  who  bring 
their  children  along,  hold  them  up  in  the  air,  point  to  you  behind 
the  desk  and  say,  "That's  a  lieutenant.  Sonny!"  As  if  you  \yere 
a  monkey  in  a  cage,  or  a  bad  example  of  how  a  person  might 
end  up  in  life  .  .  .  Those  chain  cigar  and  cigarette  smokers  who 
drop  their  ashes  wherever  they  are,  is  Attendant  Charlie  Roth's 
pet  peeve.  "Long  Drawers"  says  he  hopes  the  guy  who  throws 
them  behind  the  sink,  in  the  95  Room,  hurts  his  arm  the  next 
time  he  does  it  .  .  .  Barney  Bajart,  of  Reg.  95  fame,  says  the 
fellow  who  rushes  in  with  an  hour's  work  when  you  have  about 
10  minutes  to  go,  is  enough  to  get  anyone  peeved.  As  for  in- 
stance, the  detective  who  will  hold  property  all  day  long  and  at 
the  last  minute  expects  you  to  make  out  all  the  Property  Clerk 
vouchers  before  you  go  home. 

Flash!  Patrolman  injured  by  tough  frankfurter!  (Are  ya 
Ustenin',  Patrolman  Edelson  of  Traffic  H?) 

Flash!  Ben  Tierney  seen  leaving  his  chair  (onee)  during 
his  tour  of  duty  as  95  Man!    Reason  unknown. 

Flash!  George  Seltenreich  has  his  papers  in,  the  while  Den- 
nie  Brown  still  carries  his  around  in  his  pocket. 

We  all  felt  the  shock  of  the  sudden  passing  of  Steve  Hurley, 
and  we  join  his  family  in  mourning  his  loss.  May  he  rest  in 
peace. 

6TH  DIVISION 

23xil  Pet.,  PtI.  Hertrv  y,-nlon  28th  Pet.,  Pt!.  Francis  X.  McDermotf 

25th  Pet.,  PtI.  John  D.  Promntn  i2Ti<\  Pet.,  Ptl.  Hnrlem  Epte 

23rd  Precinct:  Educational  indeed  was  the  lesson  adminis- 
tered by  Genial  Jim,  the  Scribe,  better  known  to  his  colleagues 
as  Jim  the  Pen  Man,  the  other  morning  when  a  young  rookie, 
who  was  doing  a  late  one  and  who  had  in  his  charge  in  the  back 
room  a  psycho  awaiting  removal  to  the  hospital,  came  before  the 
Desk  at  about  7:55  and  nonchalantly  observed:  "Take  care  of 
that  psycho  for  me.  Lieutenant,  I'm  going  home!" 

We  expect  by  the  time  this  reaches  print  to  have  our  Precinct 
Honor  Roll  unveiled,  in  respect  to  which  we  were  fortunate  in 
having  secured  in  its  preparation  the  services  of  a  very  promi- 
nent artist,  one  who  recently  did  the  President's  portrait  in  oils. 
Our  thanks  also  to  Patrolman  McGlinchy  who  handled  the 
tedious  job  of  lettering  the  name  plates  and  fastening  them  to 
the  Honor  Roll. 

Is  it  true  that  the  redoubtable  Michael  Normoyle,  of  the  23rd 
Brain  Squad,  from  the  back  of  the  big  white  charger  he  was 
riding  did  a  "Steve  Brodie"  while  heading  the  St.  Patrick's  Day 
parade — right  in  front  of  the  reviewing  stand?  .  .  .  Also  that 
Senor  Miguel  Sergio  confidently  expects  to  be  assigned  as  aide 
to  His  Honor,  the  Mayor,  if  and  when  the  Mayor  assumes  the 
Military  Governorship  of  Miguel's  native  land?  .  .  .  And  that 
the  head  man  at  Carl  Schurz  Park  in  the  event  this  comes  to 
pass  will  be  Ed  Smith? 

Marine  Engineer  First  Class  Frank  Germano  won't  forget  in 
a  burry  the  first  fishing  trip  of  the  year,  organized  by  F.  Izaak 
Walton  Straub  on  March  29  and  chaperoned  by  Admiral  Lou 
Eisner,  C.G.R.  The  expedition  left  from  Merrick,  L.  I.,  and 
Frank  between  working  a  pesky  motor  and  bailing  ceaselessly 
after  the  boat  sprang  a  leak  had  himself  a  very  busy  time.  High 
hook  for  the  day  was  Walter  Baer,  with  biggest  fish  honors 
going  to  Steidel.  A  total  of  51  gigantic  (?)  flounders  was  the 
catch  and  each  of  the  10  comprising  the  crew  wound  up  with 
five,  the  odd  one  being  swallowed  whole  by  Germano  in  the 
interests  of  equitable  distribution.  It  was  Admiral  Eisner's  20th 


year  in  the  Department,  incidentally,  and  also  his  25th  wedding 
anniversary.    Again,  Lou,  congratulations! 

The  23rd  Precinct  was  well  represented  at  the  annual  com- 
munion breakfast  of  the  Holy  Name  Society  on  April  11  last, 
where  Commissioner  Valentine  in  his  speech  announced  the 
names  of  the  medal  winners  for  the  year  1942,  among  them  our 
own  John  J.  Kelly  who  received  the  Martin  J.  Sheridan  Medal 
for  his  arrest  of  two  armed  thugs  who,  together  with  a  third 
man,  stuck  up  a  hotel  on  Park  Avenue.  Kelly,  incidentally,  twice 
before  was  commended  for  valor  in  the  performance  of  duty, 
including  his  exploit  on  January  13  of  last  year  when  he  twice 
dove  into  the  freezing  waters  of  the  East  River  to  save  the  life 
of  a  boy  who  was  drowning. 

Another  of  our  lads  deserving  of  mention  is  Samuel  Zeller, 
who  received  a  Commendation  for  his  arrest  after  a  severe 
struggle  of  a  man  armed  with  a  loaded  revolver,  and  who  had 
intrenched  himself  in  a  room  after  he'd  shot  a  man  a  short  time 
before. 

And  so  till  next  month. 

2.5th  Precinct:  That  was  a  neat  bit  of  police  work  turned  in 
by  R.M.P.  John  Tutt  and  his  able  assistant,  recorder  John 
Mayer,  last  month — the  disarming  and  arrest  of  a  mugg  who 
made  the  mistake  of  pointing  a  fully-loaded  gun  at  Tutt  .  .  . 
Speaking  of  guns,  Patrolman  Mathias  Erickson  also  appre- 
hended last  month  a  culprit  armed  with  a  revolver.  Again,  con- 
gratulations! .  .  .  And  while  passing  out  the  bouquets,  don't 
forget  Patrolman  John  (Parson)  Egan  who  was  awarded  Hon- 
orable Mention  last  month  for  the  part  played  by  him  in  the 
rescue  of  a  drowning  woman.  (Going  to  study  now  to  be  a 
sergeant)  .  .  .  Glad  to  report  that  Patrolman  Anthony  Barbaro 
is  out  of  the  oxygen  tank  and  on  the  road  to  recovery.  "Tony" 
has  been  hit  hard  the  past  few  years  by  illness  but  his  indom- 
itable courage  always  has  stood  him  in  good  stead.  Drop  him 
a  line  ...  Is  it  true  Sergeant  Burt  Harrison  is  forming  a  hill 
billy  band  to  perform  at  his  Adirondack  ranch — and  in  respect 
to  which  he  himself  has  been  practicing  faithfully  on  that  tenor 
banjo  of  his?  .  .  .  For  latest  reports  of  thisa  or  thata  ask 
Chuckles  Casey — and  particularly  as  concerns  a  certain  recent 
"Incident!"  .  .  .  Another  of  our  boys  has  swapped  uniforms — 
Irving  Protter.   Lots  of  luck,  soldier! 

The  25th  Precinct  was  well  represented  at  the  Holy  Name 
breakfast  and  you  can  rest  assured  that  Sergeant  Patrick  Kelly, 
in  his  role  of  shepherd,  was  indeed  proud  of  his  flock  .  .  .  Some 
of  our  checker  players  are  getting  so  proficient  in  the  art  they 
don't  even  use  their  hands  any  more — just  their  ears  .  .  .  We 
understand  that  since  Patrick  Phinneas  Woods  moved  to  Park- 
chester  all  of  the  neighbors  have  been  admiring  his  marvelous 
physique — the  reason  probably  why  he  decided  to  move  his  g3rm 
material  from  the  "Y"  and  perform  instead  on  the  spacious  out- 
door courts  at  Parkchester — so  that  the  folks  can  get  a  real 
closeup  of  his  Apollo-like  form  .  .  .  Our  A.W.S.  functions  very 
smoothly — until  it  comes  time,  that  is,  to  chip  in  for  the  coffee 
and  buns  at  luncheon;  and  then — but  need  I  say  more? 
S'long  till  next  month. 

28th  Precinct:  Congratulations  to  the  23rd  Precinct  upon 
its  acquisition  of  Lieutenant  Quinlan — -their  gain  is  our  loss,  and 
in  the  same  breath  a  welcome  to  Lieutenant  O'Connor,  who  takes 
his  place  here  at  the  28th  .  .  .  Congratulations  to  all  who  had  a 
hand  in  saving  Cliff  Callwood's  life — especially  blood  donors 
Gene  Reisman  and  Stanley  Thomas  .  .  .  Best  of  luck  and  years 
of  health  to  Harry  Hagstrand  in  his  retirement. 

Inspired  by  prevalent  food  shortages  and  rationing,  Mike 
Termi  has  taken  to  writing  parodies  to  nursery  rhymes — his 
Ode  to  the  Three  Little  Pork  Chops  is  a  classic  and  if  you 
haven't  yet  heard  it  Chesty  Ferger  will  "render"  it  for  you  upon 
request — but  he  loves  to  be  coaxed  .  .  .  Old  timers  tell  us  that 
Big  Jim  Monaghan  was  famous  because  he  always  got  the  last 
word  in.  And  while  it  is  true  his  place  for  a  time  has  been  taken 
over  by  Johnny  Tormey,  it  seems  that  John  is  now  giving  way 
to  Nails  McSorley,  the  only  man  in  the  house  who  can  tell 
Tormey  when  to  stop  talking  .  .  .  Incidentally,  Mary  Shanley 
explains  the  strange  case  of  Tormey  by  the  fact  that  she  dropped 
poor  John  on  his  head  while  minding  him  as  a  baby  some  years 
ago — a  bit  of  news  George  Roden  will  be  glad  to  hear — since 


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he  thought  it  was  something  personal  .  .  .  Maurice  Rooney,  our 
sensational  crime  squelcher,  is  now  going  in  for  the  company  of 
the  nobility,  that  of  an  Empress  included  .  .  .  Now  that  Ed 
Byrnes  has  had  those  two  teeth  pulled  maybe  the  buns  and  coffee 
in  the  morning  will  go  much  further  .  .  .  Smiley  Hart  has  been 
relieved  of  all  school-crossings — and  thereby  hangs  a  tale  .  .  . 
Bob  Daly  and  J.  P.  O'Neil  ran  a  close  race  to  see  who  could  eat 
more  in  the  shortest  time  at  the  Holy  Name  breakfast  but  the 
waiters  ruined  the  contest  by  clearing  away  the  crumbs  .  .  . 
Several  sensational  ideas  have  already  been  suggested  in  con- 
nection with  "The  Spirit  of  the  Police  Department"  and  its  job 
of  presenting  Mr.  Tojo  some  nice  big  pills  for  his  headache. 
All  such  suggestions  should  be  given  to  Otto  Ulrich,  the  pro- 
ducer of  all  great  ideas. 

Quote  of  the  Month:  "7  wish  more  of  these  sergeants  would 
retire  or  something — so  I'll  be  made!" 

32nd  Precinct:  We  sure  miss  Prankie  the  Bootblack,  serving 
now  in  the  armed  forces,  and  it  was  none  other  than  the  good 
Lieutenant  Patrick  Costello  who  officiated  at  the  swearing-in 
of  his  successor,  Baltimore,  who  promised  he  would  refrain 
in  the  performance  of  his  duties  from  getting  polish  on  the 
men's  socks  instead  of  on  their  shoes. 

Congrats  to  Patrolman  Herman  Linde  on  the  arrival  of  a 
bouncing  boy!  ("/  do  what  m.y  superiors  order — raise  children 
and  buy  more  bonds!") 

Patrolman  "Red"  Cudahy  is  still  wondering  how  "Soup 
Greens"  Heiden  (or  anyone  else)  is  able  to  manipulate  a 
bicycle  with  a  bundle  of  soup  greens  under  one  arm  and  a  leg 
of  lamb  under  the  other! 

Take  notice,  please,  of  the  beautiful  head  of  skin  on  Patrol- 
man Doyle  the  next  time  he  is  assigned  to  the  switchboard.  (7m- 
stead  of  "Moon  over  Miami"  it  is  "Moon  over  Switchboard") 

The  Bond  Drive  here  went  over  with  a  bang,  thanks  to  the 
splendid  manner  in  which  the  personnel  responded. 

And  as  our  poetic  Sergeant  Richard  would  say,  "Who's 
Next?" 

7TH  DIVISION 

40th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Harry  Harwood  42nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  William  P.  O'Brien 

41s1  Pet.,  Sgt.  George  Cormny  44th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  Singer 

48th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  Thomson 

40th  Precinct:  This  month  the  box  was  plentifully  supplied — 
and  by  all  the  squads.  So  if  your  name  is  here,  a  little  note  told 
me  .  .  . 

Bigger  and  better  stickball  games  broken  up  would  suit 
Martragano  nicely — the  poles  he  can  use  for  his  many  tomato 
plants.  Incidentally,  he  and  Civello  are  now  in  the  chicken- 
raising  business,  and  it's  the  axe  for  the  feathered  pet  that 
doesn't  lay  its  daily  quota!  .  .  .  "Steve"  Brown  discloses  that  he 
had  some  chickens,  too.  We'll  all  be  up  for  dinner  some  day, 
huh,  boys?  .  .  .  And  speaking  of  chickens,  that  was  no  chicken 
Chechek  found  in  his  locker  last  month  .  .  .  Something  you 
should  not  do  when  digging  a  victory  garden,  according  to  a  cer- 
tain sergeant  here,  is  dig  too  deeply — and  for  obvious  reasons — 
over  a  cesspool  .  .  .  They  say  it  takes  8  ration  points  to  properly 
take  care  of  Kosofsky's  head,  while  the  great  O'Malley  gets  his 
points'  worth  on  coupon  17  (for  shoes)  .  .  .  Just  Another  Nice 
Gesture:  Fairclough  always  in  a  big  hurry  to  get  home  these 
days  to  wash  Minnie  Ha  Ha's  diapers  .  .  .  Meet  Kosofsky,  Paw- 
lowski,  Snofsky  and  Palsovitch,  the  Fighting  Irish  of  the  Four- 
Oh  .  .  .  Because  he  opened  a  jammed  door  for  her,  Weller  re- 
ceived a  glowing  letter  of  tribute  from  a  woman,  telling  him 
what  a  "wonderful  man"  he  is  and  enclosing  a  hand-embroidered 
doily  ...  Is  it  true  that  at  the  breakfast  Muldoon  almost  got  a 
broken  arm  while  reaching  for  a  third  cup  of  coffee? 

Did  you  know:  That  Rookie  Williams  is  the  Proud  Poppa  of 
four  young  uns?  .  .  .  that  Snof sky's  new  daughter  weighs  6  lbs. 
.  .  .  and  that  what  Charlie  Vecchio's  son  weighs  is  nobody's 
business?  .  .  .  And  that  Falco  enjoyed  immensely  his  Sunday 
dinner  recently — aided  and  abetted  by  a  certain  plump  pheasant 
sighted  by  him  at  E.  Blvd.  and  E.  138th  Street — and  which  with 
mouth  watering  he  managed  to  capture  after  a  hot  pursuit?  .  .  . 
that  it's  nice  to  have  Kuveke  back  in  harness  after  one  and  a 
half  years  in  and  out  of  hospitals?  .  .  .  that  we're  wondering 
what  cop  assigned  to  Lincoln  Hospital  gets  burned  up  when 


Corrao  calls  him  "Bed  Pan"  Civello — and  why?  .  .  .  that  Platte 
says  when  he  finds  the  guy  who  turns  his  locker  to  the  wall,  he, 
the  said  guy,  will  need  that  crutch  that  was  so  securely  fastened 
to  it?  .  .  .  that  in  a  note  I'm  asked  why  Barney  Cuniffe  is  always 
the  first  man  to  report  for  work  each  day? 

Only  three  days  after  the  start  of  the  second  Bond  Drive  the 
40th  Precinct  as  usual  did  itself  proud,  with  Captain  Collins 
disclosing  that  we  exceeded  our  quota  by  almost  $1,000.  The 
total  for  the  precinct  came  to  $5,050  which  ain't  hay!  Mike 
Curry  added  another  $1000  Bond  to  keep  his  other'ten  company, 
and  Al  Fondilier  likewise  came  through  in  the  grand  manner  by 
taking  $300  worth.  Well,  we  can't  all  be  millionaires,  so  most  of 
us  stuck  nobly  to  the  good  old  eighteen  seventy-fives. 

42nd  Precinct:  Is  It  True:  Schisler'U  be  taking  the  physical 
for  the  Army  any  minute  now?  .  .  .  that  Murphy  is  "setting  up" 
for  Ypie  and  Junior — because  of  that  rendition  of  6:00  o'clock 
in  the  morning  recently?  .  .  .  that  Air  Raid  Allen's  been  telling 
about  the  32nd  Infantry  again?  .  .  .  that  Tierney  rushes  home 
promptly  since  getting  spliced?  (She  must  be  the  boss)  .  .  .  that 
Minadeo  on  March  17  changed  his  name  to  O'Minadeo?  .  .  .  that 
the  members  of  the  Weepers  Club  {Pres.,  Frank  G.;  1st  Vice 
Pres.,  Edward  O.;  2nd  Vice,  John  N.;  3rd  Vice,  William  D.) 
expect  to  be  permitted  soon  to  piqk  their  own  posts — because  of 
the  fact  the  95  men  are  so  unfair? 

8TH  DIVISION 

43r(i  Pet.,  Ptl.  Dawn  Patrol  47th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Herman  W.  H.  Lampe 

4.')th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Orchard  B.  McGovern Mth  Pet.,  Ptl.  James  J.  Wynne 
46t)i  Pet.,  Ptl.  William  S.  Cro.ihy        .'j2ik1  Pet..  Ptl.  Eugene  Horgan 

47th  Precinct:  Our  heartfelt  sympathies  to  Sergeant  Coogan 
in  the  loss  of  his  brother,  Sergeant  Harold  Coogan,  34th  Pre- 
cinct. 

This  month  on  the  biographical  trail  we  bring  you  the  F's, 
G's,  and  H's: 

Patrolman  Elwood  Feuerbacker,  known  to  us  both  as  "Park- 
chester  Gus"  and  "T.  S.  Johnnie." 

Patrolman  French,  who  continually  keeps  telling  the  rest  of 
the  Day  Squad  he  just  saw  them  going  up  White  Plains  Avenue 
in  the  middle  of  the  car  tracks.  Wonder  how  he  means  that? 
{Would  Banjo  Eyes  Lardino  know?) 

Patrolman  Guerin,  better  known  as  Poppa  Jack;  also  has 
his  papers  in  and  will  be  missed — especially  by  French  and  Don- 
nelly, renowned  pigeon  fanciers. 

Patrolman  Fred  (Beef  Stew)  Hade,  affectionately  known  both 
as  "Gas  Mask  Fred"  and  "I  Want  to  Join  Up."  {Wonder  what's 
holding  him  back?) 

Patrolman  Hartmann,  known  also  as  "Muscles"  and  who  has 
his  hands  full  these  days  holding  down  Sector  3  with  Man 
Mountain  Scherringer,  his  recorder.  {Get  wise,  "Tiny,"  and 
give  the  boy  a  hand!) 

Patrolman  Heapes,  the  No.  1  whip  on  the  sergeants'  car, 
known  also  as  "Ducky-Wucky"  and  for  his  famous  "Good  eve- 
ning, Gentlemen!"  The  boys  really  appreciate  this  salutation — 
and  how! 

Patrolman  Jack  Hearn,  who  is  suffering  from  a  heart  ailment 
at  this  writing  and  for  whom  all  of  us  wish  a  speedy  and  com- 
plete recovery. 

Patrolman  Richard  Hughes  {of  10th  Squad  fame),  partner 
of  "Snozzola"  Bissert,  and  who  is  better  known  to  the  taxpayers 
of  Woodlawn  as  "Smiling  Dick." 

Patrolman  Sidney  Hyman,  our  ace  rookie,  assigned  now  to 
Civilian  Defense  and  who  keeps  cotton  handy  just  in  case  Hade 
gets  wound  up. 

And  so  till  next  month. 

50th  Precinct:  Lieutenant  Philip  Murphy,  with  one  son  fight- 
ing for  "God  and  Country"  as  a  lieutenant  aboard  a  U.  S.  sub- 
marine somewhere  in  the  Pacific,  saw  his  other  son  enlist  in  the 
service  also  of  "God  and  Country"  when  Philip  Murphy,  Jr.,  on 
May  1  in  St.  Patrick's  Cathedral  was  ordained  to  the  Holy 
Priesthood,  and  on  the  following  day,  in  the  Church  of  St. 
Philip  Neri,  Grand  Concourse  and  205th  Street,  Bronx,  saw 
him  offer  his  first  solemn  mass  for  the  men  and  women  in  the 
armed  forces.  Felicitations  and  good  wishes  later  were  extended 
to  Father  Murphy  and  to  Lieutenant  and  Mrs.  Murphy  at  a 
reception  given  in  honor  of  the  newly-ordained  priest  at  the  K. 
of  C.  Club,  205th  Street  and  Grand  Concourse,  Bronx. 


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Our  new  skipper,  Captain  John  J.  Wynne  (one  of  the  "in- 
fant prodigies"),  has  inspired  a  new  and  active  spirit  in  the 
50th  since  his  assumption  of  command.  A  "good  boss"  and  co- 
operative to  the  Nth  degree,  his  motto  would  seem  to  be,  "Let's 
all  grab  an  oar  and  all  pull  together!" 

We  sincerely  hope  Patrolman  Peter  Fogarty,  recovering  at 
the  Medical  Center  from  a  serious  operation  as  we  write  this, 
will  be  completely  recovered  and  back  with  his  young  family 
soon. 

Sergeant  Thomas  Donegan  has  taken  his  leave  of  the  Depart- 
ment and  is  now  a  Chief  Petty  Officer  in  the  U.  S.  Navy  where 
he  has  joined  another  member  of  the  50th,  Chief  Boatswain's 
Mate  John  Cruise,  in  charge  now  of  the  Shore  Patrol  at  the 
U.S.S.  Hunter,  195th  Street  and  Goulden  Avenue,  the  training 
ship  of  the  WAVES,  SPARS,  and  the  women's  branch  of  the 
U.S.  Marines.    The  best  of  luck  to  you,  Chief! 

Even  though  the  second  victory  bond  drive  has  hit  the  top 
of  the  subscription  meter  at  this  command,  we  still  continue 
with  our  own  Victory  Bond  Campaign — a  drive  of  our  own  that 
has  been  in  operation  since  1941 — and  was  started,  incidentally, 
by  none  other  than  the  aforementioned  Patrolman  Peter 
ZJ'ogarty. 

We  hope  Lieutenant  Edward  Gladstone  Groot  will  return 
from  sick  leave  soon — his  absence  occasioned  when,  while  walk- 
ing along  Goulden  Avenue  recently,  he  was  toppled  over  by  a 
"Wave!"  .  .  .  Why  is  Henry  Kilgannon  called  the  "Desert  Fox" 
of  this  command?  .  .  .  Who  made  out  the  U.F.  61  reporting  the 
loss  by  John  Reid  of  his  wallet  containing  "miscellaneous  house- 
hold articles  and  the  key  of  the  frigidaire"?  .  .  .  And  would  you 
say  that  depression  has  left  this  command  now  that  we  have  two 
"Wynnes"  each  day?  ...  Is  it  true  that  two  days  after  Patrol- 
man Kohler  moved  in  as  a  tenant  of  Patrolman  Heisel's,  some- 
one wrote  "When  the  Lights  Go  On  Again"? 


U.  S.  NAVAL  TRAINING  SCHOOL  (W.  R.) 
The  Bronx,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

April  17,  1943. 
My  dear  Captain  Wynne: 

We  thought  it  would  be  of  interest  to  the  Precinct  to  have 
a  picture  of  their  ex-sergeant,  now  our  Chief  of  Police,  giving 
"fatherly  but  nautical"  advice  to  our  first  WAVE  recruit.  We 
hope  it  will  grace  the  walls  of  your  office. 

Very  truly  your, 
W.  F.  AMSDEN, 
Captain,  U.  S.  Navy 

52nd  Precinct:  Patrolman  Daniel  A.  Dillon,  on  active  duty 
now  with  the  U.  S.  Navy,  may  be  reached  by  addressing: 
"Daniel  A.  Dillon,  G.M.  2nd  CI.,  U.S.N.C.T.S.,  Camp  Peary,  Va., 
Plat.  1411 — Area  C-4."    Don't  be  bashful,  you  likely  inductees. 


Some  day  you,  too,  may  be  looking  for  a  letter  from  an  old 
comrade. 

Ptl.  Jacob  "Orchard  Beach"  Zarchin,  who  has  been  suffering 
from  a  body  rash  and,  informed  by  his  doctor  that  he  might  be 
allergic  to  uniforms,  figures  this  an  asset  and  hopes  to  accomplisli 
two  things,  (1)  to  get  a  plain  clothes  detail,  and  (2)  to  convince 
his  draft  board  doctor  in  re  said  allergy. 

Ptl.  Tom  "Junior"  McCaughan  is  under  whose  unholy  influ- 
ence while  filling-in  as  Recorder  in  Sector  2?  And  speaking  of 
allergies:  Tom  comments  that  since  he  is  not  allergic  to  "wind 
burn"  he  doesn't  mind  the  assignment  .  .  .  No  one  seems  to  be 
allergic  to  "Smiling  Ed"  Stapleton's  hearty  laughs — he  can 
laugh  just  as  hearty  with  you  as  he  can  at  you  ...  It  was  ob- 
served at  the  Communion  Breakfast  that  Mike  Greenthal  was 
not  allergic  to  chicken.  One  of  his  companions  vows  he  heard 
him  "cackling"  on  the  way  home  .  .  .  Since  Francis  "Squeeky" 
Tynion  had  his  molars  extracted  he  is  allergic  to  practically 
everything  but  milktoast. 

Crack  of  the  Month :  Ptl.  Samuel  Boyd  informing  Lt.  AUgeier 
over  the  boxes  one  noon  period  that  some  cop  stole  his  school 
crossing. 

And  from  informed  circles  we  learn  that  Precinct  Warden 
Commander  Act.  Lt.  William  P.  Freehill  is  an  accomplished 
Public  Speaker — that  he  is  more  and  more  in  demand  each  week 
because  of  his  after-dinner  orations. 

lOTH  DIVISION 

60th  Pet..  Ptl.  Steve  Gorman  61th  Vet.,  Ptl.  Thomas  A.  Lazzaro 

81st  Pet.,  Ptl.  Joseph  Faber  66th  Pet., 

62nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Vincent  Ferrante        68th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Raymond  Donovan 
70th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Mortimer  M.  Blnrk 

60th  Precinct:  Congratulations  and  good  lucl:  to  Patrolman 
William  Miller  upon  his  retirement  from  the  Department  .  .  . 
Did  you  know  Auto  Engineman  Anthony  Carlino  is  an  expert 
at  knitting?  Turning  out  sweaters  right  now  for  the  Red  Cross 
.  .  .  Aside  to  our  ace  tag-summons  man,  Abe  Ehrlich:  Sum- 
monses for  violation  of  the  Sabbath  Law  are  not  returnable  in 
Traffic  Court  ...  try  the  local  magistrate's  court  next  time. 

Fairy  Tale  Department:  Patrolman  John  Faulkner's  yam 
about  the  steak  t-h-i-s  t-h-i-c-k  and  t-h-i-s  1-o-n-g  served  him  in 
a  certain  eatery  recently  and  which  tasted  so  good  he  tipped 
the  waiter  a  buck  and  a  half  ...  Is  it  true  Fred  (Foo  Foo) 
Freda  is  building  a  chicken  coop  in  his  backyard  with  the  idea 
of  raising  chickens,  fresh  eggs,  etc.,  and  has  declared  Lieutenant 
Winterhalder  in  as  a  partner?  .  .  .  Acting  Lieutenant  Bremier 
of  the  Air  Warden  Service  is  a  busy  man  these  days — turning 
out  instructions,  forms,  etc.,  on  the  new  mimeograph  machine 
recently  purchased  by  him  .  .  .  Mark  Coviello  looking  fondly 
forward  to  the  approaching  summer  evenings  when  on  the  sands 
he  can  loll  and  dream  of  romance — or  somethin'  .  .  .  Have  you 
noticed  how  Elmer  and  Minnie  (our  station  house  felines)  are 
growing?  They  should  afford  real  amusement  for  the  lost  chil- 
dren we'll  have  visiting  with  us  this  summer. 

With  corned  beef  on  the  ration  list  your  reporter  is  trying 
real  hard  to  cultivate  a  taste  for  spaghetti,  but  'tis  hard.  How- 
ever, if  at  first  he  don't  succeed  he'll  try,  try  again  .  .  .  And  may 
we  remind  our  feminine  readers  that  our  Jerry  Collins  is  still  a 
bachelor — and  a  swell  catch  for  the  gal  clever  enough  to  grab 
him? 

61st  Precinct:  With  the  kind  permission  of  our  readers 
(both  of  'em)  may  we  present  as  a  starter  our  Rumor  Depart- 
ment, which  no  self-respecting  column  is  without,  as  for  example 
and  to  wit:  that  a  certain  rookie  complements  his  regulation 
equipment  with,  of  all  things,  a  telescope!  .  .  .  that  a  certain 
B.A.  upon  being  offered  an  apple  while  on  a  school  crossing  very 
rudely  refused  same — stating  that  oranges  were  more  nourish- 
ing! .  .  .  that  one  Robert  Narici  is  taking  up  options  on  all  the 
ink  and  pens  in  the  precinct — in  the  hope  that  with  the  war 
nearly  over  he'll  once  again  be  riding  the  plains  searching  out 
those  who  violate  the  law — peddling  sans  license,  obstructing 
sidewalks,  etc.!  .  .  .  that  the  contemplated  diet  upon  which 
Patrolman  (Wotta  Man)  Pulzone  intends  to  embark  will  consist 
solely  of  bagels  and  lox  and  with  a  wee  bit  of  cream  cheese 
on  the  side — and  positively  no  bananas! 

So  much  for  rumors.    Now  the  Congratulations  Department: 
Joe  Ryan  doas  it  again!    Twice  within  two  weeks  he  brought 


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to  task  and  saw  convicted  drivers  who  thought  it  was  their  priv- 
ilege to  abuse  horses  when  using  them,  eliciting  in  so  doing  the 
praise  of  the  A.S.P.C.A.  authorities  for  his  interest  in  our  dumb 
friends.   Nice  work,  Joe! 

We  have  in  our  midst  a  song  writer  of  note  but  who,  un- 
fortunately, keeps  his  talents  hidden.  Gentlemen,  I  give  you 
Patrolman  Howard  M.  Higgins,  who  has  just  completed  a 
rousing  march  entitled  "The  Air  Warden."  Shouldn't  surprise 
us  at  all  if  it  were  to  be  adopted  as  the  official  Air  Warden 
Marching  Song. 

Who  is  known  now  as  "Honey-Boy"?  .  .  .  "Bernie-Boy"?  .  .  . 
The  last  was  given  to  a  defenseless  recruit  by  his  bemoustached 
associate.   Know  them? 

Want  a  college  education  without  waiting?  Then  step  up  and 
meet  Patrolman  Bernard  Murray  (also  answers  to  plain  " Bar- 
ney"),,&  lad  whose  forte  is  to  get  you  into  conversation  and 
then  start  explaining  simple  little  problems  like  the  Einstein 
Theory  of  Relativity  .  .  .  and  this,  mind  you,  not  in  Gaelic  double 
talk,  but  in  the  King's  own  English. 

And  if  you're  interested  in  living  to  a  ripe  old  age  consult 
another  of  our  intellectuals.  Patrolman  Joe  Shepherd,  whose 
theories  on  the  subject  are  really  something  worth  while  listen- 
ing to. 

Here's  an  item  that  really  belongs  in  the  $64  category :  Which 
handsome  member  of  our  patrol  force  prefers  saying  it  "num- 
berical"  order?   Yes,  one  guess  should  be  enough. 

62nd  Precinct:  The  Army  was  in  complete  command  on  the 
occasion  of  Lieutenant  John  Kerrigan's  recent  visit — even  Vince 
Ferrante  with  all  of  his  Navy  talk  couldn't  get  far  .  .  .  Deep-sea 
Diver  Persinger  descended  150  feet  last  month  testing  his  new 
diving  suit,  close  by  the  black-fish  fishing  grounds.  Intends 
chartering  the  Atlantic  Ocean  as  a  private  fishing  ground  when 
he  retires  .  .  .  Watching  Sniffy  Sundquist  as  he  glides  along 
reminds  us  it  isn't  everyone  can  wear  fancy  white  socks  like  he 
does  .  .  .  Instead  of  resorting  to  peddling  apples,  due  to  the  high 
cost  of  vegetables,  etc.,  Andy  Lovito  solved  the  problem  by  rais- 
ing chickens.  Studying  a  book  now  on  how  to  raise  chickens 
without  feeding  them. 

Noticed  on  the  morning  of  the  alert :  Mike  O'Connor  sporting 
a  neatly-pressed  zoot-suit  ushering  the  beautiful  telephonists  to 
their  stations  in  the  report-center.  Are  ya  listenin',  Herbie 
Veitch?  .  .  .  Who  is  the  stockily-built  cop  known  to  the  gang  here 
as  "The  Fashion  Plate"?  Hint:  detailed  here  in  the  building; 
wears  a  cute  little  brovra  fedora  on  the  top  peak  of  his  head; 
kinda  nice  looking;  does  not  talk  very  loud  (?)  ...  Glad  to  hear 
recently  from  some  of  the  boys  in  the  armed  forces — including 
Seaman  George  Feuer,  with  the  Coast  Guard  in  Virginia,  and 
Private  Dino  Rossi,  now  at  Miami  Beach,  Florida  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Tabert  has  our  Softball  champs  at  it  again — they've  already 
won  three  games  and  would  like  to  hear  from  teams  with  a 
reputation  .  .  Detective  George  McGowan,  proud  father  of  nine 
children,  has  three  sons  in  the  armed  forces— two  in  the  Navy 
and  one  in  the  Army. 

64th  Precinct:  Due  to  restrictions  on  traveling.  Patrolman 
Fred  Heinz  expects  some  big  doings  on  his  Canarsie  Farm  this 
summer.  Reservations  now  available.  Fred  not  only  grows  his 
own  vegetables,  but  from  the  looks  of  his  shoes  on  a  rainy  day 
he  has  exceptionally  good  grazing  land  for  pigs  and  goats. 

Patrolman  Jim  (don't  write  about  me)  Rossel  observed  re- 
cently in  the  cellar  watching  "Doc"  Plenzo  tend  the  furnace. 
(Watch  out,  Doc,  you  know  what  happened  when  Jim  had  his 
eye  on  the  sergeants'  car!) 

Ever  see  a  dream  walking?  No?  Then  you've  never  noticed 
the  technique  Patrolman  Barry  brings  to  the  art. 

Is  it  true  the  feud  between  Hatfield  and  McCoy  was  a  May 
party  compared  to  the  one  Patrolmen  Rogers  and  Barrett  are 
staging— and  which  grew  more  intensive  when  Rogers'  tenant 
had  to  call  the  Board  of  Health  to  get  sufficient  heat— and  which 
was  caused,  according  to  Rogers,  by  Barrett's  laziness  in  tend- 
ing the  furnace— and  resulting  in  his  having  to  fire  Barrett  as 
caretaker? 

Did  you  notice  Patrolman  Hennessey  in  his  new  Easter  out- 
fit—-zoot  suit,  bow  tie  and  broad  brim  hat?  Boy— he  looked  like 
he  just  got  back  from  Gates  and  Throop  Avenues. 


And  did  you  know  Patrolman  Jim  Hendrickson  is  the  proud 
possessor  of  three  tooth  brushes — one  for  each  tooth? 

Patrolman  Bill  Brown,  recently  assigned  to  the  Central  Re- 
pair Shop,  never  even  had  a  chance  to  display  his  talents  over 
there.  But  don't  worry.  Bill,  Leo  Whelan  will  see  that  they 
need  you  there  again  real  soon. 

Peace,  quiet  and  contentment  once  again  will  prevail  here 
at  the  64th  Precinct!  No  longer  will  the  walls  shudder  from  the 
vibrant  bellowing  so  familiar  these  past  five  years!  To  sum  up, 
Patrolman  Lazzaro,  by  the  time  this  reaches  print,  will  have 
retired.  And  so,  to  the  members  your  reporter  herewith  bids  a 
fond  farewell.  It  is  with  sincere  regret,  following  a  most  pleas- 
ant association  extending  over  a  period  of  five  years,  that  I  turn 
in  my  shield.  I  do  hope,  however,  it  is  only  my  official  contact 
that  I  sever,  as  I  want  to  be  remembered  by  all  as  a  pal  who 
will  never  forget  you. 

And  so,  in  my  last  official  report  via  SPRING  3100,  let  me 
remind  you  again  that  all  of  my  contributions  were  presented 
in  the  spirit  of  fun — and  with  no  offense,  or  hard  feelings, 
intended  ever.  And  if  some  of  you  may  in  any  way  have  felt 
otherwise,  I  take  this  opportunity  now  publicly  to  apologize — 
and  say  that  I'm  sorry. 

Good-bye — and  the  very  best  of  good  luck  to  you  all ! 


68th  Precinct:  You 
recognize  the  handsome 
youngster,  of  course.  Yes, 
"Dapper  Dan"  Marro  is 
the  name  and  he  lived 
when  this  picture  was 
taken  in  lower  Manhat- 
tan, happily,  until  sud- 
denly— and  out  of  a  clear 
sky — in  polite  but  firm 
New  Yorkese  he  demand- 
ed of  his  adoring  parents 
one  day  that  they  pur- 
chase for  him  —  of  all 
things — a  bicycle!  Quickly 
sensing  something  amiss, 
the  good  mater  rushed 
towards  the  pot  boiling  on 
the  stove,  fished  from  it 
some  500  yards  or  so  of 
good  wholesome  spaghetti 
and,  smothered  in  delec- 
table meat  sauce  and  fla- 
vored, oh  so  lightly,  with 

a  dab  of  garlic,  in  the  form  of  a  peace  offering,  placed  in  before 
our  Danny.  To  make  a  long  story  easier  on  the  eyes,  Danny 
finally  cajoled  his  parents  into  consenting  to  purchase  for  him  a 
tricycle.  In  other  words,  like  the  Merchant  of  Venice  he  com- 
promised for  three  wheels  where  two  would  have  sufficed.  And 
in  the  picture  you  see  him  in  his  hour  of  triumph,  at  the  moment 
heading  north  on  the  Bowery  and  where,  in  the  vicinity  of 
Delancey  Street,  he  encountered  his  faithful  friend,  The  Slasher, 
himself,  in  person — the  same  Harry  Olson  of  our  present  Thoid 
Avenue,  here,  in  Brooklyn,  and  who  at  the  time  was  talking 
to  another  distinguished  citizen  of  the  era,  one  Spider  Moran, 
and  who,  it  seems,  was  looking  over  locations  for  a  new  vege- 
table route  for  Shamus  Mulvihill,  he  of  Five  Points  fame.  Henry 
Adami,  it  seems,  had  agreed  to  buy  out  the  first  peddler  who 
had  a  likely-looking  business  enterprise  (Adami  being  the  now 
famous  local  banker).  The  immature  Danny  knew  little  then 
of  the  trials  and  tribulations  that  had  confronted  Shamus  in  the 
ruckus  he  had  had  with  Ownie  (Tomatoes)  Fox,  His  Lordship 
of  9th  Street,  and  he  cared  less.  Incidentally,  this  story  could 
run  on — and  on — and  on — but  why  get  you,  dear  reader,  all  out 
of  breath  trying  to  keep  up  with  it? 

Suffice  to  say  then  that  Danny  in  due  course  became  a  police- 
man— and  a  mighty  good  policeman,  too.  Now!  if  that  grand 
personality  in  the  flesh,  our  Boss  Editor,  will  only  return 
Danny's  precious  picture  to  him — that  he  may  look  upon  it  in 
retrospect  in  the  years  to  come — he  will  have  earned  the  grati- 
tude not  only  of  Danny,  but,  as  well,  the  Slasher,  Shamus, 
Spider,  and  your  humble  reporter,  amen! 


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IITH  DIVISION 

-2i)(l  Pet.,  Pfl.  Paul  J.  Fox  78th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Don  itorogiello 

74th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Hugh  Belt  82nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Frrdericl-  Shannon 

7at>  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  Mvrray  84th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Walter  Habeeb 

72nd  Precinct:  A  word  of  congratulation  to  the  patrolman 
who  responded  for  duty  during  the  air  alert  at  5  A.M.  on  March 
23  past  with  his  pajamas  sticking  out  of  his  civilian  pants — 
evidence  aplenty  of  the  speed  with  which  he  dressed  to  respond 
to  the  call. 

What  member  who  knows  the  streets  and  avenues  here- 
about only  through  the  sense  of  smell  replied  courteously  when 
asked  by  a  civilian  in  which  direction  was  Union  Street: 
"Straight  ahead  about  ten  blocks  until  you  get  the  scent  of 
garlic!"? 

The  reason  Patrolman  Louis  (Litwak)  Weiser  is  so  full  of 
wim  and  wigor  these  days  is  because  for  Looie  on  June  6  next 
wedding  bells  will   ring.    Congratulations! 

Baseball  talk:  Patrolman  "Svenska"  Yensen  (to  Patrolman 
Morris  "Bagel"  Grossberger)  :  "Yumpin  Yimminy  ay  tank  that 
by  Yune  or  Yuly  the  Yodgers  vill  be  in!"  Patrolman  Gross- 
berger: "Yansan,  you  shouldn't  be  crossing  any  breedges  unteel 
your  reaching  the  awder  side!"  Patrolman  "Pasta  Fazoole" 
Santaniello :  Mebe  itsa  moocha  betta  iffa  you  two  guys  holda  the 
horsa.  Summa  tima  a  litta  holiva  hoila  onna  da  top  of  da  fire  isa 
maka  fight!" 

Patrolmen  Philip  Borut  and  John  F.  Murphy  expect  to  be 
smoking  the  pipe  of  peace  soon  on  some  Indian  reservation. 

Yes,  Maurice  (Wiggy)  Cullen  does  look  nice  without  a  wig — 
in  spite  of  what  Patrolman  Edward  (Concentration  Camp)  says 
to  the  contrary  .  .  .  Good  luck  to  Patrolman  William  H.  LaTour 
who  was  inducted  into  the  army  on  March  18  past  ...  A 
blessed  event  last  month  graced  the  home  of  Patrolman  Martin 
Stern — a  beautiful  baby  boy!  Congratulations!  ...  To  Lieu- 
tenant John  E.  Langton  on  his  assignment  we  wish  luck.  Some- 
body's gain — our  loss  .  .  .  Three  of  our  "old  timers"  will  soon 
be  leaving  us — Patrolmen  Daniel  G.  Getkovich,  Frederick  W. 
Worst  and  Cornelius  Colkin,  each  of  whom  has  served  this  great 
Metropolis  well — and  to  them  we  wish  good  luck  and  a  long  life 
in  retirement. 

74th  Precinct:  Our  deepest  sympathies  to  the  family  of 
John  Braun  in  his  passing.    May  God  rest  his  soul. 

Best-o-luck,  Tom  Reid,  now  that  you  have  returned  to  the 
peace  and  quiet  of  civilian  life  .  .  .  We  welcome  to  the  Old 
Ranch  both  Jerry  Ressler  and  Charlie  McGoneghy;  also  Minnie 
the  Mouser,  feline  pal  of  Lieutenant  "R"  Miciancio — meat  short- 
age notwithstanding  .  .  .  And  while  on  the  subject  of  shortages, 
Jerry  Razzler  has  been  seen  stealing  sly  looks  at  the  squirrels 
in  the  park;  claims  they  ate  them  in  the  old  country — and  not 
bad  .  .  .  Hank  Kaufman,  connoisseur  of  rare  poetry,  challenges 
anyone  to  a  stiff  game  of  handball  (even  with  one  hand  behind 
his  back!)  .  .  .  Tell  us,  Bob  Dore,  what  is  this  modern  ailment 
known  as  "Delurgy"? — and  what  mean  you  when  you  say  that 
"everybody"  has  a  touch  of  it? 

Our  famous  softball  team,  the  "Squirrels,"  has  been  called 
to  practice  and  will  be  going  to  work  soon  on  such  outfits  as 
the  104th  Queenies,  More-jello's  78th  Tribe,  the  62nd  Wildcats, 
64th  Ringers,  79th  Pushovers,  the  Eight-0  Oldsters,  to  name 
just  a  few.  Andy  Strangio  is  still  the  inspirational  spark  of  the 
unbeatable  (or  almost  so!)  74th  Precinct  team,  whose  battle 
slogan  hurled  relentlessly  into  the  teeth  of  the  opposition  shall 
continue  to  be:  "If  we  can't  beat  you,  we  can  at  least  out-razz 
you!"    P.S.    Get  in  your  challenges  without  delay. 

Is  it  in  the  interests  of  business  that  John  (a  certain  "under- 
taker" here)  asks  "How  do  you  feel  today?"  And  have  you 
noticed  how  he  scrutinizes  the  T.T.  Book  regularly?  .  .  .  Our 
new  super-sleuths,  Georgie  Scrivani  and  Red  Barlowe,  are 
right  sharp  when  it  conies  to  picking  up  the  trail  of  evildoers 
on  the  Old  Ranch  .  .  .  And  say,  Jerry,  what  kind  of  coffee  will 
we  have  for  "meal"  today?  .  .  .  Grandpa  Brennan  challenges 
any  "rookie"  to  a  game  of  handball  at  the  Yimca!  (How  about 
it,  Hank?) 

Self-made-man:  Dick  Seery,  who  makes  that  claim  because 
of  his  "synopsis"  education — to  wit:  Reader's  Digest. 

Self-made  Victory  Farmer:  Clerical  Man  Frankie  Heedles, 
who  claims  he  really  knows  the  difference  between  a  hoe  and 
a  spade. 


Self-made  P.B. A.  Delegates :  Frank  "Silvertongue"  Pasquale, 
our  cartoonist,  and  jovial  Ed  Conroy.  Two  capable  precinct 
representatives — and  we  don't  mean  maybe! 

Self-made  Dapper  Dan:  Willie  Ryan,  a  Beau  Brummell  if 
there  ever  was  one! 

Self-made  Ballplayer  (and  a  great  showman)  :  "Slugger" 
Guy  Memoli.  He's  a  "natural." 

Self-made  Checker  Champ:  Jim  Mooney.  Licks  'em  even 
with  one  hand  tied  behind  his  back.  Owes  it  all  to  drinking 
"hot  milk." 

Self-made  Human  Fish:  Dick  Mount,  long  famous  as  one 
of  Johnny  WeismuUer's  most  stubborn  challengers. 

And  in  closing,  watch  the  poster  in  the  backroom  for  list- 
ings of  Softball  games  scheduled. 


12TH  DIVISION 

63rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Ikeniay  Oomblay 
67th  Pet.,  Ptl.  George  Pallerito 
69t'h  Pet.,  Ptl.  Henry  A.  Heslin 


71st    Vet..  Ptl.  Charles  Li/on$ 
7.3rd  Pet..  Pfl.  Kitu-ard  Pardocchi 
7.ith  Pet..  I'll.  Philip  Stabile 


67th  Precinct:  Our  best  wishes  to  Phil  (Liability)  Gold,  one 
of  the  most  congenial  members  of  the  command,  who  retired 
from  the  Department  on  April  15  last.  Our  clerical  man,  in 
particular,  will  miss  the  helping  hand  he  was  always  so  willing 
to  extend  .  .  .  And  congratulations  now  to  Jim  (Grumpy) 
Monahan,  who  succeeded  to  the  post  made  vacant  by  Phil,  and 
who  we  are  sure  will  make  just  as  competent  a  Liability  Man  as 
was  Phil. 

Now  that  Frank  Dowd  has  been  promoted  to  the  office  of 
Chief  Attendant  he  is  continually  quoting  to  his  understudies 
the  rules  governing  the  duties  of  that  assignment  ...  Is  it  true 
Gil  McCall  has  been  offered  a  post  in  the  Equipment  Bureau — 
to  model  the  new  uniform  caps?  .  .  .  What  member  of  this  com- 
mand (works  Church  Avenue)  is  the  Adonis  of  the  Department 
— and  by  his  own  admission?  .  .  .  Now  that  Harold  Derp  has 
been  struck  by  one  of  Cupid's  arrows  he  and  The  Intended  have 
gone  in  for  archery  in  a  big  way. 

Our  deepest  sympathies  to  Sergeant  Damiano  and  Patrolman 
Maher  in  the  loss  of  their  respective  mothers,  and  to  Patrolman 
Kelly  in  the  passing  of  his  father. 

73rd  Precinct:  Recommended  Reading:  the  report  submitted 
by  Patrolman  Elmer  Ferber  last  month  on  the  subject  "Stray 
Dogs  on  Posts  8  and  9"  .  .  .  Was  Policewoman  Hortense's  face 
red  when  a  "female"  prisoner  brought  in  for  search  and  deten- 
tion broke  down  and  admitted  just  as  Hortense  started  to  go  to 
work  on  "her"  that  "she"  in  truth  was  a  member  of  the  male 
sex!  .  .  . 

Our  best  wishes  for  a  speedy  recovery  to  Lorraine  Green, 
daughter  of  Acting  Captain  Joseph  Green,  a  former  member  of 
our  command  .  .  .  Patrolman  Edward  Hatch  won  out  in  the 
race  for  P.B.A.  delegate  over  Patrolman  Nathan  Betrock  by  a 
vote  of  39  to  25.  Hatch,  incidentally,  is  sending  a  carton  of 
cigarettes  to  Patrolman  Thomas  Falls  for  withdrawing  at  the 
last  minute  his  name  from  the  ballot,  thus  cinching  the  election 
for  him. 

Good  luck  and  Godspeed  to  Patrolmen  Erhardt,  Fahy,  Ber- 
shatsky.  Cooper  and  Sharnak,  and  also  the  sons  of  Patrolmen 
Keeney,  Estes  and  Gruenwald,  all  of  whom  are  serving  our 
country  in  the  armed  forces  .  .  .  With  spring  weather  now 
here  you  can  find  Patrolman  James  (Captain  Bligh)  Drew 
eagerly  doctoring  up  his  yacht.  Eagle  77  ...  To  Patrolman 
William  Bohem  we  wish  the  best  of  health  and  many  years  of 
happiness  in  his  retirement  .  .  .  How  is  it  Patrolman  Irving 
Wagner,  who  keeps  telling  the  gang  he  "has  his  papers  in" 
bought  himself  a  new  summer  uniform?  .  .  .  Asked  upon  re- 
turning from  his  April  cycle  for  shooting  how  he  made  out. 
Patrolman  Samuel  Fox  replied,  "I  did  so  well  they're  sending 
me  back  for  more  instructions!"  ...  Is  it  true  Patrolman  and 
Mrs.  Schifelstein  are  expecting? 

To  the  members  of  the  73  Club :  The  rules  and  by-laws  have 
long  ago  been  posted  on  the  bulletin  board.  Look  now  for  the 
posted  date  of  a  meeting  so  we  can  proceed  to  adopt  them  and 
be  able  to  proceed  with  organization  work — this  for  the  good 
and  welfare  of  our  members. 

And  in  closing,  to  the  members  who  have  recently  suffered 
the  loss  of  dear  ones  our  deepest  sympathy  is  extended. 


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13TH  DIVISION 

77th  Pet..  PtI.  John  W.  Wood  80th  Pet..  Ptl.  Nathan  Brief 

79tli  Pet..  Sgl.  John  T.  McCarthy       81st  Pet.,  Ptl.  William  Isaacs 
88th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Daniel  I),  hangan 

79th  Precinct:  Good  luck  and  safe  return  to  the  following 
sons  of  members  of  the  command  currently  serving  with  the 
armed  forces:  Francis  J.  Flinn,  Charles  White,  Edward  Dargan, 
William  Dargan,  Fred  Schwerdtfeger,  Harold  Schwerdtfeger, 
James  Coleman,  George  Gorman,  Edward  Gorman,  Harry  Gor- 
man, John  T.  Wallace,  Charles  Duffy,  Joseph  B.  Carman,  George 
Gehr,  Charles  Milmerstadt,  Edward  J.  Duncan,  Ward  Miller, 
William  Wolf,  Robert  J.  Hogan,  Joseph  Wilson,  Kenneth  Wilson, 
Joseph  Cavanaugh,  John  White,  Frank  Byrne,  Edward  Grant, 
Walter  Grant,  John  Esposito,  Charles  J.  Barsalona,  Albert  Ster- 
ger,  Thomas  Osberg,  Harold  Bilms,  Edward  Shanahan,  Andrew 
Ehrlinger,  Joseph  F.  Mayo  Jr.,  William  Lewis. 

Recapitulation:  Army — 26;  Navy — 5;  Marine  Corps — 3; 
Coast  Guard — 1;    Total — 35. 

Josephine  Brown,  wife  of  Patrolman  George  Brown,  also  is 
doing  her  bit,  as  a  member  of  the  WAAC. 

On  April  20,  the  79th  Precinct  baseball  team  got  in  its  first 
practice  of  the  season,  and  while  the  lads  were  willing — the 
flesh,  alas,  was  weak!  .  .  .  Our  boys  are  rugged,  however,  and 
recover  quickly.  We  would  like  to  hear  from  other  precincts  for 
matches.  The  77,  75,  84,  63  and  81  would  make  tasty  dishes  on 
which  we  should  like  to  feast.  Address  Johnny  Reilly,  Booking 
Manager,  79th  Precinct. 

No  more  do  the  revered  walls  of  the  79th  echo  and  re-echo 
the  thunderous  roars  of  Jimmy  Lombardi — who  recently  tossed 
aside  a  very  promising  career,  as  manager  of  the  Rebels,  to  join 
forces  with  the  16th  D,D.  His  dynamic  personality  will  be 
missed,  and  in  his  new  assignment  we  wish  Jimmy  well. 

Sergeant  Charlie  Herbert,  pounced  upon  by  a  real  big  shot 
who  questioned  "7s  that  your  hat  on  the  bed  in  the  north  dm-mi- 
tory.  Sergeant?"  without  batting  an  eye  replied:  "I  don't  know, 
I'll  take  a  look!"— which  he  did — following  which  he  batted  both 
eyes,  for  on  the  bed  reposed  the  hat  in  question— and  what  a 
chapeau  it  was!  !  !  bright  green,  with  a  red  and  white  ostrich 
feather  a  yard  long.  Further  investigation,  after  the  sergeant 
was  revived,  revealed  the  owner  of  said  lid  to  be  one  of  our 
DPW  female  cleaners. 

Among  other  strange  sights :  Freddy  Schneider,  pinch-hitting 
for  Charlie  McCarthy  recently,  bouncing  out  the  front  door  fol- 
lowing an  8  to  4  clad  from  collar  down  in  his  civies — and  with 
his  uniform  cap  still  serenely  perched  in  its  accustomed  place 
aloft. 

Jimmy  Dunne,  former  79er,  has  been  promoted  to  Captain, 
U.S.  Army  .  .  .  Also  doing  good  jobs  with  the  Army:  Master 
Sergeant  Brian  T.  Fitzgerald,  1st  Lt.  Harold  Devine,  Private 
Arthur  Bailer  .  .  .  With  the  Navy:  Lieutenant-Commander 
Bill  Hyde,  Chief  Petty  Officer  Tom  Hendrick,  Ensign  Barney 
Bramson,  Yeoman  Johnny  Tynan,  Seaman  Bill  Valkoff  .  . 
And  with  the  U.  S.  Marines  Sergeant  Harry  Nunnally  .  .  .  Good 
luck  to  'em  all! 

Incident  Officer  par  excellence:  Sir  Charles  Herbert  ...  In- 
cident Drill  Supervisor  par  ditto:  Johnnie  Tamburino  ...  We 
can  just  imagine,  incident-ally,  what  the  latter'd  do  to  that 
poison  pen  artist  who  decorates  the  mail— if  and  when  he  lays 
the  mysterious  gent  by  the  heels  ,  ,  ,  You  never  heard  the  story 
about  "Bunching"?  Well,  some  day  when  you  have  a  few  mo- 
ments to  spare  get  Detective  Holliday  to  tell  it  to  you  ...  Re- 
cent meeting  of  the  7-9  Club  brought  out  some  nice  talent. 
Among  the  soloists— Freddy  Clayton,  Jimmy  Lombardi,  Tony 
Santangelo,  Harold  Wells,  to  name  a  few.  Also  Jim  Shea,  with 
snappy  recitations— and  ditto  a  guy  named  McCarthy,  who  wuz 
exceptionally  good    (ahem) ! 

Motor  Vehicle  Homicide  Squad  bowling  team,  captained  by 
Johnny  Woods,  came  to  grief  in  a  match  recently  with  the  79th 
Squad  crew — in  which  the  steaks  were  high — we  said  "steaks" 
not  stakes  .  .  .  But,  there'll  be  another  day,  and,  of  course, 
more  steaks — m-a-y-b-e! 

80th  Precinct:  Congratulations  to  Patrolman  Louis  J  Can- 
navale,  Jr.,  awarded  the  Brooklyn  Citizens  Medal  for  his  heroic 
rescue  on  September  28  last  of  a  man  trapped  in  a  burning  the- 
atre proiection  booth  .  .  .  Congratulations  also  to  Patrolmen 
Arthur  Fahie  and  Bernard  Zirinsky,  awarded  Commendations 
for  police  work  likewise  splendidly  performed  ...  So  long  and 


Godspeed  to  Patrolman  Sidney  Raphael  who  last  month  brought 
to  five  the  number  of  our  men  serving  with  the  armed  forces 
.  .  .  Our  heartfelt  sympathies  to  the  Lopez  household  in  the 
recent  loss  of  their  dear  little  one  .  .  .  Who  was  it  put  "Lil 
Rocco"  DeGuida  in  the  dog-house  with  the  Mrs.  recently?  Could 
a  certain  slow-talking  "Super"  eiilighten  usl  .  .  .  And  say, 
Rocco,  wasn't  it  a  case  of  Tit  for  Tat?  .  .  .  Talking  of  Victory 
Gardens,  which  we  weren't,  get  a  load  of  that  spinch  Howwy 
Carlson  is  sprouting  on  that  upper  lip !  .  .  .  And  what  a  "culti- 
vating" it's  been  taking  from  Iron  Man  George  Stone!  (Just 
professional  jealousy,  maybe?)  .  .  .  Hope  springs  eternal  in  the 
human  breast!  So  quoteth  Gustavus  Shakespeare  Herr,  who  has 
undertaken  of  late  the  deep  study  of  ancient  poetry,  meaning, 
our  own  famous  Bard,  Lieutenant  Gene  McGillicuddy,  had  best 
look  to  his  laurels! 

War  Bond  Club  News:  Names  of  additional  recipients  of 
War  Bonds  acquired  last  month  through  our  unique  purchasing 
plan  include  Sergeant  Frank  Ryan  and  Patrolmen  Dan  Selman, 
Bill  Gray,  Dick  Duffy  (2nd  Bond),  Jimmy  O'Connell,  Herman 
Winters,  Dick  Canter,  Marcy  Niewbrzydowski  .  .  .  More  names, 
next  month. 

Aside  to  our  radio  addicts :  Know  ye  why  Duffy,  of  Tavern 
fame,  has  failed  to  make  any  personal  appearances  on  his  pro- 
gram? Could  fear  of  that  mystifying  number  157  be  respon- 
sible?   (Oh,  Deekie!) 


14TH  DIVISION 

83rd  Pet.,  Pfl.  Joseph  Seyiiiovr 
8.1th  Pet,,  Ptl.  Eight  T.  Five 
87th  Pet,,  Ptl.  Waiiam  Smith 


90th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  J.  Keating 
92nri  Pft.,  Ptl.  William  Burg 
94th  Pet,,  Ptl.  Cvril  Bhortle 


83rd  Precinct:  Members  serving  in  the  armed  forces  include 
Air  Corps  Lieutenant  Philip  Horsting  (and  who,  by  the  way, 
entered  the  state  of  holy  matrimony  recently.  Good  luck,  Phil!),' 
in  the  Marine  Corps  Patrolman  Liebmann,  and  exchanging  blows 
with  Mr,  Rommel  in  North  Africa  at  the  moment  our  old  buddie 
Patrolman  Teahan;  also  Patrolman  Baden,  sharpening  up  his 
gunner's  eye  now  with  the  A, A.  Battery,  and  "Anchors  Aweigh" 
Veteran  Henry  Klein,  who,  while  whipping  his  charges  into 
shape  at  the  New  London  Naval  Training  Station,  demon- 
strated such  exceptional  ability  that  he  has  since  been  assigned 
to  Hunter  College  to  look  after  the  Waves,  (Oh,  for  the  life  of 
a  sailor!) 

On  the  home  front  we  have  that  rugged  individual,  that  mas- 
ter of  domestic  tranquility,  D,S,  (Shuffleboard)  Mills,  who,  when 
questioned  about  his  unblemished  record  as  a  shufl^ler,  attributes 
same  to  "J7ist  my  natural  inborn  skill!" 

Speaking  of  shuffleboard,  Beagan  finds  he  cannot  croon  them 
into  the  right  spot  with  his  melodious  voice — at  least  not  so  well 
as  can  Montella — with  that  newest  number  of  his,  entitled 
"Caleons!" 

What's  this  we  hear  about  a  certain  gift  Slezak  inflicted  upon 
Mosca  on  a  recent  late  tour?  Could  it  be  that  bundle  of  straw 
Mosca  was  seen  chewing  on  t'other  night  when  he  exclaimed 
with  glee  to  the  onlooking  audience  "Asnalda!"? 

Congratulations  to  Fuzzy  Foster  on  his  capture  of  two  thugs 
in  a  beer  truck,  15  minutes  after  it  was  reported  stolen. 

Fan  mah  brow  and  call  me  Dixie!  That  man  Darrel  (Corn- 
cob) Wallace  sounds  lak  he  jes  arrived  from  below  the  Mason 
and  Dixon  line — sho  nuf  poke  chops! 

Bedecked  in  long  drawers  and  sweat  shirts,  our  gladiators  can 
be  seen  any  fine  morning  in  the  local  gym  bounding  around  the 
boards  like  gazelles.  Yes,  (P.R,)  Hill,  (E,F,)  Cavanagh,  (Ty- 
roleo)  Campise  and  Seymour  (The  Clutch)  are  now  in  training 
to  meet  any  possible  attack  by  paratroopers.  Incidentally,  after 
five  or  so  furious  minutes  of  basketball,  P,R.  may  be  seen  re- 
clining gently  on  the  mats.  He  states:  "I'm  not  tired,  but  I 
don't  want  to  wear  the  others  down!" 

Climaxing  a  campaign  which  was  hotter  than  the  scarlet  um- 
brella Cavanagh  keeps  in  his  locker.  Patrolmen  Zacher  and 
Seymour  were  elected  delegates  to  the  P.B.A.  A  series  of  bril- 
liant speeches  highlighted  the  campaign,  particularly  those  by 
that  friend  of  labor,  "Honest  Tom"  Sullivan  (dialectition  ex- 
traordinary) who  promised  more  of  everything  for  everybody, 
and  Ed  Kaminski,  who  wants  a  bowl  of  "Cabossie"  in  every 
home!    A  good  time  was  had  by  all! 

85th  Precinct :  Is  it  true  "Papa"  Maggiore  misses  those  vaca- 
tion days  in  Florida  now  that  he's  assumed  that  "Poor  Man's 


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Responsibility"?  .  .  .  Also  that  Rath  and  Abele  take  those  ci- 
gars to  bed  with  them? 

Who:  is  known  affectionately  (?)  as  Timoshenko?  ...  as 
the  Cemetery  Kid? 

Does  anyone  know:  why  Kaminski  on  Moore  Street  is  called 
"Mr.  Whitey"?  .  .  .  who  looks  in  the  mirror  most,  Forster  or 
Storll? 

Ward,  Schneller,  Hagen  and  Conlisk  are  in  the  armed  serv- 
ices so  drop  them  a  line.  Mail  means  a  lot  when  for  your  coun- 
try you're  doing  your  bit — away  from  friends  and  home. 

Senior  Operator  Mahon  threatens  to  give  Bergman  a  "D"  on 
his  report  card  if  he  doesn't  keep  the  car  clean.  Be  careful,  Al! 

Believe  it  or  not,  commandos  don't  only  ride  at  night — some 
ride  at  any  hour! 

Why  is  it  the  big  boys  work  on  the  east  side  of  the  precinct 
and  the  midgets  the  west?   Would  Otto  know? 

That's  all  for  now.    More  next  month. 

90th  Precinct:  We  regret  to  report  the  passing  of  Patrolman 
Zsdi's  mother.  To  him  and  the  family  our  sincerest  regrets  are 
extended.  We  heard  of  the  splendid  care  Julie  gave  her  and  it 
should  be  consoling  for  him  to  know  that  he  did  all  that  was 
humanly  possible  for  her. 

Did  you  know  that  our  magazine  really  goes  places?  Recently 
one  of  our  beys  here  received  a  letter  from  a  former  member 
of  the  command  now  with  the  U.  S.  Navy  (somewhere  near  No. 
Africa)  in  which  he  roasted  your  reporter  for  failure  to  make 
a  recent  edition  of  SPRING  3100  (a  mistake  we'll  see  doesn't 
happen  again).  So  we  take  this  opportunity  to  say  hello  now  to 
Bill  Powell  and  to  his  pal  Sweeney. 

Bill  Johnson  as  a  result  of  keen  observation  made  an  arrest 
recently  involving  three  youthful  burglars — a  real  case  of  nip- 
ping in  the  bud  a  freshly-launched  three-man  crime  wave. 
Good  work. 

Lieutenant  Marz  is  back  on  duty  following  his  recent  illness 
and  is  his  old  self  again. 
k  Sam  Goldman  recently  gave  up  the  car  to  become  a  broom 
'.  .  .  Congratulations,  incidentally,  to  Sam  and  his  former  part- 
ner, Ed  Leimbach  (transferred  since  to  the  18th  Division)  on 
that  fine  arrest  last  month  of  a  man  who,  armed  with  two  guns, 
had  just  shot  another. 

Our  clerical  man  for  quite  a  number  of  years,  Harry  Evans, 
has  retired,  and  to  him  we  all  of  us  say  now,  so  long,  Harry, 
and  the  best  of  luck  to  you  .  .  .  And  to  his  successor  in  that 
post,  Tom  Lawlor,  the  smiling  Irishman,  who  is  quite  a  clerical 
man  in  his  own  right,  we  likewise  wish  good  luck. 

Will  wonders  never  cease?  Who'd  ever  think  they'd  see  Pa- 
trolman Bode,  our  other  P.B.A.  delegate,  in  plainclothes?  Well, 
we  did,  and  we  want  to  go  on  record  as  having  seen  the  fan- 
ciest plainclothesman  in  the  Department. 

Patrolman  Hynes  since  changing  to  the  first  squad  and  as- 
signed as  operator  is  getting  a  break — working  with  Jimmie 
Harbison.  He'll  have  more  room  now  .  .  .  When  Hynes  and 
Dougherty  toiled  together  they  made  a  good-sized  car  look  like 
an  Austin.  For  example,  when  they  wanted  to  turn  Hynes  had 
to  get  out — Mike  couldn't  get  his  hands  up  on  the  wheel  other- 
wise. 

Sergeant  Craig  had  better  watch  out  for  he  has  another 
rival  besides  Sergeant  McGuire,  namely,  our  distinguished  and 
gentlemanly  aviator,  Lieutenant  Watts,  who  also  happens  to 
know  all  about  flowers  and  victory  gardens  and  such  and  who 
already  has  quite  a  few  of  our  garden-minded  men  going  to 
him  with  their  planting  problems. 

Pinhead  Biographies  (5th  Squad  concluded)  :  John  Basak, 
a  typist  before  entering  our  profession  and  still  one  of  the 
handiest  guys  we  know  with  a  typewriter;  works  Tompkins 
Avenue  and  enjoys  the  respect  not  only  of  the  people  on  his  post 
but  of  his  brother  officers  and  superiors  as  well;  quite  a  family 
man,  takes  his  boys  along  almost  everywhere  he  goes. 

William  Johnson:  Store  manager  previously;  works  upper 
regions  of  Marcy  Avenue;  another  of  the  quite  reliable  type — 
you  read  of  one  of  his  more  recent  exploits  elsewhere  in  this 
column;  although  a  policeman  for  some  years  now  he  still  re- 
mains streamlined — to  the  envy  of  not  a  few  of  the  men  here. 

Patrolman  Tadeus  Gach  (one  of  our  newer  members)  :  Quite 
a  versatile  gent  as  regards  tools  and  such ;  formerly  a  carpenter, 
machinist  and  auto  mechanic;   not  as  yet  settled  as  regards  a 


steady  post;   don't  know  much   about  him  but  he   seems  to  fit 
into  the  squad  nicely;  is  already  well  thought  of. 
And  so  until  next  month. 

15TH  DIVISION 

10(lth  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  C.  Hecht  lOSrd  Pet.,  P1I.  Albert  Cowdell 

101st    Pet.,  Ptl.  Harold  T.  Keenan     104th  Pet..  Ptl.  Walter  Dearcopp 
102nd  Pet.,  Pit.  Edward  G.  Schuttz    105th  Pet.,  The  New  Dinger 
106th  Pet..  Ptl.  Alex  Conradi 

102nd  Precinct:  Did  You  Know:  the  Stork  flew  over  the 
home  of  Acting  Lieutenant  Henry  of  the  C.D.V.O.  last  month 
and  left  a  bouncing  baby  girl? — and  is  being  expected  soon  at 
Lieutenant  Bob  McAllister's  manse?  .  .  .  that  Donald  Duck 
Gibbs  has  changed  his  mind  about  raising  chickens  when  he 
retires — believes  it's  cheaper  to  raise  turkeys — claiming  they 
thrive  on  old  broken  dishes  and  bones?  .  .  .  that  Patralman  Rope 
says  "To  get  into  the  Anchor  Club  you  must  have  some  con- 
nection in  the  Marine  Division?"  {Would  that  mean  to  be  a 
member  of  the  Sqimre  Club  you'd  have  to  be  a  Square-Head?) 
.  .  .  that  Patrolman  Barney  McGuire  looked  cute  turning  out 
on  the  floor  on  a  recent  8  to  4  carrying  his  night  stick?  .  .  . 
that  Patrolman  Artie  Neu  had  his  appendix  removed — only 
after  Patrolman  Connolly  gave  him  the  low  down  on  the 
symptoms,  etc. — and  that  the  nurses  at  Jamaica  Hospital  now 
miss  him?  .  .  .  that  Patrolman  Harry  Inman  has — or  is  getting 
— the  C.D.V.O.  blues?  (,or  is  it  nerves?)  .  .  .  that  those  shiners 
sported  by  Patrolman  Rotunda  last  month  were  acquired  as  a 
result  of  a  blackout?  {sez  he)  .  .  .  that  our  bowling  team  too!: 
over  the  Cushman  team,  with  Patrolman  Gene  Kerby  topping 
the  individual  scores  with  a  252 — and  Higgins  in  second  place 
with  214?  .  .  .  that  Delivery  Boy  Bill  Connolly,  who  is  work- 
ing himself  back  to  his  old  trade,  has  his  papers  in — ^which  is 
more  than  Gibbs  can  say?  .  .  .  that  Patrolman  Hofrath  too  in- 
tends joining  the  Relax  Club — but  soon?  .  .  .  that  Alex  Clark 
will  tell  you,  if  you're  interested,  who  is  President  of  the  Old 
Ladies  Bridge  Club?  .  .  .  that  Patrolman  Charlie  Rope's  been 
on  a  diet — and  not  on  account  of  Lent,  either? 

Honorable  Mention :  Patrolman  Tony  Winters  telling  how 
"sensibly  fast"  that  front  door  burglar  trapped  by  him  in  a 
Bohack  store  threw  up  his  hands  (o  most  lucky  thing  for  Mr. 
Burglar)  .  .  .  Patrolmen  McGrath  and  Eller  also  made  them- 
selves a  good  pinch — in  obeying  Lieutenant  Bob  McAllister's 
hunch  that  a  certain  stolen  car  was  the  one  Patrolman  Schwicke 
had  almost  gotten  run  over  by  a  few  days  before  .  .  .  Still  an- 
other swell  collar  by  young  Detective  McTiernan  who  picked  up 
the  "Lone  Wolf" — a  gent  who  had  our  hearts  broken  with  the 
numerous  might  jobs  he'd  pulled  off — rear  breaks  mostly. 

Welcome  to  the  Ranch,  Patrolman  Dowling,  and  may  your 
stay  with  us  be  a  happy  one  .  .  .  And  best  wishes  now  to  the 
one  and  only  Jack  Carney,  who  took  sick  last  month  and  had 
to  be  removed  to  the  U.  S.  Veterans  Base  Hospital  in  the 
Bronx.  Don't  forget,  men,  to  write  or  visit  him  .  .  .  Best  wishes 
also  to  Patrolman  Vito  Romano,  confined  as  this  is  written  to 
St.  Vincent's  Hospital,  West  11th  Street,  at  7th  Avenue,  Man- 
hattan, suffering  from  a  badly  injured  hand  received  in  line  of 
duty  .  .  .  Newest  members  to  join  the  Re-Lax  Club  are  Patrol- 
men Bill  Cowden  and  Bill  Towmey  and  Sergeant  Herman 
Huners,  each  of  whom  will  be  missed,  be  assured.  Our  deepest 
sympathy,  incidentally,  to  Bill  Cowden  in  the  passing  of  his 
father. 

Our  Holy  Name  delegate,  John  Cunane,  can  be  proud  of  the 
splendid  manner  in  which  the  men  of  the  102nd  Precinct  under 
the  leadership  of  Captain  McGovern  turned  out  for  the  annual 
communion  breakfast  of  the  organization  on  April  18  last.  A 
day  to  be  remembered,  every  one  agreed. 

Now,  men,  if  you  can  take  it — and  are  not  in  the  news — 
just  spend  a  moment  with  me — and  you'll  make  it  .  .  .  Get  it? 

104th  Precinct:  Captain  Thomas  Ward  with  Lieutenant 
Dinselbacher  and  Sergeants  Wrynn,  Strangio,  Stumpf  and 
McGough  headed  a  fine  I'epresentation  at  the  annual  Holy 
Name  communion  breakfast,  April  18,  at  the  Hotel  St.  George. 
The  rank  and  file  too  numerous  to  name  also  received  honorable 
mention.  Patrolman  Baisley,  it  was  noticed,  in  the  march  to 
the  hotel  was  the  only  man  in  step.  A  few  highlights: 

Patrolman  Dunne,  our  Assistant  Chief  Attendant,  who  in 
preparation  for  the  parade  held  military  drill  sessions  in  the 


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back  room,  must  have  prepared  the  boys  in  table  tactics,  too, 
judging  from  their  manner  of  attack  .  .  .  Patrolman  Ed.  Dreitlein 
brought  his  ration  book  along — but  was  glad  to  learn  he  did 
not  need  it  .  .  .  And  not  the  least  bit  bashful  was  Lieutenant 
Dinselbacher — when  they  passed  the  cigars  around  .  .  .  Patrol- 
man Henry  Becker  said  he'll  never  again  sit  next  to  Sergeant 
McGough — the  competition  was  too  great;  he  did  manage,  how- 
ever, to  eat  all  the  rolls  and  butter  before  the  fo«d  arrived, 
so  that  evened  things  up  .  .  .  Patrolman  Scala  talked  himself 
right  out  of  breakfast — started  telling  a  story  and  by  the  time  he 
finished  the  table  was  empty  .  .  .  Patrolman  Crowley's  conscience 
must  have  been  bothering  him — every  hour  he  got  up  to  ring 
.  .  .  while  Patrolman  Doherty  ran  for  the  phone  every  time  it 
rang  .  .  .  Patrolman  McGrath  tried  to  sell  tickets  .  .  .  and 
Patrolman  Shannon  insisted  on  standing  erect — a  habit  he 
acquired  at  the  Bank  ...  In  plainer  words  for  all  concerned  it 
was  a  grand  day. 

Are  you  with  us  in  the  drive  of  the  104  Club  for  100% 
membership?  See  your  Squad  Delegate  and  sign  up — nowl 


Sqttad  Delegate  Squad 

1  Fehling  6    . 

2  (also  Dets.)  Fitzmaurice       7 

3  Scala  8 

4  Schurr,  P.  9 

5  Dreitlein  10 


Delegate 
Rooney 
Johnson 
Drescher 
Becker,  H. 
Roach 


Day  (also  Sgts.)  Knoblach 
Detective  Schlott  might  not  know  it,  but  it's  the  white  spots 
from  the  dominoes  that's  affecting  his  eyes — not  that  new 
paint  job  the  detectives'  room  just  underwent  .  .  .  Notice  how 
Patrolman  Havlick's  badge  shines  like  a  rookie's  these  days? 
(Patrolman  Downie  please  note)  .  .  .  Our  profound  sympathy 
to  Patrolman  Jappen  in  the  loss  of  his  mother,  and  to  Patrolman 
Kowalinski  in  the  passing  of  his  sister  .  .  .  Our  hats  off  to  the 
daughter  of  Patrolman  William  Smith,  serving  today  with  the 
U.  S.  Navy  ...  Is  it  true  Patrolman  Fetzner  is  taking  orders 
for  vegetables — since  going  in  for  Victory  gardening?  .  .  .  And 
can  those  back  pains  of  which  Patrolman  Reville  complains  be 
caused  by  old  age — or  has  Fetzner  induced  him  to  go  in  for 
Victory  gardening  also? 

THIS  IS  WHAT  COMES  FROM  TYPING  TOO  MANY 

ROSTERS 
As  we  stood  at  the  Bar  we  got  to  talking  a  Schlott  about 
Fehling  the  sergeant's  exam.  Spano  said,  "Genot  going  to  start 
Jappen  about  that  again?"  but  Ruland  said,  "Schurr,  at  least  I 
did  not  Gipp,"  whereupon  Downie  piped  up  loudly  and  Cleary, 
"Dwyer  drink,  Wemesbach  again.  Wrynn  did  he  go?"  "Last 
Spring,"  said  Bendix.  "Dinselbacher  took  him  for  a  boat  ride 
on  Baisley  Pond  and  wound  up  on  Ellis  Island."  He  said,  "This 
is  not  bad,  you  Otto  see  the  Flood  when  Shannon  runs  wild,  it's 
the  real  Malloy."  "Leigh  the  Cardon  the  table  and  quit  Degen," 
exclaimed  Roach  from  the  kitchen  as  McWeeney  said  to  Cook, 
"Let's  eat."  Everything  went  fine  until  Stiehle  was  caught  with 
all  the  Nichols  after  leaving  Church.  And  did  he  turn  White 
and  Feeley  Strangio!  He  got  in  his  Austin  to  go  home  to  Maher 
and  found  he  had  to  Puller.  In  any  event,  thank  goodness  Flis 
is  Dunne  I 

105th  Precinct:  Meet  the  officers  of  the  A.  W.  Guild  of  the 
105th  Precinct:  president.  Lieutenant  Merle  Frydenborg;  vice 
president.  Civ.  Lab.  Jurgens;  treasurer.  Civ.  Lab.  Salinas; 
secretary.  Patrolman  Matthew  Tarpey;  artists.  Patrolmen  Peter 
Koegel  and  Abraham  Spaine;  storekeeper.  Patrolman  "Coffee 
Bags"  Josephs  .  .  .  Applications  for  membership  may  be  had 
from  the  secretary. 

Attendant  Anderson  is  to  be  congratulated  for  that  splendid 
paint  job  on  the  T.S.  .  .  .  Koegel  and  Spaine  have  been  seeking 
lessons  from  him  ever  since. 

We  welcome  and  wish  the  best  of  luck  to  our  new  commander. 
Captain  Thomas  Boylan. 

It  is  indeed  a  pleasure  to  have  Detectives  Jacoby  and  Sheehan 
on  duty  when  Lieutenant  Frydenborg  is  working — especially 
(as  Sheehan  should  know)  when  the  good  Lieutenant  is  in- 
specting the  station  house. 

Because  Civ.  Lab.  Fontano  was  recently  released  from  the 
Army,  once  again  the  grounds  of  the  105th  Precinct  will  re- 


semble a  flower  show,  instead  of  a  vegetable  garden.  Can  you 
hear,  Mr.  Spaine? 

What  lovely  wife  of  what  handsome  roll-call  man  recently 
had  her  new  teeth  in — giving  her  a  more  charming  appearance 
than  ever  before? 

Is  it  true  our  clerical  men,  both  of  whom  are  on  the  ser- 
geants' list,  of  late  have  been  evincing  an  interest  in  the  health 
of  superior  officers  here  and  there? 

Greetings  and  best  of  luck  and  good  health  to  Captain 
McCloy,  our  past  precinct  commander. 

Detectives  Ryan  and  Bodkin  have  solved  the  transportation 
problem — and  merely  by  utilizing  their  bicycles  when  respond- 
ing to  a  call. 

Ask  Harry  Boening,  our  attendant  (a  man  of  few  words)  to 
tell  you  about  the  cuff  business.  He  explained  it  to  Koegel  but 
Pete  won't  pass  the  information  along. 

Sergeant  Moore  said  he  doesn't  give  a  hoot  and  to  prove  it 
went  and  retired  from  any  further  tooting  with  the  Police  Band. 

That's  all  till  next  month! 

106th  Precinct:  Patrolman  Poster,  observed  by  his  side-kick, 
"Sharlie"  Fischer,  tapping  himself  on  the  skull  with  his  night 
baton,  and  asked  why  he  did  such  foolish  things,  explained  "It 
certainly  feels  good  when  I  stop!"  .  .  .  Recorder  Thomas  Mugan, 
Doctor  of  Laws  and  legal  adviser  to  Patrolman  Moffet,  is  now 
truck  farming  in  his  spare  time  .  .  .  Well  known  sayings: 
"QUACK-QUACK"  GROSSARTH:  "Gee,  my  ankles  are  swol- 
len!" ..  .  WAGNER:  "Why  don't  I  get  that  payroll,  Barry?" 
(Pass  that  certain  towel,  Cummings!) 

Thomas  Kane,  son  of  Patrolman  Kane,  shot  while  fighting 
the  Japs  last  fall,  has  fully  recovered  and  is  back  with  the 
Marines  in  the  South  Pacific  .  .  .  Best  of  luck  to  the  two  sons  of 
Patrolman  MofFett,  also  now  in  the  service  of  Uncle  Sam  .  .  . 
Mrs.  Moffett,  too,  is  doing  her  share — as  Sector  Commander  in 
the  CDVO  of  Jamaica  .  .  .  Patrolman  Anthony  Shostak  is  pre- 
paring a  Victory  garden  at  the  corner  of  Hillside  Avenue  and 
196th  Street;  if  you've  a  vacant  lot  you  want  cleaned,  drop  a 
line  to  Tony. 

Best  wishes  for  a  speedy  recovery  to  Patrolman  Carroll,  in- 
jured recently  in  an  auto  accident  .  .  .  Also  to  Patrolmen  Charles 
Schuster  and  Joseph  Cullen,  on  sick  report  as  this  is  written  .  .  . 
Though  the  scores  weren't  so  hot,  the  "Signal  88"  Keglers, 
Patrolmen  Hipp,  Schultz,  Schaeffer,  Reinhardt  and  Sergeant 
Ahlers,  again  took  the  102  Precinct  "Wildcats"  over  the  coals, 
with  a  margin  of  68  pins!  .  .  .  Lieutenant  Moynihan  on  that 
particular  evening  didn't  play — said  he  didn't  want  to  show  the  , 
boys  up  .  .  .  That  barnyard  odor  mystery  is  solved — Lieutenant 
Hampson  is  raising  chickens  in  the  rear  yard  of  his  home  in 
Rosedale.  (Hey,  Lute,  does  a  chicken  sit  or  does  it  set?  What 
remedy  do  you  administer  for  the  pip? — please,  don't  throw  that 
book!) 

Patrolman  James  Hunt  instead  of  walking  around  in  a  fog  is 
now  in  a  perpetual  trance — after  his  operator,  Patrolman  Wal- 
ter Johnston,  let  that  auto  trunk  cover  bang  Jim  on  the  head 
...  Is  it  true  Patrolman  Otto  ("everything  happens  to  me") 
Carmosin,  responding  to  an  air  raid  "incident"  drill  the  other 
evening,  parked  the  car,  sergeant  and  all,  in  a  marked-off  bomb 
crater  60  feet  wide  in  the  center  of  the  street?  Nice  business 
.  .  .  Does  anyone  know  how  Patrolman  Alvarez'  photo  turned 
out  the  night  of  the  air  raid  drill — with  Al  decked  out  in  helmet, 
armband  and  whistle?   It  must  be  a  wow. 

Aside  to  the  mothers,  wives,  sweethearts,  relatives  and 
friends  of  members  of  this  command:  Your  reporter  would 
appreciate  a  little  cooperation  in  getting  news;  also  any  nice  (?) 
photos  of  Julius,  Thomas  or  Peter  taken  when  they  were  pure 
and  simple,  or  off  guard.  Source  of  information  will  be  held  in 
strictest  confidence  and  photographs  will  be  returned  to  the 
sender. 

The  identity  of  the  phantom  reporter  at  last  is  known,  and 
your  correspondent  takes  pleasure  now  in  challenging  him  to  a 
game  of  shuffleboard— with  a  spot  of  five  points  to  boot  . 
Flounders  are  now  running  (not  biting).  They  almost  jump 
into  the  boat,  we're  told,  "so  get  your  bait  and  boat  at  so  and 
so's."  Who  said  a  cop  was  a  sucker?  Wish  you  could  read  all  of 
those  post  cards  sent  to  the  anglers  here  ...  At  that,  fishing 
is  always  a  better  way  of  killing  time  than  staying  home  argu- 
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112th  Pet.,  Ptt.  Edward  Geiger 
114th  Pot.,  Ptl.  Edunn  Fvrcht 


16TH  DIVISION 

108th  Pot.,  Ptl.  John  Gerien 
109th  Pet.,  Ptl.  George  Ferguson 
llQth  Pot.. 

108th  Precinct:    By  the  time  this  reaches  print  your  reporter 
will  probably  be  assigned  out  of  the  command — a  change  I  look 
forward  to  with  sorrow,  for  the  reason  that,  in  all  my  time  in 
the  job  the  four  years  spent  by  me  in  this  precinct  were  the 
happiest  I  have  known.  Always  I  have  found  the  rank  and  file 
here  to  be  the  real  tops— I  dare  say,  second  to  none,  in  the  entire 
city.   I  made  friends  and  pals  whose  friendship  I  hope  to  keep 
as  long  as  I  live.    I  will  miss  Roly  Poly  Tom  O'Donnell,  Jim 
MacGill's  Irish  wit,  Jim  Nulty's  fatherly  advice.  Sergeant  Neal 
Winberry's  snappy  salute.  Sergeant  Mike   Gavigan's  shy  but 
warm    hello,    Dominick    the    bootblack's    15-second    shine,    Mae 
Foley's   hearty   laugh,    Mrs.    Begley's   motherly    interest,    John 
Sullivan's  tall  stories,  Oscar  Fenstamaker's  legal  talent.  Lieu- 
tenant Pribyl's  sense  of  humor,  and  Captain  MacGowan's  keen 
judgment  of  human  nature.  In  the  issue  that  is  to  follow  I  shall 
write  my  swan  song,  so,  among  you,  please  dig  up  a  reporter  to 
pick  up  where  I  leave  off,  and  forward  his  name  to  the  Editor. 
Jim  Goodman,  feeling  that  on  his  safety  record  the  precinct 
is  up  to  par,  goes  back  to  his  old  place  on  the  third  squad.   Glad 
to  have  you  back,  Jim  .  .  .  Sorry  to  report  Police  Surgeon  Orth 
at  this  writing  confined  again  to  his  bed  with  a  heart  condition 
.  .  .  Glad  to  see  Sergeant  Gavigan  back  on  the  job  after  a  short 
siege  of  sickness  .  .  .  Dan  Salvia,  who  just  won't  be  denied  those 
sergeant's  stripes,  back  to  school  and  the  books  again— with  Joe 
Hamilton  right  alongside  him  .  .  .  Sergeant  George  Dunn,  in 
charge  of  an  incident  put  on  by  the  air  raid  service,  handles  it 
in  a  style  that  would   do  justice  to   any  specialist  you   might 
mention  .   .  .  Mae  Foley  sits  home  and  doctors  that  painful 
nuisance  arthritis.    We  hope  her  recovery  will  be  rapid   and 
complete  .  .  .  Mrs.  Clark,  who  retired  last  month,  contacts  this 
reporter  and  asks  he  pass  along  the  word  that  for  the  members 
of  the  command  there  is  a  welcome  on  the  mat  always  .  .  .  Fred 
Newman  in  that  black  iron  hat,  long  black  mackintosh  and  that 
dead  pan  would  pass  for  a  mortician  anywhere  .  .  .  Aside  to 
John  Delahanty:    Thanks  for  your  nice  remembrance  in  your 
letter  to  Ray  Quinn  .  .  .  Watching  Sergeant  James  Meagher 
(Gentleman  Jim)  going  up  the  stairs  makes  us  think  we're  look- 
ing at  Fred  Astaire  going  through  one  of  his  dance  routines — 
gracefulness  personified  ...  A  great  big  orchid  to  Fred  Smol 
for  that  arrest  last  month  of  two  bandits  who  at  gun  point  held 
up  a  liquor  truck.   They  had  only  gone  a  few  blocks  when  Smol, 
gun  in  hand,  ordered  them  from  the  truck  and  with  the  assist- 
ance of  Dennie  Gannon  and  good  old  Bill  Quinn  the  culprits 
were  soon  under  lock  and  key. 

I  walk  into  the  corner  store  and  start  to  ask  the  pro- 
prietor where  he  got  the  new  moose  head  —  and  realize 
suddenly  it's  Louie  Knauer  I'm  looking  at  —  standing  up 
against  the  wall  .  .  .  Boston  John  Calanan 
denies  that  he  is  the  precinct's  original 
Gremlin.  Could  Jim  MacGill  be  it?  .  .  . 
Ralph  Norcera  telling  a  story  and  rolling 
his  eyes  like  a  pair  of  dice  in  a  cup  .  .  . 
Bill  Shanahan  drops  in,  racoon  coat  and 
all.  He  is  now  in  Central  Park,  ya  know. 
Many  a  fair  heart  will  skip  a  beat  as 
its  owner  gazes  spellbound  upon  this  snap- 
shot of  the  lOSth's  most  eligible  bachelor, 
the  handsome  and  popular  Connie  Dowd. 
But  don't  rush,  girls,  as  he  informs  your 
reporter  he  is  off  romance  for  the  duration 
.  .  .  And  I  want  to  remind  you  in  closing 
that  married  life  is  just  one  wed-ache 
after  another. 

Give  to  the  Red  Cross — it  may  be  the 
"Buck"  that  brings  them  back  alive. 
109th  Precinct:  Good  luck  and  many  years  of  good  health  to 
Patrolman  John  Isaacson  in  his  retirement .  .  .  What's  this  about 
Patrolman  Bill  Kurtz  being  seen  around  the  Flushing  Hospital 
Clinic  after  working  hours  talking  with  the  Prettiest  Little 
Nurse  there?  .  .  .  Will  Sol  Rottersman  please  get  together  with 
his  sweet-patootie — and,  too,  let  us  all  know  when  it  is  coming 
off?  .  .  .  We  hope  Ernie  Schoeck  is  getting  over  his  illness  and 
will  be  back  with  us  soon  .  .  .  Patrolman  Kearney  is  having  one 


heluva  time  trying  to  stretch  those  rationing  tickets — to  feed  his 
gang  at  home  .  .  .  Patrolmen  Braham  and  Varley  don't  need  a 
rationing  book — all  they  can  eat  is  "Crackers  and  Milk"  .  .  . 
Bill  Boemer's  chickens  haven't^  laid  any  eggs  yet,  and  it's 
Patrolman  Galligan  who  suggested  they  might  be  roosters  .  .  . 
Frank  O'Neill  got  rid  of  his  car  and  put  chickens  in  the  garage 
instead.  Says  he  can't  eat  the  car  .  .  .  Our  loss  will  be  the  coun- 
try's gain  when  Bill  Burke  goes  into  the  armed  services. 

They  say  Fred  Scherlock  is  getting  along  nicely  now  in  Col- 
lege Point  .  .  .  What,  we  should  like  to  know,  has  MacAleese 
got  to  smile  about?  .  .  .  Patrolman  Bert  Carle,  who  just  retired 
after  spending  a  good  part  of  his  years  in  Flushing,  says  he'll 
devote  some  time  now  to  haunting  Pop  Larkin  over  on  Main 
Street  .  .  .  Good  luck  also  in  his  retirement  to  Harry  Blaicher 
.  .  .  And  did  you  know  Matt  McCartin  has  his  retirement  papers 
in  his  pocket  so  long  that  the  print  is  starting  to  wear  off?  .  .  . 
Welcome  back  to  work,  Harold  Burke,  and  take  it  easy  for  a 
while  .  .  .  Willie  Weithaas,  famed  authority  on  how  to  raise 
chickens,  seen  in  a  huddle  with  Buttons  Britton  over  the  checker 
board.  Wonder  what  is  really  going  on  between  them?  .  .  . 
Patrolman  Cordes  has  licked  the  gas  shortage  by  riding  his 
motorcycle  to  business  each  day — which  beats  Patrolman  Goode- 
nugh's  scheme  of  bicycling  in  from  Whitestone  .  .  .  Sergeant 
MacElrath,  back  on  the  job  from  his  vacation,  is  busy  these  days 
dressing  up  the  old  homestead  out  on  the  South  Side  .  .  .  Ser- 
geant Barkos  says  the  job  out  here  is  not  so  hot — compared  to 
the  hot  spots  of  Harlem,  that  is  .  .  .  And  Sergeant  Sadlo  now 
has  enough  of  the  World's  Fair  precinct — since  his  recent  as- 
signment as  desk  officer  out  there. 

114th  Precinct:  Anyone  doubting  that  Patrolman  William  T. 
Beau  Brummell  Maher  has  been  taking  singing  lessons  should 
have  heard  him  crooning  lullabies  to  a  little  lost  three-year-old 
the  other  day.  P.  S.  His  manager  and  singing  coach.  Patrolman 
Leonard,  will  consider  a  few  more  pupils.    Classes  limited. 

Who  Said  It:  "Ja  see  what  the  R.A.F.  did  today?"  .  .  . 
"Hello,  Chappie!"  .  .  .  "Wodja  do,  call  up?"  .  .  .  "My  friends  caD 
me  'Henry'!"  .  .  .  "Nice  work.  Chief,  let  me  be  the  first  to  con- 
gratulate you!"  .  .  .  "Who  in  your  candid  opinion  is  responsible 
for  the  war?"  .  .  .  "Do  you  think  we  will  get  that  raise?"  ...  "I 
brought  roast  beef  for  your  lunch.  Lieutenant!"  .  .  .  "I'll  work 
Sunday,  Cap,  my  son  is  coming  down  from  Yale — and  I'm  not 
allowed  to  use  the  car  anyhow!" 

Our  sincere  condolences  to  Patrolman  George  Feaster  in  the 
untimely  death  of  his  beloved  wife  Ann.  All  who  knew  her  re- 
garded Ann  as  a  grand  girl.   May  she  rest  in  peace. 

Our  deepest  sympathies  also  to  Patrolman  Mike  Noonan  in 
the  loss  of  his  mother. 

Is  it  true  Walter  (Speedy)  Leonard,  taking  care  of  a  foun- 
dling in  the  station  house  last  month,  insisted  the  attendant  go 
out  for  a  nice  porterhouse  steak — so  the  child  could  be  fed 
"properly"? 

Picture  of  a  detective  in  action:  Jack  Dust  chasing  his  hat 
down  30th  Avenue  on  a  recent  windy  day. 

Famous  Sayings:  Lieutenant  Nawrod — "What's  your  name?" 
.  .  .  Patrolmen:  Fisher — "This  is  the  last  straw!  I'll  see  the 
Chief!"  .  .  .  Wisnuski— "Only  12  today!"  .  .  .  Tully— "I'll  sing 
you  a  song!"  .  .  .  Lentz — "How  many  dozen  today?"  .  .  . 
Armster— "O.  K.,  Chief!"  .  .  .  Fanning— "Hello,  Broadway!" 
.  .  .  Dizzino — "I  O.K.  them!"  .  .  .  Mondeka — "Just  one  more, 
'Benzine'!"  .  .  .  Horgan — "When  I  was  in  Highbridge!" 

Overheard  in  the  backroom :  Sasek :  "I  taught  my  partner  all 
I  knowand  he  still  don't  know  anything!"  .  .  .  Hrubant:  "Talk 
about  crust — my  neighbor  built  a  fence  around  his  yard  just  to 
keep  my  dog  out!" 

TRAFFIC  A 

An  anniversary  mass  for  Patrolman  Daniel  J.  O'Leary,  who 
died  April  19,  1942,  at  the  age  of  59  years,  was  held  Monday, 
April  19,  at  the  Dominican  Church  of  St.  Catherine  of  Siena, 
411  East  68th  Street,  Manhattan.  O'Leary,  a  member  of  the 
Department  for  31  years,  was  assigned  most  of  the  time  to 
traffic  duty  outside  St.  Vincent's  Hospital,  and  was  well  known 
among  the  hospital's  supervising  Nuns,  as  well  as  the  doctors 
and  nurses  there.  Among  those  attending  the  mass  were  the 
widow,  Mrs.  Susan  O'Leary;  his  brothers,  Fire  Chief  Walter  A. 
O'Leary,  Alfred  J.  O'Leary,  and  Captain  Howard  C.  O'Leary  of 


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the  12th  Detective  District,  and  two  sisters,  Mrs.  Prank  Doyle 
and  Mrs.  George  C.  Colgan.  A  member  of  the  Honor  Legion, 
O'Leary  had  several  times  been  commended  for  valor  in  the 
performance  of  police  duty. 

TRAFFIC  C  PtI.  Joseph  H.  Werns 

Our  sincere  sympathies  to  Patrolman  John  Michell  in  the 
death  of  his  father  .  .  .  Arid  sincere  wishes  for  a  speedy  recovery 
to  those  of  our  members  on  sick  report  .  .  .  Glad  to  hear  George 
Deno's  son,  injured  in  the  recent  African  campaign,  is  back  in 
action  again  .  .  .  Another  of  our  comrades  lost  to  us  via  retire- 
ment, Patrolman  (Grandpa)  Blackwood,  who  takes  with  him  the 
well  wishes  of  all  who  know  him. 

Birthday  Greetings  to  Sergeant  Pete  Tighe  and  Patrolmen 
Bill  Britzelmeyer,  Tom  Daly,  Herbert  Score,  Joseph  Furlong, 
Arthur  Technow,  Joseph  Golgosky,  Charles  Kratz,  Charles 
Walsh,  John  J.  Lynch,  Vincenzo  Priori,  Rocco  Marrone. 

Bamberger  upon  learning  that  our  Lox  specialist,  Meyer,  had 
swapped  his  uniform  for  a  pair  of  dungaree's  roared :  "Now  I 
can  sleep  nights  without  worrying  about  that  guy  getting  into 
my  hair!"  (What  hair?)  Good  luck,  Frank,  in  your  new  job  .  .  . 
Is  it  true  Corny  Joel  intends  borrowing  a  general's  uniform 
when  he  retires — to  wear  when  on  duty  outside  a  certain  apart- 
ment house  on  23rd  Street?  ...  Is  it  true  Vince  McGrath  upon 
being  rushed  by  the  gals  at  a  party  not  so  long  ago  received  a 
terrific  shock  when  he  realized  that  it  was  his  status  as  a 
Benedict  that  attracted  the  fair  femmes — and  not  his  reputation 
as  an  excellent  M.  C? 

Best  wishes  to  Val  Dowling  who  on  his  own  request  was 
transferred  to  the  102nd  Precinct  last  month  .  .  .  You  can  tell 
the  fishing  season  is  upon  us  just  by  looking  at  some  of  the 
following  faces :  Lieutenant  Eckert,  John  Hartman,  Dan  Hrubes, 
Al  Eskowitz,  Charlie  Minarick,  Andy  Geisler,  Joe  Savino,  Carl 
Schroeder,  to  name  a  few  .  .  .  Wonder  why  the  Irish  Troupers  on 
the  9th  Squad  (Sullivan,  Logan,  Gaffney,  Finnerty,  Slattery, 
Joyce)  are  said  to  resemble  the  Tinkers  of  the  Old  Sod?  Is  it 
because  you  find  them  all  over?  .  .  .  Glad  to  hear  Bill  Sullivan's 
wife,  Edna,  is  on  the  well  list  again  following  her  recent  siege 
.  .  .  And  don't  forget,  fellows,  the  suggestion  box  is  still  on  the 
wall  in  the  back  room  .  .  . 

Whacks  and  Paddywhacks :  Did  You  Know :  that  the  strap  on 
Carpenter's  nightstick  came  from  a  sewing  machine?  .  .  .  that 
Flight  Commander  Lent  went  into  a  tailspin  when  he  heard  he 
might  have  to  go  to  Harlem?  .  .  .  that  Rosebush  Hrubes,  his 
assistant,  did  a  tour  up  there  and  hasn't  been  the  same  since? 
.  .  .  that  Hildar  Newman  hoards  chiclets — chews  only  one  at  a 
time?  .  .  .  that  Happy  Rationing  Bamberger  ate  all  the  butter 
at  the  St.  George  breakfast?  .  .  .  that  Sid  Hutchins  can  sing 
like  an  opera  star?  .  .  .  that  Canlon  and  Eggers  are  on  the  lame 
duck  squad?  .  .  .  that  the  wave  in  Sergeant  Riordon's  hair  is  the 
real  McCoy?  .  .  .  that  Sergeant  Nawrocky  at  a  barn  dance  is 
quite  a  cutup?  .  .  .  that  Pitzpatrick  is  back  on  the  flying  squad 
— after  being  on  the  diving  squad  so  long?  .  .  .  that  Barney 
Devine  at  50th  and  6th  is  known  as  the  keeper  of  the  flame?  .  .  . 
that  Brennan  at  the  same  location  is  known  as  the  log  roller? 
.  .  .  that  John  Matthews  has  his  paper  in — after  39  years  on  the 
one  corner?  .  .  .  that  Witten  goes  in  strong  for  those  walking 
jobs?  .  .  .  that  Bongiorni  means  "good  morning"  in  Hi-talian — 
and  that  he'd  like  to  know  why  it  is  he  can't  get  a  July  vacation? 
.  .  .  that  Grandpa  Gould  got  highhat  and  moved  his  ofiice  up- 
stairs— so  that  he  could  be  alone?  .  .  .  that  Joe  Werns  has  been 
called  the  Broadway  Rose?  .  .  .  that  Willie  Sullivan  is  the  new 
office  boy  at  the  O.P.A.  on  Broadway?  .  .  .  that  young  Mr.  Mc- 
Cusker  who  admits  to  32,  is  not  nearer  52,  as  some  meanies 
would  have  you  believe?  .  .  .  that  the  plate  on  the  car  in  which 
Newlywed  Eskowitz  rides  his  bride  around  boasts  the  initials 
"A.  E."  on  it? 

TRAFFIC  F 

Editor's  Note:  In  a  letter  to  this  office,  dated  April  21,  1943, 
the  writer,  who  prefers  to  remain  anonymous,  said  in  part,  "I 
think  it  is  about  time  someone  found  out  why  Traffic  F  is  not 
mentioned  in  SPRING  3100  any  more.  It  used  to  be  very  in- 
teresting. I  also  would  like  to  mention  that  to  date  Patrolman 
Harold  A.  Jackson  of  Traffic  F  has  sold  $5400  worth  of  bonds— 
surely  this  is  worth  mentioning  in  SPRING  3100." 

What  say,  you  men  of  Traffic  F? 


TRAFFIC  G 


Ptl.  William  F.  Schneider 


Willie  Krantz  and  Norman  Michell  while  digging  a  victory 
garden  discovered  a  few  worms — and  two  hours  later  were  ob- 
served by  Patrolman  Mike  Nugent  fishing  from  the  Queensboro 
Bridge.    Any  luck,  boys? 

Chris  (Big  Boy)  Rappolt  is  finding  it  hard  to  get  his  quota 
of  meat,  but  at  that  we  think  he'll  survive  for  the  duration — 
considering  all  that  bacon  he  has  under  his  belt! 

Donald  O'Callaghan,  son  of  Lieutenant  Michael  O'Callaghan 
of  Traffic  G,  will  be  ordained  a  priest  in  the  Carmelite  Order  at 
Washington,  D.  C,  on  May  29  next  and  on  June  6  will  celebrate 
his  first  mass  at  St.  Monica  R.  C.  Church,  79th  Street  and  1st 
Avenue,  Manhattan. 

Anyone  wishing  to  put  up  some  plum  preserves  for  the  win- 
ter should  get  in  touch  with  Frank  Fritz,  who  has  a  back  yard 
full  of  potted  plum  trees. 

Jim  McElroy  seen  recently  walking  up  White  Plains  Avenue 
smoking  a  "Wakefield  Stogie"  and  wearing  his  new  cuflfless 
victory  suit. 

Our  deepest  sympathy  to  Patrolman  Bernard  McGuigan  in 
the  recent  loss  of  his  Mother;  also  to  Patrolman  Michael  J. 
Fogarty  in  the  passing  of  his  wife. 

Congratulations  to  Tom  Hanrahan  who  last  month  became  a 
grandpa!   And  what's  more,  his  hair  exactly  fits  the  title! 

Our  best  wishes  and  safe  return  to  the  following  named  sons 
of  members  of  Traffic  Precinct  G  serving  with  the  armed  forces: 
William  W.  Schneider,  Thomas  K.  Egan,  Phillip  D.  Egan,  Ray- 
mond K.  Egan,  James  O'Callaghan,  Hugh  Kohler,  Thomas  Mal- 
lon,  Dennis  Casey,  Patrick  Casey,  John  Grimes,  John  Green, 
John  Plenge,  Michael  Hickey,  Mark  Forrester,  Herbert  Nagel, 
James  J.  Butler,  Jr.,  Harry  Anderson. 

Recapitulation:  Army — 10;  Navy — 2;  Marine  Corps — 2;  Air 
Corps — 1;    Coast   Guard — 1;    Merchant    Marine — 1.     Total — 17. 


TRAFFIC  K 


Ptl.  Harry  Shortel 


Down  Memory  Lane :  How  we  love  to  recall  the  good  old  days 
— as  for  example  when  Mike  Cully  used  to  defeat  one  and  all  at 
checkers — and  made  them  like  it.  Remember?  .  .  .  And  isn't  it 
true  post  forty-five  without  Larry  Seaman  out  there  in  the 
center  doesn't  seem  the  same?  .  .  .  We  all  miss  good-natured 
Tom  S.  O'Brien  and  his  monologues — and  good  humor — and  those 
wise  cracks  and  songs  that  will  live  on  .  .  .  And  good  old  Warren 
Charles! — of  whom  we  often  think — and  to  whom  we  wish 
health  and  happiness  .  .  .  Ditto  John  Frey,  of  market  fame. 

Odds   and   Ends :    Dick   Walsh   now   sports   a   "Dick   Tracy" 
wrist  watch  .  .  .  "Scotty"  Maxwell's  latest  hair-do  .  .  .  "Smiling 
Ed"  Cahill  claiming  the  barber's  clippers  slipped — his  alibi  for 
that  hi-de-ho  haircut  last  month  .  .  .  All  of  us  happy  to  have 
"Chief  Rom"  back  in  our  midst  again  .  .  .  Anyone  desiring  to 
play  on  K's  baseball  team  should  get  in  touch  with   Manager 
"Scotty"   Maxwell.   The  tentative  lineup:    Hoenighausen,   C.F. 
Leis,  R.F.;  Schwal,  S.S.;  Otto,  IB;  Altman,  3B;  Becker,  L.F. 
Moench,  2B;  Maxwell,  C   (Mg'r) ;  Deutsch,  P;  Cahill,  Bat  Boy 
McCormick,  Langsdorf,  utility;  Rom,  Markowitz,  coach;   Horo- 
witz, groundkeeper. 

TRAFFIC  N  Ptl.  Terrance  McSweeney 

Our  deepest  sympathies  to  Lieutenant  C.  K.  Walters  in  the 
loss  of  his  beloved  wife. 

Recent  promotions  took  from  us  Lieutenant  John  B.  Butler 
and  to  the  Bridge  District,  in  his  place,  comes  Captain  Michael 
Hartling — thorough  gentlemen  both. 

Is  it  true  Robert  Abies  is  planning  to  retire  soon  to  his 
cottage  at  Orchard  Beach? 

Robert  V.  Callaghan  has  returned  to  our  command  with  his 
bag  of  new  tricks. 

17TH  DIVISION  Ptl.  Traffick  Mann 

Things  to  Remember:  Lieutenant  King  giving  instructions 
to  the  ladies  on  the  Manual  and  Rules  .  .  .  "Doc's"  dancing  eyes 
after  doing  several  tours  in  the  three-oh  (seems  like  the  air  did 
him  good)  .  .  .  The  smile  on  "Papa's"  face — he  has  his  Henry 
again  .  .  .  Lieutenant  McGarvey  trying  to  impress  Lieutenant 
King  with  the  speech  he  made  up — what  a  chance!  Some  time 
when  you're  doing  nothing  ask  Lieutenant  King  for  the  answer 
.  .  .  Tim  Maguire  on  his  knees  in  front  of  the  desk — we  thought 


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he  was  praying,  but  found  out  he  was  only  looking  for  the  top 
of  his  pencil  .  .  .  The  gleam  that  conies  in  Julia's  eyes  now  that 
the  weather  is  getting  warmer — and  boats  are  coming  out  of 
mothballs  .  .  .  Are  you  listening,  Charlie?  .  .  .  The  way  Chief 
Sheehy  keeps  smiling  all  the  time — multiple  jobs,  duties  and  all 
.  .  .  And  the  way  Chief  Phelan  looks  at  you  when  you  mention 
the  Japs! 

You've  Heard  These  Before:  "Five  copies  of  each,  please, 
we're  going  to  a  meeting  in  an  hour!"  .  .  .  "Now,  when  I  studied 
law  they  used  to  say — "  .  .  .  "When  we  were  in  Reddington's — " 
.  .  .  "Do  you  want  me  to  make  up  a  chart  or  a  map,  Lieutenant?" 
.  .  .  "I'd  like  to  see  the  fellow  who  can  change  my  mind  about 
getting  married!"  .  .  .  "I'll  put  a  DCI  number  on  it!"  .  .  . 
"Where's  my  book?" 

This  and  that:  Who  would  you  say  is  Mildred's  superior 
officer? — from  5  on,  we  mean  .  .  .  Who's  this  guy  Frank?  .  .  . 
Ask  "Doc"  to  give  an  impression  of  a  Marine  {he'll  know  what 
kind  of  a  Marine  we're  talking  about)  ...  A  friend  of  ours 
from  over  the  river  was  laid  up  recently  with  a  stiff  arm.  How 
come,  Larry?  .  .  .  Lissen,  "Doc,"  jest  heard  you  got  three  baby 
carriages  in  your  cellar!  Hoarding  'em? — and  if  so,  why?  .  .  . 
Harms  and  Bayer — the  inseparables,  no  matter  what — or  even 
when  .  .  .  Well,  Gus,  suppose  you  speak  for  yourself  .  .  .  Hey, 
Sarge,  how's  that  gland  working?  Need  an  adjustment  yet? 
.  .  .  Victory  Garden  Frank  seems  to  be  having  trouble  with  his 
feet  lately — claims  it  is  just  callous — and  not  from  patrol  .  .  . 
For  G.  I.  haircuts  see  Victory  Garden  Frank  and  Tony.  Quite 
a  little  epidemic,  eh?  ...  Is  it  true  Captain  Frank  Murphy  is 
glamourizing  Traffic  B?  When  will  you  ask  us  to  tea  and 
crumpets,  Cap?  .  .  .  Who  had  his  sergeant's  chevrons  sent  to 
him  in  the  mail?  ...  If  you  want  a  direct  answer  to  any  ques- 
tion— and  we  mean  any  question — just  ask  Lieutenant  Downes 
.  .  .  Henry  may  well  be  called  "The  Silent."  He  doesn't  say 
much,  but  when  he  does,  it's  low-down,  deep  and  (you  know 
what)  .  .  .  Did  you  know  that  Andy  Murray  is  Lieutenant 
Downes'  man  Friday — also  Saturday?  .  .  .  Who's  the  gent  who 
takes  i5  minutes  to  say  goodnight?  .  .  .  Was  it  Julia  we  saw 
treating  Doc  and  Tim  to  lunch  the  other  day?  This  modern  age 
ain't  so  bad  after  all — especially  when  you  can  catch  gals  like 
that  in  a  spending  mood. 

So  long  for  now  .  .  .  next  time  we'll  have,  in  addition,  a  few 
tid-bits  about  our  neighbors. 


MOUNTED  DIVISION 


Ptl.  Joe  Masterson 


Mounted  Squadron  1 :  Matty  Rais  back  in  harness  again  after 
several  weeks  of  inactivity  due  to  gout  ...  Is  it  true  Tommy 
Bligh  is  top  man  in  the  market  now?  .  .  .  Why  is  it  Dan  Meskill 
takes  all  the  credit  for  his  victory  garden — when  everyone 
knows  Minervini  and  Twomey  did  most  of  the  work?  .  .  .  Re- 
tired Patrolman  Jason  Decker  is  now  an  S.  P.  1st  class,  U.  S. 
Navy,  training  at  the  moment  somewhere  in  Rhode  Island  .  .  . 
Ludwig  Frank,  also  retired,  just  returned  from  Texas,  where 
he  visited  his  son,  a  Navy  hero  of  the  South  Pacific  ...  Is  it 
true  John  (Jigger)  Brady,  that  hard-hearted  hombre  of  Troop 
B,  was  seen  crying  on  the  date  of  his  retirement — and  nowhere 
else  but  on  the  shoulder  of  Ed  Distler,  another  of  our  retired 
men?  .  .  .  Incidentally,  Brady,  Frank,  and  James  Connelly,  last 
to  retire  out  of  Troop  B,  were  remembered  affectionately  by 
their  associates  of  that  troop  .  .  .  Honored  by  a  visit  last  month 
from  our  buddy.  Major  Edgar  Perry,  U.  S.  Marines,  who  is 
home  after  a  long  stay  in  the  Solomons  .  .  .  Another  visitor  was 
retired  Sergeant  Hamilton,  who  just  returned  from  a  trip  to 
California  .  .  .  "So  nice  to  come  home  to"  is  the  feeling  one  gets 
when  he  walks  into  the  12th  Street  stable,  and  although  the 
paint  job  at  48th  Street  is  attractive,  it  compares  not  at  all  to 
the  bright  colors  which  feature  12th  Street  .  .  .  Nice  to  see  so 
many  mounted  men  on  the  job  at  the  annual  communion  break- 
fast, but  why  all  the  ah-s-s-s  and  oh-s-s-s  when  Lieutenant  Bill 
Meyn  started  puffing  on  a  cigarette?    He's  done  it  before. 

Mounted  Squadron  2:  We  want  you  fellows  across  the  pond 
to  know  we  Brooklynites  also  had  a  communion  breakfast  and 
attended,  we  proudly  boast,  by  a  contingent  of  mounted  men 
totaling  some  60  in  number,  including  retired  Deputy  Inspector 
Byrnes.  Also  marching  at  the  head  of  our  column  was  Acting 
Deputy  Inspector  James  P.  Meehan,  to  say  nothing  of  Acting 
Captain  "Barney"  Connors,  who,  tho  he  kept  smiling  throughout 


as  if  it  were  St.  Patrick's  Day,  not  once  was  heard  to  ask  where 
his  chauffeur  was!  .  .  .  We  want  Lieutenant  Brown  to  know  we 
all  were  happy  to  have  him  with  us,  and  thank  him  now  for 
adding  to  the  fine  showing  of  our  mounted  men  .  .  .  We  didn't 
know  we  had  so  many  mounted  detectives  until  we  saw  Ed  Len- 
non,  Jennings,  Graner,  and  a  few  others  resplendent  in  their 
Sunday  civvies  .  .  .  Glad  to  see  also  retired  Patrolman  Ward  ... 
And  did  you  notice  the  new  lid  Joe  Donnelly  sported?  .  .  .  Who 
was  it  said  Cartwright  "growls"  when  he  eats  chicken?  .  .  .  And 
could  it  be  possible  that  coat  Lynch  wore  came  from  a  girdle 
factory?  ...  All  of  us  bowed  in  silent  prayer  during  the  mass 
in  memory  of  the  late  Sergeant  John  Conroy  and  Peter  O'Con- 
nell — may  they  rest  in  peace. 

Is  it  true :  Patrolman  Hammond  was  advised  to  stop  listening 
to  those  Inner  Sanctum  mysteries — because  of  his  nerves?  .  .  . 
that  no  matter  what  you  say  Howells  will  object?  .  .  .  that  you 
can  say  what  you  want  about  a  certain  fellow  called  Punchy, 
but  when  McDermott  has  a  day  off  the  squad  room  reminds  you 
of  a  morgue?  .  .  .  that  Flynn  is  going  to  see  an  occulist  about 
that  eye  twinkle  for  which  he's  famous?  .  .  .  that  we're  uncer- 
tain whether  Graner  is  a  95  man  or  not?  .  .  .  that  we'd  like  to 
have  Sergeant  McCamley  tell  us  the  meaning  of  the  phrase, 
"Left  early,  dog  was  alive" — or  maybe  Johnston  could  tell  us? 

A  few  more  of  our  boys  serving  Uncle  Sam  in  the  Navy — 
retired  Patrolman  Arthur  Ecastadt  and  Dennis  Kellerher,  and 
not  forgetting  Ed  Dobler  who  is  now  at  the  Brooklyn  Navy 
Yard  Hospital.  How  about  letting  Ed  hear  from  you?  .  .  .  You 
can  always  buy  bonds  and  stamps,  but  remember — there's  no 
finer  way  to  further  the  war  effort  than  by  dropping  a  word  of 
cheer  to  those  doing  their  bit  in  the  armed  services. 


MOTORCYCLE  DISTRICT 


Ptl.  Barney  Blowoff 


Armed  with  the  knowledge  published  in  last  month's  issue  of 
SPRING  3100  (Dr.  Dillon's  article  on  "Obstetrics"),  our  gallant 
first-line  chauffeur.  Baron  Otto  von  Robold,  recently  stepped 
forward  proudly  and  confidently  when  an  emergency  maternity 
case  was  brought  to  his  attention — felt  certain  he  knew  exactly 
what  to  do  and  said  so  in  no  uncertain  terms.  Those  present, 
however,  were  not  so  sure.  With  some  trepidation,  everyone 
watched  as  he  made  frenzied  preparations.  "/  shall  handle  this 
alone,"  he  said  bravely.  "I've  been  a  father  many  times."  He 
entered  the  maternity  room  with  grim  determination.  Mean- 
while, friends  and  relatives  paced  outside.  "Can  he  do  it?" 
they  asked.  "Does  he  really  know  what  he  claims?"  The  ten- 
sion and  strain  were  crushing.  Everyone  began  to  perspire.  No 
cry  or  sound  was  heard.  What  could  have  happened?  Did  he 
make  a  fatal  mistake?  The  clock  ticked  on,  but  yet  no  sound. 
Then  suddenly  out  of  the  stillness  came  a  high-pitched  note. 
What  can  it  be?  Again  the  sound  came,  this  time  more  clearly. 
"peep!  peep!  peep!  peep!"  it  went.  Everybody  looked  at 
everybody  else.  "What's  happened?"  they  cried.  "What  has  he 
done?"  At  that  moment  the  door  opened  and  out  stepped  our 
hero.  Baron  Otto,  carrying  a  small  box.  His  feelings  were 
mixed.  He  appeared  crestfallen  and  disappointed  and  yet  happy. 
Finally,  he  bellowed,  "SUCCESS!  I'VE  DONE  IT!"  and 
gathering  around,  everyone  viewed  his  bundle  from  heaven — 
FOUR  CANARIES????????  Somewhat  shamefaced  our  hero 
said,  "Guess  I  didn't  follow  instructums." 

Since  the  above  occurrence.  Baron  von  Robold  has  taken  a 
keen  interest  in  breeding  canaries  and  is  willing  to  match  his 
brood  against  any  other  birds  of  the  feather — including  turkeys. 
Are  ya  listenin',  Willie  Newbert? 


GRAND  CENTRAL  PARKWAY  PRECINCT 


The  Ghost 


The  Motorcycle  Division  was  well  represented  at  the  St. 
George  communion  breakfast,  the  contingent  in  turn  being  lead 
by  Lieutenant  Kuntzmann  and  by  Captain  Keudell,  both  of 
whom  presented  quite  imposing  figures  stepping  out  to  the  tune 
of  "Onward  Christian  Soldiers."  We  marched  to  the  hotel  by 
way  of  Canarsie,  and  while  most  of  the  men  were  able  to  bear 
up  under  the  strain,  a  few  were  observed  to  lag.  George  Klinger, 
for  example,  was  barely  able  to  negotiate  the  distance  and  for 
the  last  few  blocks  was  supported  by  Armstrong,  who  toward 
the  end  was  himself  starting  to  weaken.  Fisher  finished  Klinger 
a  close  second  .  .  .  Our  delegate,  Davy  Taylor,  used  his  "in- 


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fluence"  to  get  us  a  "good  spot"  at  the  hotel  and  the  result  was 
a  beautiful  view  of  some  nicely  decorated  posts.  Some  of  the 
boys  think  we  would  have  done  better  if  Davy  that  morning  had 
stood  in  bed  ...  A  few  highlights: 

Lieutenant  Maher  and  an  unidentified  patrolman  so  glad 
to  see  each  other  they  went  into  a  close  embrace  from  which 
they  had  to  be  extricated  by  Sergeant  Goldstein.  (That's  what 
you  call  real  affection)  .  .  .  Somerville  and  Volz,  two  men  it 
would  be  cheaper  to  clothe  than  feed.  {At  the  last  counting  each 
was  starting  on  his  twelfth  roll)  .  .  .  Schloen's  persistent  plead- 
ing for  more  coffee  bringing  tears  to  the  eyes  of  those  seated 
around  him,  so  pitiful  was  the  sight  .  .  .  Kraft,  who  always  has 
his  bible  with  him,  perusing  it  throughout  .  .  .  Fritz  claiming 
the  rolls  were  better  than  those  he  gets  in  Bayside  .  .  .  Garrett 
trying  to  outreach  Mergl  for  the  chicken — and  failing  miserably 
.  .  .  The  excellent  jobs  Ex-Lieutenant  Bill  Smith  and  Acting 
Lieutenant  John  Asklund  did  on  the  coffee — each  getting  away 
with  10  cups  .  .  .  Kenny  Brown,  our  clerical  man,  having  him- 
self to  take  it  for  a  change — he  complained  about  everything  .  .  . 
Charlie  Suss  and  Youngfert  in  a  heated  debate  about  the  rela- 
tive merits  of  something  or  other  and,  as  usual,  Charlie  winning 
out  .  .  .  The  table  that  looked  as  if  a  "U"  boat  had  just  dis- 
charged its  crew:  Roose,  Minnig,  Volz,  Klinger,  Kraft,  Lowe, 
Pierson  and  Dunekack — as  fine  a  body  of  men  as  ever  scuttled 
a  platter  of  chicken  .  .  .  Sergeant  Hill,  who  likes  oatmeal,  re- 
questing— and  receiving — four  portions  .  .  .  Keuling  and  Orlow- 
ski — conspicuous  by  their  absence  (wonder  where  they  were?) 
.  .  .  All  in  all  a  swell  affair — enjoyed  to  the  fullest  by  all. 

Is  It  True :  Joe  Plate  upon  asking  the  skipper  for  some  hints 
on  Victory  gardening  was  told  he  needed  no  hints — what  with 
those  goats  in  his  garage?  .  .  .  that  Thomas  Weeks  is  getting 
ready  to  quit  being  a  bachelor — and  claiming  it's  Klinger's  coffee 
driving  him  to  it?  .  .  .  that  Ed  Miller,  another  batch,  likewise  is 
thinking  of  going  off  the  deep  end?  (seen  wheeling  a  perambu- 
fator  along  83rd  Street,  Brooklyn,  and  doesn't  live  anywhere 
near  that  street)  .  .  .  that  Patrolman  Roose  in  Manhattan  is 
better  known  as  "Erie  Basin  Roose?"  .  .  .  that  Eddie  Shields  is 
becoming  known  as  The  Ghost's  helper — ^which  is  not  denied? 
.  .  .  and  that  Frank  Radtke  has  a  friend  who  has  a  butcher  shop 
— if  you  get  what  we  mean? 

Incidentally,  as  long  as  Keuling  wasn't  at  the  breakfast, 
whom  now  are  youse  guys  going  to  accuse  of  being  The  Ghost? 

In  answer  to  Motorcycle  Precinct  2,  in  re:  "What  would  we 
do  at  this  command  with  all  those  bells?"  This  place  is  full  of 
gong  gongs — and  not  all  of  them  bells,  either! 

So  long,  fellers,  and  remember — it's  all  in  fun! 

MOTORCYCLE  PRECINCT  2  Ptl.  Jolt  Ingalong 

In  Veterans  Hospital,  Ward  9-D,  at  this  writing  is  confined 
our  genial  and  amiable  P.B.A.  delegate,  Jim  Olliffe,  recuperating 
from  an  operation.  We  do  hope  that  by  the  time  this  reaches 
print  he  will  have  completely  recovered  .  .  .  From  the  353rd 
Training  Field,  Miami  Beach,  Sergeant  Joe  (Balbo)  Perello 
sends  his  greetings  .  .  .  What  two  guys  told  a  "white  lie"  when 
Captain  George  asked  who  had  the  coffee  that  had  such  a 
"swell  aroma"!  Don't  they  know  even  a  quarter  pound  of  un- 
declared "Jamook"  can  be  classified  as  hoarding?  .  .  .  We  wel- 
come into  the  squad  Patrolmen  Joe  Dupcak,  Frank  Wolek  and 
Bill  Porter.  Glad  to  have  you  aboard,  mates  .  .  .  Also  happy  to 
have  back  in  the  fold  Sergeant  Newman,  once  known  to  our 
squad  as  "Little  John"  .  .  .  Now  that  Chester  Fream  has  dis- 
paired  of  ever  hearing  his  motorcycle  hit  "on  all  both  cylinders" 
again,  he  says  he  is  going  to  ask  to  be  taken  off  the  Parkway 
Squad  and  assigned  to  a  "Zoot"  post  steady.  We'll  believe  it 
when  we  see  it  .  .  .  Gentlemen,  we'll  now  have  "a  few"  words 
from  Jack  Stevens,  who  recently  made  a  deposit  on  a  nice  little 
place  in  the  country  and  is  all  set  to  cooperate  with  the  Govern- 
ment by  raising  chickens. 

Too  bad  some  people  don't  learn  to  mind  their  own  business. 
Kenny  MoUer  was  painting  the  air  raid  signal  sign — and  making 
a  good  job  of  it,  too — when  some  friend  (?)  passed  by  and 
mumbled  "Just  another  paperhanger!"  .  .  .  Jack  Feeney  (mak- 
ing up  the  Fuel  Oil  report  for  the  year)  :  "Gee!  look  how  much 
oil  we  saved  over  last  year!"  Following  which  crack  Harry 
Casazza  and  Johnny  Conklin  reply  in  chorus :  "Yeah,  that's  why 
we're  gonna  advertise  '10  degrees  warmer  outside — spend  your 
lointers  here'l"  .  .  .  John  Capper  thought  someone  was  trying 


to  kid  him  when  he  read  the  orders  giving  instructions  on  the 
proper  way  to  shut  down  the  boilers.  "Shut  down  what  boilers?" 
sputtered  John  .  .  .  Motorcycle  2  is  now  represented  on  all 
battle  fronts,  with  Captain  Tom  Abbey  piloting  a  Flying 
Fortress,  Chief  Torpedoman  Harold  Taylor  on  duty  with  a  new 
Flat-top,  good  old  Barney  Dolan  showing  how  the  1st  Division 
did  it  the  last  time,  and  1st  Lieutenant  Bill  Robertson  also  in 
there  pitching  .  .  .  We  regret  to  inform  you  we  have  just  learned 
that  three  more  swell  guys  put  in  their  paper  last  month.  Bill 
McCarren,  Harold  Bradley  and  Bill  Fitzgerald  .  .  .  Our  sincere 
sympathy  to  the  family  of  the  late  Patrolman  John  Sasek,  a 
fine  fellow,  a  good  friend  and  splendid  officer  .  .  .  Also  to  Johnny 
Zoll  in  the  death  of  his  mother,  and  to  Eddie  Mclvor  in  the 
passing  of  his  father,  former  Captain 
Mclvor  of  the  123rd  Precinct.  May 
their  souls  rest  in  peace. 

It  is  with  extreme  reluctance  that 
we  offer  you  a  last  look  at  Lieutenant 
(Gentlemen  Bill)  Henry  in  uniform 
and  who,  after  30  years  of  faithful 
service,  in  all  probability  will  be  re- 
tired by  the  time  you  read  this.  Yes, 
whoever  nicknamed  him  "Gentleman 
Bill"  hit  it  right  on  the  head.  So, 
sorrowfully  we  say,  so  long.  Bill,  and 
may  God  grant  you  and  Mrs.  Henry 
health  and  happiness  in  the  years  to 
come. 


MIDTOWN  SQUAD  Ptl.  Hal  Graves 

Looks  like  a  lot  of  space  has  gone  to  waste  here  since  our 
old  key-hole  peeper,  Al  Malm,  was  taken  ill.  The  whole  squad 
joins  in  wishing  Whitey  a  speedy  return  to  good  health.  In  the 
meantime,  we're  going  to  fill  in.  No  rationing  on  suggestions, 
lads,  and  remember — the  more  you  give,  the  more  you'll  read. 
Jim  Cahalane  is  the  latest  to  wear  those  inverted  V-shaped 
bars  of  Nicholson  blue  (sergeant's  stripes  to  youse  guys). 
Yes,  looks  like  Jimmy  is  following  in  the  steps  of  his  renowned 
uncle,  Connie  Cahalane,  a  former  deputy  chief  inspector  in  this 
job  and  now  head  of  the  tunnel  police  .  .  .  That  makes  two  from 
the  M.T.S.  at  Elizabeth  Street  now — Chris  Hagenlocher  went 
there  in  December,  remember?  Best  of  luck,  fellers!  .  .  .  Same 
goes  for  Pat  O'Neill,  Tim  Mitchell  and  Vinnie  Maroney  who 
are  also  drawing  that  extra  something — 500  smackeroos — as  a 
result  of  the  December  promotions  .  .  .  Five  away  and  lots  more  j 
where  they  came  from.  " 

Tho  it  cannot  be  told  here,  the  story  behind  Ed  Lanigan's 
new  Pepsodent  smile  is  good.  Intends  borrowing,  when  the 
perfume's  gone — and  for  obvious  reasons — Gus  Brown's  bath- 
tub. The  latter,  incidentally,  expects  to  install  plumbing  in  his 
new  Flatbush  place — as  soon  as  the  war  ends. 

Coffey,  from  that  Florida  trip  brought  back  a  tan — and  Mario 
Ganci,  which  is  more  than  we  can  say  for  Jimmy  Flaherty,  who 
came  back  from  vacation  looking  like  he  needed  another.  Can't 
imagine  why  .  .  .  March  was  Blessed  Event  month  here  with 
Ole  Olsen  putting  the  silencer  on  those  wise  guys  who  liked  to 
kid  him  by  actually  becoming  a  proud  papa  —  by  yumpin' 
yimminy!  .  .  .  Ditto  "Bird  Legs"  Horn — his  first  addition  to 
the  family  .  .  .  Harold  Manny,  already  grinning  from  heir  to 
heir  (ouch!)  had  a  third — this  one  an  8%  pound  boy  .  .  .  Abner 
Blumenfield,  ye  olde  foote  doctor,  and  Mike  Keohane  complete 
the  list  .  .  .  All  concerned  doing  well,  thank  you. 

Delegate  Al  Eckhardt  wants  to  thank  the  boys  for  their 
co-operation  at  the  St.  George  communion  breakfast  .  .  .  Good 
representation  from  "Brother"  Ed  Piskule's  brood  also  helped 
on  April  11  to  make  the  Holy  Name  breakfast  a  success,  and 
at  which  the  hungriest  guy  of  all  was  Johnny  Duffy,  who  was 
conned  into  sitting  between  "Big  Boy"  Stuve  and  "Stoney" 
Walsh — with  the  result  the  closest  Duff  got  to  food  was  when 
Dillenberger  and  his  crew  played  the  "Fordham  Ram"  .  .  . 
Each  society  boosted  the  other's  affair — a  nice  gesture.  It  also 
killed  the  rumors  that  Piskule  was  secretly  plotting  to  convert 
the  whole  squad. 

Congrats  to  Lieutenant  Jack  Travers  on  hitting  the  Captains' 
list!  We  all  knew  the  captain-to-be  when  he  was  a  sergeant 
here  with  Mid-Town  .  .  .  Speaking  of  alumni,  Patrolman  Johnny 


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Cox  was  spotted  several  times  on  the  avenue  in  his  bright  navy 
uniform  .  .  .  Ducky  Robinson  likewise. 

Charlie  Haberstroh,  "Between  the  Acts"  man,  who  joined 
the  Coast  Guard  on  the  sixteenth,  promises  to  keep  in  touch 
with  us.  His  only  regret — he  can't  stay  around  long  enough 
to  prove  his  point  on  the  five  card  lay  .  .  .  The  bootblacks  can 
breathe  easier  now — but  we'll  all  miss  Haberdasher.  A  good 
guy — and  a  good  cop. 

Have  you  noticed  how  much  better  Freddie  Lewis  looks  with 
his  gasmask  on?  Freddie,  by  the  way,  may  be  impeached  by 
the  Thin  Man's  Union,  of  which  he  is  first  vice-president.  Seems 
the  Beef  Trust  (Fegan,  Parchen  and  Ordag)  used  Bill  Schwan- 
nerwan,  president  of  the  Union,  for  an  Indian  club  the  other 
A.M.  and  Freddie  refused  to  go  to  the  aid  of  his  chief,  claiming 
he  didn't  want  to  get  started  for  fear  of  tearing  off  Fegan's 
arm.  The  Thin  Man's  rank  and  file  membership,  from  Subway 
Sam  to  Carl  Lambert,  has  turned  thumbs  down,  the  deciding 
vote  being  withheld  until  Eddie  Donohue  completely  recovers 
from  his  accident.  Seems  Man  Mountain  forgot  to  put  sand- 
bags under  his  coat  one  windy  day  and  a  March  breeze  swept 
him  half-way  down  Madison  Avenue,  spraining  his  ankle.  In 
the  meanwhile,  it  looks  like  the  black-bottle  for  Freddie. 

Condolences  to  the  members  who  have  suffered  the  loss  of 
dear  ones  in  the  past  few  months  .  .  .  Good  luck  to  Stan  (Night- 
stick) McGough  and  Al  Kahn,  temporarily  assigned  to  the 
18th  Division  and  Manhattan  West  Headquarters,  respectively 
.  .  .  Also  to  Walter  Phelan  in  Traffic  C  and  Paul  Bova  who  left 
us  for  the  44th  Precinct  .  .  .  The  welcome  mat  comes  out  for  our 
new  recruits:  Walsh,  Stuve,  Goodale,  Cottell,  Pattison,  Graves 
and  McGuire. 

Just  wondering:  Why  they're  calling  Tony  Doyle  "butter- 
fingers"?  ...  If  Lynch  ever  found  his  arm-band?  .  .  .  Why  the 
I.  R.  T.  doesn't  charge  Dick  Raisfeld  extra  for  sleeping  accomo- 
dations? .  .  .  What  cruller  factory  sells  Quinn  his  uniform 
caps?  .  .  .  How  Captain  Jim  Culley  is  making  out  in  his  North 
African  campaign  ?  .  .  .  What  time  the  boys  got  home  from 
that  American  Legion  racket?  ...  If  anyone  has  read  this  far? 

EMERGENCY  SERVICE  SQUAD  10 


The  $64  Question:  With  Chief  Frank  Barry  and  Sonny  Tom 
Connors  bedecked  gaily  here  in  sailor  toppieces  bearing  the 
insignia  H.M.S.,  where  when  the  picture  was  taken  could  His 
Majesty's  two  sailors  have  been? 

Would  the  world-famous  photographer,  G.  Washington  Bard, 
know? 

EMERGENCY  SERVICE  SQUAD  20  PtI.  Charles  J.  Mohler 

This  squad  will  miss  the  services  of  Sergeant  Peter  E.  Terra- 
nova,  who  last  month  enlisted  in  the  U.  S.  Navy  as  a  Boat- 


swain's Mate  2nd  Class,  and  to  whom  at  a  farewell  send-off, 
held  in  Rockaway  on  April  15  last,  we  wished  Godspeed  and 
a  safe  return.  Present  with  "Pete"  was  his  father  (who  looks 
more  like  a  brother),  his  two  brothers  and  several  members 
of  the  Navy.  .  .  .  His  loss  to  the  Department  will  be  the  Navy's 
gain,  because  "Pete"  always  has  shown  himself  to  be  a  capable 
leader,  worthy  of  any  assignment  likely  to  devolve  upon  him 
as  a  member  of  the  armed  services. 


AIR  WARDEN  SERVICE 


PtL  D.  E.  Molition 


Facts  You  Should  Know: 

Over  170,000  people  of  this  city  are  enrolled  in  the  Air 
Warden  Service.  These  New  Yorkers  are  working  side  by  side 
with  New  York's  "Finest."  Trained  and  organized,  they  are 
ready  to  serve  this  city  in  the  event  of  an  emergency. 

Over  9,000  volunteers  of  the  Air  Warden  Service  have  en- 
tered the  Armed  Forces  of  the  United  States.  An  honorable 
discharge  certificate  from  the  Air  Warden  Service  is  issued  to 
those  members  who,  prior  to  their  entrance  into  Uncle  Sam's 
Army,  gave  faithful  service  to  this  city. 

Members  of  the  Light  Duty  Rescue  Squads  of  the  Air  Warden 
Service  are  being  trained  at  Police  Emergency  Service  Squad 
quarters  throughout  the  city.  The  course  extends  for  seven 
weeks,  and  is  given  in  addition  to  the  basic  Warden  training. 

The  Building  Defense  Corps  of  the  Air  Warden  Service  has 
enrolled  over  36,000  building  units  in  its  program.  Ptl.  DiUon 
of  the  81st  Precinct  has  some  batting  average  .  .  .  100%  en- 
rollment of  Building  Defense  Directors  in  his  precinct.  Ptl. 
Moulder  of  the  104th  Precinct  is  also  in  line  for  honors  ...  he 
has  enrolled  1,705  Building  Defense  Directors. 

Those  Tank  Pumps  Again: 

Senior  Post  Warden  Thomas  McAndrews  of  the  122nd  Pre- 
cinct reports  that  on  March  25,  at  11:30  A.M.,  six  bungalows 
were  saved  from  fire  out  at  Midland  Beach  by  the  use  of  the 
recently  distributed  tank  pumps. 

On  April  5,  out  in  Ozone  Park,  a  three-alarm  fire  occurred 
in  an  old  monument  works.  Sparks  and  flying  embers  jeopard- 
ized the  surrounding  area,  consisting  of  small  dwellings.  Sector 
Commander  William  Collins,  assisted  by  several  wardens,  went 
into  action  and  the  new  tank  pumps  were  instrumental  in  ex- 
tinguishing approximately  twenty-two  small  fires,  thereby  pre- 
venting much  property  loss. 

Notes  from  the  20th  Precinct'. 

Welcome  to  Captain  August  Flath,  honor  man  of  the  Cap- 
tains' list!  He  is  making  a  hit  with  both  the  Police  and  the 
civilians  in  the  Air  Warden  Service  .  .  .  Our  thanks  to  Eliza- 
beth Martin,  now  residing  in  Washington,  D.C.  With  1,700 
hours  of  volunteer  service,  Bess  certainly  deserves  a  vacation, 
and  we  are  looking  forward  to  her  return. 

It2nd  Precinct: 

Acting  Lieutenant  Symmers,  42nd  Precinct,  reports  a  V-mail 
letter  from  Mr.  Charles  Milling,  of  the  Air  Warden  Service, 
who  is  in  the  Middle  East  on  business.  Warden  Milling  sends  his 
regards  to  the  Wardens  of  the  42nd,  and  hopes  to  be  back  with 
them  soon. 

77th  Precinct: 

Dante  "Jimmy  Walker"  Cantarella  blew  in  one  morning 
wearing  a  tie  that  was  bluer  than  Bing  Crosby's  "Blue  of  the 
Night"  .  .  .  When  it  comes  to  well-dressed  and  handsome  ofiicers. 
Acting  Lieutenant  Lee  can  take  his  place  with  Victor  Mature — 
just  another  grand  hunk  of  man  .  .  .  Vinny  Hession  has  taken 
a  well-earned  vacation  in  the  Swiss  Alps  of  Forest  Park.  The 
Air  Warden  Service  takes  its  toll  of  these  kids'  energy.  Bernie 
Klein  is  so  active  with  the  Building  Defense  Services  that  he 
plans  to  build  his  own  house  right  after  the  war,  depending 
on  all  the  experience  he  has  acquired  from  the  various  super- 
intendents .  .  .  Richardson  is  about  the  busiest  kid  around  the 
77th  Precinct.  When  he  comes  tearing  up  and  down  the  stairs, 
he  makes  Rommel  look  like  he  is  standing  still.  I  hope  his 
health  holds  out  until  after  this  war,  so  we  can  once  again  see 
his  smiling  face  peering  out  of  the  side  window  of  R.M.P.  865 
.  .  .  Haines,  who  is  filling  in  for  Hession,  wasn't  loud  enough 


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LOOKING     'EM     OVER 


around  the  house — he  had  to  join  the  Drum  and  Bugle  Corps! 
Instead  of  beating  time,  he  is  now  beating  the  drum  .  .  .  But, 
all  in  all,  the  Air  Warden  Service  functions  so  smoothly  in  the 
77th  Precinct  that  Lieutenant  Lee  feels  proud  of  his  little 
family — as  do  we  of  his  good  organization  and  skillful  directing 
in  these  trying  times.  If  raids  must  come,  the  Air  Warden 
Service  of  the  77th  Precinct  is  ready. 

MOTOR  TRANSPORT  DIVISION  Prof.  I.  Spillit 

Patrolman  Bill  Bell  is  all  smiles  again. 
The  reasons:  (1)  Spring  is  here,  and  (2) 
he  now  can  resume  acquaintanceship 
with  his  old  friends  the  squirrels,  those 
residing  and  doing  business  in  Central 
Park  mostly. 

With  three  (3)  telephones  on  his  desk, 
Act.  Lieutenant  Tom  Mooney  can  qualify 
not  only  as  one  of  the  busiest  men  in  the 
Department,  but  as  a  genius,  to  boot. 
He's  seriously  thinking,  we're  told,  of 
making  application  for  a  broom  which 
can  be  attached  to  his  pants-seat — so  that 
he  can  sweep  the  floor  as  he  hurries  from 
one  phone  to  another! 

Aside  to  Sergeant  McWeeney  (S.S.  4) 
(who  hasn't  been  the  same  since  his  vei-y 'dependable  mechanic, 
Alfonzo  Malangone,  left  for  war  work)  :  We  know  exactly  how 
you  feel,  but  perk-up,  Joe,  after  all,  the  war  can't  last  forever! 
"Tanglefoot"  will  be  back — and  once  more  you'll  be  singing 
"Happy  Days  Are  Here  Again!" 

One  for  Ripley:  What  patrolman  is  (1)  assigned  to  the  17th 
Precinct,  (2)  works  for  Motor  Transport,  and  (3)  is  detailed 
(apparently)  to  the  Motorcycle  District?  (He's  a  citizen  of 
Parkchester,  incidentally,  and  is  the  first  one  in  every  morning.) 
Would  Dave  O'SuUivan  know? 

Contrary  to  expectations,  our  newest  acquisition  to  the  ranks 
of  Motor  Transport,  Patrolman  Joseph  Farrara,  did  not  come 
up  to  us  from  the  Minor  Leagues — instead  he  came  down  to  us 
— from  the  7th  floor,  and  has  already  shown  rare  form  in  filling 
the  vacancy  caused  by  the  untimely  death  of  John  Sasek  last 
month,  and  in  whose  footsteps  Joe  would  do  well  to  follow — 
particularly  as  regards  the  purchase  of  a  steel  helmet  which 
can  be  worn  under  the  hat!  You  see,  with  all  the  "friends" 
he'll  make  by  "calling  people  up"  and  then  "calling  them  down," 
he'll  never  know  when  somebody  will  decide  his  hair  would  look 
better  parted  in  the  middle — with  the  aid  of  a  lead  pipe — if  you 
get  what  we  mean. 


Public  Notice:  Any  woman  (knock-kneed,  pigeon-toed,  bow- 
legged,  stout  or  thin)  residing  along  Mulberry  Street  and  whose 
baby  carriage  is  in  need  of  repair  should  contact  Patrolman 
Raymond  Asaph  without  delay.  "Tiny,"  the  Division's  expert 
on  such  matters,  will  gladly  render  this  free  service — just  to 
spread  good  cheer  in  the  neighborhood  and  keep  the  babies 
(young  and  old)  happy! 

Question  of  the  Month :  What  self-appointed  foreman  at  205 
Mulberry  Street  is  very  good  at  issuing  orders?  For  further 
details  consult  George  Knieriem  or  "yes-man"  Matt  Cowan? 
(Editor's  Note:  Hey,  Bill,  just  because  you're  a  big  guy  is  no 
reason  for  taking  advantage  of  your  under-sized  fellow- 
workers  ! ) 

The  Sweet  Young  Thing  had  never  before  seen  an  elephant 
if  we  are  to  believe  Civilian  Cloik  Cohen.  Therefore  when  she 
looked  out  in  her  garden  one  day  and  saw  one  there  she  became 
quite  excited.  Hurriedly  calling  the  police  she  exclaimed:  "Oh! 
officer,  hurry  out  here.  There  is  a  terrible  looking  monster  out 
in  my  garden;  he's  pulling  up  all  of  the  vegetables  with  his  tail." 

"And  what's  he  doing  with  them.  Madam?"  asked  the  officer. 

"Oh!  officer,  you  wouldn't  believe  me  if  I  told  you!" 


SERVICE  STATION  4 


John  J.  Mech  Anick 


Which:  of  the  mechanics  at  Service  Station  4  can  reline  4 
wheel  brakes  in  an  hour  (so  he  says)?  ...  is  known  as  Upside 
Down  Bill?  .  .  .  buys  his  shoes  in  the  boys'  department?  .  .  . 
is  all  dressed  up  with  a  new  tool  box?  .  .  .  regularly  has  his 
"Cous"  meet  him  (male  or  female?)  .  .  .  uses  Simoniz  on  his 
lip  decoration?  .  .  .  chases  the  boys  away  with  his  Limburger 
sandwiches?  ...  is  an  expert  in  rolling  those  ropes  around  in 
his  mouth  (one  lasts  a  week)  ? 

Now  that  Hoffman  has  that  new  contraption  for  draining 
crankcase  oil  he  is  going  to  wear  white  overalls  .  .  .  Phil  Miller 
has  his  hands  full  with  the  Gold  Dust  twins  .  .  .  S.S.  4  is  now 
in  safe  hands — we  have  amongst  us  an  air  raid  warden  with 
a  motorcycle  .  .  .  What  sergeant  has  the  boys  drooling  at  the 
mouth  as  he  lunches  daintily  on  pork  chops  ?  .  .  .  Now  that  the 
mechanics  have  a  copy  of  the  R  &  R  and  M  of  P  Smitty  is 
burning  the  midnight  oil — hoping  the  Junior  Police  will  be  re- 
established (thinks  he  might  be  a  captain)  ! 

Famous  Sayings:  Smitty:  "When  I  wuz  woikin'  on  that  motor 
boat  engine!"  .  .  .  Biscotti:  "That's  O.K.  Good  enough!  It's 
easy!"  .  .  .  Iden:  "What  do  you  think,  Sarge?  O.K.,  Sarge! 
That's  the  best,  Sarge!"  .  .  .  Cane:  "It's  gotta  be  done  right!" 
.  .  .  Gressler:  "Yeah,  Yeah,  Yeah,  Yeah,  this  clerical  woik  is 
killing  me!"  .  .  .  Royal:  "When  I  wuz  over  in  Central  Repair!" 
.  .  .  Woytisek:  "When  those  sawbones  git  yer,  yer  got!"  .  .  . 
Hardick:  "Yowsa,  that's  right — that's  right.  No,  I  don't  know!" 


Ollicial  Directory 
City  of  New  York 

pages  more  than  last  year's  issue.  This  is  the  only 
book  which  carries  a  complete  telephone  directory  of 
all  local  Federal,  State  and  New  York  City  Govern- 
mental Agencies  located  in  all  of  the  City's  five 
boroughs. 

This  civic  bible  contains  a  separate  Index  of  the 
6192  names  of  Key  Federal,  State  and  New  York  City 
officials  of  which  1447  are  new;  1107  of  those  who  were 
in  last  year's  listing  are  among  the  missing  this  year ; 
also  there  are  590  names  of  officials  who  have  changed 
their  titles,  positions,  etc.,  since  their  names  appeared 
in  the  1942  edition. 

Armed  with  this  Municipal  "encyclopedia"  one  can 
readily  give  the  answers  to  the  multifarious  queries 
which  daily  beset  those  who  are  concerned  with  the 
intricate  Federal,  State  and  City  governmental  struc- 
tures. 

Copies   of   the    OFFICIAL   DIRECTORY   may   be 
purchased  only  at  the  office  of  STEPHEN  G.  KELLEY, 
SUPERVISOR  OF  THE  CITY  RECORD,  ROOM  2213 
MUNICIPAL     BUILDING,     MANHATTAN,     NEW 
YORK  CITY. 

r-^TEPHEN  G.  KELLEY,  Supervisor  of  The  City 
^^  Record,    announces    that    the    1943    OFFICIAL 
k<   7  DIRECTORY  OF  THE  CITY  OF  NEW  YORK 
("The  Little  Green  Book")   is  out  this  month.    The 
price  is  50  cents  a  copy  to  cover  the  cost  (5  cents  extra 
by  mail). 

The  first  copy  to  roll  off  the  press  was  purchased 
as  usual,  by  New  York's  foremost  expert  on  Municipal 
government.  Mayor  LaGuardia. 

There  is  NO  FREE  LIST,  and  the  book  must  pay 
its  own  way. 

This  Municipal  best  seller,  attired  in  its  attractive 
green  velour  cover  stamped  with  gold,  is  vest  pocket 
size  and  carries  a  world  of  civic  facts  and  govern- 
mental information  within  its  624  pages,  which  is  24 

CRIMINALS  WANTED 

WANTED  FOR  EXTORTION  AND  BAIL  JUMPING 


BENJAMIN  EDELSTEIN 

DESCRIPTION — Age  34  years;  height  5  feet,  10  inches; 
weight  200  pounds;  brown  eyes;  black  hair;  dark  com- 
Dlexion;  stocky  build;  a  truckman.  Residence,  272  Monroe 
Street,  New  York  City. 


WANTED  FOR  MURDER 


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JOSEPH  FREZZA 

Aliases  JOSEPH  GIGLIO,   JOSEPH  PARADISI, 
JOSEPH  JIANAZZI  and  DICKEROO. 

DESCRIPTION — Age  37  years;  height  5  feet,  8  inches; 
weight  150  pounds;  brown  eyes;  dark  brown  hair;  dark 
complexion;  walks  slightly  stooped. 


WANTED   FOR 
MURDER 

ELLIS  RUIZ  BAIZ 
DESCRIPTION  —  Age  54 
years;  height  5  feet,  11 
inches;  weight  150 
pounds;  black  hair  mixed 
with  gray;  brown  eyes; 
wears  glasses;  upper  teeth 
missing;  scar  on  upper 
right  side  of  forehead; 
abdomen  scar  from  opera- 
tion. Poorly  dressed.  Wore 
black  overcoat,  brown 
suit  and  hat.   Hotel  work- 


$26,000  REWARD 

THE  BOARD  OF  ESTIMATE  OF  THE 
CITY  OF  NEW  YORK,  on  a  motion  made  by 
His  Honor,  Fiorello  H.  LaGuardia,  Mayor, 
unanimously  voted  to  appropriate  ^25,000  reward 
and  the  Detectives'  Endowment  Association  of  the 
Police  Department,  City  of  New  York,  has  voted 
^1,000  reward  for  the  apprehension,  or  for  in- 
formation leading  to  the  apprehension  and  con- 
viction of  the  individual  or  individuals,  or  organ- 
ization or  organizations,  that  placed,  or  had  any 
connection  with  placing,  an  infernal  machine  or 
bomb  in  the  British  Pavilion  at  the  World's  Fair, 
which,  after  being  carried  from  the  Pavilion  to  a 
vacant  part  of  the  Fair  Grounds  by  members  of 
this  Department,  exploded  on  Thursday,  July  4, 
1940,  at  about  4.40  pan.,  causing  the  death  of  two 
detectives  and  injuries  to  other  detectives. 

ALL  INFORMATION  AND  THE  IDEN- 
TITY OF  PERSONS  FURNISHING  IT  WILL 
BE  KEPT  STRICTLY  CONFIDENTIAL,  and  if 
the  informant  is  not  required  as  an  essential  wit- 
ness and  he  so  desires,  the  source  of  the  informa- 
tion will  not  be  disclosed. 

Persons  having  information  should  Communicate  in 
Person  or  by  TELEPHONE  with  ASSISTANT  CHIEF 
INSPECTOR  JOHN  J.  RYAN,  POLICE  HEAD- 
QUARTERS, MANHATTAN,  240  CENTRE  STREET, 
TELEPHONE   CAnol  6-200Q. 

If  more  than  one  person  is  entitled  to  the  re- 
ward, it  will  be  proportionately  distributed,  and 
the  POLICE  COMMISSIONER  shall  be  the  sole  judge 
OS  to  its  distribution. 


WANTED  FOR  MURDER 


RALPH  MACEROLI, 
Alias    "THE    APE." 

DESCRIPTION — Age  28  years;  height  5  feet,  8  inches; 
weight  149  pounds;  brown  eyes;  chestnut  hair.  Residence, 
82  Clinton  Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 


Members  of  the  Force  who  are  successful  in  the  apprehension   of  any   person  described   on  this   page  or  who   may  obtain 
information  which  will  lead  to  the  arrest  will  receive  Departmental  Recognition. 

LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE,  Police  Commissioner. 


In  /Iftemorlam 


Sg:t.  Harold  Coogan    34  Pet. 

Sgt.  Louis  J.  Campomenosi 

Ptl.  Walter  Vienot    

Ptl.  Joseph  C.  Hill 

Ptl.  Edward  J.  Murphy   

Ptl.  Harry  F.  Haas 

Ptl.  Michael  H.  B.  Carney 


.Apr.     9,  1943 


122  Pet Apr.  27,  1943 

32  Pot Apr.  14,  1943 

82  Pet Apr.  17,  1943 

11  Pet Apr.  18,  1943 

14  Pet May     4,  1943 

101  Pet May    4,  1943 


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Henry  Treiling 74  Pet 

Morris  Nash   Crime  Prev. 

.  Frank  Greppner    Old  9  Pet.  . 

,  John  J.  Mclntyre    

Patrick  Cotter   

Thomas  F.  O'Connell   

Edward  H.  StoU 

John  N.  Abrahamson,  Jr 

John  J.  Murphy   

Conrad  Lohr   

Otto  J.  Becker   

Joseph  V.  Freud 

Joseph  F.  Horan    

James  Duffy   

Henry  J.  Standish   

James  M.  Carroll 

William  Schneider   

Frank  N.  Neuberth  


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Apr.  18,  1943 

Apr.  23,  1943 

Apr.     2,  1943 

3  Pet May    6,  1943 

Old  46  Pet Apr.     9,  1943 

Tr.  N   Apr.  10,  1943 

2  Pet Apr.  11,  1943 

75  Pet Apr.  14,  1943 

Old  79  Pet Apr.  15,  1943 

Old  51  Pet Apr.  17,  1943 

104  Pet Apr.  17,  1943 

42  Pet Apr.  23,  1943 

22  Pet Apr.  26,  1943 

Old  8-A  Pet Apr.  29,  1943 

Old  Hdqts.  Div May     2,  1943 

12  Div. May     3,  1943 

Old  11  Pet May     4,  1943 

Old  33  Pet May     4,  1943 


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'AT  YOUR  SERVICE' 


Volume   14 


JUNE,   1943 


No.  4 


A  MONTHLY  MAGAZINE 


OF  —  BY  —  FOR 


NEW  YORK'S  "FINEST" 


LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE 

POLICE  COMMISSIONISR,  EDITOR 


LOUIS  F.  COSTUMA 

FIB8T  DEPUTY  COMMISSIONEB 


JOHN  J.  O'CONNELL 

CHIEF  IN8FECTOB 


JAMES  A.  DE  MILT,  Managing  Editor 


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DEAR  COMMISSIONER  VALENTINE: 


The  Blood  Donor  Service  of  the  New  York  Chapter  of  the  American  Red  Cross 
takes  pleasure  in  sending  you,  under  separate  cover,  a  Certificate  of  Appreciation  for 
the  outstanding  co-operation  given  the  Blood  Donor  Service  by  the  Police  Department 
of  the  City  of  New  York. 

We  wish  to  express  at  this  time,  our  gratitude  to  the  Policemen  who  have  been 
reporting  to  the  Center  to  donate  their  blood  for  the  Army  and  Navy  of  the  United 
States  during  the  past  ten  months. 

The  assistance  rendered  to  this  most  important  work  has  been  notable  and  we  feel 
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SOMEWHERE  IN  NO.  AFRICA 

1052  M.P.  Co.,  APO  528 
c/o  Postmaster,  N.  Y. 

May  10,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Another  wanderer  in  North  Africa  expresses  his 
appreciation  for  his  monthly  copy  of  SPRING  3100. 
It  is  always  good  to  have  a  pleasant  reminder  of 
home  and  particularly  of  the  boys  with  whom  you 
worked.  The  gossip  columns  on  the  back  pages  tell 
you  more  of  precinct  doings  than  the  letters  from 
the  back  room. 

The  men  in  my  company  enjoy  reading  the  maga- 
zine as  much  as  I  do.  Each  month  we  add  another 
copy  to  our  company  library. 

SERGEANT  KEVIN  J.  O'LEARY, 
Patrolman,  61st  Precinct. 


SOMEWHERE  IN  THE  SO.  PACIFIC 

Headquarters  Squadron,  Marine  Air  Group  11 
c/o  Fleet  P.O.,  San  Francisco,  Calif. 

April  23,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

My  sincere  thanks  for  your  thoughtfulness  in 
sending  along  SPRING  3100,  always  a  happy  re- 
hiinder  of  the  great  Department  and  the  great  gang 
with  whom,  up  to  a  year  and  a  half  ago  when  I 
joined  up  with  Uncle  Sam,  I  had  the  honor  to  serve. 
My  regards  to  the  boys  at  the  23rd  Precinct. 

2nd   Lt.   LOUIS    G.   SHANES, 
Patrolman,  23rd  Precinct. 


SOMEWHERE  OVERSEAS 

Hd.  Co.  Sp.  &  Ser.  B'n,  1st  M.A.C. 
Fleet  P.O.,  San  Francisco,  Calif. 

April  5,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

SPRING  3100  is  one  of  the  most  welcome  pieces 
of  literature  not  only  to  me  but  to  the  other  leather- 
necks here  as  well,  all  of  whom  gobble  it  up  and 
continually  besiege  me  with  questions  on  how  to 
become  one  of  the  "Finest." 

Again,  thanks  both  for  myself  and  the  boys. 

SERGEANT   BERNARD    WEISSNER, 
Patrolman,  52nd  Precinct. 


SOMEWHERE  OVERSEAS 

1204th  M.P.  Co.  (Avn.) 

APO  4531,  c/o  Postmaster, 

Miami,  Florida 

May  12,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Many  thanks  for  sending  me  SPRING  3100  which 
during  the  past  sixteen  months  has  been  a  pleasant 
link  with  past  associations. 

The  magazine  has  followed  me  to  five  different 
posts  in  the  U.  S.,  and  now  I  hope  it  will  follow  me 
outside  of  the  United  States. 

Kindest  regards  to  all. 

2nd    Lt.    ADOLPH    FRIEDEL, 
Patrolman,  84th  Precinct. 


SOMEWHERE  OVERSEAS 

Hdqts.  C,  58th  Naval  Const.   Batt. 
c/o  Fleet  P.O.,  San  Francisco,  Calif. 

May  17,  1943 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Have  been  receiving  SPRING  3100  regularly 
despite  several  changes  of  forwarding  address.  It's 
a  real  thrill,  believe  me,  to  be  able  thus  to  keep  in 
touch  with  the  Department. 

Thanks  sincerely  for  your  very  kind  considera- 
tion.   Regards  to  all. 

THOMAS  F.  KEARNS,  C.B.M. 
Detective,  10th  D.D. 


SOMEWHERE  OVERSEAS 

397  Bomb  Sq.,  6  A.A.F. 
APO  838,  c/o  Postmaster,  New  Orleans,  La. 

May  31,  1943 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

The  April  issue  of  SPRING  3100  has  just  reached 
me,  for  which  my  sincere  thanks.  I  have  been  out 
of  the  States  for  quite  a  while  and  I  can  assure  you 
that  news  of  the  Police  Department  is  more  than 
welcome.  The  boys  in  my  squadron,  too,  enjoy  read- 
ing SPRING  3100. 

Again,  thanks. 

LIEUTENANT    F.    M.    O'CONNOR, 
Patrolman,  106  Precinct. 


RULES  FOR  PRIZE  CONTESTS 

Each  month  SPRING  3100  will  award  a  prize  of 
$15  for  the  best  short  story  submitted. 

Any  subject  may  be  used  as  long  as  the  story  is 
original  and  not  less  than  1,000  nor  more  than  1,500 
words  in  length. 

Stories  must  be  typewritten,  double  spaced,  using 
only  one  side  of  each  sheet  of  paper. 

The  winning  story  will  appear  in  a  subsequent  issue 
of  our  magazine. 

A  prize  of  $2  will  be  awarded  monthly  to  each  of 
the  cartoonists  whose  drawings  are  accepted  for  pub- 
lication. 

They  should  be  drawn  in  black  drawing  ink  on  white 
cardboard,  eight  inches  square. 

The  editorial  staff,  under  the  supervision  of  the 
Police  Commissioner,  will  act  as  judges. 

Contributions  must  be  received  at  the  office  of 
SPRING  3100  not  later  than  the  15th  of  each  month. 

THESE  PRIZE  CONTESTS  ARE  OPEN  TO 
ACTIVE  AND  RETIRED  MEMBERS  OF  THE 
DEPARTMENT  WITH  THE  EXCEPTION  OF  THE 
IMMEDIATE  STAFF  OF  THIS  MAGAZINE. 


JUNE,  1943 

Cover  Design — Ptl.  Charles  Harrold,  Staff  Artist 

Red  Cross  Certificate  of  Appreciation   1 

Yes,  SPRING  3100  Does  Get  Around 2 

Serving  with  Uncle  Sam   3 

Gone   But  Not   Forgotten    4 

History  of  the  City  of  New  York 6 

79th  Precinct  Honors  Members  in  Service 9 

Act.  Lieutenant  John  T.  McCarthy 

America's  Greatest  War  Loan 10 

Henry  Morgenthau,  Jr.,  Secretary  of  Treasury 

Holy  Name  Society  Scholarship  Awards   11 

Special  Post— Prize  Short  Story   12 

Ptl.  Edward  E.  Bernstein,  6i.th  Precint 

Sons  and   Daughters  of   Members  of  the   Department 

Serving  With  Armed  Forces   14 

23rd  Precinct  Unveils  Honor  Roll   17 

Sports    18 

Officers'  Training   School — Questions  and  Answers ...   20 
Lt.  Peter  F.  Mathews,  Police  Academy 

Decrease  in  Major  Crimes 21 

Departmental   Orders    22 

The  Printed   Page    23 

Rebecca  B.  Rankin,  Municipal  Reference  Library 

Looking  'Em  Over   25 


IMPRESSIVE  as  always  was  the  annual  memorial 
service  for  members  of  the  Police  Department  who 
were  killed  during  World  War  I  or  who  died  in 
performance  of  duty,  held  Saturday,  May  22,  in  the 
rotunda  of  Police  Headquarters. 

In  accordance  with  established  custom,  the  marble 
and  bronze  plaques  in  the  lobby  of  the  building  were 
decorated  with  wreaths.  Chief  Inspector  John  J. 
O'Connell,  the  several  deputy  commissioners  and  other 
ranking  officials  of  the  Department  were  included 
among  the  more  than  300  persons  in  attendance.  Also 
present  were  the  officers  of  the  Police  Department 
Honor  Legion  and  uniformed  members  of  the  four 
police  American  Legion  posts  and  the  police  post  of 
the  Veterans  of  Foreign  Wars  and  families  of  those 
who  gave  their  all  in  the  service  to  which  they  were 
sworn. 

The  names  of  the  twenty-three  members  of  the 
Honor  Legion  who  died  during  the  past  year  and 
whose  memories  were  honored  at  the  service  follow : 


John  H.  Ayres 
George  E.  Bacher 
William  E.  Barrett 
Morris  D.  Coffey 
John  P.  Day 

*Angelo  DiMuro 
Thomay  P.  Fitzgerald 
James  If.  Fitzpatrick 
Charles  W.  Fuchs 
Albert  M.  Hebrank 

♦Christopher  Hughes 

Ernest 


Peter  W.  Kelley 
Louis  G.  Kreutzer 
James  F.  Larkin 
William  Lowig 
James  F.  McCoy 
Daniel  J.  Mclsaac 

♦Joseph  A.  Miccio 
William  Mussmecher 
William  G.  Neumann 

*Pasquale  J.  Venturelli 
Cornelius  W.  Willemse 
A.  Hunt 


*  Killed  in  the  performance  of  duty. 

The  ceremony,  following  the  playing  of  "The  Star 
Spangled  Banner"  by  the  Honor  Legion  Boys  Band, 
William  Shine,  directing,  was  opened  with  an  invoca- 
tion by  Department  Chaplain  Joseph  A.  McCaffrey. 

Patrolman  David  Salter,  president  of  the  Honor 
Legion,  who  served  as  master  of  ceremonies,  delivered 
a  formal  tribute  to  the  Department's  heroic  dead. 

"They  died  not  with  the  roll  of  drums  in  their 
ears,  but  for  the  protection  of  life  and  property," 
President  Salter  said. 

Commissioner  Valentine  in  the  course  of  his  re- 
marks called  attention  to  the  plaques  on  which  "im- 
perishably  inscribed  in  bronze"  are  the  names  of  the 
178  members  of  the  Police  Department  who  were 
Faithful  unto  Death  "here  on  the  sidewalks  of  New 
York,"  beginning  with  Patrolman  James  B.  Cahill,  in 
the  year  1854,  as  well  as  the  names  of  the  1,250  mem- 


The  speakers,  1.  to  r.:  Commissioner  Valentine,  Council- 
manic  President  Newbold  Morris  (in  rear).  President 
Salter. 

bers  who  served  their  country  in  World  War  I,  more 
than  1,000  of  whom  saw  action  overseas  and  including 
the  18  who  were  left  behind — "buried  on  the  field  of 
honor — who  made  the  Supreme  Sacrifice  that  Democ- 
racy might  live." 

Reminding  his  listeners  that  today  we  are  engaged 
in  another  war,  "the  most  terrible  war  that  we  have 
ever  had,"  the  Commissioner  disclosed  that  as  of  that 
date  556  members  of  the  uniformed  force  and  87 
civilian  employees  of  the  Department  have  been 
granted  military  leave  and  are  serving  today  as  mem- 
bers of  Uncle  Sam's  forces  in  practically  every  part 
of  the  world. 

Commissioner  Presents  Captain  Crosson 

The  Commissioner  at  this  point  called  to  his  side 
Captain  Gerald  J.  Crosson,  the  handsome  young  Army 
officer  who  was  appointed  a  patrolman  a  little  more 


SPRING    3100 


program 


-Keye 


2. 


"THE  STAR  SPANGLED  BANNER"- 

Honor  Legion  Boys  Band 

William  Shine,  Director 
INVOCATION 

Rev.  Msgr.  Joseph  A.  McCaffrey 

Chaplain,  Police  Department 
"SHOW  BOY" 

Honor  Legion  Boys  Band 
ADDRESS 

Comrade  David  Salter 

President,  Honor  Legion 
"LEAD  KINDLY  LIGHT" 

— Cardinal  John  Newman 

Police  Department  Glee  Club 
ROLL  CALL  OF  DECEASED  COMRADES 

Comrade  Charles  Mannkopf 

Ritualist,  Honor  Legion 
ADDRESS 

Hon.  Lewis  J.  Valentine,  Police  Commissioner 
"NATIONAL  EMBLEM"  March 

Honor  Legion  Boys  Band 
ADDRESS 

Hon.  Newbold  Morris,  President  City  Council 
"FAITH  OF  OUR  FATHERS" 

— Rev.  Frederick  Faber 

Police  Department  Glee  Club 
"SALUTATION" 

Honor  Legion  Boys  Band 
BENEDICTION 

Rev.  A.  Hamilton  Nesbitt 

Chaplain,  Police  Department 
TAPS — Edward  Trinka,  Honor  Legion  Boys  Band 
ECHO — Daniel  Crosby,  Honor  Legion  Boys  Band 


7. 


9. 


10. 


11 


12. 


than  five  years  ago,  on  March  26,  1938,  and  given 
leave  of  absence  three  years  later  to  serve  the  nation 
in  this  the  greatest  world  conflagration  of  all  times. 
A  licensed  transport  pilot,  Crosson  since  April  16, 
1939,  was  assigned  to  the  Aviation  Bureau. 

"He  typifies  every  member  of  our  Department,"  the 
Commissioner  with  a  ring  in  his  voice  declared. 

"He  has  brought  credit  not  only  to  himself  and  to 


his  family — to  the  City  of  New  York  and  to  the  Police 
Department- — but  to  the  Federal  government  and  the 
United  States  Army  as  well." 

The  Commissioner  related  briefly  the  story  of  Cros- 
son's  gallant  rescue  in  the  South  Pacific  of  his  co- 
pilot who,  mortally  wounded  and  with  one  of  his  legs 
blown  off,  at  imminent  personal  risk  was  dragged 
from  the  stricken  plane  by  Crosson  a  moment  or  two 
before  the  bomb  load — six  500  lb.  bombs— with  a  tre- 
mendous roar  exploded,  blasting  to  bits  the  plane  and 
everything  near  it. 

"I  present  this  man  as  one  who  personifies  the  mem- 
bers of  our  Department,"  the  Commissioner  said  in 
conclusion.  "It  is  a  great  pleasure — and  privilege — to 
introduce  to  you  Captain  Gerald  J.  Crosson  of  the 
United  States  Army  Air  Corps,  a  patrolman  in  our 
Department." 

The  response  of  Captain  Crosson,  who  is  a  son  of 
retired  Patrolman  Charles  S.  Crosson,  formerly  of  the 
123rd  Precinct,  was  brief. 

"I  am  really  honored,"  the  Police  Department's 
outstanding  war  hero — annihilator  of  12  Jap  planes 
in  aerial  combat  and  winner  of  six  decorations — said 
in  reply,  "and  all  I  want  to  say  is  that  whether  we  give 
our  lives  on  the  field  of  battle  or  on  the  sidewalks  of 
New  York,  it  is  still  the  supreme  sacrifice." 

Mayor  LaGuardia,  listed  as  the  principal  speaker 
for  the  occasion  was  unable  because  of  an  important 
public  meeting  at  City  Hall  to  attend.  Councilmanic 
President  Newbold  Morris,  who  represented  the 
Mayor,  citing  the  sacrifices  made  by  police  officers  in 
the  performance  of  duty,  said  that  in  normal  times 
the  ordinary  citizen  is  not  concerned  with  heroism. 

"Day-to-day  business  cares  and  their  own  minor 
problems  occupy  their  attention,"  the  speaker  de- 
clared. 

"But  it  is  not  so  with  police  officers.  They  are  risk- 
ing their  lives  every  day.  That  is  why  the  Honor 
Legion  was  organized  and  that  is  why  we  are  here 
today — to  pay  tribute  to  that  kind  of  unselfishness 
which  is  an  example  to  the  rest  of  us — year  in  and 
year  out — in  peace  and  in  times  of  war. 

"We  know  that  American  tradition  and  democratic 
government  will  always  be  secure  while  that  spirit 
prevails." 


CITY  OF  NEW  YORK 
Office  of  The  Mayor 

May  27,  1943. 
DEAR   COMMISSIONER  VALENTINE: 

I  should  like  to  express  my  thanks  to  you  and  to  the  men  of  your  Department  for 
the  splendid  work  they  did  in  connection  with  the  I  AM  AN  AMERICAN  DAY  celebration 
on  Sunday,  May  16 

The  orderliness  of  the  spectacle  was  a  tribute  to  New  York's  "Finest." 

Sincerely  yours, 

F.  H.  LaGUARDIA, 
Mayor 


History  of  the  City  of  New  York 

Some  Interesting  Facts,  Figures  and  Dates  Compiled  for  You  by 
The  OFFICIAL  DIRECTORY  of  the  CITY  of  NEW  YORK 


Prepared  Under  the  Direction  of 

THE    CITY    RECORD 
WILLIAM  VIERTEL,  Editor 


MANHATTAN  ISLAND,  the  present  borough  of 
Manhattan  of  the  City  of  New  York,  was 
discovered  by  Henry  Hudson  September  11, 
1609 ;  he  had  sailed  from  Holland  seeking  a  short  route 
to  India.  In  1613  the  first  habitations  for  white  men 
were  built  by  Adrian  Block,  where  41  Broadway  now 
stands,  and  in  1614  he  built  the  first  ship,  the  Restless, 
of  18  tons.  On  May  6,  1626,  Peter  Minuit,  appointed 
Director-General  of  New  Netherlands,  purchased  Man- 
hattan Island  from  the  Indians  for  trinkets  valued  at 
about  $24,  and  the  town  with  a  population  of  less  than 
200  was  named  New  Amsterdam. 

In  1633,  the  first  wooden  church  was  erected  at  39 
Pearl  Street.  By  1635  Fort  Amsterdam  was  built  on 
the  site  of  the  Custom  House.  In  1642  the  first  tavern, 
or  public  meeting  place,  was  built  on  the  site  of  73 
Pearl  Street,  which  in  1653  became  the  City  Hall.  In 
1653  a  "waal"  was  built  along  what  is  now  Wall  Street, 
as  a  protection  against  attack;  this  "waal"  was  ex- 
tended along  Rector  Street  in  1673,  and  in  1699  was 
removed.  The  first  fire  wardens  were  appointed  on 
June  23,  1648,  "to  inspect  the  chimneys  between  the 
Fort  and  the  Fresh  Water  Pond." 

On  February  2,  1653,  New  Amsterdam,  with  a  popu- 
lation of  about  800,  was  incorporated  as  a  City.  In 
1657  the  first  street  was  paved,  at  what  is  now  Stone 
Street,  between  Broad  and  Whitehall  Streets.  On 
March  12,  1664,  King  Charles  II  of  England  granted 
all  the  Dutch  land  in  America  covering  what  is  now 
New  York,  New  Jersey  and  part  of  Connecticut,  to  his 
brother  James,  Duke  of  York.  The  English  captured 
the  City  on  September  8  of  the  same  year  and  named 
it  New  York  after  the  Duke  of  York. 

In  June,  1665,  Thomas  Willett,  of  Plymouth,  was 
appointed  the  first  Mayor.  On  August  9,  1673,  the 
City  was  recaptured  by  the  Dutch  who  named  it  New 
Orange,  after  the  Prince  of  Orange,  and  Johannes 
DePeyster  was  made  Burgomaster  (or  Mayor).  On 
November  10,  1674,  New  Netherland,  including  the 
City  of  New  Orange,  was  ceded  to  England,  and  the 


Province  and  the  City  renamed  New  York,  and  the 
other  districts  were  given  their  English  names;  Wil- 
liam Dervall  became  Mayor.  On  December  8,  1683,  the 
City  was  first  divided  into  wards  (six),  each  with  one 
Alderman. 

April  27,  1686,  the  first  charter  (Dongan  Charter) 
was  granted  by  James  II.  On  April  12,  1693,  the  first 
printing  press  was  set  up  by  William  Bradford,  who 
on  October  16,  1725,  founded  the  first  newspaper  in 
New  York.  In  1700  a  new  City  Hall  was  completed  at 
Broad  and  Wall  Streets;  this  became  "New  Federal 
Hall"  on  April  14,  1788,  and  there  on  the  balcony, 
April  30,  1789,  General  Washington  took  the  oath  of 
oflice  as  the  first  President  of  the  United  States. 

On  January  15,  1730,  the  City  received  a  new  char- 
ter (Montgomery  Charter).  In  1754  the  first  city 
library  was  founded.  In  1756  a  stage  route  was  started 
between  New  York  and  Philadelphia  taking  "three 
days  through  only."  In  1762  the  streets  were  first 
lighted  at  public  expense.  On  January  18,  1770,  what 
is  often  ranked  as  the  first  conflict  of  the  American 
Revolution  took  place  near  John  and  William  Streets 
after  English  soldiers  destroyed  the  liberty  pole  which 
had  been  set  up  at  what  is  now  the  south  end  of  City 
Hall  Park. 

On  July  9,  1776,  in  the  presence  of  General  Wash- 
ington, the  Declaration  of  Independence  was  read  to 
the  American  troops  quartered  in  New  York,  near  the 
site  now  occupied  by  the  City  Hall.  That  same  day  the 
gilded  leaden  equestrian  statue  of  George  III  was 
hauled  down  by  the  "Sons  of  Liberty."  Later  in  the 
year  the  first  water-works  to  supply  the  City  through 
wooden  pipes  were  placed  under  construction.  On  Sep- 
tember 14,  1776,  the  English  captured  the  City  and  it 
was  not  until  November  25,  1783  (Evacuation  Day), 
that  the  city  below  Fourteenth  Street  was  again  under 
the  control  of  the  Americans.  On  September  22,  1776, 
Captain  Nathan  Hale  was  executed  as  a  spy  by  the 
British  in  "Artillery  Park,"  about  45th  Street  and 
First  Avenue. 


The  final  step  in  the  establishment  of  the  first 
American  City  Government  of  The  City  of  New  York 
was  completed  on  February  5,  1784,  when  George 
Clinton,  Governor  of  the  State  of  New  York,  ap- 
pointed James  Duane  as  the  first  Mayor  of  The  City 
of  New  York  under  the  new  regime.  The  first  meet- 
ing of  the  Common  Council,  as  completely  organized, 
was  held  five  days  later. 

In  1790  the  City  extended  from  the  Battery  to  the 
lower  end  of  City  Hall  Park,  and  its  population  was 
33,131.  New  York  was  the  capital  of  the  Nation  from 
1785  to  1790,  and  the  capital  of  the  State  until  1797. 

On  August  11,  1807,  the  Clermont,  Robert  Fulton's 
first  steamboat,  left  New  York  for  Albany  on  its 
maiden  trip,  going  the  150  miles  in  32  hours.  On  Sep- 
tember 30,  1803,  the  cornerstone  of  the  present  City 
Hall  was  laid;  it  was  completed  in  1812.  On  April  12, 
1819,  the  Savannah,  the  first  steamship  to  cross  the 
Atlantic,  set  out  from  New  York.  On  May  9,  1825,  gas 
was  first  supplied  to  the  City. 

In  1830  a  stage  line  opened  between  Bowling  Green 
and  Bleecker  Street.  In  1832  the  first  horse  railroad 
in  the  world  started  on  Fourth  Avenue.  On  November 
26  of  that  year  the  first  street  car  made  its  initial 
trip  between  Prince  and  14th  Streets.  In  1844  the  first 
uniformed  police  force  was  organized.  In  1846  the 
first  telegraph  line,  between  New  York  and  Philadel- 
phia, was  opened.  On  August  5,  1858  the  first  mes- 
sage by  Atlantic  cable  was  received  in  New  York. 
From  July  13  to  16,  1863,  the  Draft  Riots  occurred. 

On  May  2,  1865,  the  first  paid  Fire  Department  was 
organized.  July  2,  1867,  a  single  track  elevated  railroad 
operated  by  a  cable,  began  running  from  Battery  Place 
to  13th  Street.  On  January  1,  1874,  Morrisania,  West 
Farms  and  Kingsbridge  were  annexed  to  the  City. 
May  24,  1883,  the  first  bridge  to  span  the  East  River 
(Brooklyn  Bridge)  was  opened.  On  October  24,  1886, 
Bartholdi's  Statue  of  Liberty  was  unveiled.  In  1895, 
Westchester,  East  Chester,  Pelham  and  Wakefield  were 
annexed,  and  on  January  1,  1898,  the  City  of  Brooklyn, 
all  of  Staten  Island,  and  what  is  now  Queens  County, 
became  part  of  the  City. 

On  March  24,  1900,  the  first  excavation  was  made  in 
front  of  the  City  Hall  for  the  earliest  subway ;  it  began 
operation  October  27,  1904.  On  December  19,  1903, 
Williamsburg  Bridge  was  opened.  February  23,  1907, 
the  first  shaft  was  begun  for  the  Catskill  Water  Works ; 
Bronx  received  its  first  supply  December  27,  1915, 
Manhattan  on  November  29,  1916,  Brooklyn  and 
Queens  on  January  22,  1917,  and  Richmond  on  Janu- 
ary 27,  1917. 

In  1908  the  Hudson  River  tunnels  were  opened  to 
Jersey  City.  On  March  30,  1909,  the  first  cantilever 
bridge  (Queensboro)  was  opened,  and  on  December  31 
of  that  year  Manhattan  Bridge  was  completed,  making 
four  great  bridges  across  the  East  River.  On  May  1, 
1915,  the  City  adopted  a  new  official  flag.   On  April  6, 


1917,  the  President  of  the  United  States  approved  the 
joint  resolution  of  Congress  declaring  a  state  of  war 
to  exist  between  the  United  States  and  Germany. 

On  November  7,  1918,  the  most  spectacular  scene  of 
spontaneous  rejoicing  in  the  City's  history  occurred 
upon  receipt  of  the  report  (which  later  proved  false) 
that  Germany  had  signed  an  armistice  suspending  hos- 
tilities in  the  great  World  War;  the  armistice  was 
actually  signed  on  November  11,  1918.  The  war  was 
ofllcially  ended  on  July  2,  1921,  when  the  President 
signed  the  joint  peace  resolution  of  Congress. 

On  October  12,  1920,  ground  was  broken  for  the 
first  contract  for  the  Holland  Tunnel  under  the  Hudson 
River,  connecting  New  York  City  at  Canal  St.,  Man- 
hattan, and  Jersey  City;  the  Tunnel  was  officially 
opened  on  November  12,  1927.  On  October  25,  1924, 
the  cornerstone  of  the  City's  first  Municipal  Ter- 
minal Market  was  laid  (located  in  the  Bronx)  ;  it  was 
officially  opened  June  4,  1929. 

On  January  7,  1927,  the  first  trans-Atlantic  radio 
telephone  system  was  opened  between  New  York  and 
London.  On  May  20-21,  1927,  Charles  A.  Lindbergh 
made  his  heroic  contribution  to  the  science  of  aviation 
by  the  first  successful  solitary  flight  from  New  York 
to  Paris,  completing  the  trip  in  33  hours  and  29  min- 
utes. On  September  21,  1927,  formal  ground-breaking 
ceremonies  were  held  for  the  construction  of  the 
George  Washington  Bridge,  the  first  to  span  the  Hud- 
son between  New  York  City  and  New  Jersey;  it  was 
officially  opened  October  25,  1931. 

On  May  24,  1929,  ground  was  broken  for  the  con- 
struction of  New  York's  first  elevated  express  high- 
way, running  along  the  Hudson  River  waterfront  from 
Canal  to  72d  Sts.  (the  legislature  in  1935  authorized 
the  extension  of  the  highway  from  Canal  St.  to  the 
Battery)  ;  the  first  section,  from  Canal  to  22d  Sts., 
was  officially  opened  November  13,  1930;  the  second 
section,  from  59th  to  72d  Sts.,  was  opened  March  9, 
1932;  the  third  section,  from  22d  to  38th  Sts.,  was 
opened  January  5,  1933 ;  the  fourth  section,  from  38th 
to  48th  Sts.,  was  opened  August  30,  1934;  the  fifth 
section,  from  48th  to  59th  Sts.,  completing  the  high- 
way from  Canal  to  72d  Sts.,  was  opened  February  9, 
1937;  the  West  Side  Improvement,  connecting  this  ele- 
vated express  highway  with  the  Hudson  River  Park- 
way was  opened  Oct.  12,  1937;  the  first  link  extend- 
ing the  highway  toward  the  Battery  (from  Canal  to 
Duane  Sts.)  was  opened  Feb.  4,  1939. 

Floyd  Bennett  Field,  the  first  Municipal  airport  in 
New  York  City,  was  opened  May  23,  1931.  On  March 
4,  1933,  the  Governor  issued  a  proclamation  declaring 
a  banking  holiday  from  March  4  to  6 ;  on  March  6,  the 
President  of  the  United  States  extended  the  holiday, 
closing  all  banks  in  the  country  till  March  9.  Construc- 
tion was  begun  May  18,  1934,  on  the  Lincoln  Tunnel, 
connecting  New  York  City  at  W.  38th  St.,  Manhattan, 


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and  Weehawken,  N.  J. ;  the  south  tube  of  this  Tunnel 
was  opened  on  Dec.  22,  1937.  On  Aug.  28,  1935,  ground 
was  broken  for  the  first  link  of  the  East  River  Drive 
to  run  along  the  East  River  waterfront  from  the  Bat- 
tery to  125th  St.;  the  first  link  of  this  Drive,  from 
Grand  St.  to  12th  St.,  was  opened  June  12,  1937;  the 
final  link,  from  34th  to  49th  Sts.,  was  opened  May  25, 
1942. 

The  Triborough  Bridge,  linking  Manhattan,  Bronx 
and  Queens,  was  opened  July  11,  1936.  On  October  2, 
1936,  construction  was  started  on  the  Queens  Mid- 
Town  Tunnel;  it  was  opened  Nov.  15,  1940.  The  first 
shaft  for  the  Delaware  River  Water  Supply  project  was 
begun  March  24,  1937.  On  April  29,  1939,  the  Bronx- 
Whitestone  Bridge  was  opened.  The  North  Beach  Air- 
port (LaGuardia  Field)  was  dedicated  and  opened 
Oct.  15,  1939.  Construction  of  the  Battery-Brooklyn 
Tunnel  was  begun  on  Oct.  28,  1940. 

On  December  8,  1941,  the  President  of  the  United 
States  recommended  to  Congress  that  it  declare  a 
state  of  war  existed  between  the  United  States  and 
Japan  since  the  sudden,  deliberate  and  unprovoked 
attack  on  Dec.  7,  1941  by  the  naval  and  air  forces  of 
Japan.  On  December  11,  1941,  Germany  and  Italy  de- 
clared war  against  the  United  States. 

Today  (1943)  the  area  of  the  City  is  about  321 
square  miles  and  its  estimated  population  as  of  July 
1,  1943,  is  7,625,000.  Its  waterfront  is  578  miles, 
and  there  are   5,702  miles   of  streets  laid   out.    The 


Assessed  Valuation  of  Taxable  Real  Estate  for  the 
fiscal  year  1942-1943,  including  special  franchises,  is 
$16,122,974,455.  The  City's  parks,  exclusive  of  park- 
ways and  playgrounds,  cover  an  area  of  18,232  acres. 

The  tax  levy  budget  for  the  fiscal  year  1942-1943 
amounted  to  $634,187,367.53.  The  sum  of  $137,434,- 
918.01  was  provided  by  the  City  for  the  Board  of  Edu- 
cation, in  addition  to  $48,083,008.90  estimated  as  re- 
ceivable from  the  State.  For  higher  education  the 
City  appropriated  $9,424,987.93  in  addition  to  $148,365 
estimated  as  receivable  from  the  State.  The  sum  of 
$63,209,786.14  was  provided  for  the  Police  Department, 
$37,602,543.61  for  the  Fire  Department  and  $73,311,- 
943.73  for  the  Sanitation,  Health,  Hospitals  and  Wel- 
fare Departments,  in  addition  to  $5,101,947.58  esti- 
mated as  receivable  from  the  State  and  Federal 
Governments. 

The  City's  free  education  system  comprises  825 
day  and  evening  school  organizations,  having  a  total 
registration  of  985,573.  The  total  number  of  em- 
ployees required  for  the  Board  of  Education  during 
the  fiscal  year  1942-1943  is  38,808.  The  New  York  Fire 
Department  consists  of  11,586  officers  and  other  em- 
ployees and  its  Police  Department  of  19,823. 

The  total  number  of  positions  provided  in  the  bud- 
get for  the  fiscal  year  1942-1943  is  154,789,  exclusive 
of  those  employed  for  temporary  or  emergency  periods 
and  of  employees  of  the  City-Owned  Transportation 
Systems. 


TBAM  Sont,  Xfioa  #aob  anb  jTattiifuI  &erbant 


RETIRED  FROM  THE  DEPARTMENT 


Capt.  Thomas  P.  Browne 
Lt.  Joseph  A.  Stanton 
Lt.  Albert  J.  Gallagher 
Lt.  Charles  Maurer 
Sgt.  Edward  J.  O'Neill 
Sgt.  Edward  E.  Schnizer 
Ptl.  Joseph  J.  Johnson 
Ptl.  Francis  P.  Diamond 
Ptl.  Abe  Braver 
Ptl.  Lee  Huff 
Ptl.  Thomas  F.  Kearns 
PtL  Henry  Wieland 
Ptl.  Francis  E.  McCabe 
Ptl.  John  F.  Gribbin 
Ptl.  Rocco  A.  Spota 
Ptl.  Elmer  V.  Hood 
Ptl.  John  C.  Brennan 
Ptl.  John  J.  Stefaniak 
Ptl.  Michael  F.  O'Hara 
PtL  William  J.  Kelly 
Ptl.  Irwin  L.  Young 
PtL  Chester  O.  Boyle 


Mil.  Ser.  Bur. 

Off.  P.  C. 

Tr.  I 

4  Div. 

78  Pet. 

Tr,  P 

14  Pet. 

43  Pet 

72  Pet. 

Tr.  A 

E.  S.  Sqd.  8 

Mil.  Ser.  Bur. 

Off.  4th  Dep.  P.C. 

6  Pet. 

6  Pet. 

7  Pet. 
9  Pet. 

14  Pet. 
20  Pet. 
32  Pet. 
32  Pet. 
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Ptl.  Joseph  A.  Jaeger 
PtL  Cornelius  B.  Dunne 
PtL  Michael  Bohan 
Ptl.  Louis  E.  Davenport       G 
Ptl.  Richard  Powers  G. 

Ptl.  Louis  Schwartz 
Ptl.  James  F.  Sullivan 
Ptl.  Dennis  J.  O'Leary 
Ptl.  Albert  F.  Massolles 
PtL  James  P.  J.  Harrington 
Ptl.  Henry  J.  Whitelaw 
Ptl.  John  W.  Hillbert 
Ptl.  James  G.  Hynds 
Ptl.  Richard  R.  Maddeford 
Ptl.  John  J.  Cronin 
Ptl.  John  C.  Brosnan 
PtL  James  M.  King 
Ptl.  William  J.  Veigele 
Ptl.  Henry  B.  Burgess 
Ptl.  Andrew  A.  Cummings 
Ptl.  John  Larkin 
Ptl.  Francis  R.  Browne 
Ptl.  Tracy  A.  Hamilton 
Ptl.  Edward  A.  F.  Burnell 
Ptl.  James  M.  Carney 
PtL  Francis  X.  McLaughlin 
Ptl.  Thomas  J.  Layden 
Ptl.  Stephen  C.  M.  Love 
Ptl.  John  P.  Smith 
Ptl.  William  F.  Knox 
Ptl.  Michael  O'Malley 
Ptl.  Max  Bernstein 
Ptl.  James  J.  Russell 
Ptl.  Thomas  A.  Lazzaro 
Ptl.  William  A.  Gallagher 
Ptl.  Edward  J.  Butler 
PtL  Walter  V.  Patterson 
Ptl.  John  H.  Gjodesen 
Ptl.  John   Harten 
PtL  Frederick  G.  Schmidt 


103  Pet. 

Tr.  I 

Tr.  P 

C.  Pkwy.  Pet. 

C.  Pkwy.  Pet. 

5  D.D. 

6  D.D. 
E.  S.  Sqd.  6 

75  Pet. 

Tr.  A 

Tr.  A 

Tr.  K 

Mtd.  Dist. 

8  Pet. 

Mtd.  Sqd.  1 

19  Pet 

26  Pet. 

75  Pet. 

90  Pet 

103  Pet 

109  Pet 

114  Pet. 

Harbor  Pet. 

A.  W.  Ser. 

15  Pet 

3  D.D. 

16  D.D. 

4  D.D. 
82  Pet. 

114  Pet 

Tel.  Bur. 

23  Pet. 

48  Pet. 

64  Pet. 

109  Pet. 

Tr.  B. 

81  Pet 

14  Pet. 

Harbor  Pet. 

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79  th  Precinct  Honors  Members  In  Service 

By  ACT.  LIEUTENANT  JOHN  T.  McCARTHY 


SINCE  the  ill-fated  day  which  saw  the  nation 
plunged  into  war,  following  the  treacherous  at- 
tack on  Pearl  Harbor,  ten  members  of  the  79th 
Precinct,  including  the  79th  Detective  Squad  and 
Motor  Vehicle  Homicide  Squad,  and  39  sons  of  mem- 
bers of  these  units  have  answered  the  country's  call. 
Spread  over  far-flung  battlefields,  these  men  and  boys 
today  are  doing  their  bit,  ready  and  willing  to  face 
what  comes — the  Supreme  Sacrifice,  if  necessary — that 
our  beloved  country  may  survive;  that  the  Democratic 
Institutions,  bought  and  paid  for  so  dearly  by  our 
Forefathers,  may  be  preserved. 

We,  who  are  at  home,  have  not  forgotten.  On  Sun- 
day, May  9,  members  of  the  above  commands  gathered 
at  Tompkins  Park,  Brooklyn,  and  there,  under  the  blue 
canopy  of  heaven,  enhanced  by  a  golden  noon-day  sun, 
presented  to  the  7-9  Club  two  service  flags,  honoring 
respectively  the  10  brother  officers  and  the  39  sons  of 
members  who  are  in  service.  The  presentation  was 
made  by  Captain  John  J.  McGoey,  commanding  officer 
of  the  79th  Precinct,  and  accepted  for  the  7-9  Club 
by  Patrolman  John  Shanahan,  the  president,  following 
which  the  flags,  carried  by  Patrolmen  William  Wilson 
and  Theodore  Hart,  were  escorted  to  the  Church  of 
St.  John  the  Baptist  for  dedication. 

The  parade,  five  blocks  long,  1,000  strong,  headed 
by  Patrolman  John  Reilly,  grand  marshal,  and  Patrol- 
man Francis  J.  Gorman,  chairman,  covered  the  twenty- 
five  block  route  from  the  point  of  presentation  to  the 
church,  at  Lewis  and  Willoughby  Avenues,  in  fine 
style.  Aides  to  the  marshal  were  Patrolmen  Richard 
Bacci,  Gabriel  Mosner,  Max  Lieberman  and  William 
Reilly.  With  the  William  E.  Sheridan  Police  Post  Sons 
of  the  American  Legion  Drum  and  Bugle  Corps, 
headed  by  Drum  Majorette  Vivian  Martin,  showing 
the  way,  there  followed,  in  the  order  named : 

Color  Bearers:  for  the  Army — 1st  Lieutenant  Har- 
old Devine,  Pfc.  Edward  J.  Duncan,  Jr. ;  for  the  Navy 
— Pharmacist's  Mate  Francis  Gorman,  Seaman  Wil- 
liam Wolf  .  .  .  79th  Precinct  and  79th  Squad  members, 
under  command  of  Captain  John  J.  McGoey,  Act. 
Captain  Ralph  DeMartini  and  Lieutenant  Harry 
Blims,  respectively  .  .  .  Motor  Vehicle  Homicide  Squad, 
Lieutenant  John  S.  Wallace  in  charge  ...  St.  John's 
School  Band,  led  by  Drum  Majorette  Frances  Callahan 
.  .  .  Sheridan  Police  Post,  Patrolman  Amedeo  Lom- 
bardi,  commander  .  .  .  Sgt.  Harry  G.  Ragovin  Post, 
JWV,  William  Weinstein,  commander  .  .  .  Williams- 
burg Post,  VFW,  Irving  Feldman,  commander  .  .  .  Boy 
Scout  Troop  No.  197  Drum  and  Bugle  Corps,  Scout- 
master Abrams  in  charge  .  .  .  Wardens  of  Zone  A, 
79th  Precinct  AWS,  Deputy  Zone  Commander  William 
Sellers  in  charge  .  .  .  Boy  Scout  Troop  No.  167  Drum 
and  Bugle  Corps,  Scoutmaster  Abraham  Sirlin  in 
charge  .  .  .  Wardens  of  Zone  B,  led  by  Deputy  Zone 
Commanders  Max  Zimmerman  and  Murray  Blumen- 
feld  .  .  .  Messengers  of  the  79th  Precinct  AWS,  led  by 
Deputy  Zone  Commander  Joseph  Rudin  .  .  .  Light 
Duty  Rescue  Squad,  led  by  Lyon  Hariton,  Division 
Director,  and  J.  Allyn  Thomas,  Squad  Leader. 


A  view  of  the  services. 

The  church  arrangements,  in  charge  of  Precinct 
Training  Director  the  Rev.  Edward  O'Brien  of  St. 
John's  University,  assisted  by  Patrolmen  James  J. 
Ward  and  William  Reilly,  were  conducted  by  the  Rev. 
James  M.  Dolan,  CM.,  pastor  of  St.  John's,  and  con- 
sisted of  singing  of  hymns  by  pupils  of  St.  John's 
School,  a  talk  by  Father  Dolan,  blessing  of  the  service 
flags  and  benediction  of  the  Blessed  Sacrament. 

At  the  termination  of  the  services,  the  flags  were 
escorted  to  the  79th  Precinct  station  house  where  the 
roll-call  of  those  in  service  was  conducted  by  Lieuten- 
ant Joseph  A.  Mullen,  following  which  a  short  talk 
delivered  by  Captain  McGoey  brought  the  ceremony 
to  a  close. 

During  the  exercises  at  Tompkins  Park  Commander 
Lombardi  of  the  Sheridan  Police  Post  presented  to 
Drum  Majorette  Vivian  Martin,  in  recognition  of  her 
long  and  faithful  service  to  the  corps,  a  beautiful 
wristwatch;  and  to  her  mother,  Mrs.  Joseph  Martin, 
for  her  splendid  Cooperation  during  the  past  two  years, 
a  corsage  of  roses. 

Motion  pictures  of  the  proceedings  were  taken  by 
Deputy  Sector  Commander  William  Whitman  and 
Squad  Leader  Joseph  Kowalski,  of  Sector  B-14,  and 
still  shots,  in  color,  were  taken  by  Patrolman  Edward 
J.  Dunean.  Loud  speaking  arrangements  for  the  exer- 
cises were  furnished  by  Joseph  Coletti  of  the  Light 
Duty  Rescue  Squad. 

The  day  was  beautiful.  The  turnout  was  wonder- 
ful. The  services  were  both  beautiful  and  wonderful. 
And  to  all  who  helped — our  thanks ! 


AMERICA'S  GREATEST  WAR  LOAN 


By  HENRY  MORGENTHAU,  Jr. 
Secretary  of  the  Treasury 


DURING  THE  THREE  WEEKS  between  April 
12-May  1,  the  American  people  invested  18 
BILLION,  500  MILLION  DOLLARS  in  the 
future  of  their  free  country.  This  was  the  most 
tremendous  financing  task  in  the  history  of  the  world. 
I  feel  that  the  people  should  have  the  facts  about  this 
successful  undertaking.  It  will  make  them  proud — 
but  more  than  that,  it  will  give  them  a  better  under- 
standing of  the  even  greater  tasks  yet  to  be  done  in 
financing  the  most  expensive  war  in  history. 

Before  the  war  the  Axis  boasted  that  Democracy's 
armies  would  be  weak,  and  flabby.  Now  they  know 
better.  And  now  the  people  on  the  home  fronts  all 
over  the  world  realize  what  kind  of  people  they  are 
fighting.  They  know  that  you  and  I  and  all  of  our 
neighbors  are  in  this  war  to  the  finish.  The  fact  that 
we  sold  18  billion  500  million  dollars  in  the  Second 
War  Loan  is  proof  enough. 

WHAT  THIS  PROVES 

We  exceeded  by  more  than  five  billion  the  goal  we 
set  for  ourselves.  This  is  a  measure  of  our  enthusiasm 
and  patriotism.  The  result  proves  many  things.  It 
proves  that  the  American  people  stand  solidly  behind 
their  Commander  in  Chief,  that  they  recognize  this  as 
their  war,  and  they  are  willing  and  eager  to  finance  it. 

It  proves,  also,  that  the  American  people  are  not 
going  to  sit  back  and  wait  for  any  forced  savings  plan 
in  order  to  finance  this  most  expensive  war  in  all  his- 
tory. This,  I  might  add,  is  vitally  important  to  me.  I 
believe  in  the  American  people;  I  believe  that  they 
will  go  to  the  very  limit  of  their  capacity  if  only  they 
understand  the  urgency  of  the  situation. 

From  reports  that  have  come  to  me  from  all  over  the 
country,  and  as  a  result  of  what  I  saw  and  heard  on  a 
seven-thousand-mile  trip  from  which  I  recently  re- 
turned, I  have  come  to  some  definite  conclusions  as  to 
the  reasons  for  our  success.  It  seems  to  me  that  the 
explanation  is  found  in  the  spirit  of  the  American 
people  and  their  deep-rooted  determination  to  fight 
this  war  through  to  victory. 

THE  WAR  SPIRIT  SELLS  BONDS 

When  the  people  really  become  aflame  with  the  war 
spirit,  all  the  other  problems  seem  to  solve  themselves. 
Labor  and  management  get  together;  production  rises 
to  an  all-time  high ;  and  bond  sales  go  up  automatically. 
That  checks  with  what  all  our  figures  tell  us. 

War  spirit,  labor-management  relations,  produc- 
tion, and  bond  sales  all  go  hand  in  hand. 

Military  terms  to  describe  this  Second  War  Loan 
victory — and  it  is  a  victory — are  only  partly  appro- 
priate. There  can  be  no  comparison  between  the  self- 
denial  needed  to  finance  the  war  adequately  and  the 
suffering  and  death  which  our  fighting  men  must  face. 


Yet,  there  is  a  close  relationship,  a  very  definite 
similarity  between  the  war  on  the  home  front  and  the 
war  on  the  fighting  front.  Neither  is  won  in  a  single 
engagement.  On  both  fronts  the  war  must  go  on 
through  a  succession  of  gains  until  the  final  and  com- 
plete victory  is  won.  We  can  speak  of  this  success  in 
the  Second  War  Loan  Drive  only  as  a  victory  in  a 
minor  engagement.  It  is  like  the  taking  of  a  single 
fortified  point  while  the  main  battlefield  and  the  main 
forces  of  the  enemy  still  lie  ahead. 

The  real  battle  is  still  ahead  of  us.  All  that  we 
learned  in  this  Second  War  Loan  Drive,  all  the  en- 
thusiasm that  we  gained,  will  be  useful  in  the  bigger 
job  that  we  still  have  to  do. 

THERE  IS  NO  EASY  WAY 

There  is  no  automatic  and  easy  process  for  winning 
battles  on  the  home  front  any  more  than  there  is  an 
automatic  and  easy  process  for  winning  battles  in  the 
field.  The  war  must  be  won  and  the  war  must  be 
financed  by  the  voluntary,  united  effort  of  the  whole 
American  people. 

You  may  be  interested  to  know  how  the  Second  War 
Loan  compares  to  drives  that  were  held  during  the 
first  World  War.  There  were  five  War  Bond  drives 
between  May  1917  and  May  1919,  and  as  a  result  a 
total  of  21  billions  was  raised.  These  drives  required 
18  weeks  of  concentrated  work. 

In  our  3-week  Second  War  Loan  we  raised  18% 
billions  or  90%  as  much  as  in  the  five  drives  of  World 
War  I. 

What  success  in  financing  means  to  our  fighters  is 
illustrated  by  a  conversation  I  had  recently  with  the 
Chief  of  Staff.  General  Marshall  came  over  to  the 
Treasury  to  have  lunch  with  me  and,  before  he  left, 
he  said: 

"Mr.  Secretary,  I  want  you  to  answer  a  question 
for  me  and  to  answer  it  with  complete  frankness. 
Can  we  military  leaders  plan  to  fight  this  war  in 
an  orderly  way — in  the  surest  and  most  effective 
manner — or  must  we  take  extraordinary  risks  for 
fear  the  money  will  not  hold  out?" 

My  answer  was: 

"General,  the  American  people  will  take  care  of 
that.  What  they  have  done  in  this  Second  War  Loan 
Drive — the  money  they  have  produced  and  the 
spirit  they  have  shown — is  proof  enough  for  me 
that  they  will  not  let  our  fighters  suffer  from  lack 
of  support  until  we  achieve  complete  victory,  no 
matter  how  long  that  may  be,  nor  how  much  it  may 
cost." 

That  was  my  answer  to  General  Marshall.  I  know 
it  is  the  answer  of  the  American  people. 


10 


Holy  Name  Society  Scholarship  Awards 


Seated,    left    to    right:    Helen    Curran,    Kathleen   T.   O'Connor,   Msgr.  McCaffrey,  William 

Mahoney,  James  A.  Griffith. 
Standing:  Daniel  R.  O'Loane,  Rita  Rowland,  Eugene  Rogers,  Geraldine  Motta. 


WILLIAM  MAHONEY,  352  West  15th  Street, 
Manhattan,  son  of  Patrolman  William 
Mahoney,  Juvenile  Aid  Bureau,  and  Kath- 
leen T.  O'Connor,  477  West  142nd  Street,  Manhattan, 
daughter  of  Patrolman  Bartholomew  O'Connor,  50th 
Precinct,  were  the  proud  winners  of  the  two  1943 
four-year  high  school  scholarships  of  the  Police  De- 
partment Holy  Name  Society,  Manhattan,  Bronx  and 
Richmond  branch.  The  scholarships  are  worth  up  to 
$600  each.  William  elected  to  attend  St.  Francis 
Xavier  High  School,  and  Kathleen's  choice  was  St. 
Walburga's  Academy. 

The  runners-up  in  the  order  of  their  standing  and 
whose  prizes  of  one-year  scholarships  range  in  value 
up  to  one  hundred  fifty  dollars  are  as  follows : 

BOYS 

2nd  Prize — James  A.  Griffith,  1584  Beach  Avenue, 
Bronx,  son  of  Sergeant  James  A.  Griffith,  Emergency 
Service  Division.    Will  attend  Cathedral  High  School. 

3rd  Prize— Daniel  R.  O'Loane,  3546  92nd  Street, 
Jackson  Heights,  Queens,  son  of  Patrolman  Daniel  J. 
O'Loane,  1st  Division.  Will  attend  St.  Regis  High 
School. 

4th  Prize — Eugene  Rogers,  4716  49th  Street,  Wood- 


side,  Queens,  son  of  Patrolman  Henry  Rogers,  13th 
Precinct.   Will  attend  St.  Francis  Xavier  High  School. 

GIRLS 

2nd  Prize — Helen  Curran,  2780  University  Avenue, 
Bronx,  daughter  of  Patrolman  Thomas  Curran,  34th 
Precinct.    Will  attend  Cathedral  High  School. 

3rd  Prize— Rita  Rowland,  115  West  88th  Street, 
Manhattan,  daughter  of  Patrolman  James  Rowland, 
13th  Precinct.    Will  attend  Mt.  St.  Ursula  Academy. 

4th  Prize— Geraldine  Motta,  573  West  192nd  Street, 
Manhattan,  daughter  of  Patrolman  Edward  Motta, 
50th  Precinct.  Will  attend  Sacred  Heart  of  Mary  High 
School. 

The  annual  competition  for  these  scholarship  awards 
is  restricted  to  sons  and  daughters  of  members  of  the 
Holy  Name  Society,  Manhattan,  Bronx  and  Richmond 
branch,  not  above  the  rank  of  sergeant  or  second  grade 
detective,  and  children  of  all  deceased  members. 

Under  the  rules,  contestants  must  be  current  grad- 
uates of  parochial  or  grammar  schools.  The  Society 
founded  the  scholarships  in  1925  at  the  behest  of  Msgr. 
Joseph  A.  McCaffrey,  the  spiritual  director. 

Congratulations,  boys  and  girls,  and  lots  of  good 
luck  to  you. 


11 


Special  Post 


By 

PATROLMAN 

EDWARD  E.  BERNSTEIN 

64th  Precinct 


Prize  Short  Story 


Came  the  business  of  the  side  window  being   rolled   down   and   the    crook   of   the 

index  finger. 


IT  WAS  in  the  neighborhood  of  2  on  a  cold  and 
windy  Sunday  morn  and  I  would  have  the  tough- 
est post  in  the  precinct,  a  fixer,  right  in  front  of 
the  Happy  Hour  Tavern,  a  big  third-rate  nightclub. 
So  far  things  had  been  pretty  quiet  and  outside  of 
pushing  three  or  four  drunks  around,  settling  a  fist 
fight  between  two  taxi  drivers  and  handing  out  a  noise 
summons,  I  had  been  practically  wasting  the  taxpay- 
ers' money.  Of  course,  my  tour  wasn't  over  yet  and 
anything  could  happen  in  the  Happy  Hour,  which  was 
a  sort  of  combination  wild  west  saloon,  Broadway 
cabaret  and  lunatic  asylum — a  boob-trap  patronized 
mostly  by  curious  phenomena  known  as  zoot-suiters, 
jitterbugs,  rug-cutters,  andsoforth. 

I  was  in  a  doorway  a  few  yards  from  the  entrance 
when  who  should  roll  up  to  the  curb,  from  out  of  no- 
where, but  my  red-headed  sergeant  and  who,  inci- 
dentally, is  also  my  best  friend  and  severest  critic. 


This  was  the  third  time  he  had  driven  up  to  my  post 
in  two  hours  and  I  was  beginning  to  feel  flattered. 
Such  popularity  must  be  deserved,  figured  I.  Came 
the  business  of  the  side-window  being  rolled  down  and 
the  crook  of  the  index  finger.  On  the  double  I  shuf- 
fled over  to  the  curb  and  straightened  my  frostbitten 
mitt  into  a  salute.  At  this  he  wearily  shook  his  head. 
"Don't  I  rate  a  snappier  salute  than  that,  Boin- 
stein?"  he  asked,  heaving  a  deep  sigh.  "You  salute 
like  a  Civil  War  Veteran."  A  slight  pause  for  breath 
and  then,  "Here  you  are  on  post  only  two  hours  and 
already  you  look  tired.  Tsk,  tsk,  tsk.  Maybe  you  don't 
get  enough  meat?  Another  thing,  Boinstein.  Why 
don't  you  stand  in  front  of  this  joint  instead  of  in  a 
doorway?  It's  a  beautiful  night  and,  don't  forget, 
this  is  a  fixed  post  and  some  of  the  hooples  who  roll 
out  are  likely  to  be  gay  and  noisy.  Across  the  street 
you  got  a  big  apartment  house  full  of  defense  workers 


12 


SPRING    3100 


13 


and  they  want  peace  and  quiet, — to  which  they're 
entitled,  too — even  if  they  do  live  opposite  a  mad- 
house. Now,  the  idea  of  having  a  cop  in  front  of  the 
place  is  so  that  when  the  drunks  come  out  they  will  see 
confronting  them  an  officer  of  the  law  and  will  maybe 
keep  quiet.   Get  it?" 

"I'll  make  them  take  their  shoes  off  and  tip-toe 
home,"  replied  I,  trying  to  be  facetious,  but  I  was 
wasting  my  time  as  the  sarge  gave  me  a  look  that 
would  chill  a  fire  bomb.  With  a  flick  of  the  wrist,  he 
signalled  the  chauffeur  to  drive  on.  A  foreign  poten- 
tate through  with  slum  inspection  and  anxious  to  get 
away  from  it  all,  couldn't  have  been  more  impressive. 

Left  alone,  I  ambled  over  to  the  front  entrance  of 
the  Happy  Hour  (no  cover  ever,  no  minimum).  Inside 
all  was  warmth  and  gayety.  The  joint  was  jumping 
with  jive,  whilst  Solid  Jackson  and  his  Harlem  Hep- 
cats  rocked  with  rhythm.  Ickies  in  groups  hung 
around  the  bandstand  swaying  in  time  with  the  bass 
fiddle.  The  dance  floor  was  jammed  with  jitterbugs, 
sliding  and  stomping,  romping  and  jumping.  Jackson, 
a  righteous  cat  from  deep  Lenox  Avenue,  stood  in  the 
center  of  the  bandstand — a  black  Gabriel  if  ever  we 
saw  on& — blowing  his  cornet  till  his  neck  swelled  over 
his  collar  and  his  eyes  popped  like  bubbles  in  a  puddle. 
Over  in  a  corner,  standing  near  a  phoney  palm  tree 
and  twirling  his  key  chain  was  Punchy  Brannigan, 
ex-pug  and  master  of  ceremonies,  his  false  teeth  flash- 
ing in  a  toothy  grin.  In  perfect  time  to  the  music  I 
tapped  my  foot  and  twirled  my  nightstick.  A  radio 
car  drove  idly  past,  the  solemn-faced  recorder  waving 
to  me  as  he  went  by. 

Suddenly  the  door  of  the  Happy  Hour  flew  open  and 
six  or  seven  zoot  suiters  came  catapulting  out  of  the 
entrance  like  they  were  shot  out  of  a  cannon,  the  last 
one  a  dead  duck  on  account  of  foolishly  getting  in  the 
way  of  a  rabbit  punch  thrown  in  his  direction  by 
Punchy  Brannigan.  Right  out  in  the  middle  of  the 
street  they  started  a  free-for-all,  paying  no  more  at- 
tention to  me  than  a  deaf  mute  would  to  a  radio  com- 
mercial. I  was  ignored  like  a  bridegroom  after  a  wed- 
ding. Feeling  sort  of  embarrassed,  I  approached  the 
combat  area  and  started  to  separate  some  of  the  con- 
testants, gently  but  firmly — if  you  get  what  I  mean. 
But  this  didn't  seem  to  do  much  good  and  there  was 
much  noise  and  excitement.  In  the  meantime  some 
of  the  taxpayers  in  the  apartment  house  opposite  were 
awakened  by  the  fracas  and  several  windows  were 
raised  from  which  said  taxpayers  demanded  to  know 
why  one  cop  couldn't  handle  a  half  dozen  of  those 
"panty-waists"  and  expressing  a  doubt  as  to  whether 
I  could  even  out-slug  my  own  grandmother.  Finally,  I 
tightened  the  thong  of  my  nightstick  over  my  wrist 
and  soon  the  night  air  resounded  with  music — the  kind 
recognizable  by  my  colleagues  as  the  gay,  symphonic 
thump-thump  common  to  a  hickory  stick  bouncing 
merrily  off  some  miscreant's  shoulders.  Being  a  de- 
votee of  Boogie  Woogie,  I  beat  it  out  right  tunefully 
to  the  rhythm  of  eight  to  the  bar,  this  to  the  accom- 
paniment of  cheers  of  approval  from  across  the  street. 
Soon  the  contestants  became  tired  of  fighting  and  dis- 
appeared in  the  dimout.  The  windows  closed  and  all 
was  serene  again.  But  not  for  long. 

I  was  just  about  to  return  to  my  post  when  four 
things  happened,  (1)  a  crash  of  glass  from  a  side 
window  of  the  Happy  Hour,  (2)  an  agonizing  scream 
(as  they  say  in  the  drug  store  novels),   (3)  a  puff  of 


smoke  and  (4)  an  icy  chill  creeping  up  my  back.   The 
Happy  Hour  was  on  fire! 

Glancing  through  the  large  front  door  I  saw  one 
of  the  phony  palm  trees  ablaze.  The  tavern  was  al- 
ready in  turmoil.  Tables  were  overturned.  People 
were  rushing  madly  for  the  front  door  and  there  was 
already  a  jam  at  the  entrance.  There  flashed  through 
my  mind  the  memory  of  the  recent  holocaust  in  a 
Boston  nightclub  where  hundreds  had  died  in  a  mad 
rush  for  the  exits.  There  were  things  to  do  and  places 
to  go.  First  the  fire  box.  It  was  on  the  corner  and 
Rommel  in  his  palmiest  days  couldn't  have  covered 
the  ground  any  faster.  I  ripped  down  the  hook  and  was 
on  my  way  back  at  the  same  time.  A  good  portion  of 
.  the  crowd  had  already  gotten  out  of  the  place  and 
were  milling  about  the  front  door.  "Don't  block  the 
entrance!"  I  yelled,  carving  my  way  through  a  wall 
of  jitterbugs  with  nightstick  strategically  pointed. 

Just  inside  the  entrance  was  a  large  summer  porch 
enclosed  by  shutters  with  glass  panes.  I  figured  that  if 
I  could  bash  in  some  of  the  shutters  it  would  provide 
more  outlet  for  the  stampeding  herd  inside.  Well, 
nothing  to  do  but  start  bashing,  so  I  bashed.  For  one 
thing,  I  had  some  excellent  material  for  bashing — my 
"two  guitars"  as  I  so  fondly  call  them — twin  nether 
extremities  of  which  any  traffic  man  might  righteously 
be  proud.  I  stood  in  front  of  one  of  the  shutters  on 
one  foot  and  pushed  it  in  with  the  other,  then  in  front 
of  the  next  shutter  and  so  on  and  so  on.  To  the  spec- 
tators I  must  have  looked  like  a  ballet  dancer,  but  it 
got  results.  A  couple  of  air  raid  wardens  saw  what  I 
was  doing  and  got  the  idea.  They  jumped  into  the 
Hapny  Hour  through  the  gaps  and  started  leading 
people  out  of  danger  through  the  windows.  A  few 
were  slightly  cut  by  glass  but  emerged  unhurt  other- 
wise. 

Came  the  clang  of  the  fire  engines,  signifying,  as 
Eisenhower  at  the  fall  of  Tunisia  proclaimed,  "the 
beginning  of  the  end."  Radio  cars  and  ambulances 
converged  at  the  scene  like  bees  at  a  hive.  Oh,  yes,  my 
sergeant  was  there,  too,  barking  out  orders — pushing 
pedestrians  out  of  the  way — tripping  over  firemen — 
and  making  terrible  threats  to  taxi-drivers.  But  I 
watched  him  with  ever-increasing  respect  as  he 
brought  order  out  of  chaos — establishing  fire  lines, 
shooing  away  curiosity  seekers  and  clearing  the  decks 
while  the  fire  laddies  did  their  job. 

After  about  a  half  hour  of  good  clean  exercise  the 
smoke  eaters  called  it  a  night.  A  check-up  disclosed  no 
one  seriously  injured,  although  there  was  quite  a  prop- 
erty loss — including  all  of  the  cuckoo  water  with  which 
the  bar  ordinarily  is  encumbered  and  Punchy  Bran- 
nigan's  bridge-work. 

The  Happy  Hour  was  a  shambles.  I  walked  over 
to  the  sergeant  who  was  busily  engaged  at  the  moment 
mopping  perspiration  from  his  fevered  brow. 

"Well,  Sarge,"  I  began,  shedding  a  few  crocodile 
tears  and  trying  not  to  look  like  the  cat  which  has 
just  swallowed  the  mouse,  "this  looks  like  the  end  of 
my  special  post.    Tsk,  tsk,  tsk." 

"Don't  worry,  Boinstein,"  says  my  best  friend  and 
severest  critic,  "and  don't  take  it  so  hard;  we'll  find 
you  another  post — a  nice  new  post!" 

Which  is  why  I'm  extending  an  invitation  now  to 
look  me  up,  dear  reader,  any  time  you're  out  around  my 
precinct.  It's  a  war  post.  A  nice,  breezy  post,  too. 
Right  at  the  end  of  a  nice  long  pier. 

Oh,  well.  .  .  . 


Sons  and  Daughters  of  Members  of  the 
Department  Serving  With  the  Armed  Forces 


IMPRESSIVE  indeed  are  the  figures  sent  in  by  the 
various  commands  in  connection  with  the  recent 
survey  showing,  as  of  April  26,  sons  and  daugh- 
ters of  members  of  the  Department,  both  uniformed 
force  and  civilian  employees,  serving  their  country 
with  the  armed  forces. 

A    recapitulation    and    breakdown    of    the    figures 
follow : . 


UNIFORMED  FORCE 


Sons    

Daughters 


Army 
1324 
21 


Navy 

525 
12 


Coast 
Marines  Guard 

144  72 

2  0 


CIVILIAN  FORCE 


Sons 
Daughters 


Army 

83 
0 


Navy 
23 
0 


Coast 
Marines  Guard 
6  2 

0  0 


Total 
2065 
35 

2100 


Total 
114 
0 

114 


UNIFORMED  FORCE 

Members  having — 

1  son  in  Service  1303 

2  sons  in  Service  292 

3  sons  in  Service  50 

4  sons  in  Service  7 

1  daughter  in  Service   35 

1  son  and  1  daughter  in  Service  (8) 

2  sons  and  1  daughter  in  Service ....  (5) 


1687 


CIVILIAN  FORCE 


Members  having — 

1  son  in  Service  59 

2  sons  in  Service  15 

3  sons  in  Service  6 

4  sons  in  Service  2 


82 


Grand 
Total 


2214 


1769 


MEMBERS  WITH  3  SONS  IN  SERVICE 
Inspector 
Thomas  F.  Mulligan,  1st  Div. 

Captain 
William  P.  O'Brien,  48th  Pet. 

Acting  Captains 

James  C.  Pritchard,  6th  D.D.;  Joseph  H.  Brink,  Tel.  Bur.; 
Jeremiah  F.  O'Shea,  Tel.  Bur.;  George  A.  Pattison,  Tel.  Bur. 


Lieutenants 

Joseph  Warshow,  Man.  W.  Hqrs.;  Antone  Straussner, 
84th  Pet.;  Thomas  J.  Egan,  Tra.  G.;  Nicholas  P.  Sussillo, 
E.  S.  D.;  Charles  H.  Haase,  J.  A.  B.;  Eugene  Young,  A.W.S. 

Sergeant 
William  O'Connor,  28th  Pet. 

Acting  Sergeant 
James  F.  Toohey,  Motor  Transport  Division. 

Patrolmen 
Lawrence  Collins,  5th  Pet.;  John  J.  Slevin,  5th  Pet.; 
Nelson  Haas,  10th  Pet.;  Walter  Curtis,  13th  Pet.;  Peter 
Woods,  19th  Pet.;  Ferdinand  Ross,  1st  Pet.;  Richard  Fitz- 
gerald, 18th  Pet.;  William  Mullen,  30th  Pet.;  James  L. 
Boyle,  72nd  Pet.;  James  E.  Favor,  72nd  Pet.;  Fred  Santa- 
nlello,  72nd  Pet.;  Nicholas  Pellechia,  76th  Pet.;  William 
Young,  75th  Pet.;  Richard  Canter,  80th  Pet.;  Abraham 
Cohen,  81st  Pet.;  James  Kennedy,  88th  Pet.;  Edward  F. 
Ryan,  90th  Pet.;  Emil  Tiedemann,  48th  Pet.;  William  Lynch, 
50th  Pet.;  John  Fusi,  110th  Pet.;  John  P.  Carroll,  111th  Pet.; 
Thomas  Mulvihill,  Tra.  A;  James  Hughes,  Tra.  B;  Michael 
J.  Roche,  Tra.  D;  Thomas  S.  McNieholas,  Tra.  J;  Stephen 
E.  Stadtmuller,  Tra.  P;  James  J.  Byrne,  Mtd.  Sqd.  2;  Wil- 
liam F.  Assip,  E.  S.  S.  11;  Dominick  Ciaffa,  Tel.  Bur. 

Detectives 

Martin  Monahan,  68th  Squad;  John  Corcoran,  84th 
Squad;  Maurice  V.  Barry,  42nd  Squad;  Charles  S.  Gou- 
beaud.  Auto  Squad;  Archibald  J.  Woods,  Forgery  Squad; 
Anna  C.  Orr,  Pickpocket  Squad;  Galdwill  Knowles,  28tli 
Squad. 

Civilians 

Laborer  Alfred  Coffin,  19th  Div.;  Elev.  Oper.  Alfred 
Matthews,  19th  Div.;  Plumber  Harry  Rush,  Build.  &  Repair 
Bur.;  Civ.  Att.  Jacob  Pfeffer,  69th  Pet.;  Civ.  Porter  Lewis 
Davis,  42nd  Pet.;  Hostler  Fred  Anderson,  Mtd.  Sqd.  2. 

MEMBERS  WITH  4  SONS  IN  SERVICE 

Lieutenant 
William  J.  Maloney,  Main  Desk,  Man. 

Sergeant 
John  E.  Corbett,  Gr.  Cent.  Pkwy.  Pet. 

Patrolmen 
Charles  V.  McCullough,  74th  Pet.:   Francis  J.  Gorman, 
79th  Pet.;  Frederick  Funk,  Crim.  Ident.  Bur. 

Detectives 
George  Murray,  9th  Sqd.;  William  Donovan,  13th  Sqd. 

Civilians 
Laborer    Antonio    Lorenzo,    19th    Div.;    Radio    Repair 
Mech.  Joseph  Calegari,  Tel.  Bur. 

MEMBERS  WITH  2  SONS  AND  1  DAUGHTER 
IN  SERVICE 

Lieutenant 
Timothy  Tracy,  85th  Pet. 

Patrolmen 
Morris    Gaffen,    67th    Pet.;    Edward    Foley,    92nd    Pet.; 
Patrick  Fames,  Tr.  A;  Frank  P.  Mallon,  2nd  Dist.  Tr. 


14 


SPRING    3100 


15 


SONS  KILLED  IN  ACTION 

Service 
Father  Son  Rank         Service 

Ptl.  George  Meier,       Arthur  Andrews    Fire  Navy 

102nd  Pet.  (Step-son)  Control 

Ptl.  James  McMahon,  Thomas  D.  Sergeant  Army 

104th  Pet. 

SONS  MISSING  IN  ACTION 

Det.  Henry  A.  Blanke,  Richard  G.  Seaman  3  CL    Navy 

123rd  Squad 

Ptl.  Nelson  Haas,         Albert  C.  Fireman  2  CI.  Navy 

10th  Pet. 


SONS  HELD  PRISONER 

Mother 
Polw.  Eliz.  M.  Natter  John  J.  Miehel 


Lieutenant        Navy 


IN  THE  PICTURE  is  shown  Sergeant  James  H. 
McMahon,  U.  S.  Army  Air  Force,  son  of  Patrolman 
James  McMahon,  104th  Precinct,  accepting  from  Brig- 
adier General  Westside  Larson,  at  Mitchell  Field,  the 


Air  Medal  and  Order  of  the  Purple  Heart,  awrarded 
posthumously  to  his  brother,  Sergeant  Thomas  D. 
McMahon,  tail-gunner  of  a 
B-17,  for  gallantry  under 
enemy  fire  in  action  over  Eu- 
rope— an  aerial  clash  which 
cost  him  his  life  and  in  which 
he  took  a  German  FW-190 
and  its  crew  to  their  deaths 
with  him. 


The  late  Sergeant 
Thomas  D.  MeMahon. 


The  brothers  at  the  time 
of  the  Pearl  Harbor  incident 
were  members  of  the  State 
Guard  and  enlisted  in  the 
Army  a  day  or  two  after  war 
was  declared,  both  in  due 
course  attaining  the  rank  of 
sergeant. 

Sergeant  James  was  con- 
fined to  the  Mitchell  Field 
Hospital   at  the  time  of  the 

presentation  recovering  from  injuries  received  when 
his  plane  crashed  some  weeks  ago  at  Alamagordo, 
N.  M.,  but  is  well  on  the  road  to  recovery  now,  as  the 
photo  discloses. 

A  Mother's  Heart  Lightened 

MERE  WORDS  never  could  describe  the  happiness 
with  which  Policewoman  Elizabeth  M.  Natter,  Juvenile 
Aid  Bureau,  Unit  No.  10,  on  May  25  past  learned  from 
the  Navy  Department  that  her  son.  Lieutenant  John 
J.  Michel,  had  not  been  lost  at  sea,  as  was  reported 
fifteen  months  ago,  but  was,  instead,  alive  and  well — 
a  prisoner  in  Japan. 

Lieutenant  Michel,  25  years  old,  a  graduate  of 
Annapolis,  class  of  1939,  was  reported  missing  when 
the  U.  S.  Destroyer  Pope,  aboard  which  he  was  serv- 
ing, in  February,  1942,  was  sent  to  the  bottom  by 
superior  enemy  forces  in  the  Battle  of  the  Java  Sea. 
And  it  was  only  last  month  that  word  came  of  his 
rescue,  together  with  174  other  members  of  the  crew, 
by  a  Japanese  destroyer — but  not  until  the  survivors 
had  for  56  hours  drifted  in  lifeboats  and  on  rafts  in 
shark-infested  waters. 

A  second  son  of  Policewoman  Natter,  Frank  X. 
Michel,  is  a  sergeant  in  the  U.  S.  Army. 


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NON-SECTARIAN 


police  ©epartment  lancijor  Club 

Thursday,  July  1,  1943  Steeplechase  Park 

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SPRING    3100 


Trophies  Awarded  to  P.A.L. 


THE  Metropolitan  Association  of  the  Amateur 
Athletic  Union  recently  presented  two  trophies 
to  the  Police  Athletic  League  for  its  standout 
showing  in  the  1943  championship  boxing  tournament. 
A  special  award  went  to  George  Fontana,  P.A.L.  entry 
in  the  126  lb.  novice  class,  as  the  outstanding  perform- 
er of  the  five-day  engagement.  The  presentations  were 
made  at  the  Jamaica  Arena,  in  Queens. 

Deputy  Inspector  William  M.  Kent,  president  of  the 
Police  Athletic  League,  in  accepting  the  trophies  on 
behalf  of  the  P.A.L.  pointed  out  that  in  accordance 
with  the  organization's  expressed  purpose  of  affording 
athletic  expression  to  a  maximum  of  New  York  City's 
youngsters,  the  P.A.L.  had  submitted  the  largest  num- 
ber of  entries  in  the  annual  tourney,  winning  three 
first  places,  six  seconds,  and  one  third.  This  consti- 
tutes a  new  team-scoring  record  for  this  most  popular 
of  amateur  sports  classics. 

Fontana,  although  slightly  outpointed  by  a  P.A.L. 
teammate,  was  picked  as  the  tourney's  most  promising 
youngster.  This  because  of  the  determination,  willing- 
ness, and  aggressive  spirit  displayed  by  the  young 
gladiator  who,  along  with  the  rest  of  the  P.A.L. 
entries,  trained  at  the  J.  J.  Flanagan  Center  under  the 
supervision  of  volunteer  coaches  Richard  Bruno  and 
Frank  Rodriquez. 


The  other  P.A.L.  winners,  subsequently  awarded 
medals  by  Deputy  Inspector  Kent,  were: 

112  lbs.  novice:  First,  Al  Wiltshire;  second,  Frank 
Ro.]'as. 

118  lbs.  novice:  Second,  William  Robinson. 

118  lbs.  open:   Second,  Dick  Hill. 

126  lbs.  open:  First,  Charles  Harris;  second,  Billy 
Rojas;  third,  Eugene  Smith. 

126  lbs.  novice:  First,  Morton  Philips;  second, 
George  Fontana. 

147  lbs.  open:  Second,  Carl  Hernandez. 


Patrick  W.  Harnedy 
Again  Heads  P.  B.  A. 


PATROLMAN  PATRICK  W.  HARNEDY  of  the 
15th  Precinct,  temporarily  assigned  to  the  Pen- 
sion Bureau,  at  the  annual  election  of  officers  of 
the  Patrolmen's  Benevolent  Association  held  Tuesday, 
June  8,  in  the  Hotel  Commodore,  for  his  third  succes- 
sive year  won  out  in  the  balloting  for  president.  Of 
the  total  of  282  votes  cast  by  the  delegates,  Harnedy 
received  193,  more  than  double  the  combined  votes  of 
his  three  opponents.  Past  President  Joseph  J.  Burkard, 
Traffic  F,  who  received  80  votes ;  Raymond  A.  Donovan, 
68th  Precinct,  5;  and  Alphonse  J.  Smiles,  30th  Pre- 
cinct, 4. 

Other  officers  elected  were  John  E.  Carton,  44th 
Precinct,  first  vice  president;  Wheeler  Bowden,  72nd 
Precinct,  second  vice  president;  Charles  J.  Monahan, 
Manhattan  Telegraph  Bureau,  treasurer;  Thomas  F. 
Dugan,  Traffic  0,  recording  secretary ;  James  J.  Byrne, 


Troop  E,  sergeant-at-arms ;  Raymond  H.  Quinn,  108th 
Precinct;  Robert  C.  Nugent,  60th  Precinct;  Walter  M. 
Smith,  4th  Precinct;  John  Simcox,  9th  Precinct;  John 
E.  Burns,  90th  Precinct,  financial  secretaries. 

Trustees:  Manhattan— William  J.  Gould,  Traffic  C; 
Bronx — William  Raphael,  Bronx  Telegraph  Bureau; 
Brooklyn— Walter  Asklund,  67th  Precinct;  Queens- 
George  D.  E.  Feaster,  114th  Precinct;  Richmond — 
Frederick  Bauer,  Traffic  B. 

Patrolman  Harnedy,  44  years  of  age,  became  a 
member  of  the  Department  on  October  16,  1923.  Born 
in  Portsmouth,  N.  H.,  he  resides  with  his  wife  and  six 
children  at  210-30  Nashville  Avenue,  St.  Albans, 
Queens.  Other  departmental  affiliations  include  mem- 
bership in  the  Honor  Legion,  New  York  City  Police 
Post  460  of  the  American  Legion,  and  the  Police  Holy 
Name  Society,  Brooklyn-Queens  branch.  During  the 
World  War  Harnedy  served  with  the  Marines  in  Pensa- 
cola,  Fla.  In  1932,  he  won  a  commendation  for  rescuing 
a  drowning  man  from  the  East  River. 

SPRING  3100  is  happy  to  extend  to  the  successful 
candidates  heartiest  congratulations,  and  every  good 
wish  for  a  happy  and  successful  tenure  of  office. 


23rd  Precinct  Unveils  Honor  Roll 


I 


AM  AN  AMERICAN  DAY,"  Sunday,  May  16, 
was  celebrated  at  the  23rd  Precinct  station  house 
with  the  unveiling  of  the  Honor  Roll  and  Service 
Flag  honoring  the  twenty-three  members  of  the  com- 
mand currently  serving  their  country  with  the  armed 
forces. 

The  Honor  Roll  was  designed  and  painted  by  Mr. 
Walter  Farndon,  member  of  the  National  Academy  of 
Design,  a  friend  of  whom  the  23rd  Precinct  is  in- 
deed proud.    It  was  Mr.   Farndon,   incidentally,  who 


painted  at  the  time  of  the  World's  Fair  the  portrait  of 
President  Franklin  D.  Roosevelt,  in  addition  to  por- 
traits of  others  well  known  in  public  life.  To  Mr. 
Edward  Hendry,  executive  of  the  National  Academy  of 
Design,  the  thanks  of  the  members  now  for  securing 
for  them  the  services  of  this  distinguished  artist. 

Deputy  Inspector  Joseph  Goldstein,  Sixth  Division, 
at  the  invitation  of  Captain  Joseph  Reit,  commanding 
officer  of  the  23rd  Precinct,  officiated  at  the  unveiling. 

In  the  picture,  1.  to  r. :  Lieutenant  Francis  T.  Quin- 
lan,  23rd  Precinct;  Lieutenant  Joseph  Buck,  23rd 
Squad;  Deputy  Inspector  Goldstein;  former  Patrol- 
men: Seaman  Ic.  Thomas  W.  Wilmoth,  U.  S.  Navy; 
Pvt.  Thomas  W.  Scanlon,  U.  S.  Marine  Corps;  2nd 
Lt.  William  Weisman,  U.  S.  Army. 

The  following  tribute  in  rhyme,  dedicated  to  "Our 
Pals  in  the  Service,"  is  from  the  pen  of  Patrolman 
Henry  P.  Nealon,  SPRING  3100  reporter  for  the  23rd 
Precinct : 

OUR  PALS  IN  THE  SERVICE 

Onr  Pals  in  the  service  who  once  wore  blue 
Are  telling  us  what  to  the  Axis  they'll  do; 
Berglund,  Berkowitz,  Scanlon,  Blau, 
All  claim  they'll  show  the  Axis  how! 

Dorscher,  Jaffe,  and  Burrell, 
They,  too,  are  going  to  give  them  hell. 
Lennox,  Solomon,  Phelan,  Paur, 
Also  await  the  zero  hour! 

Ravens,  Redden,  Schmidt,  Lantay, 
At  home  not  one  of  them  would  stay! 
Weisman,  Wilmoth,  Miller,  Stilley, 
Swear  they'll  knock  the  Axis  silly! 

McAuley,  Geisler,  Hickey,  Shanes, 

Are  the  lads  who'll  wreck  those  Axis  planes! 

That,  dear  reader,  is  the  spirit  true 

Of  our  Pals  in  Service  who  once  wore  bine. 


KEESLER  FIELD,  MISSISSIPPI 
60th  Training  Group,  Sqdn.  126 

May  3,  1943. 

EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

I  want  to  express  my  full  appreciation  to  you  for 
sending  me  SPRING  3100.  It  was  as  welcome  as 
any  news  from  home  could  be.  Also  the  list  of  names 
and  fields  at  which  they're  stationed  is  going  to  be 
very  handy  when  I  want  to  locate  some  of  my  friends 
now  in  the  service. 

My  heartfelt  thanks. 

PVT.  LOUIS  TANNEY, 

Prob.  Patrolman,  Police  Academy. 


DAVISVILLE,  R.  L 

70  Batt.  CJVI^Aj^.  Office,  A.B.D. 

April   31,    1943. 

EDITOR 

SPRING  3100 

J 

Thanks  a 

million  for 

sending  me  SPRING  3100. 

Many  of 

my 

mates,  too. 

enjoy  reading  it  and  it  is 

my  hope 

it 

will  continue  to   reach  me  no  matter     | 

where  I 

am. 

HENRY  I.  MISCHLE, 
Gunner's  Mate  2nd  01. 
Patrolman,  5th  Precinct. 

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ONE  hundred  and  five  was  the  attendance  figure 
for  the  second  monthly  tournament  of  the 
Police  Golf  Association  held  Thursday,  May 
20,  at  the  beautiful  North  Hills  Golf  Club,  Douglaston, 
Queens. 

Threatening  skies  gave  way  to  glorious  sunshine  as 
the  boys  started  on  their  rounds,  the  change  contrib- 
uting substantially  to  the  enjoyment  of  the  day — and 
the  repast  set  before  them  at  lunch  time  by  the  genial 
host  of  the  occasion,  Mr.  Eric  Koch. 

Top  performance  for  the  day  was  the  scintillating 
73,  one  over  par  for  the  course,  turned  in  by  Detective 
Jimmy  Oleska,  with  Patrolman  Ray  Hendley  following 
close  on  his  heels  with  a  not-to-be-sneezed-at  75. 
Patrolman  Johnny  "1943  champ"  McDonald  and  Ser- 
geant Jim  Donohoe  of  Glen  Cove,  each  with  a  77,  and 
Detective  Harry  Bailey  of  Inwood,  L.  I.,  with  a  78, 
also  rate  bows.  The  race  for  low  net  resulted  in  a  four- 
way  tie,  a  problem  too  tough  for  the  judges  to  decide 
and  who,  as  a  result,  in  a  King  Solomon  decision  de- 
creed the  honors  be  split  equally.  A  few  observations : 

The  speed  with  which  Harry  and  George  Bailey, 
first  to  tee  off,  played  their  first  18  holes,  negotiating 
the  round  in  1  hour  and  40  minutes  flat.  "What  kept 
you  fellers  back?"  .  .  .  The  heavy  competition  (sharp 
pencils  included)  which  features  the  foursome  of  John 
Driscoll,  Denny  Shea,  Ed  Moore  and  Mike  Kelly,  a 
rivalry  which  goes '  back  many  years  .  .  .  The  super- 
gorgeous  80  turned  in  by  Ben  Hurwood— a  handsome 
reward  for  all  those  hours  spent  last  Winter  by  Ben 
on  the  driving  range  .  .  .  Deputy  Fire  Chief  Silvie 
Pierano  and  his  gallant  crew  of  Staten  Islanders — and 
hoping,  incidentally,  he  was  forgiven  by  the  Little 
Woman  for  embarking  on  so  long — and  so  hazardous — 
an  excursion  .  .  .  The  unorthodox  manner  of  holding 
a  golf  club  featured  by  Detective  Jimmy  Oleska,  a 
cross-handed  grip  that  still  confounds  the  experts  .  .  . 
The  consensus  at  the  finish  that  the  day  was  a  most 
enjoyable  one — "the  tops" — as  President  Bob  Poggi 
proudly  tells  it. 

The  next  tournament  of  the  Police  Golf  Association 
will  be  held  Friday,  June  25,  at  the  Pomonok  Country 
Club,  Kissena  Boulevard  and  71st  Avenue,  Queens,  5 
minutes  by  bus  from  the  Long  Island  Railroad  and 
subway  stations. 

DIRECTIONS:  I.  R.  T.  or  B.  M.  T.  subway  to  Main 
Street,  Flushing;  or,  Independent  subway  to  Parsons 


Boulevard,  Jamaica;  or,  Jamaica  El  to  160th  Street; 
or.  Long  Island  Railroad  to  Union  Hall  Station, 
Jamaica.  Buses  from  any  of  these  points  direct  to 
clubhouse.  From  subway  stations  mentioned  buses 
leave  every  15  minutes. 

For  further  information  call  Sergeant  Bob  Poggi  at 
the  94th  Precinct  station  house.  Evergreen  9-5880,  or 
at  his  home,  Jamaica  3-7089. 


The  scores: 

Gross 

J.   Donohoe    77 

S.  Povey  95 

H.  Whitton  102 

F.  McCormack   83 

J.  Jetter  82 

D.  Shea   98 

H.  Bailey  78 

H.  Clancy    87 

M.  Kelly    105 

J.  Oleska   73 

R.  Hendley   75 

B.  Hurwood    80 

G.  Bailey   81 

A.  McCloskey   85 

S.  Brzozowski   85 

J.  McGuff   83 

E.  MacFadden    83 

J.  McDonald    77 

W.  Kalbey  105 

J.  Creed  90 

J.  Hart  93 

F.  McQue    83 

K.  Jordan   101 

S.  Swanson  85 

H.  McDonald  108 

W.  Miller    94 

G.  Schulmerich  87 

J.    Hennessey    93 

W.  Clancey  93 

W.  Casey  90 

J.  Driscoll  97 

A.  Irwin    87 

J.  Corcoran  90 

F.  Pierce   103 

T.  Corcoran   98 

J.  Walker    96 

J.  Robb    99 

J.  Baynon   101 

J.  Regan   96 

C.  Boland   92 

J.  Kalbacker    104 

S.  Webber    92 

E.  Carey   117 

B.  Southwick  85 

M.  Firetag   88 

F.  Moynihan    96 

M.  Lo  Prest  104 

M.   Cormody    100 

E.  Moore   101 

B.  Downs    96 

W.  Flannagan   97 


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67 

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67 

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68 

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68 

10 

68 

17 

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70 

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72 

5 

70 

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70 

10 

71 

14 

71 

13 

72 

11 

72 

11 

72 

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72 

33 

72 

18 

72 

21 

72 

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74 

11 

74 

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74 

20 

74 

13 

74 

18 

75 

18 

75 

15 

75 

21 

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14 

76 

26 

77 

21 

77 

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77 

22 

77 

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78 

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79 

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80 

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82 

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SPRING    3100 


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BOWLING 


PATROLMEN  Tom  Kavanagh  (a  former  member 
of  the  Police  Department  bowling  team)  and 
Stan  Kowalinski,  both  of  the  23rd  Precinct,  last 
month  emerged  winners  of  the  two-man  tournament 
rolled  at  the  Pastime  Alleys,  a  sports  classic  in  which 
some  of  the  town's  crack  bowlers  participated.  Patrol- 
men Al  Geier  and  Bill  O'Connell,  also  of  the  23rd  Pre- 
cinct finished  in  7th  place. 

The  competition  was  keen  throughout  and  congrat- 
ulations now  to  Tom  and  Stan  in  upholding  in  such 
splendid  style  the  prestige  of  this  famous  Harlem 
precinct — good  old  104th  Street — since  time  im- 
memorial the  home  of  champs  in  whatever  line  of 
sport  you  might  mention. 


HANDBALL 


DETECTIVE  Robert  Ford,  7th  Detective  Dis- 
trict, on  the  afternoon  of  May  23,  with  Tom 
Ginty  as  a  partner,  won  the  doubles  Metro- 
politan A.  A.  U.  handball  title  in  a  tournament  con- 
tested on  the  courts  of  the  Pastime  A.C.,  winning  out 
in  the  finals  over  Herb  Silver,  Fire  Department,  and 
Joe  Sampson,  representing  Castle  Hill  Pool.  Scores: 
21—10,  21—8. 

Detective  Ford,  current  possessor  of  the  Police  De- 
partment four-wall  singles  title,  is  a  former  Metro- 
politan A.  A.  U.  title  holder,  as  well  as  winner  in  1935 
of  the  Y.M.C.A.  four-wall  title  and  the  New  Jersey 
State  A.  A.  U.  crown  .  .  .  Congratulations! 


BASEBALL 


PRAISE  the  Lord  and  Pass  the  Information  we 
yelled  gleefully  when  from  Mercer  Street's  most 
distinguished  citizen,  Sergeant  Stephen  (Steevie, 
to  his  pals)  J.  Whelan,  manager  of  the  Police  Depart- 
ment baseball  team,  came  a  letter  last  month,  neatly 
typed,  in  which  Steevie  pleads : 

"As  far  as  this  year's  Municipal  League  is  con- 
cerned, I  know  no  more  about  it  than  you  do.  I  have 
heard  nothing." 

Steevie  went  on  to  chide  us  then  for  our  remarks  in 
last  month's  column  in  which  we  intimated  that  the 
team  under  Steevie's  management  had  not  fared  so 
well.  His  argument  in  rebuttal  is  both  convincing  and 
to  the  point.  And  'tis  only  fair,  think  we,  that  it  be 
given  space  here.   We  quote: 

"In  the  Department  there  are  numerous  critics  of 
the  ball  team,  but  some  of  them  should  come  out  when 
I  call  for  candidates  and  see  the  brand  of  talent  that 
shows  up.  If  I  don't  pick  this  one  up,  or  that  one,  well, 
it  is  a  clique.  I  still  state,  as  I  always  have,  that  if  a 
candidate  can  play  ball  and  can  displace  because  of  his 
superior  ability  any  other  player  on  the  team,  he  will 
be  signed  as  a  member." 


He  went  on  to  explain  the  schedule  has  been  re- 
stricted this  year  to  teams  representing  the  armed 
services  but  that  so  far  no  matches  had  been  arranged. 
He  deplored,  too,  that  up  to  the  time  of  writing  the 
team  had  still  to  play  a  ball  game,  adding  that  actual* 
competition  on  the  ball  field  is  the  only  practical  means 
of  putting  a  team  on  edge. 

"The  cry  during  the  past  several  years  has  been  to 
get  some  new  blood,  some  younger  players,"  Steevie 
went  on.  "Well,  this  year  I  think  we  have  succeeded 
in  doing  just  that  and  I  am  hoping  now  to  be  able  to 
get  a  game  in  before  the  Police-Fire  benefit  match, 
June  20,  at  the  Polo  Grounds,  so  we  can  see  just  what 
we  have  got". 

Steve  in  this  latter  respect  got  his  wish  when  the 
team  on  Sunday,  May  30,  travelled  to  West  Point 
where,  in  a  smartly  contested  match,  they  lost  to  Uncle 
Sam's  proteges  by  a  close  score  of  6  to  5,  redeeming 
themselves  later,  on  the  Sunday  next  following,  by 
defeating  at  Sheepshead  Bay  the  U.  S.  Maritime  Com- 
mission Nine,  12  to  5,  a  game  in  which  Police  hurler 
John  Carroll  in  a  brilliant  exhibition  of  the  art  struck 
out  13  of  the  opposing  batsmen. 

New  players  on  the  team  this  year  include  Proba- 
tionary Patrolmen  Bernard  Padula,  Thomas  Coyle, 
Donald  Hickey,  infielders;  John  Peters,  Louis  Sullivan, 
outfielders;  John  Carroll,  Michael  Murphy,  Edward 
Brancaccio,  pitchers.  Also  Patrolman  George  Rogers, 
64th  Precinct,  catcher. 

Members  of  last  year's  team  include  Sullivan  and 
Nally,  catchers;  Parenti,  Keane,  Auer,  pitchers;  Buth- 
man,  first  base;  Jirak,  second  base;  MuUer,  third  base; 
Callow,  Foley,  Lau,  outfielders. 

At  this  point  we  should  like  to  go  on  record  as  veri- 
fying, following  three  seasons  of  close  association  and 
contact.  Manager  Whelan's  insistence  that  "ability" — 
rather  than  "connections" — be  the  basis  upon  which 
applicants  for  a  position  on  the  team  be  selected. 

For  one  thing,  he's  not  the  kind  you  can  pat  on  the 
back  and  talk  into  accepting  as  a  member  of  the  team 
a  candidate  who  cannot  on  the  ball  field  produce  the 
goods.  A  star  performer  himself  not  so  many  years 
gone  by,  Steve  knows  the  game  from  A  to  Z;  and  to 
his  everlasting  credit,  let  it  be  told  now  that,  regard- 
less of  the  competition,  no  member  of  the  team  is  more 
on  his  toes  or  fights  harder  to  win  than  he. 

Recapitulation : 


Date 
May  30 


Team  Runs       Hits  Errors 

Police  5             9  0 

West  Point  6             5  2 

(Keane,  Carroll,  pitchers;  Nally,  Sullivan,  catchers.) 

June  6          Police  12            16  2 

U.  S.  Maritime  Comm.  5            12  3 
(Carroll,  pitcher;  Nally,  catcher.) 


POLICE  — FIRE  BASEBALL  GAME 
Polo  Grounds,  Sunday,  June  20,  194S 


POLICE  ACADEMY 

OFFICERS'  TRAINING  SCHOOL 

QUESTIONS  AND  ANSWERS  FOR  THE  JUNE,  1943,  ISSUE  OF  "SPRING  3100' 

By  Lieutenant  PETER  F.  MATHEWS 


QUESTIONS 


QUESTION  NO.  1 

What  recent  change  has  been  made  in  the  law  regarding 
buying,  receiving,  concealing  or  withholding  stolen  or 
wrongfully  acquired  property? 

QUESTION  NO.  2 

What  commodities  may  be  sold  by  itinerant  peddlers 
licensed  by  the  Department  of  Markets?   Explain  in  detaiL 

QUESTION  NO.  3 

Outline  the  regulations  governing  movements  of  United 
States  Mail  during  air  raids,  air  raid  drills  or  practice 
blackouts. 

QUESTION  NO.  4 

Explain  in  detail  how  Department  records  shall  be  filed 
in  the  station  house  Record  Room. 

QUESTION  NO.  5 

Briefly  answer  the  following: 

a.  What  members  of  the  Department  may  be  relieved 
before  the  termination  of  their  tour  of  duty? 

b.  During  what  hours  are  the  regulations   governing 
play  streets  in  effect? 

c.  Distinguish  between  character  and  reputation. 

d.  What  is  the  theory  of  the  association  method  of  de- 
tecting deception? 

e.  How  shall  complaints  of  the  theft  of  articles  of  little 
value,  left  in  unsafe  places,  be  handled? 

f.  Under  what  condition  are  dogs  permitted  in  public 
places  in  the  City  of  New  York? 


ANSWERS 


ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  1 

Effective  June  1,  1943,  any  person  who  knowingly  buys, 
receives,  conceals  or  withholds  stolen  or  wrongfully  ac- 
quired property: 

Is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor  if  such  property  be  of  the 
value  of  not  more  than  one  hundred  dollars;  and 

Is  guilty  of  a  felony  if  such  property  be  of  the  value  of 
more  than  one  hundred  dollars;  or,  regardless  of  the  value 
of  such  property,  if  it  was  purchased  for  resale  or  by  a 
dealer,  or  if  the  defendant  has  been  previously  convicted  of 
the  crime  of  buying,  receiving,  concealing  or  withholding 
stolen  property,  and  is  punishable  by  imprisonment  for  not 
more  than  ten  years,  or  by  a  fine  of  not  more  than  one 
thousand  dollars,  or  by  both  such  fine  and  imprisonment. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  2 

An  applicant  for  a  peddler's  license  shall  state  in  writ- 
ing, with  the  filing  of  the  application,  what  commodity  is 
intended  to  be  sold.  After  a  license  issues  there  shall  be 
no  change  of  the  commodity  as  originally  set  forth  on  the 
application  without  the  consent  and  approval  of  the  Com- 
missioner of  Markets. 

The   Commissioner  of   Markets   may  specify  the  com- 


POLICE  ACADEMY 

OFFICERS'  TRAINING  SCHOOL 
72  POPLAR  ST.,  BROOKLYN 

PROMOTION  COURSES 

1.  To  Rank  of  Sergeant.  For  Patrolmen,  all  grades. 

Sessions  will  be  held,  holidays,  excepted,  on 

Monday 7.30  P.  M. 

Tuesday 10.30  A.M. 

Wednesday 5.30  P.M. 

Thursday lUO  A.M. 

Friday 5.30  P.M. 

2.  To    Rank    of    Lieutenant.    For    all    Sergeants. 

Sessions  will  be  held,  holidays,  excepted,  on 

Monday 7.30  P.  M. 

Tuesday 10.30  A.M. 

Wednesday 5.30  P.M. 

Thursday 11.30  A.  M. 

Friday 5.30  P.M. 

3.  To    Rank    of    Captain.     For    all    Lieutenants. 

Sessions  will  be  held,  holidays,  excepted,  on 

Monday 7.30  P.M. 

Tuesday 10.30  A.M. 

Wednesday 5.30  P.M. 

Thursday 11.30  A.M. 

Friday 5.30  P.M. 

4.  Topics  will  be  changed  weekly.  Each  class 
session  will  be  for  a  period  of  two  hours.  Attend- 
ance will  be  on  time  off  duty.  No  fee  will  be  charged. 

5.  SEE  CIRCULAR  12,  1937. 


modity  or  commodities  to  be  sold  by  itinerant  peddlers. 

Commodities  permitted  to  be  sold  by  itinerant  peddlers 
under  rules  promulgated  by  the  Commissioner  of  Markets 
are  as  follows: 

Fruits  and  vegetables. 

Peanuts. 

Wrapped  candy. 

Wrapped  bakery  products  (except  custard  products). 

Bottled  soda  (no  glasses). 

Fish  (not  to  be  sold  on  pushcarts). 

Ice  cream  (must  be  wrapped  and  labelled  with  the  name 
and  address  of  the  manufacturer  thereon). 

Wrapped  popcorn  (not  cooked  on  vehicles). 

Flowers  (fresh  cut  and  plants). 

Honey.  , 

No  license  will  be  issued  for  non-food  products  except 
flowers. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  3 

1.  United  States  Mail  employees  not  on  duty  should 
hold  themselves  in  readiness  to  report  to  the  Post  Office 
immediately  upon  the  recognized  signal  which  permits  re- 
sumption of  the  general  movement  of  traffic  and  pedes- 
trians. 

2.  Vehicles  transporting  mail  between  post  offices  and 
branches  or  stations  thereof,  or  between  railroad  depots 
and  post  oflSces  and  branches  or  stations  thereof,  or  be- 
tween post  oflSces  and  branches  or  stations  thereof  and 
railroad  depots,  shall  be  kept  in  operation. 

3.  City  carriers  (foot  and  mounted),  parcel  post  car- 


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riers,  collectors,  special  delivery  messengers,  shall  suspend 
operations  and  obey  the  instructions  of  their  local  air  raid 
authorities.  Such  employees  who  are  operating  vehicles  at 
the  time  will  not  be  required  to  leave  their  mail  convey- 
ances for  the  purpose  of  seeking  shelter. 

.\ote.  All  vehicles  transporting  mail  in  accordance  with 
paragraph  2  of  the  above  should  not  be  stopped.  The  last 
sentence  of  paragraph  3  above  permits  city  carriers,  parcel 
post  carriers,  collectors  and  special  delivery  messengers  to 
remain  in  their  mail  conveyances  and  are  not  required  to 
seek  shelter. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  4 
Record  Room. 

In  each  station  house  there  shall  be  a  room  known  as 
the  Record  Room,  for  the  purpose  of  filing  Department 
records.  In  this  room  there  shall  be  placed  shelves  ar- 
ranged around  the  walls,  and  the  records  shall  be  filed 
thereon. 

Manner  in  Which  Records  shall  be  Filed: 

In  filing  the  records,  books  will  be  numbered  consecu- 
tively, beginning  with  No.  1,  the  number  being  at  least  one 
inch  in  height  and  placed  on  the  back  of  the  book.  On  the 
back  of  the  book  there  will  also  be  placed,  in  letters  or 
figures  at  least  one-half  inch  in  height,  a  paster  showing 
the  matter  covered  by  the  book  as  well  as  the  dates  of 
opening  and  closing  the  book. 

Correspondence  and  other  matter  filed  in  the  Record 
Room  will  be  wrapped  in  heavy  plain  paper,  and  a  paster 
will  be  put  on  the  outer  side  of  the  wrapper  showing  the 
matter  contained  therein  as  well  as  the  dates  covered  by 
such  matter. 

All  filing  shall  be  done  from  left  to  right,  the  earliest 
dated  matter  being  filed  at  the  extreme  left  and  subse- 
quently dated  matter  to  the  right  of  same. 


Index  of  Department  Records  Stored  in  Record  Room: 

An  index,  in  duplicate,  of  Department  records  stored  in 
the  Record  Room,  showing  the  shelf  number  on  which 
each  book  or  bundle  is  stored,  shall  be  maintained.  One 
copy  shall  be  tacked  to  the  inside  of  the  Record  Room  door 
or  otherwise  conspicuously  displayed  therein.  The  dupli- 
cate copy  shall  be  kept  at  the  Desk  for  ready  reference. 

Desk  Officers  Responsibility  for  Record  Room: 

The  Record  Room  will  be  kept  locked  at  all  times  when 
not  in  actual  use  and  the  key  kept  in  the  possession  of  the 
Desk  Officer,  who  will  be  responsible  that  no  unauthorized 
person  has  access  thereto. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  5 

a.  Desk  oflicers,  members  of  the  Force  on  switchboard 
duty,  members  of  the  Force  assigned"  to  Police  Emergency 
Service,  attendants,  policewomen  performing  matron  duty, 
and  operators  of  patrol  wagons. 

b.  The  regulations  governing  play  streets  shall  be  in 
effect  from  8  A.M.  to  one-half  hour  after  sunset,  daily. 

c.  Character  is  what  a  person  is  morally;  reputation 
is  what  a  person  is  reputed  to  be. 

d.  This  is  a  method  proposed  to  develop  association  of 
ideas  by  the  suspect  and  in  this  way  to  get  knowledge  of 
that  part  of  his  thoughts  which  he  will  not  divulge.  Such 
association  of  ideas  represents  valuable  information  be- 
cause it  is  brought  out  against  the  desire  of  the  individual. 

e.  Such  complaints  will  not  be  referred  to  the  detective 
squad  office,  but  will  be  entered  on  the  Complaint  File  and 
handled  by  the  Uniformed  Force. 

f.  No  dog  shall  be  permitted,  at  any  time,  to  be  on  any 
street  or  in  any  public  park  or  place  in  the  City  of  New 
York,  unless  effectively  restrained  by  a  chain  or  leash  not 
exceeding  six  feet  in  length. 


State  Department  of  Correction  Announces  Decrease  of  18.2 

per  cent  in  Major  Crimes  During  First  Three  Months  of  1943. 

as  Compared  with  the  Same  Period  of  1942 


A  DROP  of  18.2  percent  in  the  number  of  major 
crimes  reported  by  the  police  and  sheriffs  of 
.  the  State  during  the  first  three  months  of  1943 
as  compared  with  the  same  period  of  1942  was  an- 
nounced by  Commissioner  of  Correction  John  A. 
Lyons. 

Offenses  of  all  descriptions,  including  traffic  infrac- 
tions, dropped  44.7  percent  below  the  1942  figures. 
Parking  violations  dropped  from  172,912  in  1942  to 
72,244  this  year. 

Murder  registered  a  decrease  of  5.3  percent,  drop- 
ping from  75  in  1942  to  71  this  year.  Manslaughter 
growing  out  of  vehicular  fatalities  decreased  3.5  per- 
cent while  voluntary  manslaughter  increased  from  8  to 
12  charges  in  these  two  periods.  Crimes  involving  dan- 
gerous weapons  decreased  5.7  percent,  falling  from  245 
last  year  to  231  this  year.  During  these  same  periods, 
intoxicated  driving  dropped  47.1  percent. 

Sex  offenses,  exclusive  of  rap)e  and  those  offenses 


associated  with  prostitution,  increased  2.8  percent, 
numbering  402  this  year  against  391  last  year.  Rape 
dropped  from  311  in  1942  to  275  in  1943,  while  those 
offenses  involving  prostitution  decreased  16.3  percent. 

Thefts  of  all  descriptions  decreased.  The  following 
decreases  were  recorded :  robbery,  34.3  percent ;  unlaw- 
ful entry,  28.7  percent;  grand  larceny  (except  auto 
theft)  34.3  percent;  auto  theft,  46.7  percent;  receiving 
stolen  property,  53.8  percent;  burglary,  23.5  percent; 
petit  larceny  (except  auto  theft)  34.8  percent;  pocket- 
picking,  36.9  percent;  frauds,  33.6  percent;  forgery, 
46.6  percent;  and  possession  of  burglar's  tools,  58.8 
percent. 

Public  intoxication  decreased  6.5  percent,  dropping 
from  7,937  last  year  to  7,423  this  year.  Disorderly 
conduct  decreased  22  percent.  Possession  of  narcotics 
dropped  23.4  percent.  Malicious  mischief  fell  off  8.5 
percent,  while  vagrancy  and  gambling  decreased  20.9 
liercent  and  66.7  percent,  respectively. 


DEPARTMENTAL     ORDERS 


T.  T.  Message,  April  24,  1943. 

Message  from  the  State  Police,  Albany,  N.  Y.,  calling 
attention  to  the  release,  at  11  P.M.,  daily,  of  a  white  balloon 
carrying  radio  equipment  to  which  will  be  attached  a  red 
parachute,  etc.,  together  with  instructions  as  to  action  to 
be  taken  by  finder. 

T.  T.  Message,  April  26,  1943. 

In  connection  with  the  "Second  War  Loan  Drive,"  ar- 
rangements made  with  Federal  Reserve  Bank  of  New  York 
for  delivery  of  bonds  within  a  period  of  ten  days  after  full 
payment  for  the  bond  is  received  at  the  Bookkeeper's 
Office. 

T.  T.  Message,  April  29,  1943. 

So  much  of  Circular  No.  44,  s.  1942,  titled  'Tromotion 
to  Lieutenant,"  under  subheading  "Record  and  Seniority" 
as  relates  to  deducted  points  for  each  day's  fine  and  each 
reprimand,  amended  as  shown. 

T.  T.  Message,  April  30,  1943. 

Offer  of  the  Ward  Baking  Company  to  pay  one  thousand 
dollars  reward  for  information  wanted  in  connection  with 
the  homicide  of  Dorothy  Huber,  as  published  in  Detective 
Division  Circular  No.  2,  January  22,  1943,  extended  until 
June  1,  1943. 

T.  T.  Message,  April  30,  1943. 

Time  for  obtaining  Ice  License  Plates  extended  to  June 
1.  1943. 

T.  T.  Order  No.  8,  April  30,  1943. 

Rules  and  Regulations  amended  by  adding  new  Subdivi- 
sion "D"  to  Rule  No.  308,  the  same  having  to  do  with  action 
to  be  taken  where  charges  and  order  of  suspension  from 
duty  are  to  be  simultaneously  served  upon  a  member  of 
the  Department. 

Circular  No.  8,  May  6,  1943. 

Commanding  officers  to  prepare  in  quintuplicate  a  roster 
of  command,  including  civilians,  as  of  midnight,  March 
31,  1943. 

Circular  No.  9,  May  7,  1943. 

Communication  from  Office  of  the  Mayor  relative  to 
identification  of  emergency  vehicles  during  actual  air  raids, 
air  raid  drills  or  actual  or  practice  blackouts. 

Circular  No.  10,  May  10,  1943. 

Calls  attention  to  Department  of  Licenses  regulations 
relating  to  Sightseeing  Guides.  So  much  of  Circular  No. 
56,  series  1940,  as  relates  to  Sightseeing  Guide  regulations, 
revoked. 

Circular  No.  11,  May  10,  1943. 

Memorial  Day  leaves  of  absence. 

General  Orders  No.  13,  May  13,  1943. 

Police  and  Fire  Department  baseball  game  to  be  played 
at  the  Polo  Grounds,  Sunday,  June  20,  1943. 

T.  T.  Order  No.  9,  May  20,  1943. 

Order  promulgated  by  the  Chief  Magistrate  relative  to 
jurisdiction  of  Municipal  Term  Courts  in  Manhattan,  Brook- 
lyn and  the  Bronx. 


So  much  of  Article  9  of  the  Manual  of  Procedure  titled 
"Courts"  as  relates  to  the  jurisdiction  of  Municipal  Term 
Court,  amended  accordingly. 

T.  T.  Order  No.  10,  May  22,  1943. 

Rule  161,  Subdivision  "D"  of  the  Rules  and  Regulations 
amended  to  read: 

D.  A  representative  of  the  press,  upon  establishing  his 
identity,  may  be  advised  of  the  current  news  if  the  ends  of 
justice  are  not  thereby  defeated,  but  under  no  circum- 
stances will  the  identity  of  a  juvenile  delinquent,  neglected 
child  or  victim  of  a  sex  crime  be  revealed. 


HEIL   SCHICKELGRUBER! 


YOU  MAY  have  heard  the  story  before,  but  it  is 
well  worth  repeating — just  in  case  you  haven't. 

Hitler  when  driving  in  the  country  ran  over  a  dog, 
killing  him.  Halting  the  car,  der  fuehrer — or  rather 
Herr  Schickelgruber  as  he  should  rightly  be  called — 
sent  his  chauffeur  to  the  farmhouse  to  express  his 
regret.  The  driver  came  back  a  few  minutes  later  with 
a  big  package  under  his  arm. 

"The  farmer  was  not  angry,"  he  told  Herr  Schickel- 
gruber. 

"What  did  you  say  to  him?"  asked  der  herr. 

"When  I  went  to  the  door,"  the  driver  explained, 
"I  saluted  and  said  'Heil  Hitler — the  dog  is  dead!' 
The  farmer  yelled  'Hooray'  and  gave  me  a  big  ham." 


THE  MIDNIGHT  MARAUDER 


IT  WAS  long  after  midnight .  .  .  The  room  was  dark 
and  silent  .  .  .  The  woman  of  the  house  was  awake; 
her  husband's  measured  snores  showed  that  he  was 
deep  in  sleep  .  .  .  Carefully,  cautiously,  she  rose,  taking 
care  not  to  disturb  the  innocent  slumberer  .  .  .  Stealth- 
ily stepping  across  the  room,  using  all  possible  care 
to  make  no  noise,  she  reaches  the  clothes  tree  .  .  . 
Taking  the  trousers  hung  thereon  in  her  hands,  she 
crept  into  her  boudoir,  where  a  light  burned  dimly 
.  .  .  Was  this,  then,  woman's  age-old  trick  of  robbing 
man's  hard-earned  shekels  from  his  trousers?  .  .  .  Was 
she  exercising  her  wifely  prerogative  by  taking  a 
couple  of  dollars  to  pay  the  milk  bill?  .  .  .  Alas,  friends, 
she  was  doing  neither  .  .  .  She  was  looking  for  a 
cigarette. 


FINAL    REWARD 


THE  MOTORIST  was  being  disentangled  from 
telephone  poles  and  wires  after  the  crash.  They  found 
him  partially  conscious  and  fingering  the  wires. 

"Thank  Heaven,  I  lived  clean — I've  got  a  harp," 
they  heard  him  say. 


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By  REBECCA  B.  RANKIN,  Librarian,  Municipal  Reference  Library 


THE  INTERNATIONAL  City  Managers'  Asso- 
ciation, Chicago,  has  since  1935  maintained  In- 
stitutes for  Training  in  Municipal  Administra- 
tion. A  course  has  been  given  each  year  on  Municipal 
Police  Administration  and  a  textbook  was  prepared 
for  use  by  those  enrolled  in  its  correspondent  courses. 
Since  a  demand  arose  from  other  in-service  training 
courses  and  from  public  officials  for  these  texts,  the 
one  on  "Municipal  Police  Administration"  now  in  its 
second  edition  1943  is  available  and  may  be  borrowed 
from  the  Municipal  Reference  Library,  2230  Municipal 
Building,  Manhattan.  The  purpose  of  this  book  is  "to 
provide  the  police  chief  and  other  commanding  officers 
of  the  police  department  with  an  appreciation  of  the 
important  police  problems  and  to  set  forth  accepted 
administrative  methods  of  getting  police  work  done. 
It  is  concerned  with  making  good  officers  out  of  good 
policemen."  

FOR  THE  ROOKIES  and  for  those  training  at  the 
Police  Academy,  may  we  recommend  that  those  aspir- 
ing policemen  would  do  well  to  study  "The  Guide  to 
the  Municipal  Government — City  of  New  York"  pub- 
lished by  the  Eagle  Library,  Eagle  Building,  Brook- 
lyn, N.  Y.  and  available  for  borrowing  at  the  Munic- 
ipal Reference  Library.  That  is  the  only  up-to-date 
textbook  on  the  government  of  this  city.  It  describes 
the  functions  of  every  department,  board  and  commis- 
sion, and  of  most  of  the  important  bureaus.  The  police- 
men find  it  especially  useful  because  it  contains  a 
concise  statement  on  all  the  courts  of  the  city,  county 
and  state,  explained  clearly  and  in  their  relationship 
one  to  another.  Instructors  rely  upon  the  "Guide  to  the 
Municipal  Government — City  of  New  York"  and  all 
civil  service  study  manuals  have  used  it  as  the  source 
for  facts  on  the  city  government. 


THE  NEW  YORK  TIMES  of  January  4,  1943,  re- 
ported that  London's  police  district,  700  miles  square 
and  containing  8,000,000  people,  had  2500  fewer  cases 
of  serious  crime  in  the  third  year  of  the  war  than  in 
the  last  full  year  of  peace.  There  were  only  twelve 
armed  hold-ups  in  1942 — a  remarkably  small  number 
in  view  of  London's  large  floating  population  with  its 
mixture  of  nationalities  from  war-stricken  Europe. 
The  people  have  behaved  so  well  that  early  this  year 
the  police  were  able  to  revert  from  the  wartime  system 
of  patrols,  imposed  at  the  outset  of  the  war,  to  normal 
peacetime  practices.  The  percentage  of  crimes  solved 
in  1942  was  one  of  the  highest  on  record.  Of  thirty- 
nine  capital  crimes  committed  in  the  metropolitan  area 
during  the  year,  only  five  remained  unsolved.  Two  men 
committed  eleven  of  the  thirty-nine  crimes. 


Nation  has  Fewer  Police  Employees 

THE  NUMBER  of  regular  police  department  em- 
ployees in  the  nation's  cities  decreased  from  1.72  to 
1.70  per  1,000  population  in  1942,  according  to  infor- 
mation compiled  by  the  International  City  Managers' 
Association.  Cities  trained  an  aveage  of  nearly  three 
auxiliary  policemen  for  every  regular  member  of  their 
police  forces  last  year,  the  survey  also  showed.  Salary 
raises  were  given  to  police  officers  by  most  cities. 
Starting  salaries  for  patrolmen  at  the  end  of  the  year 
ranged  from  $1,680  in  cities  of  10,000  to  25,000  to 
$1,880  in  the  largest  cities.  Maximum  salaries  ranged 
from  1,800  to  $2,413  in  cities  of  various  sizes. 


THE  U.  S.  DEPARTMENT  OF  COMMERCE, 
Bureau  of  the  Census  has  just  issued  a  pamphlet  "Uni- 
form definitions  of  motor  vehicle  accidents."  These 
are  designed  for  use  in  statistical  classification  of  acci- 
dents in  order  that  records  be  kept  and  compared  in  a 
uniform  fashion. 


ST.  LOUIS,  MISSOURI,  has  issued  an  interesting 
report  on  Traffic  Engineering  and  analysis  of  traffic 
accidents  during  1941. 


THE  EAGLE  LIBRARY  has  just  published  a  new- 
handy  pocket  edition  of  the  complete  Penal  Law  com- 
bined with  the  Code  of  Criminal  Procedure,  with  all 
amendments  embodied  in  the  text.  Harold  O'Dough- 
erty,  former  United  States  Attorney,  has  edited  this 
400-page  volume.  It  is  interesting  to  note  among  other 
1943  changes  that  the  YOUTHFUL  OFFENDER  sec- 
tions have  been  added  to  the  Criminal  Code  by  the 
State  Legislature.  This  is  an  innovation  since  New 
York  is  the  only  state  which  has  taken  a  step  in  this 
direction. 


98TH   DIV.  M.P.  PLAT.,  APO  98 
Camp  Breckinridge,  Kentucky 

May  9,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

SPRING  3100  is  certainly  a  refreshing  reminder 
from  home.  Wherever  I  may  travel  in  this  War,  it 
will  always  serve  as  an  inspiring  record  of  re- 
membrance of  fellow  officers.    Thanks  a  lot. 

PRIVATE  MARTIN  SAMOWITZ, 
Patrolman,   75th  Precinct. 


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"Somebody's  gonna  lose  the  'Big  Dough.'    Dick  Tracy's  just 
l>een  assigned  here!" 


and  what  was  the  nature  of  your  business  in  there?" 


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WITH  YOUR  LOCAL  REPORTER 


LTitH: 


TO  OUR  REPORTERS:  Items  for  publication  in  this  column  should  be  received  not  later  than  the  20th. 
Contributions  received  too  late  for  current  publication  will  appear  i:i  the  issue  immediately   following. 


2D  DIVISION 

3rd  Pet..  PtI.  Robert  A.  Gibson  7th  Pet..  Ptl.  Maurice  Grasberg 

5th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Thomas  G.  Tohin  9th  Pet..  Ptl.  John  F.  Nystrom 

nth  Pet..  Ptl.  Alex  W.  Franz 

7th  Precinct :  Who  is  the  ex-butcher  boy  from  Staten  Island, 
known  also  as  one  of  the  nation's  most  distinguished  caddies, 
who  is  forever  tooting  about  his  perfect  scores — and  right  on 
the  first  strike?  .  .  .  How  can  Patrolman  John  Lombardi,  whose 
tonsorial  aspirations  when  he  retires  are  known  to  all,  expect 
the  boys  to  patronize  his  shop  when  he  is  always  razzing  them? 
...  Is  it  true  Patrolman  Doc  Smith  has  hopes  of  replacing 
Attendant  Hoey  when  the  latter  retires?  Question:  Isn't  that 
a  long  wait  to  become  a  second  broome?  .  .  .  What  patrolman 
of  the  7th  Precinct  was  observed  on  a  Staten  Island  ferryboat 
on  May  4  playing  nursemaid  to  a  baby's  playyard  and  mattress? 
.  .  .  What  lieutenant  enjoys  assuming  the  role  of  Pop?  Keep 
up  the  good  work,  Jerry  .  .  .  What  lieutenant  broke  his  own 
case — by  solving  the  fingerprints  on  the  crust,  etc.?  .  .  .  What 
patrolman  (an  assistant  of  Patrolman  John  Hop  Lee  Dolan) 
was  sent  to  what  well  known  East  Side  park — and  had  to  con- 
sult a  road  map  in  order  to  reach  there? 

11th  Precinct:  Our  condolences  to  the  family  of  the  late 
Patrolman  Edward  Murphy,  who  has  passed  from  our  midst. 

Congratulations  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Tom  Gorham — A  Boy! 
Tom,  incidentally,  is  in  the  market  for  something  to  save  his 
hair,  and  I  don't  mean  a  cigar  box  .  .  .  Why,  Bennie  Hoyt,  do 
they  call  you  and  your  partner  "Hon  &  Dearie"?  .  .  .  Counsellor 
Murray  "Thorndyke"  Cutler  and  the  Missus  are  expecting! 
In  any  event,  Murray  is  pricing  cribs,  cradles,  diaper  services, 
etc.,  etc.  .  .  .  Tony  Treglia  (our  leather  waxer)  is  proud  of  his 
son  in  the  Army — and  why  shouldn't  he  be?  .  .  .  "Little  Augie" 
Freda  is  being  exploited  as  a  handy-man  with  a  knife  and  fork. 
This  is  what  he  is  reputed  to  have  punished  at  one  sitting: 
3  steaks,  2  lobsters,  3  portions  spumoni,  ?  cups  of  coffee. 

The  "blast"  put  on  the  boys  in  a  recent  edition  of  the  maga- 
zine produced  an  assistant  snooper,  whose  observations  we  give 
you  herewith: 

What  young  disciple  of  Blackstone  is  after  the  10  per-centers' 
job?  (Would  the  gent  mentioned  in  paragraph  Jf  know?)  .  .  . 
Why  are  Tabano  and  Johnson  known  as  the  quietest  of  the  new 
edition  of  rookie?  ...  Is  it  true  Freddie  Colaio  bust  out  of  his 
britches  while  attempting  to  make  a  "spare"?  .  .  .  Why  are 
Pabst  and  McKillop  shopping  for  super-duper  alarm-clocks? 
.  .  .  Who  can't  go  bowling  with  the  boys  because  he  has  to  sign 
the  log  book  at  home?  .  .  .  Who  said  "Moiche"  drives  No.  404 
a  la  Barney  Oldfield?  .  .  .  Why  is  it  the  Staten  Island  Advance 
didn't  print  that  swell  picture  of  Teddy  in  the  R.  C.  Police 
Room? 

4TH  DIVISION 

18th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  Prittmg  17th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Linvt  BeU 

15th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Thomas  J.  ilofntt         19th  Pet..  Ptl.  Shadowe 
22nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Thomas  A.  Comiskey 

15th  Precinct:  Lots  of  luck  and  best  of  health  to  another  of 
our  members  who  has  left  us  via  retirement — our  old  pal  Jim 
Carney!    Take  good  care  of  yourself,  Jim   .   .   .  And  to   Pat 


Harnedy  thanks  for  the  basin — if  it  was  you  who  got  it  .  .  . 
And  here's  hoping  our  pal  Chatter  Maher  is  back  to  work  by 
the  time  this  reaches  print  .  .  .  What  is  this  talk  ahout  the 
potatoes,  Jim?  Ed  Kelly  was  a  little  worried  .  .  .  Yes,  Dolan 
is  happy  at  last — his  commission  came  through  in  the  Central 
Park  Navy  .  .  .  King  is  worried  about  the  house  he  bought — 
claims  he  did  not  know  he  was  buying  a  houseboat — leaks  in- 
cluded .  .  .  And  did  you  see  the  rave  notices  in  the  papers  about 
our  two  heroes,  Sergeant  McGuire  and  Patrolman  Deady,  in 
connection  with  their  rescue  of  the  sailor  bent  on  jumping  oflf 
the  roof  of  that  13-story  building?  Nice  work — hope  the  Com- 
missioner hears  of  it .  .  .  Welcome  to  our  new  Sergeant  McGrath 
.  .  .  And  lots  of  luck  to  our  former  Sergeant  Stack,  now  in  the 
17th  Precinct  .  .  .  And  a  reminder  to  the  men  of  this  command 
now  that  the  box  in  the  back  room  is  still  sadly  neglected. 

Nelson  and  Hardiman — a  great  team!  The  former  likes  his 
fishing — the  latter  his  fruit  salad,  a  la  cocker  spaniel  .  .  .  Doc 
Williams  (alias  Blinkey)  says  the  story  Maher  tells  isn't  true; 
that  everything  was  jake  till  Maher  "got  on  the  soap  box!" 
Anything  to  the  report,  incidentally,  John  Smith  is  now  private 
secretary  to  the  "old  Doc"? 

Things  worth  seeing:  Liston  with  his  arms  around  John 
Smith's  shoulders  .  .  .  John  Dennin  on  a  bicycle  looking  for  No. 
6  folder  .  .  .  Joe  Frank  on  a  trapeze  .  .  .  Henry  Hiller  surround- 
ing "that  sheep"  .  .  .  Frank  Williams  buying  that  cup  of  coffee 
.  .  .  Kirwan  looking  for  a  transfer,  now  that  he  is  in  the  B.C.U. 
of  the  A.W.S.  .  .  .  Dolan  piloting  that  rowboat  .  .  .  Shiels  going 
without  a  hat  in  the  summer  time  .  .  .  Foley  wearing  knickers 
.  .  .  Engel  showing  Costello  his  store  teeth  .  .  .  Mike  Ward 
smiling  as  he  enters  the  station  house  .  .  .  Van  Gosig  keeping 
things  to  himself  .  .  .  Hunt  and  his  rubber  band  .  .  .  Loreth 
squandering  .  .  .  Festa  remonstrating  .  .  .  Flannery  getting 
the  proboscis  inside  the  gas  mask  .  .  .  Lieutenant  Gross  testing 
air  raid  warning  ^Buttons. 

22nd  Precinct:  News  of  the  Boat  House  Commandos:  Patrol- 
man Shanahan  started  his  first  tour  with  the  energy  and 
shrewdness  of  a  Philo  Vance.  First  questioning  potential  J.  A. 
B.  wrongdoers  and  tree  climbers,  but  with  little  success,  he 
next  started  feeling  his  way  in  the  dark,  and,  coming  upon  an 
opening  in  a  rail  at  the  side  of  the  lake,  immedately  set  out  to 
find  what  was  at  the  bottom  of  same;  this  with  no  regard  what- 
ever for  his  newly-pressed  shoe  laces  and  freshly-shined 
numerals.   Yes,  it  was  an  exciting  tour  for  Shan. 

Where,  when  your  reporter  fished  the  lady  outta  the  lake 
at  the  fountain,  was  the  Adonis  of  R.M.P.  987?  Would  one 
DeCanida  know? 

Our  sympathy  to  Patrolman  R.  Doino  in  the  loss  of  his 
Mother. 


6TH  DIVISION 

23rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Henry  Nealon 
25th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  D.  Promota 


28th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Francit  X.  McDermott 
32nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Harlem  Eyte 


23rd  Precinct :  It  is  with  pardonable  pride  that  your  reporter 
calls  attention  to  the  magnificent  manner  in  which  members  of 
the  23rd  Precinct  responded  to  the  second  War  Loan  appeal. 


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He  also  takes  this  opportunity  to  thank  the  members  for  the 
cooperation  and  patience  shown  by  them  in  the  transactions 
involved. 

Lester  Sackett  (better  knovcn  as  Murphy)  upon  asking 
Walter  Baer  for  the  use  of  his  comb,  was  referred  by  the  latter 
to  the  president  of  the  23rd's  Bald  Battalion,  John  Oli-er,  who 
'tis  said  is  never  without  one — just  in  case  his  expectations 
should  one  day  come  true. 

Luke  Kiernan  flatly  denies  that  he  ever  accepted  the  King's 
shilling  but  is  willing  to  swear  that  John  Crimmins  did — that 
he  knows  for  a  positive  fact  John  wore  the  Red  Coat  before 
heading  here  from  the  auld  sod. 

A  poppy  vender,  in  the  person  of  Tom  O'Sullivan,  ventured 
into  the  backroom  and  was  most  successful  in  button-holing 
the  boys  for  this  truly  worthy  cause.  Keep  up  the  good  work, 
Tom,  and  more  power  to  you! 

Larry  Kelly  has  proved  that  he  is  a  disciple  of  Saint  Francis 
of  Assisi  by  his  kind  and  benevolent  treatment  of  the  numerous 
stray  dogs  brought  in,  hot  dogs  included.  Larry  is  also  very 
proud  of  his  new  morgue  table;  the  D.O.A.'s,  he  claims,  will 
rest  more  comfortably  now  pending  removal  to  their  last  resting 
place. 

Any  day  now  Dick  will  have  to  be  getting  a  new  assistant 
as  Giggilo  expects  to  be  assigned  soon  to  polishing  off  Japs — 
meaning — Walter  Baer  will  have  to  look  for  new  material  to 
pick  on. 

Gene  O'Connor,  who  does  all  tours — or  so  it  would  seem,  as 
he  is  always  around — says  that  he  attributes  his  good  health 
to  clean  living.  Gene,  one  of  the  most  popular  and  best  liked 
lads  in  the  precinct,  claims  he  has  never  been  sick  a  day  in  his 
life,  and  regrets  that  only  his  age  stands  in  the  way  of  his 
being  of  service  to  his  country  in  her  hour  of  need. 

If  you  noticed  one  of  our  sergeants  walking  around  with  his 
chest  out  on  Flag  Day  past,  don't  hold  it  against  him,  because 
on  that  particular  day  he  was  celebrating  in  spades — it  was  his 
birthday  also.'  His  name?  Well,  suppose  we  just  say  he's  been 
referred  to  before  in  SPRING  3100  as  the  gent  whose  name 
when  it  is  spoken  reminds  you  of  the  gentle  clink  of  ice  tumbling 
merrily  into  a  tall  glass  at  high-ball  time. 

28th  Precinct:  It's  a  funny  thing  but  some  fellows  are  never 
missed  until  a  crisis  or  an  important  matter  arises  and  sud- 
denly everybody  is  well  aware  that  the  fellow  who  would  easily 
take  care  of  the  matter  has  retired.  Such  is  the  case  with  Paul 
Szermer.  Quiet,  capable  and  friendly  Paul  retired  two  months 
ago  without  any  hullabaloo  and  it  was  only  when  a  lulu  of  a 
complaint  had  to  be  investigated  that  it  was  discovered  Paul 
wasn't  around  to  take  care  of  everything — and  was  he  missed! 
.  .  .  Congratulations  to  Barney  Cunningham  and  Joe  Consola 
upon  the  three  new  editions  to  their  mutual  family — both  boys 
and  the  three  pups  are  doing  fine  .  .  .  Under  threat  of  a  Senate 
investigation  Nails  McSorley  has  called  off  the  deal  to  purchase 
all  Ernie  Lehmann's  uniforms.  It  seems  he  is  afraid  of  being 
accused  of  attempting  to  corner  the  material  market  .  .  .  Pat 
McNulty,  the  former  Chief  of  Her  Majesty's  Equestrian  Con- 
stabulary, has  been  ruined  by  modern  invention.  In  a  recent 
adventure  on  a  horse  poor  Mac  kept  looking  for  the  gear  shift — 
to  get  the  beastie  out  of  reverse!  .  .  .  Walter  Henry  proved 
himself  quite  a  sport  to  one  of  the  boys'  wives  by  treating  her 
to  the  "Best  in  the  City" — a  meal  on  the  Bowery  .  .  .  Andy 
Leddy  seems  to  be  champ  in  the  nick-name  department:  "Mile- 
a-way,"  "Bushy"  and  "Blonde-Killer"  were  three  called  to  him 
in  one  minute  in  the  locker  room  .  .  .  What's  the  secret  behind 
Sgt.  Donady's  vigorous  training  on  the  punching  bags?  Is  it 
the  national  or  the  local  emergency^.  .  .  .  So!!  We  have  more 
than  one  extra-ordinary  cop  here — Bill  Clements,  too,  has  been 
revealed  to  have  had  a  sugar  bowl  in  the  past,  only  he  was  so 
modest  about  it  that  the  papers  had  to  bring  it  to  our  notice! 
Welcome  to  the  exclusive  extraordinary  club.  Bill!  .  .  .  Could 
it  be  true  that  Mugavin  and  Oscar  Ryan  are  really  the  cause 
of  Eddie  Hart's  low  blood  pressure? 

DEIGHAN  GEMS:  "Get  off  the  back  of  that  bus— one  of 
these  days  you'll  be  running  around  without  any  legs!"  .  .  . 
"Gee,  Sarge,  I  must  have  been  hooked  up  to  another  station — 
I  didn't  hear  the  alarm!" 


Come  one,  come  all!  Everybody  invited!  No  ration  points 
needed!  Stepenfetch  Hal  Riordan,  6th  Division  chauffeur,  has 
invited  everybody  to  his  farm  in  Queens'  Village  over  Labor 
Day  week-end,  to  help  in  the  consumption  of  some  200  chickens 
and  all  the  trimmings!  Sgt.  Gruber  has  promised  to  meet  all 
guests  at  the  end  of  the  subway  with  a  stage  coach  for  the 
jaunt  to  the  farm  .  .  .  Lieutenants  Meenagh  and  Cummings  will 
entertain  with  a  soft  shoe  dance,  while  Dep.  Inspectors  Gold- 
stein and  Mulholland  will  handle  all  complaints  of  poor  service. 

32nd  Precinct:  The  war  will  make  people  do  anything,  as 
for  example.  Clerical  Patrolman  Carcich  is  now  a  farmer  and 
raiser  of  chickens  and  the  only  difficulty  encountered  by  him  is 
the  habit  the  neighbors'  rabbits  have  of  going  AWOL  and 
devouring  all  his  crop  ...  Is  it  true  Patrolman  Doran,  although 
given  a  bit  to  verbosity,  is  nevertheless  the  precinct's  leading 
authority  on  fiction?  .  .  .  And  is  it  also  true  Patrolman  Hawkins 
boasts  that  he  helps  his  wife  out  with  the  house  cleaning  once  a 
week,  no  matter  how  tired  he  is?  .  .  .  Also  that  Patrolman  Heinl, 
bringing  home  a  batch  of  flounders  presented  to  him  by  Patrol- 
man Hrbacek  last  month,  on  awakening  next  morning  found  the 
fish  missing — and  discovered  them  later  outside  the  front  door, 
where  his  wife  for  obvious  reasons  had  deposited  them?  .  .  . 
Trend  of  the  times:  Mapsy  Mozzone  singing  "Any  Bonds 
Today?"  ...  Is  it  true  the  men  of  this  command  are  beginning 
to  wonder  who  is  responsible  for  the  gossip,  appearing  in  this 
column  each  month?  Be  that  as  it  may,  just  keep  on  talking, 
fellers,  and  he'll  keep  on  reporting.    Fair  enuf? 

7TH  DIVISION  j 

40th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Harry  Harwood  «nd  Pet.,  PH.  Paul  E.  Murphy 

41st  Pet.,  Ptl.  Samuel  D.  Sherrid       44th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  Singer 
48th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  Thomson 

40th  Precinct:  Did  you  know:  that  the  War  Bond  purchased 
in  the  recent  drive  by  "Tex"  O'Rourke,  our  civil  defender,  had 
stamped  across  its  face  "One  Thousand  Dollars"?  .  .  .  that 
Lenihan  swings  a  mean  accordion — particularly  when  it  comes 
to  rollicking  Irish  jigs?  (Paging  Major  Bowes)  .  .  .  that  Ed 
Shields,  who  left  us  for  the  Navy,  dropped  in  last  month? 
(Gained  20  lbs.  and  is  now  an  electrician's  mate,  3rd  class) 
.  . .  that  Milt  Spiegel  in  his  first  childhood  was  known  as  "Pretty 
Willie  Foofnick"?  .  .  .  that  Winter  and  Hauser  did  a  good  job 
in  nabbing  that  hold-up  man  on  Brook  Avenue — and  it  made  a 
nice  picture,  too?  .  .  .  that  we  know  the  name  of  the  cop  seen  at 
a  fire  recently  trying  on  a  fireman's  hat?  (Take  it  off,  we  know 
you!)  .  .  .  that  because  of  McGarr,  Catalonette  turned  up  for 
roll-call  nattily  arrayed  in  raincoat  and  white  gloves  (with 
holes)"!  .  .  .  that  "Spider"  Cain  when  there  are  letters  or  docu- 
ments to  be  signed  always  politely  says,  "Just  place  them  on  my 
desk  and  I'll  take  care  of  them"?  .  .  .  that  when  "T.  S."  Srady 
advised  Greenfield  that  he  was  the  father  of  a  baby  boy  (7  lbs. 
10  oz.)  Dan's  exclamation  was,  "What  happened?"  (Wouldn't 
you  know,  Dan?)  .  .  .  that  modest  Otto  Ernst  was  a  champ 
distance  and  trick  bicycle  rider  in  his  day,  having  won  many 
competitions  in  Europe — and  has  pictures  to  prove  it,  one  of 
which  we  will  publish — if  and  when  we  can  "borrow",  one  from 
him? 

Note  to  Sergeant  O'Brien:  All  of  us  who  could  not  attend 
the  "get-together"  last  month,  because  of  the  work  chart,  send 
our  regrets.  We  were  glad  to  hear,  nevertheless,  that  it  was  a 
huge  success. 

Talking  about  Victory  Gardens  (who  was?),  did  you  notice 
the  one  Gootnick  raised  while  away  on  vacation?  It's  blonde — 
and  right  under  his  nose.  (Look  close;  it's  there  all  right. 
2  to  1  he  takes  it  off  by  the  time  you  read  this!) 

Among  Other  Sights  of  the  Month:  Daley  showing  up  at  a 
mobilization  point  fresh  from  weeding  his  patch  of  vitamins — 
but  in  overalls! 

Have  you  noticed  the  new  Stellwagen  "V"  hairdo,  formed  by 
taking  the  6  hairs  (count  them)  on  Freddie's  pate  and  parting 
them  neatly,  3  on  each  side,  to  form  a  V?  .  .  .  Last  month  it  was 
Falco  and  the  pheasant — this  month  it  is  Civello  and  the 
chicken.  It  seems  "Rosie"  one  recent  late  tour  spied  a  chicken 
hiding  under  a  parked  car,  and  in  the  ensuing  race  you  would 
never  believe  that  our  hero  (ayid  we  don't  mean  the  chicken) 
was  bothered  by  asthma.  That's  right — the  chicken  placed 
second  .  .  .  Talking  about  chickens,  Martragano,  too,  last  month 
became  a  father — one  of  his  hens  laid  an  egg!   .   .  .  "Foof" 


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Mortensen  is  back  in  his  beloved  Sector  2  after  a  few  months 
of  plainclothes  sightseeing  abroad  (Brooklyn)  .  .  .  Fink  (called 
"Finkie"  by  the  fair  sex)  was  almost  as  big  an  attraction  as 
Frank  Sinatra  at  Central  Park  on  "I  Am  An  American  Day." 
(Didyi't  I  meet  you  in  Miami,  Finkie,  old  deah?) 

41st  Precinct:  This  column  was  nutured  long  and  faithfully 
by  Sergeant  George  Conway  and  now  that  he  has  seen  fit  to  seek 
surcease  from  its  trials  and  tribulations,  we,  his  successor,  say 
to  him  sorrowfully,  "Adios,  Amigo" — hoping  at  the  same  time 
that  we  can  do  as  well. 

However,  now  that  he  has  more  time,  we're  looking  to  him  to 
get  that  baseball  team  organized.  Grandolfo  says  he  can  cover 
short,  so  what  are  we  waiting  for?  Scozzari,  Griffin,  Rosenber- 
ger,  Kuhner  and  others  are  just  aching  to  sling  that  old  ball 
around.  The  40th  Precinct  has  a  field  and  has  already  issued 
a  challenge.    Let's  go! 

Captain  Browne  dropped  in  last  month  while  on  leave  and 
looked  quite  handsome  in  his  Army  Officer's  uniform  .  .  .  No 
man  deserves  greater  esteem  than  Pat  Whalen,  now  sergeant  in 
the  40th  Precinct.  We  hope  the  tribute  paid  him  on  the  occasion 
of  his  promotion  will  remind  him  of  us  occasionally  .  .  .  Joe 
Banna  has  an  addition  to  his  family! — What,  no  cigars?  .  .  . 
All  you  fishermen  that  enjoy  going  on  trips,  tho  not  necessarily 
to  catch  fish,  ask  Bob  Horn  about  his  "ideal  spot";  or  better  still, 
to  get  the  story  straight — ask  Al  Hoffman  or  Fred  Kuhner  .  .  . 
Speaking  of  stories,  your  reporter  in  a  moment  of  weakness  had 
Del  Monte  and  Furke  write  up  their  version  of  an  arrest  by  them 
of  a  straying  soldier.  That's  right  not  less  than  a  commendation 
could  befit  such  heroism  .  .  .  John  Smith  has  been  called  to  the 
colors,  and  Stohl,  La  Barbera  and  Egstein  are  expecting  to  join 
him  soon. 

Our  sincerest  sympathies  to  Patrolman  Tucker  in  the  recent 
death  of  his  mother  and  similarly  to  Patrolman  Dougherty  in 
the  passing  of  his  wife  .  .  .  Anyone  interested  in  becoming  a 
pin-boy  should  contact  Butler,  our  expert — he  knows  the  game 
from  both  ends  of  the  alley  ...  Is  it  true  Broderick  was  seen 
posing  on  the  beach  one  cold  day  past,  looking  for  people  to  no- 
tice his  manly  chest?  .  .  .  And  that  Matty  Powers  has  become 
a  junior  life  guard?  .  .  .  What  patrolman  from  Hunts  Point 
was  recently  seen  dancing  at  a  wedding  with  a  fair  maiden  two 
heads  taller  than  he? 

Your  correspondent  closes  now  with  a  plea  for  cooperation — 
let  no  news  remain  untold,  in  plainer  words. 

42nd  Precinct:  Back  again  with  a  bang — and  banish  the 
thought  ye  good  old  42nd  Precinct  passed  out  with  the  snows. 
We  merely  slept  the  past  few  months  patiently  awaiting  the 
advent  of  Spring — and  a  bi-and  new  columnist  who  will  humbly 
endeavor  to  serve  the  readers  of  SPRING  3100  with  the  "doings 
of  the  day"  and  in  a  manner  they  will  approve  of — he  hopes. 

He  has  acquired,  too,  the  services  of  a  most  capable  assist- 
ant— none  other  than  Charles  (Greek  God)  Ypsilanti.  Being 
foot-loose  and  fancy-free  Charles  possesses  the  ability  and  mas- 
culine charm  to  gather  choice  bits  of  news,  both  timely  and  sad, 
for  our  faithful  readers. 

Our  deepest  sympathy  to  the  family  of  Patrolman  James 
Bryant  Tucker  in  the  recent  death  of  his  beloved  mother.  May 
she  rest  in  peace. 

The  "cheese  and  cracker  boys"  of  the. Day  Squad  will  enjoy 
this  appetizing  tid-bit:  It  is  an  indisputable  fact  that  Joe  the 
Bootblack  is  "hot  stuff,"  but  how  many  of  you  know  that  Joe 
_  eats  Italian  peppers  daily  to  keep  the  body  temperature  (98)  up 
to  normal?  .  .  .  Another  sign  of  Spring:  Eddie  (Lefty)  Bohan 
in  full  uniform  pushing  a  baby  carriage.  Try  and  solve  that 
one  .  .  .  We  are  all  pleased  to  have  Policewoman  Lillian  "The 
Jolly  Jailer"  Harrison  back  on  the  job  again.  Her  operation  was 
a  complete  success  .  .  .  Quick  Quiz:  What  is  the  difference  be- 
tween Policewoman  Mae  (Gorgeous)  O'NeUl's  personal  diary 
and  the  precinct  diary?  Answer:  The  former  sadly  recalls  the 
past;  the  latter,  the  future. 

Minute  Men  of  the  Radio  Patrol:  The  "Jolting  Johns"  of 
Sector  2,  Patrolmen  Phelan  and  Ahle,  answering  a  citizen's 
phone  call  in  the  early  morning  hours  of  April  1,  which  hur- 
riedly gave  a  meagre  description  of  a  man  who  had  broken  a 
jewelry  store  window,  accosted  a  youth  after  a  search  of  the 
neighborhood   in   whose   cap   was   found  imbedded   minute   par- 


ticles of  glass  and  which,  upon  examination  at  the  Technical 
Research  Laboratory,  were  proved  identical  as  to  relative  quality 
and  construction  with  portions  taken  from  the  broken  window. 
This  extraordinary  type  of  police  work  clearly  demonstrates  the 
rare  ability  of  our  men  of  the  Radio  Patrol. 

Another  noteworthy  arrest:  "Smilin'  Paddy"  Noone  on  March 
31  at  or  about  12:15  A.M.  trailed  a  suspicious  looking  man  along 
Third  Avenue,  only  to  suddenly  lose  sight  of  him;  but  upon  care- 
fully trying  doors  and  windows  nearby  Pat  found  his  man 
crouched  behind  a  counter  in  the  interior  of  a  ladies'  apparel 
shop.  Sergeant  Halk  and  Patrolman  James  Fitzmaurice  were 
passing  at  the  time  and  quickly  assisted  "Our  Pat"  in  completing 
the  arrest.  Cash  receipts  from  said  store  were  found  in  the 
prisoner's  possession. 

Oh,  yes — we  dug  up  that  old  "Contribution  Box"  again  so 
now  you,  too,  can  help  make  this  column  an  interesting  bit  of 
reading.  Just  place  your  tips  on  "What's  What"  and  "Who's 
Who"  in  the  box  and  we'll  be  happy  to  pass  'em  along. 

Why  is  it  the  boys  keep  asking  Patrolman  John  Rice,  once  a 
member  of  Uncle  Sam's  Finest  (the  U.  S.  Marines),  who  it  was 
chased  the  Marines  out  of  Guadalcanal?  .  .  .  Was  it  with  his 
old  friend  Msgr.  Blake  that  Lieutenant  Thomas  Daly  enjoyed 
some  golf  on  a  recent  32?  .  .  .  Here's  wishing  Lieutenant  -Vndy 
McKeon,  somewhere  in  Scotland,  the  best  of  luck  in  his  en- 
deavors for  Uncle  Sam  .  .  .  And  now  that  the  life  ambition  of 
Joseph  (Junior)  Kiely  has  been  realized — to  be  assigfned  to  a 
radio  car  steady — big  doings  may  be  looked  for,  and,  more  im- 
portant still,  the  apple  knockers  better  look  out! 

8TH  DIVISION 

43rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Dawn  Patrol  47th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Herman  W.  H.  Lanipe 

45th  Pet..  Ptl.  Orchard  B.  McGovernsnth  Pet.,  Ptl.  James  J.  Wynne 
46th  Pet.,  Ptl.  William  S.  Crosby       52nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Eugene  Morgan 

43rd  Precinct:  After  many  months  of  rest  (?)  the  Dawn 
Patrol  is  again  on  the  march — and  as  always  just  to  bring  you 
the  news — and  an  occasional  smile — be  assured. 

First  let  us  bring  to  mind  the  two  members  of  this  command 
who  are  now  serving  Uncle  Sam — Patrolman  Francis  Gillis,  on 
duty  somewhere  in  North  Africa,  and  Patrolman  Eugene 
Fischer,  serving  in  the  Naval  Air  Corps,  and  stationed  currently 
in  Texas.  Don't  forget  to  drop  these  boys  a  line.  Some  one 
suggests  it  would  be  a  good  idea  to  have  Fischer  act  as  Pilot 
on  our  P.D.  Bomber;  the  odds  are  he  would  do  justice  to  such 
an  assignment. 

Members  of  the  command,  headed  by  Captain  McNamara  and 
Sergeant  Kroener,  paid  their  last  respects  to  one  of  our  buddies, 
Louis  Prochaska,  who  last  month  left  us  to  go  to  his  heavenly 
reward.  His  absence  will  be  keenly  felt  by  all  who  knew  him. 
He  was  one  grand  guy. 

Our  deepest  sympathies  to  Lieutenant  O'Neill  and  to  Patrol- 
men Shelly  and  Bassler  in  the  loss  of  their  respective  mothers, 
and  to  Patrolman  Oderwald  in  the  passing  of  his  stepmother; 
and  similarly  to  all  others  of  the  command  who  have  suffered 
losses  of  loved  ones  since  we  last  appeared  in  print. 

All  of  us  were  sorry  to  hear  of  the  injury  sustained  by  Ser- 
geant Chalmers,  and  we  hope  for  his  quick  recovery  and  early 
return. 

Now  that  we  are  rolling  again  just  watch  our  smoke  in  the 
next  issue!  That  means  you,  Barney  Dolan,  John  Weis,  Ray 
Waste,  and  all  the  rest  of  you  unbelievers!  Beware  of  your  ac- 
tions, boys,  the  Dawn  Patrol  already  is  snooping  for  news! 

47th  Precinct:  At  this  writing  Sergeant  Philip  Parker  and 
Patrolman  John  Hearn  are  confined  to  the  Veterans  Hospital, 
and  we  hope  by  the  time  you  read  this  they  will  be  back  working 
again  .  .  .  Happy  to  report  Sergeant  Al  Harriot  has  long  since 
gotten  over  his  sick  spell  .  .  .  For  Mrs.  Ackerman,  who  is  again 
confined  to  a  hospital,  we  wish  a  speedy  recovery  .  .  .  Keep 
your  chin  up,  Henry! 

Lieutenant  Russell  Shopland  and  Bill  O'Brien  are  the  proud 
poppas  of  bouncing  baby  boys!  Mothers  and  babies  (poppas, 
too)  are  doing  fine. 

On  May  4,  former  Detective  James  D.  Walsh,  47th  Squad,  was 
appointed  Assistant  United  States  Attorney  and  to  him  the 
members  both  of  this  precinct  and  the  detective  squad  wish  all 
the  luck  and  success  in  the  world. 

Last  month  we  muffed  two  of  our  H's — (1)  Jim  Harrigan, 


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better  known  as  "Gentleman  Jim"  by  his  squad  members,  and 
(2)  Harnish,  our  Arthur,  also  known  as  "Old  Man  River," 
though  your  reporter  knows  better,  as  does  also  Detective 
Cleary. 

This  issue  we  give  you  the  J's  and  K's: 

Alex  Joe,  better  known  as  "Cupie"  or  the  kid  with  the  cof- 
fee and  cake  undershirt;  looks  good  in  anything  he  eats. 

Mike  Joyce,  also  known  as  "Triple  Chin  Mike"  and  who 
Keppie  claims  is  the  best  double  talker  this  side  of  Westchester 
Creek. 

Donald  Keppie,  more  readily  recognized  as  "Roses  in  Bloom." 
P.S.  Don't  light  any  matches ! 

Kiley,  also  known  as  "Shifty  Harold,"  the  gent  who  made  the 
saying  "I  want  a  day  off"  famous. 

Kraus,  now  assigned  to  the  8th  Division,  better  known  as  the 
Zoot  Suit  Kid.    Don't  drop  any  nickels  near  him. 

Sergeant  Vincent  Kapp,  now  assigned  to  the  40th  Precinct, 
one  big  swell  fellow. 

Lieutenant  Kuenemund,  who's  as  cool  as  a  pretzel  no  matter 
what  happens. 

Lieutenant  (Uncle  Fred)  Kessler,  whose  famous  saying  "Cut 
the  bread  thin  and  the  roast  beef  thick"  is  known  to  all. 

We  welcome  to  our  precinct  our  civilian  telephone  operator 
to  whom  we  say,  good  luck — and  a  long  stay. 

The  reason  Detective  Mike  Cleary  looks  so  good  of  late  is 
that  his  "mother-in-law,"  Detective  Arthur  Harnish,  better 
known  to  Hade  as  "Harnishswagler,"  reduced  that  bundle  of 
wash  for  him. 

Our  deepest  condolences  to  Patrolman  Donald  Keppie  in  the 
loss  of  his  father,  and  to  Lieutenant  Vincent  Hastings,  47th 
Squad,  in  the  passing  of  his  mother. 

Congratulations  and  best  of  good  luck  to  Patrolman  Walter 
Branch  who  at  the  altar  rail  with  the  goil  of  his  dreams  as- 
sumed the  role  last  month  of  Party  of  the  Second  Part — until 
Death  do  'em  part! 

lOTH   DIVISION 

aoth  Pet.,  Ptl.  Steve  Gorman  64th  Pet., 

61st  Pet.,  Ptl.  Joseph  Faber  66th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Andrew  W.  Dooley 

82nd  Pet..  Ptl.  Vincent  Ferrante        68th  Pet..  Ptl.  Raymond  Donovan 
70th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Mortimer  U.  Block 

60th  Precinct:  The  business  people  of  Coney  Island  are  en- 
gaged right  now  making  minor  repairs  and  dressing  up  their 
places  of  business  in  anticipation  of  another  busy  season  .  .  . 
Good  luck  and  a  prosperous  summer  to  'em  all! 

Good  luck  and  a  speedy  and  victorious  return  to  Rookie 
Patrolman  Morris  Fogel,  who  has  been  chosen  for  service  by  the 
U.  S.  Navy  .  .  .  Patrolman  Louis  (Curly)  Levine,  a  veteran  of 
World  War  I,  has  become  a  father-in-law!  His  son,  who  is  in 
the  Army,  has  Went  and  Done  It!  .  .  .  Similar  honors  have 
also  befallen  Patrolman  Edward  Eder,  whose  daughter  last 
month  likewise  was  happily  wed.  Congratulations  and  good 
luck  to  'em  all !  ...  Congratulations  also  to  Patrolman  Charles 
(Angel)  Burns  upon  becoming  the  proud  father  of  a  second  girl! 
Mother  and  daughter  doing  swell  .  .  .  Tim  Downing  and  his 
shadow,  Mark  Coviello,  have  been  assigned  to  plain  clothes  duty 
in  the  precinct,  meaning,  beware,  ye  evildoers,  because  crime 
does  not  pay!  .  .  .  Patrolman  Saul  Pollack  narrowly  escaped 
the  Grim  Reaper  recently  when,  in  stopping  a  runaway  horse  on 
Coney  Island  Avenue,  while  on  duty  at  a  school  crossing,  he 
was  dragged  some  100  feet  and  sustained  fractured  ribs  and 
internal  injuries.  Glad  to  report  that  he  responded  to  treatment 
very  favorably  and  now  is  recuperating  at  home  .  .  .  David 
Bailey,  our  acting  attendant,  who  expects  to  retire  soon,  says 
that  the  attendants'  job  is  "a  wonderful  primer  for  his  future 
career"  .  .  .  Auto  Engineman  Carlino,  an  ace  radio  repair 
man,  keeps  busy  in  his  spare  time  looking  after  the  radios  of 
our  Civilian  Defense  Corps  .  .  .  Patrolman  Ferdinand  (Count 
Foo  Foo)  Freda,  the  big  poultry  man,  says  that  after  a  little 
interior  decorating  on  his  chicken  coop  (2  x  2)  business  should 
begin  hatching  fast  .  .  .  Our  heartfelt  sympathy  to  Patrolman 
James  Rabbitt  in  the  loss  of  his  Mother.   May  she  rest  in  peace. 

The  New  York  Sun  of  Tuesday,  April  27,  carried  a  nice  story, 
(together  with  his  picture)  about  Patrolman  Vincent  T.  O'Cal- 
lahan,  the  occasion  being  Vinee's  graduation  from  recruit 
training  as  honor  man  of  his  company  at  the  U.  S.  Naval  Train- 
ing Station,  Great  Lakes  111.,  he  having  enlisted  in  February  of 


this  year  as  an  apprentice  seaman.  Three  other  O'Callahan 
brothers  are  in  the  armed  forces,  Thomas,  26,  a  lieutenant; 
James,  22,  a  staff  sergeant  in  the  Army;  and  Cornelius,  18,  who 
is  in  boot  training  at  Great  Lakes.  Congratulations,  Vince,  your 
buddies  down  here  at  the  60th  are  right  proud  of  you. 

61st  Precinct:  Congratulations  to  Grandpa  and  Grandma 
Gallagher  whose  daughter  recently  presented  them  (her  hus- 
band, too)  with  a  very  lovely  little  lady!  Skeets  promises  Co- 
rona-Coronas to  everybody  if  the  next  one  is  a  boy  ...  0.  K., 
we'll  wait! 

Which  of  our  detectives  refers  to  which  portion  of  the  sta- 
tion house  as  "The  Dormitory"?  A  true  disciple  of  Emily  Post, 
say  we. 

Why,  when  Patrolman  John  Curley  invited  Patrolman  "Silent 
Sam"  Schaffel  to  spend  a  week  or  two  at  the  Curley  summer 
home,  did  John  insist  that  Sam  bring  his  pipe  and  favorite  to- 
bacco along?    Can  the  mosquitoes  be  that  bad? 

Sam  and  Mrs.  Schaffel  by  the  way  are  very  proud  of  their 
son,  Hal,  who  was  inducted  into  the  U.  S.  Army  almost  two  years 
ago  and  who,  after  working  his  way  up  to  the  highest  non- 
commissioned officers'  rating,  while  serving  in  the  South  Pacific, 
has  just  been  promoted  to  2nd  Lieutenant.    Congratulations! 

Our  No.  1  Broom,  Patrolman  Joe  Marvin,  is  still  raging  at 
the  injustice  done  him  after  the  last  air  raid  drill.  Had  the 
"all  clear"  come  just  a  measly  twenty  minutes  later,  his  relief 
and  not  he  would  have  had  to  .  .  .  anyway,  opinion  here  is  that 
it  was  nothing  less  than  a  plot  to  put  that  broom  and  its 
capable  pusher  to  work. 

Which  member  of  Acting  Lieutenant  Corboy's  staff  has  been 
seen  of  late  buying  vitamin  pills — which  isn't  so  bad,  but  for 
the  fact  he  insists  they  are  for  his  sister?  Hint:  the  guy  is 
about  6'  2"  and  tips  the  scale  at  around  225. 

A  little  gremlin  just  whispered  in  our  ear,  "Why  did  Archie 
Miller  of  E.  S.  S.  11  buy  a  wheelbarrow?  He  won't  push  it!" 
That's  the  question  verbatim  .  .  .  Wanna   answer   him,  Arch? 

Which  one  of  our  "Cream  of  the  Croppers"  was  overheard 
lamenting  to  a  fellow  "rook"  about  the  evening  he  spent  at  the 
Latin  Quarter  with  a  lady  fair — and  at  an  expense  to  him  of 
exactly  21  fish?    What  a  way  to  spend  a  full  week's  pay! 

What  sergeant  named  Tom  Pendergast  planted  beets  in  his 
Victory  garden  (he  must  like  borscht),  waited  patiently  for  re- 
sults, and  when  nothing  happened  became  so  despondent  that 
some  of  his  pals  here  decided  to  act,  bought  500  worth  of  beets 
from  the  vegetable  store  and  buried  them  in  the  garden,  causing 
the  said  sergeant  to  boast  ever  since  about  his  horticultural 
talents?  Sergeant  Burke  insists  this  is  a  tough  case  to  "beat." 
Get  it? 

Sergeant  Burke,  by  the  way,  having  a  garden  problem  of 
his  own  called  on  our  farming  expert.  Patrolman  Joe  (Burbank) 
Marvin,  for  advice  on  how  to  prevent  his  plants  from  freezing, 
and  The  Chief  after  due  deliberation  suggested  he  run  a  steam 
pipe  underground,  thereby  keeping  the  delicate  plants  warm. 
Incidentally,  Joe  once  was  a  plumber. 

62nd  Precinct:  Good  luck  to  another  62nd  Precinct  man  in 
the  armed  service.  Patrolman  William  Brokstein,  stationed  cur- 
rently at  Camp  Upton  .  .  .  Chief  Boatswain's  Mate  Harry 
Buckley  visited  with  us  recently.  Looks  fine  .  .  .  Lieutenant 
Chris  Mitchell  and  the  men  assigned  to  the  Air  Warden  Service 
are  doing  an  excellent  job.  Congratulations  to  them  all  .  .  . 
Andy  Lovito's  rooster,  "Mikee,"  is  no  more.  Reason:  Mikee 
crowed  once  too  often  .  .  .  The  62nd  Squad  detectives,  softball 
champs,  are  looking  for  more  victims  .  .  .  No  one  can  call  Joe 
Wenz  "Toothless"  any  more.  Just  had  his  uppers  installed. 
What  nice  teeth  you  have,  Joe!  .  .  .  Eddie  Berran,  another  of 
our  backyard  chicken  raisers,  is  now  giving  competition  to 
Handy  Andy  Lovito,  Joe  Savignano,  and  Jake  Gumbel.  Only 
man  in  town  who  has  a  banana  tree  in  his  yard.  Beat  that  .  .  . 
Patrolman  Michael  Kelly,  former  detective,  now  convalescing 
at  St.  Gabriels  Sanatorium,  St.  Gabriels,  N.  Y.  A  letter  from 
the  boys  would  be  appreciated.  Good  luck  to  you,  Mike,  and 
a  speedy  recovery. 

The  62nd  Precinct  baseball  team  under  the  leadership  of  Al 
Smith  and  Mike  O'Connor  goes  right  along  winning,  thanks  to 
Ohlander  and  Spinelli,  the  home-run  stars;  the  marvelous  pitch- 
ing of  Locker  Drayton  and  Cy  Gorman  and  the  best  catcher  in 
the  business,  Bud  Messina,  and  substitute  Barnyard  Persinger, 


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who  can  occupy  any  position.    Umpires  Lovito,  Lexander  and 
Long,  too,  are  good. 

The  62nd  Precinct  does  it  again!  Over  the  top  on  the  2nd 
War  Bond  drive,  just  as  everyone  expected! 

66th  Precinct :  H'ya,  fellers !  Well,  the  66th  is  back  in  action 
again!  How  about  helping  out  by  coming  forth  with  a  little 
material  for  your  new  reporter? 

Our  Softball  team  has  gotten  off  to  a  flying  start.  If  you 
don't  believe  us,  ask  the  boys  of  the  10th  D.D.  .  .  .  The  score? 
Oh,  yes,  66th — 9,  10th  D.D. — 6.  For  matches  just  call  our 
player-manager,  Sergeant  Joe  (Swifty)  Ganley — and,  boy,  can 
he  play — even  though  it  is  necessary  for  your  reporter  to  sub- 
stitute for  him  on  the  leg  department  ...  If  you  are  looking  for 
lesser  competition  we  have  a  second  team,  managed  by  Patrol- 
man Giovanni  Guiseppi  Raviolo  LaMattina  .  .  .  And  as  a  fur- 
ther inducement  we  will  even  furnish  the  umpire,  a  man  of  great 
distinction  and  renown,  none  other  than  our  own  Lieutenant 
Henry  Joseph  B.  B.  McCormack. 

That's  all  for  now,  boys;  don't  forget — let's  hear  from  you! 

68th  Precinct:  One  of  our  esteemed  friends  of  the  Emer- 
gency Squad  next  door  is  all  cut  up  and  whittled  down  because 
of  the  rationing  system.  Yes,  sir!  Harry  Conyers,  he  of  the 
front  portico  (Bay  Ridge  Spanish  for  porch)  is  determined  to 
go  to  Washington  soon  to  inquire  of  the  officials  involved  why 
he  should  be  so  discriminated  anrainst  as  to  receive  only  a  small 
portion  of  the  oatmeal  that  his  squad  enjoys  every  Tuesday  .  .  . 
It  is  rumored  Red  Linder,  that  demon  son  of  Barry's  Lake,  has 
cornered  the  point  market,  leaving  Fat  Stuff  out  in  the  cold; 
also  that  Delegate  Eddie  Gibbons  has  refused  to  entertain 
Harry's  complaint.    Ah,  me! 

Pete  DeMartini,  the  grey-thatched  dean  of  the  Squad,  re- 
fuses to  believe  that  people  who  live  in  Queens  County  are  the 
only  ones  who  pay  taxes.  In  this  regard,  he  got  into  an  argu- 
ment with  DeNosia  DeCandia,  one  of  our  locals,  with  words 
ranging  hot  and  heavy  until  One  Punch  McMahon  stepped  in  and 
floored  both  of  them  with  a  terrific  look.  Pete,  like  the  diplomat 
that  he  is,  arose  quietly,  dusted  off  his  underwear  and  thanked 
both  DeNosia  and  One  Punch  for  the  courtesy  extended  him. 

Ambrose  Rikeman,  one  of  our  Sherlocks,  was  discussing  ages 
with  the  old  gang-buster,  Eddie  Fitzgerald,  which  would  have 
probably  been  all  right  if  they  had  stuck  to  ages.  Unhappily, 
however,  they  went  from  ages  to  clothes,  then  to  hats,  next  to 
socks — shoes — houses — pencils — ties — garden  lawns  and  what 
have  you,  winding  up  with  an  attack  on  Fitz  by  Amby  as  to  the 
lack  of  hair  adornment  gracing  the  noble  if  naked  pate  of  the 
original  Gang  Buster;  and  when  Fitz  became  furious,  his  chew- 
ers  gnashing  together  with  a  hollow  click,  Amby  accused  the 
Gang  Buster  of  having  false  teeth.  Doc  Spletzer,  of  "Hay  Hay" 
fame,  w^as  brought  in  and  after  a  close  examination  of  the  molars 
agreed  the  grinders  were  all  his  own  and  paid  for.  Amby  had 
to  buy  the  malted  milks,  naturally,  and  was  his  face  red! 

IITH  DIVISION 


72nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Vincent  De  Cicco 
T4th  Pet..  Ptl.  Hugh  Bett 
78th  Pet..  Ptl.  John  Murrau 


78th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Don  Morogiello 
82nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Frederick  Shannon 
84th  Pet..  Ptl.  Walter  Habeeb 


72nd  Precinct :  There  is  so  much  talk  in  our  back  room  these 
days  about  dem  Brooklyn  bums  that  we'  have  decided  to  get  up 
a  team  of  our  own,  and  if  you  don't  think  that  we  have  good 
baseball  material  here  just  take  a  quiet  look  at  the  line-up  that 
I  have  in  mind:  Manager,  Morris  (Bagel)  Grossberger;  cap- 
tain, John  F.  (Baton  Swinger)  Moore;  C.F.,  Vladislav  Kraw- 
czak,  former  Polish  star;  P.,  John  D.  (Worry)  Quinn;  S.S., 
Toivo  J.  (Bone  Crusher)  Taikina,  Finnish  ace  (if  he  misses,  the 
game  is  finished);  R.F.,  Horace  E.  (7-up)  Mclntyre;  L.F.,  that 
famous  Prospect  Park  squirrel  hunter  Philip  J.  T.  O'Leary; 
IB,  Eugene  J.  (I  Shake  All  Over)  O'Donnell;  2B,  Thomas  F. 
(Dreamer)  Welsh;  3B,  Henry  J.  (Salt  Lake  City)  Mohrmann; 
C,  Harry  E.  (Air  Raid  Shelter)  Kadrisky;  coaches,  John  F. 
(Darky)  Esposito,  John  T.  (Hold  the  Bag)  Russo,  Hubert  J. 
(Georgia)  Smith;  bat-boy,  Dutch  (Windy)  Holland.  For  book- 
ings contact  Richard  C.  (Detail)  Fisher  .  .  .  Foithamore,  dissa 
balla  clob  sheesa  nonja  go  Sout'  dissa  year! 

Who,  while  patrolling  peacefully  alongside  the  cemetery 
fence  early  one  A.M.,  was  all  but  knocked  into  a  St.  Vitus  dance 
when  in  sepulchral  tones  a  voic-  "uddenly  asked,  "Got  a  match, 


bud?" — then  discovered  after  coming  out  of  the  dance  it  was  the 
voice  of  a  cemetery  night  watchman  who  had  run  out  of  matches 
lighting  his  pipe? 

Who,  knowing  that  honesty  is  the  best  policy,  almost  had  the 
back  of  his  hand  stepped  on  when  he  very  courteously  attempted 
to  retrieve  a  ten-cent  piece  which  a  woman  had  dropped  on  the 
street? 

Who,  not  noticing  who  was  on  the  switchboard  turning  out 
on  a  recent  late  tour,  innocently  asked  on  the  first  ring,  "How 
many  bosses  working?"  then  said  "Thanks"  when  the  sergeant 
on  the  other  end  politely  informed  him,  "Two"? 

More  wet-wash  next  month. 

74th  Precinct:  We  lost  a  good  man  when  Jerry  Ressler  trans- 
ferred back  to  Traffic  J  but  we  acquired  another  crack  traffic 
man.  Bob  Nelson,  in  his  stead.  (Maybe  Jerry  will  he  gracious 
enough  to  loan  Boh  the  "compass"  he  hought  when  he  first  came 
to  the  Park,  a  necessary  asset  in  finding  one's  way  around  out 
here.)  Looks  like  the  Old  Ranch  is  becoming  somewhat  of  a 
haven  for  old-time  traffic  men,  with  John  O'Rourke,  Tiny  Brooks, 
John  O'Hara,  and  now  Bob  Nelson — all  from  TraflSc!  Lest  we 
forget,  a  welcome  also  to  Andrew  Kelly. 

Have  you  noticed  Dick  Mount's  extra  special  "blackout"  rub- 
bers? .  .  .  The  Schiaparelli  "creation"  Charlie  McGoneghy  has 
been  sporting?  (Man  alive!  that  is  a  snappy  chapeaux!)  .  .  . 
And  have  you  noticed  how  normal  Eddie  Conroy  responds  since 
he  was  hit  on  top  of  the  head  with  a  baseball  a  few  Sundays 
ago  at  the  Parade  Grounds?  (Others  similarly  afflicted  please 
take  note!) 

Lost,  Strayed  or  Stolen :  A  "61"  has  been  made  out  for  Min- 
nie the  Mouser.  Too  bad! — and  she  was  so  young! 

You  should  live  so  long!  And  not  have  relished  one  of  Tiny 
Brooks'  delicious  steaks  fried  in  "bear  grease"! 

Andy  Strangio's  74th  Precinct  champion  Softball  team  has  hit 
its  stride,  despite  loss  of  the  first  game.  However,  even  the 
Brooklyn  Dodgers  lose  one  now  and  then.    Recent  scores: 

74th,  10;  U.  S.  Army  602nd,  16  .  .  .  74th,  3;  79th  Precinct, 
0  .  .  .  74th,  13;  Mtd.  Troop  E,  6  .  .  .  74th,  8;  Mtd.  Troop  E,  6. 

Red  Barlow,  Ken  Radcliffe,  Paul  Mele  and  George  Scrivani 
form  "Murderer's  Row"  in  the  batting  order.  And  we  also  have 
some  "clutch"  hitters,  when  we  need  a  hit  to  drive  home  a  run, 
in  Guy  Memoli,  Andy  Strangle  and  Grandpa  Herring.  And  that 
battery — Jasinski  and  Farrant!  Yeah,  man!  What  a  team!  !  ! 
All  challenges  accepted. 

Hank  Kaufman  plans  to  gather  a  team  at  this  writing  to  be 
known  as  the  "Fugitives"  (from  a  ball  park)  which  he  boasts 
will  whitewash  the  74th  Regulars — but  easOy! 

Our  heartfelt  condolences  to  Sergeant  Schanover  in  the  loss 
of  his  daughter. 


12TH  DIVISION 

aard  Pet..  Ptl.  Ikemay  Oomblay 
67th  Pet..  Ptl.  George  Pallerito 
69th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Henry  A.  Hesliii 


-1st   Pet..  Ptl.  Charles  Lyons 
73rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edirard  Pardocchi 
73th  Pet..  Ptl.  Philip  Stabile 


67th  Precinct:  Your  reporter,  still  anxious  to  know  who 
swiped  his  tomato  and  celery  plants,  offers  a  substantial  reward 
— one  string  of  garlic — for  their  return,  and  no  questions  asked 
.  .  .  Tony  Santa  Maria  (Beau  Brummell,  Sicilian  type),  who 
has  gone  in  for  gardening  in  a  big  way,  is  so  optimistic  about 
the  harvest  that  he  is  giving  away  his  ration  books  (oh,  yeah?) 
.  .  .  Glad  Sergeant  Pollack's  recent  accident  was  not  a  serious 
one.  By  the  way,  Sarge,  have  you  a  union  card?  .  .  .  George 
Bernstsen  seen  shopping  on  Flatbush  Avenue  recently.  For 
baby  clothes,  maybe?  .  .  .  Who  said  our  new  Liability  Man 
would  always  be  a  liability  regardless  of  his  detail?  ...  If  you 
want  to  see  something  reminiscent  of  the  Gay  90's,  you  should 
see  Lieutenant  Gloss  riding  his  bicycle — dressed  in  that  red 
turtle-neck  sweater!  Incidentally,  Lieutenant  Gloss  is  in  charge 
of  our  Softball  team,  and  other  teams  desiring  matches  should 
contact  either  him  or  the  Dixie  Walker  of  our  crew,  Bishop 
Hayes  .  .  .  Our  golf  addicts,  Burger,  Santa  Maria,  Dempsey, 
Fleming  and  chief  caddie  Pellerito,  should  get  together  for  a 
little  jamboree  .  .  .  Our  new  sergeant,  one  J.  Lynch,  is  quite  a 
ball  player — and  certainly  an  asset  to  our  team. 

75th  Precinct:    Bill  Hayden,  we  hear,  once  portrayed  Simon  • 
Legree  in  an  amateur  performance  of  Uncle  Tom's  Cabin.    Tell 
us  about  it.  Bill!  .  .  .  Bill  Jarvis  seems  to  be  giving  his  associ- 


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ates  the  run-around  these  days.  What's  wrong,  Cutis?  .  .  . 
Walter  Hennesey,  the  man  of  a  very  few  words,  sure  looks 
happy  of  late.  Grandpa  duties  responsible,  Walter?  .  .  .  Harry 
Lavin  and  his  bride  have  the  boys  guessing;  won't  say  anything; 
they  even  want  to  give  him  a  party!  Just  say  the  word,  Harry 
.  .  .  Leo  Eustig  is  now  Ace  Assistant.  Congratulations!  .  .  . 
Joe  Weinstein,  now  3rd  Broom,  gets  weak  when  he  recalls  how 
long  he  let  this  job  go  by  ...  Al  Massoles,  who  is  retiring,  ex- 
pects to  adorn  Jack  Dempsey's  restaurant,  he  tells  us,  as  a  sort 
of  peacemaker. 

13TH  DIVISION 

77th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  W.  Wood  80th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Nathan  Brief 

79th  Pet.,  Lt.  John  T.  McCarthy        81st  Pet.,  Ptl.  William  Isaacs 
88th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Daniel  D.  Langan 

77th  Precinct:  Our  deepest  sympathy  to  the  family  of  the 
late  Patrolman  William  Ryan.  May  he  find  the  peace  he  so 
richly    deserves. 

Frank  "10  per  cent"  Rocklein  is  bothered  by  lumbago  again 
— can't  wait,  I  guess,  until  his  number  is  drawn  to  be  drafted 
into  retirement  ...  A  sight  for  sore  eyes  (and  a  good  camera)  : 
Morrie  "I'll  take  the  case"  Schneider  interrupted  while  cycling 
along  Ocean  Parkway,  all  dressed  up  in  a  Boy  Scout  outfit,  by  an 
air  raid  alert  .  .  .  We  didn't  notice  any  full  moon,  but  we  did 
(honest)  see  Frank  "Take  It  or  Leave  It"  Gowrie  drinking  an 
ice  cream  soda! — Rationing?  .  .  .  Rookie  George  "I'll  learn" 
Wright  has  become  a  student  of  higher  mathematics — -has  fig- 
ured he'll  have  to  pay  the  city  23  cents  per  week  for  the  use  of 
the  shield  when  the  next  taxes  become  effective  .  .  .  Blame  all 
the  victory  gardens — not  baseball,  handball,  etc. — for  that 
"worn-out"  feeling  so  prevalent  these  days.  Every  one  seems 
to  be  doing  his  share  ...  If  Tom  "Clerical"  Brennan  and  Carl 
"Assistant"  Napoli  continue  their  bowling  we  should  have  a 
team  soon  to  make  other  commands  sit  up  and  take  notice.  A 
little  rivalry  has  sprung  up  between  the  clerical  and  A.  W.  S. 
forces  and  the  clerics  feel  ready  now  to  tackle  Vince  Hession 
and   Danny  Cantarella  in  a  match  game. 

Don  "Jack  of  all  Trades"  Haines  is  working  out  quite  strenu- 
ously with  the  Fife  and  Drum  Corps — probably  preparing  for 
the  base  ball  season  .  .  .  Patrolman  (now  PFC — which  means 
as  we  understand  it  "praying  for  corporal")  Metcalf  sauntered 
in  the  other  day  and  looks  fine.  Must  have  put  on  20  lbs. 
So  we  were  right — if  you  wanna  eat  good,  join  the  Army  .  .  . 
To  Detective  Emil  "Captain"  Moldenhauer,  who  has  joined  up 
with  the  navy  and  is  now  assigned  at  Hunter  College  with  the 
WAVES,  we  say  good  luck.  Cap,  and  don't  get  your  feet  wet 
.  .  .  Welcome  and  a  pleasant  stay  to  Bill  Loeffler,  who  came  to 
us  from  Mcy  2  .  .  .  And  "so  long"  for  the  summer  to  Dolph 
John,  a  beachcomber  at  heart  .  .  .  Marty  "I'll  see  you  at  the 
Doctor's"  Gingold  must  have  been  taking  vitamins  A  to  Z  plus — 
and  in  double  doses,  too— because  he  hasn't  been  complaining 
lately  and  in  addition  now  wants  to  play  baseball! 

Sergeant  Blumberg  listening  to  Sergeant  Edward  "The 
Chief"  Brennan  the  other  day  very  promptly — though  a  bit  re- 
luctantly— relinquished  his  title  as  the  precinct's  most  capable 
conversationalist  .  .  .  Sergeant  Charlie  "36  holes"  Boland,  back 
from  sick  report  with  an  unruly  mustache,  had  same  trimmed 
— after  which  he  shaved  it  off!  Well,  your  guess  is  as  good  as 
mine  .  .  .  Wonder  why  the  Skipper  calls  Gus  "Chowderhead" 
Petersen  "The  Great  Gildersleeve"?  Could  it  be  that  laugh? 
.  .  .  When  Frank  "Man  Mountain"  Lutz  saw  the  beans  emerg- 
ing from  his  victory  garden  he  figured  something  was  wrong, 
and  promptly  proceeded  to  push  them  back  into  the  ground. 
Hey,  Frank!  What  book  did  you  get  that  from?  .  .  .  Did  you 
know  that  Captain  James  F.  Murphy  is  the  Officer  Editor  of  the 
"M.P.  Blotter,"  and  doing  a  fine  job?  How  about  those  captain's 
bars,  Jim?  .  .  .  And  did  you  know  that  Fred  Skidmore  too  is 
now  a  captain?   Good  luck,  Fred! 

Seriously:   Confidence  is  the  companion  of  success. 

79th  Precinct:  Master  Sergeant  Brian  T.  Fitzgerald,  U.  S. 
Army,  somewhere  in  North  Africa  according  to  last  reports,  has 
a  brand  new  son  and  heir — Master  Brian  Terrance  Fitzgerald 
Jr.,  8  pounds,  2  ounces,  who  arrived  on  April  21  last.  Con- 
gratulations ! 

To  all  those  good  folks  who  so  generously  helped  the  baseball 
team  of  this  precinct  recently — thanks  a  million  .  .  .  The  team 
got  off  to  a  poor  start  this  year — ^we  took  it  on  the  chin  from 


Tommy  Brennan  and  his  fire  laddies  from  the  38th  Battalion, 
9 — 8  .  .  .  Hal  Wells,  pitching  strongly,  absconded  in  the  fourth 
inning  with  the  79th  leading  7  to  1 — then  Joe  Daily  took  over, 
and  the  big  guns  of  the  38th  went  off — Boom!  Boom!  Bang! — 
with  the  end  of  the  sixth  finding  the  38th  in  the  lead,  9 — 7  .  , 
Early  in  the  7th,  with  two  aboard  and  none  out  for  the  38th,. 
Jeemy  McKenna  went  to  the  hill  for  our  side  and  retired  the 
firemen  before  further  damage  could  be  done  .  .  .  Bill  Smith, 
batting  for  the  79th  in  our  half  of  the  last  inning,  clipped  one 
and  went  to  2nd,  and  raced  all  the  way  home  when  Tony  San- 
tangelo  belted  one.  But  there  we  stopped — and  there  went  the 
ball  game. 

Then  along  came  the  Centrals  to  nose  us  out,  in  an  extra 
inning  affair,  5 — 4.  Jeemy  McKenna  pitched  all  the  way  and 
did  a  nice  job,  but  our  boys  managed  to  throw  enough  wild 
tosses  to  let  in  that  winning  run. 

Our  Softball  aggregation,  with  Jack  McAuliffe,  the  Flatbush 
Tornado,  heaving  them  up  the  alley  like  shots  from  a  155  MM 
anti-tank  gun,  took  on  the  74th  Precinct  soft  bailers,  and  again 
we  came  out  on  the  wrong  end — of  a  3 — 0  score  ...  79  got  only 
two  hits — 74  got  three  .  .  .  No  one  crossed  the  plate  after  the 
1st  inning  .  .  .  Not  a  bad  game  at  that! 

Eddie  Parry,  who  did  yeoman  service  on  the  mound  for  our 
team  last  season,  recently  recovered  from  a  siege  of  pneumonia, 
is  coming  along  nicely  and  will  soon  be  out  there  curving  that 
old  apple  as  of  yore — we  hope  .  .  .  Patsy  Maione,  to  date,  has 
performed  elegantly  at  2nd  base  .  .  .  and  glamour  pants  Bres- 
lin  has  been  doing  very  well  both  afield  and  at  bat  ...  J.  Mer- 
gertroid  Mullen,  alias  Judge  Kelly,  has  had  a  brand  new  title 
conferred  on  him — Casanova  Mullen! 

Jimmy  Dunn,  ex  79er,  has  been  elevated  to  the  rank  of  cap- 
tain in  the  U.  S.  Army.  Congratulations,  Jim!  ...  Ed  Dun- 
can's boy,  Eddie  Jr.,  a  PFC  in  the  Army,  home  on  furlough  from 
the  Aleutians,  took  unto  himself  a  bride,  enjoyed  a  honeymoon, 
and  has  since  returned  to  his  job  of  helping  to  kick  Hirohito's 
minions  tahellangone  off  Attu. 

Mike  Zullo,  injured  in  line  of  duty  when  he  tackled  a  wild 
mustang  hitched  to  a  peddler's  rig,  is  coming  along  in  good 
shape.  Mike  is  so  big  and  strong  we  find  it  easy  to  believe  the 
rumor  that  Mike  in  the  excitement  grabbed  the  bridle,  hoisted 
the  nag  onto  his  back  and  ran  like  all  get  out  till  he  crashed 
into  a  pole.  Others  say  the  horse  dragged  Mike,  but  that's  hard 
to  believe,  'cause  Mike  is  not  so  easily  dragged,  even  by  a  horse. 
Ask  Charlie  Goodale  .  .  .  Speaking  of  Charlie — that  kid  can  eat 
the  strangest  things.  Recently,  while  doing  a  trick  on  the  war 
post,  Charlie  pleaded  with  his  fellow  cops  to  bring  him  a  sang- 
wich — they  did — the  swellest-looking  sangwich — but,  neatly 
tucked  between  the  pieces  of  bread  were  two  UF  6  cards!  And 
Charlie,  they  tell  us,  ate  cards  and  all! 

80th  Precinct:  Our  heartfelt  sympathies  to  Act.  Lieutenant 
John  Brown  in  the  loss  of  his  Mother,  and  to  Patrolman  Harold 
Keller,  now  known  as  Ensign  Keller,  U.S.N.,  in  the  passing  of 
his  Dad.   May  they  rest  in  peace. 

War  Savings  Bond  Clubs:  With  pardonable  pride  we  an- 
nounce the  successful  termination  of  the  first  series  of  drawings 
in  our  76-man  Bond  Club,  the  last  recipients  being  Sam  Kaplan 
(2  Bonds),  Joe  Ulses,  John  McGuire,  Vince  Walsh,  Jimmy 
O'Connell,  Luke  White  and  Dick  Canter.  The  lucky  winners 
of  the  Bonus  Booklets,  containing  $4.75  in  War  Stamps,  were 
Captain  Levy,  Sergeant  Mike  Cunningham,  Patrolman  Bob 
Riege  and  Attendant  E.  Phillips.  But  don't  think  we're  stopping 
here!  Already  a  second  series  of  drawings  is  under  way  which 
will  see  ninety-five  more  bonds  sold  in  this  very  unique  and 
painless  manner.    Yes,  boys,  five  groups — so  let's  go! 

Baseball  days  are  here  again  and  long  before  this  reaches 
print  our  lads  will  have  gotten  those  layers  of  lard  off  their 
beanies  via  occasional  treks  down  to  the  Parade  Grounds  with 
those  bats,  balls  and  gloves.    Of  this  more  anon. 

A  hearty  welcome  was  extended  on  a  recent  visit  here  to 
Patrolman  John  Canavan,  now  Cpl.  Canavan,  of  Camp  Lee,  Vir- 
ginia. Well  tanned  and  rounded  out,  John  sure  looks  a  picture 
of  health.  And  was  he  thrilled  to  see  the  beautiful  Honor 
Roll  Plaque,  which  was  designed  by  our  Jimmy  Cook  and  beau- 
tifully framed,  that  hangs  in  the  muster  room  directly  under 
the  clock!  Yes,  John,  your  old  buddies  are  always  happy  to  see 
any  of  the  boys  in  the  service  drop  in  for  a  visit. 


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81st  Precinct:  A  visit  or  message  to  Joe  Kranz,  for  a  long 
time  on  sick  leave  and  now  at  the  Veterans  Hospital,  will  cheer 
him  up  considerably.   A  speedy  recovery  to  you,  Joe. 

If  you  noticed  a  bulge  in  Benny  Bohland's  chest,  charge  it  to 
the  fact  his  daughter  presented  him  on  May  2  with  a  grand- 
child!   A  little  more  respect  now  for  Grandpa  Benny. 

Best  wishes  to  Teddy  Baskin,  our  popular  and  capable  civilian 
operator,  who  is  leaving  to  go  into  the  Navy. 

The  members  of  the  Eight-One  Club,  after  a  rather  hectic 
election,  have  put  into  office  a  group  of  men  who  are  not  only 
able  but  energetic  as  well.  At  the  first  meeting  under  their 
regime  everything  went  along  smoothly  and  those  fortunate 
enough  to  be  able  to  attend  had  a  grand  time.  We  look  forward 
to  a  happy  and  prosperous  organization. 

,  Baseball  News:  Johnnie  Buthmann,  our  first  baseman,  has 
left  us  to  join  the  big  team.  His  place  will  be  capably  filled  by 
Tootsie  Interrante,  whose  ample  extremities  enable  him  to 
roam  about  the  infield  while  still  covering  the  bag. 

A  mysterious  package  received  by  Manager  Hildebrand  was 
found  to  contain  a  catcher's  mask  much  too  large  for  a  human 
head,  whereupon  Hildie,  showing  great  managerial  sagacity, 
immediately  dickered  with  the  Packer's  League  and  was  able 
to  secure  the  services  of  their  leading  backstop — one  Abe  Cohen 
— for  whom  they  had  been  unable  to  find  a  mask  large  enough. 

We  now  have  a  mail  box  in  the  back  room  for  your  sugges- 
tions. All  information  will  be  held  in  strictest  confidence  by 
your  reporter. 


88th  Precinct:    The  Delegates'  Handicap 
the   Take  .  .  .  For   21-year-olds   and   up  .  . 
.  .  .  About  1%  months. 


.  .  Purse  10%  of 
Over  the  jumps 


Prob. 
Post        Horse  Weight    Jockeys     Odds 

280 
160 
175 
185 
175 


1  Fat  Stuff 

2  Little   Paesano 

3  Chubby    Puss. 

4  The  Norske  .  . 

5  Dark  Horse . . . 


Comment 

H.  Dwyer.  2-1  Lots  of  weight. 

E.  Pisano.  4-1  Woke  up  suddenly. 

J.    Ross...  4-1  Fast  worker. 

C.    Hansen  10-1  In  good  shape. 

No  Boy. . .  20-1  May  surprise. 


The  winner  cops  the  place  vacated  by  that  old  champ.  The 
Mule,  handled  so  well  over  a  period  of  years  by  Georgie  Meuh- 
leck,  the  working  man's  friend.  Georgie,  who  may  have  bent 
legs  but  an  unbowed  head,  is  preparing  to  retire  from  the  ranks 
of  the  P.B.A.  delegates  and  spend  the  remainder  of  his  time 
in  the  job  peacefully  and  without  worry.  No  more  will  we  hear 
his  ringing  challenge:  "ON  THE  QUESTION!"  Nor  his  vi- 
brant, though  at  times  annoying:  "ARE  YOU  IN  A  'RECEP- 
TABLE'  MOOD  TO-DAY?"  that  being  his  query  when  he  was 
about  his  business  of  getting  your  overdue  dues. 

Seriously,  however,  may  we  extend  the  thanks  of  the  entire 
personnel  of  this  command  to  George  Meuhleck  for  the  constant 
and  tireless  eflfort  he  has  always  made  to  serve  the  best  inter- 
ests of  the  men  he  represented  and  the  welfare  of  the  Patrol- 
men's Benevolent  Association  membership  as  a  whole.  We  wish 
him  success  in  all  his  plans  for  the  future. 


90th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  J.  Keating 
92nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  William  Bxirg 
94th  Pgt.,  Ptl.  Cyril  Shortle 


14TH  DIVISION 

83rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Joseph  Seymour 
85th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Eight  T.  Five 
87tji  Pet.,  Ptl.  William  Smith 

85th  Precinct:  With  Obremski  soon  to  be  "made,"  Bauer  is  in 
strict  training  to  take  over — if  Frey  doesn't  heat  him  out!  .  .  . 
Nadolski  paid  us  a  visit — in  his  sailor-boy  suit.  Quite  natty- 
looking,  too  .  .  .  Sergeant  Fitzgerald  is  hereby  welcomed  to  our 
happy  home.  We  hope  his  stay  will  be  a  pleasant  one  .  .  .  Have 
you  met  our  own  jitterbugger,  "Jumping-jive"  Rosenblum?  .  .  . 
I  notice  our  "Dick  Tracys,"  Vitalo  and  Kaminister,  are  getting 
rather  portly  about  the  middle.  Could  the  shortage  of  girdles  be 
responsible?  .  .  .  Who  said  Act.  Lieutenant  Keenan  and  his 
assistants.  Patrolmen  Nally,  Hughes,  Larkin,  Fritsch  and  Os- 
trofsky  have  those  "Short  of  Wardens  Blues"? 

While  on  the  subject,  let's  not  fool  ourselves.  Air  Raid  War- 
dens are  a  vital  necessity,  both  to  the  war  effort  and  our  own 
Department.  Without  them,  how  would  we  be  able  to  cover  the 
precinct,  enforce  the  regulations?  These  civic-minded  folks  vol- 
unteer and  sacrifice  much  of  their  time.    There  is  no  pay  at- 


tached to  the  work,  but  ever  so  often,  some  self -centered  and  un- 
patriotic citizen  will  insult  and  abuse  these  hard-working  men 
and  women  upon  whom  all  of  us  so  urgently  depend.  Let's  all 
cooperate  with  our  wardens  and  show  them  that  we  appreciate 
what  they  are  doing.  It  will  inspire  them  to  keep  up  the  good 
work. 

More  next  month. 

90th  Precinct:  Heartiest  congratulations  to  Lieutenant  Papp, 
once  known  as  the  "boy  cop"  of  Greenpoint  and  who  on  May  4 
last  put  35  years  of  police  work  behind  him  .  .  .  Congratula- 
tions also  to  Patrolman  and  Mrs.  George  Boos  and  Patrolman 
and  Mrs.  Al  Galanek,  the  former  blessed  with  a  baby  girl 
(which  makes  two  girls  for  them),  and  the  latter  a  baby  boy, 
totaling  two  boys  now  in  the  Galanek  abode  .  .  .  Sincere  condo- 
lences to  Patrolman  John  Consigli  in  the  recent  loss  of  his 
sister  .  .  .  Patrolman  Henry  Burgess  has  left  us,  through  re- 
tirement, and  we  surely  did  hate  to  see  him  go.  Henny,  who  put 
in  32  years,  was  about  the  best  liked  and  best  respected  man  in 
the  precinct  for  about  as  far  back  as  we  can  remember  .  .  . 
Retired  Sergeant  Smith  writing  from  Sunny  California  sends 
along  his  formula  for  a  successful  Victory  garden  in  the  hope 
Sergeants  McGuire  and  Craig  will  pay  heed  and  pass  the  info 
along  .  .  .  Sergeant  McGuire  had  a  letter  from  Jim  Morahan 
recently  and  from  what  Jim  says  all  seems  to  be  going  well. 

Is  it  true  Patrolman  Charlie  Geary  prefers  during  blackouts 
to  wear  his  helmet  backwards?  .  .  .  And  did  you  know  Patrol- 
man Manny  Uhlfelder  became  a  grandfather  last  month?  .  .  . 
And  that  Patrolman  Comulada  is  still  wondering  why  the  other 
day  "this  milk  has  cuddled  in  the  coffee?"  .  .  .  Patrolman  Red- 
mond on  a  recent  late  tour  surprised  a  burglar  in  the  act  of  loot- 
ing a  haberdashery  window.    Nice  work.  Jack. 

Members  of  our  precinct  having  sons  in  the  armed  services 
include  Sergeant  Culley,  with  2;  Acting  Lieutenant  Gray,  1; 
Hack  Inspector  Ned  Ryan,  3;  Charlie  Carlin,  3;  Henny  Bode,  1; 
Bill  Jacobs,  1 ;  Lee  Vaughan,  1 ;  Benny  Sobecki,  1 ;  Julius  Zsdi,  1. 
These  are  just  a  few  of  whom  we  know,  and  if  there  are  others 
we  will  make  every  effort  to  see  they  are  not  passed  up  in  our 
next  offering. 

Pinhead  Biographies  (6th  Squad)  :  Patrolman  Patrick  S. 
Gough  (better  known  as  P.S.  and  The  Silver  Fox) ;  senior  man 
in  the  squad  and  worked  as  a  clerk  previously,  which  probably 
explains  the  care  he  has  taken  of  Patrolman  Baynon,  who  also 
was  a  cleric;  works  the  lower  Broadway  section  and  is  highly 
thought  of  by  all. 

Patrolman  Bill  Pfau,  who  is  junior  to  Pat  by  about  twenty 
days;  a  butcher  previously;  works  Bedford  Avenue  and  for  a 
short  while  was  Custodian  of  the  Broom,  a  job  he  threw  up  in 
favor  of  patrol. 

Patrolman  John  Baynon,  who,  like  Gough,  was  an  office 
clerk  before;  sometimes  called  Jackie,  but  is  known  in  golf 
circles  as  the  little  man  with  the  big  drive;  shoots  in  the  80's — 
but  can't  prove  it  to  Bellinoff,  who  in  some  mysterious  manner 
manages  to  check  on  John's  scores. 

Patrolman  George  Kinzey,  who  works  Division  Avenue  and 
came  to  the  P.D.  clean  from  a  laundry  where  he  worked  as 
foreman;  known  for  his  dry  sense  of  humor,  and  his  characteri- 
zation of  an  English  Bobby  is  excellent. 

And  so  till  next  month. 

92nd  Precinct:  Our  sympathies  to  Patrolman  Buck  in  the  loss 
of  his  mother  .  .  .  Congratulations  to  Patrolmen  Pierzgalski 
and  Plant  on  the  arrest  of  the  telephone  box  thieves  .  .  .  Which 
one  of  our  sergeants  brought  in  a  bottle  of  cologne  recently — 
adding  fragrance  thereby  to  the  locker  room?  .  .  .  With  Der- 
cole  on  sick  report  poor  Vaughan  is  the  target — and  can  he  take 
It!  .  .  .  Aside  to  Marino:  "Moonlight  Becomes  You!"  ...  If 
Archie  McNaughton  can  get  the  necessary  financial  backing  he 
intends  to  raise  chickens — as  good  a  way  of  eating  regularly 
as  any  we  know  .  .  .  Zwergel  must  have  a  touch  of  spring 
fever — he  attempted  to  "turn-out"  with  his  brown  shoes  on  .  .  . 
Ed  Sullivan,  the  fisherman,  has  been  promising  the  boys  a  fresh 
flounder  dinner,  but  up  to  the  present  time  has  failed  to  make 
good  .  .  .  Our  command  made  an  impressive  showing  in  the 
War  Bond  drive  among  the  precincts  in  this  Division  .  .  .  Fruit 
Demolisher  Max  recently  spent  27  minutes  of  his  meal  period 
searching  for  his  roving  cafeteria,  utilizing  the  remaining  3 


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minutes  to  devour  some  of  his  delicious  knishes  .  .  .  Patrolman 
Losquadro  has  left  us  to  join  Uncle  Sam's  Fighting  Men  .  .  . 
Patrolman  Brautigam,  our  Acting  Cleaner,  rejected  a  gallon  of 
liniment  recently,  stating  that  a  man  in  his  physical  condition  is 
not  susceptible  to  muscular  pain  ("Take  a  look  at  these 
muscles!")  ...  Is  it  true,  Clarence,  that  you  have  transferred 
your  affections  from  "Goo  Goo"  to  "Knobby"? 

15TH  DIVISION 

lOOth  Pet..  Ptl.  John  C.  Hechi  103rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Albert  Cowdell 

101st   Vet..  Ptl.  Harold  T.Keenan      MMi  ¥ci.,  Ptl.  Walter  Dearcopv 
102nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  G.  Schultz     105th  Pet.,  The  New  Dinger 
106th  Fct.,  Ptl.  Alex  Conradi 

102nd  Precinct:  Patrolman  Bert  Galland  is  now  1st  Broom  in 
the  place  of  Bill  Towmey,  who  retired.  Wonder  what  kind  of 
coffee  Bert  will  make!  .  .  .  Patrolman  Giles,  on  vacation  in 
Beantown,  mailed  a  card  from  Waltham,  Mass.  Getting  his 
watch  fixed  there,  no  doubt  .  .  .  Patrolman  Davis,  reporting 
for  work  with  his  face  scratched  up,  claims  the  family  feline 
was  responsible — and  no  wisecracks,  please  .  .  .  Yes,  his  new- 
est cognomen,  Krumb  Kake  Kerby,  fits  Gene  admirably  .  .  .  Sir 
Stork  last  month  deposited  a  bouncing  baby  daughter  at  the 
homes  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Buck,  Lieutenant  and  Mrs.  Bob  McAl- 
lister, (Yes,  Bob,  your  wife  got  her  wish)  and  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Eller.  For  the  latter  the  newest  arrival  brings  the  total  now  to 
five — making  him  one  up  on  a  gent  here  named  McGrath,  who 
claims  four  .  .  .  Jack  Carney,  who  is  still  at  the  U.  S.  Veter- 
ans Hospital  in  the  Bronx,  would  like  to  see,  or  hear,  from  some 
of  you  fellows  .  .  .  Patrolman  Vito  Romano  back  on  deck  after 
a  short  stay  in  the  hospital  with  an  injured  hand. 


The  102nd  Precinct  Pishing  Club  on  its  first  outing  of  the 
year  fished  Great  South  Bay  from  Sayville  to  the  State  Channel 
and  Little  Fire  Island.  Not  much  fish,  but  a  lot  of  fun.  Acting 
Captain  Kafka  caught  the  first  fish  and  Gertisser,  using  a  drop 
line  with  seven  hooks  on  it,  the  largest.   A  few  highlights : 

Lieutenant  Andrews  still  telling  about  the  Big  One  That 
Got  Away  .  .  .  Also  his  explanation  of  why  he  and  Patrolman 
Gertisser  stopped  at  a  certain  Fish  Emporium  in  Seaford,  L.  I., 
on  the  way  home  .  .  .  The  nerve  of  the  guy  who  swiped  all  of 
the  skipper's  large  ones  and  slipped  him  the  small  ones  instead. 
.  .  .  Yes,  and  who  grabbed  two  of  mine,  too  .  .  .  The  gents  who 
ate  up  all  of  the  grub  and  in  the  excitement  forgot  to  "get  it 
up!" 

Retired  Patrolman  John  P.  Engel  sends  regards  from  his 
Tourist  Home,  located  at  New  Lebanon  Centre,  N.  Y.  .  .  .  We 
hope  Sergeant  Dan  McGuiness,  on  sick  report  as  this  is  written, 
will  be  back  with  us  real  soon  .  .  .  Our  deepest  sympathies  to 
Patrolman  and  Mrs.  Joseph  F.  Pitzpatrick  in  the  loss  last  month 
of  their  seven-weeks-old  son. 

In  closing,  our  best  wishes  to  all  of  our  boys  serving  in  the 
armed  forces. 

106th  Precinct:  Motorists  in  the  vicinity  of  the  station  house 
at  about  four  P.M.  have  their  daily  earache — another  name  for 
Patrolman  Barry — who  as  an  orator  has  few  equals  .  .  .  Have 
Adam  Dannhardt  tell  you  about  the  cabinet  maker  .  .  .  Ser- 
geant Miller  and  the  fresh  ham  .  .  .  Who  gave  Sergeant  Ahl- 
ers'  pipe  the  ink  bath?  .  .  .  Attendant  Henry  Kludt  reported 
one   of  his   inseparable  canvas   gloves   missing   and   Detective 


Jefferys,  who  was  assigned,  after  a  diligent  search  of  the  station 
house  descended  to  the  boiler  room  to  drink  a  cup  of  Henry's 
invigorating  coffee  and  lifting  the  cover  of  the  pot  what  do  you 
suppose  he  discovered?  Correct!  The  glove  was  missing  twenty- 
four  hours  .  .  .  Lieutenant  Holdon  ever  since  has  refused  to 
drink  Kludt's  iodine — hut  not  until  after  the  fourth  cupfull, 
that  is  .  .  .  Our  deepest  condolences  to  Patrolman  William  For- 
ster  in  the  loss  of  his  mother  and  father. 

Platoon  Prepares  for  Inspection!  Sergeant  (to  be)  Kozian 
trying  to  look  officious  .  .  .  McGough  wearing  house  slippers 
.  .  .  Frey  with  his  invention,  the  collapsible  fishing  pole,  in  his 
pocket  .  .  .  Forgetful  Ed  Miller  minus  his  buttons  .  .  . 
O'Rourke  wearing  his  classy  "cheaters"  .  .  .  Beatty  forgetting 
to  bring  his  uniform  for  his  only  tour  of  duty  .  .  .  Fischer 
looking  to  get  two  tens  for  a  five  .  .  .  Bergman's  bay  window 
still  prominent — despite  his  strict  (?)  diet  .  .  .  Denian  always 
there  with  a  smile  .  .  .  Chebuske  with  his  new  harmonica  at- 
tached to  his  belt  .  .  .  Bryan  of  the  O.C.D.  losing  his  pep — 
like  the  old  gray  mare — not  what  she  used  to  be  .  .  .  Ditto 
Hack  Inspector  John  Murray  .  .  .  Johnston  arriving  in  full 
uniform  with  a  brown  fedora  perched  on  his  skull !  .  .  .  Wagner 
with  the  zoot  pants  .  .  .  Hipp  wearing  his  son's  colored  sox  .  .  . 
The  anemic  boys  that  are  assigned  to  the  "butter  tub"  details 
■ — all  of  whom  weigh  over  two  hundred  pounds!  .  .  .  Patrolman 
Schupp,  our  attendant  and  chief  without  portfolio. 


16TH  DIVISION 

108th  Pet..  Pfl.  John  Gerien 
109th  Pet..  Ptl.  George  Fergvsou 
110th  Pet., 


Ulth  Pet..  Ptl.  Edward  J.  Bidanset 
112th  Pet.,  Pll  Edward  Geiger 
lUth  Pet..  Ptl.  Edwin  Eiircht 


108th  Precinct:  Joie  Clark  ("The  Parson")  confides  that  he 
may  soon  be  heading  down  The  Center  Aisle!  Parson  meets 
Person,  as  it  were  .  .  .  Aside  to  retired  Detective  Tom  Kenny, 
112th  Squad:  If  you  read  this  please  contact  me  by  mail  at  the 
precinct  .  .  .  Policewoman  Lillian  Burke  makes  the  front  pages 
in  the  appealing  pose  of  holding  a  little  tyke  whose  mother  was 
severely  hurt  in  a  fire — a  role  she  fills  100  per  cent  .  .  .  Thanks 
to  our  P.B.A.  delegates  for  the  nice  plaque  honoring  the  boys 
from  the  108th  Precinct  who  are  now  serving  their  Uncle  Sam 
.  .  .  We  ask  D.  Salvia  which  type  of  women  he  most  admires, 
the  kind  that  talk  a  lot  or  the  other  kind,  and  Dan  wisecracks, 
"What  other  kind?"  .  .  .  John  Calnan  (Boston  John)  telling 
your  reporter  he's  the  guy  who  as  a  boy  scout  organized  the 
Wolf  Patrol  .  .  .  Sam  Lapsley,  showing  his  son's  photo  in  sailor 
uniform,  tells  yours  truly  he  is  not  a  chip  off  the  old  block,  he's 
the  whole  block  .  .  .  Tom  O'Donnell  on  his  vacation  spent  on  the 
front  porch  of  his  lodge  in  Corona,  sends  your  reporter  a  card 
reading  "Wish  you  were  here!"  .  .  .  'Twas  not  that  balloon  that 
used  to  fly  around  that  you  saw  going  up  Greenpoint  Avenue, 
that  was  Patrolman  Nelson  .  .  .  "Light  Duty"  Louie  Hoch  en- 
ters a  shoe  store  and  gives  up  his  coupon  for  a  pair  of  shoes  the 
same  size  as  the  number  on  the  coupon — 17. 


Aside  to  retired  Captain  John  A  Boyle  now  of  Asbury  Park, 
N.  J.:  Thanks  for  your  nice  letter  and  your  gracious  invite.  I 
sure  will  come  down.  For  you  and  some  of  the  other  old  timers 
down  there  I  am  publishing  in  my  column  this  month  a  snap- 
shot of  myself  and  Al  Palzer,  the  old  heavyweight,  taken  about 
1915,  when  Al  was  training  to  fight  Jim  Coffee  and  your  reporter 
was  one  of  Asbury  Park's  most  notorious  sand  artists  .  .  .  Ser- 


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geant  Neal  Winberry  showing  the  palms  of  his  hands  to  Ser- 
geant "Gentleman  Jim"  Meagher,  explains  he  got  them  working 
in  his  Victory  garden,  and  then  reaching  in  his  pocket  pulls  out 
what  looks  like  the  product  of  a  different  kind  of  victory  garden 
— and  lights  it  up  .  .  .  Sergeant  George  Dunn,  who  was  bom 
and  raised  in  this  very  neighborhood,  returns  here  as  a  sergeant 
and  is  greeted  with  hellos  and  Congrats  from  all  sides  by  boy- 
hood friends  whom  he  had  not  seen  in  years  .  .  .  Patrolman 
Barney  Salamone  comes  to  us  from  the  32nd  Precinct  sporting  a 
mustache  which  is  an  exact  duplicate  of  the  one  worn  by  Fred 
Schmidt,  The  Baron,  who  gets  one  look  and  the  next  day  appears 
in  the  station  house  smooth-faced,  minus  mustachio  .  .  .  As  we 
write  this  our  good  friend  Jim  McGill  is  confined  to  his  bed,  a 
very  sick  man,  and  it  is  the  hope  of  all  that  his  recovery  is  rapid 
and  complete  .  .  .  Con  Dowd  decides  the  radio  car  is  not  for 
him  and  he  can  be  seen  again  on  post  30 — and  happy  to  be 
back  .  .  .  And  so  the  team  of  Ganley  and  Schwartz  is  no  more, 
with  Ferdie  Schwartz  now  teamed  up  with  Tom  McDonough 
and  Smiling  Willie  Ammon  carrying  on  with  Jim  Ganley  .  .  . 
Ed  Silke  now  chauffeurs  the  sergeants  and  Mike  Sabbatino  is 
our  new  safety  man,  the  while  Jim  Goodman  returns  to  the  3rd 
Squad  from  which  he  was  absent  much  too  long. 

Aside  to  John  Callahan,  now  in  the  Army,  and  Fred  Land- 
man, retired:  Please  forward  me  your  address  .  .  .  Would  like 
to  hear  also  from  Sam  McDougall,  another  of  our  retired  men. 

Aside  to  Mae  Foley:  Hurry  up  and  get  back  to  work.  We 
miss  you. 

Glad  to  report  that  Joe  Brown  after  a  long  and  serious  illness 
is  now  back  and  doing  all  8  to  4's  .  .  .  Joe  Hamilton  smiles  as 
he  tells  how  his  wife  sent  him  out  for  some  wax  and  Joe  returns 
with  2  WAACS,  one  on  each  arm  .  .  .  Patrolman  Luhrs,  form- 
erly of  Central  Park,  gets  a  post  on  Queens  Boulevard  and  com- 
plains: "Funny  post,  no  lake,  no  squirrels,  no  birds,  how  come?" 
.  .  .  We  believe  our  civilian  defense  unit,  of  which  this  precinct 
is  justly  proud,  is  second  to  none  in  the  city.  Acting  Lieutenant 
Henry  White  and  his  tin  hats.  Patrolmen  Brassil,  Green,  Rode- 
wald  and  Mike  Rath  line  up  as  fine  a  group  of  air  raid  wardens 
as  can  be  found  in  the  city  .  .  .  And  in  conclusion,  many  thanks 
to  Bob  Hines  and  Pete  Vellon  for  the  way  they  helped  put  this 
precinct  over  the  top  in  the  recent  War  Bond  drive. 

109th  Precinct:  The  men  here  held  their  own  when  it  came 
to  buying  War  Bonds — everyone  dug  deep  and  got  it  up  .  .  . 
Johnny  "Doc"  Powers  did  not  have  to  get  his  M.D.  from  a  col- 
lege— got  it  in  the  Department — in  acknowledgment  of  the  fine 
job  he  turned  in  recently  as  assistant  to  Sir  Stork  .  .  .  What 
radio  man  (1st  Squad)  went  bowling  with  the  boys  recently  and 
then  had  to  get  a  note  from  his  partner  explaining  to  his  wife 
the  reason  for  staying  out  so  late?  .  .  .  Who  on  Post  26  is 
romancing  a  certain  beautiful  widow?  .  .  .  Tony,  our  well-fed 
sergeants'  operator  and  known  now  as  Mr.  Five-by-Five,  is  run- 
ning a  close  second  to  Ali  Stang  .  .  .  Joe  Hunt  says  his  son 
James  loves  Army  life.  A  chip  off  the  old  block,  say  we.  Joe  was 
quite  a  soldier  himself  in  the  last  war. 

Who  is  the  sad-eyed  gent  on  the  6th  Squad  that  can't  work 
Main  Street,  and  why?  .  .  .  "Rookie"  Ed  Lauster  says  his  feet 
don't  hurt  near  as  much  now  that  he  drives  Auto  970  .  .  .  And 
can  you  imagine  our  summons  ace,  Beste,  trying  to  convince  a 
man  that  the  cops  should  get  a  raise?  .  .  .  Arthur,  the  boot- 
black, admits  the  rookies  are  easier  to  take  over  at  checkers 
than  the  old  timers  .  .  .  Andy  Mosher  resents  being  called 
"One  of  the  Old  Men" — even  though  he  is  on  the  Day  Squad 
...  Ed  Wander  still  doesn't  know  if  he  wants  to  retire.  Gert, 
we  gniess,  doesn't  seem  to  be  able  to  make  up  her  mind! 

114th  Precinct:  I  wonder:  Why  Ahearn  is  always  so  blue? 
...  if  Cutie  Messett  misses  Windy  Forbes?  ...  If  it  is  true 
Pop  Maher  is  acquiring  a  new  overcoat?  ...  if  Patrolmen  Mac- 
kiewicz  and  Tonto  are  going  to  Creedmore  soon?  .  .  .  how  Mohr 
is  getting  along  at  the  airport  (Friedman  would  like  to  know)? 
.  .  .  why  Marquette  always  wants  to  pinch  Cronin's  cheek?  .  .  . 
why  Mezwin  would  like  to  see  Hrubant  retire?  .  .  .  why  Patrol- 
man Weppler  likes  the  switch-board  on  his  last  late  tour?  .  .  . 
how  Dew  Drop  Leas  and  "I'm  Not  a  Moving  Picture  Cop" 
Lentz  got  the  job  of  washing  down  the  walls  of  the  station 
house?  .  .  .  when  Kratina  is  going  to  bring  in  some  of  those 
big  fish?  .  .  .  when  Judge  intends  paying  for  the  butter  he  eats 


during  lunch  time?  .  .  .  why  Julius  Steinhauser  believes  he  is  a 
detective? 

Tip  to  Landlords:  Patrolman  Tim  Sullivan  moves  every 
thirty  days — now  making  his  debut  in  Laurelton  .  .  .  New  rec- 
ord of  Patrolman  Hammer,  our  champion  hard-boiled  egg  eater; 
thirty-three — made  last  Easter  .  .  .  Patrolman  Hade  pricing 
hunting  equipment  in  Sears  Roebuck  and  wearing  a  brown  hunt- 
ing hat,  black  and  white  plaid  shirt  and  pants  that  come  down 
to  six  inches  over  his  ankles  ...  Is  it  true  Patrolman  Judge 
threatens  to  have  your  reporter  transferred  if  he  makes  men- 
tion of  him  in  SPRING  3100?  .  .  .  also,  why  does  Patrolman 
Lennie  keep  his  trap  shut  when  Judge  is  around?  .  .  .  Why  is 
it  Hrubant  always  takes  auto  504  to  S.S.  4?  .  .  .  and  Duberg 
has  to  get  his  neighbor  to  show  him  the  difference  between 
vegetables  and  weeds  in  his  Victory  garden?  .  .  .  Who  is  the 
sleuth  who  signed  the  complaint  sheet  against  himself  in  1st 
District  Court?  (Would  Gallagher  know?)  .  .  Why  is  Cooley 
glad  that  Bonner  moved?  .  .  .  Why,  since  Rocking  Chair  Sulli- 
van and  Twinkle  Toes  Lennie  worked  together  in  plain  clothes 
on  that  nuisance  detail,  do  they  think  themselves  detectives? 
.  .  .  Sincere  condolences  to  Lieutenant  Licker  in  the  death  of  his 
father;  also  to  Patrolman  Sawling  whose  father  also  has  passed 
on  .  .  .  Incidentally,  we  were  all  sorry  to  see  Lieutenant  Licker 
leave  the  command;  he  is  well  liked  here  .  .  .  Met  Sergeant  Tom 
Reddington  and  he  is  looking  well  after  his  long  illness. 

By  the  time  this  is  printed  two  more  of  our  men  will  be  in 
the  armed  forces.  Patrolmen  Joseph  McCabe  and  Richard  Conk- 
lin,  thus  bringing  to  eleven  our  total  in  the  armed  services  .  .  . 
What  is  the  attraction  on  47th  Street  for  Patrolman  Warne- 
feld?  .  .  .  Why  does  Freddie  look  disturbed  when  Lieutenant 
McConechie  calls  him  Baron  Von  Armster?  .  .  .  Condolences  to 
Patrolman  Stewart  Donnelly  in  the  death  of  his  father  .  .  . 
The  men  of  the  command  welcome  Captain  Bill  Beneke  back 
as  commander. 

TRAFFIC  A  Ptl.  Walter  C.  Schad 

Best  wishes  to  those  who  retired — Patrolmen  Henry  J. 
Whitelaw,  James  P.  J.  Harrington,  and  Col.  Lee  Huff. 

Looks  like  Patrolman  Gerstenfeld  has  at  last  found  a  job 
he  likes.  His  new  address :  Motorcycle  Precinct  2.  Happy  land- 
ings! .  .  .  Sending  a  message  to  Patrolman  Kazlauskas  is  like 
sending  word  to  Garcia.  After  ringing  the  bell  every  half  hour, 
came  the  break  of  dawn — and  the  discovery  Big  Joe  doesn't 
live  there  any  more  .  .  .  Wanted:  One  coupon  No.  17  for  one 
coffee  coupon.  What  a  bargain!  .  .  .  Big  John  Kennedy  and 
Little  Willy  Mulry  compare  X-Ray  photos — the  same  reminding 
you  of  spots  after  a  B-19  laid  its  eggs  .  .  .  Patrolman  Greitz, 
complaining  about  a  toothache,  has  Gavin  worried.  Maybe  he's 
getting  his  third  set,  Joe!  .  .  .  Why  does  the  sun  shine  on 
Liberty  and  West  while  Cortlandt  and  West  is  always  cloudy? 
.  .  .  Patrolman  Koch  complains  that  even  the  P.D.  cars  are 
weak  after  an  operation.  And  with  meat  so  scarce  .  .  .  Who's 
our  little  pal  down  on  Greenwich  Street?  Could  it  be  Patrol- 
man Young?  Could  be!  Ask  Big  Joe,  he  knows  .  .  .  Patrolman 
Garber  envies  the  boys  living  in  Queens — they,  sez  he,  don't 
have  to  plant  their  victory  gardens  on  the  fire-escape. 

Short  Story:  Patrolman  Fousek  intervenes  and  breaks  up 
a  3-man  street  fight.  Ten  minutes  later  he  again  proceeds  to 
break  up  the  same  argument.  Perhaps  the  patrolman's  size 
gave  the  disturbers  courage — until  to  their  dismay  he  turned 
out  to  be  a  giant.  Result:  Two  went  to  the  can  and  the  other 
to  Bellevue.  Orchids  to  Patrolman  Tillson,  5th  Precinct,  who 
ably  assisted. 

Patrolman  Meconi — proud  poppa  of  a  baby  boy!  But  what 
if  the  newcomer  gets  a  peek  at  that  fuzz  under  his  nose?  .  .  . 
What  sergeant's  face  turns  cloudy  when  you  mention  noodles 
and  macaroni?  "What,  no  potatoes?"  .  .  .  Patrolman  DeVito's 
idea  of  a  day  off:  "If  it  rains,  I'll  be  in!"  Nice  system — if  it 
works  .  .  .  Could  Patrolman  Green's  pigeons  be  the  reason  so 
many  of  his  neighbors  patronize  the  wet-wash? — and  is  it  true 
he's  taking  orders  for  fresh  eggs?  .  .  .  The  hunting  season  is 
still  on — our  civilian  clerk,  Dick  Knoll,  has  caught  his  51st 
mouse  .  .  .  What  sergeant  working  in  Traffic  A  went  looking 
for  a  saw — to  cut  off  one  foot  of  an  overlength  truck  in  the 
market?  .  .  .  Hope  the  lieutenants'  list  will  soon  be  posted.  Ser- 
geants (who  should  know  better)  are  showing  up  on  their  day 
off.   Any  place  but  here  .  .  .  Stop,  Look,  and  Listen! — the  next 


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intersection  is  Canal  and  West — traffic  lights  still  in  operation 
— left  turns  permitted  .  .  .  Our  best  wishes  for  a  speedy  recovery 
to  all  our  sick  members.  Harlem  misses  'em  .  .  .  With  the 
coming  of  warm  weather,  Patrolman  Schad  feels  the  call  of 
the  sea.  Date  with  a  mermaid,  maybe?  Hope  the  boys  won't 
be  calling  the  merchant  marine  to  find  what  their  posts  are! 

TRAFFIC  C  PtL  Joseph"H.  Wems 

Our  sincere  wishes  for  a  speedy  recovery  to  those  of  our 
men  who  are  on  sick  leave. 

Another  of  our  comrades  has  joined  the  ranks  of  the  De- 
parted Ones,  none  other  than  Adolph  Brune,  that  little  fellow 
who  worked  5th  Avenue  for  so  many  years  and  who  always  had 
a  cheery  smile  and  a  pleasant  word  for  everyone.  To  his  be- 
reaved family  our  deepest  sympathies  are  extended. 

Birthday  Greetings  to  Andrew  Bader,  Arthur  Gontko,  John 
Brennan,  Edward  Dirlam,  Efton  Ellingsworth,  John  Foray, 
Hugh  Gaffney,  John  Kelleher,  James  Kelly,  Alois  Marouseck, 
John  Moriarty  and  Abraham  Zung. 

Best  of  luck  to  Pat  Murphy,  the  horse  owner,  who  has  finally 
succeeded    in    going   mounted;    also    to    Sol    Yudenfruend   and 
Frank  Moriarity,  assigned  recently  to   the   motorcycle   squad. 
Stay  whole,  boys,  and  take  it  easy  .  .  .  Wonder  why  it  is  Bill 
Hartman  seems  to  be  walking  around  in  a  daze  these  days? 
Is  it  that  he  misses  his  former  side-kick,  Frank  Meyer,  or  is 
it  because  Erna  won't  feed  him  any  more  lox  sandwiches?  .  .  . 
The  flying  fishes  around  Pier  88  just  sent  a  message  saying  the 
Leo  Gellellas  are  "expecting" — some  time  in  June  .  .  .  Fritzi 
Bamberger  says  he  is  going  to  smoke  cigars  next  time  he  goes 
shooting — because  it  "improves"  his  shooting!   ...  A  victory 
letter  was  received  from  Max  Mintz,  our  former  clerical  man, 
postmarked  "somewhere  over  there."   Best  of  luck  to  you.  Max, 
•and  if  you  ever  get  to  read  this  you  will  know  the  boys  in 
Traffic  C  wish  you  Godspeed  and  a  safe  return  .  .  .  Who  on  the 
day  squad,  when  sent  to  the  16th  Emergency  Squad,  wound  up 
at  16th  Street,  at  the  bomber  truck?  ...  Is  it  true  Curly  Thorpe 
sent  his  sister  out  for  a  head  of  cabbage  and  gave  her  his  hat 
to  measure  it  by — so  she  wouldn't  be  cheated?  .  .  .  And  that 
Artie    (Patstuff)    Gontko's  charming  little  eyeful,  Irene,  com- 
plains your  reporter  should  stop  "picking  on  Her  Snookums?" 
After  a  recent  5-1  tour  a  couple  of  the  boys  stopped  off  at 
Morrissey's   home   for   a    snack,    and   you   should   have   heard 
Reedy  play  that  harmonica  and  Dirlam  manipulate  the  comb — 
through  what  was  left  of  his  moustache!  .  .  .  And  did  you  know, 
incidentally,  that  Harvey  Dyrlie  refused  an  invitation  to  a  shore 
dinner  of  borsht  and  bagels   at  Wachstein's,  over  on   Second 
Avenue,  "because  he  couldn't  have  meat!"?   ...   So  enthusi- 
astically has  First  Broom  Hannon  been  singing  the  praises  of 
Brother    Walsh,    of    Emergency    16    (the    "Cheery    and    Jolly 
Keeper  of  the  Commissary" )  that  we  are  wondering  if  it's  an 
extra  cup  of  coffee  Ed  has  in  mind?  .  .  .  Come  on,  fellows,  drop 
your  suggestions  in  the  box;  I'm  beginning  to  run  dry  .  .  .  Our 
sincere  sympathies  to  Sergeant  Kenealy  in  the  death  of  his 
brother  .   .   .   Wonder  why   Timoshenko    (Dudley)    continually 
keeps  asking  Flight  Commander  Lent  and  Harvey  Dyrlie  how 
they  liked  the  sandwiches  that  he  bought?    Could  the  question 
of  "getting  it  up"  be  involved?  .  .  .  Congratulations  to  Sidney 
Hutchins  on  the  fine  arrest  made  by  him  last  month  of  a  pool- 
room stickup  man.    Sid  is  one  of  the  oldest  and  best  liked  men 
in  this  command  and  when  the  test  came  he  proved  that  he  had 
what  it  takes.   Good  luck,  Sid,  and  keep  up  the  good  work! 

BOKAYS  AND  BRICKBATS:  Did  You  Know  That:  Dead- 
eye  Dick  (Tate)  threatens  to  shoot  'em  between  the  eyes  when 
they  get  tough  and  don't  stop  when  he  tells  them  to?  ...  A 
certain  lieutenant  calls  Buckley  the  Kohlrabi  Kid?  .  .  .  Hannon 
has  at  last  learned  how  to  sweep  the  floor  and  stack  papers 
(ask  him  where)  ?  .  .  .  Sheik  Lombardi  started  to  raise  what  he 
called  a  moustache  and  then  got  scared  and  washed  his  face? 
. .  .  Sergeant  Kenealy  is  now  known  as  the  Mayor  of  Chinatown? 
.  .  .  Werns  says  that  the  roots  are  there  but  they  won't  grow? 
.  .  .  McCusker  says  that  he  eats  raw  carrots  so  that  he  can  get 
more  vitamins?  .  .  .  Bamberger  told  Lent  he  would  bring  him 
in  some  grass  seeds  for  his  garden  if  he  would  fix  him  up  with 
a  nice  detail?  .  .  .  Foster  and  Scharnberger  were  trying  to  make 
a  musician  of  Wachstein  with  the  aid  of  a  navy  bottle  (ask 
him  what  it  is)  ?  .  .  .  Corny  Joel  wu  heard  bragging  that  he 


was  the  only  one  to  turn  out  on  a  recent  4  to  12  and  that  he 
had  to  go  through  all  the  motions  of  a  full  platoon?  .  .  .  Stone- 
house  Glenn  has  taken  to  throwing  tin  plates — says  he  might  as 
well  as  no  one  will  put  anything  in  his  tin  cup?  .  .  .  Priore 
carries  his  traffic  whistle  on  his  key  chain?  .  .  .  Lieutenant 
Eckert  makes  the  boys'  mouths  water  by  keeping  a  real  potato 
on  his  desk  for  all  to  see  (mental  cruelty  I  calls  it)? 

Best  of  luck  to  the  son  of  Tim  Sullivan  who  has  joined  the 
U.  S.  Marines. 

TRAFFIC  K  Ptl.  Harry  Shortel 

During  fielding  practice  as  our  baseball  team  indulged  in  its 
first  workout  of  the  season  last  month,  supervised  by  Manager 
Scotty  Maxwell,  "Ball  Hawk"  Hoenighausen  stationed  in  center 
field  looked  every  inch  a  ball  player.  "Looked,"  we  said.  For 
example:  All  was  calm  and  quiet  as  Maxwell  hit  a  high  one 
in  his  direction.  Then,  suddenly,  the  stillness  was  broken  by  a 
loud,  "I'LL  GET  IT!"  and  sure  enough  the  "Hawk"  did— 
right  on  the  bugle!  Actually  the  "Hawk"  got  himself  two  for 
two  that  afternoon — the  second  one  landing  right  on  the  cruller! 
But,  we  hasten  to  add,  the  "Hawk"  is  not  to  be  discouraged. 
He'll  get  in  shape  and  display  his  prowess  as  a  ball  player 
before  many  moons  .  .  .  Among  other  observations:  Rabbit 
Mazzone — fleet-footed  on  the  bases,  and  no  mean  batter  .  .  .  Harry 
Allen,  at  third,  on  his  back  oftener  than  the  Man  Mountain 
Gent  at  his  best  .  .  .  Johnny  Otto — every  inch  a  ball  player  .  .  . 
Some  of  the  boys  complaining  of  sore  arms  after  the  first  work- 
out— Johnny  Moench  and  Bob  Maxwell  among  others  .  .  . 
Smiling  Ed  Cahill,  our  mascot,  who  has  failed  to  put  in  an 
appearance  at  any  of  the  games  played  by  K  to  date.  Ball  shy, 
Ed?  .  .  .  Softball  Cassidy  claiming  his  system  of  playing  the 
outfield — letting  the  ball  hit  the  grass  first  then  waiting  for  it 
to  roll  to  him — is  a  better  method  than  dropping  the  ball  first 
and  then  chasing  after  it  .  .  .  Our  prediction  that  when  Ed 
Becker's  arm  feels  right  you  will  see  a  fine  brand  of  pitching 
.  .  .  Paul  Kruska — -another  Larry  French  at  hitting  fungoes 
.  .  .  Langsdorf  insisting  he  doesn't  know  how  to  "play"  utility 
.  .  .  Johnny  McCarthy — another  Peewee  Reese  on  ground  balls 
.  .  .  Red  O'Neill — who  says  he  owes  his  skill  to  watching  big 
league  games  .  .  .  Rudy  Schmitt — who  can't  play  without  his 
sun  glasses  .  .  .  Harry  Shortel  neglecting  Spring  training — 
claiming  he  is  in  exceptionally  fine  shape  already  .  .  .  Johnny 
Moench  Junior — who  played  a  fine  brand  of  ball  for  the  winning 
side  both  in  the  field  and  at  bat — Wimpy  looking  like  a  desolute 
ham  in  comparison. 

John  Calabrese  has  started  a  chicken. farm — ^but  in  a  small 
way — has  only  about  seven  hundred  chicks  at  this  writing. 

Traffic  K  bids  John  Hillbert  goodbye  and  good  luck. 

MOTORCYCLE  DISTRICT  Ptl.  Barney  Blowoff 

MIND  OVER  MATTER:  How  true.  And  this  truth  was 
most  interestingly  illustrated  by  members  of  the  motorcycle 
squad  during  a  recent  escort  given  to  the  President  of  Bolivia. 
Names  are  not  important  to  the  incident;  concerned,  suffice  to 
say,  were  a  motorcycle  sergeant  and  eight  motorcycle  patrol- 
men. They  had  just  returned  from  a  long,  arduous,  dusty  ride 
to  the  far  reaches  of  the  Bronx  and  were  now  parked  outside 
the  Waldorf-Astoria  Hotel.  The  weather  was  sultry — all  were 
exhausted — and,  so  to  speak,  trying  to  get  their  breath  before 
resuming  the  escort.  There  were  some  gray  hairs  among  the 
crew,  and  neither  the  years,  the  weather  nor  the  ride  seemed 
to  do  them  any  good.  A  lugubrious  picture!  Our  sympathies 
were  stirred.  Then  suddenly  something  happened.  Down  the 
street,  in  precise,  military  step,  came  two  beautiful,  blonde 
WAACs.  To  the  casual  observer  a  sight  to  see.  But  not  so  to 
our  crew,  particularly  one  tall,  gray-haired  member.  The 
reaction  was  instantaneous.  As  we  said  before,  mind  over 
matter.  Tired,  weary  members  came  out  of  their  slouch  and 
straightened  to  attention  as  the  WAACs  with  a  friendly  nod 
in  their  direction  walked  smilingly  by.  For  the  moment  every- 
thing else  was  forgotten.  Ah!  sweet  mind  over  matter!  Then, 
just  as  suddenly,  the  atmosphere,  as  the  two  lovelies  faded  in 
the  distance,  began  to  lose  its  charm  .  .  .  the  old  slump  was 
resumed  .  .  .  and  the  more  prosaic  things  of  life  went  on.  Ho! 
Hum! 

Baron  Otto  von  Robold  reports  that  his  brood  of  canaries 
(you  Icnow,  the  4  Peeps  that  came  to  life  in  last  month's  issue 


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of  SPRING  3100)  are  doing  nicely,  thank  you,  and  that  his 
problem  now  is  to  teach  them  how  to  sing  and  swing,  in  respect 
to  which  he  has  been  observed  gargling  honey  and  sucking 
lemons  to  put  his  voice  in  tune.  By  this  means  he  is  able  to 
produce  dulcet  tones  that  seem  to  strike  a  ready  response  in 
the  peeps.  The  duet — or  shall  we  say  quintet — is  something 
wonderful  to  hear  ...  To  teach  his  brood  the  art  of  swinging, 
the  Baron,  in  the  basement  of  his  home,  has  rigged  up  a  flying 
trapeze,  and  as  he  swings  back  and  forth  with  the  greatest  of 
ease,  performing  all  kinds  of  capers,  the  four  peeps  follow  suit 
in  their  cage  nearby.  Their  precision  is  marvelous  .  .  .  Con- 
gratulations, Baron!    Keep  up  the  good  work. 

MOTORCYCLE  PRECINCT  2  Ptl.  Jolt  N.  G.  Along 

A  welcome  home  to  our  ace  P.B.A.  Delegate,  Jim  OlliflFe, 
from  his  long  sojourn  in  the  hospital. 

Before  Lieutenant  Fleischner  could  finish  reading  General 
Orders  10  (P.D.  War  Bond  drive)  Bill  Fitzgerald,  Jack  Feeney, 
Bill  Hubbard,  Henny  MoUer,  Eddie  Lee,  Ding  Engelbrecht  and 
Harry  Casazza  had  stepped  forward  to  make  their  first  payment 
on  a  bond  .  .  .  Mike  Chaputa  waited  until  the  last — and  then 
stepped  blithely  forward  and  bought  one  marked  $500 — for 
cash.  Seems  Mike  sold  the  old  homestead  and  the  down-payment 
went  right  into  Uncle  Sam's  big  mitt.  "Just  do  it,  don't  talk 
about  it!"  says  Mike  .  .  .  (Jim  Olliffe  a  moment  later  matched 
it  with  another  $500)  .  .  .  The  4-12  tour  and  the  "short  mug- 
ging posts"  did  as  well  with  24  more  bonds  to  kick  us  up  to 
the  $2,400  mark.  Only  a  few  more,  as  we  write  this,  to  reach 
our  quota. 

When  it  comes  to  serenading,  no  Swiss  bell  ringer  that  ever 
lived  has  anything  on  George  Weiss  or  Ed  Schoenkaer,  partic- 
ularly the  latter's  "Nine  O'clock  and  All's  Well — until  you  hear 
the  phone  ring!" 

John  Miller's  brand  of  coffee  ("Love  in  a  Canoe")  didn't 
seem  to  go  over  so  well  with  Sergeant  Joseph.  Might  even  be 
the  basis  of  the  rumor  that  the  job  on  the  car  is  open  again! 

In  recognition  of  the  achievements  of  our  mechanical  de- 
partment, this  is  to  announce  the  award  of  the  Army  and  Navy 
"E"  for  efficiency  to  the  members  of  the  crew — Boss-man 
Feeney,  Small-man  Casazza  and  Referee  Johnny  Conklin,  for 
the  way  they  kept  our  allotment  of  sidecars  running  all  of 
April,  a  miracle,  say  we,  if  ever  there  was  one. 

Short  Story:  Jack  Stevens  received  an  Easter  box  of  candy 
from  a  "friend,"  and  being  himself  afraid  to  try  a  piece  of  the 
confection  (said  the  guy  got  a  summons  from  him  one  time) 
he  passed  it  around,  and  when  no  one  took  sick,  he  got  sore — 
said  he'd  never  be  so  big-hearted  again. 

Moller  baked  a  chiffon  cake  with  lace  edging  on  Easter 
morn  for  Lieutenant  Henry — including  jelly  beans,  marsh- 
mallow  chickens  and  chocolate  bunnies!  .  .  .  Wotta  man — and 
wotta  cook — Margie's  little  helper  is! 

Good  luck  and  safe  return  to  the  following  named  sons  of 
members  of  the  squad  who  are  now  in  the  Armed  Forces: 

Kenneth  Neary,  James  J.  Olliffe,  Jr.,  Albert  and  John 
Feeney,  Edwin  Fream,  Joe  Fleming,  Jr.,  Gerard  Kennedy, 
William  Parks,  Jr.,  Thomas  Welply,  Robert  Capper,  George 
Joseph,  Russell  Stevens,  Michael  Quigley,  William  Hubbard,  Jr. 

Recapitulation:  Army — 5;  Navy — 6;  Marines — 2;  Rangers 
—1.  Total— 14. 

That's  all  we  have  space  for  this  month,  men,  but  you  may 
look  for  more  names  in  our  next  .  .  .  After  all,  you  wouldn't 
want  me  to  lose  my  job  as  reporter  for  overwriting  the  column, 
would  you?  Oh!  you  would?  So  you  can  take  your  job  and  the 
$240  extra  that  it  pays  and  see  if  I  get  mad!  .  .  .  I'll  just  tell 
Pat  O'Rourke  to  leave  his  violin  home. 

Flash!  Straw  Poll  taken  by  members  of  Mcy.  Pet.  2  favors 
"SPRING  3100"  as  the  name  of  the  bomber  to  be  named  for 
the  Police  Department  in  connection  with  the  War  Bond  drive! 

On  Sunday,  May  9,  a  contingent  from  this  command,  headed 
by  Act.  Captain  Neary,  attended  the  first  solemn  high  mass 
offered  by  the  Rev.  Edgar  P.  McCarren,  son  of  our  Patrolman 
William  McCarren,  at  St.  Brendan's  Church,  Brooklyn,  at 
which  the  celebrant  was  assisted  by  his  brother,  the  Rev. 
William  McCarren,  Jr.,  of  Huntington  Seminary.  Later  in  the 
day,  at  a  luncheon  and  reception  given  at  the  Columbus  Club, 
Sergeant  John  Newman,  as  chairman  of  our  committee,  pre- 
sented to  the  honor  guest  a  gold  sick-call  set  and  an  engraved 


wallet  containing,  as  Sergeant  Newman  so  aptly  put  it,  a  little 
of  the  stuff  calculated  to  "lift  one  up  over  the  rough  spots." 
It  was  a  most  impressive  day  for  us  all,  and  Father  McCarren 
has  so  endeared  himself  to  the  men  of  the  command — one  of  his 
first  intentions  was  to  offer  up  the  mass  for  the  families  of  the 
men  and  especially  those  on  the  fighting  fronts — that  he  has 
been  formally  "adopted"  by  the  Squad  to  administer,  at  least 
in  part,  to  their  spiritual  needs. 

GRAND  CENTRAL  PARKWAY  PRECINCT  The  Ghost 

Observed  at  the  annual  Holy  Name  Communion  Breakfast 
at  the  St.  George  Hotel  on  April  18  last:  Captain  Keudell 
enjoying  his  pipe  and  smiling  contentedly  .  .  .  Jimmy  Holland 
having  to  loosen  his  trousers  at  the  waist  for  comfort  .  .  . 
Jim  Sullivan  watching  Holland  to  see  that  he  stayed  with  the 
diet— or  was  it  to  see  if  Holland  had  "more  food  than  Sullivan? 
.  .  .  Joe  (Steven)  Depre  glaring  at  those  who  were  eating  too 
much;  and  if  you  know  Joe,  that  is  glaring  at  its  best  .  .  . 
Eddie  Shields  taking  everybody's  rolls  and  saving  them  for 
lunch  the  next  day  .  .  .  The  job  Kelletta  did  on  the  cigars  .  .  . 
Tom  Pugh  counting  his  money  and  wondering  how  he  is  going 
to  come  out  with  the  tickets  .  .  .  Jim  Byrnes  trying  to  talk 
himself  into  a  ride  back  to  Queens  (wonder  how  he  made  out?). 

What  two  members  of  the  Motorcycle  District  are  looking 
to  make  a  piker  out  of  King  Midas?  Would  Sergeant  Kearns 
or  Patrolman  Painter  know?  .  .  .  Sergeant  Corbett,  our  marine 
expert,  has  been  very  busy  of  late — and  hoping  his  boat  this 
time  won't  again  turn  out  to  be  a  submarine  .  .  .  Tim  Carney, 
ever  since  Bill  Hill  retired,  has  no  one  to  argue  with.  Tried 
to  tangle  with  Mergl  the  other  day  about  them  "Bums"  while 
praising  the  "Gints."  Listen,  both  of  you,  neither  team  is  worth 
arguing  about.  The  "Yanks"  are  the  class  .  .  .  Eddie  Miller,» 
trying  the  other  night  to  jump  a  motorcycle  over  a  barricade, 
came  out  second  best  .  .  .  Cain  has  become  quite  an  eggspert  on 
dairy  products — can  tell  just  by  looking  at  an  egg  what  kind 
of  a  chicken  laid  it  .  .  .  Someone  handed  my  assistant  this  query: 
What  handsome  patrolman  was  known  in  his  premarital  days 
as  "Dink?"    How  about  that,  Mergl? 

Lieutenant  Maher  has  a  Victory  garden  and  has  trained  his 
dog  to  pace  off  the  proper  distances  for  planting  peas.  Also 
has  planted  some  string  beans  which  when  fully  grown  are 
capable,  each  singly,  of  feeding  a  family  of  4.  Some  beans,  eh? 
.  .  .  What  desk  officer  was  heard  one  day  in  a  duet  with  John 
(Bellows)  Mason — and  taking  the  short  end  of  that  songfest? 
.  .  .  We  now  have  two  "worry  warts" — Emil  "Smoke"  Paeper 
being  the  other  one  .  .  .  Congratulations  and  best  wishes  to 
Howard  Smith  on  his  retirement.  Pay  us  a  visit,  Howie,  and, 
incidentally,  don't  forget  that  catered  dinner  that  you  were 
going  to  give  us  and  which,  according  to  you,  would  beat  Augie 
Lays'  spread. 

Our  men  contributed  to  the  Second  War  Loan  drive  to  the 
extent  of  $3,825,  which  sum  is  above  our  quota,  $3,500.  And 
the  way  the  nation  responded  means  there  can  be  no  doubt 
about  the  eventual  outcome  of  the  war. 

Au  revoir,  but  not  goodbye! 


AIR  WARDEN  SERVICE 


Ptl.  D.  E.  Molition 


Air  Warden  Service  Messenger  Slogan  Winner: 

The  105th  Precinct  boasts  of  having  the  winning  contestant 
in  the  Air  Warden  Service  Messenger  Slogan  contest.  Irwin 
W.  Brandman,  17,  received  a  $25  war  bond  for  his  winning 
entry — "We  Serve  the  Services".  Among  other  slogans  sub- 
mitted: "Wings  of  the  Wardens";  "The  'Paul  Revere'  of  To- 
day"; "Carry  the  Message  Through  for  the  Red,  White  and 
Blue";  "The  Messenger — The  Man  Behind  the  Warden." 
Notes  from  the  10th  Division: 

Four  Wardens  of  the  62nd  Precinct  were  of  great  assistance 
recently  when  on  leaving  a  Sector  Headquarters  meeting,  they 
came  upon  two  men  who  were  assaulting  and  robbing  an  elderly 
man.  The  men  were  apprehended  and  charged  with  assault 
and  robbery. 

There  is  a  rumor  spreading  in  the  68th  Precinct  that  Acting 
Lieutenant  McConeghy's  showmanship  has  not  gone  unnoticed 
by  Barnum  &  Bailey. 

Success  of  the  Air  Warden  Service  in  the  10th  Division  is 
attributed   to  the   fine   cooperation   of   Inspector   Daly,   Deputy 


36 


LOOKING     'EM     OVER 


Inspector  Brynes  and  all  the  precinct  captains.    They  have  all 
shown  great  interest  in  this  work. 
Notes  from  the  79th  Precinct: 

At  a  recent  division  meeting  of  all  Zone,  Deputy  Zone,  Sector, 
and  Dep.  Sector  Commanders  and  Squad  Leaders,  a  yellow  sig- 
nal interrupted  the  proceedings,  and  soon  all  lights  were  extin- 
guished. Whereupon  our  public  address  expert,  Ptl.  Ed  Duncan, 
promptly  stepped  across  the  blacked-out  footlights  and  landed 
right  side  up  in  the  orchestra  pit.  No  damage  done  except  to 
Ed's  dignity,  but  it  was  dark  and  no  one  witnessed  the  tumble. 
Dick  Bacci,  demon  A.  W.  S.  34  Man  of  the  79th  Precinct, 
working  in  cooperation  with  the  Messenger  Service,  visited  the 
parade  grounds  one  fine  day  and  umpired  a  baseball  game 
between  the  Messengers  of  Zone  A  and  Zone  B.  Dick  did  a 
splendid  job — the  gang  from  Zone  B  won  the  ball  game.  After 
the  game,  Dick  confided  that  he  had  never  tried  umpiring  before 
in  his  life. 

Scientific  note:  On  May  23,  the  Precinct  Warden  Com- 
mander of  the  79th  was  scheduled  to  deliver  an  address  at  the 
dedication  of  an  honor  roll  at  Sector  22,  but  he  found  himself 
planted  behind  the  desk  at  300  Mulberry  Street  at  the  very 
time  he  was  expected  to  talk.  In  the  79th,  such  little  obstacles 
are  easily  overcome.  The  Precinct  Warden  Commander  spoke 
to  his  Wardens  via  the  good  old  Alexander  Graham  Bell  inven- 
tion, plus  Ed  Duncan's  microphone  and  amplification  system. 
Chinatown  Note: 

Captain  Jesse  Upham  of  Elizabeth  Street  and  Precinct 
Warden  Commander  Frank  Murphy  were  on  hand  on  Saturday, 
May  22,  to  witness  an  evacuation  drill  by  Chinese  children, 
ranging  from  8  to  14  years  of  age.  Captain  Upham  was  pleased 
by  the  poised  and  orderly  behavior  of  these  students  of  New 
York's  Chinese  Overseas  School,  Hwa  Chiao  Han  Wen  H'sir 
Hsiao  at  64  Mott  Street. 

16TH  DETECTIVE  DISTRICT  Det.  Paul  Montgomery 

Some  one,  complained  the  boys  in  the  108th  Squad,  had  been 
cutting  holes  in  their  overcoats  and  topcoats.  This  happened 
on  several  nights  and  among  the  victims  were  Detectives  Lay- 
den,  McGuire,  Devery,  Begley  and  maybe  some  others.  A 
council  of  war  was  finally  called  and  after  putting  their  col- 
lective detective  (?)  minds  together  they  came  to  the  conclusion 
that  a  mouse  was  the  culprit.  So,  Brother  Devery  invested  in 
two  mouse  traps,  Brother  Wittel  got  the  cheese,  and  Brothers 
Barrie  and  Raihl  set  the  traps,  and  lo  and  behold,  next  day 
Brother  Raihl  caught  the  offender  in  the  trap  he  had  set.  Act. 
Captain  Henry  Flattery  is  thinking  seriously  of  referring  the 
matter  to  the  Honor  Board.  Outstanding  work  such  as  this 
should  not  go  unrecognized,  sed  he. 

In  case  any  one  in  the  district  has  not  heard  of  it.  Brother 
McKeefrey  has  a  nephew  by  the  name  of  Eddie  Lynk  playing 
baseball  for  Fordham,  and  seldom  does  a  day  go  by  without 
John  bringing  in  the  box  score  to  show  how  the  kid  performed. 
The  only  one  I  feel  sorry  for  is  Tommy  Corcoran,  his  partner, 
who  day  in  and  day  out  has  to  listen  to  the  tales  about  the 
young  phenom.  We  at  least  have  some  opportunity  to  duck, 
but  there  is  no  out  for  Tom — he  just  has  to  sit  and  take  it — 
one  of  the  disadvantages  of  being  junior  partner,  I  guess. 
Brother  McKeefrey,  in  case  you  didn't  know,  has  seniority  on 
Tom — and  does  he  abuse  the  privilege!!! 

POLICEWOMEN'S  BUREAU  Polw.  Emma  Alden 

The  consensus  among  those  who  have  recently  joined  the 
Force  is  that,  as  time  goes  by,  they  realize  and  appreciate  more 
and  more  the  consideration  and  services  rendered  by  the 
"Seniors"  of  the  Department.  After  being  congratulated  on 
that  memorable  "Last  Day  of  Probation,"  the  following  article, 
expressing  the  sentiments  of  these  recruits,  was  written : 

AN  OPEN  LETTER  TO  THE 
SENIOR  MEMBERS  OF  THE  DEPARTMENT 

Your  congratulations  today  on  the  end  of  our  probationary 
period  made  us  feel  that  you,  too,  should  receive  felicitations. 
It  reminds  of  the  story  of  the  man  who  said  that  one  is 
never  proud  of  his  achievements  until  there  are  born  those  who 
are  able  to  understand  and  admire.  We  who  try  to  follow  in 
your  footsteps  are  grateful  for  the  foundations  you  have  laid. 
The  work  you  have  done  is  a  testimony  of  substantial  argu- 
ments for  the  preservation  of  the  art  of  living  that  erects  towers 


to  benevolent  justice  and  preserves  monuments  of  daily  good 
deeds. 

You  cannot  overestimate  the  feeling  of  appreciation  that 
was  generated  by  your  expressed  sentiments;  not  just  because 
you  have  guided  us  so  well,  but  because  your  welcomed  consid- 
eration symbolized  acceptance  of  continued  achievements  flow- 
ing on  that  path  of  fraternity  among  human  beings  which  is 
built  of  Divine  origin.  The  veneration  that  is  done  to  human 
worth  by  men  obliviates  the  distance  of  time  and  place;  it 
unites  those  who  believe  in  virtue,  freedom,  knowledge,  and 
hope. 

It  is  said  the  happiness  of  the  young  is  in  action;  sobeit  if 
in  the  course  of  our  practical  dreaming,  shadows  appear,  it  is 
sincerely  hoped  we  can  both  remember  your  encouraging 
example  and  preserve  your  ideals.  For  though  circumstances 
may  change,  eternally  the  human  spirit  will  try  to  attain  its 
loftiest  aspirations.  This  is  consistent  with  our  thoughts  of 
your  achievements.  When  we  attain  any  measure  of  success, 
it  will  be  through  having  shared  in  the  benefits  of  brotherhood 
with  you.  We  can  thank  you  best  by  furthering  this  stream  of 
accomplishment  for  all,  by  always  doing  our  best  to  carry  on 
as  members  of  New  York's  "Finest". 


To  Director  Mary  A.  Sullivan: 

Congratulations  on  your  Anniversary ! 
May  many  a  glad  year  bless 
Your  home  with  joy  and  comfort — 
Your  heart  with — Happiness! 

Mrs.  Sullivan  on  Wednesday,  June  2,  celebrated  the  32nd 
anniversary  of  her  induction  as  a  member  of  the  Department, 
and  it  is  our  fervent  hope,  "Molly"  dear,  that  you  may  enjoy 
many  more  years  surrounded  by  those  you  love  and  who  love 
you. 

MOTOR  TRANSPORT  DIVISION  Prof.  I.  Spillit 

No,  boys,  the  hat  and  coat  featured  by  Acting  Sergeant 
Hayes  at  the  205  Mulberry  Street  garage  are  not  relics  of  a 
pre-historic  age — actually  it's  the  air-conditioning  that  makes 
'em  look  that  way. 

Anybody  around  here  got  a  good  second-hand  baby  carriage 
that  he  wants  to  sell  or  rent  for  the  season?  Patrolman  Dave 
O'Sullivan  will  be  in  the  market  for  one  sometime  this  August, 
making  the  official  score  read  two  down  and  two  to  go! 

Newcomer  Farrara  was  going  to  show  the  office  force  a  trick 
but  upon  discovering  that  Bill  Bell  had  him  stopped  on  it,  Joe 
quickly  dropped  the  project  and  quietly  withdrew  to  his  corner. 
It  just  about  took  the  heart  out  of  the  boy  when  he  learned  that 
for  Bell  the  balancing  of  those  16  English  pennies  was  as 
simple  as  breaking  sticks. 

With  Patrolman  Scott  mournfully  nursing  a  couple  of 
broken  ribs,  his  side-kick.  Patrolman  Bleibtrey,  now  is  the 
loneliest  man  in  town.  Bill  without  George  is  like  ham  without 
eggs — or  a  horse  without  a  buggy.  Cheer  up,  Bill,  the  Squire 
of  Rego  Park  will  be  back  in  a  couple  of  days — beautiful  vocabu- 
lary and  all. 

Question  of  the  Month:  What  acting  lieutenant  assigned  to 
Motor  Transport  was  recently  invited  to  the 
jewelry  counter  at  the  Hotel  Edison  but  didn't 
show  up  on  account  of  a  broken  "main- 
spring?" 

There  is  danger  in  carrying  a  courtesy 
too  far.  On  a  bus  the  other  day  Civilian 
Cloik  Cohen  gave  a  woman  his  seat.  She 
fainted.  On  recovering  she  thanked  him. 
Then  he  fainted! 

Lovely  Marjorie  Knievel  in  the  picture  is 
gazing  not  at  any  camera  but  clear  across 
the  Atlantic — to  far-off  Africa — where  her 
handsome  spouse  currently  is  doing  his  bit 
lor  Uncle  Sam  .  .  .  And  will  said  handsome 
spouse  (H'YA  SERGEANT!)  get  a  kick 
when  his  copy  of  this  issue  of  SPRING  3100 
reaches  him  a  few  weeks  hence! 


CRIMINALS  WAINTED 


WANTED  FOR  MURDER 


DAVID  ESSEX 
Alias  ISE  a  MUGfGING 
DESCRIPTION— Age  39  years;  height  5  feet,  8  inches; 
weight  135  pounds;  brown  eyes;  black  hair;  blind  in  right 
eye;  right  index  finger  missing;  brown  skin  negro;  small 
mustache;  medium  build;  wearing  blue  overalls-jumper, 
brown  cap.  Residence,  210  East  98th  Street,  New  York  City. 


WANTED  FOR  MURDER 


JOSEPH  FREZZA 

Aliases  JOSEPH  GIGLIO,  JOSEPH  PARADISI, 
JOSEPH  JIANAZZI  and  DICKEROO. 

DESCRIPTION — Age  37  years;  height  5  feet,  8  inches; 
weight  150  pounds;  brown  eyes;  dark  brown  hair;  dark 
complexion;  walks  slightly  stooped. 


WANTED  FOR 
MURDER 

ELLIS  RUIZ  BAIZ 
DESCRIPTION  —  Age  54 
years;  height  5  feet,  11 
inches;  weight  150 
pounds;  black  hair  mixed 
with  gray;  brown  eyes; 
wears  glasses;  upper  teeth 
missing;  scar  on  upper 
right  side  of  forehead; 
abdomen  scar  from  opera- 
tion. Poorly  dressed.  Wore 
black  overcoat,  brown 
suit  and  hat.  Hotel  work- 
er. 


$26,000  REWARD 

THE  BOARD  OF  ESTIMATE  OF  THE 
CITY  OF  NEW  YORK,  on  a  motion  made  by 
His  Honor,  Fiorello  H.  LaGuardia,  Mayor, 
unanimously  voted  to  appropriate  ^25,000  reward 
and  the  Detectives'  Endowment  Association  of  the 
Police  Department,  City  of  New  York,  has  voted 
^1,000  reward  for  the  apprehension,  or  for  in- 
formation  leading  to  the  apprehension  and  con- 
viction of  the  individual  or  individuals,  or  organ- 
ization or  organizations,  that  placed,  or  had  any 
connecticm  with  placing,  an  infernal  machine  or 
bomb  in  the  Brituh  Pavilion  at  the  World's  Fair, 
which,  after  being  carried  from  the  Pavilion  to  a 
vacant  part  of  the  Fair  Grounds  by  members  of 
this  Department,  exploded  on  Thursday,  July  4, 
1940,  at  about  4.40  pjn.,  causing  the  death  of  two 
detectives  and  injuries  to  ether  detectives. 

ALL  INFORMATION  AND  THE  IDEN- 
TITY OF  PERSONS  FURNISHING  IT  WILL 
BE  KEPT  STRICTLY  CONFIDENTIAL,  and  if 
the  informant  is  not  required  as  an  essential  wit- 
ness and  he  so  desires,  the  souroe  of  the  informa- 
tion will  not  be  disclosed. 

Parsons  having  infermation  should  Communicat*  In 
Porton  or  by  TELEPHONE  with  ASSISTANT  CHIEF 
INSPECTOR  JOHN  J.  RYAN,  POLICE  HEAD- 
QUARTERS, MANHAHAN,  240  CENTRE  STREET, 
TELEPHONE  CAnal  (-2000. 

If  moro  than  on*  parson  is  •ntitlod  to  Iho  ro- 
ward,  it  will  b*  proportionataly  distributod,  and 
tha  POLICE  COMMISSIONER  shall  bo  Iho  sola  Judga 
as  to  its  distribution. 


WANTED  FOR  MURDER 


RALPH  MACEROLI, 
Alias    "THE   APE." 

DESCRIPTION — Age  28  years;  height  5  feet,  8  inches; 
weight  149  pounds;  brown  eyes;  chestnut  hair.  Residence, 
82  Clinton  Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 


Members  of  the  Force  who  are  snecesBfuI  in  the  apprehenaion  of  any  person  de8cril>ed  on  this  page  or  who  may  obtain 
information  which  will  lead  to  the  arrest  will  receive  Departmental  Recognition. 

LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE.  Police  Commissioner. 


In  /Iftemorlam 


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'AT  YOUR  SERVICE" 


Volume  14 


JULY,  1943 


No.  5 


A   MONTHLY    MAGAZINE 


OF  —  BY  —  FOR 


NEW  YORK'S  "FINEST" 


LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE 

POLICE  COMMISSIONER,  EDITOR 


LOUIS  F.  COSTUMA 

FIRST   UEPUTV   COMMISSIONER 


JOHN  J.  O'CONNELL 

CHIEF    INSPECTOR 


JAMES  A.  DE  MILT,  Managing  Editor 


Published   by   the  Police   DepartinenI,   City  of  New  York.  Copyright,    1943,    by   Police   Department,  City   of  New  York. 
Address   all    communications    to    SPRING    3100,   400   Broome   Street,  New  York   City. 


Hazardous  Days  Ahead 


A 


PPROXIMATELY  one  million  one  hundred  thousand  school  children — one  out  of  every  seven 
New  Yorkers,  practically — won't  be  hauled  out  of  bed  early  these  next  few  weeks,  scrub- 
bed behind  the  ears,  put  into  clean  clothes  and  hustled  off  to  school. 


Vacation  days  are  here!  This  means  that  all  of  these  million-odd  youngsters,  released  from 
the  discipline  and  routine  of  the  school  will  be  free  for  the  next  two  months  to  carry  on  where 
ever  it  suits  their  fancy. 

It  also  means,  as  has  been  pointed  out  so  many  times  before,  increased  vigilance  for  the  mem- 
bers of  the  police  force  to  see  that  accidents  in  which  children  are  involved  are  kept  down  to  a 
minimum. 

Statistics  show  that  July  and  August  are  dangerous  months  for  children,  attributable  to  the 
greater  freedom  they  enjoy  and  the  longer  hours  of  daylight  in  which  to  play. 

In  the  category  "16  years  and  under,"  43  paid  with  their  lives  during  the  first  five  months 
of  1943  as  against  40  for  the  same  period  last  year,  an  increase  of  3;  there  was  a  reduction, 
however,  of  784  in  the  number  of  children  injured,  2,085  being  the  figure  for  1942  as  against 
1,301  this  year. 

Fatalities  during  the  first  five  months  of  1943,  "all  ages,"  numbered  302,  compared  with  331 
sacrificed  during  the  same  period  last  year,  a  reduction  of  29 ;  accidents  involving  injuries  during 
this  period  dropped  from  9,635  in  1942  to  5,884  this  year,  a  reduction  of  3,751.  A  substantial 
decrease,  true,  but  figures  gruesome  of  contemplation  nevertheless. 

A  vital  phase  of  the  national  traffic  emergency  is  the  pedestrian  problem.  Each  year  sees 
thousands — men,  women  and  children  alike — literally  walking  into  their  graves.  Manpower  is  at 
a  premium  right  now  and  the  loss  of  life  and  limb  through  pedestrian  accidents  is  an  additional 
menace  to  our  national  security. 

Even  though  pleasure  driving  has  been  banned  by  the  government,  the  streets  are  still  open 
to  thousands  of  commercial  vehicles — trucks,  taxicabs  and  buses,  and,  of  course,  such  so-called 
pleasure  cars  as  used  for  business  purposes  or  otherwise  in  connection  with  the  war  effort.  The 
dimout  may  demand  that  we  live  dangerously  in  New  York  City,  the  Greater  New  York  Safety 
Council  points  out,  but  it  doesn't  follow  that  we  have  to  die  foolishly.  Likewise  it  doesn't  follow 
that  the  motorist  can  continue  to  drive  at  the  same  old  reckless  speeds,  far  in  excess  of  the 
twenty-mile  limit  prescribed  here  for  night  driving. 

Leslie  Hore-Belisha,  former  British  Secretary  for  War,  speaking  at  an  accident  prevention 
meeting  in  London  recently,  said  that  highway  accidents  last  year  had  caused  more  injuries  in  the 
United  Kingdom  than  the  total  number  of  casualties  sustained  by  the  armed  forces  during  the  first 
two  years  of  the  war. 

In  1942  alone,  he  said,  there  were  147,544  casualties  on  highways,  whereas  casualties  in  the 
armed  forces  in  the  first  two  years  amounted  to  only  145,012. 

This  is  the  answer,  in  part,  to  the  tragic  toll  of  pedestrian  deaths.  Too  much  speed  by  our 
motorists — with  too  little  attention  to  the  problem  of  driving  safely  in  semi-darkness.  Our 
pedestrians,  too,  should  give  more  thought  to  the  danger  involved  when  crossing  streets  at  night. 

As  regards  our  children,  parents  should  take  every  advantage  of  parks  and  playgrounds 
during  the  hazardous  days  ahead  and  show  by  example  a  sustained  respect  for  traffic  regulations 
by  obeying  them  at  all  times. 


Yes,   SPRING  3100   Does   Get  Around 


SOMEWHERE  IN  NO.  AFRICA 
Hd.  &  M  P.  Co.,  34th  Div. 
APO  34,  Postmaster,  N.  Y. 

May  31,  1943 

EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Now  that  it  is  quiet  here  in  Africa  and  we  have 
a  little  more  time  to  ourselves,  I  would  appreciate 
it  if  you  would  send  me  the  March  and  April  issues, 
which  for  some  reason  or  other  have  failed  to  reach 
me.  After  being  here  a  while  you  get  quite  hungry 
for  news  from  home  and  especially  news  of  how  the 
"boys"  are  doing  on  our  far-flung  fronts. 

I  realize  and  appreciate  the  tremendous  job  you 
are  doing  in  keeping  the  boys  of  the  Department 
all  over  the  world  informed  as  to  what  is  going  on 
back  home. 

Regards  to  all. 

PVT.  AARON  MEDETSKY, 
Patrolman,  42nd   Precinct. 


SOMEWHERE  OVERSEAS 

U.S.S.  Edsall,  D.  E.  129,  E  Div. 

Fleet  P.O.,  N.  Y. 

June  14,  1943 

EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Just  received  my  April  issue  and  let  me  tell  you 
there  is  nothing  I  enjoy  better  than  reading  SPRING 
3100  and  that  goes,  too,  for  quite  a  few  of  my 
brother  crew  members. 

It  is  just  like  talking  to  many  of  my  friends  in 
the  Department,  and,  well,  the  magazine  does  things 
to  me.    Keep  up  the  good  work. 

Thanks  again,  and  best  regards  to  all. 

PETER  VENERDI, 

2nd  CI.  MoMM   Auto  Mech.,  S.S.3. 


SOMEWHERE  IN  NORTH  AFRICA 

54th  U.  S.  Naval  Constr.  Battalion 

June  10,  1943 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Due  to  many  changes  in  assignment  and  location, 
our  first  mail  since  February  11  was  delivered  yester- 
day. Among  it  were  the  March  and  April  issues  of 
SPRING  3100  which  were  surely  welcome.  As  has 
been  oft  stated,  they  really  were  like  handshakes 
across  the  ocean. 

Thank  you  very  much  and  give  my  regards  to  the 
members  of  the  Department. 

JOSEPH  W.  JUNG, 

Lt.  (JG)— C.E.C.— U.S.N.R. 

Patrolman,  112th  Precinct. 


SOMEWHERE  OVERSEAS 
Box  93,  Navy  121 
Fleet  P.O.,  N.  Y. 

June  6,  1943 
EDITOR,   SPRING  3100: 

Would  like  to  inform  you  of  my  change  of  ad- 
dress from  Pier  92,  N.  Y.  C,  to  overseas  duty,  as 
above.  Have  met  a  few  representatives  of  our  great 
police  force  since  arriving  here  and  they  are  all 
proud  of  the  fact  they  are  representatives  of  N.  Y.'s 
"Finest."  Yes,  even  here  in  this  strange  land  the 
reputation  of  the  greatest  law  enforcement  agency 
in  the  world  is  known.  Would  it  be  possible  to  have 
SPRING  3100  sent  to  me  here?  I  have  yet  to 
receive  a  copy  though  occasionally  I  get  a  glimpse 
of  one  from  one  of  the  other  boys  more  fortunate 
and  it  brings  fond  memories. 

JACOB  TOPPER,  Spec,  2nd  CI. 
Patrolman,  40th  Precinct. 


SOMEWHERE  OVERSEAS 
Naval  Operating  Base,  Navy  No.   101 
Fleet   P.O.,   N.Y. 

June   7,    1943 
PDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

It  was  with  great  pleasure  that  I  received  both 
the  March  and  April  issues  of  SPRING  3100.  I 
hope  each  subsequent  issue  likewise  reaches  me  as 
you  have  no  idea  how  glad  I  am  to  receive  them 
and  making  possible  the  one  way  I  know  to  keep 
in  touch  with  the  activities  of  the  Department  of 
which  I  am  proud  to  be  a  member. 

Reading  your  column   captioned  "Yes,  SPRING 


3100  Does  Get  Around"  gave  me  a  great  idea.  I  had 
all  of  my  buddies,  former  policemen  from  New  York 
City  and  the  metropolitan  area  mostly,  autograph 
your  April  issue  featuring  the  "Judgment  Day" 
cover  showing  the  three  Axis  leaders  in  chains.  This 
copy  will  be  dropped  over  Berlin  at  the  very  first 
opportunity  subsequent  to  this  date  by  a  pilot  of  one 
of  our  Fortresses.  This  will  show  that  the  men  of 
the  Police  Department  of  the  City  of  New  York  are 
well  represented  in  the  armed  forces  opposing  them 
and  give  further  proof  that  SPRING  3100  really 
does  get  around. 

ARTHUR  M.  O'CONNOR, 

2nd  CI.  Spec.  Detective,  28th  Squad. 


RULES  FOR  PRIZE  CONTESTS 

Each  month  SPRING  3100  will  award  a  prize 
of  $15  for  the  best  short  story  submitted. 

Any  subject  may  be  used  as  long  as  the  story  is 
original  and  not  less  than  1,000  nor  more  than 
1,500  words  in  length. 

Stories  must  be  typewritten,  double  spaced, 
using  only  one  side  of  each  sheet  of  paper. 

The  winning  story  will  appear  in  a  subsequent 
issue  of  our  magazine. 

A  prize  of  $2  will  be  awarded  monthly  to  each 
of  the  cartoonists  whose  drawings  are  accepted 
for  publication. 

They  should  be  drawn  in  black  drawing  ink  on 
white  cardboard,  eight  inches  square. 

The  editorial  staff,  under  the  supervision  of 
the  Police  Commissioner,  will  act  as  judges. 

Contributions  must  be  received  at  the  office  of 
SPRING  3100  not  later  than  the  15th  of  each 
month. 

THESE  PRIZE  CONTESTS  ARE  OPEN  TO 
ACTIVE  AND  RETIRED  MEMBERS  OF  THE 
DEPARTMENT  WITH  THE  EXCEPTION  OF 
THE  IMMEDIATE  STAFF  OF  THIS  MAGA- 
ZINE. 


JULY,  1943 

Cover  Design— Ptl.  Charles  Harrold,  Staff  Artist 

Hazardous   Days  Ahead   _ 1 

Yes,   SPRING  3100  Does  Get  Around  2 


Serving  with  Uncle  Sara _ _ 

Second  War  Loan  Drive  ._ _. 

For  Gallantry  in  Action  _ 

Doing  His  Job — Prize  Short  Story  

Ptl.  Harold  O.  Southwick,  Traffic  O 

P.A.L.  Assists  in  C.D.V.O.  Drive  

Borough  Colonel  Cited 


...- 3 

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6 

- 14 

-  16 

_..  18 

Patrolman's  Son,  Reported  Killed  in  Action,  Alive  18 

Summertime  Bathing  Hazards  _ 19 

Sports _ _ 20 

The  Printed  Page  _ 23 

Rebbecca  B.  Rankin,  Municipal  Reference  Library 

Officers'  Training  School — Questions  and  Answers 24 

Lt.  Peter  F.  Mathews,  Police  Academy 

Departmental  Orders  _ _  25 

Queens  Police  Post  Installation  and  Dance  26 

Post-Entry  Training  Course  .- _ _ _ 27 

Looking  'Em  Over _ _ _ 30 


Two  Letters  Which  Speak  for  Themselves 


POLICE  DEPARTMENT 

City  of  New  York 

Office  of  the  Police  Commissioner 

June  15th,  1943 

MR.  JOHN  WHITNEY  RICHMOND 
Deputy  State  Administrator 
War  Savings  Staff 
Treasury  Department 
1270  Sixth  Avenue 
New  York  20,  N.  Y. 

Dear  Mr.  Richmond: 

I  am  very  pleased  to  now  advise  that  the  Depart- 
ment has  completed  its  drive  for  the  Second  War 
Loan,  and  the  report  submitted  shows  that  the  mem- 
bers of  the  Department,  and  the  various  Depart- 
mental organizations,  have  ordered  the  purchase  of 
bonds  at  a  cost  of  $711,646.00  with  a  maturity  value 
of  $869,725.00. 

Therefore,  I  am  returning  herewith,  certificates 
verifying  such  purchase  of  bonds  for  two  Flying 
Fortresses,  one  to  be  named  "City  of  New  York 
Police"  and  the  other  to  bear  an  outline  of  a  Patrol- 
man's shield  with  an  inscription  reading  "City  of 
New  York  Police,"  per  sketch  attached. 

As  stated  in  your  letter  of  April  5,  1943,  I  trust 
that  you  can  now  make  the  necessary  arrangements 
with  the  War  Department  to  have  two  Flying  For- 
tresses purchased  and  named  as  requested.  Also, 
will  appreciate  it  if  you  can  arrange  to  furnish 
photographs  and  advise  us  as  to  when  and  where 
the  Fortresses  will  be  christened.  If  possible,  ar- 
rangements will  be  made  to  have  representatives  of 
the  Department  present  at  the  christening. 

With  kind  personal  regards, 

Very  truly  yours, 

LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE, 
Police    Commissioner 


JUST  as  had  been  confidently  expected,  the 
Bomber  Campaign  conducted  by  the  Police 
Department,  in  connection  with  the  Second 
War  Loan  Drive — and  with  the  naming  of  two 
Flying  Fortresses,  valued  at  $350,000  each  as  the 
goal — was  a  most  gratifying  success,  with 
$711,646,  more  than  enough  to  cover  the  purchase 
price  of  the  two  Fortresses,  as  the  amount  sub- 
scribed. 

One  of  the  Fortresses  will  bear  the  inscription 
"Police,  City  of  New  York,"  while  the  second  will 
show  a  patrolman's  shield  with  the  re<rular  in- 
scription thereon  "City  of  New  York,  Police." 


TREASURY   DEPARTMENT 
War  Savings  Staff 

1270  Sixth  Avenue 
New  Yprk  20,  N.  Y. 
June  22,  1943 

HON.  LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE,  Commissioner 

Police  Department,  City  of  New  York 

240  Centre  Street 

New  York  13,  N.  Y. 

Dear  Commissioner  Valentine: 

It  was  exceptionally  pleasant  to  receive  and 
thrilling  to  learn  from  your  gracious  letters  of  June 
15th  of  the  magnificent  results  attained  in  your 
Bomber  Campaign,  attributable  to  the  intelligent 
and  highly  constructive  efforts  pursued. 

Only  through  the  energy  of  thoughtful  and  pa- 
triotic citizens  like  you  was  it  possible  for  the 
Second  War  Loan  to  be  as  successful  as  it  proved  to 
be,  for  it  was  through  such  War  Bond  sales  (sub- 
scriptions which  really  count)  that  the  goal  was  not 
only  reached  but  exceeded.  It  is  heartening  to  all 
of  us  to  realize  the  power  of  an  aroused  America. 

Words  are  hardly  adequate  to  express  our  recog- 
nition of  your  achievement.  To  know  that  through 
your  wholehearted  cooperation,  combined  with  the 
loyalty  of  the  people  in  your  Department,  purchases 
of  War  Bonds  were  made  so  far  surpassing  the 
originally  suggested  amount  for  a  Flying  Fortress 
that  your  actual  accomplishment  was  more  than 
sufficient  to  cover  the  cost  of  two  Fortresses,  is 
truly  worthy  and  deserving  of  the  utmost  com- 
mendation we  can  extend. 

You  have  done  a  grand  job.  Commissioner,  and 
we  are  really  delighted  and  proud  to  inform  you 
of  our  recognition,  and  ask  you  to  convey  these 
sentiments  to  your  associates  together  with  assur- 
ances that  we  are  most  grateful. 

We  have  certified  your  accomplishments  to  the 
War  Department  in  Washington  for  immediate  at- 
tention, and  the  photographs  should  be  forthcoming 
in  regular  course.  In  the  meantime,  it  is  our  pleasure 
to  present  several  certificates,  one  for  you  personally, 
one  a  special  award  to  the  Police  Department,  and 
the  others  for  the  War  Bond  Committee  members  of 
your  fine  organization  who  have  been  helpful  and 
instrumental  in  developing  the  War  Bond  sales 
certified  to  us. 

Heartiest  congratulations  to  you  all. 

With  kindest  regards, 

Sincerely  yours, 

JOHN  WHITNEY  RICHMOND 
Deputy  State  Administrator 


The  names  were  chosen  at  a  meeting  called  by 
the  Police  Commissioner  on  Saturday,  June  12, 
for  the  purpose  of  selecting,  from  among  the 
scores  of  names  submitted,  the  two  deemed  most 
closely  representative  of  the  Department.  Many 
excellent  suggestions  were  offered  and  the  final 
determination  resulted  from  a  motion  offered  by 
Deputy  Commissioner  Louis  A.  Costuma  and 
adopted,  after  it  had  been  seconded  by  Patrolman 
Patrick  W.  Harnedy,  president  of  the  P.B.A.,  by 
a  unanimous  vote  of  those  present. 

Sitting  in  at  the  conference,  besides  the  Police 
Commissioner,  were  Deputy  Commissioners  Louis 


SPRING      3100 


F.  Costuma,  Francis  J.  Kear,  Michael  A.  Lyons, 
Cornelius  O'Leary  and  Vincent  E.  Finn;  Chief 
Inspector  John  J  O'Connell,  Assistant  Chief  In- 
spectors John  J.  Ryan,  James  J.  Sheehy  and  Al- 
bert Williams ;  Deputy  Inspector  John  J.  Haslach, 
Captains  James  R.  Kennedy  and  William  O. 
Jones,  representing  the  Captains'  Endowment 
Association;  Acting  Captain  James  F.  Donnelly, 
representing  the  Lieutenants'  Benevolent  Associ- 
ation; Sergeant  Ross  P.  Monroe,  president.  Ser- 
geants' Benevolent  Association;  Patrolman  Pat- 
rick W.  Harnedy,  president,  Patrolmen's  Benevo- 
lent Association;  Detective  Harvey  Kennedy, 
representing  the  Detectives'  Endowment  Associa- 
tion; Policewoman  Katherine  Barry,  president, 
Policewomen's  Endowment  A-ssociation ;  Mary  A. 
Sullivan,  director,  Policewomen's  Bureau ;  Thomas 
V.  Gaffney,  clerk-in-charge.  Bookkeeper's  Office; 
George  Ormsby,  acting  chief  clerk;  Harry  Mef- 
ford,  assistant  chief  clerk. 

You've  admired,  of  course,  the  brilliant  por- 
trayal by  Artist  Charlie  Harrold,  on  our  front 
cover  this  month,  of  the  two  Flying  Fortresses 
that  will  represent  the  Police  Department  in  the 
war  against  tyranny  on  sky-fronts  all  over  the 
world.  Maybe  it  will  be  possible  to  have  these 
sky-fighters  manned  by  members  of  the  Depart- 
ment. In  any  event,  to  the  members  of  the  cre\ys 
flying  them,  whomever  they  may  be,  we  say  again 
— Happy  Landings! 

In  the  photo.  Commissioner  Valentine  is  shown 
receiving  from  the  hand  of  Mr.  Nevil  Ford,  State 


Administrator,  War  Savings  Staff,  Treasury  De- 
partment, the  official  citation  of  the  U.  S.  Treasury 
Department,  dated  June  19,  1943,  which  reads : 

"For  seryice  to  the  War  Savings  Program,  this 
citation  is  awarded  to  the  members  of  the  Police 
Department,  City  of  New  York,  in  recognition 
of  their  having  provided  the  following  fighter 
equipment — two  Flying  Fortresses— through  their 
extra  purchases  of  War  Savings  Bonds." 

Left  to  right :  Deputy  Commissioner  Francis  J. 
Kear,  Deputy  Commissioner  Louis  F.  Costuma, 
Commissioner  Valentine,  Mr.  Ford,  Mr.  John  W. 
Richmond,  Deputy  State  Administrator;  Chief 
Inspector  John  J.  O'Connell. 


HITCHCOCK  HALL,  UNIV.  OF  CHICAGO 

Chicago,  Illinois 

3653rd  S.U.— A.S.T.P.  Co.  C 

June  13,  1943 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Many  thanks  for  SPRING  3100  which  I  have 
been  receiving  regularly  and  which  has  proven  itself 
to  be  a  perfect  prescription  for  homesickness,  while 
providing  a  lot  of  enjoyable  reading. 

PRIVATE  ALBERT  A.  SEEDMAN, 
Patrolman,  48th  Precinct. 


New  York  City  pays  tribute  to  its  heroes — a  view  of  the  exercises  in  City  Hall  Park. 


For  Gallantry  in  Action 

Graduations,   Appointments   and   Promotions  Lend  Added  Interest 

to  Ceremonies  at  City  Hall 


NEW  York  City  on  the  afternoon  of  Tuesday, 
June  15,  paid  reverent  tribute  to  one  mar- 
tyred police  officer  and  four  heroic  firemen 
who,  in  rigid  observance  of  the  motto  "Faithful 


Unto  Death"  laid  down  their  lives  last  year  in 
the  performance  of  duty.  At  the  same  time  20 
police  comrades  and  18  members  of  the  Fire  De- 
partment were  jointly   honored   by   Mayor   La- 


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Mayor  LaGuardia  pins  to  the  tunic  of  Patrolman  Vincent 
C.  Wood,  22nd  Precinct,  the  Department  Medal  of  Honor. 


Guardia  at  impressive  ceremonies  held  before  a 
gathering  of  2,000  persons  in  the  Plaza  fronting 
City  Hall.  They  are  the  men  whose  deeds  of 
conspicuous  gallantry  during  the  year  1942  won 
for  them  the  acclaim  of  the  people  of  the  City 
of  New  York  as  well  as  the  medals  awarded  by 
their  respective  departments  each  year  for  valor. 

The  ceremonies  included  also  the  promotion  of 
one  captain  to  deputy  inspector  and  the  elevation 
of  four  lieutenants  to  the  rank  of  captain  and 
nine  patrolmen  to  the  rank  of  sergeant;  also  the 
graduation  of  10  probationary  policewomen  and 
277  probationary  patrolmen  and  the  induction 
into  the  last  mentioned  rank  of  282  others. 

Commissioner  Valentine,  upon  presenting  to 
the  Mayor  the  widow  of  the  late  Detective  Joseph 
A.  Miccio,  assured  his  listeners  that  the  heroes 
of  both  departments  "who  have  made  the  su- 
preme sacrifice  in  the  performance  of  their  du- 
ties," will  never  be  forgotten. 

"They  were  faithful  unto  death,"  the  Commis- 
sioner said,  "and  in  their  absence  we  bestow 
reverent  recognition  on  their  next  of  kin." 

Declaring  that  the  deeds  performed  by  the  men 
being  honored  and  which  are  described  in  the 
brief  official  citations,  make  anything  that  he  or 
Fire  Commissioner  Walsh  may  say  "wholly  and 
utterly  inadequate,"  the  Commissioner  went  on 
then  to  present,  in  turn,  the  police  medal  win- 
ners, "those  men  who,  with  their  brother  heroes 
of  the  Fire  Department  are  living  symbols  of  the 
entire  personnel  of  both  these  departments 
charged  with  the  responsibility  of  protecting  and 


safeguarding  the  lives  and  property  of  our 
people. 

"All  of  these  men  have  lived  up  to  the  great 
traditions  of  their  respective  departments,"  the 
Commissioner  asserted.  "They  are  the  men  who, 
ill  the  performance  of  their  duties,  survived 
gangsters'  bullets — danger  at  roaring  fires — and 
in  the  treacherous  waters  within  and  about  the 
City  of  New  York.  There  is  not  a  man  in  either 
Department,  regardless  of  age  or  rank,  who 
would  not  welcome  the  opportunity  to  merit  a 
place  in  this  Medal  Line  today.  We  have  all  been 
inspired  by  the  actions  of  these  men  to  a  newer 
and  greater  sense  of  our  responsibilities  and  du- 
ties. We  have  a  deeper  sense  of  appreciation 
of  the  great  loss  Mrs.  Miccio  has  sustained  be- 
cause her  beloved  husband  held  duty  dearer  than 
life  itself." 

Declaring  it  was  particularly  appropriate  that 
the  graduates  and  the  newly-appointed  probation- 
ary patrolmen  participate  in  the  exercises  held 
that  day  "for  the  inspiration  that  it  should  give 
them,"  the  Commissioner  said  it  was  his  hope 
that  witnessing  these  events  would  make  them 
conscious  of  the  responsibilities  assumed  by  them 
in  their  new  profession,  law  enforcement — "a 
career  devoted  to  loyal,  sincere  and  conscientious 
service  to  our  people." 

Fire  Commissioner  Walsh,  calling  attention  in 
the  course  of  his  remarks  to  the  close  cooperation 
existing  today  between  the  Police  and  Fire  De- 
partments, declared  that  two  years  ago  three  po- 
licemen were  honored  by  the  Police  Department 
for  rescues  performed  at  fires  and  that  converse- 
ly this  year  two  firemen  were  being  similarly 
honored  for  police  work  heroically  performed. 


Mrs.  Barbara  Miccio  accepts  from  the  Mayor  the  Depart- 
ment Medal  of  Honor  awarded  posthumously  to  her  late 
husband.  Detective  Joseph  A.  Miccio.     Looking  on  are  her 
children,  Barbara,  11;  Joseph,  7,  and  Kenneth,  3. 


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"I  would  be  remiss  if  I  did  not  also  call  to  your 
attention  that  on  two  or  three  occasions  I  have 
forwarded  to  Commissioner  Carey,  of  the  Sani- 
tation Department,  commendations  for  splendid 
work  performed  at  dangerous  fires  by  members 
of  his  department. 

"It  is  a  happy  augury,"  Commissioner  Walsh 
concluded,  "of  what  we  might  expect  from  these 
three  great  departments." 

On  behalf  of  the  officers  and  men  of  the  Fire 
Department  Welfare  Association,  Commissioner 
Walsh  at  this  point  presented  to  the  city,  for  use 
by  its  Fire  Department,  a  mobile  laboratory. 

"This  unit  is  considered  a  most  important  ad- 
dition to  our  Department,"  the  Fire  Commis- 
sioner explained.  "In  addition  to  the  fact  it  can 
be  dispatched  at  once  to  the  scene  of  a  fire  which 
may  be  giving  off  obnoxious  gases,  this  unit  can 
immediately  tell  the  type  of  gas  being  encountered 
and  thus  facilitate  the  treatment  being  adminis- 
tered by  physicians  at  the  scene." 

Mayor  LaGuardia  in  the  course  of  the  pro- 
ceedings made  the  usual  award  of  a  regulation 
service  revolver  to  the  three  probationary  patrol- 
men and  the  probationary  policewoman  obtaining 
highest  marks  in  their  training  school  course, 
and  likewise  to  the  probationer  obtaining  high- 
est rating  in  shooting.  The  recipients  of  the 
awards,  all  of  whom  were  presented  to  the  city's 
chief  executive  by  Commissioner  Valentine,  were : 

HIRAM  C.  BLOOMINGDALE  TROPHY:  Pro- 
bationary Patrolman  John  P.  Ondrak,  who  at- 
tained the  highest  general  average  in  all  sabiects. 

MAYOR'S  TROPHY:  ProbaUonary  Patrolman 
Wilfred  L.  Davis,  second  highest  average. 

POLICE  COMMISSIONER'S  TROPHY:  Pro- 
bationary Patrolman  Robert  B.  Marsh,  third 
highest  average. 

MASBACK  TROPHY:  Probarionary  Patrobnan 
Chester  E.  Pape,  Jr.,  who  attained  highest  marks 
in  shooting. 

CHIEF  INSPECTOR'S  TROPHY:  Probation- 
ary Policewoman  Gladys  Eckert,  who  attained 
the  highest  average  in  all  subjects. 

Mayor  LaGuardia  in  the  course  of  his  talk 
stated  that  to  be  able  to  witness  the  promotion  of 
men  in  the  services  and  similarly  the  administra- 
tion of  the  oath  of  office  to  recruits  in  both  the 
Police  and  Fire  departments  is  for  him  a  most 
pleasant  duty  always. 

"I  am  very  happy  to  extend  a  welcome  to  the 
282  recruits  entering  the  Police  Department,"  the 
Mayor  stated,  "and  I  am  hopeful  the  citizens  of 
the  City  of  New  York  will  have  an  opportunity 
to  see  the  photos  of  all  of  the  recruits  inducted 
today  into  the  Police  and  Fire  departments,  so 
that  they  can  see  what  it  was  the  department 
stores  of  the  city  wanted  to  strike  out  of  the 
budget  ...  I  want  to  take  this  opportunity  of 
expressing  my  thanks  to  the  City  Council  in  re- 
sisting the  efforts  of  the  department  stores  to 
weaken  our  Fire  and  Police  departments  and  for 
making  possible  your  appointment  today.  The 
councilmen  sustained  the  Mayor's  veto  and  here 


PROMOTED 

L.   to   r.:   Deputy    Inspector   Francis   A.   Burns,   Captains 

Patrick  J.   Clancy,   Jr.,   Daniel  T.  Moynihan,   Thomas   J. 

Lenihan,  John  C.  Deickmann. 


you  are — and  we  are  safe  for  the  ensuing  fiscal 
year. 

"These  are  hard  times — difficult  times,"  the 
Mayor  continued.  "You  are  rendering  service  to 
your  city  and,  further,  rendering  service  to  your 
country — the  protection  of  the  lives  and  property 
of  the  people  of  the  City  of  New  York  is  a  very 
important  factor  in  the  war  effort.  I  can  under- 
stand your  feelings  because,  I  fear,  I  very  often 
feel  guilty  in  that  regard  myself — in  wishing  to 
be  some  place  else  instead  of  here  taking  care  of 
the  duties  assigned  to  us.  But  we  must  all  be 
frord  soldiers.  We  must  take  the  assigned  task 
and  do  our  very  best.  Sometimes,  however,  you 
may  become  discouraged.  We  have  people  who 
put  their  own  selfish  interests  before  those  of 
their  country  and  we  have  to  put  up  with  it — 
brush  it  aside  and  carry  on.  In  the  Police  De- 
partment your  duties  will  be  more  exacting — new 
and  greater  responsibilities  have  been  placed 
iiDon  us  by  our  government.  New  posts — new 
strategic  points — are  to  be  protected.  We  have 
to  be  calm  and  cool  in  the  performance  of  our 
duty.  There  are  pressure  groups  who,  in  addi- 
tion to  making  it  appear  that  conditions  exist 
that  do  not  exist,  exaggerate  existing  conditions. 
You  and  I  have  to  carry  on  and  perform  our  du- 
ties intelligently,  efficiently  and  calmly.  I  have 
just  awarded  revolvers  to  the  honor  students  of 
the  graduating  class.  You  carry  a  revolver  for 
a  purpose,  not  for  an  ornament.  As  I  have  told 
every  graduating  class  since  I  became  Mayor,  be 
quick  on  the  draw — don't  let  the  other  fellow  get 
the  drop  on  you.    If  you  apprehend — or  discover 


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— anyone  with  a  weapon  in  his  hand  while  in  the 
commission  of  a  crime — shoot — and  shoot  first. 

"It  is  a  painful  duty  to  pin  a  medal  on  the 
widow  of  a  policeman.  Up  until  December  of 
last  year,  the  month  in  which  we  lost  Detective 
Miccio,  we  had  compiled  a  perfect  record  for  the 
year  1942.  We  had  planted  several  bandits  in 
Potters  Field,  and  I  was  glad  that  technicalities 
of  the  law  did  not  cause,  in  the  case  of  the  mur- 
derers of  Detective  Miccio,  a  miscarriage  of  jus- 
tice. The  criminals  who  perpetrated  that  crime 
have  been  found  guilty  of  murder,  first  degree. 
Let  us  hope  that  no  technicality  will  interfere 
with  the  speedy  and  direct  walk  of  these  murder- 
ers to  the  hot  seat." 


The  list  of  promotions  follows: 

TO  DEPUTY  INSPECTOR 
Francis  A.  Burns,  Telegraph  Bureau. 

TO  CAPTAIN 

Patrick  J.  Clancy,  Jr.,  122nd  Pet.;  Daniel  T. 
Moynihan,  Man.  East  Hdqts. ;  John  C.  Deick- 
mann,  Boro.  Hdqts.  Sqd.,  Bronx ;  Thomas  J.  Leni- 
han,  18th  Div. 

TO  SERGEANT 

Thomas  F.  Rooney,  Jr.,  18th  Pet;  Edward  G. 
Giery,  23rd  Pet.;  Francis  T.  Cassidy,  14th  Pet.; 
John  R.  Green,  30th  Pet. ;  Thomas  W.  O'Connor, 
9th  Pet.;  Joseph  J.  Pappace,  112th  Pet.;  Harold 
J.  Dunwoody,  34th  Pet.;  Salvatore  C.  J.  Agresti, 
114th  Pet;  Joseph  C.  Kearon,  75th  Pet 


DEPARTMENT  MEDAL  OF  HONOR 

(Posthumous) 


Detective      Joseph      A.     Miccio, 

J**ii^  Shield   No.   681,   78th   Squad,    18th 

f  ^  Division.    At  about  1:45  p.m.,   De- 

![  cember   7,  1942,   while   on   duty   in 

the  vicinity  of  Nevins  and  Berpren 
Streets,  Brooklyn,  encountered  two 
men  acting  in  a  suspicious  manner. 
During    an    ensuing    struggle,    the 
detective    was    shot    in    the    chest. 
The  gunmen  fled  in  a  stolen  auto- 
mobile   but    were    apprehended    by 
other  officers.     One  thug  was  dis- 
armed of  a  loaded   revolver.      De- 
tective Miccio  was  removed  to  a  hospital,  where  he  died 
the  following  day.     The  two  prisoners  have  been  indicted 
for  Murder  1st  degree. 


POLICE  COMBAT  CROSS 

Sergeant  John  M.  Bou,  Shield 
No.  538,  120th  Precinct  (was  Pa- 
trolman, Shield  No.  1179,  Police 
Commissioner's  Office,  at  the  time 
of  occurrence).  At  about  6:40  a.m., 
August  18,  1942,  on  duty  in  plain- 
clothes, observed  two  men  solicit 
three  others.  The  five  men  pro- 
ceeded to  premises  29  West  112th 
Street,  Manhattan.  Patrolman  Bou 
entered  the  premises  and  when  he 
confronted  the  men  on  the  third 
floor  landing  they  fled.  The  patrol- 
man pursued  one  of  the  men,  who  was  armed,  and  overtook 
him  on  the  fifth  floor  of  premises  132  West  113th  Street. 
A  struggle  ensued,  during  which  the  man  fired  two  shots 
at  the  patrolman  without  effect.  Patrolman  Bou  then  shot 
and   mortally  wounded  his   assailant. 


DEPARTMENT   MEDAL   OF   HONOR 

Patiolman     Vincent     C.     Wood, 

Shield  No.  3289,  22nd  Precinct.  At 
about  2:50  p.m.,  December  7,  1942, 
while  on  special  assignment  and 
riding  in  Park  Department  auto- 
mobile with  a  Park  Department 
employee  along  West  Drive,  Centi'al 
Park,  Manhattan,  heard  shouts  of 
"help"  coming  from  the  dii'ection 
of  the  100th  Street  Pool,  between 
the  West  Drive  and  Central  Park 
West.  Proceeding  to  the  scene, 
Patrolman     Wood     observed     two 

small  children,  who  had  fallen  through  the  ice,  partly  sub- 
merged in  the  water,  about  25  feet  from  shore.  Discarding 
his  overcoat,  cap  and  revolver,  the  patrolman  ran  out  on 
the  ice  until  it  broke  beneath  his  weight.  He  then  swam 
to  the  boy  and  girl  and  kept  them  afloat.  He  had  placed 
them  on  the  ice  and  had  started  back  to  shore  with  them, 
when  he  was  informed  that  there  was  another  child  under 
the  water.  Leaving  the  children  on  the  ice.  Patrolman 
Wood  swam  back  and,  diving  under  the  water,  located  a 
small  girl,  who  was  unconscious.  He  swam  with  her  to  the 
other  two  children  and  slid  the  three  children  along  the 
ice  before  him  as  he  swam  towards  shore,  breaking  the  ice 
as  he  went.  Reaching  a  point  where  he  could  stand.  Patrol- 
man Wood,  with  the  assistance  of  the  Park  Department 
employee  and  a  civilian,  carried  the  three  children  ashore 
and  applied  artificial  respiration  to  the  unconscious  girl. 
The  three  children  and  the  patrolman  were  removed  to  a 
hospital,  suffering  from  exposure  and  submersion.  Patrol- 
man Wood  remained  on  sick  report  for  19  days. 


Detectives  Bradley  Hammond,  Shield  No.  1135,  and 
Walter  S.  Curtayne,  Shield  No.  733,  18th  Squad,  18th  Di- 
vision. At  about  11:10  a.m.,  December  24,  1942,  were  in- 
formed that  a  man  was  attempting  to  pawn  a  stolen 
camera  in  a  store  at  1149  Sixth  Avenue,  Manhattan.  When 
confronted  by  the  detectives,  the  suspect  shot  and  seriously 
wounded  Detective  Hammond.  As  the  gunman  fled  from 
the  store,  he  turned  and  fired  a  shot  at  Detective  Curtayne, 
who  was  in  pursuit.  During  the  chase,  the  gunman  again 
fired  at  Detective  Curtayne,  who  shot  and  wounded  his 
assailant,  causing  him  to  fall  to  the  street  where  he  was 
disarmed  and  placed  under  arrest.  As  a  result  of  this  ar- 
rest, five  other  persons  were  subsequently  arrested  and  a 
discarded  revolver  recovered  as  well  as  part  of  the  pro- 
ceeds of  a  series  of  burglaries  and  robberies  in  the  Borough 
of  Queens  in  which  the  prisoners  had  participated.  De- 
tective Hammond  was  removed  to  a  hospital  and  is  still 
on  sick  report. 


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PATROLMEN'S  BENEVOLENT  ASSOCIATION  MEDAL 

Patrolman  Eligio  Sarro,  Shield 
No.  17614,  71st  Precinct.  At  about 
10:00  p.m.,  February  2,  1942,  Pa- 
trolman Sarro,  while  off  duty  and 
in  civilian  clothes,  in  a  store  at  344 
Broome  Street,  Manhattan,  en- 
countered four  men,  one  of  whom 
was  armed  with  a  revolver,  at- 
tempting to  perpetrate  a  holdup. 
While  the  victims  were  being 
searched  Patrolman  Sarro  removed 
a  revolver  from  his  overcoat  pock- 
et and  fired  at  the  bandit  standing 
The  perpetrators  fled  and  the  patrol- 
man pursued.  During  an  exchange  of  shots  the  armed 
bandit  fell,  mortally  wounded,  and  his  weapon,  containing 
five  cartridges,  two  of  which  had  been  discharged,  dropped 
to  the  ground.  Both  the  deceased  and  an  accomplice  taken 
into  custody  later  had  criminal  records.  The  accomplice 
was  convicted  and  was  sentenced  to  a  long  term  in  State 
Prison. 


guard  near  the  door. 


WILLIAM  McLAIN  FREEMAN  MEDAL 

Patrolman  Peter  E.  Droner,  Shield  No.  896, 

82nd  Precinct 


CHARLES  H.  SABIN  MEDAL 

Patrolman  Charles  G.  Kaiser,  Shield  No.  8623, 

78th  Precinct. 


SHERMAN  DAY  MEDAL 

Patrolman  Shepherd  Kole,  Shield  No.  18983, 

Traffic  Precinct  I. 

At  about  2  p.m.,  December  7,  1942,  Patrolman  Droner, 

while  on  duty  at  the  scene  of  an  accident  at  Bergen  and 

Nevins   Streets,  Brooklyn,  observed  Detective  Joseph  A. 

Miccio,  Shield  No.  681,  78th  Squad,  18th  Division,  accost- 


ing two  men,  one  of  whom  was  armed.  As  the  patrolman 
approached,  the  gunman  shot  and  mortally  wounded  the 
detective.  During  an  exchange  of  shots.  Patrolman  Droner 
was  wounded  in  the  right  hand  and  the  gunmen  fled  in  a 
stolen  car.  Patrolman  Kole,  on  traffic  duty  in  the  vicinity, 
joined  Patrolman  Kaiser,  on  radio  motor  patrol,  in  pursuit 
of  the  gunmen.  Shots  were  exchanged  in  the  ensuing 
chase  of  about  one  and  one-half  miles  and  the  gunmen's 
car  collided  with  an  oncoming  automobile  near  Navy  Street 
and  Myrtle  Avenue.  The  gunmen  abandoned  the  car  and 
fled  in  different  directions.  One  thug  attempted  to  shoot 
Patrolman  Kaiser  who  was  pursuing  him,  but  he  was  sub- 
dued and  captured.  Patrolman  Kole  pursued  the  accomplice 
into  premises,  167  Navy  Street,  where  he  was  apprehended 
by  detectives.  A  .45  calibre  automatic  pistol  was  confis- 
cated. The  gunmen,  who  were  on  parole  from  Dannemora 
Prison  at  the  time  of  occurrence,  have  been  indicted  for 
Murder,  1st  degree. 

DETECTIVES'  ENDOWMENT  ASSOCIATION  MEDAL 

Detective  Joseph  Demas,  Shield 
No.  853,  10th  Squad,  18th  Division 
(was  attached  to  3rd  Detective  Dis- 
trict, at  time  of  occurrence).  At 
about  10:10  p.m.,  July  18,  1942, 
while  on  cruiser  radio  motor  pati'ol, 
proceeded  to  415  West  57th  Street, 
Manhattan,  where  two  young  girls 
had  fallen  thirty-five  feet  from  the 
roof  of  said  premises  to  the  gable 
roof  of  the  adjoining  building  and 
clung  to  a  small  pipe  snow  breaker. 
They  were  in  grave  danger  of  fall- 
ing from  this  position  to  a  roof  twenty-five  feet  below. 
Detective  Demas  reached  the  gable  roof  and  lowered  him- 
self hand-over-hand  down  a  ledge  about  eight  inches  wide 
to  the  girls,  each  of  whom  had  a  fractured  arm  and  in- 
ternal injuries.  He  picked  up  one  of  the  girls  who  fainted 
and  braced  the  other  girl  with  his  foot  until  assistance 
arrived.  A  patrolman  was  lowered  by  means  of  a  life  belt 
and  the  girls  were  hauled  to  safety. 


PETER  F.  MEYER  MEDAL 

Patrolman  Roy  A.  Gough,  Shield  No.  12058, 

105th  Precinct  (was  attached  to  Manhattan  East 

Headquarters  at  time  of  occurrence). 


NATIONAL  SURETY   MEDAL 
Patrolman  Anthony  F.  Paduano,  Shield  No.  6752, 
Manhattan  East  Headquarters. 
At  about  1:30  a.m.,  August  19,  1942,  while  assigned  to 
plainclothes  duty  at  116th  Street  and  Lenox  Avenue,  Man- 
hattan, were  solicited  by  a  man  who  directed  them  to  a 


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dwelling  at  74  West  118th  Street.  Upon  arriving  at  the 
second  floor  of  said  premises,  the  man  and  an  accomplice 
threatened  the  officers  with  knives  and  demanded  their 
money.  When  directed  to  surrender,  the  thugs  attempted 
to  stab  the  officers.  During  the  ensuing  struggle  Patrolman 
Paduano  mortally  wounded  one  of  the  bandits  while  Patrol- 
man Gough  subdued  and  disarmed  the  other  assailant. 


ERNEST  FAHNESTOCK  MEDAL 


^_^^  Patrolman  Henry  V.  X.  Baumert, 

^^f-^J^^  Shield  No.  378,  Emergency  Service 

^^BUj^^V  Division  (was  attached  to  7th  Pre- 

^^^HHjP^  cinct  and  temporarily  assigned  to 

■B^  '  Emergency  Service  Squad  No.  2  at 

^Br_  time  of  occurrence).  At  about  11:30 

W»J^  p.m.,   September  8,   1942,   off  duty 

^^^H^^^^  and  at  his  residence,  22  Bay  Side 

^^^^^^^^^^^  Place,  Rockaway  Point,  Queens, 
^^^^^^^^^^^1  heard  shouts  of  "help."  Accom- 
^^^^^^^^^^^H  panied  by  a  civilian,  he  proceeded 
B^^^^^^^^^^l  in  a  rowboat  to  a  point  about  800 
feet  off  shore,  where  a  man  had 
fallen  from  a  ferryboat  into  the  waters  of  Rockaway  Inlet 
Channel.  He  located  the  man,  who  was  partly  submerged, 
and  dived  to  his  rescue.  After  a  hard  struggle  he  managed 
to  get  the  man  aboard  the  rowboat,  which  had  drifted 
about  500  feet  away  in  a  strong  tide  as  the  civilian  had 
lost  one  of  the  oars,  and  brought  him  ashore.  After  treat- 
ment for  submersion,  the  man  recovered.  Patrolman 
Baumert  was  on  sick  report  for  two  days. 


MICHAEL  J.  DELEHANTY  MEDAL 

Patrolman     Arnold     C.     Dolan, 

Shield  No.  17983,  15th  Precinct.  At 
about  11:50  p.m.,  October  2,  1942, 
on  patrol,  was  informed  that  two 
men,  who  were  fleeing  in  a  taxi- 
cab,  had  threatened  to  shoot  and 
kill  a  man  during  the  commission 
of  a  holdup  in  a  store  at  1099  Sec- 
ond Avenue,  Manhattan.  Patrol- 
man Dolan  boarded  a  taxicab  and 
gave  chase.  Upon  overtaking  the 
bandits,  the  patrolman  observed 
one  of  them  holding  a  revolver. 
The  bandit  pointed  the  revolver  at  the  patrolman,  who 
discharged  six  shots,  killing  one  of  the  bandits  and  wound- 
ing the  other.  The  revolver  used  in  the  commission  of  the 
crime  and  the  proceeds  of  the  robbery  were  recovered. 


MARTIN  J.  SHERIDAN  MEDAL 

Patrolman  John  J.  Kelly,  Shield 
No.  16626,  23rd  Precinct.  At  about 
2:00  a.m.,  February  20,  1942,  Pa- 
trolman Kelly,  while  on  patrol,  ob- 
served and  pursued  three  men  flee- 
ing from  a  hotel  at  1511  Park 
Avenue,  Manhattan,  where  they 
had  perpetrated  a  holdup.  When 
ordered  to  halt,  one  of  the  bandits, 
armed  with  a  revolver,  attempted 
to  shoot  the  patrolman,  who  dis- 
charged a  shot  and  wounded  his 
assailant,  disarming  him  of  a  load- 
ed revolver.  The  patrolman  fired  at  the  two  accomplices 
and  continued  the  pursuit.  He  apprehended  one  of  them  a 
short  distance  away,  and  the  other  was  taken  into  custody 
several  days  later  by  detectives.  One  of  the  perpetrators 
had  a  criminal  record  and  all  three  were  implicated  in  the 
holdup  of  a  gasoline  station  the  previous  night. 


RHINELANDER  MEDAL 

Detective  John  P.  Jacoby,  Shield 
No.  695,  105th  Squad,  18th  Division. 
At  about  9:25  p.m.,  March  15,  1942, 
while  assigned  in  a  drug  store  at 
216-19  90th  Avenue,  Queens  Vil- 
lage, Queens,  three  men  entered  for 
the  purpose  of  committing  a  hold- 
up. Detective  Jacoby,  emerging 
from  the  rear,  saw  one  of  the  per- 
petrators with  a  gun  pointed  at  the 
proprietor.  The  gunman  attempted 
to  shoot  the  detective,  who  dis- 
charged his  revolver  and  mortally 
wounded  the  assailant.  As  the  bandit  fell,  a  loaded  45 
calibre  automatic  pistol  dropped  to  the  floor.  Detective 
Jacoby  pursued  the  two  accomplices,  firing  several  shots, 
and  when  both  were  apprehended  a  short  time  later  one 
was  suffering  from  three  gunshot  wounds.  They  were 
identified  for  fourteen  similar  crimes. 


ISAAC  BELL  MEDAL 
Patrolman  Michael  J.  Ward,  Shield  No.  8254,  7th  Precinct 
(was  Detective,  Shield  No.  47,  28th  Squad,  18th  Division, 

at  time  of  occurrence). 

WALTER  SCOTT  MEDAL 


Detective     Sidney     S.    Cusberth, 

Shield  No.  1111,  28th  Squad,  18th 
Division.  At  about  4:30  a.m.,  June 
21,  1942,  while  on  duty  in  the  vicin- 
ity of  70  West  118  Street,  Manhat- 
tan, observed  five  men  follow  a  wo- 
man and  a  man  she  had  solicited 
into  said  premises.  Upon  investiga- 
tion the  detectives  found  the  five 
men  perpetrating  a  robbery  on  the 
solicited  man.  In  the  ensuing  strug- 
gle one  bandit  who  attempted  to 
stab  the  detectives  was  mortally 
wounded  by  Detective  Cusberth.  An  accomplice,  although 
wounded  in  the  exchange  of  gunfire  with  Detective  Cus- 
berth, escaped  but  was  apprehended  the  following  day. 
Detective  Ward  meanwhile  apprehended  the  woman  and 
the  three  remaining  assailants,  disarming  one  of  a  knife. 
They  all  admitted  participating  in  numerous  other  serious 
crimes. 

DANIEL  B.  FREEDMAN  MEDAL 

Patrolman     George     F.     Brown, 

Shield  No.  17974,  79th  Precinct 
(was  Detective,  Shield  No.  1589, 
attached  to  30th  Squad,  18th  Divi- 
sion, at  time  of  occurrence).  At 
about  10:15  p.m.,  April  2,  1942, 
while  assigned  to  duty  at  147th 
Street  and  Amsterdam  Avenue, 
Manhattan,  observed  two  men,  who 
were  escaping  from  the  scene  of  a 
robbery,  running  south  on  Amster- 
dam Avenue.  Upon  being  over- 
taken, one  of  the  bandits  ineffectu- 
ally fired  two  shots  at  the  detective,  who  in  return  mortally 
wounded  his  assailant.  Investigation  revealed  that  the 
bandit  had  been  arrested  five  times  previously  and  at  the 
time  of  occurrence  was  on  parole  from  Sing  Sing  Prison. 


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BROOKLYN  CITIZENS  MEDAL 

Patrolman  Louis  J.  Cannavale, 
Jr.,  Shield  No.  4760,  80th  Precinct. 
At  about  1:40  p.m.,  September  28, 
1942,  while  on  patrol,  was  informed 
that  a  man  was  trapped  in  a  burn- 
ing projection  booth  in  a  theatre  at 
1521-23  Bedford  Avenue,  Brooklyn. 
Patrolman  Cannavale  seized  a  fire 
extinguisher,  entered  the  projection 
booth  and  attempted  to  extinguish 
the  flames.  Dropping  to  the  floor  of 
the  booth,  the  patrolman  located 
the  unconscious  man.  He  dragged 
him  to  the  trap  door  of  the  booth  and,  with  the  aid  of  fire- 
men who  had  arrived,  removed  the  unconscious  man  to 
safety.  Patrolman  Cannavale  received  first  aid  treatment 
and  was  removed  to  a  hospital,  suffering  from  smolce 
poisoning.  He  is  still  on  sick  report.  One  of  the  injured 
firemen  was  also  removed  to  a  hospital,  where  he  died 
from  the  effects  of  smoke  poisoning. 


LEROY  W.  BALDWIN  MEDAL 

Patrolman  Michael  Stark,  Shield 
No.  5522,  2nd  Division.  At  about 
1:10  a.m.,  March  15,  1942,  while  on 
duty  in  plainclothes,  in  the  vicinity 
of  17  Mott  Street,  Manhattan,  Pa- 
trolman Stark  pursued  five  men 
who,  he  had  been  informed,  were 
fleeing  from  an  armed  holdup  in 
the  neighborhood.  Patrolman  Stark 
apprehended  one  of  the  robbers 
and,  after  a  struggle,  disarmed 
him  of  a  knife.  While  enroute  to 
the  station  house,  two  men,  armed 
with  revolvers,  accosted  Patrolman  Stark  and,  when  he  re- 
fused to  release  the  prisoner,  they  discharged  two  shots. 
The  patrolman,  after  placing  the  prisoner  in  safekeeping, 
returned  the  fire  and  pursued  his  assailants.  One  of  the 
fugitives  was  taken  into  custody  a  short  time  later.  The 
patrolman  remained  on  sick  report  for  one  month  as  a 
result  of  injuries  he  sustained  in  effecting  these  arrests. 


GRADUATES 

Probationary  Patrolmen 


Albert,  Harry 
Anderson,  Arthur  S. 
Andresen,  Frank 
Arena,  Joseph 
Axelrod,  Edward 

Barbuck,  Walter  D. 
Barron,  Francis  W. 
Bartolotta,  CalogeroA. 
Bass,  Max 
Becker,  Sidney 
Begner,  Irving 
Beiner,  Edwin  C. 
Bell,  Chester  H. 
Benjamin,  Rubin 
Bistany,  Edward  J. 
Blake,  James  W. 
Bloom,  Harold 
Bothwell,  Richard 
Bracco,  Vincent  A. 
Brancaccio,  Edward 
Brannick,  William  R. 
Brennan,  Thomas  E. 
Broatman,  Leonard 
Brower,  Edward  G. 

Callahan,  James  E. 

Calvagno,  Salvatore 

Cantor,  Herbert 

Carroll,  John  J. 

Carroll,  John  W. 
*Catalanc,  Edward  J. 

Chirico,  Anthony 

Ciccone,  Ralnh  R. 

Clark,  Dennis  J. 

Clinton,  Harold  L. 

Cohen,  Abraham 

Cohen,  Charles 

Cohen,  Morris  P. 

Cohen,  Ralph  J. 

Cole.  Albert  B. 

Collins,  Donald  S. 

Collins,  Hugh  B. 
♦Collins,  Patrick  T. 

Connolly,  Patrick  F. 

Cook,  Joseph  P. 

Cooke,  Abraham 

Coughlin,  Daniel  A. 

Cox,  Francis  J. 
♦Coyle,  Bernard  J. 

Coyle,  Thomas  F. 

Criscuolo,  Henry 


Davis,  Wilfred  L. 

Dean,  Richard  G. 

DeGiorgio,  Alberto  C. 

Devinsky,  Jack 

DiGiacomo,  Joseph 
*Dornan,  Harry  W. 
*Dreyer,  William  J. 

Duffy,  Edward  J. 

Durando,  Mario  L. 

Egan,  Harold  J. 
Egan,  John  J. 
Elliott,  George  E. 
Evans,  Andrew  J. 

*Fasbender,  Henry 

Fitzpatrick,  James  F. 

Forrester,  Edward  J. 

Fox,  Louis  W. 

Fox,  Walter  J. 

Freese,  Walter  E. 
*Frontera,  Alfred 

Galiero,  Louis  J. 
G°vpda,  Stanley  J. 
Ginsberg,  Frank  R. 
Glassman,  Jacob 
Godfrey,  Frank  A. 
Godfrey,  Warren  F. 
Goff,  Harry 
Gottlieb,  David  R. 
Grant,  John  C. 
Grassi,  Dante 
*Griflin,  James  P. 
Grosso,  Joseph  R. 

Hadbafnick,  Godfrey 
Halton,  Bernard  A. 
Hanratty.  Edward  M. 
Haran,  Edward  J. 
Harper,  Fred  J. 
Harrington,  James  P. 
Harris,  John  F. 
Hartwell,  George  A. 
Heinsohn,  Henry 
♦Hermann,  Georee  W. 
Hickie,  Donald  K. 
Hightov\-er.  Guy  H. 
Holleran,  Gerard  R. 
Homestead,  Aage  W. 
Hopper,  James  P. 
Horan,  Roger  A. 


Horan,  Thomas  P. 
Hrbek,  Stanislav  J. 
Hubbard,  Raymond  S. 
Hunter,  George  T. 
Hyland,  James  F. 

Ilardi,  Joseph 
*Imundi,  Romolo  J. 
Inzerillo,  Fred 
Jacobs,  Bernard 
Juris,  Stephen 

Katcher,  Joseph 

Katz,  Abraham  I. 

Kearney,  Harold  J. 

Kellner,  Samuel 

Kelly,  Philip  J. 

Keneally,  Daniel  P. 

Kerins,  Patrick  V. 

Kerwick,  Richard  A. 
*Kiernan,  James  J. 

Kiewra,  Joseph 
*Knigge,  William  O. 

Kornfeld,  Israel  I. 

Kosofsky,  William 

Larkin,  Richard 
Lazarus,  Morris 
Lehrer,  Marcel 
Lev,  Frank 
Levine,  Ely 
Lewis,  George  E. 
Lino,  Gerald  J. 
Liquori,  Angelo  V. 
Lowenstein,  Melvin 
London,  Joseph 
Lowery,  William  J. 
Lukas,  Peter  J. 
Lynch,  Edward  P. 

McArdle.  Michael  J. 
McCarthy,  John  J. 
McDermott,  Francis  L. 
McHugh,  Robert  H. 
McGrath,  Stephen  J. 
Mclntyre.  Euprene 
McLoughlin,  Michael 
♦McManus,  George  P. 
McNulty,  William  T. 
Mc Walters,  Thomas  A. 

Magyar,  Frank 


Mahoney,  Cornelius  J. 
Marklin,  Charles  E. 
Marte,  Alois  A. 
*Marsh,  Robert  B. 
Mayers,  Ivan  L. 
Mazurkewitz,  Wm.  A. 
Mengrone,  Nilo 
Miles,  Russell 
Minogue,  James  F. 
Moher,  William  Robert 
Molini,  Louis  R. 
Moore,  Alvin  B. 
Moore,  Daniel  J. 
Morrissey,  Thomas  E. 
Morrow,  James  S. 
Muller,  Charles  A. 
Murphy,  Michael  T. 
Mussenden,  Frederick 

Naughton,  James  J. 
Norris,  John  W. 
Novick,  Alexander  J. 

O'Brien,  James  J. 
Ondrak,  John  P. 
Otto,  Francis  W. 

Pap-e,  Bpniamin  F. 
Pallet,  Saul 
Pape,  Chester  E.,  Jr. 
Parchen,  Harry  L. 
Parker,  Wyndham 
Parnell,  Charles  S. 
Passe,  Alfred 
*Patto,  Valentine 
Pazant,  Roseoe  W. 
Peisner,  William  M. 
Polio,  John  A. 
Peters,  John  M. 
Petersen,  Charles  J. 
Perry,  Edward  P. 
Piskun,  Alexander 
Polche,  Harry 
Poteran,  Edward 
Pruchnick,  Edward  J. 
Pryke,  Georee  J. 
Pucciano,  George  V. 

Quinlan,  Thomas  J. 
Quinn,  Francis  J. 
Quinn,  James  P. 
Quinn,  Maurice  P. 


Recchia,  Peter  P. 
Reid,  Norman  P. 
Reidy,  George  J. 
Reiter,  Morris 
Richner,  Adrian  H. 
Risdell,  Arthur  J. 
Rispoli,  Ralph  C. 
Ritayik,  Henry  B. 
Rivello,  James 
Robbins,  William 
Robinson,  Charles  F. 
Robinson,  Charles  H. 
Romney,  Norman  B. 
Rosen,  David 
Rosinski,  John  M. 

Sacco,  Frank  A. 

Salamon,  George  J. 

Scacalossi,  Leonard  M. 

Schaeffer,  Albert 
♦Schmidt,  Robert  W. 
*Schmukler,  Louis 

Schreier,  John  G. 

Schubert,  Joel 

Schulman,  Benjamin 

Schultheis,  Fred.  C. 

Sedacca,  David  H. 
*Selkaitis,  Walter  J. 

Shanley,  Victor,  Jr. 

Sheehan,  Robert  J. 

Silakowski,  Adam 

Silver,  Seymour 

Silverman,  Henry 
*Slevin,  James  E. 

Smith,  Thomas  W. 

Soderlund,  Lawrence  0. 

Sofoul,  Manuel  G. 

Spiegel,  Jack 
♦Speranza,  Peter  R. 
*Stamler,  Jack 
♦Stankowski,  Walter  S. 

Stein,  Harold 

Stein,  Joseph 

Steponanko,  Alexis 

Stewart,  George 

Strauch,  Anthony  J. 

Strauss,  William 

Sullivan,  Charles  F.,Jr. 

Sullivan,  Gerard  J. 

Sullivan,  John  D. 

Sullivan,  Louis  E. 

Summerhill,  Clar.  L, 


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Szablewicz,  Wm.  J.,  Jr. 
Szarwas,  Joseph  S. 
Szwedowski,  Jacob  J. 

*Tanney,  Louis 
Teleky,  Walter 
Temme,  Albert 
Tennant,  Robert  M. 
Theis,  William  J. 

*Have  been  inducted  into 


GRADUATES 
Probationary  Patrolmen — Continued 


Tobiassen,  Allan  J. 
Toner,  James  E. 
Tretaicis,  George 
Tucker,  Harry 
*Turi,  Aide  G. 

Ulasewicz,  Anthony 

Vaas,  Edmond  A. 
Valentino,  James  J. 


VanVolkenburg,  Edw'd 
*Van  Westering,  Vin.  P. 

Veit,  Fred  A. 
*Volkman,  Arthur  E. 

Von  Der  Horst,  F.  E. 

Voss,  Henry  T. 

Vurno,  George  T. 


*Wagenhoffer,  Jos.  W. 


Wagner,  William  C. 
Wetteroth,  William 
Wieser,  Anton  H. 
Wieser,  Herman 
Wilen,  Meyer 
Willis,  Walter  J. 
Wolkoff,  Daniel 
Woods,  William 
Worrell,  Graham  V. 


the  Armed  Forces  of  the  United  States. 


Helen  L.  Bauer 
Janet  M.  Clingan 


Gladys  Eckert 
Mary  A.  Ellis 


Probationary  Policewomen 


Margaret  M.  Ewen 
Rebecca  Kaplan 


Eleanor  G.  Prager 
Moira  P.  McDermott 


Estelle  Meyer 
Edith  V.  North 


GRADUATING  PROBATIONARY  PATROLMEN,  JUNE,  1943 


PREVIOUS  OCCUPATIONS 


Accountant    2 

Apprentice   Engineer   1 

Assistant  Chemist  2 

Attorney  2 

Automobile  Mechanic  1 

Bank  Teller  4 

Barber 1 

Bookkeeper   1 

Brakeman    1 

Butcher 1 

Buyer   1 

Carpenter  ...; 6 

Chauffeur  14 

Checker 1 

Clerk,  General    61 

Clerk,  Bank  3 

Clerk,  Law    2 

Clerk,  Postal  6 

Clerk,  Railway  Mail  1 

Clerk,  Railroad    1 

Clerk,  Shipping    8 

Clerk,  Stock    4 

Clerk,  Store    10 

Conductor _ 5 

Cook   1 

Coopersmith    1 

Correction  Officer 2 

Counterman  3 

Crane  Operator 1 

Cutter,  Cloth 5 

Draftsman  1 

Electrician  4 

Elevator  Operator  2 

Factory  Helper 2 

Fingerprint  Technician  1 

Fireman,  F.D.,  N.Y.C 2 

Garageman 2 

Glazier   1 


Guard  4 

Ironworker 1 

Junior  Accountant  1 

Knitter  2 

Laboratory  Assistant  1 

Laborer 10 

Lathe  Operator 1 

Laundry  Owner  1 

Letter  Carrier  2 

Lifeguard  2 

Locomotive  Fireman  2 

Machinist  10 

Maintenance  Man  2 

Mechanic    4 

Photographer 4 

Pipefitter  3 

Plumber  1 

Printer  1 

Radio  Mechanic  1 

Rigger    1 

Riveter  1 

Salesman  16 

Seaman  1 

Shipfitter  1 

Shipping  Foreman 1 

Skilled   Laborer  1 

Soda  Clerk  1 

Special  Patrolman  6 

Stenographer  and  Typist 2 

Street  Car  Operator  3 

Teletype  Operator  1 

Timekeeper   1 

Truck  Driver 13 

Underwriter    1 

Waiter    2 

Welder    6 

Window  Cleaner  1 

X-Ray  Technician   1 


SOCIAL  CONDITION 

Married 227 

Single  53 


COUNTRIES   OF  BIRTH 

U.  S.  A 268 

British  West  Indies  1 

Canada   1 

Germany    2 

Ireland  2 

Italy   1 

Newfoundland  1 

Norway 1 

Romania  2 

Scotland  1 


RESIDENCE  BOROUGHS 

Brooklyn    89 

Bronx   66 

Queens   73 

Manhattan  47 

Richmond  5 

Average  Age 25  yrs.,  6  mos. 

Average  Height  5  ft.,  10  ins. 

Average  Weight  165  lbs. 

Attended  High  School  270 

Attended  College 55 


DEGREES 

B.A 5 

B.B.A 2 

B.S 2 

B.B.S 2 

LL.B 2 


GRADUATING  PROBATIONARY  POLICEWOMEN 


PREVIOUS  OCCUPATIONS 

Bookkeeper   

Clerk  

Playground  Director  

Secretary  

Senior  Engineering  Asst 

Social  Worker 

Store    Detective  

Supervisor  

Teacher    


SOCIAL  CONDITION 

Single  7 

Married    3 


RESIDENCE  BOROUGHS 

Brooklyn    3 

Bronx    3 

Manhattan  2 

Queens   2 


Average  Age  28  yrs.,  6  mos. 

Average  Height  ....5  ft.,  4%  ins. 

Average  Weight  135  lbs. 

Attended  High  School 10 

Attended  College  8 


DEGREES 


B.A 

M.A 

M.S.  (Ed.) 


Doing  His 
Job 

By 

PATROLMAN 

HAROLD  O.  SOUTHWICK 

Traffic  O 


"You  see,  they  said  it  was  THEIR  war,  not  mine!" 


Prize  Short  Story 


^^TFTHAT's  the  matter,  young  fellow?    You  looK 

W  like  an  accident  on  its  way  some  place  to 
happen." 

Dick  Jordan  contemplated  the  speaker  for  a 
moment,  then,  grimacing,  he  replied,  "I  tell  ya', 
Mike,  I'm  disgusted.  This  walking  up  and  down 
making  the  storekeepers  dim  their  lights  just  so, 
looking  for  garbage  cans  without  covers  and  see- 
ing that  dogs  stay  off  the  sidewalks  is  driving 
me  wacky." 

"How  come?  It's  all  a  part  of  the  job,"  said 
Mike  Dolan. 

Mike  was  a  ruddy-faced  Irishman,  who  not 
only  did  his  job  well  but  without  fear  or  favor. 
His  trim  uniform  sleeve  showed  three  hash 
stripes  when  exactly  double  that  number  should 
have  been  accommodated.  Somehow  the  young 
fellows  never  figured  him  as  an  "old"  guy.  Even 
his  silky  gray  hair  offset  by  the  blue  uniform 
was  looked  upon  as  good-looking  rather  than 
aged. 

"I  know  it's  part  of  the  job,"  said  the  young 
officer,  "but  I'd  much  rather  be  answering  the 
roll-call  in  Africa,  or  Guadalcanal,  or  some  other 
such  place  where  I'd  fefl  I  vr&s  doing  something." 

"But  what's  the  matter  with  what  we're  doing 
here?"  asked  Mike.  "And  besides,  you  have  a 
couple  of  kids  home,  haven't  you?" 

"Yeah,"  said  Dick,  woebegone,  "I  guess  that's 
why  I  haven't  gone  long  ago.  Maybe  I  can  still 
join  up." 

Mike  watched  the  young  cop's  brows  knit  to- 
gether in  determination.  There  was  no  doubt  the 
young  fellow  was  in  deadly  earnest. 


"I  know  how  you  feel,  Dick;  I  felt  the  same 
way  back  in  1917." 

"Were  you  in  the  last  one?"  asked  Dick, 
eagerly. 

"No,  I  also  had  youngsters  at  the  time  and  just 
like  you  I  wanted  like  mad  to  go.  I  almost  did, 
too,  'til  I  was  made  to  realize  that  there  was  a 
lot  to  be  done  at  home — and  someone  had  to  do 
it." 

"But  didn't  you  feel  funny  staying  home  with 
all  that  war  going  on  over  there?" 

"Sure.  With  pals  of  mine  going  over  right  and 
left,  I  was  like  a  fire-horse  straining  at  his  hal- 
ter." 

"Gee,"  put  in  Dick,  "wasn't  there  something 
you  could  do?    Some  way  you  could  have  gone?" 

"I  guess  there  was  if  I  wanted  to  throw  cau- 
tion to  the  winds.  But  I  didn't.  It  was  an  old 
side-partner  who  changed  my  mind.  His  name 
was  Bob  Davis." 

"Oh,"  grinned  Jordan,  "I  suppose  he  handed 
you  the  same  line  you're  giving  me  now." 

The  young  cop  dropped  his  grin  quick.  Mike 
Dolan's  face  had  changed. 

"Bob  Davis  was  a  swell  guy,"  he  said,  serious- 
ly. His  eyes  narrowed  as  they  followed  a  search- 
light across  the  sky.  "It  was  a  slick  gang  of 
saboteurs  that  wired  the  front  door  of  the  Keel- 
ing Chemical  Works  one  quiet  Sunday  night. 
And  Bob,  trying  his  doors,  just  turned  the  knob. 
He  was  blown  to  pieces.  It  only  took  seconds, 
but  it  set  the  arms  production  back  for  months 
and  robbed  me  of  a  corking  good  pal." 


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15 


"Gosh!"  said  Dick,  surprised.  "I  never  knew 
that." 

Mike's  face  slipped  back  into  its  accustomed 
smile  as  he  added:  "So  you  see,  Dick,  there  is 
a  job  to  do.  True,  we  don't  have  any  elaborate 
plans  of  strategy,  and  we  don't  have  commanding 
officers  at  our  elbows  running  our  play-by-play 
movements.  We're  just  turned  out  onto  our  posts. 
Sure,  today  it  might  be  backward  storekeepers 
and  bellicose  citizens  but  tomorrow  the  war 
might  take  a  detour  and  come  right  up  your  post 
and  stare  you  in  the  face.  The  difference  be- 
tween soldiering  and  our  job  is,  we  never  know 
who  the  enemy  is  or  where  we'll  meet  him.  It 
may  be  a  band  of  spies  smuggled  into  the  coun- 
try. It  might  be  the  housewife  who  greets  you 
cheerily  every  morning.  Or  perhaps  the  docile 
grocer  that  you  never  thought  would  hurt  a  fly." 

"You  certainly  make  it  sound  convincing, 
Mike;  I  never  did  look  at  it  from  that  angle." 

"By  the  way,"  put  in  Mike,  "speaking  of  spies, 
I'm  due  to  ring  at  the  other  end  in  ten  minutes. 
The  old  man's  worried  about  Wright's  Meter 
Plant.    Wants  me  to  give  it  special  attention." 

"But  I  thought  they  had  army  men  guarding 
that  place  now,'^  said  Jordan. 

"They  have  an  army  man  at  the  front  gate, 
but  the  skipper  worries  anyway,  so  I  better  get 
moving.  Oh  and  say,  Dick,  I  hope  you'll  over- 
look the  lecture.  But  I  know  how  it  is.  I've 
been  feeling  the  same  way  myself." 

"You  mean  7iowT'  asked  Jordan.  "That  you'd 
like  to  get  in  this  one?" 

"More  than  anything  in  the  world,"  snapped 
the  Irishman  through  tight-drawn  lips. 

The  young  cop  wanted  to  say  something  but 
his  side-partner  had  turned  and  started  down  the 
street. 

Dick  Jordan  made  his  scheduled  ring,  then 
headed  for  the  lower  end  of  his  post.  He  wanted 
to  run  into  Mike  again  while  some  thoughts  were 
still  fresh  in  his  mind.  He  was  puzzled.  Very 
mysterious,  he  thought,  were  Mike's  actions. 

Suddenly  two  shots  perforated  the  still  dark- 
ness. Dick  froze  in  his  tracks.  He  had  just  hit 
one  of  the  cross  streets  running  at  right  angles 
from  Dolan's  post  and  there  was  no  doubt  where 
the  shots  came  from.  He  knew  something  was 
cooking  at  Wright's  Plant.  As  quick  as  the  shots 
penetrated  his  consciousness,  so  quick  was  he  off 
on  the  run,  digging  for  his  revolver  as  through 
space  his  lithe  body  hurtled.  Half  way  through 
the  block  a  pattern  of  six  more  shots  increased 
his  strides.  The  Colt  in  his  hand  was  snug  and 
poised. 

Hesitating  at  the  corner,  he  took  in  the  scene. 
The  Meter  Plant  itself  lay  back  about  100  yards 
from  the  street.  Skirting  the  property,  which 
stretched  for  three  blocks,  was  a  high  cyclone 
fence  in  the  center  of  which  was  the  main  gate, 
not  50  feet  from  where  he  stood. 

Just  off  to  the  right  of  the  main  entrance,  its 
two  front  wheels  on  the  sidewalk,  its  windows 
shattered,  lay  a  huge  black  sedan.  Lying  out  of 
one  door  was  a  body,  its  head  resting  in  the  gut- 
ter. Sprawled  in  the  street  were  two  more  bodies 


and  on  the  sidewalk  in  front  of  the  gate  a  soldier 
lay  motionless,  his  rifle  still  clutched  in  one  of 
his  out-stretched  hands.  Not  far  from  the  sol- 
dier another  body  struggled  to  gain  its  feet.  By 
the  patch  of  gray  under  the  cap  Jordan  knew 
that  would  be  Dolan.  Gun  trained  on  the  car,  he 
was  trying  desperately  to  drag  himself  forward. 
All  the  while  a  rifle  was  spitting  its  orange  flame 
into  the  sedan  from  behind  the  high  fence.  Ob- 
viously an  inside  guard. 

It  only  took  Dick  an  instant  to  soak  in  the 
scene.  "Taking  a  step  toward  his  stricken  part- 
ner his  eye  caught  a  movement  behind  the  car. 
At  the  same  moment  an  explosion  on  the  far  side 
of  the  car,  next  to  fence,  tossed  Dick  back  oft 
his  feet.  Rallying  quickly,  he  saw  one  figure 
leap  from  behind  the  car  and  draw  a  bead  on 
helpless  Mike.  Like  lightning  Dick's  gun  pound- 
ed twice  in  his  hand.  He  saw  the  fellow  spin 
around  and  flatten  against  the  rear  fender,  then 
slump  to  the  street. 

Spotting  Jordan's  fire,  Mike  bellowed:  "For 
God's  sake,  get  that  guy  with  the  grenades !  He's 
headed  for  the  factory!" 

Jordan  got  to  the  other  side  of  the  car  in  time 
to  see  a  squat  figure  disappearing  through  a 
gaping  hole  in  the  wire  fence. 

Dick's  first  shot  pulled  the  man  up  short.  Two 
more  slits  of  flame  leaped  out  of  the  young  cop's 
hand  before  the  figure  spiraled  to  the  ground. 

Within  minutes  police  cars,  army  cars  and  civil- 
ian defense  vehicles  swarmed  all  over  the  place. 

When  the  doctor  had  finished,  Mike  lay  in  the 
ambulance  puffing  on  one  of  Dick's  cigarettes. 
Neither  man  spoke.   They  were  listening. 

A  group  of  army  and  police  officials  were  gath- 
ered alongside  the  ambulance.  One  of  the  army 
men  was  speaking. 

"That  was  a  fine  job  your  men  did.  Inspector. 
From  the  witness'  stories  that  older  fellow  just 
about  saved  the  day.  And  I  thought  you  might 
like  to  know  I'm  recommending  them  in  my  re- 
port to  the  War  Department." 

"Gee,  Mike,  did  you  hear  that?"  gasped  Dick. 

The  wounded  officer  smiled.  "I  hope  you  see 
now  what  I  meant  when  I  said  we  had  a  job  to 
do  over  here,  too." 

"Yes,  Mike,  I  think  I  do."    His  eyes  narrowed. 

The  doctor  jumped  into  the  ambulance  with  a 
hasty,  "Let's  go." 

"Wait  a  minute,  Doc,"  said  Jordan,  sideling 
out  the  back  door.  Then  to  Mike :  "There's  some- 
thing I  don't  get.  First  you  lecture  me  on  the 
reasons  for  staying  home.  In  the  next  breath 
you  tell  me  you  wish  you  were  going  yourself. 
Then  you  get  yourself  shot  full  of  holes  and  on 
your  way  to  the  hospital  you  relax  there  with  a 
grin  on  your  puss  like  you  knew  where  Rommel 
was  all  the  time.  Come  on,  Mike,  what's  the 
gag?" 

"You  mean  why  I'm  happy?"  beamed  the 
Irishman.  "Well,  I'll  tell  you.  I  have  two  kids 
on  Guadalcanal  and  another  in  Africa,  and  now 
when  they  come  home  they'll  have  nothing  on 
their  old  man."  He  chuckled  happily.  "You  see, 
they  said  it  was  their  war,  not  mine!" 


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Police  Athletic  League  Assists  in  C.D.V.O.  Drive 


P.A.L.  exhibit  at  City  Hall  Plaza  during  C.D.V.O.  recruiting  campaign. 


THE  Police  Athletic  League  played  a  promi- 
nent part  in  the  city-wide  C.D.V.O.  drive 
for  civilian  defense  volunteers,  June  2  to 
June  12.  The  eleven  day  recruiting  campaign 
opened  with  a  parade  from  the  Battery  to  City 
Hall  Plaza,  with  the  Rocky  Hollow  Fife  and 
Drum  Corps,  Staten  Island,  leading  the  P.A.L. 
contingent. 

A  demonstration  of  the  recreational  opportun- 
ities offered  the  children  of  the  City  of  New  York 
by  the  Police  Athletic  League  in  both  its  indoor 
centers  and  outdoor  playstreets  was  given  on 
June  8  at  Borough  Hall,  Brooklyn.  The  follow- 
ing night  the  P.A.L.  presented  a  two-hour  box- 
ing show  and  entertainment  at  Tent  City,  187th 
St.  and  Grand  Concourse,  the  Bronx.  In  Staten 
Island,  P.A.L.  fife  and  drum  bands  furnished 
music  daily  for  the  C.D.V.O.  drive. 

Throughout  the  entire  period,  poster  and  pic- 
ture displays  were  exhibited  in  booths  shared 
with  the  Emergency  Welfare  Service  at  City  Hall 
Plaza  and  Pershing  Square,  Manhattan;  Tent 
City,  the  Bronx;  Borough  Hall,  Brooklyn;  Bor- 
ough Hall,  Queens;  and  Borough  Hall,  Staten 
Island.  On  P.A.L.  Day,  the  Police  Athletic  League 
and  the  Emergency  Welfare  Service  collaborated 
in  a  skit  depicting  the  manner  in  which  each 
would  function  and  cooperate  in  the  event  that 


New  York  City  were  to  be  bombed. 

The  response  of  volunteers  for  recreational 
work  was  satisfactory,  but  another  five  hundred 
workers  are  needed  to  properly  staff  the  centers 
and  playstreets  and  furnish  children  with  the 
recreational  outlet  which  they  need  in  these  tense 
days.  As  a  stimulant  to  morale  on  the  home- 
front,  the  work  of  the  Police  Athletic  League  is 
considered  of  paramount  importance. 

1943    OUTDOOR   BOXING 
CHAMPIONSHIPS 

THE  POLICE  ATHLETIC  LEAGUE  inaugur- 
ated its  eighth  annual  season  of  Summer  outdoor 
Championship  Boxing  on  Wednesday  evening, 
July  7  at  Brook  Ave.  and  157th  Street,  the 
Bronx.  Approximately  ten  thousand  spectators 
witnessed  the  twelve  bouts  between  juvenile  box- 
ers ranging  in  age  from  twelve  to  eighteen  years. 
Mike  Belloise,  former  featherweight  champion  of 
the  world,  was  referee. 

The  1943  championship  tournament  is  continu- 
ing every  Wednesday  evening  during  July  and 
August  at  various  locations  throughout  the  city. 
The  bouts  start  at  7:30  p.m.  In  the  event  of 
rain,  they  go  on  the  following  evening  at  the 
same  location. 


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Since  the  beginning  of  this  yearly  P.A.L.  tour- 
nament, in  the  summer  of  1936,  3,182  boys  have 
boxed  before  677,114  spectators.  The  P.A.L. 
bouts  are  now  an  established  hot-weather  tradi- 
tion in  the  City  of  New  York. 

The  dates  and  locations  of  the  1943  exhibitions 
are  as  follows: 

DATE  LOCATION 

July      7  Brook  Ave.,  between   157th  and   158th  Sts., 

Bronx. 
July   14  Strauss    Square,  East   Broadway    and    Canal 

St.,  Manhattan. 
July  21  Montgomery  St.,  between  McKecvcr  PL  and 

Bedford  Ave.,  Brooklyn. 
July  28  106th     St.,     between    Park    and     Lexington 

Aves.,  Manhattan. 
August      4  Sheridan    Square,    near    Seventh    Ave.    and 

Christopher   St.,   Manhattan. 

31st    Ave.,    Apex    43rd    St.,    Newtown    Rd., 
August   11  Queens. 

August    18  Edgecombe   Ave.,  between    141st  and  142nd 

Sts.,  Manhattan. 

August  25  Third     St.,     between     6th     and     7th     Aves., 

Brooklyn. 

FOR    SERVICEMEN    AND    ORPHANS 

POLICE  ATHLETIC  LEAGUE  boxers  have 
been  quietly  doing  their  bit  to  bolster  the  morale 
of  both  servicemen  and  civilians,  and  to  arouse 
interest  in  the  purchase  of  War  Bonds  as  well  as 
recruiting  for  C.D.V.O. 

On  June  2,  P.A.L.  boxers  joined  in  a  mon- 
ster War  Bond  drive  on  Staten  Island.    The  same 


day,  the  Police  Athletic  League  journeyed  to  the 
U.  S.  Maritime  Service  station  at  Hoffman  Island 
to  stage  a  ten-bout  program  for  the  Maritime 
seamen.  On  June  9,  P.A.L.  leatherpushers  pre- 
sented an  exhibition  consisting  of  six  bouts  in 
conjunction  with  the  C.D.V.O.  recruiting  cam- 
paign in  the  Bronx. 

A  double  header  was  again  offered  by  the  Po- 
lice Athletic  League  on  June  11,  when  Staten 
Island  boxers  entertained  at  the  U.  S.  Naval  Base 
at  Pier  6,  Tompkinsville,  while  boys  from  the 
Brooklyn  branch  of  the  P.A.L.  were  putting  on 
a  twelve-bout  show  for  the  orphans  at  St.  John's 
Home  for  Boys. 

The  active  Staten  Island  P.A.L.  group  con- 
tinued its  charity  appearances  on  June  25  at  the 
Farm  Colony  Home  for  the  Aged,  West  Brigh- 
ton, and  on  July  2  presented  twelve  boxing  bouts 
and  one  wrestling  exhibition  at  Braybrooks  Oval, 
Port  Richmond,  as  part  of  a  drive  to  raise  funds 
to  purchase  three  Flying  Fortresses.  An  Inde- 
pendence Day  parade  and  athletic  meet  featur- 
ing six  P.A.L.  boxing  bouts  was  conducted  on 
July  5  at  the  Rocky  Hollow  Playground,  Staple- 
ton. 

Police  Athletic  League  boxers,  trained  in 
P.A.L.  Centers,  have  also  been  appearing  regu- 
larly at  the  New  York  Athletic  Club,  the  Down- 
town A.C.,  and  at  the  weekly  bouts  of  the  Veter- 
ans of  Foreign  Wars  and  the  Metropolitan 
A.A.U.  tournaments  at  the  Jamaica  Arena  in 
Queens. 


P.A.L.  sports  demonstration  in  conjunction  with   C.D.V.O.  recruiting  campaign, 
Borough  Hall,  Brooklyn,  June  8,  1943. 


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SPRING       3100 


BIG     LEAGUE     BASEBALL 

FOR  CITY  CHILDREN 

THROUGHOUT  THE  SUMMER  MONTHS, 
the  Police  Athletic  League  plays  host  to  New 
York  City's  youngsters  at  the  Polo  Grounds,  Yan- 
kee Stadium,  and  Ebbetts  Field.  Games  to  which 
P.A.L.  members  have  been,  and  will  be,  admitted 
free  of  charge  are : 


POLO  GROUNDS 

July  1,  2,  7,  9,  August  6,   11,   12,   13,   16,  17, 
19,  20,  24,  25,  September  8. 

YANKEE  STADIUM 

July  26, 

At  the  time  this  went  to  press,  the  Dodgers 
had  not  announced  their  P.A.L.  dates. 


Borough  Colonel  Cited 
Discounts  Own  Valor 

"He's  Like  That,"  Wife  Says  of  McQuade 
Silver  Star  Winner 

(Reprinted    from    Brooklyn    Eagle,   June    11,    1943.) 


^  ,  T  DID  IT  with  very  little  exposure  to  danger 
••I   and  hardly  think  I  am  entitled  to  it." 

■*-  Lt.  Col.  Bernard  W.  McQuade  of  428 
Westminster  Road,  reported  today  by  the  War 
Department  to  have  been  cited  for  award  of  the 
Silver  Star  for  gallantry  in  action  in  Tunisia, 
wrote  to  his  wife,  Annie. 

"He's  like  that.  He  felt  the  same  way  about 
the  Purple  Heart  when  he  received  it  in  Feb- 
ruary," said  Mrs.  McQuade.  "He  just  said  he 
had  a  slight  leg  wound,  that  was  all." 

Although  the  field  artillery  battalion  com- 
manded by  Colonel  McQuade  was  in  constant 
danger  and,  according  to  the  citation,  "was  sub- 
jected to  heavy  and  accurate  enemy  artillery 
fire,"  not  one  man  in  the  battalion  was  killed 
either  by  enemy  action  or  accidents.  In  a  letter 
which  reached  here  June  6,  he  said  that  all  the 
men  had  been  very  loyal  and  were  extremely 
happy  about  their  escape. 

"He  never  writes  much  about  himself,"  said 
Mrs.  McQuade.  "He  always  asks  about  the  chil- 
dren, wants  me  to  tell  him  all  about  them." 

The  32-year-old  lieutenant  colonel  was  born 
and  educated  in  Brooklyn.  He  was  graduated 
from  West  Point  in  1932  and  previous  to  attend- 
ing the  Military  Academy  had  studied  at  Colum- 
bia University.  Following  his  graduation,  he 
spent  time  at  the  infantry  school  at  Fort  Ben- 
ning,  Ga.,  and  artillery  school  at  Fort  Sill,  Okla., 
and  at  least  five  other  camps.  He  went  overseas 
last  October  and  became  a  lieutenant  colonel  early 
this  year. 

McQuade's  citation  stated:  "The  gallantry, 
leadership  and  concern  for  the  welfare  of  his 
men  displayed  by  Lt.  Col.  McQuade  merit  recog- 
nition as  an  example  of  outstanding  performance 
of  duty." 

(Editor's  Note:  Lt,  Col.  McQuade  is  the  son  of  the 
late  Lt.  Bernard  J.  McQuade,  who  at  the  time  of  his 
death,  in  1932,  was  attached  to  the  First  Division,  as 
supervisor  of  patrol.) 


Patrolman's  Soldier  Son, 

Reported   Killed   in  Action, 

Turns  Up  in  Prison  Camp 


Staff  Sergeant 
Thomas  D.  McMahon 


IN  AN  ARTICLE  last  month 
under  the  heading  "Sons 
and  Daughters  of  Mem- 
bers of  the  Department 
Serving  With  the  Armed 
Forces,"  SPRING  3100  in  a 
photograph  showed  Sergeant 
James  H.  McMahon,  U.  S. 
Army  Air  Force,  a  son  of 
Patrolman  James  McMahon, 
104th  Precinct,  accepting 
from  Brigadier  General 
Westside  Larson,  at  Mitchel 
Field,  the  Air  Medal  and 
Order  of  the  Purple  Heart 
awarded  posthumously  to 
his  brother,  Sergeant  Thom- 


as D.  McMahon,  tail  gunner  of  a  B-17,  for 
gallantry  under  enemy  fire  in  action  over  Europe 
— an  aerial  clash  which  cost  him  his  life,  accord- 
ing to  an  announcement  by  the  War  Department 
under  date  of  March  1,  1943. 

You  can  imagine  then  with  what  satisfaction 
we  learned  later  in  the  month,  from  Patrolman 
Walter  Dearcopp,  SPRING  3100  reporter  for  the 
104th  Precinct,  that  the  young  sergeant,  officially 
doomed  as  missing  in  action,  had  just  been  re- 
ported alive — a  Nazi  prisoner  somewhere  in 
Eyrope. 

"I  am  pleased  to  inform  you,"  Provost  Marshal 
General  Ulio  in  a  telegram  to  the  overjoyed  par- 
ents said,  "that  my  telegram  of  March  1  which 
states  that  your  son,  Stafi'  Sergeant  Thomas  D. 
McMahon,  was  killed  in  action  on  January  13 
was  incorrect.  Reports  received  through  the  In- 
ternational Red  Cross  state  he  is  a  prisoner  of 
war  of  the  German  government." 

Sergeant  McMahon,  in  addition  to  the  Purple 
Heart  and  the  Air  Medal  with  Oak  Leaf  Cluster 
awarded  posthumously  last  month  for  gallantry 
under  enemy  fire,  was  awarded  the  Distinguished 
Flying  Cross  last  year  in  England. 

It  was  indeed  great  news  and  SPRING  3100 
is  happy  to  extend  to  the  relieved  parents.  Patrol- 
man and  Mrs.  James  McMahon,  warmest  felici- 
tations. 


Suniniertime  Bathing  Hazards 
Face  New  Yorkers 

Commissioner   Stebbins    Sounds    Warning   To    Swimmers 
Against   Using   Polluted   Water   Areas 


m  THE  GOOD  OLD  SUMMER  TIME 


HEALTH  Commissioner  Ernest  L.  Stebbins 
last  month  issued  a  list  of  waterways 
where  bathing  establishments  are  prohib- 
ited by  the  Health  Department,  and  warned 
swimmers  against  using  polluted  water  areas. 
Commissioner  Stebbins  also  pointed  out  that  due 
to  restrictions  of  auto  travelling  and  other  trans- 
portation difficulties,  more  people  are  expected  to 
make  use  of  nearby  bathing  beaches  this  summer 
than  in  recent  years,  and  asked  that  special  cau- 
tion be  exercised  in  order  to  prevent  a  rise  in 
bathing  fatalities.  Last  year  there  were  26  per- 
sons drowned  while  bathing  in  New  York  City 
waters  as  compared  with  33  in  1941. 


with  typhoid  or  may  contract  serious  eye,  ear 
or  nose  and  throat  conditions." 


Prohibited  Water  Areas 


The  prohibited  waterways  listed  by  Dr.  Steb- 
bins are: 

Hudson  River  from  Yonkers  to  the  Battery; 
East  River  from  Fort  Schuyler  (Throggs  Neck) 
to  South  Ferry;  the  Harlem  River;  Little  Bay; 
Powell  Cove;  Flushing  Bay;  Bowery  Bay;  Bax- 
ter Creek;  Westchester  Creek;  Pugsley's  Creek; 
Bronx  River;  Upper  New  York  Bay;  Gk)wanus 
Bay;  the  Narrows;  Gravesend  Bay;  Rockaway 
Inlet;  Jamaica  Bay;  Kill  von  Kull  and  Arthur 
Kills. 

"Bathing  or  swimming  in  prohibited  areas  is 
always  dangerous,"  said  Dr.  Stebbins.  "Here  the 
water  currents  are  often  very  swift.  Further- 
more, at  prohibited  areas  lifeguards  and  life-sav- 
ing equipment  are  not  provided.  But  drowning, 
of  course,  is  not  the  only  danger  that  lurks  in 
polluted  water.      Persons   may  become   infected 


Permitted  Bathing  Areas 


With  miles  of  fine  ocean  front  in  and  adjacent 
to  the  city  and  outdoor  swimming  pools,  permit- 
ted bathing  facilities  are  easily  accessible  to 
everyone.  Bathing  establishments  are  permitted 
if  they  are  located  on  Long  Island  Sound  or  Little 
Neck  Bay;  on  the  Atlantic  Ocean  front  from 
Norton's  Point  at  Sea  Gate  to  the  east  end  of 
Far  Rockaway,  including  Coney  Island,  Brighton 
Beach  and  the  Rockaway  Peninsula,  and  along 
the  Staten  Island  southeast  shore  line  from  Fort 
Wadsworth  to  the  southerly  end  of  Tottenville. 

Commissioner  Stebbins  urged  all  non-swimmers 
who  possibly  can  do  so,  to  learn  how  to  swim 
this  summer,  and  indicated  certain  rules  which 
add  to  the  safety  of  every  swimmer,  the  prin- 
cipals of  which  are: 

Do  not  engage  in  horseplay ;  do  not  try  to  play 
tricks  on  fellow  bathers;  do  not  go  beyond  the 
safety  ropes  and  do  not  remain  in  the  water  if 
you  are  chilled.  It  is  also  advisable  not  to  enter 
the  water  for  at  least  one  hour  after  eating  and 
not  to  remain  in  the  water  at  any  time  more  than 
30  minutes. 

As  many  experienced  lifeguards  have  been 
drawn  into  the  armed  forces,  and  older  or  younger 
men  will  necessarily  take  their  places.  Dr.  Steb- 
bins urges  all  bathers  to  cooperate  to  the  fullest 
extent  by  obeying  the  safety  rules  at  beaches  and 
pools. 


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BASEBALL 


BEFORE  25,000  dyed-in-the-wool  fans  on  Sun- 
day, June  20,  at  the  Polo  Grounds,  and 
countless  other  thousands  listening  to  the 
broadcast  of  the  proceedings  over  Station  WNYC, 
the  Police  Department  baseball  team  was  again 
smoked  out — and  for  the  third  year  in  a  row — 
by  their  perennial  five-alarm  rivals,  the  fast-step- 
ping Fire  Department  nine,  by  a  score  of  13  to  3. 

With  the  victory  went  the  W.  W.  Cohen  Me- 
morial trophy  put  up  by  Mayor  LaGuardia  three 
years  ago  to  become  the  permanent  property  of 
the  team  first  to  win  3  out  of  5  in  this  annual 
classic.  The  presentation  was  made  on  the  field 
personally  by  the  Mayor  after  the  third  put-out 
in  the  final  inning  of  play  brought  the  hostilities 
to  a  close. 

The  battle  from  a  Police  standpoint  was  just 
one  heartache  after  another — a  seemingly  endless 
squabble  that  took  nearly  three  hours  to  decide,  a 
contest  which  ranks  not  at  all  with  the  one-time 
pulse-stopping  encounters  engaged  in  between 
these  friendliest  of  enemies  and  which  in  previous 
years  kept  spectators  hanging  fast  to  their  seats 
and  going  home  talking  to  themselves  when  the 
blaze  of  battle  had  by  one  side  or  the  other  been 
brought  under  control. 

A  Police  rooter  as  we  were  leaving  the  Stadium 
summed  up  the  proceedings  sorrowfully  when  he 
said,  speaking  of  the  efforts  of  the  opposing  forces 
engaged : 

"This  is  another  time  those  Flame  Destroyers 
threw  the  book  at  us." 

Meaning— the  nightstick  again  on  this  occasion 
proved  less  potent  than  the  hose. 

A  total  of  25  starts  in  the  direction  of  first  base 
— the  result  of  12  hits,  7  free  rides  via  the  base- 
on-balls  route  and  another  by  way  of  a  batter 
bopped,  and  5  errors,  should  give  you  some  idea 
of  the  energy  expended  by  Commissioner  Walsh's 
men  in  the  base-running  division  of  the  sport 
alone. 

It  was  all  good  clean  fun,  of  course,  and,  up  to 
the  end  of  the  first  inning,  not  unexciting.  At 
the  beginning  of  play  our  side,  first  to  take  the 
field,  in  the  most  gentlemanly  manner  imaginable 


put  the  firemen  at  ease  by  presenting  them,  as  a 
result  of  three  mis-plays,  with  exactly  that  many 
counters,  and  causing  by  reason  of  such  gener- 
osity lumps  to  rise  in  the  parched  throats  of  every 
police  rooter  present,  from  Commissioner  Valen- 
tine down. 

Not  to  be  outdone,  the  firemen  in  their  half  of 
the  inning  proved  that  they,  too,  know  their  Emily 
Post,  and,  like  the  good  sports  that  they  are,  pro- 
ceeded immediately  and  forthwith  to  hand  the 
three  runs  back  to  their  benefactors,  contributing 
in  so  doing  three  errors  of  their  own  to  augment 
nicely  a  brace  of  hits  by  our  lads.  That,  however, 
and  alas,  ended  the  scoring  for  our  side.  Fire 
put  over  their  fourth  run  in  the  third  and  added 
three  more  in  the  fourth,  four  in  the  fifth  and 
two  in  the  sixth,  for  a  grand  total  of  13. 

For  the  opposition.  Fireman  Jimmy  McKeogh, 
a  fiery-thatched  right  hander,  went  the  full  dis- 
tance on  the  mound.  He  turned  in  a  magnificent 
job,  letting  down  his  pavement-pounding  pals  with 
5  scattered  hits  and  fanning  6.  He  also  contri- 
buted a  two-bagger  that  drove  home  a  run.  He 
was  opposed  on  the  hill  by  John  Carroll  and  Bill 
Brancaccio,  two  first-year  men  with  the  Police 
team,  and  John  Keane,  one  of  the  regulars,  with 
George  Sullivan  and  Ed  Nally  splitting  between 
them  the  receiving  chores.  Neither  of  the  three 
hurlers  proved  effective,  unfortunately,  and  there 
is  nothing  any  of  us  could  have  done  about  it. 

The  occasion  marked  the  first  opportunity  we've 
had  to  watch  the  1943  Police  team  in  action,  and, 
frankly,  to  our  mind  they're  a  much  better  outfit 
than  the  one-sided  score  of  13  to  3  would  tend 
to  indicate.  Offhand,  we'd  say  the  team  lacks 
that  indefinable  something — coordination,  if  you 
want  to  call  it  that — which  can  be  gained  only 
through  steady  and  rigorous  practice,  both  on  the 
field  in  tuning-up  sessions  and  in  actual  competi- 
tion. We  know  for  a  fact  the  boys  this  year  went 
into  battle  lacking  just  that  sort  of  preparation, 
and  while  not  for  the  world  do  we  wish  to  detract 
from  the  splendid  and  well  -  deserved  victory 
chalked  up  in  such  impressive  fashion  by  one  of 
the  smoothest-running  Fire  teams  ever  to  take 
the  field  against  us,  we  feel  that  lack  of  prepara- 
tion for  so  important  an  encounter  contributed  in 
no  small  measure  to  Law  and  Order's  downfall. 

Be  that  as  it  may,  our  congratulations.  Fire 
Fighters,  a  sweller  bunch  of  fellows  couldn't  have 
turned  the  trick! 

As  the  record  since  1930  now  stands.  Police  and 
Fire  are  deadlocked  today  with  7  victories  each 
out  of  the  14  matches  played.  This  diamond  com- 
petition between  the  two  departments  after  a 
lapse  of  some  years  was  revived  in  1930  when 
the  teams  met  in  a  game  sponsored  jointly  by  the 
Islew  York  American  and  the  Community  Councils 
of  the  City  of  New  York,  the  proceeds  going  for 
a  fund  to  open  playgrounds  for  the  children  of 


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SPRING       3  100 


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the  city.  In  1931-32-33,  the  proceeds  of  the  games 
went  to  the  Mayor's  Emergency  Relief  Fund  for 
the  benefit  of  the  city's  needy  and  unemployed. 
From  1934  on,  the  moneys  accrued  were  divided 
among  the  Welfare  Department  Special  Fund,  the 
Police  Department  Relief  Fund,  and  the  Fire  De- 
partment Honor  Emergency  Fund.  '  All  of  these 
funds  have  benefited  materially  as  a  result  of 
these  annual  encounters. 

The  top  amount  taken  in  so  far  was  $108,000, 
the  receipts  of  the  1937  clash.  The  take  this 
year,  approximately  $103,000,  eloquently  expresses 
again  the  generous  response  of  the  men  of  the 
Police  and  Fire  Departments  to  this  most  worthy 
cause. 

The  scores  of  the  fourteen  games  played  since 
1930  follow: 


1930— Police  6,  Fire  13 

1931_Police  6,  Fire  11 

1932— Police  5,  Fire  4 

1933— Police  7,  Fire  3 

1934— Police  4,  Fire  1 

1935— Police  2,  Fire  4 

1936— Police  7,  Fire  3 


1937— Police  5,  Fire  4 

1938— Police  3,  Fire  7 

1939— Police  4,  Fire  3 

1940— Police  4,  Fire  3 

1941— Police  4,  Fire  5 

1942— Police  8,  Fire  14 

1943— Police  3,  Fire  13 


Impressive  ceremonies  as  usual  marked  the 
opening  of  play,  following  which  Mayor  LaGuar- 
dia,  always  on  hand  for  this  annual  Battle  of  the 
Blue,  made  himself  comfortable  in  the  box  of  Fire 
Commissioner  Walsh.  Later,  with  the  completion 
of  four  and  a  half  innings  of  play,  he  was  escorted 
as  is  customary  to  the  box  of  Commissioner  Val- 
entine on  the  opposite  side  of  the  field. 


The  box  score: 

FIRE  DEPT. 

ab.  r.  h.  po.  a.  e: 

McElroy,  2b 6    2    3    1" 

Geisler,   lb 4    2    2    9 

Rupp,  If 4    2    0    2 

Simmons,  cf 4     112 

Meyer,  3b S    0    2    4 

Fernandez,  rf 4    10    1 

Holl.  c 5    2    17 

Caterino,   ss 5    2    2    1 

McKeough,  p 4    110 


Total  41  13  12  27 


0     2 

0  2 

1  1 

2  13 
1     1 


POLICE  DEPT. 

ab.  r.  h.  po.  a 

Jirak,   ss 3 

Callow,  cf 5 

Peters,  l: 5 

Buthmen,  lb 4 

Muller,    3b 4 

Cran'co,  rf.,  p 3 

Coyle,  Zb 2 

Sullivan,  c 2 

NDlly,  c 2 

Carroll,  p 1 

Ke-ne,  p 1 

Foley,  rf 1 

Total  33 


1     1 
0    0 


5  27 


Fire  Department   301    342    00  0—13 

Police    Department   300    000     000—3 

Runs  batted  in — Meyer  3,  McEIroy  3,  Muller  2,  Simmons  2,  Geisler, 
McKeough. 

Two-base  hits— Peters,  McKeough.  Three  base  hits— McElroy.  Stolen 
bases— Muller,  Rupp.  Left  on  bases— Fire  9,  Police  9.  Double  plays— 
Coyle  and  Buthman;  Meyer  and  Geisler.  Struck  out— By  McKeough  6, 
Carroll  I.  Br  nc::ccio  I.  Bases  on  ball:— Off  Carroll  5,  Keane  1.  Bran- 
caccio  1,  McKeough  5.  Hit  by  pitcher— By  Keane  (Fernandez).  Hits — Off 
Carroll  5  in  3  2-3  innings,  Keane  3  in  2-3,  Brancjccio  4  in  4  2-3.  Losing 
pitcher — C&rroU.  Umpires — Greenfield,  Stiefel,  Lipson,  Forbes.  Time  of 
game — 2:35. 


Date 
June   1 1 

Juiie   17 
July       i 


Scores  of  other  games  played : 
Team  Rum  Hits 

Police 0  1 

Ft.  Hancock 0  2 

(Carroll,  pitcher;  Nally,  catcher.) 

Police 10  18 

Ft.  Hancock 8  8 

(Carroll,  Brancaccio,  Keane,  pitchers; 
Sullivan,  catcher.) 

Police 21  19 

Ft.    Dix    8  12 

(Brancaccio,  Auer,  pitchers;  Sullivan, 
Nally,  catchers.) 


Errors 

0 
0 


One  hundred  and  fifteen  seasoned  sockers — 
merry  maulers  all — reported  for  the  June 
tournament  of  the  Police  Golf  Association 
held  Friday,  June  25,  at  the  Pomonok  Country 
Club,  Flushing,  a  date  which  turned  out  to  be 
the  hottest — and  no  doubt  thirstiest — June  25 
in  the  history  of  the  Weather  Bureau. 

Most  surprising  score  for  the  day  was  the 
spectacular  prize  low  gross  75,  3  over  par  for 
the  course,  turned  in  by  P.G.A.  Secretary  Ed 
MacFadden,  112th  Precinct,  a  performance  which 
gave  every  indication  on  the  first  nine  that  Ed, 
with  only  33  strokes  consumed,  might  break  the 
course  record  His  tally  of  42  for  the  return 
nine,  however,  deprived  Ed  of  this  honor. 

Sergeant  James  Hart,  11th  Precinct,  and  De- 
tective George  Ahrens,  13th  D.D.,  divided  the  low 
net  honors,  each  proudly  turning  in  net  scores  of 
65  strokes  .  .  .  Sergeant  Jim's  handicap  was  21, 
George's,  19  .  .  .  The  latter,  incidentally,  is  a 
mighty  lucky  golfer,  he  having  as  a  brother-in- 
law — and  private  tutor — none  other  than  our  old 
friend  and  now  golf  pro  of  the  Hempstead  Golf 
Club,  Mr.  Wiffy  Cox. 

Other  prize  winners  were  Lieutenant  W. 
Casey,  M.O.D.D. ;  Patrolman  Francis  Moynihan, 
30th  Precinct;  Lieutenant  Saul  C  Metz,  Bureau 
of  Operations;  Patrolman  George  Schulmerich, 
64th  Precinct;  Patrolman  Arthur  Irwin,  68th 
Precinct;  Lieutenant  Joseph  Buck,  23rd  Squad; 
Patrolman  Otto  Krai,  Traffic  F,  and  Captain  Ed 
Moore,  73rd  Precinct. 

A  "best  ball"  score  disclosed  that  the  boys 
birdied  every  hole  on  the  course  except  the  par 
3  third  and  the  par  5  twelfth;  four  eagles  also 
were  included  in  the  day's  clouting. 

A  few  highlights :  Lieutenant  Buck  negotiating 
the  par  4  seventh  hole  in  two  strokes,  a  brilliant 
bit  of  socking  .  .  .  Patrolman  Ray  Hendley's  gi- 
gantic drive  on  the  300  yard  ninth  hole,  his  ball 
travelling  to  the  green  on  the  fly — and  holding 
.  .  .  too  bad  he  missed  the  putt  .  .  The  reception 
accorded  Captain  Ed  Moore  at  the  finish — he 
broke  90  for  the  first  time  .  .  .  The  renewal  of 
hostilities  by  those  two  old-time  rivals  of  the 
links  —  retired  Inspectors  Charles  Stilson  and 
George  Heitzman,  both  of  whom  incidentally  look 
swell  .  .  .  The  Dutch  boy  cap  and  shirt  adorning 
the  handsome  carcass  of  Patrolman  Jack  Baynon 
.  .  .  The  run  on  the  refreshments  at  the  nine- 
teenth hole — the  unexpected  hot  spell  responsible, 
naturally  .  .  .  The  splendid  appearance  created 
by  the  boys  as,  motorcar-less  and  with  golf  bags 


h 


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SPRING      3100 


on  shoulders  they  tumbled  that  morning  out  of 
trains  and  buses  .  .  .  The  parade  up  the  hill  lead- 
ing from  the  bus  stop  to  the  clubhouse,  a  most 
invigorating  climb  .  .  .  The  smile  on  the  face  of 
Acting  Captain  Otto  Kafka  of  the  A.W.S.  as  he 
turned  in  his  score — 136,  as  neat  a  gesture  of 
honest  bookkeeping  as  any  you  might  mention 
...  At  that,  not  so  bad— it  being  Otto's  first  time 
out  .  .  .  The  resplendent  luncheon  served  by  that 
most  genial  of  hosts,  Mr.  George  Edgerton,  head 
man  at  Pomonok  .  .  .  The  nifty  dicer  sported  by 
Lieutenant  Leo  Nolan  of  the  Long  Beach,  L.L, 
Police  Department  .  .  .  Rev.  McDermott,  of  South 
Brooklyn,  who  turned  away  from  his  pastoral 
duties  for  a  day  to  turn  in  a  nifty  score  of  84 
.  .  .  and  Detective  Joe  Walker  terming  it  "rank 
ingratitude"  for  a  guest  to  administer  so  thor- 
ough a  trouncing  .  .  .  Lieutenant  O'Brien,  Second 
Deputy  Commissioner's  oflfice,  deciding,  after 
painstakingly  scouting  the  affair  to  show  'em  at 
the  next  tournament  just  how  a  good  man  does 
his  stuff. 


The  scores: 

Gross 

E.  MacFadden  75 

J.  Hart  86 

G.  Ahrens  84 

W.  Casey  82 

F.  Moynihan 84 

S.  Metz  77 

G.  Schulmerlch  82 

A.  Irwin  77 

V.  Lo  Prest  93 

J.  Buck  76 

O.  Krai  85 

E.  A.  Moore  89 

F.  McQue  81 

J.  Corcoran  86 

C.  Boland  86 

W.  McQuiUin  100 

D.  Shea  96 

B.  Southwick  79 

J.  J.  Buckley  99 

R.  Poggi  91 

J.  F.  White  97 

C.  Stilson  87 

F.  H.  Pierce  100 

W.  Miller  95 

E.  Spaeth  85 

J.  Kalbacker  101 

R.  Hendley  80 

J.  S.  Robb  99 

J.  Baynon  108 

J.   Driscoll  98 

B.  Downs  91 

J.  W.  Lyle  95 

B.  Hurwood  88 

W.  J.  Flanagan  86 

J.  B.  McDonald  83 

J.   Donohue   87 

S.  BellinofiF  102 

F.  Seper  98 

A.  Morris  92 

S.  Brzozowski  92 

J.  H.  Walker  98 

J.  Creed  98 

K.  Jordan  107 

C.  H.  Cordies  89 

S.  Swanson   93 

W.  Carroll  100 

E.  Carey  114 

H.  Whitton  116 


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POLICE  DEPARTMENT 

CITY  OF  NEW  YORK 

OfEce  of  the  Police  Commissioner 

New  York,  June  23,  1943. 


GENERAL  ORDERS  NO.  20. 

The  following  mine  procedure  received  from  the 
Mine  Warfare  Officer,  Third  Naval  District,  is  pub- 
lished for  the  information  and  guidance  of  all 
concerned: 

Whenever  a  suspicious  object  which  shows  ex- 
ternal parts  resembling  a  mine  is  observed,  the 
area  in  which  it  is  located  should  be  cleared  pend- 
ing the  arrival  of  trained  Mine  Disposal  personnel. 
As  large  an  area  as  practicable,  adjacent  to  the 
mine,  should  be  vacated  and  personnel  from  any 
organization  available  posted  as  guards. 

In  carrying  out  these  instructions,  the  following 
safety  precautions  must  be  rigidly  observed: 

(a)  All  mines  must  be  approached  with  the 
greatest  caution.  Unless  absolutely  neces- 
sary, do  not  go  nearer  than  100  feet.  Use 
binoculars  if  possible. 

(b)  Mines  must  be  approached  quietly.  Scrap- 
ing noises  such  as  those  produced  by 
walking  hurriedly  over  rocks  or  pebbles, 
should  be  avoided.  Do  not  talk.  Magnetic 
material  must  not  be  taken  near  any  mine. 

(c)  Horns  should  never  be  touched. 

(d)  Wires  should  never  be  touched. 

(e)  Under  no  circumstances  should  untrained 
personnel  attempt  to  move  a  mine  except 
when  directed  by  someone  specially  trained 
in  handling  mines.  Only  persons  specially 
trained  shall  endeavor  to  render  a  mine 
safe. 


In  this  connection  attention  is   directed  to   the 
provisions  of  General  Orders  No.  16,  c.s. 

LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE, 
Police  Commissioner. 


APOLOGY 

In  our  article  last  month  listing  members 
of  the  Department  having  three  or  more  sons 
serving  with  the  armed  forces,  the  name  of 
Patrolman  John  Cullinan,  101st  Precinct,  in- 
advertently was  omitted. 

Patrolman  Cullinan  has  three  sons,  of 
whom  he  is  mighty  proud,  serving  currently 
with  the  U.  S.  Army  Air  Force,  and  SPRING 
3100  joins  with  him  in  wishing  for  his  boys 
the  very  best  of  everything  in  the  hazardous 
job  ahead. 


By  REBECCA  B.  RANKIN,  Librarian,  Municipal  Reference  Library 


THE  Missouri  State  Highway  Patrol  presents 
its  new  monthly  periodical,  The  Technician 
through  the  interest  and  co-operation  of  po- 
lice laboratory  technicians  throughout  the  coun- 
try. This  little  monthly  publication  which  makes 
its  appearance  in  May,  1943,  Volume  1,  No.  1 
represents  what  is  probably  the  first  serious  at- 
tempt to  interest  the  police  laboratory  technici- 
ans throughout  the  country  in  the  publication  of 
a  purely  cooperative  bulletin  in  which  an  ex- 
change of  information,  views  and  opinions  may 
be  expressed  solely  on  subjects  of  interest  from 
the  scientific  standpoint.  The  Technician  will  be 
on  file  at  the  Municipal  Reference  Library  where 
members  of  the  police  force  are  at  liberty  to  con- 
sult it  or  borrow  it  for  home  study.  Those  in- 
terested in  a  personal  subscription,  the  annual 
rate  is  $2.00  and  subscriptions  should  be  sent 
to  the  Missouri  State  Highway  Patrol,  Jefferson 
City,  Missouri. 


THE  STATE  DEFENSE  COUNCIL  of  Con- 
necticut has  issued  a  very  useful  "Manual  on  Vice 
Control"  1943  which  the  police  will  be  glad  to 
have.  Its  final  section  on  Federal  Regulations  is 
applicable  in  all  states,  not  only  Connecticut. 


"POLICE  PROBLEMS  IN  NEWARK"  is  the 
title  of  a  report  made  by  the  Bureau  of  Munici- 
pal Research  of  Newark  after  a  thorough  survey 
extending  over  several  years.  Commissioner 
John  B.  Keenan,  Director  of  Public  Safety,  re- 
quested the  Bureau  to  undertake  the  survey.  The 
field  work  of  the  survey  was  completed  in  Decem- 
ber, 1941,  but  substantial  changes  in  department 
practices  in  1942  required  some  later  re-survey 
of  parts  of  the  study  and  hence  the  report  was 
not  published  until  1943. 

Every  aspect  of  the  police  problem  of  Newark 
has  been  carefully  studied  and  compared  with 
other  cities.  The  employees  and  personnel  man- 
agement are  considered;  salaries  and  pensions 
are  discussed;  the  uniformed  patrol,  traffic  regu- 
lation and  control,  detective  bureau  and  criminal 
investigations  and  departmental  organization  are 
all  thoroughly  studied  and  analyzed  by  these  po- 
lice experts.  Recommendations  for  improvement 
are  made  in  every  part  of  the  police  department. 


"LAUGH  AT  THE  LAWYER  WHO  CROSS- 
EXAMINES  YOU"  (Old  Faithful  Publishing 
Co.)  is  the  title  of  a  new  book  written  by  Charles 
L.  Cusumano,  a  practicing  attorney.  The  book 
is  intended  to  be  of  assistance  to  the  great  num- 
ber of  witnesses  who  too  frequently  become  con- 
fused when  the  examining  attorney  questions 
them.  The  policeman  will  find  this  book  of  as- 
sistance in  the  preparation  of  cases  by  showing 
vulnerable  points  in  the  cross-examination  pro- 
cess. The  book  may  be  borrowed  from  the  Li- 
brary by  members  of  the  police  force. 


THE  POLICE  who  must  know  the  laws  as  they 
relate  to  enforcement  will  do  well  to  make  use  of 
the  "Resume  and  Legislation  enacted  during  the 
1943  Session"  as  selected  for  you  in  the  May 
"Bulletin  of  the  Bureau  of  Criminal  Investiga- 
tion."   

IN  THE  REVISED,  second  edition  of  "Riot 
Control"  (Military  Service  Publishing  Company) 
Colonel  Sterling  A.  Wood  brings  up  to  date  in- 
formation of  a  tactical  nature  helpful  to  the 
military  and  public  law  enforcement  officials  in 
handling  civil  disturbances.  The  practical  sug- 
gestions, description  of  weapons,  chemical  muni- 
tions and  special  equipment,  and  diagrams  for 
maneuvers  of  small  units  are  all  helpful  in  con- 
verting small  forces  into  mobile  units  capable  of 
controlling  riotous  conditions  with  a  minimum 
of  casualties. 


535TH  ARMORED  INF.  BN. 
Camp  Polk,  Louisiana 

June  24,  1943 

EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Many  thanks  for  the  regularity  with  which 
SPRING  3100  has  reached  me  since  my  entry  into 
the  army.  It's  a  swell  way  to  keep  in  touch  with 
the  boys  back  home,  and  I  assure  you  I  look  forward 
with  eagerness  to  each  new  issue. 

LIEUTENANT  PAUL   BARON, 
Patrolman,  109th  Precinct. 


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POLICE  ACADEMY 

OFFICERS'  TRAINING  SCHOOL 

QUESTIONS  AND  ANSWERS  FOR  THE  JULY,  1943,  ISSUE  OF    'SPRING  3100' 

By  Lieutenant  PETER  F.  MATHEWS 


QUESTIONS 


QUESTION  NO.  1 

In  a  criminal  case  the  prosecution  is  required  to  prove  the 
defendant's  guilt  beyond  a  reasonable  doubt.  What  is  a 
"reasonable  doubt"? 

QUESTION  NO.  2 

What  uniform  statutes  have  been  adopted  in  New  York 
State  in  connection  with  crime? 

QUESTION  NO.  3 

Under  what  circumstances  would  a  person,  who  allowed 
marihuana   to   grow  on   his   land,  be   guilty   of   a  crime? 

QUESTION  NO.  4 

What  information  may  be  obtained  from  dust  in  a  suspect's 
wearing  apparel? 

QUESTION  NO.  5 

Briefly  answer  the  following: 

a.  What  matters  will  be  published  in  Department  Circulars? 

b.  What   restrictions    apply    to    drivers    of    vehicles    at   the 
scene  of  an  emergency? 

c.  What  is  the  prime  purpose  of  probation  and  parole? 

d.  What  is  a  pick-up  case? 

e.  What   are   the   present   age   requirements   for  persons   de- 
siring to  obtain  operators'  or  chauffeurs'  licenses? 

f.  What  may   stoop   line  stands  or  booths  licensed  by  the 
Department  of  Licenses  be  used  for? 


ANSWERS 


ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  1 

The  following  simple  definition  of  "reasonable  doubt"  con- 
tained in  a  jury  charge  has  been  approved  by  the  Supreme 
Court  of  the  United  States: 

"A  reasonable  doubt  is  an  actual  doubt  that  you  are  conscious 
of  after  going  over  in  your  mind  the  entire  case,  giving  con- 
sideration to  all  the  testimony  and  every  part  of  it.  If  you 
then  feel  uncertain  and  not  fully  convinced  that  the  defendant 
is  guilty  and  believe  that  you  are  acting  in  a  reasonable 
manner  and  if  you  believe  that  a  reasonable  man  in  any  matter 
of  like  importance  would  hesitate  to  act  because  of  such  doubt 
as  you  are  conscious  of  having,  that  is  a  reasonable  doubt,  of 
which  the  defendant  is  entitled  to  have  the  benefit." 

The  Court  of  Appeals  defined  the  burden  which  must  be 
sustained  by  the  prosecution  in  a  criminal  case  as  follows: 

"The  rule  is  that  all  evidence,  when  considered  by  the  jury, 
must,  beyond  a  reasonable  doubt,  exclude  or  remove  every 
other  reasonable  hypothesis  than  that  of  the  defendant's  guilt. 
The  evidence  of  facts  and  circumstances,  in  order  to  justify  a 


conviction,  must  all  be  consistent  with  and  point  not  only  to 
the  guilt  of  the  defendant,  but  they  must  be  inconsistent  with 
his  innocence." 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  2 

1.  Uniform   Close  Pursuit  Act. 

2.  Uniform  Criminal  Extradition  Act. 

3.  Uniform  Act  to  secure  the  attendance  of  witnesses  from 
within   or  without   the   State   in  criminal  proceedings. 

4.  Uniform  Act  for  Interstate  Parole  and  Probation  Super- 
vision. 

5.  Uniform   Narcotic  Drug   Act. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  3 

A  recent  amendment  to  the  Penal  Law,  which  inserted  therein 
a  new  section,  to  be  section  seventeen  hundred  fifty-three,  pro- 
vides as  follows: 

Section  1753.  Growing  of  narcotic  plant  known  as  marihuana 
by  unlicensed  persons. 

A  person  who,  without  being  licensed  so  to  do  under  the 
Public  Health  Law,  grows  the  narcotic  plant  known  as  mari- 
huana or  knowingly  allows  it  to  grow  on  his  land  without 
destroying  the  same,  shall  be  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Effective  immediately. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  4 

Dust  and  dirt  which  are  in  or  on  the  suspect's  apparel — 
shoes,  hair,  under  the  nails  or  in  fissures,  or  on  weapons  or 
tools — may  give  some  clue  as  to  where  the  suspect  has  pre- 
viously been  or  what  he  has  done.  The  possibilities  of  dust 
analysis  have  not  been  sufficiently  exploited.  By  such  examina- 
tions the  presence  of  what  is  called  professional  dust  may  be 
determined,  such  as  glue  and  sawdust  (carpenters  and  laborers 
in  sawmills),  lime  (bricklayers),  etc.,  and  also  dust  from  places 
where  the  suspect  has  made  a  brief  visit,  as,  for  instance,  flour 
(flour  mill),  fibers  or  parts  of  vegetables  (from  a  barn).  Shoes 
and  cuffs  of  the  trousers  should  also  be  examined  for  the  pres- 
ence of  certain  dirt  or  soil.  Such  examinations  sometimes  play 
a  helpful  role  in  an  investigation. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  5 

a.  Matters  which  should  be  known  to  the  entire  Department 
for  the  information  and  guidance  of  those  concerned,  but  which 
are  not  of  sufficient  importance  to  be  published  in  the  Rules 
and  Regulations  or  Manual  of  Procedure. 

b.  The  driver  of  any  vehicle  other  than  one  on  official 
business  shall  not  drive  into  nor  park  such  vehicle  within 
the  block  where  emergency  work  is  in  progress. 

c.  The  prime  purpose  of  both  is  the  protection  of  the 
community  through  the  rehabilitation  of  those  convicted  of 
crime. 

d.  A  pick-up  case  is  one  in  which  an  arrest  is  made  or 
property  recovered  in  connection  with  an  offense  not  pre- 
viously reported. 

e.  Operators'  or  chauffeur's  licenses  may  be  issued  during 
the  period  ending  July  first,  nineteen  hundred  forty-four,  to 
persons  of  the  age  of  seventeen  years  or  over. 

f.  Such  stands  or  booths  shall  be  used  for  the  sale  or  dis- 
play of  fruits,  vegetables,  soft  drinks,  cigars,  cigarettes,  tobacco, 
confectionery,  ice  cream,  for  the  shining  of  shoes,  or  any  of 
the   foregoing. 


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DEPARTMENTAL     ORDERS 


General  Orders  No.  14,  June  1,  1943. 

Culls  attention  to  the  distribution  of  personnel  and  equip- 
ment during  actual  and  practice  air  raids.  Instructions  relative 
to  police  control  charts.  Rules  concerning  entries  on  control 
charts.  Maintenance  of  charts  and  notifications  in  connection 
therewith.  Information  and  instructions  concerning  the  use  of 
telephones.    General  instructions.    Amendments  to  AWS  orders. 

General  Orders  No.  15,  June  1,  1943. 

Communication  from  office  of  the  Comptroller  relative  to 
the  Withholding  Tax.  Also  information  as  to  form  titled  "IJx- 
emption   Information  Employee's  Withholding   Tax." 

T.   T.  Message,  June  2,  1943. 

Army  Emergency  Relief  Organization  created  to  meet  emer- 
gency relief  needs  of  wives,  parents,  children  or  close  relatives 
of  members  of  the  United  States  Army.  Unit  for  the  five 
boroughs  located  at  165  Broadway,  Manhattan;  telephone 
REctor  2-1300. 

T.  T.  Message,  June  2,  1943. 

Amends  so  much  of  General  Orders  No.  15,  c.s.,  titled  "With- 
holding Tax"  as  relates  to  the  filling  out  of  Item  5  of  the  form 
titled  "Exemption  Information  Employee's  Withholding  Tax." 

Circular  No.  14,  June  2,  1943. 

Communication  from  His  Honor,  The  Mayor,  expressing  his 
thanks  for  the  splendid  work  done  in  connection  with  the  I  Am 
An  American   Day   celebration. 

T.  T.  Message,  June  7,  1943. 

Communication  from  the  Commissioner  of  Motor  Vehicles 
relative  to  certain  types  of  chauffeur  licenses  which  have  been 
issued  by  the  Bureau  of  Motor  Vehicles. 

General  Orders  No.  16,  June  8,  1943. 

City  Protection  Order  No.  4,  c.s.,  relative  to  action  to  be 
taken  by  a  member  of  the  Force  or  of  the  Air  Warden  Service 
when  unexploded  bombs,  shells,  torpedoes,  or  mines  are  ob- 
served. Confidential  memoranda  relative  to  Operations  Letter 
No.  23,  are  hereby  revoked.  Memorandum  dated  September 
14,  1942,  relative  to  parachute  or  other  naval  mines  is  revoked. 
Memorandum  of  February  1,  1943,  relative  to  war  airplane 
crashes,  will  remain  in  full  force  and  effect. 

General  Orders  No.  17,  June  10,  1943. 

Method  of  determining  amount  of  tax  to  be  withheld  at 
source  on  wages  earned  on  and  after  July  1,  1943.  G.O.  35, 
series  of  1942  and  so  much  of  G.O.  No.  1  c.s.  as  directs  Federal 
Tax  Deductions  to  be  made  in  accordance  with  table  in  G.O. 
No.  35,  series  1942  is  revoked. 

General  Orders  No.  18,  June  10,  1943. 

Provisions  for  deductions  for  the  Federal  Withholding  Tax, 
effective  July  I,  1943. 

Circular  No.  15,  June  10,  1943. 

Amendment  to  Article   7    of   the   Traffic  Regulations   which 
adds  two  new  sections  to  be  known  as  Section  91  and  Section 
92,  to  read  as  follows: 
Section  91.     Cruising   of  Taxicabs  prohibited. 

1.  A  driver  of  a  taxicab  shall  not  operate  his  vehicle  along 
a  street  for  the  purpose  of  soliciting  passengers  or  searching 
for  passengers. 


2.  No  person  shall  operate  an  empty  taxicab  on  5th  Ave., 
from  26th  St.  to  60th  St.,  between  the  hours  of  8  A.M.  and 
8  P.M.  daily.  A  driver  of  a  taxicab  discharging  a  passenger 
on  5th  Ave.,  shall  drive  off  5th  Ave.,  by  making  a  right  turn 
at  the  first  street  where  such  turn  is  permitted. 
Section  92.     Loading  or  unloading  in  taxicab  stand  area. 

A  driver  of  a  taxicab  while  awaiting  employment  on  a 
taxicab  stand  or  taxi  feed  line  shall  move  out  of  said  stand 
upon  request  of  a  driver  of  a  vehicle  whose  purpose  is  to 
expeditiously  load  or  unload  merchandise  within  the  area  of 
the  taxicab  stand. 

Article  1,  Section  F,  of  the  Regulations  Governing  Drivers 
and  Owners  of  Taxicabs,  Coaches.  Sight-seeing  Buses,  Horse- 
Drawn  Cabs  and  Taximeter  Establishments,  is  amended  by 
revoking  Paragraph  3  thereof,  and  promulgating  new  Para- 
graph 3,  to   read  as  follows: 

(3)  a.  A  public  hack  driver  shall  refuse  to  transport  any 
person  whose  destination  is  more  than  five  miles  from  starting 
point. 

b.  A  public  hack  driver  shall  not  refuse  to  transport 
any  orderly  person  included  in  the  following  subdiv'sions, 
whose  destination  is  within  the  city  or  within  five  miles  of 
the  limits  thereof: 

1.  A  person  sick,  injured   or  crippled. 

2.  A  person  accompanied  by  young  children. 

3.  A  person  with  baggage  that  cannot  otherwise  be 
conveniently   carried. 

4.  Uniformed   members  of  the  Armed   Forces. 

5.  A  war  worker  to  and  from  place  of  employment, 
where  no  other  means  of  public  transportation  is  available. 

The  provisions  of  new  Paragraph  3  as  hereinabove  promul- 
gated shall  be  effective  for  a  temporary  period  of  30  days,  be- 
ginning 8  A.M.,  June  4,  1943. 

Special  Regulation  For  Vehicular  Traffic.  In  compliance 
with  an  order  of  the  New  York  State  Council  of  Defense,  no 
vehicular  traffic  will  be  permitted  on  a  certain  street  in  the 
Borough  of  Brooklyn. 

T.  T.  Message,  June  14,  1943. 

Credit  Counseling  Service  for  city  employees.  The  objectives 
and  functions  of  this  service  are  described  in  a  leaflet  titled 
"Credit  Advice   For   City   Employees." 

A  sufficient  supply  of  leaflets,  to  furnish  each  member  of 
the  Department  with  a  copy  thereof,  forwarded  to  each  com- 
mand. 

T.  T.  Message,  June  18,  1943. 

Amendment  to  regulations  for  public  hack  and  sight-seeing 
bus  drivers: 

Article  1,  Section  F,  of  the  regulations  governing  drivers  and 
owners  of  taxicabs,  coaches,  sight-seeing  buses,  horse-drawn 
cabs  and  taximeter  establishments,  is  amended  by  revoking 
paragraph  3  thereof,  and  promulgating  new  paragraph  3,  to 
read  as  follows: 

(3)  a.  A  public  hack  driver  shall  refuse  to  transport  any 
person  whose  destination  is  more  than  five  miles  from  starting 
point. 

b.  A  public  hack  driver  shall  not  refuse  to  transport 
any  orderly  person  included  in  the  following  subdivisions, 
whose  destination  is  within  the  city  or  within  five  miles  of  the 
limits  thereof: 

1.  A  person  sick,  injured  or  crippled. 

2.  A  person  accompanied  by  young  children. 

3.  A  person  with  baggage  that  cannot  otherwise  be  con- 
veniently carried. 

4.  Uniformed  members  of  the  armed  forces. 

5.  A  war  worker  to  and  from  places  of  employment, 
where  no  other  means  of  public  transportation  is  available. 

6.  A  person  to  a  railroad  terminal,  a  ferry  connection 
of  a  railroad  terminal,  or  to  or  from  an  airport  within  the 
City   of   New  York. 


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7.  Females  unaccompanied  by  male  escorts  between 
the  hours  of  10  P.M.  and  7  A.M. 

The  provisions  of  new  paragraph  3  as  hereinabove  promul- 
gated shall  be  effective  for  a  temporary  period  of  30  days 
beginning  8  A.M.,  June  16th,  1943. 

So  much  of  Circular  No.  15,  c.s.,  as  relates  to  Article  1, 
Section  F,  Paragraph  3  of  the  regulations  governing  drivers 
and  owners  of  taxicabs,  coaches,  sight-seeing  buses,  horse-drawn 
cabs   and  taximeter  establishments,  is  hereby  revoked. 

Circular  No.  16,  June  19,  1943. 

July  Fourth  leaves  of  absence. 


T.  T.  Message,  June  21,  1943. 

Revised  copies  of  interpretations  of  non-essential  driving 
issued  by  the  Office  of  Price  Administration,  dated  May  27, 
1943,  forwarded  to  commanding  officers. 

General  Orders  ISo.  19,  June  22,  1943. 

Mobilization  of  the  Emergency  Taxi  Corps.  Members  of 
the  Force  concerned  will  familiarize  themselves  with  the  pro- 
visions of  the  Emergency  Taxi  Corps  Manual,  General  Orders 
No.  5,  c.s.,  and  General  Orders  No.  14,  c.s.,  which  govern  Taxi- 
cab  Mobilization,  Police  Mobilization  and  dispatch  of  per- 
sonnel and   equipment,   respectively. 


Queens  Police  Post  Installation 
and  Dinner  Dance 


PATROLMAN  Edward  G.  Schultz,  102nd  Pre- 
cinct, on  the  evening  of  Wednesday,  June 
23,  was  inducted  as  commander  of  Queens 
Police  Post,  No.  1103,  of  the  American  Legion  at 
a  gala  Installation  and  Dinner  Dance  given  by 
the  organization  at  the  Boulevard  Tavern,  Elm- 
hurst,  Queens.  Entertainment,  including  a  floor 
show,  lent  added  lustre  to  the  evening. 

Dais  guests  included  two  holders  of  the  Dis- 
tinguished Service  Cross:  the  Rev.  Thomas  J. 
Taylor,  National  Chaplain  of  the  Army  and  Navy 
Legion  of  Valor  and  who  in  World  War  I  saw 
service  as  a  second  lieutenant  with  the  23rd  In- 
fantry, 2nd  Division,  and  Commander  Earl  D. 
Norton  of  the  Forest  Hills  Post  of  the  American 
Legion,  National  Senior  Vice  Commander  of  the 
Army  and  Navy  Legion  of  Valor,  who  in  World 
War  I  as  a  private  in  the  9th  Infantry,  2nd  Divi- 
sion, on  July  1,  1918,  lost  a  leg  in  the  battle  for 
Vaux,  in  France. 

The  Queens  County  organization  of  the  Legion 
was  represented  by  County  Commander  Charles 
E.  Miller,  Vice  Commanders  Nicholas  Ambarian 
and  Aloysius  J.  Maickel,  Service  Director  Mi- 
chael Oppelt,  Judge  Advocate  Frank  M.  Nicolosi, 
Sergeant-at-arms  Samuel  Cataldo  and  County 
Blood  Donors  Chairman  George  Kelner ;  also  Past 
Commander  Eugene  A.  Mullaly  of  Elmhurst  Post 
No.  198;  Sam  Gillman,  Chef-de-Guere,  40  &  8, 
Voiture  56;  Inspector  Charles  P.  Mooney,  7th 
Division,  and  Mrs.  Helene  Schultz,  lovely  spouse 
of  the  newly-inducted  commander  and  herself 
serving  currently  as  president  of  the  Post's 
women's  auxilliary.  Tribute  was  paid  also  to 
Past  Commanders  Clinton  B.  Sheridan,  Max 
Sprauer,  Herman  Cook,  Sol  Abrahams  and  Fred 
Smol. 

Commander  Schultz,  in  his  address  of  accep- 
tance, among  other  things  said: 

"The  task  ahead  is  not  an  easy  one,  but  with 
the  spirit  of  cooperation  that  the  members  of 
Queens  Police  Post  have  always  shown,  the  year 
should  not  be  too  difficult.  The  success  of  the 
administration  upon  which  we  are  now  embarked 


Photo    Courtesy  L.   I.   Star-Journal 

POST  GAVEL   CHANGES  HANDS 

Commander  Schultz,  left,  receives  the  gavel  from  Nicholas 

Ambarian,   county    vice-commander,   as  Clinton   Sheridan, 

outgoing  commander,  looks  on. 


rests  upon  all  of  us.  Let's  all  pull  together  for 
God  and  country.  Let  Americanism  be  our  watch- 
word. Let's  be  real  Americans — true  Legion- 
aires.  *  *  *  Let's  see  to  it  that  this  great  Post  of 
ours  is  kept  alive.  Let  it  be  known  the  world 
over  as  one  of  the  most  honored,  most  active 
posts  in  the  nation." 

Commander  Schultz  concluded  his  address  with 
a  toast  to  the  members  of  the  Post  and  the  sons 
of  members  serving  in  the  armed  forces. 

Other  officers  seated  were  Vice  Commanders 
Christian  Kautz,  Arthur  Hall  and  Charles  Buck; 
Robert  Lonzberg,  adjutant;  George  Hodgson,  per- 
sonnel adjutant;  William  B.  Lennie,  finance  of- 
ficer; John  Petersohn,  historian;  Clinton  Sheri- 
dan, chaplain;  John  Dollard,  sergeant-at-arms. 

Executive  Committee:  Chester  Fream,  Louis 
Neher,  Raymond  Martin,  Henry  Michel,  Henry 
Klein,  George  Knobloch. 


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POST-ENTRY  TRAINING  COURSE 

College   of   the   City  of  New   York 

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444  S.W.  24th  ROAD 
Miami,  Florida 


June  15,  1943. 


EDITOR,   SPRING  3100: 


A  couple  of  weeks  ago  I  dropped  you  a  note  telling 
you  I  had  missed  the  last  four  issues  of  SPRING 
3100  because  of  a  change  of  address,  and  asking  you 
to  send  me  the  copies  I  missed.  Well,  they  arrived 
just  a  few  days  later  and  I'm  mighty  thankful.  They 
really  filled  a  spot  that's  been  a  little  empty.  Not  only 
was  it  good  to  read  all  the  news  but  just  to  go  over 
the  list  of  those  in  the  Services  was  interesting. 

ENSIGN  JULES  J.  MALLON, 
Patrolman,  11th  Precinct. 


BALTIMORE,  MARYLAND 

June   1,   1943. 

EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Just  a  short  note  of  appreciation  for  your 
thoughtfulness  in  forwarding  me  SPRING  3100. 
Though  I  spent  but  a  short  time  in  the  Department, 
I  enjoy  reading  each  copy,  especially  the  comments 
from  the  boys  overseas.  They're  the  ones  who  really 
appreciate  news  from  home. 

CHARLES  R.  SMYTH, 

2nd  Lt.,  Corps  of  Military  Police, 

Patrolman,  Police  Academy. 


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Ptl.  Calogero  Caronia 
Polw.  Lillian  M.  Burck 
Polw.  Helen  V.  Fitzpatrick 
Polw.  Jane  R.  McAdam 
Ptl.  James  X.  Kelly 
Ptl.  Peter  P.  McGuire 
Ptl.  Joseph  E.  Lamb 


Well  Done,  Thou  Good  and  Faithful  Servant 


RETIRED  FROM  THE  DEPARTMENT 


Surg.  Rudolph  D.  Orth       22d  Med.  Dist. 
Lt.  Frank  J.  Szuminsky  94  Pet. 

Lt.  William  J.  Henry  Mcy.  Pet.  2 

Lt.  Michael  J.  Dinselbacher         104  Pet. 


Lt.  John  F.  X.  Meade 

Ptl.  Andrew   A.   Weber 

Ptl.  Francis  W.  Conboy 

Ptl.  Charles  H.  Leach 

Ptl.  Harry  J.  Mooney 

PtL  William  P.  McGrath 

Ptl.  John  F.  Houston 

PtL  Samuel  Price 

Ptl.  Edward  L.  Briglio 

Ptl.  Henry  A.  Marelli 

Ptl.  Bernard  Vogt 

Ptl.  Charles  W.  Bailey 

Ptl.  Clarence  D.  Schultz 

Ptl.  Edward  J.  Alshut 

Ptl.  Andrew  H.  Mosher 

Ptl.  Robert  H.  Wood 

Ptl.  John  J.  Kelly 

Ptl.  John  J.  A.  Mierau 

Ptl.  James  J.  Shaughnessy 

Ptl.  Joseph  Woytisek 

Ptl.  Sylvester  Connaughton 

Ptl.  William  C.  Artus 

Ptl.  Frederick  F.  Roehm 

Ptl.  John  J.  Carey,  Jr. 

Ptl.  John  J.  Mason 

Ptl.  Joseph  Byrne 

PtL  James  E.  Fay 

Ptl.  Russell  C.  Archer 

Ptl.  Henry  F.  Sauvan 

Ptl.  Rudolph  Kerchof 

Ptl.  Carmine  C.  Cangro 

Ptl.  Charles  F.  Reilly 

Ptl.  Harry  Schaaf 

PtL  James  J.  Bohans 

Ptl.  George  P.  Mueller 

PtL  George  M.  Klub 

Ptl.  William  Donohue 

Ptl.  Michael  T.  O'Connor 

Ptl.  Bernard  J.  Lester    18  Div.  M.O.D.D, 

PtL  John  J.  McCotter         Off.  Ch.  Insp 

Ptl.  George  Gross,  Jr. 

Ptl.  William  P.  Rooney 

Ptl.  Lambert  L.  Hanson 

Ptl.  Lawrence  Collins 

Ptl.  William  E.  McDermott,  Jr 

Ptl.  Walter  Sanders 

Ptl.  Julius  Isaacs 

Ptl.  Max  Labell 

Ptl.  James  M.  Ladley 

Ptl.  Dennis  O'Connell 

PtL  Edw.  W.  Wiessner  18  Div.  M.O.D.D. 

Ptl.  Patrick  J.  Fitzpatrick  Off.  Ch.  Inso. 

Ptl.  Francis  J.  Teed  1  D.D. 

Ptl.  Frank  Wolter  85  Pet. 

Ptl.  Louis  C.  Churchvale  G.  C.  Pkwy  Pet. 

Ptl.  William  P.  Ashe   Bldg.  &  Rep.  Bur. 

PtL  Walter  J.  Staib  15  Pet. 

PtL  Nicholas  J.  Esposito       79  Pet. 


Mtd.  Sqd.  1 
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40  Pet. 

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104  Pet. 
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9  Pet. 
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73  Pet. 

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Off.  Ch.  Clerk 

Mil.  Ser.  Bur. 

5  Pet. 


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7  Pet. 

18  Pet. 

25  Pet. 

79  Pet. 

122  Pet. 

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40  Pet. 

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Bur.  of  Polw. 

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CIVILIAN   DEFENSE  VOLUNTEER  OFFICE 

United  States  Citizens  Service  Corps 

City  Hall 

New  York,  June  24,  1943. 

DEAR  COMMISSIONER: 

The  fact  that  the  Police  Department  does  such 
effective  and  efficient  work  at  all  times  is  so  much 
a  commonplace  that  the  public  is  inclined  to  take 
its  remarkable  functioning  for  granted.  My  admir- 
ation of  the  Department  grows  daily  and  I  never 
wish  to  be  placed  in  the  prosaic  class  that  just 
takes  it  for  granted. 

In  the  Recruitment  Drive  just  completed  the 
Police  Department  under  your  able  leadership 
carried  a  terrific  bUrden  and  as  usual  discharged 
its  responsibility  with  great  tact  and  efficiency, 
placing  the  people  of  the  City  of  New  York  further 
in  debt  to  the  men  and  women  who  compose  the 
Army  of  the  Blue. 

May  I,  therefore,  take  this  occasion  to  thank 
you  again  for  your  personal  contribution  as  well 
as  that  of  the  Department,  and  to  assure  you  that 
if  at  any  time  the  CDVO  can  be  of  any  service  to 
the  Police  Department  you  have  but  to  command  it. 

With  my  personal  regards. 

Very  sincerely  yours, 

GROVER  A.  WHALEN, 
Chairman-Director. 

The  Hon.  Lewis  J.  Valentine, 
Commissioner,  Police  Department, 
240  Centre  Street, 
New  York,  N.Y. 


62nd  BOMB  SQDN. 

Davis  Monathan  Field 

Tucson,  Arizona 

June  8,  1943 

EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Permit  me  to  express  my  sincere  appreciation 
for  your  continued  kindness  in  sending  me  SPRING 
3100,  each  issue  of  which  is  like  a  letter  from  home. 

In  your  May  issue,  I  noted  with  particular  interest 
the  Commissioner's  address  at  the  Holy  Name  break- 
fast wherein  he  expressed  confidence  that  the  De- 
partment's war  loan  drive  would  result  in  a  squadron 
of  Flying  Fortresses  being  dedicated  in  the  name  of 
the  N.  Y.  City  Police  Department,  and  I  am  hoping 
that  one  of  the  ships  so  dedicated  will  be  a  Liberator, 
(B  24)  because  that's  the  one  I  fly  on  in  the  capacity 
of  aerial  engineer  and  gunner. 

Best  regards  to  the  men  in  the  30th  Precinct. 

SERGEANT   CHARLES  SCHULMAN, 
Patrolman,  30th  Precinct. 


PRIZE  CARTOONS  SUBMITTED  BY  MEMBERS  OF  THE  DEPARTMENT 


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THEY  GOT  nt  CCVERttfl 


"Every  morning  I  gotta  take  the  Sarge's  pet  turtle 
down  for  a  walk!" 


Let's  break  it  up,  fellas,  that  might  be  the 
patrol  supervisor!" 


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WITH  YOUR  LOCAL  REPORTER 


TO  OUR  REPORTERS :  Items  for  publication  in  this  column  sliould  be  received  not  later  than  the  20th. 
Contributions  received  too  late  for  current  publication  will  appear  in  the  issue  immediately  following. 


1ST  DIVISION 

1st  Pet ,  Ptl  Francis  B.  Donovan         4th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Henry  IV.  A.  Elder 
2nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  I.  Know  Itatl  6th  Pet.,   Ptl.  Edmund  F.   Kelly 

8th  Pet..  Ptl.   William  Foster 

8th  Precinct:  Captain  William  O.  Jones,  who  is  an  old  time 
mounted  patrolman — one  of  the  original  Mounted  Squad,  in  fact— 
and,  naturally,  an  expert  equestrian,  is  looking  forward  to  July, 
when  he  expects  to  ride  to  the  hounds  while  on  vacation  in  Ken- 
tucky .  .  .  Lieutenant  Bill  Burns,  8th  Squad,  is  a  Victory  Garden 
enthusiast,  which  explains  why  he  gathers  his  squad  about  him  from 
time  to  time  and  assigns  them  to  "plants"  .  .  .  Detective  Buck  O'Neill 
sent  Gowanus  Tommy  Tyrell  (old  heavy  foot)  to  the  Bellevue 
Psycho  Ward  on  an  errand  and  due  to  some  erorr  Tyrell  was  taken 
for  the  psycho.  Buck  had  a  time  convincing  the  Doc  that  Tommy 
was  O.K.,  even  if  his  teeth  do  rattle  .  .  .  We  have  here  a  suave 
Httle  lad  who  doesn't  have  much  to  say — and  is  seldom  heard  of— 
we  mean  Lieutenant  John  Dilworth,  the  man  who  envies  Pete  Kelly's 
thrift  .  .  .  Isn't  that  sport  jacket  Blackie  Luzzi  wears  a  dream?  .  .  . 
And  those  cute  ties  Chief  Clerk  Foster  wears  has  Henry  Roth  green 
with  envy. 

We  are  losing  Harry  Schaaf  and  Max  Labell,  by  retirement,  and 
all  of  us  wish  them  well.  Schaaf  is  the  lad  who  ran  those  yearly 
shore  dinners  that  everyone  talks  about.  Labell  for  the  past  few 
years  was  our  hack  inspector  .  .  .  Rookie  Sergeant  Larry  Dente : 
"Now  when  I  was  95  man  in  the  9th  Precinct,  etc.!"  .  .  .  Salyatore 
Porco,  because  of  his  experience  as  an  R-R  20  man  is  seriously 
thinking  of  entering  the  Naval  Intelligence  Bureau,  claiming  that 
regardless  of  the  intelligence  angle,  he  can  at  least  row  a  boat  .  .  . 
Who  would  you  say  has  the  sweetest  voice,  Sister  Martin  or  Elmer 
Layden,  Luzzi's  boss? 

Front  Page  News :  The  8th  Precinct  came  out  No.  2  in  the 
Safety  Campaign — and  is  Captain  Jones  happy?  The  9th  annual 
outing  of  the  7-8-9-lOth  Squads,  held  May  19,  at  Semler's,  in  Grant 
City,  S.  I.,  resulted  in  a  very  large  attendance,  a  splendid  shore 
dinner,  plenty  of  refreshments,  and,  of  course,  a  ball  game  between 
the  Largo  Muskrats  and  Carnevale's  Beagles,  the  Muskrats  winning 
out,  11  to  6  .  .  .  Johnny  Warga,  a  former  pitcher  for  the  Beagles, 
failed  to  show ;  cold  feet,  no  doubt,  knowing  he_  was  to  face  Last 
Boat  Wylie,  who  kept  the  Beagles  at  bay  with  his  sidearm  peaball. 
He  was  opposed  by  Zeke  Weiman,  who  left  his  glove  home,  unfor- 
trnately,  and  as  a  result  could  not  get  his  high  hard  one  going  .  .  . 
O'Rourke  started  pitching  for  the  Beagles  but  was  quickly  subdued 
by  the  Muskrats,  whose  lineup  featured  such  heavy  hitters  as 
Whelan,  Kirby,  Largo,  Sullivan  and  Callow,  while  the  Beagles 
boasted  of  Red  Flynn  (as  usual,  terrible),  Winnie  Ward  (also 
useless).  Two-ton  Mouse  Harrington,  Pinky  Higgins  (who  is  better 
with  a  broom),  and  White  Pants  Willie  Brennan,  who  fell  asleep 
in  center  field — and   we  do   mean   asleep. 

There  were  so  many  changes  that  we  can't  remember  all  the 
players.  To  sum  up,  it  was  a  really  enjoyable  day  and  Harry  Schaaf 
mrst  be  given  credit  for  the  arrangements  .  .  .  Moe  Herman,  Pete 
Kilian,  Dick  Maddeford,  Neil  Culkin,  and  Charlie  Charlton,  Squire 
of  Port  Richmond,  all  were  remembered  by  the  boys  .  .  .  The  last 
named    four   retired. 

Tom  O'Grady  is  indignant.  It  was  not  his  trews  that  he  lost — 
it  was  his  sporran,  and  in  it  were  a  few  shillings  with  which  he 
intended  to  buy  the  boys  a   few  alf  and  alfs. 

Is  it  true  Sefgeant  Peter  Kelly  just  issued  to  Steve  Whelan  a 
standing  invitation  to  park  together  with  his  iamily  and  friends  at 
his  magnificent  Staten  Island  bungalow  this  summer? 


2D  DIVISION 

3rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Robert  A.   Gibson  7th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Maurice  Grasberg 

5th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Thomas  G.  Tobin  9th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  F.  Nystrom 

11th   Pet.,  Ptl.  Alex   IV.  Franz 

7th  Precinct:  Our  deepest  sympathies  to  Patrolman  William 
O'Connell  in  the  loss  of  his  son.  Lieutenant  Daniel  O'Connell  of 
the  U.   S.  Armed  Forces. 

The  7th  Precinct  Follies :  Gavin — a  white  collar  worker  .  .  .  Har- 
grove—"Jimminy  Crickets!"  .  .  .  Lombardi— "Why,  Johnny!"  .  .  . 
Jentzen— "I  wake  up  screaming  I"  .  .  .  O'Brien,  J. — the  strong  boy 
.^  .  .  O'Brien,  T.— "Everything  O.K.,  but—"  .  .  '  Elier  &  Kenny— 
"Any  potatoes  today?"  .  .  .  Hauptman— "Goodbye,  Helen,  goodbye!' 
.  .  .  Blaine — the  fall  of  Tojo  .  .  .  Geoghan — "Any  dues  today?"  .  .  . 
Hoey— "Don't  I  keep  the  place  clean  ?"  .  .  .  Cippoletti— "She's  a  good 
kid!"  .  .  .  Brodkin — "I  am  a  smoker!"  .  .  .  Witkewitz — "Whitey, 
my  friend!"  .  .  .  O'Leary— "They  were  all  out  of  step  but  Dick!" 
.  .  .  Cannon— "I'll  be  there  with  a  taxi!"  .  .  .  Klukas— "How  do 
these  things  get  so  dirty?"  .  .  .  Grasberg— "I  hear  you  calling  me!" 
.  .  .  Nejedly— "I'll  take  it  all!"  .  .  .  Schulthies- "Put  it  all  in  one 
bundle!"  .  .  .  Woods— "Where  was  I?"  or,  "Who  has  a  No.  17 
stamp?"  .  .  .  Olmsted— "Do  I  know  what  I'm  doing?"  .  .  .  Brochard 
— what  girls  go  for  .  .  .  Treattau — -"I'm  walking  on  my  heels  again !" 
.  .  .  Turro — -"Pusha  down  da  badge !"  .  .  .  Agard — how  to  become  a 
farmer  in  ten  easy  lessons  .  .  .  Refreshments  &  Music  by  Moore  and 
Smith. 

Our  Ace  95  man,  Harry  Erickson,  has  been  undergoing  a  general 
overhauling  since,  as  captain  of  the  5th  Squad  baseball  team,  to  the 
tune  of  13  to  10,  he  led  his  belting  buddies  to  a  slow  but  hard- 
earned  victory  over  the  6th  Squad  last  month.  He  overdid  himself, 
unfortunately,  and  now  has  more  squeaks  than  an  old  sofa. 

4TH  DIVISION 

13th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  Fritting  17th  Pet.,  Ptl.    Linus  Bell 

15th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Thomas  J.   Moffit  19th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Shadowe 

22nd  Pet.,   Ptl.   Thomas  A.    Comiskey 

19th  Precinct:  Stories  you  should  hear:  The  one  about  Tom 
Kilduff  and  the  storekeeper  who  refused  to  throw  his  hat  in  the 
air  .  .  .  Tim  Casey  singing  "Five  by  Five  in  the  Fuehrer's  Face" 
.  .  .  The  one  having  to  do  with  Jim  Cronin — Central  Park — Rowboat 
— Lake  .  .  .  Jimmie  Judge  and  the  tale  of  "Easy  does  it"  .  .  . 
Charlie  (Longdrawers)  Roth  and  the  story  of  "Come  where  the 
water's  more  down  yet"  .  .  .  Buckets  Bobson  and  the  pigeons  in 
John  Jay  Park  .  .  .  Tom  Marry  and  the  store  teeth  that  were  lost 
in  the  mail  .  .  .  Paul  Miner  and  his  retirement  blank  complications. 

5TH  DIVISION 

24th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Otto  T.  Niessuer  30th  Pet.,   Ptl.   Al  Smiles 

26th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Lamps  Out  34th  Pet.,  Ptl.    Woody    Wash 

26th  Precinct:  Ben  Davis,  well-known  auto  salesman,  says  send- 
ing the  operator  of  the  sergeant's  car  out  of  the  precinct  is  to  his 
mind  ridiculous  .  .  .  Bob  Hamilton,  50th  Precinct,  and  our  Jfames 
Sullivan  intend  visiting  Bill  Brown's  reducing  farm  at  Peekskill  on 
their  vacation,  Jim's  wife  already  has  him  on  a  diet — dancing  shoes 
included. 

What  they're  known  as :  Kehoe :  Smiling  Tom  .  .  .  Terrieri :  Spot- 
lite  Man  of  Grant's  Tomb  .  .  .  Kane:  Honest  Tom  .  .  .  Strick 
Matter :   Sylvester. 

Well  knowTi  sayings:  Joe  Stewart:  "If  I  had  only  insured  it!" 
.  .  .  Russo:  "I  would  have  given  him  one  only  for  you!"  .  .  .  Parker: 
"I  don't  want  that  post,  it's  too  hot !"  .  .  .  O'Neil :  "How  I  miss  my 


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pigeon  post!"  .  .  .  Meyers:  "I'm  having  dinner  at  the  Waldorf 
tonight!"  .  .  .  Tobin:  "Did  the  new  car  come  yet?"  .  .  .  Levine:  "I'll 
put  it  in  the  book  that  I  am  leaving  the  precinct !" 

And  Bill  Short  says  things  must  be  tough  when  Joe  "The  Boss" 
Acompora  starts  borrowing  buttons! 


28th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Francis  X.   McDermott 
32nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Harlem  Eyie 


6TH  DIVISION 

23rd  Pet.,  Ptl.    Henry   Nealon 
25th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  D.  Promota 

28th  Precinct:  The  entire  command  joins  in  ofifering  deepest 
sympathy  and  condolences  to  John  Connolly  and  Phil  Fornabaio  in 
their  recent  bereavements  .  .  .  Welcome  to  the  eight  new  rookies — 
the  "New  Dealers"  are  certainly  increasing  and  are  almost  ready  to 
take  over,  according  to  the  latest  communique  from  Marshal 
Schwartz  .  .  .  After  many  long  years  one  of  the  best-liked  teams 
we  know  has  been  separated;  Bill  Cashel  and  Barney  Leven  having 
been  sent  respectively  to  the  Bronx  and  Brooklyn  .  .  .  We  hope 
Bill  comes  back  often  with  his  big  smile  and  that  Barney  gives 
frequent  looks  at  his  green  ensemble — the  one  usually  reserved  for 
St.  Patrick's  Day. 

HERO  OF  THE  MONTH:  Jiggs  Kieman!  It  seems  Jiggs  was 
the  only  one  who  was  able  to  relieve  a  poor  mongrel  pup  of  his 
pain  by  extracting  a  sharp  hook  from  the  dog's  paw — an  operation 
which  won  him  the  affection  of  the  dog  and  the  admiration  of  the 
helpless  bystanders.  This  must  have  made  Jiggs  dog-conscious, 
for  he  was  seen  parading  on  Riverside  Drive  on  the  Sunday  morning 
following  with  a  little  Boston  Bull  that  also  answered  to  the  name 
of  JIGGS  !  .  .  .  Barney  Cunningham  proclaims  to  one  and  all  that 
"I  can  take  it" — and  did  .  .  .  Freddy  Heusel  asserts  that  he  and  he 
alone  deserves  the  title  of  being  the  best-dressed  policeman  on  125th 
Street  and  wishes,  in  addition,  to  be  addressed  by  his  proper  title — 
"Bunny-Boy"  .  .  .  George  Roden  is  expected  to  dispute  that  claim 
vigorously  .  .  .  Nails  McSorley  continues  to  usurp  Tormey's  former 
title  of  "Mighty  Mite"  by  putting  Slim  Taylor  in  his  proper  place — 
the  locker! 

In  closing  let  me  remind  you  of  the  monster  chicken-party  being 
sponsored  by  Step-en-fetch  Riordan  over  the  Labor  Day  week-end. 
Ray  Gleason  and  Frank  Rice  have  promised  to  solve  all  transporta- 
tion difficulties  by  rowing  all  guests  from  Battery  Park  out  to 
Riordan's  Long  Island  Sound  estate. 

32nd  Precinct:  All  those  orders  for  fresh  eggs  right  out  of  the 
coop  have  been  cancelled  by  Patrolman  Carcich.  Seems  he'd  just 
completed  his  chicken  coop,  bought  tcn'chicks,  and  then  discovered 
that  nine  of  them  were  roosters  .  .  .  Sergeant  Joe  Haeser,  a  good 
judge  of  tobacco  and  rare  pipes  (6«/  not  so  good  a  judge  of  baseball), 
believes  that  the  standing  of  the  teams  in  the  National  League  should 
start  at  the  bottom  .  .  .  Patrolman  Nespor  (Nemo)  has  already 
(1)  made  application  for  a  plumber's  license,  and  (2)  started  work 
on  the  elaborate  outdoor  rest  room  on  his  summer  estate  .  .  .  Our 
air-conditioning  man.  Soup  Greens  Heiden,  is  thinking  of  installing 
such  a  system  in  the  station  house,  to  cool  off  the  Hack  Room, 
which  currently  is  being  used  as  a  hen  house  for  the  robins  con- 
fiscated by  him  in  the  park  .  .  .  Who  was  it  said  there  are  enough 
wheels  in  the  station  house  to  make  a  clock?  .  .  .  What's  this  about 
some  difficulty  Patrolman  Howard  (B.F.)  had  some  time  ago 
with  a  handkerchief?  Must  have  been  evidence  .  .  .  And  who  the 
heck  is  Parson  Chest?  .  .  .  Patrolman  Austin  had  his  piccolo  tuned 
up  recently  but  the  way  the  darned  thing  kept  peeping  when  he 
played  it  Memorial  Day  was  sure  discouraging  .  .  .  Poetic  Sergeant 
Richards  is  donating  his  concrete  mixer  (electric  razor  to  you)  to 
the  Smithsonian  Institute.  How  much  are  haircuts  now?  .  .  .  Which 
one  of  our  rookies,  Cornwall  by  name,  proudly  strutted  into  the 
station  house  one  morning  recently  and  declared :  "Today  I  am  a 
man!  I  took  my  first  shave  this  morning!"  Suggestion:  Why 
use  a  razor  when  a  rough  towel  will  do  as  well? 

7TH  DIVISION 

40th  Pet.,  Ptl.    Harry    Harwood  42nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Paul  E.  Murphy 

41st  Pet.,  Ptl.  Samuel  D.  Sherrid        44th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  Singer 
48th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  Thomson 

40th  Precinct:  Animal  stories  continue  to  come  in.  This  month 
it's  Gibbons  vs.  the  Cat.  It  seems  that  Pompeselli  and  Gibbons,  re- 
sponding to  a  hubbub  in  a  backyard,  found  a  cat  yowling  its  head 
off  halfway  up  a  clothespole  and  promptly  the  first-named  in  his 
role  of  senior  officer  present  elected  Gibbons  to  make  the  climb,  and 
as  Gib  shinned  up  toward  the  top,  the  cat,  too,  kept  climbing.  Fi- 
nally, on  reaching  the  top,  our  hero,  sweating  and  still  in  second 
place,  grabbed  pussy  by  the  back  of  the  neck  and  triumphantly, 
though  laboriously,  made  his  way  down.  While  the  neighbors 
cheered,  Gibbons  took  a  bow,  the  while  the  cat,  scared  by  all  the 
noise,  took  it  on  the  lam.  Where  did  he  run?  You  guessed  it, 
neighbor.    He  ran  right  up  the  pole  again! 

Private  John  Drahovzal,   formerly  in  Florida,  is  now  in  Chicago 


waiting  to  start  his  studies  in  piloting.  Taking  a  course,  meanwhile, 
in  radio  and  code...  Meadows  is  slated  to  enter  soon,  together  with 
a  girl  from  the  east  side  of  the  precinct,  that  blessed  (?)  state 
called  Matrimony.  Well,  that  shows  the  dangers  of  having  a  steady 
I'ost ! . . .  Pass  the  brown  sugar,  D'Ambrosio  . . .  Stellwagen  had  to 
shoot  a  cat  last  month.  Said  Freddie :  "It  was  run  over  by  a  dog !" 
(Maybe  the  dog  didn't  blow  his  horn,  huh?)  .  .  .  Could  there  be  any 
particular  reason  why  Kosofsky  keeps  that  little  miniature  pig  in 
his  locker?  .  .  .  Monfrini,  Muldowny  and  Secor  are  now  nursing 
callouses  on  their  feet — instead  of  you  know  where  .  .  .  Last  month 
we  lost  two  men  and  gained  five.  To  McGrath,  who  retired,  we  wish 
a  long  and  happy  retirement  period.  We  certainly  will  miss  that 
familiar  swaggering  walk  of  his . . .  And  good  luck  to  our  "Papa" 
Haiman,  transferred  to  the  13th  Precinct.  (Take  care  of  Heitman 
down  there,  Lou.)  .  .  .  We  also  regained  an  old  war-horse  of  ours 
named  Backmann.  Welcome  home  again,  Ed  .  .  .  Reinforcements 
came  to  ye  olde  precinct  in  the  shape  of  four  new  men.  Probation- 
ary Patrolmen  Brower,  8th  Squad;  Quinlan,  6th  Squad;  Kellner, 
11th  Squad;  and  Reiter,  9th  Squad,  to  all  of  whom  we  say,  clear 
sailinj;,  mates,  and  a  happy  stay! 


"Don't  know  what's  wrong  with  him.  Lieutenant, 
but  all  he  keeps  saying  is,  "Boy,  oh,  boy!  Those 
WAVES— those  SPARS— them  LADY  MARINES!!!" 


Favorite  Sayings :  Martragano :  "Never  mind  the  ringing  time, 
what  time  do  I  eat?"...  O'Malley:  "Nobody  ever  tells  me  any- 
thing. I  got  to  find  out  the  hard  way!"...  McGann :  "It's  a  good 
job.  If  you  don't  come  to  work,  they  send  for  you !"  .  .  .  Sheehan : 
"It's  not  my  post!"  "Spider"  Cain:  "Who  is  that  kid  up  on  149th 
Street?"  . .  .  The  Rookies:  "Where's  that  $4(X)?"  .  .  .  Levy:  "B-r-r-p!" 
.  .  .  Bode:  "Seniority  ought  to  prevail!"  .  .  .  Hinken:  "I  don't  eat 
much!"  .  .  .  Civello:  "Maw-Riss!"  .  .  .  Platte:  "Cuniffe,  give 
us  the  alarms!"  .  .  .  Sergeant  Kapp  (to  Secor)  :  "Hello,  Shorty!"  .  .  . 
All  of  us  (to  the  voters)  :  "Will  you  love  us  in  November  like  yoU 
did  in  May?"  .  .  .  Adrian:  "I've  got  that  eight-hour  look!"  .  .  . 
Farley:  "Lend  me  your  towel!"  .  .  .  Al  Brown:  "Who  wants  to 
'ouy  another  bond?" 

This  month's  column  is  a  little  shorter  than  usual,  but  you  ain't 
seen  nothin'  yet  unless  you  guys  decorate  that  little  box  that  hangs 
on  our  newly-repainted  wall.  Are  you  listenin',  my  regular  con- 
tributors?" 

42nd  Precinct:  Recent  additions  to  the  Bronx  populace :  Ptl.  and 
Mrs.  Fred  Taylor  welcomed  a  daughter  recently  and  how  "they 
welcomed !"  Fred  is  a  different  man  now  and  smiles  broadly  when 
called  "Pop." 

Ptl.  and  Mrs.  James  Goldstein  were  also  thrilled  for  the  second 
time  when  baby  Marvin  arrived  a  short  time  ago.  Jim  and  the 
Mrs.  are  quite  satisfied  with  a  husky  son  and  a  beautiful  daughter. 
The  best  of  luck  to  both  happy  couples. 

Sgt.  George  Hublitz,  who  plays  golf  in  his  spare  time  and  who 
openly  boasts  of  "how  he  can  take  it,"  was  detailed  at  "I  Am  An 
American  Day,"  Sunday,  May  16,  in  Central  Park,  for  a  period  of 
nine  and  a  quarter  hours.  At  home  that  evening  Sgt.  George  re- 
tired at  8  :(X)  P.M.  and  reposed  in  the  arms  of  Morpheus  until  1  :(X) 
P.M.  Monday  afternoon.  Yes,  the  air  in  Central  Park  works 
miracles. 


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Other  "Men  of  the  Great  Outdoors":  PtI.  Harry  (Wotta  Man) 
Kiritz,  Gene  (Tickles)  Dunscomb,  and  James  (Gossoon)  McKenzie 
are  ardent  baseball  fans.  Recently  when  assigned  to  Yankee  Stadium 
for  a  10:00  A.M.  to  6  P.M.  tour  they  made  an  unexpected  appear- 
ance at  the  precinct  for  the  8  A.M.  roll-call.  Such  unselfish  devotion 
to  duty  should  not  go  unrewarded. 

Ptl.  Bill  Thomas  has  his  "papers  in"  and  eagerly  awaits  the  day 
when  the  blue  and  brass  will  be  replaced  by  the  mufti  of  private 
life.  Bill  intends  to  become  a  gentleman  farmer  and  has  at  this 
writing  developed  a  Victory  Garden  which  is  the  envy  of  his  im- 
mediate neighbors.  He  needs,  however,  more  and  better  sticks  for 
the  many  tomato  plants  that  are  growing.  Radio  crews  kindly  take 
notice  and  clean  up  all  stick-ball  games  in  the  precinct. 

Ptl.  Jeremiah  Byrne  is  back  with  us  once  more  after  a  prolonged 
sick  leave  looking  slim  and  fit  "to  carry  on"  for  another  ten  years. 
Jerry  possibly  drank  from  the  Fountain  of  Youth  as  a  child  instead 
of   the  customary  milk  bottle. 

No  doubt  many  of  the  42nd  Precinct  boys  remember  Abraham 
Keslowitz  who  formerly  was  attached  to  the  tag  summons  division 
of  the  Bronx  Traffic  Court.  Well,  Abe  is  now  a  member  of  our 
armed  forces,  with  the  title  of  Sgt.,  and  stationed  in  New  Guinea. 
Ptl.  Bert  Hollweg  received  a  letter  from  Sgt.  Abe  recently  in  which 
he  writes  that  "things  arc  running  along  pretty  much  the  same 
these  days"  and  also  remarks  that  a  scarcity  of  smoking  pipes  exists 
around  there.  Take  good  care  of  that  pipe,  Abe,  and  don't  loan  it 
even  to  the  General.     Best  of  luck  from  all  the  boys. 

To  the  following  members  of  the  42nd  Pet.  now  serving  with 
the  armed  forces  we  extend  our  best  wishes  and  sincerely  trust 
that  the  Father  Almighty  will  speedily  guide  them  to  a  safe  return : 
Lieutenants  Andrew  McKeon  and  Joseph  Volk ;  Patrolmen  Lester 
Abrahamson,  Jules  Barnet,  Edward  Bohan,  Bernard  Chotiner, 
Thomas  Cox,  William  Fenty,  Aaron  Medetsky,  Milton  Sporn. 

8TH  DIVISION 

43rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Dawn  Patrol  47th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Herman   W.  H.  Lampe 

45th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Orchard  B.  McCovern  50th  Pet.,  Ptl.   James  J.   Wynne 
46th  Pet.,  Ptl.   William  S.  Crosby         52nd  Pet.,  Ptl.   Eugene  Morgan 

43rd  Precinct:  Congratulations  to  Harold  Dunwoody  on  his  pro- 
motion to  sergeant  last  month  .  .  .  And  a  great  big  hand  to  the  boys 
who  put  over  in  such  splendid  style  the  affair  at  the  Van  Nest 
Recreation  Hall  last  month  .  .  .  Best  wishes  and  lots  of  good  luck 
to  Patrolman  Connaughton  in  his  retirement  .  .  .  Because  of  the 
gas  shortage  many  changes  are  taking  place,  including  the  discom- 
fort encountesed  now  by  some  of  our  members  who,  instead  of 
wearing  out  as  heretofore  the  seat  of  their  pants,  will  be  wearing 
out  the  soles  of  their  shoes  instead  .  .  .  Patrolman  Kaminsky  con- 
sidering the  arduous  nature  of  his  duties  would  have  liked  some 
assistance  while  his  partner  was  on  vacation — but  ivhere  were  the 
volunteers?  .  .  .  After  July  you  won't  have  to  worry  about  how 
you're  going  to  pay  your  tax  to  the  Government — they  figured  that 
out  for  you.  Now  you  will  just  worry,  period  .  .  .  Our  sincere 
sympathy  to  those  whose  loved  ones  since  last  we  appeared  in  print 
have  passed  on  .  .  .  And  this  I  guess  will  be  all  for  now  and  here 
also  is  where  Barney  Dolan  comes  in  for  a  clean  sweep. 

So  long,  gang,  until  next  time ! 

47th  Precinct:  Our  most  heartfelt  sympathy  to  Psitrolman  Keppie 
in  the  loss  of  his  father. 

We  still  have  on  sick  report  as  this  is  written  Sergeants  Belton 
and  Parker  and  Patrolmen  Hearn,  Salmonson  and  DufT.  Come  on, 
boys,  snap  out  of  it — let's  see  those  smiling  faces  again. 

This  month  we  give  you  the  L's  and  the  Mc's: 

First,  Banjo  Eyes  Lardino,  who  has  his  papers  in  and  now  happily 
awaits  the  day  which  will  see  him  a  free  citizen  once  more. 

Cruller  Legs  Lampe,  who  sure  can  moan  all  over  the  place,  once 
he  gets  started,  and  particularly  on  Schult's  shoulder,  who  himself 
loses  not  a  minute  then  helping  him   along. 

Loehman,  who  although  assigned  to  this  precinct,  works  in  E.S.S. 
9,  the  members  of  which  have  long  ago  supplied  themselves  with 
earmuffs — or  at  least  so  we've  been  told. 

Loewer,  known  also  as  The  Weeping  Willow,  a  title  acquired  by 
George  when  C.  B.  Curlew  ran  out  of  weeps  and  George  took  over 
the  act;  formerly  a  butcher  boy,  but  the  only  thing  he  can  cut  now 
is  the  stuff  Beef  Stew  Hade  feeds  him  all  day. 

McEvoy,  the  lad  who  came  into  the  job  with  4  ribbons  on  his 
arm  and  plenty  of  gas  reserves ;  a  mighty  decent  youngster,  at  that, 
especially  when  he  lets  off  with  that  horse  laugh. 

McKenna,  better  known  as  Skippy,  the  sergeants'  first  whip,  and 
who  is  still  looking,  we  hear,  for  the  self-starter  on  those  new- 
fangled cars. 

Odds  and  Ends :  Bill  Calhoun  is  the  proud  father  of  twins ! 
Mother  and  children  doing  O.K.  (Could  this  be  the  reason  for  that 
nose  protector  and  sun  glasses,  Billf)  .  .  .  One  of  our  rookies, 
Martin  Craig,  has  gone  and  dood  it — joined  up  with  Air  Force. 
Good  luck,  Marty,  and  hurry  home  .  .  .  Why  did  Patrolman  Bissert 
get  rid  of  the  old  puddle  jumper  and  then,  after  suffering  a  nervous 


breakdown,  acquire  following  a  3  :00  A.M.  call  a  late  model  Buick? 
...  If  the  little  Indian  is  the  son  of  the  big  Indian,  but  the  big 
Indian  is  not  the  father  of  the  little  Indian,  who  is  the  big  Indian? 
You're  wrong.  It's  "Yellow  Pony"  Robertazzi  .  .  .  Good  luck  and 
best  wishes  to  Sergeant  Belton,  transferred,  effective  July  1,  to  the 
2Sth   Precinct. 

50th  Precinct:  While  Lincoln's  Gettysburg  address  is  still  the 
tops,  Lieutenant  Edward  Gladstone  Groot's  address  to  the  outgoing 
platoon  the  night  he  had  the  desk  in  Mercer  Street  wasn't  so  bad, 
either. 


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"Alarm     55342:     Missing,     ONE     PORTERHOUSE 

STEAK,  weight,  lYz  lbs.,  approximately  2  in.  thick, 

T-Bone    in   center   .   .   .   Also,   TWO  BABY    LAMB 

CHOPS!" 


Patrolman  Milton  Zarchin,  better  known  today  as  Major  Milton 
Zarchin,  U.  S.  Army,  in  a  letter  addressed  to  his  former  comrades 
here,  from  somewhere  in  North  Africa,  said  in  part : 

".  .  .  If  any  of  you  fellows  are  remorseful  about  not  being  in 
this  fracas,  that's  only  natural.  However,  a  little  remorse  a  few 
minutes  before  going  to  bed  is  more  comfortable  than  going  to 
bed  in  a  foxhole.  But  here  we  are,  and  we  are  doing  the  best  we 
know  how,  and  putting  all  our  effort  and  time  into  a  job  that  hasn't 
any  hours.  When  things  have  to  be  done,  sleep  is  one  of  the  things 
you  have  no  time  for.***  God  bless  the  Navy!  They  handed  mc 
my  first  can  of  American  beer  a  few  days  ago — it  was  wonderful. 
This  African  beer  is  flat  and  insipid.  I've  had  one  elass  since  being 
here  and  that  was  plenty.***  From  the  looks  of  things  I'll  be  reading 
the  result  of  the  next  sergeants'  exam  over  a  glass  of  sparkling 
wine  in  some  Paris  cafe,  and  then  when  you  have  all  become  ser- 
geants, I'll  be  reading  about  the  lieutenants'  test  while  riding  about 
in  a  rickshaw. 

Your  pal.  Milt. 

P.S.  I  now  have  about  one  thousand  men  under  me,  which  is  an 
even  tougher  job  than  looking  out  for  yourself  on  a  special  post." 

lOTH  DIVISION 

60th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Steve  Gorman  64th  Pet.,  Ptl.  I.   C.   I  tall 

6l5t  Pet.,  Ptl.  Joseph  Farber  66th  Pet.,  Ptl.   Andrew  IV.   Dooley 

62nd  Pet.,  Ptl.     Vincent   Ferrante         68th  Pet.,  Ptl.    Raymond   Donovan 
70th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Mortimer  M.  Block 

60th  Precinct:  Patrolman  Louis  Weiser,  on  vacation,  set  sail 
on  the  Sea  of  Matrimony  last  month,  dropping  anchor  finally  in 
Sullivan  County,  where  the  honeymoon  was  spent.  Congratulations 
to  the  newlyweds — and  may  all  their  troubles  be  little  ones. 

Patrolmen  David  Cohen  and  John  Bernius,  assigned  to  R.M.P. 
di:ty,  were  directed  to  W.  31st  Street  and  Railroad  Avenue  on 
May  27  to  investigate  a  report  of  gas  odors  in  the  vicinity.  Investi- 
gation disclosed  gas  escaping  from  a  bungalow  at  2953  West  31st 
Street,  where  the  officers  found,  upon  breaking  in,  an  elderly  couple 
unconscious  on  the  floor.  They  immediately  shut  off  the  gas,  opened 
the  windows  and  revived  the  pair  by  applying  artificial  respiration, 
following  which  they  were  removed  to  the  hospital  where  they 
recovered  in  due  course.  Cohen  and  Bernius  were  compelled  to 
report  sick  at  the  time  but  now  are  back  on  the  job.     Good  work! 

Patrolmen   Martin    and  Dyzcko  have    joined    the   armed    forces. 


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Good  luck,  fellers,  and  a  speedy  return  ...  Is  it  true  Patrolman 
Frank  Cariello  has  been  elected  to  the  high  office  of  President  of 
the  Weeping  Willow  Associates,  Inc.?  .  .  .  We  welcome  back  our 
long-lost  comrades,  Patrolmen  Bernard  Conlon  and  Andrew  Cole. 

Will  the  members  please  notify  this  reporter  of  anything  of  in- 
terest and  which  may  be  published  in  this  column?  Your  reporter 
loses  many  hours  of  sleep  trying  to  dig  up  news,  as  for  example, 
on  his  last  day  off  he  was  able  to  sleep  only  17  of  the  32  hours 
allotted  him. 

61st  Precinct:  Step  up,  gents,  and  get  your  cigars  from  Grand- 
pops  Curley  and  Wcidig,  both  of  whom  take  their  places  now  with 
the  old —  er,  pardon  me — elderly  gentlemen.  Congratulations  and 
best  wishes  to   all   concerned. 

Congratulations  also  to  Patrolman  and  Mrs.  Ben  Klein  and  to 
their  son,   Myron,  upon  Myron's  Bar-Mitzvah  on  June   19  past. 

Very  best  wishes  also  to  Patrolman  John  Houston  who  is  today 
plain  Mr.  Houston,  John  having  retired  after  many  years  of  faithful 
service.  Good  luck  and  good  health  to  you,  John,  and  drop  in  to 
see  the  boys  once  in  a  while. 

Private  Joe  Loebelsohn,  in  the  other  day  to  say  hello,  looks  great. 
Must  be  true  what  they  say  about  the  Army.  It  sure  brings  out  the 
best. 

While  on  the  subject  of  Army  life,  your  reporter  received  a  letter 
from  Kevin  O'Leary,  who  is  "somewhere  in  Africa."  Kevin  says  he 
would  like  to  hear  from  the  boys.  How  about  dropping  him  a  line? 
His  address;  "Sergeant  Kevin  O'Leary.  No.  32396853,  1052  M.P. 
Co.  APO  528,  c/o  Postmaster,  N.  Y..  N.  Y."  ...  Get  those  pens 
working,  fellows,  Kevin  will  welcome  hearing  from  you. 

After  close  scrutiny  his  friends  have  arrived  at  the  sad  con- 
clusion that  Patrolman  Hugo  (Pretty  Boy)  Pulzone  is  going  "zoot- 
suit  "  on  us.  For  confirmation,  get  a  look  at  his  socks !  The  fellow 
who  invented  the  rainbow  no  doubt  was  inspired  by  the  grandiose 
color   scheme   of  Hugo's   socks. 

Sorry  to  be  so  brief,  but  my  spies  let  me  down  this  month.  We'll 
try  to  do  better  next  issue. 


62nd  Precinct:  There  is  great  rejoicing  here  since  Smith  and 
O'Connor's  rejuvenated  softball  team  won  its  first  game  to  date. 
The  former  members  of  the  team  were  placed  in  4-F,  but  I  wonder 
if  they  could  not  have  done  better  than  the  "rejuvenated"  stars! 
A  former  Minor  Leaguer,  Heins,  if  not  a  "star"  player  is  at  least 
a  "cautious"  one,  as  demonstrated  when  he  let  a  fly  ball — one  that 
even  Mike  O'Connor  could  have  caught — bounce  in  front  of  him, 

j  declaring  he  was  "playing  it  safe."  And  as  for  the  rookie  star 
Mulhauser,  well,  he  needs  a  little  more  seasoning.  He  resembled, 
every  time  a  fly  ball  came  his  way,  our  friend  "Babe"  Herman 
of  the  Dodgers  doing  the  Charleston.    As  for  the  rest  of  the  team, 

t    ask  the  10th  Det.  Dist.    Nuflf  said! 

Sergeant  Fred  Schlottman  is  happy  now  that  the  car  is  done 
away  with.  Walking  is  good  exercise,  sez  he,  and  excellent  for 
the  health  .  .  .  Charlie  Dunne,  trying  to  solve  the  high  cost  of 
living  by  having  a  chicken  farm,  did  not  succeed.  Too  many  among 
the  fifty  chicks  he  started  with  turned  out  to  be  roosters.  He  should 
see  Andy  Lovito,  who  not  only  can  raise  chickens  but  knows  his 
genders  as  well  .  .  .  Leave  it  to  Salesmen  Vincent  Imbruce,  Lou 
Penner  and  Lou  Henken,  the  three  musketeers,  to  accomplish  things 

^(  in  a  big  way  .  .  .  Bud  Messina,  possessor  of  a  beacon  beam,  needs 
no  flashlight  in  the  dark.  He  also  keeps  farther  away  from  cigar- 
ettes than  anyone  we  know.     Yes,   Nick  Pacella  idolizes  Bud  (?). 

64th  Precinct:  To  our  erstwhile  reporter,  Patrolman  Thomas 
A.  Lazzaro,  our  sincere  good  wishes  in  his  retirement,  and  the 
added  hope  good  health  and  happiness  be  his  for  many  more  years 
to  come  .  .  .  Tommy  was  a  steamer-upper — he'd  start  arguments 
and  then  withdraw,  leaving  innocent  parties  in  the  heat  of  battle 
(ask  Leo  Whalrn,  Jimmy  Rossell,  et  al).  A  certain  sergeant  (of 
Norwegian  extraction)  once  referred  to  him  as  "Charlie  McCarthy" 
— but  in  his  heart  he  was  100%  for  his  buddies.  As  manager  of 
the  Softball  team  last  year  he  proved  to  the  men  of  the  command 
that  they  could  find  both  relaxation  and  good  sport  through  such 
association.  So,  in  parting  we  say  again,  good  luck  and  good  health, 
Tom,  we'll  remember  you  always. 

To  Patrolman  and  Mrs.  Rossell  our  deepest  sympathy  in  the 
critical  illness  of  their  son,  who  was  seriously  injured  when  he 
fell  from  a  tree  last/  month  ...  To  Patrolman  Graeter,  confined 
to  Veterans  Hospital,  Bronx,  N.  Y.,  we  say,  "Hello — and  hurry 
back ;  not  only  do  the  boys  miss  you,  but  your  friends  in  the  vicinity 
of  Bank  Post  3  have  our  ears  worn  off  asking  for  you !".  .  .  You 
men  who  have  a  little  time  to  spare  drop  in  and  pay  Fred  a  visit  .  .  . 
Is  Patrolman  Barrett  worried  because  Patrolman  Rogers  claims  he 
will  be  a  sergeant,  or  is  Rogers  nervous  since  seeing  Barrett  talking 
to  Sergeant  Steve  Whalen  of  the  baseball  team?  .  .  .  IVhat  patrol- 
man (1st  Squad)  walks  as  though  he  were  in  bare  feet  stopping  on 


glass?  .  .  .  Who  said  the  Indian  in  the  Smitty  comic  sheet  of  The 
News  was  modeled  after  Patrolman  Mumane? 

Who  wears  the  pants  in  Patrolman  Petraskas'  family?  He  re- 
ported home  a  little  late  after  playing  one  game  of  softball  last  year 
and  as  a  result  this  year  has  101  excuses  for  not  attending  the 
games  ...  It  is  rumored  a  certain  patrolman,  detailed  to  the  60th 
Precinct  for  the  summer,  intends  entering  the  pawnbroker  business 
when  he  retires.  (Would  Murphy  know?)  .  .  .  Who  was  asked  by 
Patrolman  Kelly  if  it  was  his  own  face  he  was  wearing  or  was  he 
Ijreaking  it  in  for  someone?    (Would  Nicholson  know?) 

In  a  well-played  game,  considering  that  the  64th  hadn't  played  or 
practiced  since  September,  1942,  the  66th  defeated  the  64th  by  a 
two  to  nothing  score.  The  game  was  scoreless  until  the  last  half  of 
the  8th,  when  with  two  out  and  a  man  on  second,  Patrolman  Fallon 
of  the  sixes  topped  a  ball  just  over  first  base,  scoring  a  man  from 
second,  and  in  the  ensuing  play,  to  get  the  runner  at  first,  the  ball 
was  thrown  wild,  sending  the  batter  to  second.  The  next  man  up  for 
Boro  Park  singled,  driving  in  the  second  and  last  run. 

The  game  was  highlighted  by  many  fine  plays  turned  in  by  both 
sides.  Detective  Syl  McCabe,  playing  short  field  for  our  side,  was 
a  constant  thorn  in  the  side  of  the  opposition.  In  two  successive 
innings  he  retired  the  6  by  6  crowd  single-handed. 

P.S.   This  was  only  a  practice  game. 


12TH  DIVISION 

63rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  J.  Peeper 
67th  Pet.,  Ptl.  George  Pallerito 
69th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Henry  A.  Heslin 


7Ist  Pet.,  Ptl.  Charles    Lyons 
73rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward   Pardocchi 
75th  Pet.,  Ptl.   Philip  Stabile 


63rd  Precinct:  Why  does  Patrolman  Ward  appreciate  being  as- 
signed to  Post  5?  Could  it  be  the  WAVES?  .  .  .  What  patrolman 
cannot  attend  baseball  practice  anymore — due  to  the  poor  explanation 
made  by  him  to  Lena?  .  .  .  What  patrolman  reporting  the  condition 
of  the  radio  car,  stated,  "The  car  is  O.K.,  Sergeant,  but  there  is  no 
interception  on  the  radio?"  ...  Is  it  true  Patrolman  McHugh  is 
studying  again — on  the  Q.T.?  .  .  .  Congratulations  to  the  five  brave 
fisherrnen  who  ventured  forth  on  the  briny  deep  (Jamaica  Bay)  for 
the  fair  flounders  and  came  home  with  exactly  five — plus  a  load  of 
sunburn?  (Ask  Skipper  Rapp  what  happened)  .  .  .  From  the  noise 
originating  in  the  locker  rooms  it  is  quite  evident  that  Patrolman 
Weithorn  is  trying  to  dislodge  Patrolman  O'Neill  from  the  Glee 
Club.  Ask  anyone  who  has  heard  Weithorn  sing  .  .  .  Why  is  it  that 
Patrolman  Pelham,  who  claims  he  can  bake  a  cake,  himself  eats 
up  all  the  buns  in  the  station  house?  .  .  .  What  power  does  Patrol- 
man Reilly  possess  that  causes  Patrolman  Ocskai  to  jump  everytime 
Reilly  commands?  .  .  .  Who,  we  wonder,  is  boss  in  Auto  719?  .  .  . 
What  patrolman  has  given  up  studying  for  sergeant  and  has  instead 
taken  up  raising  vegetables?  (How's  the  crop  coming  along,  Sam?) 
Congratulations  and  lots  of  luck  to  Patrolman  Charles  Bahr  on 
his  recent  retirement.  Incidentally,  we  wonder  who  Patrolman 
McGill  will  pick  on  now  that  he's  lost  Charlie  I 

A  hearty  welcome  to  our  two  new  probationary  patrolmen,  Law- 
rence  Soderlund  and  Clarence  Summerhill. 

11 :30  P.M.,  Patrolman  Teahan  (reporting  for  duty)  to  Patrolman 
Rapp :  "Boy,  you  should  have  been  out  fishing  with  me  today;  I 
caught  five  fluke!"  .  .  .  12:30  A.M.,  Patrolman  Teahan  to  Patrolman 
Rapp:  "Boy,  is  my  back  sunburned!  I  fell  asleep  on  the  roof  today!" 
.  .  .  Since  when,  this  causes  us  to  ask,  do  fluke  swim  on  roofs? 

Patrolman  Molinari,  observed  the  other  day  signing  the  payroll, 
does  not  seem  to  have  lost  any  weight  since  his  operation. 

Congratulations  to  Civilian  Gas  Dispenser  Walsh  upon  his  fifth 
anniversary  as  a  member  of  the  Department.  As  a  gift  he  received 
a  pair  of  chevrons — and  did  he  turn  out  to  be  a  whip-cracker!  We 
wonder  now  what  would  have  happened  had  he  received  a  gold  bar? 
Sayings  that  make  our  Acting  Attendant  Rapp  see  red : 
Patrolman  Panzer:  "Is  the  coffee  ready  yet?"  (This  every  half 
hour)  .  .  .  Patrolman  Reilly:  "Gas  for  auto  719?"  (This  at  4:30 
A.M.)  .  .  .  Patrolman  Nagin:  "What,  the  food  not  ready  yet?"  .  .  . 
Patrolman  Doran :  "I  left  a  note !" 

Patrolman  Lindquist  to  Patrolman  Argano :  "You  know,  Sol,  I 
never  knew  that  fellow  was  dead  until  I  read  about  it  in  the  Arbi- 
trary Cohimn!" 

Patrolman  Reilly  singing  "Back  in  the  Saddle  Again"  while 
riding  a  pinto  into  the  station  house  from  the  Belt  Parkway,  and 
Patrolman  Nagin  upon  hearing  that  a  horse  was  being  brought  in 
quickly  sharpened  a  butcher  knife  and  was  all  ready  to  carve  a  few 
steaks.  Now  we  know  why  Rapp  calls  him  "Hungry  Harry!" 
Luckily,  the  owner  was  at  the  station  house  to  claim  the  animal 
before   the  carving  could  be  started. 

Come  on,  men,  how  about  spilling  some  news  to  the  Peeper?  Just 
leave  your  contributions  in  the  back  room  in  an  envelope  addressed 
to  "The  Peeper." 

73rd  Precinct  My  introduction  to  golfer  John  Dupont  occurred 
at  Sunken  Meadows,  Long  Island,  one  hot  Sunday  afternoon  quite 
some  time  ago,  a  little  while  after  I'd  recovered  consciousness  after 


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being  beaned — by  a  golf  ball  in  flight- — unceremoniously  and  without 
my  consent. 

"Did  you  find  a  ball?"  the  fellow  asked.  "No,  I  didn't,"  I 
managed  to  mumble  through  an  injured  head.  "Did  you  lose  a 
ball?"  ''No,"  the  guy  said.  "There  it  is — in  the  back  of  your  head." 
With  that  the  fellow  plucked  a  golf  ball  out  of  my  hair,  replaced 
his  divot,  and  with  a  friendly  pat  on  the  cheek  left  me  there — under 
par. 

The  next  time  I  saw  John  Dupont  he  apologized.  It  wasn't  his 
ball  after  all,  he  explained.  This  was  before  he  became  a  policeman. 
At  that  time  he  was  a  trolley-car  motorman  and  even  in  those  days 
John  had  a  sort  of  personality — he  attracted  attention. 

Seriously,  John  Dupont  in  my  opinion  is  one  of  the  best  humorists 
our  precinct  ever  had.  He  has  brought  more  laughs  to  us  these  last 
few  years  than  anyone  I  can  think  of ;  and  if  all  the  teeth  he  has 
caused  to  be  brightened  where  laid  end  to  end — boy ! — wouldn't  the 
Elks  be  jealous! 

In  our  next  issile  I  shall  bring  forth  a  man  who  tried  to  be  an 
automobile  mechanic — and  instead  is  now  one  of  us. 

Patrolman  William  Taylor,  who  was  a  plumber's  helper  before 
becoming  a  policeman,  is  still  carrying  nuts  and  bolts  around — and 
no  wisecracks,  please. 

Patrolman  John   Erhardt,   now  in  the  armed  forces,   tells   about 

the  captain  who  scolded  a  group  of 
soldiers,  for  not  doing  a  good  camou- 
flage job,  then  got  in  his  car  and  ran 
into  a  house  he  didn't  see — because  it 
had  been  camouflaged. 

Patrolman  Frank  Keenan  while  on 
R.M.P.  discovered  a  stray  pony,  rode 
it  to  the  station  house,  looked  up 
Patrolman  Benton  and  told  Bent  he 
had  a  horse  for  him — if  he  still  was 
giving  that  mounted  detail  a  thought. 
Patrolman  George  Rosenberger  says 
that  die  to  the  potato  shortage  his 
nine  apple  dumplings  are  getting 
slanty  eyed — from  eating  too  much 
rice. 

The  best  of  luck  and  Godspeed  to 
Patrolman  Sidney  Bershatsky,  now  a 
private  at  Amarillo  Field,  Texas. 

Our  deepest  regrets  to  Patrolman 
Elmer  Ferber  in  the  loss  of  his 
lather. 


13TH  DIVISION 

77th  Pet.,  Ptt.  John  W.   Wood  80th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Nathan   Brief 

79th  Pet.,  Lt.  John  T.  McCarthy  Slit  Pet.,  Ptt.   William  Isaacs 

88th    Pet.,   Ptl.   Daniel  D.  Langan 

77th  Precinct:  Looking  over  the  May  issue  and  noting  the 
keen  competition  in  the  A.W.S.  coluinn,  it  took  us  only  a  few  lines 
to  make  out  the  fine  hand  of  Don  "Drummer"  Haines.  We  cer- 
tainly are  grateful  to  Don  for  taking  over  the  A.W.S.  chores,  saving 
as  it  does  wear  and  tear  on  the  explanatory  department. 

A  tofch  of  sadness  lends  itself  to  this  issue  and  we  are  at  a  loss 
to  find  words  with  which  adequately  to  express  our  feelings  to 
Patrolman  and  Mrs.  Victor  O'Hara  whose  young  son,  Victor,  Jr., 
passed  away  suddenly  after  suffering  a  minor  accident.  We  sincerely 
hope  our  prayers  will  help  his  loving  parents  to  accept  gracefully 
the  will  of  God. 

Congratulations  are  in  order  for  Dan  and  Mrs.  Settedixato,  yep, 
a  daughter,  no  less ! — and  similarly  to  George  and  the  new  Mrs. 
Wright,  who  went  and  done  it — rationing  notwithstanding! 

Sergeant  Ed  "The  Chief"  Brennan  as  we  write  this  is  commun- 
ing with  nature  somewhere  in  the  wide  open  spaces.  We  suspect 
that  package  he  took  along  will  keep  him  plenty  company. 

Who  is  the  patrolman  who  needs  a  note  from  a  certain  sergeant 
in  order  to  play  golf? 

Did  you  know  that  the  dandeloin  is  the  official  flower  for  Fathers' 
Day — and  so  designated  because  the  more  you  step  on  it  the  better 
it  grows? 

Detective  Matthews  {he  no  longer  likes  to  he  called  Skippy)  has 
just  returned  from  vacation — looking  like  he  needs  another  .  .  . 
And  while  Detective  Fletch  (Commissioner  Varrelman)  hasn't  lost 
any  weight  lately,  the  stairs  nevertheless  don't  grumble  .  .  .  And  we 
suppose  you  know  that  Bob  (Beau  Brummel)  Runey,  now  in  the 
M.O.,  misses  smiling  Al  Cahill.  Our  solution— take  him  along  with 
you,  Bob  .  .  .  And  that  Detective  Lieutenant  Hal  Fahey  is  still 
his  usual  unruffled,  dapper  self — always  a  smile  and  cheery  greeting 
.  .  .  And  that  "Meyer"  Blumenfeld  though  kinda  lost  since  Emil 
Moldenhauer  joined  the  Navy,  seems  to  be  finding  solace  in  Joe 
"D.  D.  5"  Goldberg,  his  new  partner,  and  those  sailor  pants?  .  .  . 


But  enough  of  the  Brain  Squad  for  now — and  don't  forget,  fellows, 
a  little  into  goes  a  long  way  here. 

Best  wishes  and  sale  return  to  the  following  named  sons  of  mem- 
bers of  the  77th  currently  serving  in  the  armed   forces :  Robert  E. . 
Quinn,  William  Segelken,  Lawrence  Janosek,  John  W.  Wood,  Philip 
Mischler,    Robert   Harfst,   Charles   Brown,   John   H.   Wier,  Eugene 
Keegan,  Robert  Keegan. 

Recapitulation :  Army — 3 ;  Navy — 1 ;  Marine  Corps — 2 ;  Air  Corps 
-4.    Total— 10. 

Brothers  and  sisters  deserve  mention  also  and  we  at  this  time 
likewise  wish  those  in  the  service  a  speedy  and  victorious  return : 

Catherine  Mandarano,  Bill  Klein,  John  Jenkins,  William  Wood, 
John  Donaghy,  James  Donaghy,  Michael  Finamore,  Dan  Finamore, 
Albert  Wies,  Ed  Kaufman,  Joseph  Hart,  David  Varrelman  Thomas 
Berry,  Louis  Kammerman,  Eugene  Markey. 

Recapitulation:  Army — 9;  Navy — 2;  Marine  Corps — 2;  Air 
Corps— 1 ;  WAAC— 1 :    Total— IS  : 

79th  Precinct:  First  daughter  of  a  member  of  this  command  to 
join  up  with  Uncle  Sam  is  Eleanore  H.  Chrastil,  now  a  member 
of  the  U.S._  Marine  Corps  Reserve,  whose  Dad  is  Patrolman  Wil- 
liam Chrastil.  This  brings  to  40  the  number  of  sons  and  daughters 
of  members  of  the  79th  serving  in  the  armed  forces  .  .  .  Bob  Marg- 
graf,  latest  from  this  command  to  sign  up,  brings  to  11  the  number 
on  our  service  flag  .  .  .  Josephine  Brown,  wife  of  Patrolman  George 
Brown,  has  been  commissioned  a  2nd  Lieutenant  in  the  WAAC.  Con- 
gratrlations !  ...  In  listing  the  names  of  sons  of  the  79th  members 
serving  in  the  armed  forces,  the  name  of  Francis  J.  Gorman,  U.S. 
Navy,  inadvertently  was  omitted.  We  wouldn't  slight  the  young- 
ster for  all  the  tea  in  China — we're  sorry. 

The  baseball  team  to  date  is  doing  fairly  well — the  Softball  out- 
fit a  trifle  better.  The  BBers  met  the  Rebels  at  Carey  Field  and 
took  them  over,  with  Jumpink  Jeemy  McKenna  on  the  mound,  11 — 7 
.  .  .  Joe  Daily  took  over  towards  the  end  and  kept  the  Rebels  from 
catching  up  .  .  .  The  Centrals,  who  last  month  took  us  (in  an  extra 
inning  affair)  to  the  tune  of  5 — 4,  were  next  to  go  down  before  the 
sharp-breaking  hooks  of  JJ  McKenna,  6 — 3  .  .  .  Then  came  the 
Maritime  Service,  who  walloped  us  plenty — 11 — 2 — at  Boys  High 
Field,  a  game  in  which  we  used  three  pitchers,  viz.,  Joe  Daily,  who 
did  all  right  in  the  1st  inning,  gave  up  4  in  the  2nd  and  4  in  the  3rd, 
and  was  relieved  in  that  inning,  with  none  out,  by  Wells,  who 
skunked  the  opposition  through  the  balance  of  the  3rd,  also  the  4th 
and  Sth.  hut  in  the  6th  was  nicked  for  3.  Ed  Parry  finished  the 
game  and  gave  up  nothing.  Eight  errors  hurt  our  team  a  lot.  We 
won't  at  this  time  say  who  made  them,  but  if  they  make  'em  again — 
we'll  say  plenty.  We  got  4  hits,  two  by  Scala,  one  each  by  Smith 
and  Green.  The  latter  clubbed  home  our  only  scores.  The  sailors 
garnered  16  hits,  five  of  them  for  extra  bases. 

Our  Softball  team  visited  with  the  Firemen  of  299  Engine  and 
gave  them  a  little  going  over.  Score,  11-7,  with  Jack  McAuliffe  do- 
ing the  chucking  for  our  side  .  .  .  Next  came  the  84th  Precinct,  who 
with  Cannon  Ball  Jock  on  the  mound  for  us  never  had  a  chance. 
He  just  slung  'em  in  there  and  they  took  their  cuts,  in  most  cases 
smoting  only  air.  The  score  was  10-0  and  our  Jocko  fanned  exact- 
ly 16.    Wells  in  this  one  belted  a  four^master. 

Our  standing  at  present :  Baseball :  Won  2,  Lost  3  .  .  .  Softball : 
Won  2,  Lost  1. 

Jimmy  McKenna  was  knocked  into  a  cocked  hat  not  so  long  ago 
when  a  certain  dignitary  being  driven  by.  Jimmy  quipped:  "Son, 
ivhrrcthehell  did  you  get  your  driving  license,  in  Gears-Bohunkf 
Gettahellangone  out  of  that  driver's  seat  and  let  someone  drive  as 
knows  how!"  .  .  .  And  was  Jimmsie's  face  red!  .  .  .  From  a  very 
good  source  comes  word  that  Mons.  LeCapitaine  was  observed  re- 
cently toying  with  a  small  ri'bber  dollie  .  .  .  My  gawsh — and  stuff !  !  ! 
.  . .  And  James  Dargan,  no  less,  was  observed  sucking  of  all  things — 
his  thumb !  Don't  know  what  the  79th  is  coming  to  these  days !  .  .  . 
From  the  children  of  St.  John's  School  came  several  letters  recently 
explaining  how  happy  they  were  to  have  been  able  to  sing  at  the 
dedication  and  blessing  of  our  service  flags  .  .  .  The  letters,  neatly 
framed  by  Ed  Duncan,  are  now  on  display  directly  over  the  flags  .  .  . 
The  79th  Squad,  led  by  a  mischievous  soul,  one  Lieutenant  Harry 
Bilms,  recently  carsed  quite  a  furor  at  a  7-9  meeting  by  voting  three 
different  ways  on  the  same  motion  ...  At  that,  folks  have  a  right 
to  change  their  minds,  eh,  what?  .  .  .  Big  Mike  Zullo,  recently  in- 
jured while  stopping  a  runaway  horse,  is  still  on  sick  leave.  Better 
come  back  pronto,  Mike,  a  certain  Charlie  Goodale  is  getting  that 
too  conirnted  look  .  .  .  He  misses  you  something  awful — so  do  we  all. 

80th  Precinct:  Our  heartfelt  sympathies  to  Patrolman  Gus  Herr 
in  the  recent  loss  of  his  Dad,  who  passed  away  in  his  81st  vear. 
Gus  wishes  to  take  this  means  of  thanking  all  of  his  fellow  ofiicers 
for  the  kind  expressions  of  sympathy  shown  him. 

A  hearty  welcome  to  Probationary  Patrolmen  Max  Bass  and  Ed- 
ward Bistany,  recently  assigned  from  the  Police  Academy,  and  may 
their  respective  stays  with  us  be  happy  and  successful  ones. 

Proudly  we  record  another  fine  arrest  by  Patrolman  Joseph  Dugan 


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who  while  assigned  to  a  special  post,  went  to  the  assistance  of  a  man 
about  to  be  assaulted  by  another  with  a  dangerous  weapon.  Subse- 
quent investigation  disclosed  the  would-be  attacker  to  be  an  escaped 
convict  from  a  southern  prison,  where  he  was  serving  time  for 
murder.    A  grand  job,  Joe,  keep  up  the  good  work ! 

Members  of  the  Eight-0  take  this  means  of  saying  hello  to  our 
buddies  in  the  service — 1st  Lieutenant  Harold  Venokur,  Ensign 
Harold  Keller,  Corp.  John  Canavan,  Gunner's  Mate  Casimir  (SKI) 
Kaminski  and  Private  Sidney  Raphael. 

War  Bond  Club  News :  Now  that  the  first  series  of  War  Bond 
drawings  has  been  brorght  to  a  successful  conclusion,  with  the  sale 
of  $2,000  worth  of  bonds,  we  announce  now  the  recipients  of  the 
$25  bonds  inaugurating  our  2nd  series,  to  wit :  Patrolmen  Richard 
Duffy  (2  bonds),  Samuel  Kaplan  (2  bonds),  Abraham  Levy,  William 
Woods,  Edward  Lopez,  William  King,  Daniel  Selman,  James  Cook 
...  At  the  present  writing  a  sixth  Bond  group  is  being  formed. 
More  of  this  in  our  next  issue !    ! 


14TH   DIVISION 

83rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Joseph  Seymour 
85th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Eight  T.  Five 
87th  Pet.,  Ptl.    William   Smith 


90th  Pet..  Ptl.    John    J.    Keating 
92nd  Pet.,  Ptl.     William     Burg 
94th  Pet.,  Ptl.    Cyril  Shortle 


83rd  Precinct:  Victory  farmers  please  note:  Patrolman  (Cluck 
Cluck)  Erdman,  who  has  chickens  that  not  only  lay  eggs  but 
answer  to  their  names,  will  answer  all  questions  on  poultry  and  the 
building  of  covered  wagons.  For  full  particulars  Hsten  in  at  7 :4S 
A.M.  daily  for  "Down  on  the  farm  with  Erdman." 

Fritz  Johnson  has  invented  an  anti-cat  apparatus — a  seven-foot 
latticed  wall,  price  $8.(X),  surrounding  18  cents  worth  of  carrots. 
But,  as  he  puts  it,  "it's  impregnable."  His  big  problem  now  is  how 
to  keep  Japanese  beetles  from  flying  through  the  lattice  work. 

Oi:r  Chief  Custonian  now  lays  out  the  work  for  the  Deputy 
Custonians.  Sez  he:  "My  success  as  Chief  Custonian  has  been  due 
to  pressaverence  and  all  those  who  would  emalate  me  is  welcome!" 

Sure  sign  of  summer :  Rudy  Blar.n  minus  four  sweaters  and 
bouncing  higher  .  .  .  "Turkish  Bath"  Feldscher  resplendent  in  white 
shoes  again   (what,  the  same  pair?). 

Odds  and  Ends :  "I  didden  ask  for  it"  Alexander  in  his  new 
zoot  suit  {stay  clear  of  the  West,  Alex)  .  .  .  "Scoundral"  Cavanagh 
■  bedecked  in  rainbow  cravats  .  .  .  "D.S."  Mills  with  little  Willie's 
shirt  on  .  .  .  Our  eminent  cleaner  "McGee"  whistling  the  "i.nfinished 
symphony"  from  Schubert  .  .  .  "Muscles"  Kabelka  tossing  his 
bomb  around  the  squad  room  .  .  .  Lieutenant  Barry  (ting-a-ling) 
looking  over  the  summer  resorts  {we  suggest  Belle  Harbor)  .  .  . 
"Ansalda"  Mosca  dealing  in  tomatoes  that  grow  in  the  can  .  .  . 
"Open  Tournament  Champions"  Janowitz  and  Hofstadt  looking  for 
lost  golf  balls  in  Forrest  Park  .  .  .  "Two  Gun"  Ratigan  covering 
first  base  like  a  zephyr   {just  call  him  Dolph). 

90th  Precinct:  So-long  and  best  of  luck  to  Lieutenant  Marz,  re- 
cently assigned  to  the  J.A.B.  and  who,  incidentally,  is  out  of  a 
precinct  for  the  first  time  in  some  30  years  of  police  work  ...  In 
his  place  we  have  Lieutenant  Watts  and  to  him  we  say,  welcome 
— and  the  added  hope  his  stay  with  us  will  be  a  most  pleasant  one. 

Sailor  Will  Wesner  in  a  letter  last  month  states  he's  doing  all 
right  and  sends  regards  to  all  .  .  .  Our  other  sailor,  George  Denton, 
paid  i:s  a  visit  recently  and  he  certainly  looks  fine.  Both  Wesner 
and  Denton  are  first  class  petty  officers. 

The  lad  once  known  to  us  as  Patrolman  Agresti  is  now  a  ser- 
geant, and  all  of  his  former  comrades  here  in  the  90th  are  happy 
to  join  us  in  saying,  the  best  of  luck  to  you,  Sergeant,  you've  surely 
earned  it. 

Did  you  know  that  Hugh  Owens  is  a  bike  rider  of  no  little 
prowess?  Because  of  an  emergency  in  the  Owens  household  the 
other  day  a  swift  messenger  was  needed  and  Hugh  shortly  there- 
after was  seen  flying  through  the  pouring  rain  on  his  bike.  He  got 
through,  but  just  a  little  too  late — the  plumber  had  gone  home  .  .  . 
Did  Mike  Calicchio  ever  tell  you  about  the  gas  case  that  he  had, 
and  of  how  upon  entering  the  building  he  rushed  to  the  gas-filled 
room,  quickly  reached  over  to  the  gas  stove  and  turned  the  jets? 
No,  Mike,  didn't  tell  us  the  story,  his  version  is  somewhat  similar — • 
but  differrnt! 

Has  Sergeant  Gallagher  ever  questioned  you  about  your  knowledge 
of  the  job,  new  orders,  etc.?  Well,  you'd  better  be  on  your  toes 
because  he  really  gives  you  a  going  over.  Everything  that  you  say 
in  reply  is  taken  down  in  shorthand  by  the  now  famous  Charlie 
Geary,  which  is  O.K.  by  us  because  nobody  can  read  Charlie's  short- 
hand, not  even  Geary. 

Pin-Head  Biographies   (balance  of  6th  Squad)  : 

Patrolman  James  Harbison,  assigned  to  the  emergency  car  when 
in  the  sixth  squad  but  is  recorder  in  a  radio  car  with  Professor 
Hynes  now  in  the  first  squad;  towel  salesman  before  coming  into 
the  job — and  could  continue  his  former  calling  and  still  sell  towels 
{of  a  certain  kind)  to  some  of  the  men  here.  {In  case  you're  in- 
terested. Jim.  see  Frankie,  he  has  a  list)  ;  known  as  a  hard  worker 


and  gets  results ;  he  misses  Baynon,  but  has  plenty  of  company 
when  he's  with  big  Ed. 

Patrolman  Emil  Normandy,  sometimes  called  "The  Chief" ;  also 
known  to  the  people  along  Wythe  Avenue  where  he  patrolled  for 
many  years  as  "joe  the  Lop";  even  the  little  children  call  him  'Joe 
the  Cop"  and  they  all  love  him ;  he  really  has  a  way  with  children 
and  they  take  pride  in  knowing  him ;  chauffeur  before  becoming  one 
of  New  York's  "Finest" ;  is  all  cop  and  proud  of  his  profession. 

In  closing  we  take  the  opportunity  of  saying  good  luck  again  to 
all  of  our  fellow  officers  in  the  armed  forces. 

15TH  DIVISION 

lOOth  Pet..  Ptl.  John  C.  Hecht  103rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Albert  Cowdell 

101st  Pet.,  Ptl.  Harold  T.  Keenan        104th  Pet.,  Ptl.   Walter  Deaicopp 
102nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  B.  Schultz     105th  Pet.,  The  New  Dinger 
106th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Alex  Conradi 

104th  Precinct:  A  special  tribute  now  to  those  of  our  command 
serving  with  the  armed  forces :  Patrolman  Stephen  Roland,  U.S.N. ; 
Patrolman  James  J.  Q.  inn.  Pier  92,  Shore  Patrol,  U.S.N. ;  Prob.  Ptl. 
John  J.  Curley,  305  M.P.  Escort  &  Guard  Co.,  Aliceville  Internment 
Camp,  Aliceville,  Alabama;  Patrolman  Edward  Hartjen,  Recon- 
struction Co.  662,  Tank  Destroyer  B'n.,  North  Camp  Hood.  Texas; 
Patrolman  Herbert  W.  Middendorf,  N.C.T.C,  Camp  Endicott,  Davis- 
ville,  Rhode  Island. 

Honor  is  the  most  cherished  principle  life  holds.  The  honor  of 
our  country  is  the  most  sacred  of  all.  And  it  is  the  way  these  men 
started  out  to  do  not  just  another  job — but  the  best  job  they  knew 
how — that  has  won  for  them  the  admiration  of  the  104th  Precinct. 
Their  faithful,  conscientious  and  cheerful  performance  of  every  task 
imposed  upon  them  brings  credit  not  only  to  themselves  but  to  the 
entire  Department  as  well. 

Even  as  this  column  goes  to  press  Patrolman  Delaney,  to6,  is 
preparing  to  enter  the  service  of  his  country.  So,  together  with  the 
men  who  are  already  serving,  we  say,  good  luck  to  you,  men,  in 
this  all  important  assignment,  where  lives  and  countries  are  the  price 
of  failure.    But  you,  we  know,  will  not  fail. 

Welcome  to  the  command.  Rookies  Wagner  and  Inzerillo,  and 
don't  worry;  our  sergeants  will  see  that  you  have  (1)  your  rubbers 
on  when  it  rains  and  (2)  regular  meal  periods  and  (3)  every- 
thing else  that's  good   for  you.     They're  the  motherly  type. 

Speaking  of  newcomers.  Patrolman  MacDonald  is  the  proud  poppa 
of  a  brand  new  baby  boy!  Lots  of  luck,  Ed,  and  remember,  it's 
patriotic  to  remove  your  shoes  when  walking  the  floor  nights  .  .  . 
While  on  the  subject  of  Things  New,  let's  accept  Patrolman  H. 
Lang's  invitation  to  visit  his  new  home  in  Queens  Village.  Every 
night  is  open  house,  he  tells  us — refreshments  included. 

Sergeant  Wrynn  took  seven  of  the  boys  to  the  beach  for  the 
summer,  and  we  can  picture  now  Patrolmen  Stossel,  Bentson  and 
Wernesbach  in  swimming,  while  Patrolmen  Bauer,  Lehman  and 
Jappen  take  their  sun  baths  and  Patrolman  Havlick  patrols  the 
boardwalk. 

At  the  101st  Precinct  we  have  another  group  of  sun  worshipers 
enjoying  the  waves  (the  type  that  roll  in,  not  walk  in).  Patrolmen 
H.  Allen,  Cardon,  McDonough,  Loughran,  Kunze,  LeAndre,  Rubow, 
Ferrante  and   Flis. 

Sergeant  Knutson  had  a  squad  of  Boon  Dogglers  assigned  to 
him  for  the  Anniversary  Day  Parade,  but,  being  an  old  Leatherneck, 
he  knew  what  to  do  with  them  .  .  .  Patrolman  Charley  Otto  was 
operated  on  in  Bethany  Deaconess  Hospital  last  month.  We  hope 
he  feels  better  at  this  time  and  wish  for  him  a  speedy  recovery  .  .  . 
Lieutenant  Michael  J.  Dinselbacher  retired  last  month  and  to  him 
the  command  wishes  the  best  of  luck  in  his  well-earned  rest  .  .  . 
Good  luck  also  to  Sergeant  Stumpf  in  taking  the  belated  lieutenants' 
examination  .  .  .  Lieutenant  Kelly  missed  the  last  blackout  but, 
never  mind.  Lute,  there  will  be  more  .  .  .  Sergeant  McGow  on  his 
vacation  last  month  accomplished  miracles  up-state  with  his  hot 
foots  and  electric  cane.  Ask  him  to  show  you  that  cane  some 
time.  It's  rather  complicated,  but  you'll  get  the  point  .  .  .  Civilian 
Attendant  Will  complains  someone  always  is  hiding  his  mop,  so 
we're  chipping  in  to  get  new  mops  for  each  of  the  staff,  from 
Assistant  Chief  Attendant  Dunn  down.  They  will  be  assigned  in- 
dividually and  at  the  end  of  the  month  the  owner  of  the  mop  show- 
ing the  most  wear  will  be  given  a  floor  prize. 

Be  up  to  date ;  correspond  with  our  service  men.  They're  fighting 
to  save  our  country !    Let's  bolster  their  morale  by  writing. 

106th  Precinct:  John  "Dapper  Dan"  Murray,  our  congenial  hack 
inspector  {protruding  tummy  and  all)  is  in  training  to  box  the  ears 
off  Johnnie  "Fatso"  Muller,  the  precinct  dog  catcher.  Muller,  it 
seems,  has  taken  the  floor  from  Dapper  Dan  since  he  started  his 
acrobatic  chicken  farm  .  .  .  Sunnypuss  Wagner,  the  junior  of  the 
Sunshine  Squad,  is  still  displeased  about  the  payroll  situation — 
believes  Hohman  and  Barry  are  not  getting  the  breaks  to  which 
they're  entitled  .  .  .  Your  reporter,  D.  Pants  Conradi,  insists  there 
is  a  ghost  writer  in  the  precinct — and  that  it  isn't  Otto  (Bohack) 
Carmosin  .  .  .  "Uncle  Dan"  Moynihan  by  the  time  this  is  printed 


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should  be  a  captain,  and  believe  you  us— the  gang  from  the  106th 
wishes  him  all  the  good  luck  and  success  in  the  world. 


16TH  DIVISION 

108th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  Gerien 
109th  Pet.,  Ptl.  George  Ferguson 
noth  Pet.. 


lllth  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  J.  Bidanset 
n2th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  Geiger 
114th  Pet.,  Ptl.    Edwin    Furcht 


108th  Precinct:  Here  are  the  two 
sons  of  Attendant  Mike  Giannattasio, 
Mike  Jr.  and  Edward,  both  now  serv- 
ing their  Uncle  Sam,  and  of  whom 
Mike  and  Mrs.  Giannattasio  are  so 
justly  proud — and  to  whom  we  say 
now,  good  luck,  lads,  and  a  safe  re- 
turn .  .  .  Get  Sergeant  George  Wol- 
bert  to  tell  you  about  the  day  he  was 
taking  rubber  clothes  to  a  parade,  and 
Sergeant  Mahon  talked  him  into  put- 
ting them  back  in  the  locker — because 
he.  Sergeant  Mahon,  knew  it  was  not 
going  to  rain  that  day  .  .  .  Aside  to 
Jim  Nulty :  this  reporter  found  your 
ration  book  No.  3  and  will  be  glad 
to  return  it  to  you — if  you're  still  in- 
terested .  .  .  That  long-beaked  bird 
last  month  paid  a  visit  to  the  home 
of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Bill  Hackett,  our 
own  very  popular  P.B.A.  delegate. 
Congratulations  .  .  .  Pat  Tansey  is 
confined  to  a  hospital  bed  after  under- 
going a  very  painful  operation  for 
mastoids.  Hurry  up  back,  Pat,  we 
miss  you  .  .  .  Sergeant  Joe  Carlin, 
sitting    behind   the    desk   as   an    Act. 

Lieutenant,  holds  down  that  job  with  the  dignity  and  poise  of  an 
old-timer  .  .  .  Herman  Gress  sits  in  the  back  room  with  his  hands 
folded  on  his  chest,  puffing  on  his  corncob  pipe,  and  as  you  glance 
at  him  you  say  to  yourself,  there's  a  man  with  a  clear  conscience — 
a  real  grownup  Huckleberry  Finn. 

Boston  John  Calnan,  starting  his  vacation,  is  happy  as  he  heads 
for  the  town  that  made  the  bean  famous  .  .  .  Smiling  Willie  Am- 
mann  brings  a  stray  dog  to  the  station  house,  then  starts  kidding 
Mike,  the  attendant,  following  which  Mike  gives  Willie  something 
to  keep  under  his  hat  that  he  will  remember  for  a  long  time — and 
Willie  isn't  smiling  any  more  .  .  .  Sergeant  Neal  Winberry  brushes 
back  those  few  gray  hairs  on  his  temples,  pulls  on  a  pair  of  eye- 
glasses and  for  the  first  time  admits  reluctantly  that  the  old  fellow 
with  the  scythe  is  catching  up  with  him  also  .  .  .  Patrolmen  Tom 
O'Donnell,  Ed  Kern  and  Jerry  Sullivan  bid  us  goodbye  as  they 
leave  for  Rockaway  where  they  will  be  detailed  until  Labor  Day  .  .  . 
George  Pavelek  tells  me  that  between  him  and  his  wife  he  always 
has  the  last  word,  which  I  can  assure  you  is  "Yes" — to  whatever 
she  says  .  .  .  Meet  Tom  De  Minicko,  our  new  civilian  switchboard 
operator,  a  real  live  wire,  quick  as  a  flash  and  right  on  the  job  .  .  . 
If  some  of  my  readers  get  a  laugh  out  of  this  column,  I  feel  well 
repaid,  because  believe  you  me  we  need  a  good  laugh  in  these  trying 
times  worse  than  I  need  my  No.  17  ration  coupon.  (Ptl.  Knauer  note) 
.  .  .  Jim  Nulty  in  a  serious  mood  tells  his  friend  and  pal,  Charlie 
Noyer,  that  the  very  best  cure  for  insomnia  is  sleep  .  .  .  Anyone 
wanting  to  know  who  the  precinct  problem  child  is — ask  Louis  (Light 
Duty)  Hock.  For  psychological  problems  see  Patrolman  Rodewald — 
Patrolman  Green,  Doctor  of  Philosophy  is  his  teacher. 

Frank  Stepenak  steps  in  for  his  annual  haircut  and  we  hear  him 
telling  the  barber  to  cut  it  "close  to  the  bone".  . .  H  you  see  Sergeant 
Gavigan  walking  along  humming  "I  Love  A  Parade"  don't  be  sur- 
prised— he  and  yours  truly  were  assigned  to  two  such  public  demon- 
strations in  three  days  .  .  .  Why  did  Sergeant  Hayes  call  a  certain 
patrolman  "the  invisible  man"?  .  .  .  Pete  Vellon  reading  an  article 
about  aviators  using  a  twenty-cent  bombsight,  remarks  to  Bob 
Hines,  "Accuracy,  huh?  They  should  see  me  on  a  shufflehoard!".  .  . 
Louje  Garrahan  walks  into  the  backroom  and  wisecracks,  "Hello, 
this  is  Rigor  Mortis!  Do  y'mind  if  I  set  inf".  .  .  And  in  case  any 
of  you  guys  don't  know  it,  a  sergeant  is  a  man  who  can  give  orders 
to  anyone — but  his  wife. 

Ray  Quinn  at  the  recent  election  of  officers  of  the  P.B.A.  was 
elected  Financial  Secretary,  an  office  for  which  he  had  made  his 
third  bid.  A  real  hard  worker,  always  willing  to  go  out  of  his  way 
to  help  or  advise  his  fellow  members,  we  sincerely  hope  that  this 
is  only  the  beginning  and  that  one  day  we  may  see  Ray  at  the  head 
of  the  organization  of  which  he  is  so  proud. 

109th  Precinct:  Hope  the  boys  currently  "vacationing"  at  Rocka- 
way are  enjoying  themselves — especially  those  who  at  one  time  or 
another  rode  the  radio  cars  .  .  .  Daily  Eager  slaves  over  the  checker- 
board getting  pointers  from  Arthur  in  order  to  get  in  shape  to  beat 
his  nemesis,  Keating  .  .  .  Rumor  has  it  that  old  Doc  Powers  and 


his  male  nurse,  Willie  Watson,  are  about  to  be  put  on  call  by  the 
Flushing  Hospital  Maternity  Staff  as  a  result  of  those  two  deliveries 
last  month.  "I  never  lost  a  case  yet !"  Doc  Powers  brags  .  .  .  Old 
Man  Wander  cuts  quite  a  figger  escorting  pretty  young  things 
hither  and  yon  on  payroll  jobs — but  we  don't  think  "Gert"  has  any- 
thing to  worry  about  .  .  .  Still  tops  in  gags  is  the  one  about  Buddy 
Beste  stopping  in  at  a  garage  on  Prince  Street  one  blistering  cold 
day  last  winter  to  get  a  little  anti-freeze  to  put  in  his  fountain 
pen  to  keep  the  ink  from  freezing  .  .  .  McAleese,  the  old  master, 
observed  giving  Eddie  Lauster  a  little  info  on  plainclothes  tech- 
niques— the  while  Eddie  attends  cheerfully  to  the  soda-pop  and  ice- 
cream soda  departments  .  .  .  This  reporter  recently  visited  retired 
Patrolman  John  Isaacson,  whom  he  found  enjoying  the  best  of 
health  and  keeping  busy  attending  his  victory  garden.  He  lives  out 
near  Creedmore,  and  extends  to  all  an  invitation  to  visit  with  him 
.  .  .  Schultz's  Health  Farm  is  looking  for  customers  .  .  .  Bill 
Boerner's  chickens  came  through  in  4  months  and  10  days — a  record 
for  egg-laying. 

We  can  now  call  Harold  Galligan  "Mr.  5vS"  .  .  .  Poor  Joe  Bauer 
is  having  a  tough  time  since  his  wife  joined  the  WAACS.  Had 
an  ad  in  The  Star  the  other  day  for  a  cook  .  .  .  Detectives  Jack 
Conlon,  Joe  LaScalza  and  Jimmie  Nix  visited  with  our  old  friend, 
retired  Patrolman  Willie  Fronhoffer  at  his  health  farm  out  in 
Hampton  Bays,  and  found  it  to  be  just  what  the  doctor  ordered  .  .  . 
Varley  can  still  use  a  set  of  molars— wants  to  join  the  "Upper 
Plate  Club".  .  .  Did  you  hear  that  Blackjack  Larkin  is  helpmg 
Uncle  Sam  out  at  the  Wheeler  Shipyard?  .  .  .  Arthur,  the  checker 
champ,  is  now  looking  for  better  talent  at  the  Soldiers'  Canteen 
.  .  .  Good  luck  to  Bill  Burke,  now  in  the  Army  Air  Corps.  We  hope 
he  will  reach  the  top— we  know  Bill  has  it  in  him  .  .  .  Best  regards, 
continued  good  wishes  and  the  blessings  of  God  to  all  the  boys 
in  service,  with  a  little  special  something  for  our  own  lads— Bill 
Burke,  Russ  Cain,  Billy  O'Sullivan,  Joe  Heinrich,  Paul  Baron, 
Elmer  Carey,  Ernie  Thompson  and  Dan  Sullivan. 


TRAFFIC  C  Ptl-  Joeph  H-  Werns 

Our  sincere  wishes  for  a  speedy  recovery  to  those  of  our  com- 
rades now  on  sick  report. 

Birthday  Greetings  to  Alfred  Batrow,  William  Callan,  John  Car- 
penter, James  Carroll,  Tom  Casey,  Martin  Daly,  Tom  Flanagan, 
James  Lent,  Alfred  Lombardi,  John  F.  Lynch,  Edward  McDonnell, 
John  McHugh,  Frank  Meyer,  Richard  Neville,  Joseph  Packmgham, 
Michael  Pendergast,  Joseph  Savino,  James  Slattery,  Luke  Somers, 
Tim  Sullivan,  William  Sullivan,  William  Weddell. 

About  a  month  ago  while  sitting  comfortably  in  my  armchair 
listening  to  the  radio,  the  master  of  ceremonies  of  a  certain  program 
invited  a  guest  in  the  studio  to  come  up  to  the  stage  and  take  part 
in  the  festivities,  after  which  said  guest  was  asked  to  reveal  his 
identity,  which  he  did— after  a  choking  minute  or  two  (he  must 
have  known  that  I  was  listening  in).  He  was  then  asked  to  put  on 
a  nice,  fuzzy  blonde  wig  and  to  take  the  part  of  a  junior  miss, 
which  part  he  acted  with  such  reality  that  for  a  moment  I  thought 
that  my  radio  would  explode,  such  was  the  applause  that  he  received. 
And  so,  folks,  without  further  ado  I  give  you  none  other  than  Harry 
Gillezeau,  that  darling  "Junior  Miss"  of  Traffic  C.  .  .  .  Contact  the 
7th  squad  for  future  engagements. 

Get  Mickey  Hayes  to  tell  about  the  time  when  he  was  a  "nickle 
snatcher" — sorry,  1  meant  conductor — on  the  old  Coney  Island  trolley 
at  the  time  they  wore  those  classy  blue  serge  suits  and  black  bow 
ties. 

Listen  to  Timoshenko  (Dudley)  tell  about  the  time  way  back  in 
1931  when  he  and  corncracker  BuUington  worked  on  the  railroad 
over  in  Jersey. 

Is  it  true  Al  (about  to  retire)  Rhode  is  in  the  market  for  a 
slightly  used  overcoat — while  waiting  for  his  number  to  come  up? 

Wonder  why  Tim  Reedy,  the  guy  that  heckles  the  song  birds  over 
at  the  ferry,  doesn't  want  his  name  mentioned  in  Spring  3100? 
Afraid  I'll  tell  that  you  belong  to  Bambi's  pigeon  club,  Tim? 

Wonder  if  Al  Eskowitz  will  tell  us  about  that  fishing  trip  to 
Peconic  Bay,  where  the  boys  made  him  take  all  the  herring  home ! 

Wachstein  singing  "There'll  Be  Bluebirds  Over  Delancey  Street" 
— as  long  as  they  don't  ration  bagels  and  borsht. 

Aside  to  members  of  the  4th  squad:  Sorry  if  you  feel  slighted 
because  of  non-mention  in  the  magazine ;  but  one  man  cannot  run 
the  job  alone,  so  if  you  will  cooperate  and  put  your  suggestions  in 
the  box  on  the  wall,  I'll  see  that  they  hit  the  column.    Fair  enough? 

IVhat  member  of  the  8th  squad  went  to  a  certain  cemetery  to 
rent  a  plot  for  a  victory  garden? 

Margaret  Scheiner  has  joined  the  WAVES  and  is  now  taking  her 
basic  training  at  Hunter  College.     Congratulations ! 

Did  you  know  the  reason  Flight  Commander  Lent  (now  known 
as  the  "Rabbit  Victory  Gardener^')   doesn't  talk  about  his  garden 


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anymore  is  that  there  is  very  little  of  it  left?    Those  cats  he  calls 
rabbits  saw  to  that. 

Whacks  and  Paddywhacks:  Did  you  know  that:  Breen  is  trying 
to  wear  a  vest  that  was  made  for  a  12-year  old?  .  .  .  Timoshenko 
(Dudley)  comes  from  Bath,  N.  Y.?  {Just  a  farmer  at  heart)  .  .  . 
Ray  Thorpe's  hair  at  one  time  was  voted  "most  likely  to  recede"? 
.  .  .  "Good  morning"  Bongiorni  at  Pier  88  is  taking  instruction  on 
tying  knots  from  Kelso  Collins?  .  .  .  Corny  Joel  is  always  moaning 
that  he  doesn't  get  enough  butter  for  his  rolls?  .  .  .  When  Carlson 
starts  blowing  off  steam  about  when  he  was  in  the  last  war  he  looks 
every  inch  the  warrior?  .  .  .  When  Lieutenant  Eckert  and  Jerry 
Buckley  start  talking  about  how  BIG  their  tomato  plants  are  they 
don't  know  or  hear  anything  that  goes  on  about  them — they  act  as 
if  they  were  in  another  world?  .  .  .  Traffic  C  plans  to  give  a  get- 
together  party  soon  and  want  Flight  Commander  Lent  to  act  as 
Master  of  Ceremonies — so  that  he  may  re-introduce  to  one  another 
the  men  of  the  command?  .  .  .  Don't  forget  the  little  black  box  on  the 
wall. 

TRAFFIC  G  Ptl.  William  F.  Schneider 

On  Sunday,  June  6,  the  Rev.  Donald  M.  O'Callaghan,  son  of 
Lieutenant  Michael  O'Callaghan,  celebrated  at  St.  Monica  R.  C. 
Church,  79th  Street  and  First  Avenue,  his  first  solemn  high  mass, 
and  at  which  the  Rev.  Daniel  M.  Gleason,  a  former  member  of  the 
Bronx  Traffic  Division,  delivered  the  sermon,  one  of  the  most  im- 
pressive to  which  any  of  us  have  ever  listened.  His  subject :  "Thou 
Art  a  Priest  Forever."  A  large  gathering  of  friends  including  many 
members  of  the  Police  Department  attended  the  mass  as  well  as 
the  reception  which  followed  in  St.  Monica  school  hall,  among  them 
Deputy  Commissioner  Cornelius  O'Leary,  Inspector  John  M.  Sutter, 
Deputy  Inspector  John  F  O'Leary,  Captains  Stillman,  Reilly  and 
McDonald  of  Traffic  Precincts  G,  H  and  F,  respectively,  together 
with  members  of  those  precincts  and  other  commands. 

Patrolman  William  Schroff,  now  confined  to  the  Veterans  Hos- 
pital, had  the  pleasure  of  a  visit  from  Father  Gleason,  and  all  of 
us  are  hoping  "Bill"  will  be  on  the  road  to  recovery  and  back  with 
us  soon. 

Our  sincerest  best  wishes  to  Patrolman  Dennis  (Father  Time) 
O'Connell  on  his  retirement,  and  to  him  we  wish  many  more  years 
■  in  which  to  enjoy  his  well-earned  vacation. 

Lieutenant  Tom  Egan  was  the  most  surprised  man  in  town  when 
the  Holy  Name  Society  of  his  parish,  Saint  Benedick's,  last  month 
'  presented  him  with  a  wristwatch — to  commemorate  the  IS  years 
of  service  rendered  to  the  Society  by  Lieutenant  Egan  in  his  capa- 
city as  president.    Congratulations! 


MOUNTED   DIVISION 


Ptl.   Joe   IVfasterson 


Nutshell  Notes  about  the  men  who  run  Mounted  Squadron  One : 

Acting  Deputy  Inspector  James  Patrick  Meehan — best  horseman 
in  town  .  .  .  Acting  Captain  McTernon — worries  not  at  all  about  milk 
shortages — has  several  goats  who  feed  well  on  his  victory  garden 
.  .  .  Lieutenant  O'Neill  (alias  The  Buckaroo) — troop  commander 
and  commentator  par  excellence  .  .  .  Lieutenant  Meyn  (alias  Pie 
A  La  Mode) — kool,  kalm  and  kollected  despite  the  heat  .  .  .  Acting 
Lieutenant  Kane — the  retired  cop's  friend  .  .  .  Sergeant  Frasca 
(alias  The  Diplomat) — always  comes  to  the  point ;  has  yet  to  lose 
an  argument  .  .  .  Sergeant  Thomas  (alias  Corregidov  Jack) — oldest 
mounted  sergeant  in  the  business — but  you'd  never  suspect  it; 
knows  no  aches  or  pains — except  when  he  holds  only  kings  .  .  . 
Sergeant  Roden  (alias  The  Gentleman) — can  speak  on  other  sub- 
jects besides  the  book  of  rules;  a  great  friend  of  Butler's  crows  .  .  . 
Sergeant  Teubner  (alias  The  Minstrel  Man) — now  in  service  in 
Harlem,  the  better  to  learn  the  end-man  business  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Buckley  (alias  Silent  Jack) — a  sure  bet  to  be  on  the  coming  lieu- 
tenants' list  .  .  .  Sergeant  Lehman  (alias  Rudy  the  L^rk) — nation- 
ally famous  authority  on  plant  and  bird  life ;  knows  the  Central  Park 
Zoo  backwards  and  for^vards  .  .  .  Sergeant  McGee  (alias  The 
Queens  Squire) — known  for  his  smile ;  favorite  pastime,  studying 
.  .  .  Sergeant  Lamb  (alias  Ducky  Jr.) — working  for  the  summer 
at  that  famous  resort  Pelham  Bay;  is  missed  in  Harlem  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Butler  (alias  Beau  Brummel) — his  biggest  worry:  how  to  keep 
the  crows  fed  this  summer. 

Lieutenant  Mead,  who  retired  June  16,  is  still  famous  as  the  only 
man  who  knew  where,  and  how,  retired  Sergeant  Holmes  got  the 
name  "Ducky."  We  are  going  to  miss  you.  Lute,  but  your  health 
comes  first  and  all  of  us,  be  assured,  are  rooting. 

TROOP  A :  Down  here  you  will  find  the  original  mounted  man, 
a  grand  young  fellow  known  to  the  world  (Women's  Temperance 
Union  included)  as  Jonathan  Uminger.  Yes,  John  is  still  going 
strong,  as  is  also  Patrolman  Al  Walsh,  who  claims  he  can  take  John 
over  the  jumps  anytime  and  particularly  when  the  chips  are  down. 

TROOP  B :  There  was  no  alternative  for  Patrolman  Joe  Flei- 
cher  when  he  set  out  to  buy  that  new  pair  of  shoes  and  those  leggin's 


— and  for  the  simple  reason  that  articles  of  that  sort  when  placed 
in  a  bucket  of  water  are  bound  to  shrink.  A  nice  trick,  I  calls  it 
.  .  .  There  are  those  who  poke  fun  at  Tom  Muldoon  as  a  horse 
trainer,  but  there  are  few,  if  any,  who  spend  hours  of  their  own 
time  taking  care  of  their  horse  like  Tom  does  .  .  .  Another  good 
member  of  the  troop  retired  June  16 — Patrolman  Harry  Sauvan, 
and  to  him  we  say  now :  Good  Luck,  Harry,  and  don't  forget  to 
call  aroimd  often  ...  If  that  old  gentleman.  Groves,  would  bring 
Ed  Murphy  up  to  his  farm  up-state  we  are  sure  Ed  would  at  least 
furnish  the  water  necessary  for  the  victory  garden.  Yes,  Ed  hasn't 
stopped  crying  since  his  old  friend  Jason  Decker  smelt  powder  and 
joined  the  Navy. 

TROOP  C:  Music  for  weddings  and  house  parties  furnished 
without  charge  for  cops  and  their  friends — just  have  plenty  of  food 
and  refreshments  handy  and  the  music  is  yours.  If  interested, 
drop  a  line  to  Paul  "What,  Again?"  Daber  of  this  troop. 

BROOK  AVENUE :  We  wonder  if  some  of  the  Giant  and  Yankee 
defeats  of  late  might  be  due  to  the  absence  of  Butler's  crows? 
(Would  Meachihi  know?)  .  .  .  Patrolman  Hockman,  known  as  The 
Admiral,  is  still  around.  What  happened  to  the  Navy  assignment. 
Admiral? 

HARLEM :  Dipper  Martin  after  spending  all  his  ration  stamps  on 
a  leg  of  lamb  for  Sunday's  dinner,  was  told  suddenly  he  would  have 
to  work !  Everything  happens  to  Willie  .  .  .  The  mighty  Nolan  is 
still  going  strong — three  arrests  last  week  .  .  .  Early  Bird  Canavan, 
formerly  of  Troop  B,  is  enjoying  his  stay  here  .  .  .  Lawyer  Donavan, 
the  counseller  of  125th  Street  is  still  handing  out  decisions.  He 
can  be  consulted  free  of  charge — provided  you  are  a  member  in 
good  standing  .  .  .  Patrolman  Ritter  would  like  another  chance  to 
prove  he  can  ride  Horse  Medal.  What's  one  fall  to  a  guy  like  him 
.  .  .  Patrolman  Bergen  wears  his  spurs  when  going  to  and  from — 
claims  one  needs  them  to  ride  the  subway  .  .  .  Patrolman  Deutch, 
the  man  who  knows  all  about  victory  gardens,  is  seriously  thinking 
of  giving  lectures  on  the  subject — at  a  reasonable  fee,  of  course 
.  .  .  We  are  all  glad  to  have  Patrolman  Joe  D'Onofrio  back  with  us 
again.     Don't  forget  to  let  us  know  about  the  wedding,  Joe. 


The  gas  shortage  means  nothing  to  retired  Patrolman  John 
Ward,  pictured  here  with  his  horse  Preston  (also  retired  with  John) 
in  front  of  his  estate  at  Far  Hills,  N.  J.  And  although  in  the  photo 
he'd  pass  for  a  prosperous  landlord  on  his  way  to  collect  rents,  he 
really  is  on  his  way  to  church.     Grood  luck  to  you.  Deacon  Ward. 


MOTORCYCLE   PRECINCT   2 


PtL  Jolt  N.   G.   Along 


Jim  OUiffe  was  compelled  to  decline  the  nomination  for  vice- 
president  of  the  P.B.A.  due  to  ill-health,  which  has  again  put  him 
on  the  sick  list.    We  wish  you  a  speedy  recovery,  Jimmy. 

The  captain  of  our  beloved  Dodgers,  Dolph  Camilli,  who  with 
his  son  Richard  paid  us  an  unexpected  visit  before  taking  off  on 
the  team's  recent  western  trip,  with  Mrs.  Camilli  has  rented  a 
bungalow  at  Rockaway  for  the  summer.  Ray  Dukes  told  the  big 
first-basemen  this  would  be  his  biggest  year — that  the  Rockaway 
air  would  do  the  trick. 

We  welcome  our  newest  wheelman,  Stanley  Gerstenfeld,  who  will 
be  traveling  in  the  best  of  company  with  the  men  of  the  7th  squad- 
Browne,  Gorton,  Kennedy,  Whittier,  et  al. 

Bob  Hemphill,  telling  Lieutenant  Henry  of  the  intricacies  of  the 
new  pay-as-you-go  tax  plan,  concluded  with  the  statement  that  the 
only  way  you  could  possibly  get  around  it  was — to  put  it  on  the  line 
— and  let  it  go  at  that! 

Bill  Fitzgerald  purchased  a  choice  piece  of  rump  corned  beef 
but  found  the  cupboard  when  he  got  home  bare  of  potatoes — and 
none  to  be  bought.  Harry  Casazza  suggested:  "Let's  just^  eat  it 
as  is — withut  trimmings!" — but  Fitz  is  still  drooling  and  waiting  for 


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the  market  to  break.  Sez  he:  "What  fell  good  is  a  K  &  K 
dinner  'a'ilhout  si'udsf" 

What  two  attendants,  follotmng  a  hurry  call  for  escort  duty, 
zi'ould  have  given  anything  to  have  handy  such  trifling  articles  of 
a/'/>arel  as  high  boots,  black  socks,  etc.? 

If  you  want  a  real  liandy  fellow  to  fix  your  refrigerator,  Harry 
Casaz/a  is  the  man.  His  wife  tells  us  that  their  own  ice-box  used 
to  work  once  in  a  while — at  least — but  that  since  Harry  'fixed'  it — 
well,  need  we  say  more? 

Our  super-duper  bond  salesman,  Ed  Dooley,  after  having  scraped 
the  bottom   of  the  barrel  is  working  now  on  the  sale  of   stamps. 

Meet  Lieutenant  Lester  Fleischner  and  a  gent  named  Harold 
Bradley,  experts  in  conserving  foodstuffs.  It  was  they  who  dis- 
covered that,  after  using  a  tea-ball,  you  can  hang  it  up  to  dry  and 
re-use  it  at  at  a  later  date  .  .  .  I'll  take  a  glass  of  milk,  please ! 

Sergeant  Newman  has  made  up  his  mind  to  change  barbers.  He's 
decided,  after  one  year  of  Pat  Guglielmotti,  that  Vito  LaRossa  is 
the  better  man. 

Two  very  welcome  letters  received,  one  from  Captain  Tom  Abbey, 
U.S.  Army  Air  Corps  (somewhere  overseas),  the  other  from  Lieu- 
tenant Tom  Black,  U.S.  Army  Signal  Corps,  Fort  Meade,  Maryland, 
and  who,  a  little  bird  told  us,  might  receive  another  bar  on  his 
shoulder  soon  .  .  .  Also  a  card  with  the  new  address  of  Chief  Tor- 
pedoman  Harold  J.  Taylor,  with  a  carrier  task  force.  Three  swell 
buddies,  and  to  each  of  them  we  here  at  Motorcycle  Two  wish  the 
best. 

GRAND  CENTRAL  PARKWAY  PRECINCT  The  Ghost 

Good  luck  and  clear  sailing  to  the  new  members  recently  assigned 
here. 

Happy  landings  also  to  our  skipper  as  on  Rust  Pond,  up  there  on 
his  ranch  in  N.  H..  he'll  be  choo  chooin'  about  soon  in  the  new 
boat  he  just  purchased — a  lu  lu,  too,  we're  told. 

Among  other  accomplished  mt-sicians  in  our  midst  we  have  Mira- 
bellow,  who  plays  an  apartment  house  piano  and  F.  McLaughlin, 
the  sax,  to  say  nothing  of  Mergl  and  Fantom  who  blithely  fiddle 
away  while  the  rest  of  us  bum  .  .  .  Recently,  when  the  boys  got 
together  for  a  practice  session,  it  was  decided  all  they  needed  was 
Johnny  Mason  to  join  in  with  that  soft  dreamy  voice  of  his — and 
they  could  hire  out  to  break  any  and  all  leases. 

A  civilian  walked  into  the  muster  room  a  few  weeks  ago  and, 
seeing  Kenny  Brown  behind  the  desk,  addressed  him  as  lieutenant — 
and  promptly  all  the  buttons  adorning  Brown's  coat  flew  off. 

Did  you  know  that  Gerhard  and  Kraft  are  accomplished  linguists 
^double  talk  in  English,  with  an  accent,  being  their  specialty? 

Jim  Sullivan,  our  safety  man,  has  been  designated  instructor  to 
the  rookies  that  are  coming  into  the  squads — and  doing  a  mighty 
good  job  of  it,  too.  Jim  is  a  nice  guy,  even  if  he  does  dislike  being 
told  he,  like  the  rest  of  us,  gets  no  younger  with  the  years. 

Klinger  has  bought  a  new  white  coat  and  a  mop — which  he  won't 
be  using  around  the  station  house  or  in  his  home.  How's  the  little 
lady,  George? 

Sergeant  Hayes  of  Motorcycle  Precinct  1  and  "Whoopie"  O'SuUi- 
van  are  neighbors  and  between  them  they  have  planted  beans,  the 
poles  alongside  the  plants  averaging  15  feet  in  height,  meaning,  the 
only  way  the  crop  can  be  harvested,  when  it's  due,  will  be  to  rig  up 
a  bos'n  chair — or  else  get  a  ladder  from  the  Fire  Department. 

Tim  Carney,  taking  his  first  solo  ride  since  coming  back  to  work, 
was  flanked  on  either  side  by  Dunphy  and  Harrington,  who  were 
in  fear  of  him  running  into  someone  with  an  umbrella.  Luckily, 
it  wasn't  raining  that  day. 

That  bad  eye  of  poor  Shephard  was  contracted  no  doubt  while 
(1)  watching  those  P-47s  at  LaGuardia  Field  taking  off  or  (2)  some 
of  the  hostesses  getting  on. 

Frank  Seper,  one  of  our  new  men,  is  a  golfer  of  the  first  water 
and  can  be  induced  to  give  lessons  to  anyone  interested.  Are  you 
still  reading  this.  Mason? 

The  men  of  this  command  have  gone  in  for  victory  gardening 
in  a  big  way.  Most  of  us  are  raising  vegetables,  but  a  few  of  the 
hardier  ones  (7.  Plate  particularly  included)  are  in  addition  rais- 
ing everything  from  chickens  to  goats. 

Keuling  is  trying  to  become  a  good  chef  so  that  when  he  retires 
he  will  be  qualified  to  take  over  Oscar's  job  at  the  Waldorf.  Inci- 
dentally, Les.  is  there  any  truth  to  the  story  it  is  cheaper  to  move 
than  pay  rent? 

Davenport,  Powers,  Archer  and  Churchvale  were  retired  last 
month  and  to  them  we  wish  the  best  of  health  and  happiness.  When- 
ever you're  around,  lads,  drop  in  and  say  hello. 

Our  sincerest  sympathy  to  Jim  and  Mrs.  Heslin  in  the  passing 
of  their  daughter.  None  of  us  can  know  how  greatly  they  feel  the 
loss,  but  God  in  His  infinite  wisdom  has  called  her  to  His  side. 
Only  time  can  heal  the  wound. 

In  conclusion,  to  the  Ghost's  ears  comes  the  story  that  some  of 


you  fellows  have  been  complaining  about  this  or  that  appearing  in 
this  column,  and  in  this  respect  let  him  assure  you  once  more  that 
in  bringing  you  this  monthly  report  no  disrespect,  sarcasm  or  what- 
have-you  ever  is  intended.  It's  all  intended  in  good  fun,  so  until 
you  hear  from  him  again  next  month— keep  smilin' ! 

MIDTOWN  SQUAD  PtL  Hal  Graves 

Jimmy  Walsh,  recently  appointed  assistant  to  the  Special  Prose- 
cutor in  the  Federal  Southern  District,  used  to  labor  under  the 
M.T.S.  numerals  ...  At  the  farewell  banquet,  he  was  happy  to  see 
some  of  his  old  fellow  workers  present  .  .  .  Best  of  everything  to 
Jim  in  his  new  job. 

Introducing  Mr.  Karl  Paul 

Who  has  mastered  the  art  of  patrol. 

He's  so  nice  and  chi^bby 

So  round  and  so  tubby 

He  rolls  down  his  post  like  a  ball. 

Aside  to  Harry  McLaughlin :  Did  you  finally  buy  that  German 
parachute  ? 

Some  $64  questions  (but  don't  try  to  collect  from  me)  :  Where 
does  Jim  Flaherty,  who  rides  the  I.R.T.  each  morning,  get  those 
ferry-boat  shines?  .  .  .  Did  Bill  (Chowderhead)  Christensen  really 
intend  to  install  a  wringing  machine  in  the  office  during  that  recent 
excitement?  —  Or  are  we  getting  too  "personal"?  .  .  .  Where  did 
Dead-Eye  Voelbel  dig  up  the  fish  stories  about  the  two-pound 
flounders  at  Wantagh?  ...  Is  it  true  Howie  Cavanaugh  has  shifted 
to  Vitamin  B  pills?  .  .  .  Wasn't  Carl  Lambert  happy  when  some 
chicks  mistook  him  for  Mario  (Maiden-swoon)  Daniti?  .  .  .  How 
come  the  O.P.A.  doesn't  ration  some  of  the  bull  Eddie  (One-Fault) 
Jones  tosses  around?  .  .  .  Who  supplies  Dick  (Foxy  Grandpa) 
Stewart  with  the  powerful  pipe  terbacky  —  smoke-shop  or  local  D. 
S.C.  collector?  .  .  .  And  doesn't  Jim  (High-Pockets)  Pettit,  the 
Balbriggan  Boy,  know  that  summer  is  here? 

Frarik  Tittman  drew  a  rain-check  on  his  vacation  .  .  .  His  latest 
fishing  system  is  to  stand  in  the  water  and  cast  on  the  land.  Figures 
that  he  never  catches  anything,  anyhow  —  and  it's  cooler  that  way! 

Put  and  Take :  Jim  Pattison,  shortly  after  confounding  the  In- 
quiring Photographer  on  the  local  tab  with  his  high  I.Q.,  left  us  for 
the  Marine  Corps.  Last  heard  of  was  in  training  at  Parris  Island 
.  .  .  Greetings  to  Herb  Agrell  from  the  109th  Precinct  and  Pete  Ccn- 
roy  from  the  30th  .  .  .  Stan  McGough  is  back  here  permanently  after 
a  trying  winter.  Forwarding  address,  Kaufman's  Rest  .  .  .  Bill 
Hartner  also  back  in  the  fold  .  .  .  Les  Dwyer,  on  the  mend  from 
Stanchionitis,  still  on  sick  report. 

Belated  Congratulations  to  Andy  Stiefvater  on  the  birth  of  his 
third  child  .  .  .  Has  three  girls  now  and  is  worried  there'll  be  no  one 
to  keep  up  the  family  tradition  in  the  Police  Department  .  .  .  Well, 
there  are  policewomen,  Andy. 

Bill  Burke,  Mayor  of  Radio  City,  hasn't  snagged  the  phantom  of 
the  subways  as  yet  .  .  .  looks  like  a  "nigger  in  the  wood-pile"  .  .  . 
Influential  guy  is  Joe  Ordag — carries  more  weight  than  anyone  in 
the  squad — and  Jim  (Boston)  McGinre  more  hair  .  .  .  Freddie 
Krebs,  master  of  the  old  one-two,  has  a  secret  love — tennis  .  .  . 
Whoops,  m'deah  !  (Ow!  we're  only  kiddin',  Fred)  .  .  .  What  do  you 
think  of  that  Madison  Avenue  lad  who  did  a  fine  hour  of  patrol  only 
to  find  he  was  on  meal  time  all  the  while !  T'ch,  t'ch,  and  him  on 
the  sergeants'  list,  too!  .  .  .  Aside  to  the  gal  writing  J.  J.  Dunn:  the 
name  is  Jimmie,  not  John  .  .  .  And  to  the  guys  ribbing  Haesecker, 
it's  Charlie,  not  D.O.A.  .  .  .  Johnnie  Lynch  forgot  to  check  and 
double  check  the  Czechs  at  City  Hall — and  look  what  happened  .  .  . 
Hear  that  Sandy  MacDonald,  the  wily  Scot,  has  decided  to  buy  a 
new  bathing  suit,  at  last — the  old  one  has  a  hole  in  the  knee. 

Here's  some  music  to  read  by:  Duffy:  "A  good  man  is  hard  to 
find!  .  .  .  Stiefvater:  "I'm  gonna  sit  right  down  and  write  myself 
a  letter !"  .  .  .  McLaughlin  &  Riemer :  "Tuxedo  Junction !"  .  .  . 
Flaherty:  "Blow  your  bubble  gum  I"  .  .  Piskule:  "Slender,  tender 
and  tall !"  .  .  .  Day :  "Day  in,  day  oiit  I"  .  .  Anyone  on  the  East 
Half:  "Roar,  Lion,  Roar!" 

Seen  here  and  there :  "Birdlegs"  Horn  and  OUie  Olsen,  real 
proud  poppers,  baby  pictures  and  all  .  .  .  Eddie  Jones  holding  up 
the  University  Building  .  .  .  Tony  Doyle,  the  Corona  Cutie,  showing 
Andy  Goodale  how  he  should  work  his  post,  and  we  do  mean  work 
.  .  .  Andy  Nelson,  strictly  from  Smorgasbord,  surrounding  a  pickled 
herring  in  that  6th  Avenue  vegetarian  restaurant  .  .  .  Gentleman 
Jim  Cotter's  long  strides  up  and  down  34th  Street  .  .  Jim  "Tonto" 
Ryan's  war-whoops  when  a  citizen  goes  through  a  red  light  (at  4 
bucks  per  scalp)  .  .  .  Georgie  Bryant  and  Eddie  Donahue — two  chips 
off  the  same  splinter  .  .  .  Johnnie  Mauser,  Al  Hlvac  and  Port  Wash- 
ington .  .  .  Irv  Bloom  in  a  thinking  pose  in  the  back  room. 

For  a  while — if  you  hear  anything,  let  me  know.  And  if  I  hear  of 
anything,  I'll  let  you  know. 

POLICEWOMEN'S  BUREAU  Polw.  Emma  Alden 

Broadway  Columnists  may  well  be  envious  of  this  SCOOP:  EX- 


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CLUSIVE  INTERVIEW  granted  your  reporter  by  the  gentleinaii 
who  claims  to  be  the  originator  of  such  slogans  as :  "Say  It  With 
Flowers,"  "Have  You  A  Little  Fairy  In  Your  Home?"  and  "I'd 
Walk  A  Mile  For  A  Camel."  He  thinks  policewomen  combine 
Beauty,  Brains  and  Bravery;  and  wishes  our  "Molly"  continued 
success  as  Director  of  the  Guardian  Angels  of  our  City. 

It  was  nice  to  see  so  many  rightly  proud  parents  and  friends  at 

le  June  15th  Graduation  Exercises  of  the  last  ten  lovely  ladies  to 
appointed  to  the  Department.    Continued  good  luck,  Gladys  Eck- 

t,  on  winning  the  gun — and  on  having  the   shield  of   the  kindly- 

imembered  late  Policewoman  Gertrude  Wehner  ...  By  the  way. 
lave  you  noticed  how  well  the  women  march?  That's  what  the 
spectators  say,  anyway 

Best  News  of  the  Month :  Policewomen's  War  Bond  Purchases 
^and   don't   forget  the  buying  of   bonds  and  stamps  is  continuing. 

Birthday  Congratulations  to  Mary  E.  Maguire,  Edna  M.  Benzein, 
Catherine  C.  Schreiber,  Eileen  M.  Johnson,  Winifred  Lenahan,  Rose 
A.  Winant,  and  Lily  F.  Browne  .  .  .  BELATED  BEST  WISHES 
to  Anna  M.  Brennan,  Janet  M.  Clingan,  Velena  G.  Ellis,  Katherinc 
E.  Haggerty,  Adelaide  Knowles,  Jane  R.  McAdam,  Alice  E.  Miller. 
-Ann  V.  Mullins,  Edith  V.  North,  Marian  E.  Shaughnessey,  and 
Mary  E.  F.  Sullivan. 

Aside  to  Juvenile  Aid  Bureau:  BELATED  JUNE  GREETINGS 
to  Augusta  M.  Manning,  Elizabeth  M.  Natter,  and  May  P.  Taylor. 
CURRENT  CONGRATULATIONS  to  Lillian  I.  Ryan,  Margaret 
H_  Thompson,  Marion  C.  Mullen,  Emma  E.  Wedemeyer,  and  ^far- 
guerite  Brown. 

Have  you  heard  that  Helen  Bauer,  Mary  Ellis,  Edith  North,  and 
Eleanor  Prager  are  entitled  to  wear  GOLD  BARS  for  shooting; 
Janet  Clingan,  Gladys  Eckert,  Margaret  Ewen.  Moira  McDermott, 
and  Rebecca  Kaplan,  SILVER;  and  Estelle  Meyer,  BRONZE? 

Thinking  about  the  Women's  Services  Club,  Lady  Beveridge  ques- 
tioned your  reporter  about  our  uniform,  and  was  very  pleased  to 
learn  of  the  work  performed  by  the  policewomen  of  this  city  .  .  . 
But  she  did  think  we  should  carry  billets !  London's  women  "Bob- 
bys" do. 

Our  Celebrity  Crezv  escorted  among  this  month's  visitors  to  the 
city  the  President  of  the  Republic  of  Paraguay. 

Want  a  mink  coat?    Ask  Estelle  Meyer  about  her  plan. 

Kindest  regards  to  FLORENCE  KECKEISSEN,  who  says:  "In 
time  of  war  each  person  must  serve  his  or  her  country  according  to 
the  dictates  of  his  or  her  own  conscience ;  mine  leads  me  into  the 
WA.AC.  Best  wishes  to  my  friends  in  the  Department."  Florence 
"joined  up"  on  June  17  .  .  .  Good  luck  to  her ! 

Thanks  to  Irene  Lambert  for  suggesting:  "We'll  .Always  Remem- 
ber" Lillian  M.  Burck,  Jane  R.  McAdam.  Helen  V.  Fitzpatrick. 
We'll  be  missing  you,  too,  Doris  (Raleigh)  Maher.  (All  four  have 
left  the  Police  Department.) 

As  one  policewoman  to  another:  Best  advice  came  during  tliis 
month's  .Air  Raid  Drill :  "Laugh,  gossip,  but  beware  of  being  unin- 
tentionally  vicious !" 

Have  you  seen  Major  Bowes'  Police  and  Fire  Shield  collection  in 
the  Chrysler  Corp.'s  42nd  St.  War  Equipment  Display?  Guns  and 
component  parts  exhibit  merits  interest  .  .  .  it's  all  free. 

No  one  person  alone  can  accomplish  what  combined  efforts  will 
do.  So,  if  you  have  a  pet  strategy  or  suggestion,  won't  you  share  it? 
If  it's  Seen  or  Heard — or  Should  Be — why  not  send  it  in  for  publica- 
tion in  this  column?    "Keep  'em  wagging." 

Remember  Someone  Cares. 


DIVISION  OF  LICENSES  Ptl.  William  E.  Connor 

Belated — but  nevertheless  sincere — greetings  to  all  our  newcomers  : 
Acting  Lieutenant  Thomas  Colton,  who  came  to  us  from  the  78th ; 
Sergeant  Patrick  Dunne  from  the  10th;  Patrolman  Arthur  Fleming 
from  the  32nd ;  and  Patrolman  Sam  Seiderman  from  the  9tb  .  .  . 
Best  of  luck  also  to  Acting  Lieutenant  William  Clancy,  transferred 
recently  to  the  10th  Division. 

.'\cting  Captain  O'Brien,  observed  puttering  around  in  his  victory 
garden,  claims  his  vegetables  have  been  "scientifically  planted"  and 
that  BIG  RESULTS  are  expected  .  .  .  Lieutenant  Corley,  still  a 
rabid  fan  for  those  detective  stories,  claiming  they  give  him  plenty 
of  good  ideas,  welcomes  any  old  issues — THE  OLDER  THE  BET- 
TER .  .  .  Lieutenant  Campbell,  famous  for  his  cheery  "Good  morn- 
ing," is  all  set  to  open  up  his  summer  estate  at  Long  Beach,  mean- 
ing, the  boys  are  awaiting  only  the  O.K.  to  pay  him  a  visit  .  .  . 
Sergeant  Hayden  is  hoping  the  "headhunters"  on  the  sergeants'  list 
are  not  placing  too  much  dependence  on  him  as  a  prospect — if  you 
get  what  we  mean  .  .  .  Patrolman  Jim  Linden  is  happiest  when  from 
Jim  Jr.,  now  a  sergeant  in  the  U.  S.  Army,  at  Camp  McCain,  Miss., 
those  letters  come  in  .  .  .  Patrolman  Joe  Cavanagh  now  known  as 
"Pepsodent  Joe" — since  having  his  molars  simonized  .  .  Patrolman 
Sam  Young  also  has  joined  up  with  the  Upper  Plate  Brigade  .  .  . 
Congratulations  to  Patrolman  Frank  O'Brien  whose  son,  John  Fran- 


cis O'Brien,  was  commissioned  recently  an  ensign  in  the  U.  S.  Navy 
and  assigned  to  Camp  Peary,  Williamsburg,  Virginia.  John,  a  grad- 
uate engineer  from  Manhattan  College,  was  for  the  past  two  years 
connected  with  the  U.  S.  Army  Ordnance  Department.  Good  luck, 
Ensign  O'Brien,  from  the  gang  in  the  Hack  Bureau. 

Patrolman  "Counsellor  at  Law"  Hershfield  is  quite  upset  since 
losing  his  drinking  glass.  A  bit  germ-conscious,  Sam  likes  his  own 
equipment.  Could  Patrolman  Tom  Fant  give  him  a  few  clues?  .  .  . 
Patrolmen  Dan  O'Leary  and  Bill  Dunn  happy  to  be  back  with  us 
after  their  assignment  in  Harlem  .  .  Patrolman  Mike  Straniero 
also  is  back,  after  a  slight  illness,  and  in  his  glory  now  doing  stunts 
on  the  switchboard  .  .  .  We  say  "so  long"  to  Patrolmen  Jim  King 
and  Frank  McCabe,  now  on  the  retired  list,  and  best  of  luck  to  them 
both  .  .  Patrolman  Charlie  Poppe  is  still  going  shopping  .  .  .  Patrol- 
men Frank  Maloney  and  Johnny  '  Doc"  Jennings  are  still  giving 
cool,  fatherly  advice  to  Acting  Sergeant  Kelleher.  He  takes  it,  too 
.  .  .  Distinguished-looking  indeed  is  Patrolman  Steve  Joehl  in  his 
new  "slicker"  raincoat — a  reminder,  every  inch  of  him,  of  Scotland 
Yard  .  .  .  Heartiest  congratulations  to  "Pop"  Gibney  on  the  promo- 
tion of  his  son,  Ray,  to  the  rank  of  captain  in  the  U.  S.  Army.  Ray, 
now  in  California,  has  made  great  strides  since  entering  the  Army 
a  year  and  a  half  ago  as  a  buck  private.  To  you,  too,  Captain  Gibney, 
the  best  of  luck. 

The  $64  question :  IVhat  has  happened  to  Acting  Sergeant  Kelleh- 
er's  diet? 


AIR  WARDEN  SERVICE 


Ptl.  D.  E.  Molition 


Air  Wardens  Donate  Field  Ambulance: 

On  Sunday,  June  6th,  the  Air  Wardens  of  Zone  A,  42nd  Pre- 
cinct, formally  presented  a  field  ambulance  to  the  United  States 
Army  Second  Service  Command.  The  ceremonies  took  place  in 
front  of  the  42nd  Precinct  station  house  and  persons  prominent 
in  the  social,  civic  and  religious  life  of  the  community  were  pres- 
ent, as  well  as  representatives  of  the  Veterans  of  Foreign  Wars, 
Catholic  War  Veterans,  the  American  Legion  and  the  Marine  Corps 
League.  Captain  John  J.  Morrissey  of  the  United  States  Army 
formally  accepted  the  field  ambulance  for  the  War  Department. 
Music  was  supplied  by  the  band  of  Post  95,  Bronx,  Veterans  of 
Foreign  Wars  and  the  Police  Department  Glee  Club.  Police  offi- 
cials present  included  Inspector  Martin  J.  Brown.  Captain  Charles 
Humbeutel,  42nd  Precinct,  who  presented  the  field  ambulance  for  the 
wardens  of  Zone  A ;  Acting  Captain  John  P.  Cooke,  7thDivision 
Warden  Commander  and  Acting  Lieutenant  Lawrence  J.  Symmers, 
Precinct  Warden  Commander,  42nd  Precinct. 

Air  Warden  Service  Messenger  Band : 

Congratulations  to  Acting  Lieutenant  Moran  and  Sector  Com- 
mander Gordon  of  the  66th  Precinct  for  the  establishment  of  a 
uniformed  Air  Warden  Service  Messenger  Band,  consisting  of 
thirty  instruments.  We  have  been  told  it  has  been  well  received  by 
the  public  and  members  of  the  Air  Warden  Service  on  several 
occasions. 

Notes  from   the    13th  Division : 

Patrolman  Cantarella  of  the  77th  Precinct  as  we  write  this 
has  gone  on  vacation.  He  is  resting  from  wrestling  with  those 
A.W.S.  34's  and   W.R.C.  8's.     Patrolman  Richardson  can  certainly 


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look  busy.  Every  time  he  appears,  he  has  more  papers  in  his  hand 
than  Hitler  had  when  he  planned  the  invasion  of  Russia.  Acting 
Lieutenant  Lee  takes  one  look  at  him  and  says,  "Think  nothing  of 
it,  my  lad !"  Patrolman  Haines  has  returned  to  fill  in  for  Patrolman 
Cantarella.  Haines  is  like  a  load  of  top  soil,  filling  in  for  every 
one.     Old  "Filler-in   Haines"   they  calls  him. 

The  success  of  the  Air  Warden  Service,  77th  Precinct,  is  due 
to  the  splendid  cooperation  given  by  Captain  Quinn  and  his  staff, 
consisting  of  Acting  Lieutenant  Lee  and  Patrolmen  Richardson,  Can- 
tarella, Hession  and  Klein.  Assisted  by  an  intelligent  Air  Warden 
Service  volunteer  personnel,  the  77th  feels  ready  for  any  eventuality. 

Congratulations  to  those  hard  workers  of  the  79th  Precinct, 
Patrolmen  Eddie  Duncan,  Jimmie  Ward,  Bill  Reilly,  Max  Lieber- 
man,  Gabe  Mosner  and  Dick  Bacci  who  joined  their  resources  and 
pooled  their  forces  throughout  the  entire  Air  Warden  Service  re- 
cruitment  drive. 

2nd  Division : 

The  Second  Division  is  boasting  an  enrollment  of  839  recruits 
during  the  recent  Civilian  Defense  Volunteer  Office  campaign. 
Acting  Lieutenant  Jennings,  Precinct  Warden  Commander,  3rd  Pre- 
cinct, had  the  booth  at  City  Hall  under  control  at  all  times  during 
the  drive.  It  is  rumored  that  he  left  home  at  5  :30  A.M.  daily  to 
open  at  the  "Hall." 

Congratulations  to  affable  Johnny  Green  of  the  3rd  Precinct  who 
was  recently  promoted  to  sergeant.  .  .  .  And  welcome  to  Acting 
Lieutenant  Murphy  of  the  5th  Precinct  on  his  assignment  as  Pre- 
cinct Warden  Commander.  .  .  .  Genial  Pete  Cusick  of  the  7th  Pre- 
cinct was  seen  in  a  local  drug  store  recently  purchasing  a  large 
bottle  of  aspirin.  .  .  .  Congratulations  to  Acting  Lieutenant  Hudson. 
Precinct  Warden  Commander  of  the  9th  Precinct,  on  the  splendid 
Air  Warden  Parade  in  his  Precinct  on  June,  20  last. 

Miscellaneous : 

Congratulations  from  the  Commandant  of  the  Air  Warden  Serv- 
ice to  the  Force  and  volunteer  personnel  of  that  organization  who 
worked  so  hard  during  the  Civilian  Defense  Volunteer  Office  Re- 
cruitment Drive  from  June  2  to  June  12.  Demonstrations  were 
given  all  over  the  city  showing  how  well  prepared  the  Air  Warden 
Service  organization  is  to  cope  with  anything  the  enemy  may  thrust 
upon  us.  The  climax  of  this  program  for  the  Air  Warden  Service 
came  on  June  8  when,  at  City  Hall  Plaza,  the  Air  Warden  Service 
demonstrated  the  proper  methods  of  attacking  incendiary  bonibs 
and  of  coordinating  activities  in  civilian  defense  and  in  addition 
showed  the  work  of  its  Light  Duty  Rescue  Squads.  Thousands  of 
people  witnessed  this  demonstration  which  was  given  four  times 
on  that  day.  At  1  P.M.,  Mayor  LaGuardia,  Commissioner  Valentine, 
Chief  Inspector  John  J.  O'Connell  and  D.  A.  Thompson,  Command- 
ant of  the  Air  Warden  Service,  broadcast  from  City  Hall  Plaza  over 
the  facilities  of  Station  WNYC. 

Our  Best  Wishes  to : 

Ptl.  James  P.  Considine,  81st  Precinct,  now  with  the  United 
States  Coast  Guard.  .  .  .  Also  <o  Ptl.  Charles  Reilly  and  Clerk  Oscar 
Trice,  Air  Warden  Service  Headquarters,  now  with  the  United 
States  Navy. 


16th  DETECTIVE  DISTRICT  Det.  Paul  Montgomery 

Patrolman  Alexander  Duncan  is  naturally  quite  proud  of  his 
son  (a  mighty  tot  of  4).  who  is  known  as  Alexander,  Jr.  Anyway 
on  Pop's  day  off  recently,  Wednesday,  May  12,  1943,  to  be  exact, 
he  thought  it  would  be  a  good  idea  to  get  a  head  start  on  some 
painting  he  intended  doing  at  home.  So,  shortly  after  he  had 
finished  supper,  we  find  him  up  on  the  ladder,  doing  the  best  he 
can  (being  an  amateur,  just  like  you  and  I),  when  lo  and  behold  he 
notices  Alexander,  Jr.  climbing  up  the  ladder  after  him.  He  several 
times  admonished  the  kid  and,  losing  his  patience  finally  (even  as  you 
and  I),  he  dashed  down  the  ladder  and  chased  the  bewildered 
youngster  all  over  the  room,  catching  up  with  him  finally  (or  so  he 
thought),  and  then  and  there  let  go  with  a  mean  right  in  the 
general  direction  of  the  kid's  rear  section.  Young  Alexander,  un- 
fortunately (for  Pop),  was  too  fast  for  him,  with  the  result  Pop 
missed  miserably,  his  hand  coming  in  violent  contact  instead  with 
an  immovable  refrigerator.  So  what?  So  (1)  Pop  now  has  two 
of  his  fingers  in  splints.  (2)  Doctor  bill,  $3.  (3)  Painting  job 
suspended  during  disability,  and  (4)  it  wouldn't  surprise  us  in  the 
least  if  Alexander,  Jr.'s  rear  end  is  done  up  in  splints  also. 

Brother  Thomas  Layden  has  gone  and  done  it !— he  was  retired, 
effective  12  Midnight.  May  16,  and  in  so  doing  has  left  this  depart- 
ment in  a  tough  spot,  because  guys  like  Tommy  don't  come  along 
every  day,  even  if  he  did  have  a  pesty  habit  of  purloining  rubbers  left 
around  carelessly  by  other  members  of  the  squad  on  rainy  days. 
This  was  only  one  of  his  ideas  of  a  practical  joke.  (Captain  Hugh 
McGovern  of  the  I02nd  Precinct  will  remember  the  occasion  when 


Tom  borrowed  (?)  his  if  he  happens  to  read  this  article).  Kidding 
aside,  Tom,  your  smiling  countenance  will  be  missed  by  all.  .  .  . 
Good  luck  and  good  health  to  you  in  anything  you  undertake,  and 
don't,  above  all,  neglect  that  long  needed  rest. 

SERVICE  STATION  4  Ptl.  Nutsan  Bolts 

The  office  force  since  erection  of  its  new  quarters  are  losing  their 
carbon  monoxide  complexions  .  .  Phil  Miller,  frixample,  says  he 
feels  as  though  he'd  just  come  out  of  a  coal  mine  .  .  .  With  altera- 
tions completed  SS4  will  be  the  best-equipped  shop  in  the  city  (says 
the  Sprge)  ■  .  .  Sergeant  McWeeney  and  the  rest  of  the  boys  ex- 
press their  thanks  now  to  Superintendent  of  Buildings  Wilson  and 
his  staff  for  their  fine  cooperation  .  .  .  Steamfitter  Coffey  and  Elec- 
trician Moss  also  have  been  most  helpful  .  .  And  let's  not  forget 
Sydney,  the  Boss  Electrician  .  .  .  Chief  Carburetor  Engineer  Woy- 
tisek  is  most  proud  of  his  private  work  bench  .  .  And  Royal  wants 
to  know  when  the  Persian  rugs  will  be  laid  ...  Is  it  true  someone 
called  Ed  Hardick  a  double  for  the  absent-minded  professor?  _  .  . 
Gressler,  we  understand,  is  in  the  market  for  an  assistant — to  do  his 
clerical  work  .  .  .  And  Cane  had  better  watch  out  for  that  Air  Raid 
Warden  .  .  .  Iden  is  looking  for  a  portable  light  to  attach  to — of  all 
places — his  thumb  .  .  .  And  did  you  know  that  Biscotti,  a  swell 
mechanic  in  his   own   right,  is  also  adept  at  washing  down  walls? 

MOTOR  TRANSPORT  DIVISION  Prof.  I.  Spillit 

Due  to  the  scarcity  of  gasoline,  Bill  Butler,  our  talented  auto- 
mechanic,  is  at  home  week-ends  occupying  his  time  trying  to  master 
the  difficult  art  of  navigation.  Bill  has  his  own  pool  in  the  back  yard 
and  can  be  seen  on  Sundays  pulling  his  toy  Man-o'-war  up  and  down 
the  "lake"  with  as  much  enthusiasm  and  zest  as  any  admiral  you 
might  mention. 

Meet  the  happy  newlyweds — Sergeant 
and  Mrs.  Daniel  J.  Grab  who  last  month 
together  leaped  off  the  dock  in  that 
greatest  of  all  adventures — the  one  fea- 
turing an  altar  rail  for  background.  Dan, 
whose  address  at  the  moment  is  Jackson- 
ville, Florida,  was  a  clerk  assigned  to 
the  Police  Academy  before  joining  up 
with  Uncle  Sam.  His  bride,  the  former 
Elizabeth  Kam,  is  a  member  of  the 
WAVES,  stationed  currently  at  the 
Jacksonville  Naval  Air  Station,  and  to 
Dan  and  Elizabeth  our  very  best  wishes 
are  extended. 

Anyone  interested  in  having  chicken 
or  duck  for  a  Sunday  dinner  should  see 
Patrolman  O'Sullivan,  who  is  very  good 
at  arranging  such  matters !  For  further 
details  contact  Patrolman  Bill  Kornman, 
who'll  tell  you  a  story  in  this  regard 
guaranteed  to  bring  tears  to  your  eyes. 

We  understand  Patrolman  Bell  has  recently  made  application  U> 
the  courts  to  have  his  first  name  changed  from  William  to  Groucho, 
a  monicker  that  should  more  appropriately  suit  the  lad — and  par- 
ticularly in  the  early  mornings.  Hey,  Bill,  most  of  us,  too,  are 
married,  and  still  we  come  in  with  a  smile — even  if  it  should  be  a 
little  on  the  phony  side. 

Our  esteemed  co-worker.  Acting  Captain  Bob  Hamilton,  is  laid 
up  in  the  hospital  again,  and  believe  you  us  we're  all  rooting  hard  for 
his  early  recovery.  You  see,  the  Central  Repair  Shop  isn't  the  same 
without  Bob.  Incidentally,  Patrolman  John  MacDonald,  visiting  his 
boss  one  day  last  week,  was  stopped  at  the  door,  where  the  following 
conversation  took  place : 

MAC:  "How's  the  captain?" 

Ny  RSE :  "He's  convalescing  right  now." 

MAC:  "Good.    I'll  wait  out  here  till  he's  finished!" 

Did  you  know  that  Phil  Kennedy  and  Ray  (Tiny)  Asaph  weri 
approached  by  a  national  magazine  last  month  to  pose  for  photo- 
graphs showing  them  as  marvelously  qualified  representatives  of  the 
"well  fed  man"?  .  .  .  Also  that  Phil  sent  two  bucks  in  answer  to  an 
advertisement  of  a  sure  method  of  getting  rid  of  superfluous  fat, 
and  got  a  reply  telling  him  to  sell  it  to  the  butcher  for  conversion 
to  nitro  for  war  use? 

"Look  here,  waiter,  is  this  peach  or  apple  pie?"  Civilian  Cloik 
Cohen  demanded  to  know  while  lunching  the  other  afternoon.  "Can't 
you  tell  from  the  taste?"  "No,  I  can't,"  responded  Milton.  "Well, 
then,  what  the  hell  difference  does  it  make?" 

Cursing  and  yelling  on  a  London  street,  was  Clancy  holding  a 
doorknob  in  his  fist. 

"Them  damn  Nazis  will  pay  for  this — blowing  a  saloon  right  out 
of  my  hand." 


CRIMINALS  WANTED 


WANTED  FOR  MURDER 


DAVID  ESSEX 
Alias  ISE  a  MUGGING 
DESCRIPTION— Age  39  years;  height  5  feet,  8  inches; 
weight  135  pounds;  brown  eyes;  blaclc  hair;  blind  in  right 
eye;  right  index  finger  missing;  brown  skin  negro;  small 
mustache;  medium  build;  wearing  blue  overalls-jumper,  brown 
cap.    Residence,  210  East  98th  Street,  New  York  City. 


WANTED  FOR  ASSAULT,  ROBBERY, 
BURGLARY  AND  GRAND  LARCENY 


HERMAN  LIEBOWITZ 

Aliases  PAUL  GARY,  PAUL  GRAY 

and  JIMMY  DALTON 

DESCRIPTION— Age  19  years;  height  5  feet,  6  inches; 
weight  136  pounds;  blue  eyes;  brown  kinky  hair;  thin  face; 
long  thin  nose.  May  be  wearing  United  States  Navy  Seaman's 
uniform  (blues).  Is  a  deserter  from  United  States  Navy, 
Serial  No.  3826619. 


WANTED  FOR 
MURDER 

ELLIS  RUIZ  BAIZ 
DESCRIPTION  —  Age  54 
years;  height  5  feet,  11 
inches;  weight  150  pounds; 
black  hair  mixed  with 
gray;  brown  eyes;  wears 
glasses;  upper  teeth  miss- 
ing; scar  on  upper  right 
side  of  forehead;  abdomen 
scar  from  operation.  Poor- 
ly dressed.  Wore  black 
overcoat,  brown  suit  and 
hat.    Hotel  worker. 


$26,000   REWARD 

THE  BOARD  OF  ESTIMATE  OF  THE 
CITY  OF  NEW  YORK,  on  a  motion  made  by 
His  Honor,  Fioreilo  H.  LaGuardia,  Mayor, 
unanimously  voted  to  appropriate  $25,000 
reward  and  the  Detectives'  Endowment  Asso- 
ciation of  the  Police  Department,  City  of  New 
York,  has  voted  $1,000  reward  for  the  appre- 
hension, or  for  information  leading  to  the 
apprehension  and  conviction  of  the  individ- 
ual or  individuals,  or  organization  or  organi- 
zations, that  placed,  or  had  any  connection 
with  placing,  an  infernal  machine  or  bomb  in 
the  British  Pavilion  at  the  World's  Fair, 
which,  after  being  carried  from  the  Pavilion 
to  a  vacant  part  of  the  Fair  Grounds  by  mem- 
bers of  this  Department,  exploded  on  Thurs- 
day, July  4,  1940,  at  about  4.40  p.m,  causing 
the  death  of  two  detectives  and  injuries  to 
other  detectives. 

ALL  INFORMATION  AND  THE  IDENTITY 
OF  PERSONS  FURNISHING  IT  WILL  BE 
KEPT  STRICTLY  CONRDENTIAL,  and  if 
the  informant  is  not  required  as  an  essential 
witness  and  he  so  desires,  the  source  of  the 
information  will  not  be  disclosed. 

Persons  having  information  should  Communi- 
cate in  Person  or  by  TELEPHONE  with 
ASSISTANT  CHIEF  INSPECTOR  JOHN  J. 
RYAN.  POLICE  HEADQUARTERS,  MAN- 
HATTAN, 240  CENTRE  STREET,  TELE- 
PHONE CAnal  6-2000. 

If  more  than  one  person  is  entitled  to  the 
reward,  it  will  be  proportionately  distrib- 
uted, and  the  POLICE  COMMISSIONER  shall 
be  the  sole  judge  as  to  its  distribution. 


WANTED  FOR  MURDER 


RALPH  MACEROLI 

Alias  "THE  APE" 

DESCRIPTION— Age    28    years;    height    5    feet,    8    inches; 

weight   149   pounds;   brown   eyes;    chestnut   hair.    Residence, 

82  Clinton  Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 


Members  of  the  Force  who  are  successful  in  the  apprehension  of  any   person  described  on   this   page  or  who  may  obtain 
information    which    will    lead    to    the    arrest  will   receive   Departmental   Recognition. 

LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE,  Police  Commissioner. 


3n  ii^marmm 


Lt.  WiUiam  J.  Huben    9  D.D June  24.    1943 

Sgt.  Thomas  J.  D.  Reilly 45  Pet June  23,   1943 

Ptl.  Timothy  T.    Daly    Tr.  F June  24,   1943 

Ptl.  Albert   P.  Geyer    23  Pel June   26,   1943 

Ptl.  William  H.  AusUn    32  Pet July     1,  1943 

Ptl.  Thomas  S.   Dunn    11    Pet July      5,   1943 

Ptl.  Frederick  Graeter 64   Pet July  11,   1943 

Ret.  Sgt.  John  R.  Shaw 94   Pet July     3,   1943 

Ret.  Sgt.  Otto   H.   Bohmke    Old  6  Pet July     9,   1943 

Ret.  pa.  John    Coghlan    Old  40  Pel June  15,    1943 

Ret.  Ptl.  Conrad    Peter     83   Pet June   15,   1943 

Ret.  Ptl.  James    Digilio    16   D.D June   21,   1943 

Ret.  Ptl.  Joseph  D.   Dunn Tr.   N    June   21,   1943 

Ret.  Ptl.  Leopold    Salamon    19  Pet June   24,    1943 

Ret.  Ptl.  John  A.  Bauniann Old  275   Pet June   28,   1943 

Ret.  PU.  Anthony  J.  Coleman Tr.   D    June  29,    1943 

Ret.  Ptl.  John  T.   Carberry    Old  40  Pet July      1,    1943 

Ret.  Ptl.  Patrick  McCaffery 19    Pet July      3,   1943 

Ret.  Ptl.  Timothy  J.  Ryan Tr.  A July     3,   1943 

Ret.  Ptl.  John  H.  Wagner Old  11  Pet July     5,   1943 

Ret.  Ptl.  Edward    Lawless     108  Pet July   11,   1943 


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AUGUST    1943 


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'AT  YOUR  SERVICE" 


Volume  14 


AUGUST,  1943 


No.  6 


A   MONTHLY    MAGAZINE 


OF  —  BY  —  FOR 


NEW  YORK'S  "FINEST" 


LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE 

POLICE  COMMISSIONER,  EDITOR 


LOUIS  F.  COSTUMA 

FIRST   DEPUTY   COMMISSIO>ER 


JOHN  J.  O'CONNELL 


CHIEF    INSPECTOR 


JAMES  A.  DE  MILT,  Managing  Editor 


Published   by  the  Police  Department,   City  of  New  York.  Copyright,    1943,   by   Police   Department,  City   of  New  York. 
Address    all    cammunications    to    SPRING    3100,  400   Broome   Street,  New  York   City. 


Arrest  and  Crime  Activities  in  1942 

578,378  Arrests  (Including  Summonses  Served)  Recorded  Last  Year 

Interesting  and  instructive  as  the  reading  of  such  a  volume  would  be,  it  is,  of  course, 
impossible  to  issue  a  copy  of  the  151-page  Annual  Report  of  the  Police  Commissioner  to  each 
member  of  the  Department,  In  the  report  the  work  of  the  year  1942  is  summarised  in  such 
wise  as  to  show  a  basis  of  comparison  with  the  previous  year,  and  also  to  show  clearly  problems 
and  difficulties  which  confront  the  police  force  of  our  city, 

A  digest  of  these  activities  follows: 


ARRESTS  MADE  AND  SUMMONSES 
SERVED  CLASSIFIED  BY  OFFENSES 


Arregts  and 

Summonseg  Convictions 

Crime  Group  1942        1941        1942        1941 

Offenses  against  the 

Person    6424        6938        1828        1984 

Offenses  against  Chastity        6124       6023        3645        4107 

Offenses  against  Family 

and   Children    2125       2304       1341        1636 

Offenses    against    Public 

Heahh,  etc 495054  856692  443957  775087 

Offenses  against  Admin- 
istration of  Govern- 
ment            5623         926       4521         309 

Offenses  against  Property 
Rights : 

(A)  Miscellaneous    .  .  770  691  295  290 

(B)  Unauthorized  use 

of  Property 121  173  58  123 

(C)  Destruction   of 

Property    622  637  299  280 

(D)  Frauds,   swindles, 

etc 1957  2273  985  1146 

(E)  Extortion     53  70  24  30 

(F)  Robbery     1236  1245  700  733 

(G)  Larceny      from 

Person  by  Stealth  558  669  356  447 
(H)    Larceny     from 
Highway   Ve  h  i  - 

cles,  etc 1979  2154  813  1157 

(I)    Burglary    1648  2107  1094  1503 

(J)     Sneaks      from 

Buildings 947  1264  635  940 

General  Criminality    .  .  .  49268  49849  26888  31358 

Juvenile  Delinquency   .  .  3689  3544  2036  2268 

Witnesses,  Lunatics,   etc.  180  205  3  7 

Totals     578378  937764  489478  823405 

Decrease    359386  333927 

Percentage 39  41 

FELONY  COMPLAINTS 

Cases  Reported  1942  1941 

Murder  or  Manslaughter    270  268 

Felonious  Assault    2,409  2,697 

Assault  and   Robbery 1,183  1,261 

Burglary     2,245  2,571 

Grand  Larceny    11,612  13,646 

*Other  Felonies    6,528  5,856 

Totals     24,247  26,299 

Felony  complaints  decreased   7.8  per  cent  as 
compared  with  1941. 

*Includes  Selective  Service  Violators  and  Deserters  from  the 
Armed  Forces. 


MAJOR  CRIMES 

Cases  Reported  1942  1941 

Murder  or  Manslaughter    270  268 

Felonious  Assault    2,409  2,697 

Assault  and  Robbery 1,183  1,261 

Burglary     2,245  2,571 

Totals     6,107  6,797 

Major  Crimes  decreased  10.1  per  cent  as  com- 
pared with  1941. 

BURGLARIES 

Cases  Reported  1942  1941 

Residence,  Day    450  561 

Residence,  Night 631  638 

Store,  Basement,  etc 1,117  1,301 

Loft   24  27 

Safe   23  44 

Totals     2,245  2,571 

Burglaries  decreased  12.6  per  cent  as  compared 
with  1941. 

GRAND  LARCENY 

Cases  Reported  1942  1941 

Residence,  Store,  etc 3,585  4,223 

Pickpocket     190  163 

Automobile    7,837  9,260 

Totals     11,612           13,646 

Grand  Larceny  decreased  14.8  per  cent  as  com- 
pared with  1941. 


MURDER  AND  MANSLAUGHTER 
CASES  REPORTED 

Manner  Committed  1942               1941 

Shooting     58                    62 

Stabbing  or  Cutting 91                  102 

Assault,  etc 88                   81 

Strangulation     14                    10 

Burning 8                      6 

Thrown,  pushed  or  jumped  from  window  2                      2 

Thrown   from  stairs    1                      1 

Poisoning,  gas,  etc 7                      4 

Drowning     1                   — 

Totals     270                268 

MURDER  OR  MANSLAUGHTER 

1942  1941 
Age  Group                       Arrests  Per  Cent  Arrests  Per  Cent 

Under  16 1               .3  4             1.7 

16  to  20 49          18.6  31          13.1 

21  to  25    40          15.2  43          18.2 

26  to  30    76          28.8  80          34. 

31  to  35    59          22.4  51          21.7 


SPRING       3100 


36  to  40 35 

41   to  50 3 

51  to  60 — 

Over    60     — 

Totals     263 


13.3 
1.1 


24 
2 


235 


10.3 
1. 


UNNECESSARY  NOISE 


Arrests    and    Summonses 


FELONIOUS   ASSAULT 

1942  1941 

Age  Group  Arrests   Per  Cent  Arrests  Per  Cent 

16  to  20  256  10.1  264  10. 

21   to  25 370  14.7  401  15. 

26  to  30  718  28.5  951  35.7 

31  to  35  758  30.1  620  23.7 

36  to  40  299  11.8  315  11.8 

41  to  50  103  4.  85  3.2 

51   to  60 12  .4  25  1. 

Over    60  —  —  —  — 

Totals     2,516  2,661 

ASSAULT  AND  ROBBERY 

1942  1941 

Cases  Cases 

Cases  Arrest  Cases  Arrest 

Classification                      Reported  Made    Reported  Made 

Store  or  shop    233  131  254  174 

Individual    532  427  549  455 

Druggist     45  22  29  6 

Taxicab    .8  5  4  3 

Payroll 21  6  32  5 

Office 25  8  24  8 

Residence     97  49  109  43 

Jeweler  or  employee   ....  2  1  5  2 

Department  store  driver,  etc.  3  2  7  2 

Restaurant 21  13  22  13 

Truckman    5  4  4  1 

Garage 9  3  10  8 

Card  or  dice  game 6  4  3  2 

Railroad   employee 2  1  5  1 

Gas  station    ..." 17  8  12  7 

Hotel    11  8  10  5 

Collector  or  agent 3  1  16  6 

Messenger    2  1  7  2 

Club 5  4  2  1 

Lunch  wagon 11  9  3  3 

Theatre-picture  house   ...  6  3  1  1 

Liquor  store,   bar  or  grill  52  29  64  28 

Miscellaneous     77  38  89  40 

Totals 1,183  777       1,261  816" 

These  cases  decreased  6  per  cent  as  compared 
with  1941.  Cases  cleared  by  arrest  were  1  per  cent 
higher  in  1942. 

PUBLIC    MORALS 

Violation  1942  1941 

Alcoholic  Beverage  Control  Law 1,880  2,033 

Slot   Machine  Law    2,026  2,833 

Policy 5,829  7,072 

Handbooks     4,956  4,802 

Wire  Rooms    711  480 

Disorderly  Conduct — (Craps)    6,533  5,677 

Disorderly  Conduct— (Cards)    12,973  10,550 

Maintaining  Gambling  Establishment.  .  891  561 

Gambling,  Miscellaneous    478  334 

Vagrancy,  Prostitution    5,399  5,418 

Street  Soliciting    339  403 

Degenerates 368  391 

MAJOR  OFFENSES  REPORTED   IN   PREVIOUS   YEARS 
WHICH  WERE   SOLVED  DURING   1942 

Murder  or  Manslaughter    16 

Assault  and  Robbery 35 

Grand   Larceny    37 

Other   Felonies    81 

Total    169 


Automobiles: 

Brakes    

Horns      

Mufflers    .... 

Racing    Motor 

Radio 

Trucks    

Defective  .  .  . 
Bicycle  Bells  .  . 
Bicycle  Sirens    . 

Animals    

Games    

Loud   and 

boisterous  .  . 
Itinerant 

Musicians  .  . 
Noisy  machinery 

Peddlers      

Radios    

Bells     

Miscellaneous 

Totals .  . 


Man-  Brook-  Rich- 

hattan   Bronx      lyn   Queens  mond     Totals 


66 

4 

119 

64 

7 

260 

1,133 

519 

651 

150 

0 

2,453 

270 

46 

139 

155 

3 

613 

2 

0 

2 

1 

0 

5 

2 

4 

8 

1 

0 

15 

4 

0 

7 

0 

0 

11 

2 

0 

195 

3 

0 

200 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

3 

1 

1 

3 

0 

0 

5 

1,215 

1 

369 

19 

0 

1,604 

62 

165 

60 

15 

0 

302 

13,016 

928 

5,130 

1,619 

424 

21,117 

44 

2 

6 

6 

0 

58 

2 

0 

23 

1 

0 

26 

2,755 

365 

1,434 

159 

30 

4,743 

50 

3 

25 

4 

0 

82 

22 

4 

86 

11 

0 

123 

196 

43 

323 

100 

0 
464 

662 

18,842 

2,085 

8,583 

2,308 

32,282 

OTHER  INTERESTING  ITEMS 
AND  FIGURES 


Total  Department  Expenditures  1942  $66,591,692 

On  rolls  December  31,  1942 17,582 

Appointed  during  year  587 

Died  124 

Died  in  performance  of  duty  1 

Died  as  result  of  accidents  while  on  duty 3 

Resigned  39 

Promoted    221 

Missing  persons  reported  (local)  10,007 

Missing  persons  (other  authorities)   1,875 

Estimated  value  of  property  delivered  to  claim- 
ants      $4,796,905 

Total  cases  handled  by  Juvenile  Aid  Bureau  25,767 

Total  attendance  at  Police  Academy  classes  61,990 

Cases  received  and  completed  at  Technical  Re- 
search Laboratory  2,529< 

Total  cases  handled  by  Emergency  Service  Divi- 
sion      9,386 

Total  cases  handled  by  Harbor  Precinct  5,165 

Arrests  by  radio  motor  patrol  crews  2,739 

False  alarms  of  fire  6,016 

Ambulance  calls  handled  by  Telegraph  Bureau  345,970 
Patrol  wagon  calls  handled  by  Telegraph   Bu- 
reau    51,927 

Total  number  examined  at  Dental  Clinic  6,381 

Membership  of  Blood  Donors  Unit 3,500 

Number  of  members  donating  blood  658 

Number  of  recipients  425 

Total  number  traffic  stanchions  and  signs  in  use  147,187 

Sales  at  Equipment  Bureau  $218,947 

Charitable  contributions  during  year  $142,673 

Traffic  Warning  letters  forwarded  , 6,217 

Highway  accidents — deaths  857 

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AUGUST,  1943 

Cover  Design — Ptl.   Charles  Harrold,  Staff  Artist 

Arrest   and    Crime   Activities   in    1W2 — 1 

Use  of   Bombs  and   Chemicals   in   Sabotage   4 

Edward  J.  Kelley,  Chemist,  Technical  Research 
Laboratory 

Cops  Wait  for  Trolley,  Go  Home  as  Midwives  7 

Patrolman's  Baby  Delivery  Service  is  O.  K 7 

Anchor  Club  Orphans'  Day  Outing  8 

Yes,  SPRING  3100  Does  Get  Around  - - 11 

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Looking  'Em  Over  - -  25 


Use  of  Bombs  and  Chemicals  in  Sabotage 


By  EDWARD  J.  KELLEY,  Chemist 
Technical  Research  Laboratory 


SABOTAGE 


IN  RECENT  years  there  has  been  a  decided  in- 
crease in  the  number  of  acts  of  sabotage  com- 
mitted, not  alone  here  in  New  York  but  in 
other  large  communities  as  well,  resulting  in  con- 
siderable damage  to  property,  annoyance  to  the 
public,  and,  not  infrequently,  death  by  violence. 
The  underlying  causes  of  these  acts  of  vandalism 
may  be  attributed  to  the  never-ending  differences 
involving  capital  and  labor,  the  increased  num- 
ber of  strikes,  trade  union  activities,  rivalries 
among  various  such  unions,  and  the  operations 
of  gangs  using  these  unsettled  conditions  as  a 
means  for  extortion  and,  of  course,  the  war. 

According    to    Funk    &    Wagnalls    dictionary, 
sabotage  may  be  defined  as 

"the  act  of  producing  poor  ivork  so  as  to  cause 
damage,  or  the  damaging  of  machinery  or 
wrecking  of  industrial  plants  as  by  strikers 
or  mal-contents," 

and  the  object  of  such  acts  of  sabotage  may  be 

(1)   extortion,  to  force  business  men  to  yield  to 
demands  for  money; 


(2)  to  compel  business  men  to  join  some  union 
and  pay  dues  for  "protection" ; 

(3)  to  disorganize  and  "liquidate"  a  rival 
union; 

(4)  to  force  and  promote  the  organization  of 
employees ; 

(5)  destruction  of  property,  and 

(6)  injury  to  persons. 

The  materials  used  in  acts  of  sabotage  include 
acids,  chemicals,  tear-gas  bombs,  stench  bombs, 
and,  of  course,  explosives.  We  shall  discuss  these 
various  materials  briefly  so  that  one  may  under- 
stand the  nature  of  their  properties,  their  ef- 
fects, and  the  purposes  for  which  they  are  used. 

ACIDS 

(a)  Sulphuric  acid.  Nearly  twice  as  heavy  as 
water,  this  colorless  liquid  is  more  often 
employed  in  cases  of  acid-throwing  than 
any  other  chemical.  When  the  acid  comes 
in  contact  with  the  skin  it  produces  severe 
burns  and  may  destroy  the  sight  if  brought 
in  contact  with  the  eyes.  Its  effect  upon 
fibers  and  garments  is  to  produce  burns 


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and  holes,  the  region  affected  usually  turn- 
ing red  or  reddish-brown  in  color. 

(b)  Nitric  acid.  Also  a  colorless  liquid  although 
the  commercial  variety  usually  is  found  to 
have  a  yellowish  tint.  This  acid  may  pro- 
duce burns  if  brought  in  contact  with  the 
human  body  and  will  turn  the  skin  yellow 
in  color.  It  will  burn  holes  in  garments, 
the  fabric  assuming  a  yellow  or  yellow-red 
color  in  consequence.  Nitric  acid  is  used 
extensively  both  in  etching  metals  and  in 
the  manufacture  of  explosives. 

(c)  Hydrochloric  acid.  Still  another  colorless 
liquid,  more  commonly  called  muriatic  acid. 
Though  not  as  severe  in  its  action  as  the 
other  acids,  it  may  nevertheless  burn  holes 
in  garments,  the  fabric  becoming  red  or 
red-brown  in  color. 

(d)  Hijdrofluonc  acid.  This  acid  has  a  peculiar 
property  which  is  destructive  to  glass,  and 
the  etching  of  glass  as  a  mechanical  opera- 
tion is  based  upon  this  principle.  For  this 
reason,  hydrofluoric  acid  must  be  kept  in 
bottles  made  of  rubber  or  wax.  In  several 
cases  of  sabotage  this  acid  has  been  used 
on  large  plate-glass  windows  of  the  stores 
that  were  victimized. 

CHEMICALS 

Emery  powder  has  been  found  mixed  with  the 
oil  in  the  crankcase  of  automobiles,  causing  the 
cylinders  and  pistons  to  be  scored  and  bearings  to 
be  burned  out.  Ground  glass,  too,  has  been  used 
for  this  purpose. 

Phosphorus  has  been  employed  in  cases  of  sabo- 
tage at  dry-cleaning  plants  by  impregnating  the 
garments  with  this  chemical.  After  the  garments 
have  been  removed  from  the  cleansing  bath  they 
are  placed  in  a  drier  in  which  hot  air  is  circulated. 
The  warm  temperature  causes  the  phosphorus  to 
ignite  and  a  fire  results. 

In  a  case  involving  trade  rivalry  between  two 
bakers,  one  of  the  feudists  was  found  to  have 
sprinkled  a  powder  on  the  bread  and  rolls  of  his 
competitor,  which  had  been  left  at  the  customers' 
doors.  Upon  analysis  the  powder  was  found  to  be 
iodoform. 

Several  cases  of  arson  have  occurred  in  which 
the  only  evidence  obtainable  consisted  of  some 
burnt  matches  found  at  the  scene.  In  a  few  of 
these  instances  it  was  possible,  after  a  thorough 
chemical  and  microscopical  examination,  to  prove 
that  some  of  the  burnt  matches  had  been  torn 
from  a  paper  match  booklet  found  in  the  defend- 
ant's possession. 

Gasoline,  benzine  and  other  petroleum  oils  have 
been  employed  for  the  purpose  of  causing  fires  in 
manufacturing  establishments  and  also  in  motor 
vehicles. 

EXPLOSIVES 

The  bomb  or  explosive  with  which  we  more  gen- 
erally come  in  contact  usually  consists  of  a  metal 
container  inside  of  which  has  been  carefully 
stored  an  explosive  mixture,  the  whole  device  be- 


ing sealed  tight.  The  bomb  may  be  fired  either  by  a 
detonator  or  by  percussion.  Scientifically,  any 
substance  which  undergoes  a  chemical  change 
with  the  production  of  a  very  large  volume  of  gas 
and  a  consequent  large  increase  of  pressure  is 
classified  as  an  explosive.  In  the  field  of  chemical 
science  we  find  many  substances  which  may  be  so 
classified,  such  as  nitro-glycerine,  nitrocellulose 
(smokeless  powder),  dynamite,  gunpowder  and 
T.N.T.,  and  in  the  manufacture  of  bombs  some  of 
these  are  used  as  the  explosive  ingredients,  the 
explosion  taking  place  when  the  rapidly  expand- 
ing gas  generates  so  tremendous  a  pressure  as  to 
disrupt  and  shatter  the  metal  container.  Metal 
fragments  of  the  bomb  may  be  driven  into  nearby 
objects  as  well  as  into  the  bodies  of  persons,  and 
causing,  in  addition  to  property  damage,  burns 
and  possibly  monoxide  poisoning.  It  is  advisable 
for  police  officers  when  investigating  a  case  in- 
volving explosives  to  save  all  foreign  matter  found 
at  the  scene  so  that  a  chemical  analysis  may  be 
made  which  will  reveal  the  nature  and  properties 
of  the  bomb  that  had  been  used. 

Unexploded  bombs  may  be  conveniently  ex- 
amined by  means  of  the  X-Ray,  the  use  of  which 
will  reveal  their  construction  and  other  essential 
features.  Any  sound  emanating  from  the  package 
will  naturally  suggest  clockwork,  and  great  care 
should  be  exercised  in  handling.  It  is  not  advisa- 
ble to  shake  or  invert  a  bomb  or  place  it  in  water 
inasmuch  as  there  is  a  possibility  that  the  ingredi- 
ents may  include  chemicals  like  metallic  sodium 


The  saboteur  at  work. 


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or  sulphuric  acid  which  will  react  with  water  and 
generate  considerable  heat. 

As  an  illustration  we  may  refer,  to  the  Rogers 
case,  in  New  Jersey,  in  which  the  defendant  man- 
ufactured a  bomb  made  to  resemble  a  fish-tank 
heater  and  sent  it  to  his  intended  victim.  The 
latter  made  a  test  of  the  device  by  plugging  it  into 
an  electric  socket,  whereupon  it  exploded  and  he 
was  seriously  injured.  The  only  materials  ob- 
tainable in  the  way  of  evidence  in  this  case  were 
three  fragments  of  the  bomb  and  a  portion  of 
electric  wire.  A  thorough  chemical,  physical  and 
microscopical  examination  of  this  evidence  re- 
vealed that  the  bomb  had  been  constructed  from  a 
cylindrical  piece  of  machine  steel  of  high  carbon 
content,  614  inches  in  length  and  with  an  outside 
diameter  of  seven-eighths  of  an  inch.  The  internal 
bore  had  been  made  by  a  17/32  inch  twist  drill, 
and  a  %  inch  tap  drill  with  11  threads  to  the  inch 
was  used  to  make  the  threads.  The  top  of  the 
bomb  had  been  made  from  a  cap  screw  bolt  five- 
eights  of  an  inch  in  diameter  with  11  threads  to 
the  inch.  Invoices  were  produced  at  the  trial  show- 
ing that  the  defendant  had  purchased  drills  of 
those  measurements. 

The  electric  wire  was  found  to  be  identical  with 
the  wires  from  the  defendant's  radio  set.  Chemi- 
cal analysis  revealed  that  the  explosive  used  was 
smokeless  powder  and  that  the  paint  on  the  bomb 
fragments  corresponded  in  composition  with  the 
contents  of  a  can  of  paint  found  in  the  defendant's 
home.  A  microscopical  examination  of  a  pair 
of  pliers  found  in  the  defendant's  home  showed 
the  presence  of  small  particles  of  copper  wire 
attached  to  one  of  the  blades  and  these  fragments 
of  wire  corresponded  with  both  the  electric  wire 
from  the  bomb  and  the  wire  taken  from  the 
defendant's  radio  set.  Testimony  given  at  the 
trial  based  upon  this  scientific  examination  of  the 
evidence  was  largely  instrumental  in  the  convic- 
tion of  the  defendant  and  his  sentence  of  from  12 
to  20  years  in  State  prison. 

STENCH  BOMBS 

These  usually  consist  of  a  bottle  containing  a 
liquid  of  foul-smelling  odor.  The  material  most 
commonly  used  is  oil  of  valerian,  or  some  deriva- 
tive of  this,  such  as  valerianic  acid  or  ammonium 
valerianate.  Oil  of  valerian  has  a  very  strong, 
disagreeable,  pungent  and  persistent  odor.  Other 
substances  such  as  butyric  acid,  ethyl  mercaptan, 
etc.,  too,  may  be  used,  but  valerian  is  almost 
always  employed  to  the  exclusion  of  the  others. 

Stench  bombs  have  been  thrown  into  places  of 
business  and  also  carried  into  theatres  and  the 
liquid  poured  out;  in  either  case  the  effect  is  to 
cause  patrons  to  leave  the  premises.  Since  the 
person  emptying  such  a  bottle  is  likely  to  carry 
the  odor  with  him  and  thereby  contribute  to  his 
detection,  this  method  gave  way  in  recent  years 
to  the  use  of  a  bottle  containing  a  lower  layer  of 
oil  of  valerian  and  an  upper  layer  of  hydro- 
chloric acid,  with  two  prongs  of  zinc  metal  pro- 
jecting down  from  the  work,  but  not  long  enough 


to  reach  the  acid.  The  criminal  then  need  merely 
tip  the  bottle  on  its  side,  causing  the  acid  to 
come  in  contact  with  the  zinc  and  thus  produce  a 
chemical  reaction  with  the  generation  of  hydro- 
gen gas  which  either  causes  the  cork  to  blow  out 
or  the  bottle  to  explode.  This  method  enables 
the  criminal  to  get  away  from  the  scene  before 
the  explosion  and  consequent  spilling  of  the 
liquid  actually  occurs. 

In  other  cases  the  time-bomb  device  has  been 
employed  by  attaching  a  cheap  watch  and  two 
flashlight  cells  to  the  bottle  containing  the  stench 
liquid.  At  some  pre-determined  time  the  hour 
hand  of  the  watch  makes  an  electrical  contact 
and  the  bottle  explodes,  spilling  the  contents. 

TEAR-GAS  BOMBS 

These  devices  date  back  to  the  World  War  and 
because  of  their  effect  upon  the  eyes  are  known 
as  lachrymators.  The  legitimate  peace-time  em- 
ployment of  tear-gas  has  been  limited  chiefly  to 
its  use  by  law  enforcement  authorities  in  the 
dispersing  of  mobs,  and  by  banks  and  similar 
institutions  as  protection  against  hold-ups. 

The  tear-gas  bomb  consists  of  a  metal  con- 
tainer in  which  is  placed  a  mixture  of  the  tear- 
gas  material  and  explosive.  The  bomb  is  equipped 
with  a  safety  pin  which  is  pulled  when  the  bomb 
is  thrown.  The  release  of  the  safety  pin  causes 
a  striker  to  ignite  a  fuse,  thereby  resulting  in 
the  burning  of  the  contents  of  the  bomb  and  the 
escape  of  the  gas. 

The  materials  used  are  chiefly  chloraceto- 
phenone  and  brombenzylcyanide.  Other  sub- 
stances, however,  such  as  benzylbromide  and 
bromacetone  have  also  been  employed.  The  ef- 
fects of  this  gas  is  to  cause  intense  irritation  of 
the  eyes,  producing  a  copious  flow  of  tears, 
temporary  blindness  and  irritation  of  the  skin. 
The  full  effect  is  experienced  within  a  period  of 
5  to  10  mnutes.  The  time  bomb  device  has  also 
been  used  in  the  manner  as  described  under 
stench  bombs. 

INCENDIARY  BOMBS 

With  the  advent  of  the  present  war  additional 
substances  may  be  expected  to  be  employed  in 
acts  of  sabotage.  Chief  among  these  may  be 
found  incendiary  bombs  of  various  types  which 
have  actually  been  used  in  the  war  in  Europe. 
These  include  white  phosphorus  bombs,  oil  bombs 
and  thermite  or  magnesium  bombs. 

White  phosphorus  is  a  solid  substance  which 
ingites  spontaneously  in  the  air  and  is  dangerous 
to  handle.  In  contact  with  the  skin  it  produces 
burns  that  are  difficult  to  heal.  In  view  of  the 
fact  that  it  burns  spontaneously  on  exposure  to 
the  air  at  ordinary  temperatures,  it  is  usually 
stored  under  water.  The  action  of  a  phosphorus 
bomb  is  relatively  simple ;  upon  contact,/  the  phos- 
phorus is  scattered  by  an  explosive  force  and  will 
ignite  any  inflammable  material  present. 

Oil  bombs  usually  contain  crude  oil  mixed  with 


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a  more  easily  vaporized  lighter  petroleum  oil  to 
insure  its  ignition. 

The  thermite  or  magnesium  bomb  consists  of 
a  metal  case  of  magnesium  containing  an  ex- 
plosive and  a  charge  of  thermite.  Thermite  is  a 
mixture  of  powdered  iron  oxide  and  aluminum, 
and  when  this  mixture  is  heated  sufficiently  by 
means  of  the  explosive,  a  reaction  takes  place 
which  produces  a  temperature  of  about  4500°  F., 
a  degree  of  heat  at  which  even  iron  and  steel  will 
melt.  The  magnesium  metal  case  burns  with  a 
brilliant  white    light    and    produces    an    intense 


heat.  The  combination  of  burning  magnesium 
and  thermite  will  instantly  ignite  any  inflam- 
mable material  with  which  it  comes  in  contact. 
From  this~  discussion  it  is  apparent  that  many 
substances  may  be  used  in  acts  of  sabotage,  and 
a  chemical  examination  of  any  material  found  at 
the  scene  of  the  crime  may  reveal  the  nature  of 
the  substance  employed.  Should  any  of  the  effects 
persist,  as  in  the  case  of  stench  liquids  and  tear- 
gas,  it  may  be  necessary  to  use  chemicals  to 
counteract  and  destroy  them. 


Cops   Wait   for   Trolley, 
Go   Home  as  Midwives 

Reprinted  from  the  L.  I.  Star-Journal, 
July  19,  1943. 


Patrolman's  Baby  Delivery 
Service  is  O.K. — It's  a  Girl 

Reprinted   from   the  Daily   Mirror, 
July  19,  1943. 


FRANCIS  HOWARD  HARTMANN,  2  days 
old,  is  doing  well  today,  thanks  to  Patrolmen 
Francis  V.  Cook  and  Howard  Hegerich  of  the 
Maspeth  Precinct,  who  became  midwives  yester- 
day to  usher  him  into  the  world. 

The  patrolmen,  off  duty,  were  waiting  for  a 
trolley  at  Grand  Avenue  and  72nd  Street,  Mas- 
peth, at  8  A.M.  yesterday  when  John  Hartmann 
of  71-06  Grand  Avenue  ran  past. 

Suspecting   that   he   might   be   running   away 
from   the    scene   of   a   burglary,    the    patrolmen 
stopped  him  and  began  asking  questions. 
Hartmann  gave  them  all  the  answers : 

First,  his  wife  was  having  a  baby  in  their 
home. 

Second,  his  two  other  children  were  screaming 
for  their  breakfast. 

Third,  he  was  late  for  his  war  job. 
Fourth,  he  wanted  to  find  a  doctor. 

Fifth,  what  would  anyone  else  do  if  he  were 
in  his  shoes? 

Answering  the  question,  the  patrolmen  in- 
formed him  they  would  call  a  policeman. 

"Okay,  come  along  with  me,"  Hartmann  said, 
leading  the  way  on  the  run. 

Once  at  the  Hartmann  home,  Cook  took  charge 
ordering  Hartmann  to  call  an  ambulance. 

He  told  Hegerich  to  prepare  breakfast  for  the 
two  children  while  he  attended  Mrs.  Hartmann. 

A  few  minutes  later,  he  announced  the  birth 
of  a  71/2-pound  boy. 

In  the  meantime,  an  ambulance  arrived  from 
Wyckoff  Heights  Hospital  and  Dr.  Selig  Metis, 
after  treating  Mrs.  Hartmann,  complimented 
Cook  on  his  expert  job. 

Mrs.  Hartmann  chose  to  stay  at  home. 

Hartmann,   himself,   decided  to   stay  at   ho: 
for  the  day. 

"I'll   be   back   on  the  job   tomorrow,"   he   an 
nounced,  "when  things  quiet  down." 


A  COUPLE  of  months  ago  the  Police  Depart- 
ment magazine,  "Spring  3100,"  carried  an 
article  on  how  to  deliver  a  baby  if  no  doctor 
is  handy.  One  of  the  men  who  read  it  was  Patrol- 
man John  Massa  of  the  Herbert  St.  station,  Brook- 
lyn. At  4  a.m.  yesterday  he  put  what  he  had  read 
into  practice,  successfully. 

Ptl.  Massa  was  summoned  to  the  home  of  Mrs. 
Helen  Villano,  36,  at  98  Kingsland  Ave.,  when 
the  woman,  mother  of  two,  decided  her  third  child 
was  not  going  to  wait  for  the  ambulance.  Her 
husband,  John,  was  at  work  in  the  night  shift  of 
a  shipyard. 

Massa  took  oflf  his  coat  and  gun,  rolled  up  his 
sleeves  and  went  to  work.  When  the  ambulance 
from  Greenpoint  Hospital  arrived,  Massa  had  an 
8-lb.  baby  girl  to  show,  and  the  surgeon  had  noth- 
ing to  do.  Massa  had  remembered  well,  done  a 
complete  job. 

It  was  the  first  time  Massa  had  ever  played 
stork,  but  children  are  no  strangers  to  him.  In 
his  home  at  26  Russell  St.,  he  has  five  girls,  three 
boys. 


U.  S.  NAVY  RECEIVING  STATION 
Pier  92,  New    York 

July  7,  1943 

EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

I  wish  through  the  medium  of  SPRING  3100  to 
thank  the  Hon.  Fiorello  H.  LaGuardia,  Mayor  of  the 
City  of  New  York,  and  Lewis  J.  Valentine,  Police 
Commissioner,  for  their  kindness  in  sending  me  a 
letter  assuring  me  my  position  as  Patrolman  is 
awaiting  me  upon  my  honorable  discharge  from  the 
service,  and  also  for  the  card  which  certifies  me  as 
a  Patrolman,  City  of  N.  Y. 

My  best  regards  to  all  the  members  of  the  De- 
partment. 

CHARLES  A.  HERR,  Sp.  (S)   1/c, 
Patrolman.   103rd   Precinct. 


Anchor  Club  Orphans'  Day  Outing 


Shown  with  this  group  of  youthful  guests  are,  left  to  right:  Sergeant  John  Moran,  President, 
Bridgeport  Police  Anchor  Club;  President  John  J.  Boyle,  Commissioner  Valentine,  Mr.  Cyril  V. 
Farley,  Mr.  Charles  Fraley,  Mr.  John  J.  Flannery,  Mr.  David  Soden,  former  Brooklyn  Motor 
Vehicle  Commissioner;  Inspector  Henry  Malley,  Inspector  Michael  J.  Murphy,  Inspector  Thomas 
F.  Mulligan,  Deputy  Chief  Inspector  Arthur  W.  Wallander. 


SEVEN  THOUSAND  starry-eyed  youngsters 
from  thirty-three  orphan  homes  of  all  de- 
nominations in  the  metropolitan  area — the 
blind  and  crippled  included — and  approximately 
800  children  of  deceased  members  of  the  Depart- 
ment, together  with  their  mothers  or  other  guard- 
ians were  the  guests  of  the  Police  Department 
Anchor  Club  at  the  seventh  annual  Orphans'  Day 
Outing  of  the  Association  held  Thursday,  July  1, 
at  Steeplechase  Park,  Coney  Island. 

Due  to  the  imperative  need  of  conserving  gaso- 
line and  rubber,  only  the  blind  and  crippled  chil- 
dren were  this  year  transported,  under  motorcycle 
escort,  in  buses  donated  for  the  occasion  by  the 
Children's  Bus  Service,  under  the  direction  and 


supervision  of  Mr.  John  J.  Flannery,  president  of 
the  company  and  honorary  chairman  of  the 
Transportation  Committee.  All  other  children 
made  the  trip  to  and  from  Steeplechase  via  sub- 
way and  trolley,  with  members  of  the  Police 
Anchor  Club  in  charge. 

Upon  disembarking  at  this  most  pretentious  of 
summer  playlands  the  happy  youngsters  were 
given  tickets  for  the  various  amusements,  in- 
cluding the  swimming  pool — and  in  less  time  than 
it  takes  to  tell  it,  the  party  was  on!  Fifteen 
thousand  half  pints  of  milk,  an  equal  uymber  of 
ice  cream  cups  and  tremendous  quantities  of 
sandwiches,  cakes  and  other  delicacies,  donated 
by  Horn  &  Hardart  through  the  good  offices  of 


LOOKING      'EM      OVER 


Mr.  Cyril  V.  Farley,  chairman  of  the  Commissary 
Department,  were  distributed.  As  in  former  years, 
it  was  the  grandest  fun  you  ever  saw. 

Acting  Sergeant  John  J.  Boyle,  president  of 
the  Police  Anchor  Club,  explained  this  was  the 
largest — and  most  successful — of  the  Orphan  Day 
Outings  thus  far  held. 

"We  of  the  Anchor  Club  look  forward  to  this 
day  with  a  glow  in  our  hearts,"  President  Boyle 
declared.  "It  is  an  experience  which  lives  with  us 
for  days,  and  in  making  this  statement  I  have  in 
mind  particularly  those  thousands  of  kiddies  to 
whom  life  has  not  been  kind — the  crippled — ^the 
blind — and  those  who  can  neither  speak  nor  hear. 
I  repeat,  it  is  a  work  to  which  all  of  us  look  for- 
ward each  year  with  pride — with  an  enthusiasm 
it  would  be  difficult  in  mere  words  to  describe." 

Both  President  Boyle  and  Inspector  Peter 
McGuirk,  General  Committee  chairman,  ex- 
pressed sincere  appreciation  for  the  splendid  and 
painstaking  job  turned  in  by  the  various  commit- 
tee members,  including  Commissioner  Valentine 
who  served  as  honorary  chairman,  and  who, 
standing  on  the  sidewalk  as  the  last  of  the  buses 
faded  into  the  twilight,  repeated  his  poignant 
observation  of  last  year — that  so  far  as  the  chil- 
dren were  concerned  it  was  not  just  an  outing — 
it  was  a  benediction. 

The  Honorary  Committee  included  also  Deputy 
Commissioner  Louis  F.  Costuma,  Chief  Inspector 
John  J.  O'Connell,  Deputy  Chief  Inspector  Arthur 
W.  Wallander,  Fire  Commissioner  Patrick  Walsh, 
Supreme  Court  Justice  Michael  Walsh,  Lieuten- 
ant Thomas  McKeogh,  president,  Fire  Anchor 
Club;  Lieutenant  Thomas  Munroe,  Fire  Depart- 
ment; Mr.   Stephen   Gushing,  State  Deputy,  K. 


of  C. ;  Patrolman  Patrick  W.  Harnedy,  president, 
P.  B.  A.;  Patrolman  Algot  Damstrom,  president, 
St.  George  Association ;  Patrolman  Albert  J.  Nel- 
son, president.  Holy  Name  Society,  Manhattan- 
Bronx-Richmond  branch;  Sergeant  Thomas  Col- 
ton,  president.  Holy  Name  Society,  Brooklyn- 
Queens  ;  Sergeants  Edward  Hoffman  and  Rudolph 
Lehman,  president  and  past  president,  respec- 
tively, Police  Square  Club;  Lieutenant  Benjamin 
Miller,  president,  Shomrim  Society;  Patrolman 
David  Salter,  president.  Honor  Legion;  Rev.  A. 
Hamilton  Nesbitt  and  Rev.  Is  "dor  Frank,  Protes- 
tant and  Jewish  chaplains,  respectively;  Msgrs. 
Joseph  A.  McCaffrey  and  Lawrence  H.  Bracken, 
Catholic  chaplains;  Rev.  Bernard  A.  CuUen,  Rev. 
Thomas  Bodie,  and  Rev.  Matthew  Tobin,  chap- 
lains, Police  Anchor  Club;  Katherine  T.  Blake, 
Catholic  Charities;  Ruth  E.  Schmidt,  Federation 
of  Protestant  Charities;  Mrs.  Gustave  Hartman, 
Jewish  Charities,  and  Paul  McCosker,  president. 
Port  Authority  Patrolmen's  Benevolent  Associa- 
tion. 

General  Committee:  Inspector  Peter  McGuirk, 
chairman ;  Big  Chief  John  J.  Boyle,  Assistant 
Chief  Oiney  Hoy,  Lieutenants  Thomas  Maher, 
Rudolph  Busch,  John  W.  Graham;  Acting  Lieu- 
tenant Edward  Lundin. 

Refreshments:  Inspector  Michael  J.  Murphy, 
chairman;  Inspector  Henry  Malley,  Acting  Cap- 
tain James  Lockhart,  Lieutenants  Walter  Klotz- 
back,  William  Schnable;  Sergeants  John  Moran, 
Thomas  McLoughlin. 

Pavilion  and  Amusements:  Inspector  Thomas 
F.  Mulligan,  chairman;  Lieutenant  Joseph  Con- 


m 


Inspector  McGuirk  bids  a 
happy  group  adieu. 


Another  merry  group  poses  before  curfew  brings 
the  party  to  a  close. 


10 


SPRING       3100 


sidine,  Acting  Lieutenant  Charles  O'Brien,  Ser- 
geants Thomas  Hickson,  Charles  Gordon. 

Buses:  Deputy  Inspector  William  Smith,  chair- 
man ;  Lieutenant  Thomas  Maher,  Sergeant  John 
Hopkins. 

Tickets:  Lieutenant  John  Egert,  Acting  Lieu- 
tenant Frederick  Dunn. 

Pool:  Acting  Captain  John  Guanor,  chairman; 
Lieutenants  James  Cassidy,  Eugene  Thibadau: 
Acting  Lieutenants  Mortimer  J.  Downing,  Theo- 
dore O'Neil,  Joseph  Fitzimmons. 

Upstate  Bus  Escort:  Patrolman  John  E.  Carton, 
vice  president,  P.  B.  A.  and  twenty  patrolmen. 

Trolleys  and  subway:  Mr.  Philip  E.  Pfeifer, 
General  Superintendent,  Board  of  Transportation. 

Transportation  of  Refreshments:  Mr.  John  W. 
Sweeney,  president.  Old  Colony  Trucking  Corpora- 
tion. 

A  list  of  the  institutions  from  which  the  chil- 
dren were  taken,  follows: 

Guardian  Angel  Home,  Kallman  Home,  Israel 
Orphan  Home,  Colored  Orphan  Home,  Immacu- 
late Conception  Home,  St.  Josephs  Home  for 
Blind,  Stockton. St.  Hebrew  Nursery,  St.  Josephs 
Female  Home,  Adams  Memorial  Home,  St.  Cecilia 
Academy,  St.  Dominica  Home,  St.  Vincents  Home, 
B'klyn  Home  for  Children,  St.  Agnes  Home, 
St.  Malachy's  Home,  St.  Agathas  Home,  Chinese 
Mission,  Pride  of  Judea  Home,  St.  Johns  Home, 
Transfiguration  Convent.  Lutheran  Inner  Mission, 
St.  Charles  Crippled  Hospital,  Convent  of  Mercy, 
Norwegian  Home,  Holy  Cross  Convent,  Ottilia 
Orphan  Home,  Holy  Rosary  Convent,  St.  Michaels, 
Hebrew  Ladies  Day  Nursery,  House  of  St.  Giles 
Crippled,  House  of  Good  Shepherd,  Lavelle  School 
for  Blind  and  Bethlehem  Orphan  Home. 


SISTERS  OF  ST.  DOMINIC 
Blauvelt,  N.  Y. 

July  9,  1943. 

Hon.  L.  J.  Valentine,  Police  Commissioner 
240  Centre  St.,  N.  Y.  City 

HONORABLE  DEAR  COMMISSIONER: 

Permit  us  to  extend  from  the  depths  of  grateful 
hearts  a  word  of  sincere  appreciation  for  the  won- 
derful day  which  our  boys  and  girls  enjoyed  as  the 
guests  of  your  Department  at  Steeplechase  Park. 

Certainly  you  are  to  be  congratulated  on  the 
splendid  organization  which  planned  and  carried 
through,  in  spite  of  so  many  difficulties,  the  arrange- 
ments which  made  that  delightful  day  possible  for 
our  children,  and  we  feel  sure  that  God's  blessing  will 
attend  the  Chief  who  made  the  project  possible  and 
the  men  who  made  so  many  sacrifices  to  attain  such 
outstanding  success.  Won't  you  kindly  extend  our 
word  of  sincere  gratitude  to  all  those  to  whom  it  is 
so  justly  due  ? 

Sincerely  and  gratefully, 

SISTERS  OF  ST.  DOMINIC 
OF  BLAUVELT,  N.  Y. 
Sister  M.  Bernardine. 


Standing,  1.  to  r.:  Ptl.  Theodore  W.  Johnson,  75th  Pet.; 
Ret.  Det.  Barnett  Ruditskv;  Ptl.  Gustave  Ullrich,  84th  Pet.; 
Ptl.  Joseph  McGovern,   lOSrd  Pet. 

Kneeling:  Ptl.  Seymour  Pinchefsky,  106th  Pet.;  Ptl. 
James  Simms,  5th  Pet. 


U.  S.  ARMY 
Class  18,  M.  P.  O.  C.  S. 
Fort  Custer,  Michigan 

July  8,  1943. 

DEAR  COMMISSIONER  VALENTINE: 

It  is  with  a  great  deal  of  pride  that  I  write  to 
you  as  a  former  subordinate  of  yours. 

This  evening  I  saw  a  copy  of  SPRING  3100  and 
my  heart  and  head  really  swelled  with  joy  in  knowing 
I  was  once  a  member  of  the  "Finest."  I  retired  from 
the  Department  in  October,  1941,  and  went  to  Cali- 
fornia to  woi'k  in  the  picture  industry  where  I  was 
doing  very  well.  I  started  doing  a  book  on  the 
Gangster  Era  in  New  York,  "Angels  Corner."  It  is 
now  finished  and  in  it  I  point  with  pride  to  the 
efficiency  of  our  "Finest"  under  your  guidance  and 
that  of  His  Honor,  Mayor  LaGuardia.  It  will  be 
published  at  the  end  of  the  year. 

Well,  what  I  am  trying  to  say  is  that  in  reading 
SPRING  3100  I  learned  that  there  are  a  few  of  us 
"old  timers,"  retired  from  the  Department  and  vet- 
erans of  the  last  war,  back  in  service  again.  Last 
October  my  son  and  I  both  joined  up.  We  were  in 
the  same  outfit  until  I  came  here  to  P.  M.  G.  School 
(Officers'  Candidate)  where  I  am  in  my  seventh 
week.  So  in  and  out  of  the  Department  we  are  still 
carrying  on.  Enclosed  is  a  photo  of  six  of  us  from 
the  "Finest."  Yes,  Mr.  Commissioner,  they  are  men 
the  "Finest"  can  be  proud  of,  all  in  Class  18.  One 
in  particular.  Lieutenant  Pinchefsky,  now  overseas, 
is  considered  the  best  bayonet  and  grenade  man  in 
the  Army. 

This,  Sir,  is  my  way  of  reminding  you  that  the 
"Finest"  in  and  out  of  the  Department  and  in  this 
fight  for  victory  are  carrying  on  the  fine  traditions 
that  you  and  His  Honor,  the  Mayor,  have  instilled 
in  them. 

B.  P.  RUDITSKY,  Candidate. 
Retired  Detective. 


Yes,   SPRING  3100   Does   Get  Around 


SOMEWHERE  OVERSEAS 

U.  S.  S.  LCI  (L)  No.  1 
Fleet  P.  O.,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

June  7,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Through  some  stroke  of  good  luck  I  have  been 
receiving  with  clock-like  regularity  the  Departmen- 
tal magazine.  By  that  I  mean  that  through  some 
over-sight  on  my  part  I  failed  to  notify  you  of  a 
change  of  post  office  address.  I  take  this  means  of 
notifying  you  of  the  change  of  address  and  offering 
my  thanks  for  the  forwarding  of  SPRING  3100  to  me. 

It  affords  me  many  pleasant  moments  of  reading 
when  time  permits  after  other  duties  are  completed. 
To  me  it  is  the  same  as  a  letter  from  home.  It  is 
one  of  the  few  pleasures  that  help  to  make  life  just 
a  little  more  pleasant  here  in  the  North  African 
waters.  It  affords  a  few  minutes  respite  from  the 
fact  that  there  is  a  war  going  on  in  this  theater. 

May  I  take  an  additional  liberty  with  your  time 
by  extending  through  you  my  best  regards  to  all  the 
members  of  the  Department  (especially  the  boys  in 
the  Bus  Bureau). 

JOSEPH  L.  PALMER,  Bos'n., 
Executive   Officer, 
Patrolman,  Traffic  O. 


SOMEWHERE  OVERSEAS 

7th  U.S.N.C.  Battalion 

Fleet  P.O.  San  Francisco,  Calif. 


EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 


June  23,  1943. 


My  new  address  is  as  designated  above.  This  for 
your  information  and  necessary  change  in  your  list- 
ing for  SPRING  3100  which  I  am  receiving  regularly 
and  which  is  as  important  to  me  out  here  as  the 
daily  paper  used  to  he  at  home. 

Thanking  you  one  and  all,  and  mv  best  wishes 
to  the  "Finest." 

JOHN  L.  CREHAN,  C.S.F. 
Patrolman,   Man.    E.   Hqrs. 


SOMEWHERE  AT  SEA 

U.S.S.  Ringold 

Fleet  P.O.,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

July  11,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

I  have  received  each  issue  of  SPRING  3100  for 
the  past  six  months  now  for  which  I  extend  my  sin- 
cere thanks. 

The  news  columns  which  the  various  Divisions 
and  Precincts  turn  in  are  always  very  interesting, 
particularly  those  of  the  5th  Division. 

Kindest  regards  to  all. 

JOSEPH    J.    CANAVAN,    C.T.M., 
Patrolman,  34th  Precinct. 


SOMEWHERE  AT  SEA 

USCGR,   USS   LST  262,  Fleet  P.O. 

New  York,  N.  Y. 

July  9,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

For  fourteen  months  SPRING  3100  has  been 
faithfully  following  me  around,  after  having  been 
re-addressed  on  occasion  as  many  as  three  and  four 
times,  but  it  always  catches  up  with  me.  And  be- 
lieve me  I  am  happy  that  it  does.  It's  a  perfect 
reminder  of  the  splendid  group  of  men  I  used  to  work 
with  and  a  real  link  with  what  I  left  behind — and 
hope  to  return  to  real  soon. 

Thanks  again  and  my  best  regards  to  everyone. 

LIEUTENANT  (jg)  HERBERT  H.  BUNGARD, 
Patrolman,  47th  Precinct 


SOMEWHERE  OVERSEAS 

C.B.  Trg.  49th  F.A.  B'n. 

APO  726,  U.S.  Army,  P.M. 

Seattle,  Wash. 

June  27,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Thanks  for  the  April  issue  of  SPRING  3100.  It 
was  a  sight  for  sore  eyes,  coming  as  it  did  with  the 
first  mail  I've  had  in  quite  a  while  that  I've  been  in 
combat  against  the  Japs,  where,  I  can't  say,  but  the 
22nd  Precinct  would  look  mighty  good  just  now. 
As  for  the  Japs,  they're  probably  "so  sorry"  about 
the  whole  thing  by  now  and,  I'm  sure  they're  going 
to  be  even  sorrier  than  that  before  we're  through 
with   them.     Thanks  again  for  SPRING  3100. 

Regards  to  the  22nd  and  my  friends  among  the 
"Finest." 

PVT.    ROBERT   W.    NERGART, 
Patrolman,    22nd    Precinct. 


SOMEWHERE  OVERSEAS 

85th   Signal   Company,    APO   No.   85 

Postmaster,  Los  Angeles,  Calif. 

July  12,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

My  sincere  appreciation  for  every  copy  of  SPRING 
3100  sent  me.  "They  have  come  through  quite  regu- 
larly, both  in  garrison  and  later  while  moving 
through   the    South. 

SPRING  3100  is  an  excellent  means  of  keeping 
up  with  things  in  the  Department  as  well  as  being 
entertaining  and  enjoyable  reading. 

Please  note  my  new  address  above.  Again,  many 
thanks. 

EDWIN  J.  LESTER,  Pvt.  1st  CI. 
Patrolman,  P.  A. 


11 


I 


Cherchez 

La 
Femme 

By 

PATROLMAN 
THOMAS  E.  RYAN 

110th  Precinct 


Prize  Short  Story 


"I've  found  the  movie  star,  Riley,  but  you  can  have  all  the  credit  .  . 


PATROLMAN  DONELLY  lounged  in  the  sit- 
ting room  of  his  precinct  station  house  be- 
fore turning  out.  His  partner  in  crime 
prevention,  Patrolman  Riley,  was  engaged  in  earn- 
est conversation  with  Sergeant  Gallagher. 

"It  will  be  a  boy  this  time.  Sergeant,"  he  con- 
fided.  "She  said  it  would!" 

"Who  said?"  Sergeant  Gallagher  asked,  sourly. 

"The  tea-leaf  reader.  She  told  my  sister-in-law 
hers  would  be  a  girl — and  it  was!" 

"How  does  she  know?"  Sergeant  Gallagher 
asked,  sarcastically,  as  he  prepared  to  call  the  roll. 

Patrolman  Riley  could  not  answer  that  one  so 
he  let  it  go. 

"Donelly  and  Riley  take  car  312  and  cover  sec- 


tor four,"  the  sergeant  announced  when  he 
reached  their  names  in  the  reading  of  the  roll-call. 

The  patrolmen  left  with  the  others  at  the  con- 
clusion of  the  instructions  and  took  possession  of 
the  car  assigned  them. 

They  had  cruised  for  an  hour  without  event 
when  Riley  made  his  seventh  and  final  call  to  the 
hospital.  His  happiness  knew  no  bounds  when  at 
the  other  end  a  voice  informed  him  that  Terence 
Riley,  Junior,  had  entered  this  world. 

"He  weighs  all  of  ten  pounds!"  he  told  Patrol- 
man Donelly,  proudly.   "He'll  be  a  fine  cop!" 

Donelly  offered  proper  congratulations. 

"It's  too  bad  you've  never  been  a  father,  Don- 
elly," the  other  sympathized.   "It  sure  is  great!" 


12 


SPRING      3100 


13 


"It's  not  in  my  line,"  Donelly  responded.  "Sup- 
porting the  wife  and  the  Pekingese  is  job  enough 
for  me!" 

"Wouldn't  he  be  proud  of  the  old  man  if  he  were 
to  land  a  promotion!"  Patrolman  Riley  solilo- 
quized, his  ambitions  sprouting  wings. 

"How  does  'the  old  man'  propose  to  accom- 
plish that  on  sector  four?"  Donelly  asked,  curious- 
ly.   "Nothing  ever  happens  here." 

"We  won't  be  on  four  all  our  lives.  We  might 
get  transferred." 

"We've  been  covering  this  sector  six  months 
now,"  Donelly  reminded  him,  wearily. 

Their  conversation  was  interrupted  at  this  point 
by  an  excited  individual  who  with  arms  upraised 
Jumped  jittery-eyed  in  front  of  the  squad  car. 

Donelly  jammed  on  the  brakes,  bringing  the  car 
to  a  screeching  halt. 

"If  you're  trying  to  commit  suicide — "  Riley 
shouted  at  him. 

"I'm  not!"  the  man  gasped.  "I  want  a  police- 
man !" 

"Well,  what  d'you  think  you've  got?" 

"I  want  the  police  to  help  me  find  Isabel.  She's 
been  gone  two  hours !   She — " 

"Give  us  her  description  and  we'll  notify  the 
Missing  Persons  Bureau,"  Riley  suggested. 

"No!  No!  That  will  take  too  long.  Maybe— 
maybe  she's  been  kidnapped !  Oh,  we've  got  to  find 
her  before  something  happens  to  her!  She's  a 
famous  actress.  The  whole  world  loves  her !  She's 
making  a  personal  appearance  tour  and  she's  due 
at  the  theatre  at  half  past  seven." 

"A  movie  star?"  Riley  asked,  eagerly,  sensing  a 
golden  opportunity.  "And  who  are  you?"  he  added 
officially. 

"She's  the  greatest  star  that  ever  lived!"  the 
man  said,  reverently.  "And  I'm  her  manager.  If 
I  could  ride  with  you  and  look  around  a  bit,  we 
might  find  her,"  he  added,  hopefully.  "She  can't 
be  very  far  away." 

Patrolman  Riley  stepped  out  of  the  car  and 
stood  on  the  running-board. 

"Hop  in,"  he  commanded.  "We'll  look  around." 

"I  hope  we  find  her,"  Patrolman  Riley  said, 
compassionately.    "We'll  do  our  best!" 

He  looked  at  Donelly  and  smiled  triumphantly. 

"Who  said  we  wouldn't  get  that  promotion?" 
he  asked.  "Won't  Terence  Junior  be  proud  of  his 
old  man — and  especially  on  this  his  very  first 
birthday !   I  hope  it  gets  in  the  papers !" 

Careful  search  failed  to  produce  a  single  clue 
to  the  whereabouts  of  the  actress  and  Riley's  hap- 
piness diminished  with  each  passing  mile. 

Donelly  wanted  to  quit  the  search. 

"I  think  the  guy's  drunk!"  he  exclaimed.  "I'll 
bet  this  famous  actress  came  out  of  a  bottle!" 

Riley  saw  his  name  fading  from  the  police 
honor  roll. 

"Think  hard!"  he  urged,  anxiously.  "Maybe  she 
went  to  the  beauty  parlor?" 

The  manager  sent  a  disdainful  glance  in  the 
policeman's  direction. 

"No!"  he  said,  curtly.    "She  didn't!" 

"Maybe  she  only  went  shopping?" 

"She  wouldn't  go  near  a  crowd.  She  never  per- 
mits an  unpaid  audience  to  watch  her  act. 


"Temperamental  hussy!"  Donelly  growled. 

"She  might  be  in  church?"  The  golden  oppor- 
tunity was  tarnishing,  and  Riley's  anxiety  was 
making  his  questions  rather  pointless. 

"You  couldn't  drag  her  into  a  church !"  was  the 
startling  reply. 

The  patrolman  shook  his  head  sadly.  "I  see.  An 
atheist!" 

"She's  nothing  of  the  sort!"  the  manager  ex- 
claimed, angrily.  "You  cops  make  me  sick! 
You—" 

Suddenly  Patrolman  Donelly's  patience  snapped 
like  a  rubberband  that  has  been  stretched  too  far. 

"Listen,  you,"  he  addressed  the  man  curtly. 
"You  said  she  wouldn't  be  far  away.  We've  been 
over  nearly  all  of  our  territory  and  she's  still  miss- 
ing. The  only  place  we  didn't  search  is  the  park 
and  if  we  don't  find  her  there  you'll  have  to  come 
down  to  the  station  house !" 

"The  park!"  the  manager  exclaimed,  snapping 
his  fingers.   "Why  didn't  I  think  of  the  park!" 

Donelly  guided  the  squad  car  into  the  park  and 
they  continued  the  search  on  foot. 

Patrolman  Riley  became  suspicious  now. 

"You  didn't  murder  her  and  hide  her  body  in 
the  bushes?"  he  asked. 

Suddenly  the  memory  of  a  gaily-colored  poster 
flashed  into  Patrolman  Donelly's  mind  and  he 
asked  a  single  question. 

"Where  was  she  supposed  to  appear  tonight?" 

"At  the  Palace  Theatre,"  the  distraught  man- 
ager answered. 

Donelly  smiled.  "You've  been  reading  too  many 
detective  stories,  Riley,"  he  declared  pompously. 

The  search  had  assumed  a  different  aspect.  In- 
stead of  scanning  the  shrubbery,  Donelly's  eyes 
turned  skyward. 

He  had  not  gone  a  hundred  feet  when  two  shrill 
blasts  of  his  whistle  brought  Riley  on  the  run. 

"I've  found  the  movie  star,  Riley,  but  you  can 
have  all  the  credit,"  Donelly  announced  as  he  col- 
lapsed upon  a  nearby  bench  and  laughed  until  the 
tears  rolled  down  his  cheeks  in  streams. 

"Won't  Terence  Junior  be  proud  of  his  'old  man' 
when  he  is  told  how,  despite  all  obstacles,  he  suc- 
ceeded in  rescuing  the  beautiful  motion  picture 
star,"  he  exclaimed.  "I  think  I'll  tell  him  myself ! 
Boy,  it  sure  will  look  good  in  the  papers!  I  can, 
in  fact,  see  your  picture  on  the  front  page  now, 
with  Isabel's  hairy  arm  around  your  neck  and  her 
lovely  lips  bestowing  a  grateful  kiss  upon  you!" 

Patrolman  Riley  looked  up  into  the  tree  with  a 
foolish  grin  on  his  face. 

"Aw,  I  don't  see  nothing  funny!"  he  said. 
"Who'd  ever  have  thought  Isabel  was  an  ape!" 

The  manager  looked  at  Riley.  "Getting  her 
down  will  be  a  tough  job,"  he  volunteered.  "You'd 
better  go  back  and  get  the  dragnet.  The  big  one 
you  spread  over  the  city  in  emergencies." 

Patrolman  Riley  reached  for  his  gun — but  Pa- 
trolman Donelly  saved  the  day. 

"What  would  Terence  Junior  think,"  Patrolman 
Donelly  argued,  "if  he  found  out  that  on  his  very 
first  birthday,  his  father,  a  supposedly  respectable 
young  married  man,  got  himself  tangled  up  in  a 
homicide,  and  all  because  of  a  movie  queen — a 
hairy  one,  at  that?" 


Congratulations,   Captain   and   Mrs.   Gerald   J.   Crosson! 


KfeHHnl 

Li 

Ka;^i^ii 

"^^H^BB^^^  T"?* 

L.  to  r.:  Mr.  Thomas  Byrnes,  Mr.  George  Schaff,  the   Captain   and   his   lovely    bride;    Richmond   Assistant 
District  Attorney  Joseph  McKinney;  Crosson's  sister,   Frances,  and  his  father,   retired   Patrolman  Charles 

S.  Crosson. 


/  /  %  V  THAT  I  have  in  mind  right  now  is  to  get 
\^  back  into  the  war  and  do  all  in  my 
power  to  bring  it  to  a  successful  con- 
clusion." 

With  this  simple  statement  Captain  .Gerald  J. 
Crosson,  a  patrolman  attached  to  the  120th  Pre- 
cinct before  donning  the  khaki  of  the  U.  S.  Army 
Air  Force,  responded  to  the  many  tributes  paid 
him  and  Mrs.  Gerald  J.  Crosson,  his  bride  of  a 
week,  at  a  reception  and  dinner  given  in  honor  of 
the  couple  on  the  evening  of  Sunday,  June  7,  at 
the  Meurot  Club,  St.  George,  Staten  Island. 

Captain  Crosson,  who  is  a  son  of  retired  Patrol- 
man Charles  S.  Crosson,  formerly  of  the  123rd 
Precinct,  was  appointed  to  the  Department  March 
26,  1938,  and  assigned  a  year  later,  on  April  16, 
1939,  to  the  Aviation  Bureau  for  duty  as  pilot. 
He  is  31  years  old  and  was  a  member  at  the  time 
of  his  appointment  of  the  Army  Air  Corps  Re- 
serve. In  May,  1941,  he  laid  aside  his  uniform  of 
blue  for  active  service  with  the  Air  Corps,  as  a 
second  lieutenant  pilot,  at  Langley  Field,  Virginia, 
and  later  became  one  of  the  first  pilots  to  fly  the 
famous  Glenn  Martin  Bomber. 

Twenty  hours  after  Pearl  Harbor  was  attacked, 
he  left  for  parts  unknown  at  the  time  and  was  not 
heard  from  again  until  from  the  Southwest  Paci- 
fic came  word  some  months  later  of  the  exploits  of 
a  daring  New  York  City  police  officer  whose  forte 


was  knocking  Japs  out  of  the  skies. 

Mission  after  mission  was  accomplished  by 
Crosson  in  all  kinds  of  weather;  over  vast  jungle 
areas,  and  under  the  worst  conditions  a  man  can 
fly.  Taking  off  during  bombing  attacks,  having 
his  plane  shot  full  of  holes  from  cannon  shells 
and  machine  gun  bullets,  he  has  come  through 
'with  colors  flying.  Wounded  in  combat  and  shot 
down  by  the  enemy,  Crosson  upon  his  return  on 
a  brief  furlough  two  months  ago  was  the  posses- 
sor of  five  decorations :  The  Distinguished  Service 
Cross,  Distinguished  Flying  Cross,  Silver  Star, 
Purple  Heart,  and  the  Airman's  Medal.  Since 
his  return  to  the  Southwest  Pacific  two  additional 
decorations  for  gallantry  in  combat  flying  have 
been  awarded  him — the  Oak  Leaf  Cluster  to  the 
Air  Medal  and  the  Soldier's  Medal.  These  latter 
awards  were  made  public  by  the  War  Department 
last  month. 

SPRING  3100  is  happy  to  join  with  their  legion 
of  friends  in  extending  to  Captain  and  Mrs.  Cros- 
son heartiest  felicitations. 

And  may  his  Guardian  Angel  in  the  hazardous 
task  of  sweeping  the  enemy  from  the  skies  fly  side 
by  side  with  Captain  Crosson  until  the  day  when 
right  shall  have  triumphed  over  might — when 
Peace  on  Earth  Good  Will  Toward  Men  shall 
again  be  the  song  of  free  peoples  the  world  over. 


14 


Police   Four  Top   Barber   Shop   Quartette   Competition 


1 

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^^^^^^^^^^^■^' ^^^ 

^^^j 

Messrs.  Spielman-Cantwell-Giacalone-Diemer,  Inc. 


STARS  OF  THE  OPERA,  stage,  Concert,  radio  and 
screen  were  included  {or  at  least  so  xoe've 
been  told,)  among  the  several  thousand 
spectators  who  on  the  evening  of  Tuesday,  July 
6,  on  the  Mall  in  Central  Park  wept  unashamed 
as  from  the  velvety  throats  of  four  robust  New 
York  City  policemen  gushed  harmony  in  such 
sweet  profusion  as  to  cause  husbands  to  kiss  their 
wives  and  sweethearts  to  swoon  with  joy. 

A  more  perfect  night  could  not  have  been 
picked  for  the  event.  A  gentle  breeze  fanned 
fevered  brows  .  .  .  the  while  birds  twittered 
happily  in  the  trees.  Stars  in  profusion  beamed 
down  on  the  crowded  Mall.  It  was  indeed  a  night 
to  remember! 

You  probably  by  this  time  understand,  dear 
reader,  that  what  we  are  trying  to  do  is  describe 
for  you  our  reaction  to  the  grand  job  turned  in 
by  the  Police  Department  Quartette  in  winning 
in  such  glorious  fashion  last  month  the  ninth 
annual  American  Ballad  contest  for  Barber  Shop 
Quartettes — an  event  which  yearly  brings  joy  to 
the  lovers  of  harmony  and  prestige  to  the  melo- 
dious foursome  on  whose  collective  brows  the 
laurel  wreath  of  champion  is  placed. 

Members  of  the  triumphant  police  quartette 
were  Patrolmen  Joseph  Spielman,  Traffic  C ; 
Thomas  Cantwell,  16th  Division;  Ben  Giacalone, 
73rd  Precinct,  and  William  Diemer,  42nd  Pre- 
cinct. Attired  in  the  fanciful  uniforms  of  another 
day  and  with  faces  gorgeously  decorated  with 
sideburns    and  sweeping    handlebar    mustaches. 


the  boys  presented  a  picture  truly  wonderful  to 
behold. 

An  old  barber  shop  set  served  as  a  backdrop 
for  the  competition.  The  judges  included  former 
Governor  Alfred  E.  Smith,  Park  Commissioner 
Robert  Moses,  William  C.  Handley,  composer  of 
"St.  Louis  Blues,"  among  others. 

Second  honors  went  to  St.  Mary's  Quartette, 
the  Bronx,  with  third  place  taken  by  the  Ridge- 
wood  Clippers,  of  Brooklyn.  Fifteen  quartettes 
in  all  competed,  three  from  each  of  the  five 
boroughs,  all  of  whom  had  survived  elimination 
trials  previously  conducted  by  the  Park  Depart- 
ment in  each  borough. 

Songs  used  in  the  competition  had  to  be  at 
least  twenty-five  years  old.  Those  favored  by 
the  crooning  coppers  included  "Casey  Would 
Waltz  With  His  Strawberry  Blonde,"  "In  the 
Good  Old  Summertime,"  "Everybody  Works  But 
Father,"  "Close  Harmony,"  "On  the  Banks  of  the 
Wabash,"  and  "Love  Me  and  the  World  Is  Mine." 

Four  $25  war  bonds  were  awarded  as  first 
prize,  one  to  each  member  of  the  winning  team; 
traveling  bags  for  second,  and  briefcases  for 
third. 

Congratulations,  Messrs.  Spielman-Cantwell- 
Giacalone-Diemer-Inc,  on  a  swell  job  well  per- 
formed! Ration  points  or  no  you  brought  home 
the  bacon,  and  truthfully  we  can  say  four  nicer 
or  more  talented  lads  couldn't  have  been  picked 
for  the  task. 


15 


Lieutenant   Daniel   W.   O'Connell,   U.  S.   Army 


ON  FRIDAY,  June  25,  a  solemn  mass  of  re- 
quiem was  offered  at  St.  Mary's  Roman 
Catholic  Church,  Grand  and  Ridge  Streets, 
Manhattan,  for  the  repose  of  the  soul  of  Lieuten- 
ant Daniel  W.  O'Connell,  U.  S.  Army,  son  of 
Patrolman  William  O'Connell  of  the  7th  Precinct, 
who  was  killed  in  action  in  North  Africa  on 
April  28,  1943.  The  celebrant  of  the  mass  was 
the  Rev.  Edward  A.  Giblin,  pastor,  with  the  Rev. 
John  McGowan  and  the  Rev.  David  Hordern  serv- 
ing as  deacon  and  sub-deacon,  respectively. 

Father  Giblin,  paying  tribute  in  his  eulogy  to 
those  who  have  made  the  Supreme  Sacrifice  in 
the  service  of  our  country,  said  in  part: 

"Today  we  gather  at  the  Altar  of  God  to  honor 
one  who  laid  down  his  life  that  we  might  continue 
our  way  of  life.  Greater  love  than  this  hath  no 
man.  Lieutenant  O'Connell  gave  his  life  that  we 
might  continue  to  live  in  liberty  as  free  men — 
in  the  enjoyment  of  that  freedom  won  for  us  in 
sweat  and  blood  by  our  forefathers.  His  father. 
Patrolman  William  O'Connell,  has  been  a  friend 
and  protector  of  the  people  of  this  neighborhood 
for  over  twenty-five  years,  and  we  extend  to  him 
and  the  members  of  his  family  our  heartfelt  sym- 
pathies. We  welcome  this  morning  the  captain 
and  men  of  the  7th  Precinct.  It  was  they  who 
graciously  arranged  for  this  mass  as  a  mark  of 
respect  to  their  fellow  officer  and  we  compliment 
them  on  their  charity.  Patrolmen  always  do  nice 
things,  but,  unfortunately,  are  n6t  always  appre- 
ciated by  those  for  whom  they  labor.  We  will  not 
let  the  sacrifice  of  Lieutenant  O'Connell  be  in 
vain.  Encouraged  by  his  example,  we,  too,  will 
make  sacrifices,  generously,  and  not  complain 
about  the  lack  of  things  such  as  gasoline,  sugar, 
meat,  and  similar  luxuries  and  so-called  necessi- 
ties. For  what  are  the  little  things  we  are  called 
upon  to  give  up  compared  to  what  those  in  our 
armed  services  are  suffering — for  us. 

"God  have  mercy  on  the  soul  of  Lieutenant 
O'Connell  and  give  consolation  to  his  dear  father 
and  family,  and  grant  us  strength  and  courage 
to  live  worthy  of  our  heritage  of  freedom." 

Among  those  who  attended,  besides  his  Dad, 
sisters  Margaret  and  Mary,  other  members  of  the 
family  and  neighbors,  were  one  hundred  members 
of  the  7th  Precinct,  in  uniform,  under  command 
of  Captain  John  B.  McGarty,  with  Lieutenants 
Jeremiah  Daly  and  Henry  Miller  as  aides. 

Lieutenant  O'Connell,  who  was  23  years  old 
and  a  graduate  of  James  Monroe  High  School, 
enlisted  as  a  private  on  August  12,  1940.  Pro- 
motion to  corporal  and  then  to  sergeant  followed 
and  on  April  15,  1942,  he  entered  the  Officers 
Training  School  at  Ft.  Benning,  Georgia,  and  was 
graduated  three  months  later  with  the  rank  of 
2nd  lieutenant.  October  1,  1942,  he  volunteered 
for  overseas  duty  and  sailed  shortly  thereafter 


The  late  Lt.  Daniel  W.  O'Connell 

with  his  outfit  for  North  Africa.  In  March,  1943, 
he  was  promoted  to  1st  lieutenant  and  one  month 
later,  on  April  14,  he  was  awarded  the  Silver 
Star  for  gallantry  in  action. 

The  Order  of  the  Purple  Heart  was  awarded 
posthumously  to  Lieutenant  O'Connell  on  July  3. 
And  while  all  the  decorations  within  the  power 
of  the  government  to  bestow  could  never  make 
up  for  the  loss  of  a  son,  to  the  bereaved  family 
it  should  be  consoling  to  know  that  in  the  War  for 
Freedom  in  which  our  country  today  is  engaged, 
their  boy  did  not  die  in  vain — that  for  the  land 
that  gave  him  birth  the  greatest  sacrifice  any  of 
us  could  be  called  upon  to  make  has  not  gone 
unrecognized. 


148  WOODHULL  AVENUE 
Riverhead,  Long  Island 

July  21,  1943. 

EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Please  renew  my  subscription  to  SPRING  3100 
and  again  say  "Hello"  for  me  to  the  men  of  good 
old  Traffic  E. 

CARL  VAIL, 
Retired  Patrolman. 


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Lt.  Anthony  J.  Battle 
Sgt.  Philip   Clarkin 
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Ptl.  Lauritz   Olsen 
Ptl.  Edward    F.   Smith 
Ptl.  James  P.  McCabe 
Ptl.  Jesse   G.   Winship 
Ptl.  William  Miller 
Ptl.  Michael  Dennehy 
Ptl.  Julian  G.  Palas 
Ptl.  Jeremiah    Dunleavy 
Ptl.  R.   William    Burns 
Ptl.  Isidore   Kolsky 
Ptl.  Philip  F.  Micca 
Ptl.  Julius   Thuma 
Ptl.  Stephen  J.   Wall 
Ptl.  Frank  A.   Byrne 
Ptl.  Edward   J.   Tracy 
Ptl.  Charles   J.  Wolf 
Ptl.  George   J.   Meyer 
Ptl.  John  T.  Sherlock 
Ptl.  George  C.  H.   Ludwig 


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Ptl.  Bruno  A.   Mondieka 
Ptl.  Theodore  J.   Smith 
Ptl.  John  Parente 
Ptl.  Alonzo  B.  Matthews 


Ptl.  Frank  A.  Plate 
Ptl.  William  F.  Barry 
Ptl.  Dennis  F.  Brown 
Ptl.  Henry   Dopp 
Ptl.  John  F.  Lanigan 
Ptl.  Herman  StofFers,  Jr. 
Ptl.  Bernhardt  Seidel 
F*tl.  John  S.  Conway,  Jr. 
Ptl.  Alfred  L.  Hughes 
Ptl.  Karl  M.  Huber 
Ptl.  Henry  Kludt 
Ptl.  Frederick  J.  Barth 
Ptl.  Samuel  Bossom 
James  J.  Hamilton 
Henry  L.  Bowler 
Guiseppe  Caravetta 
William  F.  Thorns 
William  Brod 
Arnold  Samish 
Joseph  M.  MeGowan 
Thomas  F.  Normoyle 
John  B.  Stevens 
James  F.  Byrne      G.  C 
Alfred  A.  Walsh 
Patrick  Fitzmaurice 


114  Pet. 

Tr.  B 

Tr.  I 

Tr.  N 

C.  Pkway.  Pet. 

Mil.  Ser.  Bur. 

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3  Pet. 

18  Pet. 

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Mey.  Pet.  2 

Pkway.  Pet. 

Mtd.  Sqd.  1 

Pens'on  Bur. 


Marcell  B.  Kaezynski    Mil.  Ser.  Bur. 


Edward  J.  McLoughlin  25  Pet. 

Harry  Abramowitz  77  Pet. 

Ptl.  Rudolph  A.  Hoehn  Mey.  Pet.  2 

Ptl.  Michael  J.  Wallace  22  Pet. 

Ptl.  William  F.  Walsh  76  Pet. 

Ptl.  Frank  T.  Kuster  109  Pet. 

Ptl.  George  T.  Butler  120  Pet. 

PtL  George  J.  Ruch  Mtd.  Sqd.  1 

Ptl.  Robert  E.  Register  Div.  of  Lie. 

Polw.  Veronica  Kennedy  Bur.  of  Polw. 

Polw.  Winifred  Lenahan  Bur.  of  Polw. 

Polw.  Ann  V.  Mullins  Bur.  of  Polw. 

Polw.  Adelaide  J.  Mundell  Bur.  of  Polw. 

Polw.  Mae  Whelen  Bur.  of  Polw. 
Polw.  Emma  E.  Wedemeyer  Juv.  Aid  Bur. 

Ptl.  Frank  C.  Slocum  Harbor  Pet. 


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207th  COAST  ARTILLERY  BARRAGE  BALLOON 
BATTALION 

Battery  "C",  San  Pedro,  California 

July  7,  1943 

EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

This  is  to  acknowledge  the  continued  receipt  of 
our  fine  magazine.  It  is  one  of  the  links  of  friend- 
ships that  still  connect  me  with  the  Police  Depart- 
ment of  New  York  City  and  reminds  me  that  I  am 
a  New  Yorker. 

In  the  past  it  has  been  an  aid  to  me  in  following 
the  various  achievements  of  the  Department  and  its 
members,  and  I  know  that  the  future  receipt  of  the 
publication  will  be  of  vital  importance  to  me. 

To  insure  prompt  delivery,  I  would  appreciate 
that  my  mailing  address  be  changed  to  Major  James 
P.  Brown,  867  West  10th  Street,  San  Pedro,  Cali- 
fornia. 

JAMES  P.  BROWN,  Major,  C.A.C., 
Patrolman,  30th  Precinct. 


SOMEWHERE  IN  THE  SO.  PACIFIC 

Marin*  Air  Base  Squadron  1,  First  Marine  Air  Wing 

Navy  No.  145,  Fleet  P.  O.,  San  Francisco,  Calif. 

June  27,  1943. 

EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Just  a  little  reminder  for  you  not  to  forget  my 
copies  of  the  magazine.  We,  down  here  at  advanced 
bases  in  the  South  Pacific,  do  not  have  the  advan- 
tages of  U.  S.  O.'s  or  of  most  anything  that  would 
remind  us  of  something  called  civilization.  Reading 
material  of  any  sort  is  really  at  a  premium,  and  so 
SPRING  3100  is  welcomed — especially  as  it  is  a  re- 
minder of  the  many  things  that  we  have  left  behind. 
Things  are  so  bad  at  times  that  some  of  the  men 
have  obtained  Japanese  dictionaries  (put  out  by  the 
Army)  and  have  attempted  to  read  the  story  books 
captured  from  the  Japs. 

Regards  to  you  all! 

1st  LT.  LOUIS   G.   SHANES, 
Patrolman,  23rd  Precinct. 


By  REBECCA  B.  RANKIN,  Librarian,  Municipal  Reference  Library 


ALL  SUCCESSFUL  close  combat  is  based  on 
the  principles  of  judo.  In  "Modern  Judo" 
by  Charles  Yerok,  published  by  the  Military 
Service  Publishing  Company,  these  principles  are 
clearly  presented  with  400  photographs.  The 
author  does  not  claim  that  one  can  learn  judo  in 
ten  easy  lessons.  But  he  does  insist  that  if  you 
want  to  win  you  must  learn  the  principles — and 
you  can  do  this  with  his  "Modern  Judo."  The 
book  is  available  at  the  Municipal  Reference 
Library,  Room  2230,  Municipal  Building,  where 
members  of  the  police  force  are  welcome  to  con- 
sult it  and  even  borrow  it  for  further  study  and 
practice. 


ably  used  for  directives  for  civilian  defense  acti- 
vities. We  have  a  complete  file  in  the  Municipal 
Reference  Library,  should  you  be  interested  in 
back  issues.  Another  of  their  publications  con- 
cerns the  "New  York  State  War  Emergency  Act 
and  Other  War  Emergency  Laws"  1941  and  1942 
(277p.) .  Of  course  it  is  a  simple  matter  to  check 
the  1943  changes  for  we  have  the  Legislative 
Index  and  the  statutes  enacted.  This  collection 
embraces  every  phase  of  state  war  legislation — 
military  service,  housing,  explosives  and  firearms, 
guards  and  motor  vehicles — as  well  as  the  general 
enabling  act. 


HERE  IS  ANOTHER  BOOK  which  the  Library 
has  added  to  its  collection  for  the  benefit  of  the 
personnel  of  the  Police  Department.  It  is  entitled, 
"Plant  Police  Manual  for  Protection  of  War 
Premises"  by  Austin  J.  Roche,  and  published  by 
the  Holling  Press,  Bufl'alo,  N.  Y.  The  author,  a 
retired  police  commissioner  of  Buffalo  and  former 
director  of  plant  protection  for  Bell  Aircraft  Cor- 
poration, is  widely  known  in  the  law  enforcement 
field.  His  long  experience  in  law  enforcement 
lends  authority  to  his  recommendations  as  out- 
lined in  his  book.  It  is  well  worth  the  police  ad- 
ministrator's time  to  study  the  clear  and  concise 
information  on  the  efficient  policing  of  industrial 
premises  which  Mr.  Roche  has  so  competently 
compiled. 


IT  IS  PROBABLY  UNNECESSARY  to  suggest 
to  members  of  the  police  force  that  they  use  a 
new  handy  book  on  first  aid.  However,  it  is  a 
subject  that  improves  with  review,  as  well  as  con- 
stant use.  This  one  may  be  hung  up  in  the  oflfice 
or  carried  in  the  jacket.  Each  subject  or  pro- 
cedure is  arranged  alphabetically,  which  makes 
for  rapid  use.  The  sections  on  anatomy,  trans- 
portation of  the  injured  and  war  gases  are  well 
illustrated.  The  book  is  called  "What  to  Do  Till 
the  Doctor  Comes  .  .  ."  and  it  is  by  Dr.  Donald 
S.  Armstrong  and  Grace  T.  Hallock  (New  York: 
Simon  and  Schuster.  1943.  354p.). 


THE  WAR  EDITION  of  "The  Ships  and  Air- 
craft of  the  United  States  Fleet"  by  James  C. 
Fahey  (New  York:  Ships  and  Aircraft,  1942. 
64p.)  should  be  helpful  to  dock  and  harbor  police. 
It  includes  aircraft  auxiliaries. 


THE  VOTER,  the  city,  the  state,  the  United 
States  government,  the  work  of  the  courts,  the 
laws  which  affect  the  citizens  most  closely,  such 
as  property,  persons,  organizations  and  criminals 
— are  all  headings  in  "The  Citizen  and  the  Law" 
by  Morris  Hadley  (New  York:  Farrar  and  Rine- 
hart,  1941.  363p.) .  This  book  has  just  been  added 
to  the  Library,  and  although  it  is  two  years  old, 
it  seems  particularly  good  because  it  clarifies  many 
intricate  matters. 


THE  NEW  YORK  STATE  War  Council  pub- 
lishes an  Official  Bulletin  which  you  have  prob- 


THE  MOST  COMPREHENSIVE  volume  on 
criminology  that  we  have  seen  is  "New  Horizons 
in  Criminology"  by  Harry  Elmer  Barnes  and 
Negley  K.  Teeters  (New  York:  Prentice-Hall, 
1943.  1069p.).  Not  only  does  it  present  the  cur- 
rent problems,  procedure  and  treatment,  but  it 
includes  an  excellent  history  of  our  penal  system, 
punishment,  criminal  law,  prison  labor  and  edu- 
cation. Juvenile  delinquency  and  crime  preven- 
tion programs  are  also  given  notable  space.  There 
is  an  excellent  listing  of  supplementary  reading 
and  references  This  is  a  text  as  you  can  see  by 
the  number  of  pages,  and  not  for  light  reading. 


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POST-ENTRY  TRAINING  COURSE 

College   of   the   City   of   New   York 

ENGLISH   (REPORT  WRITING) 

This  is  a  course  in  the  correct  expression  and  effective  arrangement  of 
ideas.  Words  and  idioms,  sentences  and  paragraphs,  punctuation,  spelling 
and  grammar  are  studied  and  practiced.  Frequent  expositions  or  reports 
of  police  and  fire  problems  and  duties  are  written,  corrected,  and  discussed 
in  conferences.  Emphasis  is  given  to  the  form  and  style  required  by  the 
uniformed  departments  in  official  communications. 

Room  1106  -  Commerce 

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First  session  -  October  1st 


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OR 
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Fees:    $10.  course  fee;  $2.  registration;  and  $1.00  library. 
Instructor:     Mr.  James  E.  Flynn,  City  College. 

Registration  may  be  completed  in  Room  1113,  Commerce  Building, 
17  Lexington  Avenue,  New  York  City,  at  the  following  times: 

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CORRECTION:  SPRING  3100  in  its  report  on  the  awarding  of  medals  for  meritorious  police  work 
last  month  unfortunately  had  the  photographs  of  Sergeant  John  M.  Bou,  winner  of  the  Police  Combat 
Cross,  and  Patrolman  Arnold  C.  Dolan,  to  whom  was  awarded  the  Michael  J.  Delehanty  medal,  incor- 
rectly set.    The  photographs  together  with  the  citation  in  each  case  should  have  been  shown  as  below. 


POLICE   COMBAT  CROSS 

Sergeant  John  M.  Bou,  Shield 
No.  538,  120th  Precinct  (was  Pa- 
trolman, Shield  No.  1179,  Police 
Commissioner's  Office,  at  the  time 
of  occurrence).  At  about  6:40  a.m., 
August  18,  1942,  on  duty  in  plain- 
clothes, observed  two  men  solicit 
three  others.  The  five  men  pro- 
ceeded to  premises  29  West  112th 
Street,  Manhattan.  Patrolman  Bou 
entered  the  premises  and  when  he 
confronted  the  men  on  the  third 
floor  landing:  they  fled.  The  patrol- 
man pursued  one  of  the  men,  who  was  armed,  and  overtook 
him  on  the  fifth  floor  of  premises  132  West  113th  Street. 
A  struggle  ensued,  during  which  the  man  fired  two  shots 
at  the  patrolman  without  effect.  Patrolman  Bou  then  shot 
;ind   mortally  wounded  his   assailant. 


MICHAEL  J.  DELEHANTY  MEDAL 

Patrolman     Arnold     C.     Dolan, 

Shield  No.  17983,  15th  Precinct.  At 
about  11:50  p.m.,  October  2,  1942, 
on  patrol,  was  informed  that  two 
men,  who  were  fleeing  in  a  taxi- 
cab,  had  threatened  to  shoot  and 
kill  a  man  during  the  commission 
of  a  holdup  in  a  store  at  1099  Sec- 
ond Avenue,  Manhattan.  Patrol- 
man Dolan  boarded  a  taxicab  and 
gave  chase.  Upon  overtaking  the 
bandits,  the  patrolman  observed 
one  of  them  holding  a  revolver. 
The  bandit  pointed  the  revolver  at  the  patrolman,  who 
discharged  six  shots,  killing  one  of  the  bandits  and  wound- 
ing the  other.  The  revolver  used  in  the  commission  of  the 
crime  and  the  proceeds  of  the  robbery  were  recovered. 


PATROLMAN  RAY  HENDLEY,  68th  Pre- 
cinct, long  noted  for  his  ability  to  flirt  with 
par,  and  Sergeant  Ed  Spaeth,  11th  Precinct, 
who  broke  into  the  low  70's  for  the  first  time  at 
a  Police  golf  tournament,  tied  for  low  gross  as  a 
result  of  identical  74's  fired  by  this  pair  at  the 
July  tournament  of  the  Police  Golf  Association 
held  Tuesday,  July  20,  at  the  Fresh  Meadow 
Country  Club,  Flushing,  Queens.  In  addition, 
Spaeth  took  the  honors  for  low  net,  his  handicap 
of  9  giving  him  a  net  of  65  strokes.  Hendley 
achieved  his  end  of  this  remarkable  exhibition  of 
precision  golf  by  blasting  twin  37's  the  while 
Spaeth  carded  a  brilliant  36  going  out  and  a  38  on 
the  back  leg.  Nice  going,  lads,  and,  again  con- 
gratulations ! 

Next  in  line  in  the  field  of  136  was  Patrolman 
John  McDonald,  winner  of  the  SPRING  3100 
trophy  last  year,  whose  77  sans  aid  of  handicap 
proves  that  John,  too,  was  on  speaking  terms  with 
par  most  of  the  way.  Only  other  player  to  break 
80  was  Patrolman  John  Harcke,  5th  Division, 
whose  score  of  79  strokes  likewise  was  not  to  be 
sneezed  at. 

Historic  Fresh  Meadow,  which  sponsored  both 
the  National  Open  and  National  PGA,  on  this 
occassion  backed  up  our  intrepid  linksmen  not  at 
all.  The  rough  was  high — and  high,  too,  were  the 
penalties  inflicted  upon  those  who  strayed  from 
the  fairways.  As  a  result,  only  24  of  the  136  com- 
petitors posted  scores,  the  unhappy  delinquents 
including  among  their  number  Patrolman  Ed 
MacFadden,  112th  Precinct,  who  led  the  pack  at 
Pomonok  last  month. 

For  his  fine  hospitality,  many  thanks  now  from 
the  boys  to  Mr.  Sol  Sussman,  genial  prexy  of 
Fresh  Meadow,  and  likewise  to  Mr.  Ben  Geller, 
for  the  wonderful  luncheon — and  we  do  mean 
wonderful. 
The  scores : 

Gross       Handicap       Net 

E.  Spaeth  74  9  65 

J.  Harcke  79  10  69 

R.   Hendley    74  5  69 

J.  Bealler 93  23  70 

J.  McDonald   77  5  72 

C.  Stilson  86  14  72 


B.  Hurwood  82  10  72 

C.  Metz  81  8  73 

W.  Miller  95  21  74 

G.  Schulmerich  85  11  74 

G.  Ahrens 88  13  75 

R.  Blaum  97  22  75 

C.  Roland  89  14  75 

J.   Meenan   101  24  77 

J.   Maroney    103  25  78 

G.  Holmes  98  20  78 

J.  Hennessey  100  18  82 

V.  Lo  Prest  104  20  84 

J.  W.  Lyle  103  18  85 

J.  Jetter  96  11  85 

S.  Newman  108  22  86 

W.  Casey  102  11  91 

W.  Flanagan  105  13  92 

W.  Collins  118  20  98 

The  next  meeting  of  the  P.  G.  A.  will  be  held 
Thursday,  August  19,  at  the  Sound  View  Golf 
Club,  Great  Neck,  L.  I.,  where  an  old  friend,  Mr. 
Mario  Cocito,  who  served  the  boys  such  a  splendid 
dinner  last  year  has  promised  to  duplicate  the 
treat. 

Directions:  Schenck  Bus  from  Jamaica  direct 
to  course. 

For  further  information  contact  Sergeant  Bob 
Poggi,  94th  Precinct,  or  at  his  home,  Jamaica 
3-7089. 


BASEBALL 


THE  Police  Department  Baseball  team,  which 
this  season  is  limited  in  its  activities  to  ex- 
hibition games  with  service  teams  in  and 
about  the  Metropolitan  area,  has  performed  most 
creditably  in  recent  weeks  as  its  record  of  6  vic- 
tories against  2  defeats  and  one  tie  game  would 
indicate.  The  teams  to  take  them  over  were  West 
Point,  to  whom  the  boys  on  May  30  lost  a  close 
one,  6  runs  to  5,  and  the  crack  340th  Aviation 
Squadron,  before  whom  our  lads  on  July  12  like- 
wise bowed,  3-0. 

On  the  winning  end  the  boys  won  from  the  U.  S. 
Maritime  Commission,  at  Sheepshead  Bay;  Ft. 
Hancock  (2  wins  and  1  tie) ;  U.  S.  Coast  Guard, 
Floyd  Bennett  Field;  Camp  Wood,  Ft.  Monmouth. 

The  last  named  team,  incidentally,  earlier  in  the 
season  won  in  an  exhibition  game  with  the  Phila- 
delphia Americans  by  a  score  of  1  to  0,  and  in 


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another  exhibition  match  which  went  to  12  in- 
nings defeated  the  Chicago  Cubs  3  to  2. 

Manager  Steve  Whelan  in  explaining  the  vic- 
tory put  it  very  modestly  to  say  the  least.  Said 
Steve:  "We  just  had  a  good  day,  that's  all.  We're 
not  THAT  good!" 

The  scores: 

Date             Team  Run*  Hit*  Errors 

July    1        Police    7  8  2 

Coast  Guard 2  3  2 

(Carroll,  Auer,  pitcher*;   !Sally, 

Sullivan,  catcher*.) 

July  11     Police    0  4  2 

340th  Avia.  Sqdn.    .  .         3  7  0 

(Carroll,    Auer,   pitchers;    Sullivan, 
ISallr,    catchers.) 

July   22      Police    13  15  1 

Camp    Wood     0  5  3 

(Brancaccio,  pitcher;   Sullivan, 
ISally,   catchers.) 

July   25      Police    8  11  2 

Ft.  Hancock 2  5  2 

(Carroll,   pitcher;   Sullivan, 
ISally,    catchers.) 


A  Challenge  Met 

Reprinted  from  the  Staten  Island  Advance, 
Saturday,  July  10,  1943. 


SOMEWHERE  IN  THE  S.  W.  PACIFIC 

2nd  Special  Batt.,  U.  S.  N. 

Fleet  P.  O.,  San  Francisco,  Calif. 

June  27,  1943. 

DEAR  COMMISSIONER  VALENTINE: 

Just  a  line  from  an  old  friend  and  admirer.  After 
8  months  in  the  Navy,  as  Gunner's  Mate  1st  class, 
I  have  finally  made  the  grade.  Lt.  Gomdr.  Francis 
M.  McCarthy,  our  gallant  commander,  has  just  pro- 
moted me  to  Chief  Master-at-arms. 

It  was  a  tough,  hard  climb  for  an  old  timer  like 
me,  but  it  was  worth  it,  as  my  seven  sons  and  daugh- 
ters and  three  grandchildren  will  live  to  be  proud  of 
their  Daddy,  and  the  thought  of  that  makes  me 
very  proud,  too. 

Please  let  the  boys  in  Traffic  Precinct  D,  Deputy 
Chief  Sheehy,  Dep.  Commissioner  Cornelius  O'Leary, 
Captain  Johnson,  all  old  friends  of  mine,  know  that 
I  am  well  and  still  shooting  97. 

Hoping  to  see  you  all  again,  after  the  war,  I 
remain. 

Your  friend  and  well  wisher, 

WILLIAM    M.    MILLAR,   C.M.A.A., 
Retired  Sergeant,  Traffic  D. 


WHEN  a  member  of  "the  Finest"  is  put  on 
his  mettle,  he  rarely  shirks  the  test.  Not 
only  his  own  stature  as  a  policeman  but  the 
reputation  of  the  force  is  at  stake.  And  in  case 
the  individual  might  consider  discretion  to  be  the 
better  part  of  valor  if  only  he,  as  an  individual, 
were  being  weighed  in  the  balance,  with  the  glory 
of  his  outfit  also  involved,  he  can  scarcely  do  other- 
wise than  meet  the  challenge  firmly,  resolutely 
and  in  the  spirit  of  never-say-die. 

A  group  of  officers  at  the  St.  George  Station- 
house  was  confronted  with  such  a  challenge  the 
other  night.  There  wasn't  one  who  failed  to  mea- 
sure up  magnificently  to  the  grave  ordeal.  Un- 
waveringly each  of  them  came  through,  with 
colors  flying,  yet  it  was  no  mean  test  they  under- 
went. For  they  were  dealing  with  a  veteran,  a 
tough  bird  from  Brooklyn  who  has  been  through 
the  mill  repeatedly  and  is  a  familiar  figure  with 
cops  throughout  the  city. 

No,  this  wasn't  a  gunman  they  had  on  their 
hands;  it  was  no  hardened  character  who's  seen 
the  inside  of  many  jails.  The  visitor  at  St.  George, 
Tony  Coco,  is  a  10-year-old  who  seems  to  make  it 
a  practice  to  get  "lost" — the  "lost"  being  put  in 
quotation  marks  because  it's  doubtful,  really, 
whether  he's  ever  as  lost  as  he  tries  to  make  out. 

Tony  was  picked  up  on  the  Roosevelt  Board- 
walk at  South  Beach  shortly  after  1  o'clock  in  the 
morning.  When  he  told  his  sad  tale,  he  was  taken 
to  the  stationhouse  where  he  immediately  put  on 
an  act.  He  was  wearing  three  sets  of  clothes,  and 
he  shed  them,  one  after  the  other,  until  the  officers 
decided  that  enough  was  enough.  Then  he  ex- 
postulated at  length  on  the  kind  of  treatment  he 
had  received  whenever  he  was  "lost"  in  any  of 
the  other  boroughs.  He  warned  his  hosts  that  the 
hospitality  of  the  Island — as  well  as  that  of  its 
officers — was  being  tried;  he  explained  that  he 
was  "very,  very  hungry"  and  that  he  wanted  milk, 
cake  and  pie  "in  a  hurry." 

Well,  he  got  what  he  asked  for.  And  in  such 
copious  quantities  that  before  he  left  with  his 
father,  who  meantime  had  been  summoned  to  get 
him.  he  acknowledged  somewhat  haughtily  that 
the  Island's  hospitality  was  "fair,  just  fair." 

But  that  expression  should  not  be  taken  at  its 
face  value. 

Coming  from  such  a  discriminating  old-timer  as 
Tony,  "fair,  just  fair"  is  fulsome  praise.  It  estab- 
lishes beyond  doubt  that  the  St.  George  cops  were 
hospitable  indeed — that  when  they  were  weighed 
in  the  scales,  they  weren't  found  wanting  but 
were,  indeed,  everything  that  men  of  "the  Finest" 
are  expected  to  be. 


POLICE  ACADEMY 

OFFICERS'  TRAINING  SCHOOL 

QUESTION  AND  ANSWERS  FOR  THE  AUGUST,  1943,  ISSUE  OF  "SPRING  3100" 

By  Lieutenant  PETER  F.  MATHEWS 


QUESTION  NO.  1 

In  what  manner  does  the  Safety  Bureau  of  this  De- 
partment cooperate  with  city,  State  and  Federal  depart- 
ments ? 

QUESTION  NO.   2 

Under  what  circumstances  may  an  attorney  for  a  de- 
fendant in  a  criminal  action  issue  Subpoenas  or  subpoenas 
duces  tecum? 

QUESTION  NO.  3 

Are  facts  judicially  noticed  necessarily  true  beyond 
question  ? 

QUESTION  NO.  4 

When  a  criminal  proceeding,  either  grand  jury  hearing 
or  actual  trial,  is  being  conducted  in  State  A,  how  may  the 
prosecution  obtain  material  evidence  solely  within  the 
knowledge  of  persons  who  are  either  citizens  and  residents 
of  State  B,  or  who  have  fled  there  to  avoid  testifying? 

QUESTION  NO.  5 

Briefly   answer  the  following: 

a.  What  are  the  functions  of  the  Motor  Transport  Main- 
tenance Division? 

b.  How  many  extra  cartridges  shall  be  carried  by  mem- 
bers of  the  Force  on  patrol? 

c.  What  precautions  shall  be  taken  by  a  driver  of  a 
motor  vehicle  when  parking  on  a  hill? 

d.  What  is  the  main  purpose  of  photographing  the 
scene  of  a  crime? 

e.  In  what  cases  shall  the  U.  F.  95  tag  be  used? 

f .  For  what  purpose  is  the  Narcotic  Bureau  maintained  ? 


ANSWERS 


ANSWER    TO    QUESTION    NO.   1 

Monthly  reports  are  made  to  His  Honor,  the  Mayor, 
showing  by  comparison  with  the  same  period  of  the  pre- 
vious year  the  accident  record,  by  cause,  as  well  as  reports 
showing  the  number  of  accidents  and  the  number  of  per- 
sons killed  and  injured  hourly. 

Monthly  statistics  concerning  vehicular  highway  acci- 
dents to  school  children  are  furnished  to  public  and  paro- 
chial school  authorities  and  to  the  Health  Department, 
showing  date,  time  and  cause  of  accident,  together  with 
the  school  attended  and  school  district  concerned. 

Monthly  reports  also  made  to  the  New  York  State  Motor 
Vehicle  Bureau  and  to  the  Bureau  of  Census,  Washington, 
D.  C,  of  all  vehicular  highway  fatalities. 

ANSWER    TO   QUESTION   NO.    2 

The  attorney  for  the  defendant  may  issue  subpoenas  and 
subpoenas  duces  tecum,  subscribed  by  him,  for  witnesses 
within  the  state,  in  behalf  of  the  defendant,  to  appear 
before  the  court  or  judicial  officer  at  which  or  before  whom 
the  indictment,  information  or  complaint  is  to  be  tried  or 
heard. 


But  no  such  subpoena  duces  tecum  shall  be  directed  to 
any  office,  department,  bureau  or  other  agency  of  the  state 
or  any  political  subdivision  thereof,  or  to  any  officer  there- 
of, except  with  respect  to  official  records  and  books,  papers 
and  documents  which  may  be  subpoenaed  in  a  civil  case 
under  sections  four  hundred  ten  to  four  hundred  four- 
teen, both  inclusive,  of  the  civil  practice  act,  and  the  issu- 
ance of  such  subpoena  duces  tecum  in  such  cases  shall  be 
subject  to  the  amicable  provisions  of  such  sections. 

ANSWER    TO   QUESTION    NO.    3 

Taking  judicial  notice  does  not  imply  that  the  fact  of 
which  judicial  notice  is  taken  is  true  beyond  question.  It 
simply  represents  that  there  is  common  opinion  among 
people  which  has  been  so  universally  accepted  that  it  has 
become  a  part  of  common  knowledge  that  the  given  fact 
exists.  Usually,  however,  what  is  judicially  noticed  is  not 
a  matter  concerning  which  there  is  any  controversy. 

ANSWER   TO    QUESTION    NO.    4 

The  Uniform  Act  to  Secure  the  Attendance  of  Witnesses 
from  Without  a  State  in  Criminal  Proceedings,  combines 
the  better  features  of  all  former  legislation  on  this  subject. 
Reciprocal  in  nature,  the  machinery  set  up  is  actuated  when 
a  court  of  record,  in  State  A,  certifies  that  there  is  a  crim- 
inal proceeding  pending  in  such  court,  or  that  a  grand 
jury  investigation  has  commenced  or  is  about  to  commence, 
wherein  X,  within  the  boundaries  of  State  B,  is  needed 
as  a  material  witness. 

Upon  receipt  of  such  certificate  by  a  court  of  record  in 
X's  county,  an  order  is  issued  commanding  him  to  appear 
for  a  hearing.  If,  at  the  hearing,  it  is  determined  (1)  that 
X  is  a  material  and  necessary  witness,  (2)  that  no  undue 
hardship  is  involved  in  the  trip,  and  (3)  that  State  A  and 
all  other  states  through  which  X  will  be  required  to  pass 
have  granted  him  protection  from  arrest  and  service  of 
process  while  traveling  and  attending,  the  court  of  State 
B  may  issue  a  subpoena  commanding  X  to  attend  and 
testify  in  the  requesting  state.  It  is  further  provided  that 
if  the  said  certificate  so  recommends,  the  judge  in  State  B 
may  order  that  the  witness  be  delivered  over  to  officers  of 
State  A. 

However,  before  this  latter  pi'ocedure  is  used,  the  essen- 
tial requisites  must  be  found  at  the  hearing,  and  it  must 
be  deemed  necessary  and  expedient  that  the  proposed  wit- 
ness be  delivered  to  the  officers  instead  of  being  allowed 
to  attend  voluntarily. 

If,  under  the  first  method,  after  being  ordered  and  ten- 
dered a  specified  sum  X  fails  to  attend  in  State  A,  he 
shall  be  punished  in  the  manner  provided  for  the  punish- 
ment of  any  witness  who  disobeys  a  subpoena  issued  from 
a  court  of  record  in  State  B. 

Under  the  Uniform  Act  in  order  to  facilitate  the  above 
procedure,  each  State  guarantees  protection  from  arrest 
or  service  of  process  to  any  person  attending  court  on  its 
request  or  passing  through  the  state  in  obedience  to  a  like 
subpoena. 

ANSWER   TO    QUESTION   NO.   5 

a.  The  functions  of  this  Division  are  the  supervision, 
maintenance  and  disposition  of  and  accounting  for  all  De- 
partment road  motor  equipment,  accessories  and  supply 
materials. 

b.  Eighteen  extra  cartridges  for  each  member  of  the 
Force  assigned  to  radio  motor  patrol  or  motor  patrol.  Six 
extra  cartridges  for  other  members  of  the  Force. 

c.  Shall  not  leave  his  motor  vehicle  unattended  without 
effectively  setting  the  brakes  thereon,  and  turning  the 
front  or  rear  wheel  to  the  curb. 


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d.  To  give  a  thorough  and  true  account  of  the  occurrence 
so  that  all  important  events  of  the  crime  are  registered 
and  told  by  the  photographs. 

e.  1.  On  all  dead  bodies  in  homicide  cases. 

2.  On  all  bodies  of  dead  or  unconscious  persons  at  the 
scene  of  an  accident. 


3.  In  the  case  of  a  dead  human  body  wherein  the  com- 
plete identity   is   unknown   or   uncertain. 

4.  In  cases  where  persons  are  found  dead  in  hotels,  lodg- 
ing houses  and  furnished  rooms. 

f.  For  the  purpose  of  enforcement  of  the  law  regarding 
the  illicit  traffic  in  narcotics. 


DEPARTMENTAL     ORDERS 


General   Orders    l\o.    20,    June    23,    1943. 

Calls  attention  to  mine  procedure  received  from  the 
Mine  Warfare  Officer,  Third  Naval  District.  Attention 
directed  also  to  provisions  of  General  Orders  No.  16,  c.s. 

General    Orders   No.   21,    June   24,    1943. 

Paragraph  14  of  Article  23  of  the  Manual  of  Procedure, 
titled  "Payrolls,''  amended. 

T.    T.   Message,  June   25,    1943. 

Changes  of  surgeons'  offices,  effective  12:01  A.M.,  July 
3,  1943: 

Surgeon  Ralph  Colp,  1st  Medical  District.  894  Madison 
Avenue,  Manhattan,  through  19th  Pet.  Telephone:  BUtter- 
fteld  8-5480.   Hours:  11:30  A.M. 

Surgeon  Theodore  M.  Sanders,  19th  Medical  District. 
894  Madison  Avenue,  Manhattan,  through  19th  Pet.  Tele- 
phone; BUtterfield  8-5480.   Hours:  9:00  A.M.  to  10:00  A.M. 

T.   T.    Message,    June   29,    1943. 

Form  U.  F.  37  titled  "Uniform  and  Equipment  Speci- 
fications" amended. 


T.    T.    Message,    July    7,    1943. 

Ward  Baking  Company  advises  that  its  offer  to  pay  one 
thousand  dollars  reward  for  information  wanted  in  con- 
nection with  the  homicide  of  Dorothy  Huber,  stabbed  to 
death  at  145th  Street  and  Wales  Avenue,  the  Bronx,  at 
7:05  A.M.,  January  4,  1943,  as  published  in  Detective 
Division  Circular  No.  2,  January  22,  1943,  has  been  ex- 
tended until  December  31,  1943. 

Detective  Division  Circular  No.  2,  January  22,  1943,  and 
teletype  message  of  5:11  P.M.,  April  30,  1943,  amended 
accordingly. 


T.    T.   Message,    July    10,    1943. 

Municipal  Term  Courts  in  the  Boroughs  of  Manhattan, 
Brooklyn  and  the  Bronx  will  be  closed  during  month  of 
August,  1943. 

Jurisdiction  of  these  courts  during  such  period  will  be 
transferred  to  the  District  Magistrates  Courts  in  the 
Boroughs  of  Manhatttn  and  Brooklyn  and  to  the  Arrest 
Court   in   the   Borough   of  the  Bronx. 

T.    T.   Message,    July    10,    1943. 

Poster  relating  to  the  new  withholding  tax,  received 
from  the  War  Finance  Committee,  U.  S.  Treasury  De- 
partment, foi-warded  to  all  commands. 


T.    T.    Message,   July    14,    1943. 

Supply  of  circulars  received  from  the  Office  of  the 
Comptroller,  City  of  New  York,  titled  "Pay-as-you-go 
Income  Tax"  forwarded  to  all  commands  for  distribution 
to  members  of  the  Department. 


Circular  I\o.   19,   July   14,   1943. 

Communication  from  Board  of  Elections  designating 
the  Police  Department  to  receive  and  act  as  custodian  of 
ballot  boxes  used  at  the  Primary  Election  on  August  10, 
1943,  etc. 

Circular  No.   20,   July  14,   1943. 

Communication  from  the  Chief  Clerk,  Board  of  Elections, 
requesting  the  assistance  of  this  Department  in  the  deliv- 
ery of  certain  material  to  Election  Inspectors. 


THE   POLICE    COMMISSIONER 
City  of  New  York 

July  8,  1943. 

MR.  JOSEPH  GOLDBERG, 
447  West  125th  Street, 
New  York  27,  N.  Y. 

Dear  Mr.   Goldberg: 

It  is  with  a  great  deal  of  satisfaction  that  per- 
sonally, and  on  behalf  of  the  Police  Department  of 
the  City  of  New  York,  I  extend  to  you  our  apprecia- 
tion for  the  courageous  and  intelligent  action  taken 
by  you  in  effecting  the  arrest  of  Manuel  Logo  and 
Gilbert  Diaz  on  charges  of  assault  and  robbery. 

I  note  from  official  police  records  that  the  above 
named  prisoners  entered  the  jewelry  shop  of  Mr. 
Julius  Chamelin  at  446  West  125th  Street  and  held 
up  Mr.  Chamelin  at  the  point  of  a  revolver,  then 
struck  him  about  the  head  and  body  and  started  to 
take  some  of  the  valuables  in  the  shop. 

You  were  across  the  street  in  your  shop  when  you 
heard  Mr.  Chamelin's  call  for  help.  You  immediately 
took  your  .32  calibre  revolver  from  under  the  counter 
of  your  shop  and  ran  to  Mr.  Chamelin's  assistance. 
You  caught  one  bandit,  Logo,  in  the  shop  standing 
over  Mr.  Chamelin  who  had  been  struck  to  the 
ground ;  the  other  you  pursued  to  the  rear  yard  where 
you  captured  him  after  being  forced  to  fire  a  shot  at 
him  which  hit  him  in  the  left  shoulder. 

Your  splendid  exhibition  of  bravery  and  intelli- 
gence is  to  be  commended.  Your  aid  in  this  instance 
is  a  sterling  illustration  of  the  public  cooperation  we 
of  the  Police  Department  value  to  the  greatest  de- 
gree, and  I  herewith  extend  to  you  my  personal 
commendation. 

Very  truly  yours, 

LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE, 
Police  Commissioner. 


PRIZE  CARTOONS  SUBMITTED  BY  MEMBERS  OF  THE  DEPARTMEINT 


"Rationing  or  no  rationing,  one  sure  does  get 
fed  up  with  people!" 


^ 


"The  Captain   promised   me  the   world — but  I'm 
holding  out  for  the  radio  car!" 


"I  thought  you  said  MUGGERS^so  I  grabbed  these  two  at 
Grand  Central  just  as  their  train  was  about  to  leave!" 


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1ST  DIVISION 

1st  Pet.,  Ptl.  Francis  B.  Donovan        4th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Henry  W.  A.  Elder 
2nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  I.  Know  Itall  6th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edmund  F.  Kelly 

8th  Pet.,  Ptl.   William  Foster 

8th  Precinct:  Conversation  overheard  last  month:  Sergeant 
Major  Ray  Reid  {to  Lieutenant  Guess  IVhoo)  :  "I  will  wait 
for  you,  Sir,  and  we  will  go  home  together."  Then,  alas,  they 
met  a  gentleman  known  to  us  as  "Mr.  So  What''  who  said, 
"How  about  a  little  snack?"  Said  Guess  Whoo:  "Just  wait 
till  I  call  up  the  cook !"  In  about  three  minutes  he  was  back 
and  said,  "Well,  so  long!"  And  Mr.  So  What  said,  "What  is 
the  matter?"  Guess  Whoo  replied,  "The  cook  sounds  just  too, 
too,  belligerent! — so  long!"   .   .  .   And   that  was   that! 

Sergeant  Pete  Kelly  is  so  black  from  sunning  himself  down 
by  his  bungalow  in  Grant  City  that  he  would  pass  for  an  Irish 
Indian    anywhere.     Calls     his     place     "Castle-Monohan-on-the-Bay." 

Incidentally,   Manager   Chubby   Whclan,  who   is  doing   right   well 

with  his  baseball  team,  as  yet  has  not  caught  up  with  Kelly; 
is   even   asking   Pete   to   do   him  favors   now. 

Eddie  Spear  was  Master  of  Ceremonies  at  the  outing  of  the 
1st,  2nd,  3rd  and  4th  Squads  last  month  at  which  a  wonderful 
time  was  had  by  all,  including  also  the  nice  tribute  paid  by  the 
boys  to  retired  Patrolmen  Max  Ladell  and  Harry  Schaaf.  Schaaf 
is  the  lad  who  started  and  made  possible  these  fine  outings  held 
each    year  by    the  Mercerites. 

George  (he  of  the  black  chin)  Luzzi  recently  purchased  a  leg 
of  lamb  and  was  extolling  its  beauties  to  his  partner,  Elmer 
Layden.  It  was  so  big,  he  said,  that  he  got  four  large  pork 
chops    from    it. 

The  pretzel  crew  of  Dohrmann  and  Kissenberth  is  doing  nicely, 
thank   you.    At    least   Joe   has    thrown    away    his    towel. 

Sergeants  Dente  and  Zeke  Weiman  are  on  vacation.  Dente  has 
not  been  heard  from,  but  Zeke  is  stopping  somewhere  not  far 
distant   from   a   place   called   Jamaica,   in   L.   I. 

Regimental  Sergeant  Major  Skippy  Groves  and  that  canny  lad 
Sandy  MacFarlane  intend  to  go  to  Hampton  Bays  in  August. 
Sandy  is  going  with  the  view  of  getting  a  line  on  the  Grove's 
"technique." 

Yes,    Chief    Clerk    Foster    is    still    hclfitig    Henny    Roth! 

In  sizing  up  the  8th  Squad  detectives  one  wonders  where  all 
those  gorgeous  ties  they  wear  come  from,  with  John  Imperial 
away  out  in  front  with  sunburst  patterns  that  actually  dazzle 
the   eye. 

2D  DIVISION 

3rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Robert  A.  Gibson  7th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Maurice  Grasberg 

5th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Thomas  G.  Tobin  9th  Pet..  Ptl.  Ima  Loudmouth 

11th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Alex  W.  Franz 

9th  Precinct:  First  a  look  at  the  results  of  the  election  for 
P.  B.  A.    delegate    to    replace    retired    Patrolman    Jerry    Bohans : 

The  winnah — with  30  votes,  Patrolman  Demny,  who  frankly 
admits  that  Mary  helped  a  lot.  No,  Demny,   no  sandwiches. 

No.  2 — with  13  votes.  Patrolman  Evers,  who,  when  he  left 
Ireland  wanted  to  be  a  policeman,  and  now  wants  to  be  a  dele- 
i  gate.  Other  also-rans  were  Patrolmen  Hall,  7  votes ;  Short  and 
Forgionc,  5  each;  Toll,  2;  Robb  and  Spagna,  1  each.  .  .  They 
say  Mamie  was  wise  to  Frank  wanting  to  become  a  delegate 
and  then  resorting  to  the  old  wheeze  "/  won't  be  home  tonight 
because  I  gotta  attend  a  meeting!"  So  she  wrote  to  the  boys 
requesting  them  not  to  vote  for  Frankie  .  .  .  Patrolman  Mahoney 
campaigned  energetically  for  Robb  hut  his  closcet  friend.  Patrol- 
man  Buckley,   did   not   get   aboard   the   bandwagon.    Spagna    would 


have  done  a  little  better  if  his  partner,  Patrolman  Nystrom,  had 
voted. 

With  no  votes  apiece.  Patrolmen  Riley  and  Ziegenfuss,  who 
also  ran,  must  have  been  depending  on  their  popularity  to  put 
them    in — as    they   did    not   even    vote    for    themselves ! 

The  "Mole"  too  did  a  lot  of  campaigning  for  this  election;  if 
you  worked  a  special  post,  a  sign  would  remind  you  to  vote  for 
the  "Mole" ;  if  on  patrol  and  a  certain  pickle  truck  passed  you 
on  post,  another  sign,  "Vote  the  Mole" ;  turning  out  or  return- 
ing from  a  tour  of  duty  you  could  always  hear  this  battle  cry, 
"VOTE  THE  MOLE,"  yet  he  failed  even  to  place  his  name  on  the 
ballot!  I  wonder  why? 

Oiir  heartfelt  sympathies  to  Patrolman  Denny  in  the  recent  loss 
of  his  brother.  .  .  And  best  of  luck  to  Patrolman  Jerry  Bohans  who 
has  been  retiring  on  and  off  since  your  reporter  came  into  the 
job  and  who  has  finally  made  the  grade. 

Sergeant  Feuchter  (The  Mighty),  passing  a  stable  while  on 
patrol,  got  a  yearning  to  return  to  his  first  love.  Sergeant  Murray, 
his  bosom  pal,  will  have  something  to  say  about  this  .  .  .  Patrolman 
Sell  (Sparkie)  was  seen  passing  out  cigarettes  the  other  day  to  his 
pals.  Patrolmen  Donahue,  Lemcke  and  Comerford.  They  must  have 
kissed  and  made  up  .  .  .  Isn't  love  grand !  .  .  .  Lieutenant  Dooley 
will  hold  his  annual  get-to-gether  Acorn  Festival  at  his  Ron- 
konkomo  estate  some  time  this  Fall — exact  date  to  be  announced 
later  .  .  .  Patrolman  Bossom  seen  looking  over  empty  stores  on 
2nd  .'Kvenue  trying  to  pick  a  choice  spot  to  open  his  restaurant 
W'hen  he  retires.  A  standing  invitation  to  all  members  of  Ihc 
command  to  patronize  his  place  has  already  been  extended — provid- 
ing they  come  in  short-sleeve  shirts  and  O.P.A.  regulation  pants. 
{No  arm!  No  cuff!) 

FORMER  OCCUPATIONS 

Abruzzo  was  a  clerk,  a  leetle  better  than  me, 
Aloisi  was  a  life-guard — what  a  sight  to  see! 
Anderson  a  handy-man,  as  handy  as  could  be, 
Barry  was  a  landscaper,  but  couldn't  plant  a  tree. 

Barrett  was  a  laborer,  at  just  so  much  a  day, 
Bensten  was  a  salesman,  selling  grain  and  feed  and  hay; 
Bossom,  another  clerk — another,  did   you  say? 
Braverman  was  a  chauffeur,  but  don't  get  in  his  way. 
{Continued  next  month.) 

4TH  DIVISION 

13th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John   Fritting  17th  Vet.,  Ptl.  Linus  Bell 

15th  Pet..  Ptl.  Thomas  J.  Moffitt  19th  Vet.,  Ptl.  Shadoxve 

22nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Thomas  A.  Comiskey 

13th  Precinct:  Congratulations  and  continued  success  to  Can- 
tain  Riley  on  his  first  anniversary  as  commanding  officer  of  this 
precinct.  During  the  year  past  members  of  outgoing  platoons  have 
become  proficient  in  executing  army  drill  regulations,  thanks  to 
the  Skipper's  interest  in  seeing  that  the  men  are  trained  accordingly. 

All  of  us  were  saddened  to  learn  of  the  recent  deaths  of  Ser- 
geant Coleman's  and  Patrolman  Martinek's  respective  fathers,  and 
of  Patrolman  Backoff's  brother.  We  sympathize  with  them  in 
their   loss. 

We  hope  that  Patrolmen  O'Neill  and  Magnesoa  two  of  onr 
members  who  have  been  on  sick  report  for  quite  some  time,  will 
be  with  us  again   real  soon, 

A  belated,  tho  nevertheless  hearty,  welcome  to  Sergeant  Gal- 
lagher, now  a  member  of  this  command.  We  hope  his  stay  with 
us  will  be  a  long  and  pleasant  one  .  .  .  Also,  the  best  of  luck  to 
Sergeant  Tierney,   recently  transferred. 


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Rambling  thoughts :  Does  Lieutenant  Zipp,  who,  incidentally,  is 
one  of  the  more  popular  members  of  the  Department,  honestly 
believe  that  his  acquaintance,  "Manhat,"  really  has  all  that  money 
he  for  so  long  has  been  hearing  about?  .  .  .  The  cool,  quiet  effi- 
ciency of  Lieutenant  Anderson  .  .  .  The  durability  of  Rocco,  our 
genial  friend  and  bootblack  who,  like  Old  Man  River  just  keeps 
rolling  along.  Has  only  been  with  us  for  a  short  span  of  fifty- 
three  years  .  .  .  The  joviality  of  Lieutenant  McLaughlin,  known 
to  his  intimates  at  "Moustache  Mike"  .  .  .  Whatever  became  of  the 
iron  hat  that  was  sent  to  a  certain  lieutenant  by  another  member 
of  the  same  rank?  We  sure  would  hate  to  have  to  wear,  or  kick, 
lliat  derby  .  .  .  Why  Ed  Heitmann  takes  offense  when  he  is 
addressed  as  "Looie"?  ...  If  Act.  Lt.  Getting,  Air  Warden  gen- 
eralissimo, really  buys  those  brightly-colored  red  ties  he  is  fre- 
quently seen  wearing — or  does  he  suffer  from  nosebleeds?  .  .  . 
V\'hy  Sergeant  Crozier  favors  particularly  those  short  swing  tours? 
.  .  -.  How  the  precinct  would  manage  to  get  along  without  the 
services  of  Leo  Kandler,  affectionately  known  as  the  "Little  Cap- 
tain," if  he  gets  that  detail?  .  .  .  How  the  tootsies  of  Patrolmen 
Bazzone,  DeMange  and  Hcrz  are  holding  out  since  being  back 
on  the  walk?  .  .  .  And  that's  all   for  now! 


28th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Francis  X.  McDermott 
32nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Harlem  Byte 


6TH  DIVISION 

2.5rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Henry  Nealon 
2.itli   Pet.,  Ptl.  John  D.  Promota 

23rd  Precinct:  This  precinct  could  have  a  nice,  long  interest- 
ing column  in  SPRING  3100  were  it  not  for  the  unhappy  fact 
the  boys  here  are  so  reluctant  about  giving  out  with  the  news — and 
occurrences  as  they  happen.  We  have  one  of  the  largest  precincts 
in  the  city  and,  so  far  as  personnel  is  concerned,  one  of  the  best. 
Therefore,  we  should  have  a  column  second  to  none.  Suggestions 
are  always  welcome  as  are  any  and  all  news  items  that  you  feel 
will  be  of   interest  to   the   command. 

Our  deepest  sympathy  to  Sergeant  McNamara  in  the  loss  of  his 
beloved  daughter. 

Many  of  our  members  were  present  to  pay  their  la.st  respects 
to  a  departed  friend  and  comrade,  Albert  Geyer,  at  his  funeral 
service  last  month,  and  to  his  family  our  deepest  sympathy  now 
in  the  loss  of  one  who  was  a  credit  not  only  to  them  but  to  the 
Police    Department   as   well. 

It  is  assumed  that  the  additional  Sc.  added  to  the  house  tax  for 
the  establishment  of  a  House  Flower  Fund  will  be  a  boon  to  the 
men  in  the  various  squads  who  were  usually  assigned  to  collect 
whenever  the  necessity  for  the  purchase  of  a  floral  piece  arose.  How- 
ever, questions  have  been  asked  as  to  what  disposition  will  be 
made  of  the  fund  in  the  event  the  necessity  for  using  it  does  not 
arise.  Our  suggestion  :  in  such  event  it  would  be  fitting  the  money 
in  the  fund  be  used  to  remember,  with  an  occasional  carton  of 
cigarettes  or  some  other  such  token  the  boys  of  our  command  now 
serving  their  country  in  the  armed  forces. 

Remarks  and  Questions  Heard:  Why  does  Artie  Weiss  wear 
pink  silk  underwear?  {Why  not  ask  him?)  ...  Is  it  true  Nealon 
bought  a  pack  of  cigarettes — once?  .  .  .  and  that  Patrolman  Bill 
Clancy  while  off  duty  and  in  civilian  clothes  was  seen  coming 
from  an  ice  cream  parlor — once?  .  .  .  That  Patrolman  Crimmins 
asked  Patrolman  F.isner  (The  Admiral)  if  he  was  born  here-— 
and  if  so,  why?  .  .  .  And  that  Looie  said  he  was — and  couldn't 
think  of  a  better  country  to  be  born  in — and  as  the  "Why" — 
because  all   good  men   are  born   here? 

Lots  of  commotion  down  at  the  Mayor's  house  the  last  couple 
of  weeks  with  every  one  speculating  as  to  what  might  be  done 
with  the  nest  of  young  hawks  inhabiting  the  roof  of  the  mansion. 
Mike  Sergio  declared  summonses  should  be  served  on  the  feathered 
pests:  Prevetil  said  he  thought  a  net  from  the  Emergency  Squad 
would  bring  results,  and  Sandbcrg  averred  the  old  established  cus- 
tom of  putting  salt  on  their  tails  would  be  much  more  effective 
and  more  fun.  To  date,  the  fate  of  the  hawks  has  not  been 
decided. 

Men  returning  from  vacation  will  be  surprised  to  find  that  the 
house  has  a  new  paint  job;  as  a  matter  of  fact,  one  who  came 
back  just  today  claims  he  would  have  sworn  he  was  in  the  wrong 
building — but   for  recognizing  the  lieutenant  behind  the  desk. 

The  enunciation  of  Patrolman  Scionti  since  taking  a  special 
course  in  telephonic  speech  is  perfect.  He  can  be  heard  to  say 
clearly  now  words,  phrases  and  sentences  the  deciphering  of  which 
not  so  long  ago  would  have  been  pure  guesswork. 

Patrolman  Weisman,  now  Lieutenant  Weisman  of  the  U.  S 
Army,  remarked  in  the  course  of  a  visit  last  month  that  he  would 
like  to  hear  from  the  boys ;  so  get  your  pens  going,  fellers,  it's  the 
least  we  can  do. 

28th  Precinct:  Sincerest  sympathies  to  Joe  Consoja  in  the  loss 
of  his  mother  .  .  .  Lt.  Pat  Curley  and  Paul  Szermer,  rfecently  re- 
tired, are  on  the  serious  sick  list  and  should  be  remembered  in 
some  way  by  all  .  .  .  Congratulations  to  Clif  Einhorn  upon  the 
recent  arrival  of  a  beautiful  daughter — father  also  is  doing  well, 
thank   you. 


Ask  Ulrich  for  the  story  behind  Sinkel's  new  super  name — 
"Cookie"  .  .  .  Mother  Gerstenberg  claims  to  be  quite  a  cook — even 
carries  his  own  soup-strainer  with  him  at  all  times  .  .  .  Jute-box 
Mugvain  claims  that  with  a  little  knowledge  of  algebra,  arithmetic 
and  fractions  any  problem  can  be  solved — even  the  number  of 
fifths  there  are  in  a  gallon  .  .  .  Andy  Leddy  has  become  "Upside- 
down"  Leddy  ever  since  he  appeared  with  his  shield  on  in  that 
position  .  .  .  For  musical  entertainment  ask  Jack  Ryan  to  sing 
his  "Pink  Sheet  Ditty"  to  you  .  .  .  Eddie  Byrnes  has  suddenly 
changed  his  ways — was  seen  to  buy  a  pack  of  cigarettes  the  day 
before  pay  day  .  .  .  And  now  that  Johnny  Moran  has  begun  to 
sub  for  Izzy  Kolsky  he  feels  lost.  He  misses  that  old  typewriter 
feeling  .  .  .  Pat  McNulty  has  become  incompatible  since  his  better 
half.  Con  Creedon,  went  on  vacation  .  .  .  Rookie  Page  refused 
the  gift  of  a  parrot  because  those  are  the  things  that  carry  that 
"strange  disease" — that's  what  comes  of  reading  too  much  .  .  . 
Harry  Edwards  has  become  a  beauty  expert,  being  qualified  to 
determine  among  other  things  and  from  any  distance  false  finger- 
nails and  other  false  paraphernalia. 

Tliis  is  the  last  call  to  make  your  reservations  for  Riordan's 
Labor  Day  chicken  party — so  speak  up  or  be  hungry.  D.  C.  I.  Butler 
has  complicated  things  by  demanding  that  he  be  served  only 
southern  fried  chicken,  but  Lt.  Newburg  saved  the  day  by  promis- 
ing to  display  his  culinary  arts  to  oblige  The  Chief.  Ernie  Schmidt 
has  been  delegated  to  supply  the  pumpernickel  and  rye  bread,  while 
Dennis  Maloney  and  George  Reichle  do  the  serving  and  fire- 
tending.     A  good  time  should  be  had  by  all. 

7TH  DIVISION 

40th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Harry  Harwood  42iul  Pet.,  Ptl.  Paul  E.  Murphy 

41st  Pet.,  Ptl.  Samuel  D.  Sherrid  44th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  Singer 

48th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  Thomson 

40th  Precinct:  What  cop  assigned  to  the  hospital  (not  you, 
Rosie)  on  a  U.  F.  6  wrote  that  a  woman  had  received  a  possible 
fracture  of  the  skull  through  having  been  struck  over  the  head 
by  some  "unknown  soldier."  {Could  it  have  been  the  one  parked  in 
Arlington   Cemetery f) 

Men  from  the  Railway  Express  spent  hours  trying  to  round  up 
an  escaped  monkey.  Pompeselli,  sent  to  the  scene,  cornered  the 
animal  in  a  Brook  Avenue  basement,  dropped  to  one  knee  and 
started  crooning  "Sonny  Boy,"  whereupon  the  monk  came  out  of 
hiding,  climbed  up  on  Nick's  lap  and  surrendered.  The  question 
now  is,  did  he  enjoy  Nick's  singing  or  did  be  capitulate  merely 
to  shut  him  up? 

A  letter  from  Topper  incloses  a  ])icture  of  his  whereabouts, 
a  tropical  scene — thatched  huts,  natives  in  loin  cloths,  etc.  Though 
not  permitted  to  identify  the  place.  Jack  says  he's  named  one 
street  there  Brook  Avenue. 

Sorry,  no  story  on  Civello  this  month,  meaning,  this  is  one 
month  Rosie  won't  sue  me  .  .  .  Kosofsky's  head,  according  to 
O'Malley,  belongs  under  the  "big  top."  What's  your  comeback  to 
that  one,  Poppa?  .  .  .  Who's  calling  him  "Playboy"  Palsovitch 
and  why?  .  .  ,  Useful  Hint:  .Standard  equipment  for  patrol  on 
Cypress  Avenue  should  include  a  set  of  boxing  gloves  {are  you 
listening,  Meadozvs?)  .  .  .  Did  you  know  we  have  in  our  midst  a 
patrolman,  initials  R.  F.,  whose  middle  monicker  is  Archiliald? 
...  If  you  want  to  see  fine  jewelry  work,  ask  Hauser  to  .show 
you  the  ring  he  made  out  of  a  single  piece  of  chrome  steel.  Swell 
work  .  .  .  Ever  hear  Lieutenant  Sullivan  quote  verbatim,  line  by 
line,  poetry  from  the  Irish  Classics?  He's  good!  .  .  .  For  a  real 
laugh  have  Detective  Joe  McKeown  do  his  pantomime  of  the  pitcher 
with  3  balls  and  2  strikes  on  the  batter — who  then  slams  a  home 
run.  Very  amusing  .  .  .  Did  you  know  that  our  genial  friend  Patrol- 
man "Master"   Reulil   has   three  sons. in  the  armed   forces? 

Baseball  is  finally  beginning  to  be  the  dominating  sport  in  the 
precinct  and  the  boys  after  a  late  start  are  finally  doing  some 
practice.  Slipping  and  falling  (ask  Weller)  were  added  specialties 
due  to  the  wet  condition  of  the  field  last  month.  On  one  side  of 
the  work  chart  we  have  Misheloff  and  his  Mudcats,  on  the  other 
Gaffney  and  his  Bagel  Benders.  Two  great  (?)  teams— but,  any- 
way,  they  have  a  lot  of  fun. 

That  honor  roll  carved  by  Tom  O'Donnell  is  certainly  a  great 
piece  of  work.  Tom  plans  to  have  pictures  made  of  it  to  send 
to  each  of  the  eight  boys  in  the  .service — to  show  that  the  precinct 
hasn't  forgotten.  As  this  is  written  it  looks  as  if  the  honor  roll 
will   soon   have   a   few   more   names  added. 

Heard  the  latest  songs?  Here  are  a  few  titles  (with  apologies): 
LUNDSTEN  Bridge  Is  Falling  Down  .  .  .  Keep  the  Home  Fires 
BRENNAN  .  .  .  Brittanica  REUHLS  the  Waves  .  .  .  Home, 
HAIMAN  the  Range  .  .  CURRY  Me  Back  to  Old  Virginia  .  .  . 
I've  Been  Working  on  the  LEVY  .  .  .  SHEEHAN  on  Harvest 
Moon  Up  in  SNOFSKY  ...  The  Land  of  the  FREIMANN  the 
Home  of  the  Brave  .  .  .  CAIN  You  Hear  Me  Calling  Caroline  .  .  . 
Silent  Night,  HEALY  Night  ...  All  Alone,  I'm  So  HALL 
Alone  .  .  .  DUNN  By  the  Ole  Mill  Stream  .  .  .  BLUVER  Come 
Back  To  Me  .  .  .  The  Old  Oaken  Bucket  That  Hung  Near  the 
WELLER   .   .   .  The   Bells    Are    Ringing  For   Me   and   McCANN 


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All    DEVOLL   Is   Waiting  For   the   Sunrise   .    .    .    Will   You 

nee  This  WALDSCHMIDT  Me  .  .  .  Far,  FARLEY  Away  .  .  . 

here'd   You   Get  Those  Big   BROWN   Eyes   .   .   .   Any   BAUMS 

day   .   .   .   HINKEN   Dinkey  Parley    Vous    ...   The    GREEN- 

lELDS  Of  Clover  .  .  .  Sweet  ROSIE  O'BRADY  .  .  .  O'ROURKR 

fBye  Baby  On  the  Tree  Top  ...  By  the  Dawn's   EARLY  Light 

From   the  Halls  of   MARTRAGANO   To   the   Shore  of   FA- 

)WSKI    .   .   .   Strolling  With  MaHONEY   .    .  .   Swinging  on   the 

rden  GATELY  .  .  .  Hand  Me  Down  My  Walking  KEOHANE 

I  Wonder  Who's  Kissing  HERD  Now  . .  .  Praise  the  LORD  and 

VSS  the  Ammunition. 

That's  all  for  this  month,  gentlemen — and  don't  forget  to  decorate 
box  .  .  .  FINK  I  go  home  now  ! 

42nd  Precinct :  Dreamy  August  days  once  more  fill  one  with  that 
irrcsistable  urge  to  steal  away  from  the  constant  din  of  city  life 
and  wander  to  the  cool  countryside  for  a  refreshing  swim — or  r'cr- 
liaiis  a  day  or  two  with  the  reel  and  rod  .  .  .  But  why  go  on  this 
way !  Let's  dismiss  the  thought  until  next  summer. 

Have  you  noticed,  by  the  way,  the  sad,  dejected  expression  on 
Patrolman  Charley  Sfotter's  countenance  of  late?  It  seems  Charley's 
been  separated  temporarily  from  his  bosom  pal.  Patrolman  Tony 
Minadeo  of  Radio  Sector  3.  The  flivver  just  don't  run  right  without 
Tony. 

For  a  real  howl  try  and  induce  Patrolman  Barney  Jogodnik  to 
demonstrate  his  gastronomic  ability  in  devouring  a  juicy,  tempting 
steak.  .Apart  from  being  a  keen  "observer"  Barney  is  considered  a 
gourmet — according  to  Patrolman  Frank  Koehlcr.  The  pair,  inci- 
dentally, are  known  as  the  "Arsenic  and  Old  Lace"  combination  of 
Radio  Sector  2. 

Scz  Patrolman  Bill  Steele  who  recently  migrated  here  from  the 
1st  Precinct:  "I  have  seen  the  Light,  now  I  will  spread  the  Word!" 
I'ine  sentiment,  Bill,  we  need  more  men  of  your  type  and  character 
i  1  these  trying  times. 

Patrolman  Louis  (Lula)  Buitekant  has  developed  a  "photograiihic 
icmplcx"  and  intends  to  locate  when  retired  in  sunny  Florida  where 
the  field  of  opportunity  offers  so  much  for  the  cartiera  and  triuod. 

Our  deepest  sympathy  to  Patrolman  and  Mrs.  Norman  Romney 
in  the   loss  of  their  infant  daughter  last  month. 

Shuffleboard  champs  step  forward  and  lamp  a  real  player  in  the 
person  of  Patrolman  Cliff  Wren,  who  will  meet  all  comers  in  contest 
— those  you   will  "spot  him"  fourteen  points,  that  is. 

"Jailer  Bill"  Diemer  is  still  wearing  "the  smile  that  won't  come 
ntT"  and  rightly  so,  for  Bill  is  the  basso  profundo  of  the  Police 
i  )ipartment  Quartette  which  won  the  Metropolitan  Championship 
July  6  on  the  Mall  in  Central  Park  in  competition  with  quartettes 
from  the  five  boroughs.  Again,  lads,  congratulations ! 


Herewith  are  presented,  left  to  right,  the  Misses  Helen  Marie 
Murphy  and  Mary  Nugent,  charming  daughters  of  Patrolmen  Paul 
I-"..  Murphy  and  \\'illiam  Nugent,  who  graduated  on  June  24  past 
;il  the  Ursuline  .Academy,  Grand  Concourse  and  165th  Street,  and 
ii>  whom  we  are  happy  to  extend  now  hearty  felicitations. 

48th  Precinct:  The  only  resemblance  Johnny  Alfonso  bears  to 
Winston  Churchill  is  the  cigar  ...  Is  it  true  Gene  Pearson  sent 
his  picture  to  Ripley,  who  sent  it  back  with  the  notation,  "I  don't 
believe  it"?  .  .  .  Can  you  imagine  our  Mike  Wolff  baking  a  ham 
and  Julie  Barth  eating  it?  .  .  .  The  precinct  crooner's  title  should 
go  to  Bill  Murphy,  another  Bing  Crosby — or  are  we  just  imagining 
things?  .  .  .  Lieutenant  Lennon  would  walk  a  mile  for  a  good  belly- 
ful of  his  favorite  dish,  gefulte  fish  .  .  .  Joe  Troiano's  son  was  in 
on  a  furlough  from  the  ^farine  Corps — a  chip  of  the  old  block  .  .  . 


Is  it  true  Lewis  Kaplan  is  contemplating  renouncing  that  most 
precious  of  freedoms — his  most  envied  bachelorhood?  .  .  .  When 
things  are  gloomy  you  can  always  count  on  Bob  Hartmeyer  to  cheer 
you  up.  His  smiles  are  a  good  tonic — and  we  don't  mean  just  "for 
the  hair  ...  If  Howie  Bennett  gets  any  taller  he'll  probably  start 
bending  over — like  a  tree  in  the  wind. 

Contrast  in  shades :  Babe  Houlroyed  and  Manny  Simberg  .  .  . 
Bill  Sudick  lost  his  rosy  color  since  he  stopped  drinking  malteds  .  .  . 
Jack  Mergner  in  Civil  Defense  has  been  giving  so  many  answers  he 
should  join  the  Information  Please  program  .  .  .  Has  anyone  detect- 
ed Sergeant  Metz  reading  the  Ladies  Home  Journal?  He  says  they 
have  some  very  good  stories  ...  If  someone  says  "boo"  to  Eddie 
Neuman  he  blushes  like  a  June  bride.  Still  has  that  girlish  modesty. 
.  .  .  Artie  Grossman  is  now  at  Chapel  Hill,  N.  C.  and  getting  along 
fine  .  .  .  As  we  go  to  press,  Fred  Shappert  is  recuperating  from 
his  recent  illness.  Get  well  soon,  Fred,  we  all  miss  you  .  .  .  Who 
was  it  went  to  court  with  a  warrant  and  forgot  to  take  along  the 
prisoner — who  was  left  reposing  in  a  cell  at  the  station  house?  .  .  . 
If  any  of  the  typewriters  go  on  the  bum,  see  Sergeant  Leonard^ 
an  old  Underwood  Mechanic. 

8TH  DIVISION 

43rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Dawn  Patrol  50th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Tames  J.  Wynne 

■    45tli  Pet.,  Ptl,  Orchard  B.  McGovern      52nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Eugene  Morgan 

46th  Pet.,  Ptl.  William  S.  Crosby        47th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Herman  W.  H.  tampe 

47th  Precinct:  Sorry  to  find  our  friend  John  Hearn  still  confined 
to  the  Veterans  Hospital.  Come  on,  John,  get  well— we  all  miss  you 
.  .  .  Also  sick  at  home  right  now  is  Detective  John  Bunschrow.  A 
visit  to   these  boys  would   be  appreciated. 

Sergeant  Belton  after  his  recuperation  from  his  recent  fall  re- 
turned to  duty  but  not  at  the  47th  Precinct,  he  having  been  trans- 
ferred, at  his  own  request,  to  the  2Sth  Precinct,  and  to  him  in  his 
new  command  we  wish  lots  of  luck. 

Your  reporter  is  glad  to  inform  you  he  has  received  letters  of 
thanks  from  Patrolmen  Craig  and  Vosburgh.  From  Patrolman  Bun- 
gard  no  word  has  as  yet  reached  us. 

W^e  are  happy  also  to  let  you  know  that  the  son  of  one  of  our 
detectives,  Francis  A.  Dittmar,  whose  exploits  I  told  you  about 
a  few  months  ago,  has  been  awarded  three  decorations,  the  Cam- 
paign Medal,  Oak  Leaf  Medal,  and  Air  Man's  Medal.  Good  luck 
to  you,  Francis,  and  keep  up  the  good  work. 

This  month,  friends,  we  give  you  the  M's,  N's,  and  P's : 

Nick  Maher.  who,  tho  he  still  thinks  the  world  is  on  the  level, 
claims    everything   happens    to    Sector    2. 

Dominick  Martello  (the  boy  li'onder),  who  in  explanation  of  the 
muffler  he  had  cemented  on  his  car  recently,  told  the  boys  he'd  had 
a  new  "gas  bag"  installed.  {Right,  Zanelli?) 

Joe  Mastrangello  (better  known  as  Smiling  Joe),  who  recently 
made  a  good  pinch  while  on  his  way  to  work.  Good  luck,  Joe !  Keep 
it  up ! 

Jerry  Meagher  (Father  of  Sector  2),  who  claims  he  must  con- 
tinually  take   Engholm   by  the  hand  or  else   .   .  .   (Wonder  why?) 

Fred  Milde,  who  is  soon  to  become  a  sergeant,  he  being  about  7 
on  the  list  now,  and  who  we  know  will  make  a  swell  boss.  Good 
luck  to  you,  too,  Fred,  and  may  you  continue  to  climb  the  ladder 
of  success. 

Dimples  Monoghan,  better  known  as  The  Undertaker,  being  that 
he  works  Posts  27  and  28— a  place  where  they  do  a  lot  of  "planting" 
— and  not  of  the  victory  garden  variety,  either. 

Jimmy  Boy  ^fonohan,  who  is  assigned  with  "Mtiscles"  Hartmann 
in  Sector  3 — but  never  works  it  due  to  his  95  ability.  Better  known 
to  us  as  The  Minute  Man. 

Virgil  Moretti,  who,  Maher  claims,  goes  over  -Auto  989  with  a 
fine  tooth  comb^but   a    100%    cop    nevertheless. 

We  have  only  one  N.  "Peanuts"  Nye,  better  known  to  your  re- 
[lorter  as  "Big  Boy."  Sociable  fellow — former  Gun  Sq.  member — 
and  a  real  good  cop  for  anybody's  dough. 

Joe  (Beau  Brummel)  Palmer,  the  Mayor  of  Fordham  Road — 
better  known  to  Cotter  as  "What  can  I  do  about  it,  Tom?" 

Sergeant  Phil  Parker,  recently  confined  to  the  Veterans  Hospital 
but  now  back  on  the  job  and,  thank  goodness,  looking  in  the  pink. 

Sergeant  John  Powers,  better  known  to  the  gang  as  The  Chief, 
and  for  our   dough   one  of   the    nicest   fellows    a  guy  could  know. 

Last  but  not  least.  Lieutenant  John  Petrenchick,  better  known 
as  "Pink  Tea  Cup,"  who  likes  his  coffee  strong  and  his  tea  weak. 
Look  out  for  Lampe,  Lute,  he's  looking  for  a  tea  cup  with  carnations 
on  it — to  match  a  set  at  home. 

Something  we'd  like  to  know :  Why  our  esteemed  friend  Chaplain 
A.  Hamilton  Nesbit,  refuses  to  ride  in  Sector  3  with  the  "Dutch- 
man" and  the  "Wop"?  Could  it  be  he's  araid  he  might  be  mis- 
taken for  a  Jap? 

So  long  until  next  month. 

50th  Precinct:  Farm  Notes:  The  Kohler-Lenihan  produce 
farm,  overlooking  the  beautiful  Hudson,  when  ready  for  harvesting 
will  not  be  overlooked  by  the  boys  of  the  precinct  .  .  .  Accidentally 
Milano    fell  on    some   of    his  choice   tomatoes,   then   philosophically 


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remarked,  "So  now  I  got  also  squash!"  .  .  .  Gus  Talsvik,  the  Bronx 
Burbank,  famous  today  as  possessor  of  the  show  place  of  the 
borough,  has  tomatoes  so  large  it  takes  but  four  to  make  a  dozen, 
and  string  beans  larger  than  Tommy  Walsh's  b.  r.  .  .  .  John  McManus 
Jr.  grows  corn — not  on  the  cob — but  on  the  hoof — his  own  .  .  .  Bob 
Hamilton  expects  a  bumper  crop  of  broccoli — this  for  the  reason 
that  he  planted  carrots.  Claims  he  never  gets  what  he  expects,  even 
on  the  roll-call  .  .  .  Lieutenant  E.  Gladstone  Groot  has  a  big  market 
basket  always  handy  when  on  duty — but  so  far  razzberries  consti- 
tute the  sum  total  of  the  contributions  .  .  .  For  the  reason  that  we're 
sadly  in  need  of  vitamins  up  here,  vegetable  salad  will  be  served 
at  the  expiration  oi  each  tour.  The  lack  of  same  has  so  far  cost 
us  two  losses  in  the  softball  department.  Of  course,  we  have  only 
played  two  games,  so  it  may  only  be  a  coincidence.  The  scores  are 
military  secrets  and  if  the  B.C.I,  or  the  43rd  Precinct  discloses  this 
information,  the  O.  W.  I.  will  be  notified. 
Charlie   Andrews,  in  town  on  his  first  furlough,  looks   swell. 

lOTH  DIVISION 

60th  Pet.,  PtI.  Steve  Gorman  64th  Pet.,  PtI.  I.  C.  Itall 

61st  Pet.,  Pll.  Joseph  Faber  66th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Andrew  W.  Dooley 

62nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Vincent  Ferrante  68th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Raymond  Donovan 

70th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Frank  Tormey 

61st  Precinct:  This  precinct,  receiving  as  usual  the  best  the 
Recruits'  Training  School  has  to  offer,  welcomes  its  latest  members. 
Probationary  Patrolmen  Schubert  and  Strauss,  and,  inasmuch  as  both 
are  descendants  of  the  famous  composers  oi  the  same  names,  Franz 
and  Johann,  much  in  the  line  of  natural  musical  genius  will  be 
expected  of  them.  Our  own  distinguished  and  very  capable  baritone. 
Patrolman  Reinald  Wing  Mathcson,  please  note. 

Congratulations  to  Patrolman  and  Mrs.  Joe  Ryan  upon  the  grad- 
uation from  Hunter  College  with  a  B.A.  degree  last  month,  of 
their  daughter,  Virginia !  Tho  one  of  the  youngest  to  graduate, 
Virginia  was  chosen,  due  to  her  fine  showing  scholastically  while  at 
Hunter,  for  the  post  of  assistant  in  political  philosophy  at  Fordham 
University.  Not  bad  for  a  20-year-old.  Her  M.S.  degree,  for  which 
she  is  now  studying  at  Fordham,  will  come  along  as  a  matter  of 
course. 

Our  deepest  sympathy  to  Patrolman  Nick  Isold!  in  the  loss  of 
his  mother. 

The  boys  in  the  back  room  were  discussing  the  proper  method  of 
handling  land  mines  and  gtiffawed  rather  loudly  when  a  certain 
gentleman  said,  "Rope  off  the  area — keep  all  unauthorized  persons 
away — and  above  all  don't  grab  it  by  the  horns."  Well,  for  the  in- 
formation of  the  ha-ha-ers,  that  is  precisely  the  right  thing  to  do — 
don't  touch  any  part  of  it- — particularly  the  horns.  (O.  K.,  Frank?) 

Our  noted  back-room  grammarian  (guess  who)  added  another 
clever  bon  mot  to  his  already  long  list  when  to  one  of  his  under- 
nourished compatriots  he  explained  that  in  order  to  gain  weight  he 
should  try  drinking  "egg  noxes."  No,  he  never  went  to  Harvard — 
but  he's  been   associating  of  late   with   Benny  Klein. 

In  a  handball  match  recently  Acting  Lieutenant  Corboy  spotted 
one  of  his  stalwarts,  Patrolman  Joe  Ruggeiri.  19  points.  The  final 
score :  Corboy,  21 ;  Handsome  Joe,  19.  Joe  didn't  really  need  the 
handicap,  claims  he  took  it  just  to  keep  the  score  even.  The  corner 
drug  store,  incidentally,  profited  handsomely.  Liniments  and  rub- 
bing alcohol  were  the  orders  of  the  day. 

At  this  writing  one  of  our  chief  building  engineers.  Patrolman 
Arthur  McLaughlin,  is  on  sick  report,  and  all  of  us  here  join  in 
wishing  him  a  rapid  recovery. 

Replacing  Patrolman  McLaughlin  at  the  moment  is  that  intrepid 
hunter  and  trainer  of  pigeons.  Patrolman  Johanneson — all  of  which 
adds  up  to  Jo's  former  recorder.  Patrolman  AI  Costantino,  who 
is  pining  away  in  loneliness  for  his  bosom  pal  and  chauffeur.  So 
you  see,  if  Mac  gets  well  quick,  everybody  will  be  happy. 

And  so  till  next  month,  and  if  in  the  meantime  you  have  any 
suggestions  to  make,  let's  hear  'em.  Don't  forget,  this  is  your  column. 
We'll  arrange  to  feature  in  print  what  you  fellows  think  and  say. 

62nd  Precinct:  The  62  Precinct  softball  team,  the  All  Stars, 
under  the  leadership  of  Al  Smith  and  Mike  O'Connor  has  in  recent 
weeks  shellacked,  varnished  and  whitewashed  some  of  the  toughest 
teams  in  Brooklyn,  including  the  10th  Detective  District,  64th.  66th, 
67th  and  82nd  Precincts — and  not  forgetting  the  62nd  Precinct  Rebels 
whose  stars,  Mann  and  Johnson,  were  held  hitless  by  the  superb 
pitching  o'f  Al  Smith.  The  All  Stars  so  far  this  season  are  un- 
defeated. WHAT  A  TEAM! 

Our  best  wishes  for  speedy  recovery  to  Patrolman  Nat  Lefflcr, 
who  is  now  convalescing  .  .  .  Patrolman  Doebel,  mastermind  of  the 
victory  garden  in  the  rear  of  the  station-house  was  surprised  when 
the  "rare  vegetables"  he'd  been  nursing  with  such  tender  care 
turned  out  to  be  just  a  patch  of  buttercups.  Patrolmen  Berran  and 
Sorrentini,  incidentally,  are  suspected  .  .  .  What  hapnened  to  Rex,_ 
the  dog  that  used  to  visit  the  boys  turning  out?  Would  Rocco  Caputi 
know?  .  .  .  Al  Maher  soon  will  be  able  to  perform  wonders  on  his 
giant  harmonica.  It's  the  triple  tune  he  wants  to  master.  Frankly, 
we  think  he  is  more  ai  a  poet  than  a  musician,  as  witness  the 
degree  of  E.  P.  conferred  on  Al  no  so  long  ago  .  .  .  Lots  of  luck 


to  our  two  future  inspectors,  Patrolmen  Robert  Tennant  and  Vincerit 
Bracco  .  .  .  The  photographs  taken  of  Lieutenant  Chris  Mitchell 
at  the  enrollment  booth  in  the  recruiting  drive  for  new  members 
for  the  Air  Warden  Service  were  the  Kats.  A  sheik  we'd  swear 
he  was  if  we  didn't  know  him  .  .  .  Have  you  any  old  junk  you  wish 
to  dispose  of? — See  Patrolman  Stark  .  .  .  Any  old  cars? — Sec 
Penner. 

Competition  in  the  handball  tournament  now  being  contested  at 
Scoville's,  C.  I.,  is  keen.  Games  lined  up  include  the  following 
matches :  Tom  Spinelli  vs.  Sid  Brown ;  Jim  Monfeleone  vs.  Will 
Eddington ;  Cono  Ciuffo  vs.  E.  Pollack.  Results  will  be  published  in 
the  next  issue. 

Max  Hertzberg  is  doing  secret  road  work  as  a  prelude  to  chal- 
lenging Jim  Monteleone  to  a  wrestling  match.  Jim,  trying  to  reduce, 
instead  puts  it  on.  Tips  the  beam  at  a  mere  225  now. 

Why  does  Ray  Newman  always  think  of  cabbage?  Would  that 
recent  visit  to  the  hospital  to  have  a  boil  treated  be  the  cause? 

64th  Precinct:  Our  condolences  to  Patrolman  Galasco  in  the 
passing  of  his  beloved  sister.  May  she  rest  in  peace. 

Things  I  would  like  to  see:  On  any  busy  Sunday — Patrolman 
Anderson,  Jr.,  on  Special  Post  1,  Patrolman  Creange  on  Special  2 
and  Patrolman  Barrett  on  the  69th  Street  pier,  each  with  a  sand- 
which  in  one  hand  and  a  container  of  coffee  in  the  other  {eating 
his  meal)  as  per  order  recently  issued  .  .  .  Patrolman  Lo  Fresro 
giving  his  landlord  a  summons  .  .  .  Patrolman  Rogers  on  the  station 
house  post  .  .  .  Speaking  of  Rogers,  is  it  true  the  lad  is  contem- 
plating purchasing  an  apartment  house?  .  .  .  Patrolman  P.  McDona'd 
on  a  talking  spree  .  .  .  The  Day  Squad  sticking  to  their  banks 
instead  of  to  the  cars. 

Why  do  the  men  knock  on  Patrolman  Anderson's  door  and  then 
remove  their  hats  before  entering?  .  .  .  To  those  not  feeling  up  to 
snuff  we  suggest  a  consultation  with  Doc  Murphy,  who  will  explain 
for  your  benefit  the  systolic  action  of  the  cardiac  organ  (heartbeats 
to  youse)  and  similar  phenomena  with  which  this  most  dependable  of 
precision  instruments  is  associated,  and  all  it  will  cost  you  is  an 
odd  cigarette  or  two  .  .  .  Did  you  notice  Patrolman  Badyna's 
knuckles  lately?  Maybe  he  is  looking  to  be  mounted  again.  (Look 
out  for  Patrolman  Morrow,  Marty!)  .  .  .  We  have  (wait,  change 
that  to  had)  four  rookies  (one.  Patrolman  DiGiacomo  has  just 
departed  for  the  Bureau  of  Operations)  assigned  to  the  command 
recently,  and  so  to  the  newcomers.  Patrolmen  Jacobs,  Kornfield  and 
Willis  we  say,  "Welcome"  and  "Watch  your  step!"  (That's  the 
pass-word  here.) 

Softball :     Scores  of  recent  matches  follow  : 

64th  Pet.  0,  66th  Pet.  2.  .  .  64th  9,  B.C.I.  8  :  :  :  64th  4,  10th 
D.D.  10  .  .  .  64th  8,  B.C.I.  4. 

To  book  games,  call  Sergeant  Hauk  or  Operator  Dauchert, 
SH  5-6200. 

66th  Precinct:  Following  are  scores  of  games  participated  in 
by  the  66th  Precinct  softball  team,  better  known  the  nation  over 
as  Ganley's  All  Stars : 

10th  Det.  Dist 6  —  66th  Precinct  9 

Fire  Dept _ 7  —  66th  Precinct  3 

10th  Det  Dist  7  —  66th  Precinct 5 

64th  Pet .0  —  66th  Precinct  2 

68th  Pet 6  —  66th  Precinct  9 

There  have  been  a  number  of  great  musical  aggregations  in  the 
past,  but  the  truly  greatest  of  this  present  day  and  age  is  none 
other  than  the  one  known  as  "Moran's  Rascals." 

The  recent  inspection  for  uniform  overcoats  proved  disastrous 
for  Patrolman  Refice.  His  overcoat  passed — but  the  hanger  was 
knocked. 

Sergeant  Jacobs  met  with  such  success  in  his  recent  venture  with 
neckties  that  he  no  longer  complains  of  the  "break"  he  got  when 
his  medico  'friend  "helped"  him  with  his  sinus. 

Anthony  Giovanni  Ignazio  Benito  De  Guisseppe,  better' known 
now  as  Arthur  Duffy,  has  become  so  attached  to  his  new  tag  that 
he  is  seriously  thinking  of  obtaining  a  Supreme  Court  order  per- 
mitting him  to  keep  the  name  pertnanently. 

Recent  news  reports  tell  that  the  Allies  captured  Pachino,  Sicily, 
the  home  town  of  Salvatore  Castiglione,  thus  making  Sal,  because 
of  such  capture,  a  British  sulnect.  He  is  greatly  disturbed  over  this 
fact,  naturally,  and  believes  that  he  will  have  to  change  his  first 
name  now  to  Percy,  or  Montmorency,  or  maybe  Archibald. 

68th  Precinct:  Our  column  is  devoted  in  its  entirety  this  month 
to  the  famed  deeds  of  one  of  our  more  illustrious  compatriots,  one 
George  (The  Prussian)  Wegman,  better  known,  perhaps,  as  "The 
Great  Contractor."  Born  in  the  sleepy  little  hamlet  o-f  Dirty  Neck 
Hollow,  in  the  lower  part  of  Dutchess  County,  George  has  always 
been  wont  to  accept  compliments  with  a  grain  of  salt.  He  early  in 
life  learned  that  two  added  to  two  always,  or  at  least  invariably, 
makes  four.  In  other  words,  though  born  in  a  village,  he  knew 
the  road  to  town.  (Frank  Regan  please  note;  also  Mike  (goat  milk) 


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D'Augustiiiis).  The  large  pair  of  pups  that  he  sports  is  a  gift  from 
the  corn  he  knocked  down  as  a  youth ;  the  sharp  eyes  and  the  thirst 
•for  success  were  as  natural  to  the  Prussian  as  is  a  bald  head  to 
Mulvihill.  The  famous  Theodore  Roosevelt  was  Police  Commis- 
sioner when  George,  with  a  bag  of  apples  over  his  shoulder  and  a 
pair  of  shoes  on  his  feet,  on  a  cattle  boat  set  sail  for  New  York 
and  arrived  to  behold,  as  did  other  hicks  before  him,  the  tall  build- 
ings— and  the  myriad  lights  that  you  and  I  know  as  Broadway.  His 
first  ride  in  the  subway  was  an  unforgettable  thrill,  as  was  also 
his  first  meal  of  New  Yorkese  ham  and  eggs.  Well,  a  lot  of  water 
has  trickled  under  the  bridge  since  that  eventful  day  and  George, 
de^ite  the  fact  Gus  Schuhose  has  long  since  retired  to  green  pas- 
tures, is  still  accepting  contracts  to  do — for  you  and  you — this  and 
that — providing  he  can  so  do.  Charlie  Self ried  tells  me  that  George 
is  thinking  seriously  of  putting  in  his  papers  for  retirement,  to  take 
clfect  in  January,  1947.  The  last  is  a  contract  for  you— and  I  don't 
mean  perhaps.     More  about  the  Wegman  case  anon. 

70th  Precinct:  Well,  the  good  old  Seventieth  Precinct  is  back  in 
circulation  and  we  arc  glad  to  be  able  to  tell  you  as  our  first  pleasant 
duty  that  James  O'ConncU  is  home  from  the  hospital  .  .  .Also  we 
want  to  wish  good  luck  and  a  speedy  return  to  our  Willie  Braun, 
who  has  been  called  by  Uncle  Sam  for  army  service. 

Who's  the  ex-handball  champ  of  the  'Seven  O"  clubroom?  We 
won't  mention  his  name  but  his  initials  are  F.T.,  he  weighs  240 
lbs.,  and  he  pals  around  with  his  dog  .  .  .  Who  was  the  accommodat- 
ing roo  ic  who  rolled  out  the  adjoining  precinct's  stanchions  while 
his  partner  in  the  radio  car  almost  threw  a  fit?  .  .  .  With  the  .gas 
and  tire  shortage,  why  not  put  a  license  plate  on  "Tiny"  John 
O'Ciiniiell  and  'Pee  Wee"  Cappctta  and  use  them  for  precinct  pat- 
rol? ...  Is  it  true  "White  Shirt"  Flanagan  was  formerly  a  clam 
digger? 

Things  I'd  like  to  see :  Tom  "What  a  Memory"  Keating  makmg 
a  mistake  on  a  precinct  number  .  .  .  "Honest  John"  Thompson  rush- 
ing in  thirty  minutes  before  the  hour  .  .  .  "Dasher"  Jankows.-.y  doing 
a  buck  and  wing  .  .  .  "Happy"  Willie  Ecks  without  a  smile  .  .  .Ed 
Healty  answering  a  question  in  less  than  thirty  minutes  .  .  .  The 
"sailors"  in  Sector  one  {"Capi."  Ed  Schry  and  "First  Mate'  John 
Croniii)  in  a  rowboat — "You  row,  Ed,  you're  the  operator!"  .  .  . 
"Mort"  Block  in  one  of  those  gorgeous  ensembles  of  yesteryear. 

John  "Bachelor"  Graney  must  have  a  victory  garden — someone  saw 
him  with  a  nice  tomato  .  .  .We  sure  are  glad  that  George  "Silent" 
Deegan  is  back  from  vacation  .  .  .  Now  Alley  Fisher  will  stop  haunt- 
ing the  backroofn  looking  for  him  .  .  .  Tommy  Noon  has  a  new  name 
— "The  Abstainer."  We  hear  he  went  to  a  party  and  no  one  all 
evening  long  saw  him  take  even  a  sandwich.  Can  it  be  that  Tommy 
is  dieting?  .  .  .  Who  saw  what  "Guy"  helping  what  "Gal"  with 
"Whose"  victory  garden? 

That's  all  for  this  time,  fellows.  We'll  be  glad  in  next  month's 
column  to  include  any  choice  bits  of  gossip  you  may  happen  across. 
Just  get  in  touch  with  the  reporter — he'll  do  the  rest. 


78th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Don  Morogiello 
82nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Frederick  Shannon 
84th  Pet.,P(;.  Walter  Habeeb 


^  IITH  DIVISION 

mm  72nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Vincent  Dc  Cicco 

mtt  74th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Hugh  Belt 

Ujl  76th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  Murray 

^L  72nd  Precinct:  Patrolman  Fred  J.  (Pasta  Fazoole)  Santaniello 
^Invited  another  cop  to  his  home  for  a  feed  of  meetaball  and  spag- 
l^fhetti  with  a  little  bit  of  Parmeggano  cheese  onna  da  top.  The  meal 
'  was  enjoyed  by  all,  including  the  cat — when  one  meetaball  heesa 
droppa  to  the  floor. 

Sleuths  in  the  82nd  Precinct,  still  looking  for  the  culprit  who 
broke  that  window,  asked  us  a  lot  of  questions,  but  no  dice.  Frand- 
ship  sheesa  come  foist,  eh,  Sargeanto? 

Why  do  they  call  Patrolman  Albert  (straight-back)  Drake  a  fugi- 
tive from  a  corset  model? 

Patrolman  Stephen  (I  raise)  Leonard's  olan  to  beat  the  rationing 
of  eggs:  purchasing  some  chicks.    Simple? 

What  cop  spent  10^  out  of  the  50^  allowance  given  him  by  his 
wife  daily,  and  when  he  got  home  was  made  to  sit  in  the  corner 
because  he  failed  to  bring  home  enough  change?  .  .  .  What  are  you 
looking  at  me  for? 

Who  was  it  took  a  tour  off  without  pay  last  month  so  he  could 
carry  his  wife's  grips  when  she  left  for  the  country — and  then 
celebrated  a  bit  on  his  own? 

Congratulations  to  the  new  vice  president  of  the  P.B.A.,  Patrol- 
man Wheeler  Bowden,  and  every  good  wish  for  a  successful  ad- 
ministration of  that  high  office. 

Our  sympathies  to  Patrolman  Thomas  Walsh  in  the  loss  of  his 
brother. 

74th  Precinct:  Our  sincere  sympathies  to  Joe  Gangi  in  the  loss 
of  his  sister,  and  to  Lieutenant  Miciancio  in  the  passing  of  his 
father.  i    ,         !-j  'Iv! 

Best  wishes  to  Sammy  Price  upon  his  retirement.  How  does 
it  feel  to  be  living  a  normal  life  again,  Sam? 

Congratulations  to   Bob  and  Liz  Strahl  upon  the  arrival   of  an 


eight-pound  bouncing  baby  girl  last  month !  Best-o-health  to  mother 
and  baby. 

Chance  of  a  lifetime !  Anniversary  sale  at  Hannawacker's  Base- 
ment! Good  second-hand  hats,  coats,  shirts,  etc.  Equipment  Bu- 
reau please  note. 

Congratulations  to  Miss  Marie  De  Pasquale,  who  did  her  father, 
our  own  Frankie  De  Pasquale,  proud  by  winning  a  four-year  scholar- 
ship to  Immaculate  Heart  High  School.  This  upon  graduation, 
with  honors,  from  grammar  school  this  past  June. 

And  while  we're  bragging,  the  Boy  Scout  cop,  Yomtov,  alias  Pete 
Halliday,  is  winning  honors  as  a  student  naturalist — can  tell  now  to 
what  species  a  tree  belongs  just  by  its  bark  and  shape  ...  As  for 
the  Boy  Scout's  pal.  Hank  Kaufman,  just  by  the  bark  alone  he  can 
tell  it's  a  dog!   {Awright  then,  it  ain't  no  more  funny!) 

Is  it  true  Willie  Welsch  has  bought  a  fresh  supply  of  new  uniform 
shirts  and  stuff?  .  .  .  and  that  JoJo  De  Vivio  is  a  stockholder  and 
member  of  the  board  of  the  Bank  of  Sicily? 

Whether  you  believe  in  gremlins  or  not,  Farrant  does !  And  he 
admits  that  his  gremlin  is  none  other  than  Mantegari.  Even  while 
Manty,  his  pardner,  was  on  vacation,  Farrant  was  having  gremlin 
trouble,  such  as  getting  a  flat  tire  in  the  pouring  rain  of  a  late  tour, 
etc.,  etc. 


KEl,    fc(„<.Gwt 

"LdyiNt  OB  :«<:  i«mji' 


"CATowTIKf.-HERt-WE-COMt'' 


Vie    KAOFMAW 
'FOLLOWING  THRU- 


Above  photos  are  by  Ken  Radcliffe  of  the  championship  74th  Pre- 
cinct Softball  club,  known  as  "The  Reindeer"  for  the  way  he  covers 
left  field  in  catching  the  impossible  long  drives  that  come  his  way. 
The  team  lost  a  tough  one  to  the  U.  S.  Coast  Guard,  9  to  8,  and 
another  to  a  bunch  of  weeping  willows  from  the  10th  D.  D.,  13  to  11. 

Aside  to  McGowan:  Keep  that  rabble-rousing  tormenter  in  the 
fascist  green  shirt  home  the  next  time  we  meet.  Suggest  putting  a 
"61"  on  him  and  filing  him  away. 

In  any  event,  at  long  last  our  team  pulled  out  of  the  slump 
by  beating  the  104th  Precinct,  8  to  6,  out  at  Farmers  Oval,  a  meet- 
ing at  which  a  fine  time  was  had  by  all  .  .  .  And  did  you  notice, 
incidentally,  all  those  he-men  from  the  104th  Precinct  proudly  baring 
their  sinewy  chests?  .  .  .  and  how  often  Paul,  our  pitcher,  ran  down 
the  first  base  line — and  not  to  get  on  first  base,  either? 

We  have  two  excellent  P.  B.  A.  delegates  in  Eddie  Conroy  and 
Frank  DePasquale — but — can  they  tell  us  (1)  what  the  P.B.A.  is 
doing  about  the  "Vote  by  every  member''  referendum,  and  (2)  what 
in  the  meantime  we're  supposed  to  do  while  waiting  for  that  bonus, 
due  way  off  in  April,  1944.? 

Have  you  noticed :  those  classy  ties  featured  by  Captain  Joe  Work- 
man? .  .  .  Sobotkin's  new  zoot  suit  .  .  .  The  sporty  combinations 
Dick  Mount  so  proudly  sports?  .  .  .  and  the  dazzling  sox -appeal  of 
Billie  Symes  and  which,  along  with  his  melodic  voice,  qualifies  him 
as  our  own  Frankie  Sinatra? 


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Since  cream  cheese  sandwiches  are  no  go  with  Bobby  Dore,  what 
about  lox  mit  bagel?  .  .  .  And  did  you  hear  about  the  "boarder" 
that  Joe  Latz  tried  to  evict  from  the  basement  of  the  74th?  Not 
a  paying  customer,  no  doubt  .  .  .  And  say,  Walter  (O.C.D.B.R.A.), 
why  not  drop  in  for  lunch  some  day?  Joe  says  he  will  buy  the 
coffee — believe  it  or  t'hell  with  it. 

78th  Precinct:  Deputy  Chief  Inspector  Louis  F.  Schilling  re- 
ceived word  last  month  that  his  son,  Captain  Joseph  Schilling,  on 
duty  somewhere  overseas,  has  been  promoted  to  the  rank  of  Major, 
and  to  the  proud  father  we  say  now,  more  power  to  him.  Chief,  and 
may  he  when  he  returns  be  sporting  on  his  shoulders  a  gold  star — 
the  equivalent  in  rank  of  your  own. 

Best  of  luck  to  Patrolman  Mostecak,  latest  from  here  to  be  called 
to  the  colors. 

Patrolmen  Munday  and  Jacobscn  after  plunging  into  the  Gowanus 
Canal  to  rescue  two  drowning  boys,  succeeded  after  some  hard  work 
in  saving  the  life  of  one  of  them.  Both  were  on  sick  report  for 
several  days  afterwards  due  to  injections  given  them  for  the  pre- 
vention of  typhoid.     Good  work  ! 


12TH  DIVISION 

63rd  Pet.,  PtI.  Ikemav  Oomblay 
67th  Pet.,  PtI.  George  Pallerito 
69th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Henry  A.  Heslin 


71st    Pet.,  Ptl.  Charles  Lyon.K 
73rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  Pardocchi 
75th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Philip  Stabile 


75th  Precinct: 


HEADQUARTERS  FORT  DU  PONT 

Office   of   the   Public   Relations   Officer 

Fort  Du  Pont,  Delaware 

July  10,   1943 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

It  was  no  great  difficulty  for  the  classifying  officer  at  Camp 
Upton,  New  York,  to  assign  William  F.  Gannon  to  his  proper  job  in 
the  army.  Prior  to  his  induction  recently  promoted  Sergeant  Gannon 
was  a  New  York  City  Policeman  and  consequently  he  was  immedi- 
ately sent  to  the  1231st  Military  Police  Section,  Fort  Du  Pont, 
Delaware. 

Since  his  arrival  at  Fort  Du  Pont  Sergeant  Gannon  has  received 
rapid  advancement.  He  was  promoted  to  Private  First  Class  on 
January  29,  1943,  to  Corporal  on  May  3,  1943  and  in  one  short  month 
he  has  been  advanced  to  Sergeant.  There  can  be  little  doubt  that 
his  previous  experience  as  a  policeman  was  a  decided  asset  in  his 
rapid  promotion. 

Sergeant  Gannon  was  born  and  educated  in  New  York  City  and 
prior  to  his  induction  maintained  a  residence  at  1413  Sterling  Place, 
Brooklyn,  New  York. 

As  could  be  expected  Sergeant  Gannon  is  an  expert  pistol  shot 
and  has  an  excellent  collection  of  medals  and  trophies  to  attest  this 
fact. 

THOMAS  D.  STORIE 
Captain,  Infantry 
Public  Relations  Officer 

13TH  DIVISION 

77th   I'ct.,  Ptl.  John  W.  Wood  80th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Natha.it  Brief 

79th  Pet.,  U.  John  T.  McCarthy  8Ist    Pet.,  Ptl.  William  Isaacs 

88th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Daniel  D.  Langan 

77th  Precinct:  Our  deepest  sympathy  to  Patrolman  Phil  Miller 
in  the  death  last  month  of  his  sister. 

We  welcome  to  the  command  Probationary  Patrolmen  Joseph 
Szarwas,  Abe  Cohen  and  William  Mazurkiewitz,  and  at  the  same 
time  bid  a  fond  adieu  to  Patrolman  Harry  Abramowitz  who  was 
retired  last  month  because  of  physical  disability,  sustained  in  the 
performance  of  police  duty.  Harry,  it  will  be  recalled,  was  shot  and 
seriously  wounded  two  years  ago  while  assigned  to  duty  in  plain- 
clothes. 

79th  Precinct:  The  79th  gives  another  good  man  to  the  Armed 
Forces.  Bill  Brcslin,  fine  young  American,  whacking  good  cop  (and 
baseball  player)  has  left  us  to  re-inforce  the  U.  S.  Marines !  All  the 
best  to  you,  Bill. 

Our  Softball  stars,  aided  by  the  strong  right  arm  of  the  Flatbush 
Tornado,  Jock  McAuliffe,  put  up  swell  battles  against  the  Army 
and  the  U.  S.  Merchant  Service,  but  lost  in  both  instances.  The 
USMS  took  us  6  to  2,  at  Sheepshead  Bay,  and  the  372nd  Infantry 
clipped  us  3  to  1  at  St.  John's  Home. 

The  baseball  team  is  not  faring  too  well,  either,  and  to  wit :  The 
Naval  Clothing  Depot  downed  us,  5  to  2,  in  spite  of  splendid  pitch- 
ing by  Hal  Wells  ...  St.  Gregory's  likewise  gave  us  the  business 
when  with  3  on  in  the  last  inning  a  galoot  named  Sede  belted  a 
homer  off  Ed  Parry  and  put  the  game  on  ice,  9  to  7  .  .  .  Next  the 
Naval  Clothing  boys  caught  us  flatfooted  out  at  the  Parade  Grounds 
and  belted  the  everlasting  daylights  out  of  us,  14  to  1  .  .  .  And  then, 
at  long  last  we  nosed  out  a  snappy  team  -from  the  Little  Flower 
parish,  4  to  2  .  .  .  Takes  us  a  long  while  to  get  started,  we  admit, 
but  we're  looking  forward  to  more  frequent  wins  from  now  on. 

Read  in  the  paper  the  other  day  that  Uncle  Waddy  Wilson's  boy. 


Joseph,  has  received  both  his  wings  and  his  commission  as  a  2n<l 
Lieutenant  in  the  Air  Corps  .  .  .  Lou  White's  boy,  Charlie,  also  in 
the  same  outfit,  is  about  ready  to  sprout  his  wings. 

"Little  Lief  Reinertsen  was  a  draftsman  before  entering  the 
Department — soo —  the  corpulent  Swede  now  is  Cartographer-in- 
Chief  to  the  79th  Precinct,  working  on  a  group  of  maps  that  will 
prove  helpful  should  the  necessity  arise. 

Bill  Smith,  star  shortstop  and  slugger  par  excellence  of  the  79th, 
has  joined  the  Department  Glee  Club — and  a  vfery  fine  addition  he 
should  prove  to  an  already  very  fine  organization. 

Round  Patsy  Maione  came  to  grief  at  the  Parade  Grounds  when 
his  bosom  pal  and  severest  critic  whipped  a  throw  to  2nd,  trying  to 
])revent  the  theft  of  that  bag  by  one  of  the  NCD  boys,  and  resulting 
in  Patsy  catching  the  ball  on  the  off  side  and  twisting  the  little  finger 
oi  his  left  hand  until  it  looked  like  one  of  Uncle  Nathan's  weinies 
.  .  .  Right  now  Patsy  and  finger  doing  nicely,  thank  youse  .  .  .  No 
thanks  to  Tough  Tony  for  throwing  curves  to  the  2nd  baseman, 
though. 

Yes,  Abie,  nightsticks  will  bounce,  so  be  very  careful  how  you 
use  that  baton,  for  an  egg  in  the  frying  pan  is  worth  two  on  the 
coco  .  .  .  No? 

Frank  and  Mrs.  Gorman  visited  the  Red  Cross  Brooklyn  Chapter 
recently  where  each  donated  a  pint  of  blood — for  the  second  time — 
making  four  pints  in  all — one  'for  each  of  their  four  boys  in  the 
service  .  .  .  We  hope  none  of  the  four  ever  will  have  occasion  to 
need  it. 

Sez  Mr.  O'Day :  "Well,  now,  even  though  you  boys  can  drink  a 
lot  of  beer,  you  now  owe  me  two  .  .  .  I'll  pit  me  handball  boys 
against  any  two  of  ye — and  ye'll  owe  me  four — or  nothing''  .  .  .  No 
sooner  said  than  done  .  .  .  Our  side  was  represented  by  Tony  San- 
tangelo  and  Eddie  Becht ;  Mr.  O'Day's  by  a  boy  named  Nick  (and 
it  should  have  been  "Old  Nick,"  methinks)  plus  our  own  Joe  Daly 
(the  spalpeen)  .  .  .  Well,  the  four  of  them  sweated  and  grunted — 
and  grunted  and  sweated — till  our  side  lost,  21-19 — meaninp^  we  had 
to  pony  up — and  did  the  O'Day  smile !    !    ! 

Anything  can  happen  in  the  79th — and  usually  does  .  .  .  The  day 
was  beautiful — the  sun  blazed  hotly — humidity  was  at  the  saturation 
point — and  believe  it  or  not — Officer  Willie  McManus  made  a 
determined  attempt  to  turn  out  wearing  his  winter  overcoat  .  .  . 
Yes,  97  degrees  it  wuz  ! 

You  can  take  this  or  leave  it.  In  a  practice  game  at  Boys  High 
Field  recently,  the  BB  team  manager  carted  his  well-aged  soupbone 
out  to  the  mound  and  delivered  a  No  Hitter — a  7  inning  session  .  .  . 
Of  course,  the  young  fellow  was  aided  and  abetted  100  per  cent  by 
the  snappy  playing  of  the  remainder  of  his  team,  and  maybe  a 
little— just  a  very  little— by  the  umpire.  Bill  Reilly  ...  As  a  result, 
all  79th  pitchers  will  take  a  50%  reduction  in  salary— since  by  the 
manager  that  particular  chore  was  found  to  be  such  a  pushover. 

80th  Precinct:  Are  we  about  to  lose  Ptl.  Bob  Morrison  to  Uncle 
Sam  soon?  Perhaps  the  next  issue  of  "3100"  will  list  Bob  among 
its  long  and  growing  roster  of  Department  representatives.  More 
later. 

Congratulations  to  Ptl.  John  Canavan,  recently  promoted  to  ser- 
geant. 

Observed  recently:  Sid  Raphael's  name  engraved  on  a  beautiful 
plaque  on  Troy  Ave.  near  Montgomery  St.,  his  home  neighborhood. 
Your  letters  from  camp  are  very  welcome,  Sid ;  we  sure  are  glad  to 
hear  from  you. 

How  about  a  word  from  two  more  of  our  buddies.  Ensign  Hal 
Keller  and  1st  Leiut.  Hal  Venokur?  Ski  Kaminski  never  fails  to 
visit  with  us  whenever  he's  in  port.    Godspeed  to  all  of  our  boys ! 

Observed:  Dan  Selman,  the  Span-yid,  attempting  to  instruct 
Eddy  Bitsany,  the  Syrian-er,  in  the  whys  and  wherefores  of  police 
work.    A  colorful  duo,  eh,  wot? 

And  what  is  this  sudden  and  strange  love  our  amiable  Skipper 
has  developed  for  furry  /flines?  Has  he  suddenly  switched  bis 
affection  from  his  two  beloved  canines?  Perhaps  a  little  enlighten- 
ment from  Lt.  W.  B.  would  be  in  order. 

Inasmuch  as  this  issue  of  SPRING  3100  went  to  press  somewhat 
earlier  than  usual,  news  of  our  War  Bond  Savings  Club  will  be 
held  in  abeyance  until  our  next  writing.  But  our  sales,  be  assured, 
arc  continuously  zooming. 


14TH  DIVISION 

83rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Joseph  Seymour 
85th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Eight  T.  Five 
87th  Pet.,  Ptl.  William  Smith 


90th   Pet.,  Ptl.  John  J.  Keating 
92nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  William  Bvrg 
94th  Pet.,  Ptl.  C^ril  Shortle 


83rd  Precinct:  The  83rd  Precinct  softball  team  is  eager  to  meet 
all  comers  in  competition  on  the  diamond.  All  members  of  the  com- 
mand are  welcome  to  (1)  play  or  (2)  root  for  us.  Watch  the  bulle- 
tin board  for  announcements  of  games. 

Starring    in    left    field    is    "Rubber    Feet"    Cavanagh,    who    nevcr 
misses,  while  in  right  is  "Pull  'em  down"  Clarke.  Other  high-powered 
stars  include  "Old  Musty  Ball"  Quinn,  pitcher;   "Gimmee  the   Bat 
Straber,  2B. ;  "Bustem  Bat"  Cassese,  S.S. ;  "Flying  Hoofs    Rudraan, 


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3B. ;  "Chattanooga"  Ratigan,  general  utility;  "Chief  Toss  'em  Bat" 
Seymour,  IB. ;  also  "Gelatin  Mix"  Dellano,  "Gallopin'  Ghost"  Hisgen, 
"Knock  'em  Out"  Kabelka,  "Cruncher"  Ozelski,  and  "Charlie 
Chan"  Feldscher.  Some  recent  scores:  83rd  Precinct,  11;  Scrubs 
A.C.,  9;  83rd  Precinct,  8;  Pick  Up  A.C.,  7;  83rd  Precinct, 
12;  Runts  A.C.,  10;  and  so  on  down  the  line.  For  news  of  defeats 
suffered  by  us  see  the  manager. 
Clews :     From  the  following  clews  you  name  the  suspect :  "I  got 

a  brudder  in  the  job,  his  name  is too !"  .  .  .  "How  about 

a  session  at  Karl's?  Only  two  games,  honest!"  .  .  .  "Who  wants  to 
go  bowlin'  tonight?  I'll  take  you  kids  over  easy!"  .  .  .  "I'll  have 
to  consult  Mary  first!"  .  .  .  "Lay  it  out,  and  tell  him  to  make  'em 
big !"  .  .  .  "Theres  a  good  one  in  the  Sth  at  Belmont !"  .  .  .  "What's 
the  P.B.A.  doing  about  it?"  .  .  "Picture  taken  in  Central  Park  with 
a  British  sailor!"  .  .  .  "Who  made  that  sheep  dip?  or  is  it  coffee?" 
.  .  .  "Who  wants  to  join  the  Shormrim  Society?"  .  .  .  "Why  don't 
the  radio  car  men  go  out  on  details?"  .  .  .  "Who  makes  up  that 
payroll  list?"  ...  "I  only  wish  I  had  my  twenty  in!"  ...  "I  just 
heard  -from  a  cop  in  the  73rd  who  heard  from  a  cop  in  the  64th 
who  heard  from  a  cop  in  the  68th  that  this  cop's  brother  who  is 
related  to  so  and  so  says  it  isn't  true !"  .  .  .  "Get  me  a  container 
of  tea  \vith  lemon !"  .  .  .  "Cute !"  .  .  .  "Who's  got  the  beets !"  .  .  . 
"Ach  mine  Lena  makes  such  nice  zoup!" 

Question  Box :  Patrolman  Clarke :  "How  about  a  light  on  the 
3rd  floor?"  Answer:  "2^  watts  multiplied  by  36S  days  will  lead  to 
total  blindness    Add  carrots  to  your  diet." 

Patrolman  Bisogno :  "Do  you  think  they'll  clean  up  the  sergeants' 
list?"  Answer:  "Positively,  and  without  having  to  use  a  mop, 
either." 

Patrolman  Foster :  "Do  you  think  our  clock  will  ever  keep  the 
right  time?"  Answer:  "Why  worry?  Five  minutes  either  way  is 
a  good  excuse." 

Patrolman  Janowitz :  "Will  I  make  a  good  clerical  man?"  Answer: 
"Anyone  who  can  drink  Magnussen's  coffee  is  bound  to  be  a 
success !" 

85th  Precinct:  Goodbye  and  good  luck  to  Sergeant  Hernon, 
attached  now  to  the  18th  Precinct  .  .  .  Patrolman  Oberle  at  this 
writing  is  on  sick  report  for  the  first  time  since  he  entered  the 
Department.  Get  well  soon,  Frank,  we're  all  pulling  for  you  .  .  . 
Patrolmen  Goldberg,  Bauer,  Faber  and  Maggiore  are  taking  lessons 
now  from  Jock  McDade  on  the  proper  way  of  fixing  that  deceptive 
hair-do  .  .  .  Have  you  noticed  the  independent  attitude  o^f  Al  Berg- 
mann  toward  Senior  Operator  JMahon  since  the  sergeants'  car  has 
been  laid  up?  Mahon  isn't  worried,  though;  says  the  day  will 
come  when  he'll  be  top  man  again  .  .  .  Patrolman  Vetter  claims  no 
one  can  croon  an  Irish  tune  like  Sergeant  Sullivan — thinks  the 
team  of  McDade  and  Sullivan  would  make  the  Major  Bowes 
program  the  hit  of  the  year  .  .  .  Isn't  love  a  wonderful  thing ! 
After  all  these  years  of  married  bliss,  Patrolman  Benish's  wife  still 
calls  for  him  at  the  end  oi  his  daily  grind !  .  .  .  Good  luck  to 
Lieutenant   Newman,   transferred   last  month  to   the  94th   Precinct. 

Impossibilities :  Asking  Noll  for  a  favor — but  in  a  whisper  .  .  . 
^[aking  a  Giant  fan  out  of  Goldberg  .  .  .  Stopping  Matragrano 
from  eating  those  Italian  dishes  .  .  .  Keeping  Steianski  on  the  east 
side  of   Bushwick  Avenue. 

The  girdle  shortage  has  been  solved  for  Kaminister  and  Vitalo, 
viz :  McCarron  and  Schwarz  gave  their  extra  ones  to  this  worthy 
cause  .  .  .  Timoshenko  offered  his  but  it  was  not  accepted — the 
consesus  being  he  needed  it  more  than  they  did  .  .  .  What  is  the 
attraction  on  Humbolt  Street  that  intrigues  Bivona  and  DePrima? 
.  .  .  Kempf  and  MacDougall  have  been  detailed  so  long  to  the 
79th  Precinct  that  we've  almost  forgotten  what  they  look  like  .  .  . 
While  on  the  subject,  how  about  getting  some  wardens  to  fill  our 
quota?  .  .  .  What  is  the  secret  oi  "Signal  88?"  Would  Frey  or 
Mclntyre  know?  .  .  .  That's  all  for  now — more  next  month. 

P.  S.    Who  is  this  mugg  Patrolman  Eight  T.  Five?  ?  ? 

90th  Precinct:  We  welcome  to  the  command,  Patrolmen 
Morrissey,    Marte,   Szablewicz  and   Cook. 

Regards   to   the    boys    from    former    Patrolman    Blaney,    now    a 

Chief  Warrant  Officer   in  the  Navy,  whom   we  ran  into  the  other 

day.    He  really  looks  great  .  .  .  George  Denton  in  to  say  hello  again 

^and  is  still  stationed  about  New  York  .  .  .  Patrolman  Jim  Morahan 

aow  a  Petty  Officer  First  Class. 

Have  you  noticed  the   GJ.  haircut  sported  by  Patrolman  Burke, 

one  time  member  of  the  U.  S.  Marine  Corps?  .  .  .  And  while  on  the 

subject  of  G.I.  haircuts,  some  of  our  other  brothers-in-arms  have 

B)een   sporting  them  for  years,   only  we  didn't  call  them  that.   Are 

^rou   listening.  Patrolmen   Bums    and   Uhlf elder? 

Look  Alikes :    Patrolman  Bode— F.  D.  R.  .  .  .  Patrolman  Burns— 
Vinston   Churchill  .   .    .   Patrolman  Joe   Schilling— Edward   Arnold 
.  .  Phil  Coulter — James  Gagney  .  .  .  Frankie — Vic  Mature. 
Best  wishes  to  two  of  our  members  at  present  on  the  disabled  list, 
Patrolmen   Dick  Faber  and   Ben   Sohecki. 

We  said  in  a  former  column  that  we  likely  had  missed  some  of 
rie  men  who  have  sons  in  the  service  and,  as  so  predicted,  we  did. 


Our  apologies  now  to  Patrolman  Bill  Pfau  for  failing  to  list  him 
as  the  father  of  three  sons  currently  doing  their  bit  with  the  armed 
forces. 

Patrolman  Geary  and  Sergeant  Craig  are  said  to  be  responsible 
for  car  No.  713  smelling  like  the  local  5  and  10  perfume  counter. 
Geary  on  his  red  bandanna  features  "Moonlight  in  Rio  De  Janiero," 
whilst  Sergeant  Craig  favors  the  more  masculine  scent  of  "Follow 
Me." 

Did  you  know  that  Sergeant  McGuire  has  taken  to  raising  turkeys 
and  just  so  that  no  partiality  will  be  shown  he  calls  the  males 
Johnnies  and  the  females  Marys?  ...  Is  it  true  that  Sergeant 
Lammers  in  a  recent  golf  tourney  outdrove  and  out-putted  our  low 
80  contender.  Shorty  Baynon?  .  .  .  Also  that  your  reporter,  who  also 
has  golfed  a  bit,  on  one  occasion  was  taken  over  by  Patrolman 
Bellinoff  ?  .  .  .  Also  that  we  look  forward  to  some  real  matches  soon 
with  all  of  our  precinct  golfers  participating,  or  at  least  so  our 
coach,  Julie  Zsdi,  tells  us?  .  .  .  And  did  you  know  that  in  the  good 
old  days  Act.  Lieutenant  Gray  was  known  as  K.  O.  Tommy  Gray, 
and  still  possesses  the  biggest  forearm  and  fist  of  any  man  in  tlic 
precinct? 

Pinhead  Biographies   (7th  Squad)  : 

Patrolman  George  Mackritis,  who  works  upper  end  of  Broadway 
mostly;  formerly  employed  as  a  cargo  repairman;  one  of  those 
quiet  men  who  do  their  job  and  say  nothing  about  it ;  has  a  good 
sense  of  humor  and  gets  a  kick  out  of  Big  Jack  Redmond,  who  is 
his  favorite  comic ;  has  a  nickname  which  doesn't  fit  at  all  and 
so    is  seldom   used — Grumpy. 

Patrolman  John  McEvoy,  another  of  the  serious  type  for  which 
this  precinct  is  noted ;  rated  as  among  the  best  as  policemen  go ; 
service  station  operator  before  becoming  a  member ;  devoted  family 
man  and  the  proud  father  of  four  children,  three  girls  and  one  boy. 

Patrolman  Charles  Cary,  who,  after  years  with  us  still  is  stream- 
lined; tall,  blonde  and  happy-go-lucky;  on  the  disabled  list  as  we 
write  this;  works  lower  Broadway ;  previously  a  clerk,  and  although 
many  are  not  aware  of  it,  is  one  of  the  fastest  typists  we  have ; 
won  his  real  right  to  fame  when  he  offered  to  take  on  Bernie 
Galligan  at  handball. 

Patrolman  Hoelderlin,  who  works  Sumner  Avenue — when  he 
is  not  filling  in  on  the  cars;  still  another  oi  these  quiet,  earnest 
cops  featured  here ;  always  a  pleasure  to  work  with  men  of  Bill's 
type,  who  do  their  share  and  more — and  don't  need  any  back 
slapping,  either;  knows  this  job  from  A  to  Z  and  has  worlds  of 
experience,  having  worked   those  so-called  jungle  posts   for  years. 

See  you  next  month. 

15TH  DIVISION 

lOOth   Pet.,  PtI.  John  C.  Hecht  103rd  Pet.,  Fll.  Albert  Cowdell 

101st    Pet.,  Ptl.  Harold  T.  Keenan  104th   Vet.,  PtI.  Walter  Dearcopp 

102nd  Pet..  Ptl.  Edward  G.  Sckults         105th   Pet.,   The  Kew  Dinger 
106th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Alex  Conradi 

102nd  Precinct:  Sorry,  boys,  we  had  no  write-up  in  the  July 
issue,  the  same  attributable  to  the  fact  your  correspondent  at 
about  the  time  the  report  was  to  be  made  up  thought  he  was 
going  West — where  all  good  range  riders  end  up  sooner  or  later. 
In  other  words,  he  was  a  very  sick  man — ask  his  pal.  Patrolman 
Bill  Connolly,  if  you  don't  believe  it,  or  Patrolmen  Jones  or 
Keaveny,  both  of  whom  were  telling  him  "Bye-bye  Brooklyn  for 
you !"  However,  he  is  still  with  you  .  .  .  Schultz  is  not  dead ! — ■ 
but  very  much  alive  and,  as  this  is  written,  trying  to  enjoy  a  gas- 
less  vacation  at  home. 

Got  up  last  month  just  in  time  to  be  installed  as  Commander  of 
Queens  Police  Post  No.  1103,  American  Legion — a  tough  job, 
especially  in  war  time.  So  don't  let  me  down,  you  fellow  members, 
I  need  all  your  help  in  the  job  of  putting  my  year  over — and  it 
takes  "Membership"  to  do  it.  Get  in  on  some  of  the  activities. 
Also,  if  you  have  a  son  or  daughter  in  any  branch  of  the  Armed 
Services,  don't  fail  to  let  me  know ;  we  have  something  for  them 
if  you,  the   father,  are  in  good   standing  in  the  Post. 

No  chance  of  this  issue  being  released  by  the  time  Qiicens 
County  has  its  annual  convention,  which  this  year  we  are  having 
right  at  home,  in  Richmond  Hill,  convening  at  the  Richmond  Hill 
high  school,  July  23  and  24,  and  I'm  hoping  as  I  write  this,  that 
the  representation  from  our  Post  will  be  what  it  should  be.  This 
means  you,  Barney  McGuire,  Bob  McAllister,  Walter  Sipp,  Charles 
Pensa,  Harry  Gribbons,  Dan  McGuinncss,  Tom  Kellcher,  George 
Gibbs,  August  Supen,  Carl  Geltner,  Al  Leary,  Tom  Sheridan,  Walter 
Cunanne,  Anthony  Pranaitis,  Harry  Keehn,  Ralph  Hellenbeck,  Phil 
Klein,  George  Meier,  Larry  Kreamer,  Chris  Fritzges,  Harold  Lock- 
wood,  Tom  Coote,  Fred  Trumpf,  Harold  Smith,  John  Carney, 
Herman  Huners,  John  Fogarty,  Jim  Williams,  Skipper  Hugh 
McGovern,  and  yes,  you,  too,  Johnny  Spangenberg,  and  my  ole  side- 
partner,  Ole  Olsen. 

Aside  to  Patrolman  Blank:  Don't  get  peeved  about  my  desig- 
nation of  Patrolman  Galland  in  a  previous  issue  as  First  Broom. 
You  sec,  he  being  the  youngest  of  the  clan,  I  meant  he  was  the 
first  to  "break  in"  the  new  brooms  for  you  older  members,  a  job 


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that  must  have  been  tough  on  him,  at  that,  seeing  he  had  to  go 
sick  because  of  overwork  last  month. 

Ex-Patrolman  Hart,  now  2nd  Lieutenant,  U.  S.  Marine  Corps, 
visited  with  us  the  other  day  and  wished  to  be  remembered  to  all. 
Stationed  now  at  51st  Def.  Bu.,  New  Rivers,  N.C.  How  about 
dropping  him  a  line? 

Al  Moers  sends  his  regards  from  Texas.  His  address :  "Pvt.  A. 
Moers,  32961S9S  (Service  No.),  786  A.A.  A.,  A.W.S.M.  Bu.  Btry: 
D,  Fort  Bliss,  Texas."  The  boys  all  wish  you  the  best  of  luck,  Al, 
and  safe  return. 

Yes,  those  were  Patrolman  Jones'  charming  daughters,  Dora  and 
Iva,  who  had  such  a  fine  time  in  Peekskill  last  month. 

Patrolman  George  Gibbs  was  visited  at  the  station  house  by  his 
two  daughters  last  month — and  very  lovely,  too  One  of  them  was 
headed  for  Garden  City,  Kansas,  at  the  time,  where  her  loved 
one   awaited  her. 

Any  of  you  hayseeds  wishing  to  join  up  or  correspond  with 
another  hayseed  (and  ex-Hack  Inspector)  might  write  to  ex- 
Patrolman  William  J.  Cowden,  Hainesville,  N.J.,  at  Branchville 
Post  Office,  R.D.  No.   1   ...  I  thank  you. 

Patrolman  McGrath  took  a  header,  I  am  told,  and,  too,  just  after 
the  swell  boost  I  gave  him  in  my  last  writeup. 

And  don't  forget.  Legionnaires,  the  State  Convention  will  be 
held  in  New  York  City  this  year  on  August  12-13-14.  Headquarters, 
Pennsylvania  Hotel  .  .  .  Pll  be  seein'  you  there! 

104th  Precinct:  Welcome  to  the  command.  Lieutenant  Ennis 
.  .  .  Our  profound  sympathy  to  Patrolman  ZoUer  in  the  loss  of 
his  mother  ...  Is  it  true  Patrolman  Fetzner  intends  opening  a 
vegetable  stand  on  Myrtle  Avenue— should  his  Victory  Garden  pan 
out  as  he  hopes?  {Watch  out  for  Ruland,  Ferd!)  .  .  .  Brzozow- 
ski's  Wild  Cats  (zvhat  a  dream!)  should  practice  before  hooking 
up  with  Strangio's  Gang,  the  team  which  in  a  recent  match  left 
Stanley's  boys  cold  .  .  .  Patrolman  John  Becker  intends  taking 
time  out  some  day  in  September  to  wed  Miss  Anna  Schultz.  More 
of  this  anon  .  .  .  Patrolman  Leigh,  that  great  wrecker  of  female 
hearts,  is  a  grandfather!  And  to  make  sure  old  Dr.  Stork 
wouldn't  doublecross  him,  he  made  the  delivery  himself  with  the 
able  assistance  of  Patrolman  Malmberg,  another  old  hand  at  the 
business  .  .  .  Sergeant  Knutson  while  on  vacation  stretched  his 
red  ration  stamps  by  going  fishing.  (How  did  those  fish  expect 
to  escape  an  ex-marine?)  ...  To  Lieutenant  Dinselbacher  and 
Patrolman  Vogt  our  best  wishes  for  a  long  and  happy  retirement 
.  .  .  For  Patrolmen  Scala,  Kelly  and  Otto,  on  sick  report  as  we 
write  this,  we  wish  a  speedy  recovery  .  .  .  Lieutenant  Kelly  had 
a  fine  time  while  on  vacation  rooting  for  his  favorite  team,  the 
Giants.    No  foolin',  Lute,  are  they  still  in  the  league?  ?  ? 

Sergeant  Mugler  was  all  broken  up  over  the  Brooklyn  Dodgers 
until  Sergeant  McGough  brought  in  one  day  last  month  Kurt  Davis 
and  Les  Weber,  members  of  the  team,  and  showed  them  through 
the  building,  a  tour  they  appeared  to  enjoy  immensely  and  which 
included  also  an  introduction  to  Patrolman  Kubiel,  the  handsome 
gent  whose  gigantic  frame  won  for  him  the  title  of  Atlas  Maiden 
Szvam.  The  reception  committee  included  Lieutenant  Ennis,  Ser- 
geant Stumpf  and  Patrolmen  Feeley  and  Moulder  among  others. 
Come  back  again,  fellows,  and  bring  the  rest  of  the  Dodgers  with 
you. 

Is  it  true  the  crews  of  the  R.M.P.  are  complaining  of  falling 
arches  due  to  the  gas  conservation  program? 

On  July  12,  Patrolman  Delaney,  performing  his  last  tour  of 
duty  before  entering  the  armed  forces,  in  the  presence  of  the  2nd 
Platoon  was  felicitated  by  Captain  Ward  and  Sergeant  McGough 
who  on  behalf  of  the  officers  and  men  of  the  command  bid  him 
au  revoir  and  wished  for  him  a  speedy  return.  The  platoon,  con- 
sisting of  the  8-9-10  and  Day  Squads,  then  came  to  attention  and 
saluted  their  departing  comrade.  Lots  of  luck  also  from  the  rest 
of  us  who-  could  not  be  there  at  the  time. 

Is  it  true  that  Sergeant  McGough  while  in  the  back  room,  in 
civilian  clothes,  trying  to  console  a  psycho,  was  approached  by  a 
pert  little  nurse  from  the  arriving  psycho  bus  and  in  a  soothing 
voice  told  by  her :  "Don't  worry,  my  man,  everything  is  going 
to  be  all  right!"?  ?  ? 

Our  boys  lost  an  11  inning  game  to  the  83rd  Precinct  last  month 
by  a  10  to  11  score.  Precinct  softball  teams  desiring  matches  should 
get  in  touch  with  Patrolman  Moulder. 

Patrolman  Roach,  who  burns  up  the  typewriter  making  out  roll- 
calls,  learned  how  to  put  in  a  new  ribbon  the  other  day.  About 
time,   Ed?     (M^ho  said  that?) 

Is  it  true  Sergeant  J.  McWeeney,  who  sure  did  a  good  job  of 
improving  the  garage,  has  put  in  an  order  now  for  curtains? 

16TH  DIVISION 

108th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  Gerien  1  Uth  Pet.,  PtI.  Edward  J.  Bidanset 

109th  Pet.,  Ptl.  George  Ferguson  112th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  Geiger 

UOth  Pet.,  114th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edwin  Furcht 

108th  Precinct:  During  the  recent  hot  spell  the  discovery  was 
made    that    Patrolman    Arthur    Martin,    our    ex-sea-going  bellhop, 


could  concoct  some  of  the  most  delicious  non-alcoholic  beverages 
ever  to  tickle  the  palate  .  .  .  Lieutenant  Dannhauser  to  Patrolman 
Lomnicky :  "There's  some  hot  water  and  soap  in  the  back  room. 
Son,  you  better  wash  your  face!"  Lomnicky:  "That's  not  dirt. 
Lieutenant,  that's  sunburn !"  .  .  .  The  Army  has  the  WAACS,  the 
Navy  the  WAVES,  the  Coast  Guard  the  SPARS,,  but  the  108th 
Precinct  Report  Center  has  the  Misses  Lenehan,  Perrone,  Howley, 
Godshall,  Fischer,  Wells,  etc. — WHAMS !  .  .  .  Talking  about  the 
Report  Center,  a  visit  there  disclosed  an  Honor  Roll  bearing  an 
attendance  record  of  Staff  Corps  members  and  telephonists  who  re- 
sponded to  the  numerous  trial  air  raids  held  in  the  past.  Nice  work 
.  .  .  To  the  Town  of  Universities  from  L.I.  City:  Many  thanks  for 
sending  to  this  precinct  Michael  Quinn,  former  detective  in  the 
Missing  Persons  Bureau,  whom  we  greeted  with  open  arms.  His 
oldtime  buddy,  Tom  Magner,  was  more  than  pleased  to  sec  him  in 
our  midst  .  . .  We  wonder  if  any  precinct  can  top  us  in  Quinns — what 
with  our  Ray  Quinn,  M.  F.  Quinn,  Bill  (Duke)  Quinn,  and  the 
one  we  just  lost,  Sergeant  now  Lieutenant  Quinn? 

Tom  O'Donnell,  temporarily  assigned  to  Rockaway,  stopped  off 
to  say  hello.  He  sure  looks  fine.  We  miss  Tom  here  and  all  of  us 
will  be  glad  when  he  is  back  .  .  .  Among  the  many  cards  received  by 
your  reporter  is  one  from  an  old  friend,  Dan  Noble,  a  retired  man 
from  here,  now  living  on  the  road  up  to  the  Police  Recreation  Cen- 
ter, and  who  writes  as  follows :  "Please  remember  that  the  latch 
key  hangs  on  the  outside  for  you  and  any  other  member  of  the 
108th  Pet."  His  address  is  Chichester,  N.Y.  For  street  and  route 
no.  see  your  reporter  .  .  .  We  pause  and  say  hello  to  Jim  Ganly.  who 
appears  downcast  and  depressed,  and  we  wonder  can  his  recent 
absence  from  his  old  partner,  Ferdi  Schwartz,  be  responsible  .  .  . 
Tom  McDonald  has  been  off  on  sick  report  much  too  long  and  we 
will  be  glad  to  see  him  back  and  in  good  shape  again  ...  I  spend 
a  day  at  Rockaway  and  on  the  sands,  on  the  very  spot  where  he 
was  for  many  years  a  lifeguard,  stands  Bill  Shanahan,  now  of  the 
22nd  Precinct,  formerly  of  this  command,  and  Bill  smiles  as  he  tells 
your  reporter,  "If  I  could  only  tell  you  what  these  wild  waves  are 
saying  to  me !"  .  .  .Reno  Bracchi  tells  your  reporter  he  spent  his 
whole  vacation  overseeing  the  care  of  all  the  little  Bracchis,  one  half 
of  whom  had  the  measles  and  the  other  half  the  chicken-pox,  and 
then  a  big  smile  lights  up  his  face  as  he  finishes  by  telling  your 
reporter,  "But  now.  Jack,  they  are  all  100%    O.K.!" 

To  Sergeant  Neal  Winberry  our  sincere  sjTnpathy  in  the  loss  of 
his  beloved  mother  .  .  .  Many  nice  remarks  were  heard  around 
P.S.  125,  in  Sunnyside,  anent  the  way  Captain  McGowan  and  his 
men  handled  a  parade  recently ;  and  the  way  the  captain  spoke  those 
words  of  appreciation  and  presented  to  the  Air  Raid  Wardens 
their  diplomas,  makes  you  feel  kind  of  good  to  be  able  to  work 
in  a  precinct  where  the  folks  feel  as  tho  the  law  and  they  are 
one  big  family  .  .  .  Our  precinct  plainclothesmen.  Otto  Sell  and 
Emil  Verbouwens,  start  their  vacations  and  Charlie  Noyer  fills 
in  for  them  and  believe  you  me,  with  that  derby  hat,  cigar  and 
rubber  heels  Charlie  is  the  answer  to  a  real  detective's  dream — 
even  88  Keys  would  not  be  safe  with  our  Charlie  on  his  trail  .  .  . 
Ptl.  Bowditch  confides  to  yours  truly,  "Ain't  I  lucky  that  I  can 
only  eat  oatmeal  and  soup?  Probably  by  the  time  my  store  teeth 
arrive  the  meat  ration  will  be  a  thing  of  the  past !"  .  .  .  Mae  Foley 
as  we  write  this  is  on  vacation  and  we  sure  hope  she  has  a  swell 
time. 

As  this  issue  reaches  you  there  will  be  one  more  Salvia  on  the 
rollcalls  of  the  Police  Department,  John,  a  brother  to  our  Dan 
Salvia,  and  who  at  this  time  is  assigned  to  the  Police  Academy 
after  having  spent  since  January  1  in  the  subway.  Lots  of  suc- 
cess to  you,  John,  and  sincerely  we  hope  you  will  follow  in  the 
footsteps  of  your  Brother  Dan  and  be  as  popular  in  the  precinct  in 
which  you  shall  find  yourself  assigned. 

Frank  Stepanek  may  be  ever  so  many  inches  across  the  chest, 
but,  as  concerns  the  "A"  that  comes  from  many  years  of 
sitting  in  the  radio  car,  our  own  Oscar  Fenstermaker  easily  is 
tops — since  the  retirement  of  I'rank  Sadlo,  that  is  .  .  .  Get  Patrol- 
man Bowditch  to  tell  you  of  the  time  he  went  to  have  those  two 
upper  molars  pulled,  with  gas,  and  the  dentist  asked  him  for  his 
gas  ration  book. 

109th  Precinct:  A  beautiful  Xmas  tree  was  finally  planted  in 
front  of  the  station  house  after  weeks  of  discussion  between  our 
botanical  experts,  Spogis  and  Hunt,  with  Tony  finally  conceding 
that  Joe  was  right  .  .  .  What  Lieutenant  and  Grumpy  have  become 
good  pals?  .  .  .  What  is  the  idea  of  Hartter  blowing  the  rookies 
to  coffee  and  cake?  .  .  .  Patrolman  Joe  Hunt  had  a  surprise 
visit  over  the  July  4th  holiday — from  his  son,  Jimmy,  home  on  a 
brief  furlough  from  Camp  Grant,  Illinois,  where  he  is  the  170  lb. 
boxing  champ  of  the  post.  They  had  a  merry  time,  be  assured, 
and  Jimmy  left  with  the  good  wishes  of  the  home  folks  ringing 
in  his  ears  .  .  .  Bill  Boerner  spent  his  vacation  on  an  upstate 
farm  owned  by  a  friend  of  his,  according  to  MacAleese,  and  the 
purpose.  Bill  explains,  was  not  to  offset  the  new  withholding  tax 
Sam  Mitchel  also  spent  his  vacation  on  a  farm,  his  brother- 
in-law's,  helping  paint  the  barns,  etc.  It  seems  Sam  ran  olit  of 
rationing  points  .  .  .   Yes,  a  good  long  stretch  of  light  duty  just 


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about  nozv  would  suit  MacAleese  nicely  .  .  .  Sergeant  Groff  and 
our  Patrolman  Wander  entertained  a  number  of  boy  scouts  in 
Bayside  Hills  last  month  with  a  steak  party.  The  bicarbonate  of 
soda  was  served  later  .  .  .  Patrolman  Watson  expects  a  big  crop 
of  tomatoes  this  season   from  his  victory  garden. 

Jim  Hurley  again  seen  in  conference  with  our  "authority"  on 
checkers,  Arthur,  on  how  to  beat  Eagar  ...  If  you're  looking  to 
install  steam  heat  in  your  home  this  winter,  see  Bill  Wiethaas 
(orff.)  ...  To  Patrolman  Didio,  still  sick  at  home,  our  best 
wishes  for  a  speedy  recovery  .  .  .  Point  rationing  has  no  effect  on 
Stubing— he  holds  his  weight  regardless  .  .  .  Frank  Hefferin  has 
opened  up  his  summer  home  in  the  country  and  invites  the  gang 
to  spend  their  vacations  with  him— if  they  have  enough  meat  points, 
that  is  .  .  .  Lieutenant  Romano  claims  he  has  the  O.P.A.  beat— 
those  "Hero  Sandwiches"  he  has  for  lunch  doing  the  trick  .  .  . 
Dick  Maher  with  an  eye  to  the  corn  season  is  still  looking  to  get 
hold  of  a  set  of  uppers,  bttt  cheap  .  .  .  Wander  who  the  "Main 
Street  Romeo"  could  be?  .  .  .  And  "Doc"  Johnny  Powers  claims 
if  it  wasn't  for  the  Irish  the  United  Nations  could  never  have 
successfully  invaded   Sicily. 

114th  Precinct:  Who  was  the  "big  guy"  that  walked  into  the 
back  room  on  the  very  warm  night  of  June  5  in  a  suit  of  green 
slacks — or  were  they  just  plain  pajamas,  as  some  of  the  boys  still 
are  willing  to  swear?  .  .  .  And  who  is  the  other  "big  boy"  in  the 
day  squad,  {considered  one  of  our  model  cops,  incidentally)  who 
admits  he  owes  it  all  to  having  been  kissed  by  Leo  the  Lion  in  the 
Central  Park  Zoo  quite  a  few  years  ago?  .  .  .  Patrolman  John 
Lyons  thanks  Pete  Hammer  for  the  detail  {Rockaway—'OOoo!") 
.  .  .  Patrolman  Cousins  has  William  Beal  shouting  numbers  so  he 
can  use  him  when  bingo  comes  back,  oh-o  .  .  .  Patrolman  Perry 
Winkle  in  his  loafer  jacket  looks  like  one  of  the  glamour  gals  of 
what  well  known  local  "Nite  Spot"?  .  .  .  Patrolman  James  Lee, 
recently  married,  just  found  out  that  his  salary  is  exactly  $3  per 
week.  The  Mrs.,  of  course,  now  is  in  charge  .  .  .  Who  is  it 
can't  stand  to  hear  the  word — or  bear  the  sight  of — a  dictionary— 
and  why?  .  .  .  Joe  (Schnozzle)  Ramski,  since  reclassified  1-A,  has 
been  seen  looking  in  the  windows  of  jewelry  and  furniture  stores 
on  Stcinway  Street  .  .  .  Eddie  (Handcuffs)  Lundsted  has  just 
returned  from  vacation  spent  in  his  castle-by-the-sea  at  Linden- 
hurst,  that  big  name  brewery  included  ...  At  the  afternoon  parade 
in  Astoria  on  Memorial  Day  the  Legionnaires  took  excellent  care  of 
what  tired-looking  cop  doing  traffic  duty  at  Astoria  Square  that 
day?  ...  Is  it  true,  Lentz,  you  can't  trust  the  old  timers  out  of 
the  precinct  any  more?  As  for  example,  when  they  detailed 
Charlie  (Sweet  Cider)  Oppel  and  Willie  (Bumble  Bee)  Maher 
to  Prospect  Park  on  Decoration  Day — and  they  landed  in  Coney 
Island   instead? 

If  you're  in  the  market  for  1st  class  wormless  and  sagless 
tomato  plants  see  Patrolman  (I  recommend  'em)  Krueger;  3Sf  a 
dozen  with  an  introduction,  30^  without  ...  Is  it  true  Willie 
Callan  of  the  traffic  signal  shop  is  looking  to  be  a  paratrooper? 
.  .  .  Could  the  cop  who  turned  out  on  the  late  tour  the  other 
night  with  snowshoes  on  be  John  Mahoney— or  could  the  damp 
grass  in  the  victory  gardens  be  responsible?  .  .  .  Patrolman  Walsh 
is  looking  well  these  days— thanx  to  "Mother"  Cronin's  care  .  .  . 
Who  is  it  will  never  be  assigned  to  motorcycle  duty  until  he's 
had  his  pigeon  toes  straightened  ?  Would  Mezwin  know  ?  .  .  . 
Patrolman  Callan  features  tzvo  eggs  in  his  beer  now  since  his 
chickens  started  laying  .  .  .  Sawling  and  Fanning  are  thinking  of 
going  into  the  southern  fried  chicken  business  since  their  own 
won't  lay  .  .  .  Is  it  true  "Teddy  Mark"  chews  the  corn  for  his 
chickens — since  he  got  those  new  uppers  in? 

Patrolman  Riley  C.  looked  like  Henry  Morgenthau  himself  the 
day  he  was  called  upon  to  bring  the  cash  register  into  the  station 
house  .  .  .  The  Ninth  Squad  has  chosen  its  three  most  intelligent 
members  to  compete  on  the  new  "Information  Please"  program — 
Webster  Duberg,  Fireplug  Mezwin,  and  Wacky  Forbes.  Lots  of 
luck,  lads  .  .  .  Patrolman  Sievers  sure  enjoyed  Von  Essen's  vaca- 
tion—he looks  like  a  new  man  .  .  .  Sincere  condolences  to  Lieute- 
nant Metz  in  the  death  of  his  father;  also  to  Callahan  and  Von 
Essen  whose  fathers  also  have  passed  on  .  .  .  The  men  of  the  com- 
mand were  surprised,  and  sorry,  when  Captain  Beneke  was  trans- 
ferred, and  to  him  in  his  new  command  we  wish  the  best  of 
luck  .  .  .  We  welcome  to  the  command  rookies  Peters,  Horan  and 
Chirico — three  nice  guys  .  .  .  Patrolmen  W.  T.  Maher  and  Jim 
Cook  report  one  swell  time  had  on  their  recent  vacation  to  Put- 
nam County  .  .  .  We  welcome  Captain  Whiteman  and  hope  his 
stay  with  us  will  be  a  most  happy  one. 

TRAFFIC  C  Ptl.  Joseph   H.  Werns 

A  speedy  and  healthful  recovery  to  those  of  our  command  who 
are  on  sick  report. 

Another  of  our  comrades  has  left  us  via  the  retirement  route. 
Bill  Donohue,  who  has  been  on  sick  leave  for  quite  a  spell,  and 
for  whom  we  hope  a  speedy  return  to  good  health  as  well  as 
complete  enjoyment  of  the  rest  he  so  richly  deserves. 


Congratulations  to  the  Joyces  on  the  arrival  of  a  bouncing  baby 
girl,  Virginia  Mary;  also  to  the  Gellellas  on  the  acquisition  of 
a,  husky  baby  boy,  Leonard  Joseph  Jr.! 

Birthday  Greetings  to  Richard  Bayer,  William  Boyle,  Charles 
Coyle,  Tom  Crowe,  Bernard  Devine,  John  Doody  (retired  and  in 
the  service),  John  Dorsey,  Arthur  Eggers,  Joseph  Fancy,  William 
Finnerty,  Michael  Gilhooley,  John  Hartman,  Daniel  Hrubes,  John 
Morrissey,  James  Sheehan,  Charles  Trester  and  Henry  Wendell. 

How  come,  the  boys  of  the  7th  Squad  want  to  know,  Ray  from 
Harmony  Square  always  gets  Truck  16?  Is  it  because  of  those 
cigars  he  brings  to  the  flight  commander  on  occasion?  .  .  .  Did 
you  know  that  Wee  Willie  Rate!  is  building  a  summer  home  in 
his  back  yard?  Also  that  if  you  want  fresh  eggs  you'd  better 
place  your  orders  now — he  already  owns  three  chickens  and  is 
expanding  fast  .  .  .  Who  is  that  cute  chubby  doll  in  brightly- 
colored  shorts  known  as  Riley's  boy?  .  .  .  Among  other  sights  to 
remember :  Foster  and  Schamberger  playing  "you  sink  my  battle- 
ship and   I'll   sink  yours !" 

Evidently  Flight  Commander  Lent  is  still  in  right  with  the  boys 
— as  evidenced  by  the  trouble  they  went  to  building  a  lovely 
garden  around  his  locker  featuring  beans,  tomatoes  and  a  swell 
jack  rabbit  .  .  .  Congratulations  and  good  luck  to  Ralph  Dudley, 
a  1st  Lieutenant  now  in  the  U.  S.  Army!  .  .  .  Did  you  know  that 
Joe  Savino  goes  fishing  for  blowfish  and  then  gives  those  he  cap- 
tures to  his  music  teacher — in  exchange  for  music  lessons?  .  .  . 
Why  did  Moosman  give  Eskowitz  that  basketful  of  herring  he 
caught?  Was  he  afraid  Al  would  put  him  on  the  spot?  .  .  .  Why 
does  a  certain  newsman  on  34th  Street  always  ask  Ed  McDonnell 
what  he  did  with  Mrs.  O'Leary's  cow  (the  one  that  started  the 
Chicago  fire)?  Is  he  insinuating  that  Ed  is  that  old?  .  .  .  Who 
was  it  put  the  alarm  clock  under  his  bed  so  he  could  get  up  on 
time?     Would  Bamberger  know? 

Did  You  Know :  that  Dyrlie  and  Dudley  are  known  as  the  "home 
early"  gremlins?  .  .  .  that  when  Felix  McGory  comes  in  for  his 
check  he  brings  his  two  youngsters  along — as  bodyguards?  .  .  . 
that  the  hand-carved  tho  slightly  warped  nightstick  McCusker 
carries  is  the  washstick  used  at  home?  .  .  .  that  Kallman  wants  to 
go  to  Illinois  so  bad  that  he  stopped  a  truck  headed  in  that 
direction  and  asked  would  the  driver  take  him  there — for  half 
price?  .  .  .  that  Artie  Kelly  put  a  certain  green  card  in  the  sug- 
gestion box  and  then  was  sorry?  .  .  .  that  Charlie  Coyle's  face 
turns  red  and  he  starts  growling  when  he  sees  Riley?  .  .  .  that 
Boilerneck  Schlereth  still  blushes  when  he  says  goodbye  to  The 
Little  Woman — or  zvas  it  because  Michell  was  zi>atching?  .  .  . 
that  Malinski  got  a  zoot  suit  haircut  and  it  was  a  honey?  .  .  . 
that  Werns  is  competing  with  a  well-known  express  company?  .  .  . 
that  Fat  Stuff  Gontko  is  still  trying  to  become  a  clerical  man? 
.  .  .  that  John  Matthews  bought  a  new  shirt?  .  .  .  that  Weddel 
carries  around  a  10  cent  red  victory  whistle  (sounds  tike  a  peatiut 
stand)  ?  .  .  .  that  Wachstein,  Flannagan,  Tate,  Gaffney,  Schwartz, 
Gabler  and  Schlereth  are  working  down  at  Coney  Island?  .  .  . 
that  Pop  Finnerty  the  other  night  took  a  ruler  to  bed  with  him 
to  see  how  long  he  slept?  .  .  .  that  Ed  Hannon  waited  on  a  street 
corner  with  a  piece  of  bread  to  get  some  traffic  jam?  .  .  .  that 
Tim  Reedy  after  swallowing  a  penny  ran  to  the  desk  and  said. 
"Lieutenant,  I'm  reporting  sick;  can  you  see  any  change  in  me?" 
.  .  .  that  Stonehouse  Glenn"  last  month  put  iodine  on  his  check 
when  he  found  he  got  a  cut  in  it?  .  .  .  that  Al  Rohde  thought 
he  was  going  to  have  puppies  because  his  stomach  growled? 

Don't  forget   the   suggestion   box   on   the   wall ! 


TRAFFIC  K 


PtL  Harry  Shortel 


It  has  happened !  The  boys  are  finally  convinced  that  baseball 
(the  hard  variety)  is  too  strenuous — and  have  abandoned  it  in 
favor  of  Softball — as  sponsored  by  Softball  Cassidy.  The  mind 
was  willing,  it  seems,  but  the  flesh  was  weak !  An  epidemic  of 
sore  arms  and  charley  horses  was  the  final  convincer. 

"Ball  Hawk"  Hoenighausen  is  quite  some  star  in  this  new 
undertaking — as  we  predicted  he  would  be,  he  having  suffered  no 
casualties — yet! 

A  few  highlights :  Smiling  Ed  Cahill,  our  efficient  mascot, 
turned  in  another  fine  game — in  the  stands !  An  uplifting  influence, 
as  it  were  .  .  .  Ditto  Softball  Cassidy  .  .  .  Yes,  those  were  big 
league  scouts  observed  in  the  stands  wearing  smoked  glasses  and 
giving  our  captain  a  careful  going  over.  And  did  he  show  them 
plenty — both  afield  and  at  bat !  .  .  .  Kruska  and  Moench  play  the 
outfield  like  a  Speaker  and  Cobb  .  .  .  And  Mazzone,  too,  covers 
plenty  of  territory  in  the  outfield — without  moving  an  inch  .  .  .  The 
time  Ed  Becker  lost  his  choppers  while  spearing  a  low  one  .  .  . 
The  slider  developed  by  Bo  Bo  Travis  that  should  place  many 
games  in  the  win  column  .  .  .  Goldberg,  of  "I,"  putting  in  a  sur- 
prise appearance  in  the  baseball  uniform  of  tomorrow — a  rare 
treat  for  the  mosquitoes  .  .  .  Harry  Shortel,  incidentally,  positively 
will  be  unveiled  some  time  in  October  .  .  .  Bill  Augustine  umpiring 
with  the  eye  of  an  eagle — and  we  don't  mean  a  dead  one  .  .  . 
Mahoney  and  McDuff,  the  market  duo,  who  played  a  hangup  game 
.  .  .  Johnny  Otto,  who  shines  like  a  new  silver  dollar  both  afield 


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LOOKING      'EM      OVER 


and  at  bat,  giving  his  son,  Junior,  keen  competition,  and  who. 
by  the  way,  has  a  whip  (Junior,  we  mean)  that  reminds  one  of 
long  George  Kelly  at  his  best  .  .  .  Sergeant  Schwal's  playing  at 
the  hot  corner— plenty  hot  .  .  .  Scotty  Maxwell  agaui  displaying 
his  annual  roof  tan  .  .  .  Red  O'Neill  overheard  saying  he  wants 
to  see  two  more  big  league  games  after  which  he  will  be  in  tip 
top  shape  to  play  regularly  .  .  .  Rudy  Schmitt's  misplaced  sun- 
glasses not  yet  located— his  reason  for  warming  the  bench  .  .  . 
Types  of  shoes  worn  by  our  players:  Cahill— moccasins ;  Hoenig- 
hausen— bowling ;  Cassidy— sneakers,  with  spats  as  ankle  supports! 
Traffic  K  challenges  one  and  all  to  combat— the  more  the 
merrier !     Let's  hear  from  you. 


MOUNTED  DISTRICT 


Ptl.  Joe  Masterson 


TRAFFIC  O 


Frank  &  Earnest 


Our  sympathy  to  John  Blayzs  in  the  loss  of  his  father  .  .  . 
Warmest  regards  to  the  following  who  at  this  writing  have  been 
on  the  sick  list  for  some  time:  Charlie  Strang,  Bob  MacGoniglc, 
Adam  (Delancey  St.)  Wassel,  John  Judge— and  if  we  missed  yott, 
here's  wishing  you  the  best,  too  .  .  .  Our  best  also  to  the  following 
who  have  left  us  for  the  Motorcycle  Division:  Joe  (Mustache) 
Haug  and  Frank  (Psycho)  Seper  .  .  .  Wallie  (Big  Woids)  Cleland 
assigned  to  the  O.P.A.  recently,  browsed  thru  the  dictionary  there 
and  now  has  a  few  new  ones  to  pull  on  the  Main  Street  mob  .  ._  . 
Johnny  Griffin  now  has  a  new  dependent— a  baby  boy— so  will 
have  to  give  up  his  claim  on  Enock  .  .  .  Walsh  and  Kaufman  will 
be  glad  to  hear  this  what  with  the  new  tax  bill  coming  up  July 
1  .  .  .  Dick  (the  woiking  girls'  friend)  Dalton  is  counting  the 
days  until  he  is  able  to  sit  back  and  rest  and  play  on  his  fife.  Bet 
the  drum  corps  will  miss  him. 

Eddie  (Stork  Club)  Sullivan  is  getting  to  be  quite  a  guy,  hob- 
nobbing in  Manhattan  with  all  the  Broadway  boys  since  being 
assigned  there  .  .  .  Eddie  and  Al  Demchak  also  are  a  couple  of 
old  Broadway  boys,  both  having  sold  apples  there  in  years  gone 
by  .  .  .  Bert  (Cutie)Forster  is  still  batting  in  the  4th  Dist.  office, 
along  with  our  wide  awake  P.B.A.  delegate  Bumpy  Kehoe  .  .  . 
John  (hands  on  my  shoulders)  Pfeuffer  is  looking  thinner  since 
he  got  married— but  not  around  the  waist  .  .  .  Arthur  Hug  and 
Howie  Kuhlman  are  losing  weight  thinking  about  the  sergeants' 
list.  Don't  worry,  fellers,  think  of  the  guys  who  didn't  make  it 
...  It  looks  in  the  bag  for  Geo.  (Coca  Cola)  Moeller  .  .  .  Artie 
(Cruller  Toes)  Matthews  now  collects  his  check  and  can  really 
say  "I  earned  this  one!".  .  .  Lieutenant  Bob  Schuster  will  back 
him  up  on  that  .  .  .  Incidentally,  Lieutenant  Schuster,  Henny 
Buseman  and  Teddy  Brennies  haven't  told  any  fish  stories  yet 
this  year  .  .  .  But  have  Teddy  tell  the  one  about  fishing  off  the 
Queensboro  Bridge  .  .  .  Geo.  (Pineapple)  Bornheimer  is  now  a 
paid-up  member  in  the  Traffic  N  Navy;  Al  Otto  and  Sergeant 
Conlon  were  on  the  initiating  committee;  the  Grand  Master  of  the 
group  is  Alonzo  Matthews  .  .  .  Freddie  Smith  is  looking  well 
after  the  rest  he  had  and  is  now  to  be  seen  on  Post  16  teamed 
up  with  Geo.  Ottinger,  the  happiness  boy  .  .  .  Walter  Ferchland 
and  Jake  Katz  are  again  active  around  the  Plaza— as  the  parkers 
sorrowfully  will  tell  you  .  .  .  John  (Buzz)  Hoenig  has  thrown 
up  his  hands  and  is  now  ready  for  a  straight  jacket  since  we 
have   Coney  Island  to   take  care   of. 

Al  Wolfe  likes  those  tours  in  So.  Jamaica,  especially  since 
the  mosquito  season  has  begun  there  .  .  .  Addie  Cloutier,  the 
Thin  Man,  is  now  one  of  the  anchors  of  the  Queensboro  Bridge, 
along  with  Weary  Warneke,  the  old  delicatessen  clerk  .  .  .  Tim 
Leary  and  Charley  Johnson,  the  Woodside  boys,  both  have  their 
papers  in  and  are  going  to  open  a  hot  dog  stand  on  their  old 
post  .  .  .  Roger  (Gong  Gong)  McDonald  wants  to  get  back  on 
the  waterfront.  Just  an  old  sailor  who  can't  stay  away  from  the 
water  .  .  .  Artie  Ring  tells  us  that  after  working  in  the  14th 
Precinct  he  can  qualify  as  a  fur  expert  .  .  .  Haven't  heard  any- 
thing from  Joe  Haley  since  he  became  a  leatherneck,  but  no  news 
is  good  news  .  .  .  How  alxjut  Jerry  O'Niell  and  Joe  Palmer? 
Drop  us  a  line,  you  guys,  in  care  of  the  magazine  .  .  .  Arthur 
Matthis  is  a  worried-looking  man  with  his  victory  garden  in  bloom 
and  nobody  to  help  him  eat  the  fruit  of  his  labor  ...  I  almost 
forgot,  Pat  Ryan  has  left  us  for  the  air  raid  warden  service. 
The  gang  up  at  Union  Street  all  miss  him  .  .  .  Willie  Robinson 
is  now  in  the  stanchion  shop — and  leave  it  to  Cutie  to  pick  the 
hard  work  .  .  .  When  John  Logan,  our  expert  on  international 
affairs,  comes  back  from  Coney  Island,  Post  31  will  look  like  a 
soft  berth  to  him— he'll  even  return  the  pants-pressing  machine  to 
Al  Wolfe. 

Joe  Ryan  won't  have  much  of  a  payment  for  Uncle  Sam  after 
they  take  ofT  his  exemptions  .  .  .  Neither  will  Lieutenant  Dick 
Hanley  or  Sergeant  Johnny  Rehill,  but  they  still  have  a  lot  of 
shoes  to  buy  for  their  own  private  army  .  .  .  Saw  Leo  Gal  recently 
and  he  is  looking  very  well;  take  care  of  yourself,  Pal  .  .  .  His 
brother  "Tom,  too,  is  looking  better  since  the  potato  shortage.  Keep 
the  waist  line  down  and  the  chin  up,  boys  .  .  .  That's  all  for  this 
time,  and  don't  forget — if  you  can't  po  across,  you  can  still  come 
across — with   War   Bonds  and   Stamps. 


Short  Notes :  Acting  Lieutenant  Kane  back  from  vacation  and 
looking  fit  as  a  fiddle,  the  while  Sergeant  Frasca,  who  pinch  hit 
during  his  absence,  still  insists  it's  a  tough  job  trying  to  please 
everybody  .  .  .  Patrolman  John  Hayes  still  beautifully  tanned 
after  spending  two  weeks  at  O'Flaherty's  palatial  bungalow  in 
Rockaway  .  .  .  Ed  Specht  and  Bert  Mohr  thinking  of  appealing 
to  the  O.P.A.  for  a  "C"  card  for  use  when  doing  the  6  to  2  tour 
in  Harlem — claiming  horse-cars  on  Long  Island  stop  running  after 
midnight  .  .  .  Abbot  Morgan,  who  took  three  weeks  of  his  vaca- 
tion to  paint  one  room  of  his  house,  claims  he  could  in  that  time 
have  done  the  rest  easily — if  only  he  had  had  more  Pepsi-Cola 
around  .  .  .  Jim  Pagan,  after  a  couple  of  weeks  of  hostler  work, 
is  thinking  of  going  in  the  grain  and  feed  business  .  .  .  Though 
John  Kelly  hates  to  leave  the  Mounted  Division  in  a  hole,  the 
Detective  Division  if  it  wants  a  good  man  will  find  John  ready  to 
answer  the  call. 

Al  Walsh  expects  to  be  retired  before  this  issue  is  released,  and 
if  it  so  happens  we  want  Al  to  know  we  will  miss  him — and 
take  this  opportunity  now  to  wish  him  good  luck — and  the  added 
hope  he  will  visit  us  often  .  .  .  Matty  Rais,  tired  of  eating  mush 
and  for  a  long  time  yearning  for  a  steak,  expects  to  have  his 
new  set  of  choppers  in  soon  .  .  .  Henry  Kay,  who  has  been  can- 
ning vegetables  grown  in  his  garden,  has  so  plentiful  a  supply 
he  will  share  them  with  members  of  the  troop — and  without 
stamps  .  .  .  Even  tho  the  boys  in  Pelham  are  well  satisfied  with 
their  detail,  the  boys  in  Varick  Street  will  sure  welcome  them 
hack. 

Did  You  Know :  that  when  Pat  Mulligan  was  a  traffic  cop  he 
never  stopped  the  first  car — claiming  always  it  was  safer  to  stop 
the  third?  .  .  .  that  John  Inaco  claims  no  matter  what  post  he 
works  he  will  always  do  all  right?  (IVe  know  that  only  too  well, 
John)  .  .  .  that  Kenny,  DeBeauchamp,  Fanning  and  O'Flaherty 
are  now  the  top  men  of  the  Twelfth  St.  Stable — and  feel  as  such 
on  details?  .  .  .  that  Bligh  still  wears  Troop  B  emblems?  .  .  .  that 
Campbell  still  works  for  the  interests  of  the  city — he  puts  one 
nail  in  each  shoe — even  before  noon?  .  .  .  that  George  Chandler  is 
still  stopping  runaways  in  Central  Park?  .  .  .  that  LaForge  is 
back  after  a  long  illness,  and  we  hope  also  to  see  Cubberly  and 
George  Rush  back  in  harness  soon?  .  .  .  that  Varley  is  still  doing 
an  excellent  job — where  "old  man"  Murphy  left  ofif  at  48th  Street? 
.  .  .  that  Sergeant  Finan,  John  Murphy  and  McDonald  are  doing 
a  swell  job  on  Staten  Island — on  the  lookout  for  spies?.  .  .  that 
Dapper  Dan,  now  head  hostler  at  Coney  Island,  is  missed  very 
much   by  his  old   friend   Sheedy? 


GRAND  CENTRAL  PARKWAY  PRECINCT 


The  Ghost 


Another  of  our  men  has  joined  the  armed  forces,  Karl  Ahders, 
and  to  him  we  wish  all  the  luck  it  is  possible  to  have  ...  In 
his  place,  at  LaGuardia  Field,  goes  God's  Gift  to  Women,  namely, 
Jack  Shepherd,  and  meaning,  with  Jack  on  display  daily,  the  girls 
that  work  there  will  be  cardiac  cases  in  practically  no  time  at  all 
now  .  .  .  Eddie  Miller  likes  his  job  so  well  he  comes  to  work  on 
his  32— and  a  late  tour,  at  that.  Boy!  that's  real  devotion  to  duty! 
.  .  .  Meet  Jim  Farnan,  the  only  man  living  who  can  walk,  talk 
and  drive  a  car  while  still  asleep  .  .  .  Pete  Kraft,  so  the  story 
goes,  during  his  early  years  in  the  Department  used  to  practice 
for  hours  standing  up;  now  he'd  rather  do  his  practicing  sitting 
down — even  for  as  little  as  twenty  minutes  .  .  .  Who,  like  the 
fellow  in  the  "Camel's"  ad,  would  walk  a  mile  for  a  cup  cake 
with   strawberries?       Would  Deputy  Inspector   Wunsche   know? 

Is  it  true:  that  Lieutenant  K.  of  G.C.P.  the  other  day  had  an 
itch  on  his  back  {the  spot  always  just  beyond  reach  of  either 
hand)  and  was  in  a  pitiful  state  until  Mason  graciously  came  to 
the  rescue?  .  .  .  that  Sergeant  Joe  Bacher  at  one  time  was  a 
Ijakery  route-foreman  and  "Baldpate"  Otto  a  routeman  employed 
under  Joe?  .  .  .  that  Keuling  denies  the  fuzz  adorning  his  upper 
lip  is  featured  by  him  as  a  form  of  disguise?  .  .  .  that  Mergl  likes 
Cunningham  Park  so  well  he  went  there  for  a  picnic,  in  the 
course  of  which  his  wife  tired  at  last  of  battling  the  smoke  and 
soot  of  those  open  fireplaces  chased  Friend  Spouse  with  a  rock- 
when  she  discovered  he'd  forgot  the  tools  and  plates  to  eat  with? 
Some  fun,  eh.  Dink? 

As  a  general  rule  obituaries  are  written  after  a  person  dies, 
affording  him  no  chance  of  knowing  how  people  feel  about  him. 
With  this  in  mind  we're  here  and  now  telling  our  3rd  broom, 
George  Klinger,  how  deeply  all  of  us  feel  about  him.  A  diplomat 
par  excellence,  the  title  "Grand  Central  Parkway's  One  Man  Wel- 
coming Committee"  would  fit  him  to  a  T.  As  a  waiter  he  is 
without  a  peer,  always  smiling  and  with  a  kind  word  for  every- 
one—and particularly  those  who  partake  of  his  delicious  coffee. 
Lots  of  luck  to  you,  George,  and  when  you  retire  enjoy  yourself 
to  the  fullest  out  yonder  in  Kings  Park— and  we  don't  mean  in 
the  "big  house"  out  there,   either. 

Ask  Mergl  some  time  about  boy  scouting  and  be  prepared  then 
to  listen  for  an  hour.  Claims  he's  a  scoutmaster  or  scoutfooter  or 
something. 


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85 


This  is  about  all  for  this  issue,  what  with  men  away  on  vaca- 
tion and  the  added  fact  not  much  happens  here  any  more.  Oh ! 
one  more  item :  why  do  you  fellows  look  askance  at  Eddie  Shields 
and  stop  talking  when  he  approaches?  Ed's  a  nice  guy,  and  be 
sides,  The  Ghost  knows  all  of  you  like  to  see  your  names  in  print — 
he  has  proof.  Remember  when  Sir  Sidney  enlisted?  Well,  for  a 
while  there  was  no  column  and  the  magazines  laid  around  for 
weeks.  Now  it's  all  he  can  do  to  get  one  himself,  they  disappear 
so   fast ! 

St)  long,  fellers,  and  again  don't  forget — it's  all  in  fun ! 


MOTORCYCLE  PRECINCT  2 


Ptl.  Jolt  I.  N.  G.  Along 


We  offer  you  a  look  now  at  our  outstanding  Father  and  Son 
picture,  the  Rev.  Edward  McCarrcn  and  his  father.  Patrolman 
William  McCarren,  taken  on  the  grounds  of  St.  Robert  Berradine 
Church,  Bayside,  where  the  newly-ordained  priest  is  stationed. 
We  thought  you  men  who  watched  Father  Ed  and  his  younger 
brother.  Rev.  William  McCarren,  Jr.,  grow  up,  would  enjoy  seeing 
it. 

Why  does  Hutchinson  mutter  "Shanty  Irish"  when  Rampell 
passes,  and  Larry  answers  back  "Lace  Curtain  Irish"?  What  kind 
of  a  feud  would  you  call  this? 

Lieutenant  Tom  Black  and  Sergeant  Ed  O'Neill,  both  looking 
like  a  million,  dropped  in  for  a  visit  the  other  day  and  asked  to 
be  remembered  to  the  gang.  For  their  base  addresses  see  the 
backroom    hoard   or   Clericalman   Johnny   Zoll. 

Lieutenant  F'leischner,  trying  to  figure  out  why  Bob  Hemphill 
spends  so  much  time  running  up  and  down  the  lawns  on  the  late 
tour,  thought  at  first  that  Bob  (the  Gob)  was  trying  to  reduce 
a  bit  the  girth,  but  Bob  himself  admits  it  is  the"tick-tick  bird" 
he  is  after. 

Cards  we  should  like  you  to  read  include  those  from  Tom 
Abbey,  Harold  Taylor  and  PB.A.  Delegate  Jim  Olliffe.  The  cream 
of  the  "Finest"  now  away. 

Talking  about  Bob  the  Gob,  he  was  recalling  the  other  morning 
those  good  old  days  spent  in  the  Navy  and  how  they  maneuvered 
their  trusty  craft  in  enemy  waters,  etc.,  but,  alas,  no  matter  how 
tall  a  story  Bob  told,  Johnny  Capper  had  one  to  match  it. 

Our  former  buddy,  Davey  Teitler,  back  from  the  South  Pacific 
with  a  medical  discharge  due  to  malaria,  is  now  apparently  re- 
covered and  looking  fine.  Drop  in  again  sometime  and  have 
supper  witli  us,  Dave,  some  Sunday  evening,  say.  with  Lieutenant 
Fleischner,  who  always  can  be  depended  upon  for  a  first  class 
spread. 

Overheard  in  the  foyer — Henny  Moller  and  Joe  Dupcak  dis- 
cussing in  Swedish  with  the  painters  difficult  engineering  problems, 
incliwJing  expansion,  contraction  and  condensation. 

Tom  Black's  son,  Private  Tom  Black,  Jr.,  dropped  in  to  say 
hello  for  his  Dad.  .\  chip  off  the  old  block — and  every  bit  as 
neat  in  uniform. 

Two  more  good  faithful  companions  bid  us  adieu  this  month  as 
Jack  Stephens  and  Rudy  Hoehn  retire.  Good  luck,  fellows,  and 
let's  hear  from  you  often. 

Received  word  that  our  hard-working  chairman  of  the  Orphans' 
Outing  Committee,  Ed  Dooley,  is  sick  abed  with  grippe.  Seems  that 
after  putting  over  in  such  grand  style  this  great  day  for  the 
unfortunate    little    ones,    he    ilone    selling   more    than    2,(XX)    tickets 


the  lad  caved  in.  But  Ed  is  made  of  tough  stuff  and  with  the 
help  of  these  little  orphans'  prayers — we  have  Sister  Superior 
Marie's  wprd  for  that — he'll  be  back  on  the  job  soon.  So  get 
well  pronto,   Edward   R.,  we  miss  you. 

We  were  all  sorry  to  see  another  swell  gentleman  put  in  his 
papers  for  retirement.  Lieutenant  John  Asklund,  whose  quiet  voice 
and  cheery  smile  will  be  missed  by  us  all  .  .  .  Also  due  to  retire 
is  Sergeant  Charlie  Joseph  who,  when  he  put  the  papers  in,  had 
his  house  picketed  by  Harry  Esselborn,  John  Miller,  Ed  Pleging, 
Ding  Engelbrecht,  Dick  Walsh,  Ted  Klumpe,  Johnny  Rudolph, 
Danny  Hayes  and  Bob  Smith,  among  others,  but  Charlie  wouldn't 
reconsider.  Guess  the  Staten  Island  bunch  will  have  to  buy  him 
that  steak  dinner  after  all.  {On  the  side,  Sarge,  delay  it  as  long 
as  you  can,  'cause  I'm  being  measured  right  now  for  a  new  set 
of   choppers,   imthout   which    no    can   eat!) 

Johnny  Zoll  hands  us  a  note:  "Henry  Moller  requests  that  Pa- 
trolman Jolt  I.  N.  G.  Along  lay  off  him  for  a  while  and  for  the 
reason  that  publicity  of  this  sort  can  be  overdone  and  he's  really 
getting  more  than  his  share  now."  Well,  thanks,  old  man,  and 
in  future  issues  we  will.  Henny,  as  we  mentioned  before,  is 
thinking  of  putting  in  the  old  e.xit  sheet  and  retiring  to  a  quiet 
life  in  the  country,  just  chewing  the  cud  and  browsing  around. 
But  that  ain't  Bob  Deacon's  idea  after  getting  out.  Bob  is  going 
to  organize  the  Black  &  White  Detective  Agency  and  is  practicing 
now  answering  the  phone  in  an  officious  manner,  scaring  us  half 
to  death  at  times,  and  on  the  side  is  reading  up  on  all  the  pulp 
.magazines,  rounding  up  good-sounding  clues,  etc. 


POLICEWOMEN'S  BUREAU 


Polw.  Emma  Alden 


The  month  started  off  in  splendid  style  with  the  arrival  in  our 
midst  of  Howard  Jeffrey,  Polw.  Rose  Weisler's  8  lb.  10  oz. 
Bouncing  Baby  Boy !     Congratulations ! 

Our  policewomen  have  taken  to  the  peaked  caps  as  part  of 
their  regulation  uniform  .  .  .  Have  you  seen  the  very  similar  uni- 
form of  those  Pennsylvania  RR  trainmen   (fentmes,  of  course)? 

MOST  POIGNANT  REMARK  OF  THE  MONTH  came  frotn 
that  super  War  Bond  Saleswoman  (a  probationer)  :  "There  is 
nothing  as  mentally  exhilarating  as  the  thought  of  donating  blood 
for  those  in  the  Armed  Services." 

Pleasant  tidings  for  the  good  work  done  by  Ruth  Chimes  and 
Adele  Lewis  on  their  recent  assignment. 

HAPPY  BIRTHD.AY  to  Hortense  Lawrence  (11th)  ;  Marian 
Barry,  Mary  Foley,  Lillian  Harrison  (14th);  Mary  Sullivan  (No. 
119)  (ISth)  ;  Helen  Bauer  (19th);  Katherine  Bergin,  Genevieve 
Heavey,  Mae  Whelan  (21st)  ;  Moira  McDermott  (22nd)  ;  WAC 
Florence    Keckeissen    (24th). 

THANKS  TO  ADELE  LEWIS  for  her  Chatter-Box  suggestion; 
so  from  now  on,  drop  your  ideas  and  news  in  the  box  in  the 
office  if  you  want  them  printed  in  your  column. 

WHO'S  THE  GIRL  who  winds  unraveled  threads  from  an  old 
silk  stocking  around  a  spool  and  solves  future  mending  problems? 

TALES  FROM  TYPEWRITERS  OF  OTHER  OFFICES: 

Missing  Persons'  Bureau  personnel  surely  know  how  to  "set  a 
peddler  up  in  business"  and  retire  a  beloved  member  in  the 
proper  style. 

Connie  "Winchell"  Geltman  predicts  a  Blessed  Event  for  Ptl. 
&  Polw.  Thompson.  Best  wishes,  Louise. 

Olive  Cregan  can  make  a  fortune — if  her  "carbon  paper  that 
doesn't  smudge"  idea  could  be  done  .  .  .  May  I  be  your  first 
customer,  please? 

Is  it  true  Dorothy  put  the  L  in  the  front  of  amour  (Lamour) 
and   Gertrude   Palmer   put   the   G   in   Glamour? 

Polw.  Katharyn  Kalish  aptly  describes  JAB  Lieut.  Sheehan  as 
the  ever-pleasant  "Ambassador  of  Good- Will."  (Published  by 
special  request  of  all  the  women.) 

With  fond  memories  and  affectionate  feelings,  their  friends  send 
best  wishes  to  retired  Policewomen  Veronica  Kennedy,  Winifred 
Lenahan,  Ann  Mullins,  Adelaide  Mundell,  Emma  Wedemeyer, 
Mae  Whelan. 

TRIPS  ABOUT  TOWN 

Breathes  there  a  New  Yorker  who  hasn't  been  to  Parkchester? 
That  trip  to  the  Bronx  is  almost  as  stimulating  as  a  World's 
Fair   tour   of    model    buildings. 

Who  unofficially  "protected"  the  Duke  and  Duchess  of  Windsor 
on  their  visit  to  the  Arcadia  Ballroom's  Service  Men's  dance  on 
June  21  past? 

EVE-S-DROP :  "A  good  writer  is  one  who  says  what  you  feel." 

HARBOR  PRECINCT  Ptl.  Perry  Scope 

LT.  JG.  MURRAY  TRILLING 
U.S.N.R. 

30  June,  1943 
Hello  Bill: 

Just  a  line  to  let  you  all  know  where  I'm  at  now.  Finally  got 
to  sea  duty  again  aboard  the  new  Pollux. 

It's  not  a  gravy-train  but  to  me  it's  a  helluva  lot  better  than 
desk  duty.     Tell  Mike  Grecula  he  must  be  lucky,  because  the  time 


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he  ran  me  over  to  Bayonne  was  the  golden  opportunity.     Saw  the 
CO.  then  and  he  said  O.K.  for  me  to  put  in  for  this  ship. 

This  is  a  nice  sailing  ship.  Steady  and  has  comfortable  quarters. 
Got  my  sea  legs  back  now.  *  *  * 

Got  a  picture  of  a  spiggoty  Sergeant  and  me.  Thought  if  I 
sent  it  in  it  would  make  good  copy  for  SPRING  3100.  Shows 
what  sergeants  look  like  in  other  parts  of  the  world.  Get  "Perry- 
scope"  to  use  it.  Don't  see  much  of  the  Harbor  Precinct  in  the 
magazine. 

Best  regards  to  all  hands  and  say  hello  to  the  Skipper   for  me. 

MURRAY   TRILLING, 
Patrolman,  Harbor  Precinct. 

Since  going  to  press  last  plenty  has  happened  at  this  bailiwick, 
as  for  example :  "Nick  the  Dick,"  the  former  pigeon-fancier,  has 
returned  to  the  Harbor  Squad,  meaning,  we  can  expect  some  keen 
competition  now  with  the  U.S.  Employment  Service  .  .  .  Harold 
Van  Home's  dungarees  were  washed  a  few  months  ago  (he  fell 
overboard)  but  he  had  better  sell  those  summer  trousers  before 
he  loses  money  on  the  deal  .  .  .  Did  you  notice  that  the  Chief 
Chauffeur  has  regained  his  equilibrium  since  he  removed  his  coat? 
That  metal  he  could  donate  to  the  scrap  drive  .  .  .  Tracy  Hamil- 
ton has  since  retired  and  is  now  a  farmer  down  Richmond,  Va., 
way.  A  real  Southern  gentlemen  to  whom  we  now  say,  officially, 
so  long,  Tracy,  and  good  luck  to  you  ...  Is  Howard  Miller,  seen 
the  other  day  in  earnest  conversation  with  a  female  on  the  board- 
walk, contemplating  matrimony?  Aside  to  Howie:  If  the  army 
gets  you,  when  the  war  is  over  you're  through;  and  if  a  female 
gets  you,  the  war  is  never  over — in  plainer  words  you're  finished! 

Famous  Sayings:  "I  wish  we  would  get  a  job,  after  all!"  .  .  . 
"Launch  10?  How  come?  Is  this  a  promotion?"  ...  "I  went  off 
the  boat  the  last  time!"  .  .  .  "So  I  says  to  the  inspector"  .  .  . 
"Right  after  that  they  got  7,  8,  9"  .  .  .  "Who's  in  charge?"  .  .  _. 
"I'm  senior  man,  so  I  go  to  the  pier  for  papers!"  .  .  .  "So  what?" 

AIR  WARDEN  SERVICE  Ptl.  D.  E.  Molition 

Warden  Renders  First  Aid: 

On  June  19  past  a  woman  fell  in  the  vicinity  of  124-11  Liberty 
Avenue,  Jamaica,  and  was  bleeding  profusely  from  a  wound 
in  her  hand.  Mrs.  C.  Schwartz,  a  post  warden  on  duty  at  Sector 
Headquarters  located  at  the  above  address,  rendered  first  aid  to 
the  victim  by  applying  digital  pressure  and  a  tourniquet,  thus 
staying  the  bleeding.  Both  the  ambulance  interne  and  the  victim 
were  profuse  in  their  praise   of  the  warden's  assistance. 

Wake  up,  you   proud  New  Yorkers, 
There's  a  job  in  this  town  to  be  done! 
Your  family  and  neighbors  will  need  your  help 
Before  the  victory's  won. 

Bombs  upon  us  could  fall  today, 

Are  we  all   prepared   for  that  test? 

Do  we  know  what  to  do  in  an  air  raid — 

Or  will  we  just  stand  and  gape  like  the  rest? 

The  Air  Warden  Service  offers 

The  instruction  everyone  needs; 

It  will  teach  and  train  you  to  use  your  head 

And  help   others  by  your  deeds. 

Get  into  the  Aid  Warden  Service — 
Get  into  the  fight  with  a  bang ! 
Join  up  with  your  fellow  New  Yorkers, 
Work  side  by  side  with  the  gang. 

We  want  you   because  we  need   your  help, 
We  want  to  be  well  prepared ; 
God   grant   that  we   never   see  those   bombs 
And   that   peace   will   ere   long  be  declared. 

So,  come  on,  be  an  Air  Raid  Warden, 
Give   your   City   the   service   that's  due ; 
Uncle  Sam  put  the  men  in  the  battlefields, 
The  home  front  is  up  to  you ! 

— Ptl.   Donald    M.    Haines 
77th  Precinct 

Notes  from  the  \Sth  Division: 

The  Precinct  Warden  Commanders  of  the  ISth  Division  had  a 
ball  game  at  Dexter  Park,  Kanb's  Knaves  playing  Fay's  Follies 
in  a  double-header,  and  it  was  through  the  dauntless  efforts  of 
Acting  Captain  Kafka  that  the  Follies  crew  twice  bit  the  dust— 
8-0  and  6-2  .  .  .  The  game  was  highlighted  by  a  slide  for  home 
by  Acting  Lieutenant  Davison,  who  never  reached  the  plate,  and 
another  for  first  by  Acting  Lieutenant  Fay,  who  never  reached 
his  objective  either  ...  A  dirty  trick :  the  trapping  off  second 
of  Kafka  by  Acting  Lieutenant  Menielly  .  .  .  Extra  item :  The 
said  Kafka  in  the  July  Police  Golf  tournament  emerged  with  the 


highest  score — and  was  quite  pleased  about  it  all  until  someone 
told  him  that  in  this  particular  sport  it's  the  low  scores  that 
count. 

79th  Precinct:  Twelve  good  men  and  true  in  the  79th  have 
just  completed  a  nine-hour  course  on  how  to  operate  the  Report 
Center — just  in  case  .  .  .  The  course  was  handled  by  three  very 
competent  members  of  the  79th  Pet.  Civilian  Defense  Staff, 
Patrolmen  Dick  Bacci,  Gabe  Mosner  and  Jamie  Ward  .  .  .  Nice 
going,  boys !  

79th  Pet.  Radio  Quizz  team  performed  excellently  when  they 
held  a  quick-witted  team  from  the  3rd  Division  to  a  draw 
recently  .  .  .  79th  was  represented  by  DZC  William  Sellers,  Bldg. 
Def.  Staff  Officer  C.  R.  Joan  Govan  Szecsy-Grant,  Dep.  Comm.  Dir. 
Muriel  Giles,  Pet.  Dir.  Light  Duty  Rescue  Squad  Cecil  Meyers, 
Sqd.  Leader  Betty  Doyle,  Post  Warden  Joseph  Kowalski,  Fire 
Watcher  Flo  La  Vie,  Messenger  Timothy  Shanahan  .  .  .  And 
to  each  and  every  one   of   them  our   congratulations   are  extended. 


SERVICE  STATION  4 


Ptl.  Nutsan  Bolts 


Since  the  re-location  of  the  office,  Lieutenant  Kepko  says  it 
looks  like  a  country  store,  and  particularly  at  g^uch  times  as 
Ulcers  Royal  proudly  shows  his  stock  of  canned  baby  food  .  .  . 
Miller,  since  the  change,  says  he  must  use  electric  light — the  sun- 
shine blinds  him  .  .  .  Iden  is  still  waiting  for  a  diagram  of  a 
portable  light  that  can  be  attached  to  his  thumb_  .  ._  .  The  original 
"Tanglefoot"  has  been  replaced  by  another,  his  initials — J.W.H. 
.  .  .  Ask  Andy  Moss,  the  electrician,  how  come  the  electric 
switch  in  the  office  would  not  work  .  .  .  Why  is  it  Gressler 
always  wants  Sundays  off?  {Her  wish,  maybe?)  .  .  .  Bob  Woyti- 
sek  is  looking  for  a  fancy  boudoir  lamp  to  light  up  his  new  work 
bench.  Contributions  are  in  order  .  .  .  Smitty  is  looking  for  an 
extra  shoe  stamp.  Says  the  boys'  shoes  he  buys  are  not  meant 
for  a  man's  foot  .  .  .  Sincerest  sympathy  to  Joe  Biscotti  in  the 
loss  of  his  beloved  sister  .  .  .  Anyone  seeking  info  about  ration 
stamps  might  see   Fred   Hoffman — he's   an  expert. 


MOTOR  TRANSPORT  DIVISION 


Prof.   I.   Spillit 


We  were  shocked  last  month  to  learn  of  the  sudden  passing  of 
Patrolman  Ed  Britton,  as  competent  and  regular  a  fellow  as  ever 
wore  the  blue.  To  his  bereaved  family  our  cleepest  condolences  are 
extended. 

Raymond  J.  McManus  is  the  name  and  it  was  on  June  13  past 
that,  without  fanfare  or  blaring  of  trumpets,  he  was  ushered  into 
this  troubled  world,  all  7  lbs.  S  ozs.  of  him.  His  advent  makes 
two  for  the  McManuses,  Joe  and  Lillian,  with  goodness  only  knows 
how  many  more  to  go.     Congratulations ! 


FIGURES  CAN'T  LIE 


We  wish  we  had  known  this  when  at  school  they  tried  to  stump 
us  in  the  mental  arithmetic  class,  (and  generally  did).  Mental 
arithmetic  was  always  too   mental   for  our  mentality. 

The  instructor  was  striving  to  drive  home  some  truths.  "Figures 
can't  lie,"  he  declared,  "For  instance,  if  one  man  can  build  a  house 
in  12  days,  12  men  can  build  it  in  one  day." 

A  puzzled  student  interrupted,  "Then  288  men  can  build  it  in 
one  hour,  17,280  in  one  minute,  and  1,036,800  in  one  second." 

While  the  instructor  was  still  gasping,  the  ready  reckoner  went  on : 
"And  if  one  ship  can  cross  the  Atlantic  in  six  days,  six  ships  can 
cross  it  in  one  day.     Figures  can't  lie,  can  they? 


JUVENILE  CANDOUR 

Little  Anna  asked  her  father  why  he  didn't  have  hair  on  top  of 
his  head. 

"For  the  same  reason,"  replied  her  father  "that  grass  won't 
grow  on  a  busy  street.     You  know  why  now,  don't  you?" 

"Sure,"  she  replied.    "It  can't  get  up  through  the  concrete." 


Judge:   "Are  you  sure  this  man  was  drunk?" 
Cop:   "Well,  he  was  carrying  a  manhole  cover  and  said  he  was 
taking  it  home  to  play  on  his  victrola." 

"Have  you  heard  that  Mary  is  engaged  to  that  good-looking' new 
x-ray  specialist?" 

"She  is?     Well  forevermore !    I  wonder  what  he  sees  in  her?" 


AT  A  STANDSTILL 


Farmer  Haye :  "That  Jones  boy  who  used  to  work  for  you  wants 
me  to  give  him  a  job.     Is  he  steady?" 

Farmer  Seede :  "Well,  if  he  was  any  steadier,  he'd  be  motionless." 


CRIMINALS  WANTED 


WANTED  FOR  MURDER 


DAVID  ESSEX 
Alias  ISE  a  MUGGING 
DESCRIPTION— Age  39  years;  height  5  feet,  8  inches; 
weight  135  pounds;  brown  eyes;  black  hair;  blind  in  right 
eye;  right  index  finger  missing;  brown  skin  negro;  small 
mustache;  medium  build;  wearing  blue  overalls-jumper,  brown 
cap.    Residence,  210  East  98th  Street,  New  York  City. 


WANTED  FOR  ASSAULT,  ROBBERY, 
BURGLARY  AND  GRAND  LARCENY 


HERMAN  LIEBOWITZ 

Aliases  PAUL  GARY,  PAUL  GRAY 

and  JIMMY  DALTON 

DESCRIPTION— Age  19  years;  height  5  feet,  6  inches; 
weight  136  pounds;  blue  eyes;  brown  kinky  hair;  thin  face; 
long  thin  nose.  May  be  wearing  United  States  Navy  Seaman's 
uniform  (blues).  Is  a  deserter  from  United  States  Navy, 
Serial  No.  3826619. 


$26,000   REWARD 

THE  BOARD  OF  ESTIMATE  OF  THE 
CITY  OF  NEW  YORK,  on  a  motion  made  by 
His  Honor,  Fiorello  H.  LaGuardia,  Mayor, 
unanimously  voted  to  appropriate  $25,000 
reward  and  the  Detectives'  Endowment  Asso- 
ciation of  the  Police  Department,  City  of  New 
York,  has  voted  $1,000  reward  for  the  appre- 
hension, or  for  information  leading  to  the 
apprehension  and  conviction  of  the  individ- 
ual or  individuals,  or  organization  or  organi- 
zations, that  placed,  or  had  any  connection 
with  placing,  an  infernal  machine  or  bomb  in 
the  British  Pavilion  at  the  World's  Fair, 
which,  after  i)eing  carried  from  the  Pavilion 
to  a  vacant  part  of  the  Fair  Grounds  by  mem- 
bers of  this  Department,  exploded  on  Thurs- 
day, July  4,  1940,  at  about  4.40  p.m,  causing 
the  death  of  two  detectives  and  injuries  to 
other  detectives. 

ALL  INFORMATION  AND  THE  IDENTITY 
OF  PERSONS  FURNISHING  IT  WILL  BE 
KEPT  STRICTLY  CONHDENTIAL,  and  if 
the  informant  is  not  required  as  an  essential 
witness  and  he  so  desires,  the  source  of  the 
information  will  not  be  disclosed. 

Persons  having  information  should  Communi- 
cate in  Person  or  by  TELEPHONE  with 
ASSISTANT  CHIEF  INSPECTOR  JOHN  J. 
RYAN.  POLICE  HEAD9UARTERS.  MAN- 
HATTAN, 240  CENTRE  STREET,  TELE- 
PHONE CAnal  6-2000. 

If  more  than  one  person  Is  entitled  to  the 
reward,  It  will  be  proportionately  distrib- 
uted, and  the  POLICE  COMMISSIONER  shall 
be  the  sole  judge  as  to  its  distribution. 


WANTED  FOR  MURDER 


WANTED  FOR 
MURDER 

ELLIS  RUIZ  BAIZ 
DESCRIPTION  —  Age  54 
years;  height  5  feet,  11 
inches;  weight  150  pounds; 
black  hair  mixed  with 
gi-ay;  brown  eyes;  wears 
glasses;  upper  teeth  miss- 
ing; scar  on  upper  right 
side  of  forehead;  abdomen 
scar  from  operation.  Poor- 
ly     dressed.      Wore    black  RALPH  MACEROLI 

overcoat,  brown    suit    and  ...        , 

hat.   Hotel  worker.  Alias  "THE  APE" 

DESCRIPTION— Age  28  years;  height  5  feet,  8  inches; 
weight  149  pounds;  brown  eyes;  chestnut  hair.  Residence, 
82  Clinton  Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

Members  of  the  Force  who  are  successful  in  the  apprehension  of  any   person  described  on   this   page  or  who  may   obtain 
information    which    will    lead    to    the    arrest  will   receive   Departmental    Recognition, 

LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE,  Police  Commissioner. 


3tt  m^mnriam 


Capt.  George  W.  Roos  45  Pet 

Lt.  Ralph   Martin   Bldg.  &  Rep.  Bur 

Ptl.  John   P.  Driscoll  Bklyn.  West  &  Rich.  Hdqts. 

Ptl.  Charles  J.  Strang  Tr.  O  

Ptl.  Joseph  M.  Gibbons  81  Pet 

Ptl.  William   A.   Schroff   Tr.  G  

Ret.  Dep.   Insp.  Thomas   Myers   11  Div 

Ret.  Lt.  Charles  N.  Farley   Old  8   Div 

R«t.  Lt.  William  J.  Capper  Old  24  Pet 

Ret.  Sgt.  John   Lynch    19    Div 

Ret.  Sgt.  William  A.  Gargan    1  Pet 

Ret.  Ptl.  James  J.  Shea  109  Pet 

Ret.  Ptl.  James   H.    Manifold    Ill  Pet 

Ret.  Ptl.  John  Windhorst  Old  98  Pet 

Ret.  Ptl.  George  J.  Ratzmann  110  Pet 

Ret.  Ptl.  Patrick  Cunningham  20  Pet 

Ret.  Ptl.  Thomas   E.  Crosby   Tr.  G  

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'AT  YOUR  SERVICE' 


Volume   14 


SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER,   1943 


Nos.   7-8 


A    MONTHLY    MAGAZINE 


OF  —  BY  —  FOR 


NEW  YORK'S  "FINEST " 


LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE 

POLICE  COMMISSIONER,  EDITOR 


LOUIS  F.  COSTUMA 

First   Deputy   Commissioner 


JOHN  J.  O'CONNELL 

Chief  Inspector 


JAMES  A.  DE  MILT,  Marwging  Editor 


Published  by  the  Police  Department,  City  of  New  York.     Copyright,    1943,  by   Police  Department,   City   of   New   York. 
Address  all  communications  to  SPRING  3100,  400  Broome  Street,  New  York   13,  N.  Y. 


BACK  THE  ATTACK  —  WITH  WAR  BONDS 


YES,  YOU  can  back  that  boy  you  know  so  well — can  help  as  though  your  arm  were  around  his  shoulder, 
your  hand  loading  his  gun  as  he  fights  his  way  into  Europe. 
Now,  in  this  month  of  September,  is  your  great  opportunity  to  help  support  the  INVASION — not  with 
your  blood,  not  even  with  a  gift,  but  just  by  making  the  safest  investment  in  the  world. 

Your  part  is  at  least  one  extra  $100  War  Bond  during  the  Drive — at  least  $100.  That's  in  addition  to  your 
regular  War  Bond  subscriptions.  Everyone  who  possibly  can  must  invest  at  least  $100.  Others  there  are  who 
must  invest  thousands  in  order  to  meet  our  national  quota.  Invest  out  of  income.  Invest  out  of  idle  and  ac- 
cumulated funds. 

This  is  how  you  can  follow  "Old  Glory"  right  into  the  heart  of  Europe. 

Sure — it'll  be  tough  to  dig  up  that  extra  money.    But  we've  got  to  do  it — and  we  will. 

We'll  do  it  partly  because  of  the  look  that  would  come  over  the  faces  of  our  fighting  men  if  we  should  fail. 
We'll  do  it  partly  because  the  cheapest,  easiest  way  out  of  this  whole  rotten  business  is  for  everybody  to  chip 
in  all  he  can  and  help  end  it  quick.  We'll  do  it  partly  because  there's  no  finer,  safer  investment  in  the  world 
today  than  a  U.  S.  War  Bond. 

But  mostly,  we'll  do  it  because  America  is  right  smack  in  the  middle  of  the  biggest,  deadliest,  dirtiest  war 
in  history. 


And  we're  Americans. 


It's  as  simple  as  that. 


YOU'RE  IN  THIS  INVASION 


Uncle  Sam  needs  15  billion  dollars  this  month  to  pay  for  this  INVASION  .  .  .  and  there's  no  easy  way  out. 
If  it's  not  a  sacrifice,  you're  not  doing  your  part.  Ten  per  cent  isn't  enough — 15  per  cent  isn't  enough.  Nothing 
is  enough  but  every  last  cent  you  can  turn  into  fighting  War  Bonds. 


You're  not  giving,  American — you're  investing. 
vesting  for  future  security. 


Investing  in  freedom,  investing  in  a  clear  conscience,  in- 


And  it's  the  soundest  investment  anyone  ever  made. 

You'll  have  the  money  to  educate  your  children,  build  your  home,  buy  a  car,  when  the  war  is  won. 

A  MOTHER'S  OFFER 

The  mother  of  a  young  merchant  marine  who  had  just  been  reported  lost  at  sea,  telephoned  into  a  radio 
station  and  oflfered  to  invest  her  son's  $7,000  life  insurance  in  War  Bonds  if  the  program's  listeners  would  raise 
twice  that  amount  during  a  single  broadcast  period.  When  the  announcer  signed  off,  he  had  pledges  for  more 
than  $36,000  on  his  tally  sheet. 

Perhaps  you  might  be  tempted  to  say  "I'm  making  plenty  of  sacrifice  already.  Let  the  other  fellow  do  it." 
If  so,  stop  and  think  a  moment.  How  would  you  like  to  sleep  in  an  open  foxhole  every  night?  How  would 
you  like  to  be  caked  with  mud  from  head  to  toe  .  .  .  suffering  from  exhaustion,  in  momentai-y  danger  of  losing 
an  arm,  a  leg  ...  or  your  life?  Those  are  the  sacrifices  your  own  boy  is  facing,  willingly,  for  you.  What 
sacrifice  can  we  make  to  compare  with  this?  The  little  things  we  give  up  back  home  here  cannot  begin  to  com- 
pare. That's  why  we  have  GOT  to  do  more !  We  must  JOIN  the  invasion  by  giving  up  luxuries — necessities, 
even — and  throw  every  dollar  we  have  into  the  battle. 

BACK  THE  ATTACK— WITH  WAR  BONDS. 


Capt.  trfjomag  <g.  ^bbep,  ®.  ^.  ^rmp  ^ir  Jf orceg 


1 


CAPTAIN  THOMAS  G.  ABBEY,  of  the  U.  S. 
Army  Air  Forces,  assigned  to  the  First  Map- 
ping Group,  16th  Photo  Squadron  (Sp),  BolHng 
Field,  Anacostia,  Washington,  D.  C,  formerly  a  patrol- 
man attached  to  Motorcycle  Precinct  2,  was  reported 
killed  on  September  6,  1943,  in  South  America,  while 
on  a  special  mission  searching  for  his  commanding 
officer,  who  had  been  lost  in  a  storm. 

The  first  member  of  the  uniformed  force  to  lose  his 
life  in  the  service  of  his  country.  Captain  Abbey,  who 
was  43  years  old  and  a  member  of  the  Department 
since  1927,  served  in  the  Navy  in  the  first  World  War. 

A  previous  gold  star  on  the  Police  Service  Flag 
commemorates  the  death  of  the  late  Police  Surgeon 
Maurice  Berck,  appointed  a  Captain  in  the  U.  S.  Army 
on  November  24,  1942,  and  who,  while  on  duty  in 
Washington,  D.  C.,  succumbed  January  4,  1943,  from 
burns  and  suffocation  suffered  as  a  result  of  a  fire  in 
his  room  at  the  Brighton  Hotel. 

A   Flier   Since    1920 

A  born  flier.  Captain  Abbey  first  qualified  for  a 
pilot's  Hcense  in  1920.  In  1933,  when  James  J.  Mat- 
tern  was  missing  on  his  round  the  world  flight.  Abbey 
served  as  co-pilot  with  Captain  Bill  Alexander,  chief 
flying  officer  at  Floyd  Bennett  Field,  on  a  hazardous 
flight  in  a  Bellanca  monoplane  from  the  airport  men- 
tioned to  Alaska  to  assist  in  the  search.  Mattern, 
found  subsequently  in  Siberia,  was  flown  by  a  Soviet 
rescue  plane  to  Nome,  Alaska,  where  the  Bellanca 
picked  him  up  and  took  him  to  Edmonton,  Alberta, 
Canada. 

In  June,  1941,  he  was  given  a  one-year  leave  from 
the  Department  to  train  young  men  to  fly  under  the 
supervision  of  the  Civil  Aeronautics  Authority.  He 
returned  to  active  duty  one  year  later  and  on  October 
31,  1942,  was  commissioned  a  Captain  in  the  U.  S. 
Army  Air  Forces. 

Hig  Memory  Honored 

His  memory  was  honored  at  a  solemn  mass  of 
requiem  offered  on  the  morning  of  September  20  in 
the  R.  C.  Church  of  St.  Thomas  Aquinas,  Flatbush  and 
Flatlands  Avenues,  Brooklyn,  of  which  the  Rev.  John 
Buckey  was  the  celebrant,  and  with  the  Rev.  Thomas 
B.  Casey  and  Rev.  Jeremiah  J.  Dineen  as  deacon  and 
•sub-deacon,  respectively.  The  mass  was  offered  by  Mr. 
David  F.  Soden,  formerly  Motor  Vehicle  Commissioner 
of  Brooklyn,  in  recognition  of  the  many  kind  deeds 
performed  by  Captain  Abbey  in  connection  with  his 
duties  as  a  member  of  the  escort  at  various  orphan 
parties  to  which  motorcycle  officers  were  assigned. 

Among  those  attending  were  seventy-five  motorcycle 
men  headed  by  Acting  Captain  George  A.  Neary,  of 
Motorcycle  Precinct  2;  also  a  delegation  from  the 
Sheridan  Police  Post,  American  Legion,  headed  by 
Commander  Amedeo  Lombardi  and  Past  Commander 
Lt.  Thomas  Black,  U.  S.  Army;  Lieutenant  John  W. 
Graham;  Acting  Sergeant  John  J.  Boyle,  president. 
Police  Anchor  Club;  Mr.  Kenneth  Baer,  director  of 


LaGuardia  Airport ;  Lieutenant  Commander  Samuel 
Levy;  Mr.  Joseph  Dunn,  Exalted  Ruler  of  the  Brook- 
lyn Lodge  of  Elks,  among  others. 

Commanding  Officer   Sends   Regrets 

Lt.  Col.  T.  D.  Brown,  U.  S.  Army  Air  Forces, 
Boiling  Field,  D.  C,  in  a  letter  to  the  bereaved  widow, 
Mrs.  Marie  Abbey,  under  date  of  September  22,  1943, 
wrote : 

"Many  of  us  at  this  Headquarters  knew  your  hus- 
band well  and  feel  his  loss  very  keenly.  It  is  seldom 
that  one  meets  an  individual  as  well  known,  as  well 
liked,  and  as  broadly  experienced  as  was  Captain 
Abbey.  Everywhere  he  went  he  met  people  whom  he 
knew.  Whenever  a  job  to  be  done  required  the  help 
of  an  individual  not  a  member  of  his  organization,  Tom 
could  always  be  counted  on  to  find  or  make  an  ac- 
quaintance who  could  give  the  necessary  help.  His 
affection  for  his  family,  indicated  principally  by  his 
eagerness  to  receive  his  daily  messages  from  home, 
amounts  almost  to  a  legend  in  the  2nd  Squadron. 

"The  memory  of  Tom  Abbey  as  an  efficient  officer, 
a  skillful  pilot,  a  thoughtful  friend,  and  as  a  remarkable 
gentleman  will  live  long  with  those  who  knew  him." 

Tribute  From   Motorcycle   Precinct  2 

"It  is  with  profound  regret,"  members  of  Motor- 
cycle Precinct  2  wrote,  "that  we  received  the  news  of 
the  death,  in  the  service  of  his  country,  of  our  former 
comrade,  Captain  Thomas  G.  Abbey,  U.  S.  Army  Air 
Forces.  To  the  many  fine  young  pilots  of  the  U.  S. 
Army  Air  Corps  who  received  their  flight  training 
from  Tom  as  well  as  the  entire  personnel  of  Motor- 
cycle Precinct  2  with  whom  he  spent  fourteen  years  of 
congenial,  cooperative  and  loyal  service,  the  news  came 
as  a  shock.  New  York  City  has  truly  lost  one  of  its 
finest  sons.  We  of  the  Department  take  pride  in  the 
knowledge  that  he  was  numbered  within  our  ranks." 

Captain  Abbey  is  survived  by  his  wife,  Marie,  men- 
tioned heretofore  and  who  resides  at  64-64  82nd  Place, 
Rego  Park,  and  by  his  parents,  Herbert  and  Marie 
Abbey,  and  to  them  in  their  hour  of  sorrow  the  sym- 
pathy of  the  Department  is  extended. 


RULES  FOR  PRIZE  CONTESTS 

Each  month  SPRING  3100  will  award  a  prize  of 
$15  for  the  best  short  story  submitted. 

Any  subject  may  be  used  as  long  as  the  story  is 
original  and  not  less  than  1,000  nor  more  than  1,500 
words  in  length. 

Stories  must  be  typewritten,  double  spaced,  using 
one  side  of  each  sheet  of  paper. 

The  winning  story  will  appear  in  a  subsequent  issue 
of  our  magazine. 

A  prize  of  $2  will  be  awarded  monthly  to  each  of 
the  cartoonists  whose  drawings  are  accepted  for  pub- 
lication. 

They  should  be  drawn  in  black  drawing  ink  on 
white  cardboard,  eight  inches  square. 

The  editorial  staff,  under  the  supervision  of  the 
Police  Commissioner,  will  act  as  judges. 

Contributions  must  be  received  at  the  ofifice  of 
SPRING  3100  not  later  than  the  15th  of  each  month. 

THESE  PRIZE  CONTESTS  ARE  OPEN  TO 
ACTIVE  AND  RETIRED  MEMBERS  OF  THE 
DEPARTMENT  WITH  THE  EXCEPTION  OF 
THE  IMMEDIATE  STAFF  OF  THIS  MAGA- 
ZINE. 


SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER,  1943 

Cover  Design — Ptl.  Charles  Harrold,  Staff  Artist 

Back  the  Attack— with  War  Bonds 1 

The  Emergency  Welfare  Center  Program 4 

Leo  Arnstein,  Comm'r.  Dept.  Welfare 

Excerpts  from  Messages  of  Praise 6 

The  War  on  Accidents 8 

Marked  Men — Prize  Short  Story 10 

Ptl.  Felix  A.  Alfano,  104th  Precinct 

W.  E.  Sheridan  Post  Entertainment  and  Ball     ....  12 

Sports 14 

P.  A.  L.  Outdoor  Bo.xing  Season  Ends 16 

The  Printed  Page 18 

Rebecca  B.  Rankin,  Municipal  Reference  Library 

Taking  Life  Easy  at  Platte  Clove 19 

Officers'   Training   School — Questions   and   Answers    .      .  26 
Lt.   Peter  F.   Mathews,  Police  Academy 

Captain   Boyle  Admitted   to   Bar 27 

Departmental   Orders 28 

Amendments  to  Rules  and  Regulations 29 

Looking  'Em  Over 32 


Editor's  Note:  With  the  thought  in  mind  that  members  of  the  Department  serving  with  the 
Armed  Forces  zinll  appreciate  receiving  news  from  home,  hozv  about  a  letter,  every  once  in  a  while,  from 
the  buddies  they  left  behind? 

U p-to-the-minute  information  concerning  service  serial  number,  unit  assignments,  changes  in 
rank,  transfers,  etc.,  can  be  had  b\'  phoning  the  Military  Service  Bureau,  CAnal  6-2801. 


The  Emergency  Welfare  Center  Program 

By  LEO  ARNSTEIN 

Commissioner  of  the  Departm,ent  of  Welfare 


"DON'T  LET  THE  GOOD  NEWS  FROM  ITALY  lull  you  into  a  false  sense  of  security.  If 
Hitler  or  Hirohito  feel  that  bombing  New  York  City  is  worth  the  price,  they  will  pay  it.  But — your 
city  is  prepared  for  such  an  attack  and  is  ready  to  meet  the  needs  of  men.  women  and  children  who  may 
be  affected  by  it.     It  is  up  to  you  to  learn  where  these  services  are  available. 

"I  have  repeatedly  brought  to  the  attention  of  the  citizens  of  our  city  the  fact  that  we  must  be  fully 
prepared  to  handle  any  emergency  arising  from  enemy  attack.  The  Civilian  Defense  Forces  have  per- 
fected an  organization  which  will  enable  us  to  do  so.  The  Emergency  Welfare  Division,  which  is  one 
of  New  York  City's  five  protective  services,  is  under  the  direction  of  Welfare  Commissioner  Leo  Arnstein. 
It  consists  of  the  facilities  of  the  Department  of  Welfare,  the  American  Red  Cross,  the  Salvation  Army, 
the  American  Women's  Voluntary  Services,  the  Civilian  Defense  Volunteer  Office,  and  private  social 
agencies  of  the  city. 

"This  Division  operates  Emergency  Welfare  Centers,  which  are  located  in  public  and  private  build- 
ings. Each  of  these  buildings  is  marked  with  a  large  red.  white  and  blue  sign.  Locate  NOW  the  one 
nearest  your  home.     Go  there  if  you  or  your  family  should  be  affected  by  enemy  action. 

"America  learned  the  hard  way  that  war  can  happen  here.    Your  city  is  prepared.    Are  you  ?" 

F.  H.  LA  GUARDIA, 

Mayor  of  the   City  of   New   York. 


MONTHS  before  the  costly  lesson  of  Pearf  Har- 
bor, which  proved  that  America  had  to  expect 
and  prepare  for  the  worst.  Mayor  La  Guardia, 
as  Commander-in-Chief  of  the  Civilian  Defense  Forces, 
formulated  plans  for  the  safety  of  the  citizens  of  New 
York  City.  He  appointed  a  special  war  cabinet,  con- 
sisting of  the  heads  of  the  Police,  Fire,  Public  Works, 
Medical,  and  Welfare  Departments.  The  Comptroller 
and  the  head  of  the  Civilian  Defense  Volunteer  Or- 
ganization are  also  members.  The  Commissioner  of 
Welfare  was  made  Chief  of  the  Emergency  Welfare 
Division.  The  responsibility  of  this  Division  is  to 
meet  the  simple,  ordinary,  human  needs  of  people  who 
may,  because  of  enemy  action,  lose  their  homes,  their 
loved  ones,  or  their  possessions. 

For  the  past  ten  years  the  Department  of  Welfare 
in  New  York  City  has  been  taking  care  of  thousands 
of  men,  women  and  children  in  trouble  because  of 
sickness,  unemployment,  or  the  death  of  the  bread- 
winner. The  Department  has  had  experience  in  this 
job  and  knows  it  from  every  angle.  For  this  reason 
it  was  assigned  the  additional  task  of  caring  for  those 
civilians  who  might  find  themselves  in  trouble  from  a 
new  cause — War. 

That  this  is  a  stupendous  job  is  attested  by  the 
nature  of  the  war  itself.  It  is  a  civilian's  war  to  a 
degree  never  before  known.  The  aim  of  the  Axis  is 
to  kill,  wound,  or  demoralize  people  on  the  home  front, 
as  well  as  the  boys  and  men  doing  the  actual  fighting 
on  our  far  flung  battle  fields. 

At  the  beginning  of  World  War  II  the  British  had 
not  prepared  for  a  type  of  enemy  action  which  would 
so  deeply  aflfect  the  every  day  lives  of  civilians.    They 


made  ample  provisions  for  the  burial  of  the  dead  and 
for  the  care  of  injured  in  hospitals.  However,  little 
preparation  was  made  for  the  thousands  of  people 
who  were  bombed  out  of  their  homes.  Many  such 
people  wandered  about  half-dazed  after  the  early 
blitzes  in  England,  not  knowing  what  services  were 
available  to  them  or  where  to  find  these  services. 

New  York  City,  under  the  leadership  of  Mayor 
La  Guardia,  has  profited  by  Britain's  experience  in 
this  field.  It  has  studied  the  problems  presented  by 
the  blitzkrieg  abroad  as  well  as  the  solutions  for  these 
problems  worked  out  overseas.  The  Emergency  Wel- 
fare Centers  were  set  up  as  a  result  of  this  study. 
They  are  staffed  with  experienced  workers  and  will 
offer  coordinated  welfare  services  to  New  York's  civil- 
ians in  the  event  of  a  bombing  or  other  enemy  action. 

At  the  present  time  New  York  City  has  74  Emer- 
gency Welfare  Centers,  and  additional  Centers  will 
be  established  within  the  next  few  months.  Most  of 
the  Emergency  Welfare  Centers  are  located  in  public 
high  school  or  elementary  school  buildings.  Some  have 
been  placed  in  regular  offices  of  the  Department  of 
Welfare.  All  of  these  buildings  bear  large  red,  white 
and  blue  signs  advising  the  community  of  various 
services  available  should  enemy  action  create  a  need 
for  them. 

These  .services,  as  the  signs  indicate,  include  advice 
and  information,  cash  allowances,  rehousing,  clothing, 
and  such  other  services  as  may  be  needed.  Communal 
feeding  will  be  provided  by  mobile  canteens  through 
the  facilities  of  the  Department's  Municipal  Lodging 
House.  The  Red  Cross,  the  Salvation  Army,  and  the 
American  Women's  Voluntary  Services  will,  in  addi- 


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tion,    have    available   mobile    kitchen    units    for    mass 
feeding. 

The  Emergency  Welfare  Division  will  also  operate, 
in  cooperation  with  the  Police  Department  and  the 
Emergenc}-  Medical  Division,  a  Central  Registration 
Bureau,  which,  in  the  event  of  enemy  action,  will  serve 
as  a  bureau  for  missing  persons.  This  bureau  will 
facilitate  the  reunion  of  families  separated  in  the  con- 
fusion attending  a  bombing.  All  persons  are  requested 
to  report  changes  of  address  at  Emergency  Welfare 
Centers  or  at  Police  Precincts.  Information  may  be 
secured  as  to  the  whereabouts  of  missing  relatives 
and  friends  through  Emergency  Welfare  Centers.  This 
service  should  be  invaluable  in  maintaining  civilian 
morale  under  fire  and  in  saving  needless  heartaches 
and  worry  on  the  part  of  the  civilian  population  of 
New  York  City. 

Advice  and  information,  while  it  may  seem  an  in- 
tangible thing  to  offer  a  family  immediately  after  it  is 
bombed  out  of  its  home,  is  in  reality  of  the  most 
vital  importance.  By  explaining  to  people  how  and 
where  their  immediate  needs  can  be  met,  we  save  them 
fruitless  wandering  from  place  to  place  in  search  of 
the  specific  assistance  they  need. 

Each  Emergency  Welfare  Center  is  prepared  to  give 
cash  grants  to  those  people  whom  disaster  may  leave 
without  funds  available  for  car  fare,  necessary  food, 
and  other  needs.  This  money  will  be  given  at  once, 
so  that  civilians  may  meet  their  problems  until  they 
are  once  again  able  to  return  to  their  normal  way  of  life. 

The  Emergency  Welfare  Centers  will  also  have  on 
hand  lists  of  hotels  and  rooming  houses  for  temporary 
use.  In  addition,  they  will  provide  communal  lodg- 
ing on  an  emergency  basis  in  club  houses,  theaters, 
churches,  and  other  locations  which  can  be  converted 
quickly  into  temporary  dormitories.  For  permanent 
rehousing.  Emergency  Welfare  Centers  will  provide 
addresses  of  suitable  apartments  throughout  the  city. 
Our  Centers  are  also  prepared  to  help  people  store 
or  move  their  furniture  to  new  addresses.  Lists  of 
moving  companies  are  being  prepared  and  a  file  will 
be  available  in  each  Emergency  Welfare  Center  which 
may  be  consulted  by  persons  in  need  of  such  service. 

The  emergency  clothing  needs  of  families  will  also 
be  taken  care  of  in  the  Emergency  Welfare  Centers. 


We  have  available  for  distribution  a  considerable 
amount  of  clothing  made  by  the  former  WPA  Clothing 
Project.  Additional  clothing  has  been  made  available 
by  the  workshops  of  the  American  Women's  Voluntary 
Services.  Should  cash  be  needed  for  further  items  of 
clothing,  after  a  bombing,  this  will  be  available  as  well. 

Emergency  Welfare  Centers,  as  well  as  Red  Cross 
Rest  Centers,  will  be  manned,  in  the  event  of  enemy 
action,  by  a  stait  consisting  of  almost  11,000  men  and 
women.  More  than  5,000  are  regular  employees  of 
the  Department  of  Welfare.  Approximately  400  have 
been  recruited  from  private  social  agencies,  and  an- 
other 500  are  from  the  Civilian  Defense  Volunteer 
Organization,  American  Women's  Voluntary  Services, 
Salvation  Army,  and  about  5,000  from  the  American 
Red  Cross. 

The  Emergency  Welfare  Centers  will  operate  on  a 
twenty- four  hour  basis.  Staff  members  have  all  re- 
ceived dual  assignments,  day  assignments  to  centers 
nearest  their  places  of  regular  employment,  and  night 
assignments  to  center  nearest  their  places  of  residence. 
Thus  the  staff  will  be  able  to  reach  their  posts  promptly 
after  an  alert,  whether  it  takes  place  in  the  day  time 
or  at  night. 

We  have  not  created  a  new  staff  for  emergency  war 
duty.  However,  special  training  in  the  problems  caused 
by  large  scale  disaster  has  been  given  to  the  entire 
staff  of  the  Emergency  Welfare  Division. 

Private  and  public  social  and  health  agencies  in  New- 
York  City  have  given  their  full  cooperation  to  the 
Department  of  Welfare  in  its  Emergency  Welfare 
Center  program.  Our  emergency  staff  is  composed 
of  employees  of  both  groups,  and  they  bring  to  their 
responsibilities  wide  experience  in  administrative,  case 
work,  and  clerical  fields. 

Mayor  La  Guardia  recognizes  the  importance  of  get- 
ting New  York  City  back  to  normalcy  as  soon  as  pos- 
sible after  an  enemy  incident.  The  Emergency  Welfare 
Division  also  recognizes  this  and  is  prepared  to  mobilize 
promptly  to  meet  civilian  problems  with  dispatch,  un- 
derstanding and  consideration. 
*       *       * 

The  locations  of  Emergency  Welfare  Centers,  by 
boroughs,  follows: 


MANHATTAN 

52   Chambers   Street 

131   Sixth  .■X venue 

157  Henry  Street 

43  Bleecker  Street 

330  East  5th  Street 

351  West  18th  Street 

40  Irving  Place 

515  West  37th  Street 

212  East  42nd  Street 

317  East  67th  Street 

155  West  65th  Street 

325  East  103rd  Street 

1 16th  Street  &  Pleasant  .Avenue 

102  West  101st  Street 

120th   Street  &  Broadway 

Seventh  Avenue  &  114th  Street 

Edgecombe  .\venue  &  13Sth  St. 

401  West  IMth  Street 

21   West  I38th  Street 


192nd  St.  &  Audubon  .Avenue 
202  Sherman  Avenue 

BRONX 

136th  Street  &  Brown  Place 
984  Faile  Street 
701  Elton  .'\venue 
166th  Street  &  Boston  Road 
1300  Boynton  Avenue 
1257  Ogden  Avenue 
Crosby  &  Baisley  .Avenues 
2436  Webster  .Avenue 
800  East  Gunhill  Road 
1918  Arthur  Avenue 
Mosholu  Pky.  &  Sedgwick  Ave. 
196th  Street  &  Bainbridge  -Ave. 

BROOKLYN 

Ocean  Parkway  &  West  Ave. 
3787  Bedford  Avenue 
1601  80th  Street 


Bedford  .\ve.  &  Glenwood  Rd. 

16th  Avenue  &  42nd  Street 

973  Flatbush  Avenue 

Fourth  Avenue  &  67th  Street 

5700  Tilden  Avenue 

883  Classon  Avenue 

Seventh  .Avenue  &  F'ourth  St. 

1926  Prospect  Place 

Pennsylvania  &  Dumont  Aves, 

Hicks  &  Huntington  Streets 

150  Albany  .Avenue 

Dean  Street  &  Third  .Avenue 

832   Marcy  Avenue 

856  Quincy  Street 

400  Irving  Avenue 

201  Adams  Street 

320   Manhattan   .Avenue 

20  Fort  Greene  Place 

157  Wilson  Street 

1066  Lorimer  Street 


QUEENS 

Bch.  94th  St.  &  Rockaway  Blvd. 

821  B.  25th  St.,  Far  Rockaway 

89-30  114th   Street 

168  Street  &  Gothic  Drive 

2127  Himrod  Street 

106th  .Av.  &  Francis  Lewis  Blvd. 

101-01  Rockaway  Blvd.,  Ozone  P. 

2801  41st  -Avenue 

Northern  Boulevard  &  Union  St. 

48-01   90th  Street,  Elmhurst 

6701   110th  Street,  Forest  Hills 

3224  Corporal  Kennedy   Road 

60-02  Maspeth  .Avenue,  Maspeth 

2370  31st  Street,  Astoria 

RICHMOND 

21 1  Bay  St.,  Tompkinsville,  S.  I. 
Innes  .Street  &  St.  Joseph  Ave. 
Lindbergh  .Ave.  &  Clawson  St. 
Yetman  .Avenue  &  .Academy  St. 


Excerpts  From  Messages  of  Praise 

Lack  of  space  prevents  the  printing  in  their  entirety  of  the  many  letters  and  telegrams  received 
by  the  Police  Commissioner  commending  the  work  of  the  Department — and  of  its  members — in  con- 
nection ivith  the  unfortunate  outbreak  of  disorder  last  month  in  Harlem. 

Excerpts  from  some  of  these  messages  follow: 


THE  CITY  OF  NEW  YORK  and  the  whole  United 
States  owe  a  debt  of  gratitude  for  the  skillful  handling  of  a 
delicate  situation  to  you  and  your  men. 

John  J.  Sheahan 
Pleasantville,   N.   Y. 


THE  MEMBERS  of  the  Board  of  Managers  of  the  Har- 
lem Defense  Recreation  Center  wish  to  commend  you  on  the 
swift  and  efficient  handling  of  the  unfortunate  lawlessness, 
which  took  place  in  Harlem. 

We  wish  to  offer  any  and  all  assistance  that  we  may  be  in 
a  position  to  give,  that  will  prevent  for  all  times  a  recurrence 
of  the  outbreak  and  will  serve  to  achieve  effective  unity. 

Samuel  A.  Allen,  Chairman 

C.  L.  Alexander,  Executive  Director, 

HARLEM  COMMITTEE,  N.  Y.  CITY  DEFENSE, 

2348  Seventh  Avenue,  N.  Y.  City. 


MAY  I  TAKE  the  liberty  of  thanking  you  in  the  name  of 
our  organization  for  the  excellent  cooperation  which  we  have 
received  from  your  office  during  the  past  week.  Being  a  large 
wholesale  organization,  distributing  food  and  other  com- 
modities to  numerous  cooperative  stores  throughout  the  East, 
we  found  that  your  officers  and  men  did  their  utmost  to 
assure  us  of  every  type  of  protection  and  to  help  us  with  any 
problems  which  arose  in  the  emergency. 

Leslie  E.  Woodcock, 

EASTERN  COOPERATIVE  WHOLESALE,  INC., 

44  West  143rd  St.,  N.  Y.  City 


WHITE  AND  NEGRO  workers  of  this  shop  appreciate 
and  are  gratified  for  your  splendid  accomplishment  in  obtain- 
ing peace  and  order  in  Harlem.  United  we  should  stand  for 
a  speedy  and  final  victory. 

Rocco  La  Sasso, 

GREAT  WESTERN  FURN.  CO.  SHOP, 

Paterson,  N.  J. 


IT  IS  VERY  gratifying  to  feel  that  we  are  living  in  a 
section  that  has  the  protection  and  care  that  a  metropolitan 
city  should  offer  its  most  needed  parts.  One  man  exclaimed 
a  few  minutes  ago  on  the  street:  "Now,  I  can  walk  down  the 
street  in  peace  of  mind  and  contentment." 

Kent  Kloss, 

2434  Eighth  Avenue, 

New  York,  N.  Y. 


WE  COMMEND  the  intelligent  manner  in  which  you  are 
now  handling.  We  regret  Harlem  incident.  The  Negro  and 
White  war  workers  pledge  full  support  and  cooperation  to 
you  now  and  at  all  times. 

ZIP  A  BAG  WORKERS  AND  MEMBERS  OF 
WHOLESALE  AND  WAREHOUSE  WORKERS 
UNION,  LOCAL  65,  CIO. 


WE  CITIZENS  of  Harlem,  Negro  and  White,  assembled 
at  the  call  of  the  Citizens  Committee  have  noticed  with  satis- 
faction the  conduct  and  action  of  the  officers,  detectives  and 
patrolmen  under  your  direction.  We  wish  to  express  our  ap- 
preciation and  to  assure  you  of  our  support  for  law  and 
order  in  our  community.  , 

THE  PEOPLES  COMMITTEE, 
Adam   Clayton   Powell,  Jr.,   Chairman 

WE  HIGHLY  commend  you  in  your  fine  attitude  and  ac- 
tions during  the   recent   disturbances  in  Harlem. 

100  WAR  WORKERS  SWING  SHIFT 
GUSSACKS  MACHINED,  INC. 
10-24  4Sth  Rd.,  L.  I.  City 


WE  COMMEND  your  prompt  action  to  avoid  provocation 
and  bloodshed  in  Harlem.  Discriminatory  practices  in  the 
Armed  Forces,  in  industry,  in  rent  and  food  price  control  in 
Negro  communities  are  basic  causes  of  unrest  which  must 
be  eliminated  if  we  are  to  preserve  unity  for  War  and  Peace. 

CHAPTER  46,  LOCAL  1,  STATE  COUNTY 
MUNICIPAL  WORKERS  OF  AMA,  CIO. 


MAY  WE  TAKE  this  opportunity  to  congratulate  you  and 
your  splendid  department  on  the  admirable  work  that  was 
done  to  restore  order  so  quickly,  and  most  important  to  pre- 
vent the  rioting  from  becoming  worse.  We  appreciate  the 
difficulty  of  the  situation  confronting  the  police  and  because 
of  this,  we  feel  you  are  doubly  to  be  congratulated.  From 
what  our  employees  who  live  in  Harlem  tell  us,  the  conduct 
of  the  police  was  perfect  and  their  efficiency  is  a  credit  to 
you  and  your  entire  department. 

QUARTZ  PRODUCT  CO.  OF  N.  Y. 

Robert  Blauner,  Plant  Mgr. 


WE  WISH  to  commend  you  for  your  prompt,  vigilant  and 
effective  action  to  avoid  brutality  and  bloodshed  during  the 
disorders  in  Harlem  this  week. 

Emanual  Chopper, 

LEGISLATIVE    CHAIRMAN,    CHAPTER    40, 
STATE,  COUNTY  AND  MUNICIPAL  WORKERS 
OF  AMERICA. 


I  WISH  to  congratulate  you  and  your  staff  on  the  excellent 
manner  in  which  you  handled  a  difficult  situation. 

Edward  S.  Lewis,  Executive  Secy. 

NEW  YORK  URBAN  LEAGUE,  INC. 
202  West  136th  Street,  N.  Y.  City 

WE  WOULD  LIKE  to  take  this  opportunity  to  commend 
you  on  the  swift  action  which  you  took  in  connection  with 
the  disturbances  in  Harlem  on  Sunday  night,  August  1st.  We 
feel  this  matter  was  handled  by  you  and  the  Police  Depart- 
ment in   an   efficient  and   proper  manner— that   the  wave  of 


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vandalism  was  correctly  interpreted  as  not  being  a  race  riot — 
and  that  proper  precautions  were  taken  so  that  there  would 
not  be  any  recurrence  or  more  serious  outbreaks  of  this 
nature. 

Thomas  R.  Sullivan, 

Helen  Lief, 

Henry  Bayne, 

AMERICAN  LABOR  PARTY, 

22nd  A.D.,  Manhattan 

AS  AN  OITSIDER,  a  St.  Louison,  I  wish  to  congratulate 
you  and  the  splendid  police  force  of  your  great  city  for  the 
courageous  manner  in  which  they  conducted  themselves  dur- 
ing the  Harlem  disorders.  I  have  talked  with  many  of  them 
and  find  them  an  unusually  alert  and  informed  group.  We 
are  proud  of  them. 

Charles  H.  Anderson, 
272  Manhattan  Ave., 
N.  Y.  City 

LET  ME  TAKE  this  opportunity  to  congratulate  you  on 
the  excellent  work  you  and  the  police  did  in  Harlem  during 
the  recent  riots.  You  will  note  that  in  some  statements  in  the 
press  in  which  the  City-Wide  Citizens'  Committee  on  Har- 
lem and  I  were  both  quoted,  we  praised  the  action  of  you 
and   the   police. 

Frank  E.  Karelsen,  Jr.,  Chairman. 
SUB-COMMITTEE  ON  EDUCATION 
AND  RECREATION  OF  CITY-WIDE 
CITIZENS'  COMMITTEE  ON  HARLEM. 

I  HAVE  ALREADY  told  you  verbally  but  I  want  in  more 
permanent  form  to  express  my  admiration  for  the  superb  job 
you  as  Police  Commissioner,  Inspector  John  J.  DeMartino, 
Captain  W.  Harding  and  other  ofificials  of  the  New  York  City 
Police  Department  and  the  Police  Force  of  New  York  City 
did  in  the  disorders  beginning  Sunday  night  August  1st.  The 
wisdom,  restraint  and  clarity  with  which  you  acted  estab- 
lished  a   yardstick  and  example  for   the  entire  country. 

Walter  White,  Secy., 

NATIONAL  ASSOCIATION  FOR  THE 

ADVANCEMENT  OF  COLORED   PEOPLE. 

MAY  I  EXPRESS  my  appreciation  of  the  excellent  co- 
operation and  help  rendered  by  the  members  of  your  Depart- 
ment in  assisting  the  Medical  Service,  at  Harlem  Hospital, 
in  the  handling  of  patients  during  the  recent  emergency. 

Edward  M.   Bernecker,  M.D.,   Commissioner, 
DEPARTMENT  OF  HOSPITALS. 

I  THOUGHT  you  and  your  cops  handled  yourselves  enor- 
mously well  in  Harlem.  Up  to  now  no  reason  has  been  raised 
to  question  their  moderation  and  effectiveness  under  trying 
conditions.    Hearty  congratulations  to  them  and  to  you. 

Herbert  Bayard  Swope, 
Washington,  D.  C. 

IN  A  SITUATION  designed  to  test  the  good  judgment 
of  any  Police  Department,  we  wish  to  commend  whole- 
heartedly the  tact,  restraint  and  general  good  judgment  dis- 
played by  the  Police  Department  of  the  City  of  New  York 
in  the  unfortunate  and  regrettable  affair  in  Harlem.  It  is  by 
such  behavior  and  masterly  handling  of  an  emergency  that 
your  Police  Department  truly  merits  the  title  "New  York's 
Finest." 

Kay  Marcolis,  Chairman, 
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION  COMMITTEE, 
BOOK  AND  MAGAZINE  UNION,  LOCAL  18, 
UNITED  OFFICE  AND  PROFESSIONAL 
WORKERS  OF  AMERICA,   C.I.O. 


I  ADMIRE  GREATLY  the  patient,  masterly  way  in 
which  you  handled  this  terribly  trying  situation,  for  were 
I  in  your  place,  I  would  not  stop  to  think  of  consequences 
but  would  have  dealt  with  the  hoodlums  as  they  justly 
deserved. 

Charles  H.  Bailey, 

307  W.  116th  St.,  N.  Y.  City 

PERMIT  ME  as  a  New  York  citizen  to  congratulate  you 
and  the  Police  Department  on  the  masterly  way  in  which 
you  handled  the  Harlem  situation.  It  demonstrates  the  value 
of  good  leadership  and  good  organization  and  makes  one 
proud  of  citizenship  in  our  City. 

James  Marshall, 

ISO  Broadway,  N.  Y.  City. 

ADDRESSED   TO    MAYOR   LA   GUARDI.A. 

ON  BEHALF  of  the  City-Wide  Citizens'  Committee  on 
Harlem,  we  would  like  to  commend  your  personal  actions  at 
the  time  of  the  rioting  in  Harlem  and  also  do  commend 
very  strongly  the  temper  and  control  manifested  by  the  Com- 
missioner and  the  police  force.  We  appreciate  the  fact  that 
your  personal  efforts  contributed  very  largely  to  the  restora- 
tion of  "order." 

Algernon  D.  Black, 

Rev.  a.  Clayton  Powell,  Sr., 
Co-Chairmen. 

Charles  A.  Collier,  Jr., 

Executive  Secretary. 

CITY-WIDE   CITIZENS'   COMMITTEE 

ON  HARLEM, 

18  East  48th  Street,  N.  Y.  City. 


THE  GREATER  NEW  YORK  FUND 
11  West  42nd  Street,  New  York  City 

July  28,  1943 

DEAR  COMMISSIONER  VALENTINE: 

At  a  public  ceremony  in  the  Mayor's  office  on  June 
the  14th,  I  expressed  to  the  Mayor  and  yourself  and, 
through  you,  to  every  member  of  the  Police  Department, 
The  Greater  New  York  Fund's  appreciation  of  the 
Department's  gift  of  $20,000  to  our  1943  campaign. 

Now,  at  the  close  of  the  intensive  part  of  our  ap- 
peal, I  want  it  to  be  a  matter  of  record  that  the  officers 
and  directors  of  the  Fund  deeply  appreciate  this  very 
generous  contribution  to  the  406  voluntary  welfare  and 
health  agencies  and  hospitals  affiliated  with  the  Fund. 

It  was  a  fine  thing  for  the  police  to  do,  and  we  have 
not  forgotten  that  they  always  loyally  supported  the 
Fund's  efforts  to  help  keep  the  home  front  strong.  I 
trust  that  you  will  let  every  patrolman  and  police  official 
know  of  our   gratitude. 

Sincerely  yours, 

ARTHUR   A.    BALLENTINE, 
President. 

Commissioner  of  Police  Lewis  J.  Valentine 
240  Center  Street 
New  York  City 


The  War  On  Accidents 

Crossing  Against  Traffic  Lights  Continues  as  the  Principal  Cause  of 
Death  and  Injury  to  Pedestrians 


CAUSES  OF  VEHICULAR  HIGHWAY 
ACCIDENTS— ALL  AGES 


COLLISIONS   (SUB-CLASSIFIED) 


First  7  Months 

1943 

Killed  Injured 

Running  off  sidewalk   25  602 

Playing  games  in  roadway   .  4  187 

Crossing  past  parked  vehicle  10  228 

Roller  skating   2  39 

Stealing   rides    4  % 

Bicycle  riding  in  roadway   .  1  228 
Coasting  on  sleds,  toy  wag- 
ons, etc 1  22 

View  obstructed    0  14 

Crossing  against  lights 126  1,448 

Crossing  not  at  crossing. ...  76  645 

Other  causes  at  crossing 26  466 

Walking   in   roadway    5  121 

Crossing     from     behind     'L' 

Pillar    3  31 

Falling  from  vehicle   9  164 

Collision     38  2,844 

Turning  corner   12  274 

Skidding    2  202 

Defective  brakes   1  23 

Vehicle  passing  street  car. .  0  20 

Other  causes    44  593 

Dangerous  driving  6  80 

Driver  intoxicated    0  12 

Vehicle  jumping  curb    3  79 

TOTALS     398  8,418 


First  7 

Months 

194% 

Killed 

Injured 

34 

904 

5 

284 

8 

361 

4 

79 

8 

129 

10 

510 

1 

36 

1 

19 

166 

2,078 

48 

798 

28 

576 

7 

128 

4 

49 

7 

190 

60 

5,180 

6 

402 

5 

483 

1 

19 

2 

13 

36 

821 

1 

81 

1 

35 

7 

101 

450 

13,276 

Misunderstanding  of  signals 
Misjudgment  of  distance.... 

Parked  auto  at  curb 

Cut  off  by  another  vehicle. . 
Striking  trees,  objects,  etc.  . 
Failing  to  give  right  of  way 
Failing  to  stop  on  signal.  . .  . 

Vehicle   backing    : . .  . 

Avoiding  a  pedestrian  

Improper    turn    

Sudden  stop  of  vehicle 

Failing  to  keep  to  right  .... 

Failing   to    signal 

Open  railroad  switch 

Losing  control  of  vehicle.  . . . 

Blowout   of    tire 

Defective   mechanism    

Trolley  car  passing  on  curve 
Failing    to     slow     down     at 

crossing    

No  lights  

No  rear  lights 

Dazzling   lights    

Overtaking  another  vehicle. . 

Elevated  pillar  

Right  turn  

Left  turn  

Other  causes    

TOTALS  38 


First  7 

Months 

First  7 

Months 

1943 

1942 

Killed 

Injured 

KiUed 

Injured 

1 

36 

0 

171 

s 

490 

4 

700 

2 

171 

2 

215 

1 

69 

6 

188 

7 

211 

8 

244 

7 

449 

2 

1,029 

7 

556 

12 

846 

0 

17 

0 

35 

0 

11 

1 

19 

1 

30 

0 

50' 

0 

45 

0 

126 

0 

169 

8 

295 

0 

2 

1 

8 

0 

30 

4 

41 

2 

131 

5 

248 

0 

20 

1 

21 

0 

26 

0 

15 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

11 

0 

51 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

11 

0 

3 

1 

30 

2 

83 

4 

143 

0 

39 

0 

75 

3 

231 

1 

557 

0 

13 

0 

60 

2,844 


60 


5,180 


't^^ROSSING  against  traffic  lights,"  with  a  grim 
li  toll  of  126  persons  killed  and  1,448  injured  dur- 
ing the  first  seven  months  of  1943,  continues 
as  the  principal  cause  of  death  and  injury  to  pedestrians 
in  the  never-ending  war  on  street  accidents. 

"Crossing  not  at  crossing,"  with  a  total  of  76  persons 
killed  and  645  injured,  took  its  place  as  the  next  prin- 
cipal cause,  with  "Collision  between  vehicles,"  38  per- 
sons killed  and  2,844  injured,  providing  the  third  high- 
est accounting. 

Cautious  driving,  fewer  automobiles  and  better  co- 
operation with  the  authorities — a  profitable  combination 
in  this  period  of  national  emergency  and  stress — re- 
sulted in  a  reduction  in  motor  vehicle  injuries  in  New 
York  City,  since  January  1,  of  4,858  as  compared  with 
the  same  period  of  1942. 

Fatalities  likewise  were  lessened,  the  report  showing 
398  for  the  first  seven  months  of  1943  as  against  450 
for  the  same  period  last  year. 


LOSSES  TO  INDUSTRY 

Ninety-three  thousand  dead,  ten  times  that  many 
injured !  That,  dear  reader,  is  not  a  figure  for  Ger- 
man losses  on  the  Sicilian  front,  but  the  toll  of  acci- 
dents in  the  United  States  in  1942.  The  time  lost  by 
4,100,000  American  workers  who  suffered  non-fatal 
injuries  is  equivalent  to  a  complete  shut-down  of  the 
entire  shipbuilding  and  aircraft  industries  in  the  United 
States  for  54  days,  the  Greater  New  York  Safety 
Council  points  out.  These  figures  stun  the  imagination. 
It  would  seem  the  slaughter — for  slaughter  in  plain 
language  it  is — is  destined  to  go  on  and  on  and  on.  .  .  . 

DEATH  IN  THE  DIMOUT 

While  perambulators  for  babies  have  been  curtailed 
by  the  War  Production  Board  those  who  perambulate 
through  New  York  City  streets  had  better  curtail  their 
jay-walking  tendencies  if  they  wish  to  stay  alive  under 


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the  intensified  lighting  restrictions  now  in  effect  here. 

Pedestrians  should  exercise  additional  care  to  con- 
form with  the  new  illumination  rules  which  on  July 
15  past  resulted  in  the  blotting  out  of  370  lights  at  185 
signalized  intersections  throughout  the  five  boroughs 
and  the  extinguishing  of  2,353  others  at  1,200  inter- 
sections between  7  P.M.  and  7  A.M. 

The  new  conditions  imply  that  foot  passengers  must 
Stop,  Look  and  Listen  before  crossing  the  streets  in 
the  dimout.  Motorists  also  must  be  more  watchful 
since  there  will  be  fewer  signals  to  guide  them.  Un- 
less a  more  rigid  ban  is  placed  on  jay  walking,  the 
autumn  nights  may  set  a  new  seasonal  peak  in  traffic 
deaths  and  injuries. 


BACK  TO  THE  GRIND 

Their  ten-week  summer  vacation  nothing  more  than 
a  treasured  memory,  the  city's  legion  of  school  children, 
an  estimated  1,000,000  strong,  are  tumbling  regretfully 
out  of  bed  these  mornings,  gulping  their  milk  and 
cereal  and  trudging  off  to  continue  where  they  left 
off  last  June. 

It  may  shock  parents  to  know  that  one-third  of  all 
deaths  of  school  age  children  are  caused  by  accidents. 
And  it  is  for  that  reason  parents  are  urged  to  make 
a  special  effort  to  teach  their  children  how  to  avoid 
traffic  accidents  now  that  school  days  are  here  again. 


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ENTERTAINMENT  AND  DANCE 
of  the 

POLICE  SQUARE  CLUB,  INC. 

of  the 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT  of  the  CITY  OF  NEW  YORK 

Saturday  Evening,  October  16,   1943 

Manhattan  Center 


ENTERTAINMENT  AND  DANCE 

HOLY  NAME  SOCIETY 

Manhattan-Bronx-Richmond  Branch 

of  the 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT  of  the  CITY  OF  NEW  YORK 

Friday  Evening,  November  5,   1943 

Manhattan  Center 


ENTERTAINMENT  AND  BALL 
of  the 

HONOR  LEGION 

of  the 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT  of  the  CITY  OF  NEW  YORK 

Friday   Evening,   October   29,    1943 

Waldorf-Astoria 


LIEUTENANTS'  BENEVOLENT 
ASSOCIATION 

Announces,  in  the  interests  of  conservation,  the 

suspension,  for  the  Duration,  of  its 

Annual  Luncheon. 


ENTERTAINMENT  AND  RECEPTION 
of  the 

ST.  GEORGE  ASSOCIATION 

of  the 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT  of  the  CITY  OF  NEW  YORK 

Saturday  Evening,  October  30,   1943 

Manhattan  Center 


IT 

COULDN'T 

BE  HELPED 

Circumstances  beyond 

our 

control  made  necessary 

the 

merging 

this  month  of  the 

September  and  October  issues      | 

of  your 

favorite 

magazine. 

For 

having 

thus  kept 

you 

waiting,  dear  reader. 

our 

sincere 

regrets 

now   are  extended. 

Marked  Men 

By  PATROLMAN  FELFX  J.  ALFANO,   104th  Precinct 
Prize  Short  Story 


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'Better  get  up  there  before  it  develops  into  something  serious,' 


"A  good  patrolman  is  always  observant." 

THIS  and  other  fundamentals  of  Police  Practice 
remembered  by  him  from  his  too  short  sojourn 
at  the  Police  Academy  were  fresh  in  Rookie 
Michael  Costigan's  mind  as  he  diligently  patrolled  his 
four-block  post.  Or  was  it  five  blocks?  At  any  rate, 
he  had  from  Playland  to  Irish  Town  on  the  boardwalk 
at  Rockaway  Park.  Mike  had  been  sent  there  from  his 
permanent  command  to  fill  in  for  one  of  the  regular 
summer  men  who  was  on  vacation.  He  probably 
would  resent  being  called  a  rookie,  he  having  just  com- 
pleted his  first  year  in  the  job,  and  he  tried  his  best 
not  to  feel  self-conscious  as  he  paced  up  and  down  the 
walk  with  head  held  high,  shoulders  back  and  stomach 


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Now,  Alike  was  a  fairly  good-looking,  clean-cut  lad, 
not  more  than  twenty-five  years  of  age.  His  one  hun- 
dred eighty  pound,  five  foot  eleven  inch  frame,  hardened 
by  two  years  of  varsity  football,  was  well  put  to- 
gether and  in  his  immaculate  blue  uniform  he  cut  as 
neat  and  trim  a  figure  as  any  the  eye  could  feast  on. 
So  you  can  readily  see  he  had  little  reason  to  be  ashamed 
of  his  appearance.  Yet  the  feeling  persisted  that  hun- 
dreds of  pairs  of  critical  eyes  were  looking  him  over, 
sizing  him  up.  He  felt  especially  uncomfortable  when 
a  group  of  bathing  beauties,  Rockaway  style,  looked  up 
at  him  from  the  beach  and  giggled  foolishly. 

"Wonder  what  Mary  would  have  to  say  about  that," 
Mike  muttered  to  himself.  Mary,  in  case  you're  in- 
terested, was  his  wife. 

He  was  greatly  relieved,  therefore,  when  as  he 
paused  at  Beach  98th  St.,  a  tall,  blonde,  middle-aged 
fellow  wearing  bathing  trunks  hurried  up  to  him  and 
said,  "My  name's  Johnson.  I'm  a  cop  in  the  83rd. 
Looks  like  there's  gonna  be  some  trouble  up  at  the 
other  end,"  waving  his  arm  in  the  direction  of  Beach 
103rd  St.  "Coupla  crazy  drunks.  Better  get  up  there 
before  it  develops  into  something  serious." 

Mike  started  to  say,  "Okay.  Thanks.  I'll  go  right 
up,"  when  he  noticed  something  which  caused  him  to 
stop  short  and  regard  his  informant  suspiciously. 

"Is  that  right?"  he  replied  cooly  instead,  "How  about 
coming  along  with  me?" 

Johnson  hesitated ;  then  rather  nervously,  "Sorry,  I 
can't.  Gotta  leave  right  away.  See  you  again.  So 
long."  He  hurried  oflf  in  the  direction  of  the  Municipal 
parking  lot. 

His  suspicions  now  thoroughly  aroused,  Mike  called 
after  the  alleged  cop,  then  started  in  pursuit  but  soon 
lost  sight  of  him  in  the  Sunday  crowd. 

Disappointed  and  chagrined,  Mike  stopped  near  the 
restaurant  concession  adjoining  Playland.  He  was  just 
about  to  return  to  his  post  when  the  sharp  report  of  a 
pistol  shot  split  the  air.  He  could  hear  the  screams  of 
frightened  women  and  the  trampling  of  panicky  feet. 
Sounds  of  general  confusion  came  from  the  food  con- 
cession office.  Suddenly  two  men,  one  carrying  a 
smoking  revolver,  burst  from  that  building  and  ran 
down  the  walk  toward  the  parking  lot.  Mike  drew  his 
service  revolver  and  gave  chase. 

"Halt  or  I'll  shoot!"  he  commanded. 

The  armed  thug  turned  and  opened  fire.  Mike  hesi- 
tated not  a  moment  in  returning  the  compliment — but 
with  considerably  more  accuracy.  The  thug  with  the 
gun  dropped,  shot  through  the  leg.  Seeing  his  com- 
panion fall,  the  other  bandit  too  stopped  short  in  his 
tracks,  hands  held  high  oyer  his  head. 

It  was  as  simple  as  that. 

Mike  had  himself  a  good  "pinch." 

Fingerprints  revealed  that  both  prisoners  had  long 
criminal  records  and  were  wanted  on  recent  alarms  for 
similar  crimes  involving  assault  and  robbery.  Johnson, 
the  pseudo-cop,  was  apprehended  on  information  "vol- 
unteered" bv  the  two  captured  desperadoes  after  it  had 
been  pointed  out  to  them  by  the  detectives  handling 
the  case  how  ungentleman  like — and  undignified — the 
witholding  of  such  information  would  be.  He  had  been 
planted  in  the  vicinity  of  the  food  concession  office  for 
the  purpose  of  decoying  any  unsuspecting  copper  who 
might  happen  on  the  scene  of  the  holdup,  he  unhap- 
pily explained,  and  wore  the  bathing  trunks  in  order 
to  make  his  story  and  appearance  more  credible.     Ac- 


cording to  their  prearranged  plan,  the  three  men  were 
to  meet  at  the  parking  lot  and  efifect  their  escape  from 
tiiat  point  by  automobile. 

Well,  to  make  a  short  story  shorter,  Mike  was  called 
down  to  the  Inspector's  office  for  an  interview  pending 
a  possible  recommendation  (he  hoped)  for  depart- 
mental recognition. 

"Sit  down,  Costigan,"  the  Inspector  invited,  motion- 
ing to  a  chair  near  his  desk.  "Start  from  the  be- 
ginning and  tell  me  all  about  this  case.  It  was  a  fine 
arrest  and  the  Department  is  proud  of  you." 

"There  isn't  much  to  tell,  Inspector,"  Mike  replied, 
sitting  on  the  edge  of  the  proffered  chair  and  trying 
his  best  to  appear  modest  and  matter-of-fact,  "I  just 
ran  into  it." 

Then  he  recounted  the  whole  story,  a  little  shakily 
at  first,  but  with  more  confidence  as  he  went  on. 

"That's  fine,"  approved  the  Inspector  when  he  had 
finished.  "But  tell  me,  what  caused  you  to  suspect  that 
this  fellow  Johnson  was  not  a  bona  fide  cop?" 

Mike  hesitated  a  moment.  Then  a  little  reluctantly, 
"Well,  Inspector,  it  was  such  a  simple  thing  it  sounds 
almost  ridiculous  when  put  into  words."  He  hesitated 
again. 

"Go  on,"  urged  the  Inspector. 

"All  right,  then.  Here  it  is :  As  soon  as  this  fellow 
Johnson  told  me  that  he  was  a  cop,  my  eyes  uncon- 
sciously looked  him  over  for  some  tell-tale  sign  which 
would  distinguish  him  as  one.  It's  a  funny  thing,  but 
it's  happend  to  me  before,  whenever  I've  seen  or  have 
had  occasion  to  talk  with  cops  while  they  were  off  duty 
and  in  civilian  clothes.  It  might  be  that  he  was  wearing 
broad,  high-top  shoes,  or  maybe  he  bulged  a  little  at 
the  hip  where  he  carried  his  revolver.  Whatever  it  was, 
there  was  always  something  about  his  appearance  which 
said  "cop."  In  this  particular  case  the  cop  in  question 
was  wearing  bathing  trunks,  so  he  had  on  no  tell-tale 
clothes.  My  eyes  immediately  then — and  quite  naturally 
— went  to  his  face  and  neck.  Instead  of  being  weather- 
beaten,  as  befitted  any  tried  and  true  disciple  of  Dan 
O'Leary,  these  portions  of  his  anatomy  were  as  white 
as  any  girl's.  The  usual  "high  water  mark"  around  the 
neck,  that  comes  from  years  of  exposure  to  the  elements, 
was  missing.  Sounds  kinda  simple,  I  guess,  but  that's 
the  reason  I  became  suspicious." 

Mike  eyed  his  superior  a  little  doubtfully  as  he  fin- 
ished. 

"It  might  be  simple,  m\  boy,"  he  was  grateful  to  hear 
the  Inspector  say,  "but  you've  proven  again  something 
which  was  impressed  upon  me  as  a  rookie  at  the  Police 
Academy  a  good  many  years  ago.  'A  good  patrolman,' 
the  instructors  there  used  to  say,  'is  always  observant.'  " 


SOMEWHERE  OVERSEAS 
A.P.O.  860,  Postmaster,   N.  Y.,  N.   Y. 

August  19,  1943. 
EUITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Permit  me  as  a  former  civilian  employee  of  the  De- 
partment, assigned  to  the  Bookkeeper's  office,  to  thank 
you  for  sending  me  SPRING  3100.  And  especially  now 
that  I  find  myself  in  a  strange  land  I  more  than  ever 
appreciate  news  of  the  Department's  activities. 

LIEUT.   P.   J.   McSWEENEY, 
Bookkeeper's    Office. 


William  E.  Sheridan  Police  Post 
Entertainment  and  Ball 


"TT  was  just  about  as  gay  and  exciting  an  evening 
I     as  ever  I  have  spent — as  glamorous  and  colorful 
as  any  the  staid  old  Borough  of  Churches  ever 
has  known !" 

Such  was  the  comment  heard  on  all  sides  as  the 
capacity  attendance  which  featured  the  12th  annual 
Entertainment  and  Ball  of  the  William  E.  Sheridan 
Police  Post,  American  Legion,  held  on  the  evening  of 
Saturday,  September  18,  at  the  Columbus  Club,  in 
Brooklyn,  wended  its  way  homeward  when  the  playing 
of  Home  Sweet  Home  in  the  wee  sma'  hours  brought 
the  festivities  "all  too  soon"  to  a  close. 

The  entertainment  portion  of  the  program  left  noth- 
ing to  be  desired — the  laugh  features  particularly — and 
revealed  in  its  unfolding  a  galaxy  of  stars  of  the  enter- 
tainment world  whose  deft  performances  kept  the  vast 
audience  holding  fast  to  their  chairs  throughout. 

Distinguished  guests  present — altogether  too  many 
to  permit  of  mentioning  by  name,  incidentally — in- 
cluded representatives  of  the  various  branches  of  the 
armed  services,  among  them  Lieut.  Mildred  B.  Moreno 
of  the  U.  S.  Army  Nurse  Corps,  stationed  currently 
at  the  Halloran  General  Hospital,  Staten  Island,  whom 
you  recall  as  the  courageous  widow  of  the  late  Patrol- 
man Nicholas  C.  Moreno,  87th  Precinct,  who  on  May 
23,  1939,  lost  his  life  in  the  performance  of  duty. 

Especial  mention  now  of  the  grand  performance 
turned  in  by  the  William  E.  Sheridan  Post,  Sons  of 
the  American  Legion  Drum  and  Bugle  Corps,  headed 
by  the  lovely  and  talented  drum  majorette  of  the  or- 
ganization. Miss  Vivian  Martin,  and  who  in  a  20  minute 
review  executed  without  benefit  of  command  a  precision 
drill  with  music  that  for  sheer  artistry  and  perfection 
of  movement  could  hardly  be  matched.  Sensational  is 
about  the  only  adjective  we  can  think  of  with  which 
properly  to  describe  it. 

Commander  Amedeo  (Jimmy)  Lombardi  included  in 


his  address  of  welcome  a  stirring  plea  for  vigorous  par- 
ticipation on  the  part  of  all  in  the  Third  War  Loan 
drive  now  under  way.  The  money  we  lend  our  gov- 
ernment now  becomes  a  fighting  invasion  asset  against 
our  personal  foe — the  Axis,  he  pointed  out. 

Explaining  that  many  of  the  members  of  the  Sheri- 
dan Post  have  sons  fighting  shoulder  to  shoulder  with 
millions  of  other  American  boys  in  this,  the  most  hor- 
rible world  conflagration  of  all  times.  Commander  Lom- 
bardi continued : 

"What  do  our  boys  wish  most  as  they  battle  their 
way  into  enemy-held  Europe — and  toward  the  heart 
of  cruel  Japan? 

"U.  S.  earth  to  stand  on !  That's  the  way  one  Amer- 
ican fighting  man  answered  the  question.  That  means 
homecoming.  We  have  the  power  to  bring  them  home 
sooner.  Even  a  few  hours  sooner  will  mean  more  of 
our  boys  marching  ofif  gangplanks  to  our  arms,  instead 
of  into  machine  gun  fire. 

"They  are  our  boys — boys  from  virtually  every  home 
in  the  land.  They're  away  only  because  we  the  beloved 
ones  they  left  behind  are  in  danger  and  as  soon  as  they 
rid  us  of  that  danger  they're  coming  home.  The  Third 
War  Loan  is  a  forthright  test  of  our  ability  to  come 
through  when  our  boys  need  us  most.  Never  shall  it  be 
said  that  we  let  them  down !" 

Committee  Chairmen 

Tver  Lexander,  General  Chairman;  Abraham  Levy, 
William  E.  Dunn,  Assistant  General  Chairmen;  Dan 
Leahy,  Reception ;  Wilbur  Forsyth,  Boxes ;  Walter 
Meyers,  Tickets ;  John  B.  McGarty,  Distinguished 
Guests ;  Lester  Elliott,  Floor ;  Joseph  M.  Conway,  Door ; 
James  Cox,  Transportation ;  Thomas  McLaughlin,  En- 
tertainment ;  Howard  Smith,  Refreshments ;  John  T. 
McCarthy,  Journal ;  Benjamin  G.  Mackie,  Sons  of  the 
Legion. 


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SOMEWHERE  IN  NORTH  AFRICA 
A.P.O.    762,   Postmaster,   New   York   City,   N.   Y. 

August  17,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Received  the  April  issue  of  SPRING  3100  today,  a 
little  late,  but  as  always  very  welcome.  I  want  to 
thank  you  for  all  the  copies  I've  received  in  the  past 
and  at  the  same  time  give  you  my  up-to-date  address, 
which  is  somewhere  in  North  Africa,  recent  scene  of 
one  of  the  biggest  dispossess  proceedings  in  history. 

Regards    to    all. 

PVT.  JOSEPH  A.  TEAHAN, 
Patrolman,  83rd  Precinct. 


SOMEWHERE  OVERSEAS 
Postmaster,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

August  19,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Almost  three  months  have  elapsed  since  I  temporarily 
severed  my  association  with  the  "Finest."  Of  course, 
I  realize  that  I  am  not  the  only  one  who  answered  the 
call  of  Democracy ;  also  that  some  of  our  men  are  ac- 
complishing unsurpassed  feats  in  the  air,  on  the  sea  and 
below  the  surface — as  aviators,  navigators  and  that 
seldom  spoken  of  service,  the  "Seebees"  who  erect  docks, 
raise  sunken  vessels,  construct  airports,  etc.,  in  newly 
acquired  territories.  Yes,  the  so-called  "New  York 
Copper"  today  is  making  history  in  all  the  various 
theatres  of  this  war,  as  he  did  in  the  last.  Their  en- 
deavors and  accomplishments  will  long  be  remembered. 

At  this  writing  it  is  evening,  in  a  harbor  in  which 
we  happen  to  be  at  anchor  and  my  optics  are  cast  on  a 
city  of  Mosaic  architecture,  beautiful  to  behold,  nestling 
in  the  serenity  and  slope  of  three  high  mountains  and 
looking  more  like  a  stage  setting  than  a  reality.  Blue 
phosphorous  waters  and  the  passing  vari-hued  clouds 
overhead  show  the  city  off  in  all  its  natural  resplendence. 
Unfortunately,  in  the  morning  any  mild  breeze  blowing 
seaward  from  this  scenic  shore  will  carry  with  it  an 
almost  undescribable  odor — of  a  seafood  nature  at  times 
and  other  times  an  odor  I  am  at  a  loss  accurately  to 
describe.  So  with  the  morning  all  of  Nature's  glory  is 
erased  and  our  expectation  of  a  pleasant  shore  visit  is 
ruined.  It  could  be  that  this  stench  was  created  and  left 
behind  by  the  retreating  armies  of  the  super-duper  race 
in  their  mad  dash  to  get  away.  There  is  a  saying  that 
is  very  appropriate  and  which  you  may  recall :  "Remove 
your  filthy  carcass,  for  my  friends  have  delicate  nos- 
trils I"  Well,  smells  or  no  smells — planes,  subs  or  what 
have  they — the  needed  material  for  the  boys  has  to  be 
delivered  and  deliver  it  the  Merchant  Marine  shall. 

Remember  me  please  to  all  my  friends  in  the  finest 
police  department  in  the  world. 

JOSEPH  G.  REARDON, 

Ch.  Mate. 

Patrolman,    78th    Precinct. 


SOMEWHERE    IN   THE    HAWAIIAN    ISLANDS 
Postmaster,  San   Francisco,  Calif. 

August  11,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Just  received  the  May  issue  of  SPRING  3100  which 
followed  me  from  Florida  to  Michigan,  to  Missouri,  to 
California  and  finally  reached  me  "somewhere  in  the 
Hawaiian  Islands."  I  read  every  line — avidly.  I  was 
proud  to  read  of  friends  of  mine  who  had  distinguished 
thernselves  by  "proper  police  action"  and  I'm  all  aglow 
— even  in  this  foreign  land — when  the  fellows  gleefully 
call  me  "copper"  as  I  growl  at  their  crap  games.  The 
police  department,  policemen,  the  "potsy,"  our  magazine, 
all  mean  a  great  deal  to  me.  They  mean  warm  memories 
and  cherished  hopes  for  a  glorious  future.  For  any 
skeptic  tempted  to  cry  "sentimentality,"  I  recommend  a 
short  stay  in  these  Pacific  Islands. 

Please  keep  those  SPRING  3100s  coming. 

CPL.  ELI  LAZARUS, 
Patrolman,   82nd    Precinct. 


SOMEWHERE  IN  ENGLAND 
APO  305,  Postmaster,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

August  9,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Thanks  again  for  sending  along  SPRING  3100.  One 
item  that  I  have  noticed  lacking  in  nearly  all  issues  of 
SPRING  3100,  with  apologies  to  you,  is  news  from 
my  home  precinct,  the  7Sth  in  Brooklyn.  It  really  would 
be  very  interesting  to  know  what  is  going  on  in  the  old 
place. 

Best  regards  and  cheerio  to  the  buddies  with  whom 
I  have  worked. 

PVT.  MARTIN  SAMOWITZ, 
Patrolman,    7Sth   Precinct. 


SOMEWHERE  IN  NORTH  AFRICA 

Postmaster,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

August  12,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

I  have  just  the  other  day  received  my  back  number 
copies  of  SPRING  3100  up  until  June,  1943.  I  want 
to  thank  you  most  heartily  for  seeing  that  I  did  not  miss 
out  on  any  issues. 

Yes,  reading  SPRING  3100  was  the  nearest  thing 
to  being  back  on  the  Force.  It  most  certainly  did  bring 
the  Department  much  closer  to  me  here  in  Africa. 

All  the  boys  were  most  curious  about  the  magazine 
and  like  myself  thought  you  really  were  doing  something 
in  sending  them  along— and  particularly  to  those  who 
are  doing  their  bit  overseas. 

PVT.  AARON  MEDETSKY, 
Patrolman,  42nd  Precinct. 


13 


BASEBALL 


FORTY-FIVE  THOUSAND  fans  couldn't  be 
wrong  .  .  .  and  if  in  some  way  it  could  have  been 
possible  to  canvas  individually  that  wildly  cheer- 
ing army  of  rooters  who  all  but  stood  on  their  heads 
during  the  excitement  attending  the  annual  Police- 
Sanitation  baseball  classic  held  Sunday,  September  19, 
at  the  Yankee  Stadium,  the  verdict  undoubtedly  would 
have  been  unanimous — that  this,  the  sixth  in  the  series, 
was  just  about  the  hottest  and  most  explosive  display 
of  diamond  pyrotechnics  it  would  be  possible  to  set 
eyes  upon.     Final  score :  Sanitation  4,  Police  3. 

For  sheer  hysterics  the  final  inning  of  play,  which 
saw  Police  trailing  by  two  runs,  was  worth  the  price 
of  admission  alone — and  what  a  heart-breaking  finish 
it  was — for  Law  and  Order,  we  mean — a  ninth  inning 
rally  in  which  Police,  last  at  bat,  managed  to  fill  the 
bases,  but  could  score  only  one  run,  the  game  coming 
to  an  end  when  Pitcher  Al  Zarski,  who  had  relieved 
Wally  Holborrow  in  the  7th,  made  a  remarkable  stop 
on  Sullivan's  liner  to  the  box — a  smash  that,  a  foot 
to  either  side,  might  conceivably  have  spelled  the  differ- 
ence between  victory  and  defeat  for  Steve  Whalen's 
men.  A  previous  mean  break  in  the  eighth  inning  gave 
Sanitation  the  lead.  Brancaccio,  who  up  to  that  mo- 
ment had  pitched  brilliant  ball,  was  tapped  for  two 
singles  in  a  row,  by  Cuccinello  and  Boland.  He  then 
walked  Schiech,  filling  the  bases.  On  Yezer's  grounder 
to  first,  Cuccinello  scored  and  a  moment  later  both 
Boland  and  Schiech  crossed  the  plate  on  Salamone's 
pop  fly  to  short  center,  the  ball  falling  just  out  of 
reach  of  fielders  Callow  and  Peters  and  shortstop 
Jirak. 

In  making  this  statement  we  wish  to  detract  not  at 
all  from  the  splendid  performance  turned  in  by  Com- 
missioner Carey's  men,  as  powerful  and  smooth-run- 
ing  an  organization  as  any  Sanitation  has  put  in  the 
field.  The  game  marked  the  sixth  such  meeting  be- 
tween these  most  energetic  of  rivals,  and,  too,  the 
fifth  straight  victory  for  Sanitation.  The  proceeds, 
approximately  $100,000,  as  usual  went  to  the  Welfare, 
Honor  and  Relief  Fund  of  the  Sanitation  Department. 
As  has  been  explained  here  before  this  most  worthy 
project  was  set  into  motion  with  the  $74,000  realized 
from  the  opening  game  of  the  Police-Sanitation  bene- 
fit series  played  at  the  Polo  Grounds,  September  12, 
19.37,  and  which  went  to  Police  by  a  4-1  score. 


The  second  game,  on  September  11,  1938,  was  taken 
by  Sanitation,  9-1.  An  additional  $61,000  went  to  the 
Sanitation  Department  Fund  as  a  result  of  this  second 
encounter. 

The  third  meeting,  on  September  17,  1939,  likewise 
went  to  Sanitation,  by  a  5-2  score ;  the  cash  take — 
$100,800. 

The  record  for  receipts  went  by  the  board  when  the 
proceeds  in  1940  mounted  to  $115,000.  This  fourth 
game,  played  September  15,  1940,  also  went  to  Sani- 
tation; the  score,  8-1. 

The  fifth  meeting,  on  September  7,  1941,  resulted 
in  still  another  win  for  Sanitation.  The  score.  11-7. 
Proceeds,  $105,000. 

"It  was  as  hard  fought  and  stirring  a  Police-Sani- 
tation contest  as  any  we've  yet  witnessed,"  Commis- 
sioner Valentine  declared  as  he  prepared  to  leave  the 
grounds — after  first  loosening  the  fingers  he  had  kepi 
rigidly  crossed  during  all  of  that  hectic  final  inning 
of  play. 

"And  while  Commissioner  Carey's  men  now  lead  in 
this  spectacular  duel  five  games  to  one,  I  have  Man- 
ager Whalen's  assurance  that  there  will  be  a  different 
story  to  tell  when  the  boys  clash  in  the  seventh  game 
of  the  series  next  Fall." 

The  real  winners,  of  course,  are  those  members  of 
the  Department  of  Sanitation  who,  through  no  fault 
of  their  own,  find  themselves  hard  pressed — backed 
helplessly  against  a  wall  raised  against  them  by  ad- 
versity, and  with  only  the  fund  standing  between  them- 
selves  and   despair. 

The  box  score : 


SANITATION 

ab  r  h  po  a 

Adams,    cf    5  1  1  3  0 

Tarr,    3b    4  0  1  1  0 

Cuccinello,    2b    S  1  3  3  6 

Boland,  rf   5  1  1  1  0 

O'Neill,  lb  4  0  1  8  0 

Schiech,    If    1  1  0  4  0 

Yezer,    ss    4  0  0  0  2 

Salamone,    c    4  0  1  7  0 

Holborrow,    p    ...2  0  1  0  0 

a-Kritcher     1  0  0  0  0 

Zarski,    p    1  0  1  0  2 


Totals 36    4  10  27  10 


a- Batted   for  Holborrow   in   7th, 
b-Batted   for   Muller   in  9th. 


POLICE 

ab  r  b  po  a 

Jirak,    ss     5  1  3  2  1 

Callow,    cf    5  0  0  4  0 

Peters,    If    S  0  3  1  0 

Buthmann,    lb    4  1  3  12  2 

Muller,    3b    4  0  1  0  0 

b-Foley   1  0  0  0  0 

L.  Sullivan,  rf   S  0  0  4  0 

Nally,    c    4  0  1  3  0 

Coyle,    2b     2  1  0  1  4 

Brancaccio.    p    4  0  2  0  1 


Totals    39    3  13  27 


SANITATION    0 

POLICE    DEPT 0 


0      1      0 
0      0      1 


0  0     3      0—4 

1  0      0      1—3 


Errors — Salamone,  Muller.  Runs  batted  in — Cuccinello,  Nally,  Bran- 
caccio, Yezer,  Salamone  2.  Two  base  hits — Brancaccio,  Adams.  Sacri- 
fices— Schiech  2.  Stolen  bases — Peters  2,  Adams,  Cuccinello,  Jirak  2, 
Buthmann,  Coyle.  Double  play — Yezer,  Cuccinello  and  O'Neill.  Left  on 
bases — Sanitation  10,  Police  12.  Hits — Off  Holborrow  9  in  6  innings;  off 
Zarski  4  in  3.  Bases  on  balls — Off  Brancaccio  3,  Holborrow  2.  Struck 
out — By  Brancaccio  3,  Holborrow  2,  Zarski  1.  Hit  by  pitcher — By  Zarski 
(Buthmann).  Winning  pitcher — Zarski.  Umpires — Russell,  Shapiro  and 
Lipsom.     Time — 2:2S. 


Scores  of  other  ^aiiies  played : 

Date            Team                                         Runs        Hiu  Errors 

July    29     Police                                          3               8  0 

SOSrd    Reg 14  0 

(Brancaccio,   pitcher:    Sullivan,   calcher. 


14 


SPRING     3100 


15 


Aug.  14    Police  4            11  2 

Camp   Upton   3               5  2 

(Carroll,   pitcher;    Sullivan,   catcher. 

Aug.   15     Police  5            10  1 

340th  Air  Sq. 2               5  2 

(Brancaccio,  pitcher;  Nally,  catcher.) 

Aug.   19     Police  *....  17  1 

Mitchel  Field  2               4  0 

(Carroll,  pitcher;   Nally,  catcher.) 

Aug.  22     Police  _ 6              9  1 

15th  Reg 5               7  2 

(Brancaccio,  pitcher;  Nally,  catcher.) 

Aug.  26    Police  7            13  0 

Camp    Kilmer   0               5  1 

(Carroll,  pitcher;  Nally  and  Sullivan,  catchers.) 

Aug.  29     Police  5              9  3 

803rd  Reg _ 8             11  1 

(Brancaccio,  Auer  and  Carroll,  pitchers;   Nally, 
catcher.) 

Sept.     2     Police  5             11  0 

Ft.   Totten   3              7  2 

(Auer,   Carroll,  pitchers;   Nally,   Sullivan,  catch- 
ers.) 

Sept.     4     Police  5               9  1 

Kingston  2               6  0 

(Carroll,  pitcher;  Nally,  catcher.) 

Sept.    9     Police     2              5  1 

Camp   Upton   14  2 

(Carroll,  pitcher;  Nally,  catcher.) 


J 


PTL.  RAY  HEXDLEY,  68th  Pet,,  whose  pen- 
chant for  posting  low  medal  scores  is  getting 
to  be  a  habit,  came  through  again  last  month — 
this  time  with  a  one-over-par  score  of  72  strokes,  four 
less  than  his  closest  competitor,  Ptl.  John  McDonald, 
103rd  Pet.,  at  the  monthly  tournament  of  the  Police 
Golf  Association  held  Thursday,  August  19,  at  the 
Sound  View  Golf  Club,  Great  Neck,  L.  I.  Ray's 
game  improves  by  leaps  and  bounds,  a  fact  proven  by 
the  especially  fine  showings  made  by  him  in  metro- 
politan amateur  tournaments  in  recent  months. 

Low  net  went  to  Ptl.  Jack  Corcoran,  18th  Pet., 
whose  medal  score  of  79  strokes,  less  14  via  handicap, 
gave  him  a  net  of  65.  Jack,  who  likewise  shoots  a 
fine  game,  received  his  training  as  a  member  of  the 


I'ordham  University  golf  team.  Second  and  third  low 
net  went  to  Ptl.  Emmett  McCabe,  15th  Division,  and 
Sgt.  Tom  Clancy,  66th  Pet.,  who  shot  identical  scores 
— 101-35-36.  The  toss  of  a  coin  decided  the  order 
of  finish. 

Other  prize  winners  were  Ptl.  Rudy  Blaun,  83rd 
Pet.;  Det.  Howard  Clancy,  M.B.D.  West;  Act.  Lt. 
Joe  Grady,  76th  Squad ;  Det.  George  Bailey,  14th  D.D. ; 
Ptl.  John  McDonald,  103rd  Pet.;  Sgt.  Charlie  Bo- 
land,  77th  Pet.;  Lt.  Joe  Kalbacker,  79th  Pet.;  Lt. 
Frank  Pierce,  Harbor  Pet.  (retired)  ;  Ptl.  George 
Schulmerich,  68th  Pet.;  Act.  Capt.  Otto  Kafka, 
A.W.S. ;  Captain  Barney  Downs   (retired). 

Chips  and  Putts :  The  way  the  boys  took  to  the 
friendly  gentleman  Det.  Howard  Clancy  brought  along 
as  his  guest^the  Rev.  Joseph  Tracy,  chaplain  of  the 
Albany,  N.  Y.,  Police  Department  .  .  .  The  unkind 
trouncing  administered  by  Ptl.  Jack  Corcoran  to  his 
guest — his  Dad — whom  Jack  had  invited  along  for  a 
"good  time"  .  .  .  Act.  Capt.  Kafka,  whose  card  for 
the  18  holes  read  108 — as  against  136  last  month — 
attributing  this  improvement  to  the  new  putter  he 
had  expressed  to  him  from  Scotland  by  airplane  last 
month  .  .  .  Ptl.  John  Jetter,  120th  Pet.,  who  takes  his 
golf  seriously,  as  evidenced  by  the  fact  his  golf  balls 
all  show  his  name  printed  thereon — indelibly  .  .  .  and 
which  proved  a  bit  confusing  to  Lt.  Walter  Casey 
when  he  found  one  of  them  in  the  rough — and  was 
unable  as  a  result  to  claim  it  as  his  own  .  .  .  The  enter- 
tainment (?)  provided  for  the  members  by  Det.  Ed 
Bruder,  25th  Squad,  whose  melodious  (?)  voice  did 
much  to  cheer  the  boys  on  .  .  .  The  manner  in  which 
Act.  Lt.  John  White,  83rd  Pet.,  whose  game  gave  him 
considerable  bother  that  day,  took  it  out  on  the  straw- 
berry ice  cream — but  in  bowlsful  .  .  .  Ptl.  Charlie 
Cordes,  109th  Pet.,  exhibiting  upon  his  arrival  at  the 
18th  green  four  baby  jack-rabbits — that  had  made  a 
nest  of  his  golf  bag  ...  A  nod  to  our  friend  and  host, 
Mr.  Mario  Cocito,  who  outdid  himself  when  it  came 
time  for  the  grand  march  into  the  dining  room. 

One  for  the  books :  Det.  Bill  Miller,  Bomb  Squad, 
in  a  match  at  Sound  View  earlier  in  the  month  let  fly 
at  the  11th  hole,  which  features  a  pond  between  the 
tee  and  the  green.  The  ball  lodged  in  the  mud  and 
without  a  moment's  hesitation  Bill  dofifed  shoes  and 
socks,  stepped  into  the  gooey  mess,  hoisted  high  his 
club  and  down  with  a  bang — to  land  with  terrific  force 
on  what  he  at  first  thought  to  be  a  rock,  but  which  a 
moment  later  proved  to  be  a  huge  turtle  which  was 
knocked  clear  of  the  mud  and  onto  the  green  by  the 
impact.  Net  results :  one  busted  golf  club,  one  dead 
turtle,  two  mudded  dogs. 

The  scores: 

Cross     Handicap        Net 

J.    Corcoran    79  14  65 

E.  McCabe   101  35  66 

T.   Clancy   101  35  66 

R.  Hendley  72  5  67 

R.  Blaun  90  22  68 

H.  Clancy  83  15  68 

J.   Grady  87  18  69 

G.  Bailey  80  10  70 

J.  McDonald  76  5  71 

C.   Boland  90  11  79 

F.  Pierce 98  26  72 

G.  Schulmerich  84  11  73 

{Continued  on  page  IT) 


P.A.L.  Outdoor  Boxing  Season  Ends 


THE  Police  Athletic  League  terminated  its  eighth 
annual  season  of  summer  outdoor  boxing  bouts 
on  Wednesday  evening,  August  25,  at  3rd  Street, 
between  Sixth  and  Seventh  Avenues,  Brooklyn.  Twelve 
spirited  bouts  between  youngsters  ranging  in  age  from 
12  to  18  years  and  in  weight  classifications  from  70  to 
145  pounds,  made  up  the  boxing  card. 

The  P.A.L.  boxers  had  previously  appeared  at  five 
other  street  locations  during  July  and  August.  It  is 
estimated  that  the  series  of  boxing  exhibitions,  in  which 
140  boys  were  entered,  was  witnessed  by  40,000  spec- 
tators. Entertainment  and  music  at  all  the  boxing 
shows  were  furnished  by  the  Police  Orchestra  under 
the  direction  of  Ptl.  Joseph  Cimafonte,  and  the  Police 
Quartette  with  Ptl.  Arthur  Matthews  conducting. 

The  tournament  was  conducted  under  the  super- 
vision of  Sgt.  William  Spengler,  of  the  Juvenile  Aid 
Bureau.  Officials  included  Patrolmen  James  Mono- 
han  and  Julie  Weiss  and  volunteer  workers  Victor 
Hoole,  Max  Brenner,  Jerry  Kellaher  and  James  Gua- 
rino.  The  refereeing  assignments  were  handled  by  Ptl. 
John  Brennan  and  volunteer  workers  Casper  Kirschner 
and  Nat  Pearlman. 

All  of  the  boxers  trained  at  P.A.L.  Centers,  under 
the  coaching  of  volunteer  handlers  Al  Ross,  Al  Bach- 
mann,  Charley  Goldman,  Dick  Brenner,  Frank  Lavelle, 
Edward  Sliney,  John  Martell  and  Artie  Rodenbach. 

Despite  the  severe  reduction  of  personnel  which  the 
Police  Athletic  League  experienced  during  the  past 
year,  the  P.A.L.  conducted  a  surprisingly  active  and 
successful  summer  program  during  July,  August  and 
September.  More  than  100,000  persons  saw  P.A.L. 
boxers,  including  those  who  performed  in  the  regular 
summer  program  of  boxing  mentioned  above,  carry 
their  green  and  white  colors  into  every  locality  of 
the  city. 

STATEN  ISLAND  BOXERS  CONTINUE 
ACTIVE 

The  active  Staten  Island  unit  of  the  Police  Athletic 
League,  sparked  by  the  enthusiasm  of  Lieut.  Thomas 
Kelly,  continues  to  furnish  entertainment  for  the  ser- 
vice men  quartered  in  New  York  City's  "Down  Under." 
In  all,  nine  boxing  shows  were  staged  by  the  Staten 
Island  punchers  during  the  summer  months,  before 
30,000  spectators  made  up  of  groups  of  soldiers,  sailors, 
merchant  seamen  and  service  men  wounded  in  action. 
Officiating  at  these  bouts  were  Patrolmen  John  Bruns, 
Joseph  Regan  and  Oscar  Dahlberg.  The  schedule  was 
as  follows : 

July  1    Sisco  Park 

July   19    Hoffman   Island 

Aug.  2   Rocky  Hollow  Playground 

Aug.  12  Port  of  Embarkation 

Aug.    19    Halloran   Hospital 

Aug.  24  Batt.  "B,"  604.th  Coast  Art. 

Aug.  26  Port  of  Embarkation 

Aug.  31   Goodhue  Playground 

Sept.   9    Hoffman    Island 


In  addition  to  the  activity  of  the  Staten  Island  group, 
P.A.L.  boxers  appeared  weekly  during  the  summer 
months  at  the  Jamaica  Arena,  Queens,  and  at  monthly 
bouts  of  the  New  York  Athletic  Club. 

VACATION  THRILLS  AFFORDED 
CITY'S  CHILDREN 

P.A.L.  Day  at  Coney  Island,  on  September  1,  offered 
40,000  youngsters  the  opportunity  of  enjoying  many 
of  the  world-famous  amusement  center's  attractions  at 
half  price.  The  annual  outing  was  a  fitting  climax  to 
a  summer  which  saw  the  Police  Athletic  League  pro- 
viding numerous  recreational  opportunities  for  New 
York  City's  boys  and  girls. 

During  the  months  of  July,  August  and  September, 
60,000  tickets  were  distributed  among  Gotham's  young- 
sters, providing  free  admissions  to  baseball  games  at 
the  Polo  Grounds,  Yankee  Stadium  and  Ebbets  FieI3. 
In  addition,  several  thousand  P.A.L.  Pals  were  guests 
of  the  Journal-American  on  August  26  at  the  history- 
making  War  Bond  .  baseball  game  between  the  New 
York  City  All-Stars  and  the  Service  Team  from  Camp 
Cumberland.  The  Continental  Circus  also  played  host 
to  P.A.L.  youngsters  at  Madison  Square  Garden  on 
July  21,  August  5  and  August  12. 

The  Police  Athletic  League,  together  with  Unit  3 
of  the  Juvenile  Aid  Bureau  and  the  6th  Division  office, 
joined  with  the  Harlem  Advisory  Council  on  Youth 
to  sponsor  a  dance  on  August  20  at  the  Renaissance 


Bantamweighia   in   action. 


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Casino,  138th  Street  and  Seventh  Avenue,  where  more 
than  2,000  swingsters  jived  to  the  music  of  the  popular 
Cecil  Scott  and  his  orchestra. 

Miss  Eloise  Peirsol,  civilian  director  of  the  Police 
Athletic  League,  reports  that  besides  the  above-men- 
tioned activities,  the  summer  months  saw  a  full  use 
of  the  recreational  and  athletic  facilities  provided  by 
the  eleven  P.A.L.  Centers  located  throughout  the  city. 
Street  showers  and  playstreets  were  also  very  popular. 

P.A.L.  BASEBALL  CHAMPIONSHIPS 

The  Police  Athletic  League's  Baseball  Champion- 
ships were  played  over  the  Labor  Day  weekend  with 
teams  from  Queens  and  Staten  Island  vying  in  all 
three  divisions.  Staten  Island  won  two  of  the  con- 
tests with  the  Ft.  Wadsworth  Pirates  drubbing  the 
College  Point  Hawks  9  to  2  in  the  Midget  Class,  and 
the  South  Beach  Rinkeydinks  scoring  a   5  to  3  win 


over  the  Richmond  Hill  Falcones  in  the  Junior  Divi- 
sion. Queens  took  the  intermediate  crown  when  the 
Glendale  Farmers  came  from  behind  in  the  eighth 
inning  to  nose  out  a  4  to  3  victory  over  the  Wester- 
leighs. 


PALS  OF  THE  P.A.L. 

are  on  the  air 

EVERY  SATURDAY  AFTERNOON 

4:30  to  5:00  P.M. 

Station  WNYC 

Captain  (george  W.  3^D0g 


GOLF 

{Continued  from  page  IS) 


CAPTAIX  GEORGE  W.  ROOS,  45th  Precinct, 
died  Monday,  July  26,  1943,  of  a  cerebral  hemor- 
rhage at  his  home,  334  East  241st  Street,  Bronx, 
following  an  illness  of  one  month. 

Born  in  New  York  City  on  February  24,  1878,  he 
was  appointed  a  patrolman  on  December  17,  1901 ;  pro- 
moted to  sergeant  June  2,  1916;  to  lieutenant  June  5, 
1925 ;  acting  captain  July  1,  1938;  and  to  full  captaincy 
September  29,  1938.  Formerly  assigned  in  charge  of 
the  46th  Precinct,  he  on  April  10,  1943,  assumed  com- 
mand of  the  45th  Precinct. 

His  memory  was  honored  at  a  solemn  high  mass  of 
requiem  celebrated  on  the  morning  of  Thursday,  Julv 
29,  at  St.  Barnabas  R.C.  Church.  409  E.  241st  Street, 
Bronx,  at  which  the  Rev.  John  Brennan  officiated.  In- 
terment in  the  Gates  of  Heaven  Cemetery  followed. 

Captain  Roos  is  survived  by  his  wife,  Agnes  Roos ; 
a  son,  George  W.,  and  two  daughters,  Edna  and  Eileen. 


O.  Kafka  108 

B.  Downs    87 

L.  Lake  99 

J.  Jetter 86 

J.  Maroney  101 

J.  Robb  98 

E.  Bruder  91 

H.  Bailey  84 

J.  Hennessey  95 

H.    Diiberg   94 

J.    Hart 91 

J.   White   102 

IV.    Carmody    96 

J.    McGarty    113 

J.  Kalbacker  97 

C.  Stilson   93 

W.   Miller 101 

G.  Ahrens  92 

S.  Metz  88 

A.  Morris  102 

S.   Swanson   93 

H.  Whitton  109 

A.   Miiscarella   102 

W.  Donnellon  98 

J.  Lyle  100 

W.  (::asey  97 

J.  A,   Corcoran  98 

F.  Seper   102 

E.   Pettit   105 

M.  Hayes  102 

W.  Flanagan  97 

P.  O'Brien  128 

S.  Weber  107 

H.  Bauer  108 


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By  REBECCA  B.   RANKIN,   Librarian,   Municipal   Reference  Library 


4.  y->^OMBAT  JIU  JITSU  for  Offense  and  Defense" 
I  ,  by  S.  R.  Linck  (Portland,  Oregon:  Stevens- 
^-^  Ness  Law  Publishing  Co.,  1943.  126p.)  is  a 
new  book  added  to  the  Library's  collection  which  every 
member  of  the  police  force  would  want  to  read  and 
study  for  his  own  individual  information.  The  au- 
thor has  published  for  the  first  time  in  book  form  this 
art  of  combat  as  practiced  by  the  ancient  Samurai  War- 
rior and  is  not  to  be  mistaken  for  what  is  commonly 
known  as  Wrestling  Jiu  Jitsu  or  Judo.  All  the  ma- 
terial in  this  book  is  new  knowledge  to  the  Western 
Hemisphere  and  it  is  clearly  illustrated  and  described. 
The  author  warns  the  readers  that  much  of  the  material 
contained  in  this  book  can  be  extremely  severe,  may 
cause  injury  and  even  death  and  the  student,  therefore, 
should  exercise  great  care  in  practicing.  Mr.  Linck 
assures  the  reader  that  he  can  learn  combat  Jiu  Jitsu 
from  this  book  by  following  the  illustrations  and  the 
text. 


THE  POLICE  connected  with  the  Department's 
Technical  Research  Laboratory  will  study  with  alacrity 
the  articles  in  the  new  publication.  The  Technician, 
No.  3,  dated  July  1943,  which  the  Library  has  just 
received  contains  scientific  discussions  of  blood  tests 
and  bullet  identification. 


NEW  ZEALAND  has  mailed  the  Library  its  1943 
Annual  Report  of  the  Police  Force  of  the  Dominion. 
It  is  a  brief  resume  only  in  keeping  with  war  times. 


PUBLIC  WORKS  Emergency  Division  of  the  Citi- 
zens Defense  Corps  of  the  City  of  New  York  has  issued 
in  printed  form  its  "Manual  for  Public  Works  Officers." 
It  is  of  interest  to  all  branches  of  civilian  defense,  be- 
cause section  III  contains  a  description  of  the  organi- 
zation and  functions  of  the  protection  services  of  New 
York  City. 


KANSAS  CITY,  Missouri,  which  has  a  very  good 
police  department  as  re-organized  upon  the  advent  of 
a  new  police  administration  in  1939  is  looking  to  the 
future.  To  assist  in  planning  efficiently,  the  police  con- 
sultant, J.  M.  Leonard  of  Detroit  was  called  in  to 
advise  on  organization  and  operation  in  accordance 
with  the  best  modern  practices  for  the  best  results. 
The  Civic  Research  Institute  of  Kansas  City,  Missouri, 
publishes  this  "Study  of  the  Kansas  City  Police  De- 


partment" with  a  cover-title  "Facing  the  Future."  It 
is  a  book  of  123  mimeographed  pages  and  deserves  the 
study  of  police  officials. 


THE  POLICEMAN  appears  often  as  a  character 
in  modern  fiction.  The  detective  story  gives  prominence 
to  this  one  type  of  police  work.  Edgar  Allan  Poe 
originated  the  type  of  modern  detective  story  in  his 
"The  Murders  in  the  Rue  Morgue"  (still  good  if  you 
haven't  read  it)  and  the  first  English  detective  novel 
v/as  Wilkie  Collins'  "The  Moonstone ;"  generally  re- 
garded as  the  best.  Printing  presses  pour  forth  detec- 
tive stories  and  murder  mysteries  by  the  thousands.  But 
the  ordinary  police  work,  apart  from  detective  work 
and  incidental  arrests,  is  usually  ignored  in  fiction ;  this 
is  quite  natural  for  it  is  not  so  sensational  and  dramatic 
as  the  elucidation  of  the  mysteries  of  crime. 

The  fact  that  the  police  are  our  defenders,  that  pro- 
tection is  an  important  part  of  their  work,  was  recog- 
nized in  full  measure  by  Robert  Louis  Stevenson  in 
"The  Dynamiter"  which  was  dedicated  to  two  police 
officers.  Tribute  was  paid  to  "courage  and  devotion 
so  common  in  the  ranks  of  the  police,  so  little  recog- 
nized, so  meagerly  rewarded  by  the  people." 


THE  BULLETIN  of  the  Bureau  of  Criminal  In- 
vestigation of  the  New  York  State  Police  for  July, 
1943,  is  devoted  to  a  discussion  of  "Toxicological  Evi- 
dence."    The  men  in  laboratory  will  be  interested  in 

this. 


HEADQUARTERS 

PRISONER  OF  WAR  CAMP 

Ft.  McClellan,  Ala. 


August  20,  1943. 


DEAR  INSPECTOR  SUTTER: 


Your  letter  of  17  August  arrived  today. 
Very   pleased   to   hear   front  you.     Please   give   my 
regards  to  my  friends   in  the  Department  with  whom 
you  may  come  in  contact. 

With  best  wishes  for  your  continued  good  health  and 
success,  believe  me, 

Sincerely  yours, 
MARTIN  H.  MEANEY, 
Colonel,    Infantry. 


18 


FAR  FROM  THE  CITY'S  ROAR 


Taking  Life  Easy  At  Platte  Clove 


By  THE  OBSERVING  REPORTER 


ONCE  again  we  find  thrust  upon  us  the  extremely 
pleasant  duty  of  broadcasting,  via  these  pages, 
the  story  of  our  annual  visit  to  the  Police  Rec- 
reation Centre,  that  sun-kissed  mountain  playland  that 
long  ago  had  been  characterized  as  the   place  where 

dull  moments  are  as  rare  as  the  invigorating  moun- 
tain air  you  imbibe  in  balesful,  and  bedtime  is  para- 
doxically the  only  unpopular  feature  of  the  average 
day's  program. 

Ostensibly,  our  yearly  visit  (the  twelfth  in  a  row, 
incidentally)  serves  no  purpose  other  than  the  piecing 
together  of  a  nice  vacation  story  for  Spring  3100.  On 
the  other  hand,  and  confessionally  speaking  as  it  were, 
we  herewith  and  now  admit  (as  we  have  on  so  many 
other  occasions  in  the  past)  that  we  just  naturally  love 
the  place.  For  absolute  comfort,  homelike  atmosphere 
and  beauty  of  surroundings,  there  is  no  vacation  resort 
to  compare  with  it. 

All  of  which  makes  it  easily  understandable  why 
each  year  we  strut  about  happily  with  the  release  of 
our  August  issue  and  with  joy  in  our  hearts,  the  Chan- 


cellor of  the  Exchequer  (friend  wife  to  you)  at  our 
side  and  an  extra  shirt  in  our  bag,  we  head  merrily 
northward — Platte  Clove  bound! 

Hospitality  and  Good  Fellowship  are  the  twin  watch- 
words at  the  Centre — the  unshakable  foundation  upon 
which  for  years  its  reputation  has  rested.  And  prob- 
ably never  before  have  the  plaudits  been  more  plenti- 
ful— more  sincere — than  during  the  season  just  closed, 
the  fourth  under  the  management  of  that  popular 
gentleman  of  good  cheer.  Bill  Dolan,  managing  director 
of  the  Centre  and  as  genial  and  painstaking  and  con- 
siderate a  host  as  any  it  would  be  possible  to  know. 

THE  UNWRITTEN  CODE 

For  the  last  time  we  are  going  to  make  mention  in 
these  pages  of  that  most  utter  of  absurdities,  that 
ridiculous  yarn  which,  in  seasons  gone  by,  gave  folks 
the  impression  that  the  Police  Centre,  an  institution 
in  which  literally  and  figuratively  speaking  they  hold 
a  first  mortgage,  was  no  place  for  the  cop  and  his 
family   on  account  of   the   many   "big   shots"   of  the 


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THE  TENNIS  COURT 


Department  who  vacation  there.  Nothing,  as  we've 
told  you  in  these  pages  before,  could  be  sillier.  Just 
when — and  how — this  most  idiotic  of  rumors  achieved 
circulation  we  do  not  know.  We  do  know,  however, 
that  the  unwritten  code  of  the  Centre  (we've  tried  to 
impress  this  upon  you,  too,  in  past  years)  requires 
everyone — from  the  Police  Commissioner  down — to 
check  his  rank  and  shield  (and  dignity,  too,  should  he 
be  so  encumbered)  at  the  door  before  he  even  registers. 
And  not  only  that !  Talking  "shop"  is  considered  an 
unpardonable  breach  of  etiquette — like  talking  back  to 
the  sergeant,  for  example — and  is  severely  frowned 
upon.  It  really  is  astonishing  how  departmental  head- 
aches and  worries  are  canned — by  the  mightiest  of 
visiting  officials  down  to  the  humblest  rook. 

ACTIVITIES  VARIED 

The  day's  activities  at  the  Centre  are  varied,  they 
follow  no  set  pattern  and  range  from  an  early  morn- 
ing hike  before  breakfast  to  a  spot  on  the  Conga  line 
in  the  "Huddle  Room"  where,  after  supper  dancing  and 
entertainment  keep  the  vacationers  in  happy  mood  until 
bedtime.  Sports  events  featuring  the  daily  program 
include  baseball,  handball,  horseshoe  pitching,  swim- 
ming meets,  shufifle-board — both  outdoor  and  indoor; 
tennis,  pool  and  billiard  tournaments,  hiking — and  just 
plain  loafing  with  a  good  book  in  a  comfortable  rocker 
on  the  porch. 

HORSESHOES 

Horseshoe  pitching  continues  to  rank  as  one  of  the 
big-time  features — and  again  we  say,  rightly  so.  The 


up-to-the-minute  six-course,  wire-enclosed  court  in- 
stalled three  years  ago,  adds  immensely  to  the  fascina- 
tion of  this  most  intriguing  of  barnyard  pastimes. 
Promptly  at  ten  each  morning  the  tournament  is  on, 
with  between  30  and  40  of  our  city  slickers  bravely 
facing  the  firing  line. 

SOFTBALL 

Every  afternoon  there  is  softball — with  a  keg  of 
good  cold  beer  on  hand  to  liven  up  the  play.  It  is 
great  fun  up  there  on  the  ball  field  and  the  number 
and  variety  of  quartettes,  trios  and  duets  which  gen- 
erally start  functioning  immediately  after  the  second 
or  third  glass  has  been  consumed  will  amaze  you. 

TENNIS 

Of  more  than  ordinary  interest  were  the  tennis 
matches  held  each  morning  and  afternoon  on  both  the 
old  and  the  new  enclosed  tennis  courts — the  newer 
model,  modern  as  this  month's  issue  of  Spring  3100, 
was  erected  last  year  on  the  grounds  adjacent  to  the 
horseshoe  court  and  directly  fronting  the  main  build- 
ing. An  interesting  sport  to  watch,  the  adeptness  of 
the  performers  not  infrequently  caused  spectators  to 
hold  fast  to  their  chairs  as  with  machine-like  precision 
the  competitors  in  real  big-time  style  went  swinging 
through  their  paces. 

THE  SWIMMING  POOL 

The  magnificent  swimming  pool,  together  with  the 
kiddies'  pool  installed  alongside,  as  usual  was  the 
mecca  for  appreciative  members  of  the  rocking  chair 


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brigade  who  on  nice  afternoons  would  desert  their 
favorite  spots  on  the  porch  for  an  eyeful  of  the  trim 
young  bathing  beauties  to  whom  a  dip  in  the  pool  is 
a  daily  "must."  And  if  you  think  our  famous  vaca- 
tion playground  is  not  able  when  called  upon  to 
present  its  own  bevy  of  real,  honest-to-goodness  aqua- 
queens — you're  mistaken.  We  asked  some  of  the  girls 
if  they  would  pose.  For  Spring  3100? — of  course 
they  would !  They  formed  the  pulchritudinous  group 
upon  which  you  probably  already  have  gazed,  pre- 
sented all  by  themselves  under  the  caption  "Spring 
3100's  Challenge  to  Atlantic  City."  Lovely,  aren't 
they  ? 

Crystal  clear  water  flowing  from  nearby  mountain 
streams  adds  attractiveness  to  a  swim  in  the  pool.  Bath- 
houses, too,  are  installed  close  by  so  that  swimmers 
may  undress  and  get  into  their  bathing  togs  right  on 
the  spot. 

It's  just  about  as  perfect  and  homelike  a  set-up  for 
swim  enthusiasts  as  any  you  could  find. 

RANDOM  OBSERVATIONS 

Always  of  interest  are  the  amateur  shows  and  ex- 
travaganzas which  bring  added  joy  to  your  stay. 
Downright  clever  stuff,  too.  And  you'd  be  surprised 
how  painstakingly  the  performances  are  rehearsed — 
and  the  trouble  the  participants  put  themselves  to — • 
procuring  costumes,  wigs,  makeup,  and  so  forth,  so  as 
to  bring  realism  to  the  presentation. 

It  is  really  too  bad  we  haven't  sufficient  space  to  go 
into  more  intimate  detail  about  a  lot  of  other  interest- 
ing happenings  up  there.    For  example : 


Those  impromptu  entertainments  in  the  "Huddle  Room" 
each  night — supervised  and  directed  by  such  top-flight  enter- 
tainers as  Johnny  Degan,  Harbor  Precinct,  and  Jim  Fallon, 
4th  Division,  who  unfailingly  could  be  depended  upon  to  keep 
things  moving — and  then  some  .  .  .  The  joint  birthday  party 
tendered  Colonel  Frank  Centner,  8th  Division,  and  Major 
Howie  Smith,  102nd  Squad,  a  celebration  ('"merry-go-round" 
might  be  a  better  term)  which  threatened  never  to  come  to 
an  end  .  .  .  Bill  (Damon)  Ryan  and  Tom  (Pythias)  Meena- 
han — still  inseparable  as  ham  and  eggs — and  every  bit  as 
palatable  ...  Pat  Kelly  (retired),  75  (looks  55),  still  up  to 
his  old  stunt  of  hitting  tlie  road  at  six  each  morning  for  a 
two-hour  hike  before  breakfast — a  life-long  habit  .  .  .  Charlie 
Schofield — 71  next  birthday — as  vivacious  and  wholesome  and 
full  of  guff  as  ever  .  .  .  The  delightful  wizardry  of  lovely 
Elizabeth  Magner,  housekeeper  for  Father  Barrett,  whose 
histrionic  talents  make  you  wonder  how  Broadway  ever  passed 
her   by. 

The  splendid  job  in  connection  with  the  annual  bazaar  of 
St.  Mary's  Church,  Haines  Falls,  turned  in  by  those  two 
grand  gals — Mae  Ryan  and  Minnie  Meenahan — whose  bub- 
bling enthusiasm  and  unfailing  good  humor  it  is  impossible 
to  resist  .  .  .  Skipper  Paul  Lustbader,  ISth  Pet.,  and  Hackie 
Jim  Greene — veteran  handball  stars — who  still  can  hold  their 
own  with  the  best  of  them  .  .  .  The  heart-rending  job  Mrs. 
George  (Marie)  Higgins,  lovely  and  dutiful  spouse  of  the 
jitterbugging  gent  of  that  name  (Chief  Clerk's  office),  had 
getting  the  said  bird  out  of  the  "Huddle  Room"  and  safely 
to  bed  nights  .  .  .  George  Bard,  E.S.S.  10,  Spring  3100's 
efficient  young  cameraman,  still  mulling  over  the  proposition 
recently  made  him  to  throw  up  the  P.D.  for  a  camera- 
man's job  in  Hollywood  .  .  .  The  foot  race  in  which  financier 
Charlie  Shrimpf,  famous  P.B.A.  man,  easily  outstripped  the 
field.  The  course — ten  laps  around  the  beer  keg  on  the  ball 
field  .  .  .  Jimmie  O'Brien,  P.C.'s  office,  overheard  proclaim- 
ing in  the  dining  hall — as  so  many  others  have  boasted  before 


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\  ivac.ous  Mae  K>«n  is 
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her  famous  copyrighted 
n  tim  her.  "Darktown 
Strntters'    Ball  I" 


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TlIK  AOO>V  (JLAKTET 
Four  leather-tonsilled  harmonists 
('.')  representins,  1.  to  r.,  the  18tli. 
»th,  10th  and  4th  Divisions.  Can 
you   name   *em  ? 


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(Capacity  300) 

Where  dancins   until   bedtime   nishtly  Is 

the   pros:rani. 


AQUABELLES 
Spring  3100's  Challenge  to  Atlantic  City 


him:  "You  couldn't  do  better  than  this  at  the  Waldorf"  .  .  . 
Head-waiter  Pat  Kelly — tops  in  his  field — efficiency  and  per- 
sonality plus  .  .  .  The  Ethel  O'Brien-Leona  Kuhne-Louise 
Sokol  trio — a  dancing  act  capable  of  gracing  any  chorus  line 
in  town  you  might  mention. 

Sister  Frances  Ann  Immaculate, 
the  former  Dolores  Daly,  daughter 
of  retired  Ptl.  and  Mrs.  Frank 
Daly,  109th  Pet.,  and  sister  of  Jo- 
sephine, Lucy,  Catherine,  Marion, 
Florence,  Marguerite  and  Frank 
Daly,  Jr.,  who  on  December  8,  1942, 
entered  the  nursing  order  of  the 
Carmelites  and  is  stationed  cur- 
rently at  St.  Patrick's  Home,  the 
Bronx.  A  frequent  vacationer  with 
her  family  at  the  Centre  in  years 
past,  to  the  gracious  little  lady  we 
say  now:  Felicitations  and  sincere 
good  wishes,  Sister  Frances  Ann 
Immaculate,  from  the  members  of 
the  great  Department  of  which  your 
Dad  always  was  so  very  proud — 
and  as  a  member  of  which  he  for 
so  many  years  served  faithfully 
and  well. 


Meet  the  happy  newly- 
weds,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Ern- 
est J.  Biondo,  who  were 
married  June  20,  1943. 
and  spent  their  honey- 
moon at  the  bride's  fa- 
vorite vacation  resort — 
the  Police  Recreation 
Centre.  The  bride,  the 
former  Marie  Degen, 
(laughter  of  Patrolman 
and  Mrs.  Johnny  Degen, 
Harbor  Pet.,  attended 
Grover  Cleveland  High 
and  Syracuse  University. 
The  groom  studied  at 
Mewton  High  and  Queens 
College.  He  is  a  mem- 
ber of  Phi  Sigma  Phi 
fraternity.  The  wedding 
took  place  in  St.  Stanis- 
laus R.  C.  Church,  Mas- 
peth,  with  the  Rev.  James 
J.  Bennett  officiating.  A 
reception  at  "The  Boule- 
vard," Elmhurst,  fol- 
lowed. Good  luck  to  you, 
Marie  and  Ernest,  and 
for  both  of  you  may  the  sun  shine  brightly  always. 


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Naval  Air  Cadet  Charles 
Trester,  Jr.,  whose  vacation 
with  his  Mother  and  Dad,  Ptl. 
Charles  Trester,  Tr.  C,  was 
interrupted  when  orders  came 
for  him  to  report  forthwith  for 
training  at  Melbourne,  Florida. 

Policewoman  Lillian  Ryan, 
one  of  the  Department's  love- 
liest telling  us  she  knew  of  no 
vacation  resort  to  even  compare 
with  our  Centre,  a  statement 
in  corroboration  of  which  her 
very  charming  Mother  nods 
happy  assent. 


Lieut.  John  R.  Smith,  U.  S.  Marine  Corps,  greets  his 
Mother  and  Dad,  Lieut.  Howard  Smith,  102nd  Squad,  upon 
arriving  to  spend  a  few  days  with  them  prior  to  his  reporting 
for  duty  at  the  San  Diego,  Cal.,  Marine  Base.  A  graduate 
of  Georgetown,  with  the  degree  of  M.S.,  the  young  Marine 
Lieutenant  promised  faithfully  to  remember  us  to  the  Japs — 
but  plenty — if  and  when  he  manages  to  catch  up  with  them. 

Eileen  Cleary,  10,  imitating  beautifully  Judy  Garland  in 
"For  Me  and  My  Gal"  .  .  .  Retired  Sgt.  .\ndy  Dwyer  on  the 
ball  field  each  afternoon  scouting  material  for  his  beloved 
Bushwicks  .  .  .  Among  others  enjoying  the  life  of  a  retired 
Riley— hossshoe  pitchers  all:  Bill  Plant,  Pat  O'Hara,  Fred 
Spellman,  Frank  Hedden,  Bill  Slattery,  Jim  Nealon,  Jack 
O'Keefe,  to  name  a  few  .  .  .  Ann  Sheridan,  a  gal  who  can 
pick  'em,  telling  gleefully  of  the  346  fish  which  dropped  into 
her  lap  as  a  result  of  her  Daily  Double  coming  through  last 
month  .  .  .  Gert  Marks,  who  enjoys  movies  so  well  that  15 
to  20  shows  a  week  to  Gert  mean  nothing  at  all  .  .  .  Lt.'s  Ben. 
Assn.  Prexy  Bill  Maley,  a  baritone  of  distinction,  knocking 
'em  cold  with  "Sun  Bonnet  Sue"  .  .  .  Orchids  to  his  pal. 
Dr.  Walter  E.  Hurley,  star  golfer  of  Lookout  Point,  for  the 
several  emergency  medical   jobs   he   so   graciously   responded 


to  when  called  upon  .  .  .  The  harrowing  experience  of  Joe 
Donovan,  C.LB.  chief,  the  same  involving  (1)  a  nocturnal 
trip  to  Albany,  (2)  a  monastery,  and  (3)  a  pig  .  .  .  The 
glamorous  Klinks,  23rd  Pet.,  holding  hands  and  looking 
fondly  into  each  other's  eyes  on  the  porch  each  evening — 
true  love  at  its  loveliest  .  .  .  The  Dancing  Kerrigans,  Gertie 
and  Ambie,  a  laugh  riot  as  always  .  .  .  Harry  (Tiny)  Morris, 
106th  Pet.,  one  time  star  of  the  horseshoe  courts — and  who 
still  can  pitch  'em  .  .  .  Michael  D.  B.  (Daniel  Boone)  Murphy, 
P.C.'s  office,  admiring  the  monster  crocodile  shot  by  him  two 
years  ago  and  since  then  on  view,  elegantly  mounted,  in  the 
hotel  lobby  .  .  .  And  so  forth  and  so  on  ad  infinitum. 

We  particularly  want  to  mention,  in  closing,  how 
thoroughly  the  folks  enjoyed  dancing  on  the  spacious 
porch  each  afternoon  and  early  evening  and  later  in 
the  "Huddle  Room" — a  dance  hall  so  inviting  and 
comfy  you  forget  your  worries  the  moment  you  cross 
its  friendly  portals  ...  and  to  commend  again  in 
highest  terms  the  music  furnished  in  such  generous 
doses  by  Freddie  James  and  his  Musical  Mountaineers, 
a  seven-piece  band  whose  rhythmic  melodies  lent  hap- 
piness to  your  stay. 

We  never  fail  to  mention  also  in  this  annual  report 
the  kick  everyone  gets  out  of  that  coziest  of  nooks 
up  there — known  aflfectionately  as  "Ye  Tap  Room." 
Beer  as  refreshing  as  any  you  have  tasted  is  served 
at  ten  cents  the  glass — a  worthwhile  stop  on  your  way 
to  bed  at  night — or  to  the  shower  after  a  strenuous 
hour  or  two  on  the  courts. 

And  in  bringing  to  a  close  this  record  of  another 
glorious  visit  to  tiie  Police  Recreation  Centre,  may  we 
add  a  word  of  felicitation  to  Bill  Dolan,  our  genial 
and  philosophical  director  up  there,  upon  having  added 
to  his  already  imposing  score  this  fourth  season  of 
accomplishment. 

Despite  the  tremendous  obstacles  incurred  in  run- 
ning the  Centre  this  year — scarcity  of  help,  rise  in  food 
costs,  and  so  forth — never  for  a  moment  did  Bill  lose 
that  smile — his  most  distinguishable  characteristic. 

And.  for  the  fourth  year  in  a  row  "the  right  man 
in  the  right  place"  again  in  our  opinion  sums  up  Bill's 
case  nicely. 


SOME\*HERE  IN  THE  S.  W.  PACIFIC 
Fleet  P.O.,  San  Francisco,   Calif. 

July  31,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

This  is  to  thank  you  for  sending  along  SPRING 
3100  which  has  been  reaching  me  regularly.  It  is  my 
only  contact  with  the  outside  world  as  all  news  reaching 
us  down  here  comes  through  "scuttle-butt"  channels  or 
the  native  torn  tom  beaters — one  being  about  as  reliable 
as  the  other.  It  has  been  my  good  luck  to  be  associated 
with  a  crack  outfit  and  the  boys  are  doing  themselves 
proud  down  in  this  neck  of  the  woods. 

Please  say  hello  and  best  wishes  to  all  my  old  friends 
in  the  Department. 

FRANCIS  J.  BLESER,  M.M.  1/c, 
Auto    Engineman,    114th    Precinct. 


POLICE  ACADEMY 

OFFICERS'  TRAINING  SCHOOL 


QUESTIONS  AND  ANSWERS  FOR  THE  SEPT.-OCT.,  1913,  ISSUE  OF  "SPRING  3100' 

By  Lieutenant  PETER  F.  MATHEWS 


QUESTIONS 


QUESTION  NO.   1 

Enumerate  the  persons  that  are  permitted  within  the 
guard  rail  of  a  polling  place  during  an  election.  How 
many  challengers  are  permitted  within  a  polling  place? 

QUESTION  NO.  2 

What  cases  shall  be  classified  as  "closed"  or  "unfounded" 
by  members  of  the  Detective  Division? 

QUESTION  NO.  3 

Outline  the  general  instructions  that  have  been  prepared 
by  the  Office  of  Qvilian  Defense  for  the  handling  of  gas 
victims. 

QUESTION  NO.  4 

Briefly  explain  the  federal  rule  as  to  the  admission  of 
evidence  illegally  obtained. 

QUESTION  NO.  5 

Briefly  answer  the  following: 

a.  Is  it  possible  to  develop  fingerprints  on  glass  that 
has  been  in  water  for  several  days? 

b.  Is  the  State  Liquor  Authority  required  to  give  notice 
of  its  intention  to  prohibit  the  sale  of  liquor  during 
an  emergency? 

c.  Members  of  the  Force  shall  not  carry  packages, 
bundles,  etc.,  while  in  uniform.  Mention  any  ex- 
ception. 

d.  When  must  a  driver-parked  vehicle  give  way  to  an- 
other vehicle? 

e.  Define  the  term  "conspiracy." 

f.  For  what  purpose  was  the  Division  of  National  De- 
fense established? 


ANSWERS 


ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.   1 

The  Election  Law  provides  that  no  person  shall  be  ad- 
mitted within  the  guard  rail  from  the  opening  to  the  clos- 
ing of  the  polls,  except  the  following: 

1.  Election   Officers. 

2.  Persons  admitted  by  the  inspectors  to  preserve  or- 
der or  enforce  the  law. 

3.  Persons  duly  admitted  for  the  purpose  of  voting. 

4.  The  Attorney  General  or  any  of  his  assistants,  deputy 
assistants  or  investigators. 

5.  Duly  authorized  watchers  with  certificates  of  appoint- 
ment from  15  minutes  before  the  polls  are  opened, 
and  until  completion  of  the  canvass. 

6.  During  the  canvass  any  candidate  voted  for  at  the 
polling  place. 

Challengers :  A  reasonable  number  of  challengers,  at  least 


POLICE  ACADEMY 

OFFICERS'  TRAINING  SCHOOL 

72  POPLAR  ST.,  BROOKLYN 

PROMOTION  COURSES 

1. 

To    Rank    of    Captain.      For    all    Lieutenants. 
Sessions   will   he   held,   holidays,   excepted,    on 

Monday 7.30  P.M. 

Tuesday 10.30  A.M. 

Wednesday 5.30  P.M. 

Thursday 11.30  A.M. 

Friday 5.30  P.M. 

2. 

To   Rank    of    Lieutenant.      For   all   Sergeants. 
Sessions   will   he   held,   holidays,   excepted,   on 

Monday 7.30  P.M. 

Tuesday 10.30  A.M. 

Wednesday 5.30  P.M. 

Tliursday 11.30  A.M. 

Friday 5.30  P.M. 

3. 

To  Rank  of  Sergeant.  For  Patrolmen,  all  grades. 
Sessions   will   he   held,   holidays,   excepted,   on 

Monday 7.30  P.M. 

Tuesday 10.30  A.M. 

Wednesday 5.30  P.M. 

Thursday 11.30  A.M. 

Friday 5.30  P.M. 

4.    Topics    will   be    changed   weekly.      Each   class 
session  will  be  for  a  period  of  two  hours.     Attend- 
ance will  be  on  time  off  duty.  No  fee  will  be  charged. 

5. 

SEE  CIRCULAR  12,  1937. 

one  for  any  tlu-ee  or  more  persons  of  each  party,  whose 
names  are  on  the  party  ballot,  shaU  be  permitted  to  remain 
just  outside  of  the  guard  rail  from  the  opening  to  the 
close  of  the  polls. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  2 

Closed  Cases  are: 

Cases  in  connection  with  which  police  investigation  has 
been  completed  and 

1.  Results  obtained  in  full,  or 

2.  Results  obtained  in  part  and  no  further  results  can 
be  obtained,  or 

3.  No  results  can  be  obtained. 

Note:  Homicide  cases  will  not  be  classified  as  closed  un- 
less the  perpetrator  is  dead,  has  been  convicted  or  acquit- 
ted, or  against  whom  the  Grand  Jury  has  failed  to  find  an 
indictment  on  the  grounds  that  the  homicide  was  excusable 
or  justifiable. 

Unfounded  cases  are: 

1.  Complaints  of  crimes  which,  upon  investigation,  are 
found  not  to  be  crimes. 

2.  Reports  of  property  lost  by  persons  who  afterwards 
report  having  misplaced  the  property  and  found  it. 


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3.  Cases  of  a  civil  nature  brought  to  the  attention  of 
detectives,  in  which  action  should  be  instituted  in  a 
civil  court. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  3 

The  importance  of  proper  first  aid  for  gas  victims  can- 
net  be  over-emphasized.  The  following  are  general  rules 
which  apply  in  all  cases. 

a.  Act  promptly  and  quietly;  be  calm. 

b.  Put  a  gas  mask  on  the  patient  if  gas  is  still  present 
or,  if  he  has  a  mask  on,  check  to  see  that  it  is 
properly  adjusted.  If  a  mask  is  not  available,  wet 
a  handkerchief  or  other  cloth  and  have  him  breathe 
through  it. 

c.  Keep  the  patient  at  absolute  rest;  loosen  clothing  to 
facilitate  breathing. 

d.  Remove  the  patient  to  a  gas-free  place  as  soon  as 
possible. 

e.  Summon  medical  aid  promptly;  if  possible,  send  the 
victim  to  a  hospital. 

f.  Do  not  permit  the  patient  to  smoke,  as  this  causes 
coughing  and,  hence,  exertion. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  4 

The  federal  rule  arising  under  the  protection  afforded 
by  the  Fifth  Amendment  of  the  Federal  Constitution  pro- 
hibits the  use  as  evidence  of  papers  or  articles  unlawfully 
seized  by  federal  officers  or  agents.  The  federal  courts 
hold  that  their  use  under  such  circumstances  actually  com- 
pels the  accused  to  be  an  "unwilling  source  of  evidence 
against  himself"  and,  consequently,  violates  his  constitu- 
tional privilege. 


In  order  to  bring  them  within  the  federal  exclusion 
rule,  the  illegal  seizure  of  documents  or  articles  must  be  by 
federal  agents  or  officers.  Thus,  state  officers  who  furnish 
the  federal  officers  with  the  evidence  seized  unlawfully 
are  classified  as  private  persons  under  the  federal  rule. 
Where,  however,  state  officers  are  cooperating  with  federal 
officials,  the  evidence  which  they  obtain  must  be  considered 
as  having  been  secured  in  violation  of  the  Federal  Consti- 
tution. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  5 

a.  There  are  quite  a  few  cases  on  record,  where  finger- 
prints on  glass  have  been  developed  after  having 
been  in  water  for  several  days.  They  were  then  dried 
and  developed  in  the  usual  manner. 

b.  No.  The  State  Liquor  Authority  has  the  power  to 
prohibit,  at  any  time  of  public  emergency,  without 
previous  notice  or  advertisement,  the  sale  of  any  or 
all  alcoholic  beverages  for  and  during  the  period  of 
such  emergency. 

c.  When  necessary  in  the  performance  of  police  duty. 

d.  When  another  vehicle  arrives  to  take  on  or  set  down 
passengers   or   merchandise. 

e.  A  conspiracy  is  a  combination  of  two  or  more  per- 
sons to  do  an  illegal  act  by  legal  means,  or  any  act 
by    illegal   means. 

f.  To  act  as  a  liaison  and  coordinating  agency  between 
this  Department  and  officials  of  the  Army,  Navy, 
Marine  Corps  and  Coast  Guard,  and  with  other  Fed- 
eral and  State  officials,  in  matters  relating  to  the 
armed  personnel  of  the  United  States  and  to  pro- 
tective measures  in  connection  with  the  war  effort 
within  this  city. 


Captain  Boyle  Admitted  to  Bar 


CAPTAIN  MICHAEL  J.  BOYLE,  A.B,  LL.B., 
41st  Precinct,  a  graduate  of  Manhattan  College, 
on  July  31  past,  was  admitted  to  the  bar,  one  of 
the  199  who  passed  the  Appellate  Division  examina- 
tion out  of  319  who  took  the  test. 

Following  graduation  from  P.S.  37  in 
1912,  he  had  had  no  further  formal  edu- 
cation for  nearly  15  years.  In  February, 
1937,  fulfilling  a  long-cherished  ambition 
to  complete  his  education,  he  enrolled  in 
a  Manhattan  preparatory  school  and  by 
August  of  1938,  he  had  completed  enough 
courses  to  enable  him  to  register  at  Man- 
hattan in  the  following  month.  Gradua- 
tion in  1941,  with  the  degree  A.B.,  fol- 
lowed. His  next  stop  was  Fordham  Law- 
School.  The  rest  of  the  story  you  already 
know. 

Captain  Boyle,  known  today  as  the  stu- 
dent who  crammed  high  school,  college  and 
law  into  six  years,  is  married  and  the  father 
of  four  children.  His  oldest  daughter  is 
a  Wave,  one  son  is  in  the  Navy,  the  other 
two  are  in  school. 


Captain  Boyle  explained  that  he  had  taken  the  ex- 
amination before  graduation   from  Fordham  under  a 
new  wartime  ruling  of  the  Appellate  Division.     He 
studied  law,  he  said,  as  he  studied  social  science  at 
Manhattan,  primarily  because  it  interested 
him  and  because  he  wanted  to  obtain  the 
education  he  missed  as  a  youth.    And  cer- 
tainly his  accomplishments  thus  far  should 
leave  little  doubt  in  our  minds  as  to  his 
determination  to  scale  the  heights — if  we 
might  use  such  a  term  in  describing  a  man 
whose  bent  for  knowledge  transcends  all 
other  ambitions. 

Captain  Boyle  is  one  of  those  fellows 
who  does  not  believe  in  permitting  grass 
to  grow  under  his  feet,  as  witness  his 
record  thus  far  in  his  career  as  a  member 
of  the  Department.  Not  yet  46  years  of 
age,  he  reached  his  present  rank  on  March 
26,  1938.  He  was  appointed  September  7, 
1921,  promoted  to  sergeant  May  16,  1928, 
and  to  lieutenant  on  December  16,  1932. 

It  is  a  record  of  which  he  has  every 
good  reason  to  be  proud. 


DEPARTMENTAL    ORDERS 


General  Orders  !\o.  22,  July  IS,  1943. 

Extracts  from  official  U.  S.  Treasury  Department  Em- 
ployee's Withholding  Exemption  Certificate,  Form  W-4. 
Establishes  depurlmental  procedure  in  connection  with 
same.     General  Orders  No.   15,  c.s.,  revoked. 

T.  T.  Message,  July  15,  1943. 

Amendment  to  paragraph  5  of  General  Orders  No.   17, 

C.8. 

T.  T.  Message,  July  17,  1943. 

New  York  City  Division  of  the  Public  Service  Commis- 
sion has  established  offices  in  the  Woolworth  Building,  233 
Broadway,  Manhattan.  Reports  formerly  transmitted  by 
telephone  to  the  Transit  Commission  will  hereafter  be 
transmitted   to  the  Public   Service  Commission  as  follows: 

Between  8.00  A.M.  and  11.00  P.M.  telephone  BEekman 
3-5100. 

Between  11.00  P.M.  and  8.00  A.M.  telephone  Mr.  An- 
drew Papps — HAvemeyer  3-7346,  or  Mr.  John  S.  Pahler 
— FLushing   7-7160. 

T.  T.  Message,  July  17,  1943. 

Re  drivers  of  commercial  drive-away  companies  em- 
ployed by  the  War  Department,  also  military  personnel, 
exceeding  national  speed  limit  of  thirty-five  miles  per 
hour.  .  .  .  Action  to  be  taken  whenever  a  member  of  the 
Force  stops  a  military  vehicle  for  violating  such  regula- 
tion. 

T.   T.  Message,  July  22,  1943. 

Commissioner  of  Markets  advises  renewal  period  for  Ice 
Dealers  licenses  expired  June  20,  1943.  .  .  .  Members  of 
the  Force  to  take  proper  police  action  in  connection  with 
all   unlicensed  Ice   Dealers. 

Circular  No.  21,  July  23,  1943. 

Calls  attention  to  various  Acts  of  the  Legislature  enacted 
during  the  1943  Session. 

T.  T.  Order  No.  11,  July  23,  1943, 

Rule  No.  50  of  the  Rules  and  Regulations,  relative  to 
duties  of  Desk   Officers,  amended. 

T.  T.  Message,  August  1,  1943. 

Members  of  the  Uniformed  Force  of  the  Police  De- 
partment, and  all  Auxiliary  Forces  (City  Patrol,  Air  Ward- 
ens, Report  Center  staff"  members,  Light  Duty  Rescue 
Squad  members.  Messengers,  members  of  Taxi  Corps)  to 
carry  arm  bands  on  their  person  with  them  at  all  times, 
and  helmets  near  their  place  of  work   or  business. 

T,  T.  Message,  August  5,  1943. 

Communication  fronj  Board  of  Elections,  requesting  im- 
mediate instruction  be  given  to  guard  carefully  ballot  boxes 
used  at  the  fall  Primary  Election,  Tuesday,  August  10. 

Special  Orders  No.   196,  August  5,  1943. 
Primary   Election   details. 

General  Orders  No.  24,  August  5,  1943. 
Instructions   regarding   Primary   Election. 

General  Orders  No.  25,  August  5,  1943. 

Tabulation  of  Vote — Primary  Election.  General  Instruc- 
tions. 


Circular  No.  22,  August  5,  1943. 

Communication  from  Board  of  Elections  requesting  com- 
pliance with  provisions  of  Section  61  of  the  Election  Law. 

T.  T.  Message,  August  13,  1943. 

Amendment  to  Article  1  of  the  Traffic  Regulations. 
New  Section  7-A. 

7-A.  When  traffic  control  signal  lights  which  form  part 
of  a  simultaneous  traffic  control  light  system  are  turned 
ofl^  from  approximately  7  P.M.  to  7  A.M.,  those  lights 
which  remain  in  operation  will  be  consideretj  "isolated 
lights"  and  drivers  of  vehicles  are  required  to  stop  on  red 
signals  only  at  intersections  where  such  lights  are  located. 

General  Orders  No.  26,  August  16,  1943. 

Baseball  game  between  teams  of  Police  and  Sanitation 
Departments,  Polo  Grounds,  Sunday,  September  19,  1943. 

General  Orders  No.  27,  August  16,  1943. 

Rules  and  regulations  adopted  by  Public  Service  Com- 
mission governing  operation  of  omnibuses  carrying  pas- 
sengers for  hire  with  a  carrying  capacity  of  more  than 
seven  persons.  .  .  .  Outlines  departmental  procedure  when 
a   violation   is  observed. 

Amends  so  much  of  Paragraph  15  of  Article  35  of  the 
Manual  of  Procedure,  titled  "Telegraph  Bureau"  as  relates 
to  accidents  occurring  "on  any  other  railroad,  subway  or 
surface  line,  or  involving  a  franchise  bus  or  a  bus  dis- 
playing a  Transit  Commission  sticker — Transit  Commis- 
sion"  to  read: 

"On  any  railroad,  subway  or  surface  line — Public  Serv- 
ice Commission." 

General  Orders  No.  30,  series  1934,  and  Circular  No.  14, 
series   1935,  revoked. 

T.  T.  Order  No.  12,  August  18,  1943. 

Paragraphs  69  and  70  of  Article  36,  Manual  of  Pro- 
cedure, amended  as  relates  to  procedure  when  a  member 
of  the  Force  observes  an  omnibus  with  a  carrying  capacity 
of  more  than  seven  persons,  carrying  passengers  for  hire 
within  this  city  without  having  prominently  displayed  in 
lower  right  hand  corner  on  interior  surface  of  windshield 
a  certificate  issued  by  the  Public  Service  Commission,  bear- 
ing a  future  date  of  expiration. 

T.  T.  Message,  August  19,  1943. 

Public  Proclamation  No.  5  issued  by  the  Commanding 
General  of  the  Eastern  Defense  Command  and  First  Army, 
relative  to  prohibited  and  restricted  zones  within  the  East- 
ern  Military  Area. 

Attention  of  members  of  the  Force  concerned  particu- 
larly directed  to  zone  A-150,  Page  6,  zone  B-37,  Page  8 
and  map  of  zone  B-37,  Page  15. 

T.  T.  Message,  August  19,  1943. 

Amends  so  much  of  Par.  43  of  General  Orders  Nos.  14, 
c.s.,  titled  "Distribution  of  Personnel  and  Equipment  dur- 
ing Actual  and  Practice  Air  Raids"  as  relates  to  telephones 
indicated. 

Circular  No.  24,  August  20,  1943. 

Local  Law  No.  29,  which  amends  Administrative  Code  in 
relation  to  places  of  assembly,  generally. 


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AMENDMENTS  TO  RULES  AND  REGULATIONS 

Promulgated  August   12,    1937 

SPRING  3100  begins  this  month  a  resume,  in  chronological  sequence,  of  amendments  to  the 
Rules  and  Regulations,  together  with  the  authority  for  each  such  amendment. 
One  page  of  such  amendments  will  appear  monthly. 

Amendments  to  the  Manual  of  Procedure  tcill  follow  in  due  course. 


Wherever  the  words  "Patrolwonian"  and  "Patrolwomen" 
appear  in  the  Manual  of  Procedure  and  Rules  and  Regula- 
tions of  this  Department  they  shall  be  changed  to  read 
'"Policewoman"    and    "Policewomen,"    respectively. 


RULE   14. 


G.  O.  No.  29,  December  15,  1937. 


DEPUTY  CHIEF  INSPECTOR 


14.  Each  of  the  Boroughs  of  Manhattan,  Brooklyn, 
Bronx,  Queens  and  Richmond  shall  be  under  the  com- 
mand of  one  or  more  Deputy  Chief  Inspectors  or  com- 
manding officers  assigned  thereto  by  the  Police  Commis- 
sioner, who  shall  be  charged  with,  and  responsible  for, 
the  enforcement  of  all  laws  and  ordinances,  the  Rules  and 
Regulations,  the  Manual  of  Procedure  and  Orders  of  the 
Police  Commissioner  within  his  respective  command  and 
the  discipline  and  efficiency  of  the  Force  under  his  com- 
mand. 

Amended  by  G.  O.  ISo.  11,  June  13,  1941. 


RULE   17. 

17.  Division  commanders  shall  require  the  command- 
ing officer  of  at  least  on«  precinct  within  their  respective 
divisions  to  remain  on  duty  continuously  from  8  A.M.  to 
S  P.M.  and  another  commanding  officer  from  8  P.M.  to 
8  A.M.  In  the  event  of  an  uiiusual  occurrence  arising  in 
any  precinct  within  the  division,  such  commanding  officer 
will  immediately  proceed  to  the  scene,  and  direct  police 
action  until  the  arrival  of  the  Inspector,  Deputy  Inspector 
or   the  commanding  officer   of  such  precinct. 

Amended  by  G.  O.  No.  11,  August  12,  1937. 


RULE  47. 

47.    Amended  by  adding  thereto: 

"If  an  original  or  extended  excusal  period  terminates 
during  a  tour  of  duty  the  donor  is  scheduled  to  perform 
he   shall    be   excused    from    the    remainder   of   such    tour." 

Amended  by  T.T.O.  No.  4,  January  11,  1940. 


RULE  50. 

50.  The  post  of  desk  officer  is  within  the  muster  room 
of  the  station-house.  Upon  beginning  his  tour  of  duty 
and  at  the  conclusion  of  it,  he  shall  immediately  sign  his 
name  and  the  time  of  each  entry  in  the  Blotter.  He  shall 
not  leave  his  post  during  his  tour  of  duty,  except  for: 

a.  Personal   necessity 

b.  Official  duty  within  the  station-house 

c.  Upon   urgent    police   duty 

d.  One-half  hour   on  each  tour   for  meal,   provided  two 


or  more  Sergeants  are  performing  duty  with  the  platoon. 
When  required  to  leave  his  post  for  any  reason,  other 
than  meal  period,  he  shall  place  a  competent  member  of 
the  Force  in  charge  during  his  absence.  When  leaving 
for  meal  period  he  shall  assign  a  Sergeant,  other  than  the 
Sergeant  assigned  to  patrol  in  a  radio  equipped  Depart- 
ment automobile,  to  desk  duty  and  during  such  period  he 
shall    remain   within    the   station-house. 

Amended  by  T.T.O.  No.  11,  July  23,  1943. 

NEW  RULE  58a. 

58a.  Entries  in  the  Arrest  Record,  Telephone  Record, 
Summons  Record  and  Aided  and  Accident  Record  shall  be 
in  the  handwriting  of  the  desk  officer,  except  that  in  pre- 
cincts where  conditions  warrant  such  action  the  Command- 
ing Officer  may  authorize  a  patrolman  to  make  entries  in 
the  Summons  Record. 

G.  O.  No.  29,  Dec.  12,  1938. 

SUBDIVISION  f,  RULE  72. 

f.  If  the  prisoner  is  an  employee  of  a  City  Department, 
a  medical  officer,  official  or  superior  officer  of  the  Depart- 
ment concerned,  upon  proper  identification,  when  necess- 
ary in  the  performance  of  their  official  duties. 

Amended  by  T.T.O.  No.  30,  June  20,  1938. 

RULE  78. 

78.  Sergeants  will  rotate  on  telephone  switchboard  duty 
in  periods  of  four  hours  on  each  tour,  except  when  a 
civilian  operator  is  assigned  thereto.  When  three  ser- 
geants are  scheduled  for  duty  with  a  platoon  on  any  tour, 
the  third,  in  turn,  will  perform  the  entire  tour  of  patrol. 

Amended  by  T.T.O.  No.  30,  Nov.  10,  1939. 

RULE  116. 

116.  Sickness  of,  or  injury  to  a  horse  shall  be  immedi- 
ately reported  to  the  commanding  officer  of  the  squad  or 
troop  for  such  action  as  may  be  necessary. 

Amended  by  T.T.O.  No.  1,  Jan.  4,  1938. 

RULE  129. 

129.  A  District  Surgeon  shall  prepare  and  forward 
charges  and  specifications  against  a  member  of  the  Force 
who  is  found  incapacitated  for  duty  on  account  of  care- 
less, improper,  vicious  or  immoral  conduct  or  habits:  or 
who  fraudulently  or  by  misleading  statements  concerning 
his  sickness  or  disability,  endeavors  to  deceive  a  District 
Surgeon,  or  who  feigns  sickness  or  disability. 

Amended  by  T.T.O.  No.  18,  Apr.  12,  1940. 


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IVell  Done,  Thou  Good  and  Faithful  Servant 


RETIRED  FROM  THE  DEPARTMENT 


Surg.  Edward  J.  Davin,  Med.  &  Sur.  Bur. 
Capt.  Francis  A.  A.  McCloy,  Man.  E.  Hd. 
Lt.  Frederick  AUgeier  52  Pet. 

Lt.  Joseph  F.  Brawley  Off.  Prop.  Clerk 
Lt.  John  G.  Stein  18  Div.  M.O.D.D. 

Lt.  Robert  J.  Hamilton,  Motor  Trans.  Div. 
Sgt.  Henry  G.  Schmits  111  Pet. 

Sgt.  Francis  H.  Pierce  Emer.  Ser.  Div. 

Sgt.  Herman  H.  Geideinan,  Em.  Sr.  Sq.  6 


PtI.  Thomas  M.  Fanning 
Ptl.  Sylvester  C.  McKeon 
Ptl.  John  J.  Lynch 
PtL  James  Rogers 
Ptl.  Edward  F.  Feeney 
Ptl.  John  A.  Heilig 
Ptl.  Alexander  Kulig 
Ptl.  Francis  McKenna 
Ptl.  Tliomas  J.  O'SulIivan 
Ptl.  Robert  J.  Ryan 
Ptl.  John  W.  CuUinan 
Ptl.  William  B.  Olsen 
Ptl.  William  H.  Beake 
Ptl.  Walter  Innes 
Ptl.  William  M.  Morris 
Ptl.  Michael  J.  O'Rourke 
Ptl.  Felix  Dolan 


24  Pet. 

110  Pet. 

Tr.  C 

Tr.  F 

Mil.  Ser.  Bur. 

Mil.  Ser.  Bur. 

5  Pet. 

23  Pet. 

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50  Pet. 

101  Pet. 

102  Pet. 
105  Pet. 
112  Pet. 
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Ptl.  Harold  T.  Sweetser,  18  Div.  M.O.D.D. 

Ptl.  Joseph  W.  Walker  20  Pet. 

Ptl.  Horace  S.  T.  Golden  22  Pet. 

Ptl.  George  D.  Curlew  47  Pet. 

Ptl.  Frederick  Rodewald  103  Pet. 

Ptl.  Giovanni  C.  Fusi  110  Pet. 

Ptl.  Arthur  J.  O'Connell  Tr.  B 

Ptl.  Herman  A.  Hettler  Tr.  D 

Ptl.  Joseph  Mahon  Tr.  F 

Ptl.  August  J.  Fierro  Mil.  Ser.  Bur. 

Ptl.  Joseph  A.  McFall  10  Pet. 

Ptl.  Henry  J.  Schroeder  69  Pet. 

Ptl.  Charles  R.  Steurer  102  Pet. 

Ptl.  Charles  Schneider  103  Pet. 

Ptl.  Dennis  M.  Coogan,  18  Div.  M.O.D.D. 

Ptl.  August  W.  Rudolph  Mil.  Ser.  Bur. 
Ptl.  Lawrence  F.  Smith 
Ptl.  Joseph  E.  Gordon 
Ptl.  James  A.  Glynn 
Ptl.  James  Bates 
Ptl.  Thomas  J.  McNicholas 
Ptl.  Michael  J.  Neary 
Ptl.  Victor  F.  Vocke 


Ptl.  Abram  Johnson 
Ptl.  William  Seifert 
Ptl.  Francis  A.  Furst 
Ptl.  Henry  Black 
Ptl.  James  T.  Brady 
Ptl.  John  J.  Ward 


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24  Pet. 

71  Pet. 

81  Pet. 

104  Pet. 

110  Pet. 

120  Pet. 

Tr.  B 

18  Div.  M.O.D.D. 

Off.  Ch.  Clerk 

Motor  Trans.  Div. 

18  Div.  M.O.D.D. 


Ptl.  Theodore  R.  Burger 


15  D.D. 


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Ptl.  Matthew  Cross 

12  D.D. 

Aug. 

16, 

1943 

Ptl.  William  P.  Martin 

18  Div. 

Aug. 

16, 

1943 

Ptl.  Torolf  F.  Nelson 

61  Pet. 

Aug. 

16, 

1943 

Ptl.  David  Frankenberg 

66  Pet. 

Aug. 

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Ptl.  Edward  Steudtner,  Jr. 

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Ptl.  John  J.  Feeney 

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Ptl.  Louis  D.  Razzetti 

14  Pet. 

Aug. 

16, 

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Ptl.  William  T.  O'Brien 

22  Pet. 

Aug. 

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Ptl.  Lester  A.  Walsh 

23  Pet. 

Aug. 

16, 

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Ptl.  Attilio  T.  Costa 

28  Pet. 

Aug. 

16, 

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Ptl.  John  I.  S.  Salmonson 

47  Pet. 

Aug. 

16, 

1943 

Ptl.  William  H.  Fischer 

114  Pet. 

Aug. 

16, 

1943 

Ptl.  George  A.  Meyer 

34  Pet. 

Aug. 

16, 

1943 

Polw.  Lawon  R.  Bruce 

Polw.  Bur. 

Aug. 

31, 

1943 

Major  John  Clark  Corbelt 


IN  NOVEMBER  of  1940,  John  Clark  Corbett,  25 
years  old,  a  graduate  of  N.  Y.  U.  Law  School, 
was    inducted    following   completion    of   a    special 
course  given  by  Army  authorities   at  the  University, 

as  a  2nd  Lieutenant,  U.  S. 
Army,  and  while  still  serv- 
ing in  that  rank  came  to 
New  York  from  Camp  Dev- 
ens  for  the  ceremony  from 
which  he  emerged  as  a 
practicing  attorney,  with  the 
degree  of  LL.B.  Promo- 
tion to  1st  Lieutenant,  in 
April,  1942,  followed,  and 
in  October  of  the  same 
year,  one  month  prior  to 
sailing  with  his  outfit  for 
North  Africa  as  a  member 
of  the  invasion  force  which 
has  since  cleared  the  might- 
iest of  continents  of  all 
enemy  resistance,  he  was  made  Captain.  In  June,  1943, 
at  the  age  of  27  he  was  promoted  to  Major. 

Cross  of  the  Legion  of  Merit 

The  following  month,  July,  Major  Corbett  was 
awarded  the  Cross  of  the  Legion  of  Merit.  The  cita- 
tion read  in  part:  "For  exceptional  meritorious  con- 
duct in  the  performance  of  outstanding  service.  .  .  ." 
Due  to  military  reasons,  the  details  concerning  the 
award  are  not  available.  It  is  safe  to  assume,  how- 
ever, that  a  citation  of  this  sort  is  not  given  for  work 
of  a  routine  nature. 

Major  Corbett  attended  also  St.  John's  University, 
in  Brooklyn,  from  which  he  was  graduated  in  1936 
with  the  degree  of  Bachelor  of  Science  and  Social 
Science. 

The  personnel  of  the  61st  Precinct,  from  Captain 
Cashman  down,  joins  in  extending  to  Major  Corbett 
— and  to  his  Mother  and  Dad,  Sergeant  John  Corbett 
of  that  command — warmest  felicitations.  Sergeant  and 
Mrs.  Corbett  may  well  be  proud  of  their  boy — and  of 
the  part  he  is  taking  in  the  tremendous  struggle  in 
which  our  beloved  country  today  is  engaged. 


PRIZE   CARTOONS  SUBMITTED   BY   MEMBERS   OF  THE   DEPARTMENT 


"Grounded,   eh,  Sarjie?" 


Yeah — just  tcait!!! 


"ff'adda  ya  mean,  deposit  5  cents  please?" 


'Try  rolling  it.  Rookie.' 


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Looking  'em  Over 

WITH  YOUR  LOCAL  REPORTER 


TO  OUR  REPORTERS:  Items  for  publication  in  this  column  should  be  received  not  later  than  the  20th. 
Contributions  received   too  late   for  current   publication  will  appear  in  the  issue  immediately  following. 


1ST  DIVISION 

1st  Pet  ,  Ptl.  Francis  B.  Donovan  4th  Pet.,  PtI.   Henry    W.    A.   Elder 

2nd  Pet..  Ptl.  I.   Know  Itall  6th  Pet.,  Ptl.   Edmund  F.  Kelly 

8th  Pet.,  Ptl.   William  Foster 

8th  Precinct:  Among  Other  Things  We  Never  Knew  'Til 
Now :  Captain  Jones,  who  is  a  Spanish  War  Veteran  and  delegate 
to  the  Boston  Convention,  was  only  two  steps  behind  the  late  Teddy 
Roosevelt  in  that  memorable  chase  up  San  Juan  Hill. 

You've  heard  of  the  cow  jumping  over  the  moon,  but  in  this  case 
the  Missus  of  Sergeant  Tip  Toes  George  Groves  actually  out-dia 
the  cow — when  Georgie  came  home  xvith  those  chunks  of  cow  he 
called  "club  steaks!" 

Sergeant  Sandy  MacFarlane  will  soon  start  for  Peconic  Bay 
where  he  intends  to  test  his  artistic  ability  by  drawing  pictures  of 
Harlem  and  making  up  charts  for  sergeants  working  out  of  the 
precinct. 

Sergeant  Steve  (Mgr.)  Whelan  reciprocated  nobly  by  inviting 
Sergeant  Pete  "I'll  take  the  desk"  Kelly  out  to  his  house  for  a 
corned  beef  and  cabbage  dinner  last  month,  Kelly  to  furnish  the 
beef — and  Whelan  the  cabbage. 

We  miss  our  sartorial  experts,  Sergeants  Neil  Daly  and  Johnnie 
Dunn,  both  farmed  out  for  the  duration. 

Is  it  true :  that  the  famous  4th  Squad — Dohrmann,  Murphy, 
Luzzi,  Layden,  Martin  and  Kissenberth — have  been  offered  a  job 
in  one  of  the  Greenwich  Village  cabarets — as  a  singing  and  danc- 
ing sextette  ?  .  .  .  that  young  Tom  Reilly  charms  the  Day  Squad  with 
his  singing  of  those  Irish  come-all-ye's?  .  .  .  that  Joe  Summons 
Paganucci  visited  Harlem  recently — and  just  loved  it?  .  .  .  that 
Pop  Garvey,  the  guardian  of  4th  Avenue,  was  inquiring  about  bun- 
galows to  rent  on  Central  Park  Lake? 

Look!  Here's  Charlie  Herbert's  name  again — he  is  now  the 
P.  B.  A.  delegate  .  .  .  Retired  Patrolman  Dick  Maddeford,  who 
visited  recently,  looks  good — has  the  family  working  for  him  now 
.  .  .  Sergeant  "Not  a  word"  Ray  Reid  is  busy  these  days  explaining 
to  Sergeant  Zeke  Weiman  that  he  is  no  longer  in  the  Bureau  of 
Operations,  but  has  a  responsible  job  now  .  .  .  Did  any  one  stop  to 
think  what  would  happen  if  Staten  Island  ever  ceded  from  New 
York  and  was  annexed  by  Jersey — or  bought  by  some  multi-mil- 
lionaire for  a  farm?  What  woul(3  happen,  is  that  all  our  gen- 
darmes residing  thereon  would  have  to  (1)  move  to  New  York 
City,  (2)  wear  a  collar  and  tie,  (3)  get  shaved  and  (4)  even  have 
the  mud  removed  from  their  shoes !  .  .  .  My !    My !     My ! 

Love's  labor  lost :  J.  Wilberforce  McAvoy,  looking  in  the  mirror 
while  combing  his  last  4  hairs  remaining  .  .  .  Dominick  Largo  put- 
ting sunburn  lotion  on  his  scalp,  a  real  shiny  one,  to  restore  the 
circulation  or  something! 

Lawrence  Shea,  son  of  Detective  Jack  Shea  of  the  8th  Squad, 
was  recently  commissioned  a  2nd  Lieutenant  in  the  Marine  Corps 
and  has  left  for  Washington,  D.  C. — and  is  Jack  proud !  .  .  .  John 
"Buck"  O'Neill,  another  8th  Squad  G  Man,  is  likewise  going  around 
telling  of  his  boy  who  is  in  the  Navy — and  whom  Buck  expects  will  be 
an  Assistant  Admiral  before  the  fuss  is  over  with.  Good  luck  and 
God  speed  to  'em  both ! 


2D  DIVISION 

3rd  Pet.,  Ptl.   Robert  A.   Gibson  7th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Maurice  Grasben, 

5tli  Pet.,  Ptl.   Thomas  G.   Tobin  9th  Pet.,  Ptl.   Ima  Loudmouth 

nth  Pet.,  Ptl.  Alex  IV.   Fram 

9th  Precinct:  Best  of  luck  to  Patrolman  Samuel  Bossom  on  his 
retirement  from  the  Department  ...  A  hearty  welcome  to  Sergeant 
O'Connor  and  Patrolmen  McLoughlin  and  Buccino,  newcomers  to 
the  command. 

A  splendid  time  was  had  at  the  annual  outing  at  Smedler's  Park, 
Grant  City,  S.  I.,  last  month.  Another  such  affair  is  anticipated 
in  the  near  future.  Keep  in  touch  with  your  local  committee  as  to 
time,  place,  date,  etc. 
•  Patrolmen  Falls,  Nystrom,  Langer  and  Doody,  seen  up  Harlem 
way  during  the  recent  shindig,  hadn't,  they  admit,  seen  the  Northern 
Lights  in  years. 

FORMER  OCCUPATIONS 

Bogan  was  a  Customs  Guard,  who  inspected  everything; 
Buckley,  a  Dock  Loader,  he  sure  did  have  his  fling. 
Butler  was  an  Electrician,  "Short-Circuit"  was  his  name; 
Callahan  was  a  Fireman,  who  put  out  every  flame. 

Cangelosi,  another  Dock  Loader,  another  faithful  gob; 
Capolongo  a  Special  Patrolman,  experienced  for  this  job. 
Colgan  was  a  Guard,  for  Woolworth's  five  and  ten ; 
Collins  a   Telephone  Installer,  a  little  boy  'mongst  men. 
(Continued  Ne.rt  Month) 

4TH  DIVISION 

13th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  Fritting  17th  Pet.,  Ptl.  James  Q.  O'SulHvan 

15th  Pet.,  Ptl.   Thomas  J.  Moffitt         19th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Shadowe 
22nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Thomas  A.  Comiskey 

I5lh  Precinct:  Our  heartfelt  sympathies  to  Sergeant  Abbott 
in  the  death  of  his  daughter. 

Good  to  see  our  old  pal.  Major  Jim  Fallon,  back  on  the  job  after 
his  operation.  Nice  going,  Jim,  even  though  I  did  overhear  some  of 
the  boys  in  the  back  room  ask,  "What?  At  his  age — monkey 
glands?" 

Nelson  and  Willie  Sullivan  have  the  site  for  the  fishing  station 
picked  out.  Who  has  some  idle  dough  to  invest?  .  .  .  Artie  Keenan 
claims  that  cold  cream  is  good  for  the  complexion — it  adds  color, 
sez  he  .  .  .  Soto  voce  one  radio  man  to  another:  S.  F. -."Where  is  the 
28th  Precinct?"  F.  L. :  "/  hear  it's  up  in  Harlem  some  place!"  .  .  . 
Well,  it  happened  I  What  happened?  Don't  tell  me  you  haven't 
heard  that  our  John  Maskiell  has  put  his  papers  in !  ...  A  welcome 
to  Rookie  Patrolmen  Edward  Duffy  and  Cornelius  Mahoneyl  A 
successful  and  inspirational  career  to  you  both  .  .  .  Congratulations 
to  good  old  "Doc"  Friedman  on  his  promotion  to  detective!  Best 
of  luck,  Bill  .  .  .  Famous  Sayings :  Jimmie  "Dickie"  to  "Chatter :" 
"Who  told  you  to  say  that?" 

Best  wishes  and  safe  return  to  the  sons  of  the  following  named 
members  of  this  command  serving  currently  with  the  Armed  Forces : 


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Lieutenant  Brady,  Lieutenant  Gross,  Act.  Lieutenant  Ryan,  Act. 
Lieutenant  Pirro,  Sergeant  Donahue,  Detective  Kenney  (3),  Detec- 
tive Gillick,  Patrolmen :  Walter  Hunt  (2  in  Army,  daughter  in 
Marines),  Val  Kelly  (2),  Pat  Doherty  (3),  Joe  Frank  (2),  Sam 
Festa,  Joe  Steinwand,  Frank  Williams,  Horan,  Joe  Grady,  Gus 
Beisacher,  our  genial  Bootblack  Carlo   (3). 

Recapitulation:      Army — 17;    Navy — 9;    Marines — 2.      Total — 28. 

17th  Precinct:  What  certain  lieutenant  {Hint:  he  dabbled  in 
Florida  real  estate  extensively  last  year  and  still  tells  zvonderfiil 
tales  about  the  climate  doivn  there,  fishing,  etc.)  recently  ordered 
a  brand  new  uniform — and  not  an  Army  one?  .  .  .  The  Green 
Hornet  is  on  the  trail  of  what  well-known  lieutenant's  pants?  .  .  . 
What  Second  Avenue  cop,  now  assigned  to  the  "health  farm,"  had 
to  have  ear  holes  put  in  his  gas  mask?  .  .  .  Who  is  the  rejuvenated 
lieutenant?  {From  milk  and  crackers  to  clam  chowder,  a  la  "King 
of  the  Sea")  .  .  .  For  which  of  our  lieutenants  did  that  fishing  pole 
— but  minus  the  reel  {Note:  U.  F.  61  forwarded) — arrive  last 
month?  ...  Re  the  ''Pearl  Harbor  pulled  on  Pinky  Mitchell:  What 
certain  patrolman  by  the  name  of  Bill  put  in  his  "paper"  recently? 
Yes,  youth  must  be  served. 

MEMORIES  :  In  the  good  old  days  when  it  used  to  be  "Where 
wurrr  'oo??? 

THE  MAKING  OF  A  COP :  When  he  patrolled  Second  Avenue, 
he  was  a  real  live  wire ;  then  he  went  to  the  Air  Warden  Service, 
and  in  a  short  lime  you  could  hardly  understand  his  talk,  he  having 
acquired  that  Park  Avenue  accent.  His  old  side-kicks  are  wonder- 
ing today  if  it  is  the  same  cop  that  used  to  be  so  fond  of  "Bananas !" 

A  girl's  best  friend  is  not  necessarily  her  mother — it  might  easily 
be  Patrolman  Bill  (Elmer)  Smith,  the  genial — and  handsome — ■ 
guardian  of  Lexington  Avenue. 

Patrolman  Arnaiz  is  doing  his  bit  for  the  war  effort,  he  having 
been  inducted  into  the  Corps — flying  between  the  17th,  22nd,  23rd 
and  32nd  Precincts  .  .  .  What  95  man  must  now  watch  his  P's  & 
Q's??? 

STREET  SCENES :  Bill  Walsh  without  a  petition  in  his  hand 
.  .  .  Larry  Conlon  on  his  way  home  buying  potatoes  from  a  wagon 
peddler  .  .  .  Pat  Agostinello  with  a  dog  on  a  string — station  house 
bound  {wery  courageous)  .  .  .  Scratch  McCabe  going  east — but  in  a 
hurry  .  .  .  Joe  Ward  in  a  barber  shop  getting  a  hair  cut  {plus  a 
light  coat  of  simonize)  .  .  .  Pete  O'Rourke  trying  to  keep  both  feet 
on  half  a  post  {solitary  confinement  to  Pete)  .  .  .  Quilty  riding  a 
P.  O.  Wagon  {on  a  payroll,  sez  he)  .  .  .  "Butterball"  Curnyn  in  his 
R.  M.  P.  munching  on  a  "Hero  I" 

BETTER  LATE  THAN  NEVER :  It's  a  swell  treat  to  see  our 
.\.  W.  S.  Act.  Capt.  McDonald  back  on  the  job  after  his  illness. 
Looking  good,  too.  Hope  he  becomes  a  grandfather  soon,  out  there 
in  that  beautiful  nest. 

FAMOUS  SAYINGS  (by  what  Lieutenant?)  :  "Who  needs  this 
job?  I  can  get  out — I  got  my  "paper"  in — and  with  no  trouble  z-tall 
I  can  get  a  job  on  the  outside  for  40  fish  a  week  and  be  a  citizen 
again!"  etc.,  etc.  .  .  . 


28th   Pet.,  PtI.  Francis  X.  McDermott 
32nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Harlem  Byte 


6TH  DIVISION 

23rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Henry  Nealon 
25th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  D.  Promota 

23rd  Precinct:  Al  Grusell,  otherwise  known  as  "Little  Abner," 
has  been  very  appropriately  nicknamed — and  for  the  reason  that 
cheerfully  he  admits  he'd  rather  do  patrol  barefooted.  Shoes,  Al 
tells  us,  make  him  dog  tired ! 

Stanley  Mithlener  (who  missed  his  vocation)  would  today  be 
the  envy  of  any  auctioneer  or  street  barker,  a  statement  you' would 
agree  with  if  you  could  hear  him  give  his  spiel.  He's  that  good  he 
could  sell  spavined  horses  to  mounted  patrolmen. 

Congratulations  to  Jim  Hamilton,  recently  retired,  on  his  appoint- 
ment as  chief  lifeguard  at  the  St.  George  Hotel  Pool!  May  he 
enjoy  a  long  life  and  be  in  the  swim  of  things  always. 

Sergeant  Connolly  should  come  in  for  a  bit  of  praise  for  his 
painstaking  interest  in  lost  children — as  evidenced  a  few  weeks  ago 
when  he  went  to  great  lengths  to  locate  the  parents  of  a  lost  waif 
and  for  his  pains  .  .  .  to  be  continued  in  our  next  .  .  . 

The  boys  in  the  backroom  missed  their  checker  games  during 
the  Harlem  disturbance— some  one  with  a  fooey  streak  always  man- 
aging to  do  away  with  them  each  time  a  set  was  brought  in. 


Charlie  Schatz,  our  new  Number  One  Broom,  deserves  to  be 
complimented  on  his  good  work  and  especially  for  his  attention  to 
the  latrine  requirements  on  the  second  floor.  Not,  incidentally,  that 
we  are  detracting  from  the  good  work  of  Bill  Burns,  recently  retired 
and  for  whom  we  wish  a  long  and  happy  vacation ;  but  Charlie  sure 
has  his  heart  in  his  work. 

Jack  Hickey,  a  member  of  Uncle  Sam's  Air  Corps,  in  a  letter 
received  the  other  day  sends  his  regards  to  all.  Jack  is  a  lieutenant 
now  and  if  he  can  fly  a  plane  like  he  can  box,  he  will  out-maneuver 
—and  out-fight— any  Axis  plane  that  flies.  A  former  Golden  Gloves 
champ,  it  is  our  guess  Jack  would  emerge  a  winner  no  matter  what 
he  tackled. 

Our  good  friend  Tom  O'Sullivan,  recently  retired,  is  convalescing 
following  several  months  of  illness,  and  it  is  our  hope  he  recovers 
speedily  to  enjoy  to  the  fullest  a  long  and  happy  life  in  retirement. 

Harry  Kreidel,  ex-marine,  couldn't  stand  being  out  of  this  war 
and  has  joined  the  Navy.  How  does  it  feel,  Harry,  being  an  Old 
Salt  again?  .  .  .  Connie  Heckert,  another  one  of  our  boys,  also  has 
joined  the  Navy.     Lots  of  luck  to  'em  both. 

Double  congratulations  are  in  order  to  Frank  McKenna  who 
(1)  retired  August  16,  and  at  the  same  time  (2)  took  unto  himself 
a  wife!  May  the  Lady  of  Good  Fortune  continue  to  smile  on  them 
both  and  success  attend  their  every  undertaking. 

Sam  Schrier,  who  pounds  the  pavement  along  Thrid  Avenue  and 
has  his  future  all  planned  for  the  time  when  he,  too,  goes  into  retire- 
ment, thinks  he  has  discovered  some  lucrative  territory  along  Third 
.\venue  for  the  sale  of  knishes,  an  Hebraic  delicacy  made  from 
potatoes.  Sam  feels  that  potatoes,  which  have  been  expensive  up  to 
now,  will  be  cheap  and  plentiful  by  the  time  he  retires. 

Your  reporter  is  undertaking,  with  the  able  assistance  of  John 
Scionti,  one  time  lightweight  champ  of  the  Paulist  A.  C,  the  task  of 
coaching  a  boys'  boxing  team  at  the  Union  Settlement  House.  John, 
who  is  never  given  to  boasting,  is  a  pastmaster  of  the  manly  art  of 
self-defense.  Of  a  quiet  and  unassuming  nature,  no  one  would 
suspect  his  talent— and  he  can  still  give  a  good  account  of  himself, 
believe  you  me. 

What  certain  kibitzer  whose  name  when  mentioned  reminds  you 
of  the  zoo,  had  a  bad  night  a  short  time  back  brought  on  by  his  help- 
ing himself  to  an  enormous  dose  of  what  he  thought  was  bicarbonate 
— and  which  turned  out  to  be  tooth  powder? 

28th  Precinct:  Our  deepest  sympathies  to  Patrolmen  McNuUy. 
Marshon  and  Pendrell  in  their  recent  bereavements  .  .  .  Congratula- 
tions to  all  of  New  York's  "Finest"  who  handled  so  well  the  recent 
emergency  in  Harlem  winning  thereby  the  plaudits  and  praise  of  all 
...  As  usual  the  men  of  the  6th  Division  proved  themselves  as 
among  the  finest  of  New  York's  "Finest"  .  .  .  Congratulations  and 
thanks  to  the  P.  B.  A.  for  the  excellent  work  in  feeding  so  many 
men  on  duty  during  the  emergency.  The  pie-eating  championship 
is  still  in  doubt,  but  at  the  latest  count  Commissioner  Schwartz  seems 
to  have  the  title  clinched  .  .  .  This  month  also  marks  the  loss  of 
several  members  who  will  be  missed  by  all  .  .  .  Izzy  Kolsky,  after 
becoming  practically  an  institution  around  the  28th,  has  in  his  retire- 
ment, left  a  large  vacancy  to  be  filled  .  .  .  Muscles  McSorley,  al- 
though only  with  us  a  short  time,  is  missed  badly  since  his  enlist- 
ment in  the  Navy  .  .  .  Policewoman  Frieda  Yourdis,  who  resigned, 
and  Bill  Drake  who  was  transferred  to  the  78th,  are  two  more 
familiar  faces  that  will  be  looked  for.  Best  of  luck  to  each  of  them 
is  wished  by  all  and  each  has  a  standing  invitation  to  come  back  for 
a  visit  whenever  and  as  often  as  possible. 

"Bunny-boy"  Heusel  and  Fred  Johnston  were  overheard  com- 
paring "stock"  of  which  Heusel  claims  to  have  as  good  a  quality 
and  quantity  as  anybody  .  .  .  Maurice  Rooney,  our  own  Dick  Tracy, 
must  be  slipping,  judging  from  that  picket-job  done  on  his 
pocket— and  not  even  by  an  expert  like  Mrs.  Pruneface  .  .  .  Fred 
Schlegel,  the  new  Broom,  proved  that  his  tomatoes  were  ripe  in  a 
rather  mysterious  way  .  .  .  Con  Creedon  and  Pat  McNulty,  back 
together  again,  went  on  strike  recently  but,  after  a  short  talk  by  a 
certain  pipe-smoker,  everything  is  back  to  normal  .  .  .  What  are  the 
stories  behind  these  new  names:  Pistol-Pete  Hammond  and  Dead- 
eye  Dick  Waith?  .  .  .  When  last  seen  Chief  Operator  Nolan  was 
feeding  "Stern's  Insect  Powder  (no  plug)  to  his  daily  companions 
on  the  switchboard— considerate  fellow,  that  Bill  .  .  .  Cookie  Sinkel 
has  already  won  himself  a  promotion— one  flight  upstairs  .  .  .  Jim 
Bree  swears  solemnly  that  he  wants  no  more  to  do  with  anybody 


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who  hears  whistles  and  bells  at  any  and  all  times  of  the  day — once 
is  enough  .  .  .  The  fruit-pickers  shortage  could  be  solved  in  the  28th 
after  the  expert  ragpicking  technique  shown  by  some  of  the  members 
in  clearing  up  the  recovered  property  recently  .  .  .  Pat  Connelly,  one 
of  our  newer  additions,  now  knows  the  proper  procedure  for  hand- 
ling a  lost  child  after  learning  the  hard  way  under  the  able  tutelage 
of  Professor  Collins.  Somehow,  the  Lamp  Outage  and  Resignation 
Forms  got  mixed  up  in  the  lesson! 

"MOST  POPULAR  SAYING  OF  THE  MONTH:  "How's 
chances  of  getting  back  those  days  off  we  lost?" 

32nd  Precinct!  Was  it  our  Captain  who  was  observed  last 
month  running  along  the  Hudson  River,  at  Kingston,  N.  Y.,  getting 
in  trim,  obviously,  to  meet  the  Swedish  champ,  Gunder  Haegg,  for 
the  one-mile  sprint  title? 

Patrolman  John  Murphy,  assigned  to  the  switchboard  one  late 
tour  recently,  over  the  wire  directed  Patrolman  Doran  to  go  to  the 
Polo  Grounds  and  investigate  a  complaint  received  of  noise  emanat- 
ing therefrom.  Patrolman  Doran  then  asked:  "IVhat  noise  could 
be  coming  from  the  Polo  Grounds  at  this  hour?  The  game's  over 
a  long  time  ago!"  Replied  Murphy:  ."/  don't  know,  hut  it  might 
be  a  couple  of  hot  dogs  fighting  over  some  mustard." 

Aside  to  Patrolman  Cecil  Nelms  (The  Deacon),  seen  daily  walk- 
ing around  the  station  house  with  a  coupla  mello  rolls  under  each 
arm:  Hey,  Zek,  don't  you  know  there  is  a  ration  on  that  stuff? 

What  patrolman  (initials  R.  E.)  reported  with  his  chin  down  to 
his  stomach  one  morning  recently  and  gave  as  the  reason  when  ques- 
tioned relative  thereto  that  "the  rain  last  night  knocked  down  all  my 
tomato  plants?" 

Sight  to  see:  Patrolmen  Matthews  and  Yostpelle  pouring  salad 
oil  over  their  heads — and  for  no  other  reason  'cept  to  bring  out  a 
nice  shine ! 

Could  that  have  been  our  poetic  Sergeant  Richard  observed  last 
month  painting  a  barber  pole  in  back  of  his  summer  home  in  Free- 
port?  .  .  .  Next! 

7TH  DIVISION 

40th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Harry  Harwood  42nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Paul  E.  Murphy 

41st  Pet.,  Ptl.  Samuel  D.  Sherrid  44th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  Singer 

48th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John   Thomson 

40th  Precinct:  The  real  truth  is  that  Keohane  does  take  off 
that  straw  hat  when  he  takes  a  dip  in  Castle  Hill  pool — putting  it 
on  again  as  soon  as  he  comes  out  ...  Is  it  true  the  reasons  Gately 
keeps  the  engine  of  his  chariot  covered  with  a  laundry  bag  are  (1) 
to  keep  the  moths  out  and  (2)  to  keep  the  thing  from  falling  apart? 
.  .  .  that  Brennan  keeps  in  trim  by  loosening  his  tie  and  taking  it  off 
— without  removing  his  hat?  .  .  .  and  that  Levy  insists  it's  the  light 
blue  shirt  he  occasionally  wears  that  cost  him  $12  and  not  the  bed- 
spread that  the  shirt  was  cut  out  of? 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  "Red"  Fink  now  have  a  little  junior  male  Fink. 
Congratulations !  .  .  .  and  John  Mortensen  wishes  it  announced 
publicly  here  that  he  objects  to  being  called  "Foof"  .  .  .  O.  K.,  we'll 
try  to  remember,  "Foofie." 

First,  Cuniffe,  with  the  aid  of  Hauser,  bags  two  young  burglars, 
then  he  and  Schell  bag  a  raccoon — and  was  it  a  treat  to  see  Schell 
squeezed  into  the  trunk  of  the  radio  car  guarding  a  growling  barrel ! 
What  happened  when  the  raccoon  got  free  in  the  basement,  boys? 
Some  fun,  eh? 

We  can't  figure  out  whether  it  was  in  a  moment  of  weakness 
or  a  moment  of  strength  that  George  Herd  finally  disposed  of  that 
gorgeous  bit  of  shrubbery  on  his  upper  lip,  leaving  the  precinct 
mustacheless  now — save  for  Healy,  who  may  be  retired  by  the  time 
this  is  printed  .  .  .  Don't  show  Martragano  any  trees — he  claims 
that  they  make  him  hungry  (there  must  be  a  forest  on  West  28tht) 
.  .  .  Here's  where  I  get  sued  again :  Civello  was  approached  by  a 
man  who  said,  "As  one  hard  luck  guy  to  another,  can  you  spare  a 
dime?"  Can  you  guess  what  Rosie  gave  him?  Right  the  first  time 
(and  a  left  the  second  time). 

HARLEM:  Luckiest  guys  in  the  precinct  during  the  uptown 
fuss  were  those  away  on  vacation  (All  right,  I  won't  mention  your 
names)  .  .  .  Unluckiest  was  Snofsky,  who  chose  to  work  during  his 
3  week  army  preinduction  furlough  .  .  .  "Superman"  Heckler  showed 
up  many  a  younger  man,  putting  in  20  hours  on  one  corner — follow- 
ing which  he  grabbed  3  hours  sleep  and  did  a  4  to  12  in  the  precinct 


.  .  .  Lundsten  and  Thompson  raced  downtown  in  record  time  with 
blood  for  a  transfusion  for  a  wounded  buddy  .  .  .  Brennan  practiced 
driving  a  car  with  his  head  below  the  windshield  when  they  started 
aiming  bricks  in  his  direction. 

Much  local  talent  was  unearthed  at  that  sendoff  for  Snofsky — a 
humdinger.  Particularly  outstanding  was  Bob  F'arley  who  per- 
formed in  hillbilly  style  on  the  guitar  and  harmonica — including  in 
addition  much  plain  and  fancy  yodeling.  The  boy's  good,  even  if 
his  middle  name  is  Archibald  .  .  .  Then  there  was  "Foof"  (pardon 
me,  I  mean  John)  Mortensen  and  Bob  Lord  who  discovered  they 
could  boogie  woogic — on  the  harmonica  .  .  .  When  Snofsky  gets  back 
ask  him  to  tell  you  his  "Alka  Seltzer"  joke. 

Since  the  last  writing  we  acquired  8  new  men  and  lost  5,  3  via 
transfer  and  two  to  the  Army  .  .  .  Mike  Murphy  went  to  the  32nd, 
Jovial  Williams  is  now  in  the  20th,  and  equally  jovial  Fondilier  is  in 
the  17th.  (Jood  luck,  fellas!  ...  To  Bill  McCullough  and  Snofsky 
we  wish  a  speedy  and  victorious  return  from  the  armed  forces  .  .  . 
We  welcome  Woodason  to  the  stamping  ground  and  we  hope  he 
will  like  his  stay  here  ...  To  our  new  probationers,  Peter  Greco, 
Charles  Klein,  Peter  Milo,  Vincent  Monaco,  Charles  Morgan,  Arthuj- 
Munson,  and  Matthew  Oliver :  we  are  mighty  glad  to  have  you  with 
us.  Just  listen  and  take  heed  to  all  the  advice  that  is  freely  given 
you  and  you'll  go  nuts  in  no  time. 

Would  any  of  you  men  in  the  precinct  like  to  write  a  column? 
Your  reporter  would  be  glad  to  have  a  guest  columnist  every  so 
often.  In  that  way,  men  from  other  squads  can  be  represented. 
Just  contact  me  and  you're  hired.     Howzaboutit ??? 

4l8t  Precinct:  The  "dog  days"  being  what  they  are,  this  colum- 
nist took  a  month's  leave — the  only  way  he  as  a  rookie  could  get 
any  summer  vacation  at  all  .  .  .  Speaking  of  dogs  reminds  me  of  that 
publicity-seeking  puppy  that  came  into  the  station  house  with  a  bone 
in  his  throat  and  had  an  operation  performed  on  him  by  Lieutenant 
Burpeait — no  new  thing  for  the  lieutenant  as  he  had  spent  three 
years  at  Cornell  studying  to  be  a  veterinarian  .  .  .  Still  on  the  sub- 
ject of  dogs — what  will  become  of  Brownie  and  Blackie,  the  mascots 
of  post  4,  who  can't  any  more  "dog"  the  footsteps  of  O'Brien  and 
Maffi — since  this  post  has  no  more  footmen/  .  .  .  Davis,  who  fixed 
his  car,  still  carries  a  long  face.  "Whafs  the  use?"  is  his  lament, 
"/  can't  go  anyzvhere  anyhow!  One  can  fix  a  car — btU  not  the 
O.P.A.!"  .  .  .  Weather-prophet  Butler,  who  prefers  to  be  addressed 
as  "Baby-foot,"  claims  he  can  outrun  Charlie  Dieda  any  time — espe- 
cially if  the  wager  is  a  bottle  of  beer  .  .  .  Proud  Poppa  Jimmy 
Gribbin  was  so  pleased  with  the  "Ahs"  and  "Ohs"  whenever  he  dis- 
played a  picture  of  his  adorable  twins  that  he  took  them  for  a  walk 
one  day^from  Parkchester  all  the  way  to  the  precinct — to  let  the 
boys  see  the  youngsters  in  the  flesh. 

Gerstenbluth,  Kozera,  Kovoics,  Loughran  and  Prinz  are  all  one- 
ribbon  men  now.  However,  times  being  what  they  are,  Gerstenbluth 
waited  for  his  extra  pay  before  having  the  tailor  put  on  his  stripe 
...  A  welcome  to  Probationary  men  Clinton,  Cox,  Haran,  Kosofsky 
and  Spiegel  .  .  .  Congratulations,  Captain  Boyle,  that  was  sure  some 
achievement — passing  the  bar.  We're  certainly  proud  of  you  .  .  . 
Mileslau  and  Findler  were  arguing  as  to  who  had  more  hair  on  his 
head.  From  the  looks  of  both  it  would  be  a  simple  task  to  determine 
the  matter  by  direct  count  .  .  .  Glad  to  welcome  back  from  their 
recent  sieges  of  illness  Lieutenant  McMahan  and  Pete  Sharp  .  .  . 
Congratulations  to  John  McGurk  who  last  month  joined  the  ranks  of 
those  who  believe  two  can  live  as  cheaply  as  one  .  .  .  Roger  Donegan, 
who  went  to  Florida  on  his  vacation,  could,  the  old  meanie,  have  sent 
"Chum"  at  least  a  card  ...  To  Frank  Dineen  and  Milton  Stohl, 
latest  from  here  to  don  the  khaki,  God  Speed! — and  when  you  get 
this  copy  of  SPRING  3100  you'll  know  the  boys  back  home  would 
like  to  hear  from  you  .  .  .  Welcome  back  to  "Quiet"  Dave  Liebman 
—it  didn't  take  the  precinct  long  to  know  that  the  Marines  had 
landed ! 

42nd  Precinct:  Your  eager  columnist  takes  pride  in  announcing 
to  all  interested  readers  of  SPRING  3100  that  on  Tuesday,  August 
3,  the  charming  wife  of  Captain  Charles  Humbeutel  presented  our 
genial  commander  with  a  Bouncing  Baby  Boy — the  first  male  mis- 
chief-maker to  brighten  the  home  .  .  .  Words  of  congratulation  and 
good  wishes  have  been  "pouring  in"  on  the  happy  parents  and  the 
members  of  the  42nd  Precinct  wish  to  add  their  message  of  joy  and 
felicitation  upon  this  momentous  occasion. 


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Sergeant  Hunt,  too,  has  good  reasons  to  be  proud,  for  during 
the  month  of  July  his  home  also  was  blessed  by  the  arrival  of  a 
-turdy  son,  and  to  him  and  Mrs.  Hunt  our  best  wishes  likewise  are 
extended. 

Patrolman  George  Elliott,  for  whom  wedding  bells  rang  loud 
and  long  during  the  month  of  July,  is  still  blushing  and — "very 
happy!"    Sincere  best  wishes  to  George  and  the  Mrs. 

Lieutenant  Thomas  Daly  returned  from  vacation  last  month 
looking  fit  as  the  proverbial  fiddle  and  with  a  fine  coat  of  tan. 
"Golfing  and  swimming  did  the  trick,"  advises  Lieutenant  Tom. 

Lieutenant  Ed  Grove  has  issued  a  challenge  to  Sergeant  Denny 
Casey  to  engage  in  a  game  of  handball  (one  wall)  to  determine 
the  championship  of  the  precinct.  The  "Sarge"  boasts  of  his  ability 
to  trim  the  "Looey"  handily  and  is  awaiting  the  moment  the  Lieuten- 
ant appears  for  the  match  in  his  "shorts" — a  factor  which  in  itself 
will  decide  the  game  before  it  is  played,  states  he. 

Policewoman  Edna  Benzine,  our  blond  bomb-shell,  after  a  pro- 
longed illness  has  returned  to  us  as  the  "Keeper  of  the  Shes."  Edna 
looks  great — a  treat  for  jaded  nerves  at  any  time. 

Dan  McCloskey,  our  civilian  T.  S.  operator,  has  left  our  ranks. 
No,  Mac  did  not  "take  unto  himself  a  wife"  but  instead  joined  the 
ranks  of  Uncle  Sam's  Army.  Mac  made  many  friends  while  here 
due  to  his  efficient,  courteous  manner  and  unassuming  disposition. 
God  bless  you,  Mac,  we'll  all  miss  you. 

8TH  DIVISION 

43r(i   Pet.,  PtI.  Dawn  Patrol  47th   Pet.,  PtI.   Herman   W.   H.  Lampe 

45th  Pet.,  PtI.  Orchard  B.  McGovern     50th  Pet.,  Ptl.  James  J.   Wynne 
46th  Pet.,  Ptl.   William  S.  Crosby  52nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Eugene  Morgan 

43rd  Precinct:  Well,  between  riots  and  extra  duty  we  finally 
found  ourselves  back  to  routine  work  on  August  14  past,  on  which 
occasion  several  of  the  clan,  including  Cockburn,  Duffy,  Flynn, 
Dolan,  Albrecht,  Slater  V.  and  a  few  others  were  heard  to  say, 
"Gee  if  this  thing  hadda  continued  I'd  be  looking  for  a  new  hoarding 
house!" 

Somehow  you  just  can't  make  some  women  understand  even 
when  you  tell  them  the  truth.  Could  the  boys  mentioned  above  be 
members  of  that  famous  Stay  Out  Late  or  /  Was  Doing  Reserve 
crew? 

Barney  Dolan,  that  very  ambitious  man  with  the  broom — and, 
mind  you,  don't  forget  the  cigar — was  also  making  himself  very  im- 
portant-looking until  John  Weis  met  him  and  said,  "Good  morning, 
Mr.  Dolan !"  His  reply  I  don't  have  to  tell  you— or  should  I  say 
it's  not  exactly  fit  for  publication  I 

Patrolmen  Lakner  and  Kaminski :  "We're  assigned  to  plainclothes ; 
they  can't  do  this  to  us !" 

And  before  we  forget,  we  want  to  say  we're  glad  Patrolmen 
Abrams  and  Durante  weren't  hurt  seriously,  and  that  they  still  can 
take  it  .  .  .  Our  congratulations  to  Sergeant  Markloff  on  being  the 
Proud  Daddy  of  a  New  Arrival ;  best  wishes  also  to  his  Better  Half 
.  .  .  Also  glad  to  have  Sergeant  Chalmers  back  with  us  after  his 
long  absence  on  sick  report  .  .  .  Our  sincere  sympathy  to  Patrolman 
Kinaman  in  the  loss  of  his  brother  .  .  .  And  in  conclusion,  if  we 
missed  anything,  be  patient ;  your  turn  may  be  next ! 

45th  Precinct: 

3875   Waldo  Avenue 
New  York  City 
August  9,    1943. 
To  the  Police  of  Orchard  Beach: 

I  want  to  thank  everyone  who  so  kindly  helped  me  on  Monday, 
August  2,  when  my  husband  became  ill  at  the  beach. 

No'.hing  seemed  too  much  for  them  to  do — either  in  helping  me 
speed  plans"  to  have  him  moved  by  ambulance  or  in  making  him  as 
comfortable  as  possible  while  waiting. 

I  think  few  citizens  realize  what  facilities  are  put  at  our  disposal 
and  how  helpful  the  police  really  are  in  cases  of  emergency. 

May  I  again  express  my  thanks  and  appreciation  to  the  police 
who  came  to  my  assistance. 

Sincerely, 

FRANCES   VERMANN 


46th  Precinct: 

SOMEWHERE  AT  SEA 
Fleet  P.  O.,  San  Francisco,  Calif. 

August  25,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

I  would  greally  appreciate  it  if  you  would  find  space  in  SPRING 
3100  to  notify  the  members  of  the  46th  Precinct  of  my  whereabouts 
and  to  let  them  know  that  I  am  sending  them  my  best  regards  and 
hoping  all  is  well  with  them  and  their  families. 

HARRY  R.  DARDE,  W.T.  2/C 
Patrolman,  46th  Precinct 

47th  Precinct:  Our  most  heartfelt  sympathy  to  Patrolman 
Beedy  in  the  loss  of  his  beloved  mother. 

Last  month  in  giving  you  the  P's  we  forgot  our  ace  second-grade 
man  "Roses"  Pfenning,  who,  your  reporter  was  informed,  was  called 
"Noodles"  before  joining  the  Force.  Anyhow,  a  nice  guy — and  a 
good  worker  always. 

And  now  the  R's  and  S's : 

First,  Bill  Riggs,  who  would  like  to  know  why  a  certain  lieutenant 
always  picks  him  to  ride  with.  Could  it  be  the  roast  beef  ?— and  with 
points  as  scarce  as  they  are? 

"Yellow  Pony"  Robertazzi,  ace  of  the  3rd  squad,  who  when 
standing  in  front  of  Schwartz's  looks  just  like  the  old  time  wooden 
Indian;  a  good  fellow  regardless,  with  a  heart  as  big  as  a  tommy- 
hawk. 

"Mike"  Ruis,  chief  assistant  to  Lieutenant  O'Neill  in  Civilian 
Defense  and  who  really  loves  the  job  (Ask  Milde,  he  knows). 

"Tiny"  Scherringer,  our  6  ft.  6  in.  baby  who  knows  all  the  an- 
swers— except  the  one  about  the  cigar  ashes. 

"Bill"  Schumann,  better  known  to  us  as  "88  Keys"  because  of 
his  swell  piano  playing;  has  one  ambition  in  life — the  Day  Squad. 

Clerical  Man  Andrew  Schultz,  better  known  to  us  as  "Needle 
Nose"  and  looking  real  good  and  strong  now  since  going  on  the 
milk  and  bagel  diet. 

Horace  Suling,  better  known  as  ^'Zu  Zu,"  one  of  the  precinct's 
spendthrifts — but  a  good,  all-round  cop  at  that. 

"Jamesy"  Sullivan,  better  known  as  "Pinnochio"— another  one 
of  the  air  raid  boys  and  who  also  came  to  us  with  five  ribbons,  like 
McEvoy. 

Gus  Stuart,  our  ace  temporary  safety  man  at  this  writing  and 
doing  a  swell  job. 

Last  of  the  S's  is  our  friend  Walter  Struble,  who  has  us  won- 
dering what  it  is  keeps  him  smiling  all  the  time— or  are  we  just 
jealous. 

In  our  haste  we  left  out  an  R,  Sergeant  "Barney"  Reilly,  better 
known  to  all  of  us  as  "Father"  Reilly,  as  nice  a  man  as  ever  you'll 
meet. 

On  -August  16  last  we  lost  through  retirement  two  of  our  men, 
George  Curlew  and  John  Salmonson,  and  all  of  us  here  at  the  47th 
Precinct  wish  both  of  them  all  the  luck,  health  and  success  in  the 
world  for  a  good  many  years  to  come. 

Incidentally,  is  it  true  George  Walter  Bombay  isn't  at  all  inter- 
ested in  the  vacancy  now  created  in  the  Day  Squad? 

lOTH  DIVISION 

60th  Pet..   Ptl.   Steve  Gorman  64th  Pet.,  Ptl.   I.   C.  Hall 

61st  Pet.,  Ptl.  Joseph  Faber  66th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Andrew  W.  Dooley 

62nd  Pet..   Ptl.    Vincent  Ferrante  68th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Raymond   Donovan 

70th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Frank  Tormey 

60th  Precinct:  Your  reporter  humbly  apologizes  for  failing  to 
have  had  something  to  report  in  last  month's  issue  of  SPRING 
3100;  that  and  starting  on  vacation  was  the  cause,  but  he  is  pre- 
pared to  report  now  all  that  he  sees  and  hears. 

Dave  Bailey  while  on  his  vacation  got  into  fighting  trim  for  his 
return  match  with  Mark  Coviello,  alias  Buck  Duane.  Their  first 
bout  ended  in  the  obliteration  of  said  Coviello  in  IS  seconds  of  the 
first  round. 

Eddie  Metzger  is  aiming  to  join  Frank  Buck's  "Bring  'em  back 
alive"  troupe  since  his  capture  of  that  half-starved  and  mildly-indig- 
nant monkey  that  wandered  away  from  Luna  Park  last  month.  But 
listening  to  Ed's  account  of  the  incident  it  was  a  ferocious  ape  of 
huge  proportions — about  the  size  of  Gargantua. 

Connie  Braidt's  wife,  home   from  the  hospital  and  feeling  well 


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again,  expressed  in  a  letter  recently  received  her  appreciation  to  the 
members  of  this  command  for  their  expression  of  sympathy — and 
in  particular  those  who  gave  her  the  blood  transfusions. 

Remember  "The  Shadow"  radio  program  and  the  character 
known  as  "Shreevey,"  the  very  talkative  chauffeur?  Well,  we  have 
no  "Shadow"  around  here — but  we  do  have  Dave  Cohen. 

Our  condolences  to  Charles  Burns  in  the  loss  of  his  brother. 

61st  Precinct!  Uncle  Sam  has  taken  three  more  of  our  men  to 
assist  in  crushing  the  slightly  bent  Axis — Sergeant  Arthur  Mann, 
serving  with  the  Navy,  and  Patrolmen  Kluger  and  Karasyk,  with 
the  Army.  To  all  three  we  say,  best  of  luck  to  you — and  the  hope 
you  will  be  back  in  Sheepshead  Bay  with  us  soon. 

Our  deepest  sympathy  to  Lieutenant  Alacchi  in  the  recent  loss  of 
his  mother,  and  to  Patrolman  McLaughlin  in  the  death  of  his  wife. 

The  sick  report  at  this  writing  mentions  among  others  Patrolmen 
Albanese  and  Cozzoloino,  both  of  whom  have  undergone  recent 
operations  .  .  .  To  both  our  best  wishes  for  a  speedy  recovery  are 
extended. 

Congratulations  to  Patrolman  and  Mrs.  C.  Hoffman!  Charley 
is  well  on  his  way  to  matching  the  record  of  Eddie  Cantor — three 
girls  now  and  only  two  more  to  go!  .  .  .  If  I'm  wrong,  Charlie, 
sue  me 

This  photograph  of  the 
male  version  of  the  Cherry 
Sisters  was  given  to  your 
reporter  to  print  for  its  edu- 
cational value.  If  one  were 
to  look  closely,  scrutinize 
carefully  the  background 
and  mood  of  the  subjects, 
surely  there  must  be  some 
reason  for  posing  for  this 
masterpiece.  Anyone  who 
wishes  to  engage  this  pair 
for  vaudeville,  stage  or  side 
shows,  contact  Ptl.  Jenkins, 
business  manager  for  the 
team. 

The  latest  in  sport  (and 
I  do  mean  sport)  shirts  was 
shown  recently  by  that  well- 
dressed  man,  Patrolman 
Hugo  (Beau  Brummel)  Pul- 
zone  —  a  lovely  creation  of 
sky  blue  with  white  dots 
generously  splashed  all  over 
it  .  .  .  Not  a  few  of  his 
admirers  thought  so  well  of 
this  elegant  creation  that  a 
rush  was  made  to  the  near- 
est pushcart  to  see  if  they,  too,  could  get  one  like  it.  Some  of  the 
wise  guys  suggested  earrings,  a  monkey  and  an  organ  to  complete 
the  ensemble.     Ah,  well  I 

Question  and  Answer  Department :  Why  does  Patrolman  "El 
Moustachio"  Lazarus  get  riled  when  he's  mistaken  for  his  associate, 
Patrolman  Maltz?  .  .  .  What  would  Jim  Collins  do  without  Clem 
Kerner?  .  .  .  What  would  Clem  do  without  Jim?  .  .  .  What  hap- 
pened to  Patrolman  Ed  (Now  I  know  what  to  do)  Goldbach's  mus- 
tache? ...  Is  it  true  that  after  working  together  for  so  many 
years,  Patrolmen  George  Altonen  and  Al  Wurmser  are  seriously 
thinking  of  keeping  company  steadily?  .  .  .  Does  Patrolman  Ed 
Barker  ever  relax  from  his  excellent  military  manner  of  carriage? 
.  .  .  Who  started  the  rumor  that  Sergeant  Angevine  may  switch 
from  drums  to  a  fife — due  to  the  fact  he  can't  seem  to  be  able  to 
put  the  drum  in  his  pocket  when  travelling  to  and  from  rehearsals? 
...  Is  it  true  Al  Pitts  and  Sam  Fox  have  finally  discovered  the 
secret  of  how  to  save  falling  hair?  (It  is  not  a  cigar  box)  .  .  .  And 
that  Patrolman  Constantino  was  seen  recently  refusing  chocolates 
—for  the  reason  they  are  bad  for  keeping  one's  figger? 

There  you  have  the  questions  .  .  .  Who  can  give  us  the  answers? 

62nd  Precinct;  Mike  O'Connor  and  Al  Smith,  dual  managers 
of  the  62nd  softball  team  (The  Champs)  report  another  successful 
season  ended— without  the  loss  of  a  game  .  .  .  Also  that  they're 


starting   the   bowling   team   a-roUing   and    in    this   venture    likewise 
expect  good  results.     Dates  now  open. 

Best  of  good  wishes  and  lots  of  luck  to  Chief  Boatswain  Mate 
Arthur  Mann,  formerly  Sergeant  Mann  of  the  10th  Division  office. 

Ivar  Alexander,  who  seldom  misses  a  scale  since  he  started 
losing  weight  and  who  carries  a  load  of  pennies  with  him  just  for 
that  purpose,  says  stop  eating  potatoes  and  look  for  scales  that  are 
a  little  out  of  order  and  you,  too,  will  get  results. 

Aside  to  Herbie  Veitch,  seen  on  86th  Street,  Bay  Ridge,  shop- 
ping:    Will  it  be  soon,  Herbie?     Mike  O'Connor  is  wondering. 

Tom  Spinelli  plays  a  marvelous  game  of  handball — from  the 
court  floor  up.     That's  because   he   runs   sooo   fast. 

It  is  unbelievable  that  one  man  (Dapper  Persinger)  can  con- 
sume all  those  ice-cream  sodas  and  malted  milks  in  one  day. 

Nick  Anker,  kind  of  nervous  since  he  hit  near  the  top  of  the  y 
retired  patrolmen's  list,  is  wondering  now  if  he  should  or  should  9 
not,  the  while  Ben  Franklyn  gives  Nick  the  good  spirit  talk.  Ben,  ^ 
you  see,  is  next. 

Lieutenant  William  (Deadeye  Bill)  Shannon  topped  the  shoot- 
ing list  of  the  precinct  with  a  score  of  287.  Just  showing  the  young 
fellows  up  a  bit.  Got  that  perfect  eye  from  handling  a  bean-shooter 
as  a  small  boy  on  the  East  Side. 

68tli  Precinct:  Sal  (Slapso)  Russo,  demon  member  of  the 
Ancient  Order  of  Hibernians  (Italian  Branch)  and  erstwhile  dig- 
ger of  clams  from  the  redoubtable  Gowanus,  is  in  circulation  again. 
This  time  he  is  starting  a  movement  to  invest  policedom  in  a  pledge 
to  make  the  hours  shorter ;  the  work  more  pleasant ;  the  days 
cooler ;  the  nights  a  trifle  warmer. 

Ira  (Cooler  here)  Cohn  and  his  famous  pal  and  critic,  Ray 
(Iron  Hat)  Kelly  were  seen  recently  on  their  day  off  looking  over 
some  property  sites  at  Long  Beach.  It  is  hinted — mind  you,  hinted 
■ — that  these  two  sons  of  our  own  Metropole  will  shortly  embark 
on  a  career  in  real  estate.  Iron  Hat  will  be  President  and  Ira 
the  Vice  President  of  the  concern.  If  fellows  like  Charlie  Seifried, 
George  Wegmann,  Frank  Regan  (Me  brother's  a  Sergeant)  and 
Mike  (Goat  Milk)  D'Augustinis  want  to  purchase  any  property 
sites  against  the  day  when  their  retirements  will  be  in  order,  here 
is   the   opportunity. 

Walter  (I  can't  do  a  thing  with  my  hair)  Flaherty  (also  a  Clan 
a  Gael)  is  looking  at  the  sweet  bonds  of  matrimony  with  that 
soulful  expression  that  bespeaks  a  doomed  man.  I  could  tell  you 
the  name  of  the  sweet  patootie,  too,  but  why  violate  a  confidence? 

To  the  new  members  assigned  to  the  68th  Precinct  our  welcome 
hand  and  good  wishes  are  extended. 

The  6  &  8  club  is  getting  a  good  break  over  the  summer  months 
and  if  we  manage  to  pay  our  dues  up  to  date,  something  con- 
structive will  be  accomplished  in  the  fall.  Please  see  your  squad 
delegate  if  you're  behind. 

Tommy  Snipe  of  the  70th  Precinct,  here  to  guard  the  water- 
front, is  practicing  archery  with  Olaf  Lee  of  the  Emergency  Squad. 
Olaf,  in  case  you  are  not  aware,  is  a  past  master  at  the  art  of 
tossing  bows — er  .  .  .  we  mean  arrows.  He  tossed  one  in  his  native 
Oslo  one  time  that  pierced  the  Crown  Prince's  corduroy  suit,  re- 
moving it  intact  right  from  the  noble's  frame.  Happily,  too,  it 
fell  (unlike  the  arrow  in  the  poem)  right  at  Olaf's  feet.  He  tried 
it  on,  found  that  it  fit,  and  has  been  singing  its  praises — but  loud — 
ever  since. 

Next  we  come  to  a  picture  of  why  barbers  get  insomnia.  The 
dark-bearded  fellow  (his  foto,  alas,  somehow  went  astray)  is  none 
other  than  lovely,  likeable  CHOLLEY  BRERTON  of  E.E.S.  12 
and  was  taken  unbeknownst  (?)  to  ChoUie  one  day  while  he  was 
working  on  a  case  in  our  precinct,  the  photographer  being  that 
famous  lensman  Ed  Dickie  of  the  A.R.P.S.  You  can  be  sure  that 
Chollie  tried  all  kinds  of  razors,  electric  shavers  and  what  have 
you  to  bring  out  his  skin  from  under  that  mass  of  alfalfa.  If  any 
of  you  students  of  facial  lines  care  to  enter  a  contest  whereby  a 
method  and  means  will  be  determined  to  clear  away  the  growth 
on  this  lad's  kisser,  then  kindly  leave  your  name  with  this  reporter. 

The  Colonel  of  the  ARP,  John  Hildebrand,  at  this  writing  is 
looking  over  his  ancestral  estate  in  the  sunny  south.  John,  inci- 
dentally, is  opening  an  office  in  Manhattan  soon  with  the  idea  of 
teaching  Beethoven  and  others  of  like  ilk  to  the  kids  of  our  set 
who  are  musically  inclined.  Meaning,  in  plainer  English,  that  he'll 
teach  you  how  to  play  a  piano  or  a  saxaphone  for  a  reasonable 
consideration.     The  line  forms  to  the  right ! 

And   so  we  conclude  another  batch  of  gossip   with   the  thought, 


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if   vour  conscience  doesn't   bother  you,  then  you  are  living  right. 


IITH  DIVISION 

72nd  Pet.,  PtI.  Vincent  De  Cicco 
74th  Pet.,  Ptl.   Hugh  Belt 
/"6th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  Murray 


78th   Pet.,  Ptl.  Don  Morogiello 
82nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Frederick  Shannon 
84th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  A.  Boyle 


72nd  Precinct:  Wotsa  the  mat  from  yousa  guys  of  the  72nd 
aniiahuh?  Why  yousa  hide  from  tha  lady's  skoits?  Allatime  I 
try  to  do  a  little  from  de  eavesadrop  an  they  runna  from  me  lika  de 
plague!  Is  he  focause  I  shooldn't  know  wotsa  de  private  bizanees? 
Annahuh  latsa  skeep  de  bulla  bizanees.  I  ketcha  alia  de  doit  from 
my  brudda— een — low,  Fred  (Meeta  ball)  Santaniello,  heesa  giva  me 
alia  de  nooz  Iwanna  it  to  say. 

Some  former  occupations :  Patrolman  Frank  Falotico,  baccala 
salesman  .  .  .  Patrolman  Robert  H.  F.  T.  W.  A.  Yensen.  yunk  dealer 
in  his  native  Oslo — and  don't  mind  the  middle  initials,  he  has  more 
.  .  Patrolman  John  D.  (Worry)  Quinn,  superintendent  of  porters, 
Brighton  Beach  and  Coney  Island  .  .  .  Patrolman  DeCicco,  pasta- 
fazzole  and  garlic  salesman  .  .  .  Patrolman  Harry  (Litwak)  Wein- 
stein,  fish  salesman,  Westchaster  Counteh  .  .  .  Patrolman  William 
Kuisi,  garbage  collector  foreman.   Mermaid  Avenue,  Coney   Island. 

Being  the  recorder  of  a  radio  car  in  the  precinct  is  all  right  so 
far  as  Patrolman  Edward  (Concentration  Camp)  Groph  is  con- 
cerned, but  when  it  comes  to  row-boating  in  Sheepshead  Bay  it  is 
another  story.  Seems  that  he  went  fishing  with  Patrolman  George 
(Blow  away  the  blues)  White  and  Edward  after  rowing  a  few  hours 
asked  White  to  relieve  him,  as  he  was  getting  tired.  White  insisted, 
however,  that  he  was  the  recorder  and  that  according  to  the  R,  &  R. 
he  could  not  operate!  Edward  not  only  was  frothing  at  the  mouth 
when  he  told  us  the  story  but  intends  taking  the  matter  up  with 
the  P.B.A.  at  its  next  meeting. 

Sergeant  James  A.  O'Donnell,  turning  out  the  platoon  on  a  late 
tour  recently,  informed  the  men  that  the  dim-out  regulations  would 
be  over  that  morning  at  5.17,  whereupon  Patrolman  William  (Half- 
Moon)  Dauster  very  seriously  and  innocently  asked  if  that  also 
applied  to  his  post :  "I  min  it's  sawtch  a  theeng  like  going  to  ex- 
trims,"  explained  William  .  .  .  Patrolman  Leo  (Lox)  Strauss:  "Vol's 
dees,  a  schlimeel  in  de  renks?"  .  .  .  Patrolman  Alfred  (Count) 
Donttelli :  "He  no  spikka  Ingaleesh." 

What  two  men  in  the  precinct,  who  are  beloved  by  all,  will 
be  honored  by  the  citizens  of  this  community  shortly  by  naming 
two  streets  after  them,  both,  I  believe,  in  the  vicinity  of  Methodist 
Hospital,  to  be  known  as  Drake's  Pavillion  and  Gallagher's  Court? 

The  Grossbergers  and  the  Moores  are  at  it  again !  Assigned 
together  to  the  concert  at  Prospect  Park,  Sergeant  Abaowitz  of  the 
74th  Precinct  decided  one  of  them  had  to  go  back.  A  coin  was 
tossed  and  Moore  said  to  Grossberger :  "Heads  I  stay  and  tails  you 
go  back,"  and  Grossberger  said,  "Right  I"  Grossie,  who  of  course 
lost,  is  still  trying  to  figure  it  outl 

Another  of  our  men  has  left  to  fight  for  Uncle  Sam — Patrolman 
Albert  J.  Drake,  to  whom  we  wish  the  best  of  luck  and  Godspeed ! 

To  Patrolman  Thomas  A.  Maguire,  former  T.S.O.  in  the  72nd 
Precinct,  our  congratulations  on  your  appointment  to  the  ranks  of 
New  York's  "Finest  1" 


84lh  Precinct:  WOT'S  THIS:  about  Joe  Bucks  getting  caught 
in  a  trap  at  Coney  Island?  .  .  .  Admiral  Pulsh  and  Commodore 
Schmitz  looking  around  for  a  rowboat  in  Harlem?  .  .  .  Honest 
John  Murphy  missing  his  barbecue  sandwiches  while  in  the  32nd? 
.  .  .  Willie  Danmeyer  not  being  able  to  use  his  short  wave  set 
while  vacationing  at  the  Police  Recreation  Centre?  .  .  .  "Machine- 
gun"  Chatterton  now  the  oflficial  bell  ringer  at  a  local  church?  .  .  . 
Kirwin,  McCauley,  Kraus,  and  Croke  expecting  to  be  sworn  in 
as  members  of  the  Court  of  Appeals  after  the  next  election?  .  .  . 
International  News  Man  Champion  tuning  in  on  Jerry?  .  .  .  Tom 
Mitchel  again  forced  to  take  gas  for  his  annual  haircut?  .  .  .  Jerry 
Ryan  back  from  his  vacation — no  casualties  .  .  .  Sergeant  O'Brien 
wanting  to  know   if   Yackery  has   a   second  hand   dealer's  license? 

Any  one  interested  in  ham  sandwiches  see  Sergeant  Rouse  .  .  . 
"Tune  up"  Hudson  back  on  the  flying  trapeze — HERE  WE  GO 
.\GAIN !  .  .  .  Congrats  to  Mulvey  on  joining  the  Order  of  the 
Broom — sponsor,  Heaghtyl  .  .  .  Amido  has  a  gat  for  sale  (adv.) 
.  .  .  That's  fine  work  being  done  by  Harvey  and  his  associate  with 
the  Oxford  accent  .  .  .  Precincts  looking  for  an  easy  touch   {soft- 


ball) — it  must  be  a   very,  very   soft  ball — contact   Patrolman   Nick 
Nack.  .  .  . 

Our  deepest  sympathy  to  the  family  of  Patrolman  William  Apfel 
in  the  tragic  death  of  his  brother  while  serving  with  the  Armed 
Forces ;  also  to  Patrolman  MuUane  in  the  unfortunate  news  received 
by  him  regarding  his  two  sons,  members  of  the  ill  fated  Destroyer 
Strong,  sunk  in  action  off  the  Georgian  Islands. 


7l5l   Pet.,  Ptl.    Charles  Lyons 
73rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  Pardocchi 
75th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Philip  Stabile 


12TH  DIVISION 

63rd  Pet., 

67th  Pet.,  Ptl.   George  Pallerito 

69th  Pet.,  Ptl.   Henry  A.   Heslin 

63rd  Precinct;  One  of  our  brothers  in  blue,  on  military  leave 
with  the  Navy,  distinguished  himself  and  in  doing  so  reflected  credit 
on  us  all,  when  on  Sunday,  August  29,  he  won  the  $64  question 
over  a  nation  wide  C.B.S.  radio  hook-up  on  the  Eversharp  "Take 
it  or  Leave  it"  program. 

First  Class  Boatswains  Mate  Louis  Tuck,  formerly  a  patrolman 
assigned  to  the  63rd  Pet.,  with  a  daring  and  intrepidity  characteristic 
of  our  "Finest"  knocked  them  over — first  for  the  $2  question — then 
the  $4  question — and  so  on  to  the  $64  grand  payoff. 

As  each  winning  answer  came  up  he  had  a  chance  to  pocket  his 
winnings  and  call  it  a  day.  But  he  chose  to  fight  thru  to  the  end 
as  he  was  taught  to  do  with  us. 

Congratulations,  Louis,  may  you  continue  to  fight  the  Axis  with 
the  same  spirit  and  come  back  to  carry  on  and  add  to  the  great 
traditions  of  the  "Finest"  in  the  same  way. 

73rd  Precinct:  Patrolman  George  Meyers,  a  mechanic  for  Gen- 
eral Motors  formerly,  tells  us  that  cars  were  different  in  those  days. 
"They  didn't  have  tops  that  went  up  and  down  automatically,"  George 
explained.  "In  those  days  if  you  wanted  to  put  the  top  down,  it 
took  six  men  to  get  it  up  again.  I  did  all  right  at  the  auto  factory," 
George  continued.  "One  day  the  boss  called  me  in  and  said :  'George 
I  have  been  watching  you  work  and  you  have  a  mechanical  mind — 
but  why  didn't  you  wind  it  up  this  week'?"  One  day  when  they 
should  have  been  working  on  the  assembly  line  a  quartette  with 
which  he  was  associated  held  a  jam  session  and  42  cars  went  through 
without  running-boards.  That,  George  tells  us,  was  the  start  of 
Stream-lined  cars — and  a  new  job  for  George — which  is  why  he  is 
here  with  us  today. 

In  the  next  issue  I  will  bring  you  one  of  our  members  who  had 
a  pugilistic  career. 

Mystery  In  The  Brain  Department:  Won't  someone  please,  if 
possible,  tell  Detective  "Baby  Face"  Werner  where  his  partner, 
"Dapper  Jack"  Brandle,  goes  with  Joe  "Bubbles"  Malone? 

Famous  Sayings  "Firecracker"  Joe  Connors :  "Now  wait  a 
minute,  I  know  I  have  it  somewhere  amongst  these  papers!"  .  .  . 
Jack  Katz :  "I'm  going  to  use  the  other  typewriter,  this  one  spells 
wrong!" 

What  is  causing  that  far-away  look  in  Patrolman  Dick  Tracy's 
eyes?  Is  he  taking  the  troubles  of  his  namesake  in  the  comic  strip 
too  seriously — or  could  it  be  something  else?  Come  on,  Dick,  tell 
out  .  .  .  Aside  to  Jack  Kelly  who  has  been  attending  services  quite 
regularly  of  late :  Home  come.  Jack,  a  new  leaf  ?  .  .  .  Was  that  Dick 
Murray  seen  looking  in  the  show  window  of  the  Tiny  Tots  furnish- 
ing store  on  Pitkin  Avenue?  .  .  .  Why  does  Georgie  Rosenberger 
laugh  every  time  any  one  speaks  about  the  income  tax? 

Patrolman  John  Fahy,  now  a  member  of  the  Armed  Forces,  tells 
about  flying  home  while  on  a  recent  furlough  and  of  the  trouble  he 
had  dining  in  the  plane ;  that  it  banked  sharply  as  he  was  about  to 
eat  his  soup  and  the  bowl  landed  in  front  of  a  man  seated  at  the 
next  table,  who  promptly  downed  it  (the  soup — not  the  bowl).  The 
same  thing  happened  to  his  steak  and  salad.  Then,  he  says,  "I  gets 
up  in  disgust,  starts  to  leave  and  the  fellow  grabs  me  and  sneers : 
"What's  the  matter,  wise-guy — no  dessert?" 

How  come  Patrolman  Pardocchi  picked  the  day  before  Primary 
to  give  a  blood  transfusion  to  Patrolman  Buckley  at  Long  Island 
College  Hospital  ?  Could  beating  the  detail  have  had  something  to  do 
with  it? 

Patrolman  Jacobs  is  now  wearing  pumps — someone  it  seems  told 
him  he  had  water  on  the  knee  .  .  .  And  is  it  true  John  Kelly  went 
to  the  roof  when  he  heard  the  drinks  were  on  the  house?  .  .  . 
And  the  reason  Patrolman  Killian  takes  his  bike  to  bed  with  him 
is  that  he  won't  have  to  walk  in  his  sleep? 


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In  conclusion,  all  of  us  here  at  the  73rd  are  hoping  and  praying 
lor  a  speedy  recovery  for  Detective  Beron,  now  in  the  Veterans 
Hospital.     Drop  him   a   line — he'll  be  glad   to  hear   from  you. 

75th  Precinct:  Congratulations  to  a  former  member  of  this 
command  who  graduated  recently  from  the  O.C.S.  as  a  brand  new 
shavetail,  and  known  now  as  2nd  Lieutenant  Theodore  Johnson, 
Military  Police,  U.  S.  Army !  .  .  .  A  glad  hand  also  to  Chief  Clerk 
Frank  Aldoino  who  just  returned  from  sick  leave  .  .  .  Peace  at 
last — it  is  truly  wonderful — now  that  the  10  Squad  chart  is  back 
in  operation  .  .  .  This  despite  the  fact  we're  still  trying  to  find  out 
why  the  Eighth  Squad  suffered  so  during  the  Harlem  incident  .  .  . 
Don't  forget.  Murphy,  Brancaccio  and  Forrester,  even  though  you 
signed  the  book  the  ink  isn't  dry  yet — so  take  it  easy  ...  Is  it  true 
Ferrone  and  Bellucci  are  going  in  for  real  estate  in  a  big  way?  .  .  . 
Who's  this  guy  Rapp  that's  following  Ferrone  around — better  known 
as  Yahudi?  .  .  .  Hey,  Harry,  the  boys  are  still  waiting  for  the 
answer  to  that  "certain  question"  .  .  .  And  by  the  way,  here  comes 
a  college  professor  with  a  squeal  .  .  .  And  if  you  never  before  saw 
some  ore  excited  you  should  have  seen  Harry  looking  for  his 
dictionary ! 

The  boys  were  sorry  to  hear  the  vitamin  kid  is  on  his  back 
again.  Too  much  Harlem,  Iggy?  ...  It  is  rumored  Strowbridge 
is  thinking  about  retiring  and  going  into  the  moving  business  .  .  . 
We  hope  Lieutenant  Hennessy  holds  fast  to  that  swell  tan  brought 
back  by  him  from  his  vacation,  and  that  he  remains  in  the  groove 
...  Is  it  true  Herman  Blaier  has  become  a  member  of  the  Mud, 
Mortgage  and  Misery  clan?  .  .  .  You've  heard  by  this  time  that 
Ben  Hurwood  resigned  and,  of  course,  our  best  wishes  go  with  him 
in  his  new  field  of  endeavor  .  .  .  And  by  the  way,  Mr.  Dempsey, 
what  news  have  you  for  us? 

13TH  DIVISION 

77th  Pet.,  Pt\.  John   W.    Wood  80th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Nathan  Bnef 

79th  Pet.,  U.  John   T.  McCarthy  81st  Pet.,  Ptl.    William  Isaacs 

88th  Pet..  Ptl.  Daniel  D.  Langan 

79th  Precinct:  Everything  happens  to  us — Patsy  Maione  tears 
the  ligaments  in  his  finger — Eddie  Parry  gets  a  fractured  finger — 
and  we  don't  win  either  time  .  .  .  Our  softballers,  with  Jocko 
McAuliffe  on  the  hill,  clipped  a  loud-yelping  team  from  the  74th 
Precinct  to  the  tune  of  8  to  7  .  .  .  The  Manager  caught  the  full 
game — and  Jocko  hit  him  with  everything  he  had  .  .  .  Jocko  lost 
a  tough  one  to  the  U.  S.  Maritime  Service  SB,  2-0  ...  a  real 
heartbreaker  .  .  .  The  BB  team  can't  seem  to  get  going — in  the  right 
direction,  we  mean  .  .  .  Lost  to  the  World-Telegram,  8-7,  with 
Daily  and  Damm  doing  the  twirling  .  .  .  Lost  to  Sperry's  Main  Plant, 
9-4,  in  a  torrential  downpour.  Wells  and  Smith  on  the  mound  .  .  . 
Took  a  walloping  from  the  U.  S.  Maritime  Service  BB,  9-2,  Wells 
going  the  route  .  .  .  Lack  of  hitting  in  the  right  spots  responsible 
.  .  Last  time  out  we  met  the  U.  S.  Marines  out  at  Floyd  Bennett 
Field  and  lost,  11-8  .  .  .  The  last  inning  of  this  game  was  a  honey — 
or  as  Tony  would  say  "A  sweetheart !"  Singles  by  Santangelo,  Wells, 
McCarthy  and  Seitman,  and  triples  by  Reinertsen  and  Smith  netted 
us  5  runs. 

Slim  Kluger  had  a  harrowing  experience  up  Harlem  way  recently. 
Hit  with  an  open  bottle  of  catsup  {and  not  knowing  it)  Moe  after 
the  scuffle  notices  the  red  catsup  on  his  shirt  and  pants — and  promptly 
figures  he's  been  stabbed ! 

Has  anybody  seen  Danny's  Daddy???  Congratulations  to  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Gabe  Mosner — a  boy,  eight  pounds !  Members  of  the  79th 
Precinct  present  at  the  Brith  included  Freddy  Clayton,  Tony  Santan- 
gelo, Dick  Bacci,  Willie  Reilly,  Jimmy  Ward,  Johnnie  Reilly,  Eddie 
Duncan,  and  a  man  named  McCarthy.  A  rollicking  good  time  was 
had  by  all.  One  casualty — Tommy  Nann — mistaken  for  a  chicken 
and  wounded  in  action.  Incidentally,  what  an  affectionate  geezer 
that  Gabe  turned  out  to  be! 

Charles  (Debonair)  Herbert  shortly  will  make  appearances  at 
7-9  Club  affairs  as  the  senior  partner  of  the  team  of  Herbert  and 
Nann — the  Sarge  will  fiddle  while  Tommy  does  the  stretch-and- 
squeeze  on  his  tenement  house  piano,  better  known  as  the  Aycordeen 
.  .  .  Bill  Smith,  currently  warbling  with  the  Glee  Club,  is  another 
star  who  will  perform  for  us  during  the  party  season  to  come. 

Donald  (Duck)  White  was  seen  during  his  stay  at  St.  John's 
Hospital  garbed  in  a  flaming  red  bathrobe— with  the  inevitable 
seegar  firmly  clamped  between  his  teeth — and  ex-Air  Raid  Warden 


-Mary  Chapelony,  now  a  Nurses  Aid,  taking  care  of  him. 

Eddie  Duncan's  boy,  Eddie  Jr.,  with  the  Army  Engineers,  has 
moved  from  the  Aleutians  to  a  warmer  clime — good  old  South 
Carolina,  for  special  training  .  .  .  Pop  Coleman's  son,  Jim,  given 
his  choice  of  attending  Officers  Candidate  School  or  becoming  an 
aviation  cadet,  chose  the  latter — and  will  one  day  be  taking  pot  shots 
at  the  minions  of  the  Rising  Sun  from  aloft  .  .  .  Lou  White's  boy, 
Charlie,  should  by  the  time  this  is  read  be  a  2nd  Lieutenant,  Army 
Air  Corps  .  .  .  Young  Jack  McGoey,  son  and  heir  of  our  Captain, 
spent  the  summer  saving  lives  at  the  Rockaways — and  a  bang-up 
life  guard  he  proved  to  be  .  .  .  Two  very  stout  gentlemen  cut  quite 
a  figure  (?)  along  Millers  Lane  in  Montville,  N.  J.,  recently — 
Messrs.  Mullen  and  Gorman,  and  who,  while  vacationing  in  that 
quiet  little  town,  spent  many  weary  hours  galloping  up  and  down 
the  said  lane,  hoping  to  reduce  the  old  waistline,  we  hope — or  do  we ! 


The  smiling  youngster  pictured  here  safe  at  2nd  is  young  Johnny 
McCarthy  2d,  17  years  of  age,  who  played  Jay  Vee  and  Varsity  base- 
I)all  at  St.  John's  Prep  and  starred  at  SS.  for  Tom  Harrington's 
Brooklyn  College  team  this  season,  Johnny,  who  topped  the  Metro- 
politan Collegiate  Conference  in  stolen  bases  this  year,  is  a  mem- 
ber now  of  the  Enlisted  Reserve  of  the  Army  Air  Corps  and  is 
patiently  awaiting  the  call  to  The  Colors  as  an  Aviation  Cadet. 

{Editor's  Note:  Good  luck  to  you,  Johnny,  and  no  matter  what  the 
future  may  hold — or  where  the  path  of  duty  might  lead — just  you 
follow  in  the  footsteps  of  your  Dad,  a  father  of  whom  any  boy 
might  indeed  be  proud.) 

80th  Precinct:  Heartiest  congratulations  and  best  wishes  for  a 
lifetime  of  happiness  to  Staff  Sergeant  and  Mrs.  John  Canavan  (the 
former  Miss  Audrey  Regina  Gahan)  who  on  August  28  past  spoke 
the  words  which  made  them  one — and  may  all  their  problems  be 
Cute  Little  Ones ! 

Glad  to  see  another  of  our  pals,  1st  Lieutenant  Hal  Venokur, 
who  drops  in  to  say  hello  to  the  boys,  accompanied  by  his  charm- 
ing Missus,  whenever  he's  in  town.  Always  a  pleasure  to  greet 
you,   Hal. 

A  recent  line  from  "Ski"  Kaminski  tells  us  that  he  is  seeing 
plenty  of  action  on  the  high  seas  and  wishes  to  be  remembered  to 
all. 

An  occasional  word  from  Sid  Raphael  and  Hal  Keller  too  would 
be  greatly  welcomed.  How  about  it.  Brothers?  SPRING  3100  is 
our  medium  for  saying  hello  and  to  let  all  of  our  boys  in  the  service 
know  that  they  are  not  forgotten. 

At  this  time  we  extend  a  glad  and  welcoming  hand  to  Proba- 
tionary Patrolmen  Irving  Weiss  and  Genuario  Camoia,  recently  as- 
signed to  us  from  the  Police  Academy.  Lots  of  luck  and  best 
wishes  in  your  new  assignments,  Pals  I 

And  while  on  the  subject  of  our  boys  in  the  armed  forces,  it 
might  be  appropriate  now  to  list  our  additional  War  Bond  winners, 
to  wit : 

Captain  David  Levy;  Sergeants  T.  Conroy  (2  bonds),  M.  Cun- 
ningham, M.  Chimenti ;  Patrolmen  N.  Brief,  J.  Gleavy,  J.  McGuire, 
V.  Walsh,  A.  Fahie,  A.  Sproule,  J.  O'Connell,  W.  Gray,  M.  Farrell, 


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(..    Hcrr,  J.   Loucks,  H.   Hawken,   \V.   Kiefer,  J.    Ulses,  T.   O'Shea, 
U.  Canter   (2  bonds),  J.  Jankowski. 

With  this  drawing,  our  total  amount  of  purchases,  via  our  War 
Bond  Club,  exclusive  of  any  other  purchases,  is  $2750 — and  still 
plenty  to  go !     An  excellent  record   for  the  little  EIGHT-0. 


14TH  DIVISION 

S.frtl  Pet.,  Ftl.  Joseph  Scvmour 

85tli  Pet.,  PtI.   Eiyht   T.  Five 

S7th  Pet.,  Ptl.    William  Smith 


</Oth   Pet.,  Ptl.  John  ].  Keating 
'>2nd  Pet.,  /'(/.  William  Burg 
94th   I'ct.,  Ptl.   Cyril  bhortle 


We  bid  farewell  to  two  more  of  our  buddies,  Patrolmen  Bob 
Morrison  and  Howie  (Whitlow)  Carlson,  the  former  now  in  the 
Air  Force  and  the  latter  in  the  Naval  Seebees.  Two  more  names 
added  to  our  beautiful  Honor  Roll  and  may  they,  like  the  others, 
return  to  us  soon — after  Victory  and  Peace  have  crowned  their 
efforts.  In  the  photo  Bob  is  shown  bidding  farewell,  on  the  eve  of 
his  departure,  to  Sergeant  Mike  Cunningham.  Many  thanks  to 
Patrolman  Eddie  MuUer,  our  crack  photographer,  for  this  fine  work 
of  art. 


81st  Precinct:  We  mourn  the  loss  of  our  late  brother,  Patrol- 
man Gibbons,  a  grand  fellow  who  will  be  missed  by  all.  To  his 
family  our  sincerest  sympathy  is  extended. 

We  bid  farewell  to  three  more  of  our  members  who  have  left 
us  to  join  the  armed  forces.  Sergeant  Quinn  and  Patrolmen  Schindler 
and  Considine.  May  they  return  safely  to  us  after  victory  has  been 
achieved. 

Patrolman  Samish  has  joined  the  "Well  Done  Thou  Faithful 
Servant"  ranks.  Our  best  wishes  for  a  long,  happy,  healthful  and 
prosperous  retirement  go  to  a  grand  guy. 

Patrolman  Joe  Wisser  reported  taking  the  Plunge  Into  Matri- 
mony, meaning,  now  he  may  find  out  for  himself  if  it  is  true  two 
can  live  as  cheaply  as  one  I 

The  Eight-One  Club  members  take  this  opportunity  to  thank 
Lieutenant  McCrory  for  the  beautiful  plaque  in  the  back  room 
which  is  being  used  as  a  bulletin  board.  The  tardy  members  are 
responding  fast  and  it  is  our  hope  we  will  be  able  to  boast  100% 
membership  soon. 

Strange  sights  not  seen  at  the  81 :  Chardt  without  a  snappy 
story  .  .  .  Breitenbach  minus  his  happy  smile  .  .  .  Bohland  giving 
away  his  newspaper  .  .  .  Chase  agreeing  with  some  one  .  .  .  Reynolds 
getting  in  ahead  of  time  .  .  .  Crane  speaking  in  a  whisper  .  .  . 
Hartman  with  ruffled  hair  .  .  .  Carberry  happy  when  the  Giants 
lose  .  .  .  Macy  minus  his  skull  crusher  .  .  .  Dempsey  chipping  in 
for  anything  .  .  .  Lofrisco  on  a  spending  spree  .  .  .  Dillon  refusing 
(?)...  Higgins  agreeing  everything  is  on  the  up  and  up  .  .  . 
Jariabka  enjoying  a  setback  when  the  dominos  run  bad  .  .  .  Cohen 
and  Kaiser  insisting  "This  one  is  on  me."  .  .  .  Isaacs  refusing  to 
hold  the  coats  in  an  argument. 


85th  Precinct:  Things  to  cheer  about:  Bill  Knecht,  chauffeur 
par  excellence  of  Sector  1,  taking  lessons  on  the  "Sweet  Potato" 
from  his  partner,  Steger,  the  melody  champ  .  .  .  Julius,  of  that  Lum 
and  Abner  combination  in  Sector  2  (Evers  and  Digrius)  giving 
expert  advice  to  John  on  how  to  woo  that  certain  Lovely  Young 
Thing  in  St.  Catherine's  Hospital  .  .  .  Farmer  Ostrofsky,  who 
quit  as  a  tiller  of  the  soil  when  he  couldn't  raise  a  pig  from  the 
pork  chop  he  planted  .  .  .  Matragrano  saving  his  sheckles  to  buy  a 
home  in  the  "country"  .  .  .  Tom  "Chubby"  Clancy,  who  was  going 
to  join  the  Army — but  somehow  didn't.  Could  it  be  Nora?  .  .  . 
Charlie  Walker  up  for  a  commendation.  Stopped  a  runaway  horse 
while  covering  a  school  crossing.  Grateful  mothers  pulling  for  him 
to  get  that  medal  .  .  .  Understand  Frey  is  going  to  enlist.  A  mar- 
velous  candidate   for   the  commandos. 

Get  that  letter  off  today  to  the  boys  in  the  service.  .  .  .  Storll 
very  faithful  about  sending  them  mail  .  .  .  Charlie  "Fisherman" 
Schmitt  {the  great  New  York  Guide?)  who  was  an  interior  deco- 
rator before  he  joined  the  Force,  will  be  glad  to  show  your  wife 
how  to  hang  those  new  curtains  .  .  .  Lieutenant  "Judge"  Farrie, 
who  was  a  salesman  formerly,  uses  his  one-time  selling  technique 
to  get  more  of  that  "red  ration"  in  a  sandwich  .  .  .  Where  you  see 
Goldberg  you're  bound  to  see  Maggiore — always  in  a  deep  conver- 
sation— a  toss-i:p  whether  Goldy  is  giving  advice  on  how  to  raise 
the  baby  or  Freddie  giving  advice  on  the  latest  style  in  shirts 
.  .  To  McBride  and  Ahern,  on  the  sick  list  these  many  months : 
Hurry  back,  boys,  we  miss  you  .  .  .  "Jitterbug"  Rosenbloom,  trying 
to  outguess  the  Rockaway  trains  and  coming  out  second  best  .  .  . 
Bergman,  trading  in  one  relic  for  another,  as  an  inducement  had 
the  dealer  throw  in  a  doorhandle  .  .  .  Sergeant  Ellison  is  in  the 
market  for  a  small  farm — not  too  big — just  something  he  can  cover 
easily  on  a  pogo  stick  .  .  .  The  Air  Warden  Service  is  very  short 
of  wardens,  so  let's  help  out  by  each  of  us  bringing  in  a  new  can- 
didate .  .  .  Wot  say? 

The  determined-looking  young 
man  here  is  Patrolman  Charlie 
Conlisk,  known  now  as  Ensign 
Charles  Conlisk,  U.S.N.R.,  who 
received  his  commission  in  May 
of  this  year,  after  completing  a 
year  of  arduous  study  at  Chapel 
Hill,  Squantum  Air  Base,  and  Pen- 
Sacola,  Fla.,  where  he  earned  his 
wings  and  the  right  to  wear  that 
awe-inspiring  uniform  in  which 
you  see  him  here.  He  had  just 
qualified  for  entrance  to  Law 
School,  by  successfully  completing 
the  Pre-Law  course  at  St.  John's 
College,  when  he  was  appointed, 
in  June,  1940,  as  a  probationary 
patrolman.  For  the  reason  his 
hours  of  duty  made  attendance  at 
law  school  impossible,  Conlisk  did  not  pursue  his  law  studies.  He 
did,  however,  manage  to  complete  his  C  A  A  course  in  flying  and 
he  soon  developed  a  real  liking  for  the  air.  Holder  of  a  private 
pilot's  license  upon  entering  the  service,  it  was  second  nature  for 
him,  since  he  looked  so  well  in  blue,  to  apply  for  service  in  the 
aerial  arm  of  the  Navy,  where  he  felt  he  could  be  of  most  use 
in  his  country's  fight  against  her  enemies. 

Never  a  lady's  man,  Charlie's  "brush-off"  technique,  we  are  in- 
formed by  his  companions  in  arms,  has  made  him  an  extremely 
eligible — and  desirable — catch,  and  has  earned  him,  at  Pensacola, 
where  he  is  currently  serving  as  an  instructor,  the  sobriquet  of 
"Hard  to  Get  Connie." 

90th  Precinct:  We  welcome  to  the  fold  Prob.  Patrolmen  Kelly, 
Santimays  and  Sosis. 

Our  condolences  to  Patrolman  Ryan  in  the  recent  loss  of  his 
sister. 

We  did  not  know  till  recently  that  Bill  Pfau's  daughter  will 
shortly  take  her  final  vows  in  the  Dominican  Order  of  Nuns.    We're 


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proud  of  those  among  our  members  who  have  children  in  or  study- 
ing lor  the  religious  life.  It  shows  the  type  of  men  we  have  here 
ni  the  90th  Precinct.  It  reminds  us,  too,  of  the  adage  that  the 
apple  does  not  fall  far  from  the  tree.  To  the  gracious  lady  our 
prayers — and  congratulations — are  extended. 

Have  you  noticed  since  Patrolman  John  Flanagan's  return  the 
difference  in  one  Charles  Geary,  who  suddenly  has  become  mum  as  a 
clam?  Wonder  why?  .  .  .  Since  Patrolman  Bellinoflf  received  that 
commendation  his  chest  has  expanded — or  is  it  the  bar  he's  wearing 
that  makes  it  look  that  way?  Anyway,  congratulations!  .  .  .  You've 
heard,  no  doubt,  about  Patrolmen  Bellinoff  and  Boos  stopping  that 
runaway  horse !  Sergeant  Craig,  too,  heard  the  story — and  still 
wonders  why  the  horse  wasn't  given  a  summons  for  failing,  while 
turning  into  Park  Avenue,  to  put  out  his  hand — or  hoof — or  sumpn ! 

A  special  bow  to  George  Kinzey  for  his  transformation  of  the 
faucet  in  the  backroom  sink  into  a  drinking  spigot !  And  for  the 
reason  we  now  have  to  bend  to  drink,  the  improvement  in  the  waist- 
lines of  certain  of  our  slightly  over-stuffed   members  is  noticeable. 

Since  Patrolman  Owens  took  to  bicycling,  the  vogue  seems  to 
have  spread,  as  for  example,  Patrolman  Phil  Schear  was  seen  re- 
cently riding  home  on  a  bike  from  a  four  to  twelve  tour — and  with 
Mike  Callichio  parked  comfortably  on  the  liandle-bars — or  at  least 
so  we've  been  told. 

Patrolman  Burns,  assigned  to  enforce  the  provision  having  to 
do  with  names  of  owners  appearing  in  full  on  store  windows,  was 
startled  to  learn  that  the  names  Stocco  and  Baccalla  displayed  on 
a  store  window  were  the  names  not  of  the  owners — but  of  two 
species  of  fish. 

Heard  from  Patrolman  Jim  Alorahan,  through  his  wife,  who  tells 
us  Jimmy  and  his  shipmates  have  been  giving  good  accounts  of 
themselves  .  .  .  News  from  the  rest  of  our  men  in  service  has  been 
rather  scarce.  Any  we  hear  we'll  send  along  .  .  ,  Our  regards  to 
Ben  Sobecki,  who  is  still  laid  up. 

The  Silver  Fox,  deciding  finally  to  call  it  a  day,  has  put  in  his 
papers  for  retirement.  Of  course,  we  mean  Pat  Gough,  who  always 
has  given  a  good  account  of  himself  and  who  all  of  us  are  going 
to  miss  when  the  "great  day"  arrives. 

Pinhead  Biographies  (balance  of  the  7th  Squad)  : 

First,  that  sterling  radio  duo  of  Faber  and  Uhl,  who  have  been 
teamed  together  for  a  number  of  years.  Faber,  senior  man  of  the 
squad  and  who  can  give  the  best  of  them  a  run  for  their  money, 
was  a  stationary  fireman  formerly ;  quite  a  step,  you'll  agree,  from  a 
stationary  fireman  to  a  roving  policeman — and  in  just  one  jump;  is 
laid  up  as  we  write  this  but  we  are  hopeful  of  having  him  back 
on  the  job  soon;  a  capable  partner  and  who,  as  an  old  Greenpointer 
from  away  back,  upholds  magnificently  the  tradition  associated  with 
all  cops  who  came  to  us  from  the  good  old  Garden  Spot  of  the 
world. 

Patrolman  Uhl,  who,  as  we  have  already  told  you,  is  Faber's 
partner  and,  like  him,  ranks  with  the  best;  quiet,  restrained,  and 
exceptionally  cool  in  emergencies ;  only  time  we  see  Bill  upset  is 
when  they  try  to  kid  "his  boy" ;  chauffeur  before  coming  into  the 
job  and.  although  an  expert  in  his  line,  is  content  to  let  Faber  do 
the  driving — which  shows  how  much  he  thinks  of  Dick. 

Patrolman  Schear,  another  half  of  a  radio  sector  team,  is  the 
brains  of  Callichio  and  Schear,  Inc.;  chauffeur  formerly  and  known 
to  be  a  real  hard  worker — no  job  comes  too  tough  for  him;  recorder 
of  the  team  and  can  still  concentrate  on  calls — and  listen  to  Mike,  a 
feat  about  which  Ripley  should  be  told ;  well  liked  by  all,  and  par- 
ticularly by  Mike,  for  whom  he  interprets  all  conversations. 

Patrolman  Callichio — and  who,  although  last,  is  not  the  least — 
not  by  a  tony  shot;  from  time  to  time  we  write  about  Mike  and  he 
takes  it  like  a  major — he's  the  type  that  not  only  can  dish  it  out — 
but  is  able  to  take  it,  as  well;  knows  his  stuff  and  rates  among  the 
best  as  a  policeman ;  may  seem  gruff  and  indifferent  at  times  but 
you  can  depend  upon  him  to  stand  by  when  help  is  needed ;  he'll 
probably  razz  us  for  this  but  we'll  take  it,  be  assured  ;  also  worked 
previously  as  a  chauffeur  and,  liking  the  routine,  is  still  at  it. 

Regards  from  all  of  us  to  our  brothers  in  the  armed  forces. 

15TH  DIVISION 

lOOth  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  C.  Hecht  103rd  I'ct.,  Ptl.  Albert  Cowdell 

lOlst  Pet.,  Ptl.  Harold  T.  Keenan  104th  Pet.,  Ptl.    Walter  Dearcopp 

102nd  Pct„  Ptl.  Edward  G.  Schulls       105th  Pet.,  Pll.   The  New  Dinger 
106th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Alex  Conradi 


102nd  Precinct:  Between  attending  Legion  Conventions  and  do- 
ing emergency  tours,  we  are  all  glad  to  be  back  to  the  good  old 
ten  squad  system,  meaning,  we  can  again  get  some  enjoyment 
out  of  life  without  having  to  worry  about  such  things  as — who's 
next  to  go  to  Harlem,  etc.,  etc. 

Patrolman  August  Supen  visited  Camp  McCoy,  in  Wisconsin, 
on  his  vacation,  where  his  soldier  son  currently  is  stationed  .  .  . 
Lieutenant  Bob  McAllister  and  his  family  enjoyed  plenty  of  good 
fishing  and  clamming  (sez  he)  while  on  their  vacation  at  St.  James, 
L.  L 

Our  soldier  cop.  Lieutenant  Max  Kobbe,  writing  from  Crystal 
Beach,  Ontario,  Canada,  says  the  Canadian  gals  go  for  the  American 
boys  in  a  big  way  up  there.  {Editor's  Note:  Same  old  stuff  as  in 
the  last  war!)     Sends  his  regards  to  all. 

Private  Al  Moers,  our  ex-patrolwagon  operator,  from  Fort  Bliss, 
Texas,  writes :  "Any  crime  wave,  or  is  there  only  a  heat  w'ave  at 
the  102nd  Precinct  these  days?  Regards  to  all!"  His  address:  Pri- 
vate Al  Moers,  32961595,  AAATC  BTRY.  U.  AAA  AW.  SM.  Bu. 
Fort  Bliss,  Texas. 

Two  more  of  our  Ranch  hands  have  joined  the  102  Re-Lax  Club 
in  the  past  few  weeks,  Patrolman  (and  my  old  radio  car  side-partner) 
William  B.  Olsen,  of  161-09  84th  Drive,  Jamaica,  and  Patrolman 
Charles  R.  Steuer,  of  123-24  Irwin  Place,  St.  Albans.  To  both  of 
you  boys  we  wish  the  best — and  the  added  hope  you  will  live  to  a 
grand  old  age  to  enjoy  the  freedom  and  the  happiness  both  of  you 
so  richly  deserve. 

Patrolman  John  T,  A.  Carney  as  we  write  this  is  home  from 
the  hospital  and  well  on  the'  mend ;  so  more  power  to  you.  Jack,  we 
hope  to  have  you  back  with  us  soon. 

We  welcome  to  our  ranch  Patrolman  Peter  Pfeiffer,  recently  of 
the  lllth  Precinct,  and  hope  he  enjoys  his  stay  with  us. 

It  is  with  sadness  that  I  write  now  of  a  department  member, 
Patrolman  William  Cunnane,  who  last  month  left  us  to  go  to  his 
Heavenly  Reward.  A  brother  member  of  the  102nd  Precinct  for 
more  than  ten  years.  Bill  was  well  thought  of  by  officers  and  men 
alike.  He  was  our  Holy  Name  delegate  for  the  past  two  years,  and 
his  departure  is  sincerely  mourned  by  all.  To  his  bereaved  wife 
and  family  our  condolences  are  extended. 


16TH  DIVISION 

108th  Pet.,  Ptl.   John   Cerien 
109th  Pet.,  Ptl.  George  Ferguson 
110th   Pet., 


lllth  Pet.,  Ptl.    Edward  J.   Bidanset 
112th   Pet.,  Ptl.   Edicard  Ceiyer 
114th  Pet.,   Ptl.   Edtfui   Furclit 


lllth  Precinct:  Is  it  true  that  Sgt.  Hilemeier,  a  super-salesman 
prior  to  entering  the  IJepartment,  after  completing  the  sale  of  tickets 
for  the  Police-Sanitation  baseball  game,  on  a  hunch  picked  up  one 
of  the  ducats  which  he  was  selling  to  his  public  at  one  buck  per 
and  after  looking  it  over  closely  discovered  they  were  marked  $1.10 
each — and  that  he's  figuring  now  on  deducting  this  loss  from  his 
income  tax? 

The  entire  command  takes  this  means  of  sending  best  wishes 
to  the  members  of  our  precinct  who  are  now  serving  Uncle  Sara. 

114th  Precinct:  If  the  gentleman  responsible  for  that  sug- 
gestion box  "incident"  last  month  has  anything  personal  against 
your  reporter,  why  doesn't  he  step  up,  declare  himself,  and,  like  a 
man,  make  an  effort  to  straighten  out  the  matter — whatever  it  might 
be — according  to  Hoyle?  Incidentally,  if  a  majority  of  the  men  are 
dissatisfied  with  the  material  appearing  in  our  column,  please  make 
it  known  and  your  reporter  without  further  ado  will  step  out.  If 
such  is  not  the  case,  the  person  above  referred  to  is  being  unfair 
to  those  who  enjoy  and  possibly  get  a  smile  or  two  from  the  bits 
of  news  that  are  contributed. 

Now  to  the  lighter  side:  1st  Lieutenant  Louis  Cornibert,  U.S..'\„ 
writing  from  somewhere  in  England  to  Sergeant  Fuhr,  says  he  gets 
SPRING  3100  regularly  and  that  the  "quips"  therein  about  the  114th 
bring  back  pleasant  memories.  In  closing  he  writes  "Cheerio,"  lead- 
ing us  to  wonder  whether  our  "Looie"  as  a  result  of  his  long  stay  in 
Britain  shouldn't  be  referred  to  now  as  "Limey?"  .  .  .  Patrolman 
John  O'Leary,  the  100%  farmer,  wondering  why  his  chickens  would 
not  lay,  asked  Charlie  Sawling,  our  Chicken  Inspector,  who  upon  due 
deliberation  and  examination  declared  the  birds  in  question  to  be 
100% — roosters  .  .  .  Others  among  our  chicken  fanciers  include 
"Butch"  Fanning  who  raises  those  bombardier  hens  that  lay  their 


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eggs  from  the  roost,  and  "Never  Wash  the  Car"  Callan  whose 
roosters  are  so  lazy  they  even  sit  down  to  crow  ...  If  NfcGratli  isn't 
a  musician,  how  come  he  wears  his  hair  long,  like  a  visiting  violinist? 
.  .  .  And  is  it  true  his  charming  wife  in  the  interests  of  pulchritude 
herself  trims  Teddy  Marks'  stringy  curls  (?) — with  the  family  prun- 
itig  shears? 

We  welcome  to  the  command  Rookies  Roger  Lucchese,  Thomas 
F.  ^furphy,  Leo  J.  O'Connor,  Hildor  E.  Olsen,  Willard  L.  Rose, 
\\  illiam  V.  Scaringe  and  Paul  H.  Taylor.  May  their  respective  stays 
with  us  he  long  and  happy  ones. 

Sincere  condolences  to  Patrolman  George  Groeniger  in  the  death 
of  his  Mother. 

Lieutenant  Nawrod,  following  that  strenuous  tour  in  connection 
with  the  American  Legion  parade  last  month,  went  fishing — to  relax 
— and  he  did  .  .  .  Total  catch — ONE  FISH !  .  .  .  We  lose  another  of 
our  good  men  in  the  retirement  of  Patrolman  Fischer.  Good  luck 
to  you.  Bill  .  .  .  Now  that  the  incident  in  Harlem  is  cleared  up  and 
our  casualties,  Joe  Lee,  Tony  Peters  and  Jerry  Warnefeld  are  back 
to  work,  the  business  of  the  command  is  proceeding  as  usual  .  .  . 
What  patrolman  (noti;  making  out  roll-calls)  inherited  what  ser- 
geant's uniform  when  he  retired — and  is  saving  the  coat  till  that 
ylorious  day  when  he  himself  is  entitled  to  wear  sergeant's  stripes? 
Is  it  true  John  O'Leary  had  rabbits — until  he  left  the  gate  open?  .  .  . 
The  meat  ball  and  spaghetti  party  Patrolman  Holland  threw  to 
celebrate  his  forty-fourth  birthday  was  enjoyed  by  all — and  we  do 
mean  enjoyed! 


TRAFFIC  C 


PtI.   Joseph  H.   Werns 


Our  sincere  sympathies  to  the  families  of  Patrolman  James 
Higgins  in  the  death  of  his  brother,  and  Patrolman  Fred  MacGregor, 
who.se  brother  also  has  passed  on. 

\  speedy  recovery  to  those  of  our  comrades  now  on  sick  report. 

Since  our  last  issue  we  have  lost  another  of  our  comrades  via 
the  retirement  route,  Edward  Steudtner,  to  whom  we  wi.sh  good 
health   and   good  luck. 

Birthday  Greetings  to  John  Burke,  Aloysius  Cross,  George  Daw, 
Aaron  Gabler,  Denis  Gallagher,  Frank  Geiger,  William  Hayes. 
Walter  Kallman,  Michael  Kenny,  Carl  Lagergren,  Francis  McCusker, 
Edward  Martin,  Francis  Morrissey,  James  Mullins,  William  Ratel, 
Carl   Schroeder,  Joseph   Speilman,  Ben  Wexler,  Joe  Werns. 

Is  it  true  that  since  Carlson  acquired  that  ice  cream  suit  (em- 
phasis on  acquired)  the  hoys  in  the  1st  District  Traffic  office  are 
waiting  for  him  to  annex  one  of  those  small  four-wheeled  white 
wagons  and  go  into  business?  .  .  .  And  that  the  reason  Vince 
McGrath  has  been  walking  around  with  a  long  face  these  last  few- 
weeks  is  that  he  expects  to  be  inducted  in  the  very  near  future  as 
an  ordinary  private,  feeling  the  while  that  a  man  of  his  calibre 
-hould  be  made  at  least  a  Major — or  Colonel — or  even  perhaps  a 
GENER.\L?  .  .  .  Dudley,  in  case  you  don't  know,  was  made  a  first 
lieutenant  .  .  .  The  13th  .\ venue  Pigeon  Club  president.  Flounder 
Foot  Bamberger,  says  it  feels  great  to  be  a  kid  once  more — espe- 
cially when  you  can  play  one  o'cat  again  with  the  boys,  as  he  did  .  .  . 
Will  wonders  never  cease!  Bagels  Wackstein,  of  the  Coney  Island 
Wacks,  attended  a  traffic  squad  meeting  last  month  and  demanded 
the  floor — which  he  got — one  hoard  at  a  time — and  he's  still  brush- 
ing himself  off  .  .  .  CJabler  and  Schwartz  walking  the  Coney  Island 
boardwalk  look  like  a  couple  of  supervisors  out  for  a  breath  of  fresh 
air  .  .  .  Wonder  if  those  expected  chevrons  could  be  the  cause? 

Sid  GafFney  says  that  a  few  more  days  on  the  Coney  Island 
boardwalk  and  he  will  throw  away  his  sun-tan  oil  .  .  .  Flannagan, 
who  enioys  sampling  all  of  the  56  different  varieties  of  ice-cream 
featured  at  Howard  Johnsons,  still  wonders  why  he  is  getting  fat- — 
and  I  do  mean  fat  .  .  .  Gus  Scharnberger  says  he  spent  a  swell  vaca- 
tion at  a  place  in  the  Catskills  featuring  a  magnificent  lake — but  no 
fish ;  magnificent  boats — but  with  holes  in  the  bottoms ;  magnificent 
mosquitos — as  large  as  butterflies — and — plenty  of  eats,  but,  alas, 
no  bagels ! 

Whacks  and  Paddywhacks :  .\\  Rhode :  "What  did  he  mean  when 
he  said  these  hours  are  ruining  my  social  condition?"  .  .  .  Technow : 
"Well,  anyway,  I  still  like  to  play  rummy  I"  .  .  .  Savino :  "I  still  get 
a  free  music  lesson  for  every  hatch  of  blowfish  I  turn  in !"  .  .  . 
Kennedy:  "Yes,  my  cigars  cost  me  a  dime  apiece!"  (sez  you)  .  .  . 
.McDonnell :  "They  sent  me  back  from  the  ball  game  and  let  the 
rookie  stay!"  .  •.  .  Packingham — asking  Rhode  what  happened  to 
those  two  packs  of  cigarettes  .  .  .  Higgins :  "Make  my  weight  and 


then  talk!"  .  .  .  Priore :  "I'm  not  kidding,  I  was  there  at  a  quarter 
to  the  hour !"  .  .  .  Coyle,  C  :"Believe  it  or  not,  I  was  born  on  a  plan- 
tation in  the  woods  back  in  the  old  country !"  .  .  .  Daly,  T — carving 
his  initials  on  his  night  stick — afraid  someone  might  swipe  it  .  .  . 
Marouseck :  "My  foot  bothers  me,  so  I  think  I'll  go  sick !"  .  .  . 
Morrissey,  F :  "I  don't  have  any  sleeves  in  my  shirts,  it's  too  warm  !" 

Who  was  it  that  was  seen  playing  shuffleboard  in  the  Gun  Hill 
section  last  month?  .  .  .  And  don't  forget,  please,  the  little  black 
box  on  the  wall. 

FLASH ! ! !  What  zvell  known  magazine  reporter,  assigned  to 
this  command,  (initials  J.H.IV.)  spends  all  of  his  off  time,  32's  in- 
cluded, tending  to  his  nuignificent  inctory  garden  atop  the  building 
at  110  East  34th  Street  and  who,  incidentally,  has  visions  of  a  suc- 
cessful career  as  a  farmer  some  time  in  the  distant  future — 'when  the 
life  of  a  traffic  cop  no  longer  carries  appeal? 


TRAFFIC  O 


Frank  &  Earnest 


On  July  17  from  our  midst  passed  one  of  the  best-liked  men  in 
the  Department,  and  to  the  widow  and  children  of  the  late  Patrol- 
man Charles  Strang  the  members  of  Traffic  O  send  their  sympathy. 
Charlie,  stationed  at  LaGuardia  Field  since  its  opening,  was  well 
known  and  respected  by  all  with  whom  he  came  in  contact.  A  real 
good  cop,  he  will  be  missed  both  by  his  family  and  his  friends  in 
Traffic  O. 

Let's  hope  "Strangle"  is  directing  traiHc  now  at  the  Golden  Gate 
— and  that  he'll  be  there  to  pass  us  through  when  our  turn  comes 
to  go. 


GRAND  CENTRAL  PARKWAY  PRECINCT 


The  Ghost 


Lieutenant  "K"  back  from  his  vacation  with  a  "foreign  growth" 
on  his  upper  lip.  Hiding  from  someone,  maybe?  .  .  .  And  why, 
pray,  shouldn't  George  Garrett  strut  around?  Isn't  he  a  grand- 
father now?  .  .  .  Jim  Byrnes,  retired,  is  having  a  grand  time  and 
continuing  to  enjoy  plenty  of  fresh  air  in  his  new  field  of  activity 
at  the  race  track  .  .  .  Augie  Lay  and  Lou  Davenport  last  month 
visited  the  G.C.P.  with  their  wives.  Lou  and  his  Mrs.  at  this  writ- 
ing are  sunning  themselves  in  Tampa.  Florida  .  .  .  Frank  Radtke 
anxious  to  get  to  the  .American  Legion  Convention.  The  tables, 
however  seem  to  be  reversed  on  this  member  of  the  powerhouse 
...  If  you're  interested  in  knowing  how  to  attain  financial  independ- 
ence, get  in  touch  with  Eddie  Bloom  .  .  .  Someone  sent  Joe  Plate 
a  card  last  week  with  the  letters  B.  N.  after  his  name.  Wonder 
what  the  B.  N.  stands  for? 

Who  said  John  Moore  got  a  bit  upstage  while  serving  as  acting 
chauffeur  for  the  Lieutenant-in-command  last  month?  .  .  .  "Jiggs" 
Preisigke,  who  is  very  sad  these  days,  wonders  how  much  longer 
Old  Man  O.P..'\.  intends  keeping  his  boat  tied  fast  to  the  dock  .  .  . 
Johnny  Mason  still  crowing  about  beating  Sergeant  Davis  by  one 
hole.  Ye.s,  at  last  John  can  brag  about  beating  somebody  .  .  .  Cap- 
tain Keudell  on  his  vacation  got  a  tough  break — that  Harlem  episode 
resulting  in  Captain  John  getting  a  forthwith — and  for  which  all 
of  us  were  sorry  .  .  .  Yes,  we  have  many  qualified  safari  guides 
here  now  as  a  result  of  the  experience  gained  by  the  boys  in  Harlem. 

Ed  Miller  tells  of  how-  he  saved  Orlowski — -but  not  a  word  of 
how  he  came  to  be  lying  on  the  ground  .  .  .  Ho'w  is  it  every  time 
Kenny  Brown  picks  a  date  for  a  vacation,  the  very  next  day  all  hell 
breaks  loose — and  Frank  (Curly  Locks)  Radtke  promptly  starts  to 
lose  weight?  .  .  .  Gene  Roeder,  our  star  one-finger  man,  is  on  a  diet 
— eats  only  2  sandwiches,  one  plate  of  beans,  one  pie  and  one  quart 
of  milk  for  lunch  now.  His  appetite  ain't  what  it  used  to  be,  ex- 
plains Gene !  .  .  .  Happy  George  Klinger  really  lives  up  to  his  title 
these  days — since  that  last  letter  reached  him  from  Africa. 

Sergeant  Corbett  back  from  a  studious  vacation  with  the  degree 
of  A.D.C. :  .Authorized  Digger  of  Clams.  Quite  a  clam  digger  now-, 
we're  told,  but  nobody  ever  sees  any  clams  around  here!  .  .  .  Speak- 
ing of  clams,  we  have  lots  of  them  around  the  G.C.P. ,  which  is  one 
reason  why  The  Ghost  had  to  take  another  stooge  into  his  confidence 
in  order  to  get  news  .  .  .  MergI  back  from  vacation  up  at  the  Boy 
Scout  Camp  and  explaining  to  all  and  sundry  the  newest  in  scout- 
craft  .  .  .  John  O'SuUivan,  in  addition  to  those  IS  foot  beans,  is 
trying  to  develop  a  peach  without  fuzz  .  .  .  Hey,  John  !  Have  you 
ever  heard  of  a  nectarine? 

And  that's  all  for  now,  men,  except  to  say  that  while  it's  true  the 
Harlem  business  for  a  while  had  all  of  us  on  a  merry-go-round.  The 


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Ghost  got   the  brass   ring  on   the   second   try — and   is   still  on   the 
darned  thing  ...  So  bear  with  him  please,  until  next  month ! 


MOTORCYCLE  PRECINCT  2 


Ptl.  Jolt  I.  N.  G.  Along 


Two  additional  purchases  of  $1,000  War  Bonds  were  made  last 
month,  one  by  Jim  Olliffe,  the  other  by  Frank  McNally's  father. 
Nice  work  ...  A  card  from  the  Police  Recreation  Centre  says  that 
the  following  four-man  bowling  team  entered  by  Nat  Bravate  swept 
aside  all  competition  last  month :  Tiny  Torresson,  Charlie  Hart, 
Jack  Murphy  and  Ed  Mclvor.  Looks  like  a  good  combination  to 
us  .  .  .  Bob  Hemphill  says  that  Eddie  Lee  must  have  a  couple  of 
mule's  hooves  hidden  up  his  sleeve.  Eddie  in  a  bit  of  gym  sparring 
caught  Bob  with  a  solar-plexur  last  month  that  Bob  says  shoved 
his  liver  around  from  left  to  right  ...  By  the  way,  who  accounts 
for  a  damaged  "bugle"  by  explaining  "/  was  going  home  from 
Harlem  when  I  fell  asleep  and  ivalked  into  the  wall???"  .  .  .  Cap- 
tain Neary  the  other  day  read  a  very  nice  letter  from  Jack  Stevens, 
now  retired,  in  which  Jack  spoke  glowingly  of  his  many  years  of 
fine  association  with  Mcy.  2  .  .  .  Did  George  Hutchinson  mean  the 
water  or  the  new  help  at  Floyd  Bennett  Field  when,  in  response  to 
Sergeant  Evers'  inquiry  "What's  doing  along  Flatbush  Avenue?" 
he  answered,  "The  tvavcs  just  rolled  in,  and  they  sure  look  cool  and 
refreshing!"  .  .  .  Congratulations  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Phil  Blush,  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Kenavan  and  Freddie  and  Mrs.  Johnson,  on  the  birth  to 
each  of  these  happy  couples  of  a  son!  .  .  .  Frank  (Dapper  Don) 
Kennedy  grins  broadly  as  he  tells  of  the  good  news  from  his  son, 
Gerard,  radioman   1st  class,  U.  S.  Navy. 

Jack  (Eveready)  Murphy,  who  with  Eddie  DiGiacomo  got  up 
early  to  go  fishing  off  the  Sheepshead  pier,  later  was  observed  fast 
asleep  there.  Too  tough  after  those  late  ones,  eh.  Jack?  .  .  .  That 
was  Father  Ed  McCarren,  the  son  of  our  Patrolman  Bill  McCarren, 
who  served  as  deacon  at  the  requiem  mass  for  Lt.  Gov.  Wallace 
at  St.  Patrick's  Cathedral  last  month  .  .  .  Charlie  Hood,  who  left 
us  with  a  smile  as  he  started  on  his  vacation  last  month,  was  still 
wearing  it  when  he  was  brought  back  suddenly  on  a  forthwith. 
Can't  get  Charlie  mad  .  .  .  Al  Manganaro  and  Joe  Dupcak  got 
themselves  a  mess  of  drums  and  things  and  are  all  set  to  beat  the 
band  now  .  .  .  All  the  victory  gardeners  except  Farmer  Henry 
MoUer  and  Plowshare  Teddy  Klumpe  have  been  heard  from  .  .  . 
Sergeant  John  Newman — alias  The  .Embassador  of  Good  Will — lost 
a  portion  of  his  prize  flock  of  Bar  Rocks,  which,  according  to  John, 
was  the  work  of  a  couple  of  "fowl"  parasites.  Moller's  jaw  dropped 
upon  hearing  this.    "Aw,  you  needn't  get  personal,  Sarge !" 

Marty  Quaglieni  is  asking  returning  divers  from  North  Africa 
how  to  keep  the  fine  white  sand  from  blowing  down  the  hatch — now 
that  the  scenery  of  Belt  Parkway  is  on  the  loose  again. 

Best  wishes  and  a  quick  recovery  to  Charlie  Hart,  Frank  Mc- 
Nally,  Pat  Guglielmotti,  Joe  Welply  and  Harry  Browne,  all  of 
whom  were  injured  during  the  Harlem  episode. 

In  celebration  of  the  first  anniversary  as  commander  of  Acting 
Captain  George  Neary,  Ed  Dooley  baked  a  chocolate  cake.  Bob 
Hemphill  scaled  two  pineapples,  John  Capper  (1)  unfurled  a  new 
flag  and  (2)  combed  his  hair.  Jack  Feeney  and  Johnny  Conklin 
brought  a  centerpiece  of  fresh  flowers,  and  Lieutenant  Fleischner, 
Eddie  Schoenaker,  John  Zoll  and  Harold  Bradley  joined  in  the 
barber  shop  version  of  "Happy  Birthday  To  You !"  .  .  .  "Dear 
Captain:  We  missed  you  when  you  left  on  your  vacation,"  the  cute 
card  from  Willie  Hubbard  read.  "Please  don't  go  away  any  more!" 
.  .  .  Only  things  missing  were  the  balloons  and  ribbons  that  Ser- 
geant  Katz   should  have   brought   following  Norman's   party. 

What  man  with  9  years,  7  months  and  12  days  service  asked  the 
Captain :  "Can  I  have  Moller's  vacation  ?  I  have  an  opportunity  to 
buy  a  couple  of  train  tickets  cheap?" 

Best  wishes  to  everyone's  pal — Lieutenant  Bill  Henry — in  his  new 
job  .  .  .  Jack  Feeney  is  taking  applications  for  the  "Ice-box  Re- 
moval Squad"  .  .  .  Sergeant  Paul  Evers  bought  himself  a  round 
trip  ticket  between  Brooklyn  and  Staten  Island  .  .  .  And  our  Staten 
Island  reporter  sends  in  the  good  news  that  John  Miller  has  fully 
recovered  from  a  recent  eye  injury  caused  by  a  stray  cinder  .  .  . 
Also  glad  to  hear  from  Staten  Island  that  Sergeant  Charlie  Joseph 
is  on  the  mend  and  expects  to  be  back  to  work  soon. 

It  is  with  profound  regret  that  we  received  the  news  of  the  death 
of  our  former  comrade  Captain  Thomas  G.  Abbey,  U.  S.  Army  Air 
Forces,  who  was  killed  in  South  America  on  September  12  past. 


Because  the  details  of  Tom's  death  have  not  as  yet  been  cleared  by 
military  censorship,  we  are  unable  to  furnish  any  further  information 
at  this  time.  To  the  many  fine  young  pilots  of  the  U.  S.  Air  Corps 
who  received  their  flight  training  from  Tom  as  well  as  the  entire 
personnel  of  Motorcycle  Precinct  2  with  whom  he  spent  fourteen 
years  of  congenial,  cooperative  and  loyal  service,  the  news  came  as 
a  shock.  New  York  City  has  truly  lost  one  of  its  finest  sons.  We 
of  the  Department  take  pride  in  the  knowledge  that  he  was  numbered 
within  our  ranks.  To  his  beloved  wife,  Marie,  and  to  his  Mother 
and  Dad,  our  deepest  condolences  are  extended. 


POLICEWOMEN'S   BUREAU 


Polw.    Emma    Alden 


Attention,  4,958,270  Women  In  America :  Do  make  Katherine 
Gamble  and  Grace  Kuhls  tell  why  they're  so  photogenic  .  .  .  Talent 
scouts  should  see  the  newsreel  made  by  the  Dept.  .  .  .  How  did  we^ 
ever  get  such  natural  actresses  in  those  mob  scenes?  .  .  .  Estelle; 
Meyer  knows  how  to  hold  a  baby — Velena  Ellis  does  a  good  high, 
hurdle — Katherine  Bergin  makes  a  lovely  corpse — Minnie  Gilbert- 
screams  effectively  .... 

CONGRATULATIONS  to  our  successful  WAC  FLORENCE 
KECKP2ISSON,  of  whose  rise  to  the  rank  of  secretary  to  the: 
colonel  and  adjutant  we  were  all  of  us  proud  to  learn! 

Hope  that  along  with  your  resignation,  Freda  Yourdis,  good  luck! 
attends  your  plans ;  very  best  wishes  from  your  friends. 

GRATEFUL  ACKNOWLEDGMENT  to  all  the  women  who' 
toiled  overtime  in  the  emergency ;  for  example,  Lily  F.  Browne  and 
Mary  Shanley  for  administering  First  Aid;  Martha  Mirsherger 
whose  serving  of  coffee  kept  the  men  active  despite  the  hours.  This 
in  Harlem. 

BEST  WISHES  to  the  cheerful  Adele  Lewis,  whose  constant 
smile  has  so  endeared  her  to  her  work-mates.  Bet  even  the  stork 
is  happy  at  the  prospect ! 

On  August  7  Polw.  Eileen  Johnson  introduced  to  a  palpitating 
world  8  lbs.  10  ozs.  of  JOY  by  the  name  of  Robert  Eugene!  An- 
other Patrolman  to  be?  (The  long-legged  bird  made  a  visit  to  an- 
other office,  too.) 

HAPPY  BIRTHDAY  to  Lawon  R.  Bruce,  Margaret  M.  Ewen, 
Margaret  J.  Reirne,  Emma  M.  Gross,  Lena  Breiman,  Margaret 
Taylor,  Josephine  T.  Gibbons  .  .  .  Greetings  also  to  Mary  A.  George, 
civilian,  on  leave. 

JUVENILE  AID  BUREAU:  BIRTHDAY  JOYS  to  Ann  M. 
Hauer,  Labor  Day,  and  to  both  Augusta  M.  Ludtke  and  Martha 
Wissman  on  the  day  after. 

Let's  shake  hands  for  those  swell  shooting  scores — Martha  Mirs- 
herger and  Mary  Ellis ! 

CONGRATULATIONS  to  the  "last  10"— there  are  no  more  pro- 
bationers .  .  . 

Our  Policewomen  "did  all  right"  while  Joan  "Beautifully  Blond" 
Blondell  autographed  her  photos  for  the  boys  at  the  Women's  Mili- 
tary Services  Club  last  month. 

Add  to  our  Blond  Donor  Honor  Roll :  Catherine  Rosenberg. 

PRIDE  OF  THE  MONTH:  He's  a  handsome  First  Lieutenant 
— somewhere  overseas — married  in  June  to  a  girl  from  Niagara 
Falls,  where  he  graduated  from  the  University.  His  mother  is  the 
glamorous   detective,   Mabel   Leonard ;   we   salute  you ! 

PROOF  THAT  POLICEWOMEN  STILL  THRILL  AT  MEET- 
ING CITY  VISITORS : 

Officially:     Escorting  lovely  lady  Marines  .  .  . 
Unofficially:    Unassuming  ERIC  LINDEN — the  star's  a  corporal 
now  in  the  Army  .  .  . 

Handsome  VICTOR  JORY,  enthusiastic  about  the  work  of  the 
Juvenile  Aid  Bureau,  tells  us  he's  read  of  "that  progressive  New- 
York  director,  Mary  Sullivan."  (Haven't  we  all!)  In  his  very 
charming  manner,  Mr.  Jory  expressed  a  desire  to  see  the  Police- 
women on  duty  in  uniform.  (We'll  give  him  a  chance?)  Don't 
rush,  girls,  BUT  he  is  FASCINATING! 

Friendly  OLE  OLSEN  (of  OLSEN  and  JOHNSON  of  SONS 
O'  FUN)  advocates,  as  a  father,  taxpayer,  and  business  man,  an 
increase  in  salary  for  our  Uniformed  Force  .  .  .  Mr.  Olscn  shows  a 
rare  appreciation  of  the  hard  role  our  Department  members  fill  in 
real  life;  his  intelligent  interest  in  social  problems  is  not  only  a 
tribute  to  his  sense  of  perspective  as  a  fine  human  being,  but  makes 
him  an  honor  to  his  profession. 


LOOKING     'EM      OVER 


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QUESTIONS    MOST    OFTEN    ASKED    OF   OUR    GALS    IN 
UNIFORM : 

At  Coney  Island:  "You  don't  blame  me  for  losing  my  child,  do 
you?" 

At  Orchard  Beach:     "What  branch  of  the  service  are  you  in?" 
Primary  Election  Day:    "How  do  you  like  tabulating?" 
At  Lemissohn  Stadium:     "Where  are  these  seats,  usher?"  (Colo- 
nel McDermott,  Head  of  Selective  Service,  was  charmingly  apolo- 
itic  when  he  learned  she  was  a  cop.) 
At  Central  Park  Mall:     "Would  you  care  to  dance?" 
Answer:      "No,    thank    you,    I'm    a    Policewoman."      Question: 
(  an't  Policewomen  dance?" 

The  Herald-Trih.  reporter  on  the  Grandstand  at  the  American 
Legion  parade  is  credited  with  asking  one  of  our  Lieutenants :  "Who 
are  the  beauteous  damsels  in  blue?"  Of  course,  they  were  POLICE- 
WOMEN. 

Did  you  hear  about  the  Magistrate  mistaking  the  Policewoman 
lor  the  Fortune  Teller  she  was  arraigning?   \\'ho  was  upset  when 
discovered  his  mistake? 

Lovely    (retired    Policewoman)    Emma    Wedemeyer    visited    the 
ireau   with  her  husband,  who  at  first  glance  has  a  startling  re- 
nblance   to    Clark   Gable.     The    sun-tanned   Apollo   is    a    retired 
eputy  Fire  Chief. 
Missing    Persons    Bureau    femmes    were    sorry    to    lose    Captain 
.  Stein.     The  rumor  is  the  "girls"  in  the  Dept  are  clamoring  to  get 
|signments  to  the  MPB  since  Lt.  Cronin  has  been  put  in  command. 
r!     My! 

SIGNS    IN    OUR    CITY    (verified    on    request)  :    "Black    Eyes 

lade  Natural"  (Bowery)  .  .  .  "Paris  At  A  Price"  (Dept.  Store  Ad 

'  meant  to  suggest  clothes,  not  politics)   .  .  .  "We  mend  everything 

but  broken  heart"   (East  Side)  .  .  .  "Submarine  Sandwiches  10<?  & 

iSf  (Canal  Street). 

AND  TO  THOSE  WHO  CONTRIBUTED  THE  INFORMA- 
TION  JUST   READ— THANKS! 

BUREAU  OF  CRIMINAL  IDENTIFICATION 

PtI.  Harold  E.  Drake 

One  Tuesday  evening  recently  the  fast-moving  (well,  moving, 
anyway)  B.C.I.  Softball  team  traveled  to  Bensonhurst  where  the 
boys  in  one  of  the  most  sensational  games  seen  around  these  parts 
in  months,  took  over  the  66th  Precinct  to  the  tune  of  8  to  0  .  .  . 
The  game  was  replete  with  fielding  gems  and  startling  plays 
throughout  .  .  .  Genial  Ed  Ward,  star  receiver  for  the  B.C.I. ,  shone 
at  bat  (as  usual)  with  three  out  of  four — a  home  run,  triple  and 
a  single  .  .  .  John  Miller,  who  is  slowly  rounding  into  shape  (what 
shape?),  came  through  with  a  timely  triple.  His  game  afield,  too, 
was  something  to  marvel  at  .  .  .  Frank  Moore  made  one  of  the 
outstanding  plays  of  the  game,  going  out  to  short  left  and  taking 
one  over  his  shoulder  on  the  dead  run  ...  By  far  the  greatest 
performance  was* turned  in  by  Arthur  Hilderbrandt  who  allowed  two 
hits,  one  of  them  a  bit  scratchy  (hm!).  He  also  contributed  two 
timely  bingles  .  .  .  Patrolman  Lou  Tuck,  who  at  present  is  on  leave 
from  this  office  and  serving  in  the  armed  forces,  for  this  occasion 
obtained  special  leave  to  play  with  the  team  ...  As  an  afterthought, 
Legs  Murphy  played  in  the  short  field  (nuf  said).  John  DeBiase, 
who,  before  joining  the  Department  gained  considerable  fame  in  the 
semi-pro  ranks,  coached  the  B.C.I,  this  game  and  has  since  been  pre- 
vailed upon  to  take  over  the  duties  of  coach  permanently. 

The  lineup:  Murphy,  S.  C. ;  Moore,  3B;  Taggert,  IB;  Tweed, 
L.  F.;  Bradt,  S.  S. ;  Miller,  2B ;  Ward,  C. ;  Strube,  C.  F. ;  Tuck, 
R.  F.;  Hilderbrandt,  P. 


16TH  DETECTIVE  DISTRICT 


Del.  Paul  Montgomery 


There  is  a  sleuth  in  the  108th  Squad  (whose  name  cannot  for 
obvious  reasons  be  mentioned)  who  is  in  quite  a  dilemma.  Maybe 
the  Legal  Bureau  can  solve  his  problem  for  him.  Seems  said 
sleuth  has  a  brother-in-law  who— oh,  well,  it's  going  to  be  a  poser 
for  Mr.  Anthony  almost  any  Sunday  night  now — so  why  waste 
words  on  it  here! 

What  detective  in  the  108th  Squad  held  with  a  worried  mother 
the  conversation  which  follows : 

Mother:  "I  wrote  my  Johnny,  who  is  up  around  Port  Tervis,  on 
a  vacation,  several  letters,  but  he  doesn't  answer  them." 

Detective:      After    getting    name,    address    and    other    pertinent 


information  for  D.D.  13,  inquiries  of  worried  mother :  "What  does 
your  boy  work  at?" 

Mother :  "He  is  a  bus  boy." 

Detective:  "Well,  you  have  nothing  to  worry  about;  if  anything 
happens  to  him  he  will  have  his  chauffeur's  license  on  him,  and  you 
will  be  notified." 

Mother:  "How  can  he  have  a  chauffeur's  license?  Johnny  is 
only  15!" 

Detective:  "Didn't  you  just  tell  me  he  was  a  bus  boy?" 

Mother:  "I  don't  mean  he  drives  a  car,  I  mean  he  works  in  res- 
taurants, clean  dishes,  etc." 

Detective:  "Oh!" 

47TH  SQUAD 

A  solemn  high  mass  of  requiem  for  Mrs.  Margaret  Byrnes, 
mother  of  Detective  George  Byrnes,  was  celebrated  by  the  Rev. 
Thomas  J.  P.  Byrnes,  his  brother,  who  is  assistant  rector  of  St. 
John's  R.  C.  Church,  Bronx,  at  St.  Mary's  R.  C.  Church,  215th 
St.  and  White  Plains  Ave.,  on  September  6.  Mrs.  Byrnes  died 
on  Thursday,  September  3,  after  a  short  illness,  at  the  age  of  68. 
To  the  bereaved  family  our  deepest  sympathy  is  extended. 


AIR  WARDEN  SERVICE 


Ptl.  De  Molition 


Congratulations  and  good  wishes  to  Patrolman  Frank  D.  Day 
of  Air  Warden  Service  Headquarters,  who  entered  the  services  of 
the  United   States  Army  on  September  2,  1943. 

Frank  has  been  with  the  Air  Warden  Service  since  the  opening 
of  its  Headquarters  at  300  Mulberry  Street  in  1942.  He  has  served 
faithfully  and  well  under  former  Sixth  Deputy  Police  Commissioner 
John  H.  Morris,  now  a  captain  in  the  Transportation  Corps  of  the 
United  States  Army;  Commandant  D.  A.  Thompson  and  Deputy 
Inspector  James  B.  Nolan,  Executive  Officer  of  the  Air  Warden 
Service. 

Ptl.  Day  was  admitted  to  the  Bar  early  in  1942,  and  his  legal 
training  has  frequently  been  an  asset  in  his  work. 

Your  friends  will  miss  you,  Frank,  and  we  all  join  in  wishing 
you  good  luck  in  your  new  venture. 

Notes  front  the  15th  Division: 

The  Precinct  Warden  Commanders  of  the  15th  Division  and 
their  staffs  staged  some  more  of  their  brawl  (ball)  games  at  Howard 
Beach  recently,  where  Acting  Captain  "Stonewall"  Kafka's  Wildcats 
trimmed  Acting  Lieutenant  Henry's  Gophers  in  a  fast  game  by  a 
score  of  4  to  1.  The  game  was  highlighted  by  the  stellar  perform- 
ance of  "Stonewall"  at  first.  We  wonder  why  Steve  Whalen  doesn't 
draft  him  for  the  official  Police  team !  In  the  second  game,  how- 
ever, "Stonewall"  crumbled  and  was  nicknamed  "Dribblefingers." 
Perhaps  Steve  Whalen  shouldn't  be  interested.  The  Gophers  staged 
a  comeback,  trimming  the  Pussycats  (Wildcats  of  the  first  game)  to 
the  tune  of  14  to  10.  "Dribblefingers,"  formerly  "Stonewall," 
blamed  the  holocaust  on  the  weight  of  the  refreshments  consumed 
by  Acting  Lieutenants  Menielly  and  Davison. 

At  about  8:30  P.M.,  on  July  29,  1943,  Wardens  Glacy  and 
Knispal,  Sector  15,  Zone  B,  I06th  Precinct,  while  on  patrol,  observed 
a  live  wire  dangling  from  a  tree  on  107th  Avenue,  between  129th 
and  130th  Streets,  Queens.  They  immediately  reported  the  discovery 
to  the  Precinct  Report  Center.  The  Wardens,  in  the  meantime, 
safeguarded  the  area,  pending  the  arrival  of  the  Emergency  Units 
of  the  telephone  and  electric  light  companies. 

On  July  19,  1943,  James  Beatty,  a  Warden  of  Sector  13,  Zone 
B,  106th  Precinct,  detected  an  odor  of  gas  emanating  from  a  resi- 
dence. With  the  aid  of  a  neighbor,  a  woman  and  child  were  carried 
to  safety  and  artificial  respiration  was  applied,  pending  the  arrival 
of  Emergency  Units.     Both  victims  responded  to  treatment. 

The  Bellerose  Creepers  a  few  Sundays  ago  took  into  camp  the 
Softball  team  of  the  Air  Wardens  of  Sector  28,  Zone  C,  105th 
Precinct,  by  a  score  of  6  to  4  .  .  .  Captain  Boylan,  who  played  short 
for  the  Wardens,  in  a  drawing  after  the  game  for  a  live  duck  drew 
the  winning  number.  The  Skipper  took  his  good  fortune  in  grace- 
ful mood  and  explained  that  he  had  promised  in  the  event  he  was 
successful  in  winning  the  duck  he  would  turn  it  over  to  his  good 
Bellerosian  friend,  Hughie  Dunn  .  .  .  Refreshments  were  served 
during  the  festivities  and  everyone  at  the  end  went  home  happy — 


44 


LOOKING     'EM     OVER 


Captain  Boylan,  too — even  though  he  did  arrive  home  three  hours 
late  for  his  dinner. 


79th   Precinct: 

Evacuation  and  Incident  Drill  conducted  by  members  of  the  79th 
Pet.  AWS  on  Sunday,  August  1,  in  which  ISO  wardens  took  part, 
was  a  huge  success  .  .  .  Excellent  demonstrations  were  put  on  by 
the  Light  Duty  Rescue  Squad,  commanded  by  Pet.  Director  Cecil 
Meyers  and  directed  by  13th  Div.  Director  Lyon  Hariton. 

Warden  Sam  Cooper,  late  of  B22,  met  with  an  accident,  at  his 
place  of  business,  during  the  Practice  Alert  of  August  12,  and  died 
as  a  result  of  the  injuries  sustained  on  August  14.  On  the  day  of 
the  funeral,  100  members  of  the  Air  Warden  Service  lined  the 
street  opposite  the  home  of  the  late  warden ;  six  members  of  his 
sector  acted  as  honorary  pallbearers,  and  a  Guard  of  Honor  made 
up  of  Sector  and  Deputy  Sector  Commanders  escorted  the  body 
a  short  distance.  Taps  then  was  sounded  and  all  saluted — a  last, 
sad  gesture  of  farewell  to  a  fine  comrade. 


SERVICE  STATION  4 


Ptl.  Nutsan  Bolts 


Would  you  believe :  that  the  shop's  mascot  (pussy  cat)  is  being 
held  responsible  (according  to  Joe  Biscotti)  for  what  happened  to 
the  2  glass  desk-tops  on  the  Sarge's  desk  last  month?  .  .  .  that  the 
neighborhood  children  flock  to  S.S.  4  to  see  the  man  with  the 
"Buffalo  Bill"  outfit?  (Would  Glenn  Royal  know  anything  about 
this?)  .  .  .  that  Charlie  Schmidt  says  he  can  lick  anybody  his  size? 
(Try  and  find  one)  .  .  .  that  Tanglefoot  the  2nd  is  now  being  called 
the  absent-minded  professor?  (Can  John  Hardick  give  the  reason) 
.  .  that  now  that  Bill  Iden  is  acquainted  with  the  routine  of  office 
work  it's  been  suggested  he  assist  "Can't  I  get  a  Sunday  off?"  .  .  . 
that  at  last  Carburetor  Engineer  Bob  Woytisek  has  his  own  illumi- 
nation? (Why  does  he  insist  on  wiping  his  face  with  that  well- 
lubricated  cap?)  .  .  .  that  when  Cassidy  answers  the  phone  he 
invariably  says,  "Oh,  it's  YOU  again f"  .  .  .  that  the  reason  Fred 
Hoffman  is  called  the  Paranay  Kid  no  one  seems  to  know? 

The  voice  with  a  smile — Ed  Coughlin's  .  .  .  The  voice  with  a  cry 
— (?)  .  .  .  Who  is  the  patrolman  with  the  assimilated  voice  of  an 
inspector?  (Can  it  be  the  fellow  with  the  ding  dong  name?)  .  .  .  The 
members  of  S.S.  4  wish  Captain  Bob  Hamilton  the  best  of  luck 
and  a  long  and  happy  life  in  his  retirement. 


MIDTOWN  SQUAD 


Ptl.  Hal  Graves 


In  the  July  issue  of  Spring  3100,  there  appeared  in  this  column 
a  reference  to  a  certain  loyal  racial  group  that,  because  of  a  mis- 
understanding of  the  term  used,  might  have  caused  offense.  No 
offense  was  intended,  and  in  the  future  the  expression  referred  to 
will  not  be  repeated. 


MOTOR  TRANSPORT  DIVISION 


Prof.   I.  Spillit 


With  vacation  days  all  but  over,  the  following  confidential  re- 
port on  the  summer  activities  of  some  of  our  leading  members  is 
here  and  now  respectfully  submitted. 


First,  Captain  Donnelly,  who  with  every  expectation  of  enjoying 
a  delightful  stay  at  Squire  Phillip  Kennedy's  sumptuous  Summer 
hideout  at  aristocratic  Rocky  Point,  on  Long  Eyelund,  was  forced 
regretfully  to  cut  short  his  visit  when  he  found  the  Koke  had  run 
out.  Confidentially,  James,  how  long  did  you  expect  those  three 
bottles  to  last? 

Lieutenant  "Smiling"  John  Ljmch  spent  one  of  his  usual  high- 
powered  vacations  playing  polo  (his  favorite  sport)  and  riding  to 
the  hounds  as  a  guest  of  a  multi-millionaire  friend  at  the  fellow's 
2,000  acre  Summer  estate  in  far-off  New  Jersey,  a  place  famous, 
incidentally,  for  those  extra  double  rich  malted  milks  served  in; 
prodigious  quantities  by  the  host  both  before  and  pfter  meals. 

Lieutenant  Kepko,  still  a  bit  groggy  following  that  hectic  hunt- 
ing trip  to  the  mountains  where  for  19  days  this  most  genial  of 
gents  hunted  vainly — for  reasonable  rates — as  usual  had  his  regular? 
squawk  about  the  way  vacationers  are  gypped  now-a-days.  Hey, 
Emil,  what  did  you  expect  for  twelve  smackers  a  week — Paul 
Whiteman  with  your  meals? 

Lieutenant  Mooney  this  year  didn't  have  the  heart  to  leave  his 
prize  bulldog  alone  and  for  that  reason  he  stayed  in  the  city  with 
the  rest  of  the  millionaires  and  where,  incidentally,  not  a  day  passed 
without  Tom  going  to  the  trouble  of  taking  time  out  to  introduce  his 
canine  pal  to  some  new  trees  the  hound  had  slipped  up  on  in  his 
travels.  (Editor's  Note:  So  faithfully  does  Tom  stick  with  his 
four-legged  friend  that  even  he  pulls  up  sharply — every  time  he 
passes  a  pump!) 

Patrolman  Bell,  who  hasn't  gone  anywhere  yet,  is  dickering  with 
the  Park  Department  for  permission  while  on  his  vacation  to  trap 
butterflies  in  Central  Park.  Bill,  a  true  lover  of  Nature,  has  decided 
to  lay  off  the  squirrels  this  year — he  having  suddenly  become  allergic 
to  nerts — or  at  least  so  our  handsome  hero  claims. 

Joe   Farrara,   our   recent   acquisition   from   the   Minor   Leagues, 
reports  that  he,  too,  had  a  swell  vacation  this  year — an  opportunity,] 
Joe  explained,  to  catch  up  on  some  of  his  old  homework  while  thel 
missus  and  little  Joe  relaxed  serenely  high  upon  a  di.'stant  mountain] 
top. 

Even  Civilian  Cloik  Cohen  got  the  vacation  bug  and  took  time! 
out  to  visit  his  wife's  parents  in  Connecticut  last  month.  To  hear! 
Milton  explain  it — "What's  the  sense  of  getting  hogtied  if  you  can'tf 
drop  in  on  your  in-laws  for  a  week-end — and  after  you've  become  | 
settled — park  a  week  or  two?" 

And  by  all  means  let's  not  fail  to  record  the  activity  up  at  thel 
O'Sullivan  manse  where  Dave's  favorite  wife,  Annie,  last  monthl 
presented  Dave  with  a  Brand  New  Baby  Boy!  Of  course,  Davej 
wasn't  exactly  surprised  and  it  is  reasonable  to  assume  he  had  an! 
idea  right  along  that  something  was  cookin'.  We  like,  too,  the  way! 
Dave  and  Annie  settled  on  a  name  for  the  young  gent,  viz.  Thel 
wife's  family  wanted  the  newcomer  to  be  called  "Otfo  Heinrich,"  thel 

while  Dave  held  out  for  "Patrickf 
Michael"  ...  So  they  comprom- 
ised on  Robert! 

You  recognize  the  handsome  I 
young  officer  shown  here,  of! 
course.  You're  right.  He's  none] 
other  than  our  own  Bill  Deneen,] 
who  posed  for  the  picture  ex-| 
actly  36  years  ago — on  Septem-f 
ber  17,  1907,  to  be  exact— and] 
who  last  month  celebrated  hisj 
thirty-sixth  anniversary  as  a| 
member  of  the  Police  Depart- 
ment in  a  manner  befitting  aj 
man  who  believes  in  doing  thingsl 
right,  culminating  in  a  dinner  | 
party  in  the  beautiful  "White! 
House"  room  of  the  Waldorf  j 
and  where,  over  the  proverbial  i 
cold  bottle  and  hot  bird,  we 
drank  to  his  continued  good  ] 
health.  Proud  father  today  of  | 
four  handsome  sons.  Bill  Deneen  j 
symbolizes  gloriously  the  one-time  rookie  patrolman  of  another  year.J 
Again,  Bill,  congratulations ! 


CRIMINALS    WANTED 


WANTED  FOR  MURDER 


THOMAS  P.  MALONE 

Aliases 
JOHN  PATRICK 

MACK  and 
JOHN   T.   MACK 


DESCRIPTION— Age  48  years;  height,  5  feet  11  inches;  weight 
185  pounds ;  grey  eyes ;  black  hair,  grey  on  sides.  Occupations, 
chauffeur,  electrician  and  bartender. 


WANTED  FOR  ASSAULT,  ROBBERY, 
BURGLARY    AND    GRAND    LARCENY 


HERMAN   LIEBOWITZ 

AHases  PAUL  GARY,  PAUL  GRAY 

and  JIMMY  DALTON 

DESCRIPTION— Age  19  years ;  height  5  feet,  6  inches ;  weight 
136  pounds ;  blue  eyes ;  brown  kinky  hair ;  thin  face ;  long  thin 
nose.  May  be  wearing  United  States  Navy  Seaman's  uniform 
(blues).  Is  a  deserter  from  United  States  Navy,  Serial  No. 
3826619. 


$26,000  REWARD 

THE  BOARD  OF  ESTIMATE  OF  THE 
CITY  OF  NEW  YORK,  on  a  motion  made  by 
His  Honor,  Fiorello  H.  LaGuardia,  Mayor, 
unanimously  voted  to  appropriate  $25,000 
reward  and  the  Detectives'  Endowment  Asso- 
ciation of  the  Police  Department,  City  of  New 
York,  has  voted  $1,000  reward  for  the  appre- 
hension, or  for  information  leading  to  the 
apprehension  and  conviction  of  the  individ- 
ual or  individuals,  or  organization  or  organi- 
zations, that  placed,  or  had  any  connection 
with  placing,  an  infernal  machine  or  bomb  in 
the  British  Pavilion  at  the  World's  Fair, 
which,  after  being  carried  from  the  Pavilion 
to  a  vacant  part  of  the  Fair  Grounds  by  mem- 
bers of  this  Department,  exploded  on  Thurs- 
day, July  4,  1940,  at  about  4:40  p.m.,  causing 
the  death  of  two  detectives  and  injuries  to 
other  detectives. 

ALL  INFORMATION  AND  THE  IDENTITY 
OF  PERSONS  FURNISHING  IT  WILL  BE 
KEPT   STRICTLY   CONFIDENTIAL,   and   if 

the  informant  is  not  required  as  an  essential 
witness  and  he  so  desires,  the  source  of  the 
information  will  not  be  disclosed. 

Persons  having  information  should  Communi- 
cate in  Person  or  by  TELEPHONE  with 
ASSISTANT  CHIEF  INSPECTOR  JOHN  J. 
RYAN.  POLICE  HEADQUARTERS.  MAN- 
HATTAN. 240  CENTRE  STREET.  TELE- 
PHONE CAnal   6-2000. 

If  more  than  one  person  is  entitled  to  the 
reward,  it  will  be  proportionately  distrib- 
uted, and  the  POLICE  COMMISSIONER  shall 
be    the    sole    judge    as    to    its    distribution. 


WANTED  FOR  MURDER 


WANTED  FOR 
MURDER 

ELLIS  RUIZ  BAIZ 
DESCRIPTION  —  Age  54 
years ;  height  S  feet,  6 
inches ;  weight  1S5  pounds ; 
black  hair  mixed  with  gray ; 
brown  eyes ;  wears  glasses ; 
upper  teeth  missing;  scar  on 
upper  right  side  of  fore- 
head ;  abdomen  scar  from 
operation.  Poorly  dressed. 
Wore  black  overcoat,  brown 
suit  and  hat.     Hotel  worker. 


RALPH  MACEROLI 

Alias  "THE  APE" 

DESCRIPTION— Age  28  years;  height  5  feet,  8  inches;  weight 

149  pounds ;  brown  eyes ;   chestnut  hair.     Residence.  82  Clinton 

.Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 


Members  of  the  Force  who  are  successful  in  the  apprehension  of  any  person  described  on  this  page  or  who  may  obtain 
information  which  will  lead  to  the  arrest  will  receive  Departmental  Recognition. 

LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE,  Police  Commistioner. 


3n  JMemoriam 


Lt.  Andrew  Frohlin  122   Hci. Sept.  18 

Sgt.  Edward  J.  L.  Sheil 18  Pet Sept.  17, 

Sgt.  Matthew  J.   McCormack 120  Pet Sept.  19. 

PtI.  Edward    F.    Britton Motor    Trans.    Div July  29, 


PtI.  John  W.  Cunnane.. 


102    Pet. Aug.     5, 


PtI.  Eugene  T.  O'Connor. 2  D.D 

PtI.  Harry  H.  Roth 8  D.D 

PtI.  Robert  J.  Devonmille 32   Pet. 

PtI.  Dominick  Orsi  42  Pet 

PtI.  Thomas  F.  Gilligan 78  Pet 

PtI.  John  J.   Brophy,   Jr. _ 112   Pet. 


...Aug.  6, 

...Aug.  29 

..Sept.  10. 

..Sept.  15 

..Sept.  16. 

.Sept.  23 


Ret.  Lt.  William  F.  Cullen. 11   Div. Aug.   30. 

Ret.  Lt.  William  H.  Funston 18    Div : ...Sept.    15 

Ret.  Lt.  Henry  Scherb   18    Div Sept.    18 

Ret.  Lt.  Frederiek  S.  Morris 63  Pet : Sept.  21 

Ret.  Sgt.  Ernest  A.   Glinsmann 44  Pet. Sept.      5 

Ret.  PtI.  Patriek   G.    Regan 32    Pet July   29 

Ret.  Ptl.  William  H.  Crosier Old  275  Pet. July   29, 

Ret.  Ptl.  George  W.  Nicollet .:  14     Pet. July   31 

Ret.  Ptl.  Eric   G.   Anderson 78    Pet Aug.      2 

Ret.  Ptl.  Richard   Madden   61    Pet Aug.      5 

Ret.  Ptl.  John  Haugh  23    Pet. Aug.     6. 

Ret.  Ptl.  Michael  J.  Barnes 41    Pet Aug.      9 

Ret.  Ptl.  Fred  L.   Wilson 83    Pet Aug.    13 

Ret.  Ptl.  George  B.  MeC.  Fenton. Old  95  Pet Aug.   15 

Ret.  Ptl.  Augustine  Pedersen  79    Pet Aug.    17 

Ret.  Ptl.  Emil   H.    Stebbins Old   Tr.   B Aug.    17 

Ret.  Ptl.  William    Brod    79    Pet Aug.   22 

Ret.  Ptl.  William   C.   Hahn _...  Old   6   Pel. Aug.  22 

Ret.  Ptl.  John   J.   Evers 13    Pet. Aug.   23 

Ret.  Ptl.  Edward  McDonald  Old    177   Pet Aug.   23 

Ret.  Ptl.  Jacob   Zerrenner   - -..  Old    63   Pet Aug.   25 

Ret.  Ptl.  Joseph  Falke  2    Pet Aug.   26 

Ret.  Ptl.  Thomas  McCarthy Old   53  Pet Sept. 

Ret.  Ptl.  Charles  Williams - Old   38   Pet. Sept. 

Ret.  Ptl.  Edward   T.   Cody 18    Div.,    M.O.D.D. Sept. 

Ret.  Ptl.  Joseph  R.  Kolb 22  Pet Sept. 

Ret.  Ptl.  Michael  J.  KeUy Tr.    D Sept. 

Ret.  Ptl.  James    M.    Hurley 9  Pet. Sept. 

Ret.  Ptl.  George  Devine Old  152  Pet Sept. 

Ret.  Ptl.  Charles  Burkhardt  _ Off.    Ch.    Eng Sept.    14. 

Ret.  Ptl.  Frank  M.  Coffey 48  Pet. Sept.    15. 

Ret.  Ptl.  Joseph    Peters ._ Old  77  Pet Sept.   IS 

Ret.  Ptl.  Maurice  M.  Cunningham 74  Pet.  Sept.   16, 

Ret.  Ptl.  Francis    C.    Kelleher _ Old   20  Pet Sept.   18, 


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'AT  YOUR  SERVICE" 


VOLUME   14 


NOVEMBER,   1943 


No.  9 


A    MONTHLY    MAGAZINE 


OF  —  BY  —  FOR 

NEW  YORK'S  "FINEST " 


LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE 

POLICE  COMMISSIONER,  EDITOR 

LOUIS  F. 

First   Deputy 

COSTUMA 

Commissioner 

JOHN  J.  O'CONNELL 

Chief  Inspector 

JAMES  A. 

DE  MILT,  Managing  Editor 

Published  by  the  Police  Department,  City  of  New  York.     Copyright,    1943,   by   Police   Department,   City  of   New  York. 
Address  all  communications  to  SPRING  3100,  400  Broome  Street,  New  York   13,  N.  Y. 


The  Third  War  Loan  Drive 


SIXTY-NINE  fighter  planes  at  a  cost  of  $75,000 
apiece  will  represent  the  Police  Department  on 
battlefronts  all  over  the  world  as  the  result  of  the 
campaign  instituted  by  the  Department  in  connection 
with  the  Third  War  Loan  drive,  the  complete  results 
and  figures  of  which  follow : 

Purchased  by  members  of  the  Depart- 
ment    $    357,524 

Purchased  by  Department  organizations 22,284 

Purchased  through  Police  Pension  Fund 250,000 

Purchased  by  various  concerns  and  cred- 
ited  to   Police   Department 4,575,000 

GRAND  TOTAL  $5,204,808 

Each  of  these  fighter  planes  will  be  marked  "City 
of  New  York  Police"  and  in  addition  each  will  carry 
a  separate  distinguishing  name,  a  list  of  which  follows : 

LIST  OF  DISTINGUISHING  TITLES 
FOR  FIGHTER  PLANES 

Avenger  F.   H.  L. 

Buster  Line   Up 

Blue   Rider  Law  and   Order 

Brass   Buttons  Motor  Patrol 

Blaster  Midtown 

Blue   Eagle  Mounted 


Ballistics   Bureau 

Bronx 

Bomb   Squad 

Blue   Coat  Special 

Blue  Knight 

Brooklyn 

Boys  in  Blue 

Commissioner 

Crime  Preventer 

Crusader 

Captain 

Chaplain 

Chief 

Captain  Abbey 

Detective 

Deputy  Chief 

Detective  Division 

Exterminator 

Emergency 

Flying  Cop 

Flying  Night  Stick 

Flying  Policeman 

Fingerprinter 

Gum  Shoe 

Gang  Buster 

Homicide  Squad 

Inspector 

Kopper 

18,000  N.  Y. 


Manhattan 
Mayor 

Machinist   Mate   Connelly 
Midnight   Shift 
Modus  Operandi 
Night  Stick 
Night  Patrol 
Plainclothesnian 
Patrol 
Patrolman 
Pee  Dee 
The  Persuader 
Puncher 
Queens 
Richmond 
Sergeant 
Sky  Raider 
Spring  3100 
Sky  Cop 
Silver  Shield 
Spirit  of  Spring  3100 
Sleuth 
Tough  Guy 
Traffic 
L.  J.  V. 
Vigilant 
Warrant  Squad 
Knickerbocker 
Cops 


Introducing  Acting  Lieutenant  Grover  C.  Brown 

Bond      Salesman      Supreme 


ACTING  Lieutenant  Grover  C.  Brown,  com- 
manding officer  of  the  Forgery  Squad,  be- 
lieves  in    doing   things   right   or   not   at    all. 

Or  at  least  so  we  were  happy  to  believe  when  Lieu- 
tenant Brown,  in  connec- 
tion with  the  Department's 
efforts  in  the  Third  War 
Loan  drive,  turned  in  last 
month  subscriptions  total- 
ing $4,375,000. 

Pledges  obtained  by  him 
in  the  Second  War  Loan 
drive  and  which  also  were 
credited  to  our  Depart- 
ment amounted  to  $2,300,- 
000  —  a  total  in  all  of 
$6,675,000,  every  dollar  of 
it  attributable  to  the  per- 
sonal efi^orts  of  this  super- 
salesman  in  furthering  the 
])articipation  of  our  De- 
partment in  this  the  most 

successful    bond   drive   in   all   the   nation's   history. 


Probably  equally  as  amazing  is  the  record  of 
Lieutenant  Brown  since  becoming  a  member  of  the 
Department,  on  September  15,  1905,  since  which 
time  he  has  been  awarded,  for  extraordinary  serv- 
ices above  and  beyond  the  call  of  duty,  a  total  of 
25  official  citations,  including  one  honorable  men- 
tion, 9  commendations  and  15  awards  for  excellent 
police  duty. 

In  appreciation  of  the  magnificent  results  obtained 
by  him  in  connection  with  the  drive,  Commissioner 
Valentine  in  a  letter  to  Lieutenant  Brown,  under 
date  of  October  6,  1943,  wrote : 

"I  have  been  informed  that  during  the  course  of 
the  Second  War  Loan  drive  last  Spring  you  obtained 
subscriptions  totaling  $2,300,000  which  were  credited 
to  the  campaign  of  this  Department.  You  now  have 
topped  this  tremendous  amount  during  the  present 
Third  War  Loan  drive  by  the  amazing  total  of  $4,- 
375,000  in  subscriptions  credited  to  this  Department. 
"Personally,  and  on  behalf  of  the  members  of  the 
Department,  I  wish  to  congratulate  you  and  thank 
you  for  your  efforts  in  behalf  of  our  campaign.  Not 
only  the  members  of  this  Department,  but  every  citi- 
zen of  the  country,  is  indebted  to  you  for  your  splen- 


SPRING    3  100 


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did    work    in    this    patriotic    cause    of    'Backing    the 
Attack.'  " 

SPRING  3100  is  happy  likewise  to  extend  to  the 
recipient  of  the  above  letter  hearty  felicitations  on 


this,  an   achievement   of  which   he   may   indeed   be 
proud. 

Lieutenant  Brown  has  been  assigned  to  the  Detec- 
tive Division  since  1910  and  has  commanded  the 
Forgery  Sqnrid  since  August  5,  1940. 


19th  Precinct  Honors  Members  in  Service 


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WITH  100  uniformed  members 
of  the  command  standing 
reverently  at  attention,  a 
plaque  honoring  the  11  members  of 
the  precinct  currently  serving  with 
the  armed  forces  was  unveiled  on 
September  15  past  in  the  muster 
room  of  the  19th  Precinct  station 
house  by  Inspector  Frank  Fristen- 
sky,  4th  Division,  who,  in  a  brief 
address  following  the  dedication  ex- 
ercises, declared  the  best  way  to 
prove  to  those  of  our  members  to- 
day serving  our  country's  cause  on 
battlefronts  all  over  the  world  is  to 
purchase   war   bonds. 

Captain  Thomas  A.  Nielson,  the 
precinct  commander,  also  spoke  of 
the  obligation  owed  to  those  gallant 
men  of  our  Department  engaged  to- 
day in  this  the  greatest  war  of  all 
times,  and  on  behalf  of  the  members 
expressed  thanks  tcj  Patrolmen 
James  Judge  and  Louis  Salerno  for 
the  part  taken  by  them  in  making 
the  dedication  of  this  beautiful 
plaque   possible. 

The  names  of  those  honored  fol- 
low : 

Sidney  Rocker,  John  S.  Kelly, 
George  F.  Behr,  Jr.,  Richard  E. 
Smith,  Edward  Farkas,  Herbert  C. 
Cantor,  Robert  A.  McPherson,  Wil- 
liam C.  Wood,  John  J.  Cox,  James 
P.  J.  Geraghty,  George  J.  Reidy. 


INSPECTOR  FRISTENSKY  UNVEILS  HONOR  ROLL    - 
Left   to   right:     Patrohnen    Edward    S.    Lavin,    Raymond    W.    Mullen,    Inspector 
Fristensky,    Captain   Nielson,    Patrolmen    John    E.    Kreese,    Jeremiah    Murphy. 


THE  AMERICAN  RED  CROSS 

Blood  Donor  Service 

2  East  37th  Street,  New  York  City 

MY  DEAR  COMMIS.SIONER  VALENTINE:  '^^°^"  ^^'  '  ^^^' 

I  have  just  received  from  Judge  Irving  Ben  Cooper  some  of  the  lists  from  the  Police  Department  on  the  new 
drive  for  blood  donors  and  note  that  they  contain  the  names  of  3,033  policemen.  They  have  already  started  coming 
in  at  the  rate  of  20  a  day  and  I  want  you  to  know  how  very  much  we  appreciate  the  splendid  job  being  done  by  the 
Police  Department  on  this  follow-up  appeal  which  is  holding  pace  with  the  magnificent  performance  on  the  original 
appeal  made  a  year  ago. 

The  arrangements  made  by  your  department  in  sending  the  policemen  here  have  worked  out  splendidly  and  with 
a  minimum  of  effort  on  the  part  of  the  Blood  Donor  Service.  It  is  not  only  inspiring  to  us  but  to  a  great  many  other 
donors  who  remark  the  fact  that  they  always  see  policemen  in  here  who  find  time  to  give  a  donation  with  all  tlic 
other  hard  work  they  have  to  do.  Very  best  wishes. 

Sincerely, 

EARLE  BOOTHE, 
IHrectiir,  Blood  Donor  I'icrv  ic<'. 


RULES  FOR  PRIZE  CONTESTS 

Each  month  SPRING  3100  will  award  a  prize  of 
$15  for  the  best  short  story  submitted. 

Any  subject  may  be  used  as  long  as  the  story  is 
original  and  not  less  than  1,000  nor  more  than  1,500 
words  in  length. 

Stories  must  be  typewritten,  double  spaced,  using 
one  side  of  each  sheet  of  paper. 

The  winning  story  will  appear  in  a  subsequent  issue 
of  our  magazine. 

A  prize  of  $2  will  be  awarded  monthly  to  each  of 
the  cartoonists  whose  drawings  are  accepted  for  pub- 
lication. 

They  should  be  drawn  in  black  drawing  ink  on 
white  cardboard,  eight  inches  square. 

The  editorial  staff,  under  the  supervision  of  the 
Police  Commissioner,  will  act  as  judges. 

Contributions  must  be  received  at  the  office  of 
SPRING  3100  not  later  than  the  I5th  of  each  month. 

THESE  PRIZE  CONTESTS  ARE  OPEN  TO 
ACTIVE  AND  RETIRED  MEMBERS  OF  THE 
DEPARTMENT  WITH  THE  EXCEPTION  OF 
THE  IMMEDIATE  STAFF  OF  THIS  MAGA- 
ZINE. 


NOVEMBER,  1943 

Cover   Design — Ptl.   Charles  Harrold,  Staff  Artist 

The    Third    War   Loan    Drive 1 

19th  Precinct  Honors  Members  in  Service  .      .      .      .      .  2 

Serving   With   Uncle   Sam 3 

Commencement   Exercises     .      .      .      .      .      .      .      .      .  S 

Police  Garrison  Honors  Gen.  MacArthur 8 

Awards   for  Valor 10 

A    Debt   Repaid— Prize    Short    Story 12 

Lt.  Joseph  A.  Volk,  Mil.  Ser.  Bur. 

P.   A.   L.   Show   December   IS 14 

109th  Precinct  Honors   Members  in  Service   .      .      .      .16 

When  Sickness  Strikes — What  Then? 17 

Ptl.  John  Simcox,  9th  Precinct 

The    Printed    Page 18 

Rebecca  B.  Rankin,  Municipal  Reference  Library 

Sports 22 

Officers'  Training  School — Questions  and  Ansvirers     .      .  24 
Lt.  Peter  F.  Mathews,  Police  Academy 

Departmental  Orders 26 

Queens  Police  Post  Honors  Members  in  Service  ...  28 

Amendments   to   Rules  and   Regulations 30 

Lt.  Travers  Appointed  Director  of  Weights  and  Measures  31 

Looking   'Em   Over 32 


'2!*  .4  fe  (^  y  [J 


AS  OF  NOVEMBER  5,   1943 
Captains        ...........2 

Acting    Captainii    ........••3 

Lieutenants  ......  ....  5 

Sergeants      ...........        13 

Detectives     ......•••••        22 

Patrolmen     ...........      680 

Probationary    Patrolmen         ........        27 

Policewomen  .  .  .  .  .  ...  .  •  .  2 


Editor's  Note:  With  the  thought  in  mind  that  members  of  the  Department  serving  with  the 
Armed  Forces  will  appreciate  receiving  news  from  home,  how  about  a  letter,  every  once  in  a  while,  from 
the  buddies  they  left  behind? 

Up-io-the-mimite  information  concerning  service  serial  number,  unit  assignments,  changes  in 
rank,  transfers,  etc.,  can  be  had  by  phoning  the  Military  Service  Bureau,  CAnal  6-2801. 


SOMEWHERE  IN  THE  SO.  PACIFIC 

September  29,   1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

I  want  to  express  to  you  and  to  the  Department  my 
thanks  for  sending  me  SPRING  3100.  Receiving  it  is 
both  a  joy  and  a  comfort,  made  doubly  so  by  the  fact 
that  reading  matter  of  any  kind  is  so  scarce  out  here  in 
this  part  of  the  world,  where  there  are  no  stores  of  any 
description — just  jungles,  natives,  and  still  more  jungles. 

WARREN  A.  ROGERS, 
Warrant  Officer,  U.S.N.R. 
Building  &  Repair  Bur. 


SOMEWHERE  IN  THE  SO.  PACIFIC 
A.P.O.  7051,  P.  M.,  San  Francisco,  Calif. 

September   13,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

I  would  like  to  take  this  means  of  not  only  thanking 
you  sincerely  for  your  faithful  sending  to  me  of  SPRING 
3100  each  month  but  also  to  tell  you  of  the  great  pleasure 
I  get  reading  each  issue  through — from  cover  to  cover. 
And  its  use  does  not  end  there.  It  is  passed  along 
among  the  boys,  all  of  whom  find  equally  as  much 
enjoyment  browsing  through  its  pages.     Again,  thanks. 

PVT.   WALTER  STANKOWSKI, 
Patrolman,  Police  Academy. 


SOMEWHERE  OVERSEAS 

Fleet  P.  O.,  New  York,  N.  Y. 


September  14,  1943. 


EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 


This  is  to  acknowle<lge  the  continued  receipt  of 
SPRING  3100,  one  of  the  links  in  the  chain  of  friend- 
ships that  still  connects  me  with  the  Police  Department 
and  reminds  me,  too,  that  I  still  am  a  New  Yorker. 
Reading  it  each  month  keeps  me  in  touch  with  the 
various  activities  of  the  Department  and  of  its  members, 
and  believe  me  when  I  say  that  the  continued  receipt  of 
SPRING  3100  is  to  me  a  matter  of  vital  importance. 

Reeards  to  all. 

EDWARD  BLASIE,  S.C.  1/c, 
Patrolman,  90th  Precinct. 


SOMEWHERE  IN  SICILY 
A.P.O.  777,  Postmaster,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

August  30,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

May  I  take  this  occasion  to  thank  the  staff  of 
SPRING  3100  for  the  regularity  with  which  SPRING 
3100  has  been  reaching  me  over  here.  It's  hard  to  ex- 
plain what  it  means  to  be  able  to  receive  news  of  the 
"old  gang."  It's  a  mixture  of  emotions,  good  and  bad. 
We  get  a  kick  reading  of  those  who  receive  well-earned 
promotions — and  a  tinge  of  sadness  when  we  read  of 
the  death  of  an  old  comrade.  We  have  the  .same  con- 
*(lition  here  in  Sicily.  I  was  fortunate  enough  to  be  at- 
tached to  an  American  division  that  came  in  with  the 
invasion  forces  on  landing  barges  on  the  morning  of 
July  10  last.  We  had  our  share  of  the  fireworks — 
bombing  from  the  air,  artillery  shell  fire,  snipers  and 
machine  gunning — under  all  of  which  we  saw  many  of 
our   comrades   fall.     It's  tough — but  that   is  war. 

Again,   many   thanks.     Regards   to  all. 

1st  Lieutenant  PATRICK  J.  PETERSON, 
Acting  Captain,  A.W.S. 


SOMEWHERE  AT  SEA 
Fleet  P.O.,  San  Francisco,  Calif. 

EDITOR,  SPRING  3100:  August  3,  1943. 

Just  a  few  lines  to  thank  you  for  sending  me 
SPRING  3100  each  month.  The  magazine  makes  no 
small  contribution  towards  relieving  that  homesick  feel- 
ing, and  it  is  difficult  for  me  to  find  adequate  words 
with  which  to  express  my  sincere  appreciation. 

Please  give  my  best  regards  to  all. 

JOHN  LENOX,  Fireman  1/c, 
Detective,  6th   D.D. 


SOMEWHERE  OVERSEAS 
Fleet  P.  O.,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

August  31,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Many  thanks  for  SPRING  3100  which  has  been  catch- 
ing up  with  me  regularly  the  past  ten  months.  Located 
now  in  a  spot  where  I  never  did  expect  further  copies 
to  reach  me,  you  can  well  imagine  the  thrill  when, 
despite  the  distances  involved,  good  old  SPRING  3100 
never  fails  to  come  through.  That  I  appreciate  your 
kindness,  Mr.  Editor,  need  hardly  be  said. 

FRANK  EDWARD  BERMEL,  Mo.M.M.  1/c, 

Auto  Mech.,  C.M.R.S. 


A  VIEW  OF  THE  EXERCISES  IN   CITY   HALL  PAKK 


Commenceinent  Exercises 

Graduations,  Inductions  and   Promotions   Feature  Ceremony  at  City  Hall 


"X  7'OU  MEN  who  come  into  the  Department  now 
I  assume  your  duties  in  a  most  difficult  and  trying 
time,"  Mayor  LaGuardia  told  his  listeners  at  the 
commencement  exercises  held  on  the  afternoon  of 
Tuesday,  September  21,  before  a  gathering  of  2,000 
persons  in  the  Plaza  fronting  City  Hall.  "It's  not  going 
to  be  easy — everyone  must  work  harder  now,"  the 
Mayor  said. 

The  ceremonies  included  also  the  promotion  of  two 
lieutenants  to  captain  and  the  elevation  of  ten  patrol- 
men to  the  rank  of  sergeant;  also  the  graduation  of 
305  probationary  patrolmen  and  the  swearing  in  of  55 
recruits,  last  of  the  roster  of  eligibles  available  from 
the  existing  list  for  patrolman,  promulgated  a  little 
over  a  year  ago,  on  September  16,  1942,  and  which 
contained  at  the  time  of  its  issuance  approximately 
1,700  names. 

"You  are  the  new  type  of  sergeant — field  officers — " 
the  Mayor  told  the  men  newly  promoted  to  that  rank. 
"For  ten  years  I  have  been  insisting  we  get  away  from 


the  old  idea  that  when  a  patrolman  became  a  sergeant 
he  sat  at  a  desk  and  grew  fat  in  a  certain  part  of  his 
anatomy.  You  have  noticed,  I  am  sure,  that  under  the 
new  Army  regulations  the  officers  are  armed  with 
rifles  and  are  filed  in  with  the  ranks.  It  is  the  duty 
of  an  officer  to  be  with  his  men  in  combat,  and  the 
services  rendered  daily  by  you  men  of  the  Police  De- 
partment come  under  the  heading  of  combat  duty. 
You  are  not  going  to  get  much  patrolling  out  of  your 
men  on  a  hard  cold  night  if  they  know  the  sergeants 
and  lieutenants  are  some  place  taking  it  easy  in  a 
warm  room.   That's  not  the  right  kind  of  leadership." 

For  the  two  newly  promoted  captains  no  instructions 
were  needed,  the  Mayor  said.  "Because  if  they  were," 
he  told  them,  "you  would  not  have  been  promoted  to- 
day. I  join  with  the  Commissioner  in  pointing  out  that 
in  your  new  rank  you  assume  great  responsibilities, 
and  that  you  must  provide  leadership  and  inspiration 
to  your  men." 


SPRING    3100 


Manpower  Situation  Now  Serious 

Addressing  the  graduates,  the  Mayor  said  he  was 
very  happy  indeed  to  see  305  out  of  the  original  class 
of  320  graduate. 

"This  is  quite  an  addition,"  the  Mayor  declared,  "a 
much  needed  addition  to  our  strength  at  this  time.  As 
the  Commissioner  stated,  the  list  is  exhausted,  and 
because  there  have  been  some  willful  misstatements 
made  by  cheap  politicians,  1  want  to  inform  you  now 
that  all  during  the  life  of  this  list — and  it  was  a  list  of 
splendid  candidates — there  were  no  refusals  of  appoint- 
ment. A  great  many  were  taken  from  us  through  the 
draft  and  others  we  could  not  appoint  because  of 
their  employment  in  essential  services.  But  there  were 
no  refusals.  The  situation  now  is  extremely  serious. 
I  worry  about  it.  And  while  the  responsibility  is  great 
on  your  Commissioner,  it  is  greater  on  me,  because 
besides  the  shortage  in  the  Police  and  Fire  Depart- 
ments we  are  reaching  a  dangerous  and  critical  situa- 
tion in  our  rapid  transit  system,  also  in  our  hospitals. 

"I  said  before  and  I  say  now,"  the  Mayor  asserted 
in  pointing  out  that  the  national  system  in  these  times 
of  recruitment  and  drafting  must  necessarily  take  into 
consideration  the  whole  of  the  national  picture,  "that 
the  direction  of  the  Selective  Service,  in  Washington, 
has  been  most  unimaginative,  and  that  if  they  continue 
the  way  they  are  going  they  will  soon  be  in  the  same 
helpless,  hapless,  hopeless  situation  as  the  O.P.A. 

"I  intend  to  present  the  picture  of  American  cities 
to  Congress  at  an  early  date.  I  am  not  going  to  take 
issue  with  anything  that  responsible  officials  and  offi- 
cers of  the  Army  or  Navy  may  ask  for.  That's  for 
Congress  to  decide.  But  I  shall  present  a  true  picture. 
In  addition  to  the  hundreds  of  men  that  were  lost  to 
us  from  this  list  there  are  over  700  patrolmen  of  the 
New  York  City  Police  Department  in  the  military 
service  now,  and  if  the  present  plan  to  draft  married 
men  and  fathers  up  to  the  age  of  38  is  carried  through, 
it  will  involve  no  less  than  6,492  men  in  our  Police 
Department.  The  same  ratio  holds  true  in  other  of  our 
essential  departments  of  the  city.  I  believe  there  is  a 
solution  and  I  don't  think  it  is  difficult.  But  the 
entire  situation  must  be  taken  into  consideration  in 
deciding  the  importance  involved." 

While  Our  Men  Give  Their  AU 

Deploring  the  tendency  on  the  part  of  some  people 
to  minimize  the  hazards  of  the  situation — ^and  this 
despite  the  fact  our  men  today  are  fighting — and  dy- 
ing— on  battlefronts  all  over  the  world,  there  yet  are 
those  who  will  watch  the  clock  and  complain  of  a 
few  minutes  overtime,  he  declared. 

"The  boys  in  the  submarines — in  our  air  service 
and  on  the  battlefronts — are  working  overtime  and 
risking  their  lives,"  the  speaker  said.  "They  do  not 
sleep  in  bed  between  two  snowy  sheets  in  comfort. 
Their  bed  is  death.  And  they're  not  complaining — ■ 
at  $50  a  month — and  taking  it  cheerfully- — an  inspira- 
tion and  example  to  the  entire  world!" 

The  Evils  of  Gambling 

Turning  to  the  subject  of  gambling,  the  Mayor  re- 
minded the  newcomers  to  the  ranks  that  while  the 
city  provides  for  them  a  good  salary  upon  becoming 


full-tledged  patrolmen,  they  nevertheless  cannot  afford 
to  gamble. 

"I  cannot  and  I  get  more  salary  than  you  do — be- 
cause anyone  who  gambles  loses,"  he  informed  them. 
"Everyone,  that  is,  except  the  tinhorn  bookmakers — 
whom  the  suckers  feed.  You  men  cannot  have  any 
friendship  with  these  tinhorns.  1  am  sorry,  but  you 
cannot.  The  only  contact  you  can  have  with  them  is 
through  the  end  of  your  nightstick.  You  have  had  the 
example,  men.  The  decent,  law-abiding  men  and  wo- 
men of  this  city  will  not  tolerate  any  friendship  or 
acquaintanceship  between  any  of  its  officials  and  these 
racketeers.  As  I  said,  you  have  had  an  example  of 
that  within  the  last  few  days.  That  in  itself  is  cause 
for  dismissal.  It  cannot  be  tolerated.  It  is  danger- 
ous medicine  not  only  while  you  are  in  the  Department 
but  even  after  retiring — and  the  courts  may  have  an 
opportunity  to  pass  upon  that  before  long.  If  it  is 
discovered  that  a  member  of  the  Police  Department 
is  associating  with  racketeers  and  gamblers,  men  who 
deal  in  commercialized  vice,  they  are  all  together;  or 
if  immediately  upon  retirement  he  is  found  associating 
with  or  employed  by  them,  it  justifies  a  very  thorough 
investigation  on  the  part  of  the  city." 

In  closing  the  Mayor  on  behalf  of  the  City  of  New 
York  expressed  his  thanks  to  the  Police  Commissioner 
"and  your  splendid  staff  of  officers  and  men  for  the 
efficient  services  you  are  giving  to  your  city. 

"I  know  it  is  hard  and  trying,  but  it  is  hard  on  all 
of  us.  These  are  difficult  times.  Your  city  appre- 
ciates what  you  are  doing.  You  are  keeping  up  the 
fine  tradition  of  the  Department  and  lifting  its  stand- 
ards every  day." 

Commissioner  Valentine  in  the  course  of  his  remarks 
reminded  the  newly  promoted  men  that  they  are  now- 
commanding  officers  and  that  by  their  conduct  and 
example  the  men  under  them  will  be  weighed — "be- 
cause, if  your  conduct  is  not  good,  theirs  will  not  be 
good.  You  are  their  advisors  as  well  as  their  super- 
visors. Treat  them  kindly.  Don't  nag  decent  men. 
Don't  nag  anybody.  The  decent  men  need  little  super- 
vision. Concentrate  instead  on  those  who  are  liable 
to  bring  disgrace  not  only  on  themselves  but  on  you — 
on  your   family — your  Department — and  your   city." 

Symbols  of  Authority 

Explaining  to  the  graduates  that  as  representatives 
of  the  Police  Department  they  symbolize  authority — 
also  that  no  other  employees  of  the  city  come  in  daily 
contact  with  our  people  as  frequently  as  do  our  police- 
men, it  behooves  them,  he  declared,  to  remember  that 
as  police  officers,  not  only  do  they  symbolize  Father 
Knickerbocker  but  the  efficiency  of  the  municipality 
and  the  discipline  of  our  Department  as  well. 

"Be  careful  of  your  associates,"  the  Commissioner 
warned.  "Remember  that  you  are  still  on  probation 
and  that  until  the  expiration  of  the  six-month  period 
you  can,  if  your  conduct  is  unsatisfactory  to  the  Police 
Commissioner,  be  dropped — and  there  is  no  court  in 
the  world  that  can  under  our  laws  reinstate  you.  Please 
remember  that." 

Reminding  the  men  that  in  connection  with  their 
duties  they  will  be  fraternizing  with  men  and  women 
serving  the  city  as  members  of  the  various  units  in  the 
huge  emergency  organization  set  up  in  this  city  by 
the    Mayor — air    raid    wardens,    auxiliary    patrolmen, 


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etc. — he  asked  them  to  remember  in  their  contacts  with 
these  various  persons  that  they  are  serving  as  volun- 
teers— that  they  are  giving  of  their  time  and  labors 
to  the  city  without  cost.  "Please  remember  that,"  the 
Commissioner  said.  "Don't  antagonize  them.  You 
have  a  job  to  do.  Perform  your  duties  in  a  kindly, 
patient  and  tactful  manner." 

The  Third  War  Loan  Drive 

In  closing  the  Commissioner  appealed  for  the  co- 
operation and  support  of  all  of  the  members  of  the 
Department  in  bringing  to  a  successful  conclusion  the 
participation  of  the  Department  in  the  Third  War 
Loan  drive. 

"This  time  we  are  going  after  fighter  planes,"  the 
Commissioner  informed  them.  "They  cost  $75,000 
apiece  and  we  already  have  a  subscription  from  the 
Police  Pension  Fund  sufficient  to  purchase  a  squadron 
of  three.  I  am  confident  we  can  have  at  least  four  of 
these  squadrons  of  three  and  I  am  confident  also  that 
this  Department  when  the  campaign  is  over  will  be 
known  and  represented  all  over  the  world  by  these 
fighter  planes,  each  of  them  bearing  the  legend  "City 
of  New  York  Police,"  in  addition  to  individual  names 
such  as  the  "Flying  Nightstick,"  "Homicide  Squad" 
and  other  departmental   inspired  titles  of   this  type." 

Thanking  the  members  of  the  Department  for  their 
splendid  cooperation  in  the  last  war  bond  drive,  the 
Commissioner  declared  he  knows  very  well  they  will 
duplicate  their  efforts  in  the  new  drive  currently  under 
way  and  that  "we  will  go  over  the  top  with  four 
squadrons  of  fighter  planes — at  least." 

Mayor  LaGuardia  in  the  course  of  the  proceedings 


made  the  usual  award  of  a  regulation  service  revolver 
to  the  three  probationary  patrolmen  obtaining  highest 
marks  in  their  training  school  course,  and  likewise  to 
the  probationer  obtaining  highest  rating  in  shooting. 
The  recipients  of  the  awards,  all  of  whom  were  pre- 
sented to  the  city's  chief  executive  by  Commissioner 
Valentine,  were: 

HIRAM  C.  BLOOMINGDALE  TROPHY:  Pro- 
bationary Patrolman  James  A.  Guishard,  who  attained 
the  highest  general  average  in  all  subjects. 

MAYOR'S  TROPHY:  Probationary  Patrolman 
Karl  J.  Campazzi,  second  highest  average. 

POLICE  COMMISSIONER'S  TROPHY :  Proba- 
tionary Patrolman  Irving  J.  Klein,  third  highest  aver- 
age. 

MASBACK  TROPHY:  Probationary  Patrolman 
James  A.  Guishard,  who  attained  highest  marks  in| 
shooting. 

The  list  of  promotions  follows : 

TO  CAPTAIN 

Bernard  I.  Connors,  Mounted  Squadron  2;  William 
J.  Cowan,  Borough  Headquarters  Squad,  Bronx. 

TO  SERGEANT 

Edmund  DiGiacomo,  79th  Pet. ;  Irving  W.  Dribben, 
3rd  Pet. ;  James  B.  Griffin,  42nd  Pet. ;  Robert  G.  W. 
Rdmer,  112th  Pet.;  Peter  F.  Kenny,  Jr.,  83rd  Pet.; 
Thomas  F.  Gordon,  Jr.,  30th  Pet. ;  Isaac  Price,  26th 
Pet. ;  Frank  J.  Crimmins,  25th  Pet. ;  Leo  V.  Doyle, 
23rd  Pet. ;  Eitel  F.  Milde,  46th  Pet. 


GRADUATES 

PROBATIONARY  PATROLMEN 


Abolafia,  Morris 
Allen,    William    D. 
Anzalone,  Anthony 
Argenziano,  Frank 
Ashe,  John  S. 
Atwell,  John   V. 
Au,  Alfred  R. 
Barnett,  Saul 
Barry,  Arthur  A. 
Bartul,  John  J. 
Bashen,  John  C. 
Baxt,  Norton 
Beale,  Richard  L.,  Jr. 
Behr,   Edward 
Bergbuchler,  George  J. 
Bergstein,  Irving  E. 
Bernstein,  Samuel 
Bersin,  Victor  M. 
Bishop,  William  J. 
Blum,   Morton 
Bockhold,  George 
Bocskay,  John 
Boris,  Solomon 
Brenker,  Sol 
Brenner,  Carl  N. 
Brimberg,   Michael 
Brophy,  Albert  W. 
Brown,  Joseph  H. 
Brown,  Kenneth  M. 


Brunetti,  Dominick  J. 
Buccino,  James   R. 
Bushel,  Peter 
Callahan,   Edward  C. 
Camoia,  Genuario  N. 
Campazzi,  Earl  J. 
Campbell,  Michael  J. 
Cantwell,  John  J. 
Carboy,  William  P. 
Carey,  John  J. 
*Casey,  Edward  R. 
Cash,  William   R. 
Cavorley,  Michael  E. 
Christman,  William  F. 
Cikutovich,   John  J. 
Cinquemani,  Michael 
Clark,  Hobart  W. 
Cleva,  John  A. 
Cofone,  Daniel  A. 
Cohen,   Seymour 
Colligan,  George  F. 
Collinson,  Edward  R. 
Cooper,  Cornelius  H. 
Cornetta,  Rocco 
Cotter,  Nicholas  J. 
Covello,   John 
Cronin,  John  A. 
Cronin,  John  J. 
Cullen,  Raymond  J. 


Curol,  Bernard  E. 
Czarnowski,  Casimir 
Daczynski,  Marion  V. 
Danna,  Louis  J. 
Dawkins,   Raymond   J. 
♦Deegan,  Edward  J. 
Denny,   Lester   F. 
DeRoeck,  John  L. 
DeSerio,  Vito  T. 
Desmond,  Walter  T. 
Doemer,  Charles  H. 
Donohue,  Francis  J. 
Dore,  Robert  J. 
Dorfman,  Lester 
Dorosewicz,  Stanley  F. 
Driscoll,  John  F. 
Drought,  William  F. 
Duggan,  Francis  M. 
Duggan,  John 
Engel,  David  C. 
Engel,  Edward  A. 
Erny,  Edward  E. 
Fiore,  James  M. 
Flagg,  Lacey  P. 
Fountain,  James  F. 
Fox,  Louis  J. 
Fox,  Michael  J. 
Frank,  Leo 
Freely,  James  J. 


Freeman,  James  B. 
Friedman,  Meyer  M. 
Fuccillo,  Joseph   G. 
Gallagher,  Francis  J. 
Garber,  Harold 
Gardner,  Royal  C. 
Gasparino,  Anthony  N. 
Gillespie,  John  E. 
Gilliamsen,  James  J. 
Gimmelli,  Alfonso  L. 
Glickman,  Edward 
(joldberg,  Joseph  L. 
Goldstein,  Arthur 
Gray,  Raymond  P. 
Greco,  Peter  S. 
Groneveldt,  Charles  N. 
Guishard,  James  A. 
Gumbs,  Albert  E. 
Guthartz,   Barnett 
Hackett,  Basil  C. 
Harris,  Robert  J. 
Hasper,  William  F. 
Hawley,  Francis  L. 
Heck,  Joseph  J. 
Heira,  Thomas  J. 
Herman,  Samuel 
Hetzel,  Andrew  P. 
Hetzko,  Clifford  F. 
Hughes,  Joseph  W. 


Hunerberg,  Isaac  A. 
Hurley,  Robert  J. 
lannuzzi,  Louis  R. 
Fnnes,  Edward  F. 
I  verse";,  Iver 
Jaegf  ",  Nathan 
Janicki,  Edward  L. 
Johnson,  Joseph  O. 
Jones,  Arnold  K. 
Jordan,  Joseph  P. 
Joyce,  Edmond  J. 
Rabat,  Miro  J. 
Kane,  Henry 
Kane,  James  J. 
Katz,  Leon  W. 
Kearney,  Philip  F. 
Kehoe,  Michael  L. 
Keiley,  Michael  J. 
Kellaher,  Hubert  J. 
Kelly,  William  J. 
Keys,  Arthur  G. 
Killerin,  James  G. 
Klatt,  Harry  R. 
Klein,  Charles  R. 
Klein,  Irving  J. 
Kloska,  Adolph 
Knoblock,  Meyer  M. 
Knochel,  George  W. 
Koenigsberg,    Benjamin 


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SPRING    3100 


KossoflE,  Lewis 

Kowalski,   Frank 

Kruser,  Roy  H.,  Jr. 

Kutzing,  William  F. 

Lally,  Martin  H. 

Laub,  Leonard 

Lemerise,  Joseph  E. 

Leonard,  Charles  J. 

Leventhal,  Sam 

Levy,  Albert  J. 

Lipschitz,  Louis 

Liuzzi,  Angelo 

Logan,  John  J. 

Lubawsky,  Paul 

Lucca,  Vincent  J. 

Lucchese,  Roger 

Luskin,  Herman 

McBride,  Joseph  E. 

McCaffrey,  John  T. 

McCarron,  Michael  J. 

McCrudden,  John  J. 

McDermott,  John  D. 
*McGeough,  James  P. 

McGrath,  Luke  J. 
♦McKay,   Daniel 

McKeon,  Joseph  H. 

McPherson,  John  J. 

Maguire,  Martin  T. 

Maguire,  Thomas  A. 

Mandel,  John  C. 

Maraz,  Alexander 

Marcazzolo,  Matthew 

Mason,  Hugh 

Maturo,  Charles  R. 


Methe,  Charles  F. 
Miller,  Ben 
Millington,  Leslie  S. 
Milo,  Peter 
Monaco,  Vincent  G. 
Montemarano,  Michael  I 
Jr.     Montreuil,  John  L. 
Moore,  Sanford  J. 
Morgan,  Charles  E. 
Mosher,  Albert  M. 
Mulvihill,  Leo  J. 
Munson,  Arthur  P. 
Munson,  James  M. 
Murphy,  Charles  J. 
Murphy,  James  W. 
Murphy,  Thomas  F. 
Nash,  Henry  R. 
Nastasi,  Albert 
Nelson,  Simon  P. 
Neuendorf,  William 
Newman,  Thomas  W. 
Novello,  Vincent  J. 
O'Boyle,  Matthew   P. 
O'Brien,   Edward   J. 
O'Connor,  Edward  J. 
O'Conner,  Leo  J. 
O'Donohue,  George  M. 
O'Keefe,  Daniel  J. 
Oliver,  Matthew 
Olsen,  Albert  J. 
Olsen,  Hildor  E. 
O'Neil,  John  T. 
O'Shaughnessy,   Michael 
Ostrander,  George  O. 


Palmatier,   William  E. 
Paparesta,  Michael  A. 
Payne,  Neville  B. 
Payne,  Thomas  M. 
Pelletier,  Robert  E. 
Petrucelli,    Domenico    R. 
Pilon,  Francis  J. 
Pitchenick,  Arthur  L 
Powers,  Francis  E, 
Pretorius,  Thomas  J. 
Prinz,  Joseph  R. 
Quigg,   Harold   R. 
Quin,  Jeffrey  J. 
Quinn,  Daniel  J. 
Quinn,  James  B. 
Rehberg,  Albert  F. 
Reilly,  Robert  E. 
Reinecke,  John  W. 
Reiter,  Elias 
Rigoulot,   Gilbert  H. 
Rissone,  Louis  F. 
Robins,  Herman  L. 
Rodgers,  Samuel  A. 
*Romanick,  Louis 
Romano,  Santo 
Rooney,  James  J. 
Rose,  Willard  L. 
Rosenberg,  Abraham  L 
Rosenfeld,  Martin 
Rose,  Walter 
Rouge,  Julius  J. 
Rube,   Wolfred 
Rubenfeld,  Samuel 
Russo,  William  F. 


Ryan,  Patrick  J. 
Ryan,  Walter  A. 
Sabini,  Vincent 
Sagar,  James 
Salomone,  Anthony  W. 
Salvia,  John 
Salzman,  Murray 
Sand,  Samuel  L. 
Santimays,  George  A. 
Sardegna,  Joseph 
Scanlon,  John  F. 
Scaringe,  William  V. 
Scelzo,  Anthony  R. 
Schaffer,  Harold 
Schipano,  Virgil  C. 
Schnecke,  Henry 
Schroeder,  Joseph  C. 
Schwam,  Robert  H. 
Schwartz,  Aaron 
Schwarz,  William  R. 
Scott,  James  M. 
Sherman,  Harold 
Silverstein,  Alexander 
Simcox,  George  W. 
Smith,  Alfred  E. 
Smith,  Raymond  E. 
*Somma,  Joseph  S. 
Sosis,  Zachary 
Sotinsky,  Stanley  A. 
Stacom,  William  J. 
Stern,  Irving 
Stewart,  Robert  R. 
Tancrel,  Edwin  M. 
Taylor,  Paul  H. 


Thomas,  Leroy  J. 
Ticknor,  Abraham 
Tomaszewski,  Paul 
Tomaszewicz,   Stanley 
Tracy,  Charles  J. 
Tricomi,  Albert  C. 
Trimingham,   Vincent 
Triolo,  Michael  A. 
Turner,  Archie  C. 
Urband,  Selwyn 
Vail,  Michael  Vv.  F. 
Valenza,  Frank  J. 
Vergano,  Peter  P. 
Verzyl,  Walter 
Volz,  Philip  H. 
Waddell,  Earl  S. 
Walsh,  David  T. 
*Walsh,  Thomas  P. 
Walters,  Kenneth  J. 
Warshawsky,  Sidney 
Weiss,  Irving 
Weiss,  Kenneth  J. 
Wettje,  Henry  W. 
White,  George  M. 
Wilkowski,  Felix 
Wipper,  Daniel  J. 
Witkus,  Peter  J. 
Young,  Roy  H. 
Zacka,  Peter 
Zambri,  Charles  C. 
Zane,  Lloyd 


■  Military  Service  Bureau. 


N.  Y.  City  Police  Garrison  Honors  Gen.  Mac  Arthur 


PATROLMAN  James  M.  Callahan,  Traffic  Pre- 
cinct F,  in  his  capacity  as  historian  of  New 
York  City  Police  Garrison  No.  3100,  Army- 
Navy  Union,  in  a  letter  to  Gen.  Douglas  MacArthur, 
under  date  of  August  16,  1943,  notified  the  famous 
warrior,  who  is  himself  a  Past  Commander  of  New 
York  Garrison  No.  194,  that  he  had  been  selected 
by  the  Police  Garrison  to  receive  the  Gold  Medal 
of  the  Army-Navy  Union,  the  highest  honor  within 
the  province  of  the  organization  to  bestow.  This 
in  recognition  of  the  heroic  contribution  by  Gen. 
MacArthur  to  the  cause  of  the  Allied  nations  in 
the  present  war. 

This  will  be  the  eighth  award  of  this  medal  in  the 
long  history  of  the  organization.  Patrolman  Calla- 
han explained,  the  other  recipients  being  President 
Franklin  D.  Roosevelt,  Gen.  John  J.  Pershing,  Gen. 
Payton  C.  March,  Secretary  of  the  Navy  Frank 
Knox,  F.B.I.  Director  J.  Edgar  Hoover,  Coast 
Guardsman  Cullen,  who  interrupted  the  landing  of 
the  German  saboteurs  in  1942,  and  the  Unknown 
Soldier. 


Gen.  MacArthur's  reply,  dated  August  30,  1943, 
follows : 

GENERAL  HEADQUARTERS 

SOUTHWEST  PACIFIC  AREA 

Office  of  the  Commander-in-Chief 

30  AugiLsl,    1943. 
Mr.   J.  M.   Callahan,  Historian, 
New  York   City   Police   Garrison   3100. 

Dear  Mr.  Callahan: 

I  appreciate  more  than  I  can  say  the  rare  honor  of 
being  selected  to  receive  the  Gold  Medal  of  the  Army- 
Navy  Union.  It  is  a  distinction  which  1  shall  always 
treasure. 

During  the  World  War,  the  165th  Infantry,  formerly 
the  69th  New  York  Regiment,  served  in  my  command  and 
I  recall  that  it  contained  a  number  of  the  members  of  the 
Police  Department. 

I  am  sorry  that  I  do  not  recall  the  exact  date  of  my 
service  as  an  officer  of  New  York  Garrison  194.  The 
records  of  the  Garrison  I  am  sure  will  give  you  the  neces- 
sary data. 

With  renewed  thanks  and  appreciation. 
Most  cordially, 
DOUGLAS    MacARTHUR. 


GRADUATING  PROBATIONARY  PATROLMEN,  SEPTEMBER,  1943 


PREVIOUS 

Automobile  Mechanic    3 

Assembler,   Instrument    1 

Bartender    2 

Bench  Hand  2 

Bookkeeper   1 

Bottle  Dealer   1 

Brakeman    1 

Bus   Boy    2 

Bus    Operator    7 

Butcher    2 

Cabinet    Maker    1 

Carpenter     1 

Cashier     1 

Chauffeur     18 

Checker    2 

Chipper    2 

Clerk,  Auditing   1 

Clerk,  General    i3 

Clerk,  Law    1 

Clerk,  Payroll    1 

Clerk,  Postal    i 

Clerk,  Receiving    i 

Clerk,  Shipping   12 

Clerk,  Stock    15 

Clerk,  Store    1 

Coppersmith    1 

Counterman    2 

Crane  Operator   1 

Cutter,  Fur  1 

Deck  Hand  1 

Diver's    Helper    1 

Draftsman     2 

Electrician   7 

Elevator  Operator    5 

Factory   \\  orker    1 

Fingerprint    Technician    1 

Fireman,   F.   D.,   N.   Y.   C 1 

Fireman,   Railroad    2 

Floorman,  Dept.   Store 1 

Freight    Assorter    2 

Fruit  Merchant   1 

Garageman    1 

Guard    9 

Guard,    Customs    5 

Ironworker    1 

Inspector.  Material   5 

Investigator,  Legal   1 

Laborer    7 

Landscape  Architect    1 

Lathe  Operator   2 

Letter  Carrier   4 


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Lifeguard    2 

Locksmith    1 

Longshoreman    2 

Machine   Operator    J 

Machinist     ? ) 

Machinist  Helper    3 

Maintenance  Man  5 

Manager,  Assistant    1 

Manager,  Credit    1 

Manager,  Office    1 

Manager,  Store    2 

Mate,  Tugboat  1 

Mechanic,  Bench   3 

Metal  Polisher  1 

Motorman   2 

Ordnance  Man,  Navy   3 

Packer    7 

Painter   1 

Paper   Handler    1 

Physical   Instructor    2 

Pipefitter    4 

Plumber   4 

Polisher    1 

Porcelain  Presser   1 

Power  Press  Operator 1 

Printer   5 

Production  Man,  Newspaper . .  1 

Purchasing  Agent  1 

Rigger     2 

Salesman   21 

Sales   Manager    1 

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Sheet    Metal    Operator 4 

Shipfitter    2 

Special   Patrolman   1 

Steamfitter's   Helper    2 

Stenographer-Typist    2 

Superintendent,    Asst 1 

Tabulating  Operator   1 

Tailor   1 

Textile  Examiner  2 

Timekeeper   1 

Tinsmith    1 

Towerman   1 

Truck  Driver 5 

Tunnel  Worker  1 

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Waiter    1 

Welder   3 

Window  Qeaner  1 

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Brooklyn    107 

Bronx    65 

Queens    95 

Manhattan     38 

Richmond    7 

SOCIAL  CONDITION 

Married    281 

Single     31 

Average  Age    27  years 

Average  Height   5  ft.  W/i  ins. 

Average  Weight   176  lbs. 

Attended  High   School    288 

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PHIL  REGAN 


FORMER  PATROLMAN  PHIL  REGAN  has 
resumed  broadcasting  on  KNX  (Columbia) 
Monday  thru  Friday  on  Fletcher  Wiley's 
"Home  Front  Reporter"  program.  This  feature, 
broadcast  every  week  day  in  cooperation  with  the 
Office  of  War  Information   and  other  government 


agencies,  brings  news  from  Washington  of  all 
home  activities.  It  goes  over  118  CBS  stations, 
coast  to  coast. 

Regan's  absence  from  the  air  the  past  three  years 
has  been  due  to  picture  committments  and  conflict- 
ing dates  have  prevented  him  from  contracting  to 
appear  on  any  network  radio  program.  He  has, 
however,  made  guest  appearances  on  nearly  all  of 
the  big  radio  shows  of  the  past  five  years  and  is 
known  to  radio  fans  as  the  romantic  singer  of  songs. 


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^T^HE   Police   Commissioner  in   recent   orders   announced 

205  awards  to  members  of  the  Department  for  valor  in 

the  performance  of  duty.     The  names  of  those  cited  follow: 


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FOR  VALOR 


HONORABLE  MENTION 

Sergeant  James  J.  McGann,  Shield 
No.  413,  Traffic  Precinct  L.  At  about 
4  p.m.,  March  7,  1943,  while  on  duty 
in  radio  motor  patrol  car,  heard  shots 
in  the  vicinity  of  121  Henry  Street, 
Manhattan,  where  three  armed  men 
had  attempted  to  perpetrate  a  holdup 
of  a  club  and  had  discharged  their 
revolvers  when  they  were  refused  ad- 
mittance to  the  premises.  Sergeant 
McGann  immediately  proceeded  to 
the  scene.  Upon  seeing  the  radio 
car,  the  gunmen  scattered  and  fled. 
Leaving  the  radio  car.  Sergeant  McGann  pursued  one  of 
the  gunmen  and  fired  a  warning  shot  when  he  refused  to 
halt.  During  the  chase  the  gunman  fired  two  shots  at 
Sergeant  McGann,  who  was  unable  to  return  the  shots 
because,  of  people  in  the  line  of  fire,  but  the  Sergeant 
overtook  and  disarmed  him.  The  second  man  escaped 
through  the  crowd  which  had  gathered,  while  the  third 
bandit  discarded  a  revolver  and  fled  into  premises  162 
Henry  Street,  where  he  was  apprehended  by  other  officers. 
Both  of  the  men  apprehended  were  on  parole  at  the  time. 


Patrolman  Leslie  H.  Carroll,  Shield 
No.  19658,  32nd  Precinct  (was  Pro- 
bationary Patrolman  at  time  of  oc- 
currence). At  about  11:50  p.m., 
March  20,  1943,  while  on  patrol,  ob- 
served two  men  fleeing  from  a  drug 
store  at  2630  Eighth  Avenue,  Man- 
hattan, in  which  they  had  committed 
a  holdup.  Patrolman  Carroll  over- 
took them  and  as  they  raised  their 
hands,  a  revolver  fell  to  the  street, 
whereupon  one  of  the  bandits  quickly 
retrieved  it  and  fired  at  the  Officer,  a 

shot  passing  through  his  uniform  cap.  Patrolman  Carroll 
returned  the  fire,  killing  his  assailant.  Meanwhile,  the 
other  man  fled,  but  was  captured  by  another  Officer,  who 
was  attracted  by  the  shots.  Both  men  were  identified  as 
the  perpetrators  of  a  holdup  of  a  liquor  store  earlier  the 
same  night  in  which  they  fired  shots  at  the  proprietor. 


Patrolman  Leo  Miller,  Shield  No. 
7677,  18th  Precinct.  At  about  4:20 
a.m.,  March  7,  1943,  while  assigned 
to  raided  premises  in  a  hotel  at  208 
West  56th  Street,  Manhattan,  was 
informed  by  a  guest  that  he  and  a 
companion  had  been  held  up  in  their 
room  by  three  gunmen,  who  had  just 
left  the  premises.  Patrolman  Miller 
gave  chase,  overtook  the  men  and 
ordered  them  to  submit  to  arrest, 
whereupon  they  scattered  and  fled. 
The  Officer  fired  a  warning  shot  but 
the  men  continued  to  run.  One  of  the  bandits  suddenly 
wheeled  and  fired  pointblank  at  the  officer,  striking  him 
in  the  right  mastoid  bone  and  knocking  him  to  the  ground. 
As  the  officer  regained  his  feet  and  shot  at  the  bandit,  he 
was  again  wounded  in  the  left  leg.  He  continued  firing 
at  his  assailant  and  fatally  wounded  him  with  shots  in  the 
chest  and  abdomen.  The  deceased  had  a  long  criminal 
record.     Patrolman   Miller  was  on  sick  report  41   days. 


COMMENDATION 

INSPECTOR 

John   VV.   Sutter,   Div.  Nat'l  Defense. 

ACTING  LIEUTENANTS 

Kugene  J.  McGuiness,  Edward  Powers,  Div.  Nat'l  De- 
fense;  George   McNulty,   M.O.   18th   Div. 

SERGEANTS 

Francis  T.  Cassidy,  14th  Pet.;  William  C.  Wilson,  32nd 
Pet.;  James  Mannion,  17th  Pet.;  James  J.  McGuire,  15th 
Pet.' 

DETECTIVES 

Edward  J.  Cronley,  Thomas  L.  Farrell,  M.O.  18th  Div.; 
Thomas  P.  Sullivan,  Herman  Levine,  James  S.  Hayden, 
Safe  &  Loft  Sqd.;  Leo  Steiner,  John  J.  O'Brien,  9th  Sqd.; 
Gilbert  V.  Cloonan,  90th  Sqd.;  Cornelius  A.  Carroll,  24th 
Sqd.;  Joseph  L.  Maguire,  John  P.  O'Shea,  Sth  D.D.;  John 
P.   Maxwell,   Robert    F.    McCarthy.   Jr..   lltli   D.D.;   George 


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J.  Maguire,  John  J.  Gannon,  2nd  D.D.;  William  T.  Mulvi- 
hill,  Bur.  Lost  Ppty. ;  William  J.  McGonegal,  16th  D.D.; 
Thomas  L.  Kenney,  11th  D.D.;  William  F.  O'Brien,  72nd 
Sqd. ;  Adam  J.  Redenburg,  Thomas  H.  Neary,  19th  Sqd. ; ' 
Peter  E.  Sweeney,  Horn.  Sqd.  Man.;  Clifford  Smith,  120th 
Sqd.;  John  F.  Ellis,  William  C.  Mara,  42nd  Sqd.;  Peter 
E.  Sweeney,  George  J.  Swander,  Horn.  Sqd.  Man.;  Jo- 
sephine C.  Freer,  Mary  E.  Graham,  Pickpocket  Sqd.; 
James   J.    McDonnell,    Peter  A.   Naton,  20th    Sqd. 

PATROLMEN 

John  J.  O'Connor,  Joseph  D.  Torre,  Div.  Nat'l  Defense; 
William  H.  Mclntyre,  M.O.  18th  Div.;  Herbert  R.  Thobae, 
32nd  Pet.;  Frank  A.  Deady,  15th  Pet.;  Solomon  Bellinoff, 
90th  Pet.;  William  Schettino,  25th  Pet.;  John  J.  Casey, 
11th  D.D.;  John  S.  Brennan,  2nd  D.D.;  John  L.  Och, 
16th  D.D.;  Thomas  J.  O'Brien,  7th  Pet.;  Milton  Eichel- 
baum,  42nd  Pet.;  Edward  J.  Wengolin,  4th  Pet.;  James 
Devaney,  19th  Pet.;  Sebastian  Alfonso,  48th  Pet.;  Edward 
B.  Doherty,  Vito  S.  Ferrara,  110th  Pet.;  John  C.  Kleine- 
gris,  Edward  J.  Hartmann,  30th  Pet.;  Peter  E.  Eagan, 
Eugene  M.  Tonry,  Jr.,  17th  Pet.;  Jacob  Strober,  20th 
Pet.;  Martin  G.  Roche,  Arthur  L.  Valentine,  23rd  Pet.; 
John  C.  Kleinegris,  Edward  J.  Hartmann,  30th  Pet.;  Jo- 
seph F.  Dalton,  Edward  H.  Heitmann,  13th  Pet.;  Russell 
Lawrence,  Charles  A.  Noyer,  108th  Pet.;  William  F.  Bern- 
storf,  Frank  J.  Vopelak,  112th  Pet.;  William  Galvin,  Tr.  L.; 
John  Urf,  Thomas  M.  Naughton,  44th  Pet.;  Martin  L. 
Zylko,  23rd  Pet.;  Benjamin  Tolopka,  32nd  Pet.;  Fred 
Smol,    108th    Pet. 


EXCELLENT  POLICE  DUTY 

ACTING  CAPTAIN 

Raphael  M.  DeMartino,  13th  D.D. 

LIEUTENANTS 

James  Sabatino,  M.O.  Queens;  James  C.  McNally,  62nd 
Sqd.;  Joseph  Buck,  23rd  Sqd.;  Joseph  Buck,  23rd  Sqd. 

ACTING  LIEUTENANTS 

Joseph  F.  Leary,  80th  Sqd.;  Arthur  F.  Giddings,  66th 
Sqd. ;  John  P.  Faughnan,  Gr.  Jury  Sqd.  Man. ;  William  L. 
Hayden,  75th  Sqd.;  Bernard  Gunson,  6th  Sqd.;  William 
C.   Seubert,  6th   D.D. 

SERGEANTS 

Francis  D.  J.  Phillips,  67th  Pet.;  Francis  T.  Cassidy, 
14th  Pet. ;  Bernard  Schaefer,  92nd  Pet. ;  Ernest  O.  Schey- 
der,  24th  Pet.;  Francis  D.  J.  Phillips,  67th  Pet.;  Salvatore 
R.  Loprete,  30th  Pet. ;  Dennis  F.  Casey,  Emil  D.  Sardonelli, 
42nd  Pet. ;  John  V.  Halk,  42nd  Pet. ;  Patrick  McMackin,  77th 
Pet.;   David  J.   Gerrity,  68th  Pet. 

DETECnVES 

James  L.  Cahill,  Fred  Brandt,  80th  Sqd.;  Theodore  R. 
Burger,  103rd  Sqd.;  George  R.  Campbell,  103rd  Sqd.; 
Thomas  J.  Hannon,  George  J.  McGowan,  Thomas  F.  Mc- 
Cauley,  62nd  Sqd. ;  Edmond  J.  Slattery,  Thomas  P.  Mulli- 
gan, George  Maurer,  Jr.,  23rd  Sqd. ;  Salvatore  F.  Innella, 
Edmond  J.  Slattery,  William  H.  Ritzmann,  23rd  Sqd.; 
Cesare  Bonanno,  Edward  Basch,  66th  Sqd.;  James  M. 
Cashman,  William  J.  Colbert,  Eugene  F.  Collins,  Grand 
Jury  Sqd.  Man.;  Hugh  A.  Burns,  Frank  E.  Gilligan,  75th 
Sqd.;  Joseph  Altomari,  Hugh  A.  Findlay,  6th  Sqd.;  John 
H.  Shields,  6th  D.D.;  Charles  F.  Arlington,  Chester  H. 
Cronin,  Daniel  Sheehy,  M.O.  18th  Div.;  Frank  U.  Noell, 
24th  Sqd.;  Daniel  Sheehy,  M.O.  18th  Div.;  John  A.  Me- 
Michol,  Philip  E.  Abbate,  George  R.  Salayka,  Jr.,  Modesto 


Laghezza,  Anthony  E.  Maneuso,  John  F.  Bracken,  Arthur 
J.  Govin,  Raymond  A.  Adams,  Grand  Jury  Sqd.  Man.; 
William  J.  O'Sullivan,  James  P.  Petrosino,  James  M.  Can- 
avan,  Grand  Jury  Sqd.  Man.;  Frederick  W.  Walsh,  John 
A.  Langell,  122nd  Sqd.;  Emanuel  M.  Kerner,  Charles  E. 
O'Hara,  Tech.  Research  Lab.;  James  F.  Coen,  M.O.; 
George  J.  Maguire,  2nd  D.D.;  George  E.  Webber,  Michael 
L.  Rowan,  32nd  Sqd.;  John  E.  Duffy,  Lester  F.  McGowan, 
5th  Sqd.;  John  P.  Foley,  8th  D.D.;  James  F.  Cooney,  Wil- 
liam J.   Murphy,  92nd  Sqd. 

PATROLMEN 

William  A.  Ogden,  6th  D.D.;  John  S.  Riley,  William 
Ryan,  92nd  Pet.;  James  DiPietro,  94th  Pet.;  Thomas  Ros- 
siter,  John  J.  Brown,  30th  Pet.;  James  Fitzmaurice,  Patrick 
J.  Noone,  42nd  Pet.;  Michael  Markey,  77th  Pet.;  Andrew 
J.  Lovito,  62nd  Pet.;  George  W.  Lunny,  122nd  Pet.;  John 
T.  Flood,  8th  D.D.;  Hugh  Gaffney,  Tr.  C;  Irving  Landis, 
103rd  Pet.;  William  F.  Cooley,  114th  Pet.;  Lawrence  J. 
Berrill,  108th  Pet;  Joseph  J.  Mastrangelo,  47th  Pet.;  Ma- 
rius  A.  Savoy,  Irving  Goldstein,  18th  Pet.;  Charles  S. 
Vradenburgh,  Stanley  Horowitz,  110th  Pet.;  Richard  J. 
Wheeler,  Ernest  J.  Vohs,  19th  Pet.;  Peter  V.  Kain,  17th 
Pet.;  Salvatore  F.  Di  Lorenzo,  Mtd.  Sqd.  2;  Ferdinand  C. 
Schwarz,  108th  Pet.;  John  H.  Maida,  110-A  Pet.;  George 
A.  Bohner,  John  J.  Casey,  17th  Pet.;  Samuel  Landsman, 
Peter  Duva,  46th  Pet.;  Richard  J.  Tilson,  Augustine  In- 
nella, Allen  Cohen,  5th  Pet.;  William  Gootnick,  Ralph 
Meadow,  40th  Pet.;  Patrick  Martin,  Clifford  C.  Wren,  42nd 
Pet.;  William  Anderson,  Stephen  N.  Magyera,  44th  Pet.; 
John  H.  Ahle,  John  Phelan,  42nd  Pet.;  Edward  J.  Leach, 
Jr.,  William  P.  Rafferty,  34th  Pet.;  Raymond  J.  Zanelli, 
Herman  W.  H.  Lampe,  47th  Pet.;  Charles  M.  Paul,  John 
P.  Steck,  112th  Pet.;  Edward  B.  Doherty,  Vito  S.  Ferrara, 
110th  Pet. 

PROBATIONARY  PATROLMAN 

James  W.  Blake,  Mil.  Ser.  Bur. 


HEADQUARTERS 

New  York  Region  Antiaircraft  Artillery  Command 

P.  O.  Box  2,  Station  O 

New  York  11,  N.  Y. 

September  6,  1943. 

THE  HONORABLE  FIORELLO  H.  LaGUARDIA, 

Mayor,  City  of  New  York, 

City  Hall, 

New  York,  New  York. 

Dear  Mayor  LaGuardia : 

It  gives  me  great  pleasure  to  report  to  you  that  the 
Police  Department  of  the  City  of  New  York  was  most 
helpful  in  assisting  this  command  in  connection  with 
the  arrangements  for  the  reception  and  entertainment 
of  the  Number  1  Composite  Antiaircraft  Demonstration 
Battery,  Royal  Artillery,  during  the  visit  of  that  battery 
in  the   New  York  Metropolitan  area. 

Will  you  please  convey  to  all  divisions  and  individual 
members  of  the  Police  Department  who  assisted  this 
command  in  connection  with  the  visit  of  the  British 
Battery,  my  sincere  appreciation  and  thanks  for  the 
superior  manner  in  which  they  performed  their  duties. 

Very   truly  yours, 

CHARLES  HINES 
Brigadier  General,  USA 
Commanding. 


A  Debt  Repaid 


By 

LIEUTENANT 
JOSEPH  A.  VOLK 


Military  Service 
Bureau 


Prize  Short  Storv 


Schmidt    breathlessly    demanded    that    this    young    highway   robber,    murderer,    thief    and 

what-not  be  arrested. 


THERE  exists  in  this  great  cosmopolitan  city  of 
ours  a  young  neglected  boy  between  the  ages  of 
7  and  15  years  who  has  earned  for  himself  the 
sobriquet  of  "Gamin."  This  street  Arab  rarely  eats, 
is  clothed  in  ill-fitting  cast-off  clothes,  begs,  steals, 
sings  questionable  songs  and  swears  like  a  trooper. 
Yet  if  we  were  to  anatomize  this  ill-kept,  poorly  fed 
and  clothed  body  many  of  us  would  be  amazed  to  learn 
that  it  really  contained  a  heart.  True  that  the  medical 
profession  considers  the  heart  to  be  a  very  important 
member  of  an  intricate  system  that  goes  to  make  up 
the  human  body,  but  the  average  lay-m'nd  thinks  not 
in  such  terms.  It  can  only  associate  the  heart  with 
thoughts  of  love,  friendship,  hate,  wickedness,  passion 
or  filth. 

And  so  with  our  little  gamin.  He  struts  along  un- 


concerned about  the  future  and  knowing  little  of  the 
interest  his  particular  type  has  created ;  the  favorite 
essay  of  hundreds  who  have  written  miles  of  subject 
matter  on  a  topic  that  is  gradually  becoming  a  problem 
of  greater  proportions.  This  little  imp  who  has  a  spe- 
cial set  of  laws  covering  his  acts,  with  a  court  set  aside 
for  his  individual  wrongs  and  a  huge  Juvenile  Aid 
Bureau  confronted  with  the  stupendous  task  of  re- 
habilitation. 

This  beloved  gamin  who  permeates  certain  nooks  and 
corners  of  our  city  is  not  to  be  considered  a  phantom. 
To  picture  him  just  give  him  what  he  does  not  need 
and  deprive  him  of  what  is  necessary  and  you  have 
before  you  our  little  street  urchin  and  the  subject  of 
this  story. 

Just  visualize  a  roguish  juvenile  of  his  type  comitii; 


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in  contact  with  Patrolman  James  Brown. 

Jim  was  forced  to  leave  college  shortly  after  his 
father's  death  so  he  could  support  an  invalid  mother. 
He  had  picked  the  Police  Department  because  he  was 
under  the  impression  that  it  would  be  the  easiest  way 
for  him  to  overcome  his  home  requirements.  At  first 
Jim  was  not  particularly  interested  in  his  work ;  but 
as  time  wore  on  he  suddenly  awakened  to  the  reahza- 
tion  that  his  job  was  not  one  to  be  measured  from 
just  being  able  to  sign  the  payroll  and  cash  a  pay- 
check. He  learned  that  there  prevailed  throughout  the 
Department  a  jealous  pride  in  maintaining  a  standard 
as  a  "GOOD  COP"  and  in  protecting  one's  escutcheon 
of  blue  from  any  semblance  of  taint  or  corruption.  It 
wasn't  long  after  that  Jim  fell  right  in  line.  He  took 
a  new  slant  on  his  job  and  felt  a  keener  thrill  in  breath- 
ing and  in  living,  for  Jim's  rejuvenation  was  complete. 

His  post  was  over  on  the  east  side  of  the  city  among 
a  class  of  people  who  knew  little  of  the  joys  of  life; 
people  that  fought,  ridiculed  and  shouted.  There  were 
among  them  those  that  lived  by  their  wits;  others  by 
honest  toil,  and  still  others  that  labored  not  at  all. 
And  it  was  right  here  amongst  this  filth  and  depravity 
that  Jim  found  our  little  street  gamin. 

He  had  just  graciously  lifted  a  piece  of  bologna  off 
the  counter  of  Carl  Schmidt's  delicatessen  store  and  in 
making  his  exit  ran  right  into  Jim's  arms.  Schmidt 
breathlessly  demanded  and  insisted  that  this  young 
highway  robber,  murderer,  thief  and  what-not  be  ar- 
rested. But  after  a  little  reasoning  Carl  finally  recon- 
sidered and  while  our  gamin  was  being  released  he 
thought  he  saw  a  slight  twinkle  of  mirth  in  the 
"Butzo's"  eye. 

It  was  just  little  incidents  as  these  coupled  with  the 
sending  of  food,  clothing  and  coal  to  the  needy  that 
placed  Jim  on  a  pedestal  where  he  was  silently  idolized. 

It  seemed  Jim  fitted  completely  ift  the  picture  and 
became  a  sort  of  permanent  fixture  in  this  foreign 
settlement  that  still  held  true  to  its  old-world  tradi- 
tions, customs  and  habits.  He  acted  as  father,  mother, 
sister,  brother,  counselor,  judge  and  doctor  and  all  who 
came  in  contact  with  him  were  won  by  his  patience, 
courtesy  and  sane  advice.  And  at  this  point  let  it  be 
correctly  understood  that  Jim,  while  being  greatly  loved, 
honored  and  esteemed  by  the  law-abiding,  on  the  other 
hand  was  greatly  feared  by  the  thief,  the  gangster  and 
the  racketeer.  Add  also  a  modesty  for  his  achievements 
in  keeping  the  undesirable  element  on  the  jump  and  his 
post  free  from  crime. 

But  time  passed  on. 

It  was  a  beautiful,  moon-lit  night  and  Jim  had  sig- 
nalled the  station-house  when  his  attention  was  at- 
tracted to  something  moving  inside  of  Tony  Colombo's 
Italian  grocery  store  situated  almost  directly  opposite 
the  signal  box.  Yes,  he  could  plainty  see,  silhouetted 
on  the  wall,  the  outline  of  a  moving  figure.  With 
every  muscle  taut  in  preparation  for  any  eventuality, 
he  crossed  the  street  and  with  apparent  indift'erence 
examined  the  doors,  windows  and  locks  and  sensed 
that  an  entrance  had  been  effected  through  the  rear  of 
the  store. 

Not  wishing  to  create  any  suspicion  in  the  intruder's 
mind,  Jim  nonchalantly  sauntered  beyond  the  store. 
Upon  reaching  the  adjacent  tenement  house  he  quickly 
entered  the  hallway,  at  the  end  of  which  was  a  door 
leading  into  the  rear  yard.  Cautiously  opening  another 
door  in  a  fence  that  separated  the  two  buildings  he 


observed  a  small  ladder  standing  under  an  open  window 
leading  into  the  store.  Just  as  Jim  reached  the  top  of 
the  ladder  he  came  face  to  face  with  the  intruder! 
Two  shots  were  fired!  The  first  by  the  burglar,  strik- 
ing Jim  in  the  forehead,  and  the  second  by  Jim,  the 
bullet  harmlessly  imbedding  itself  in  the  ground. 

The  Homicide  Squad  possessed  only  two  clues  to 
work  on.  One  was  a  peculiar,  scarred  thumb-print 
found  on  the  revolver  that  had  been  discarded  by  the 
burglar  at  the  scene  of  his  cold-blooded  murder  and  the 
second  (if  it  meant  anything),  that  the  handle  on  the 
revolver  was  broken  and  pieces  of  the  mother-of-pearl 
missing. 

But  who  could  it  have  been?  A  check-up  showed 
no  police  department  in  the  country  with  this  thumb- 
print on  file  and  the  "Bureau"  found  itself  up  against  a 
stone  wall,  with  the  possibility  of  an  unsolved  homicide. 

Quite  naturally  the  press  splashed  the  story  across 
its  front  pages  and  carried  with  it  a  picture  of  the 
broken-handled  revolver  that  had  brought  grief  to  the 
East  Side.  Yes,  people  stood  in  groups  softly  discuss- 
ing the  catastrophe.  Some  quietly  entered  nearby 
churches  to  offer  up  prayers  for  Jim's  soul  and  it 
seemed  that  a  great  pall  had  suddenly  draped  itself 
over  the  streets  that  Jim  had  once  patrolled. 

Among  those  grieving  was  our  little  gamin  who 
could  be  observed  seriously  occupied  in  studying  the 
picture  of  the  death-dealing  revolver.  He  had  seen  a 
gun  similar  to  that  one  some  time  ago  when  Tony 
Paretti  had  accidentally  let  it  fall  out  of  his  hand  while 
cleaning  it.  Sure,  he  even  had  the  pieces  of  discarded 
pearl  that  had  broken  off  the  handle  on  the  gun.  But 
what  to  do?  Our  street  urchin  was  torn  between  a 
code  of  "never  to  rat"  and  his  great  love  for  Jim. 
These  two  conflicting  emotions  created  a  riot  of  disturb- 
ing thoughts  in  his  grief-stricken  mind.  Who  could  he 
turn  to  for  help?  No  one,  because  he  realized  that 
the  problem  was  his  alone.  His  code  or  his  love! 
Which  should  it  be? 

Hours  later  a  little  mind,  not  greatly  versed  in  solv- 
ing riddles,  could  be  found  trying  to  rest  a  weary  mind 
and  body  on  a  mattress  that  had  been  placed  on  the 
kitchen  floor  for  him.  But  God  watches  over  suffer- 
ing children  and  he  finally  went  off  into  a  restive  sleep. 
And  as  he  dreamed  his  grimy  face  was  suddenly  trans- 
formed into  a  happy  smile  for  once  again  he  saw  his 
friend  Jim,  had  felt  him  place  a  hand  carressingly  in 
his  own.  This  slumber  was  abruptly  broken  by  the 
sound  of  bells  from  a  distant  church  that  seemed  to 
softly  blend  with  his  new  peace  of  mind.  His  duty 
seemed  so  plain  that  he  wondered  why  he  had  hesitated 
so  long. 

And  early  that  morning  a  few  passersby  paused  and 
watched  a  dirty-faced  lad  breathlessly  entering  a  sta- 
tion-house. After  he  had  related  his  story  about  having 
seen  the  gun  that  was  pictured  in  the  newspapers  and 
how  the  handle  became  broken,  the  Homicide  Squad 
immediately  sensed  that  they  were  about  to  break  their 
case. 

It  was  only  a  short  time  after  that  Tony  was  located 
in  a  cheap  coffee  house.  He  was  bundled  into  the 
wagon,  taken  to  the  local  precinct  and  readily  con- 
fessed after  the  evidence  of  a  thumb-print  and  the 
broken  gun  handle  were  shown  to  him. 

Needless  to  say  that  Tony  paid  the  price  for  his 
crime  and  our  beloved  gamin  carried  on  as  before, 
convinced  that  his  debt  to  Jim  had  been  repaid. 


P.A.  L.  Show  December  15 


THE  second  edition  of  "Stars  Shine  For  Young 
America,"  annual  benefit  show  for  the  Police 
Athletic  League,  will  be  staged  at  Madison 
Square  Garden  on  December  15. 

This  second  all-star  show,  in  which  stars  of  the 
stage,  screen  and  radio  will  cooperate  with  the 
Juvenile  Aid  Bureau  in  raising  funds  for  the  P.A.L., 
replaces  the  annual  "Around  the  Clock"  show  of 
the  Police  Department,  which  was  discontinued  last 
year  because  of  increased  demands  upon  police  per- 
sonnel due  to  the  war. 

Mr.  Walter  S.  Mack,  Jr.,  a  member  of  the  Police 
Athletic  League  Board  of  Directors,  is  general 
chairman  of  the  benefit  show.  Honorary  chairmen 
are  Mayor  Fiorello  H.  LaGuardia,  Police  Commis- 
sioner Lewis  J.  Valentine  and  Deputy  Inspector 
William  M.  Kent,  President  of  the  P.A.L. 

P.A.L.  AT  ANNUAL  RODEO 

In  conjunction  with  the  18th  Annual  World's 
Championship  Rodeo  performance  for  poor,  or- 
phaned and  crippled  children,  the  Police  Athletic 
League  was  host  to  200  children  on  October  25 
at  Madison  Square  Garden.  The  performance  was 
arranged  through  the  courtesy  of  the  Madison 
Square  Garden  Corporation. 

On  the  same  day,  the  P.A.L.  also  played  host  to 
a  football  squad  from  Father  Flanagan's  famous 
Boys'  Town.  Twelve  P.A.L.  youngsters  acted  as 
an  escort  for  the  visitors  from  Omaha,  Nebraska. 
The  program  included  an  entire  day  of  sightseeing 
and  entertainment. 


P.A.L.  FALL  BOXING  SERIES 

The  Police  Athletic  League  inaugurated  its  first 
season  of  indoor  boxing  bouts  on  October  15  at  the 
Webb-Churchill  Center,  290  East  153rd  St.,  Bronx. 
The  series  will  be  continued  each  Friday  night 
during  the  fall  and  winter  at  the  same  location. 

League  officials  decided  to  introduce  the  new 
boxing  series  because  of  the  immense  popularity 
of  this  year's  summer  outdoor  boxing  program. 

YONKERS  WINS  INTERCITY  P.A.L.  CROWN 

The  Glendale  Farmers,  New  York  City  P.A.L. 
baseball  winners,  received  a  3-1  setback  from  the 
Yonkers  Champions  in  the  second  annual  intercity 
championship  game  at  Macombs  Dam  Park,  Bronx, 
on  October  9,  before  a  crowd  of  1,500. 

Hamilton  "Red"  Graham,  who  also  won  last 
year's  game  for  the  Yonkers  players,  handed  out 
six  hits  to  the  Glandale  Farmers,  while  McAlarney 
and  Francamano,  who  shared  the  mound  duties  for 
the   team   from   Queens,   allowed   eight  safeties. 


BOX  SCORE 


YONKERS  F.A.I.. 

ab. 

Sloan,    2b     * 

Warren,   ss    3 

Koblogb,   Sb    3 

Beverley,     cf     3 

Hoyt,    o    4 

Mayer,    lb    3 

♦Furrelle,   If   3 

McEIhone,  rf    4 

Graham,  p   4 

*Camminfir8.    If    ....   1* 


h. 

1 
1 
1 
0 
1 
0 
0 
2 


Totals 


NEW  YORK  P.A.L,. 

ab.  r.  h. 

Carter,     ss     4  0  1 

Fuglestad,    lb    0  0  0 

Tlbu8,  3b   4  0  0 

Beckman,  3b  0  0  0 

Burns,    lb    4  0  0 

McAlarney,   p-cf    ...   3  0  0 

Hennessey,  cf-lf   ...  4  1  1 

Wright,   o    S  0  2 

BasinI,  2b    3  0  0 

Ooetz-Adams,   rf   . . .   3  0  0 

Francamano,    cf-p . .  3  0  2 

Totals    31  1  6 


*Cumminffs    for    Furrelle. 
Beckman    batted    for    Burns    in    ninth. 


®r,  Crastus;  M*  ftubsion 


DR.  ERASTUS  M.  HUDSON,  a  member  of  the 
medical  advisory  board  of  the  Federal  Trade 
Commission  and  former  practicing  physician 
in  New  York,  died  Sunday,  September  12,  at  Mount 
Alto  Hospital,  Washington,  D.  C,  at  the  age  of  55. 
He  was  buried  Tuesday,  September  14,  in  Arlington 
National  Cemetery. 

Surviving  are  a  daughter,  Miss  Margaret  Mead 
Hudson,  and  a  sister,  Mrs.  Charles  H.  Bonesteel, 
wife  of  Maj.  Gen.  Charles  H.  Bonesteel  of  the  Army, 
both  of  Washington. 

For  years  an  expert  on  the  study  of  fingerprints, 
which  he  made  his  hobby.  Dr.   Hudson   attracted 


nationwide  attention  when  he  appeared  for  the 
defense  in  the  trial  of  Bruno  Richard  Hauptman 
for    the    kidnap-murder    of    the     Lindbergh    baby. 

Dr.  Hudson  about  eight  years  ago  collaborated  with 
the  New  York  Police  Department  in  developing  a  spe- 
cial process.  It  enabled  the  department  to  supplement 
the  old  powder-dusting  system.  The  new  technique 
brings  out  prints  on  materials  other  than  those  with 
smooth  surfaces. 

Appointed  an  honorary  consultant  to  the  depart- 
ment in  July,  1935,  by  Police  Commissioner  Lewis 
J.  Valentine,  Dr.  Hudson  served  in  such  capacity  until 
1938.  He  became  interested  in  fingerprint  work  while 
serving  as  a  medical  officer  in  the  Navy  in  the  first 
World  War.  He  saw  Scotland  Yard  men  taking  prints 
at  Liverpool  and  began  studying  the  science. 

He  was  a  specialist  in  body  chemistry  and  bac- 
teriology. 


14 


109th  Precinct  Honors  Members  In  Service 


Inspector  Brady    (left)   and  Captain  Sayer  pose  with  Color  Guard  following  unveiling  of  plaque. 


IMPRESSIVE  ceremonies  marked  the  dedication 
on  the  afternoon  of  Sunday,  October  3,  at  the 
109th  Precinct  station  house,  of  a  plaque  honor- 
ing the  members  of  that  command  now  serving  in 
the  armed  forces. 

The  exercises  included  also  the  presentation  to 
the  Air  Wardens  of  the  109th  Precinct  of  an  Ameri- 
can flag,  presented  on  behalf  of  the  Flushing  Ki- 
wanis  Club  by  Mr.  George  O.  Niemann,  president, 
and  a  Wardens'  flag  presented  on  behalf  of  the 
Lions  Club  of  Flushing  by  Mr.  Arthur  Van  De 
Water,  president.  The  flags  were  accepted  by  Mr. 
Joseph  McNichols,  commander  of  Zone  A,  and  Mr. 
George  Mozeley,  commander  of  Zone  B,  respec- 
tively. 

The  ceremonies  were  preceded  by  a  parade  headed 
by  Inspector  James  S.  P.  Brady  and  Deputy  Inspec- 
tor John  J.  Donegan,  16th  Division,  with  Acting 
Lieutenant  Romeo  P.  Labossiere  of  the  109th  Pre- 
cinct Air  Warden  Service  serving  as  marshal. 

The  line  of  march  featured,  in  addition  to  the 
Police  contingent  headed  by  Captain  Carl  J.  Sayer 
and  the  Air  Warden  Service  unit  led  by  Acting 
Captain  Joseph  Green,  representations  from  the 
N.  Y.  City  State  Guard,  N.  Y.  City  Patrol  Corps, 
N.  Y.  City  Auxiliary  Firemen,  Flushing  Exempt 
Firemen,   American    Red  .Cross,    Civilian    Defense 


Volunteer  Office,  American  Women's  Volunteer 
Service,  Flushing  Kiwanis  and  Lions  Clubs.  Also 
various  units  of  Boy  Scouts  and  several  light  duty 
rescue  squads,  including  four  light  duty  rescue 
trucks  and  four  trailers.  Bands  of  St.  Mary's  R.C. 
Church,  Flushing,  and  of  Oscar  Amann  Post  and  the 
Maritime   Brigade,  participated. 

The  invocation,  blessing  and  benediction  were 
pronounced,  respectively,  by  the  Rev.  E.  Wallace 
Mast,  pastor  of  the  First  Congregational  Church ; 
Rev.  James  Delaney,  pastor  of  St.  Mary's  R.C. 
Church,  both  of  Flushing,  and  Rabbi  Max  Meyer 
of  the  Flushing  Free  Synagogue.  Captain  Sayer 
served  as  master  of  ceremonies  and  the  speakers 
included  Deputy  Chief  Inspector  Arthur  W.  Wal- 
lander,  Supreme  Court  Justice  Charles  S.  Colden, 
County  Court  Judge  Thomas  Downs,  and  Queens 
District  Attorney  Charles  P.  Sullivan. 

The  plaque,  a  replica  of  a  patrolman's  shield,  has 
been  fastened  to  the  flagpole  directly  in  front  of  the 
station  house.  Names  of  the  absent  members  hon- 
ored follow : 

Sergeants  Richard  Frederick,  Francis  Young. 

Patrolmen  William  Barry,  Paul  Baron,  William 
Becker,  William  Burke,  Russell  Cain,  Elmer  Carey, 
Vincent  Gumbs,  Joseph  Heinrich,  Andrew  Mosher, 
William   O'Sullivan,   Ernest  Thompson. 

Detective  Daniel  Sullivan. 


16 


When  Sickness  Strikes — What  Then? 

By  PATROLMAN  JOHN  SIMCOX,  9th  Precinct 

Chairman,  The  Medical,  Surgical  and  Dental  Plan  of  Specialists 
of  the  Patrolmen's  Benevolent  Association 


DOWN  through  the  years  the  members  of  the 
Police  Department  have  been  confronted  with 
the  possibility  of  someone  in  their  family  becom- 
ing seriously  ill  and  the  added  dread  of  not  being  able 
to  provide  for  the  aflflicted  one  adequate  medical  or 
surgical  care. 

Today  such  apprehension  on  the  part  of  our  mem- 
bers no  longer  need  exist.  The  Medical,  Surgical  and 
Dental  Plan  of  Specialists,  inaugurated  a  little  more 
than  a  year  ago  under  sponsorship  of  the  Patrolmen's 
Benevolent  Association,  today  provides  the  answer  to 
this  most  acute  of  family  problems.  Strangely  enough, 
however,  even  though  many  of  our  members  have  in 
this  short  space  of  time  benefitted  materially  by  its  pro- 
visions, I  am  amazed  in  speaking  to  policemen  at  the 
number  who  have  never  even  heard  of  the  plan.  Others 
there  are  who  have  a  knowledge  of  its  existence  but 
show  very  little  interest  in  its  operation — at  least  in  so 
far  as  they  personally  are  concerned. 

The  plan  is  available  to  all  P.B.A.  members,  mem- 
bers of  their  immediate  families  and  such  of  their  rela- 
tives whose  income  is  not  higher  than  $65  per  week. 
The  family  and  relatives  of  a  policeman  present  the 
most  serious  problem.  Until  the  adoption  of  this  plan, 
in  many  instances  he  did  not  know  where  to  turn  to 
get  the  right  kind  of  medical  care  when  serious  illness 
visited  his  home. 

Every  policeman  knows  that  a  goodly  number  of  the 
nation's  doctors  are  today  serving  in  the  armed  forces. 
They  are  also  aware,  of  course,  of  their  present  eco- 
nomic status.  A  first  grade  patrolman's  salary,  for 
example,  used  to  be  $122.50  semi-monthly,  whereas 
today,  due  to  the  increased  pension  cost  and  withhold- 
ing tax,  he  receives  between  $101  and  $110  semi- 
monthly. 

In  order  to  pay  the  high  fees  exacted  by  the  better 
type  of  specialist,  he  as  often  as  not  either  has  to  go 
into  debt  by  borrowing  from  a  loan  company  or  sell 
his  insurance.  This  or  trust  his  loved  ones  to  the  care 
of  a  doctor  of  lesser  skill. 

We  never  know  when  we  may  need  the  services  of 
a  doctor.  It  is  some  consolation  to  know  that  we  can 
obtain  the  services  of  the  best  among  the  medical  pro- 
fession for  a  very  moderate  fee.' 

Some  of  the  members  with  whom  I  have  spoken 
are  skeptical  about  the  ability  and  skill  of  the  partici- 
pating specialists.  They  wonder  why  these  men  are 
willing  to  give  of  their  time  and  services  at  fees  far 
below  those  to  which  ordinarily  they  should  be  en- 
titled. The  answer  to  that  was  given  at  a  committee 
meeting  by  one  of  the  doctors  in  an  address  in  which 
he  stated,  for  all  to  hear,  that  the  services  given  bv 
policemen  to  the  public — to  say  nothing  of  the  sacri- 


fices and  dangers  entailed — entitled  them  to  something 
in  return,  and  that  he,  for  one,  was  only  too  glad  to  be 
permitted  to  cooperate. 

In  any  event,  if  you  have  any  doubt,  your  family 
doctor  can  check  on  the  qualifications  of  these  men  if 
and  when  their  services  should  be  needed. 

Some  members  we  learn  are  under  the  impression 
that  the  adoption  of  the  plan  meant  the  dropping  from 
the  staff  of  the  Chief  Surgeon  of  those  splendid  men 
of  medicine  serving  the  Department  as  Honorary  Sur- 
geons. That  is  not  the  case.  In  fact,  all  of  the  Hon- 
orary Surgeons  who  expressed  a  desire  to  partitipate 
not  only  have  already  joined  up  as  members  but 
their  services  still  are  available  to  members  of  the  force 
when,  in  the  opinion  of  the  District  Surgeon  concerned, 
the  member's  condition  is  such  as  to  make  necessary 
the  attention  of  a  specialist. 

Since  the  plan  went  into  operation  some  changes 
have  been  effected.  Due  to  the  increase  in  the  cost  of 
food  and  other  incidentals  connected  with  the  opera- 
tion of  a  hospital,  the  hospital  fee  of  $50  in  maternity 
cases  has  been  discontinued.  The  specialist's  fee  in 
maternity  cases  now  is  $75  ;  for  Cesarean  births  the 
fee  is  $100. 

So,  with  the  hope  in  my  heart  that  we  and  those  we 
hold  dear  may  never  need  the  services  of  any  of  these 
doctors — but  knowing  at  the  same  time  that  it  is  too 
much  to  expect  that  we  might  go  on  indefinitely  with- 
out some  member  of  our  family  being  struck  down,  I 
say  to  you  now,  get  out  your  book — examine  it — and 
become  familiar  with  the  procedure  to  be  followed 
under  the  plan  in  obtaining  a  doctor. 

If  you  have  lost  your  identification  card,  apply  in 
person  to  the  office  of  the  P.  B.  A.  for  a  duplicate  so 
that  no  precious  time  will  be  lost  when  time  may  mean 
the  diflference  between  life  and  death  to  someone  you 
love. 


ENTERTAINMENT  AND  DANCE 
of  the 

COLUMBIA  ASSOCIATION 

oi  the 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT  ol  the  CITY  OF  NEW  YORK 

Wednesday  Evening,  November  24,  1943 

Hotel  Astor 


17 


By  REBECCA  B.   RANKIN,   Librarian,   Municipal  Reference  Library 


READING  AND  ACTION 


L 


INK  up  reading  and  action — that  is  the  effici- 
ent way  to  read.  Lord  Kelvin  bought  a  book 
on  Heat,  by  a  French  scientist — Fourier — and 
it  changed  his  whole  life  and  led  to  many  of  his  great 
discoveries.  Faraday  bought  a  book  on  Chemistry  and 
became  the  founder  of  the  present  Electrical  Age. 
Westinghouse  bought  an  English  magazine  and  found 
an  article  on  compressed  air  and  gave  him  the  idea  of 
his  air-brake  that  is  now  used  on  all  the  railways  of  the 
world.  Henry  Ford,  too,  bought  a  magazine  and  saw 
an  article  on  'Horseless  Carriages'  that  started  him  on 
his  way  to  become  the  most  successful  of  all  manufac- 
turers. The  man  who  does  not  read,  in  these  days  of 
quick  changes  and  irresistible  progress,  drops  behind 
and  becomes  an  obsolete  and  insignificant  unit  in  his 
trade.  Reading  is  a  ladder.  You  MUST  read  if  you 
want  to  climb." — Herbert  N.  Casson. 

We  bring  to  your  attention  a  few  books  about  your 
own  Pohce  Department  and  written  by  the  men  of 
your  Department.  For  instance,  did  you  ever  read 
"Behind  the  Green  Lights"  by  Captain  Cornelius  W. 
Willemse  (New  York:  Alfred  A.  Knopf,  1931)?  A 
brawny  Dutch  lad  comes  to  New  York  in  1888,  and 
manages  to  become  a  rookie  patrolman  in  1900.  He- 
was  on  the  force  of  the  Police  Department  until  1925, 
and  he  had  advanced  to  acting  captain  of  the  Homicide 
Squad.  During  these  years  his  experiences  as  related 
in  "Behind  the  Green  Lights"  make  a  thrilling  tale. 
To  some  readers  it  may  seem  a  most  sordid  story  of 
crime,  as  certainly  a  policeman's  life  deals  primarily 
with  crime,  from  the  ordinary  theft  to  the  worst  of 
murders;  and  Captain  Willemse  makes  you  see  these 
crimes  as  he  saw  them.  But  to  most  people,  the  book 
will  be  equally  impressive  for  the  human  understand- 
ing and  sympathy  displayed  by  the  policeman,  even 
though  he  must  necessarily  be  hardboiled  and  ruthless. 
And  how  humor  does  show  up  under  so  many  circum- 
stances where  it  would  seem  impossible  for  it  to  exist. 

The  author,  through  this  autobiography,  as  really  it 
is,  shows  the  actual  methods  of  the  policeman  and  de- 
tective, which  the  ordinary  citizen  knows  little  about ; 
and  he  likewise  points  out  the  hardships  under  which 
they  work  and  many  disadvantages  with  which  they 
contend,  not  least  of  which  is  the  inadequate  salary. 
He  praises  the  training  now  required  for  policemen, 
and  he  contrasts  the  much  better  qualified  policemen 
of  foreign  cities  with  our  own  American  policemen. 


Part  Three  of  "Behind  the  Green  Lights"  will  un- 
doubtedly arouse  the  most  comment  as  it  is  concerned 
with  "the  detective  versus  the  gangster  and  racketeer." 
Here  Captain  Willemse  tells  of  his  successful  warfare 
against  the  gangs  of  Kid  Dropper,  Little  Augie,  and 
Tom  Flanagan.  He  has  his  explanation  for  the  devel- 
opment of  gangs  in  our  cities.  Equally  informative  is 
his  explanation  of  the  so-called  "third-degree" 
methods. 

The  reader  is  sure  to  gain  from  this  book  a  decided 
respect  for  the  brains  and  brawn  of  the  policeman  and 
an  appreciation  for  his  human  understanding  and  sym- 
pathy. Captain  Willemse  makes  "New  York's  Finest" 
even  finer. 

A  few  years  later  he  wrote  "A  Cop  Remembers" 
which  contains  equally  interesting  material  about  his 
work  on  the  police  force.  These  tales  are  really  good 
detective  stories. 

Many  of  the  commissioners  of  the  Police  Depart- 
ment have  felt  impelled  to  become  authors  and  have 
written  of  the  police  based  on  first-hand  experience. 
William  McAdoo,  commissioner  in  1904  and  1905 
published  "Guarding  a  Great  City,"  and  it  was  long 
used  as  an  authority  in  this  field. 

Arthur  Woods,  commissioner  from  1914  to  1917  is 
the  author  of  a  good  book  on  the  police,  "Policeman 
and  the  Public"  which  enjoyed  popularity  at  that  time. 

Commissioner  Richard  E.  Enright  did  qtiite  a  bit  of 
writing.  We  have  many  of  his  addresses  on  the  police. 
He  is  responsible  for  one  of  the  first  Syllabus  and  In- 
struction Guides  for  the  Police  Academy. 

The  books  mentioned  here  as  well  as  many  others 
covering  such  subjects  as  fingerprinting,  crime  detec- 
tion, laboratory  work,  etc.,  all  are  available  in  the 
Municipal  Reference  Library,  Room  2230,  Municipal 
Building,  Manhattan.  The  Library  is  always  ready  to 
assist  the  members  of  the  police  force  by  allowing 
them  to  borrow  whatever  books  are  of  interest  to  them, 
as  well  as  the  latest  periodicals  and  pamphlet  material 
issued  by  various  police  organizations  and  societies. 


PALS  OF  THE  P.A.L. 

are  on  the  air 

EVERY  SATURDAY  AFTERNOON 

4:30  to  5:00  P.M. 

Station  WNYC 

18 


SPRING  3100  is  sorry  that  it  is  unable,  because  of  space  limitations,  to  report  in  detail  on  all  of  the  many 
social  functions  held  during  the  past  month  under  auspices  of  various  Police  Department  organizations.  And 
so  to  the  officers  and  members  of  each  of  these  merry  groups  we  say  now : 

Your  graceful  indulgence,  Gentlemen,  in  this  our  hour  of  unhappiness  in  not  being  able  to  present,  as 
heretofore,  a  complete  account  of  the  festivities. 

Suffice  to  say  that  all  of  these  affairs  were  as  usual  magnificent  successes,  with  practically  capacity  atten- 
dance and  a  maximum  of  gaiety  and  happiness  in  each  instance. 

Each  of  the  organization  heads  pictured  below  included  in  his  address  of  welcome  an  urgent  appeal  on 
behalf  of  the  Third  War  Loan  drive  just  closed. 

Invasion  today  means  countless  numbers  of  young  Americans  seizing  beach  heads  and  forcing  their  way 
into  enemy  and  conquered  lands,  it  was  pointed  out.  A  few  years  hence,  Americans  will  be  treated  to  a  different 
kind  of  invasion. 

It  requires  little  imagination,  the  speakers  declared,  to  foresee  the  conquering  tide  of  returning  War  Bond 
dollars  which  will  begin  their  welcome  invasion  of  American  homes  in  1951. 

The  first  of  the  War  Bonds  to  mature  will  start  their  march  back  to  the  lenders  in  May,  195 1. 

In  May  of  that  year  millions  of  War  Bonds  will  mature ;  come  back  home  at  the  rate  of  $4  for  every  $3 
which  goes  into  today's  attack  on  Hitler  and  his  partners  in  crime. 


ENTERTAINMENT  AND  DANCE 
ol  the 

POLICE  SQUARE  CLUB 

Satuidoy  Evening,  October  16,  1943 
Manhattan  Center 

Sgt.    EDWARD    C.    HOFFMAN,    Pies. 


ENTERTAINMENT  AND  RECEPTION 
oi  the 

ST.  GEORGE  ASSOCIATION 

Saturday  Evening.  October  30.  1943 
Manhattan  Center 

PU.    ALGOT    DAMSTROM,    Pres. 


ENTERTAINMENT  AND  BALL 
oi  the 

HONOR  LEGION 

Friday   Evening.    October   29,    1943 
Waldori- Astoria 

PU.    DAVID    SALTER,    Pres. 


ENTERTAINMENT  AND  DANCE 
of  the 

TRAFFIC  SQUAD 
BENEVOLENT  ASS'N 

Saturday  Evening.  October  2.  1943 
Manhattan  Center 

Sgt.  WILLIAM  D.  KENEALY,  Pres. 


19 


20 


SPRING     3100 


Well  Done,  Thou  Good  and  Faithful  Servant 


RETIRED  FROM  THE  DEPARTMENT 


Lt.  Joseph  Lennon 

Lt.  William  J.  Maloney 

Sgt.  Alvin  B.  Touchelte 

Sgt.  Max  Isaacson 

Sgt.  Charles  Plunkitt 

Sgt.  James  W.  Dunne 

Sgt.  George  B.  Wilson 

Sgt.  Michael  T.  Malone 

PtI.  Joseph  A.  Sullivan 

Ptl.  John  F.  McEntee 

Ptl.  Theodore  J.  Gundlach 

Ptl.  John  A.  Seebach 

Ptl.  Charles  A.  Koehn 

Ptl.  Fred  G.  Roth 

Ptl.  Thomas  J.  Julia 

Ptl.  Francis  R.  Wing 

Ptl.  James  F.  McNamara 

Ptl.  Gerald  F.  O'Connell 

Ptl.  Charles  Kraus 

Ptl.  John  J.  McCarthy 

Ptl.  William  H.  Cruger,  Jr. 

Ptl.  Vincent  J.  Casson 

Ptl.  Nicholas  Anker 

Ptl.  Henry  C.  Sinnott 

Ptl.  Thaddeus  L.  Weber 

Ptl.  James  F.  Evers 

Ptl.  Louis  J.  Regonini 

Ptl.  Thomas  G.  Fox 

Ptl.  Stephen  D.  McDonald 

Ptl.  Hugh  Gaffney 

Ptl.  John  J.  Flynn 

Ptl.  Richard  T.  Heinrich 

Ptl.  Charles  W.  Draycott 

Ptl.  Daniel  A.  Murphy 

Ptl.  Ambrose  Cronin 

Ptl.  Francis  J.  Conklin 

Ptl.  C^orge  F.  Muehleck 

Ptl.  Charles  C.  Westervelt 

Ptl.  Florentine  W.  Santangelo 

Ptl.  John  J.  Gordon 

Ptl.  Thomas  F.  Reilly 

Ptl.  Daniel  J.  Maher 

Ptl.  Peter  Woods 

Ptl.  John  C.  O'Rourke 

Ptl.  Thomas  Walsh 

Ptl.  John  P.  Meagher 

Ptl.  Neil  Farren 

Ptl.  Michael  Santaniello 

Ptl.  Louis  Odell 

Ptl.  Michael  H.  O'Brien 

Ptl.  Martin  J.  Fisher 

Ptl.  Frank  J.  Oberle 

Ptl.  Enrico  J.  Gaudiosi 

Ptl.  Vincent  E.  Valentine 

Ptl.  Bamet  Hozinsky 

Ptl.  James  J.  Bell 


48  Pet. 
M.O.D.D. 

45  Pet. 

46  Pet. 
112  Pet. 

Tr.  O 

Mcy.  Pet.  2 

26  Pet. 

19  Pet. 

60  Pet. 

112  Pet. 

Tr.  B 

Mil.  Ser.  Bur. 

Mil.  Ser.  Bur. 

5  Pet. 

5  Pet. 
17  Pet. 
22  Pet. 
32  Pet. 
34  Pet. 
40  Pet. 

47  Pet. 
62  Pet. 
66  Pet. 
72  Pet. 

78  Pet. 
100  Pet. 
103  Pet. 
108  Pet. 

Tr.  C 

Tr.  D 

Tr.  I 

C.  Pkwy.  Pet. 

12  D.  D. 

13  Pet. 

79  Pet. 
88  Pet. 

100  Pet. 

Tr.  L 

Tel.  Bur. 

15  D.  D. 

M.O.D.  Queens 

19  Pet. 

74  Pet. 

79  Pet. 

82  Pet. 

6  Pet. 

13  Pet. 

14  Pet. 

48  Pet. 
52  Pet. 
85  Pet. 

Tr.  H 

Tel.  Bur. 

Off.  4th  Dep. 

Off.  Chief  Clerk 


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Ptl.  Joseph  F.  Brown 
Ptl.  Francis  J.  Farley,  Jr. 

1.  Edward  Geiger 

1.  James  V.  Fitzpatrick 

1.  Robert  M.  Porter 

1.  Walter  Menke 

1.  George  Sehuck 

1.  John  M.  Lovell 

1.  William  J.  Federer 

I.  Thomas  P.  Carey 

1.  Maurice  O'Dell 

1.  Israel  Stenzler 

I.  Anthony  Fasano 

1.  Sylvester  J.  Savery 

I.  Albert  A.  Draghi 

1.  Otto  H.  Mahnken 

I.  Edward  J.  Scheedel 

1.  James  J.  Butler 
Polw.  Carrie  F.  Whalen 

1.  Benjamin  F.  Cheesman 

1.  Patrick  T.  Kiernan 

1.  Thomas  F.  Shea 

1.  William  Tenety 

1.  Martin  F.  Coogan 

1.  Harry  Kreidel 

1.  Daniel  J.  Mullin 

1.  Patrick  J.  O'Shea 

I.  Edward  L.  Cusick 

1.  Michael  Sergio 

1.  Charles  Tliielmann 

1.  Patrick  J.  Freeman 

1.  Dominick  A.  Lardino 

I.  George  L.  Palony 

1.  John  Shanley 

1.  Alf  A.  Anderson 

I.  Walter  E.  Cloonan 

1.  William  F.  J.  Kraus 

1.  John  Rizzo 

1.  Charles  A.  Ferguson 

1.  George  J.  Coffey 

1.  John  Barlunek,  Jr. 

1.  John  Donohue 

I.  Ernest  A.  Esposito 

1.  Thomas  F.  Jenkins 

1.  James  G.  Flynn 

1.  George  F.  Macho 
Bernard  C.  Barry 

1.  Peter  E.  Dobbs 

1.  Roger  Powers 

1.  John  W.  Butler 

1.  Joseph  A.  Gaharan 

1.  Walter  J.  Darro*\t 

1.  Peter  Mulvihill 

I.  Charles  H.  Seifried 

1.  Francis  X.  Nugent 

1.  Thomas  J.  McFarlin 

1.  James  F.  Smith 

1.  Thomas  J.  O'Donnell 

1.  Jacob  Sapsin 

1.  Stanislaus  F.  Mazurkiewiez 

1.  John  F.  McNally 

1.  Edward  V.  Koch 
.  Edward  Blank 
.  Laurence  J.  Cummins 

1.  Anthony  J.  Brennan 

1.  Richard  E.  Gonoiide 

1.  Daniel  Kernon 

1.  Thomas  P.  Glennen 

I.  Arllmr  P.  Hunt 

1.  Dominick  F.  Bligh 

1.  Jeremiah  R.  0'C€>nnor 

1.  John  C.  McGuire 

1.  Edward  LaDue 

I.  Adolph  P.  W.  Schuber 


Tel.  Bur. 

Sept. 

15,  1943 

24  Pet. 

Sept. 

15,  1943 

D.  B.  Man.  West 

Sept. 

15,  1943 

ID.D. 

Sept. 

15,  1943 

120  Pet. 

Sept. 

15,  1943 

24  Pet. 

Sept. 

15,  1943 

Tr.  F. 

Sept. 

15,  1943 

G.  C.  Pkwy.  Pet. 

Sept. 

15,  1943 

16  D.D. 

Sept. 

15,  1943 

34  Pet. 

Sept. 

15,  1943 

74  Pet. 

Sept. 

15,  1943 

79  Pet. 

Sept. 

15,  1943 

84  Pet. 

Sept. 

15,  1943 

104  Pel. 

Sept. 

15,  1943 

Ill  Pel. 

Sept. 

15,  1943 

G.  C.  Pkwy.  Pet. 

Sept. 

15,  1943 

G.  C.  Pkwy.  Pet. 

Sept. 

15,  1943 

9  Pet. 

Sept. 

15,  1943 

Bur.  Polw. 

Sept. 

15,  1943 

n      111  Pet. 

Sept. 

30,  1943 

Tr.  A 

Sept. 

30,  1943 

11  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

22  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

106  Pel. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Mil.  Ser.  Bur 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

14  Pel. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

15  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

23  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

23  Pel. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

23  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

34  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

47  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

67  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

76  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

82  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

84  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

84  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

88  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

112  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Tr.  A 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Tr.  B 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Tr.  K 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Tr.  P 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

M.O.D.D. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

19  Div. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Mil.  Ser.  Bur. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

106  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Tr.  D 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Tr.  E 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

17  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

19  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

24  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

25  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

68  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

120  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Tr.F 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Tr.  I 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

3  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

25  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

ewiez    62  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

82  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

101  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

102  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

106  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

110  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

120  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

120  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Tr.  B 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Tr.  C 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Tr.F 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

p         Tr.  F 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

M.O.D.D. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Pol.  Academy 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Pol.  Academy 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

SPRING    3100 


21 


Ptl.  Robert  V.  Laws 

22  Pet. 

Oel. 

16,  1943 

Ptl.  William  M.  Hoffer 

64  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Ptl.  Thomas  J.  Killoran 

7D.D. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Ptl.  Frederick  Kahrig 

81  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

PlI.  Charles  S.  Goubeaud 

M.O.D.D. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Ptl.  Christopher  J.  Walsh 

88  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Ptl.  Thomas  A.  Milmore 

82  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Ptl.  George  Hansen 

100  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Ptl.  Robert  P.  J.  MoGonigal 

Tr.  O 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Ptl.  John  P.  Cunningham 

114  Pet. 

Oct. 

16, 1943 

Ptl.  Charles  Williams 

Mcy.  Pet.  1 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Ptl.  John  P.  Lyman 

120  Pet. 

Oct. 

16, 1943 

Ptl.  Bradlev  Hammond 

3D.D. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Ptl.  Thomas  A.  Rail 

Tr.  B 

Oct. 

16, 1943 

Ptl.  Michael  F.  Reardon 

10  D.D. 

Oct. 

16,1943 

Ptl.  Henry  Feder 

Tr.H 

Oct. 

16, 1943 

Ptl.  Dennis  J.  Shea 

5  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Ptl.  Francis  C.  Trainer 

MiL  Ser.  Bur. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Ptl.  John  Riiggieri 

14  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Polw.  Margaret  B.  Shelley 

Juv.  Aid  Bur. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Ptl.  Paul  J.  W  alsh 

32  Pet. 

Oct. 

16,  1943 

Ptl.  Louis  Juffey 

114  Pet. 

Oct. 

31,  1943 

In  the  photo.  Sergeant  William  D.  Kenealy,  Traffic  C,  president  of  the  Traffic  Squad 
Benevolent  Association,  is  handing  to  Commissioner  Valentine  four  $500  bills  for  the  purchase, 
on  behalf  of  his  organization,  of  a  war  bond  in  such  amount.  At  left.  Assistant  Chief  Inspec- 
tor James  J.  Sheehy;  at  right.  Chief  Inspector  John  J.  O'Connell. 


i 


ANNUAL  CARD  PARTY 
oi  the 

PATROLMEN'S  WIVES'  BENEVOLENT 
ASSOCIATION 

or  GREATER  NEW  YORK 

Friday  Evening,  December  3,  1943 

Hotel  Capitol 

Eighth  Avenue  and  SOth  Street,  Man. 


ANNUAL    CARD    PARTY 
oi  the 

WOMEN'S  AUXILIARY,  POLICE  POST  460 

oi  the 

AMERICAN  LEGION 

Tuesday  Evening,  November  16,   1943 

At  the  Club  House 
440   West  33id  Street,  Man. 


MIGHTY   LINKSMEN  ALL! 

In  the  photo,  taken  September   17   past  at  the  Hempstead   Golf  Chib,   WiiTy  Cox,   internationally   famous  pro,  is 
shown  giving  President  Bob  Poggi  a  lesson  in  the  fine  art  of  ^sinking  that  last  putt. 

Left    to    right:     Jim    Hart,    Harry    Whitton,    Charles    Boland,    Dennis   Shea,    Ed   Moore,    Wes    Lyle,    Jimmy   Oleska 
(holding   flag),   George   Schuffellen,   Jack   Brady,   Jack   Osnato,  Art   Irwin,   Ed   Carey,  Jim  McGoff. 


GOLF 


PVT.  WILLIAM  McCULLOUGH,  known  also 
as  Patrolman  William  McCullough  of  the  40th 
Precinct,  took  top  honors  following  an  after- 
noon of  close  firing  at  the  monthly  tournament  of 
the  Police  Golf  Association  held  Thursday,  Octo- 
ber 7,  at  the  Glen  Oaks  Country  Golf  Club,  show- 
ing the  way  to  exactly  139  brother  exponents  of 
the  art  of  sock  and  walk  by  shooting  a  neat  score 
of  85  strokes,  which,  with  a  bit  of  arithmetic, 
shrank  to  an  even  neater  65 — his  handicap  of  20 
strokes   doing  the  trick.     Bill,   stationed   currently 


at  Camp  Upton,  came  in  on  a  one-day  furlough 
to  take  part  in  the  tournament  and  to  him  and  the 
U.  S.  Army,  which  he  so  magnificently  represented, 
we  say  again,  congratulations! 

Second  low  net  went  to  Captain  John  McGarty, 
7th  Precinct,  with  a  card  of  101 — 3^1 — 67.  John, 
who  has  yet  to  break  the  century  mark  at  one  of 
these  tournaments,  this  time  came  awfully  close — 
a  mean  last  hole  causing  him  to  miss  the  answer 
to  a  dufifer's  prayer  by  just  two  strokes. 

Low  medal  score  of  the  day  was  posted  by  Pa- 
trolman Ed  MacFadden,  112th  Precinct,  who  went 
around  in  exactly  76  strokes — four  strokes  over 
par- — -a  performance  as  sparkling  as  the  enthusiasm 
evinced  by  Ed  in  his  gallant  try  for  a  new  course 
record. 

The  meeting  marked  the  eighth  yearly  tourna- 
ment in  a  row  held  at  this  most  picturesque — and 
at  the  same  time  difficult — of  golf  courses  here  in 
the  East.  And  to  our  good  friend  and  host,  Mr. 
Samuel  Gerstein,  president  of  Glen  Oaks,  our 
thanks  now  for  another  grand  day. 

The  scores : 


22 


SPRING    3100 


23 


Gross 

W.    McCuUough  85 

J.    McGarty    101 

J.    Haughie    88 

H.    Duberg    87 

J.    Corcoran    79 

E.  MacFadden    76 

J.   Jetter   81 

W.    Flanagan    80 

F.  Seper    90 

E.  McCabe   97 

J.    Robb    94 

P.   Cusick   98 

A.    Williamson    93 

F.  Pierce  98 

F.    Moynihan    88 

S.    Brzozowski    _ 87 

E.  McCadden   _ 96 

R.  Hendley  78 

A.    Irwin   81 

K.   Nelson  95 

J.    McDonald    79 

J.    Donahue    _ 82 

I.   Higgins  100 

F.  Taylor   101 

C.  Blank  107 

C.    Clancy    103 

J.    Osnato    95 

A.  McClosky    90 

J.   R.   Harcke   f... 85 

B.  Southwick   82 

J.   W.   Hennessey    94 

J.    Kalbacker    102 

E.   Carey  93 

J.   DeRiggi    90 

J.    Oleska   79 

G.  Lunny  80 

W.   Whelan  107 

M.   Corniody   95 

J.   Grady   96 

S.  Metz  86 


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34 

67 

18 

70 

17 

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9 

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6 

70 

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71 

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71 

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71 

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72 

26 

72 

20 

73 

24 

74 

14 

74 

13 

74 

22 

74 

4 

74 

7 

74 

21 

74 

5 

74 

8 

74 

25 

75 

26 

75 

32 

75 

28 

75 

19 

76 

14 

76 

9 

76 

6 

76 

18 

76 

26 

76 

16 

77 

13 

77 

2 

77 

3 

77 

30 

77 

18 

77 

18 

78 

8 

78 

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A. 

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LoPrest  98 

Clancy    96 

Ahrens  98 

Walker  98 

Stilson   93 

Hart   93 

McQuiUin  106 

Kelly  105 

C.   Thomson   91 

Renselaer    , 95 

Lake    97 

Downs   95 

Whitton  - 109 

W.   Lyle   100 

Muscarella  109 

A.  Moore  100 

McLachlen    107 

Morris   98 

A.   Corcoran  98 

Shea 108 

Clancy   101 

Coleman  '  107 

Donnellan   104 


HANDBALL 


20 

78 

18 

78 

19 

79 

19 

79 

14 

79 

14 

79 

27 

79 

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80 

11 

80 

14 

81 

16 

81 

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81 

27 

82 

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82 

27 

82 

17 

83 

24 

83 

14 

84 

14 

84 

22 

86 

15 

86 

20 

87 

16 

88 

HANDBALL  ENTHUSIASTS  who  are  resi- 
dents of  Parkchester  are  urged  by  Patrolman  Cas- 
per C.  Hutter,  of  Traffic  Precinct  F,  residence  1960 
East  Tremont  Avenue,  to  communicate  with  him 
for  the  purpose  of  forming  a  handball  club,  the 
membership  to  consist  of  police  and  fire  habitants 
of  said  Parkchester — justly  termed  the  most  aristo- 
cratic of  all  Bronx  communities. 


ARCHBISHOP'S  HOUSE 

452  Madison  Avenue 

New  York  22 

October  13,  1943. 

LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE,  Police  Commissioner, 
Police  Department, 
City  of  New  York. 

Dear  Commissioner  Valentine ; 

I  wish  you  to  know  of  my  appreciation  for  your 
kindness  in  permitting  the  men  under  your  command  to 
take  part  in  the  Patriotic  Service  held  under  the  aus- 
pices of  the  Holy  Name  Society  at  the  Polo  Grounds 
on  Sunday,  October  third. 

Congratulating  you  on  the  part  that  you  played  in 
helping  to  make  the  day  so  successful,  I  am,  with  best 
wishes. 

Very  sincerely  yours, 

FRANCIS  J.   SPELLMAN, 
Archbishop  of  New  York. 


TREASURY  DEPARTMENT 

War  Finance  Committee 

1270  Sixth  Avenue,  New  York  City 

October  18,  1943. 
The  Honorable 

LEWIS   J.   VALENTINE,    Commissioner, 
Police  Department, 
240  Centre  Street,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

Dear  Commissioner : 

No  one  is  more  cognizant  than  I  of  the  fact  that  such 
successes  as  the  recent  BACK  THE  ATTACK  demon- 
stration of  the  War  Finance  Committee  are  achieved 
because  there  are  people  like  you  who  make  them  pos- 
sible. 

This  is  no  perfunctory  note;  it  brings  to  you  a  very 
genuine   and  personal   appreciation. 

Sincerely, 

GROVER  A.  WHALEN. 


POLICE  ACADEMY 

OFFICERS'  TRAINING  SCHOOL 

QUESTIONS  AND  ANSWERS  FOR  THE  NOVEMBER,  1943,  ISSUE  OF  "SPRING  3100" 

By  Lieutenant  PETER  F.  MATHEWS 


QUESTIONS 


QUESTION  NO.  1 

Under  what  circumstances  may  a  police  officer  lawfully 
destroy  an  animal? 

QUESTION  NO.  2 

What  channels  of  intelligence  should  be  used  by  an  in- 
vestigating officer  in  tracing  a  fugitive? 

QUESTION  NO.  3 

Outline  the  various  steps  that  will  be  taken  by  members 
of  the  Force  to  insure  proper  identification  of  the  body 
of  the  deceased  in  homicide  cases. 

QUESTION  NO.  4 

Two  laws  designed  to  provide  a  "socialized  approach" 
to  the  problem  of  crime,  went  into  effect  on  September  1, 
1943.  Explain  in  detail  the  main  provisions  of  both  of 
these  laws. 

QUESTION  NO.  5 

Briefly  answer  the  following: 

a.  What  is  meant  by  close  pursuit? 

b.  When  may  a  vehicle  be  driven  through  or  within 
a  safety  zone? 

c.  What  expense  bills  need  not  be  sworn  to? 

d.  Define  the  term  "illuminated  sign." 

e.  What  city  official  may  issue  a  license  for  a  sidewalk 
cafe? 

f.  What  notation  shall  be  entered  on  pawnbrokers' 
reports  received  at  a  station  house? 


ANSWERS 


ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  1 

Any  police  officer  may  lawfully  and  humanely  destroy 
or  cause  to  be  humanely  destroyed  any  animal  found  aban- 
doned and  not  properly  cared  for,  or  any  lost,  strayed, 
homeless  or  unwanted  animal,  if  upon  examination  a 
licensed  veterinary  surgeon  shall  certify  in  writing,  or  if 
two  reputable  citizens  called  by  him  to  view  the  same  in 
his  presence  find  that  the  animal  is  so  maimed,  diseased, 
disabled,  or  infirm  so  as  to  be  unfit  for  any  useful  pur- 
pose; or  after  such  officer  has  obtained  in  writing  from 
the  owner  of  such  animal  his  consent  to  such  destruction. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  2 

Investigating  officers  should  consult  with  their  super- 
visory heads  to  see  that  such  channels  of  intelligence, 
including  the  mail,  telegraph,  telephone,  dictaphone,  vari- 
ous license  and  permit  bureaus,  water,  gas  and  electric 
lighting  corporations,  tax  and  assessment  bureaus,  school 
systems,  election  board  records,  divers  mailing  lists  and 
directories,  fraternal,  veteran  and  labor  organizations, 
laundry  and  dry-cleaning  establishments,  bonding  and  loan 


POLICE  ACADEMY 

OFFICERS'  TRAINING  SCHOOL 

72  POPLAR  ST.,  BROOKLYN 

PROMOTION  COURSES 

1. 

To    Rank    of    Captain.      For    all    Lieutenants. 
Sessions   will   he   held,   holidays,   excepted,    on 

Monday 7.30  P.M. 

Tuesday 10.30  A.M. 

Wednesday 5.30  P.M. 

Thursday 11.30  A.M. 

Friday 5.30  P.M. 

2. 

To    Rank    of    Lieutenant.      For    all    Sergeants. 
Sessions   will    he   held,   holidays,   excepted,    on 

Monday 7.30  P.M. 

Tuesday 10.30  A.M. 

Wednesday   -    -    -^  -    -       5.30  P.M. 

Thursday       .....     11.30  A.M. 

Friday 5.30  P.M. 

3. 

To  Rank  of  Sergeant.  For  Patrolmen,  all  grades. 
Sessions   will    he   held,   holidays,   excepted,    on 

Monday 7.30  P.M. 

Tuesday 10.30  A.M. 

Wednesday 5.30  P.M. 

Thursday 11.30  A.M. 

Friday 5.30  P.M. 

4.    Topics    will    be    changed    weekly.      Each    class 
session  will  be  for  a  period  of  two  hours.      Attend- 
ance will  be  on  time  off  duty.  No  fee  will  be  charged. 

5. 

SEE  CIRCULAR  12,  1937. 

corporations,  auto  rental  agencies,  bus,  aeroplane  and 
other  transportation  agencies,  social  service  and  welfare 
organizations,  are  approached  and  the  facilities  thereof 
used  to  the  fullest  measure. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  3 

The  following  steps  will  be  taken  and  strictly  adhered 
to: 

a.  The  police  officer  who  has  been  called  from  his  post 
to  the  scene  of  a  homicide,  or  of  a  crime  in  the  commis- 
sion  of  which  a  person  received  injuries  from  which  he 
dies,  or  one  who  has  been  assigned  by  a  superior  officer, 
or  one  who  has  discovered  a  dead  body  on  his  post — in  all 
cases  preferably  the  police  officer  who  is  the  first  to  arrive 
at  the  scene  of  said  homicide  or  crime^will  identify  such 
body  of  deceased  to  the  Medical  Examiner  or  his  assistant, 
at  the  autopsy,  as  being  the  body  of  the  person  he  found 
at  the  scene  of  the  homicide  or  crime. 

b.  The  same  officer  will  procure  the  attendance  for  the 
autopsy  of  one  or  more  persons,  at  least  one  person,  if 
possible  a  relative  of  the  deceased,  who  will,  in  the  pres. 
ence  of  the  officer,  identify  the  body  of  the  deceased  to 
the  Medical  Examiner  and  the  medical  assistant  to  the 
District  Attorney  as  being  the  body  of  the  person  whom 
he  or  she  knew  during  the  lifetime  of  the  deceased. 


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c.  The  police  officer  will  make  an  entry  in  his  memor- 
andum book  of  such  identification  for  future  use. 

d.  Tag  L'.F.  95  shall  be  placed  on  all  dead  bodies  in 
homicide  cases. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  4 

Chapter  549  of  the  Laws  of  1943  amends  the  Code  of 
Criminal  Procedure  by  inserting  therein  eight  new  sec- 
tions, to  be  sections  252-a  to  252-h,  which  provide  that 
any  youth  over  sixteen  and  under  nineteen  years  of  age, 
who  has  committed  a  crime  not  punishable  by  death  or 
life  imprisonment,  may  be  dealt  with  as  a  youthful  of- 
fender. 

Under  the  above  chapter,  when  the  Grand  Jury  returns 
an  indictment  against  any  person  over  sixteen  and  under 
nineteen  years  of  age,  the  Grand  Jury  or  the  District 
Attorney  niay  recommend,  or  the  Court,  on  its  own  mo- 
tion, may  direct  that  the  defendant  be  examined  and  tried 
to  determine  whether  such  person  is  a  youthful  offender. 

This  can  only  be  done  if  the  defendant  consents  to  such 
examination  and  trial  without  a  jury.  Upon  the  consent 
of  the  defendant  and  the  approval  of  the  court,  the  filing 
of  the  indictment  shall  be  withheld  and  no  further  action 
shall  be  taken  against  the  defendant  until  an  examination 
and   investigation  is  made. 

If  the  court  does  not  approve  the  recommendation  of 
the  Grand  Jury  or  the  District  Attorney,  or  of  its  own 
motion  should  not  determine  that  the  defendant  be  tried 
as  a  youthful  offender,  then  the  indictment  is  to  be  deemed 
filed  as  of  the  date  the  indictment  was  found.  If  the 
court  determine  that  the  defendant  be  tried  as  a  youthful 
offender,  the  indictment  is  not  filed  and  no  further  action 
is  taken  thereon.  A  hearing  is  then  held  and  the  de- 
fendant is  tried  before  the  court  without  a  jury  and  the 
defendant  may  be  either  acquitted  or  found  guilty  as  a 
youthful  offender. 

A  person  adjudged  a  youthful  offender  may  be  placed 
on  probation  for  a  period  not  to  exceed  three  years,  but 
if  not  a  proper  subject  for  probation,  shall  be  committed 
to  any  religious,  charitable  or  reformative  institution  au- 
thorized to  receive  persons  over  the  age  of  sixteen.  This 
commitment  shall  be  for  a  period  not  to  exceed  three 
years. 

The  law  further  provides  that  no  statement,  admission 
or  confession  made  by  a  defendant  to  the  court  or  to  any 
officer  thereof  during  any  examination  and  investigation 
heretofore  referred  to,  shall  be  admissible  as  evidence 
against  him  or  his  interest,  except  that  after  the  court 
adjudges  a  defendant  a  youthful  offender  or  after  he  has 
been  found  guilty  of  a  crime,  the  court  may  take  such 
statement,  admission  or  confession  into  consideration  at 
the  time  of  sentence. 

It  is  also  provided  that  all  proceedings  in  connection 
with  the  determination  of  youthful  offenders  may  be  pri- 
vate and  shall  be  conducted  separate  and  apart  from 
adults  charged  with  crimes. 

In  the  event  such  defendant  shall  be  committed  while 
examination  and  investigation  is  pending,  before  trial, 
during  trial  or  after  judgment  and  before  sentence,  it 
shall  be  the  duty  of  persons  in  charge  of  the  place  of 
detention  to  segregate  such  defendant  from  defendants 
over  the  age  of  nineteen  years  charged  with  crime. 

No  determination  made  under  this  act  shall  operate  as  a 
disqualification  of  any  youth  subsequently  to  hold  public 
office,  public  employment  or  as  a  forfeiture  of  any  right 
or  privilege  or  to  receive  any  license  granted  by  public 
authority;  and  no  youth  shall  be  denominated  a  criminal 
by  reason  of  such  determination,  nor  shall  such  determin- 
ation be  deemed  a  conviction. 

The  records  of  any  youth  adjudged  a  youthful  offender, 
including  fingerprints  and  photographs,  shall  be  open  to 
public  inspection.  However,  the  court  in  its  discretion,  in 
any  case,  may  permit  the  inspection  of  any  papers  or  rec- 


ords. Any  duly  organized  institution  to  which  a  youth  is 
committed  may  cause  an  inspection  of  any  of  the  records 
to  be  had. 

Chapter  551  of  the  Laws  of  1943  amends  the  New  York 
City  Criminal  Courts  Act  by  adding  thereto  eight  new  sec- 
tions, to  be  sections  31-a  to  31-h,  which  provide  for  simi- 
lar treatment  for  youths  charged  with  misdemeanors  and 
held  for  trial. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  5 

a.  "Close  pursuit"  is  the  immediate  pursuit  of  an  escap- 
ing criminal,  without  unreasonable  delay.  Section  850  of 
the  Code  of  Criminal  Procedure  provides  for  the  close 
pursuit  of  criminals  in  this  State. 

b.  When  a  traffic  sign  permits  it. 

c.  A  bill  for  less  than  five  dollars. 

d.  The  term  "illuminated  sign"  shall  mean  and  include 
any  sign  which  extends  over  the  sfdewalk  and  which  is 
illuminated  by  electricity  or  gas. 

e.  The  Commissioner  of  Licenses,  upon  the  approval  of 
the  Police  Commissioner  and  the  President  of  the  Bor- 
ough in  which  the  sidewalk  cafe  is  located. 

f.  The  date,  time  of  receipt,  and  the  name  of  the  receiv- 
ing officer  shall  be  marked  on  the  envelope. 


HOW  TO  CHARGE  SPEEDERS 


THE  ATTORNEY  GENERAL  in  an  opinion 
dated  August  11,  1943,  discusses  charges  in 
cases  of  speeding:  A  person  driving  over  forty 
miles  per  hour  on  a  public  highway  for  a  distance 
of  one-fourth  of  a  mile  should  be  charged  with  a 
violation  of  either  subd.,  1,  §56  of  the  Vehicle  and 
Traffic  Law  or  Rule  No.  17,  as  promulgated  by  the 
War  Council  under  the  War  Emergency  Act,  de- 
pending upon  the  circumstances  surrounding  the 
offense,  as  follows: 

"If  a  person  operating  a  motor  vehicle  or  motor- 
cycle on  a  public  highway  exceeds  the  rate  of  forty 
miles  per  hour  for  a  distance  of  one-fourth  of  a 
mile,  thereby  endangering  the  property  of  another 
or  the  life  and  limb  of  any  person,  he  should  be 
charged  with  a  violation  of  §56  of  the  Vehicle  and 
Traffic  Law  and  upon  conviction  would  be  guilty 
of  a  misdemeanor.  In  the  event  of  conviction  under 
said  §56,  the  fine  imposed  is  payable  to  the  State 
of  New  York. 

"If  a  person  operates  a  motor  vehicle  or  motor- 
cycle on  a  public  highway  in  excess  of  forty  miles 
per  hour  for  a  distance  of  one-fourth  of  a  mile  and 
the  facts  affirmatively  appear  that  the  property  of 
another  or  the  life  or  limb  of  any  person  has  not 
been  endangered  thereby,  such  person  should  be 
charged  with  a  violation  of  Rule  No.  17,  as  promul- 
gated by  the  War  Council  under  the  War  Emer- 
gency Act  and  upon  conviction  would  be  guilty  of 
an  infraction.  In  the  event  of  a  conviction  under 
Rule  17,  the  fine  imposed  is  payable  to  the  respec- 
tive municipality. 

"It  should  be  clearly  understood  that  this  opinion 
does  not  apply  to  violations  of  either  subdivision  2, 
§56  or  §58  of 'the  Vehicle  and  Traffic  Law." 


DEPARTMENTAL    ORDERS 


T.  T.  Message,  August  25,  1943. 

Telephone  number  of  the  77th  Squad  Detectives  changed 
from  President  4-2050,  to  President  4-5045. 

T.  T.  Message,  August  25,  1943. 

Additional  public  exchange  telephone  lines  installed  in 
the  24th,  25th,  41st,  42nd,  48th,  60th,  73rd,  88th  and 
114th  Precincts. 

T.  T.  Order  No.  13,  August  25,  1943. 

Article  1  of  the  Manual  of  Procedure  titled  "Aided  and 
Accident   Cases"   amended  as   follows; 

Paragraph  56  and  57  are  renumbered  57  and  58  re- 
spectively. 

New  paragraph  56  added  in  re  action  to  be  taken,  noti- 
fications, entries,  etc.,  in  aided  cases  involving  a  dead  hu- 
man   body. 

Circular  l\o.  25,  August  25,  1943. 

Communication  from  Board  of  Elections  regarding  re- 
verification  of  the  Registry  of  1942. 

General  Orders  No.  28,  September  8,  1943. 

Communication  from  the  Treasury  Department,  War 
Finance  Committee,  relative  to  the  Third  War  Loan  Drive. 

Circular  No.  27,  September  9,  1943. 

Amendments  to  the  Sanitary  Code  (1)  prohibiting  the 
conducting  or  maintenance  of  trailer  camps  in  the  City  of 
New  York,  and  (2)  Section  327 — slaughtering  of  horses 
and   sale   of  horseflesh  now   regulated. 

T.  T.  Message,  September  9,  1943. 

Communication  from  His  Honor,  The  Mayor,  addressed 
"To  all  members  of  the  City  Protection  Services,"  for- 
warded to  each  command. 

T.  T.  Message,  September  17,  1943. 

Change  of  location  of  Surgeon  John  J.  McGowan's  ofHce 
from  91  Central  Park  West  to  20th  Precinct  station  house. 

T.  T.  Order  No.  14,  September  20,  1943. 

Rule  No.  285  of  the  Rules  and  Regulations  amended 
by   adding   thereto   the   following: 

"A  policewoman  shall  wear  her  hair  off  the  collar  of  the 
uniform." 

T.  T.  Order  No.  15,  September  20,  1943. 

Rule  No.  187  of  the  Rules  and  Regulations  amended  as 
regards  procedure  in  the  investigation  of  an  alleged  crime 
or  suspicious  death. 

Special  Orders  No.  236,  September  20,  1943. 

Details  for  registration  days,  September  27,  28,  October 
2,  4,  5  and  6,   1943. 

General  Orders  No.  29,  September  20,  1943. 

Instructions  for  Commanding  Offlcers  in  connection  with 
registration. 

General  Orders  No.  30,  September  20,  1943. 

Instructions  for  registration  days  for  all  members  of 
the  Force. 

General  Orders  No.  31,  September  20,  1943. 
Verification  of  Registry. 


T.  T.  Message,  September  21,  1943. 

Amendment  to  General  Orders  No.  28,  e.g.,  titled  "Third 
War  Loan  Drive"  in  so  far  as  it  relates  to  the  delivery  of 
bonds  to  purchasers  by  the  Federal  Reserve  Bank. 

General  Orders  No.  32,  September  22,  1943. 

Memorandum  from  the  Chief  of  Staff,  Office  of  the 
Mayor,  setting  forth  procedure  for  reporting  and  record- 
ing important  incidents  to  the  proper  authorities,  with 
reasonable  promptness,  after  an  air  raid,  etc. 

T.  T.  Message,  September  24,  1943. 

Dance  Hall  or  Cabaret,  the  license  of  which  expiree 
September  30,  1943,  will  be  permitted  to  continue  to  oper- 
ate, provided  an  application  for  renewal  of  license  has 
been  filed  on  or  before  said  date,  until  final  action  has 
been  taken  on  such  renewal  application  at  the  Division 
of  Licenses. 

T.  T.  Message,  September  24,  1943. 

Communication  from  Board  of  Elections  relative  to 
applications  received  for  soldier  war  ballots. 


T.  T.  Message,  September  25,  1943. 

.Change    of    location    of    Surgeon    Harry    C.    W. 
Brun's  office  to  660  Madison  Avenue,  Man. 


S.    De 


T.  T.  Message,  September  27,  1943. 

T.  T.  Order  of  June  3,  1943,  granting  permission  to 
sergeants,  patrolmen  and  auto  enginemen  (patrolwagon 
operators)  to  remove  their  summer  blouses  in  extremely 
hot  weather,  is  revoked.  Effective  12  P.M.,  September  27, 
1943. 

General  Orders  No.  33,  September  27,  1943. 

Evacuation.  Procedure  for  the  evacuation  of  areas 
affected  by  unexploded  bombs,  large  fires,  poison  gas, 
unsafe  structures  or  other  causes  resulting  from  enemy 
action.  Also  contains  a  list  of  Borough  Chapter  Head- 
quarters of  the  Red  Cross  and  of  Red  Cross  Primary  Rest 
Centers  which  shall  be  notified  whenever  evacuation  of  an 
area  is  necessary. 

T.  T.  Message,  September  28,  1943. 

Amends  so  much  of  General  Orders  No.  16,  c.s.,  (page 
3)  as  lists  the  telephone  numbers  of  the  Public  Works 
rooms  within  Borough  Control  Centers. 

T.  T.  Message,  October  1,  1943. 

Complaint  received  that  persons  arrested  for  the  unlaw- 
ful obtaining  of  narcotic  drugs  by  forged  prescriptions 
are  being  charged  with  forgery  instead  of  with  Section  438 
of  the  Public  Health  Law  and  that  Section  940  of  the 
Code  of  Criminal  Procedure  and  Paragraph  47,  Article  2, 
Manual  of  Procedure,  are  not  being  complied  with.  Pro- 
cedure in  arrests  for  this  violation  and  for  the  unlawful 
possession  of  a  hypodermic  needle  and  syringe  or  imple- 
ments adapted  for  the  subcutaneous  injection  of  narcotic 
drugs,  outlined. 

T.  T.  Order  No.  16,  October  1,  1943. 

In  order  to  aid  the  District  Attorney  concerned  in  deter- 
mining whether  a  person  arrested  comes  within  the  age 
limitations  specified  for  "youthful  offenders,"  Article  31 
of  the  Manual  of  Procedure  titled  "Reports  to  State  Depart- 
ment of  Correction"  insofar  as  relates  to  the  preparation 


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27 


of  form   Schedule    111 — History  of   Case,   is   amended   by 
adding  thereto  Paragraph  23  to  read: 

23.  On  the  front  of  form,  above  the  printed  title  "His- 
tory of  Case"  will  be  typewritten  the  words  "Date  of  Birth" 
followed  by  the  month,  day  and  year  of  prisoner's  birth. 

T.   T.  Order  No.  17,  October  4,  1943. 

Article  13  of  the  Manual  of  Procedure  amended  by  add- 
ing thereto  new  paragraph  No.  24,  as  regards  interviewing 
of  prisoners. 

T.   T.  Message,  October  9,  1943. 

New   Traffic   Regulations   forwarded    to  each    command. 

General   Orders  No.   34,   October    11,   1943. 

Calls  attention  to  new  Traffic  Regulations  which  go  into 
effect  on  October  15,  1943,  and  in  connection  with  which, 
for  the  purpose  of  clarification  and  in  order  that  the  new 


Regulations  shall  be  under  appropriate  Articles,  it  has 
been  found  advisable  to  renumber  the  various  sections 
of  the  new  Regulations. 

General  Orders  No.  35,  October   15,   1943. 

City  Protection  Order  No.  6,  c.s.,  relative  to  communica- 
tions  during   emergencies. 

T.   T.  Order  No.   18,  October  16,  1943. 

Amends  so  much  of  Article  27  of  the   Manual  of  Pro- 


cedure  titled    "Precinct   Boundaries'' 
Precincts  I  and  K. 


as   relates   to   Traffic 


General  Orders  No.  36,  October  20,  1943. 

Cooperation  with  the  Department  of  Sanitation  in  con- 
nection with  the  work  of  snow  removal  during  the  winter 
season  of   1943-1944. 


pupils;  ^ttenb  EiteS  for  policeman  **$ar* 


I 


ADMIRATION  gave  way  to  sorrow  when  to 
the  children  of  the   parochial   school  of  the 
Church  of  Our  Lady  Queen  of  Martyrs,   in 
Forest  Hills,  came  word  on  September  23  last  of 

the  collapse,  as  the  result 
of  a  heart  attack,  of  their 
jMr"lllh„  protector   and   pal,    Patrol- 

^^" "'^  man    John   J.    Brophy,   Jr., 

112th  Precinct,  while  on 
duty  at  the  school  crossing, 
Austin  Street  and  Ascan 
Avenue,  and  who  died  la- 
ter in  the  day  at  his  home, 
to  which  he  was  removed 
in  a  radio  car. 

A  member  of  the  De- 
partment for  19  years  and 
a  veteran  of  World  War  I, 
Patrolman  Brophy,  who 
had  been  assigned  to  the 
crossing  for  14  years,  was 
popular  among  the  child- 
ren, more  than  600  of  whom  attended,  as  a  tribute 
to  his  memory,  the  solemn  high  mass  of  requiem 
offered  on  the  morning  of  September  27  for  the  re- 
pose of  his  soul,  the  celebrant  of  which  was  the 
Rev.  Joseph  R.  McLaughlin,  pastor,  with  the  Rev. 
Jerome  P.  Holland  and  the  Rev.  Francis  E.  White 
as  deacon  and  sub-deacon,  respectively.  The  police 
contingent  present — comprising  100  brother  ofificers 
of  all  ranks — was  headed  by  Inspector  James  S.  P. 
Brady  of  the  16th  Division  and  Captain  Walter  D. 
Livey  of  the  112th  Precinct. 

As  further  evidence  of  the  esteem  in  which  Patrol- 
man Brophy  was  held,  the  flag  atop  the  school 
building  was  flown  at  half  staff  from  the  day  of  his 
death  until  the  afternoon  of  his  funeral,  on  which 
day  the  doors  of  the  school  remained  closed. 

Captain   Livey,  in  a  letter  of  appreciation   sent 


under  date  of  October  1,  1943,  to  Father  McLaugh- 
lin, wrote : 

"May  I  please  extend  to  you,  and  through  you,  to 
Father  Holland,  the  deep  appreciation  and  sincere 
thanks  of  all  the  members  of  this  command  for  the 
splendid  tribute  paid  by  you  to  our  departed  com- 
rade. Patrolman  John  J.  Brophy,  Jr. 

"It  is  the  sincere  desire  of  every  officer  assigned 
to  this  Precinct  that  we  continue  to  merit  the  kind 
consideration,  good  will  and  friendship  so  strikingly 
displayed  by  you,  your  assistants,  the  Nuns  and 
school  children  on  the  sorrowful  occasion  of  Ptl. 
Brophy's   funeral." 

Patrolman  Brophy  was  46  years  of  age,  married, 
and  lived  with  his  wife  and  ten-year-old  daughter 
at  59-20  -  71st  Street,  Maspeth,  Queens.  Interment 
was  in  St.  John's  Cemetery,  Middle  Village,  Queens. 


V.  S.  MARINE  CORPS 
Parris  Island,  S.  C. 

September  10,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Thanks  very  much  for  sending  me  SPRING  3100, 
which  I  certainly  enjoy  reading,  particularly  the  news 
columns  of  the  various  divisions  and  precincts.  Motor 
Transport  especially. 

The  training  a  U.  S.  Marine  gets  down  at  Parris 
Island  is  wonderful.  Those  little  Japs  are  going  to  be 
"velly  soUy  please"  for  picking  on  our  beloved  country. 

Regards  to  all,  particularly  the  boys  of  Service  Sta- 
tion 3. 

PVT.  VINCENT  A.  COMITO, 
Auto  Mech.,  S.S.  3. 


Queens  Police  Post  Honors  Members 
and  Sons  of  Members  in  Service 


IMPRESSIVE  indeed  were  the 
dedication  ceremonies  of  the 
Queens  Police  Post,  American 
Legion,  held  last  month  at  the 
headquarters  of  the  organization 
in  the  Flushing  Armory,  at  which 
was  unveiled  a  plaque  containing 
the  names  of  six  members  of  the 
Post  and  72  sons  of  members  cur- 
rently serving  with  the  armed 
forces. 

The  unveiling  was  followed  by 
the  presentation  of  the  American 
Legion  Gold  Star  Citation  to  the 
parents  of  Edward  W.  Andrews, 
Fire  Controlman  3rd  Class,  who, 
as  a  member  of  the  crew  of  the 
U.S.S.  Pensacola,  became,  when 
his  ship  went  down  in  the  Battle 
of  the  Coral  Sea,  the  first  son  of 
a  member  of  the  Post  to  lose  his 
life  in  the  service  of  his  country. 


Faced  Death  Unafraid 

An   officer   under   whom   young 
Edward  served,  in  a  letter  to  his  bereaved  mother, 
said : 

"Your  son  was  greatly  admired  by  all  of  his  com- 
rades aboard.  His  bravery  and  courage  in  the  face 
of  danger  were  an  inspiration  to  us  all." 

The  American  Legion  Silver  Star  Citation  was 
awarded  to  the  parents  of  Pfc.  William  J.  Moffett 
and  Pfc.  Thomas  H.  Kane,  U.  S.  Marine  Corps, 
both  of  whom  were  wounded  in  action  while  on 
combat  duty  in  the  South   Pacific  area. 

Commander  Edward  G.  Schultz,  who  conducted 
the  program  and  introduced  the  many  distinguished 
guests  present,  among  them  Queens  County  Com- 
mander Harold  E.  Young,  Ray  Kearney,  State 
Chairman  of  the  Sons  of  the  American  Legion; 
Edward  Robertson,  Commander  of  Forest  Hills 
Post;  Lieutenant  George  Cook  of  Ft.  Totten,  to 
name  a  few,  in  a  brief  address  of  welcome  said: 

"These  boys — our  sons — have  done  and  are  doing 
a  wonderful  job.  We  are  proud  of  them — proud  of 
these  splendid  American  boys  who  on  battlefronts 
all  over  the  world  are  fighting  for  us — and  for  their 
God  and  their  country!" 


Photo    courtesy    L,    I.     Star-Journal. 
Commander  Edward   G.   Schultz  presents  the   Silver  Star   Citation  to 
Patrolman  Raymond  T.  Kane. 


The  list  of  members   and   sons  of  members   in 
service  follows : 

MEMBERS:  Alphonse  Falise,  Louis  A.  Cornibert, 
Leonard  G.  Kropp,  Henry  P.  Klein,  Henry  J.  Wieland, 
Edward  J.  Alshut,  Jr. 

SONS  OF  MEMBERS:  Thomas  H.  Kane,  William 
J.  Moffett,  Joseph  Tuma,  Edwin  L.  Jones,  George  E. 
Oettinger,  Edward  G.  Schultz,  Jr.,  Stanley  N.  Leary, 
Thomas  C.  Barrett,  Harry  S.  Reiner,  Edward  W.  Andrews, 
Howard  Maser,  George  H.  Donady,  Walter  C.  Sipp,  Jr., 
John  E.  McKenna,  Francis  A.  Burgess,  J.  A.  O'Leary, 
Clarence  J.  Smith,  Edward  P.  Schuhmann,  Vernon  B. 
Smith,  Jr.,  David  A.  King,  Jr.,  James  E.  Fusi,  John  J. 
O'Brien,  Warren  A.  Schuhmann,  Richard  Laurita,  Francis 
J.  Laurita,  John  J.  Laurita,  R.  R.  Burgess,  Charles  Corni- 
bert, James  J.  Kissane,  John  B.  McGuire,  Henry  L.  Steck, 
Peter  C.  Koegel,  Herman  T.  Cook,  William  T.  Braun,  Jr., 
Arthur  Huners,  Andrew  A.  Amniann,  Robert  H.  Kelly, 
Edward  Davies,  Edward  J.  Erhard,  John  J.  Petersohn, 
Richard  Czenscak,  Richard  L.  Petersohn,  William  F.  Mutz, 
Robert  Nolan,  Edward  J.  Nolan,  Arthur  M.  Abrahams, 
John  G.  McCahill,  Michael  A.  Didio,  Gerard  Littlefield, 
Jr.,  Robert  J.  Haig,  John  F.  Haig,  William  Fusi,  Chester 
B.  Fream,  Jr.,  Richard  J.  Kropacek,  George  Willett,  Rich- 
ard J.  Alshut,  John  J.  O'Brien,  Donald  Steck,  John  Fusi, 
Arthur  J.  Dittmeier,  George  S.  Dittmeier,  Charles  BouUi- 
anne,  August  Supen,  Jr.,  Richard  J.  Moffett,  Charles  E. 
Bahlke,  Mathew  V.  Huber,  Wi.liam  T.  Lennie,  Joseph  T. 
Fox,  Peter  Dalton,  James  R.  Kane,  John  C.  Dunne,  John 
J.   Kenny. 


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PRIZE  CARTOONS  SUBMITTED   BY   MEMBERS   OF  THE  DEPARTMENT 


"He  not  only  talked  me  into  selling  the  car,  but  he  talked 
my  recorder  into  driving  it  to  CaUfomia." 


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AMENDMENTS  TO  RULES  AND  REGULATIONS 


RULE  132a. 

132a.    The  Chief  Surgeon  will  forward  a  report  to  the 
Police  Commissioner,  through  official  channels,  containing 
all  of  the  details  of  the  case  in  which  a  member  of  they' 
Force  has  donated  blood  to  a  sick  or  injured  member  of 
the  Force. 

Amended  by  T.T.O.  No.  12,  March  15,  1939. 

NEW  RULE  134a. 

134a.    District  Surgeons  shall  forward  daily  reports  and// 
communications  to  the  Chief  Surgeon  within  48  hours. 

T.T.O.  No.  18,  Apr.  12,  1940. 

NEW  RULE   136a. 

ENGINEERING  BUREAU 
136a.     The  Engineering   Bureau  shall  be   under  the  di- 
rection of  the  Chief  Engineer.     He  shall  have  supervision 
of: 

a.  Extension,  installation  and  maintenance  of  electrical 
service  and  traffic  signal  lights. 

b.  Traffic  Signal,  Sign  and  Stanchion  Shop. 

c.  Manufacture  and  repair  of: 

Traffic  Signals 

Traffic  Signs 

Traffic  Stanchions 

Traffic  Markers. 

T.T.O.  No.  21,  July  28,  1939. 

SUBDIVISION  d,  RULE   161. 

d.  A  representative  of  the  press,  upon  establishing  his 
identity,  may  be  advised  of  the  current  news  if  the  ends 
of  justice  are  not  thereby  c|efeated,  but  under  no  circum- 
stances will  the  identity  of  a  juvenile  delinquent,  neglected 
child  or  victim  of  a  sex  crime  be  revealed. 

Amended  by  T.T.O.  No.  10,  May  22,  1943. 

RULE   187. 

187.  In  the  investigation  of  an  alleged  crime  or  sus- 
picious death,  a  member  of  the  Force  shall  exercise  every 
precaution  to  avoid  destroying  or  impairing  the  value  of 
the  evidence  on  bodies,  effects,  and  surrounding  property, 
particularly  avoiding  the  destruction  of  fingerprints  by 
unintelligent  handling.  He  shall  prevent  unauthorized  per- 
sons from  entering  upon  the  scene  of  the  crime  until  a 
member  of  the  Detective  Division  appears.  Pending  the 
arrival  of  a  detective,  the  member  of  the  Force  first  upon 
the  scene,  shall  make  an  immediate  and  thorough  investi- 
gation into  the  circumstances  of  the  crime,  obtain  the 
names,  residence  addresses,  employers'  names  and  business 
addresses  of  witnesses  and  all  other  important  details.  Com- 
manding Officers  shall  be  held  responsible  for  the  com- 
pleteness of  this  investigation.  If  the  perpetrator  is  appre- 
hended, a  member  of  the  Detective  Division  shall  assist.  If 
the  perpetrator  is  not  apprehended,  all  evidence  shall  be 
furnished  to  the  detective  who  shall  assume  charge  of  the 
case^ 

Amended  by  T.T.O.  No.  15,  Sept.  20,  1943. 

RULE  194. 

194.  A  member  of  the  Force  shall  deliver  to  his  Com- 
manding Officer,  within  ten  days  after  his  first  assignment 
in    uniform,    two    photographs,    bust    type,    mounted    on 


white  cardboard,  of  himself  in  uniform,  head  uncovered. 
4  civilian  member  of  the  Department  shall  deliver  to  his 
or  her  commanding  officer  or  supervisory  head,  within  ten 
days  after  appointment,  two  photographs,  bust  type, 
mounted  on  white  cardboard,  of  himself  or  herself  in 
civilian  attire,  head  uncovered.  All  photographs  to  be 
2Y2  X  41/^  inches  in  size.  New  photographs,  taken  not 
more  than  thirty  days  prior  to  date  of  delivery,  conform- 
ing to  the  above  specifications,  shall  be  similarly  delivered 
every  fifth  year  after  appointment.  The  member  concerned 
shall  print  in  ink  on  the  back  of  the  photographs  begin- 
ning at  the  top,  in  the  following  order  one  below  the  other, 
his  shield  number,  if  any,  full  name,  rank  or  title.  Photo- 
graphs shall  be  forwarded  through  official  channels  to  the 
Chief  Clerk  who  shall  be  responsible  for  the  enforcement 
of  the  provisions  of  this  regulation,  the  filing  and  safe- 
guarding of  the  photographs  and  that  old  photographs  are 
returned  to  the  members  of  the  Department  concerned 
upon  receipt  of  new  photographs. 

Amended  by  T.T.O.  No.  46,  Dec.  24,  1938. 


SUBDIVISION  D,  RULE  197. 

d.  Each  member  of  the  Force,  except  Probationary  Pa- 
trolmen and  Probationary  Policewomen,  irrespective  of 
assignment,  shall  pay  the  sum  of  $1.00  a  month  for  bed- 
makers'  wages.  The  Commanding  Officer  or  Supervisory 
Head  of  each  command,  unit  or  bureau  shall  collect  $1.00 
from  each  member  of  the  Force,  except  Probationary 
Patrolmen  and  Probationary  Policewomen,  of  their  respect- 
ive commands  not  later  than  the  18th  of  each  month. 

Amended  by  T.T.O.  No.  1,  Feb.  3,  1943. 


SUBDIVISION  i,  RULE   197. 

i.  A  member  of  the  Force  suspended  from  duty  without 
pay  continuously  for  a  month  shall  be  exempt  from  pay- 
ing towards  wages  for  bedmakers  for  the  month  during 
which  he  was  under  suspension. 

Amended  by  T.T.O.  No.  15,  April  3,  1940. 

NEW  RULE  224b. 

224b.  A  member  of  the  Force  who  is  to  donate  blood, 
before  reporting  for  the  transfusion  will  obtain  from  his 
Commanding  Officer  one  copy  of  form  Surgical  30,  which 
he  will  request  the  operating  physician  to  fill  out  and  sign. 
The  donor  will  promptly  return  the  completed  form  to  his 
Commanding  Officer,  who  will  forward  it  to  the  Chief 
Surgeon. 

T.T.O.  No.  27,  May  21,  1938. 

RULE  240. 

240.  A  commanding  officer  is  responsible  that  no  per- 
son has  access  to,  or  gives  or  makes  transcript  from  a 
Department   record,   with   the   following   exceptions: 

a.  Under  due  process  of  law; 

b.  Upon  presentation  of  written  permission  of  the 
Police  Commissioner; 

c.  When  the  provisions  of  Rule   161   are  operative; 

d.  The  Corporation  Counsel  or  any  District  Attorney, 
or  their  duly  authorized  representatives,  shall  be  fur- 
nished with  any  information  requested  from  departmental 
records ; 

e.  Investigators    from    the    Stale    Insurance   Fund,    inves- 


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tigating  claims  for  workmen's  compensation,  and  investi- 
gators from  the  State  Department  of  Labor,  investigating 
deaths  or  accidents  to  persons  in  the  course  of  their  em- 
ployment, upon  identification  in  writing  signed  by  the 
Industrial  Commissioner  of  the  State  Department  of  Labor 
stating  that  such  person  is  authorized  to  investigate  such 
matters,  shall  be  furnished  with  information  from  de- 
partmental records  which  is  relevant  to  such  investigation; 
f.  Representatives  from  the  Disability  Claims  Division, 
Temporary  Emergency  Relief  Administration  of  the  State 
of  New  York,  upon  presentation  of  identification  in  writ- 
ing signed  by  the  Assistant  Superintendent  of  Claims  and 
counter-signed  by  the  Chief  Inspector  of  the  Department, 
shall  be  furnished  with  all  information  from  departmental 


records  concerning  any  accident  on  a  work  relief  project 
requested  in  such   letter  of   identification; 

g.  Representatives  of  any  City  Department,  Slate  De- 
partment or  Department  of  the  Federal  Government  upon 
proper  identification  and  presentation  of  a  written  request 
signed  by  the  head  of  such  department  or  deputy  therein, 
shall  be  furnished  with  the  information  contained  in  the 
police  records  relating  to  an  accident  involving  said  de- 
partment providing  that  the  City  is  not  likely  to  become 
a  party  to  an  action  arising  out  of  said  accident.  In  aU 
cases  where  the  City  is  or  may  become  a  party  to  an  action, 
the  representative  will  be  referred  to  the  Corporation 
Counsel. 

G.  O.  No.  14,  June  24,  1941. 


Lt.  Travers  Appoin'ed  Director  of  Weights  and  Measures 


Commissioner  Valentine  looks  on  as  Lt.  Travers  re- 
ceives oatli  of  office   from  Commissioner  Woolley. 

LIEUTENANT  JOHN  TRAVERS,  19th  Divi- 
sion, was  sworn  in  on  the  morning  of  Monday, 
October  25,  by  Commissioner  Daniel  P. 
Woolley  of  the  Department  of  Markets  as  Director 
of  Weights  and  Measures. 

Commissioner  Woolley  became  acquainted  with 
Lieutenant  Travers  while  working  with  him  on 
several  food  emergencies  during  which  time  the 
Police  Department  worked  in  close  cooperation 
with  the  Department  of  Markets. 

Commissioner  Woolley  said,  "I  am  fortunate  in 
being  able  to  select  a  man  for  this  position  from 
the  Police  Department  where  the  standards  are 
high  and  the  training  rigid,  which  naturally  quali- 
fies him  for  the  difficult  enforcement  position." 

Lieutenant  Travers  has  been  granted  an  indefinite 
leave  of  absence,  without  pay,  until  the  termina- 
tion of  his  services  in  this  exempt  position  with  the 
Department   of  Markets. 


ARCHDIOCESAN    UNION    OF    THE    HOLY    NAME 

SOCIETY  OF  NEW  YORK 

321  West  43rd  Street 

New  York  18,  N.  Y. 

October  8,  1943. 

HONORABLE  LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE, 
Police  Commissioner, 
240  Centre  Street, 
New  York  City. 

Dear  Commissioner : 

I  am  writing  to  express  the  appreciation  of  the 
Archdiocesan  Union  of  the  Holy  Name  Society  for  the 
very  efficient  and  courteous  treatment  afforded  to  us  by 
the  members  of  the  New  York  Police  Department  in 
conducting  the  Patriotic-Religious  Service  at  the  Polo 
Grounds  on  Sunday,  October  3,   1943. 

Every  request  we  made  was  cheerfully  complied  with, 
every  service  that  was  asked  was  willingly  rendered,  and 
with  its  usual  efficiency,  the  department  handled  the 
immense  crowd  of  people  who  attended.  It  was  just  an- 
other evidence  of  the  splendid  service  that  the  Police 
Department  renders  to  the  people  of  the  City  of  New 
York. 

Sincerely  yours, 

REV.  JOSEPH  A.  McCaffrey. 


UNITED  STATES  MARINES 
Parris  Island,  S.  C. 

October  10,  1943. 
DEAR  COMMISSIONER  VALENTINE: 

Permit  me  to  use  this  medium  to  express  to  you  my 
gratitude  and  appreciation,  upon  receipt  of  my  copies 
of  SPRING  3100.  Congratulations  to  the  Commissioner 
and  to  the  Editor  and  staff  of  this  fine  magazine. 

PVT.  WILLIAM  M.  BRESLIN, 
Military  Police  Co., 
Patrolman,  79th  Precinct. 


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1st  Pet.,  Ptl.  Francis  B.   Donovan         4th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Henry   IV.  A.  Elder 
•2nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  I.  Know  Itall  6th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edmund  F.  Kelly 

Stli  Pet.,  Ptl.   William  Foster 

8th  Precinct:  Is  It  True:  that  Whispering  Mike  Flynn,  Hand- 
some Harold  Fugazzi's  helper,  is  wearing  his  brother's  hat  since 
the  latter  became  a  sergeant  in  the  Marines?  .  .  .  That  Willie 
Anderson,  Staten  Island  agriculturist,  is  growing  white  tomatoes 
now  and  feeding  them  to  Jim  Gibbons?  .  .  .  that  just  as  soon  as 
the  Desk  notifies  the  lads  here  of  their  assignments  to  the  28th  and 
24th  Precincts  out  come  the  towels — and  that  Kirby  and  Kudless  use 
the  largest?  .  .  .  that  young  Mr.  Harrington  since  his  promotion  to 
the  post  of  Telephonist  takes  great  delight  in  giving  orders  to  Sam 
(the  Beagler)  Zweig?  .  .  .  that  Paul  Ludwig  has  given  up  all  hope 
— parts  his  hair  with  two  fingers  now?  .  .  .  that  Tommy  Hall,  who 
is  offering  his  roll-call  concession  gratis,  has  had  no  takers  as  yet? 
.  .  .  that  Delegate  Charlie  Horbert,  Pat  Harnedy's  personal  advisor, 
should  be  a  farmer — he  handles  so  well  that  certain  barnyard  pet? 
.  .  .  that  Lieutenant  John  Wilworth  spent  his  vacation  in  County 
Sullivan,  not  County  Monohan,  as  we  thought?  .  .  .  that  Zeke 
Weiman  is  writing  a  mystery  story,  called  "The  Black  Umbrella 
with  the  Red  Handle,"  and  his  collaborator  is  Detective  Gene  Dunn? 

We  nearly  forgot — Steve  Whalen,  who  is  so  pleased  with  his 
baseball  team,  has  to  take  orders  from  Sergeant  Pete  Kelly  now — 
when  they  work  together,  that  is.     Can  you  imagine? 

Sandy  MacFarlane,  with  Georgie  Tip  Toes  Groves  back  from 
Peconic  Bay,  claims  he  learned  not  a  thing  from  George  during 
their  joint  stay  there. 

Is  it  true  Sergeant  Larry  Dente  is  thinking  of  getting  that  Pier 
88  job  steady,  and  that  Ray  Reid  is  willing  to  use  his  influence 
in  Larry's  behalf? 

Articles  of  equipment  without  which  a  certain  sergeant  under  no 
circumstances  will  take  the  desk  (we  know  him  as  PK)  :  Two  foun- 
tain pens,  large  pad  and  pencil,  one  English  dictionary,  Book  of 
Rules,  Manual,  Bible,  smelling  salts,  large  chair  cushion,  copy  of 
the  book  "How  to  Make  Friends  and  Influence  People,"  telephone 
number  of  the  lieutenant  he  relieved  .  .  .  and  unfailingly  the  quaint 
remark:  "/'//  take  this  job  any  time!" 

In  the  last  issue  we  mistakenly  mentioned  Captain  Jones  as  being 
a  Spanish  War  veteran.  It  was  in  the  Philippine  Insurrection  that 
he  had  served.     We  are  sorry. 

One  of  our  rookies  mentioned  that  our  news  was  mostly  about 
bosses.  Years  ago,  if  the  old  timers  remember,  they  were  called 
"Buffaloes,"  and  right  now  we  have  a  few  here  who  seem  to  be 
doing  all  right  for  themselves — Calvagno,  Rispoli,  Robbins,  Woods, 
Carey,  Driscoll,  Sagar  and  Valenz.    O.K.,  Buffs? 

The  4th  Squad  has  been  subdued  of  late,  what  with  Blackie 
Luzzi  sick;  Layden  worried  about  Luzzi ;  Joe  Kissenberth  (he  of 
Towel  fame)  also  ailing,  the  while  Murphy  and  Dorhmann  calmly 
await  developments. 

Family  News :  Detective  Dennis  Egan's  son,  James  Francis, 
left  in  September  for  the  College  of  the  Sacred  Heart,  Donaldson, 
Indiana,  in  preparation   for  the  priesthood  .  .  .  Red  Mike  Flynn  has 


two  brothers  in  the  service,  Roger,  in  Italy,  and  Kieran,  with  the 
Marines  in  Puerto  Rico  ,  .  .  Thomas  Dunne,  Jr.,  son  of  our  part 
time  95  man,  is  a  2nd  Class  Petty  Officer,  in  the  Radar  Division, 
somewhere  in  the  Pacific  .  .  .  Detective  Sal  Ce'Ia's  son,  Angelo  J., 
has  finished  his  training  at  Newport,  R.  I.,  and  is  assigned  now  to 
Floyd  Bennett  Field  .  .  .  Condolences  to  Acting  Lieutenant  Burns 
in  the  death  of  his  brother,  and  to  ./Kcting  Lieutenant  Edward  Sulli- 
van in  the  loss  of  his  mother. 

Things  we  would  like  to  see  {but  probably  won't)  :  Sergeant 
Steve   Whalen  driving  Peter  Kelly  around  in  a  radio  car. 

2ND  DIVISION 

,1r<i  Pet.,  Ptl.   Robert  A.   Gibson  7\h    Pet.,  Ptl.  Maurice  Crasberg 

5th   Pet.,  Ptl.    Thomas  G.    Tobin  9th   Pet..  Ptrl.  Ima  Loudmouth 

Uth  Pet..  Ptl.  Alex  W.  Fram 

9th  Precinct:  Members  of  the  command  join  in  wishing  good 
luck  to  Patrolman  James  Butler  in  his  retirement.  .  .  .  Wonder 
what's  wrong  with  Sergeant  Murphy  these  days?  All  he  keeps 
doing  is  pointing  up  in  the  air  and  mumbling  "Smoke !  Smoke !"  .  .  . 
Is  it  true  Patrolmen  McMurray  and  Robb  are  using  the  same  kind 
of  hair  dye  now? 

Sidelights  On  the  September  1  Outing :  Hawkshaw  Sinjpson  had 
better  do  a  catchier  job  on  those  deserters  he's  been  chasing  than 
he  did  on  balls  hit  in  his  direction  .  .  .  The  difficulties  experienced 
by  Slugger  Curley  in  reaching  home  plate  following  that  mighty 
swat !  (He  charged  collusion  with  intent  to  de-breathe)  .  .  .  Dono- 
hue,  who  no  doubt  will  be  traded  for  a  backstop  in  good  condi- 
tion— or  a  reasonable  facsimile  thereof  .  .  .  Meusel  Chedwick,  a 
tower  of  strength  in  the  outfield  for  the  "Dick  Tracys,"  helping  to 
keep  the  score  close,  viz :  18  for  the  Uniformed  Force,  2  for  the 
Defectives  .  .  .  Lack  of  support  hurt  George  "Pipgras"  Murray,  but 
the  hitting  of  Condon,  Hofer  and  McLaughlin,  the  three  buffs,  hurt 
him  more  .  .  .  Rube  Waddell  Steiner,  who  lived  up  to  the  Waddell 
tradition  by  appearing  in  the  baseball  suit  he  wore  when  starring 
for  P.  S.  139,  throwing  the  ball  over  the  backstop  while  on  (not  in) 
the  rubber  .  .  .  Old  Honus  Graham,  replete  with  beer  barrel  belly, 
bow  legs  and  strut,  showing  'em  how  short  should  be  played  .  .  . 
Palmeri  displaying  his  powerful  arm  by  throwing  one  over  Big 
Stoop   .Sommers'  head    (a   tall   order). 

In  the  Other  Half  of  the  Twin  Bill :  Sergeants  Feuchter,  Mur- 
ray and  Bausbacher  matching  wits  in  a  terrific  duel  of  master- 
minding. (We'd  still  like  to  knotv  who  won)  .  .  .  Butcher  Boy  Nash 
in  Fiorito's  hat  winning  the  prize  for  sartorial  elegance.  (Dapper 
Dan's  straw  topper  had  previously  met  a  disastrous  fate  at  the  end 
of  a  bat  zviclded  by  Paul  Lemcke)  .  .  .  Best  crack  of  the  day  came 
from  a  soldier  who,  after  one  look  at  the  so-called  players  gathered 
together  by  the  "Brains"  Department,  wanted  to  know  if  they  were 
a  factory  team — because  they  ivcre  so  big  and  dumb  looking. 

Later  (at  the  banquet  of  ham  and  cabbage  in  the  101  Ranch)  : 
Lewin  asking  for  "more  of  that  salmon"  .  .  .  That  disastrous  dance 
Farese  had  with  Palmeri  (Mike's  .■rtitl  cut  up  over  it)  the  while 
Toscanini  Donato  and  the  Avenue  A  Fiddler  entertained. 

A  good  time  had  by  all ! 


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ID  DIVISION 

lOth  Pet.,  Ptl.  Milton  Hititte 
14th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  Slattery 


I8th   Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  Bellew 
20th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Harry  A.  Kullet 


18th  Precinct:  Like  two  mighty  armies  marching  to  battle,  the 
jladiator.'i  ort  the  field  of  honor  take  their  respective  positions, 
Patrolman  John  McCarthy  leading  the  18th  Precinct  Bottlenecks 
and  Detective  Eddie  Miller  likewise  serving  the  14th  Precinct  But- 
tcrcups  .  .  .  For  months  the  task  forces  patrolling  42nd  Street, 
which  divides  the  14th  and  18th  Precincts,  had  been  throwing  ver- 
bal broadsides  at  each  other  across  the  busy  thoroughfare  .  .  .  All 
this  on  a  certain  Friday  not  long  ago  with  the  issue  reached  after 
a  bitter  fight  which  lasted  2^  hours — on  a  Creedmore  diamond — 
when  the  18th  Precinct  defeated  the  14th  by  a  score  of  23  to  12 — 
proving  conclusively  to  the  men  south  of  the  border  that  they  were 
not  playing  stickball  in  Bryant  Park. 

Captain  Gallagher,  interviewed  after  the  battle,  declared  his  boys 
are  ready  to  take  on  now  any  and  all  precincts  or  divisions — pro- 
vided, that  is,  they  get  a  reputation  first. 

Patrolman  Lippy  McKenna,  20th  Precinct,  phoned  your  reporter 
to  remind  him  that  he  is  getting  a  team  in  shape  and  expects  to  be 
in  position  to  challenge  us  real  soon — with  the  proviso,  that  is. 
that  in  the  battle  we  allow  his  Troubadours  the  services  of  at  least 
6  outfielders,  Zi'hich  of  course  they  are  going  to  need — ii'ltcn  and  if 
we  clash! 

Patrolmen  Hernan  and  Sinnott,  who  still  are  trying  to  get  that 
fellow  oflf  the  rain  pipe,  would  like  to  have  the  assistance  of  Dan 
Frazer.  Wot  say?  .  .  .  Why  Patrolman  Mackell  always  carries  a 
Perry  Mason  detective  novel  with  him  is  another  tough  $64  ques- 
tion .  .  .  Jim  McNiff  gained  six  pounds  in  one  day — a  lot  of 
weight,  you'll  admit,   for  just  one  suit  of  winter  underwear. 

Patrolman  Michael  Patrick  Higgins  is  now  a  proud  Grandpa — 
\ia  a  Bouncing  Baby  Boy  born  to  his  daughter  on  September  18, 
1943,  at  St.  Qair's  Hospital  .  .  .  Congratulations ! 

All  of  us  here  at  the  18th  Precinct  extend  sincerest  sympathy 
to  the  family  of  Sergeant  Edward  Shiel,  who  passed  on  last  month 
after  a  lingering  illness. 

4TH  DIVISION 

13th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  Pritting  17th  Pet.  Ptl.  James  Q.   O'Sullhan 

15th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Thomas  J.  Moffitt  19th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Shadowe 

22nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Tlwmas  A.  Comiskey 

13th  Precinct:  A  hearty  welcome  to  the  newest  members  of 
[Ihis  command.  Probationers  Nash,  Mosher,  and  Jordan.  Incident- 
ally, since  his  arrival  here  Patrolman  Nash  has  become  the  proud 
father  of  a  baby  girl.     Congratulations ! 

Sorry  to  see  a  couple  of  our  old  friends  retire  recently,  although 

iwe  realize,  of  course,  after   putting  in  so   many  years  of   faithful 

tservice  they   well   merit   their   reward.     So,   best   of   luck  to  Amby 

'  Cronin  and  Mike  Santaniello.     Amby,  a  real  cop  of  the  old  school, 

put  in  many  years  on  the  walk  here  and  for  the  last  couple  of  years 

was  assigned  as  attendant.     Mike  was  our  hack  inspector,  and,  we 

might  add,  one  of  the  best  in  the  job.     We  must  also  add  that  Mike 

is  a  swell  chef.     We  should  know,  having  partaken  with  gusto  of 

his  savory  Italian  cooking.     We  hope  these  two  grand  fellows  will 

drop  around  once  in  a  while.     They'll  be  welcome  always. 

Our  Pt.  Lookout  correspondent  reports  a  history-making  incident 
that  took  place  this  summer  at  Hack  Inspector  Frank  Nolan's  bun- 
galow. Seems  that  Frank  is  an  agriculturist  in  his  spare  time,  his 
efforts  this  year  resulting  in  the  growing  of  two  giant  sized  toma- 
toes, and  so  elated  was  he  with  his  success  that  for  his  wife  he 
bought  a  duster  with  which  she  might  twice  a  day  dust  off  the  two 
tomatoes — so  that  when  the  neighbors  would  come  to  gaze,  they, 
the  tomatoes,  would  look  like  a  million.  At  this  writing  Frank  is 
on  sick  report,  which  makes  us  wonder  whether  he  exerted  himself 
too  much  in  the  gigantic  task  of  raising  the  two  above  mentioned 
garden  specials.  Anyway,  here's  hoping  he  will  be  back  by  the 
time  this  issue  reaches  circulation. 

Is  it  true  a  certain  individual,  identity  unknown,  was  christened 
"Leatherlugs"  when  he  was  a  wee  boy — ^whatever  that  is  supposed 
to  mean?  Could  Patrolman  Higgins  throw  some  light  on  the 
subject? 

22nd  Precinct:  Two  nice  jobs:  that  arrest  by  Patrolman  Hol- 
land in  an  attempted  rape  case  .  .  .  and  the  one  by  Patrolman 
Bennett,  of  Radio  Car  987,  who  together  with  a  City  Patrol  Corps 


lieutenant  nabbed  a  colored  man  masquerading  as  a  woman,  and 
who,  after  twice  breaking  away  from  the  P.  C.  lieutenant  was 
brought  down  finally  with  a  bullet  wound  in  the  hand.  Good  work, 
Ed. 

The  Boat  House  Commandos  under  the  command  of  Sergeant 
McEnry  are  doing  a  good  job.  On  the  detail  is  an  ex-detective 
from  the  Bronx — and  does  he  look  them  over !  Also  two  old  timers 
from  last  year,  Rocco  and  Willie,  who  likewise  see  to  it  that  every- 
thing is  handled  in  proper  style. 

Good  luck  and  good  health  to  Patrolman  H.  Golden,  now  on 
the  retired  list. 

Wilfred,  of  R.M.P.  638,  is  trying  to  get  some  kind  of  powder 
for  "Spam"— for  just  what  purpose  goodness  only  knows ! 

So  long  and  good  luck  to  Pvt.  Irving  Goldberg,  a  member  now 
of  the  U.  S.  A.  Signal  Corps. 

Is  it  true  Dave  Connelly,  a  property  owner  now,  has  bought  stock 
in  the  Water  Department?  And  if  not  why  all  that  attention  paid 
by  him  to  the  86th  Street  water  gate  of  late?  .  .  .  And  that  Sergeant 
Sullivan  has  his  papers  in — and  expects  later  to  become  a  lieutenant 
in  the  City  Patrol  Corps? 

Our  sincerest  sympathy  to  Sergeant  Robinson  in  the  loss  of  his 
Mother. 

To  our  members  in  the  armed  forces — good  luck  and  Godspeed. 

Yes.  the  little  black  box  is  still  on  the  wall  in  the  back  room- 
how  about  a  little  info  now  and  then  to  keep  our  column  interesting. 


5TH  DIVISION 

24th  Pet.,  Ptl.  T.  Niessuer 
26th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Lamps  Out 


30th  Pet.,  Si  Lent 

34th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Woody  Wash 


30th  Precinct:  A  hearty  welcome  to  Sergeant  Gordon,  late  of 
the  J.A.B.  .  .  .  and  is  it  true  he  intends  organizing  soon  a  Junior  Com- 
mando unit  here  comprised  of  Patrolmen  Tony  (Global)  Sweeney, 
Phil  (Uh-huh)  Riley,  Dave  (Tiny)  Roth,  John  (Windmill)  Larkin, 
Adolph  (Avoirdupois)  Finkein,  Two  Ton  Breee,  et  al?  .  .  .  To 
Patrolman  Tonrey,  who  recently  took  the  Marital  Plunge,  our  con- 
gratulations. Good  luck,  John,  that's  one  time  you  proved  your 
courage  .  .  .  Patrolmen  M.  Larkin,  H.  Schweitzer  and  Paddy  Mul- 
keen,  all  proud  fathers  of  twins,  have  started  a  double-huddle  ciub. 
"Very  exclusive,"  explains  Patrolman  Schweitzer,  "and  membership 
requires  certain  very  necessary  qualifications"  .  .  .  That  impromptu 
lecture  given  by  Patrolman  Fox  to  chemists  at  a  recent  meeting  of 
learned  men  has  brought  to  light  several  other  experts  here  who  for 
many  years  have  remained  modestly  in  retirement  .  .  .  Professor 
Smdes,  for  example,  rendered  a  fine  lecture  on  Finance,  following 
which  Prof.  Flugrath  gave  one  on  Organization  and  Politics,  Prof. 
Brown  on  Banking,  Prof.  Rossiter  on  Rhetoric  (the  art  of  discourse, 
lo  youse),  and  Prof.  Emeritus  Zerrenner  on  Crime  Detection, 
Fingerprinting  and  Sleight  of  Hand.  Members  of  other  commands 
interested  in  these  subjects  may  consult  with  our  experts  at  any  time. 

Famous  Sayings :  Sergeant  Bauer :  "What,  more  communica- 
tions?" .  .  .  Patrolman  Kiernan :  "I  can't  do  it,  so  don't  ask  me!" 
.  .  .  Lieutenant  Barry:  "This  one  will  knock  you  over!"  .  .  .  Lieu- 
tenant Port:  "Where  is  that  Penal  Law?"  .  .  .  Patrolman  Morris: 
"Here  is  how  we  did  it  in  TratTic !"  .  .  .  Patrolman  Hinds:  "How 
many  eights  in  that  address,  lady?"  .  .  .  Patrolman  Ehre:  "It's  just 
an  idea  of  mine,  still  in  the  experimental  stage!" 

More  next  month ! 

6TH  DIVISION 

23rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Henry  Nealon  28th   Pet.,  Ptl.  Francis  X.  McDermott 

25th  Pet.,   Ptl.   Lou  Middelstorb  32nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Harlem  Byte 

23rd  Precinct:  Your  reporter  wishes  to  thank  those  of  our  men 
who  subscribed  for  bonds  in  the  Third  War  Loan  drive,  for  their 
kind  cooperation  and  patience,  which  greatly  facilitated  the  han- 
dling of  record  cards  and  enabled  our  command  to  make  cash 
returns  to  the  Bookkeeper's  Office  on  the  dates  specified. 

In  the  pale  glow  of  twilight  a  shadowy  figure,  of  great  bulk, 
found  itself  confronted  as  it  slunk  silently  up  the  street,  toward 
Gansevort  Market,  staggering  under  a  heavy  burden  which  it  car- 
ried on  its  shoulder,  by  the  equally  shadowy  figure  of  a  patrolman, 
which  suddenly  loomed  up  out  of  the  thickening  darkness.  "What 
have  you  in  that  bundle?"  inquired  The  Officer,  thinking  he'd 
nabbed  a  culprit  with  the  proceeds  of  a  burglary;  whereupon  the 
hero  of  this  tale,  the  portly  figure  above  referred  to,  replied  :  "Well, 


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Oflficer,  being  patriotic  and  realizing  that  there  is  an  acute  shortage 
of  meat  for  the  home  front,  and  with  an  eye  to  a  possible  small 
profit,  I  have  been  endeavoring  to  increase  the  meat  supply  by 
raising  a  few  pigs.  Unfortunately,  this  one  I  have  with  me  now 
died,  and  I  thought  I  might  be  able  to  dispose  of  it  to  the  black 
market."  The  Officer,  who,  incidentally,  didn't  come  from  Missouri, 
insisted  on  seeing  the  contents  of  the  bundle  .  .  .  to  be  continued  in 
our  next! 

That  recent  new  arrival  at  the  Zinzley's  marks  Bill  as  a  proud 
Daddy — for  the  second  time.  Congratulations  to  y.ou  and  the  Mrs., 
Bill !     Here's  hoping  he  grows  up  to  be  President. 

Tom  McClatchy,  who  has  been  admitted  to  the  unofficial  medical 
staff  of  the  23rd  Precinct,  as  a  result  of  having  assisted  the  stork 
in  delivering  a  bouncing  big  baby  in  the  back  room  last  month,  the 
first  case  of  its  kind  in  the  history  of  the  station  house,  has  been 
honored  by  having  the  baby  named  after  him,  in  appreciation  of 
his  deft  obstetrical  talents.     Congratulations  I 

Everybody  with  a  spare  piece  of  ground  cultivated  with  more  or 
less  success  a  victory  garden  this  summer.  Not  so,  alas,  with  those 
who  just  had  no  ground  in  which  to  plant.  So  what?  So  not  to  be 
outdone,  one  big  fellow  who  operates  the  upper  end,  via  R.M.P., 
decided  to  raise  a  victory  garden  on  his  upper  lip.  It  was  in  the 
process  of  cultivation  as  this  is  being  written  and  we  are  wondering 
now  if  it  will  take  the  form  favored  by  one  Schicklegruber,  or  the 
handlebar  type  such  as  Mr.  Desperate  Desmond  used  to  twirl ! 

Simon  Legree  Pfadenhauer,  who  was  voted  the  most  popular 
Charge  de  Affaires  by  the  boys  assigned  to  verify  the  registration 
last  month,  is  by  far  the  most  conscientious — and  at  the  same  time 
considerate-chap  that  we  have  had  the  pleasure  of  being  associated 
with,  and  the  fact  that  he  would  not  countenance  any  tomfoolery 
explains  why  the  job  was  expedited  to  such  an  extent  as  to  make 
it  a  comparatively  easy  one  for  all  hands  in  the  limited  time  at  our 
disposal. 

25th  Precinct :  Art  at  its  loveliest :  Zangy  Zangenberg  warbling 
sweetly  to  the  tune  of  the  Volga  Boatman — the  talented  Leatherneck 
Lena  assisting.  Could  it  be  Mr.  Zangenberg  acquired  his  inspiration 
while  recuperating  on  the  health  farm? 

Our  congratulations,  Isaac  Price,  on  your  promotion  to  Sergeant. 
Hearty  good  wishes  and  the  best  of  good  luck  in  your  new  under- 
taking. 

One  of  the  25th  Precinct's  oldest  and  most  loyal  members,  who 
over  a  long  period  of  years  has  unflinchingly  given  in  our  behalf  of 
his  time  and  great  store  of  literary  talent,  has  graciously  passed  on 
his  duties  as  23th  Precinct  reporter  for  SPRING  3100  to  Patrolman 
Lou  Middelstorb,  who  thanks  you.  Mister  Lena,  and  hopes  only  that 
he  may  live  up  to  your  fondest  hopes  and  expectations.  It  is  an 
honor  and  a  privilege  so  to  serve. 

Patrolman  William  (Mr.  Zero)  Barrisford  has  been  giving  away 
buns  and  coffee  of  late,  free  of  charge.  Comes  Thanksgiving  and 
Christmas  one  may  get  a  turkey  leg  .  .  .  Who  knows ! 

Captain  Zimmer  wishes  to  heartily  thank  all  members  of  his  com- 
mand for  their  fine  work  on  the  3rd  War  Loan  drive.  Nice  goin', 
fellers. 

Paddy  "Casanova"  Woods  has  been  down  in  the  dumps  of  late — 
or  at  least  since  information  reached  him  that  his  age-old  antagonist 
(of  the  four-wall  courts)  is  joining  the  U.  S.  Marine  Corps.  Don't 
worry,  Pat,  Sergeant  Connelly  of  the  44th  Precinct  has  offered  to 
send  one  of  the  twins  to  give  you  a  little  competition,  if  you  feel 
up  to  it. 

Yes,  it's  Civilian  Laborer  Urzzo  who  authored  that  most  en- 
lightening of  statements,  to  wit :  "/  don't  like  pie  from  pie  plates 
I  don't  like  I" 

Our  prize  kegler,  John  Tauber,  challenges  one  and  all  {first  come, 
first  served)  to  competition  in  the  ancient  art.  Claims  he's  never 
been  beaten  as  yet. 

Did  you  know  Big  John  Feller  has  become  quite  an  athlete?  You 
should  see  him  do  his  stuff  on  a  horizontal  bar. 

Patrolman  Henle  wants  to  know  why  he  gets  all  of  the  hardest 
jobs  to  do.  Also,  whether  or  no  Patrolman  Bill  Viets  has  the  right 
to  give  him  orders. 

Patrolman  Muller  found  out  on  the  last  day  of  registration  that 
brawn  is  far  better  than  brains — when  he  tried  to  buck  the  line  in 
the  squad  room. 

Our  two  new  attendants,  Janis  and  Creed,  are  vying  for  the  honor 
of  being  known  as  the  First  Broom.  This  promises  to  become  a 
competition  of  major  importance. 


We  bid  farewell  and  extend  congratulations  on  their  retirement 
into  private  life  to  Patrolmen  Jacob  Sapsin,  Peter  Mulvihill  and 
Alfred  Geidel.  May  good  luck  in  abundance  be  theirs — for  many 
more  years  to  come. 

The  inimitable  Bob  Byrnes,  well  known  as  Bazooka,  has  been 
trying  to  contact  Washington,  D.  C,  regarding  royalties  he  claims 
he's  entitled  to  in  connection  with  some  new  secret  weapon — right 
now  a  military  secret,  or  sumpn' ! 

28th  Precinct:  Sympathies  and  condolences  are  offered  to  new- 
comer Groneveldt  upon  the  death  of  his  mother  .  .  .  With  our  two 
mainstays— Bill  Jones  and  Otto  Ulrich— both  on  sick  report.  Twin- 
kle-toes Clements  and  Twinkle-top  Tormey  have  been  pressed  into 
service  to  relieve  the  situation — which  needs  a  lot  of  relieving  . 
Congratulations  to  Frank  Crimmins,  our  ex-Assistant-Deputy  Cap- 
tain, upon  being  appointed  a  sergeant !  Frank  remains  in  the  6th 
Division  with  us,  incidentally,  so  don't  forget  that  big  salaam  .  .  . 
Congratulations  also  to  Johnny  Moran,  our  new  clerical  man ! 

Ed  Byrnes  vows  to  take  a  course  in  law  (or  is  it  salesmanship?) 
ever  since  Damrau  beat  him  out  of  that  super-de-luxe  wreck  offered 
to  the  highest  bidder  .  .  .  Ever  since  Pat  McNulty  was  made  guard- 
ian and  head  stenographer  of  the  6th  Division,  Pat  wants  to  know 
what  that  "short-hand  business"  is  all  about  .  .  ,  Chesty  Ferger  and 
Mike  Termi  are  now  known  as  the  2  to  1  boys — much  to  the  delight 
of  the  innocent  bystanders — including  Frankie,  the  shoe-shine. 

If  your  wife  or  any  other  female  associate  is  in  any  difficulty 
concerning  the  color  and  style  of  her  clothing  just  have  them  consult 
Monsieur  Georges  Roden,  our  new  connoiseur  of  women's  fash- 
ions. No  problem  is  too  hard  for  him,  according  to  our  informant, 
"Five  by  Five"  Mugavin  .  .  .  Lock-'em-up  Hooey  is  fast  gaining 
himself  a  reputation. 

FAMOUS  SAYINGS:  "I'm  50  years  old,  Captain,  don't  you 
think  I'm  eligible  for  the  day  squad  now?" 

Never  before  has  a  single  death  so  affected  our  members  as  the 
untimely  passing  of  Patty  Lenihan.  And  while  Pat,  who  had  en- 
deared himself  to  everyone  by  his  quiet,  good-natured  attitude  in  the 
face  of  any  difficulty,  will  be  greatly  missed,  we  are  sure  that  he 
is  patrolling  now  a  much  better  beat  than  he  ever  did  as  a  member 
of  New  York's  "Finest." 

Ever  since  the  advent  of  civilian  employees  at  the  switchboard, 
Byrnes  and  Nolan  have  been  heard  wailing  their  new  theme  song : 
"Out  In  the  Cold  Again!"  .  .  .  Mystery  of  mysteries — Fred  Taylor 
carrying  a  Bible  .  .  .  Ray  Gleason  went  hunting  for  pheasants  but 
rumor  has  it  that  all  he  got  was  THE  bird  .  .  .  Nails  McSorley 
created  quite  a  stir  when  he  walked  in  during  a  liberty  from  the 
Sampson  Naval  Training  Base.  The  Navy,  it  seems,  has  led  Nails 
astray — he  smokes  now  1  .  .  .  Tormey,  who  has  become  quite  a  de- 
bater, actually  dares  people  to  "repute"  his  statements  .  .  .  Get 
Fred  Damrau  to  tell  you  about  his  chicken  farm — and  of  how  he 
loves  to  coddle  and  pet  the  dear  things.  (Who  wouldn't  with  eggs 
almost  a  buck  a  dozen?)  ...  Is  it  true  Krenzis  has  taken  over 
the  duties  of  Dan  Cupid?  .  .  .  And  that  Sergeant  Collins  vows 
never  to  drink  water  again — at  least  out  of  the  back  room  cooler 
— out  of  which  the  strange.st  things  emerge?  .  .  .  And  it's  Frank 
Deighan  who  wants  to  know  if  some  of  those  soft-shoe  boys  of  the 
6th  D.D.  are  trying  to  paint  their  way  into  2nd  grade  dough. 

32nd  Precinct:  That  mysterious  "drum"  case  which  Detective 
Flinter  was  assigned  to  investigate  some  two  years  ago  has  been 
solved,  but  only  thru  the  alertness  of  our  first  broom.  Patrolman 
Deacon  Nelms,  who  while  assorting  some  articles  for  delivery  to  the 
Property  Clerk  stumbled  over  an  object — which  upon  investigation 
turned  out  to  be  the  drum  Flinter  was  looking  for  in  the  phone 
booth. 

Is  it  true  Sergeant  Richards  intends  opening  up  a  School  of  the 
Violin,  with  himself  and  his  famous  Stradivarius  as  the  Head 
Professor  in  Charge?  .  .  .  And  that  Patrolman  "Air  Condition" 
Heiden  brought  2  nice  ripe  tomatoes  to  his  boss.  Nemo  Nespor,  our 
acting  clerical  man  during  the  absence  of  Patrolman  Carcich,  the 
Egg  Vendor  from  West  Farms?  .  .  .  And  that  when  he  retires 
Patrolman  Red  Bowens  will  return  to  farming  .  .  .  Also  that  Pa- 
trolman Harry  (Tiny)  Sharpe,  our  P.B.A.  delegate,  went  to  a 
neighborhood  dentist  to  have  a  front  tooth  extracted — and  it  took 
the  combined  efforts  of  the  dentist  and  his  wife  and  daughter  to 
do  the  job?  .  .  .  That  since  Patrolman  "Pee  Wee"  Cornwall  lost 
his  detail  he's  been  thinking  of  taking  a  police  dog  with  him  on 
post  for  protection? 


LOOKING 


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Congrats  to  Patrolman  Nicholas  Cotter,  who  was  baptized  with 
a  commendation  his  first  week  on  patrol. 

To  Sergeant  Otto  Gruber  our  best  wishes  for  a  speedy  and  com- 
plete recovery  from  his  recent  illness. 

Do  wisli  you  boys  would  do  a  little  more  talking  about  things 
that  happen  around  here — to  sorta  bolster  up  the  column  a  bit. 
Ketch? 

Our  most  heartfelt  sympathy  to  the  family  of  Patrolman  Rob- 
ert J.  Devonmille.    He  will  be  missed  by  all  of  us  here  at  the  32nd. 

7TH  DIVISION 

40th  Pet.,  PtI.  Harry  Harwood  42nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Paul  E.  Murphy 

41st  Pet.,  Ptl.  Samuel  D.  Sherrid  44th  Pet..  Ptl.  Edward  Sinyer 

48th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  Thomson 

40th  Precinct:  Reason  the  air  turned  blue:  Harold  Gaffney 
after  spending  hours  on  what  was  going  to  be  a  perfect  roll-call, 
discovers  eventually  that  all  the  carbon  papers  had  been  inserted 
backwards  and  only  the  top  sheet  was  correct.  Answers  now  to 
"Wrong  Way"  Gaffney  .  .  .  Nice  picture  in  the  Home  News  of  Ed 
Bachman  and  his  wife  posing  with  their  handsome  son,  a  wounded 
Marine  from  Guadalcanal  .  .  .  Hack  Inspector  Corbett,  commander 
of  the  Military  Order  of  the  Purple  Heart,  tells  us  his  son,  Edward, 
is  now  at  Camp  Robinson,  Ark.,  finishing  his  basic  training  as  a 
medical  man  for  the  U.  S.  Army  .  .  .  Reason  Adrian's  name  just 
missed  gracing  our  military  honor  roll  is  that  he  was  notified  the 
night  before  his  induction  that  he  could  stick  around  in  blue  for 
a  while  .  .  .  Talking  about  draft  classifications,  the  war  is  practic- 
ally over,  now  that  Levy  is  in  lA  .  .  .  The  precinct  boasts  a  man 
who  is  practicing  to  be  a  pants  presser  at  Crawford's.  {We  won't 
mention  his  name  but  ye  reporter's  pants  need  frequent  pressing  and 
that's  the  price  for  his  silence.)  .  .  .  Aside  to  Lenihan :  Just  thought 
you'd  like  to  know  that  "Belleview"  Hospital  still  spells  its  name 
the  old  way  .   .   . 

What  cop  lost  his  wrist  watch  in  a  crowded  subway  on  the 
way  to  work,  and  just  as  the  train  was  starting  away,  stuck  his  head 
into  the  car  and  announced  his  loss — with  the  result  his  watch  was 
promptly  handed  out  to  him!  (Your  reporter  thought  he'd  never 
see  his  wrist  watch  again!)  .  .  .  What  cop  on  the  Willis  Avenue 
bridge  almost  jumped  over  the  railing  into  the  river  (who  can 
blame  him?)  when  a  giant  Praying  Mantis  (Mantis  religiosae,  if 
you  must  know)  landed  on  his  right 
ear  and   wouldn't  get  off? 

Presented  here  is  a  picture  of  our  own 
Sanford  "Tyrone"  Garelik,  who  won  his 
nickname  the  hard  way  and  whose  last 
postcard  came  from  Venezuela.  Hey, 
Tyrone,  how  does  it  feel  getting  your 
face  slapped  in  Spanish? 

Bill  McCuUough,  currently  at  Camp 
Upton  and  a  member  there  of  the  camp 
baseball  team,  in  a  game  against  our 
Police  team  came  up  with  an  error 
(tsk,  tsk)  and  the  Police  won  the  game. 
All  of  which  goes  to  show  that  Bill 
knows  which  side  his  bread  is  jellied  on 
(Sorry,  no  butter)  .  .  .  Thanks  for  the 
cooperation,  fellows ;  the  box  was  chock 
full  of  nice,  juicy  notes.  As  you  can 
see,  I  used  most  of  them.  The  rest  I 
will  employ  to  blackmail  a  few  of  the 
boys  when  I'm  a  bit  short. 
Rumored  that  Maclntyre  is  baking  cakes  for  E.S.S.  7  now  .  .  . 
E.S.S.  5  say  he  couldn't  even  boil  water  for  them  without  burning 
it  (pass  the  bicarbonate)  .  .  .  How  about  a  tow  cable.  Fox?  .  .  . 
Arty  Fried  refuses  to  put  on  view  the  scar  of  his  recent  operation. 
More,  anyone  who  sees  it  will  be  looked  upon  with  suspicion — but 
definitely!  .  .  .  Bode  fell  asleep  in  the  back  room  and  some  one 
parked  a  giant  moth  on  his  nude  noodle.  So  what?  So  the  moth 
went  quietly  to  sleep  with  Bode!  .  .  .  It's  "Honest  Will"  Gootnick 
now.  Not  content  with  paying  back  Waldschmidt  the  two  bits  he 
had  borrowed,  the  next  day  he  tried  to  pay  him  back  again !  .  .  . 
Bill  Cruger,  who  retired  last  month  to  take  a  fine  position  as  inves- 
tigator for  a  bank,  as  a  sideline  can  always  double  for  Babe  Ruth. 
He  even  walks  like  him.     Anyway,  we  wish  you  a  long  and  happy 


retirement,  Bill  .  .  .  Broken  hearts  aplenty  along  Cypress  Avenue 
since  Meadows'  marriage  last  month  to  a  Charming  Young  Miss. 
Good  luck  to  the  new  couple.  (Keep  an  eye  on  him,  Mrs. 
Meadows t)  .  .  .  Kosofsky,  in  a  bowling  match  last  month  managed 
to  hang  up  the  magnificent  score  of  49.  Thinks  with  a  little  practice 
he  can  break  SO.  (Don't  strain  yourself,  Ed,  you  have  to  run  a 
race!) 

4l8l  Precinct:  I  hope  the  chap  who  walked  off  witli  the  cigar 
box  that  was  being  used  to  deposit  items  submitted  by  the  boys  tor 
SPRING  3100  took  it  solely  for  the  purpose  of  filling  it  with  tidbits 
for  this  column — yes?     Nevertheless,  a  column  there  shall   be. 

Prom  a  reliable  informant  comes  word  that  Arthur  Olsen  not 
only  has  taken  up  laundry  work,  but  does  a  beautiful  job — on  under- 
wear particularly  .  .  .  And  that  Al  Kahn,  now  that  coffee  rationing 
is  over,  has  found  this  delectable  beverage  can  be  used  as  a  substitute 
for  shoe  polish.  Especially  if  a  mottled  effect  with  irregular  pat- 
terns is  desired  .  .  .  Is  it  true  the  runaway  horse  stopped  by  Donegan 
on  the  Boulevard  last  month  tvas  found  upon  investigation  to  have 
(1)  no  teeth  and  (2)  an  aversion  to  traveling  faster  than  a  walk? 
.  .  .  Thirty  days  hath  September,  April,  June  and  November,  and  by 
the  grace  of  his  draft  board,  as  this  is  written,  so  has  Patrolman 
Volz  .  .  .  Ask  Al  Eisinger  about  that  8 :30  A.  M.  "Boulevard  Spe- 
cial."    Boy,  does  IT  call  for  a  whistle  I 

We  are  all  glad  to  have  Johnny  Tyrell  with  us  again.  Ac- 
cording to  John,  it  really  makes  one  feel  swell  to  be  able  to  pick  up 
something  more  than  just  a  flirtatious  glance  .  .  .  Well,  Charlie 
Valdata  and  "Begels"  Epstein  have  become  ribbon  men  at  last. 
Congrats !  But  nothing  snooty  about  them !  They  still  permit  us 
rookies  to  call  them  "Charlie"  and  "Begel"  .  .  .  Also,  welcome  to  the 
new  rookies,  Clinton,  Cox,  Robbins,  Silverstein  and  Volz,  and  may 
their  respective  stays  with  us  be  long  and  happy  ones — Oops  !— 
forgot  about  Uncle  Sam !  .  .  .  Talking  about  Army  life,  ex-'Captain 
Brown,  who  last  month  dropped  in  to  see  the  boys,  definitely  ap- 
pears to  be  enjoying  his  leave  of  absence  from  police  routine  .  .  . 
To  Roy  Haten — wherever  you  are :  We're  all  proud  of  you !  Keep 
up  the  good  work !  And  let  us  hear  from  you  often.  That  goes, 
too,  for  all  you  fellows  in  the  armed  forces  .  .  .  "Them  days  are 
gone  forever!"  Another  confirmed  (?)  bachelor  hit  the  dust  when 
Bob  Horn  said  "I  DO" !  Present  at  the  wedding  were  best  man 
Sergeant  Conway,  Deputy  Inspector  and  Mrs.  Goldstein,  Lieutenant 
and  Mrs.  Hilgeman,  Lieutenant  and  Mrs.  McMahon  and  Shomrim 
delegate  and  Mrs.  Joe  Banner  .  .  .  Our  sympathy  to  Bill  Duggan 
in  the  loss  of  his  beloved  sister. 

Stork  Department :  Al  Friedlander  and  Sam  Patinka  are  now 
fathers  of  baby  girls,  the  while  Eddie  Harem  and  Jack  Siegel  have 
at  last  been  presented  with  boys!  .  .  .  Jack  can  relax  now  and  let 
his  nails  grow. 

Credit  Department :  Harry  Tedesco  did  a  fine  job  that  night 
when,  while  in  plain  clothes  he  gave  chase  to  and  apprehended  an 
armed  holdup  man  who  with  others  had  thought  working  in  the  41st 
Precinct  would  be  a  snap. 

Service  Department:  Peggy  uses  this  column  to  say  "Hello, 
Frank !"  to  a  certain  policeman  now  P.F.C.  overseas.  Who  is 
Peggy?    Wouldn't  you  like  to  know! 


42nd  Precinct: 


When  you're  feeling  fit  and  fine. 
Drop  some  "Fightin'  Yank"  a  line; 
He  will  do  each  task  much  better. 
If  you  only  write  a  letter. 


— P.E.M. 


Word  reaches  our  ears  that  Lieutenant  Andrew  J.  McKeon,  cur- 
rently serving  with  the  armed  forces  somewhere  overseas,  is  sadly 
in  need  of  news  from  home.  Get  in  touch  with  him,  boys.  His 
mailing  address  may  be  had  by  contacting  your  reporter. 

Our  deepest  sympathies  to  the  family  of  the  late  Patrolman 
Dominick  Orsi,  who  passed  away  last  month.  "Dom,"  as  he  was 
affectionately  known  to  his  many  friends,  will  be  greatly  missed. 
May  his  soul  rest  in  peace. 

What  operator  of  Auto  382  partakes  of  two  ounces  of  vinegar 
each   morning— and   why??? 

Patrolman  Bill  Kelley  of  the  Day  Squad  is  the  proud  owner  of 


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a  peachy  pair  of  robin-egg  blue  suspenders.  Bill,  naturally  shy 
about  such  matters,  really  should  show  them  more  often. 

Patrolman  Charles  Notter,  Radio  Sector  3's  chief  chauffeur, 
celebrated  with  a  caviar  and  champagne  dinner  his  2Sth  Wedding 
Anniversary  on  September  26  past.  Needless  to  say  a  fine  time  was 
had  by  the  many  friends  who  attended. 

From  the  Managing  Editor  of  SPRING  3100  comes  word  that 
never  before  had  he  attended  so  distinguished — and  enjoyable — a 
reception  as  that  given  on  the  evening  of  Saturday,  October  23,  at 
the  home  of  Dr.  M.  W.  Garfunkel,  311  East  140th  Street,  Bronx, 
in  celebration  of  the  advent  into  this  troubled  world  of  Charles 
Robert  Humbeutel,  newly  arrived  son  of  Captain  and  Mrs.  Charles 
Humbeutel  and  who,  through  the  medium  of  the  printed  word  ex- 
tended to  the  guests  a  most  cordial  welcome. 

"It  is  my  distinct  honor  and  pleasure,"  the  young  man  of  the 
hour  said  in  effect,  "to  greet  you  as  the  guests  on  this  occasion  and 
extend  a  hearty  welcome  to  each  of  you.  It  is  my  sincere  desire 
that  you  eat,  drink,  laugh,  sing  and  dance  with  such  fervor  and 
vigor,  that  this  23rd  day,  in  the  tenth  month  of  the  year  1943, 
shall  not  soon  be  forgotten  and  shall  linger,  indeed,  long  in  your 
memories." 

"Two  gentlemen,"  the  youngster  in  his  greeting  explained, 
"agreed  to  disagree  regarding  the  question  as  to  what  sex  I  would 
represent  upon  my  debut  into  this  world,  the  vanquished  to  wine 
and  dine  the  friends  of  both.  The  victor :  Captain  Humbeutel !  The 
vanquished  :     Dr.   Garfunkel ! 

The  guest  list  follows : 

Louis  and  Alberta  Amidio,  Walter  and  Elsie  Buckridge,  Thomas 
and  Helen  Cantwell,  Dick  and  Dot  Carrol,  Dominick  and  Mrs. 
Carota,  Michael  and  Mildred  Dwyer,  William  and  Helen  Diemer, 
James  and  Margaret  DeMilt,  Arthur  and  Margaret  Geiger,  Dr. 
and  Florence  Garfunkel,  Ben  and  Anna  Gacilone,  Louise  Hepp, 
John  and  Anna  Halk,  Captain  and  IMargaret  Humbeutel,  Helen 
Murphy,  Albert  Maguire,  Dave  O'Rourke,  Paul  and  Matilda 
Patinka,  Ray  and  Marie  Romano,  Harry  and  Anna  Saint,  Larry 
Symmers,  Joseph  and  Theresa  Spielmann,  Dave  and  Pauline  Salter, 
Jean  Tomek,  Albert  and  Kitty  Teitlebaum,  Pete  and  Adele  von 
der  Schmidt,  Charles  and  the  Roses  Veprek,  Joseph  and  Rita 
Weiner,  Clyde  and  Mary  Wertman. 

Again,  Captain  and  Mrs.  Humbeutel,  our  congratulations !  And 
to  that  most  genial  of  hosts- — the  proprietor  and  operator  of  "Ye 
Olde  Garfunkel's  Tappe  Room" — the  profound  thanks  of  all  for 
his  untiring  efforts  in  making  the  party  the  truly  brilliant  affair 
that   it  was. 

44th  Precinct:  Our  most  heartfelt  sympathies  to  Sergeant  Tom 
McNamara,  formerly  of  this  command,  in  the  loss  of  his  daughter; 
to  Patrolman  Joe  Nolloth  in  the  passing  of  his  father;  and  to 
Patrolman  Mike  Staib  in  the  deaths  of  his  father  and  brother. 

Lots  of  good  luck  and  a  speedy  return  to  Patrolmen  Heiden- 
thal  and  Freese,  privates  now  in  Uncle  Sam's  Arniy  .  .  .  Congratu- 
lations to  Patrolman  and  Mrs.  C.  O'Connor,  Patrolman  and  Mrs. 
Berkowitz,  Patrolman  and  Mrs.  Julius  Shulman,  Patrolman  and 
Mrs.  Robins  and  Patrolman  and  Mrs.  Respo  upon  the  new  additions 
to  their  respective  famihes!  (Boy  this  precinct  sure  went  to  town 
since  they  cut  out  those  bingo  games!) 

Patrolmen  Respo,  M.D.,  and  Murphy,  M.D.,  are  seriously  think- 
ing of  holding  classes  on  child  care — after  that  job  of  delivering 
encountered  by  them  a  few  short  months  ago.  ...  Is  it  true  Patrol- 
man Hardy  (our  muscle  man)  still  complains  about  the  day's  work 
he  gives  the  city  in  compensation  for  the  moola  he's  getting?  .  .  . 
Good  luck  to  Patrolman  Cook  who,  looking  for  more  action,  got 
himself  transferred  to  the  32nd  Precinct  .  .  .  How  come,  Patrolman 
Rappaport  wishes  to  know,  the  only  time  kids  become  lost  and  are 
taken  to  the  station  house  is  just  as  he's  about  to  sit  down  and  have 
his  corned-beef  sandwich  and  pepsicola — necessitating  his  having 
to  share  same  with  the  unexpected  visitor? 

8TH  DIVISION 

43rd  Pet.,  Pll.  Dawn  Patrol  47th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Herman   W.  H.  Lampe 

45th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Orchard  B.  McGovern  .50th  Pet.,  Ptl.  James  J.  Wynne 
46th   Pet.,  Ptl.    William  S.  Crosby  52nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Eugene  Morgan 

47th  Precinct:  Our  most  heartfelt  sympathies  to  Detective 
George  Byrnes  in  the  loss  of  his  beloved  mother  .  .  .  Sorry  also  to 
learn  of  the  death  of  one  of  our  former  members,  the  late  Sergeant 


Ernest  Glinsman,  To  his  family  our  condolences  likewise  are 
extended. 

Patrolman  Hearn  is  still  confined  to  the  Veterans  Hospital.  A 
visit  to  him  would  be  appreciated. 

This  month,  dear  friends,  we  give  you  the  T's,  V's  and  W's. 

First,  Dan  Taylor,  jocularly  referred  to  as  "Chesty."  A  good 
cop  and,  more  important  still,  a  future  sergeant  (make  no  mistake 
about  that). 

Now  comes  "Old  Boy"  Joe  Tracey  whose  favorite  saying  is 
"Sit  cavay  back  and  enjoy  the  ride" — and  who  likewise  rates  "good 
as  gold"  (get  me?). 

Next  is  Brother  Turchi,  another  nice  guy  and  a  real  goat-getter 
to  boot.  (//  you  want  to  knoiv  why  ask  "Deacon"  Zanelli.) 

Last'  of  the  T's  is  Toner,  one  boy  whose  tonsils  will  never  wear 
out  from  over-exertion.  Has  the  right  idea  too,  if  you  know  what 
we  mean. 

We  have  only  one  "V"  and  besides  standing  for  Victory  it  also 
stands  for  Voigt,  "Old  Boy  Roy,"  a  100  per  cent  cop  and  the  proud 
father  of  a  son  in  the  U.  S.  Navy,  where  his  pop  also  served,  in 
World  War  1. 

Now  comes  Harvey  Walker,  who  sure  can  pine  when  he  gets 
started — when  things  don't  go  right,  we  mean.  No  sergeants'  auto 
this  winter,  for  example. 

Bert  Waterhouse,  who  left  us  temporarily  for  the  Harbor  Pre- 
cinct, repairing  police  boats,  a  job  he  can  handle  well,  seeing  he's  an 
old   salty   from   City  Island. 

Sam  Weissman,  who  not  only  works  with  Crown  Prince  Acker- 
man  but  has  him  dining  regularly  now  on  nice  hard  bagles  and  sour 
cream.  (No  wonder  when  Ackie  gets  out  of  old  429  he  sticks  his 
chest  out!) 

Glad  to  see  again  the  smiling  face  of  our  old  friend  Detective 
Leo  Murphy,  back  now  after  a  pleasant  summer  spent  at  Orchard 
Beach. 

On  September  15  another  of  our  members  was  retired,  namely. 
Brother  Vincent  Casson,  and  to  him  we  wish  the  best  of  health, 
happiness  and  success  for  many  years  to  come  .  .  .  Also,  on  Sep- 
tember 16  Patrolman  Fred  Milde  was  promoted  to  the  rank  of 
Sergeant,  and  to  you,  Fred,  it  is  unnecessary  for  me  to  say  that 
you  took  with  you  when  you  left  the  best  wishes  of  every  man  in 
this  command,  from  the  Captain  down.  So  long  for  a  while,  Ser- 
geant, and  good  luck  to  you. 

Why  is  Engholm  all  smiles  of  late?  Could  Casson's  retirement 
have  anything  to  do  with  it? 

52nd  Precinct:  Our  deepest  condolences  to  Patrolman  Jacob 
Zerrener  in  the  recent  death  of  his  father,  retired  Patrolman  Jacob 
Zerrener. 

Patrolman  Patrick  Gilshinan,  home  from  Union  Hospital  where 
he  underwent  an  operation,  is  doing  nicely,  we're  happy  to  learn. 

Welcome  to  Lieutenant  John  P.  Drake,  recently  assigned  to  this 
command ;  and  to  Lieutenant  Allgier,  whose  place  he  took,  we  say 
adios  and  best  wishes  to  enjoy  for  many  years  to  come  the  fruits 
of  your  years  of  fine  service  with  New  York's  "Finest"  ...  To 
Patrolman  Marty  Fisher  we  say  au  revoir — but  not  goodbye.  Marty 
also  leaves  the  Five  Two  via  the  retirement  route,  but  we  expect 
to  see  him  around  Emergency  9  pitching  horseshoes  occasionally, 
as  of  yore.     Good  luck,  Marty ! 

Gunner's  Mate  2nd  Class  Daniel  Dillon,  who  stopped  by  to  say 
hello,  tells  us  he's  bound  for  the  West  Coast  and  perhaps  active 
duty ;  also  that  he's  completed  a  course  of  training  at  the  Naval 
Demolition  Unit,  Fort  Pierce,  Florida,  where,  in  addition  to  other 
things  he  learned  to  dive  with  various  types  of  diving  equipment. 

Three  more  stars  were  added  to  our  service  flag  during  the 
month  of  August  with  the  departure  of  Patrolmen  George  Koza 
and  Thomas  "Junior"  McCaughan  for  active  duty  with  the  Army 
and  the  induction  of  Patrolman  George  Hunter,  who  came  to  us 
only  recently  from  the  Fire  Department,  into  the  Navy.  Godspeed 
to  you,  boys. 

Some  fancy  ejaculations  escaped  the  lips  of  Patrolman  "Head" 
Bryson  when,  after  he  was  all  set  to  go  on  vacation  and  had  already 
shipped  his  belongings  to  Long  Beach,  he  was  told  vacation  leaves 
had  been  then  and  there  and  forthwith  cancelled. 

Is  it  true  Patrolmen  Charlie  Simon  and  Phil  La  Monica  found 
religion  while  assigned  to  the  32nd  Precinct,  and  that  Patrolman 
Charlie  liose  doesn't  mind  that  Fire  Telegraph  post  during  the 
Summer  time? 


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Word  reaches  us  that  Patrohnen  Brodhead  and  Riddell  are 
doing  a  good  job  in  plainclothes  in  the  7th  Division,  likewise 
Patrolman  Francis  "VVhitey"  Reilly  down  in  the  Bookkeeper's  Of- 
fice .  .  .  Patrolman  Walter  Schmitt  left  us  to  perforin  with  Emerg- 
ency Squad  8,  and  in  return,  direct  from  the  Police  Academy  we 
have  assigned  to  this  command  Patrolman  Leon  Katz  .  .  .  We  also 
take  this  opportunity  to  welcome  to  our  midst  Patrolman  Henry 
Eppler,  who  has  been  assigned  here  for  the  past  several  months. 

Acknowledgment :  Patrolman  Joe  McEntee  wishes  to  express  his 
thanks  to  those  concerned  for  his  Christian  Science  meal  periods. 
States  his  fondness  for  those  concentrated  food  tablets  is  increasing. 

lOTH  DIVISION 

60th  Pet.,  PtI.   Steve  Gorman  64th  Pet.,  PtI.  I.  C.  Itall 

61st  Pet.,  Ptl.  Joseph  Faber  66th  Pet.,  PtI.  Andrew   W.  Dooley 

62n(i   Pet.,  Ptl.    Vincent  Ferrante  68t'i   Pet..   Ptl.   Raymond  Donovan 

70th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Frank  Tormey 

60th  Precinct:  The  annual  Mardi  Gras  with  its  colorful  parades 
and  floats  brought  to  a  close  another  successful  season  at  Coney 
Island.  The  first  night,  as  usual,  was  designated  as  "Police  Night" 
with  the  paraders  upholding  handsomely  in  this  respect  the  reputa- 
tion of  the  "Finest."  The  floats  this  year  depicted  in  beautiful  array 
the  twin  themes  "Victory  and  War  Bonds." 

Charles  Wallace,  undergoing  treatment  to  try  and  save  the  last 
dozen  hairs  on  his  head,  picked  a  doc  whose  own  head  is  as  bare 
as  a  billiard  ball  .  .  .  What  patrolman  from  this  command  was 
called  "Nathan"  during  his  sojourn  in  Harlem?  Would  Eddie 
Metzger  know?  .  .  .  Why  is  Mandic  called  by  some  people  Bernius' 
father?  It  can't  be  the  gray  hairs!  .  .  .  Who  when  he  brings  home 
SPRING  3100  each  month  hides  it  so  that  his  wife  won't  read  it? 
Would  Dave  (Shrevey)  Cohen  know?  ...  Is  it  true  that  Julius 
Fuchsman,  who  has  been  calling  Tim  Downing  "Pop"  for  so  long 
now,  has  people  really  believing  that  Tim  is  his  father? 

Our  best  wishes  to  John  MacEntee  upon  his  retirement  from 
the  Department. 

Auto  Engineman  Moraii  has  left  us  to  go  into  the  Navy.  Good 
luck  and  a  speedy  victory  and  return  to  normal  life.  Louis  (Curly) 
Levine  has  taken  over  his  duties  temporarily  .  .  .  Joe  Lawlor,  our 
95  man,  is  the  winner  of  the  "Academy  Award,"  winning  out  over 
Family  Reunion  O'Neill  by  a  very  close  margin  .  .  .  Jerry  Collins, 
who  has  had  his  vacation,  is  still  a  bachelor.  The  right  girl,  in 
other  words,  has  yet  to  come  along  .  .  .  Jimmy  Murphy  is  resting 
uj)  now  since  those  lengthy  summer  roll-calls  went  out  .  .  .  Ferdi- 
nand (Count  Foo  Foo)  Freda,  who  keeps  busy  on  his  time  oflf  tak- 
ing care  of  his  chickens,  is  experimenting  with  various  types  of 
chicken  feed — in  order  faster  to  build  them  up  .  .  .  David  Bailey, 
who  is  missed,  has  undergone  an  operation  in  the  Veterans  Hospi- 
tal. We  hope  he  will  be  back  with  us  soon,  and  that  his  recovery 
will  be  complete  .  .  .  Andy  Cole,  on  vacation,  in  order  to  keep  his 
mind  occupied  did  a  little  painting  .  .  .  John  (Sherlock)  Holmes 
has  2  days  of  blissful  peace  out  of  each  set  of  tours  he  works — 
when  G  Man  Ehrlich  has  to  operate  another  car  on  a  swing  shift. 

61st  Precinct:  Add  to  our  list  of  heroes  another  young  chap 
who  is  rapidly  making  his  mark  as  a  flier — Lieutenant  Frank  W. 
Angevine,   (the  son  of  our  own  Sergeant  Angevine),  a  fighter  pilot 


in  the  U.  S.  Army  Air  Corps,  present  whereabouts  unknown.  Called 
to  service  while  attending  C.C.N.Y.  School  of  Engineering,  on  July 


4,  1942,  he  was  eligible  to  receive  his  bars  while  still  in  school — 
though  his  commission  was  held  up  until  he  reached  the  ripe  old 
age  of  21.  Waiting  for  him  at  home  are  two  lovely  ladies,  his  wife, 
Mary,  and  his  daughter,  Nancy.  Miss  Nancy,  you  may  be  interested 
to  know,  is  well  on  her  way  to  a  birthday — her  first.  At  this  writing 
she  is  exactly  eight  months  old.  What  a  grand  birthday  gift  for  the 
little  lady  if  her  pop  could  be  home  to  help  cut  the  cake!  Well, 
here's  hoping,  anyhow. 

We  welcome  to  the  command  Probationary  Patrolmen  Payne 
and  Friedman.  Hope  their  respective  stays  with  us  will  be  long 
and  pleasant  ones  .  .  .  On  sick  report  at  this  writing  is  Patrolman 
Joe  Marvin,  whom  the  horseshoe  playing  boys  miss.  Some  are 
even  hinting,  Joe,  that  you  are  merely  resting  up  for  the  coming 
bowling  season  .  .  .  Poor  Sidney !  Everj'one  keeps  picking  on  him. 
First,  the  story  about  Patrolman  Lazarus  having  such  a  great  re- 
semblance to  his  crony.  Patrolman  Maltz,  on  account  of  the  mous- 
tache, and  now  the  poor  guy  is  being  referred  to  as  "Gildersleeve." 
Maybe  you'd  better  shave  off  that  thing,  Sidney !  .  .  .  A  certain  95 
man  reminded  your  correspondent  that  he  had  become  a  father— 
and  for  the  third  time.  As  if  we  didn't  know.  Congratulations  to 
all  the  Hoffmans — Mrs.  Charlie  and  the  New  Arrival  especially  .  .  . 
Glad  to  see  Patrolman  John  -  Albanese  around  again — back  to  duty 
after  a  period  of  ailments  .  .  .  We  hope  also  to  see  another  John 
back  again  soon.  Patrolman  Cozzolino,  who  at  this  writing  is  re- 
cuperating from  an  operation. 

62nd  Precinct:  The  best  of  luck  to  Patrolman  Vincent  Bracco, 
now  attached  to  the  U.  S.  Navy  at  Sampson,  N.  Y.  .  .  .  Congratula- 
tions to  former  Sergeant  (now  Captain)  John  Kerrigan,  U.  S. 
Army,  on  his  promotion  to  that  rank.  A  veteran  of  World  W-'ar 
1,  he  served  also  as  Brooklyn  Vice  County  Commander  of  the  Amer- 
ican Legion,  and  as  Past  Commander  of  Sheridan  Police  Post  .  .  . 
Monteleone.  following  his  defeat  by  Ivar  Lexander  (the  dancing 
master)  on  the  handball  court  last  month,  is  going  to  stick  strictly 
to  his  wrestling  from  now  on  .  .  .  Judge  of  the  Baby  Parade  at 
Midland  Beach,  Staten  Island,  last  month  was  Dick  Manes.  Yes, 
when  it  comes  to  "babies,"  Dick  sure  knows  how  to  pick  'em  .  .  . 
Bowling  teams  with  a  reputation  may  contact  the  62nd  Precinct  stars 
for  matches.  Either  Patrolman  AI  Smith  or  Detective  Doc  Cassidy 
will  handle  the  arrangements  .  .  .  Honors  for  cofltee  drinking  last 
month  went  to  Joe  Wenz,  better  known  as  Economical  Joe  .  .  . 
Patrolman  Larry  Flood,  now  in  the  U.  S.  Navy  and  a  former  crack 
shot  at  the  pistol  range,  sent  a  card  from  Cuba  last  month.  It  was 
nice  to  hear  from  you,  Larry. 

The  62nd  Precinct  Softball  team  took  over  the  14th  Reg.  Infan- 
try by  a  score  of  13  to  3,  a  fitting  end  to  another  successful  season 
.  .  .  "Any  bonds  today  ?"^theme  song  of  George  Roberts  our  ace 
bond  seller,  who  expects  to  top  the  list  of  precincts  in  the  sale  of 
bonds  .  .  .  Emmett  Mylan,  better  known  as  Frank  and  who  buys  his 
staycomb  by  the  gallon  and  used  to  model  for  collars,  is  a  model 
policeman  now.  Wants  to  know  how  Ed  Leahy  got  that  beautiful 
crown  on  the  top  of  his  head  .  .  .  Just  mention  "Heros" — not  the 
kind  you  read  about  but  the  kind  you  play  a  tune  on  with  your 
teeth — and  Bill  Ballof  is  all  excited.  Reason :  He  loves  to  eat  'em 
— but  his  emergency  choppers  pop  out  repeatedly.  At  that,  in  some 
unknown  or  secret  way  he  manages  to  get  by. 

Congratulations  and  success  to  Ivor  Lexander  on  his  election 
as  Commander  of  the  William  E.  Sheridan  Police  Post,  American 
Legion  I 

Members  of  the  62nd  Precinct  Report  Center,  Communications 
Staff,  were  presented  with  service  ribbons  and  Certificates  of  Quali- 
fication by  Lieutenant  Chris  Mitchell  and  his  staff.  Congratu'ations 
to  Mr.  Dave  Ferkin  and  his  able  assistants  for  a  splendid  job! 
Keep  up  the  good  work ! 

Lieutenant  Philip  Burns  and  Jun'or,  our  renowned  anglers,  are 
having  tough  luck  of  late.  Can't  seem  to  get  a  decent  haul.  .  .  . 
Now  that  the  little  World  Series  is  over,  Al  Smith  and  Mike 
O'Connor  are  taking  up  shuffleboard.  We  hear  Michael  J.  is  going 
to  spend  his  vacation  picking  apples.  He  loves  farm  life.  .  .  .  Our 
best  wishes  for  a  speedy  recovery  to  Sergeant  Edwin  O'Del',  on  sick 
report  as  we  write  this.  .  .  .  And  is  it  true  Tom  Herson  and  John 
McCormick  Larsen  are  a  litte  burnt  up  over  their  recent  experience? 
.  .  .  The  bowling  team's  high  scorers  include  Al  Heins,  265 ;  Artie 
Goodbread,  225;  George  DeAnglis,  220;  Joseph  Wenz,  215.  to 
mention  a  few. 


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64th  Precinct:  Our  deepest  sympathy  to  Patrolman  CuUen  in 
the  loss  of  his  brother,  a  retired  lieutenant. 

Patrolman  Barrett  confined  to  Kings  County  Hospital  with  a 
severe  attack  of  arthritis,  in  all  probability  will  be  home  by  the  time 
this  is  published.  Good  luck  and  more  power  to  him  .  .  .  Patrol- 
man Sparkles  Rossell  overheard  giving  Silent  Moran  pointers  on 
how  to  polish  chromium  and  brass.  Can  it  be  Tom  is  putting  in  his 
bid  for  chauffeur  of  the  Sergeants'  R.M.P.  ?  .  .  .  Next  conversion 
to  the  cause  of  cleanliness  will  be  when  Sparkles  can  induce  "The 
Boy"  Schriber  to  keep  car  435  sparkling  ...  Is  it  true  Patrolman 
Murnane  has  made  up  his  mind  after  all  these  years  to  qualify  as 
an  operator?     Couldn't  be  the  "specials,"  could  it,  Ed? 

Famous  Sayings :  "I  had  that  one"  .  .  .  "You're  no  bargain."  .  .  . 
"What  am  I,  a  special  patrolman?"  .  .  .  "Where  is  post  1?"  .  .  . 
"Who's  working?"  .  .  .  "Give  me  the  special  on  3rd  Avenue"  .  .  . 
"The  Dimout  tonight  is  at  8:00"  ...  "I  know,  Sergeant,  but  the 
order  calls  for  Chart  2,  and  you're  the  only  sergeant  available"  .  .  . 
"See  the  Captain"  ...  "I  picked  that  one  but  passed  it  up — and 
look  at  the  price!" 

Dope  on  a  fishing  expedition  embarked  upon  some  weeks  ago 
by  those  intrepid  exponents  of  the  sport— Patrolmen  Murnane,  Hen- 
nessey, Kelly,  Moran  and  White.  After  a  few  minutes  out  Kelly 
decided  he  would  rather  dive  for  the  fish — it  was  more  sporting— 
and  probably  more  productive  since  the  fish  weren't  in  a  cooperative 
mood  .  .  .  Then  Moran,  with  an  eye  to  the  draft  board,  chose  to 
practice  on  his  Yeoman's  whistle  and  started  to  bark  orders  as  only 
a  ninety-day  wonder  can  .  .  .  Hennessey,  bored  with  it  all,  fell  asleep 
in  the  bow  of  the  boat  with  the  line  wrapped  around  his  big  toe, 
and  as  White  started  to  row  to  a  better  location,  the  oar  became 
entangled  in  the  line  causing  the  sleeping  wonder  to  suddenly  dive 
for  the  line  in  anticipation  of  a  big  one  .  .  .  Murnane,  who  as  usual 
when  he  goes  down  to  sea  refused  to  be  distracted  by  the  antics  i 
of  Kelly,  Moran  and  Hennessey,  succeeded  in  landing  three  .  .  . 
White,  as  serious  as  when  he  used  to  drive  the  boss,  hooked  two — 
the  last  one  was  purely  an  accident  .  .  .  Kelly,  the  diver,  then 
became  exhausted  and  in  the  ensuing  struggle  with  the  tide,  went 
down,  once,  and  as  he  submerged  the  second  time  White  hooked 
him  with  the  anchor.  They  tugged  and  tugged  and  upon  pulling 
big  John  to  the  surface,  lo  and  behold  there  was  the  biggest  fish  of 
all — right  in  Kelly's  kisser.  P.S.  Ripley  wouldn't  believe  this,  either, 
but  today  being  Friday  it  seems  appropriate. 

Impossibilities :  Fegyveresi  retiring  .  .  .  Schriber  and  Whelan 
.  .  .  Badyna  and  Pepsi  Cola  .  .  .  The  Skipper  forgetting  the  dinaout 
.  .  .  Kelly's  winners  .  .  .  Peter  McDonald's  vocabulary  .  .  .  Hendrick- 
son's  stories  .  .  .  Gelfand's  weight  .  .  .  John  Page  forgetting  his 
gooseneck  .  .  .  Petraska  forgetting  to  say  "Be  jeeze"  .  .  .  Healy 
with  another  partner  .  .  .  Cameron  refusing  to  blow  .  .  .  Dashing 
Dan  Malone  failing  to  gaze  at  something  lovely  .  .  .  Johnson  with- 
out Bauder  .  .  .  Rogers  blowing  Barrett  to  a  lager  .  .  .  Barrett 
refusing  the  lager. 

Softball  Note:  Due  to  the  lack  of  cooperation  of  some  of  the 
men  of  the  command,  we  were  forced  to  drop  the  sport.  Maybe 
next  year  we  can  get  together  with  new  blood. 

66th  Precinct:  Announcement  Extraordinary:  Maestro  Daniel 
J.  Tavani  and  Prof.  David  Brosnan,  musical  impresarios  of  the  66th 
Precinct,  arc  mterviewing  applicants  for  membership  in  the  pro- 
posed 66th  Precinct  dance  orchestra,  to  be  known  as  the  Cuccurachi 
House  Hep-Cats.     Applications  already  under  consideration   follow : 

Tavani,  guitar;  Brosnan,  piano  and  jews  harp;  Refice,  saxophone 
and  piccolo;  Dement,  drums  or  musical  jug;  Jaccarina,  accordion  or 
comb  and  tissue  paper;  Woods,  fiddle  or  ice  tongs;  Kid  McCormack, 
BULL  FIDDLE  .  .  .  The  vocal  section  comprises  Gus  (The  Thin 
Man)  Wilkins,  John  (Fashion  Plate)  Cucco,  Harry  (Curley)  Ste- 
venson, and  Pasquale  (Laughing  Boy)  D'Adamo  .  .  . 

Bookings  for  Weddings,  Bar  Mitzvahs,  Dollar  Beer  Rackets, 
or  what  have  you,  may  be  arranged  by  contacting  personally  Top  Ser- 
geant Jacobs,  sole  booking  and  collecting  agent. 

Recent  news  items  indicating  a  grave  shortage  of  models  for 
nationally  advertised  products  are  grossly  exaggerated  as  a  survey  of 
"models"  doing  their  stuff  here  at  the  66th  Precinct  will  indicate, 
to  wit : 

For  Hair  Oils,  Tonics,  Wave  Sets,  etc. :  Convey,  Heinz,  Horn, 
Crowley,  Bonanno. 

For  Toothpaste  (tluit  gleaming  smile,  etc.)  :  Dooley,  Keenan, 
Gessner.   Furey,  Livingston,  Gelman. 


For  Alka  Seltzer,  Liver  Pills,  et  al  (productive  of  that  cheery, 
smiling  countenance,  etc)  :  Cirino,  D'Adamo,  Cucco,  Myck,  Schnibbe, 
Carpenter,  Pederson,  Lisante. 

Former  members  of  the  66th  Precinct  now  doing  their  bit  for 
Uncle  Sam  are  Pfc.  Gene  Ahern,  serving  currently  overseas ;  2nd  Lt. 
Leon  Janpol,  Camp  Wheeler,  Ga. ;  Apprentice  Seaman  Joe  Katcher, 
U.  S.  Coast  Guard,  Manhattan  Beach ;  and  Chief  Specialist  Manny 
Blog,  Training  Station  (W.  R.),  Bronx,  N.  Y.  How  about  dropping 
these  boys  a  line?  Complete  mailing  address  of  each  may  be  had 
from  your  reporter. 

Everyone  is  happy  to  hear  that  Arthur  Duffy  (alias  Di  Guiseppe) 
beat  old  Kid  Pneumonia  and  is  back  on  the  job  with  us  .  .  .  Also, 
why  does  Tange,  affectionately  known  as  Uncle  Don,  hide  in  his 
locker  every  day  from  3:30  to  4:30  P.M.?  "IVhat,  the  77th  again?" 
Smiling  at  you  here  is  2nd  Lieutenant 
Nicholas  J.  Lisante,  U.  S.  Marine  Corps,  on 
duty  currently  at  Quantico,  Virginia,  one  of 
the  four  sons  of  Lieutenant  Frank  J.  Lisante 
of  this  command,  who  today  are  serving  their 
country  as  members  of  the  armed  forces.  The 
youthful  lieutenant  was  graduated  from  St. 
John's  University  on  May  26  past  and  re- 
ceived his  commission  as  a  second  lieutenant 
four  months  later,  on  September  22.  He  was 
No.  70  on  the  existing  eligible  list  for  patrol- 
man but  was  not  appointed  due  to  his  status 
as  a  member  of  the  Officers'  Reserve  Corps 
while  attending  college.  Lieutenant  Lisante's 
other  sons  are  Pfc.  Thomas  W.  Lisante,  an 
Aviation  Machinist  serving  with  the  Marine 
Corps  at  Camp  Lejeune,  New  River,  N.  C, 
and  whose  name,  incidentally,  also  appears 
(No.  171)  on  the  current  eligible  list  for 
patrolman ;  Seaman  2/c  Victor  J.  Lisante, 
U.  S.  Naval  Training  Base,  Morehead  City,  N.  C,  and  Pvt.  Robert 
J.  Lisante,  Engineering  Corps,  Fort  Leonard  Wood,  Missouri  .  .  . 
Good  luck  to  you,  lads,  from  all  of  us  here  at  the  66th  Precinct. 

68th  Precinct:  Out  in  Queens,  also  in  Manhattan,  almost  every 
cop  has  heard  of  Larry  Ballou.  Larry  is  the  commandant  of  the 
L.  I.  R.  R.  division  of  the  Penna.  R.  R.  police  department.  A  cop 
since  away  back  when,  well,  since  he  was  just  a  strapping  kid  with 
wide  shoulders  and  hands  like  fresh  hams.  Intensely  interested 
always  in  problems  of  policedom.  Captain  Ballou  has  a  very  warm 
place  in  his  heart  for  all  things  "cop."  The  personnel  under  his 
supervision  like  him  because  he  came  up  the  hard  way  and  no  one 
tries  to  kid  him  because  he  knows  all  the  answers.  Sometime  when 
you  get  a  chance  stop  in  at  his  office  in  the  Jamaica  station  building 
of  the  L.  I.  R.  R.  He'll  be  glad  to  see  you  and  say  hello.  Best 
wishes,  Larry,  and  when  you  are  down  this  way  stop  in. 

The  6-8  club  is  still  in  need  of  a  little  sprucing  by  the  delinquents ; 
so  hurry  it  along,  boys,  by  getting  up  to  date. 

Ye  reporter  has  checked  diligently  on  the  story  that  Harry 
(Fatso)  Conyers  offered  to  wrestle  Lieut.  McConeghy,  one  fall  to 
a  finish,  at  the  ladies'  sewing  circle  of  the  Air  Raid  Wardens  service, 
with  Elmer  (Waves)  Smith  refereeing,  but  the  story  is  just  back- 
room gossip. 

Spider  Moran  has  bought  the  property  and  is  ready  (when  he's 
retired)  to  open  up  the  dance  palace  at  that  famous  mountain  resort 
near  the  Pennsylvania  line. 

John  (Parnell  of  Parliament)  Smith,  our  renowned  Irish  linguist, 
has  taken  your  humble  scribe  to  task  for  writing  a  column  devoted 
in  the  main  to  kidding  him  and  other  wearers  of  the  blue.  This 
space,  it  is  the  good  John's  contention,  should  provide  instead  edu- 
cative features  for  all  who  read  the  printed  word,  and  since  it  is 
your  reporter's  aim  always  to  please,  he  has  selected  for  this  month 
a  subject  that  should  be  very  close  to  his  heart- — Irish  history.  This 
because  in  a  recent  discussion  with  him  your  scribbler  learned  that 
on  the  subject  of  basic  Irish  origins  our  John  is  woefully  ignorant. 
For  instance,  right  along  he  has  believed  that  Ireland  was  first 
inhabited  by  the  Danes.  To  disabuse  his  and  other  minds  of  this 
erroneous  thought,  it  is  my  good  fortune  to  be  able  to  enlighten  him 
otherwise,  herewith  and  to  wit : 

Some  2200  years  B.C.  a  group  of  people  described  as  "Migonians" 
landed  in  Ireland  from  Macedonia,  at  a  spot  known  now  as  Inver 
Scene,  or  the  Kenmare  River.  These  are  the  people  who  were 
responsible    for   such   names   as   Lough   Con   and    Lough   Mask,    in 


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Alayo,  and  Lough  Cuan  in  County  Down.  Three  hundred  years 
later  pestilence  wiped  out  the  entire  group,  numbering  some  9,000 
people,  and  again  Ireland  became  an  uninhabited  wasteland,  remain- 
ing so  for  thirty  years.  Then,  from  somewhere  in  Southeastern 
Europe,  came  another  group,  led  by  a  certain  Nemedius,  who  settled 
in  the  vicinity  of  Barrymore,  near  Cork.  Their  peace  was  short- 
lived, however,  because  of  a  vicious  band  of  pirates,  called  the 
Fomorians,  who  started  periodic  raids  on  the  Nemedian  populace, 
and  rpsulting  following  a  great  battle  in  almost  complete  annihila- 
tion of  the  Nemedians.  The  few  who  managed  to  escape  the  wrath 
of  the  bloodthirsty  Formorian  pirates  fled  into  the  hinterland  of 
Ireland. 

Two  hundred  years  later,  during  which  time  the  Formorians 
were  undisputed  masters  of  the  Irish  coast  .  .  . 

(To  be  coittinued  in  our  next — on  condition,  of  course,  that  John 
and  thi  rest  of  the  hoys  in  the  back  room  can  really  go  this  sort  of 
stuff.) 

Lest  it  be  said  that  I  am  prejudiced  because  of  my  own  Irish 
ancestry,  I  will  attempt  faithfully  to  recount  in  similar  fashion  later 
on  the  origin  of  such  articles  of  gastronomic  delight  as  "Frumaggi," 
"Borcht,"  etc.,  and  with  the  same  regard  for  detail.  Iszy  Adler  and 
Lmgi  Cardiie  please  note. 

So  until  next  month — when  if  you  INSIST  upon  it  we  will  have 
more  Irish  history  {or  maybe  just  our  regular  series  of  puns  directed 
at  you  and  you),  I  remain  your  correspondent  who  believes  in  the 
adage — "No  man  can  escape  from  himself!" 

70th  Precinct;  A  big  hand  to  Ed  Healy,  our  new  P.B.A.  dele- 
gate, on  the  swell  job  he  is  doing  .  .  .  Our  new  champion,  "Sorrow- 
ful" Sam  Hiller,  is  set  to  meet  all  comers  in  the  rough  and  tumble 
game  of  shuffleboard  ("Goody,  Goody,  1  got  two  points!" — now 
you  go,  Sammy  IVammy!)  .  .  .  Those  two  submarines  someone 
called  the  Coast  Guard  about,  sighted  according  to  them  in  the 
ocean  off  West  Twenty-fifth  Street — turned  out  to  be  "Pee  Wee" 
Cappetta  and  "Dainty"  Fred  Tineo  out  for  a  swim  .  .  .  Our  idea  of 
the  long  and  short  of  things :  "Big  Stoop"  O'Connell  and  "Taboo" 
Vinzenzo  walking  side  by  each  .  .  .  From  what  we  hear,  Henry 
Kaiser  would  have  plenty  to  worry  about  if  Henry  "Boom  Boom" 
Johnson  and  Cliff  "Whiff  Whiff"  Graham  ever  went  in  for  boat 
building  in  a  big  way  .  .  .  Who  was  it  when  asked  by  a  sergeant 
what  would  be  the  first  thing  he  would  do  when  starting  to  wash 
a  radio  car,  answered,  "Make  sure  it's  the  one  I'm  assigned  to!"? 
...  Is  it  true  that  John  Graney,  out  with  a  girl,  told  her  she  looked 
sweet  enough  to  eat,  and  when  she  sweetly  answered,  "/  do  eat — 
where  shall  tve  go?"  promptly  John  fainted?  .  .  .  Also  that  Ed 
Hurley,  asking  upon  walking  into  a  cafe  if  they  served  women  at 
the  bar,  was  told  "No,  Bub,  you  have  to  bring  your  own!"? 

Overheard  in  the  back  room :  Noon :  "Hey,  Deegan,  what  has 
twenty-eight  legs,  a  purple  body  and  a  big  yellow  head  ?"  Deegan ; 
"I  don't  know,  what?"  Noon;  "I  don't  know  either,  but  it  just 
walked   down  your  neck  I" 

That's  all  for  now,  fellows,  if  you  have  any  choice  bits  of  gossip, 
let  me  know  and  I  will  gladly  include  them  in  our  next  month's 
column. 

IITH  DIVISION 

72nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Vincent  De  Cicco  78th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Don  Morogietlo 

74tli  Pet.,  Ptl.  Hugh  Belt  82nd  Pet.,  Pll.  Frederick  Shannon 

76th   Pet.,  Ptt.  John  Murray  84th   Pet.,  Ptl.  Habetb  Boyle 

74th  Precinct:  Our  sincere  sympathies  to  Patrolman  Glassman 
in  the  passing  of  his  mother. 

Our  "get  well"  thoughts  now  to  "Tiny"  Brooks  and  to  our  regular 
clericalinan,  quiet  Frankie  Heedles.  And  by  the  way,  Frankie,  Andy 
Kelly,  pinch-bitting  for  you,  is  proving  himself  quite  an  able  sub- 
stitute. 

Best-o-luck  to  Deputy  Sergeant  John  O'Rourke  and  to  Maurice 
O'Dell  upon  their  retirements.  Don't  forget  the  old  gang,  Maurice, 
when  you  get  to  California. 

Greetings  and  Salutations  to  our  four  new  rookies — Baxt,  Kil- 
loran,  Roscnfeld  and  Russo.  May  your  stay  here  at  the  Old  Ranch 
be  longer  than  was  that  of  our  good  friend,  Dick  Mount,  now  in 
the  U.  S.  Army,  at  Camp  Upton,  {best-o-luck,  Dick!)  and  whom 
we  greatly  miss. 

Bill  "Sinatra"  Symes  will  be  crooning  once  again  during  the 
'Milkman's  Matinee."  Reason:  Another  Baby  Girl!  Best-o-health 
to  mother  and  baby. 

Fred   Naekel  and  Joe  Gangi  are  complaining  of  gremlin  trouble. 


Is  it  true  that  O'Hara,  Smith,  J.,  Vislosky  and  Latz,  who  amongst 
them  managed  to  catch  one  fish  after  a  day  spent  in  the  Bay,  re- 
ported home  that  night  each  with  a  large  bagfull.  Also  that  "Mind 
over  Matter"  Vislosky  had  Latz  bow-legged  rowing  him  all  over 
the  Bay  trying  to  get  a  bite? 

Softball :  Our  precinct  team,  which  last  year  won  22  out  of  27, 
had  established  such  an  unbeatable  reputation  in  Brooklyn  and 
Queens  that  it  was  difficult  this  season  to  get  many  worthy  chal- 
lengers .  .  .  This  season's  total  shows:  Games  Won  (decisively) — ^9; 
Games  Won  (by  default) — 3;  Games  Lost — 3. 

Precinct  Golf  Tournament: — In  the  "final  rounds"  Jasinski  and 
Kaufman,  teamed  against  Mantegari  and  Farrant,  lost  by  a  score  of 
167  to  173.  Individual  scores:  Jasinski  79,  Mantegari  83,  Farrant  84, 
Kaufman  94.  A  good  time  was  had  by  all,  including  Kaufman  as 
at  the  "13th  Hole"  he  finally  dug  his  way  out  of  the  sandtrap  in 
13  strokes. 

The  tournament  was  topped  off  with  a  "bits-aye-oh"  shore  dinner 

at  which  the  four  "topnotchers" 
were  toasted  (not  roasted)  plenty. 
So  long  and  good  luck  to  the 
2  Q.T.'s  from  the  84th,  "Putt 
Putt"  Pultsch  and  "Sailor" 
Schmidt,  who  had  one  helluva 
vacation  all  summer  long  cruis- 
ing about  the  Big  Pond  in  Pros- 
pect  Park. 

Who  is  the  "wife-beater" 
shown  here  in  the  act  (appar- 
ently) of  taking  a  mean  advan- 
tage of  the  little  woman  as  she 
lays  prostrate  on  the  ground  un- 
able to  protect  herself?  The  pic- 
ture was  snapped  while  the 
couple  were  vacationing  at  the 
Police  Recreation  Centre  and 
where,  according  to  reports  reaching  us,  they  had  just  the  duckiest 
time  ever. 

84th  Precinct;  Keeping  this  column  going  every  month  with- 
out the  help  of  our  members  simply  can't  be  done,  so  if  you  will 
send  in  an  item  or  two  on  occasion  it  will  be  appreciated. 

Next  month  we  should  like  to  print  the  names  of  sons  and  daugh- 
ters of  members  of  this  command  serving  their  country  in  the 
armed  forces.  Will  members  concerned  please  see  your  reporter 
in  connection  with  this? 

Patrolman  Al  Mullane  has  two  boys,  Daniel  and  Francis,  serving 
in  the  Navy,  both  of  whom  have  already  seen  action  "down  under." 
One  is  home  on  leave  as  we  write  this  and  we  here  in  the  84th 
Precinct  are  hoping  that  any  day  now  the  other,  reported  missing 
in  action  some  time  ago,  will  with  God's  help  turn  up  safe  and 
sound. 

Lieutenant  Straussner  has  three  boys  serving  overseas — Lieu- 
tenant Antone,  in  the  Intelligence  Service;  Tech.  Sergeant  Thomas, 
Air  Corps,  and  Lieutenant  Joseph,  also  in  the  Air  Corps.  The  lat- 
ter recently  was  awarded  the  medal  of  meritorious  achievement  for 
outstanding  service  in  the  Sicilian  campaign,  and  to  him  we  say 
now,  congratulations — keep  up  the  good  work ! 

Is  it  true  Patrolman  Tom  Mulvey  exacted  a  fee  from  "prospect- 
five  applicants"  for  examination  for  the  attendants'  job — and  then 
double-crossed  them  all  by  himself  coming  out  number  one?  Also 
that  he  now  sings  Irish  songs  to  Jim  Dyer  as  an  inducement  for 
Jim  to  do  the  work?  .  .  .  Also  that  Patrolman  Wade,  the  precinct 
jester,  stays  awake  nights  doping  out  new  ideas  with  which  to  keep 
his  partners  "interested?"  .  .  .  And  could  it  have  been  he,  incidentally, 
that  dipped  Wolkoff's  cigar  gently  into  the  ink  bottle  last  month? 

Patrolman  Flaherty,  doing  a  little  hunting  while  on  vacation, 
started  shouting  suddenly  that  he  had  just  shot  a  bear — only  to 
discover  after  putting  his  glasses  on  that  it  was  a  stray  cat  he  had 
brought  down. 

Be  on  your  guard  when  talking  to  our  clerical  man,  Jim  Ken- 
derick,  who  is  quite  concerned  these  days  breaking  in  his  new  China- 
ware — which  has  a  tendency  to  snap  sharply  if  not  watched  over 
carefully  by  the  owner  .  .  .  Suggest  you  first  make  application  for 
such  interview  to  Itsy  Reedy. 

Is  it  true  the  reason  Jerry  Ryan  is  moving  to  Park  Slope  is  the 
butcher  shops  feature  plenty  of  red  meat  in  that  section?  .  .  .  Also 
that  Commodores  Shmitt  and   Pultsch  just  hated  having  to  return 


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last  month  from  their  well-spent  summer  vacation  on  Prospect  Park 
Lake?  .  .  .  Incidentally,  who  kept  Tansey's  scores  for  him  while  he 
was  on  vacation?  .  .  . 

Ever  hear  Hudson  sing  a  Scotch  song — ^with  emphasis  on  the 
Scotch?  .  .  .  Among  other  short  story  tellers— Norris  and  McCauley 
.  .  .  Harvey  and  his  helpers  are  doing  a  great  job  .  .  .  And  didn't 
Marty  Rafferty  look  good  in  that  toe  and  heel  derby  at  the  Sligo 
House  at  Kockaway  Beach?  .  .  .  What  is  it  Tom  Mitchell  takes 
with  his  hair  cuts,  gas  or  the  bowl?  .  .  .  Yes,  Machine  Gun  Chat- 
•teron  is  still  the  official  bell  ringer  at  that  local  church  .  .  .  And 
is  it  true  Sergeant  O'Brien  is  checking  up  on  Banjo  Eyes  Yackery 
for  a  second  hand  dealer's  license?  .  .  .  And  that  if  our  baseball 
team  expects  ever  to  win  a  game  it  will  have  to  play  the  day  squad? 
.  .  .  Tilings  we  would  like  to  see :  Nappi  smiling  .  .  .  Joe  Yost 
gargling  oysters  on  the  half  shell. 

A  speedy  recovery  to  all  our  sick  men. 

And  how  about  a  service  flag  for  our  men  in  the  armed  forces? 

13TH  DIVISION 

77th  Pet.,  PtI.  John  W.  Wood  80th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Nathan  Brief 

79th  Pet.,  Lt.  John  T.  McCarthy  81st  Pet.,  Ptl.   William  Isaacs 

88th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Daniel  D.  Langan 

77th  Precinct:  Our  heartfelt  sympathy  to  the  family  of  one  of 
our  former  sergeants,  "Eddie"  Shiel,  who  last  month  passed  into 
the  Great  Beyond.  Your  record  on  this  earth,  Eddie,  will  go  with 
you,  and  because  of  that  record  you  can  face  with  confidence  the 
Throne  of  Judgment  up  there  On  High  before  which  each  of  us  in 
turn  must  stand. 

Congratulations  to  Eddie  and  Mrs.  Richardson  on  the  birth  of 
a  baby  son !  The  happy  motlier  is  feeling  fit,  we  hear,  but  the  strain 
on  Poppa  was   terrific. 

Good  luck  to  the  following,  all  of  whom  are  brothers  of  mem- 
bers of  the  77th  Precinct  and  serving  currently  in  the  armed  serv- 
ices :  Army :  George  Janosek,  William  Hickey,  Louis  Nuzzi,  Harry 
Nuzzi.  Navy:  Thomas  Hart,  Frank  Mandarano,  Joseph  Manda- 
rano. 

A  certain  attendant  got  red  in  the  face  the  other  day  when  ac- 
costed by  "The  Chief."  Wonder  why?  We  won't  mention  him  by 
name,  but  he  can't  wipe  nose  on  sleeve  without  getting  scratched 
by  service  ribbons. 

Came  across  an  old  picture  the  other  day  that  brought  back  fond 
memories.  Bill  Young,  Walter  Howie,  Walter  Williams  and  Bill 
Cary  were  featured.  Those  were  the  days  when  the  77th  Precinct 
was  being  reborn  after  having  for  some  time  been  closed.  Captain 
"Dad"  Northrop  was  the  pilot  then  anil  the  three  stripers  included 
Sergeants  Young,  Henry,  May,  Tom  Law  and  Pat  Nannery.  I 
repeat,  memories  that  never  will  die. 

Is  Marty  Gingold  thinking  of  taking  the  Fatal  Jump!  Is  very 
quiet  of  late.  So  quiet,  in  fact,  if  he  gets  around  any  slower  the 
turtles  likely  as  not  will  get  out  an  injunction  against  him  for 
infringing  on  their  speed   rules. 

The  77th  Precinct  will  be  interested  in  basketball  challenges  from 
other  commands.  Teams  interested  please  contact  Patrolman  Mir- 
kin  of  this  precinct.  Also,  bowling  dates  will  soon  be  posted.  So 
come  on,  boys,  get  out  and  practice. 

To  Vic  Kaufman,  who  received  his  induction  notice  and  expects 
to  leave  us  on  September  29  we  say,  good  luck,  son,  you've  per- 
formed well  for  Father  Knickerbocker  and  we  know  you'll  do 
equally  as  well   for  Uncle  Sam. 

79th  Precinct:  Donald  White,  our  demon  clerical  man,  is  at 
home  as  we  write  this,  convalescing  after  a  serious  operation  .  .  . 
Sergeant  George  Gehr,  who  has  been  ailing  for  some  time,  is  under- 
going treatment  at  the  Veterans  Hospital,  Base  81,  Kingsbridge, 
N.  Y.  George  whose  illness  can  be  traced  to  World  War  1,  was 
in  those  days  a  tough  soldier,  and  it  is  to  be  expected  that  some 
of  the  eld  toughness  remains  and  that  he  will  lick  the  ailment  from 
which  he  is  suffering. 

Figures  on  the  79th  Precinct's  service  flags  are  growing  larger 
.  .  .  Bob  Marggraf  and  Ferdie  Catalano  have  answered  The  Call, 
bringing  the  total  number  of  members  to  14  .  .  .  Added  to  the 
roster  of  sons  and  daughters  of  members  is  the  name  of  Charles 
W.  Copeland,  Jr.,  son  of  Detective  Charles  W.  Copeland,  bringing 
the  total  to  4L 

Aside  to  U.  S.  Marine  Eleanore  Chrastil,  who  in  a  very  nice 
letter  thanked  us  for  mentioning  her  name  in  this  column :  Please 
be  assured  that  we  consider  it  a  distinct  pleasure — and  a  privilege — 


to  be  permitted  to  list  the  names  of  those  of  our  command — men, 
women,  boys  and  girls  alike — who  have  become  a  part  of  the 
nation's  armed  forces  and  who  are  carrying  on  the  defense  of  the 
Principles  of  Freedom,  Justice  and  Democracy  in  all  parts  of  the 
world. 

Notice  is  hereby  served  that  no  more  meetings  of  the  79  Club 
will  be  held  on  the  site  of  the  September  conclave.  Reason :  Too 
much  noise — too  little  decorum — and  too  many  guys  pulling  big 
woids  trying  to  befuddle  the  chairman.  One  redeeming  feature  was 
the  presence  of  1st  Lieutenant  Harold  Devine,  U.  S.  A.  .  .  .  Aarold 
looked  real  well,  too. 

So  we  bought  a  book — Cushman's  Manual,  someone  called  it. 
So  what?  So  we  read  it,  we  studied  it — Tamburino,  too.  We  both 
read  the  same  thing,  but,  to  each  the  meaning  was  different.  Tambo 
is  right  .  .  .  McCarthy  is  right  .  .  .  Anyway — owhothehellcares !  Next 
meeting  we'll  see. 

The  baseball  team  journeyed  to  Floyd  Bennett  Field  for  a  return 
tussle  with  the  U.  S.  Marines  recently,  and  took  'em  over  after  a 
nice  battle  by  the  score  of  11-7  .  .  .  Harold  Wells  held  the  Leather- 
necks to  one  run  until  the  final  round ;  then,  as  darkness  set  in,  they 
ran  the  count  to  7 — before  the  strong  arm  of  Yussel  Daily  put  out 
the  fire. 

Patrolman  and  Mrs.  Vincent  G'over  recently  became  the  very 
proud  parents  of  a  Q'/i  pound  baby  boy.     Congratulations ! 

Ex-79er  Bill  Breslin,  currently  with  the  U.  S.  Marines  at  Parris 
Island,  dropped  in  to  say  hello — and  to  say  Bill  is  looking  great  would 
be  putting  it  mildly  .  ,  .  Jack  Chason  tried  to  keep  it  a  secret — it 
was  a  girl!  (IVIiat,  no  Bfithf)  Kidding  aside — congratulations  to 
Patrolman  and  Mrs.  Jack  Chason  on  the  family  addition !  .  ,  .  When 
bigger  and  better  butter  tubs  are  made — look  in  the  bottom  of  one 
— and  you'll  find  Little  Lief  ...  To  Tom  Walsh,  Joe  Conklin  and 
Izzy  Stenzler,  who  kissed  the  boys  {and  the  Department)  goodbye 
on  September  16  last,  via  the  Retirement  Route,  go  the  very  best 
wishes  of  the  79th  Precinct  personnel  for  many  years  of  happiness 
in  their  retirement  .  .  .  Tim  Ryan,  who  retired  many  months  ago 
to  raise  potatoes  on  his  Long  Island  farm,  paid  us  a  visit  recently 
and,  before  he  left,  donated  his  dollar  to  send  cigarettes  to  the  boys 
overseas  .  .  .  Thanks  a  lot,  Tim,  and  remember — we're  always  glad 
to  see  an  old  friend. 

80th  Precinct:  Best  wishes  and  heartiest  congratulations  to 
Patrolman  Eugene  Scaramellino  upon  his  induction  into  the  U.  S. 
Marine  Corps.  We  hope  his  path  will  one  day  cross  those  of  our 
other  buddies — Hal  Venokur,  Hal  Keller,  Cas  Kaminski,  John  Cana- 
van,  Sidney  Raphael,  Bob  Morrison  and  Howie  Carlson  .  .  .  Inci- 
dentally, thanks  to  Howie  Carlson  from  all  of  us  here  at  the  Eight-0 
for  his  thoughtfulness  in  writing  to  us,  individually.  Rest  assured, 
Pal,  our  responses  will  be  forthcoming  .  .  .  Sid  Raphael  dropped 
in  to  visit  with  the  boys  while  at  home  on  his  first  leave.  A  really 
swell  kid,  Sid  .  .  .  Are  Patrolmen  Eddie  Bistany  and  Irv  Moverman 
likewise  preparing  to  enter  the  service?     More  of  this  anon. 

Anent  the  3rd  War  Bond  drive :  As  this  is  written  more  than 
$3000  worth  of  bonds  have  been  purchased  by  the  members  here — 
with  the  drive  but  a  few  days  old.  A  truly  excellent  showing — 
and  we're  still  coming  along.  Some  of  our  top  purchasers  included : 
Sergeant  Tom  Conroy  and  Patrolman  George  Stone,  $500;  Captain 
Levy,  $400 ;  Lieutenant  Bill  Bachschmidt,  $300,  and  many  others  too 
numerous  to  mention  .  .  .  Our  own  Bond  Club,  which  shows  a  tolal 
Bond  sale  to  date  of  $2900,  keeps  merrily  rolling  on  its  way.  New 
Bond  winners  are:  Sergeant  Conroy  (4;,  Sergeant  C.  Smith,  Patrol- 
men Sam  Kaplan  (3),  Gus  Herr  (2),  John  Jankowski  (2),  Vince 
Walsh  (2),  Jim  Cook  (2),  Jim  O'Connell  (2),  Ed  Muller,  Bill 
Jacobs,  John   Cavanaugh,  Bill  Gray  .  .  .  On  To  Victory,   Buddies! 

The  call  to  arms  has  been  answered  by  two  more  of  our  mem- 
bers. Patrolmen  Edward  Bistany  and  Max  Bass,  bring  ng  the  total    _ 
of  our  lads  in   the  service  to  ten!     Godspeed,   men,  and   may  you  '9 
return  to  us  soon — victorious.  " 

Is  our  Silent  Hero,  Patrolman  John  Cavanaugh,  likewise  slated 
to  enter  the  armed  forces — soon? 

Best  wishes  and  lots  of  luck  and  happiness  to  Marie,  daughter  of 
Patrolman  Bill  King,  upon  her  recent  marriage  to  Corporal  Robert 
McDermott  of  the  U.  S.  Army.  May  all  their  future  troubles  be 
"those  little  ones  I" 

And  are  Sergeant  Charlie  (Boris)  Smith  and  Patrolman  Jimmy 
O'Connell  soon  to  be  blessed  with  little  "Screechers"  ?  One  can 
hardly  tell  by  eyeing  these  gents — so  bravely  do  they  carry  on.  Lots 
of  iuck.  Pals! 


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On  September  20  last,  the  boys  turned  out  in  force  to  do  honor 
to  one  of  our  retired  brother  members,  Patrolman  Percy  Sommer- 
\  iUe,  who,  after  a  goodly  number  of  years  spent  in  this  command 
was  tendered  a  farewell  truly  befitting  one  so  beloved  as  he,  the 
payoff  of  which  was  Percy's  heroic  attempt  to  go  into  one  of  his 
famous  "3  minute"  speeches.  After  40  minutes  of  spell-binding 
((iH(/  slill  going  strong)  Gus  Herr  finally  succeeded,  with  the  aid 
of  a  phonograph,  in  bringing  Percy's  oration  happily  ta  a  close.  A 
grand  time  was  had  by  all ! 

88tli  Precinct:  Nono  D'Angelo  is  rapidly  developing  into  a 
first  class  sleuth.  His  work,  of  late,  has  the  finesse  of  a  "Dick 
Tracy"  or  at  least  a  "Dan  Dunn."  A  great  portion  of  the  credit 
for  Nono's  amazing  development  into  an  ace  bloodhound  goes  to 
Patrolman  .-^be  Cohen,  ex-softclothes  operator.  Nono  was  going 
about  in  a  daze  during  his  early  assignment  to  precinct  plainclothes 
(the  work  beini;  strange  to  him)  when  he  sought  the  advice  of  wise 
old  Abe — who  promptly  placed  the  youngster  under  his  wing  and 
mformed  him  of  an  address  in  Denver  where  a  remarkable  book 
entitled,  "Slick  Tricks  of  a  Secret  Sleuth"  could  be  obtained,  along 
with  a  complete  "Tracking"  outfit  comprising  a  set  of  false  whiskers, 
dark  glasses,  magnifying  glass  and  a  pair  of  rubber  heels  for 
"Soft-shoe"  work.     All  this  for  the  price  of  $1.49. 

Nono  took  Abe's  advice  and  sent  for  the  booklet,  the  while  his 
(Ittective  work  was  confined  to  corralling  an  occasional  unleashed 
garbage  can.  Immediately  upon  the  arrival  of  the  book,  Nono's 
work  began  to  show  evidence  of  the  master  touch.  A  few  days 
later,  he  captured  an  unmuzzled  canine  in  the'  act  of  defacing  the 
monument  in  Ft.  Greene  Park.  Nono's  partner,  Vince  Sabatelle, 
claims  an  assist  in  this  case  but  witnesses  aver  that  a  little  man 
wearing  dark  glasses  and  long  whiskers  (Nono,  of  course),  did  the 
deed  single-handed. 

Sabatelle,  a  scoffer  at  first,  has  since  mailed  his  $1.49  for  a  copy. 


14TH  DIVISION 

83rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Joseph  Seymour 
85th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Bight  T.  five 
87th  Pet..  Ptl.   William  Smith 


90th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  J.  Keating 
92nd  Pel.,  Ptl.   William  Burg 
94th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Cyril  Shortle 


83rd  Precinct:  After  experiencing  a  minor  setback  in  their 
first  engagement  with  the  vaunted  74th  Precinct  baseball  club  and 
who,  by  the  way,  claim  the  mythical  championship  of  the  Police 
Department,  our  boys  in  the  final  game  of  the  series  last  month 
severelv  trounced  the  famed  74th,  making  it  clear  as  a  result  just 
where  the  crown  of  championship  should  rest.  The  success  of  our 
opponents  in  the  first  game,  coupled  with  their  publicity  campaign 
(see  August  SPRING  3100)  left  them  flabbergasted  as  like  true 
champions  our  boys  in  this  second  encounter  licked  'em  to  the  tune 
of  11  runs  to  6.  Chagrined,  mortified,  and  with  much  dissension 
among  the  high  command,  our  hapless  opponents  carried  their  dis- 
gruntled bodies  off  the  field.  And  so  I  take  great  pleasure  in  an- 
nouncing now  the  names  of  our  stalwarts  who  by  this  achievement 
covered  themselves  and  their  precinct  with  glory: 

"Frankenstein"  Hisgen,  P;  "Mattress  Back"  Seymour,  C; 
"Archey"  Al,  IB;  "Flash"  Cassese  (manager,  coach,  trainer,  etc.) 
2B;  "Muffin  Ball"  Quinn,  3B;  "I  got  it"  Clarke,  RF;  "Gelatin  Mix" 
Dellano,  CF;  "Brittle  Bones"  Cavanagh,  LF. 

Things  We'd  Like  to  Know:  Why  they  call  it  an  8  hour  job? 
.  .  .  What  happened  to  that  proposed  48  hour  swing?  .  .  .  What 
tliey  call  Sleavin  usually?  .  .  .  Why  Quinn  is  mad  at  the  S.P.C.A., 
or,  what  has  become  of  Skippy?  .  .  .  Why  Estreich  wasn't  intro- 
duced properly?  .  .  .  Why  we  should  get  the  idea  Mahoney  couldn't 
dance?  .  .  .  Will  Lieutenant  Gallece  O.K.  new  members  for  the 
club  if  Cavanagh  puts  the  stamp  of  approval  on  'em? 

85lh  Precinct:  An  invitation  to  his  wedding  has  been  received 
from  our  old  friend.  Civ.  Tel.  Opr.  Ward,  now  a  2nd  Lieutenant 
in  the  Army  and  who  is  marrying  a  southern  belle.  Miss  Florence 
Boswell,  at  St.  Peters  R.  C.  Church,  Columbia,  S.  C.  To  the  happy 
couple  cur  very  best  wishes  are  extended. 

Charlie  Schmitt  asks  that  all  be  informed  that  he  is  not  the 
reporter  of  this  column.  O.K.,  Charlie,  we've  told  'em — but  will 
they  believe  it? 

Frey  and  Stefanski  are  embarrassed  {sez  they)  by  all  the  pub- 
licity they  receive  in  this  column — claim  the  other  fellows  will  be 
getting  envious  if  we  keep  on  writing  them  up,  which  they  won't 
of  course — or  will  they? 


What  big,  white-haired  gent  with  slightly  bowed  legs  has  sud- 
denly discovered  that  he  likes  to  eat  cake — the  kind  dispensed  by 
that  certain  very  nice  dispenser  of  cake  at  that  certain  very  nice 
bakery  hereabouts? 

Any  day  now  we  can  look  forward  to  wedding  bells  for  "Blackie" 
Manzo.  \\  hen  a  fellow  goes  without  sleep  to  see  his  one  and  only 
— then  and  there  we  know  he's  just  another  dead  duck. 

"Cheese  cake"  Russo  looks  much  better  since  that  trip  Down  the 
.Aisle !  Dines  at  home  now  and  claims  the  food  at  Leonard  and 
Johnson  never  could  compare. 

Always  grinning — that  strong  and  silent  team  of  Forster  and 
Fertig.     V\  onder  why  ? 

Aside  to  Jim  Coady :  Glad  to  hear  the  operation  was  successful. 
Hurry  back ;   Noll  needs  you. 

At  different  times  in  the  sitting  room  I've  heard  stories  told  by 
some  of  our  older  members,  an  inkling  of  several  of  which  follow. 
And  if  you  want  to  enjoy  a  good  laugh,  get  the  members  mentioned 
to  tell  'em  in  their  entirety. 

1.  The  time  Lindbergh  was  winging  his  way  over  the  ocean  and 
the  supervisors  had  the  doors  covered   (ask  Clancy). 

2.  When  "Bruno,"  an  old  member  of  the  precinct,  was  saluting 
letter  carriers  and  messenger  boys   (ask  Bill  Hughes). 

3.  When  in  the  lots  on  the  east  side  of  the  precinct  a  certain 
someone  chased  a  woman's  hat — only  to  find  after  quite  a  chase 
that  it  was  occupied  by  another  cop   (ask  Otto). 

4.  When  Sergeant  Sheehy  (now  a  lieutenant  in  the  Bronx) 
took  a  certain  rookie  for  a  nice  long  walk  on  a  nice  cold  day  on 
Posts  1  and  2  (ask  Brady). 

That  swell  tan  acquired  by  Sergeant  Ellison  on  his  vacation  actu- 
ally made  some  of  us  fellows  look  washed  out. 

An  Air  Raid  Warden  Talking  to  Himself :  "Boy,  this  was  a 
tough  day!  I  know  the  boys  on  the  other  side  depend  on  us  to 
take  care  of  the  home  front,  but  I'd  sure  like  to  stay  home  tonight 
and  get  to  bed  early.  Guess  I  might  as  well  get  that  out  of  my 
mind ;  there  will  be  no  going  to  bed  early  tonight  At  least  I  won't 
be  the  only  one  who  is  sacrificing  comfort  in  order  to  do  his  bit 
to  aid  in  the  protection  of  our  homes.  Of  course,  it  would  be  a 
lighter  burden  on  us  all  if  more  citizens,  who  should,  would  join. 
Every  one  of  us  wardens  has  to  work  the  same  as  they  do.  Many 
of  us  have  longer  hours  and  more  strenuous  work.  How  their  con- 
science can  permit  them  to  sit  back  and  let  others  do  the  job  that 
they  should  have  a  hand  in  is  beyond  me.  Maybe  if  they  were 
invited  to  visit  our  Zone  Headquarters  and  had  the  need  for  more 
wardens  explained  to  them,  they  would  realize  their  duty  as  citizens. 
Believe  me  I'm  going  to  start  handing  out  some  invitations  to  my 
neighbors  tonight.  Now  I  guess  I'll  grab  a  bite  to  eat  and  report 
for  patrol.  At  least  my  conscience  doesn't  bother  me.  Instead  I 
have  that  feeling  of  satisfaction  which  comes  from  knowing  that 
I'm  doing  my  part." 

90th  Precinct:  Happened  across  our  old  clericalman,  Harry 
Evans,  who  looks  great.  Wants  to  be  remembered  to  all  .  .  .  Regards 
also  from  former  Patrolman  Blaney,  now  in  the  Navy,  who  flew 
in  from  Florida,  where  he  had  been  stationed  for  a  while  .  .  . 
Bill  Powell,  judging  from  his  letters,  also  is  in  fine  shape — thanks 
to  the  Navy  .  .  .  Did  you  know  that  Moe  Glickhouse  signs  his 
personal  mail  with  his  pen  name,  which  happens  to  be  Shamos, 
and  which  in  English  means  janitorf  .  .  .  And  did  you  notice  how 
Eddie  (Happy)  Reilly  kept  smiling— a//  the  time  Hank  Fitzsimmons 
was  away  on  vacation?  .  .  .  And  did  you  know  that  Jack  Kautz, 
our  very  exacting  attendant,  locked  himself  in  one  of  our  detention 
cells  recently,  remaining  incarcerated  therein  until  his  calls  for  help 
attracted  a  rescuer — Captain  Brown f  .  .  .  Also  that  Flanagan  and 
Geary  have  started  a  Mutual  Admiration  Society — and  that  all  hand- 
shakers are  invited  to  join?  .  .  .  And  that  Henny  Bode  when  tend- 
ing to  his  Victory  Garden  prefers  working  in  his  bathrobe?  .  .  . 
That  Smiling  Tom  Lawlor,  our  clerical  man,  enjoys  music  with  his 
shave— via  a  Motorola  razor?  .  .  .  That  Patrolman  Cook  is  a 
swimmer  of  note  and  that  at  the  N.  Y.  World's  Fair  he  swam  at 
Billy  Rose's  Aquacade;  also  that  he's  been  in  active  competition 
swimming  for  the  Dragon  Club  of  Brooklyn — and  has  scores  of 
medals  to  show  for  it? 

Handball :  Basak,  Bendick  and  Gross  among  those  who  have 
been  seen  in  action  recently — with  Big  Ralph  Gale  as  a  probable 
dark  horse  because  of  the  fact  he's  been  at  it  all  summer.  Let's 
get  going  this  time  and  have  that  tournament. 

Pinhead    Biographies — 8th    Squad : 


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LOOKING      'EM      OVER 


John  J.  Flanagan,  who  has  quite  a  number  of  years  behind  him 
in  the  job  and  who  still  looks  like  a  recruit;  worked  as  a  clerk 
formerly;  one  of  our  most  capable  men  and,  beyond  a  doubt,  the 
most  handsome ;  works  Lee  Avenue  where  he  is  well  liked  by  all ; 
has  one  weakness — listens  to  Patrolman  Geary — and  believes  all 
Geary  tells  him;  although  he  doesn't  look  it,  is  the  proud  father  of 
four  children   (are  you  listening.  Burns fQ. 

Sylvester  Borman,  who  also  works  along  Lee  Avenue,  Nostrand, 
too;  a  clerk  before  donning  the  blue  and  was  a  bicycle  rider  of  quite 
some  renown,  a  partner  once  of  Reggie  McNamara,  the  old  six-day 
bike  champ ;  has  an  easy  way  with  him ;  not  the  least  bit  excitable ; 
known  by  the  men  as  a  good  side-partner — one  upon  whom  you  un- 
failingly can  depend  when  trouble  starts. 

James  Dugan,  another  of  our  "old  reliables"  and  proud  possessor 
of  the  reputation  of  being  the  most  exacting  patrolman  in  the  pre- 
cinct; works  Marcy  Avenue,  where  he  is  known  to  all  as  Jimmie; 
has  a  way  with  him  and  likes  to  kid— but  you  can't  help  but  like 
him;  a  World  War  Vet  who,  tho  he  saw  plenty  of  service,  seldom 
talks  about  it;  owner  of  the  smallest  feet  in  the  house— but  gets 
around  plenty;  have  yet  to  see  the  one  to  outwalk  him— rookies 
included ;  a  conductor  formerly. 

Julie  Zsdi,  our  Act.  Attendant  and  famous  above  all  for  his  ever- 
present  smile;  typically  athletic  type;  a  former  football  star,  his 
big  broad  shoulders  would  lead  you  to  believe;  Frankie,  his  most 
ardent  fan,  looks  with  awe  at  Julie's  bulging  muscles  every  time 
Julie  lifts  a  barrel  of  ashes ;  worked  Wythe  Avenue  when  he  was  on 
patrol  (in  the  good  old  days)  and  had  the  tough  guys  all  eating  out 
of  his  hand— which  speaks  for  itself;  a  great  family  man,  especially 
proud  of  his  son  who  was  injured  in  the  line  of  duty  at  Pearl 
Harbor. 

92nd  Precinct:  Our  heartfelt  sympathies  in  their  bereavement 
to  the  family  of  Patrolman  Matthew  J.  Dercole. 

Welcome  to  our  command.  Patrolman  Stanley  Dorosericz !  May 
your  stay  with  us  be  a  pleasant  one  .  .  .  Our  sympathies  also  to 
Sergeant  Mclsaac  and  Patrolmen  Donnelly  and  Kaczynski  in  their 
recent  losses  .  .  .  Santa  Claus,  no  doubt,  will  be  good  to  Patrolman 
Walker  with  a  gift  in  the  form  of  promotion  to  sergeant.  No.  2 
on  the  list  now  .  .  .  Patrolmen  Ryan  and  Riley  are  looking  forward 
to  Christmas  of  1944  for  their  gift  ...  We  hope  by  the  time  this 
goes  to  press  that  our  hard-working  delegate  will  not  have  become 
too  exhausted  trying  to  explain  to  the  Captain  why  the  men  should 
receive  a  tour  off  for  their  performances  in  Harlem  ...  Is  it  true 
that  our  mascot  "Mickey"  is  shifting  his  affections  from  Sergeant 
Murtha  to  Sergeant  Schaefer— and  for  the  reason  the  latter  is 
bringing  in  a  better  grade— or  a  larger  quantity— of  kidneys  and 
livers?  .  .  .  Have  Patrolman  Brady,  our  versatile  "buck  and  wing" 
artist,  do  his  imitation  of  Foley  narrating  a  tale  entitled  "How  I 
Let  Him  Have  It!"  .  .  .  Patrolmen  Mengel,  Mitchell  and  Zwergel 
figure  that  the  only  way  to  get  an  increase  in  pay  these  days  is  to 
have  an  increase  in  the  family.  (Each  addition,  if  you  don't  know, 
means  $2.60  additional  per  check.) 

Members  of  this  command  made  a  splendid  showing  in  the  Third 
War  Loan  drive  .  .  .  Why  is  it  Patrolman  "Curley"  Minary  has  that 
worried  look  these  days?  Could  it  be  the  rumor  that  O.P.A.  intends 
rationing  hair  tonics?  .  .  .  What  sergeant  gets  blessed  for  every- 
thing that  happens  in  the  sergeants'  locker  room?  .  .  .  Doesn't  Brad- 
bury think  he's  a  little  too  old  to  be  going  in  for  roller  skating? 
.  .  .  Which  member  of  Act.  Lt.  Hofmann's  staff  gets  peeved  if  he 
has  to  work  anything  but  a  day  tour?  -(Hint:  Usually  seen  with  a 
brief  case  under  his  arm  and  always  in  a  hurry)  ...  Is  it  true 
Patrolman  Murray  is  angling  for  Weiss's  job— when  the  latter 
retires  ? 

Corp.  Frank  Krupp,  who  came  to  us  a  little  over  a  year  ago 
as  a  rookie  cop  and  after  performing  a  few  tours  was  taken  into 
the  Army  and  is  serving  now  with  the  Military  Police  in  the  Second 
Service  Command,  has  been  cited  by  his  Commanding  Officer,  to- 
gether with  another  corporal,  for  being  instrumental  in  bringing  to 
justice  another  soldier  who  was  passing  bad  checks  and  committing 
numerous  frauds  in  various  parts  of  the  country.  This  man,  when 
apprehended,  resisted  arrest  and  had  to  be  subdued  physically,  fol- 
lowing which  he  made  offers  up  to  $1000  if  they  would  permit  his 
release.  Nice  work,  Corp.  Krupp,  all  of  us  here  at  the  92nd  are 
proud  of  you! 

Complaint  has  been  made  that  the  column  is  not  presented  regu- 
larly, in  respect  to  which  permit  us  to  remind  you  we  can't  possibly 
submit  anything  for  publication  unless  you  give  it  to  us.  So  if 
you   want  a  column  next  month,  brother — GIVE ! ! ! 


15TH  DIVISION 

lOOth  Pet.,  Ptl  John  C.  Hecht  103rd  Pet.,  PtI.  Albert  Cowdeli 

lOlst  Pet.,  Ptl.   Harold  T.  Keenan       104th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Walter  Uearcopp 
102nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  G.  Schultz       IQSth  Pet.,   1  lie  New  Dinger 
106th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Alex  Conradi 

102nd  Precinct;  Ahoy^ — Ranch  Hands,  Cops,  Cowboys,  Com- 
rades, Pals  and  Friends — here  we  go  again — and  may  the  best  man 
win ! 

That  game  ( Softball)  we  lost  to  the  D.A.'s  office  was  a  hum- 
dinger, eh,  wot?  Score  was  something  like  7  to  1 — OR  WAS  IT 
70  TO  1 ! !  I  Anyway,  we  all  had  a  swell  time  .  .  .  Played  the  102nd 
Squad  next  and  again  got  beat.  Your  reporter  was  chief  cook  on 
that  occasion  and  he  hopes  you  boys  haven't  accused  him  of  having 
slipped  something  in  the  sandwiches.  Maybe  someone  spiked  the 
amber  fluid  that  day — Connolly  or  Keaveny,  perchance?  ...  It  sure 
was  a  hot  day  and  after  the  game  came  the  Water  Carnival — with 
every  one  getting  soaked  with  buckets  of  water,  Giles  and  Gertisser, 
who  had  it  out  hot  and  heavy,  included  .  .  .  Detective  Madge  gave 
it  to  your  reporter,  who,  alas,  has  ever  since  been  in  need  of  a 
new  hat  .  .  .  Sergeant  Henry  also  got  baptised,  as  did  Pauls,  Neu, 
Stahl,  Spangenburg,  Stamm,  Landenberger,  among  others  .  .  .  Head- 
ing the  rooting  section  was  our  Skipper;  also  retired  Inspector 
George  Heitzman  and  the  owner  of  Dexter  Park,  Mr.  Kosener, 
all  of  whom  claim  they  enjoyed  the  game — and  particularly  the  antics 
that  followed.  Only  casualty  was  the  accidental  spiking  of  our 
ace  pitcher,  John  Spangenburg,  by  one  of  the  D.A.  runners.  How- 
ever, a  little  first  aid  ^ud  a  cold  beer  or  two  cleared  up  that  situa- 
tion pronto.     Yes,  all  in  all  it  was  a  perfect  day. 

Later  in  the  month  we  took  over  the  102nd  Squad,  also  at  Dexter 
Park,  by  a  score  of  12  to  4.  The  line-up  for  the  102nd  Precinct ; 
Patrolmen  Schwicke,  Giles,  Spangenburg,  Neu,  Bartels,  Schultz, 
Geltner,  Winters  and  Lieutenant  Buhler.  102nd  Squad :  McTiern, 
Walsh,  Madge,  Gertisser,  Kerby,  Stamm,  Stahl,  Sergeant  Kelleher, 
Bill  Cowden  and  12  or  14  others.  Lieutenants  Hughes  and  Andrews 
were  the  umps.  Patrolman  Fauls  was  chief  cook  and  sandwich  man 
and  Patrolmen  Connolly  and  Keaveny  tended  the  cooler — all  of 
which  added  up  to  another  swell  time  had  by  all. 

We  also  have  a  bowling  team.  For  matches  contact  Lieutenant 
Bob  Buhler  or  Patrolman  Gene  Kerby,  our  ace  alley  hawk. 

Our  fishing  club  is  nothing  to  sneeze  at,  either.  Our  last  party, 
from  Renee's  Haven  in  Freeport,  aboard  the  Albert  &  Howard,  cap- 
tained by  Marty  Fischer,  included  D.C.I.  John  Gallagher,  Captain 
and  Mrs.  McGovern,  Lieutenant  Fischer,  Sergeant  Henry,  Mr.  and 
Mrs.  Renee,  Tom  and  Mrs.  Layden,  John  and  Mrs.  Spangenberg, 
Geltner,  Zimmermann,  Bender,  Malney,  Jack  and  Rick  and  myself 
and  daughter,  Mrs.  Wojciechowsky  .  .  .  The  day  looked  bad  but 
ended  up  swell  and  with  everyone  catching  fish — kings,  flounders, 
fluke,  blow-fish,  sand  sharks,  eels  and  crabs.  A  little  of  every- 
thing, as  it  were  .  .  .  Carl  Geltner  was  chef-in-charge  and,  boy, 
did  that  roast  chicken  and  those  veal  cutlets  taste  good  1 

Re-Lax  Club  members  who  visited  with  us  in  recent  weeks  in- 
cluded retired  Patrolmen  Bill  Clancy,  Bill  Cowden  and  my  old 
Kew  Gardens  side-partner  and  pal  Bill  Towmy,  all  of  whom  you'll 
be  glad  to  know,  look  fit  as  the  proverbial  fiddle. 

1  have  another  Bill  as  a  side-partner  on  the  radio  car  since  Bill 
Olsen  too  joined  the  Re-Lax  Club — Bill  Schroeder,  making  it  now 
Schroeder  und  Schultz,  Und  How!  We're  both  married  to  Irish 
wives,  incidentally,  which  makes  us  a  good  Square  Head  combina- 
tion, or  somethin'. 

Patrolman  Ed  Blank,  our  First  Broom,  spent  his  vacation  at 
Saugerties,  N.  Y.,  occupying  during  his  stay  the  Presidential  Suite 
at  the  Governor  Clinton  Hotel.  The  best,  as  everyone  knows,  is 
none  too  good  for  Ed. 

Patrolman  Artie  Neu  on  his  vacation  headed  for  a  place  in  Con- 
necticut, was  heard  from  later  via  a  card  marked  Lake  George, 
N.  Y.,  and  mailed  from  Stony  Creek,  N.  Y.    Some  travelin',  sez  we. 

Patrolman  Woodrow  M.  Most,  one  of  our  younger  members, 
who  is  now  in  the  Army,  writes  that  he  misses  us  a  lot  and  would 
like  to  hear  from  the  gang. 

Queens  Police  Post,  American  Legion,  last  month  presented  Mrs. 
George  Meier  a  gold  star  citation  commemorating  the  loss  of  her 
son,  Edward  W.  Andrew,  F.C.  3/c,  who  died  a  hero  in  a  naval 
engagement  aboard  the  U.S.S.  Pensacola.  George,  as  step-father 
of  the  boy,  attended  the  ceremonies  with  his  wife.  To  the  be- 
reaved parents  our  heartfelt  sympathy  is  extended. 


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Our  heartfelt  condolences  also  to  Patrolman  John  Schwicke  in 
the  loss  of  his  beloved  sister,  Caroline. 

104lh  Precinct:  The  back  room  lost  a  few  more  members  to 
L'ncle  Sam — Patrolmen  Leo  Louison,  John  Leigh  and  William  Wag- 
ner, whose  names  we  add  to  our  ever-increasing  Honor  Roll  shown 
at  the  end  of  this  column  .  .  .  Wagner  sends  regards  from  Camp 
Ipton  and  wishes  to  take  this  opportunity  to  thank  the  members 
lor  the  splendid  manner  in  which  he  was  befriended  during  his 
short  probationary  period  with  us.  And  to  him  we  say  in  reply 
now :  "We  were  glad  to  have  you  with  us.  Bill,  and  we  look  for- 
ward to  the  day  when  you  and  our  other  members  will  once  again 
line  up  with  us  in  the  back  room  for  roll-call.  Good  luck — and 
thanks  for  your  message  .  .  .  Let's  hear  now  from  Privates  Leigh 
and  Louison  to  whom  we  also  wish  the  best. 

Patrolman  Genot  made  two  swell  hits  last  month,  one  on  the 
ball  field,  the  other  with  an  excited  young  mother — by  delivering 
her  baby— safely.  'Tis  said  he  even  had  the  child  fingerprinted, 
classified  by  its  draft  board  and  its  ration  book  issued  by  the  time 
the  doctor  arrived  .  .  .  The  first  mentioned  hit  was  made  in  the  last 
inning  of  the  ball  game  with  the  Firemen.  With  the  score  a  tie, 
Genot  ups  and  socks  a  home  run  to  win  the  game — for  our  rivals, 
the  FIREMEN!  He  played  on  their  side  as  they  were  short  a  man 
and  we  loaned  him  to  them  for  the  game. 

The  accompanying  photo,  in 
case  you  haven't  your  glasses  (in 
that  case  don't  bother  to  read  this, 
just  look  at  the  picture),  shows 
.lames  Quinn,  the  old  salt,  swap- 
ping deck  gags  with  Frank  A. 
.^cala,  the  son  of  Patrolman  Scala. 
To  ihem,  too,  the  best  of  luck. 

Is  it  true  Patrolman  Joe  Cleary 
picked  blueberries  in  Connecticut 
on  his  vacation — at  two  cents  the 
bushel — and  failed  to  declare  such 
additional  revenue  on  his  income 
tax?  .  .  .  And  that  Patrolmen 
Langer,  Stiehle  and  Margolin, 
who  are  now  in  the  poultry  busi- 
ness, are  putting  all  their  eggs  in 
the  one  basket? 

What  sergeant  on  \acation  last 
month  was  seen  in  a  smart  New 
York  shop  trying  on  a  lieutenant's 
uniform?  (Should  we  tell  youf)  .  .  .  And  did  you  know  that 
Detective  Jacobs  brought  home  with  him  from  his  vacation  one  of 
the  silliest  souvenirs  imaginable — o  load  of  hay  fever?  .  .  .  And  that 
Detective  Schlott  spent  a  week  at  the  Fox  Lair  Police  Camp  resting 
ills  pitching  arm— after  a  summer  of  strenuous  ball  playing? 
Also  that  Detective  Williams  (the  Greenpoint  Kid),  who  became 
the  sponsor  of  "White  Vinegar,"  wishes  he  was  back  in  the  barrels 
again?— and  that  his  latest  development  is  a  vinegar  that  looks  like 
champagne— but  tastes  like  Carstairs  and  Soda?  .  .  .  And  that  de- 
spite the  fact  Detective  Reiley  has  Gallagher  he  is  still  looking  for 
Sheehan?  .  .  .  Also  that  Detective  Nichols,  the  Don  Ameche  of  the 
squad,  is  creating  a  new  style  hat  for  the  current  season?  (IVish 
he  could  do  something  with  those  helmets,  they  don't  become  the 
boys   somehow!) 

Speaking  of  helmets— Patrolman  Kubiel  wanted  one  with  an 
upturned  brim;  Patrolman  Bar  thought  he  might  look  well  in  one 
with  the  brim  turned  down ;  but  the  best  of  all  was  when  Patrolman 
Stossel  asked  for  a  hat  box  for  his. 

Best  wishes  for  an  enjoyable  retirement  to  Patrolman  Savery, 
who  last  month  bid  the  Department  adieu. 

Here  is  our  ever-increasing  Honor  Roll.  Drop  the  boys  a  line, 
they  will  be  glad  to  hear  from  you.  Their  addresses,  upon  request, 
can  be  had  from  your  reporter. 


•        •        •  HONOR     ROLL 

PATROLMEN 
Stephen  V.  Roland  Edward  H.  Hartjen 
James  J.  Quinn  Herbert  W.  Middendorf 

John  J.  Curley,  Jr.      James  Delanev 


John  T.  Leigh 
Leo  Louison 
William  Wagner 


106th  Precinct:  If  the  fenders  or  bumpers  on  the  o'd  crate  are 
in  need  of  repair,  get  in  touch  with  Lieutenant  (Horace  the  Welder) 
Holdcn  ...  he  just  received  a  diploma  for  all  types  of  welding  jobs 
and  is  looking  for  more  practical  experience  .  .  .  the  line  forms  to 
the  right  .  .  .  "Yes,  Mam.  my  name  is  Otto,  but  please  call  me 
Eddie!"  ...  A  speedy  recovery  and  good  luck  to  Corporal  William 
Moffett,  the  son  of  Patrolman  Moffett,  who  was  injured  in  the 
Sicilian  Battle  Zone  and  is  recuperating  now  at  a  Staten  Island 
base  hospital.  Another  son,  Richard,  is  stationed  at  Fort  Riley, 
Kansas  .  .  .  Greetings  to  Patrolmen  Arthur  Risdell,  William  Kayser' 
Joseph  Clavin  and  Albert  Levy,  the  new  members  of  the  precinct, 
all  of  whom  will  be  eligible  soon  to  join  the  Coo-Koo  Club,  of 
which  Lieutenant  Kurtzke,  incidentally,  is  now  a  charter  member 
.  .  .  Patrolman  Louie  Hipp  tells  us  he  can  purchase  a  race  horse 
very  cheap  and  is  looking  for  a  partner  to  finance  the  hay  bill.  Are 
you  listenin',  Frizt  Boehler? 

Noticed  as  Platoon  Prepares  for  Inspection:  Ed.  O'Neill  wearing 
his  non-skid  girdle  .  .  .  Clinton  Murray  silent(?)  as  ever  .  .  .  Bill 
Hansen,  too,  refusing  to  talk;  mustn't  be  feeling  well  .  .  .  Capps 
sporting  retread  rubber  soles  .  .  .  Irving  Hitzler  covered  all  over 
with  shuffleboard  dust  .  .  .  Grice  with  a  dozen  blood  worms  in  his 
pocket,  to  be  used  for  bait  after  his  tour  .  .  .  Charlie  Pyle  loaded 
down  with — manuscripts. 

What  do  you  think  of  Sergeant  (Blitzkreig)  Ahlers'  newly  ac- 
quired mustache?  No  wisecracks,  please  .  .  .  Gasoline  restrictions 
are  now  lifted  for  motorboats  and  again  the  tall  fish  stories  will 
leave  us  cold;  but  please.  Gentlemen,  stop  referring  to  that  small 
Huke  as  the  big  flounder  that  got  away  .  .  .  Congratulations  and 
good  luck  to  the  daughters  of  Lieutenant  Pop  Hampson  and  Patrol- 
man Rover  Muller,  respectively,  who  recently  marched  down  The 
Aisle  .  .  .  Best  wishes  to  Patrolmen  William  Brown  (our  new 
P.B.A.  delegate)  and  to  Bill  Pugh  and  Blup  Forster,  our  old 
standbys.  Give  them  all  the  support  you  can,  boys,  by  paying  your 
dues  promptly.  They  are  working  for  all  of  us  .  .  .  Patrolmen 
Tony  Shostak  and  Tom  Mugan  have  a  bumper  crop  of  mixed  vege- 
tables—the result  of  their  spring  toiling  in  that  vacant  lot  victory 
garden  m  Hollis.  Tom,  by  the  way,  will  drive  the  horse  and 
wagon  and  Tony  will  cry  the  wares  I  This  to  placate  their  wives, 
who  are  complaining  that  in  addition  to  vegetables  they  would  like 
to  have  meat  on  the  table,  too,  once  in  a  while. 

TO  THE  7TH  SQUAD'S  BILL  O'ROURKE 

Hail!    O'Rourke!    the  precinct's  Lone  Ranger, 
To  whose  wife  last  month  came  a  cute  stranger! 
Where  there  were  two  there  now  are  three 
AND  IS  BILL  PROUD  A  FATHER  TO '  BE  I 

Poor  Tonto,   Bill's  Partner,   is  positive— sure — 
He'll  never  forget  that  one  late  tour. 
Nor  will  he  forget  how  our  Bill  shone 
When  he  came  back  from  the  telephone. 

Each  hour  of  that  natal  night 

Was   like  an  age  in  endless  flight. 

And  was  Bill  glad  when  the  tour  was  over; 

When  he  saw  his  son  he  was  ALL  in  clover! 

Good  luck  to  you.  Bill,  in  your  hour  of  joy, 
And  to  your  dear  wife  and  your  baby  boy! 

—Patrolman  Albert  E.  Kretschman. 

16TH  DIVISION 

nmh   P^,  '  P»-  E  "^^  Ferguson         112th  Pet..  PtI.  Edward  Geiger 
110th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Raymond  Peterson       114th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edwin  Furcht 

109th  Precinct:  Another  of  our  lads  has  left  us  to  join  the 
armed  forces— Sergeant  Francis  A.  Young,  a  member  now  of  the 
U.  S^  Navy  ...  One  of  our  rookies,  Billie  Becker,  also  is  to  join 
the  Navy  and  likewise  will  help  settle  this  argument  started  by 
Schicklegruber  ...  To  all  our  men  now  serving  with  the  armed 
forces  we  wish  plenty  of  luck  and  a  speedy  return  Sergeant 

McAlrath,  too,  tried  to  get  into  the  Navy,  but,  alas,  no  dice 
Why  is  Frank  Roewer  in  such  a  hurry  to  retire?    Afraid  Dimitrofj 
will  be  made  a  sergeant,  maybe?  ...  Is  it  true  the  "Main  Street 
Romeo '  and  our  one  and  only  "Browne  Carroll"  are  one  and  the . 


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same  person?  .  .  .  CuUens  would  like  to  know  from  Doc  Powers 
if  "Rose  Bud  of  the  Lake"  still  remembers  him  .  .  .  Why  is  it  Jim 
Holden  keeps  ducking  Tony  Spoogis?  ...  Ed  Lauster  says  he  will 
accept  any  job  so  long  as  he  won't  have  to  stand  on  his  feet — even 
in  the  band!  ...  Is  it  true  Patrolman  Beste  spent  his  vacation  in 
Flushing  looking  over  his  prospective  tag  summons  customers?  .  .  . 
And  that  Grumpy  is  still  looking  for  that  S  A.M.  ring?  .  .  .  And 
that  Tony,  the  clean-up  guy  around  the  house,  claims  Joe  Hunt  and 
Frank  Rower  are  no  help  to  him? 

Which  lieutenant  has  been  named  "Bells"  by  the  Attendants?  .  .  . 
What  cop  on  the  signal  monitor  talks  like  ex-sergeant  Healy?  .  .  . 
Is  Tom  Sullivan  getting  bigger  or  is  MacAlees  shrinking?  .  .  . 
Galigan  better  stop  eating  or  we  may  mistake  him  for  a  U.  S. 
Blimp  .  .  .  The  team  of  Cellars  and  Walker  is  still  keeping  the  pre- 
cinct clean  of  night  workers,  the  while  Balke  and  Hodson  do  their 
stuff  in  the  day  time.  With  such  men  as  these  the  rest  of  the  crew 
could  just  as  well  go  home  .  .  .  Good  luck  to  Sergeant  Fredericks 
who  also  has  left  us  to  join  the  Navy,  as  a  non-commissioned  of- 
ficer. Has  a  son  in  the  U.  S.  Army,  incidentally  ...  Sol  Rotters- 
man  took  in  the  Coney  Island  carnival — as  did  also  his  sweetie  .  .  . 
The  gang  from  Rockaway  came  back  with  beautiful  coats  of  tan 
and  a  Rockaway  accent  .  .  .  Ernie  Hayfield  lost  some  more  of  his 
hair  thinking  of  all  the  butter  and  meat  he  could  buy — if  he  weren't 
out  of  ration  points. 

110th  Precinct:  Since  the  retirement  of  Marty  Molloy,  our 
former  reporter,  this  column  has  lain  idle,  so  we're  going  to  try  to 
pick  up  now  where  Marty  left  off.  And  remember — no  offense  to 
anyone  is  intended  ever — also  that  anything  we  say  here  is  meant 
only  in  good  fun  ...  So  don't  forget  to  give  the  little  brown  box 
in  the  back  room  the  attention  it  deserves.     Okay? 

Members  of  the  command  having  intentions  of  moving  should 
not  forget  our  demon  mover,  Samperi.  Arrangements  may  be  made 
through  his  booking  agent  and  manager,  Pat  O'Gold  Glevy  .  .  . 
Now  that  Washy  has  been  assigned  as  recorder  on  Sector  3,  we 
can  rest  assured  crime  in  said  sector  will  come  to  an  abrupt  halt 
.  .  .  What  operator  of  Sector  5  is  willing  to  pay  a  handsome  sum 
to  have  someone  worry  for  him?  Would  Smith,  J.,  know?  .  .  . 
Whose  face  turned  even  redder  when,  after  riding  in  a  radio  car  8 
hours  one  very  hot  August  day  he  discovered  the  heater  was  work- 
ing? .  .  .  Now  that  Brother  Pfeifer  has  been  promoted  to  the  Bank 
Squad,  we  wonder  on  whose  shoulder  Brother  Watts  is  going  to 
rest?  .  .  .  Which  inveterate  fisherman  of  the  Rockaways  threw  the 
anchor  of  the  good  ship  "Ghookie"  overboard  and  a  moment  later 
wound  up  in  the  drink  himself?  (Details  furnished  on  request)  .  .  . 
Congratulations  to  that  demon  office  boy,  Charlie  Lackenmeyer, 
on  having  so  ably  filled  the  shoes  of  Peter  Connolly  while  Pete  was 
away  on  his  annual  leave!  .  .  .  Which  supposedly  very  hot  fisherman 
up  in  the  A.W.S.  made  a  date  to  go  fishing,  rain  or  shine,  but  re- 
neged politely  when  the  weather  looked  threatening?  .  .  .  Congratu- 
lations to  Ferrara,  Doherty,  Vradenburgh  and  Horowitz,  on  those 
good  arrests — with  emphasis  on  the  Departmental  recognition  they 
so  richly  deserve!  .  .  Is  it  true  that  Herbit  Mott,  that  well  known 
farmer  of  Whitestone,  is  writing  a  book  entitled  "The  Proper  Care 
&  Feeding  of  Chickens?"  .  .  .  Our  best  wishes  to  those  who  have 
retired  and  sincerely  we  hope  that  success  will  attend  their  every 
venture  .  .  .  Godspeed  also  to  our  boys  in  the  armed  forces,  and 
don't  forget,  all  you  fellows  in  the  uniform  of  Uncle  Sam,  no 
matter  where  you  are  or  what  you  are  doing  we  would  like  to  hear 
from  you. 

Well  Known  Sayings:  Sergeant  Sadlier:  "Am  I  out  again 
tonight?"  .  .  .  Kimpy:  "Have  I  got  Linden  Park  again?"  .  .  .  Rush: 
"Holy  Gee  Wilhkens!"  .  .  .  McWilliams:  "Good  Morning  Glory!" 
.  .  .  McGarry:  "Hi  Ya,  Neighbor?"  .  .  .  Vitale  (tonsorially  speak- 
ing): "Next?"  .  .  .  Pape:  "Hello,  Chief!"  .  .  .  Bla  Bla  McGuire: 
"Got  a  Philly?"  .  .  .  Nevins:  "Article  36,  Par.  3,  M.  of  P."  .  .  . 
Mott:  "Hurry  up  and  let  me  know!"  .  .  .  O'Kane:  "I  think  I'll 
put  my  paper  in!"  .  .  .  Chelius:  "Wanna  see  me?"  .  .  .  Connolly: 
"House  Tax!"  .  .  .  D'Arcy:  "Hello,  Bud!" 

If  you  want  to  have  a  laugh  get  Mudder  Kirk  to  tell  you  what 
happened  when  his  Better  Half  went  on  a  vacation  and  he  took 
care  of  the  children  .  .  .  Anyone  expecting  a  blessed  event  should 
consult  Frank  Rubbard  Nevins  about  the  care  and  feeding  of  the 
baby  .  .  .  Didio,  now  counting  the  days,  says  that  when  the  big  day 
arrives  he  will  take  over  the  bootblack  concession  in  a  Hartford 
station  house,  and  as  a  sideline  will  handle  the  election  duties  .  .  . 


Who  is  the  old  timer  whose  wife  is  expecting  the  stork  in  Decem- 
ber? .  .  .  Congrats  to  Act.  Lt.  Gaynor  who  a  short  time  ago 
rounded  out  20  active  and  honorable  years  in  this  Department!  .  .  . 
What  patrolman  in  the  A.W.S.  pulled  a  fox  pass  when  he  pro- 
claimed "/  am  the  Air  Raid  Warden  on  this  post!"?  Would 
Rudgie  know?  .  .  .  Orchids  to  Patrolman  Tommy  Ryan  on  that 
prize  masterpiece  published  in  a  recent  issue !  Keep  it  up,  Tom, 
and  let's  hear  again  from  you.  And  by  the  way,  are  you  keeping 
that  visit  from  Sir  Stork  a  secret? 

Well,  men,  I  only  work  with  5  squads  and  the  lone  contact  I 
have  with  you  is  via  the  little  brown  box — so  don't  let  the  110  down. 
Deposit  your  notes  and  suggestions  and  we  will  be  happy  to  put 
them  in  print  for  you. 

114th  Precinct:  For  the  first  time  to  the  knowledge  of  your 
reporter  a  member  of  this  command  has  succeeded  where  so  many 
others  have  failed — Milty  Friedman — whose  lovely  Missus  last 
month  presented  him  with  twins !  Keep  up  the  good  work,  Milty, 
the  shortage  of  automobile  salesmen  daily  grows  more  acute  .  .  . 
All  of  us  regret  the  loss  of  one  of  our  "quiz  kids,"  Frank  Forbes, 
who  left  us  for  the  101st.  {The  call  of  the  salt  water,  no  doubt) 
.  .  .  Who  amongst  the  gang  here  was  seen  shoveling  the  soot  off  his 
roof  (iVt  Long  Island  City),  then  carting  it  away  in  his  ice  truck? 
.  .  .  Why  did  a  certain  gent  buy  a  new  coffee  pot — and  a  can  of 
brass  polish  for  the  spittoons — if  he  doesn't  want  the  attendants' 
detail?  ...  Is  it  true  Riley  C.  intends  taking  up  dancing  since  some- 
one told  him  he  .looks  like  Fred  Astaire — when  he  unlimbered  a 
few  fancy  steps  up  at  the  23rd  Precinct?  .  .  .  What  Man  Mountain 
Dean  at  the  airport  shines  up  his  Croix  De  Guerre  every  time  a 
WAC  passes  him  by  in  the  Administration  building?  .  .  .  And  is  it 
true  Sutton  was  seen  wearing  his  ear  muffs  on  his  new  post  during 
July  and  August?  {Could  it  be  the  cold — or  just  the  noise  of  the 
planes  warming  up?)  .  .  .  What  cop  here  goes  around  with  a  W.I. 
{wife  issue)  haircut? 

Who  can  blame  the  following  for  asking  why  barbers  are  allowed 
to  charge  75c  for  a  haircut — when  not  one  of  them  possesses  more 
than    15c    worth    of    this    important    commodity:    Messrs.    Schultz, 
Leas,  O'Leary   (John),  Mark,  Sievers,  Bohlen?  .  .  .  Johnny  Curcia 
is  a  father — again !  .  .  .  Congratulations !    Mother  and  John  Michael 
doing  fine  .  .  .  Cronin  telephoned  Macy's  the  other  day  whereupon 
the  girl  on  the  other  end  replied,  "Sorry,  madam,  we  haven't  any 
more!"     {That  soothing  telephone  voice,  eh?)   .  .  .  Juffey:  "When 
I  get  out  I'm  going  to  get  a  job  in  the  Richfield,  N.  J.,  Police  De-     _ 
partment;  Charley  Oppel,  too,  I  have  friends  over  there!"  ...  At    ■ 
the  last  pistol  practice  "Two  Gun"  Krueger  made  only  one  day —     * 
because,  claims  he,  they  would  not  let  him  use  his  telescope  .  .  . 
What  rookie  in  the  ninth  squad  is  allergic  to  a  full  moon? 

Anticaglia :  "Everyone  says  that  I  look  like  an  Irishman"  .  .  . 
Markey:  "Muss  my  hair  and  call  me  Wilkie"  .  .  .  Condolences  to 
Patrolman  Lou  Calzarretta  in  the  death  of  his  Mother  .  .  .  Patrol- 
man Charley  Marquett  left  us  for  the  100th  Precinct — still  another 
call  of  the  salt  water,  no  doubt  .  .  .  We  welcome  to  the  command 
Sergeant  Frank  Fritz,  and  may  his  stay  with  us  be  a  long  and 
happy  one. 


TRAFFIC  C 


PtI.   Arthur   J.  Gontko 


This  month's  article  is  written  by  one  of  Joe  Werns'  junior 
Winchells — so  here  goes: 

Birthday  Greetings  to  Sergeants  Allen  Murphy  and  Walter 
Nawrocky,  and  Patrolmen  Saul  Baumritter,  Martin  Dolan,  Sid 
Gaffney,  Andy  Geisler,  Tom  Howard,  Arthur  Kelly,  John  McCar- 
thy, Andy  Murray,  Harry  Schlereth,  Joseph  Sterzinger. 

A  speedy  recovery  for  all  the  men  on  sick  report. 

Nice  to  see  Bill  Boyle  back  on  the  job  again  after  his  long  ill- 
ness .  .  .  How  about  dropping  a  line  to  our  buddy  in  the  armed 
forces,  1st  Lieutenant  Ralph  Dudley?  .  .  .  Charlie  Coyle's  son 
and  Jimmie  Slattery's  boy  have  enlisted  in  the  Coast  Guard,  and 
are  they  proud!  {We  don't  blame  'em)  ...  Is  it  true  Vince  (the 
Quince)  McGrath  gets  the  jitters  every  time  anyone  mentions  a  M 
certain  patrolman  from  Traffic  A  whose  initials  are  R.F.  {How  1 
about  it,  Vincent?)  .  .  .  Why  does  Billy  Gould  blow  a  blood  vessel 
every  time  some  one  mentions  "Egg  in  his  Beer?"  {How  come. 
Bill,  got  a  past?)  .  .  .  Butter-Nuts  Buckley  still  complaining  that 
the  polish  he  has  to  use  on  the  car  is  so  thick  it  sticks  like  glue. 


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(Ever  think  of  using  gloves,  feller?)  .  .  .  Ever  see  Sergeant  Naw- 
rocky  go  through  his  "Yogi"  exercises? 

Eddie  Zmoos'  Better-Half  (Viola)  has  been  sending  "vacation" 
cards  to  a  certain  few  whom  she  figures  could  handle  the  situation 
much  better  than  Her  Darling.  (Belicfe  you  me,  that's  a  situation 
to  handle,  eh,  Ed?)  .  .  .  After  being  "frozen"  in  the  Emergency 
Service  for  a  couple  of  weeks,  Max  Boch  says  he  is  well  trained 
now  to  be  transferred  to  that  Division  permanently  .  .  .  Anyone 
wanting  a  fence  built  around  his  victory  garden  next  year  just  see 
Jimmie  Lent.  Built  one  around  his  own  (to  keep  out  those  rab- 
bits) from  a  "special"  kind  of  wood  .  .  .  What  certain  sergeant 
likes  to  praise  his  hands?  (Would  the  gentleman  from  Rosedale 
knoiv?)  .  .  .  Should  you  want  to  go  fishing  and  can't  get  a  row- 
boat,  just  call  up  Joe  Savino,  he  has  2  in  his  back  yard  .  .  .  Joe 
"Oliver  Hardy"  Wems  will  need  plenty  of  assistance  to  harvest  all 
of  the  crops  from  his  "Penthouse  Victory  Garden."  Teddy  (that's 
his  Better-Half)  will  serve  refreshments  and  Ginger  (that's  Joe's 
cat)  will  play  with  all  the  children.  Looks  like  a  good  time  will 
be  had  by  all  who  lend  a  hand  .  .  .  Pop  Gellella  has  been  showing 
his  new  son,  Leonard,  Jr.,  how  he  patrols  Pier  88.  (But^  Leo, 
not  at  3  and  4  o'clock  in  the  morning!)  That's  the  way  to  break 
him  in,  Caroline  .  .  .  Whistling  Al  Rohde  has  taken  another  house. 
How  many  does  that  make,  Al?  ,  .  .  Is  it  true  the  Al  Lombardis 
and  the  Dennis  Gallaghers  each  are  expecting  a  little  Bundle  from 
Heaven?  .  .  .  McCusker  says  that  Marge  (his  wife)  kind  of  likes 
it  when  he  does  clerical  work — because  he  doesn't  when  so  en- 
gaged get  his  snowsuit  so  dirty. 

Good  luck  to  Harold  Gillezeau  who  was  transferred  to  the  14th 
Precinct !  And  while  on  the  subject  congratulations  Harold,  on 
that  swell  arrest  of  a  stick-up  man  in  Radio  City  last  month  .  .  . 
Members  of  the  Sth  Squad  are  buying  John  Morrisey  a  dozen 
towels.  What  anniversary  is  it,  John?  .  .  .  Rose  Bush  Hrubes  got 
some  Vitamin  ABC  pills,  put  them  into  the  radiator  of  his  car, 
and  when  he  took  it  out  of  storage  ft  turned  over  just  like  that — 
sez  he  .  .  .  What  "rookie"  in  the  baseball  squad  is  known  as  "Gabby 
Hartnett?"  (Would  J.J.  know?)  .  .  .  Edward  "Harvey"  Dyrlie  is 
now  a  property  owner  and  requests  that  the  following  named  mem- 
bers of  Traffic  C  report  at  his  residence  for  a  friendly  visit,  say 
about  2  P.M.  on  some  Sunday  in  October,  bringing  with  them  the 
necessary  equipment  for  the  painting  of  his  house  and  the  cement- 
ing of  his  driveway.  Those  requested  to  attend  will  be  assigned  as 
follows : 

Bamberger — in  charge  of  bringing  the  ham,  baloney,  etc.  .  .  . 
Buckley — mixing  cement  .  .  .  Dirlam — painting  shingles  .  .  .  Tom 
Dolan — charge  of  the  ladders  .  .  .  Dyrlie — charge  of  everything 
(the  foreman)  .  .  .  Gallagher — dispenser  of  refreshments  (He  can 
bring  some,  too.  if  he  zuants  to)  .  .  .  Geisler — painting  all  the  trim 
.  .  .  Hrubes — just  painting  .  .  .  Gontko — repaving  driveway  .  .  . 
Joel — transportation  (getting  refreshments  to  residence)  .  .  .  Kuy- 
kendall — helper  for  Buckley  .  .  .  McCusker — helper  for  Hrubes  .  .  . 
Hannon — helper  for  Gontko  .  .  .  Lombard! — helper  for  Geisler  .  .  . 
Lent— the  Boss'  helper  .  .  .  Help!!! 

TRAFFIC  D 

Peter  Phelan,  U.S.N.,  21,  son  of  Patrolman  Peter  Phelan  of 
this  command,  was  reported  missing  in  action  by  the  Navy  on  Au- 
gust 15,  1943.  Peter,  a  quiet  sincere  young  fellow,  was  assigned 
to  the  destroyer  U.  S.  S.  Strong  then  on  convoy  duty  on  the  North 
Atlantic  route  during  the  early  hazardous  days  of  the  war. 

In  the  great  offensive  launched  by  General  MacArthur  on  July  4, 
1943,  against  the  Japanese  positions  in  the  Central  Solomons  and 
New  Georgia  area,  the  U.S.S.  Strong  was  covering  the  successful 
landing  of  the  soldiers  and  marines  in  that  operation  when  she  was 
sent  to  the  bottom  of  the  Kula  Gulf  by  a  torpedo  from  a  Japanese 
sub. 

We  all  fervently  pray  and  hope  for  Peter's  safe  return. 


Tlt\FFIC  K 


Pll.   Harry   Shortcl 


Since  the  retirement  of  Gil  Aitkin,  delicious  puddings  and  apple 
strudel  are  not  in  evidence  any  more,  much  to  our  regret.  Never 
thought  you'd  let  us  down,  Gilbert  .  .  .  Smiling  Ed  Cahill  has  mi- 
grated to  the  Hills  of  Cypress,  after  many  years  on  Monroe  Street. 
(;ood  luck  in  your  new  home,  Ed.  .  .  .  Softball  Cassidy  and  onions 
in  any  form  are  deadly  enemies  .  .  .  Ball  Hawk  Hoenighausen 
returned  from  his  vacation  lookfng  redder  than  a  ripe  tomato.  Glad 


to  see  you  back,  say  the  boys  .  .  .  Scotty  Maxwell  also  back  from 
his  vacation,  brown  as  October  ale  .  .  .  Yes,  that  was  Johnny 
Moench  who  fell  off  the  chair  recently,  when  Man  Mountain  Shortel 
asked  for  the  flit  gun.  (Who  were  the  bugs  he  wanted  to  spreay, 
we  wonder?")  .  .  .  And  here's  hoping  our  Captain  enjoys  every 
second  of  his  vacation. 

Red  O'Neill's  recent  haircut  was  closer  than  Scotty  .  .  .  Rudy 
Schmitt  nicely  streamlined  now  since  shedding  that  extra  poundage 
.  .  .  Harry  Shortel  sported  a  haircut  that  rivaled  any  of  Ed  Cahill's 
former  scalpings.  His  explanation  :  "My  head  moved"  .  .  .  Perry 
Horowitz,  our  groundkeeper,  has  covered  our  ball  park  diamond 
with  tarpaulin  pending  opening  day  next  season.  Good  work.  Leath- 
erneck !  .  .  .  Lieutenant  Maskiell,  whose  good  ship  "Foam"  was 
kept  in  drydock  this  season  by  conditions  beyond  his  control,  has 
solved  the  fishing  problem  by  purchasing  an  outboard  motor,  and 
to  him  we  wish  good  fishing — as  fish  dinners  have  been  few  and 
far  between  this  season  at  K.  We  have  the  pans  and  ingredients 
ready,  incidentally  .  .  .  Sergeant  PoUak  acquired  plenty  of  the  sun 
vitamin  while  on  his  vacation  at  the  Police  Recreation  Centre  .  .  . 
Glad  to  see  you  back,  Sarge. 


TRAFFIC  I 


Ptl.  A.  Nonymous 


Thumbnail  Sketches :  Hank  Pointer,  erstwhile  demon  safetyman 
of  Traffic  I,  has  quite  a  background.  How  many  of  the  good 
gendarmes  in  and  about  Traffic  I  ever  knew  that  Hank's  ambition 
to  become  one  of  New  York's  "Finest"  really  goes  way,  way  back 
to  the  good  old  days  of  long  handlebar  mustaches?  Many  years 
ago,  when  "Harris,  and  Son"  were  the  proprietors  of  the  old  Hunt- 
ington Movie  House  at  Himtington  and  Hamilton  Aves.,  our  Harry 
was  their  "SPECIAL" — in  which  capacity  he  would  stroll  through 
the  neighborhood  with  a  newspaper  tucked  into  his  hip  pocket  and 
in  such  a  way  that  through  the  coat  the  paper  might  have  been 
taken  for  a  gun,  which  was  the  impression  Harry  wished  to  convey. 
To  add  special  emphasis  to  this  gesture,  Harry  would  stroll  side 
by  side  with  a  Sgt.  Maguire  .  .  .  and  many  of  the  good  neighbors 
thought :  "Ah,  there  go  two  fine  lads,  both  cops,  but  the  one  must 
have  left  his  uneeform  at  home !  .  .  .  Well,  after  many  years  Harry 
became  one  of  New  York's  "Finest,"  and  a  verj'  fine  addition  he 
made  to  the  Force.  In  the  investigating  of  accidents —  determining 
their  causes  and  the  proper  methods  and  means  of  eliminating 
those  causes — Harry  has  no  peer.  A  hard,  willing  worker  if  ever 
there  was  one. 

P.S.     Scallions  to  Larry  Doyle  and  Chucklehead  Farrington ! 


MOTORCYCLE  PRECINCT  1 


Ptl.   Jack   Garfield 


Don't  know  how  good  I'm  going  to  be  as  a  reporter,  but  I'll  do 
the  best  I  can.  And  in  the  meanwhile  remember,  please,  it's  all  in 
good  fun — and  for  the  further  purpose  of  putting  good  old  Motor- 
cycle One  on  the  map. 

Why  does  Peg  Leg  Harry  and  Three  Quarter  Barney  continually 
argue  as  to  who  is  to  operate  the  radio  motor  patrol  car?  Is  it 
because  of  those  light  duty  slips?  .  .  .  Wonder  why  a  guy  named 
Harman  always  wants  an  escort  when  he  is  assigned  to  the  booth? 
Can  the  place  be  unhealthy?  .  .  .  Why  did  Jimmy  Cusack  have  to 
borrow  Joe  O'Connor's  iron  lung?  Fs  it  because  tvhile  he  misses 
Post  2,  he  misses  none  of  the  cobblestones  over  tvhich  he  now 
exercises  control?  .  .  .  Who  is  it  insists  Yost  is  no  longer  a  flit  man? 
.  .  .  And  is  it  true  that  because  of  the  tire  shortage  Hammer  takes 
his  car  out  only  on  purely  special  occasions  now — funerals,  wed- 
dings, christenings,  etc?  .  .  .  And  that  when  "talks  a  little"  Burke 
was  asked  if  he  had  registered  he  promptly  brought  to  light  his 
Selective  Service  card?  (Ya  can't  rote  on  that,  Tom!)  ...  Is  Pat 
Soroghan  raising  a  mustache  to  be  different,  or  because  of  the 
attraction  such  facial  adornments  hold  for  the  weaker  sex? 

Happy  to  have  back  with  us  again  one  of  our  buddies.  Patrol- 
man Henley,  Jr.  .  .  .  Best  wishes  and  lots  of  luck  to  one  of  our 
riders  who  has  just  retired — Patrolman  Charlie  Williams!  .  .  . 
Patrolman  "Queensboro"  McEvoy  hopes  to  get  into  the  Army — 
but  soon  .  .  .  Sight  of  the  month :  "Irony"  Ryan  riding  home  on 
a  street  car  and  sitting  directly  beneath  a  sign  which  reads— "I 
Owe  My  Thick  Curly  Hair  to  Bla-Bla  Hair  Tonic!"  .  .  .  Best 
wishes  for  a  speedy  recovery  to  those  on  sick  report  .  .  .  Please 
take  note,  Mrs.  Ritter,  that  husband  of  yours  sure  can  cook!  .  .  . 
If  anyone  wants  a  house  haunted,  or  a  lecture  on  anything  per- 
taining thereto,   contact   Patrolman   Ochsenhirt,  our  rookie  of  plus 


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40  years  .  .  .  Kenneth  Smith  may  be  a  good  sign  painter  but  as  a 
watch  fixer  he  is  nil  .  .  .  Lieutenant  Crowley  has  been  asking  for 
Pat  Caravano ;  seems  he  misses  him  .  .  .  And  if  you're  in  the  market 
for  a  sweater  see  Ronan — as  his  had  pups  .  .  .  Has  more  sweaters 
right  now  than  an  onion  has  skins. 

John    "Garfield"    McCroary    is    down!     Is   up!     Is   down!     Is 
up!  .  .  . 


MOTORCYCLE  PRECINCT  2 


PtL  Jolt  I.  N.  G.  Along 


"He  has  a  good  head  on  his  shoulders,"  Lieutenant  Fleischner 
says  of  our  new  mechanic,  Bill  Porter,  to  which  your  reporter  adds, 
"Thafs  a  very  good  place  to  have  it!"  .  .  .  No?  .  .  .  Welcome 
aboard,  Gus  Brown  and  Sidney  Gerstenfeld  .  .  .  And  congratula- 
tions to  Sergeant  Edmund  DiGiacomo  upon  his  promotion  to  that 
rank  .  .  Our  former  pal,  George  Gentile,  sends  greetings  from 
the  S.  W.  Pacific  where  he  skippers  a  Higgins  boat  for  the  Army 
Transport.  His  address  is  c/o  Postmaster,  San  Francisco,  Gal. 
.  .  .  Best  wishes  also  to  Sergeant  Kenneth  Neary,  U.S.M.C.  (the 
son  of  our  skipper),  who  recently  was  advanced  to  that  rank  .  .  . 
We  welcome  back  from  an  extended  siege  of  illness  the  best  P.B.A. 
delegate  in  the  business,  Jim  OllifFe.  None  will  give  us  any  argu- 
ment, Jim,  when  we  say  you  were  sorely  missed  .  .  .  Philly  Blush 
overheard  explaining  to  Charlie  Hood  how  he  catches  the  1  :30 
A.M.  news  flashes  while  waiting  to  feed  the  baby  his  2  A.M.  bottle 
.  .  .  By  the  way,  Phil,  is  that  spray  on  the  wall  something  new 
in  decorations?  .  .  .  Something  will  have  to  be  done  about  getting 
separate  lockers  for  Sergeant  Charlie  Joseph  and  Lieutenant  Ask- 
lund.  The  other  afternoon.  Sergeant  J.  went  home  with  the  Lute's 
coat  and  pants. 

Henry  Moller's  57th  birthday  was  suitably  celebrated  by  the 
boys  inside  .  .  .  What  bachelor  was  asleep  in  bed  with  the  dog  at 
his  feet  when  the  door-bell  rang  and,  upon  his  failing  promptly 
to  answer,  was  nipped  on  his  snozzola  by  the  pup  who  thought  by 
this  means  to  wake  him  up — the  resulting  cost  for  doctor  and 
veterinary  setting  him  back  35  bucks?  Would  Charlie  Beretz  know? 
.  .  .  Say,  what  kind  of  an  outfit  is  this  Staten  Island  Honeydip- 
pers'  Club?  Bob  Smith  is  supposed  to  be  the  President.  Well, 
that's  a  good  start  .  .  .  What  is  the  idea  of  the  new  "buddy  seat" 
Bill  McCarren  is  designing — and  in  which  Sergeant  Newman  shows 
a  keen  interest?  Thinking  of  trying  it  out,  Sarge?  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Tom  McDonough,  our  revolver  instructor,  recommends  three  days 
extra  vacation  for  Sam  Katz  for  establishing  a  new  world's  record 
with  a  score  of  51  .  .  .  Our  handy-man,  Harold  Bradley,  is  now 
making  useful  Xmas  toys  out  of  cardboard  milk-containers. 


GRAND  CENTRAL  PARKWAY  PRECINCT 


The   Ghost 


More  choice  bits  of  gossip  for  you  fellows  to  find  fault  with. 
First,  to  the  boys  who  were  retired,  namely,  Johnny  Lovell,  Charlie 
Draycott,  Eddie  Sheedel  and  Otto  Mahnken  we  wish  the  best  of 
health  and  many  happy  hours  in  the  years  that  are  to  come — which 
we  hope  will  be  many. 

Charlie  Pierson  returned  from  his  New  Hampshire  vacation  with 
the  cutest  little  mustache — which  leads  us  to  wonder  if  there  isn't 
something  in  the  air  in  that  state  that  causes  vacationists  to  come 
back  with  floral  decorations  under  their  noses  .  .  .  First  it  was 
Lieutenant  K,  and  now  Charlie  .  .  .  Can  it  be  they  use  mustaches  to 
filter  the  air  up  there??? 

Most  popular  man  here  right  now  is  Tom  Dunphy.  Seems  Tom 
has  a  friend  who  knows  a  gent  who  is  a  very  personal  confidante 
of  a  guy  that  has  some  ham.  If  you  get  stuck  with  any,  Tom,  re- 
member The  Ghost.  He'll  take  a  pound  or  three  if  nobody  else 
will. 

Eddie  Shields,  whose  usefulness  to  The  Ghost  ended  with  the 
publication  of  that  unfortunate  statement  here  about  his  being  our 
helper,  is  still  marking  off  the  days.  Tough  grind,  Eddie,  but,  re- 
member— patience  is  a  virtue. 

Tom  (Lone  Wolf)  Harrington,  back  from  that  millionaire  sum- 
mer resort,  Mastic  Beach,  still  doesn't  know  how  to  open  clams  .  .  . 
Don't  give  up,  Tom,  some  day  you,  too,  will  be  adept  at  handling 
the  pesky  things — like  Glaser.,  frixample. 

Speaking  of  Glaser  reminds  us  that  John  and  Kenny  Brown  have 
become  very  proficient  in  the  art  of  canning  and  preserving.  They 
run  a  close  second,  in  fact,  to  "Skid"  Preisgke,  who  is  the  master 
.  .  .  Incidentally,  John  has  been  a  great  help  of  late  running  errands 
out  Jamaica  way — if  you  know  what  we  mean. 


Remarkable  Observation  {John  Mason  to  George  Drexel)  :  "You 
know,  George,  you  have  a  beautiful  head  of  skin?"  Quite  a  wise- 
cracker,  this  little  man  of  soft  voice. 

Rube  Bernstein  visited.  Looks  the  picture  of  health.  Who  said 
the  Florida  sun  can't  do  wonders  for  you? 

Lester  Keuling,  on  a  visit  to  North  Carolina  recently  to  see  his 
brother  graduate  from  O.T.S.,  stopped  at  a  hotel  for  the  night— 
which  he  spent  chasing  battalions  of  flies  and  mosquitoes  that  had 
formed  into  diving  formations  and  had  gone  to  work  on  poor  Les. 
Got  rid  of  the  pests  finally  and  all  would  have  been  peaceful  and 
serene  save  that  the  town  clock  was  just  outside  his  window  where 
every  half  hour  it  bonged  merrily — as  a  reminder  to  Les  that  he 
shouldn't  oversleep. 

Is  it  true  that  "Chief"  John  Green,  of  the  Lake  Parsippany 
(N.  J.)  Auxiliary  Volunteer  Fire  Company,  while  on  vacation  was 
kept  so  very  busy  responding  in  his  official  capacity  to  fires  in  dog 
houses,  out  houses,  etc.,  that  he  neglected  shamefully  the  mowing 
of  the  lawns,  a  job  inherited  from  his  offspring?  .  .  .  And  that 
Eddie  (Mooner)  Price  exacted,  for  past  favors,  full  reimbursement 
from  Lester  Pettigrew  at  the  latter's  Loon  Lake  Colony  in  the 
Adirondacks? — or  was  it  just  a  reunion — or  renewal — or  rehashing 
— of  an  old  acquaintanceship? 

So  long  till  next  month. 


POLICEWOMEN'S   BUREAU 


Polw.    Emma    Alden 


Thanks,  Polw.  CATHERINE  ROSENBERG  for  the  news  on 
retired  Polw.  ADELAIDE  MUNDELL'S  trip  to  California.  She 
had  to  scoop  butterflies  and  four-inch  grasshoppers  out  of  her 
auto  radiator,  but  Mrs.  M.  enjoyed  all  the  scenic  sights.  She's  now 
in  Reno— to  enjoy  the  fishing  .  .  .  Polw.  ESTHER  McGUIRE  and 
GENEVIEVE  HORAN  attended  the  lovely  testimonial  dinner 
given  retired  Polw.  MAE  WHALEN ;  biggest  surprise  was  when 
Mrs.  W.  was  presented  with  a  corsage  from  her  son  who  is  with 
the  armed  forces  overseas  .  .  .  Sincere  best  wishes  to  retired  Polw. 
LAWON  R.  BRUCE  and  CARRIE  F.  WHALEN  and  JAB's 
MARGARET   B.   SHELLEY. 

SWEET-SCENTED  BOUQUETS:  Polw.  DOROTHY  NOT- 
T AGE'S  joy  was  named  Edward  Gilbert  II  .  .  .  Everyone's  glad 
about  FELICIA  SHPRITZER's  appointment  to  the  Policewomen's 
Uniform  Committee  .  .  .  Polw.  REBECCA  KAPLAN  won  a  medal 
for  tennis  playing  .  .  .  JAB  Lt.  SHEEHAN  escorted  Archbishop 
Spellman  sans  faux  pas  .  .  .  Accompanying  our  Director,  Polw. 
KAY  BARRY,  HELEN  GREEN,  HANNAH  MOENCH,  LUCY 
MURPHY,  and  BARBARA  POPKEN  well  represented  us  at 
Police  Chiefs'  annual  convention  at  Hotel  Astor. 

INTERVIEWS :  Miss  Jttne  Johnson,  the  beautiful  blond  daugh- 
ter of  the  co-star  of  the  famous  Olsen  &  Johnson  comic  team,  said 
she  thought  it  would  be  more  thrilling  to  be  one  of  "Molly's  girls" 
than  be  a  famous  actress.  This  talented  lady  of  the  theatre  surely 
spreads  glamour  on  us  Policewomen  I 

Commissioner  Evelyn  Q.  Gonzales  of  State  Commission  of  Cor- 
rection honored  the  Bureau  of  Policewomen  with  an  informal  visit. 
It  was  a  privilege  to  meet  this  graduate  of  Mount  St.  Vincent; 
but  not  just  because  of  her  accomplishments,  although  these  include 
being  a  former  Assistant  District  Attorney  in  New  York  County; 
the  first  woman  to  receive  an  honorary  Ph.D.  degree  from  Fordham 
Universitv,  conferred  by  the  late  Cardinal  Hayes;  an  HONORARY 
MEMBER  OF  OUR  POLICE  DEPT.  HONOR  LEGION;  THE 
ONLY  HONORARY  NEW  YORK  CITY  POLICEWOMAN  (dis- 
tinction awarded  in  1933)  ;  and  wife  of  Antonio  C.  Gonzalez,  for- 
mer U.  S.  minister  to  Ecuador.  Panama,  Venezuela.  It  is  as  her 
friends,  DIRECTOR  MARY  SULLIVAN  and  Polw.  LUCY 
MURPHY,  indicated;  Mrs.  Gonzalez's  live  interest  in  the  socio- 
logical affairs  of  the  under-privileged  Puerto  Ricans  of  this  city 
and  her  keen  understanding  of  the  constant  need  for  progressive 
social  improvements  generally  symbolize  the  noble,  energetic,  be- 
loved  ingredients   of   the   glorified   spirit  of   intelligent   womanhood. 

NOVEMBER  BIRTHDAY  BLESSINGS:  Vivian  C.  Hughes, 
Evelyn  Kaplan,  Rose  C.  I^vinson,  Mamie  McAllister,  Felicia 
Shpritzer  .  .  .  JAB:  Elizabeth  V.  Burke,  Edna  A.  Dowd,  Evelyn 
J.  O'Brien. 

GREETINGS  TO  OCTOBER  BIRTHDAY  BELLES:  Irene 
M.  Purcell  and  Nettie  Harris  of  JAB;  Gertrude  Grunin,  Theresa 
O'Connor,  Nellie  O'Connor,  Louise  Z.  Wagner. 

BLOOD  DONOR  HONOR  ROLL:  Marian  Winter,  Mary 
Reilly,  Felicia  Shpritzer. 


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47 


WHO  was  responsible  for  having  the  Policewomen  prior  to  the 
Third  War  Loan  Parade  assemble  in  front  of  the  Home  for  Friend- 
less  Women  ?  ?  ? 

Polw.  Margaret  Collins  of  Duluth,  Minnesota,  claims  to  have 
gained  a  great  deal  from  studying  the  procedure  of  the  Juvenile 
Aid  Bureau  and  Bureau  of  Policewomen.  We  always  enjoy  meet- 
ing such  interested  visitors. 

PRIZE  TALE  OF  THE  MONTH:  The  messenger  boy  told 
Det.  ANN  ORR  to  be  sure  to  have  chicken;  and  when  she  opened 
the  telegram,  it  was  such  a  request  from  her  soldier  son  who  was 
anticipating  going   home   on  a    furlough. 

PICKPOCKET  SQUAD  NEWS:  Congratulations!  Det.  MOLLY 
GRAHAM  is  thrilled  over  being  a  grandmother!  .  .  .  Det.  "JO" 
FREER  is  under  consideration  for  membership  in  the  Honor 
Legion. 

AIR  WARDEN  SERVICE  Ptl.  De  Molition 

77lli   Precinct: 

Dante  (Tommy  Dorsey)  Canlarella,  the  slip  horn  artist  who 
represents  us  in  the  Police  Band,  is  on  a  strict  cracker  and  milk 
diet.     Could  it  be  the  trombone  that's  responsible? 

Lieutenant  Lee,  who  returned  from  his  vacation  with  a  healthy 
tan,  looks  fit  as  the  proverbial  fi<ldle,  only  he  doesn't  play  one. 

Patrolman  Richardson,  the  tlasliy  half-back  from  the  University 
uf  Atlantic  Avenue,  appeared  a  vision  of  sartorial  splendor  one  P.M. 
recently,  to  wit :  cute  suit  with  a  locket  pocket,  pants  with  loud 
chants,  socks  with  hock  blocks,  shoes  with  square  toes  and,  love- 
liest of  all,  a  wallet  with  a  loose  deuce. 

IO61I1   Precinct: 

To  demonstrate  further  their  spirit  and  cooperation  for  the  welfare 
of  our  country,  wardens  of  Sector  10  purchased  $8,000  in  U.  S. 
war  bonds  during  the  Third   War  Loan  drive. 

Recently  a  soldier  stationed  at  Fort  Monmouth,  N.  J.,  driving 
west  on  Atlantic  Avenue  between  117th  and  118th  Streets,  Richmond 
Hill,  crashed  into  the  center  mall.  .Samuel  Deutschman,  a  warden 
of  Sector  24,  Zone  B,  removed  the  injured  soldier  to  Sector  Head- 
quarters where  first  aid  was  given  pending  the  arrival  of  an  am- 
bulance. 

15th   Division: 

The  15th  and  16th  Division  wardens  are  still  battling  it  out — via 
Softball.  .Act.  Captain  Kafka  in  their  last  encounter  was  the  out- 
standing player  of  the  day.  He  pitched  a  no-hit  game — for  two- 
thirds  of  an  inning.  .  .  .  Act.  Captain  Joseph  Green,  16th  Division, 
scored  the  first  run  for  his  team—and  is  still  puffing!  Recommended 
next  time  he  be  furnished  a  bicycle  to  circle  the  bases.  .  .  .  Patrolman 
Ryan,  I6th  Division,  allowed  no  run  to  score  in  the  9th  inning  when, 
with  two  out  and  3  on,  as  a  result  of  walks,  it  started  to  look  as 
if  he  were  being  paid  by  the  oi)position.  The  16th  won,  finally, 
and  Kafka  still  insists  "we  wuz  robbed!"  .  .  .  The  winners  later 
played  the  Mulberry  Street  AWS  and  beat  them  in  14  innings  by  a 
score  of  7  to  6. 


MIDTOWN  SQUAD 


Ptl.  Hal  Craves 


A  certain  character  likes  olive  oil,  likes  it  so  much,  in  fact,  he 
drinks  it  till  it  comes  out  of  his  knees  .  .  .  Moral :  Leave  the  stuff 
alone  or: 

ITry   Ordag's  muscles   Tittman's   looks. 
Hunter's  shine,  or  Cottell's  books. 
Pettit's  draivers  alone  will  please. 
They  cover  up  those  olived  knees. 
On  September  30,  the  local  bowling  quartet,  Jones,  Braun,  Lewis 
and  Leonhardt,  was  swamped  by  the  17th  Precinct  team.     Klondike 
Bill  Schwannerman  kept  the  tally  but  even  so  the  score  still  was 
sad.    Johnnie  Leonhardt  was  wide  of  his  usual  mark  by  about  two 
alleys,  and  Eddie  Jones  knew   he'd   hate  himself   in   the   morning. 
Fearless    Freddie   Lewis   took    the    loss   badly— as    did   also   Bruno 
Braun  who  all  evening  long  kept  crying  "Foul  I"     Better  luck  next 
time,  men. 

Bob  Riemer  was  our  loss  and  the  112th  Precinct's  gain.  To  the 
new  sergeant,  most  popular  lad  in  the  squad,  we  all  wish  success  in 
his  new  job  .  .  .  Greetings  to  our  latest  recruits:  Sisino,  Davis  and 
Ondrak.     The  latter  also  received  greetings  from  Uncle  Sam  and 


is  now  a  member  of  the  armed  forces.  Best  of  luck  to  him  and 
to  the  other  lads  who  left  us:  Jimmy  (Jiggs)  Mahon,  to  the  Hack 
Bureau ;  Gene  ( W.  C.  Fields)  Leonard,  who  joins  Al  Kahn  in 
Manhattan  West  Headquarters,  and  Gus  Brown,  Motorcycle  Divi- 
sion. 

North  of  the  Macy-Gimbel  line :  Tom  Mooney  thinks  post  3  is 
the  salt  of  the  earth — which  is  probably  why  he's  been  trying  to 
shake  it  for  three  years  .  .  .  Jimmie  (Tonto)  Ryan  should  be  the 
happiest  guy  in  the  street— always  looking  for  a  silver  lining!  .  .  . 
That  whizzing  sound  the  other  day  when  Wally  (Spareribs)  Woll- 
man  carried  the  English  flag  at  City  Hall,  was  his  ancestors  turning 
over  in  their  graves  .  .  .  Last  month  will  be  hard  to  forget,  what  with 
Dick  (Hot  Socks)  Raisfeld  switching  his  Interwovens  and  Eddie 
(Cruller-legs)  Dillenberger  working  two  days  in  a  row  I  .  .  .  Spotted 
on  S6th  Street — Mel  (Big  Boy)  Stuve  in  his  Sunday  best  cement- 
ing international  relations — via  Panamama  (m-m-ni-m)  .  .  .  With 
Bill  Quinn  back  on  post  permanently  everybody's  watches  are  run- 
ning on  time  again  .  .  .  Jack  Grafton,  ex  of  the  squad,  expecting  an 
addition  to  the  family.  .Sends  regards  to  the  boys  .  .  .  Aside  to 
Tony  Doyle:  Pardon  the  big  feet.  Bud.  Nothing  malicious  intended 
.  .  .  Whatever  became  of  Ed  (Mr.  Rones)  Piskule's  bike-route-to- 
Jones-Rcach  idea?  .  .  .  Congratulations  to  the  principals  in  that 
recent  wedding.  We  hope  the  future  will  hold  real  happiness  for 
them — and  then  some. 

It  Wasn't  So  Long  .Ago  When :  Ole  Olsen  was  an  Eagle  .Scout 
.  .  .  McDonald's  shoes  were  new  .  .  .  Jimmie  Maher  was  called 
"Snookums"  .  .  .  Mike  Keohane  was  the  darling  of  the  Rehearsal 
Club  (Mike,  you're  the  divil!)  .  .  .  White  socks  made  certain  people 
see  red  .  .  .  The  local  cellar-door  dancers,  Ganci  and  Dunn,  spent 
the  rest  of  the  year  recuperating  from  those  two-week  cruises  .  .  . 
and  the  mighty  Fegan  myth  was  exploded,  in  one  fall,  by  George, 
the  chauffeur! 

Cute  Sayings  Department:  Jim  Brown:  "They  just  went  South 
on  5th  Avenue  and  East  on  34th  Street"  .  .  .  John  Conroy:  "If  I'd 
stayed  on  the  subway  job  I'd  be  a  motorman  by  now !"  .  .  .  Vince 
Butler :  "Step  over  here  and  let's  discuss  this  thing  from  the  be- 
ginning" .  .  .  Sam  Horn :  "Now,  when  I  worked  post  28 — "  .  .  . 
Johnnie  Duffy:  "Ooops,  half-past!  Gotta  .see  the  rabbits"  .  .  .  Jim 
McGuire:  "Gimme  a  cover,  will  ya?"  .  .  .  Frank  Tittman :  "Hey,  cut 
it  out !  You  know  Vera  will  get  mad !"  .  .  .  Dick  Stewart :  "Where 
ya  goin'?" 

Oh,  well,  blame  it  on  the  sulfa  drugs! 

TELEGRAPH  BUREAU  Ptl.  "Sparks" 

WELL  DONE,  THOU  GOOD  AND  FAITHFUL  SERVANTS! 

During  the  past  few  months  the  Telegraph  Bureau  has  lost  the 
services,  through  retirement,  of  four  of  its  most  experienced  oper- 
ators. 

It  would  be  interesting  indeed  to  compile  a  few  statistics  re- 
garding their  activities  while  members  of  this  bureau.  For  example : 
How  many  felons  have  been  apprehended  due  to  their  alert  and 
intelligent  handling  of  calls  from  citizens  or  from  fellow  officers  on 
patrol?  How  much  property  has  been  recovered  due  to  their  prompt 
relaying  of  information  relative  to  "Burglars,"  "Hijackers,"  '-'Rob- 
bers?" How  many  lives  have  been  prolonged — or  even  saved — by 
their  dispatching  of  ambulances  or  other  emergency  equipment? 
How  many  distraught  parents  have  been  calmed  by  their  understand- 
ing advice  concerning  thoughtless  children?  How  many  persons 
intent  on  destroying  themselves  have  been  "talked  out  of  it"  by 
these  four  stalwarts  when  they  called  on  the  telephone  to  tell  of  their 
intentions? 

Of  what  value  were  these  men  and  their  services  to  the  Tele- 
graph Bureau — to  this  Department — to  the  taxpayers  of  the  City  of 
New  York?  No  one  can  even  venture  a  guess — and  it  certainly 
cannot  be  measured  in  dollars  and  cents ! 

We  do  know  that  together  they  served  a  total  of  134  years  in 
this  Department,  97  of  which  were  spent  in  the  Telegraph  Bureau! 
How  many  thousands  of  calls  they  must  have  handled ! 
Here  is  the  record  : 

Year      Year  Assigned 
Name  Appointed  To  Tel.  Bureau 

Joseph  F.  Brown   1905  1916 

Vincent   Valentine    1908  1910 

Louis    Paulus    1909  1922 

John  J.  Ordon    1916  1927 


'M 


48 


LOOKING      'EM      OVER 


The  entire  personnel  of  the  Telegraph  Bureau  joins  in  wishing 
them  all  that  is  fine  during  their  well  earned  and  richly  deserved 
retirement. 

May  He  who  guides  the  destinies  of  us  all  look  with  special 
favor  on  each  of  them,  and  may  He  say  to  them, 

"Well  Done,  Thou  Good  and  Faithful  Servant !" 

SERGEA^TS'  BENEVOLENT  ASSOCIATION 

Sgt.  Joseph  J.  Regan,  Jr. 

At  the  October  meeting  of  the  Sergeants'  Benevolent  Associa- 
tion, held  recently  at  the  Governor  Clinton  Hotel,  Manhattan,  a 
resolution  was  passed  bestowing  a  life  membership  to  retired  Ser- 
geant Max  Isaacson,  attached  to  the  46th  Precinct  when  he  retired 
September   IS,   1943. 

Sergeant  Isaacson,  who  spoke  nine  different  languages,  had  a 
varied  and  colorful  career  in  the  department.  Appointed  a  patrol- 
man February  7,  1907,  he  a  year  later  was  assigned  to  the  Detective 
Division,  where  he  remained  until  his  promotion  to  Sergeant  on 
July  7,  1920.  He  was  honored  by  the  Association  because  of  his 
twenty-two  years  of  membership,  during  which  time  he  was  a 
member  of  the  Board  of  Directors,  an  active  precinct  delegate 
(zvhate7'cr  precmct  Max  worked  in  usually  had  a  100%  member- 
ship), and  chairman  of  the  Welfare  Committee  in  which  field  he 
was  an  exceptionally  active   worker. 

In  one  of  the  seconding  speeches  made  when  the  resolut'on  was 
offered,  a  member  stated :  "Max  Isaacson  was  an  extremely  active 
member  of  this  As.sociation,  but,  above  all,  he  was  a  good  cop." 
This  was  just  one  of  the  many  fine  compliments  paid  to  the  re- 
tired sergeant,  who  resides  now  at  386  Ft.  Washington  Avenue, 
Manhattan,  and  who  by  the  time  this  reaches  print  will  have  left 
for  a  well-earned  rest  in  the  sunny  climate  of  Florida. 

75th  Precinct:  Former  Sergeant  Luis  Ramirez  Brau,  now  Chief 
of  Insular  Police,  took  time  out  on  a  recent  trip  from  Puerto  Rico 
to  visit  us  with  his  party  and  we  were  sure  happy  to  welcome  him 
and  make  him  feel  at  home  .  .  .  Wondering  now  if  the  Chief's 
visit  has  anything  to  do  with  Sergeant  Carroll  taking  Spanish  les- 
sons now !  .  .  .  And  did  you  notice  that  long  list  of  members  of 
this  command  who  volunteered  to  donate  blood  to  the  Red  Cross 
for  the  second  time?  .  .  .  Wonder,  too,  if  Blash  ever  found  out 
what  goose  it  was  that  laid  the  golden  egg?  .  .  .  And  if  Lacher 
has  paid  any  bed  tax  since  he  has  taken  up  residence  in  the  station 
house?  .  .  .  Also  why  every  one  loses  his  desire  for  food  when 
Chief  Cook  O'Hara  is  on  deck?  .  .  .  And  if  it's  true  that  since 
the  price  of  haircuts  was  upped  the  boys  had  to  re-establish  Willie 
Armato  in  business?  .  .  .  And  that  now  that  he  is  doing  business 
again  those  gents  who  used  to  get  a  haircut  every  six  months, 
whether  they  needed  it  or  not,  are  now  regular  weekly  customers? 
.  .  .  Too  bad  Willie's  32's  are  so  short! 

Now  that  that  certain  veteran  of  World  War  2  is  back  again 
as  pilot  of  the  patrol  wagon  he  is  looking  for  that  raise — which 
never  seems  to  come  .  .  .  Better  luck  next  time.  Holly  .  .  .  Our 
appreciation  to  Civ.  Attendants  Cullen  and  Roehrig  for  their  interest 
in  keeping  us  posted  on  the  activities  of  their  assoc'ation  .  .  .  Good 
luck  to  Sergeant  Peter  Kenny,  who  was  just  made  with  the  last 
batch  I  .  .  .  All  of  the  boys  mentioned  now  better  shape  up  for 
action  on  the  checker  board  when  the  next  championship  tournament 
starts:  Rapp,  Santori,  Lieutenant  Diamond,  Bellucci,  Molinari, 
Ustick,  Mandell,  Winstein,  Drabert! 


SERVICE  STATION  4 


Ptl.  Nutsan   Bohs 


Hardick  (the  tomato  expert)  is  quite  an  authority  on  the  pre- 
serving of  that  red  luscious  fruit.  (He  brought  some  in — once)  .  .  . 
Royal  pleaded  very  hard  for  that  Mcy.  Tire  Certificate  and  when 
he  received  it  eventually  nobody  in  town  had  any  to  sell.  Tough 
luck,  Glenn  .  .  .  Biscotti  will  be  blamed  if  any  of  the  boys  develop 
ulcers — those  monstrous  meat  balls  may  be  the  reason  .  .  .  Incident- 
ally, for  a  little  guy  Smitty  certainly  can  devour  those  meat  balls 
and  spaghetti  ...  At  last  Gressler  has  had  a  couple  of  Sundays  off. 
(Bet  the  little  gal  ztxis  pleased)  .  .  .  Bill  Iden  wants  everyone  to 
know  that  those  light  .slacks  he  wears  Sundays  did  not  come  from 
any  Good  Humor  man  .  .  .  Bob  Woytisek  suggested  that  the  shop  be 
air  cooled.  (He'll  get  his  wish  this  winter)  .  .  .  Did  you  know  that 
Fred  Hoffman  is  quite  adept  at  cooking  bacon  and  eggs?  .  .  .  And 
that  our  No.  1  so  non-chalant  man  here  is  Phil  Miller? 


Why  is  it  Sergeant  McWeeney  locks  the  drawer  wherein  he  keeps 
his  matches?  Would  Joe  Biscotti  know?  .  .  .  The  boys  at  S.S.  4 
on  the  4-12  and  12-8  tours  wish  to  know  what  the  man  with  the 
melodious  voice  looks  like — also  if  it  is  true  he  answers  to  the 
name  of  Sergeant  Fagan — and  that  he  plays  a  guitar  and  in  order 
to  make  the  company  listen  the  doors  are  locked  and  the  key  hidden? 
.  .  .  Now  that  Act.  Sgt.  Zuck  has  become  a  budget  expert  he  should 
carry  his  portfolio  with  him. 

That's  all  for  today.  See  you  next  month. 


MOTOR  TRANSPORT  DIVISION 


Prof.    I.    .SpilHt 


One  advantage  working  for  Motor  Transport:  Instead  of  hav- 
ing to  consult  the  calendar  to  learn  when  the  winter  season  begins, 
all  we  do  is  take  one  glance  at  the  back  of  a  certain  lieutenant's 
neck  and  when  the  silvery  locks  begin  to  look  as  if  they  belong  to 
an  unemployed  musician,  then  we  know  the  cold  weather  is  here. 

Anent  those  eight  stitches  with  which  the  doctor  was  compelled 
to  decorate  Dave  O'Sullivan's  noodle:  Seems  Dave  was  wrestling 
with  his  new-born  son,  trying  to  take  his  rattle  away,  when  the 
youngster  with  a  magnificent  display  of  strength  broke  loose  and 
let  his  old  gent  have  it.  Dave  says  he  saw  the  blow  coming  but 
wasn't  quick  enough  to  get  out  of  the  way.  (For  further  details 
see  Mr.  Foley  up  in  the  Bronx.) 

Our  apologies  now  to  Lieutenant  Kepko  for  pretty  near  scaring 
the  life  out  of  him  recently.  No,  Emil,  the  office  staff  wasn't 
really  going  to  drop  in  on  you  for  dinner — they  were  only  kidding! 
Sorry ! 

Our  two  singing  troubadors.  Bill  Deneen  and  Sergeant  Paddy 
English,  are  at  it  again.  On  October  20  last  at  St.  Catherine's  R.C. 
Church  in  Pelham  Manor,  Bill,  resplendent  in  white  tie  and  tails, 
sang  the  old  classic,  "East  Side— West  Side,"  the  while  Pat  similarly 
dolled  up,  rendered  "Back  Home  in  Indiana."  The  boys  must 
have  been  in  excellent  form  that  night  judging  from  the  extremely 
small  quantity  of  eggs,  soft  tomatoes  and  such  with  which  their  offer- 
ings were  received. 

We  understand  the  lads  down  in  the  garage  are  seriously  think- 
ing of  calling  up  Mrs.  Donnelly  and  advising  her  that  the  next 
time  she  buys  her  spouse  a  suit  of  clothes,  to  make  sure  the  trousers 
are  good  and  room)'.  Those  tight  pants  he's  been  featuring  of  late 
haven't   been    doing   him   much    good. 

Incidentally,  have  you  noticed  the  happiness  in  Bill  Bell's  eyes 
ever  since  he's  been  granted  the  privilege  of  sleeping  in  a  bed  again? 

Were  you  included  among  the  select  few  invited  by  Patrolman 
"Tiny"  Asaph  to  be  his  guests  at  that  60  lb.  pig  roast— and  at  which 
the  choice  wines  and  liquors  flowed,  we're  told,  practically  like 
water? 

We  take  this  occasion  to  introduce  a  newcomer  to  our  ranks, 
as  spry  and  active  a  youngster  as  ever  graced  any  command- 
Patrolman  Frederick  "The  Dapper"  Symington,  who  was  quite  a 
dasher  in  his  younger  days  and  who,  we're  willing  to  wager,  still 
can  toss  'em.     He  didn't  get  those  notches  on  his  belt  for  nothing! 

Oh,  yes.  Patrolman  "Battling"  Farrara,  recently  returned  from 
a  week's  hunting  expedition  high  up  in  the  mountains,  did  all  right 
this  time,  the  bag  including  one  old  rubber  tire  that  resembled  a 
coiled  snake,  two  spoiled  salami  sandwiches,  one  over-ripe  schmaltz 
herring  and  a  hole  in  his  pants. 

Instead  of  catching  fish  on  that  recent  trip  to  sea  Bud  Gorman 
and  his  chums  caught  colds.  The  pay-off  came  when  the  boat 
started  to  sink  about  40  yards  off  shore.  Bud's  weight,  of  course, 
had  nothing  to  do  with  \t—not  much! 

To  Lieutenant  Tom  Mooney,  our  deepest  sympathy  in  the  loss 
of  his  beloved  Mother.  Condolences  also  to  Joe  Hardy  of  the 
Bookkeeper's  Office  whose  Mother  also  has  gone  to  her  Heavenly 
Reward. 

Compliments  are  always  pleasing  to  the  ear  and  when  they  come 
from  so  charming  a  lady  as  Mrs.  William  Turk,  spouse  of  the  genial 
commander  of  the  Police  Academy,  the  effect  is  doubly  so.  From 
cover  to  cover  she  reads  each  issue  of  SPRING  3100,  the  gracious 
lady  told  us,  and  that,  we  feel,  constitutes  a  compliment  of  which 
Ye  Editor  may  indeed  be  proud. 

The  beginning  and  the  ending  of  love  are  clearly  defined,  Civilian 
Cloik  Cohen,  who  claims  to  be  an  authority  on  such  matters,  ex- 
plained the  other  day.  Love  starts  when  she  sinks  into  your  arms, 
Milton  pointed  out,  and  ends  with  her  arms  in  the  sink. 


CRIMINALS    WANTED 


WANTED  FOR  MURDER 


THOMAS  P.  MALONE 

Aliases 
JOHN  PATRICK 

MACK  and 
JOHN  J.  MACK 


:  DESCRIPTION— Age  48  years;  height,  5  feet  11  inches;  weight 
185  pounds ;  grey  eyes ;  black  hair,  grey  on  sides.  Occupations, 
chauffeur,  electrician  and  bartender. 


WANTED  FOR  ASSAULT,  ROBBERY, 
BURGLARY    AND    GRAND    LARCENY 


HERMAN  LIEBOWITZ 

Aliases  PAUL  GARY,  PAUL  GRAY 

and  JIMMY  DALTON 

DESCRIPTION— Age  19  years;  height  5  feet,  6  inches;  weight 
136  pounds ;  blue  eyes ;  brown  kinky  hair ;  thin  face ;  long  thin 
nose.  May  be  wearing  United  States  Navy  Seaman's  uniform 
(blues).  Is  a  deserter  from  United  States  Navy,  Serial  No. 
3826619. 


$26,000  REWARD 

THE  BOARD  OF  ESTIMATE  OF  THE 
CITY  OF  NEW  YORK,  on  a  motion  made  by 
His  Honor,  Fiorello  H.  LaGuarclia,  Mayor, 
unanimously  voted  to  appropriate  §25,000 
reward  and  the  Detectives'  Endowment  Asso- 
ciation of  the  Police  Department,  City  of  New 
York,  has  voted  $1,000  reward  for  the  appre- 
hension, or  for  information  leading  to  the 
apprehension  and  conviction  of  the  individ- 
ual or  individuals,  or  organization  or  organi- 
zations, that  placed,  or  had  any  connection 
with  placing,  an  infernal  machine  or  bomb  in 
the  British  Pavilion  at  the  World's  Fair, 
which,  after  being  carried  from  the  Pavilion 
to  a  vacant  part  of  the  Fair  Grounds  by  mem- 
bers of  this  Department,  exploded  on  Thurs- 
day, July  4,  1940,  at  about  4:40  p.m.,  causing 
the  death  of  two  detectives  and  injuries  to 
other  detectives. 

ALL  INFORIMATION  ANT>  THE  IDENTITY 
OF  PERSONS  FURNISHING  IT  WILL  BE 
KEPT  STRICTLY  CONnDENTIAL,  and  if 
the  informant  is  not  required  as  an  essential 
witness  and  he  so  desires,  the  source  of  the 
information  will  not  be  disclosed. 

Persons  having  information  should  Communi- 
cate in  Person  or  by  TELEPHONE  with 
ASSISTANT  CHIEF  INSPECTOR  JOHN  J. 
RYAN,  POLICE  HEADQUARTERS.  MAN- 
HATTAN. 240  CENTRE  STREET.  TELE- 
PHONE CAnal   6-2000. 

if  more  than  one  person  is  entitled  to  the 
reword,  it  will  be  proportionately  distrib- 
uted, and  the  POLICE  COMMISSIONER  shall 
be    the    sole    judge    as    to    its    distribution. 


WANTED  FOR  MURDER 


WANTED  FOR 
MURDER 

ELLIS  RUIZ  BAIZ 
DESCRIPTION  —  Age  54 
years ;  height  5  feet,  A 
inches ;  weight  15S  pounds ; 
black  hair  mixed  with  gray  : 
brown  eyes ;  wears  glasses ; 
upper  teeth  missing ;  scar  on 
upper  right  side  of  fore- 
head ;  abdomen  scar  from 
operation.  Poorly  dressed. 
Wore  black  overcoat,  brown 
suit  and  hat.    Hotel  worker. 


RALPH  MACEROLI 

Alias  "THE  APE" 

DESCRIPTION— Age  28  years;  height  5  feet,  8  inches;  weight 

149  pounds;  brown  eyes;  chestnut  hair.     Residence,  82  Clinton 

Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 


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Members  of  the  Force  who  are  successful  in  the  apprehension  of  any  person  described  on  this  page  or  who  may  obtain 
information  which  will  lead  to  the  arrest  will  receive  Departmental  Recognition. 

LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE,  Police  Commissioner. 


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Sgt.  William  A.   Best 18  Div.   M.O.D.D. Ocl.  30,  1943 

PtI.  Thomas    G.    Abbey Mil.    Ser.   Bur. Sept.  6,  1943 

PlI.  Matthew    J.    Dercole 92  Pet Sept.  27,  1943 

PtI.  Patrick    D.    Linehan 28  Pet Oct.  1,  1943 

Ptl.  John    M.    Brennan 7  Pet.  Oct.  3,  1943 

PtI.  Patrick    J.    Brennan Enier.  Ser.  Sqd.  7 Oct.  4,  1943 

Ptl.  Michael  J.  Clarke Tr.   A   Oct.  11,  1943 


Ptl.   Martin   J.    McKeon 

Ptl.   Joseph    A.    Miller 

Ptl.   Edward  J.  Faico 

Ptl.    Joseph    J.    Connelly 

Ptl.   John   S.  Griffin 

Ptl.   Samuel    A.    Grubnian.. 
Ptl.   Michael  F.  Kelly,  Jr. 


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18  Pet Oct.    13,    1943 

40  Pet Oct.   14,   1943 

Mil.   Ser.  Bur. Oct.   16,    1943 

3  D.D Oct.  20,   1943 

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Lt.   Albert    Joseph    67  Pel Sept.   27 

Lt.    George  Thomson   18  Div.   M.O.D.D ...Oct.      6, 

Lt.   John   J.    Burggraf 32  Pet Oct.    18 

Lt.   James    W.    Hallock Harbor  Pet Oct.    19. 

Lt.   William    C.    McKay 9  D.D Nov.      1 

Lt.  Joseph    A.    Stanton P.    C.   Office Nov.     5 

Sgt.   William  Lendrum,  Jr 83  Pet Sept.   28 

Sgt.   John  A.  Devany Old   18  Pet Oct.      6 

Sgt.   Julius    E.    Palengill Old  92   Pet Oct.    17 

Ptl.  Edward  O'Brien  Old  39  Pet Sept.  24 

Ptl.   Amie  L.   Jelis Old  Tr.  B  Sept.   27 

Ptl.   John   T.   Lawler Tr.  D  Oct.      4, 

Ptl.   Jeremiah  Dunleavy  '.'. 18    Pel Oct.      4. 

Ptl.   William  C.  Duffy 15  Pet Oct.      6 

Ptl.   Thomas   Feighery Old  42  Pet Oct.      9 

Ptl.    John    J.    Skelly Old      4  Pet Oct.    10 

Ptl.   James   F.   Kirk 18  Pet Oct.    10 

Ptl.   Emile  Ehlinger  83   Pet Oct.    12 

Ptl.   Charles    E.    Woore Old  33  Pet Oct.    14 


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Old  276  Pet Ocl.  21 

120  Pet Oct.  22 

1 1   Div Oct.  26 

Old  40  Pel. Oct.   27 

1  Pet Oct.  28 

3  Pet Oct.  31 

Ptl.   Christopher  J.  Mills 30   Pet Nov.      3 


Ptl.    Charles    Fox    

Ptl.   Victor  Knies   

Ptl.  Adam    H.    Ziltel 

Polw.    Isabella   Seaholm  

Ptl.   Joseph  A.  Waterman.. 

Ptl.   William   J.    Kramer 

Ptl.   Joseph   A.   Whitmore.. 


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'AT  YOUR  SERVICE'' 


VOLUME   14 


DECEMBER,   1943 


No.    10 


A,    MONTHLY    MAGAZINE 


OF  —  BY  —  FOR 


NEW  YORK'S  "FINEST" 


LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE 

POLICE  COMMISSIONER,  EDITOR 


LOUIS  F.  COSTUMA 

First   Deputy   Commissioner 


JOHN  J.  O'CONNELL 

Chief  Inspector 


JAMES  A.  DE  MILT,  Managing  Editor 


Published  by  the  Police  Department,  City  of  New  York.     Copyright,    1943,  by   Police  Department,   City   of   New  York. 
Address  all  communications  to  SPRING  3100,  400  Broome  Street,  New  York   13,  N.  Y. 


A    MESSAGE    FROM    THE 
POLICE    COMMISSIONER 


SINCE  assuming  the  office  of  Police  Commissioner,  it  has  been  my 
pleasure  and  custom  during  the  Holy  Season  to  extend  to  the 
members  of  the  Department  and  their  families  my  sincere  wishes 
for  a  Merry  Christmas  and  good  health  and  happiness  during  the  New 
Year. 

The  war  has  made  each  and  every  one  of  us' more  conscious  of 
the  real  meaning  of  "Peace  on  Earth,  to  Men  of  Good  Will." 

This  year  I  again  extend  my  most  sincere  wishes  for  a  joyous 
Christmas  and  a  happy  New  Year  to  the  members  of  the  Police  De- 
partment, Air  Warden  Service  and  City  Patrol  Corps,  and  their  families. 
Throughout  the  coming  year  let  us  pray  for  the  welfare  of  our  loved 
ones  in  the  armed  services. 

This  is  an  appropriate  occasion  to  commend  the  men  and  women 
who  are  rendering  such  effective  service  on  the  home-front.  During 
the  past  year  the  burdens  placed  upon  the  Police  Department  have 
increased  and  multiplied,  but,  regardless  of  how  exhausting  and  difficult 
the  tasks  became,  the  members  of  the  Department  have  with  their  well 
known  effectiveness  met  these  added  responsibilities. 

LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE, 

Police  Commissioner. 


IMPORTANT-CUl  OUT  AND  SAVE-OFFJCMl  INFORMATION 

(ISSUED    BY    OFFICE    OF    THE    MAYOR) 

Emergency  Facilities  Available  in  Event  of  Enemy  Action 

THE  EMERGENCY  WELFARE  DIVISION  OF  THE  CITIZENS  DEFENSE  CORPS 


Offers  the  Following  Emergency  Assistance 


Choose  YOUR  Nearest  Emergency  Welfare  Center  NOW 


MANHATTAN 

52  Chambers  Street 

131  Sixth  Avenue 

157  Henry  Street 

222  Molt  Street 

330  East  5th  Street 

351  West  18th  Street 

40  Irving  Place 

515  West  37th  Street 

212  East  42nd  Street 

317  East  67th  Street 

155  West  65th  Street 

325  East  103rd  Street 

1 16lh  Street  S  Pleasant  Avenue 

102  West  101st  Street 

Seventh  Avenue  A  1 14  Street 

Edgecombe  Avenue  &  1  35th  St. 

401  West  164th  Street 

21  West  138th  Street 

1 92nd  Street  &  Audubon  Avenue 


BRONX 


BROOKLYN 


QUEENS 


1 36th  Street  &  Brown  Place 
984  Faile  Street 
701  Elton  Avenue 
166th  Street  &  Boston  Road 
-1300  Boynton  Avenue 
1257  Ogden  Avenue 
Crosby  &  Baisley  Avenues 
500  East  Fordham  Road 
800  East  Gunhili  Road 
1918  Arthur  Avenue 
Mosholu  Pl<y.  &  Sedgwick  Ave. 
196th  Street  &  Bainbridge  Ave. 


BROOKLYN 


Ocean  Parkway  &  West  Avenue 

3787  Bedford  Avenue 

1601  80th  Street 

Bedford  Ave.  &  Glenwood  Road 


16lh  Avenue  &  42nd  Street 

973  Flatbush  Avenue 

Fourth  Avenue  &  67th  Street 

5700  Tilden  Avenue 

Newkirk  &  Coney  Islond  Ave. 

883  Classon  Avenue 

Seventh  Avenue  &  Fourth  Street 

430  Howard  Avenue 

Pennsylvania  &  Dumont  Avenues 

Hicks  &  Huntington  Streets 

1 50  Albany  Avenue 

Dean  Street  &  Third  Avenue 

832  Marcy  Avenue 

856  Quincy  Street 

400  Irving  Avenue 

201  Adams  Street 

320  Manhattan  Avenue 

20  Fort  Greene  Place 

157  Wilson  Street 

South  3rd  Street  &  Driggs  Avenue 


Beach  94th  St.  &  Rockaway  Blvd. 
821  B.  25th  St.,  Far  Rockaway 
89-30  114th  Street 
168th  Street  t  Gothic  Drive 
21 27  Himrod  Street 
1 16th  Ave.  &  Francis  Lewis  Blvd. 
101-01  Rockaway  Blvd.,  Ozone  Pk. 
28-01  41  St  Avenue,  long  Island  City 
Northern  Boulevard  &  Union  St. 
48-01  90th  Street,  Elmhurst 
6701  1 10th  Street,  Forest  Hills 
3224  Corporal  Kennedy  Road 
60-02  Maspeth  Avenue,  Maspeth 
2370  31st  Street,  Astoria 

RICHMOND 

21 1  Bay  Street,  Tompkinsville,  S.  I. 
Innes  Street  &  St.  Joseph  Avenue 
Lindbergh  Avenue  &  Clawson  St. 
Yetman  Avenue  &  Academy  St. 


RED    CROSS    REST    CENTERS 

Rest  Centers  operated  by  the  American  Red  Cross  will  offer  immediate  Emergency 

Care  to  persons  who  may  be  dislocated  from  their  homes.  Air  Raid  Wardens  will 

direct  you  to  the  nearest  Rest  Center. 


RULES  FOR  PRIZE  CONTESTS 

Each  month  SPRING  3100  will  award  a  prize  of 
$15  for  the  best  short  story  submitted. 

Any  subject  may  be  used  as  long  as  the  story  is 
original  and  not  less  than  1,000  nor  more  than  1,500 
words  in  length. 

Stories  must  be  typewritten,  double  spaced,  using 
one  side  of  each  sheet  of  paper. 

The  winning  story  will  appear  in  a  subsequent  issue 
of  our  magazine. 

A  prize  of  $2  will  be  awarded  monthly  to  each  of 
the  cartoonists  whose  drawings  are  accepted  for  pub- 
lication. 

They  should  be  drawn  in  black  drawing  ink  on 
white  cardboard,  eight  inches  square. 

The  editorial  stafif,  under  the  supervision  of  the 
Police  Commissioner,  will  act  as  judges. 

Contributions  must  be  received  at  the  oflfice  of 
SPRING  3100  not  later  than  the  15th  of  each  month. 

THESE  PRIZE  CONTESTS  ARE  OPEN  TO 
ACTIVE  AND  RETIRED  MEMBERS  OF  THE 
DEPARTMENT  WITH  THE  EXCEPTION  OF 
THE  IMMEDIATE  STAFF  OF  THIS  MAGA- 
ZINE. 


DECEMBER,   1943 

Cover  Design — Ptl.  Charles  Hakrold,  Stajf  Artist 

A  Message   From  the  Police  Commissioner 1 

Police  Responsibility  for  Social  Protection  in  Wartime..  4 

Insp.  John  W.  Sutter,  Div.  Nat'l.  Defcme 

P. A.L.   Plays   Santa  Claus 6 

Columbia   Association   Entertainment   and    Dance 7 

Yes,  SPRING  3100  Does  Get  Around 8 

Police  Anchor  Club  Memorial   Service 10 

.Sheridan   Police   Post  Installation   and   Dinner  Dance....  11 

'Twas  the  Night  Before  Xmas — Prize  Short  Story 12 

Ptl.  Harry  Harwood,  40th  Precinct 

Shomrim    Society    Memorial    Service 14 

The  Buddhist  Temple   16 

Det.  Robert  R.  J.  Gallati,  Special  Squad  1 

Lieutenants'   Association   Elects   Officers 17 

Sports     18 

The  Printed  Page   22 

Rebecca  B.  Rankin,  Municipal  Reference  Library 

Officers'  Training  School — Questions  and  Answers 24 

Lt.  Peter  F.  Mathews,  Police  Academy 

Decrease  in  Crime  First  Six  Months  of  1W3 25 

Departmental   Orders    26 

Amendments  to  Rules  and  Regulations 28 

Looking  'Em  Over    29 


Editor's  Note:  With  the  thought  in  mind  that  members  of  the  Department  serving  mith  the 
Armed  Forces  will  appreciate  receiving  news  from  home,  how  about  a  letter,  every  once  in  a  while,  from 
the  buddies  they  left  behind? 

Up-to-the-minute  information  concerning  service  serial  number,  unit  assignments,  changes  in 
rank,  transfers,  etc.,  can  be  had  by  phoning  the  Military  Service  Bureau,  CAnal  6-2801. 


Police  Responsibility  for  Social  Protection 

in  Wartime 

By  INSPECTOR  JOHN  W.  SUTTER,  Division  of  National  Defense 

An  address  delivered  before  the  Forty-third  Annual   Conference 

of  the  New  York  State  Association  of  Chiefs  of  Police 

Hotel  Astor,  New  York  City 


IN  any  discussion  .of  "Police  Responsibility  for  So- 
cial Protection  in  War  Times,"  it  is  important  that 
mention  be  made  of  the  provisions  of  the  May  Act 
(Public  Law  163)  which  became  effective  July  11, 
1941.  This  Act  prohibits  prostitution  within  such 
reasmmble  distances  of  military  or  naval  establish- 
ments as  the  Secretaries  of  War  or  Navy  shall  deter- 
mine. 

Under  this  law  the  Secretaries  of  War  and  Navy 
and  the  Federal  Security  Administrator  are  authorized 
to  take  such  steps  as  they  deem  necessary  for  the  sup- 
pression of  prostitution  within  designated  areas. 

The  latitude  granted  to  the  Secretaries  of  War  and 
Navy  and  the  Federal  Security  Administrator  under 
this  law  is  very  great,  and  in  those  cases  where  they 
deem  the  local  police  action  to  be  unsatisfactory  or  in- 
sufficient, the  Federal  Bureau  of  Investigation  is  di- 
rected to  take  control  to  carry  out  the  aims  of  the  law. 
In  such  cases,  the  local  police  agency  becomes  merely 
a  cooperating  body.  Up  to  the  present  time,  it  has 
been  found  necessary  to  invoke  the  provisions  of  the 
May  Act  in  only  two  instances  involving  the  27  coun- 
ties surrounding  Camp  Forrest,  Tenn.,  and  at  Fort 
Bragg,  N.  C. 

The  Police  Commissioner  fully  realizes  the  respon- 
sibility of  the  Police  Department  of  the  City  of  New 
York  in  the  matter  of  social  protection,  especially  dur- 
ing war  times,  and  at  every  conference  with  higher  of- 
ficials of  the  Police  Department  he  has  stressed  the 
need  for  100  per  cent  enforcement  and  the  use  of  every 
available  man  in  the  suppression  of  prostitution,  especi- 
ally where  the  armed  forces  are  concerned. 

The  City  of  New  York  is  a  staging  area  to  which 
troops  from  all  over  the  country  are  sent  for  embark- 
ation to  different  encampments  overseas.  It  can  be 
expected  that  a  member  of  the  armed  forces,  knowing 
this,  will  sometimes  take  a  last  fling  at  a  good  time  and, 
while  under  the  influence  of  liquor,  will  pick  up  with 
a  prostitute  who  is  diseased.  It  may  be  several  days 
before  he  realizes  he  is  infected,  and  by  that  time  he 
may  be  on  the  high  seas,  or  in  some  camp  in  the  West 
or  South. 

In  such  a  case,  there  is  some  delay  before  the  Health 
Department  and  the  Police  Department  are  notified  so 
that  proper  action  can  be  taken  against  those  respon- 
sible for  the  infection.  The  police  problem  then  be- 
comes more  difficult  because  the  prostitute  may,  in  the 
meantime,  have  changed  her  residence,  or,  in  some 
cases,  cannot  be  located  due  to  other  causes. 

Information  obtained  by  Army  or  Navy  authorities 
from  the  infected  member  is,  in  most  cases,  very  vague, 


and  it  requires  a  great  deal  of  intelligent  and  sustained 
investigation  to  locate  the  prostitute  concerned. 

Despite  such  handicap,  in  each  complaint  received 
by  the  New  York  City  Police  Department  a  relentless 
search  is  made  by  the  members  of  the  Department  as- 
signed to  these  investigations. 

On  January  26,  1942,  the  Division  of  National  De- 
fense, consisting  of  some  20  members  of  the  Depart- 
ment, was  established  by  the  Police  Commissioner.  Its 
jjrimary  purpose  is  to  act  as  a  liaison  agency  between 
the  Police  Department  and  the  authorities  of  the 
Army,  Navy,  Marine  Corps  and  Coast  Guard,  for  the 
suppression  of  vice  conditions  affecting  members  of 
the  armed  forces. 

The  activities  of  the  Division  of  National  Defense 
are  in  addition  to  those  of  the  already  established  plain- 
clothes squads  of  the  Police  Commissioner's  office,  the 
Chief  Inspector's  office,  borough  offices,  division  offices, 
and  precinct  plainclothes  squads. 

The  Commanding  Officer  of  the  Division  of  Na- 
tional Defense  and  the  medical  officers  of  the  Army, 
Navy,  and  our  own  Health  Department  have  had  fre- 
quent conferences  and  are  in  almost  daily  contact,  indi- 
cating that  the  Police  Department  and  the  medical  au- 
thorities of  these  organizations  are  cooperating  100  per 
cent  in  order  to  reduce  venereal  disease  among  the 
armed  forces. 

Complaints  regarding  infected  members  of  the 
Army,  Navy,  Marine  Corps  and  Coast  Guard  are  sent 
by  the  medical  authorities  of  the  armed  forces  to  the 
New  York  City  Health  Commissioner,  who  in  turn 
sends  them  to  the  Police  Commissioner. 

Such  complaints  are  immediately  sent  out  to  the  dif- 
ferent plainclothes  squads  concerned  and  to  the  Divi- 
sion of  National  Defense,  for  investigation,  action  and 
report. 

The  procedure  established  in  the  Police  Department 
in  cooperation  with  the  Health  Department  is  as  fol- 
lows : 

Where  a  complaint  is  received  from  the  Health 
Commissioner  and  an  arrest  is  made  for  prostitution, 
the  Health  Department  is  immediately  notified  by  tele- 
phone. 

Where  a  suspect  is  located  but  sufficient  evidence 
cannot  be  obtained  to  make  an  arrest  under  Section 
887  of  the  Code  of  Criminal  Procedure,  the  Health 
Department  is  immediately  notified  by  telephone  and 
they  in  turn  invoke  Section  343  of  the  Public  Health 
Law,  which  gives  health  officers  the  power  to  seize  and 
detain  for  treatment  a  person  suspected  of  having  a 
venereal   disease. 


SPRING    3100 


Health  Department  cases  showing  the  number  of 
diseased  women  apprehended  upon  investigation  by 
members  of  this  Department  and  going  through  the 
Women's  Court,  are  as  follows : 

Year  New  Examinations  Gonorrhea  Syphilis  Totals 

1941   5303  1971  542       2513 

1942   5520  1893  864       2757 

1943  (8  mos.)   3104  936  477        1413 

The  total  number  of  arrests  made  by  members  of 
this  Department  for  vagrancy  prostitution  and  street 
soliciting  during  the  year  1942  is  as  follows : 

VAGRANCY  PROSTITUTION  5,399 

STREET  SOLICITING   339 

5,738 
The  total  number  of  arrests  for  vagrancy  prostitu- 
tion and  street  soliciting  for  the  first  eight  months  of 
this  year  amounts  to  3,009,  which  shows  a  decrease  of 
1,275  over  arrests  for  the  same  period  in  the  year  1942. 

Victory  Girls 

Another  condition  confronting  the  New  York  City 
Police  Department  since  the  outbreak  of  war  is  that 
of  young  girls,  under  the  age  of  18,  who  enter  New 
York  City  for  the  specific  purpose  of  following  the 
movements  of  service  men  wandering  about  the  city  in 
uniform.  These  girls  are  generally  known  as  Victdry 
girls. 

Special  Times  Square  Detail  Nightly 

On  July  23,  1942,  a  special  squad  consisting  of  12 
patrolmen  and  12  policewomen  from  the  Juvenile  Aid 
Bureau,  assigned  to  work  in  civilian  clothes,  was  estab- 
lished in  the  Times  Square  area.  They  perform  tours 
of  duty  from  10.00  P.M.  to  6.00  A.M.  and  their  duties 
consist  of  visiting  dance  halls,  bars,  grills,  taverns, 
raih-oad  and  bus  terminals,  theatres,  moving  picture 
houses,  and  other  places  where  young  girls  of  suscept- 
ible age  are  known  to  congregate  with  members  of  the 
armed  forces.  As  a  result  of  this  special  patrol,  the 
following  activity  was  accomplished : 

DURING  YEAR  1943 
431  girls    (runaways,  missing  persons,  etc.)   taken   into 
custody.     Among  these,  64  were   found  to  ha\c  venereal 
diseases. 

JANUARY  1,  1943  to  AUGUST  31,  1943 
410  girls   (runaways,  missing  persons,   etc.)   taken  into 
custody,     .\mong  these,  50  were  found  to  have  venereal 
diseases. 

It  is  worth  mentioning  that  in  cases  such  as  these,  no 
arrest  is  made,  and  a  serious  condition  is  corrected  by . 
the  Police  Department  with  a  minimum  of  publicity  and 
in  such  a  manner  that  no  police  record  remains  to  mar 
the  future  of  these  unfortunate  and  ill-advised  delin- 
quents. 

The  following  is  a  summary  of  the  activities  and 
arrests  made  by  members  of  the  Division  of  National 
Defense  since  its  establishment  on  January  26,  1942: 

JANUARY  26,  1942,  TO  AND  INCLUDING 

DECEMBER  31,  1942 

Xumber  of        Number  of        Number  of         Number  of  Dis- 

Comflaints         Locations  Arrests  eased  Prostitutes 

633  2392  634  107 


JANUARY  1,  1942  TO  AND  INCLUDING 

AUGUST  31,  1943 

Number  of       Number  of       Number  of        Number  of  Dis- 

Complaints         Locations  Arrests  eased  Prostitutes 

846  3324  517  124 

Disorderly  Hotels  and  Rooming  Houses 

At  the  present  tiine,  there  are  23  uniformed  jjatrol- 
meii  stationed  in  various  hotels  and  rooining  houses 
throughout  the  city,  with  instructions  to  compel  all 
members  of  the  armed  forces  to  show  their  identifica- 
tion cards,  also  leave  passes,  and  all  civilians  to  show 
their  draft  registration  and  classification  cards. 

Since  the  establishment  of  the  Division  of  National 
Defense,  members  of  this  command  have  made  arrests 
in  over  fifty  different  hotels  within  the  city,  on  com- 
plaints received  through  the  Health  Department  that 
members  of  the  armed  forces  were  becoming  infected 
in  these  premises. 

Hermitage,  Strand,  and  42nd  Street  Hotels 

Due  to  a  large  number  of  complaints  received  con- 
cerning members  of  the  armed  forces  being  infected 
in  three  well-known  hotels  in  the  City  of  New  York — 
the  Hermitage,  Strand,  and  42nd  Street  Hotels — mem- 
bers of  the  Division  of  National  Defense  started  an  in- 
vestigation on  December  12,  1942.  The  evidence  gath- 
ered against  these  hotels  was  presented  to  the  New 
York  County  Grand  Jury  on  March  4  and  5,  1943,  and 
resulted  in  informations  being  filed  against  the  owners 
and  operators  of  the  hotels  for  violation  of  Section  580 
P.L.  (Conspiracy),  and  1146  P.L.  (keeping  and  main- 
taining disorderly  houses)  and  1530  and  1532  P.L. 
(  conducting  a  public  nuisance).  All  three  operators  of 
Ihe  hotels  were  subsequently  found  guilty  and  received 
sentences  ranging  from  three  months  to  three  years  in 
the  penitentiary. 

On  May  24,  1943,  the  Supreme  Court,  County  of 
New  York,  granted  a  temporary  injunction,  on  motion 
of  the  District  Attorney,  restraining  the  operators  of 
one  of  the  hotels  from  disposing  of  any  of  its  furnish- 
ings pending  trial  to  have  the  hotel  padlocked  for  one 
year,  under  Section  17-A  of  the  Public  Health  Law. 
This  case  is  expected  to  come  to  trial  during  the  month 
of  October,  1943. 

This  will  be  the  first  action  ever  brought  to  padlock 
a  premises  in  the  County  of  New  York,  under  Section 
17-A  of  the  Public  Health  Law.  If  the  District  Attor- 
ney is  successful  in  padlocking  this  hotel  for  one  year, 
and  the  Sheriff  disposes  of  the  furniture  and  furnish- 
ings, it  will  have  a  deterrent  elTect  on  other  hotels  that 
are  likely  to  take  a  chance  and  cater  to  illegitimate  trade. 

Editor's  Note:  Supreme  Court  Justice  Carroll  G.  Wal- 
ter, sitting  in  Special  Term,  Part  III,  Supreme  Court,  New 
York  County,  on  October  21,  1943,  issued  an  injunction 
against  the  several  operators  of  the  Hotel  Hermitage,  but 
denied  an  injunction  against  the  Greenwich  Savings  Bank, 
the  mortgagee,  stating  that  the  bank  and  its  stockholders 
or  depositors  had  no  part  in  conducting  the  jirostitution 
carried  on  in  the  premises  by  the  said  operators.  The  new 
owner  of  the  hotel,  Anatol  Hotel  Corporation,  592  7th 
Avenue,  New  York  City,  previously  had  offered  testimony, 
presented  by  Samuel  Rosen,  president,  that  he  bought  the 
property,  in  escrow,  on  October  19,  1943,  from  the  trustee 
assigned  by  the  former  operators  and  that  he  would  take 
possession  immediately,  with  permission  of  the  court, 
which  was  granted. 


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One  of  the  conditions  that  permitted  this  sale  was  that 
the  new  owner  was  to  change  the  hotel's  name  and  change 
also  all  personnel  who  had  anything  to  do  with  the  opera- 
tion of  the  hotel  formerly. 

Bars  and  Grills  and  Dance  Halls 

Several  well-known  bars  and  grills  located  in  this 
city  have  had  their  liquor  licenses  revoked  by  the  State 
Liquor  Authority  for  permitting  prostitutes  to  loiter  in 
and  about  the  premises. 

On  April  22,  1943,  the  Police  Commissioner  revoked 
the  license  of  the  Savoy  Ballroom,  where  complaints 
had  been  received  from  Army  and  Navy  authorities  to 
the  eifect  that  numerous  members  of  their  respective 
services  had  been  infected  as  a  result  of  contact  with 
women  known  to  frequent  the  premises. 


On  September  10,  1943,  the  Police  Commissioner 
suspended  the  dance  hall  hcenses  of  six  well-known 
dance  halls  in  the  Broadway  and  Harlem  districts, 
where  it  was  proved  those  employed  in  these  premises 
were  infecting  members  of  the  armed  forces,  and  that 
other  immoral  acts  were  being  committed  therein.  The 
suspensions  range  from  sixty  to  ninety  days. 

No  doubt,  the  action  taken  by  the  Police  Commis- 
sioner in  regard  to  these  dance  halls  will  compel  owners 
of  other  licensed  halls  within  this  city  to  conduct  their 
premises  in  a  lawful  and  orderly  manner. 

And  while  in  a  great  metropolis  such  as  ours  the  job 
of  protecting  and  safeguarding  members  of  the  armed 
services  is  indeed  a  gigantic  one,  the  Police  Depart- 
ment of  the  City  of  New  York,  be  assured,  is  equal  to 
I  he  task. 


P.A.  L.  Plays  Santa  Claus 


THE  Police  Athletic  League  is  readying  a  green 
P.A.L.   emblem   to   sew   on   Santa   Claus'  tradi- 
tional crimson  tunic  on  his  arrival  here  later  this 
month. 

As  in  former  years,  the  P.A.L.  is  handling  the  dis- 
tribution of  the  toys  collected  in  the  annual  Christmas 
Toy  Campaign  of  the  Police  and  Fire  Departments. 
The  Manhattan  division  of  the  American  Women's 
Volunteer  Service  is  also  cooperating  in  the  collection 
of  toys  for  the  Borough  of  Manhattan. 

The  yearly  toy  distribution  is  a  big  event  for  needy 
New  York  City  youngsters.  Since  1937,  the  Police 
Athletic  League  has  distributed  a  total  of  1,125,955 
toys  in  homes  which  Santa  Claus  might  not  otherwise 
have  visited. 

5,500  CHILDREN   SEE  SUNDAY 
HOCKEY   GAMES 

Through  the  courtesy  of  the  Madison  Square  Gar- 
den Corporation,  the  Police  Athletic  League  is  playing 
host  to  5,500  boys  and  girls  between  the  ages  of  12 
and  18  at  the  weekly  Sunday  afternoon  hockey  games. 
Free  admissions  to  the  Sunday  double  headers  will  be 
continued  throughout  the  hockey  season. 

FRIDAY  NIGHT  BOXING 

The  first  season  of  indoor  boxing  inaugurated  by 
the  P.A.L.  early  this  fall  has  proven  so  popular  that  it 
has  been  decided  to  continue  the  series  each  Friday 
night  during  the  winter  months. 

Plans  are  also  being  completed  for  city-wide  par- 
ticipation in  the  various  divisions  of  the  Police  Ath- 
letic League  basketball  tournament. 

STARS  SHINE  AT  P.A.L.  BENEFIT 

As  SPRING  3100  goes  to  press,  final  arrangements 
are  being  made  for  the  second  edition  of  "Stars  Shine 


for  Young  America,"  annual  AU-Star  benefit  enter- 
tainment for  the  Police  Athletic  League,  to  be  held  at 
Madison  Square  Garden  on  December  15. 

Everything  points  to  a  brilliant  success  both  artis- 
tically and  from  the  standpoint  of  public  support.  The 
entertainment  committee  is  headed  by  Bert  Lytei, 
president  of  Actors'  Equity.  A  committee  of  leaders 
in  both  industry  and  labor  has  been  making  every  ef- 
fort lo  interest  people  in  their  respective  fields  in  the 
success  of  the  P.A.L.  benefit  show.  Harry  Brandt, 
owner  of  the  Brandt  Theatre  Chain,  is  chairman  of 
the  Committee  for  Industry  and  Labor.  Walter  S. 
Mack,  Jr.,  president  of  the  Pepsi-Cola  Company,  is 
general  chairman. 

The  members  of  the  uniformed  and  detective  forces 
of  our  department  have  been  giving  staunch  support 
by  personally  appealing  to  residents  and  business  men 
of  the  various  communities  for  cooperation  in  this 
most  worthy  cause. 


POST   INTELLIGENCE  OFFICE 
Camp    Ritchie,    Md. 

November  28,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

The  August  issue  of  SPRING  3100  has  just  reached 
me  at  Camp  Ritchie,  but  not  until  it  had  first  travelled 
to  Iceland  and  back  to  Fort  Devens  General  Hospital, 
thence  to  Camp  Lee,  Virginia,  before  it  finally  caught 
up  with  me  here.  I  know  that  the  members  of  "The 
Finest"  are  kept  busy  nowadays  and  are  doing  a  tough 
and  tiresome  job  well. 

My  best  regards  to  all  my  friends  in  the  Police  De- 
partment. 

MAJOR  WILLIAM  H.  DOOLEY, 
Patrolman,  Juv.  Aid  Bur. 


Columbia  Association  Entertainment  and  Dance 


PRESIDENT  TERRANOVA  PRESENTS  CHECK  TO  JUSTICE  BENVENGA 
At  left,  City  Treasurer  Almerindo  Portfolio;  right,  Mayor  LaCuardia. 


A  CAPACITY  attendance — and  a  mighty  enthusi- 
astic one,  too,  considering  the  impending  turkey 
shortage  due  on  the  day  to  follow — featured  the 
eleventh  annual  Entertainment  and  Dance  of  the  Co- 
lumbia Association  of  the  Police  Department,  held 
Thanksgiving  Eve,  November  24,  in  the  grand  ball- 
room of  the  Hotel  Astor. 

It  was  an  evening  of  pleasant  surprises,  with  the 
usual  program  of  top-flight  entertainment  highlighted 
at  its  close  by  the  presentation,  to  Councilmanic  Presi- 
dent Newbold  Morris,  representing  Mayor  LaGuardia 
who  vvas  unable  because  of  his  presence  in  Washing- 
ton that  day  to  attend,  of  a  check  in  the  sum  of  $500 
as  a  contribution  to  the  New  York  War  Fund,  and  a 
second  check  in  like  amount  as  a  contribution  to  the 
work  of  the  Italian  Board  of  Guardians,  of  which 
Magistrate  Nicholas  H.  Pinto  is  the  president,  and  de- 
scribed by  Sergeant  Samuel  V.  Terranova,  president 
of  the  Columbia  Association,  who  made  the  presenta- 
tion, as  "the  only  organization  of  its  kind  in  New  York 
City  helping  in  a  practical  way  to  rehabilitate  Ameri- 
can youth  of  Italian  origin  found  to  be  delinquent  or 
whose  behavior  threatens  to  bring  them  in  conflict  with 
the  law." 

President  Morris,  in  a  short  address  of  acceptance, 
paid  tribute  to  the  generosity  of  the  members  of  the 
Columbia  Society,  saying  there  can  be  no  finer  spirit 
than  that  which  seek?  to  lighten  the  burdens  of  our  men 


fighting  on  battlefronts  all  over  the  world,  and,  likewise, 
the  extending  of  a  helping  hand  in  keeping  from  crime 
those  of  our  youth  whose  tendencies  veer  in  such  direc- 
tion. 

The  War  Fund  check  a  few  days  later  was  turned 
over  to  Supreme  Court  Justice  Felix  C.  Benvenga, 
chairman,  in  the  presence  of  Mayor  LaGuardia  in  a 
brief  ceremony  in  the  Mayor's  office  at  City  Hall. 

President  Terranova,  in  his  address  of  welcome  said : 

"We  sincerely  hope  that  when  the  march  of  time 
will  have  relegated  this  evening  into  the  past,  that  you 
will  leave  with  the  unforgettable  impression  that  you 
had  a  wonderful  time  with  an  organizatiop  that  is  hon- 
est in  its  purposes  and  idealistic  in  its  principles. 

"And  while  we  are  enjoying,  in  full  measure,  the 
happiness  of  this  occasion,  making  new  friends  and 
renewing  old  acquaintances,  let  us  not  lose  sight  of  the 
'boys  out  there'  for  whose  safety  and  early  return  to 
us  we  offer  our  daily  prayers." 

Committee  Chairmen 

General  Chairman,  Rocco  A.  Scarfone ;  Journal-Pro- 
gram, Anthony  Lotito;  Arrangements,  Paul  Regucci; 
Tickets-Finance.  Remo  DeFelice;  Seating,  James  Di- 
Pietro ;  Entertainment,  Joseph  Russo ;  Boxes,  Mauro 
Contrastano. 


Yes,  SPRING  3100  Does  Get  Around 


•I: 


X  THE  enclosed  photograph," 
■writes  R.M.  2/c  {Patrolman, 
Traffic  H)  Hyman  Ludacer,  "I  am 
posing  with  some  British  police  of- 
ficers who  have  been  very  nice  to  me 
over  here  and  to  whom  I  took  the  lib- 
erty of  extending  the  greetings  of  New 
York's  "Finest."  Superintendent  Mor- 
cumb  is  going  to  visit  the  U.  S.  after 
the  war  and  I  told  him  that  nowhere 
will  he  be  more  cordially  greeted  than 
in  the  great  city  which  I  temporarily 
have  left  behind. 

"Please  extend  greetings  and  best 
wishes  to  my  comrades  and  friends  in 
the  Department.  I'm  hoping  it  won't 
be  long  before  peace  and  quiet  will 
again  prevail  throughout  the  world  so 
that  I  and  those  hundreds  of  other 
brother  officers  serving  Uncle  Sam  in 
this  crisis  may  return  and  once  more 
don  the  blue  of  the  finest  police  depart- 
ment in  the  world." 

Seated,  L.  to  R. :  Polw.  Eyres.  .Sgt. 
Morcumb,  Ludacer,   Sgt.  Jones,  Polw. 


a^  ^» 


%#    •^  •^ 


Bennetts,  Supt.  Standing:  Constables  Dawe.  Bullock.  Glasson,  Ker- 

Appleton.  nick,  Bassett,  Kent. 


npHE  handsome  and  picturesquely  uniformed  gen- 
-*•     tleman  looking  at  you  from  out  of  the  photo  is  a 
traffic  officer  of  the  Asmara,   Entrea,   Police   Depart- 
rnent. 


This  U.  S.  Army  Signal  Corps  photo  was  sent  to  us 
from  "Somewhere  in  the  Middle  East"  by  KTajor  {Pa- 
trolman, 25tli  Precinct)  Vincent  J.  Jedlicka,  who  in  an 
accompanying  letter  tells  us  that  he  is  trying  to  get  hold 
of  photos  of  this  type  from  police  departments  all 
over  Africa — for  SPRING  3100,  of  course. 

Traffic,  judging  from  the  picture,  doesn't  seem  to  be 
moving  any  too  briskly  at  the  moment.  Can  it  be  that 
in  I'^ntrea,  too,  they  have  gas  rationing? 

Major  Jedlicka  concluded  with  a  request  that  he  be 
remembered  to  all  of  his  many  friends  in  the  Depart- 
ment. 


SOMEWHERE  OVERSEAS 
Fleet    P.    O.,    New    York,    N.    Y. 

Octber  24,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Thanks  for  sending  along  my  favorite  magazine, 
the  only  means  we  in  far-off  waters  have  to  keep  in 
touch  with  the  Department,  A  short  time  ago  we  had 
our  first  mail  from  home  in  over  six  weeks  and  you 
may  well  imagine  my  feelings  when  out  of  the  bottom 
of  one  of  the  bags  popped  the  August  and  September- 
October  issues  of  good  old  SPRING  3100. 

It  begins  to  look  as  though  a  lot  of  us  won't  be 
getting  home  for  tlie  holidays,  so  here's  a  Merry  Christ- 
mas and  best  regards  to  you  all ! 

NORMAN  J.  CHARLTON,  W.T.  1/c  U.S.M., 
Patrolman,  SOth  Precinct. 


SPRING    3100 


SOMEWHERE  IN  THE  PACIFIC 
F.   P.   O.,   San   Francisco,   Calif. 

November  2,   1943. 
EDITOk,  SPRING  3100; 

Just  received  my  September  issue  of  SPRING  3100. 
Thank  you,  and  keep  them  coming.  You  can't  imagine 
the  enjoyment  we  men  at  bleak  outlying  bases  get  from 
reading  about  old  friends  back  in  the  Department.  Wish 
the  boys  in  my  favorite  precinct,  the  70th.  would  keep 
their   spot   in   the   magazine  filled. 

Also  wanted  to  let  you  know  that  through  one  of 
the  letters  published  by  you  in  SPRING  3100  I  was 
able  to  locate  an  old  buddy  of  mine,  also  on  duty  over- 
seas. 

Best  regards  and  good  luck  to  you  all ! 

ENSIGN  FREDERICK  D,  KRANZ, 
Patrolman,   70th   Precinct. 


SrCNAL  CORPS,  U.  S.  ARMY 
Fori   Monmouth,    N.   J. 

November  4,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Just  a  line  to  let  you  know  how  much  it  means  to 
receive  SPRING  3100  every  month.  No  doubt  you 
have  heard  this  from  many  other  members  of  the  De- 
partment, but  I  would  just  like  to  add  another  word 
of  thanks  to  you  and  SPRING  3100  on  keeping  in 
touch  with  us  and  letting  allJ'Our  Boys"  know  that  they 
have  not  been   forgotten  by  the  folks  back  home. 

I  would  also  like  to  say  how  proud  I  really  felt  of 
the  work  of  the  Police  in  the  recent  disturbance  in  Har- 
lem. I  felt,  and  I  am  quite  sure  that  many  others 
away  from  the  Department  felt  the  same  way,  that  the 
fellows  "back  home"  were  making  sure  that  when  the 
war  is  over  and  we  do  come  back,  home  will  be  just  like 
it    always    was — "some'ihing    worth    fighting    for." 

LT.  EDWARD  A.  ORR,  Jr., 
Patrolman,    75th    Precinct. 


ROCHESTER   14,  N.  Y. 
Post   Office   Box  No.   3993 

December  3,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

I  want  to  express  my  sincere  thanks  to  you  for  send- 
ing me  SPRING  3100  each  month.  One  of  the  greatest 
pleasures  I  have  while  away  from  home  is  to  read  the 
Department's  wonderful  magazine.  You  and  your  staff 
are  to  be  congratulated  for  the  splendid  material  in  each 
issue.  I  know  it  must  be  a  real  pleasure  for  those  on 
foreign  soil  to  receive  the  magazine,  as  everything  is 
of  such  great  news  value. 

May  I  take  this  opportunity  to  extend  Season's  Greet- 
ings to  the  Commissioner  and  his  staff,  you  and  your 
staff,  and  also  to  all  my  friends  in  the  Department. 

Yours   for  Victory, 
BENJAMIN  J.  KING, 
Major,  CMP    • 
Act.  Capt.,   Div.  Licenses, 


SOMEWHERE  IN  AFRICA 
APO  520,   Postmaster,  New  York,   N.  Y. 

November  25,   1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Have  had  a  change  of  unit  and  address  several  times 
in  the  past  five  months,  and  as  a  result  SPRING  3100 
has  had  difficulty  in  catching  up  with  me.  I  received 
the  -\ugust  issue  on  this  Thanksgiving  Day  and  I  as- 
sure you  it  was  good  to  browse  through  its  pages.  I 
wish  to  add  this  is  quite  a  contrast  to  the  first  Thanks- 
giving I  spent  overseas.  C  rations  and  dog  biscuits  in 
1942  and  lo — turkey  today !  Things  sure  look  100  per 
cent  all  out  for  the  U.  S.  A.  and  our  allies. 

My  sincere  wishes  to  you  all  and  a  hope  that  we 
may  all  look  forward  to  victorious  days  in  1944. 

PFC.  FRANCIS  E.  GILLIS, 
Patrolman,  43rd  Precinct. 


U.  S.  MARINE  CORPS 
Quantico,   Va. 

December   1,   1943. 
EDITOR,   SPRING  3100: 

It's  been  swell  receiving  SPRING  3100  and  I've  en- 
joyed every  issue  thoroughly.  And  so,  I'd  like  to  thank 
you  all  for  being  so  "regular"  with  it,  and  at  the  same 
time  wish  you  all  a  Merry  Christmas  and  a  Happy  New 
Year. 

I  expect  to  ship  some  time  shortly,  and,  as  you  of 
course  know,  it  will  hein  to  make  mine  a  Happy  New- 
Year  too  if  you   "keep  'em  coming"  to  me. 

PFC.  NORMAN  D.  DROSIN. 
Patrolman,   28th   Precinct. 


53rd  C.A.,  COMBAT  TEAM  C\MP 
Atlantic  Beach,   Florida 

November  11,   1943. 

EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

I  would  like  to  take  this  occasion  to  express  my  ap- 
preciation for  the  copies  of  SPRING  3100  which  I  have 
received.  This  magazine  truly  is  "the  tie  that  binds" 
between  the  Department  and  those  of  us  temporarily 
separated  by  military  duty.  I  look  forward  to  every 
issue. 

CAPT.   JOHN   A.    REILLY, 
Patrolman,   47th    Precinct. 


575th  ORD.  AMMUNITION  COMPANY 
Corona,   Calif. 

November  1,  1943. 

EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Have  received  my  copies  of  SPRING  3100  and  wish 
to  thank  you  for  keeping  me  informed  of  the  doings  of 
my  buddies  in  blue.  As  soldiers  of  peace  we  all  wear 
the  same  uniform. 

Wish  you  would  say  hello  for  me  to  Captain  Pat 
McDonald  and  my  buddies  of  Traffic  F. 

1st  SGT.  J.  A.  McCULLOUGH, 
Patrolman,  Traffic  F. 


ENTERING  THE  CATHEDRAL 


FOUR  THOUSAND  persons  attended  the  eighth 
annual  Memorial  Service  of  the  New  York  City 
Police  Anchor  Club  held  Sunday,  November  7,  at 
St.  Patrick's  Cathedral,  5th  Avenue  and  50th  Street, 
Manhattan,  to  pay  tribute  to  the  deceased  members  of 
the  Police  Department  and  those  members  of  the  armed 
forces  who  in  the  present  conflict  have  made  the  su- 
preme sacrifice. 

The  services  consisted  of  Solemn  Vespers  and  Bene- 
diction celebrated  by  the  Most  Rev.  William  T.  Mc- 
Carthy, C.SS.R.,  Military  Delegate,  and  addresses  of 
welcome  by  the  Most  Rev.  J.  Francis  Mclntyre,  Aux- 
iliary Bishop  of  the  New  York  diocese,  and  Rt.  Rev. 
Joseph  F.  Flannelly,  rector  of  the  Cathedral.  Rev.  Apol- 
lanaris,  O.F.M.,  Cap.,  preacher  of  the  sermon,  sug- 
gested that  Daniel,  the  prophet,  be  a  model  for  police 
officers,  in  that  he  examplified  fearless  courage,  daunt- 
less faith  and  boundless  charity. 


"A  public  official,"  he  declared,  "if  he  has  the  faith, 
must  live  true  to  it,  or  he  will  not  live  true  to  public 
trust." 

Bishop  Mclntyre  in  referring  to  the  German  report 
that  the  Vatican  had  been  bombed,  stated  that  the  at- 
tacker, known  or  unknown,  is  an  enemy,  "for  one  who 
attacks  or  violates  a  neutral,  unarmed,  is  an  enemy  of 
God!"  He  called  upon  those  present  to  pray  for  the 
intentions  of  the  Holy  Father. 

Distinguished  guests  included  Commissioner  Valen- 
tine, Chief  Inspector  John  J.  O'Connell,  Deputy  Com- 
missioner Francis  J.  Kear,  Fire  Commissioner  Patrick 
Walsh,  Supreme  Court  Justice  Michael  F.  Walsh, 
Joseph  Lamb,  Supreme  Secretary,  K.  of  C. ;  Lt.  Hugh 
Doyle,  U.  S.  N.,  Past  State  Deputy,  K.  of  C. ;  Rt.  Rev. 
Msgr.  Thomas  McDonnell,  Rev.  J.  Sherry,  S.M. ;  Cap- 
tain Raymond  Millner,  Fire  Department. 

Organizations  participating  included  the  Fire  Depart- 


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ineiu  Anchor  Club,  Wall  Street  Branch  Anchor  Club, 
Stamford  Police  Anchor  Club,  New  York  Police 
Square  Club,  St.  George  Society  and  Columbia  Society ; 
St.  Dominick's  Orphan  Home,  Blauvelt,  X.  Y. ;  Fourth 
Degree  Knights  of  Columbus,  1st  Regiment,  Manhat- 
tan, and  2nd  Regiment,  Brooklyn. 

Music  for  the  marchers  was  provided  by  the  Police 
Department  Band,  St.  John's  Band,  Powers  Memorial 


Band,  Catholic  Youth  Organization  Band,  and  the  St. 
Joseph's  Band  of  Astoria,  L.  I. 

The  Committee  of  Arrangements  included  Police 
Commissioner  Lewis  J.  Valentine,  honorary  chairman ; 
Inspector  Peter  McGuirk,  chairman.  Memorial  Service 
Committee ;  John  J.  Boyle,  president,  and  Rev.  Bernard 
A.  Cullen,  Anchor  Club  chaplain. 


William  E.  Sheridan  Police  Post 
Installation  and  Dinner-Dance 


SHERIDAN  POST  SONS  OF  THE  AMERICAN  LEGION  DRUM  ASD  BUGLE  CORPS 


PATROLMAN 
I V  a  r  Lexan- 
der,  62nd  Pre- 
cinct, was  inducted 
as  commander  of 
the  William  E. 
Sheridan  Police 
Post,  American  Le- 
gion, at  a  gala  En- 
tertainment and 
Dinner  Dance  held 
by  the  organiza- 
tion on  the  evening 
of  Saturday,  No- 
vember 20,  at  the 
Midwood  Rose 
Room,  Flatbush 
Avenue,    Brooklyn. 

Other  officers  seated  were  Walter  Meyer,  Joseph  M. 
Conway,  Lester  Elliot,  vice  commanders;  William  E. 
Dunn,  finance  officer;  John  T.  McCarthy,  adjutant; 
John  Parente,  historian;  Thomas  McLaughlin,  welfare 
officer ;  Martin  Lennon,  Howard  Smith,  Edward  Feld- 


nian,   William   Chrastil,   sergeants-at-arms ;   Joseph   J. 
Gallagher,  Charles  Bender,  secretaries. 

They  were  installed  into  office  by  Brooklyn  County 
Commander  Vincent  Cronin  and  the  speakers  included 
Past  Commander  Jimmy  Lombard! ,  Vice  County  Com- 
manders William  Ferris,  James  Tobin,  and  William 
McGrath;  Department  Sergeant-at-arms  Cliff  Cowen, 
Past  County  Commander  Daniel  Rogers,  Rev.  W. 
Jessurand  DeForest,  Sheridan  Post  chaplain ;  Albert 
J.  Nelson,  Commander,  N.  Y.  City  Police  Post;  Ed- 
ward G.  Schultz,  Commander,  Queens  Police  Post; 
Algot  Damstrom,  President,  Police  St.  George  Society; 
Lieutenant  Harold  Devine,  U,  S.  Army. 

An  entertainment  program  of  more  than  usual  merit 
preceded  the  dancing,  and  once  again  that  talented  group 
of  youngsters,  known  as  the  Sheridan  Post  Sons  of  the 
American  Legion  Drum  and  Bugle  Corps,  walked 
off  with  the  honors.  Led  by  the  charming  and  ex- 
tremely personable  drum  majorette  of  the  organization. 
Miss  Vivian  Martin,  the  boys  in  a  pulsating  twenty- 
minute  exhibition  turned  in  another  of  those  breath- 
taking performances  that  in  past  competitions  have 
won  for  them  New  York  State  and  other  champion- 
ship honors. 


'Twas  the  j 
Night  Before 
Xmas . . . 

By  PATROLMAN 
HARRY  HARWOOD 

40th   Precinct 


••liLIt 


ics!"   Donald   whispered   exciledlj. 


THE  ROOM  was  a  large  cozy  one.  A  tall,  well- 
decorated  Christmas  tree  stood  in  a  corner  and 
gave  off  its  aura  of  good  cheer  and  promise.  The 
three  sons  of  Patrolman  James  Stone,  motherless  these 
several  years  past,  were  the  only  occupants  of  the 
room.  They  were  sitting  on  a  sofa  arguing  heatedly. 
It  was  near  midnight  of  Christmas  Eve.  They  were 
so  excited  about  the  advent  of  the  holiday  that  they 
hadn't  gone  to  bed  yet,  but  had  gotten  into  an  argu- 
ment about  that  venerable  old  gentleman,  Santa  Claus. 

Donald,  being  the  oldest,  was  imparting  to  his  two 
younger  brothers  the  modern  viewpoint.  "I've  been 
trying  to  tell  you  guys  the  real  lowdown  on  this 
Christmas  racket,"  he  said.  "There  ain't  no  Santa 
Claus.  It's  just  Pop  dressed  up."  He  looked  at  his 
two  young  listeners  to  see  if  he  had  finally  convinced 
them. 

John  was  first  to  speak.  He  was  a  small,  serious 
little  fellow  who  always  had  his  nose  in  a  book,  even 
to  his  father's  Legal  Digest. 

"Hmmm — it  can't  be,"  he  said.  "It's  against  the 
law  for  a  man  to  go  around  in  disguise." 

Then  Roy,  the  youngest,  piped  up.  "You  can  argue 
all  night  and  I  still  won't  believe  it.  There  is  a  Santa. 
Everybody  knows  that."  To  him  the  very  idea  smacked 
of  blasphemy.  His  beloved  teacher,  in  whom  he  had 
complete  confidence,  spoke  about  Santa  as  if  she  knew 
him  personally. 

Donald  was  a  little  taken  aback.  He  had  always 
been  their  leader  and  they  usually  accepted  his  word 
as  the  final  authority. 

"Tell  you  what  we'll  do.  I'll  prove  it  to  you.  We'll 
perform  an  experiment." 


Prize   Short   Story 


Roy  wanted  to  know  what  a  "speriment"  was. 

"An  experiment,"  Donald  explained,  "is  a  test  you 
perform  to  find  out  if  something  is  true  or  not.  Now 
look.  Pop  is  doing  a  4  to  12.  You'll  see,  he'll  be  in 
about  12:30  dressed  as  Santa.  He  changes  at  Uncle 
Charlie's  house.  When  he  comes  in  we'll  grab  him  and 
make  believe  that  we  don't  know  it's  he.  We'll  tie  him 
up  and  then  later  take  his  mask  off.  And  that  will 
prove  it  to  you  two  dumbbells." 

"If  you  say  so,  it's  O.  K.  with  me;  but  we  might 
get  into  a  lot  of  trouble,"  said  John  thoughtfully. 
"That's  some  kind  of  assault,  according  to  Pop's 
books." 

Donald  exploded.  "Ever  since  you've  been  reading 
Pop's  Manual  and  the  Penal  Laws,  you've  been  spout- 
ing all  kinds  of  violations  and  infractions.  Is  there  any 
law  against  breathing,  judge?" 

John  promised  to  look  it  up. 

"Seriously,  fellows,"  Donald  continued,  "I've  been 
thinking  about  this  for  a  long  time.  I  figure  it's  about 
time  that  my  younger  brothers  were  wised  up  to  what's 
going  on  in  the  world.  Now  my  plan  is  that  when  he 
comes  in,  I'll  tackle  him.  You,  John,  take  these  two 
ropes  and  tie  his  hands  and  feet  when  he's  down.  You, 
Roy,  will  take  that  pillow,  cover  his  head  and  then  sit 
on  it  so  he  can't  yell.  We'll  have  him  at  our  mercy 
before  he  knows  what  struck  him." 

The  two  younger  boys  agreed,  but  with  many  a  wish 
that  all  would  be  well,  and  that  Santa  wouldn't  be  too 
sore  at  them  and  boycott  them  for  the  rest  of  their 
lives. 

"He  can't  be  sore,"  Donald  assured  them.  "It's 
Christmas   Eve!    That  means   everything   has   to  be 


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taken  in  good  spirit."  He  walked  to  the  wall  near  the 
window  and  switched  off  the  lights. 

The  three  waited  fearfully  in  the  darkness.  Suddenly 
there  came  a  noise  at  the  window.  It  was  a  small  noise, 
but  it  definitely  indicated  the  approaching  presence  of 
a  fourth  person. 

"Here  he  comes!"  Donald  whispered  excitedly. 
"Just  like  I  told  you.  Now  remember  what  to  do.  And 
if  anyone  sneezes,  I'll  stuff  the  Christmas  tree  down 
his  throat,  decorations  and  all !" 

As  the  boys  crouched,  the  side  window  was  opened 
slowly  and  they  could  dimly  see  climbing  into  the  room, 
carrying  a  bag,  a  bulky  figure  in  a  Santa  Claus  suit. 
Stealthily  the  intruder  started  across  the  floor. 

"NOW!" 

Donald  tackled  him  low,  the  way  the  coach  at  school 
had  taught  him.  Santa  went  down  with  a  crash.  John 
trussed  him  quickly  with  two  lengths  of  rope.  Roy  cov- 
ered Santa's  face  with  the  pillow,  then  plopped  down 
on  it  like  a  ton  of  bricks.  And  then  all  was  silent  in  that 
dark  room.    From  Santa  came  a  muffled  grunt. 

Donald  reached  over  and  switched  on  the  lights.  He 
surveyed  the  scene. 

"Boy,  that  was  nice  work !  We  sure  are  a  great  team 
when  we  get  going." 

John  squinted  at  the  figure  on  the  floor.  "Let's  see, 
'Burglary,'  or  at  least  'Unlawful  Entry,'  I'd  say." 

Donald  glared  at  him.  "There  you  go  again.  I  sup- 
pose you'll  be  worrying  about  form  numbers  next,  the 
same  as  Dad  did  when  he  studied  for  the  sergeants' 
exam. 

John  was  undisturbed  by  the  other's  wrath.  He  con- 
tinued, "U.F.  61,  I  think;  maybe  D.D.  4  or  5,  too." 

Roy  looked  up  from  his  seat  on  Santa's  face. 
"What's  U.F.  mean?" 

"I  don't  know  exactly ;  'Useless  Force'  or  something 
like  that." 

"What's  D.D.  mean,  then?" 

John  looked  at  Roy  and  wrinkled  his  brow  in  a 
frown.  "It  could  mean  'Darn  Difficult,'  or  'Don't  Do,' 
but  I'm  not  sure.  There  are  a  lot  more  letters  in  the 
book  like  L.D.  and  Q.D.  I  guess  it  is  just  to  mix  up 
the  cops,  as  Dad  says." 

"Chop  out  the  quiz  program,"  cut  in  Donald.  "Let's 
get  down  to  business.  Now  I'll  show  you  that  our 
Santa  here  is  just  Pop,  good  old  Pop — with  a  sack  full 
of  presents  for  us." 

Roy  looked  up  again.  "And  if  he's  mad,  we'll  get  the 
sack,  but  not  the  presents." 

"He  won't  be  sore,"  assured  Donald.  "We'll  just 
tell  him  it  was  a  joke.  O.  K.,  you  can  get  off  his  head 
now,  Roy." 

The  boys  were  all  set  to  comply  when  they  heard 
another  sound.  A  key  was  being  inserted  into  the  hall 
door !  As  they  gazed,  the  door  swung  slowly,  very 
slowly  open — and  there  in  civilian  dress,  stood  their 
father. 

He  smiled  broadly.  "It's  mighty  nice  of  you  boys  to 
wait  up  for  me,  or  could  it  be  you're  more  interested 
in  St.  Nick  and  his  presents?" 

During  all  of  this  time  Donald,  John,  and  Roy  stared 
at  him  with  their  mouths  open — their  eyes  popping  out 
— and  astonishment  written  all  over  their  faces ! 

The  intruder  glanced  from  one  frozen  countenance 
to  the  other.  "What's  the  matter?  Are  you  boys  sick 
or  something?"  Then  for  the  first  time  he  noticed  the 
figure  lying  trussed  on  the  floor. 


"What  have  you  got  there?  Who  is  it?" 

"W-We  thought  it  was  you,"  quavered  Donald.  He 
swallowed  with  difficulty. 

"I'll  bet  it  really  is  Santa  Claus,"  moaned  Roy.  He 
started  to  blubber.  "Now  he'll  be  sore  at  us  and  we'll 
never  get  any  more  presents." 

And  John  ticked  off  on  his  fingers  the  charges 
against  them :  "Assault,  Kidnapping,  maybe — not  to 
mention  Insult !" 

Their  father  became  business-like.  "Well,  we'll  soon 

.  see."  He  picked  up  the  sack  and  emptied  it.  A  quantity 

of  silverware,  gold  jewelry  and  sparkling  gems  fell  to 

the  floor !  With  awe  they  looked  down  at  the  glittering 

pile  of  wealth  spread  at  their  feet. 

"Well  I'll  be  a  son-of-a-gun!"  You  boys  have  bagged 
a  burglar!   Let's  see  his  face,"  he  ordered. 

Roy  bent  down  and  whisked  the  Santa  Claus  mask 
off.  Revealed  was  the  sullen,  unshaven  face  of  a 
stranger ! 

The  patrolman  took  over.  "Well,  what  have  you 
got  to  say  for  yourself?" 

The  burglar  looked  bitterly  at  the  boys.  "I  was  do- 
ing swell  until  I  ran  into  your kids." 

James  Stone  turned  to  his  sons.  "What  a  Christmas 
story  this  will  be  for  the  papers!  I'll  call  the  station 
house  and  get  them  to  send  the  wagon." 

He  picked  up  the  telephone  and  called  the  precinct. 
The  boys,  their  eyes  as  big  as  saucers  at  the  unusual 
turn  that  their  experiment  had  taken,  listened  as 
snatches  of  the  excited  conversation  came  to  their  ears. 
"Yeah,  he  came  into  the  room  through  the  window  .  .  . 
they  all  tackled  him  at  the  same  time  .  .  .  got  him  hog- 
tied  here  on  the  floor  .  .  .  send  the  wagon  .  .  .  you 
bet."    Then,  "Yes,  Sir;  heroes,  that's  what  they  are!" 

James  Stone  hung  up  and  turned  jauntily  to  his 
boys.  He  was  smiling  from  ear  to  ear,  his  chest  high 
with  fatherly  pride  at  the  accomplishment  of  his  amaz- 
ing offspring. 

"Do  you  know  what  the  lieutenant  and  the  captain, 
too — said?  They  said  that  you  were  chips  off  the  old 
block,  that's  what."  Then,  struck  with  a  sudden 
thought,  he  mused  softly: 

"Maybe  it  ought  to  be  the  other  way  around.  That's 
a  better  'pinch'  than  I  ever  made.  I  think  they  should 
have  said  that  I'm  a  block  off  the  new  chips,  huh, 
boys  ?" 

But  his  listeners,  being  normal  American  boys, 
crowded  around  him  and  insisted  that  for  their  good 
night's  work  they  be  allowed  to  see  their  presents 
right  away  instead  of  having  to  wait  until  the  morn- 
ing. 

"But  there  are  no  presents,"  the  father  remon- 
strated. "That's  Santa  Claus'  job  and,  as  you  can  see 
for  yourselves,  he  just  simply  hasn't  got  here  yet.  So 
off  with  you  to  bed,  you  three,  because  one  thing 
Santa  Claus  doesn't  like  is  to  have  kids  spying  on 
him." 

He  shot  a  quick  glance  and  a  pleading  off-side  wink 
in  the  direction  of  Donald,  the  senior  of  the  three, 
whom  he  could  see  was  all  set  to  throw  the  proverbial 
monkey  wrench  into  his  plea  on  behalf  of  Santa. 

The  determined  detractor  of  but  a  short  time  before 
measured  up  to  the  crisis  handsomely. 

"Right  you  are.  Dad,"  he  shot  back,  winking  slyly 
in  return. 

"So  off  to  bed,  fellas,  and  let's  make  it  snappy!" 


Shomrim  Society  Memorial  Service 


O IXTY  deceased  Jewish 
1^  members  of  the  Depart- 
ment received  homage 
when  their  names  were  read 
from  the  Memorial  Roll  at  the 
annual  memorial  service  of  the 
Shomrim  Society  of  the  Po- 
lice Department  held  Sunday, 
November  28,  at  Mt.  Neboh 
Temple,  130  West  79th  Street, 
Manhattan.  Reverence  was 
paid  also  to  the  memories  of 
the  five  police  officers  killed 
during  the  year  in  perform- 
ance of  duty :  Sergeant  Mat- 
thew J.  McCormack,  Detect- 
ive Joseph  A.  Miccio  and  Pa- 
trolmen Christopher  Hughes, 
Pasquale  J.  Venturelli  and 
Angelo  DiMuro :  also  two  pa- 
trolmen who  died  in  military 
service,  Thomas  G.  Abbey. 
and  Joseph  J.  Connelly.  Their 
names  were  read  by  Acting 
Lieutenant  Benjamin  Miller, 
president  of  the  Shomrim  So- 
ciety. Rabbi  Samuel  M. 
Segal,  head  of  the  Mt.  Neboh 
Congregation,  delivered  the 
sermon. 

The  service  was  conducted 
by  Rev.  Isadore  Frank,  Jew- 
ish chaplain  of  the  Police  De- 
partment and  spiritual  direc- 
tor of  the  Shomrim  Society, 
who,  in  his  address  of  greet- 
ing, likened  police  officers  to 
soldiers,  because  "both  serve 
in  the  first  line  of  defense  to 
stamp  out  ruthlessness  and  re- 
store order." 

"We  happily  note  the  pro- 
gress made  by  our  respective 
religious  organizations  in  the 
Police  Department,"  he  said. 
"This  is  due  to  the  fact  that 

the  policeman  by  nature  is  essentially  deeply  religious. 
Furthermore,  he  is  always  identified  with  philan- 
thropic movements." 

Headed  by  Deputy  Commissioner  Louis  F.  Costuma 
and  with  the  Police  Department  Band  showing  the  way, 
1000  members  of  the  organization  and  their  guests 
marched  from  the  20th  Precinct  station  house,  1.^0 
West  68th  Street,  along  Broadway  to  the  Temple. 
Among  the  distinguished  guests  at  the  service  were 
Commissioner    Valentine,    Chief    Inspector    John    J. 


AT  THE  GATES  OF  THE  TEMPLE 

O'Connell,  Deputy  Chief  Inspectors  John  W.  Conway, 
Jay  J.  McDonald ;  Inspectors  Charles  P.  Mooney,  Mar- 
tin J.  Brown,  James  S.  P.  Brady,  Michael  J.  Murphy  ; 
Chief  Michael  Silverstein,  Mt.  Vernon,  N.  Y.  Police 
Department :  License  Commissioner  Paul  Moss,  Max  F. 
Wolff  and  Edward  R.  Cohn,  president  and  president 
emeritus,  respectively,  of  Mt.  Neboh  Congregation. 

The  Police  Department  Band,  the  Police  Glee  Club 
and  the  church  choir  took  part  in  the  musical  program 
at  the  Temple. 


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Corp.  f  osepl)  i|.  Prtnk,  Jr. 


Ox  THURSDAY.  December  2,  a  solemn  mass  of 
requiem  was  offered  in  the  Military  Cliapel  of 
Holy   Cross   R.C.    Church,   West   42nd    Street, 
Manhattan,  for  the  repose  of  the  soul  of  Corp.  Joseph 

H.  Brink,  Jr.,  son  of  Acting 
Captain  Joseph  H.  Brink  of 
the  Manhattan  Telegraph 
Bureau,  who  was  reported 
killed  in  action  in  Italy  on 
October  14,  1943.  The  celeb- 
rant of  the  mass  was  Msgr. 
Joseph  A.  McCaffrey,  De- 
partment chaplain  and  pastor 
of  Holy  Cross,  and  the  re- 
sponses were  sung  by  the 
Police  Glee  Club. 

Among  those  who  at- 
tended, besides  Captain  and 
Mrs.  Brink  and  members  and 
friends  of  their  respective 
families,  were  several  hun- 
dred brother  officers  of  the 
berea\ed  father  including  every  available  member  of 
the  Telegraph  Bureau  from  all  of  the  five  boroughs. 

Corp.  Brink,  who  was  22  years  old,  enlisted  in  Janu- 
ary, 1941,  shortly  after  Pearl  Harbor.  He  was  a  gradu- 
ate of  All  Hollows  Institute  and  had  attended  Fordham 
University.  As  a  member  of  the  45th  Division  he  saw 
active  duty  in  the  Sicilian  campaign,  at  the  storming 


of  Salerno  Beach,  particularly,  an  operation  later 
praised  by  the  War  Department  for  the  "almost  in- 
credible feats  of  courage  and  stamina  in  the  face  of 
enemy  fire." 

By  removing  censorship  on  the  45th  Division,  the 
15th  Army  Group  now  permits  some  light  to  be  thrown 
on  the  history  of  the  Salerno  beachhead  and  the  part 
played  by  the  45th  Division  whose  threat  to  the  Ger- 
man flank  along  Sele  River  and  whose  firm  stand  on 
the  critical  night  of  September  13-14  contributed  as 
much  as  anything  to  saving  the  beachhead  from  turn- 
ing into  another  Dunkirk  without  ships. 

Two  remaining  sons  of  Captain  Brink,  who  himself 
saw  action  with  the  U.  S.  Army  in  World  War  I,  are 
today  carrying  on,  John,  21,  in  the  U.  S.  Navy,  "some- 
where in  the  South  Pacific,"  and  Herbert,  19,  under- 
going training  currently  as  a  member  of  the  Marine 
Corps. 

The  hearts  of  all  who  know  them  go  out  to  the  be- 
reaved parents.  Broken  though  she  was  when  the 
dreaded  news  reached  her,  the  mother  of  the  young 
hero  refuses  to  give  up  hope. 

"Somewhere — somehow — he  will  be  spared  to  us," 
is  her  constant  prayer.  In  the  confusion  and  turmoil 
attending  battles  of  modem  times  mistakes  not  infre- 
quently are  made,  she  feels. 

Such  is  a  mother's  faith,  and  reverently  we  join 
with  her — as  will  all  others  who  read  this — in  the 
prayer  that  remains  unshaken  in  her  heart,  that  some 
day — somehow — her  boy  will  come  home  to  her. 

Captain  Brink  and  his  family  take  this  means  to 
express  to  their  many  friends  within  the  Department 
and  city  government  thanks  for  their  manifestations 
of  sympathy  in  the  loss  of  their  son. 


ALBURTIS  R.  D.  #1,  PA. 

Dec.   1    1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Enclosed  please  find  money  order  for  another  year's 
subscription  to  the  nicest  magazine  ever  printed. 
SPRING  3100.  I  am  the  widow  of  retired  Patrolman 
George  B.  Fenton. 

Thanks,  and  a  Merry  Christmas  to  you  all ! 

MRS.  NANNIE  FENTON. 


EAST  HAMPTON,   CONNECTICUT 
R.  D.   2   Box  231,  Marlboro 

November  27,   1943r 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

It  is  with  a  feeling  of  great  satisfaction  that  I  renew 
my  subscription  to  SPRING  3100  for  another  year.  I 
think  it  a  very  useful  and  worthwhile  magazine.  Sea- 
son's Greetings  to  you  all. 

FRANK   ROEMER, 
Retired    Patrolman. 


R.F.D.  WEST  ENCLEWOOD,  N.  J. 
208   Woodland  Road 

November  27,    1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Enclosed  please  find  money  order  for  $1.56  for  an- 
other year's  subscription  to  SPRING  3100  which  still 
continues  to  hold  my  interest.  Best  of  luck  and  Sea- 
son's Greetings  to  you  and  all  the  members  of  this  fine 
force. 

ANTHONY   M.   LEES. 

Retired  Patrolman. 


LAKE  RONKONKOMA,   L.   I.,   N.   Y. 
Box   157 

December  1.   1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Kindly  renew  my  subscription  for  year  1944.  Would 
like,  also,  to  wish  all  the  boys  a  Merry  Christmas  and 
Happy  New   Year. 

GEORGE  VV.  RINCHEY, 
Retired  Patrolman. 


The  Buddhist  Temple 

By  DETECTIVE  ROBERT  R.  J.  GALLATI,  Special  Squad  1 


IT  WAS  a  bitter  cold  winter  night  and  the  wind 
howled  as  it  hurled  itself  along  the  Hudson  shore. 
Detective  Jerry  Garland  and  his  partner,  Detective 
George  Sullivan,  knocked  with  frosted  knuckles  at  the 
door  of  an  old  mansion  on  Riverside  Drive.  A  patrol- 
man admitted  them.  They  were  promptly  shown  into 
the  library  where,  in  tragic  disarray,  lay  the  blood 
bathed  body  of  the  elderly  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Van  Har- 
court. 

"Hit  on  the  top  of  the  head  with  some  blunt  instru- 
ment," the  patrolman  volunteered. 

The  detectives  were  made  acquainted  with  the  other 
members  of  the  household;  the  attractive  niece  of  the 
deceased.  Miss  Beth  Van  Harcourt,  and  Henry  Tedura, 
a  short,  gray-haired  Japanese  who  served  Mrs.  Har- 
court and  her  niece  as  cook  and  general  houseworker. 
The  agitated  Miss  Van  Harcourt  hastened  to  remark 
to  the  detectives  that  the  Japanese  had  attempted  to 
flee  upon  their  mutual  discovery  of  the  body.  Henry 
Tedura  denied  that  he  had  tried  to  force  his  way  out 
of  the  house  following  discovery  of  the  tragedy. 

Detective  Jerry  Garland  demanded  the  Japanese 
produce  his  Enemy  Alien  Registration  book.  The 
name  in  the  folder  was  Hanzaburo  Osamu  Tedura, 
also  known  as  Harry  Tedura.  Jerry  Garland  knitted 
his  brow. 

"Say,  aren't  you  the  Jap  who  operated  the  soda  foun- 
tain at  the  Quality  Pharmacy  on  89th  Street,  just 
before  Pearl  Harbor?" 

"Yes,  please,  Mr.  Detective,"  Henry  Tedura  forced 
a  toothy  grin. 

Jerry  Garland  scrutinized  the  oriental. 

"I  know  a  great  deal  about  you,  Tedura.  Your  boss, 
'Doc'  Grimes,  and  I  were  well  acquainted.  I  also  hap- 
pen to  know  the  details  of  your  police  record." 

Detective  Garland  directed  his  partner  to  make  a 
search  of  the  premises,  then  turned  to  the  beautiful 
Beth  Van  Harcourt.  Attentively  he  removed  a  smudge 
on  her  forearm  with  his  handkerchief. 

"Now,  Miss  Van  Harcourt,  tell  me  just  what  hap- 
pened." 

The  half-hysterical  young  woman  related  that  she 
had  retired  early.  Her  fiance,  she  explained.  Lieuten- 
ant John  Barker,  Jr.,  was  to  arrive  at  Pennsylvania 
Station  in  the  morning  for  his  holiday  furlough.  Her 
beloved  aunt  remained  in  the  library  to  finish  the  final 
chapters  of  "Bridge  to  Victory."  She  was  hardly 
asleep,  Miss  Van  Harcourt  went  on,  when  she  heard  a 
muiifled  scream.  She  clambered  down  the  stairs.  The 
venerable  old  lady  lay  prone  before  the  fireplace,  blood 
gushing  from  a  gaping  wound  over  the  forehead. 
Tedura  then  entered  the  room  from  a  rear  door.  He 
gazed  for  a  moment  at  the  gory  body,  and  then  at- 
tempted to  escape  through  the  kitchen. 

Detective  George  Sullivan  interrupted: 
"Take  a  look  at  this,  Jerry !" 


Detective  Sullivan  held  forth  a  large  wooden  object 
of  elaborate  oriental  design. 

"I  found  this  in  the  Jap's  room." 

Jerry  Garland  immediately  recognized  the  miniature 
Buddhist  Temple.  He  swung  open  the  dragon  carved 
doors  and  peered  inside.  As  he  expected,  there  was 
a  sizeable  jade  statue  of  Buddha  and  a  heavy  copper 
incense  vase.  He  extracted  the  vase.  On  the  under- 
side were  pieces  of  human  hair  held  fast  by  coagulated 
blood  !     Obviously  the  murder  instrument ! 

Jerry  examined  the  vase  with  piercing  eyes.  It  was 
empty,  but  a  film  of  ashes  clung  to  the  inner  surfaces. 

"Did  you  find  any  medical  instruments,  drugs,  or 
hypodermic  needles  in  Tedura's  room  ?"  Detective  Gar- 
land asked. 

Detective  Sullivan  looked  at  his  partner  with  admir- 
ation. 

"Yes,  the  whole  works.     But  how  did  you  know?" 

Jerry  Garland  avoided  answering  and  directed  his 
partner  to  search  the  room  of  the  murdered  society 
matron.  Again  he  turned  to  Miss  Van  Harcourt.  He 
inquired  concerning  her  forthcoming  marriage  to  the 
wealthy  young  scion  of  the  Barker  millions.  He  in- 
terrogated her  on  the  subject  of  the  deceased's  finan- 
cial standing.  Very  calmly  now,  Beth  Van  Harcourt 
related  the  details  of  the  family  fortune  and  social 
status.  With  pardonable  pride  she  mentioned  the  as- 
tronomical figures  contained  in  the  will  of  her  finan- 
cier uncle,  the  late  Reginald  Van  Harcourt.  She  told 
of  her  extravagant  coming-out  party  and  the  lavish 
social  functions  her  adoring  aunt  had  provided.  She 
related  the  long  and  honorable  history  of  the  Van  Har- 
courts  from  the  days  of  Peter  Stuyvesant  to  the  pres- 
ent. She  described  the  deep  understanding  and  warm 
alifection  that  existed  between  the  aunt  and  herself,  last 
of  the  Van  Harcourt  clan. 

George  Sullivan  returned  with  an  armful  of  the 
papers  and  documents  of  the  deceased.  Jerry  Garland 
examined  each  letter,  each  folder,  and  each  legal  form 
with  the  probing  eye  of  an  experienced  detective.  Sud- 
denly his  perusal  of  the  documents  stopped  short.  He 
held  in  his  hand  a  bank  statement  for  June,  1942.  The 
Van  Harcourts  were  penniless! 

Jerry  Garland  rose  and  thoughtfully  drew  his  hand- 
kerchief from  his  pocket.  He  brushed  a  corner  of  it 
around  the  copper  interior  of  the  murder  bludgeon.  He 
stared  at  the  handkerchief  for  a  moment.  Then,  with 
blazing  eyes  he  turned  upon  the  girl. 

"You  loved  your  aunt  much  less  than  you  loved  the 
Barker  millions.    You  murderess!" 


On  the  way  back  to  the  detective  squad  office,  George 
Sullivan  asked  Detective  Garland  to  explain  the  de- 
ductions involved  in  his  theory  of  the  Van  Harcourt 
murder. 


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"Well,  George,  my  suspicion  was  aroused  in  the 
first  instance  by  the  girl's  statement  that  she  had  pre- 
vented the  Jap's  escape.  Henry  Tedura  is  a  small  man, 
but  he  is  not  weak  mentally  or  physically.  If  he 
wanted  to  escape,  there  would  have  at  least  been  sig- 
nificant signs  of  his  struggle.  On  the  contrary,  the 
girl  had  counted  on  Tedura's  resourcefulness.  She 
thought  he  would  flee  and  succeed  in  evading  capture. 
She  had  not  counted  on  an  ex-convict  of  enemy  alien 
nationality  permitting  himself  to  fall  into  the  hands  of 
the  police  under  such  incriminating  circumstances. 
However,  Tedura  had  confidence  in  the  fair  play  and 
intelligence  of  the  men  in  our  department. 

"I  was  further  assured  that  Tedura  was  innocent  of 
the  murder  by  the  fact  that  the  incense  vase  was  empty 
of  ashes.  Assuming  that  a  sincere  Buddhist  would  use 
an  altar  piece  as  a  murder  weapon,  it  is  still  unlikely 
that  he  would  be  sufficiently  sacriligious  to  dispose  of 
the  perfumed  ashes  which  contain  the  sacred  spirits  of 
his  ancestors.  That  smudge  on  Miss  Van  Harcourt's 
arm  might  have  been  Tedura's  grandfather." 

Detective  Garland  explained  the  lengthy  criminal 
record  of  the  medically  minded  Jap — two  convictions 
for  illegal  operations  and  a  score  of  convictions  for 
possession  of  narcotics.  He  related  the  story  "Doc" 
Grimes  had  told  him  about  the  remarkable  soda  man 
who  knew  more  concerning  prescriptions  than  the 
"Doc"  himself.  Hanzaburo  Osamu  Tedura  was  a 
graduate  of  the  Medical  University  of  Osaku  in  Ja- 


pan. He  was  smuggled  into  the  United  States  at  San 
Francisco  in  1914.  Applying  his  medical  knowledge  to 
nefarious  ends  he  amassed  a  large  fortune.  He  moved 
to  this  city  in  1923  and  plied  his  despicable  trade  on 
Park  Avenue.  Soon,  however,  he  found  himself  in 
State  Prison.  Constant  attention  by  the  Police  Depart- 
ment deprived  Tedura  of  his  illegal  means  of  liveli- 
hood.    However,  he  never  gave  up  hope. 

"Mrs.  Van  Harcourt's  papers,"  Detective  Garland 
continued,  "revealed  that  she  hired  the  Jap  two  years 
ago  as  a  cook  and  houseboy.  Tedura  gained  the  old 
lady's  confidence,  and  when  she  lost  her  money  he 
took  over.  It  was  a  perfect  set-up.  All  went  well 
until  Miss  Van  Harcourt  began  to  fear  an  expose 
of  the  lucrative  criminal  activities  that  took  place  in 
the  old  mansion.  She  had  hoped  to  marry  young 
Barker  during  his  furlough.  But  the  family  name 
would  be  ruined  if  the  truth  about  the  Van  Harcourts 
leaked  out.     She  would  lose  Johnny  and  his  fortune. 

"Miss  Van  Harcourt  thought  she  saw  a  solution. 
She  could  get  rid  of  her  aunt  and  the  Jap  with  the 
same  stroke.  Johnny  would  insist  on  immediate  mar- 
riage. He  would  want  to  take  her  away  from  the  hor- 
ror of  the  old  mansion.  She  would  have  a  husband 
and  the  Barker  fortune  even  before  the  estate  was 
settled. 

"Unfortunately  for  herself,  Miss  Beth  Van  Har- 
court had  less  confidence  in,  and  respect  for,  our  demo- 
cratic criminal  processes  than  did  an  alien  Japanese 
jail  bird." 


Lieutenants'  Benevolent  Ass'n  Elects  Officers 


i 


BY  UNANIMOUS  vote  of   the  members,   Lieu- 
tenant William  F.  Maley,  president,  and  the  en- 
tire Board  of  Officers  of  the  Lieutenants'  Benevo- 
lent Association  were  re-elected  to  office  at  the  annual 

election  meeting  of  the  bod) 
held  Tuesday,  November  16, 
at  the  headquarters  of  the 
organization  in  the  Governor 
Clinton  Hotel. 

The  officers  seated,  in  ad- 
dition to  President  Maley, 
were : 

Nicholas  P.  Sussillo,  past- 
president  ;  James  F.  Don- 
nelly, first  vice-president ; 
John  King,  second  vice-presi- 
dent ;  Walter  J.  Miller,  secre- 
tary and  treasurer ;  Frank  W. 
Lent,  recorder;  Charles  L.  J. 
Chomas,  marshal ;  George  A. 
Camerer,  inside  sentinel ; 
James  P.  Manley,  outside 
sentinel. 
Executive  Committee:  Frank  A.  Smith,  Daniel 
Oliva,  Walter  E.  J.  Hennessey. 


SQD.  A-4,  FLIGHT  3 
Nashville,  Tenn. 

November  23,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Just  a  few  belated  words  in  regard  to  the  fine  job 
you  are  doing  in  keeping  up  contact  with  the  Depart- 
ment's men  in  service  through  the  medium  o£  SPRING 
3100.  More  than  once  I've  eagerly  looked  forward  to 
the  large  white  envelope  bearing  the  latest  issue.  In- 
cidentally, that  was  more  than  a  fine  gesture  when  the 
boys  dug  down  in  their  already  overtaxed  jeans  to  pay 
for  two  of  those  big  B-17's.  Rest  assured,  no  more 
practical  or  patriotic  way  will  bring  an  end  to  this 
chaotic  war. 

If  only  you  could  see  the  thousands  of  young- 
sters here  with  me  now  at  this  classification  center 
awaiting  appointment  as  either  pilot,  navigator  or  bom- 
bardier. For  complete  assurance  regarding  the  outcome 
of  this  embroglio  you  merely  have  to  glance  over  the 
wealth  of  courageous  and  eager  lads  they  have  here 
awaiting  their  assignments  to  specialized  flying  schools. 

AVIATION  STUDENT  VICTOR  KLEINFELD, 
Patrolman,  92nd  Precinct. 


GOLF 


IN  A  DRIVING  finish  that  led  the  contestants 
right  down  to  the  last  tournament  of  the  season, 
Patrohnan  Ed  MacFadden,  112th  Precinct,  emerged 
as  winner  of  the  SPRING  3100  trophy,  emblematic 
of  supremacy  in  the  1943  handicap  tournament  of  the 
N.  Y.  Police  Golf  Association,  whose  final  meet  of  the 
year  was  held  Monday,  November  8,  at  the  Bayside 
Golf  Club.  The  award  was  judged  on  the  handicap 
system  of  individual  performance  and  based,  as  we've 
explained  here  before,  on  the  contestants'  three  best 
showings  of  the  year. 

The  new  champion,  who  all  season  long  had  been 
giving  Old  Man  Par  an  unmerciful  tussle,  came 
through  on  this  day  with  a  perfect  round — meaning — 
he  toured  the  famous  Bayside  links  in  exactly  71 
strokes,  which  is  par  for  the  course,  an  achievement 
which  enabled  Ed  to  jump  from  third  position  in  the 
SPRING  3100  competition  kerplunk  into  first  place 
and  the  championship. 

It  was  as  close  and  dramatic  a  finish  as  the  one 
turned  in  by  last  year's  champion.  Patrolman  John 
McDonald,  103rd  Precinct,  who,  in  fourth  position 
entering  into  the  final  round  of  play,  came  through 
with  a  sizzling  card  of  73  strokes  to  land  him  the 
crown. 

Second  prize  was  taken  by  Patrolman  Jack  Corcoran, 
18th  Precinct,  with  third  prize  going  to  Patrolman  Ray 
Hendley,  68th  Precinct. 

Hole-in-One  Championship 

Detective  Jimmy  Oleska,  10th  D.  D.,  won  the  hole- 
in-one  championship  with  a  beautiful  shot  of  165  yards. 
The  fourth  hole  was  the  scene  of  this  competition  and 
Jimmy's  shot  landed  exactly  2  inches  less  than  2  feet 
from  the  flag.  Second  place  went  to  retired  Inspector 
Charles  Stilson  whose  nicely  propelled  pill  fell  short 
of  the  cup  by  only  3  feet  8  inches.  Third  place  fell 
to  Lieutenant  Saul  C.  Metz,  6th  Precinct,  with  a  poke 
that  missed  the  cup  by  4  feet  6  inches. 

The  Spring  3100  trophy,  together  with  the  awards 
for  second  and  third  place,  will  be  presented  to  the 
winners  at  a  victory  dinner  to  be  held  by  the  P.G.A. 
on  a  date  later  to  be  decided  upon.  More  about  this 
in  another  issue. 


Poggi  Re-elected  President 

At  the  annual  election  of  officers  held  last  month 
the  present  incumbent.  Sergeant  Bob  Poggi,  94th  Pre- 
cinct, was  unanimously  voted  to  continue  in  service. 
Other  officers  seated  were  James  W.  Hennessey,  vice 
president ;  Ed  MacFadden,  secretary ;  Joseph  Grady, 
treasurer ;  James  Oleska,  sergeant-at-arms  ;  Walter  Ca- 
sey, chairman  handicap  committee ;  Stanley  Povey, 
chairman  arrangements  committee. 

The  re-election  of  Sergeant  Poggi  to  the  presidency 
— his  third  year  in  a  row,  incidentally — was  a  foregone 
conclusion,  and  again  let  it  be  said  that  to  Bob's  eiiforts 
and  unfailing  enthusiasm  may  be  attributed,  in  no  small 
measure,  the  splendid  accomplishments  of  this  organi- 
zation of  turf  tumbling  enthusiasts  during  the  season 
just  closed. 


RESULTS  OF  THE  SPRING  3100  COMPE- 
TITION BASED  ON  CONTESTANTS'  THREE 
LOWEST  NET  SCORES  DURING  1943 


Three  Best  Total 

Net  Scores  Diet  Scores 

E.    MacFadden    65-70-65  200 

J.    Corcoran    65-70-69  204 

R.  Hendley  67-69-69  205 

E.  McCabe   66-71-71  208 

F.  Moynihan   : 68-66-74  208 

J.    Jetter   68-70-71  209 

J.   Hart   65-72-72  209 

H.   Clancy  68-71-70  209 

G.  Schulmerick   69-69-73  211 

E.  Moore  .._ 68-71-72  211 

G.  Ahrens  65-72-75  212 

J.  Zielazny  71-71-71  213 

C.  Stilson 67-72-74  213 

D.  Shea  68-72-73  213 

J.    Oleska    71-71-72  214 

J.  Harcke  69-69-76  214 

E.  Spaeth  65-75-75  215 

J.  McDonald  71-72-72  215 

S.  Metz 69-73-73  215 

W.  Flanagan  71-72-72  215 

W.    Casey   75-67-73  215 

J.   McGarty  67-74-75  216 

F.  McCue   71-72-73  216 

M.  Kelly  80-70-66  216 

A.  Irwin   70-72-74  216 

J.  Donohue  67-74-75  216 

L.  Lake  65-75-77  217 

H.   Duberg  77-70-70  217 

R.  Blaum  75-68-74  217 

B.  Hurwood  70-72-76  218 

C.  Boland  72-75-71  218 

P.   CusJck 75-72-72  219 

J.    Creed    72-80-67  219 

S.  Brzozowski  72-73-74  219 


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72-74-74 


V.    LoPrest    70-73-78 

B.    Soulhwick    72-73-76 

J.   White   70-73-78 

J.  Kalbacker  71-75-76 

W.  Miller  74-74-74 

J.  Robb  72-74-76 

S.  Bellinoff  79-72-71 

J.  Hennessey 75-76-72 

J.   Grady  69-77-/8 

B.   Downs  74-73-77 

F.    Seper    71-75-79 

A.   Morris  72-80-75 


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A.   McCloseky  71-80-76  227 

W.   Donnellan  73-73-82  228 

J.    Corcoran    76-83-71  230 

H.    Whitton    67-82-82  231 

A.    Muscarella    "  82-82-67  231 

J.    Lyie    76-77-80  233 

J.    Walker   77-79-79  235 

J.    Driscoll    77-76-82  235 

M.    Carmody 82-78-77  237 

S.   Swanson  82-82-74  238 

E.   Carey    79-86-73  238 

M.   Hayes   75-81-86  242 

E.   Pettit   87-79-77  243 


IVi'lt  Done,  Thou  Good  and  Faithful  Servant 


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Robert   E.   Ball 
Charles  Havlick 
Robert  F.  McCormack 
Walter   L.    Nixon 
Tony   F.    Notaro 
John    F.   Doody 
Abraham    Goldberg 
John   A.    Mulligan 
William   C.    Becker 
Lawrence   A.    Cudahy 
Edward   Corbett 
William  Wilson 
Frank   E.   Ledwith 
Tliomas   F.   Westover,   Jr. 
Christian   Fritzges 
Thomas   F.    Reilly 
Peter   Monaghan 
John   J.   Kirby 
August   S.   Smith 
Thomas   Tipping 
William  J.   Brady 
Theodore  H.   Neumeyer 
William  J.  Metzelaar,  Jr. 
David   Foster 
Joseph   V.   McGovern 
Charles   G.   Gardella 
George   E.   Butler 
Frank  L.   Roewer 


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Charles   G.    Schnizler      Mot. 
Stephen   M.    Dunphy 
Arthur   A.    McLaughlin 
George   N.   Faust 
Thomas   J.   Deneen 
Morris   Grasberg 
Hugh   Downie 
Edward    Schmidtt 
John   Alexy 
Harry   J.    Hermanee 
George   J.    Salg,   Jr. 
Otto   Schwarz 
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Daniel   M.    Farrell 
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UNITED  STATES  NAVY 

Sampson,   N.   Y. 

November  1,   1943. 
EDITOR,   SPRING  3100: 

Just  received  the  September-October  issue  of 
SPRING  3100  which  followed  me  from  Newport,  R.  I., 
to  Hunter  College  (VV.  R.),  Bronx,  N.  Y,,  and  finally 
reached  me  here  at  Sampson,  N.  Y.,  and  I  needn't  tell 
you  it  was  mighty  welcome. 

Many  thanks,  too,  for  all  the  copies  I've  received  in 
the  past. 

Regards  to  all. 

GEORGE  B.   REGAN,  Sp.    (S)   2/c, 
Detective,  45th  Squad. 


^A--l 


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By  REBECCA  B.   RANKIN,   Librarian,   Municipal  Reference  Library 


THE  LIBRARY  has  recently  acquired  a  small 
book  entitled  World  Peace  Plans  compiled  by 
Julia  E.  Johnson  (New  York:  The  H.  W.  Wil- 
son Company,  1943).  In  it  are  outlined  in  compact 
form  the  many  proposals  which  have  been  made  by 
statesmen,  officials,  and  citizens.  Many  such  plans  in- 
clude an  international  police  force,  and  the  question  is 
specifically  discussed  by  Admiral  W.  L.  Rodgers  who 
enumerates  the  practical  difficulties. 

The  United  States  at  War.  General  Marshall,  Chief 
of  Staflf  of  U.  S.  Army  issued  a  biennial  report  cover- 
ing year  July  1,  1941,  to  June  30,  1943.  It  is  an  amaz- 
ing record  of  achievement,  and  the  maps  and  charts 
which  accompany  it  are  most  illuminating.  The 
Library  has  a  copy  in  a  convenient  form  to  loan  you. 


"Policing  the  iwst-war  world"  is  the  leading  article 
in  The  United  States  News  of  September  24,  1943. 
This  and  many  other  timely  articles  of  current  interest 
in  this  weekly  from  Washington,  D.  C,  are  worth 
your  time  to  read. 


The  latest  City  Traffic  Regulations  as  of  October  16. 
1943,  have  been  reprinted  in  a  separate  leaflet  and  is- 
sued by  Brooklyn  Eagle  Library  in  convenient  form 
for  police  and  fire  study. 


The  September,  1943,.  Bulletin  of  the  Bureau  of 
Criminal  Investigation  of  the  New  York  State  Police 
contains  an  interesting  article  on  "Time  of  commenc- 
ing criminal  actions"  and  some  police  news. 


Requirements  for  Policemen  Relaxed  in  Many  Cities 
as  Wartime  Necessity.  Requirements  for  policemen 
were  relaxed  by  many  state  legislatures  this  year  so 
cities  may  make  temporary  police  appointments  under 
reduced  physical  and  educational  standards,  informa- 
tion to  the  American  Municipal  Association  indicates. 
In  general  the  legislation  excludes  such  temporary  ap- 
pointees from  pension  rights  and  civil  service  status. 

Age  limits  were  increased  and  mental  and  physical 
requirements  decreased  in  many  cities.  Louisville  low- 
ered educational  requirements  for  policemen  from  one 
year  of  high  school  to  eighth  grade  graduation.  The 
starting  age  limit  was  raised  from  35  to  50  and  the 
health  director  given  power  to  lower  minimum  weight 
and  age  requirements. 

To  secure  new  men  in  Memphis,  police  salaries  were 
raised,  physical  requirements  lowered  and  age  limits 
changed.  Minneapolis  replaced  written  examinations 
for  policemen  with  oral  interviews,  raised  the  maxi- 


mum recruiting  age  from  31  to  35  and  lowered  the  edu- 
cational requirement  to  eighth  grade  graduation. 

Many  cities  have  hired  temporary  policemen  with 
the  understanding  their  tenure  terminates  at  the  end 
of  the  war.  Cities  with  this  provision  include  Madison, 
Wisconsin ;  Missoula,  Montana ;  San  Francisco  and 
Tulsa.  Besides  increasing  age  limits  and  decreasing 
mental  and  physical  requirements,  Alameda,  Cali- 
fornia, informs  temporary  appointees  they  will  not  be 
retained  after  the  three-year  probationary  period  ends. 

Residence  requirements  have  been  amended  in  Mil- 
waukee and  Memphis,  and  special  police  have  been  ap- 
pointed in  three  cities.  Pontiac,  Michigan,  gives  full 
police  authority  to  guardsmen  of  various  manufactur- 
ing plants  who  are  appointed  by  the  chief  of  police. 
Verona,  N.  J.,  appoints  special  police  who  may  be 
dismissed  by  the  council  at  any  time,  while  Wilming- 
ton, N.  C,  hires  general  city  employees  without  fixed 
tenure  to  be  assigned  temporarily  to  the  police  force. 
These  appointees  do  not  have  to  meet  civil  service  re- 
quirements and  are  not  eligible  for  pensions. 


The  1942  Annual  Report  of  the  Chicago  Depart- 
ment of  Police  has  just  been  received.  An  interesting 
item  of  news  is  that  the  Scientific  Crime  Detection 
Laboratory  gave  instruction  to  434  recruits  of  its  De- 
partment. 


A  textbook  which  provides  basic  information  for 
study  of  those  subjects  essential  in  the  training  of 
auxiliary  personnel  for  the  police  departments  in  their 
service  during  wartime  emergencies  was  issued  by  the 
Connecticut  State  Police  Department  in  1942  entitled 
"Police  Defense  Manual."  It  may  be  borrowed  from 
the  Library. 


City  Lawyer.  A  person  who  is  "highly  allergic  to 
being  alone"  and  a  lawyer,  too,  who  has  enjoyed  an 
active  and  varied  practice,  has  much  to  relate  in  his 
autobiography.  Arthur  Garfield  Hays  does  just  this  in 
a  chatty  way  in  "City  Lawyer"  (New  York:  Simon 
and  Shuster,  1942).  It  is  not  strictly  a  personal  biog- 
raphy ;  there  is  much  political  and  social  philosophizing, 
long  quotations  from  examinations  in  law  cases,  but 
in  parts  it  is  as  good  as  a  detective  story.  It  is  indeed 
a  colorful  biography,  with  appeal  for  all  Americans. 


The  American  City,  the  most  popular  of  municipal 
magazines,  usually  contains  items  of  interest  to  the 
police.  But  in  the  October,  1943,  issue  you  will  find 
several  pertinent  articles  on  traffic,  one  particularly 
about  Buffalo  and  what  it  is  planning  for  post-war 
traffic  control. 


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NEW  YORK  COMMITTEE   OF  THE   NATIONAL 
WAR   FLND 

57  William  Street,  N.  Y.  5,  N.  Y. 

November  3,  1943. 
HON.  LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE 
Police  Commissioner 

Dear  Commissioner  Valentine : 

On  behalf  of  the  New  York  Committee  of  the  Na- 
tional War  Fund,  I  wish  to  extend  my  thanks  and 
congratulations  to  you,  and  through  you,  to  tlie  officers 
and  men  of  your  department  for  the  wonderfully  effi- 
cient services  rendered  to  us  in  connection  with  our 
National  War  Fund  Parade  on  Saturday,  October  30th. 

The  uniform  courtesy  and  cheerful  assistance  ren- 
dered in  every  phase  of  the  preliminary  arrangements, 
and  on  the  day  of  the  Parade  itself,  were  of  invaluable 
aid  to  all  of  us. 

I  wish  to  add  my  particular  thanks  to  Assistant 
Chief  Inspector  John  J.  DiMartino  of  153  East  67th 
Street,  and  Assistant  Chief  Inspector  James  J.  Sheehy 
of  240  Center  Street,  whose  cooperation  with  Lieutenant 
Colonel  Myron  K.  Barrett  of  the  United  States  Army 
and  our  Mr.  Thomas  A.  Broderick  was  beyond  the 
routine   demands   of   their   duties. 

We  are  very  grateful  indeed  for  all  that  the  Police 
Department  has  done  for  us. 

Sincerely  yours, 

EMIL   SCHRAM. 


UNITED    STATE    MILITARY    ACADEMY 
West   Point,   New   York 

Police  Commissioner  LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE, 

240  Centre  Street, 

New  York  City,  New  York. 

Dear  Commissioner  Valentine: 

I  wish  at  this  time  to  thank  you  and  your  depart- 
ment, on  behalf  of  Brigadier  General  P.  E.  Gallagher 
recently  relieved  from  duty  at  this  station,  for  the  splen- 
did cooperation  and  superior  performance  of  duty  in 
connection  with  the  visit  and  movement  of  the  United 
States  Corps  of  Cadets  in  New  York  Ctiy,  6  Novem- 
ber  1943. 

Please  express  my  appreciation  to  those  concerned 
in  your  department.  I  assure  you,  it  is  a  pleasure  to 
work  with  your  fine  organization. 

Very  truly  yours, 

G.  HONNEN. 

Brigadier    General,    USA. 
Commandant   of   Cadets. 


SHERIDAN  WAS  RIGHT 

"Look  at  that  youngster,  with  cropped  hair,  the  cig- 
arette and  funny  trousers.  It's  hard  to  tell  whether 
it's  a  boy  or  girl." 

"She's  a  girl  and  she's  my  daughter." 

"My  dear  sir,  forgive  me.  I  never  would  have  been 
so  outspoken  if  I  had  known  you  were  her  father." 

"I'm  not  her   father ;   I'm  her  mother." 


DELAFIELD,   MARSH,   PORTER    &   HOPE 
20  Exchange   Place,   New   York 

November  1,  1943. 
COMMISSIONER  LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE, 
240  Centre  Street, 
New  York  City. 

My  dear  Commissioner  Valentine : 

It  gives  me  pleasure  to  commend  the  excellent  way 
in  which  the  police  handled  the  problems  in  connection 
with  the  National  War  Fund  parade  on  Saturday,  Oc- 
tober 30,  1943. 

Your   sincerely, 

JOHN   ROSS  DELAFIELD, 
Brig.    Gen.    Inact.    Res.    U.    S.   A. 


TREASURY  DEPARTMENT 

Internal  Revenue  Service 

New  York,  N.  Y. 

Decemer  1,  1943. 
MR.  LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE, 
Commissioner  of  Police, 
240  Center  Street, 
New  York,  New  York. 

Dear  Sir: 

I  wish  to  take  this  opportunity  to  thank  you  for  the 
assistance  rendered  by  your  department  in  furnishing 
thirty-nine  detectives  and  patrolmen  to  aid  in  conduct- 
ing the  series  of  raids  on  various  liquor  dealers'  prem- 
ises, in  which  quantities  of  nontaxpaid  distilled  spirits 
were  found,  the  raid  having  been  made  on  November 
23,  1943. 

The  entire  operation  was  successful  and  the  services 
rendered  by  members  of  your  force  was  of  great 
assistance   to  this   Unit. 

Very  truly  yours, 
B.    R.   RHEES, 
District  Supervisor. 


OFFICE   OF   PRICE   ADMINISTRATION 

MANHATTAN   AREA   RENT  OFFICE 

535   Fifth   Ave.,    New    York,    N.    Y. 

November  20,   1943. 
HON.  LEWIS  f.  VALENTINE, 

Commissioner, 

Police  Department  of  City  of  N.  Y. 

240  Centre  Street,  N.  Y.  C. 

My  dear  Commissioner : 

The  effective  cooperation  which  we  received  from 
your  department  in  furnishing  us  with  police  protection 
at  all  the  registration  points  in  the  various  five  boroughs 
and  also  at  our  area  offices  has  been  a  great  source  of 
comfort  and  satisfaction  to  us,  and  I  desire  to  extend 
to  you  the  sincere  thanks  and  appreciation  of  the  Rent 
Control  Division  of  the  Office  of  Price  Administration, 

With  appreciation. 

Yours  very  truly, 

LOUIS  H.  PINK, 
Area  Rent  Director  for 
the  City  of  New  York. 


POLICE  ACADEMY 

OFFICERS'  TRAINING  SCHOOL 


QUESTIONS  AND  ANSWERS  FOR  THE  DECEMBER,  1943,  ISSUE  OF  "SPRING  3100" 

By  Lieutenant  PETER  F.  MATHEWS 


QUESTIONS 


QUESTION  NO.   1 

Upon  the  determination  of  a  criminal  action  against  a 
person,  in  favor  of  such  person,  fingerprints  and  photo- 
graphs taken  while  such  action  was  pending,  by  direction 
of  any  poHce  officer,  shall  be  returned  on  demand  by  the 
police  officer  having  same  in  his  possession  or  under  his 
control.     Mention  any  exception  to  this  statement. 

QUESTION  NO.  2 

What  provision  is  contained  in  the  Traffic  Regulations 
for  parking  doctors'  vehicles? 

QUESTION  NO.  3 

Under  what  circumstances  may  a  member  of  the  Force, 
assigned  to  guard  a  prisoner  in  a  hospital,  permit  a  visitor 
to  visit  such  prisoner? 

QUESTION  NO.  4 

What  is  the  purpose  and  duty  of  the  State  Law  Revision 
Commission  ? 

QUESTION  NO.  5 

Briefly  answer  the   following: 

a.  What  is  the  purpose  and  object  of  permitting  an 
inspection  by  a  jury  of  the  premises  where  a  crime  has 
been  committed? 

b.  In  what  cases  are  Traffic  Warning  Letters  forwarded 
to  offenders? 

c.  Describe  the  modern  safe  burglar. 

d.  What  information  shall  be  obtained  by  members  of 
the  Force  from  witnesses  of  an  alleged  crime  or  suspicious 
death? 

e.  In  what  cases  shall  a  Suspected  Place  Report  (Prem- 
ises File)  U.  F.  45  be  prepared? 

f.  Mention  some  permits  and  licenses  that  are  issued 
by   the   Pistol   License    Bureau,   other   than   pistol   licenses. 


ANSWERS 


ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.   1 

Exceptions  to  this  statement  are  as  follows: 

1.  When  another  criminal  action  or  proceeding  is  pend- 
ing against  such  person. 

2.  When  such   person  has  previously  been  convicted  in 
this  state: 

a.  Of  a   crime,   or 

b.  Of  the  offense  of  disorderly  conduct,  or 

c.  Of  being  a  vagrant  or  disorderly  person. 

3.  When    such    person    has    previously    been    convicted 
elsewhere  of  any  crime  or  offense  which  would  be  deemed. 


POLICE  ACADEMY 

OFFICERS'  TRAINING  SCHOOL 

72  POPLAR  ST.,  BROOKLYN 

PROMOTION  COURSES 

To    Rank    of    Captain.      For    all    Lieutenants. 

Sessions   will   he   held,   holidays,   excepted,    on 

Monday 7.30  P.M. 


Tuesday    - 
Wednesday 
Thursday 
Friday  -    - 
To    Rank    of    Lieu 


Monday 
Tuesday    - 
Wednesday 
Tliursday 
Friday  -    • 


Tuesday    -    - 
Wednesday    - 
Thursday 
Friday  ... 


.  10.30  A.M. 
.  5.30  P.M. 
.  11.30  A.M. 
.       5.30  P.M. 

For    all   Sergeants. 


Sessions   will    he   held,   holidays,   excepted,   on 


7.30  P.M. 

-  10.30  A.M. 

-  5.30  P.M. 

-  11.30  A.M. 
.      5.30  P.M. 

To  Rank  of  Sergeant.  For  Patrolmen,  all  grades. 
Sessions   will    he   held,   holidays,   excepted,    on 
Monday 7.30  P.M. 

-  10.30  A.M. 

-  5.30  P.M. 

-  11.30  A.M. 
5.30  P.M. 

4.  Topics  will  be  changed  weekly.  Each  class 
session  will  be  for  a  period  of  two  hours.  Attend- 
ance will  be  on  time  off  duty.  No  fee  will  be  charged. 

5.  SEE  CIRCULAR  12,  1937. 


if  committed  within  this  state: 

a.  A  crime,  or 

b.  Offense  of  disorderly  conduct,  or 

c.  Vagrancy,    or 

d.  Being  a  disorderly  person. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  2 

Section  14  of  the  Traffic  Regulations  titled  "Parking — 
Doctors'   Vehicles"   provides   as   follows: 

A  duly  licensed  physician  will  be  permitted  to  leave  his 
automobile,  properly  identified  by  having  affixed  thereto 
"M  D"  registration  plates  issued  by  the  Motor  Vehicle 
Bureau  of  the  State  of  New  York,  on  the  street  in  front 
of  hospitals,  clinics  and  premises  wherein  actually  attend- 
ing a  patient,  for  such  length  of  time  as  may  be  necessary 
for  that  purpose. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  3 

If  such  prisoner  is  charged  with  a  felony  and  the  visi- 
tor has  a  pass  to  visit  prisoner  issued  by  the  Assistant 
Chief  Inspector  commanding  18th  Division. 

If  such  prisoner  is  charged  with  a  misdemeanor  and 
the  visitor  has  a  written  authorization  from  the  Command- 


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ing  Officer  of  the  precinct  in  which  the  hospital  is  located. 
The  member  of  the  Force  assigned  to  guard  the  pris- 
oner shall  enter  in  his  memorandum  book  the  time,  name 
and  address,  and  title  or  rank  of  the  person  interviewing 
the  prisoner  and  shall  deliver,  at  the  termination  of  his 
tour  of  duty,  all  passes  and  authorizations  received  to  the 
Commanding  Officer  of  the  precinct  in  which  the  hospital 
is  located  for  file. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  4 

The  purpose  and  duty  of  the  State  Law  Revision  Com- 
mission is  as  follows: 

1.  To  examine  the  common  law  and  statutes  of  the 
state  and  current  judicial  decisions  for  the  purpose  of 
discovering  defects  and  anachronisms  in  the  law  and  rec- 
ommending needed  reforms. 

2.  To  receive  and  consider  proposed  changes  in  the 
law  recommended  by  the  American  Law  Institute,  the  Com- 
missioner for  the  Promotion  of  Uniformity  of  Legislation 
in  the  United  States,  any  Bar  Association  or  other  learned 
bodies. 

3.  To  receive  and  consider  suggestions  from  judges, 
justices,  public  officials,  lawyers  and  the  public  generally 
as  to  defects  and  anachronisms  in   the  law. 

4.  To  recommend,  from  time  to  time,  such  changes  in 
the  law  as  it  deems  necessary  to  modify  or  eliminate  an- 
tiquated and  inequitable  rules  of  law,  and  to  bring  the 
law  of  this  state,  civil  and  criminal,  into  harmony  with 
modern  conditions. 

5.  To  report  its  proceedings  annually  to  the  Legislature 
on  or  before  February  first,  and,  if  deemed  advisable,  to 
accompany  such  report  with  proposed  bills  to  carry  out 
any  of  its  recommendations. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  5 

a.   The  purpose  and  object  of  the  inspection  is  to  enable 


the  jurors  to  more  accurately  understand  and  more  fully 
appreciate  the  testimony  of  witnesses  given  before   them. 

b.  In  cases  where  the  violations  were  of  a  minor  or 
unintentional  nature  and  of  such  a  character  that  the 
ofTender  could  not  be  summarily  warned  or  served  with 
a  summons  by  the  member  of  the  Force  making  the  ob- 
servation. 

c.  The  modern  safe  burglar — or  rather  burglars,  for 
they  always  work  in  groups  of  two  or  more  called  "mobs" 
— may  be  of  any  race,  creed,  color  or  occupation,  and  of 
any  age  between  eighteen  and  sixty. 

d.  Shall  make  an  immediate  and  thorough  investiga- 
tion into  the  circumstances  of  the  crime;  obtain  the  names, 
residence  addresses,  employers'  names  and  business  ad- 
dresses of  witnesses  and  all  other  important  details. 

e.  In  all  cases  of  reports  of  suspected  places,  and  in  all 
cases  where  arrests  are  made  in  a  premises  for  violation  of 
the  laws  relating  to  public  morals,  gambling,  intoxicating 
liquors,  and  State  Alcoholic  Beverage  Control  Law. 

f.  Tear  gas  permits,  sound  device  permits,  auto  radio 
set  permits,  religious  permits,  runners  licenses,  gunsmith 
licenses  and  dealer  in  iirearms  licenses. 


CORRECTION 

Paragraph  10,  of  the  answer  to  Question  No.  4 
in  the  November  Question  and  Answer  column,  on 
page  25,  reads: 

"The  records  of  any  youth  adjudged  a  youthful 
offender,  including  fingerprints  and  photographs, 
shall  be  open  to  public  inspection." 

This  should  have  read  "shall  not  be  open  to 
public   inspection." 


State  Department  of  Correction  Reports  Decrease  of  36.5  per 
cent  in  Offenses  of  All  Descriptions  During  First  Six  Months 
of  1943,  as  Compared  With  the  Corresponding  Period  of  1942. 


OFFENSES  of  all  descriptions,  including  traffic 
infractions,  decreased  36.5  percent  during  the 
first  six  months  of  1943  as  compared  with  the 
corresponding  period  of  1942.  During  the  first  six 
months  of  this  year  317,401  ofifenses  were  reported  to 
the  State  Department  of  Correction  while  similar  re- 
ports during  1942  numbered  500,203. 

Corporate  Ordinances  (which  consist  mostly  of  traffic 
violations),  motor  vehicle  law  violations  and  traffic 
infractions,  however,  comprised  70.4  percent  of  the 
total  ofifenses  reported  as  compared  with  76.8  percent 
of  the  1942  total.  The  decrease  recorded  shows  a  dif- 
ference of  160,628  ofifenses  or  a  drop  of  41.8  percent 
below  the  figures  for  1942. 

Major  ofifenses,  which  include  felonies  and  the  mis- 
demeanors mentioned  in  Section  552  of  the  Criminal 
Code,  dropped  from  15,567  in  1942  to  13,865  in  1943 
or  a  decrease  of  12.1  percent. 

Thefts  of  all  descriptions  decreased  26.5  percent  in 
these  periods.  The  following  were  the  decreases  rec- 
orded: robbery,  30.9  percent;  unlawful  entry,  4.5  per- 


cent; receiving  stolen  property,  41.9  percent;  burglary. 
12.8  percent;  grand  larceny,  15.8  percent;  petit  larceny, 
28.6  percent ;  pocket-picking,  32.9  percent ;  frauds,  34.4 
percent ;  forgery,  30.0  percent ;  and  possession  of  burg- 
lars tools,  33.3  percent. 

Homicide  decreased  12.4  percent  in  the  two  periods 
—the  figures  being  173  in  1942  and  160  in  1943.  Of 
the  total  reported  during  1943,  128  were  cleared  by 
arrest  of  140  persons,  of  which  17  were  females,  while 
32  homicides  remain  unsolved.  Felonious  assault  de- 
creased 2.4  percent,  while  crimes  involving  dangerous 
weapons  decreased  one-fifth  of  one  percent. 

Manslaughter  through  the  negligent  operation  of 
vehicles  decreased  8.4  percent,  while  intoxicated  drivers 
fell  ofif  43.8  percent,  and  public  intoxication  decreased 
14.2  percent. 

Rape  dropped  from  618  ofifenses  during  1942  to  596 
ofifenses  in  1943,  or  a  decrease  of  3.6  percent.  A  de- 
crease of  21.3  percent  was  recorded  for  sex  offenses, 
while  ofifenses  involving  prostitution  decreased  12.0 
percent. 


DEPARTMENTAL    ORDERS 


Circular  ISo.  31,  October  27,  1943. 
Armistice  Day  leaves  of  absence. 

General  Orders  No.  37,  October  27,  1943. 

Instructions    for  commanding  officers  on  Election  Day. 

General  Orders  No.  38,  October  27,  1943. 
Instructions   for  Election  Day. 

General  Orders  No.  39,  October  27,  1943. 
Tabulation   of  vote,  etc. 

General  Orders  No.  40,  October  27,  1943. 

Instructions  concerning  election  of  Councilmen  by  Pro- 
portional Representation. 

General  Orders  No.  41,  October  27,  1943. 
Prevention   of   bonfires   on   Election   Day. 

Special  Orders  No.  272,  October  27,  1943. 
General  Election  details. 

T.  T.  Message,  October  28,  1943. 

Instructions  as  to  handling  of  war  ballots. 

General  Orders  No.  42,  October  29,  1943. 

Effective  12.01  A.M.,  November  4,  1943,  the  68th  and 
74th  Precincts  will  be  located  within  the  confines  of  the 
11th    and    13th    Divisions,    respectively. 

Articles  10,  13,  15  and  27  of  the  Manual  of  Procedure 
amended  as  relates  to  location  and  jurisdiction  of  Juvenile 
Aid  Units  No.  6  and  J ;  the  detention  of  prisoners  arrested 
in  the  68th  and  74th  Precincts;  territory  covered  by  E.  S. 
Squads  Nos.  13  and  15;  precincts  now  comprising  the  10th, 
1 1th  and  13th  Divisions. 

Circular  No.  33,  October  30,  1943. 

Vehicular  traffic  prohibited  on  a  certain  thoroughfare 
in  the  Borough  of  Brooklyn. 

Revokes  a  certain  thoroughfare  as  a  play  street,  in  the 
Borough  of  Manhattan. 

Approves  a  certain  location  as  a  designated  premises 
for  the  discharge  of  small  firearms  in  the  Borough  of 
Manhattan. 

T.  T.  Message,  October  31,  1943. 

Relative  to  the  "Brownout,"  instructions  outlined  in 
connection  with  voluntary  compliance  with  lighting  recom- 
mendations to  conserve  fuel;  action  to  be  taken  where 
violations   observed,   etc. 

T.  T.  Order  No.  19,  November  4,  1943. 

Amends  so  much  of  Paragraph  22  of  Article  8  of  the 
Manual  of  Procedure  titled  "Complaints"  as  relates  to  the 
74th   Precinct. 

T.  T.  Order  No.  20,  November  9,  1943. 

Rule  17  of  the  Rules  and  Regulations  amended  to  read: 
17.    Division  commanders  shall  require  the  commanding 
officer  of  at  least  one  precinct  within  their  respective  divi- 
sions to  remain  on   duty  continuously   from   8:00  A.M.   to 
6.00    P.M.    and    another    commanding    officer     from    6.00 


P.M.  to  8.00  A.M.  In  the  event  of  an  unusual  occurrence 
arising  in  any  precinct  within  the  division,  such  command- 
ing officer  will  immediately  proceed  to  the  scene  and 
direct  police  action  until  the  arrival  of  the  Inspector, 
Deputy  Inspector  or  the  commanding  officer  of  such  pre- 
cinct. 

T.  T.  Message,  November  10,  1943. 

Booklet  titled  "New  York  at  War,"  which  contains  an 
outline  of  the  organization  and  duties  of  the  various 
emergency  services  established  for  the  protection  of  our 
city. 

T.  T.  Message,  November  12,  1943. 

Anti-freeze  solution  to  be  put  in  radiators  of  depart- 
ment automobiles. 

T.  T.  Message,  November  13,  1943. 

Change  of  location  of  Surgeon  John  J.  McGowan's  of- 
fice from  20th  Precinct  station  house  to  91  Central  Park 
West,  Man. 

T.  T.  Order  No.  21,  November  13,  1943. 

Amends  so  much  of  Paragraph  13  of  Article  10  of  the 
Manual  of  Procedure  titled  "Juvenile  Aid  Bureau"  as  re- 
lates   to    location    and    jurisdiction    of    Unit    2. 

Paragraph  13  of  Article  10  further  amended  by  adding 
thereto  new  Unit  2A. 

T.  T.  Message,  November  17,  1943. 

Poster  outlining  activities  of  the  Emergency  Welfare 
Division  during  and  immediately  following  an  air  raid 
forwarded. 

T.  T.  Message,  November  18,  1943. 

Police  and  Fire  Departments'  Eighth  Annual  Toy  Cam- 
paign. 

T.  T.  Message,  November  18,  1943. 

During  practice  air  raids  traffic  lights  and  other  illumi- 
nated traffic  control  devices,  whether  shielded  or  unshielded, 
will  not  be  extinguished. 

During  actual  air  raids  all  traffic  lights  and  other  illu- 
minated traffic  control  devices  to  be  extinguished. 

T.  T.  Order  No.  22,  November  19,  1943. 

Amends  so  much  of  Paragraph  13  of  Article  10  of  the 
Manual  of  Procedure  titled  "Juvenile  Air  Bureau"  as  re- 
lates to  location  and  jurisdiction  of  Units  6  and  7. 

Paragraph  13  of  Article  10  further  amended  by  adding 
thereto  new  Unit  6A. 

T.  T.  Message,  November  19,  1943. 

Telephone  number  of  Brooklyn  Vehicle  Homicide  Squad 
changed  from  Jefferson  3-3113  to  Main  2-6633. 

T.  T.  Message,  November  22,  1943. 

General  Orders  No.  33,  c.s.,  titled  "Evacuation"  amended 
as  relates  to  locations  and  telephone  numbers  of  certain 
Red  Cross  Primary  Rest  Centers  in  the  3rd,  4th,  11th, 
15th,  23rd,  24th,  25th,  41st,  111th,  120th  and  122nd 
Precincts. 


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PRIZE  CARTOONS  SUBMITTED  BY   MEMBERS   OF  THE  DEPARTMENT 


"Butcher's  expecting  a  delivery  of  meat." 


'Don't  disturb  them  now,  Sarge,  they're  listening  to  Frank  Sinatra. 


"You  told  nie  to  make  a  survey  of  my  post,  didn't  you.' 


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AMENDMENTS  TO  RULES  AND  REGULATIONS 

Amendments  to  the  Manual  of  Procedure  will  follow  in  due  coume 


RULE  17. 

17.  Division  commanders  shall  require  the  command- 
ing officer  of  at  least  one  precinct  within  their  respective 
divisions  to  remain  on  duty  continuously  from  8:00  A.M. 
to  6:00  P.M.  and  another  commanding  officer  from  6:00 
P.M.  to  8:00  A.M.  In  the  event  of  an  unusual  occurence 
arising  in  any  precinct  within  the  division,  such  command- 
ing officer  will  immediately  proceed  to  the  scene  and  direct 
police  action  until  the  arrival  of  the  Inspector,  Deputy 
Inspector  or  the  commanding  officer  of  such  precinct. 
Amended  by  T.T.O.  No.  20,  ISov.  9,  1943. 

RULE  241. 

241.  Except  when  the  provisions  of  Rule  240  are 
operative,  a  person  desiring  information  relative  to  or  a 
transcript  of  a  record  of  an  accident,  shall  be  referred 
to  the  Commanding  Officer,  Bureau  of  Information, 
Police   Headquarters,    Manhattan. 

a.  Anyone  desiring  to  inspect  an  accident  report  shall 
present  a  written  authorization  on  prescribed  form,  signed 
and  executed  before  a  notary  public  or  commissioner  of 
deeds,  to  the  Commanding  Officer,  Bureau  of  Information, 
during  the  regular  office  hours,  any  day,  except  Sundays 
and   legal   holidays. 

b.  Upon  the  filing  of  an  authorization  the  applicant 
if  entitled  by  law  to  inspect  such  record  shall  be  given  a 
photostat  thereof  at  a  time  and  date  to  be  fixed  by  the 
Commanding  Officer,  Bureau  of  Information,  which  date 
shall  be  not  less  than  10  nor  more  than  15  days  from  the 
time  of  such  filing.  During  this  period  the  Command- 
ing Officer  shall  cause  to  be  verified  the  authenticity  of 
the  authorization  and  the  right  of  the  applicant  to  inspect 
the  record. 

c.  If  the  verification  results  in  a  determination  that  the 
applicant  is  entitled  to  inspect  the  records  a  service 
charge  of  Sl.OO  shall  be  collected  and  the  prescribed 
receipt  shall  be  prepared  in  triplicate  by  the  Command- 
ing Officer,  Bureau  of  Information.  Upon  payment  of 
such  service  charge  the  photostat  shall  be  delivered  to 
the  applicant.  If  the  determination  be  that  the  appli- 
cant is  not  entitled  to  inspect  the  records  he  shall  be  so 
informed  at  the  time  and  date  specified  for  such  inspec- 
tion. 

d.  An  authorization  submitted  by  a  representative  or 
attorney-at-law  must  be  signed  by  the  following  and  shall 
be  kept  on   file  in  the  Bureau  of  Information: 

1.  The   person   injured;   or 

2.  The  parent  or  guardian  of  such  person    (in  case 
of  a   minor)  ;   or 

3.  The   executor   or   administrator  of   the   estate    (in 
case  of  death) ;  or 

4.  The  defendant,   or  a   person   who  may  become   a 
defendant    in   an   action. 

e.  All  money  collected  for  photostats  of  aided  and  of 
accident  records  shall  be  forwarded  daily  to  the  Book- 
keeper's Office,  for  deposit  to  the  credit  of  the  Police 
Pension    Fund    (Articlel). 

G.  O.  ISo.  14,  June  24,  1941. 

RULE  245. 

So   much   of   Rule   No.   245   of   the   Rules   and   Regula- 


tions as  reads  "Typewritten  Report — Damage  to  trees"   is 
hereby   REVOKED. 

T.T.O.  No.  2,  Jan.  6,  1940. 

RULE  285. 

Rule  No.  285  of  the  Rules  and  Regulations  is  hereby 
amended   by  adding   thereto  the   following: 

"A  policewoman  shall  wear  her  hair  off  the  collar  of 
the    uniform." 

T.T.O.  No.  14,  Sept.  20,  1943. 

RULE  308. 

Rule  308  is  amended  by  adding  thereto  new  subdivision 
"D",    to    read: 

D.  Where  charges  and  order  of  suspension  from  duty 
are  to  be  simultaneously  served  upon  a  member  of  the 
Department,  the  charges  and  order  of  suspension  from 
duty  shall  be  sent  forthwith  from  the  Bureau  of  Disci- 
plinary Records  by  special  messenger  to  the  Commanding 
Officer  of  the  accused.  The  Commanding  Officer  shall 
promptly  serve  the  charges,  notify  the  accused  of  the 
suspension  from  duty  and  then  notify  all  concerned 
through  the  Telegraph  Bureau  of  the  suspension  from 
duty  of  the  accused.  Such  Commanding  Officer  shall 
obtain  from  the  accused  all  property  as  provided  in  Rule 
No.  322.  If  the  Force  Record  (Form  U.F.  10)  of  ac- 
cused or  records  of  the  Bureau  of  Information  show  that 
accused  has,  or  if  the  accused  admits  having,  firearms 
other  than  those  delivered  at  time  of  service  of  charges, 
which  firearms  are  not  available  within  the  command, 
the  Commanding  Officer  of  the  precinct  wherein  such 
firearms  are  located  shall  be  so  advised  forthwith,  by 
telephone,  and  such  Commanding  Officer  shall  immedi- 
ately send  a  Sergeant  to  the  premises  where  located  and 
obtain  such  firearms. 

T.T.O.  No.  8,  April  30,  1943. 

RULES  315  and  316. 

315.  When  papers  are  served  on  any  member  of  the 
Department  in  a  legal  proceeding  relating  to  an  official 
act,  or  in  a  proceeding  to  recover  damages  growing  out 
of  action  taken  in  the  discharge  of  departmental  duty, 
the  following  procedure  will  be  followed  in  case  the 
assistance  of   the  Corporation  Counsel   is  desired: 

316.  The  original  papers,  together  with  a  statement 
of  the  facts  out  of  which  the  cause  of  action  arose,  will 
be  forwarded  to  the  Chief  Inspector,  to  be  sent  to  the 
designated  Deputy  Police  Commissioner.  The  date  and 
hour  of  service  of  the  papers  and  a  copy  of  the  Blotter 
entry  in  connection  with  the  matter  will  be  forwarded 
at  the  same  time;  also  if  the  facts  warrant  it,  the  state- 
ment will  bear  the  following  endorsement  of  the  Com- 
manding Officer: 

"From  my  investigation  it  appears  that  at  the  time  of 
the  occurrence  the  member  of  the  Department  was  acting 
in  the  proper  discharge  of  departmental  duty,  was  guilty 
of  no  misconduct,  and  no  charges  have  been  or  are  likely 
to  be  preferred  against  him  by  reason  thereof,  and  I 
respectfully  request  that  the  Corporation  Counsel  be  as- 
signed   to   defend    him    in    this   action." 

T.T.O.  No.  28,  Sept.  27,  1939. 


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1ST  DIVISION 

1st  Pet.,  PtI.  Francis  B.   Donovan         4th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Henry   W.  A.  Elder 
2nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  I.  Know  Jtall  6th   Pet..  Ptl.  Edmund  F.  Kelly 

8th  Pet.,  Ptl.   William  Foster 

8th  Precinct:  Lieutenant  Tom  O'Grady,  who  has  two  fine 
lad.s  in  the  service — Jack,  a  Lieutenant  j.  g.  in  the  Navy  and  Tom, 
Jr.,  in  the  Army  on  his  way  to  be  a  General  (best  of  luck  to  'em 
both),  becomes  disconsolate  when  forced  to  admit  neither  one  takes 
after  his  Pa  when  it  comes  to  sounding  the  bagpipe  .  .  .  Good  luck 
also  to  Red  Mike  Flynn's  youngest  brother,  Everett,  who  has  joined 
the  Seabees  ...  Is  it  true  Johnny  Warga,  who  has  been  under 
cover  lately,  has  loaned  his  c.t.  to  Joe  Kissenberth  and  Lester 
Meagher?  .  .  .  And  now  that  the  dimout  regulations  have  been 
lifted,  what  does  Henry  Kelly  intend  doing  about  Joe  Paganucci? 
.  .  .  Chief  Foster  to  Henny  Roth:  "Are  we  all  set  for  Election, 
Henry?"  A  perfectly  natural  question,  but  why  the  "We"?  .  .  . 
\<iy  Levine,  Meyer  Abramson's  boy,  is  working  with  Blackie  Luzzi 
— looking  to  find   something  to  whiten  dark  beards. 

Nice   showing  by   Captain   Jones  and  his  men  at  the  memorial 
rvice  of  the  Police  Anchor  Club  last  month.     At  least  one-third 
1    the   force   here   attended.     The   Captain,   be  assured,   was   com- 
mended on  all  sides. 

The  command  showed  up  well  on  the  new  lieutenants'  list,  too, 
with  Steve  "Mgr."  Whalen,  Eddie  "Air  Warden"  Sullivan,  Johnny 
"Pretty  Boy"  Dunn,  Sandy  "Scot"  MacFarlane  and  Zeke  Weiman 
all  sitting  pretty  now  and  each  in  turn  waiting  for  the  BIG  DAY — 
and  as  a  further  result  making  it  necessary — and  advisable — for  the 
lieutenants  here  to  forego  their  customary  coffee  while  working 
with  them — if  you  get  what  we  mean. 

Which  lieutenant,  incidentally,  did  setting  up  exercises  in  front 
of  the  desk  on  the  day  the  list  came  out,  to  prove  to  the  zvorld  his 
[•hysical  fitness — and  later  brought  in  a  certificate  from  his  doctor 
certifying   to  such  fitness? 

Is  it  true  Sergeant  Peter  "I'll  take  the  desk"  Kelly  recently  asked 

■Sergeant   Dente  if  he  would   walk  the  8  hours   in   his  stead — and 

If  the  reason  his  legs  were  going  back  on  him?     We  can't  believe 

tiiis.     Peter,  forsooth,  thinks  nothing  of  walking  8  miles  just  for  a 

plate  of  corned  beef  and  cabbage. 

More  of  our  men  have  contributed  sons   to  the   Service :  John 
Hoffman,  whose  lad  is  in  the  Navy,  and  Paul  Ludwig,  Tom  Reilly 
and  John  O'Connor,  each  of  whom  has  a  boy  now  in  the  Army  . 
Patrolman  Henry  Knell,  incidentally,  becomes  the  first  star  on  our 
service  flag;  he,  too,  is  in  the  Army. 

Patrolman  Robbins,  the  Beau  Brummel  of  the  7th  Squad,  com- 
plains his  name  has  yet  to  grace  the  column.  So,  here  it  is,  and 
for  the  benefit  of  the  Women's  Aid  Society,  should  they  read  this, 
he  not  infrequently  is  mistaken  for  Victor  Mature — honest! 

We  can't  positively  say  which,  but  Whispering  Mike  Flynn  has 
either  started  growing  again  or  is  just  spreading  out  more. 

Pinky  Higgins,  assistant  to  Jimmy  Shea,  is  now  wearing  Willie 
Brennan's  white  pants  .  .  .  Bill  Donoghue  and  Walter  Bruce,  2nd 
assistant  custodians,  scorn  such  attire.  They  prefer  striped  pants 
with   socks,   shirt,   tie  and  underwear  to   match. 

To  Ye  Editor  and  his  Staff  our  best  wishes  for  a  very  Merry 
Christmas  and  a  Happy  New  Year. 


2ND  DIVISION 

3rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Robert  A.   Gibson  7th    ]*ct.   /*(/.   Francis  Cannon 

5th  Pet.,  Ptl.   Thomas  G.    Tobin  9th   Pet.,  Ptl.  Ima  Loudmouth 

11th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Alex  IV.  From 

5lh  Precinct:  It's  been  a  long  time  since  news  of  our  com- 
mand adorned  these  pages.  However,  we're  getting  organized  again 
and  if  our  former  distinguished  "ghost  writer,"  Sergeant  Jim 
Leary,  or  anyone  else  should  get  a  hankering  to  toss  an  item  or  two 
our  way,  we  certainly  will  appreciate  it. 

Tojo's  worries  have  increased  considerably  since  our  Jimmy 
Hopper  hooked  up  with  Uncle  Sam's  Navy.     Good  luck,  Jim ! 

Congratulations  to  Sergeants  Martin,  Callan,  Hagenlocher,  Mo- 
rano  and  Gick  on  hitting  the  lieutenants'  list. 

"No  man  comes  so  near  to  God  as  one  who  shows  protection 
and  kindness  to  men."  This  sentence  in  a  few  words  describes 
Sergeant  Ed  Radloff  who,  after  thirty-five  years  of  commendatory 
service,  retired  from  the  Department  on  November  IS.  An  out- 
standing superior  whose  sense  of  duty,  tact,  courage,  and  deep-rooted 
devotion  to  his  religious  belief  had  duly  impressed  and  commanded 
the  respect  of  all  who  knew  him,  he  left  a  vacancy  that  will  be 
difficult  to  fill.  To  him  the  best  wishes  of  the  command  are  ex- 
tended. 

Dominick  "The  Chief"  Ciaffone  has  been  doing  a  lot  of  wailing 
about  the  Bowery  "dialects"  who  infest  his  otherwise  peaceful  post 
.  .  .  Our  basketball  team,  composed  of  members  who  formerly 
cavorted  on  local  scholastic  and  semi-pro  courts,  is  anxious  to 
arrange  games.  If  interested  contact  Richard  J.  (Dixie)  Tilson, 
manager  and  coach  .  .  .  Our  deepest  sympathy  to  Patrolman  John 
P.  Lovett  in  the  death  of  his  beloved  sister  .  .  .  The  boys  are  still 
chuckling  over  the  way  one  of  our  95  men  "welcomed"  "Baby  Face" 
Harrington  when  the  youth  first  reported  to  the  station  house  for 
duty.  Looking  up  from  his  typewriter  at  the  shining,  unwrinkled 
brow  of  the  boy  cop  standing  before  the  desk  he  bellowed,  "SCRAM, 
KIDDO,  WE'RE  ALL  OUTTA  P.A.L.  BUTTONS!"  .  .  .  Latest 
measurements  indicate  that  the  Rhythm  King,  Milt  Kletsky,  can 
now  throw  a  typewriter  half  the  distance  to  the  95  Room  .  .  .  Our 
booming  baritone.  Chum  Dillman,  presented  a  novel  arrangement  of 
the  song,  "When  You  Wore  Your  OD's"  to  his  singing  partners, 
Bing  Merle,  whose  voice  thrilled  millions  a  few  years  back  on  a 
Tom  Noonan  Chinatown  broadcast ;  Woodsy  Innella,  the  Harlem 
Nightingale,  and  Tom  "Sugar"  Kane,  the  Ferryboat  Serenader  .  .  . 
The  Beef  Trust  took  a  beating  when  Frank  Wing  retired  and  Ike 
Brier  was  transferred,  but  Eddie  McEnroe,  meat  ration  or  no, 
feels  he  can  carry  on  .  .  .  Jo'hn  Kizuik  plans  to  purchase  a  deco- 
rative toupee  which  he  hopes  will  put  to  an  end  the  "father  &  son" 
remarks  heard  when  he  steps  out  with  Roger  "Hunt  &  Peck"  Mur- 
ray .  .  .  The  back  room_  has  taken  on  a  morgue-like  effect  now  that 
"Whistling  Tommy"  Julia  has  retired  to  greener  pastures  .  .  .  Best 
wishes  for  a  speedy  recovery  to  Ralph  "Midnight"  De  Biase,  Harold 
"Curly"  Heidel,  and  Jeremiah  "Jerry  on  the  Job"  Sheehan,  on 
sick  report  as  this  is  written  .  .  .  Our  own  poet-laureate,  Dave  "The 
Great"  Sackman,  has  promised  to  furnish  us  a  few  choice  poems 
for  the  next  edition. 

The  evening  of  Wednesday,  November  10,  will  long  be  remem- 


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bered  by  those  who  were  present  at  the  Entertainment  and  Dance 
of  the  5th  Precinct  Air  Warden  Service,  staged  under  the  super- 
vision of  Act.  Lt.  Francis  T.  Murphy  in  the  auditorium  of  the 
Church  of  the  Most  Precious  Blood,  113  Baxter  Street,  Man- 
hattan. Lieutenant  Murphy,  whose  genial  smile  and  hospitable 
greeting  was  the  opening  invitation  to  a  night  of  fun  and  frolic, 
in  the  course  of  the  proceedings  introduced  David  Thompson,  com- 
mandant of  the  Air  Warden  Service,  who  presented  honorable  dis- 
charge certificates  to  the  families  of  those  men  and  women  members 
of  the  A.W.S.  now  serving  in  the  armed  forces.  Then,  as  an 
assurance  that  their  loved  ones  have  not  been  forgotten,  Edward 
S.  Callahan,  zone  commander,  made  an  offering  to  Father  Edward 
Salerno,  O.F.M.,  asking  that  they  be  remembered  in  the  Holy  Sac- 
rifice of  the  Mass  and  that  a  prayer  be  offered  for  their  safe  and 
speedy  return.    A  most  gracious  and  thoughtful  gesture. 

Mr.  George  Hunter  served  as  master  of  ceremonies  and  intro- 
duced the  famous  personalities  who  contributed  their  time  and 
talent  to  insure  the  success  of  the  entertainment.  Among  those 
present  were  the  Rt.  Rev.  Msgr.  Ercole  Rossi,  pastor  of  St.  Pat- 
rick's Church;  his  assistant.  Father  Andrews;  Father  Aloysius 
Trifari,  S.C,  pastor  of  the  Church  of  the  Transfiguration ;  Deputy 
Chief  Inspector  Arthur  W.  Wallander,  City  Court  Justice  Rocco 
A.  Parella,  Assistant  Chief  Inspector  John  J.  DeMartino,  Assembly- 
man Louis  DiSalvio,  Deputy  Inspector  James  B.  Nolan,  Captain 
Jesse  A.  Upham,  Counsellor  Thomas  H.  Lee;  Act.  Captain  Joseph 
C.  Butler,  2d  Division;  Silas  Jennings,  3d  Precinct  warden  com- 
mander; John  Hudson,  9th  Precinct  warden  commander,  to  name 
a  few. 

It  was  indeed  a  "Night  of  Nights," 
and  in  all  sincerity  our  congratulations 
now  to  Act.  Lieutenant  Murphy  and  his 
exceptionally  able  staff  for  a  well-planned 
evening — and  for  an  attendance  that  be- 
speaks well  the  interest  and  loyalty  of  the 
members  of  the  Sth  Precinct  Air  Warden 
Service. 

Smiling  at  you  here  is  Bosun's  Mate 
1/c  Henry  J.  Mischle,  on  duty,  when  the 
photo  was  taken,  on  an  island  somewhere 
in  the  South  Pacific,  and  to  whom  all  of 
us  here  at  the  Sth  Precinct  wish  the  best 
of  good  luck  and  a  safe  and  early  return. 

4'ni  DIVISION 

13th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  Fritting  17th  Pet.  Ptl.  James  Q.   O' Sullivan 

15th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Thomas  J.  Moffitt  19th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Shadows 

22nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Thomas  A.  Comiskey 

13th  Precinct:  Our  sincere  sympathy  to  Dave  Dunnigan  in 
the  loss  of  his  beloved  Mother. 

Congratulations  to  Tom  Hutchinson  (one  of  our  future  ser- 
geants) ana  his  Missus  on  the  recent  arrival  of  that  little  Bundle 
of  Joy ! 

Heartiest  congratulations  also  to  Sergeants  Giattini,  Getting, 
Malina  and  Dallas  in  successfully  passing  the  lieutenants'  promo- 
tion test;  also  to  Sergeants  Tierney  and  Nicoletti,  no  longer  with 
us  here  in  the  Gas  House  District  but  who  were  at  the  time  they 
took  the  exam. 

We  were  sorry  about  Lieutenant  Chris  Anderson  leaving  us; 
we  don't  know  what  the  15th  ever  did  to  deserve  such  a  break  .  .  . 
At  the  same  time,  we  were  fortunate  in  being  able  to  welcome  in  his 
place  another  competent  desk  officer  in  the  person  of  Lieutenant 
Joseph  Bals.  We  certainly  trust  his  .stay  with  us  will  be  a  most 
pleasant  one. 

Here's  hoping  those  good  arrests  "Jocko"  DiDomenico  has  been 
making  recently  won't  go  to  his  head  .  .  .  Patrolman  Mayer  ob- 
served removing  his  ear  muffs  from  the  moth  balls  the  other  day — 
a  sure  sign  Winter  is  not  far  off  .  .  .  Meet  the  champion  quick- 
change  artist  of  the  S.  H. — Louie  Strassel — who  missed  his  calling 
— he  should  have  been  a  fireman.  Yowsah,  no  lost  motion  when 
Louie  starts  changing  his  clothes  before  turning  out  .  .  .  The 
other  extreme — The  Baron — who  still  dreams  of  those  rosy  days 
when  he  was  in  the  Bureau  solving  all  those  inside  jobs.  Inci- 
dentally, if  he  doesn't  do  a  better  job  relieving  attendants  he  might 
be  minus  an  inside  job  .  .  .  Speaking  of  attendants,  Mrs.  O'Learys 


housework  is  much  lighter  these  days.  Seems  that  Cornelius,  since 
his  "promotion"  to  that  rank,  washes  the  windows  and  diligently 
dusts  and  cleans  around  the  house  in  order  to  become  more  pro- 
ficient in  the  performing  of  such  duties  here  at  the  S.  H.  .  .  .  There 
is  little  difference,  Connie  also  is  finding  out,  between  taking  care 
of  a  kitchen  range  and  firing  a  steam  boiler. 


,iOth  Pel.,  Ptl.  Si  Lent 

34th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Woody  Wash 


STH  DIVISION 

24th  Pet.,  Ptl.  T.  Niestntr 
26th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Lamps  Out 

30lh  Precinct:  A  hearty  welcome  to  Sergeant  Moroney,  late 
of  the  26th,  who  came  to  us  via  a  mutual  with  Sergeant  Cuff  made 
some  time  ago.  "I  am  quite  satisfied  with  the  deal,"  says  Sergeant 
Moroney.  "Nice  clean-cut  fellows  here — a  fine  promising  bunch  of 
men  I"     You're  right,  Sarge,  they'll  promise  you  anything. 

Quite  some  wailing  last  month  anent  the  news  featured  in  this 
column  by  your  reporter.  Si  Lent,  whom  the  wallers  accuse  of 
taking  undue  liberties  with  the  truth.  Thanks,  Gentlemen,  at  least 
you  did  not  call  him  a  liar.  There  is  also  much  speculation  as  to 
the  identity  of  the  said  Si  Lent,  to  whom  the  wild  theories  ad- 
vanced are  amusing,  to  say  the  least.  Patrolman  Bob  (Armstrong) 
Brown,  for  example,  is  offering  odds  on  Pete  Schneider.  Others 
believe  Si  to  be  Herbert  Schenker — without  the  odds,  of  course; 
while  still  others  accuse  Don  Kiernan  of  being  the  culprit.  (Hint: 
How  do  yon  know  it  is  a  "him"?). 

December  is  another  month  of  Thanksgiving  and  apropos  of  the 
season  let  us  all  offer  a  prayer  for  the  safety  and  good  health  of 
the  members  of  the  30th  Precinct  now  in  the  armed  forces. 

They  tell  us  the  entertainment  and  dance  of  the  St.  George 
Association  and  of  the  Holy  Name  Society  were  huge  successes. 
Good.  Members  of  the  St.  George  Association  of  this  precinct 
thought  up  a  novel  entertainment  idea  all  their  own.  Patrolman 
Flugrath  was  to  portray  the  gallant  knight,  St.  George,  and  Patrol- 
man Bill  Gerlich  the  ill-fated  dragon.  For  you  readers  unfamiliar 
with  the  legend,  the  knight,  symbol  of  all  that  is  good,  slew  the 
dragon,  symbol  of  all  that  is  bad.  Gerlich  demurred,  however. 
"I  am  a  courageous  man,"  said  he,  "and  fear  neither  man  nor 
beast;  but  I  cannot  see  why  I  have  to  become  a  pin-cushion!" 

In  connection  with  the  proceedings  of  the  Holy  Name  Society, 
Patrolman  Hickey  as  usual  covered  himself  with  glory.  Hick  is 
like  that,  always  thinking  of  the  other  fellow  .  .  .  Patrolman  John 
J.  Larkin  was  also  present,  suave  and  dignified  as  befits  a  man 
of  his  rank  and  calling  .  .  .  Let's  give  the  boys  a  big  hand ! 

Well  Known  Sayings :  Patrolman  Eisinger :  "I  sold  it  and 
bought  another  one!"  .  .  .  Patrolman  Sinovich :  "Where  did  he 
say  that  and  when?"  .  .  .  Patrolman  McCullough :  "Wotta  man!" 
.  .  .  Patrolman  Collins :  "You  can  say  that  again !"  .  .  .  Patrolman 
Keane :  "I'm  just  the  95  man !"  .  .  .  Sergeant  Sullivan :  "Let's 
straighten  this  out;  which  fender  was  dented?"  .  .  .  Patrolman 
Zerrenner :  "The  boxes  again  ?  It's  an  outrage !"  .  .  .  Patrolman 
Roth,  O. :  "It's  silly;  very  silly!"  .  .  .  Patrolman  Sweeney:  "The 
vest  gets  all  the  gravy!"  .  .  .  Patrolman  Larkin,  M.  J.:  "I'll  ask 
my  regular  partner." 

More  next  month,  and  if  you  haven't  been  mentioned  yet,  just 
wait — your  time  will  come! 


28th   Pet.,  Ptl.  Francis  X.  McDermcti 
32nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Eaves  Dropper 


6TH  DIVISION 

23rd  Pet.,  Ftl.  Henry  Nealon 
25th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Lou  Middelstorb 

23rd  Precinct:  Congratulations  on  their  retirement,  as  of  Oc- 
tober 16  past,  to  Eddie  Cusick,  Charlie  Thielman  and  Harry  Kreidel ! 
Thielman,  we  understand,  is  going  to  set  himself  up  in  the  hotel 
business,  occupy  oxie  of  the  softest  beds  and  take  a  long  rest  from 
his  arduous  duties  as  a  patrolman  .  .  .  Kreidel  is  in  the  Navy,  doing 
his  bit  for  Uncle  Sam — and  to  think  he  used  to  be  a  Marine!  The 
irony  of  fate  .  .  .  Lots  of  luck  to  Eddie,  Charlie  and  Harry  and 
may  all  three  enjoy  a  long  and   happy  retirement. 

John  Crimins,  also  due  to  retire  soon,  would  like  to  visit  the 
Ould  Sod.  The  other  day  he  and  his  missus  took  the  ferry  to 
Staten  Island,  just  to  get  used  to  the  water  again,  and,  explains 
John,  "Be  gorry,  I  fell  asleep  and  dreamed  I  was  on  my  way  back 
to  Ireland,  and  so  peaceful  and  contented  was  the  look  on  my  face, 
the  wife  tells  me,  that  she  let  me  sleep  right  through  I" 


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Homo  Hernstadt  is  the  new  monicker  pinned  on  Bobby  by  the 
i     boys  in  the  95   room.     His  jokes  must  be  murderous  to  warrant 
that  one. 

Once  again  checkers  has  become  a  great  source  of  rivalry  among 
'  the  boys  in  the  backroom.  Larry  Kelly,  'tis  generally  conceded,  is 
i  the  champ.  The  runners-up :  Bourden,  O'Hagan,  Sarcona,  Ollsen, 
i     Polchinski,  Stack,  Yours  Truly,  and  last  but  not  least,  Crowe. 

There  is  an  old  saying  that  it  never  rains  but  it  pours  and  this 
adage  has  been  the  thorn  in  the  side  of  our  good  friend  Charlie 
Schlegel  ever  since  he  became  assigned  as  patrolwagon  operator. 
For  example,  the  bother  brought  about  by  the  new  cherry  wood 
pipe  whose  merits  Charlie  was  extolling  while  enroute  to  court 
one  day,  with  a  van  load  of  prisoners,  and  followed  shortly  after- 
ward by  his  having  to  explain  why  the  air  raid  alarm,  located  in 
the  asphalt  plant  where  the  patrolwagon  is  garaged,  went  off  ac- 
cidentally. Charlie  says  it  was  an  eerie  night,  which  explains  why 
to  all  and  sundry  he  is  referred  to  now  as  "Spooks." 
Season's   Greetings   to  all ! 

28th  Precinct:  Congratulations  to  the  successful  candidates  in 
the  recent  lieutenants'  exam,  especially  Sergeants  Redding,  Brogan, 
Ramsdell,  Brown  and  Halinan  who  again  covered  the  28th  Precinct 
with  glory. 

What  AWS  man  can  be  heard  wailing  the  following  plaint  every 
morning  at  8  A,M. : 

I  thought  the  detail  would  last 

At  least  'til  the  war  was  past ; 

But   now   I'm   back  where   you    found   me 

Out  in  the  cold  again! 

I  thought   I  was  through 

With  all  school-crossings,  too; 

But  now  I'm  back  where  you  found  me — 

Out  in  the  cold  again ! 
After  a  long  and  strenuous  balloting  campaign,  George  Brown 
was  chosen  as  the  "Pin-up  Boy  of  Harlem"  with  Bunny-boy  Heusel 
a  close  second  .  .  .  Piccolo  Freddie  Hill  has  sworn  off  supplying 
nickels  to  further  Squashy  Holder's  entertainment  .  .  .  What  with 
Lt.  Newburg  and  George  Reichle  excelling  (?)  in  the  art  of  fish- 
ing, Ray  Gleason  being  a  hunter  (of  sorts)  and  Frank  Rice 
struggling  to  correct  his  golf  slice,  the  6th  Division  seems  to  be 
loaded  with  sportsmen  .  .  .  Commissar  Schwartz  is  becoming  quite 
an  insurance  collector  .  .  .  Oscar  Ryan  will  gladly  tell  you  about 
the  fellow  in  the  2nd  squad  who  possesses  a  face  that  has  worn  out 
two  bodies  ..  .  .  Why  did  Mugavin  give  Eddie  Hart  the  brillo  when 
Ed  asked  to  borrow  the  soap? 
Merry  Christmas  to  all  I 

32nd  Precinct:  "Lock  'Em  Up"  Tolopka  and  "Gets  His  Man" 
Carroll  are  still  bringing  in  those  culprits  silly  enough  to  think 
they  can  get  away  with   something  around  here. 

Patrolman  Cudahy,  recently  retired,  tried  out  some  "remedies" 
for  his  arthritis,  viz.:  (1)  carrying  two  potatoes  in  his  back  pockets, 

(2)  carrying  two  horse  chestnuts   in  his   front  pants  pockets,   and 

(3)  carrying  a  small  stub  of  garlic  in  his  handkerchief  pocket. 
Everything  was  going  swell,  he  told  us,  until  one  of  the  rookies, 
failing  to  recognize  Cuddie,  threatened  to  give  him  a  summons  for 
peddling  without  a  license.  Lots  of  luck  to  you,  "Red,"  the  boys  all 
will  miss  you. 

Our  deepest  sympathies  to  Mrs.  Joseph  Connelly  in  the  death 
of  her  husband,  the  late  Patrolman  Joseph  Connelly,  who,  as  a 
member  of  the  armed  forces,  was  killed  in  the  blimp  crash  at 
Barnegat  Bay.  Condolences  also  to  Patrolman  Carrington  in  the 
passing  of   his   father. 

Is  it  true  Patrolman  Ed  Perez  contemplates  raising  chickens 
when  he  retires?  (Better  get  some  dope  from  Patrolman  McPad- 
den,  Ed)  .  .  .  Ever  see  the  mechanism  in  a  submarine?  Well,  it 
has  nothing  on  the  mechanism  and  contrivances  featuring  our  boiler 
room.  Our  U-boat  captain  will  show  you  around  in  case  you're 
interested  ...  At  the  service  flag  raising  ceremonies  some  time 
ago  our  captain  in  the  course  of  his  talk  said,  "When  you  pass  the 
flag,  stop  and  think  what  it  represents,  then  dig  down  in  your  pock- 
ets and  buy  more  war  bonds!"  So  say  we  all  ...  If  you're  in 
doubt  about  donating  blood  to  the  Red  Cross  see  Dracula  Nespor, 
alias  Little  Nemo  .  .  .  Did  you  know  that  Patrolman  Mozzone,  who 
worked  formerly  for  the  Western  Electric  Company,  was  known 
then  as   Short   Circuit  Joe?   .   .   .   Congratulations  and  best  wishes 


to  Sergeant  Domenic  Masselia  on  the  swell  spot  he  picked  out  for 
himself  on  the  recently  promulgated  lieutenants'  list!  Incidentally, 
"Dan,"  what's  to  become  of  those  black  uniform  shirts  once  the 
Big  Day   arrives? 

7TU  DIVISION 

40th  Pet.,  PtI.  Harry  Harwood  42nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  faut  E.  Murphy 

41st  Pet.,  Ptt.  Samuel  D.  Sherrid  44th  Pet.,  Ftl.  Edward  Singer 

48th  Pet.,  PtI.  John  1  homson 

40th  Precinct:  So  far  there  has  been  no  volunteer  to  act  as 
guest  columnist.  Don't  be  bashful,  boys,  step  right  up !  How- 
ever, the  backroom  box  produced  plenty  of  material  this  month, 
so  with  a  little  editing  and  censoring,  here's  the  harvest: 

With  W'aldschmidt's  and  Misheloff's  blood  now  flowing  in  him, 
John  Hauser  must  feel  a  little  like  a  walking  League  of  Nations. 
Bet  when  he  sits  down  to  eat  he  doesn't  know  whether  to  order 
sauerkraut  or  gefulte  fish  .  .  .  The  $64  question  of  the  month : 
Who's  Punjab?  .  .  .  Eddie  Backman  has  a  pigeon  that  won  a 
200-mile  race.  (Needn't  feel  so  proud,  Ed;  after  alt  it  was  the 
boid  that  did  the  woik)  ...  Is  it  true  George  Smith  went  fishing, 
couldn't  get  a  bite  and  fell  in  after  the  fish — but  they  all  got  away 
anyhow?  (Would  Woodason  know?)  .  .  .  Someone  wants  to  know 
if  Civello  knows  that  the  Bronx  Opera  House  has  reopened  .  .  . 
O'Malley,  the  Great,  says  "Peace  and  the  Day  Squad,  It's  Won- 
derful!" What  makes  it  ultra  swell  is  that  he  only  has  to  stand 
"Ha  Ha"  Kosofsky  one  week  out  of  three  now !  (Confidentially,  I 
think  he  misses  the  guy!) 

Hearty  congratulations  to  the  students  who  made  the  lieuten- 
ants' list.  Sergeants  Whalen  (107),  O'Brien  (159),  Corcoran  (209), 
and  Lewis   (298J.     A  salute  to  each  of  them. 

We  welcome  from  the  30th  ir'recinct  Patrolman  Michael  Hani- 
gan,  our  new  hack  inspector,  who  replaces  Lewis  via  a  mutual  .  .  . 
We  wish  Corbett  a  long  and  happy  retirement  period  .  .  .  And  the 
same  to  our  genial  first  broom,  Charlie  Vecchio,  who  will  probably 
be  out  by  the  time  this  is  printed  .  .  .  More  of  the  boys  left  our 
ranks  for  the  service :  Fandel  and  Klein  to  the  Navy,  the  latter  as 
an  Ensign,  and  Milo  to  the  U.  S.  Marines.  Most  of  the  younger 
men,  Quinlan,  Farley,  Brower,  Morgan,  Oliver,  to  name  a  few, 
are  practically  packed  and  waiting  .  .  .  Incidentally,  what  was  Tim 
Kelly  doing  at  his  draft  board?  .  .  .  Here's  where  some  of  our 
wandering  boys  are  located :  Horn  is  with  the  389th  Fighter  Com- 
mand; Shields  is  on  the  U.S.S.  Monterey;  Snofsky  is  an  M.P.  in 
Michigan,   and   McCuUough  is  now   in  Army   Intelligence. 


This  month  we  publish  a  picture  of  Sergeant  Shaw  and  his  son. 
Sergeant  Thomas  Shaw,  Jr.,  of  the  U.  S.  Army.  Sergeant  Shaw 
is  widely  known  throughout  the  department,  he  having  trained  a 
large  number  of  men  in  boxing  and  jiu-jitsu  when  he  was  a  physi- 
cal instructor  at  the  Police  Academy.  His  son,  Thomas,  Jr.,  (S'll", 
170  lbs.),  was  assigned  to  the  261st  Coast  Artillery  Medical  Det. 
in  which  he  served  for  two  years.  Later,  anxious  for  active  com- 
bat, he  requested  and  was  granted  a  transfer  to  the  Paratroopers 
Training  School,  Ft.  Benning,  Ga.,  where,  upon  passing  the  physical 
examinations  and  making  the  required  jumps  successfully,  he  won 


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his  silver  wings  and  boots.  Promoted  to  the  rank  of  sergeant  next 
and  recently  flew  to  the  Mexican  border  with  a  group  of  selected 
Paratroopers  to  give  jumping  demonstrations.  At  present  under- 
going a  special  communications  course  which  includes  radio,  tele- 
graph, telephone  and  Radar.     We  wish  him  good  luck  and  success. 

That  song  about  wishing  for  a  paper  doll  has  nothing  on  Paw- 
lowski.  He's  got  a  paper  doll  in  his  locker  .  .  .  What  patrolman, 
noted  for  his  apparent  wide  acquaintance  with  big  shots,  went  up 
to  General  "Hap"  Arnold  at  the  Army-Notre  Dame  game,  shook 
his  hand  and  said,  "How  ya"  doin',  General?"  (Don't  you  read  the 
papers.  Early?)  .  .  .  And  what  cop,  after  the  same  game,  couldn't 
remember  where  he  parked  his  car,  and  had  to  get  four  other 
fellows  to  help  him  find  it?  (IVould  Kellner  know?)  ...  It  seems 
the  precinct  members  have  all  developed  a  dislike  for  black-and- 
white  sodas  .  .  .  Farley  and  Checkek,  to  commemorate  Columbus 
Day,  went  into  a'  restaurant  and  ordered  a  plate  of  spaghetti — 
with  two  straws. 

This  column  has  always  avoided  expressions  of  sympathy  to 
bereaved  ones,  mainly  because  the  column,  appearing  a  month  later, 
would  tend  to  recall  dormant  memories  and  needlessly  renew  grief 
for  loved  ones  who  had  departed.  However,  we  cannot  so  lightly 
pass  over  the  sudden  and  untimely  death  of  our  comrade,  Edward 
Falco.  Ever  likeable  and  popular,  he  was  a  favorite  with  all.  His 
funeral,  which  most  of  us  attended,  was  a  sincere  tribute  to  a  real 
man.     He  will   be   missed. 


TO  MY  BLIND  MOTHER  ON  XMAS 

Dear  Mother  of  mine 
Your  heart  is  clear  and  pure; 
Of  my  love  you  are  sure, 
Dear  Mother  of  mine. 

God  took  your  sight.  Mother  mine. 
But  left  you  a  heart  of  gold. 
May   He   now — at   Christmas   time 
Bring  you  joy  and  cheer — untold. 

I   will  struggle,  even  give  my  life, 
To  bring  you  all  the  sunshine 
God   denied  you   in  your   life — 
Dear   Mother  of   mine. 

—PtI.  William  Weller. 

In  closing,  this  column  wishes  all  the  officei's  and  men  of  the 
command  a  Very  Merry  Christmas  and  a  Happy  New  Year,  and 
to  those  serving  with  the  armed  forces  our  hopes  for  a  victorious 
and  quick  return. 

42nd  Precinct:  Captain  Charles  Humbeutel  and  the  staff  of 
superiors  here  at  the  42nd  Precinct  extend  a  most  hearty  Christmas 
greeting  to  the  members  of  the  command  and  to  their  families,  and 
by  the  same  token,  the  members  wish  them  the  same  warm  Yuletide 
happiness. 

Hearty  congratulations  to  Sergeants  John  Halk,  Frederick  Lus- 
sen,  Emil  Sardonelli,  Thomas  Hunt  and  George  Hublitz,  all  of 
whom  rate  high  on  the  present  lieutenants'  list.  Best  of  luck  and 
a  speedy  promotion  to  you  all. 

Patrolman  Charles  "Minute  Man"  Nussbaum  has  been  unani- 
mously chosen  by  the  members  of  the  42nd  Precinct  to  play  the 
role  of  Santa  Claus  during  the  Christmas  season.  Being  imbued 
with  the  spirit  of  giving  and  receiving,  Charles  possesses  the  neces- 
sary qualifications  for  the  part. 

The  formula  for  the  new  smoking  tobacco  Patrolman  Andy 
Conlin  now  uses  for  his  pipe  had  been  a  closely-guarded  secret 
until  Bill  Reifel  informed  your  correspondent  that  the  weed  is 
known  as  "Ferryboat  Mixture" — and  is  quite  the  thing! 

Almost  forgot  to  mention  that  the  present  ro.ster  of  officers  of 
"The  Weepers  Club"  has  been  chosen  for  the  year  1944  without  a 
dissenting  vote   from  the  gang. 

Patrolman  John  "Buck"  Neville,  observed  on  Third  Avenue  last 
month  eagerly  devouring  ripe  persimmons,  states  that  this  luscious 
fruit  gives  one  "that  baby  skin  and  lips  you  love  to  touch!" 

As  Ole  1943  draws  swiftly  to  a  close,  may  the  New  Year  bring 
forth  new  ideals  and  firm  resolves,  with  a  fervent  hope  and  prayer 


that    1944   will    ring   dovk-n   the   curtain   on    World    War   II — to    re- 
main  down  until  the  end  of   time. 

44th  Precinct:  Your  reporter,  who  because  of  the  nature  of 
his  duties  is  unable  to  keep  in  touch  with  the  men  of  the  command, 
would  welcome  most  heartily  the  receipt  of  any  and  all  news  items 
as  would  be  of  interest  to  our  readers.  Incidentally,  your  column  is 
written  for  you  this  month  by  a  guest  reporter,  Patrolman  W.  R. 

A  welcome  to  the  recent  newcomers  to  the  command,  Patrolmen 
Becker,  Hanratty,  Goldberg,  Bockhold,  McCrudden,  Klatt,  Kossoff, 
Hunerberg,    Schwarz,    Carboy. 

Congratulations  and  best  wishes  to  Patrolman  Steve  Magyera 
and  his  Beautiful  Blushing  Bride ! 

Will  someone  get  up  a  petition  to  have  Patrolman  McCrudden 
assigned  to  post  16?  He  could  on  that  post  use  those  extra  vita- 
mins— which  Wallach  and  Kaplan  admit  now  they  could  spare  .  .  . 
How  come  Patrolmen  Staib,  Reid  and  Schuff  keep  smiling  so 
prettily  these  days?  .  .  .  Your  old  reporter,  Patrolman  John  McDow- 
ell, recently  took  his  two-year-old  son  to  watch  him  bowl,  and  tho 
Pop's  average  was  a  not-so-bad  160,  young  Jackie  appeared  not  at 
all  pleased  .  .  .  No,  it's  not  because  he's  moved  down  to  75th  and 
Broadway  that  the  Dean  of  our  95  men  walks  around  with  his 
chest  out  these  days.  Not  on  your  life!  The  reason  is  that  good 
old  Sheldon  has  up  and  joined  the  Navy.  (Good  tuck,  lad!)  .  .  . 
Patrolman  Charles  Schnitzler  (the  money  saver  of  MM.  2)  is  now 
No.  1  on  the  retirement  list — the  first  list  he  ever  headed,  inci- 
dentally. 

Good  luck  to  Patrolman  Ben  Wallach's  son,  now  in  Africa  .  .  . 
Aside  to  Patrolman  Bova:  Have  you  joined  up  with  the  Columbia 
Society  yet?  If  not,  beware  of  a  certain  Remo  DeFelice !  He's  the ; 
guy  that  makes  up  the  roll-calls — to  say  nothing  of  UF  6s  and  suchj 
.  .  .  Welcome  to  those  two  distinguished  looking  gents  assigned 
here  as  telephone  operators,  Messrs.  Rosenfeld  and  Krehbiel.  Majj 
their  respective  stays  with  us  be  long,  prosperous  and  enjoyable 
ones  .  .  .  Congratulations  to  all  ivho  zcere  fortunate  enough  to  be 
able  to  subscribe  to  the  Third  War  Loan!  .  .  .  The  response  herd 
for  blood  donors  for  the  Red  Cross  was  more  than  gratifying! 
In  this  respect  the  44th  Precinct,  as  always,  proved  second  to  non^^ 
.  .  .  Our  thanks  to  those  who  made  possible  the  sending  of  Christ-J 
mas  packages  to  our  fellow  officers  in  the  armed  services.  Bd 
assured  they  will  be  happy  to  know  we  still  have  them  in  mind. 

A   Riddle:    Eight  policemen   hunting   birds   from   heaven,   wheni 
they   came   home   there  only   were    seven.      (Question:    What  hap- 
pened to  Patrolman  Bischoff?)   .  .  .  Patrolman  Bill  Anderson  now 
has  three  sons  serving  Uncle  Sam  in  the  armed  forces.     May  they 
all  come  back  as  safely  as  did  their  Dad  from  World  War  I  .  .  . 
Should  Rookie  Patrolman  McCrudden  go  into  the  Army  his  Mom  J 
can  add  star  No.  5  to  her  service  flag.    He  already  has  four  broth- 3j 
ers   in   the   service. 

STH  DIVISION 

43rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Dawn  Patrol  47th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Herman  W.  H.  Lampe 

45th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Orchard  B.  McGovem  50th  Pet.,  Ptl.  James  J.  Wynne 
46th  Pet.,  Ptl.   IVilliam  S.  Crosby         52nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Eugene  Morgan 

47th  Precinct:  At  this  writing  we  still  have  on  sick  report 
Brothers  Hearn  and  Weissman  and  to  them  our  best  wishes  for  a 
speedy  recovery  are  extended. 

Happy  to  learn  that  Patrolman  Martin  Craig,  now  engaged  with 
the  armed  forces,  is  soon  to  get  his  wings ;  want  also  to  say 
"hello"  to  three  more  of  our  boys  so  serving.  Patrolman  John 
Reilly,  now  a  captain,  U.  S.  Army;  Patrolman  Herbert  Bungard, 
a  It.  jr.  grade,  U.  S.  Coast  Guard,  and  Patrolman  Herbert  Vos- 
burgh,  a  corporal,  U.  S.  Army.  Good  luck,  boys,  and  hurry  home 
victorious  to  us  soon. 

Sorry  to  learn  that  the  son  of  Detective  Al  Dittmar  has  been 
reported  missing  in  action.  We  hope  and  pray  that  somehow, 
somewhere,  he  will  turn  up  alive  and  kicking.  This  boy,  as  we 
told  you  in  an  earlier  edition,  had  a  splendid  record  and  was  the 
holder  of  quite  a  few  medals. 

Now  let  us,  although  kind  of  late,  welcome  to  the  47th  Precinct 
our  new  recruits — Patrolmen  Donohue  and  Cronin  and  Civilian 
Operator  O'Keefe.  May  your  respective  stays  with  us  be  pleasant 
and  happy  ones. 

On  October  IS  we  lost  through  retirement  Patrolman  Dom 
Lardino  and    to   him   we  wish   nothing  but   the   best  of   luck,   good 


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health  and  happiness  for  a  great  many  years  to  come. 

Things  Seen  and  Heard :  Alex  Joe  letting  his  hair  grow  for 
the  Winter  .  .  .  Ackerman  and  Scheminger  simonizing  Old  429 
.  .  .  McAvoy,  ace  recorder  on  Sec.  2  (is  it  5  or  6  ribbons  now, 
Macf)  .  .  .  Antegnani,  he  of  the  double  malted  milks,  buying  a 
nice  fresh  package  of  cigarettes  (let  me  have  one). 

Your  reporter  would  like  to  take  this  opportunity  to  wish  each 
and  every  member  of  this  command  and  their  families  a  Joyous 
Christmas  Season  and  a  Very  Happy  New  Year ! 


Mrh  I'ct.,  PtI.  I.  C.  Itall 

66th  Pet.,  Pll.  Andrew  W.  Dooiey 

/uLli  I'Li.,  rti.  trufift  i  ormey 


lOTH  DIVISION 

60th  Pel.,  Htl.  Steve  Carman 
6Ist  Pet.,  Ptl.  Joseph  Farber 
oJmi   Pel.,  Ptl.    yincent  t'errante 

61st  Precinct:  Congratulations  to  Patrolman  and  Mrs.  Tom 
Higgins,  the  proud  Poppa  and  Momma  of  that  newly-born  little 
man,  Michael  Riihard  Hignins!  The  newest  member  of  the  Higgins 
clan  is  a  redhead — and  quite  a  guy — to  hear  his  Pop  tell  it. 

We  lost  another  good  man  to  the  U.  S.  Navy  Seabees,  Patrol- 
man Bob  Marici,  former  demon  summons  man  and  more  recently 
of  the  A.W.S.  staff.  Best  of  luck  to  you,  Bob,  and  we  sure  feel 
sorry  for  the  poor  Jap  who  fails  to  give  your  battlewagon  the 
right  of  way,  or  parks  in  a  restricted  area.  To  repeat  a  common 
phrase,  "Knock  'em  bow-legged  .  .  .  but  with  bullets,  not  sum- 
monses!" 

In  answer  to  the  many  (ht'o)  queries  as  to  the  truth  of  the 
rumors  concerning  the  fondness,  (gastronotnically  speaking,)  of 
that  certain  gentleman  for  polly  seeds,  the  answer  is  yes.  Dapper 
I  )an  when  on  patrol  not  only  may  be  observed  nibbling  polly  seeds, 
liut,  worse — Indian  nuts  as  well ! 

Meet  another  new  Pappy — Patrolman  Sidney  Lazarus — the  re- 
cent recipient  of  a  Lovely  Little  Daughter !  Must  be  the  associa- 
tion with  his  constant  companion,  "Hoiman  the  Joiman !"  Best 
wishes  to   Miss  Lazarus — Momma  and  Poppa,   too. 

Have  you  noticed  the  frigid  glances  tossed  at  each  other  by  Jim 
Danaher  and  .W  Costantino?  The  feud,  we  hear,  is  over  who  pos- 
sesses greater  girth.  In  plainer  words,  each  insists  it"s  the  other 
who  should  be  tabbed  "Fatty."  Reminds  us  of  the  old  wheeze 
about  the  pot  calling  the  kettle  black. 

Calling  all  Ryans,  Bryans,  Hennesseys  and  Shaugnesseys ! ! !  Also 
the  .\.O.H. !  ! !  Information  has  been  received  that  Patrolman  Nick 
(the  Greek)  Casso  is  passing  himself  off  as  an  Irishman!  Goes 
naze  by  the  name  of  "Casey"!     Sounds  like  a  plot! 

A  word  of  sympathy  for  another  recent  father.  Patrolman  Kap- 
lowitz,  who  was  heard  complaining  of  the  "discomforts"  attending 
his  having  to  leave  the  warmth  of  his  downy  bed  these  cold  wintry 
early  ayems  to  prepare  the  baby's  bottle.  Too  bad,  Kappy.  But 
why  don't  you  break  him  in  right  and  make  him  prepare  his  own 
bottles?  Being  a  chip  of  the  'old  block,'  the  ripe  old  age  of  four 
( months)  should  not  deter  him  from  doing  so. 

Gosh!  Column  almost  finished  and  not  a  mention  of  that  Beau 
Brummel — that  Bon  Vivant — Patrolman  Hugo  (thin  man)  Pulzone! 
With  summer  long  since  over  we  miss  the  colorful  attire  that  he  so 
gracefully  wears — those  harmonious  combinations  of  yellow  socks, 
green  sport  shirt,  lavender  ties,  high  yaller  shoes,  cerise  shorts, 
poiple  undershirt,  et  al.  However,  only  six  months  more  to  go  and 
our  rainbow  will  once  again  burst  forth  in  all  his  glory ! 

Once  again  we  welcome  the  Christmas  season  and  again  extend 
to  all  members  of  the  command  our  very  best  wishes  for  a  very, 
\ery  Merry  Christmas  and  a  Happy  New  Year — one  that  will 
Iring  to  our  country  victory  over  the  enemy  and  to  the  world  a 
peace  that   will  be  lasting. 

62nd  Precinct:  The  members  of  the  62nd  Precinct  mourn  the 
passing  of  Sergeant  Edwin  O'Dell,  Patrolman  Michael  F.  Kelly 
and  retired  Patrolman  James  J.  Leddy. 

Sergeant  O'Dell,  who  had  served  27  years,  10  of  them  in  the 
ti2nd  Precinct,  was  a  veteran  of  World  War  I  and  an  active  mem- 
ber of  the  SJieridan  Police  Post,  American  Legion. 

Patrolman  Kelly  also  served  27  years,  9  of  them  here.  As  a 
detective  he  helped  years  ago  in  breaking  the  West  End  Bank 
holdup  case.  He  was  a  member  of  the  Knights  of  Columbus, 
Police  Anchor  Club  and  the  Holy  Name  Society. 

Patrolman  Leddy,  who  retired  from  this  precinct  10  years  ago, 
was  an  active  member  of  the  .Atlantic  Club  of  Coney  Island,  lietter 


known  as  the  organization  whose  members  like  to  swim  in  Decem- 
ber and  January— "when  the  ice  in  the  Atlantic  is  reasonably 
thick !"  All  three  had  a  host  of  friends.  They  are  gone,  but  not 
forgotten. 

Lots  of  luck  to  P.W.  Driver  Joseph  Douglas,  now  a  machinist 
mate  2nd  class,  U.  S.  Navy,  stationed  currently  at  Camp  Perry, 
Virginia. 

The  only  man  here  with  courage  enough  to  sport  a  mustache 
is  John  (Clark  Gable)  Ferrer  who  admits  the  misplaced  eyebrow 
improves  his  looks  considerably — which  should  be  food  for  thought 
for  some  others  here,  Joe  IVenz,  Ed  Leahy  and  Charlie  Dunne, 
frixample. 

What's  this  we  hear  about  Lou  Penner  finding  a  baby  in  a 
quart  jar? 

Best  wishes  and  lots  of  luck  to  Patrolman  Stanley  Mazurkiewcz, 
recently  retired. 

The  Astronomy  Club,  known  also  as  The  Mooners,  are  looking 
for  a  new  Commander  since  Mike  O  Connor,  who  is  now  out  of 
that  class,  resigned.  Members  meet  in  the  back  room  after  each 
tour  to  discuss  their  problems  .  .  .   {What  problems?) 

66th  Precinct:  Besides  being  champions  at  Softball,  the  66th 
Precinct  boasts  also  of  its  champion  students,  as  the  recently  prom- 
ulgated list  for  lieutenant  will  show.  Here's  how  our  champs 
finished : 

Henry  Jones,  61;  Joseph  P.  Ganley,  83;  Walter  G.  Clark,  93; 
John  J.  Moran,  152;  John  M.  Horn,  233;  Thomas  M.  Clancy,  357. 

Members  of  the  command  wish  each  of  them  the  best  of  luck 
and  continued  success.  It  has  been  suggested  the  efficiency  of  the 
patrolmen  here  at  the  66th  Precinct,  in  leaving  them  free  from 
worry  to  pursue  their  studies  unmolested,  contributed  in  no  small 
measure  to  their  success.  Should  such  be  the  case,  we  are  indeed 
glad  to  have  been  of   help. 

Have  you  noticed  the  worried  and  harassed  look  on  the  hitherto 
smiling  countenance  of  our  able  and  efficient  custodian  engineer, 
Meyer  Gelman?  This  is  due,  investigation  discloses,  to  the  strain 
and  worry  involved  in  the  assigning  of  his  two  assistants,  Bill 
Dement  and  Dan  Keating,  to  their  various  tasks  each  day. 

.Ahlgren  was  overheard  complaining  to  Moriarty  last  month  of 
the  low  rate  of  interest  now  being  paid  by  banks  and  similar  insti- 
tutions. Moriarty  listened  sympathetically.  The  conversation  went 
something  like  this : 

Moriarty:  "Don't  worry,  Carl,  sure  when  anything  like  that 
bothers  me  I  always  think  of  the  old  Biblical  verse.  'Don't  worry, 
I  will  bring  the  quilt'!" 

.\hlgren :  "You  mean  'Fear  not,  the   Comforter  cometh' !" 

Moriarty:  "Well,  that  might  be  the  Protestant  version  of  it!" 


inn  DIVISION 

68th   Pet.,  Ptl.   Ray  Donovan 
...111  Pel.,  Ptl.  yincent  Ve  Ctcco 
76th   Pet.,  Ptl.  John  Murray 


78th  Pet.,  Ptl.   Don  MorogieUo 
82nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Frederick  Shannon 
84th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  A.  Boyle 


72nd  Precinct:  In  a  series  of  accidents  during  the  month  of 
October,  Patrolmen  John  T.  Russo,  John  F.  Moore,  John  D.  Quinn, 
Samuel  L.  Karlin  and  Edward  G.  Ruane,  with  a  total  disregard 
for  their  own  safety  distinguished  themselves  by  their  efforts  to 
save  others  from  disaster.  The  only  one  who  failed  to  come 
through — and  by  no  fault  of  his  own — was  Patrolman  Ruane  who 
dived  into  the  cold  blackness  of  the  Gowanus  Canal  only  to  find 
that  the  victim  was  already  dead,  he  having  struck  his  head  on  a 
bulkhead  when  he  fell  from  a  loading  barge.  I  repeat,  men,  we 
are  all  proud  of  you ! 

Which  of  our  sergeants  has  been  complaining  about  a  certain 
new  patrolman  here  who  "salutes  from  his  ears"?  .  .  .  Also  another 
patrolman  who  clicks  his  heels  so  hard  when  he  salutes  that  he, 
the  sergeant,  fears  that  some  day  this  patrolman  will  knock  him- 
self out  and  he,  the  sergeant,  will  find  himself  with  an  aided  case 
on  his  hands? 

Meet  our  shuffleboard  champs.  Patrolmen  Phil  O'Leary  and  Pat 
De  Cicco,  who  already  have  beaten  such  outstanding  stars  as  Patrol- 
men Bree  and  White,  known  as  the  rubber  plate  team,  and  Patrol- 
men Walsh  and  Groph,  famous  also  as  the  Gestapo  All  Stars,  a 
name  picked  by  Gropf  because  he  owns  a  concentration  camp ! 

This  report  comes  from  a  member  of  my  P.A.C.  (Poisonal 
Affairs  Committee),  who  tells  me  that  one  of  the  boys  here  likes 


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parties  so  well  that  he  is  forever  giving  them.  Now,  we  don't  mind 
going  to  a  party,  but  why  the  ten  cents  admission?  Your  reporter 
doesn't  mind  putting  this  in  print,  but  if  any  of  youse  guys  as  much 
as  looks  at  him — why  .  .  . 

Congratulations  to  Patrolman  and  Mrs.  Samuel  L.  Karlin  who 
last  month  were  blessed  with  a  Beautiful  Baby  Girl ! 

A  speedy 'recovery  for  Patrolman  Francis  J.  Jackson,  ill  at  home 
for  the  last  few  months  and  for  whom  all  of  us  are  rooting. 

Your  reporter  would  like  very  much  to  hear  from  the  men  in  the 
4th,  5th,  6th,  7th  and  8th  squads.  You  know,  fellas,  it  is  nice  to 
read  of  the  silly — as  well  as  serious — things  that  happen  hereabouts 
each  month,  but  it  certainly  gets  monotonous  when  he  has  to  put 
the  same  names  in  print  so  regularly.  So  how  about  you  boys  in 
those  squads  making  notes  of  whatever  items  you  may  be  able  to 
gather  and  leaving  them  in  the  mail  rack  for  him?  Nothing  will 
be  printed  that  may  be  personal,  and,  more  important  still,  no 
offense  ever  is  intended. 

Congratulations  to  Sergeants  Mitchell  and  Mulcahy  on  their 
showing  on  the  lieutenants'  list !  And  to  the  sergeants  who  failed 
to  make  it  we  say — keep  punching;  better  luck  next  time. 

Having  no  more  to  say  this  month,  on  behalf  of  all  the  mem- 
bers of  the  command  we  extend  to  the  Staff  of  SPRING  3100  and 
to  our  boys  in  service,  wherever  they  may  be — our  best  wishes  for 
a  Merry  Christmas  and  a  Happy  New  Year  1 

78th  Precinct:  Congratulations  and  best  of  luck  to  Detective 
Munday  on  his  assignment  to  that  rank  .  .  .  Best  wishes  also  to 
Lieutenant  Wolvinck,  transferred  to  the  74th  Precinct,  and  whom 
all  of  us  will  miss. 

Who  in  the  back  room  made  the  statement :  "You  know,  fellers, 
I  felt  so  sure  of  the  success  of  that  bonus  thing  that  I  (T)  went 
and  got  married  and  (2)  bought  myself  a  car  and  (3)  seeing  I 
can't  afford  both  I'm  wondering  now  what  to  do — turn  in  the  car 
or  ...  "   ?  ?  ?     Other  comments  : 

Patrolman  Quinn  :  "I  should  worry.  I  wouldn't  know  what  to 
do  with  it  if  we  did  get  it !"  .  .  .  Patrolman  Handy :  "Why  get  ner- 
vous about  it — it's  so  much  less  the  wives  will  have  to  spend !"  .  .  . 
Patrolman  Beliare:  "Gosh,  just  when  I  intended  to  buy  grapes  and 
make  some  wine !"  .  .  .  Patrolman  Cappelli :  "All  set  was  I  to  buy 
$50  worth  of  provoloni  and  $60  worth  of  salami  and  the  rest  I 
would  have  split  fifty  fifty  with  the  wife!"  .  .  .  Krauss:  "It  would 
have  been  just  about  enough  for  the  baby  that's  due,  hospital  and 
doctor  expenses  included !"  .  .  .  O'Neil :  "Don't  take  it  so  to  heart, 
fellers,  maybe  we'll  get  it  next  year!"  .  .  .  Cotter:  "Yeah,  maybe!!" 

Patrolman  Dick  Palmay,  our  assistant  clerical  man,  has  been 
on  his  feet  a  lot  of  late — last  week  he  went  horseback  riding  .  .  . 

84th  Precinct:  One  seat  for  sale  in  the  back  room  since  Willie 
Kraus  left  us  .  .  .  Doesn't  Aspirin  Jerry  Ryan  look  much  better 
since  acquiring  that  coat  of  Sands  Street  tan?  .  .  .  Yes,  members 
of  the  8th  Squad  ground  crew  are  still  looking  for  their  wings  .  .  . 
Yackery  interested  in  a  Simplex — if  there  are  any  more  left  .  .  . 
Is  it  true  George  Simon  invited  Jerry  Sullivan  up  for  tea  and  bagels 
— butter  on  the  bagels  included?  .  .  .  Tighe  and  Nolan:  "Step  up, 
fellas,  and  have  one  on  us !"  .  .  .  Is  it  true  Tansey  lost  his  black 
book  since  making  the  Day  Squad?  .  .  .  Tom  Mitchel  surprised  us 
all  with  that  party  for  Cloonan  .  .  .  What  happened  to  Pop  Finn 
and  Charlie  Schultz  on  Court  Street  that  day?  .  .  .  Honest  John 
Murphy  doesn't  seem  to  mind  the  draft  in  571  .  .  .  Pete  De  Dula 
is  giving  Stien  instructions  on  how  to  keep  fit  despite  having  to  do 
half  a  tour  walking  the  floor  at  home  before  coming  to  work. 

Both  Cafone  and  Herman  deny  any  ambitions  that  may  point 
in  the  direction  of  the  Day  Squad  ...  Is  it  true  Jimmy  Reedy  is 
taking  bids  on  Jim  Pearl's  old  concession?  .  .  .  And  that' if  Danny 
Reed  doesn't  get  his  shirt  back  Carmody  may  lose  that  grade  A? 
.  .  .  Meet  our  shuffleboard  champions,  Connick  and  Rafferty  .  .  . 
Congratulations  to  our  Quiz  Kids  on  their  respective  showings  on 
the  recently  promulgated  list!  Note,  too,  all  of  those  former 
raentbers  who  made  it  .  .  .  Best  wishes  for  a  speedy  recovery  to 
all  our  sick  men  .  .  .  How  about  an  8  &  4  club?  We  could  have 
some  good  times  and,  at  the  same  time,  be  in  a  position  better  to 
remember  the  men  who  have  left  us. 


13TH  DIVISION 

74th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Hugh  Belt  80th  Pet..  Ptl.  Nathan  Brief 

77th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Martin  Gingold  81st  Pet.,  Ptl.   William  Isaacs 

79th  Pot.,  Lt.  John  T.  McCarthy  88th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Daniel  D.  Langan 

77th  Precinct:  Congratulations  to  Poppa  and  Mrs.  Bernard 
Mirkin  upon  the  addition  to  the  family  of  a  fine  8  lb.  4  oz.  Baby 
Boy! 

We  are  justly  proud  of  the  representatives  from  our  house  who 
hit  the  lieutenants'  list — Sergeants  McMackin,  Brennan  and  Gior- 
dano, and  to  them  our  heartiest  congratulations  are  extended. 

Something  New  Has  Been  Added!  Believe  it  or  not — the  77th 
Precinct  has  gone  basketball !  The  team,  consisting  of  Mirkin, 
Teller,  Harrison,  Munk,  Millington,  Bergstein  and  Levine  should 
present  a  fast  and  clever  lineup.  Let's  give  the  boys  a  great  big 
hand  and  at  their  next  game  turn  out  for  them  in  style. 

Looks  like  the  77th  in  addition  is  going  streamlined — what  with 
15  members  of  the  command  reporting  daily  to  the  Y.M.C.A.  in  a 
grunting  and  groaning  campaign  designed  to  cut  down  the  waist- 
line.    Yes,  indeed ! 

Why  is  Neidrich  called  "Squirrel"?  .  .  .  Pammerman,  "Barney 
the  Google"?  .  .  .  Tibbs,  "Fuzzy- Wuzzy" ?  .  .  .  Haines,  "Dapper 
Don"?  .  .  .  Petersen,  "The  Great  Gildersleeve" ?  .  .  .  Levine,  "Baby- 
Face"?  .  .  .  Matthews,  "The  Deacon"? 

Morris  "I  once  had  a  case"  Schneider,  our  arms  and  ordnance 
expert,  was  overheard  telling  a  gunsmith,  at  "Lava's",  just  how  a 
gun  should  be  fixed.  So  should  your  own  .38  get  out  of  order 
some  time  don't  hesitate  to  see  Morris. 

Marty  "I  can  get  it  for  you  wholesale"  Gingold  sez  he's  back 
in  the  retail  business  again — but  just  for  the  duration  .  .  .  Barney 
Kammerman,  the  Fulton  Street  knish  expert,  is  smiling  again  now 
that  his  shiny  new  chinaware  has  been  installed. 

Here  is  something  for  the  boys  here  to  think  about.  As  you 
know,  we  have  three  brother  patrolmen  and  one  of  our  detectives 
serving  today  with  the  armed  forces,  two  of  them  on  the  other  side, 
thousands  of  miles  from  home.  They  are  fighting  so  that  we  over 
here  may  be  spared  the  tragedies  and  desolation  of  this  the  most 
cruel  war  in  all  history.  They  would  on  occasion  enjoy  a  letter 
from  home.  Why  not  take  time  out  to  write  to  them,  and  as  well 
to  the  two  serving  over  here?  Send  them  a  little  cheer.  They  will 
appreciate  it.  It  will  keep  up  their  spirits.  Let  us  uphold  the  tradi- 
tion of  the  finest,  "We  shall  not  forget  I" 

79lh  Precinct:  What  Has  Become  Of:  The  vest  (an  old  family 
heirloom)  last  worn  by  Sergeant  Charlie  Milmerstadt  back  in  1938, 
at  a  dinner  in  Sonia  Hall,  on  which  occasion  the  said  vest  was 
unnecessarily  decorated  with  the  contents  of  a  seltzer-water  bottle 
at  the  hands  of  Sergeant  Charlie  Herbert?  .  .  .  That  nice  white 
uniform  Sergeant  Herbert  used  to  sport  on  balmy  sunny  days  of 
yore?  .  .  .  That  old  electric  clock  Bill  Reilly  was  going  to  repair? 
{There  oughta  be  a  law,  etc.) 

It  was  not  until  September  28  last  that  our  old  pal,  Henny  Wil- 
liams of  MVH  Squad  2,  who  received  a  commendation  for  his  espe- 
cially heroic  work  in  connection  with  the  apprehension  of  the  mur- 
derers of  the  late  Detective  Miccio,  had  opportunity,  in .  connection 
with  the  big  bond  rally  parade  that  day,  to  which  he  was  assigned 
in  uniform,  to  display  his  nice  new  decoration  to  advantage.  So 
all  during  the  long  hours  of  duty  at  the  parade  Henny  marched  up 
and  down,  planted  himself  directly  in  front  of  every  one  he  met, 
hoping  some  interested  soul  would  make  the  necessary  inquiries 
sufficient  to  set  in  motion  a  complete  and  detailed  description  of 
his  participation  in  the  incident  that  resulted  in  the  awarding  of 
the  commendation  .  .  .  Hells  Bells — all  day,  thousands  of  people— 
and  not  one  peep  uttered  by  a  living  soul  in  reference  to  the  shiny 
new  bar.     Tain't  fair  .  .  . 

FLASH!  The  Flatbush  Thunderbolt,  Jock  McAuliffe,  firing 
from  the  mound  in  the  13th  Reg.  Armory,  recently,  had  the  79th 
Regulars  flailing  their  bats  like  the  legs  of  those  old  red  flannels 
swinging  in  a  stiff  breeze  on  the  well-known  clothes  line.  Jock 
rocketted  one  roaring  strike  after  another  for  the  full  nine  innings, 
fanning  IS  and  giving  up  but  five  scattered  hits  and  no  runs,  bring- 
ing about  a  Rebel  victory  to  the  tune  of  1 — 0  ...  A  three-base 
smash  by  Gabe  Mosner  and  a  two-base  clout  by  Galloping  Joe 
McElroy  gave  the  Rebels  their  run  in  the  7th  ..  .  Dick  Brennan, 
for  the  Rebels,  aided  and  abetted  Jock  no  end,  leading  the  Rebel 
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one  small  error.  Nice  going,  Dick  .  .  .  Jimmy  McCadden,  at  1st 
for  the  Rebels,  made  8  putouts  and  contributed  two  hits  ...  11  hits 
and  one  walk  were  given  up  by  young  Abe  Rosenberg,  twirling  for 
the  Regulars,  but  they  were  well  scattered  and  the  defensive  play 
of  the  Regulars  was  of  such  fine  calibre  that  the  one  Rebel  run  was 
well  earned  .  .  .  Johnnie  Tamburino,  who  umpired,  did  nicely  till 
he  started  assuming  that  old  7-9  Club  meeting  attitude  and  tried  to 
shout  down  everybody  in  the  drill  shed  .  .  .  Jimmy  Lombardi,  a 
visitor  from  the  16th  DD,  serving  as  a  spectator  until  asked  to 
replace  a  departing  Rebel  player  in  the  7th,  remained  cool  and  calm 
for  exactly  30  seconds  and  then  blew  up  with  a  very  loud  bang  .  .  . 
but  it  availed  him  naught.  He  might  have  come  to  bat  with  the 
bases  loaded,  BUT,  he  arrived  with  no  one  on  and  popped  weakly 
to  the  infield. 

Winding  up  his  vacation  and  feeling  that  he  should  look  his  best, 
Honest  Abe  Herschewitz,  purchased  a  nifty  new  uniform  cap  and 
nice  white  cotton  gloves.  Later,  at  home,  upon  opening  his  pack- 
age he  found,  much  to  his  surprise  and  chagrin,  instead  of  white 
gloves  a  sparkling  pair  of  red  ladies'  gloves  .  .  .  Nice  going,  Abe. 
But,  where  on  earth  did  you  get  that  lump  on  your  conk! 

Maybe,  sometime,  Francis  J.  Gorman  will  tell  us  how  close  he 
came  to  having  a  nice  diamond  in  a  tooth,  like  Willie  Fitzgerald, 
who  worked  with  Francis  in  the  old  45th. 

Did  you  know  that  Tony  Santangelo's  paternal  parent  was  once 
a  boss  barber,  and  Tony  himself  was  a  bartender  in  an  ice  cream 
parlor? 

The  Flatbush  Thunderbolt  strikes  again — and  again^and  again! 
But  this  time  he  wears  the  uniform  of  the  79th  Regulars  .  .  .  Jocko 
McAuliflfe  and  the  79th  softball  team  last  month  subdued  the  83rd, 
66th  and  75th  Precincts  in  rapid  succession.  Jocko  held  the  83rd 
hitless,  beating  them  10-0;  gave  up  four  hits  to  the  66th,  clipping 
them  3-1,  and  trounced  a  mixed  7Sth  team  8-0,  giving  them  1  hit. 
That  makes  47  strikeouts  for  Jocko  in  the  last  27  innings.  Some 
pitching,  eh,  keed?  .  .  .  Becht,  Daily,  McElroy  and  Clayton  (that 
scoundrel)  played  like  demons  for  the  opposition  .  .  .  Sterling  um- 
piring is  now  available — Dick  Bacci  has  been  doing  a  grand  job  of 
calling  them — with  complaints  few  and  far  between. 

80th  Precinct:  The  call  to  the  colors  has  been  answered  by 
another  of  our  buddies.  Patrolman  Irving  Moverman,  who  at  this 
writing  is  stationed  at  Fort  Dix,  N.  J. 

Both  happy  and  thrilled  were  we  upon  the  recent  visit  of  Pfc. 
Sidney  Raphael  and  Ensign  Harold  Keller ;  glad  also  to  hear  from 
good  old  Howie  Carlson,  U.  S.  Naval  SeaBees,  from  last  reports 
stationed  somewhere  on  the  Pacific  Coast.  Keep  up  the  good 
work,  boys,  and  let  us  hear  from  you  often. 

Congratulations  in  order  for  our  new  Stork  Club  members. 
Patrolmen  Jimmy  O'Connell  and  Matty  Farrell.  Jimmy  sustained 
a  real  blitz  when  the  Stork  crash-dived  his  home  with  a  cute  set  of 
twin  he-men,  the  while  Matty  was  blessed  with  a  darling  Uttle  col- 
leen. Lots  of  luck  and  best  wishes  to  the  Babes,  Mothers  and 
Dads! 

Once  again  congratulations  are  in  order  and  our  best  wishes 
now  to  Sergeants  Conroy,  Chimenti,  Smith  and  Acting  Lieutenant 
Brown  of  the  AWS,  for  their  brilliant  showings  in  the  recent  exam 
for  lieutenant.  To  our  old  buddies.  Sergeants  Bill  Lawrence,  Bob 
Poggi  and  George  Reuther,  too,  our  best  wishes.  May  promotion 
for  all  of  them  be  forthcoming  soon. 

Time  for  a  pat  on  the  back  for  the  boys  in  our  precinct  for 
their  grand  showing  of  War  Bond  purchases  through  our  little 
One  Dollar  Club.  Total  sales  to  date  $3,650.  How  those  tiny 
"buckaroos"  can  grow  I 

And  now  your  reporter  takes  this  means  of  wishing  each  and 
every  member  of  the  Eight-0  a  most  Joyous  and  Happy  Christmas, 
and  to  our  boys  now  serving  in  the  four  corners  of  the  earth  we 
offer  a  solemn  prayer  that  they  may  return  to  us  soon  blessed  with 
health  and  a  victorious  peace! 

Slst  Precinct:  On  November  8,  our  81  Club  held  one  of  the 
most  successful  shindigs  in  its  short  but  happy  career  and  which 
featured,  among  other  things,  a  wordless  mystery  drama  entitled 
"Benny  Bohland's  Chapeau"  or  "Benny's  Missing  Benny."  The 
Slst  Squad  has  assigned  a  great  deal  of  weight  (Det.  Barry)  to 
bringing  the  culprit  to  answer  for  his  crime.     Benny  states,  inci- 


dentally, that  the  benny  is  nearly  new  he  having  purchased  it  at  the 
start  of  the  war — meaning  World  War  1,  no  doubt. 

Sam  Hirsch,  who  has  become  a  pappy  for  the  second  time,  fol- 
lowing a  recent  tour  marched  the  entire  platoon  to  a  local  confec- 
tioner's where  malteds  were  served  for  all.  What,  no  Hemo?  Mother 
and  daughter  reported  doing  well  .  .  .  The  record  of  Lo  Piccolo, 
who  has  been  offering  to  get  for  us  at  wholesale  anything  from  a 
toothpick  to  a  house,  so  far  is  perfect.  No  one,  in  other  words,  has 
taken  him  up  .  .  .  Paul  Dillon's  daughter  has  just  joined  the  Marines 
and  Act.  Lieutenant  Curry's  Better  Half  is  now  a  WAC,  which 
puts  two  additional  names  on  our  fast  growing  roll-call  of  those 
from  here  serving  in  the  armed  forces.  Our  best  wishes  go  with 
them  ...  To  Patrolman  Fred  Kahrig,  now  retired,  the  entire  com- 
mand wishes  the  best  of  luck  in  his  new  life  of  ease. 

Our  sergeants  did  well  on  the  lieutenants'  list,  and  to  Sergeants 
Kraus,  Grant  and  Quinn  our  hopes  for  an  early  promotion  are  ex- 
tended .  .  .  The  81  Club  is  about  to  complete  the  first  year  of  its 
existence,  a  year  of  good  times — and  with  still  better  ones  to  follow 
...  To  the  many  recent  acquisitions  to  our  happy  family  we  extend 
the  well-known  glad  hand  .  .  .  BartoUotta  and  Olsewski  will  be 
entering  the  armed  forces  shortly  and  to  them  we  likewise  wish 
good  luck  and  a  speedy  return. 

To  the  members  of  the  command  and  their  families  go  our 
kindest  thoughts  now  for  a  Happy  and  Merry  Christmas  and  a 
Grand  New  Year.  May  1944  bring  us  peace  with  victory  and  the 
safe  return  of  all  our  loved  ones  now  in  the  armed  services. 

Don't  forget  the  mail  box  in  the  back  room.  Information,  be 
assured,  will  be  held  in  the  strictest  confidence. 


14TH  DIVISION 

83rd  Pet.,  Ptt.  Joseph  Seymour 
85th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Eight  T.  Five 
87th  Pet..  Ptl.   William  Smith 


90th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  J.  Keating 
92nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  William  Burg 
94th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Cyril  Shortle 


90th  Precinct:  We  deeply  miss  Marty  McKeon,  who  passed 
away  quite  suddenly  after  a  short  illness  last  month.  The  exempli- 
fication of  all  that  goes  to  make  a  fine  policeman — and  a  good  father 
as  well — Marty  during  his  more  than  20  years  as  a  member  of  the 
90th  had  endeared  himself  to  all.  A  glowing  tribute  to  his  mem- 
ory was  paid  him  by  our  Captain  on  the  musterroom  floor,  and  all 
available  members  of  the  command  turned  out  for  his  funeral  and 
burial  in  St.  John's  Cemetery.  Our  sincerest  condolences  to  the 
members  of  his  family  again  are  extended. 

Visitors  to  the  precinct  recently  included  Henry  Burgess,  who 
looks  like  a  million;  John  Mulder,  who  looks  younger  than  ever 
{the  secret,  John  explains,  is  keeping  busy  when  you  retire  and  no 
worrying)  ;  Wilbur  Wessner,  who  tells  us  the  Navy  is  great;  Eddie 
Blasie,  who  has  seen  plenty  of  action  and  who,  incidentally,  has 
been  upped  to  Chief  Petty  Officer  .  .  .  Heard  from  Bill  Powell 
and  he,  too,  was  advanced  in  rank — now  Chief  Torpedoman  .  .  . 
Hope  to  hear  soon  from  "Big  Jim"  Morahan,  who  also  is  greatly 
missed  .  .  .  Mike  Durniak  has  been  transferred  out  from  where 
he  was  to  Michigan  {see  Stanley  Comulado  for  his  address)  .  .  . 
Haven't  seen  nor  heard  from  George  Denton  or  Hal  Blaney  of 
late  but  the  last  time  we  did  both  were  O.K. 

Judging  from  recent  happenings  here  at  the  old  90  it's  been  sug- 
gested we  call  it  the  Stork  Club.  Helping  to  fill  the  maternity 
wards  in  the  local  hospitals  were  Mrs.  Michael  Dougherty,  a  Girt; 
Mrs.  Joseph  Schilling,  a  Boy;  Mrs.  John  Baynon,  a  Boy  {their 
first)  ;  and  last  but  not  littlest— to  Mrs.  John  J.  Keating,  also  a 
Boy,  John  J.  the  2nd  {zvotta  baby!).  We  would  like  to  talk  about 
the  last  mentioned  baby  {wotta  baby!)  but  better  judgment  warns 
us  to  just  say  thanks  for  all  the  good  wishes  {wotta  baby!)  .  .  . 
And  to  all  of  the  proud  Mommas  and  Poppas  heartiest  congratu- 
lations ! 

Our  favorite  detective  is  ailing  again — and  it  has  to  be  mighty 
serious  to  put  Chuck  Sloan  on  the  sick  list.  We  hope  he'll  be  back 
with   us   soon. 

An  old  feud  has  started  up  again  between  those  two  steppers. 
Sergeant  McGuire  and  Act.  Lieutenant  Gray.  Seems  the  Sarge 
stepped  out  to  show  the  Acting  Lute  how  to  cut  a  rug  and  after 
he  had  finished  the  latter  remarked  casually,  "Why,  I  was  the  one 
who  showed  him  those  steps!" 

The  lieutenants'  list  is  out  and  we  point  with  pride  to  Sergeant 
Frey,  in  the  job  a  little  over  six  years,  who  is  "in  the  money!" 
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Patrolman  Boyle  likes  his  new  assignment  so  well  that  he  even 
comes  in  to  work  on  his  32  off! 

To  Patrolman  Ben  Sobecki,  recently  retired,  we  wish  the  best 
— and  hope,  too,  he  keeps  in  touch  with  us. 

Pinhead   Biographies — second  half  of  8th  Squad : 

Patrolman  George  Boos,  who  works  Tompkins  Avenue  and  was 
a  typist  (good  one,  too)  before  he  joined  us;  good-natured  fellow, 
well  liked  by  all ;  a  good  cop ;  has  figured  in  many  of  Patrolman 
Bellinoff's  animal  escapades,  such  as  buying  and  taking  care  of 
pedigreed  dogs,  stopping  wild  horses,  etc. 

Patrolman  Stanley  Comulado,  one  of  our  Civilian  Defense  men ; 
another  distinctive  personality — he  having  claim  to  the  only  mus- 
tache in  the  house  {reason  for  the  nickname  Stash,  no  doubt)  ; 
noted  both  for  his  exactness  and  his  neatness ;  most  of  the  map 
jobs  and  lettering  seen  about  the  precinct  are  his  work ;  an  assistant 
foreman  in  the  Edison   Company  before  becoming  a  policeman. 

Patrolman  John  Norey,  a  special  patrolman  formerly;  expert 
around  machinery ;  ready  always  to  listen  to  problems  that  beset 
others ;  known  for  his  cheery  disposition  and  his  ever-ready  smile ; 
works  along  Broadway  usually ;  is  alert,  and  learning  fast ;  will  in 
time  make  a  name  for  himself  in  the  job. 

Rookie  Patrolman  Al  Galanek,  worked  as  a  press  operator  for- 
merly; like  Norey  is  possessed  of  a  sunny  disposition  and,  also, 
like  him,  hails  from  Greenpernt ;  hard  worker  and  studying  hard 
right  now  to  become  a  boss — (we  predict  he'll  make  it,  too)  ;  will 
listen  to  the  old-timers,  which  is  something  most  of  the  new  men 
won't;  seems  to  know  what  it's  all  about  and  has  his  course  all  set. 

15TH  DIVISION 

100th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  C.  Hecht  103rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Albert  Cowdell 

101st  Pet.,  Ptl.  Harold  T.  Keenan       104th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Walter  Dearcopp 
102nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  G.  Schults       105th  Pet.,  The  New  Dinger 
106th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Alex  Conradi 

104th  Precinct:  Thirteen  retired  members,  together  with  two 
who  achieved  promotion  and  four  patrolmen  on  leave  in  the  service 
of  their  country,  were  guests  of  honor  at  a  dinner  tendered  them 
last  month  by  the  104  Club,  the  success  and  enjoyment  of  which 
can  be  attributed  to  the  efficient  work  of  the  committee,  the  mem- 
bers of  which,  despite  inexperience,  presented  for  our  edification 
an  evening  of  real  entertainment  and  good  food  (which  is  some- 
thing in  these  times).  Patrolman  Ed  Dreitlein,  the  president, 
opened  the  meeting  with  a  fine  speech  which  was  sincere  and  to 
the  point.  Patrolman  Snyder,  treasurer,  surprised  all  by  his  ability 
as  a  master  of  ceremonies  and  Patrolman  Fitzmaurice,  the  financial 
secretary,  made  history  by  the  number  of  presentations  it  was  pos- 
sible to  make  in  the  one  evening.     The  guest  list  follows : 

Retired  Members:  Lieutenant  Dinselbacher,  Patrolmen  Weise, 
Young,  Flanagen,  Rickes,  Adam,  Kotch,  Miller,  Vogt,  Lucaire, 
Neary,  Savery  .  .  .  Patrolman  George  Lilienthal,  also  retired,  was 
unable  to  be  present,  he  being  somewhere  at  sea  just  now  in  the 
service  of  his  country. 

Promoted :  Sergeants  Werterseck  and  Muller. 

Servicemen  :  Patrolmen  Quinn,  U.S.N. ;  Roland,  U.S.N. ;  Leigh, 
U.S.A.;  Wagner,  U.S.A. 

Committee  members  to  whom  a  rousing  vote  of  thanks  is  due 
included  Patrolmen  McCormick,  Malmberg,  Rooney,  Dwyer,  Flood, 
Bentson,  Ellis,  Wernesbach,  Fehling,  Doyle,  Drexler,  McGuirk, 
Knoblach  .  .  .  Patrolman  Roach,  reciting  his  famous  poem  "The 
Night  Before  Christmas,"  headed  the  list  of  entertainers  each  of 
whom  in  his  own  particular  specialty  could  grace  any  stage  or  radio 
program  you  might  mention. 

A  bit  of  news  which  missed  the  newspapers — but  won't  miss 
our  column — concerns  the  morning  last  month,  at  5:15,  when  Pa- 
trolman Irving  Cook,  playing  doctor  to  a  young  wife  of  17,  deliv- 
ered one  of  the  finest  bouncing  babies  ever  to  see  the  light.  Noth- 
ing remained  to  be  done,  when  the  doctor  from  Wyckoff  Heights 
arrived,  save  to  compliment  Patrolman  Cook  for  an  excellent  job 
professionally  done. 

16TH  DIVISION 

108th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  Gerien  11 1th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  J.  Bidanset 

109th  Pet.,  Ptl.  George  Ferguson         112th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  Geiger 
UOth  Pet.,  Ptl.  Raymond  Peterson       114th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edwin  Furcht 

llOlh   Precinct:      What   patrolman    always   insists    (when    the 


boys  go  bowling)  upon  paying  for  a  certain  other  patrolman's 
games?  (Would  "Signor"  Vitale,  the  olive  grove  proprietor,  know?) 
.  .  .  Patrolman  Smith,  J.,  advises  that  "students"  interested  in  the 
proper  antidote  and  treatment  for  a  "Clorox"  cocktail  should  get 
a  demonstration  from  "Professor"  McWilliams  .  .  .  The  reason 
Sullivan  and  Kaletchitz  failed  to  return  with  some  venison  from 
their  recent  hunting  trip  was  that  they  forgot  to  bring  along  a  dog. 
Both  admitted,  incidentally,  it  felt  good  to  get  back  to  civilization — 
where  people  use  warjn  water  to  wash  up  with  .  .  .  Why  does  Ser- 
geant Hofmann  insist  on  cole  "slough"  on  his  ham  and  cheese 
sandwiches?  .  .  .  Extremely  heavy  demand  for  crying  towels  (the 
very  heavy  kind)  since  the  AW.S  decided  they  had  to  get  along 
with  only  2  men  .  .  .  Incidentally,  we  wish  Patrolman  Ryan,  T., 
and  his  family  the  very  best  in  their  new  home  .  .  .  Patrolman 
Stanley  Rudge,  formerly  of  the  AWS,  has  been  seen  on  moonlight 
nights  seated  on  the  back  porch  of  his  home,  his  shield  pinned  to 
the  left  breast  of  his  outermost  garment  (an  old  fashioned  night- 
gown), doing  a  little  police  work,  to  wit:  trying  to  apprehend  the 
nocturnal  prowler  who  has  on  several  occasions  tied  knots  in  the 
bed  sheets  waving  on  the  wash  line  in  the  breeze. 

Aside  to  retired  Patrolman  Sam  Gashun :  Don't  worry,  Sam, 
we  will  keep  your  secret  .  .  .  W  ith  our  own  ears  we  heard  the  story 
of  the  accomplishments  of  the  2  Admiration  cigars.  Would  a 
certain  operator  of  Sector  5  kno-w  something  about  this?  .  .  .  With 
the  bowling  season  now  on  in  earnest,  the  1st  Squad  uses  this  pillar 
to  challenge  any  legitimate  squad  in  the  110th  Precinct,  and  prom- 
ising, too,  that  they  will  not  use  in  such  encounters  their  "dark 
horse,"  the  aforementioned   olive  grove  prop. 

To  our  sergeants  who  did  so  well  in  the  lieutenants'  exam— 
our  Congrats !     And  to  those  who  didn't,  better  luck  next  time. 

There  has  been  some  criticism  since  the  last  column  and  again 
permit  me  to  repeat  that  no  offense  or  ridicule  is  intended  ever. 
Your  reporter  took  the  job  just  to  keep  our  precinct  on  the  map- 
where  it  belongs — and  to  put  in  print  some  of  the  wisecracks  and 
witticisms  that  are  heard  in  the  back  room.  In  all  frankness,  if 
any  member  of  the  command  objects  to  having  his  name  mentioned 
here,  all  he  has  to  do  is  contact  your  reporter  and  make  his  wishes 
known.  Also,  if  some  other  member  would  like  to  take  over  the 
writing  of  this  column,  this  reporter  will  gladly  surrender  to  a 
more  competent  man.  And  while  on  the  subject,  the  cooperation 
has  been  considerably  less  than  terrific  with  regard  to  the  little 
brown  box  labeled  "SPRING  3100"  that  sits  over  by  the  window 
in  the  back  room,  meaning,  if  you  want  this  column  to  continue,  a 
little  help,  please.  So  come  on,  boys,  there  is  always  some  humor 
in  any  group  of  New  York's  "Finest,"  and  we  here  at  the  110th 
are  justifiably  proud  to  come  under  that   heading. 

II4th  Precinct:  What's  this  about  the  "tomato  faced  thrush" 
being  responsible  for  a  traffic  jam  on  Jamaica  Avenue  recently, 
brought  on,  we're  told,  by  the  drivers  waiting  for  his  face  to  turn 
green?  .  .  .  Will  someone  see  to  it  that  the  gremlins  leave  "North- 
west Mounted"  Kreuger's  stanchions  where  he  puts  them?  .  .  . 
"Look  at  the  juice  in  that  one,"  remarks  a  bald-headed  operator. 
Talking  about  oranges,  maybe?  .  .  .  Ask  Markey  what  Leas  always 
is  looking  for  .  .  .  We  welcome  some  new  gold  to  the  114th  in  the 
person  of  Sergeant  Frank  Fritz,  whose  stay  we  trust  will  be  a  long 
and  happy  one. 

The  attendance  of  Anchor  Club  members,  assigned  to  this  divi- 
sion, at  the  annual  memorial  service  of  the  organization  last  month 
left  something  to  be  desired.  None  of  us  can  tell  how  or  when  his 
time  will  come,  and  it  should  be  consoling  to  know  there'll  be  some- 
one, when  the  dread  day  does  arrive,  to  remember  us  with  a  prayer. 
So  make  a  resolution  for  next  year,  men,  and  see  if  we  can't  ha\e 
a  more  truly  representative  showing  of  this  division. 

Shades  of  Warnefeld !  Patrolman  Messett  seen  leaving  Boule- 
vard Hospital  toting  another  bundle !  With  three  girls  now  answer- 
ing roll-call.  Cantor  better  look  to  his  laurels!  .  .  .  Ask  Sergeant 
Agnoli  if  the  mushrooms  in  LaGuardia  Field  are  ripe  yet,  and  how 
to  tell  if  they  are  good  .  .  .  From  all  indications  the  boys  of  the 
Square  Club  had  a  grand  time  the  night  of  their  annual  ball — foot- 
sore and  weary,  yes— but  happy   for  days  after. 

TRAFFIC  C  Ptl.  Joseph  H.  Werns 

Our  sincere  sympathies  and   best  wishes   for  a  speedy  recovery 


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to  those  of  our  comrades  now  on   sick  report. 

Two  more  of  our  buddies  have  left  us  via  the  retirement  route, 
and  to  Hugh  Gaffncy  and  Arthur  Hunt  we  say  now,  good  luck  and 
good  health  in  the  years  to  come. 

Birthday  Greetings  to  Captain  Rudolph  Peters,  Lieutenant 
-Michael  Sullivan,  Sergeant  Bill  Kenealy  and  Patrolmen  James 
I  >unn,  Andrew  Bengston,  William  Diskin,  August  Doule,  Joseph 
Hudson,  John  Logan,  William  McGann,  Herman  Rode,  Frank 
Roth,  Samuel  Wachstein,  John  Bongionii,  Theodore  Bullingt»n, 
Joseph  Carraro,  William  Dunn,  John  Glenn,  Edward  Heineck,  John 
Joel,  Louis  Mason,  John  Riley  and  Edward  Zmoos. 

Aside  to  Artie  (Fatstuff)  Gontko:  Thanks,  feller,  for  taking 
over  while  I  was  on  vacation. 

Is  it  true  Barney  Devine  was  seen  carrying  a  fiddle  under  his 
arm  up  at  the  Bronx  Motor  Vehicle  Bureau  one  day  last  month? 
.  .  .  And  that  Blondy  Malinski  wants  to  know  when  "I  Lost  My 
Hat"  Breen  is  going  to  reimburse  him  for  those  rainy  30  minutes 
that  he  owes  him?  .  .  .  Best  wishes  to  Charles  Coyle,  Jr.,  who  has 
joined  Uncle  Sara's  Coast  Guard  Service  and  is  stationed  currently 
ill  Manhattan  Beach  .  .  .  What's  happened,  incidentally,  to  those 
tive-to-one   tours? 

Did  You  Know  That :  Adonis  Gleen  wonders  how  come  he  goes 
tu  Harlem  while  the  others  go  to  the  emergency  squads?  .  .  .  and 
Domino  Priori  on  the  other  hand  thinks  it  about  time  he  was  sent 
to  the  emergency  squad?  .  .  .  Charlie  Coyle,  Sr.,  brags  that  moun- 
tain climbing  is  his  specialty?  .  .  .  Wildman  Weddell  took  a  bicycle 
to  bed  with  him  so  he  wouldn't  have  to  walk  in  his  sleep?  .  .  . 
Skinny  Higgins  took  a  ladder  with  him  to  a  party  when  he  heard 
the  drinks  were  on  the  house?  .  .  .  F.  Morrissey  at  the  same  party 
cut  a  hole  in  the  rug  so  he  could  see  the  floor  show?  .  .  .  And 
Rookie  Bongiorni  saluted  the  Frigidaire  because  he  thought  it  was 
General  Electric?  .  .  .  Drylie  loves  cream  cheese  on  whole  wheat? 
.  .  .  Sergeant  Riordon  ditto  pork  or  ham  on  raisin?  .  .  .  Gontko  will 
go  for  anything  on  his  sandwich — and  I  do  mean  anything?  .  .  . 
Hrubes  is  getting  sore  feet  (wonder  why)  ?  .  .  .  Werns  always  takes 
along  two  apples  when  he  goes  to  Harlem?  .  .  .  The  while  Cabbage 
Smoking  Logan  takes  a  plastic  thermos  bottle  full  of  coffee?  .  .  . 
Traffic  men  would  prefer  having  wings  on  their  arms  instead  of  a 
hcirse?  .  .  .  Your  reporter  would  appreciate  a  little  more  attention 
111  the  Suggestion  Box  placed   for  your  convenience  on  the  wall? 


1;.  i!ii_  .i!ju\c  photo,  taken  at  the  Police  Recreation  Centre  some 
eight  years  ago  by  Summons  Chief  Bill  Gould,  you  will  recognize 
(1.  to  r.)  retired  Lieutenant  Jack  McAuhffe,  retired  Patrolman 
John  Cummings  (former  treasurer  of  the  P.B.A.),  and  Detective 
James  T.  Collins.  But  who,  pray,  can  identify  the  fourth  member 
of  the  group,  the  funny  shaped  gink  with  his  hand  in  his  pocket  as 
though  tightly  holding  on  to  his  weekly  allowance? 

Good  luck  and  safe  return  to  John  Hartman  who  last  month 
joined  up  with  Uncle  Sam's  Navy  as  a  specialist,  3rd  class. 

Wonder  what  Lieutenant  Eckert  meant  when  he  said  to  Andy 
Bengston  (zvho  was  making  a  request  for  a  new  summons  book) 
"You    must    enjoy    seeing    my    signature    at    the    bottom    of    that 


paper 


I"??? 


Flash!  Congratulations  and  good  luck  to  Sergeants  Thomas 
Halligan,  Walter  Nawrocky  and  Mike  Dielon,  the  latter  a  former 
member  of  this  command,  on  passing  the  lieutenants'  examination 
with  flying  colors! 


Sincere  sympathies  to  Patrolman  Faney  in  the  loss  of  his  father ; 
to  Patrolmen  Thomas  Flannagan  and  Raymond  Thorpe,  both  of 
whose  mothers  have  passed  on,  and  to  Patrolmen  Harold  Schlereth 
and  Fred  Taylor  in  the  deaths  of  their  respective  brothers.  May 
their  souls  rest  in  peace. 


TRAFFIC  F 


Sir  Stork 


Sir  Stork's  pre-Thanksgiving  gift  to  Patrolman  James  F.  Dixon 
and  his  lovely  Missus  was — another  boy — Dennis  Richard,  who 
arrived  safe  and  sound  at  Jimmy's  house  on  November  7  past.  The 
Dixon  corporation  now  numbers  four,  3  boys  and  1  girl  and  to 
them  our  congratulations  and  hearty  good   wishes  are  extended. 


MOTORCYCLE  PRECINCT  1 


PtI.  Jack  Garfield 


Best  wishes  for  a  happy  birthday  to  Patrolmen  Barrett,  Dec.  7; 
Asher,  Caravano  and  J.  Lamb,  Dec.  10;  Levine,  Dec.  11;  K.  Smith, 
Dec.   17;  Schwebel,  Dec.  22;  Grace,  Dec.  23;  Poillon,  Dec.  27. 

Best  wishes  for  a  speedy  and  complete  recovery  and  early  re- 
turn to  us  to  Patrolmen  Dave  Spitelnik,  John  Bacheork,  K.  Smith, 
and  Lawrence  Barry. 

Don't  blame  the  late  tours  for  Bones  Johnston  looking  so  tired 
these  days.  Responsible  are  those  long  nightly  walks  between  the 
parlor  and  the  kitchen  trying  to  make  The  New  Arrival  get  some 
shuteye  .  .  .  It's  a  Bouncing  Baby  Girl  at  the  Murray  Hirschfield 
manse — and  may  the  youngster  grow  up  to  be  as  grand  a  gal  as 
her  Dad  is  a  man  .  .  .  Henie  Yost  has  had  the  last  of  his  choppers 
extracted,  meaning,  it's  soup  for  Henie  from  now  on  .  .  .  Have  you 
noticed  how  nice  Pat  Caravano  is  about  giving  people  street  direc- 
tions? Seems  proud,  in  fact,  just  in  knowing  where  he  is  himself 
.  .  .  Where  does  Barney  Ritter  buy  the  tobacco  he  uses  now  in  that 
furnace  he  calls  a  pipe?  .  .  .  Patrolman  Pat  Soroghan,  who  loves 
to  carry  the  British  Flag,  claims  he  is  very  good  at  writing  "poul- 
try." For  further  particulars  see  our  fight  manager,  Tom  "Cab- 
bage Head"  Burke  .  .  .  Walter  Burkhardt  for  a  little  fellow  is 
doing  a  good  job  repairing  those  motocycles  .  .  .  Joe  O'Connor, 
who  recommends  shuffleboard  for  those  who  enjoy  indoor  recrea- 
tion, cautions  beginners  to  be  careful  they  don't  contract  "water 
on  the  shoulders"  .  .  .  Patrolman  Artie  Sackett  while  making  up 
the  rollcall  the  other  day  was  heard  mumbling  to  himself,  "Who 
will  I  send  to  this  detail,  Martinf  No  .  .  .  Grace?  No.  .  .  .  Por- 
ter? No  .  .  .  Poillon?  No  .  .  .  Aw  what  t'heck,  some  one'U  com- 
plain anyhow!"  .  .  .  Gene  "Man  Mountain"  Roberts  denies  giving 
cigars  to  the  rollcall  makers— but  definitely  .  .  .  John  "Garfield" 
McCroary,  better  known  as  the  Eighty  Mile  King,  should  make 
sure  his  life  insurance  premiums  are  up  to  date. 

ADVERTISEMENT:  Anyone  wishing  to  board  out  his  dog 
please  contact  Patrolman  Clark. 

Patrolman  Charlie  Hammer,  our  third  broom,  is  seeking  a 
higher  rating — claims  to  be  tops  at  manicuring  and  polishing  floors 
.  .  .  George  Dobbs  still  waiting  for  that  piece  of  deer  meat.  (For 
[•arliculars  see  Joe  Deer  Meat  Basta)  .  .  .  Can  you  picture  Joe 
Koncelik  lappin  up  an  ice-cream  cone? — and  he  supposedly  trying 
to  reduce  I  .  .  .  Some  one  asked  Morris  Siegel  how  he  gets  along 
with  his  wife.  "Swell,"  confided  Morris.  "VYe  have  a  great  ar- 
rangement. One  week  she  does  as  she  wants,  and  the  next  week  / 
do  as  she  wants!"  .  .  .  Our  friend  Ronan,  who  formerly  lived  on 
Park  Avenue,  still  sticks  to  his  cigarette  holder  .  .  .  Andy  Seefchaf 
now  armed  to  the  teeth — just  paid  the  last  installment  and  now 
they  are  all  his  .  .  .  Aside  to  Jack  Rooney  and  Nick  Tabano:  The 
surest  u;ay  to  double  your  dough  is  to  fold  it,  then  put  it  in  your 
pocket  ...  Is  it  true  Joe  Shields,  our  bashful  bachelor,  is  slipping? 
.  .  .  The  checker  game  contest  between  Jack  Smith  and  Barney 
Cohen  is  still  going  strong — after  four  years  .  .  .  And  Jack  Byrnes, 
who  is  going  to  be  a  checker  champ  or  bust,  just  bought  a  book  of 
instructions  on  how  to  play  the  game  .  .  .  Where  does  Mike  Dari- 
enzo  get  his  pants  made?     Particularly  the  rear  end  portion! 

NOTICE  TO  PROPERTY  OWNERS :  Denny  Ryan  has  grac- 
iously consented  to  disclose  to  those  interested  the  secret  of  his  suc- 
cess. A  line  addressed  to  him  in  care  of  Motorcycle  1  will  have 
immediate  response. 

Parkchesterites  won't  have  to  worry  about  steam  heat  this  win- 
ter. Toby  "Snuffy"  Goodman  moved  away  from  there  .  .  .  Patrol- 
man "Future  Sergeant"  Jensen  practising  to  be  hard-berled — hence 
those  hard-berled  egg  sandwiches  every  day  for  lunch  .  .  .  Yes, 
Jimmy  "Don't  Mention  My  Name"  Dillon  worked  on  the  Erie  for 


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many  years  before  joining  the  Police  Force  .  .  .  Sixty-four  Dollar 
Question :  Does  Joe  Haug  keep  that  brush  on  his  lower  lip  to  lower 
the  wind  resistance  on  his  face  or  is  he  hiding  something?  .  .  . 
Height  of  Something  or  Other:  Herbe  West  trying  to  rub  the 
paint  off  his  machine  .  .  .  IVho  tried  to  palm  of  80  cents  in  lieu  of 
a  buck  on  Bud  Keating,  our  P.B.A.  delegate?  .  .  .  Yes,  Patrolman 
Ghigna  looks  taller  now  since  he  started  wearing  arches  .  .  .  Any- 
one wanting  to  rent  out  a  room  should  see  Prop.  Ed.  Harman,  who 
gladly  will  charge  you  double  if  you're  a  friend  of  his. 


GRAND  CENTRAL  PARKWAY  PRECINCT 


The  Ghost 


IS  IT  TRUE:  The  reason  for  Lieutenant  Fleishner's  recent 
visit  to  this  command  was  to  engineer  a  mutual  with  "Smilin' 
George"  Klinger?  .  .  .  that  Patrolman  Armstrong  (the  "Bantam") 
and  Willie  Newbert  (the  "Heavy")  now  are  in  the  parrot  business 
— with  Armstrong  buying  them  and,  when  he  isn't  looking,  New- 
bert selling  them?  .  .  .  that  Jimmy  Holland,  our  third  broom, 
intends  taking  in  laundry  and  in  addition  is  learning  the  trade  of 
seamstress— so  that  he  will  be  able  to  support  himself  comfortably 
when  he  retires?  .  .  .  and  that  quiet  fellow  known  as  "Muscles" 
Cantwell  finally  has  assumed  the  bonds  of  Ho-Holy  Matrimony 
and  rates  now  as  one  of  the  command's  most  happily  married  men? 
Lots  of  luck  to  both  you  and  the  Missus,  John,  and  may  all  your 
troubles  be  Little  Ones. 

"Tonto"  Radtke,  our  second  string  clerical  man,  was  again  in 
charge  of  the  inner  sanctum  during  the  time  Patrolman  Brown  was 
excused  for  giving  blood  and,  as  usual,  all  Hades  broke  loose.  Brown 
has  an  uncanny  seventh  sense  for  smelling  trouble  before  it  even 
starts  to  happen. 

AND  DID  YOU  ALSO  KNOW:  that  "Scarlet"  Le  Fever  was 
formerly  employed  by  the  N.  Y.  Central  R.  R.  as  a  special  cop  and 
liked  the  work  so  well  that  he  decided  to  become  an  honest-to-good- 
ness  policeman?  .  .  .  Emil  Paeper  before  coming  to  this  command 
was  known  as  "Honey  Dew"  Paeper?  {Incidentally,  why  is  Emil 
peeved  at  Minnig,  Cox  and  Mackin?  Is  it  because  of  the  car  tliat 
they  were  all  to  share?)  .  .  .  that  Leroy  Mackin  is  known  also 
by  the  pseudonyms  Joe  Bickford,  Rosy,  Nickels  Morris,  and  the 
Apple  Faced  Boy?  .  .  .  Borrelli  started  learning  to  swim  one  bright 
sunny  Sunday  recently  in — the  most  unbelievable  of  places?  .  .  . 
Mirrabello  insists  that  the  supposed  smokestacks  out  at  Creedmore 
State  Hospital  are  actually  anti-aircraft  guns  of  a  new  and  modern 
design?  .  .  .  Vernon  B.  Smith  was  observed  passing  out  cigars 
recently?  .  .  .  Lieutenant  K  is  kinda  angry  at  Eddie  Bloom,  whom 
he  thinks  to  be  The  Ghost — but  take  my  word  for  it,  lute,  he  isn't? 
.  .  .  "Dink"  Mergl  was  known  once  as  "Cupie"?  (Probably  be- 
cause of  his  nice  round  cheeks.) 

Lots  of  luck  to  our  new  commander.  Act.  Captain  George 
Neary;  also  to  Captain  Keudell,  whom  we  know  will  do  as  grand 
a  job  in  the  district  office  as  he  did  here. 

Since  The  Ghost  started  writing  this  column  we  have  had  a  few 
changes  in  the  command,  among  them  "Pop"  Weeks'  displacement 
of  "Happy"  George  Klinger  as  third  broom.  The  latter  now  can  be 
interviewed  in  and  around  Alley  Pond  Park  where,  like  the  mon- 
arch of  all  he  surveys,  he  holds  forth  daily  .  .  .  George  Kalletta, 
too,  has  had  a  change  of  assignment  and  can  be  seen  now  cleaning 
and  driving  the  supervisors'  car.  The  rookie  who  made  good,  as 
it  were  ...  As  the  time  draws  near  for  his  retirement  to  take  effect, 
Eddie  Shields  becomes  more  and  more  like  the  horse  who  is  chafing 
at  the  bit — this  so  he  can  take  over  without  unnecessary  delay  his 
duties  as  Mayor  of  East  Chatham. 

That's  all  for  now,  and  as  the  holiday  season  draws  close  I 
want  to  take  this  opportunity  to  wish  everyone  a  Very  Merry 
Christmas  and  a  Happy  and  Prosperous  New  Year ;  and  to  my 
stooges  my  thanks  for  all  the  help  given  me  in  the  past  and  the 
hope  they  will  continue  to  assist  me  to  keep  this  column  going. 

I  nearly  forgot  to  mention  that  in  the  recent  War  Bond  drive 
our  quota,  $4,000,  was  oversubscribed  $1,275,  a  sizeable  sum.  This, 
however,  is  not  the  end ;  so  remember,  lads,  Buy  More  Bonds ! 


MOUNTED  DIVISION 


PtI.  Joe  Masterson 


Why  is  it  Hunt  keeps  everything  under  lock  and  key?  Doesn't 
he  know  Jim  Pagan's  locker  is  so  packed  now  that  he  couldn't  get 
any  more  junk  in  it  no  matter  how  hard  he  tried? 

Has  Matty  Rais  developed  a  crooked  lip — or  is  it  the  new  crock- 


ery? .  .  .  Who  gave  Henry  Kay  the  G.  I.  haircut?  .  .  .  Why  does 
Tom  Bligh  like  the  song  title,  "Don't  Sit  Under  the  Apple  Tree"? 
...  Is  it  true  Mulligan  intends  pulling  out  his  papers  again?  (He 
just  purchased  a  new  pair  of  leggins,  if  that's  an  indication!)  .  .  . 
And  that  the  only  one  not  glad  to  see  Campbell  back  in  Troop  A  is 
GIG?  .  .  .  Personal:  Should  you  know  some  one  in  New  England 
who  would  like  to  swap  a  house  for  one  on  Long  Island,  please  get 
in  touch  with  Ed  Specht— but  quick !  .  .  .  Meet  Cecil  Dunwoody, 
the  only  man  who  can  tell  a  fish  story  and  get  away  with  it  .  .  . 
Abbott  Morgan  claims  the  day  .will  soon  be  here  when  once  again 
he  will  be  a  free  man  .  .  .  On  October  16  John  Cotter  gave  a  party 
in  celebration  of  his  twentieth  year  in  the  Department  .  .  .  Condo- 
lences from  the  boys  of  Troops  A  and  B  to  Sergeant  Finan  in  the 
recent  death  of  his  Mother  .  .  .  Congratulations  to  the  .mounted 
sergeants  who  made  the  Lieutenants'  list :  Sergeants  Buckley,  Ro- 
dent,  Teubner   and   Burke. 

WHO :  deems  the  memo  book  the  most  important  of  all  equip- 
ment? .  .  .  Was  thumped  with  a  tomato  and  thought  he  was  stabbed? 
.  .  .  Had  his  car  done  in  tomato  red?  .  .  .  Watches  his  watches? 
.  .  .  Lost  his  shirt  in  a  blackout?  ...  Is  the  super-duper  marksman? 
...  Is  known  as  the  fancy  high  diver?  ...  Is  known  as  the  fix-it 
kid?  ...  Is  known  as  the  delicate  delegate?  .  .  .  Was  made  to  clean 
up  the  locker  room,  after  pleading  innocence?  .  .  .  Didn't  get  a 
short  swing  in  23  consecutive  tours?  .  .  .  Threatens  to  give  you  a 
crying  towel  via  telephone?  .  .  .  Loves  to  sing  "Rose  of  Trallie" — 
and  to  whom?  .  .  .  Calls  a  certain  jockey  the  Hunchback  of  Notre 
Dame?  .  .  .  Refused  to  take  primary  day  as  a  day  off?  .  .  .  Will 
travel  250  miles  to  see  a  possum?  ...  Is  known  as  Charlie  McCar- 
thy? .  .  .  Rigor  Mortis?  .  .  .  Chop-Chop?  .  .  .  Weeping  Willie?  .  .  . 
Wants  a  transfer  to  the  69th  Precinct?  .  .  .  Travels  to  the  Bronx 
via  Utica  Avenue  .  .  .  Says  "Take  care  of  your  horse  and  he'll  take 
care  of  you?"  .  .  .  Calls  the  stable  and  promises  to  be  late?  .  .  .  Ran 
to  Sag  Harbor  to  escape  Harlem?  .  .  .  Spilled  a  pail  of  water  over 
whose   head? 

Your  reporter  wishes  you  all  a  Merry  Christmas  and  a  Happy 
New   Year ! 


POLICEWOMEN'S  BUREAU 


Polw.  Emma  Alden  i 


GRACIOUS   Lt.    Col.    B.   A.   Tintner,   who   had   charge   of   th«s 
junior  sections  including  the  cadet  units  of  New  York,  the  Junio 
Band,  boy  and  girl  scouts,  etc.,  in  the  October  War  Fund  and  Nav 
Parades,  said  at  the  conclusion  of  the  latter  spectacle  that  he  wal 
greatly  pleased  with  the  functioning  of  the  Policewomen   assigned 
on  those  occasions.     Explaining  the  scarcity  of  regular  Army  aides^ 
due  to  the  war.  Col.  Tintner  said  he  did  not  know  what  he  would 
have  done  without  our  Policewomen — who  were  so  helpful  in  guidl 
ing  the  units ! 

BIRTHDAY  PREDICTIONS :     Happiness  and  GooA  Health  t^ 
Catherine   M.   Begley,   Yetta  Cohn,   Theresa   D.   Donovan,   Ann 
Hall,  Delia  Schaible,  Gertrude  D.  T.  Schimmel,  and  Director  Mar 
A.  Sullivan  .  .  .  JAB :  Mary  J.  Comba,  Mary  M.  E.  Falloon,  Fran| 
ces  S.  Lenz,  Rae  Nicoletti,  Agnes  E.  Saidler. 

SURPRISES  at  gala  St.  George  Ass'n.  dance :  Attractive  PoliceJ 
woman  Minnie  Gilbert  introducing  a  charming  young  lady  as  "Mj 
daughter,  Laura!"  .  .  .  Heartiest  congratulations  to  Policewoman 
Mary  Ellis  and  Lieutenant  William  Ayers  of  the  Fire  Departmenj 
—good  luck  to  the  very  charming  newlyweds ! 

DID  YOU  KNOW  THAT:  Policewoman  Catherine  RosenJ 
berg's  niece  is  the  charming  Marine  who  has  a  brother  in  the  Navy  I 
.  .  .  One  of  the  lovely  lasses  at  the  Honor  Legion  Dance  waj 
Marion  Bushey?  .  .  .  Policewoman  Hortense  Lawrence  has  a  big 
boy  to  be  proud  of? 

BEST   WISHES   to    retired   Policewoman   Rose   Winter  I   , 
Retired    Detective    Isabella    Goodwin    Seaholm    joined    the    Eterna 
Guarding  Spirits  on  October  26  last. 

THANKS,  "Peg"  Beirne  and  "Jennie"  Koran  for  the  news  o| 
the  delightful  "LUCKY  THIRTY"  dinner.  The  idea  of  this  an| 
nual  get-together  by  the  1931  class  was  originated  by  JAB's  lovelj 
"Maisie"  Graha-m.  "Emmy"  Wedemeyer,  "Lilly"  Burck  and 
"Peggy"  Shelley,  who  have  left  the  Department,  were  presenteq 
with  Navy  blue  gold-initialed  compacts.  WAC  Corporal  Eugenia 
Renter,  doing  a  fine  job  now.  for  Uncle  Sam,  was  among  the  fiv« 
missing  at  the  dinner.  Contributing  to  the  festivities  were  blufl 
and  gold  corsages  and  floral  decorations,  group  photo  souveniraj 
and  entertainment  by  our  own   talented  Lucky   30's. 


LOOKING      'EM      OVER 


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As  the  season  of  Good  Will  and  Brotherly  Love  draws  nigh, 
like  every  other  merriber  of  the  Department  I  pray  for  a  victorious 
I'eace  and  the  safety  of  all  those  in  our  public  service.  In  this 
year  in  the  Department  I  witnessed  numerous  unpublished  good 
ilecds — patient  cooperation — honest  guidance — the  kindling  of  friend- 
■-liips  .  .  .  For  the  New  Year,  I  wish  a  continuance  of  these  fine 
things,  so  that  by  example  of  tolerance  and  understanding  the  in- 
vocation "Peace  on  Earth,  Good  Will  to  Men"  shall  at  this  time  of 
_\«ir  exemplify  once  again  in  the  hearts  of  men  that  most  gracious 
nf  thoughts: 

Merry  Clnistiiias  and  a  Happy  A'ew  Year  to  All! 


MIDTOWN  SQUAD 


PtI.  Hal  Graves 


Georgie  (Chick  Chick)  Bryant,  turning  from  poultry  to  poetry, 
■-ays : 

Take  this  tip  from  me 

And  I  know  you'll  agree: 

Be  it  tooth-paste  or  nails 

Or  second-hand  pails. 

The   best   things  in   life   are  free. 

Local  talent  clicked  like  false  teeth  on  peanut  brittle  in  that  last 
lieutenants'  exam.  Not  only  did  Sergeants  McKearney  and  Mc- 
Quade  hit  the  list,  but  four  ex-squad  men — Mitchell,  Hagenlocher, 
O'Neill  and  Maroney — finished  in  the  order  named.  Congratula- 
tions for  a  nice  performance! 

Congratulations  and  best  wishes  to  Bill  Christensen  and  Johnny 
Diefenbach,  on  the  new  arrivals! 

Condolences  to  Patrolman  Bill  Hartner  in  the  death  of  his  wife, 
and  to  Patrolman  Jimmy  Mahon  in  the  passing  of  his  mother. 

Question  of  the  month:  If  Paul  (Baron)  Hass  calls  Lynch  the 
"Old  Gray  Mare,"  what  pet  name  has  Johnnie  for  the  Baron? 

Recommended :  Arthur  Fegan's  battle-cry,  in  that  incident  last 
month,  is  now  famous  :  "Up  and  Adam,  boys  I"  .  .  .  Things  were  fine 
'til  Bill  (Angles)  Davis  suggested  charging  out-of-towners  two  bits 
a  head  admission  (l5c  beyond  the  curbstone)  .  .  .  Johnnie  Parchen 
arrived  late  with  the  Manual  of  Procedure  and  Jim  Pettit,  but  Jim 
promptly  decamped  when  someone  asked  him  to  sacrifice  his  bal- 
liriggans  to  the  cause  .  .  .  Whoever  said  Park  Avenue  was  quiet? 

Holiday  Notes :  Don't  let  those  Esquire  shirts  of  Frank  Owens 
fool  ya.  The  lad  really  packs  a  wallop  .  .  .  What's  this  about 
\  ince  Butler's  face  turning  red  as  his  hair  when  he  got  that  cer- 
tain tab?  .  .  .  Cut  it  out,  fellas,  Johnny  (Dimples)  Diefenbach 
didn't  really  turn  in  that  book  store  for  bookmaking — or  did  he? 
.  .  .  Speaking  of  cock  and  bull  stories,  ask  to  hear  John  Sisino's 
latest.  Really  a  tall  one!  ...  Is  it  true  Midtown  hackies  propose 
presenting  Herman  (Cracker)  Hunter  with  an  Xmas  present — a 
one-way  ticket  to  Georgia?  ....  Eddie  (Cookie)  Lanigan  also 
due  for  a  remembrance.  Why  not  a  baker's  cap,  Cookie?  ...  In 
any   event,   guess   this   turkey   is   about    cooked. 

Merry  Christmas  to  all ! 


AIR  W.\RDEN  .SERVICE 


Pll.  De  Molition 


Honorable  Discharge  Certificales 

Many  members  of  the  Air  Warden  Service,  both  men  and 
women,  have  entered  the  armed  forces  of  the  United  States.  The 
Air  Warden  Service,  in  appreciation  of  tKeir  devotion  to  duty  while 
serving  in  this  Civilian  Defense  Organization,  has  awarded  to  them 
lionorable  discharges  from  the  Service.  To  date,  over  10,500  such 
certificates  have  been  awarded.  Other  members  of  the  Warden 
.'service  who  serve  faithfully  until  the  termination  of  the  program 
will   receive  certificates  of  honorable  discharge. 

lOfitli   Precinct:      106th   Precinct,   Sector   24,   Zone   B,   has   or- 
ganized   a   bowling    tournament   which    was    scheduled    to    start    on 
ifcember   7.     Limited   at   present  to   sector   competition,   they  hope 
ion  to  extend  their  challenges  city-wide. 

Congratulations  are  in  order  to  the  acting  lieutenants  of  the  Air 
Warden  Service  who  did  so  well  in  the  lieutenants'  examination. 
Their  names  are  too  numerous  to  mention,  but  good  luck  to 
lliom  all. 


TELEGR.4PH   BUREAU  Ptl.   "Sparks" 

Retired  Patrolman  Walter  Nixon,  who  left  this  Bureau  to  join 
the  Seabees,  writes  that  he  is  already  toughened  up  and  ready  for 
action.    Ni.xon  was  with  the  27th  Division  in  the  last  war. 

Patrolman  Grant  Pierce,  temporarily  assigned  to  this  Bureau 
and  now  on  military  leave,  is  a  sergeant  in  the  U.  S.  Army  Signal 
Corps,  somewhere  in  California,  and  just  about  ready  now  to  go 
"Jap  hunting." 

Our  former  Superintendent  of  Telegraph,  Gerald  S.  Morris,  now 
a  captain  in  the  United  States  Army,  looks  quite  snappy  in  his  new 
uniform. 

It's  a  girl  at  Assistant  Superintendent  Kanz's  home !  Pop,  Mom 
and  baby  doing  nicely.  .  .  .  Patrolman  and  Mrs.  Sussman  also  cele- 
brating the  birth  of  a  daughter.  .  .  .   Congratulations  to  'em  all 

Patrolman  Nall}''s  six-months-old  daughter  is  coming  along  nicely, 
thank  you,  even  tho  some  of  the  meanies  here  have  been  heard  to  say 
that  but  for  pop's  appetite  the  child  might  do  "even  better." 

Saw  Retired  Patrolman  Ed  Mooney  recently  and  he  looks  just 
as  good  as  ever. 

Lieutenant  Gerald  O'Shea,  U.  S.  Army,  son  of  Act.  Captain 
O'Shea  of  the  Queens  Telegraph  Bureau,  was  married  recently  in 
the  Church  of  the  Nativity  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary,  Ozone 
Park,  Queens.    Captain  O'Shea  has  two  other  sons  also  in  the  Army. 


SERVICE  STATION  4 


Pll.   Nutsan   Bolts 


Isn't  Joe  Biscotti  a  sucker  for  not  filing  with  the  patent  office 
(before  someone  steals  the  idea)  a  sketch  of  that  home-made  con- 
traption that  slightly  resembles  an  alcohol  blowtorch  (necessity  is 
the  mother  of  invention)?  .  .  .  Will  someone  be  kind  enough  to  tell 
Smitty  where  he  can  take  a  course  on  frying  eggs  (to  insure  they 
don't  break  in  the  pan)?  .  .  .  Did  Bob  Woytisek  learn  that  shuffle 
from  Stepin  Fetchit— or  is  it  his  own?  .  .  .  Buffalo  Bill  Royal  has 
at  last  abandoned  that  two-wheel  steed  in  favor  of  a  four-wheel 
horse.  Can  the  cold  winds  be  responsible?  .  .  .  After  listening  to 
some  of  those  so-called  radio  comedians,  Bill  Idens'  corn  isn't 
so  bad.  (Ever  notice  the  serious  puss  he  zcears  when  playing  the 
fiddle?)  .  .  .  "Sundays  Off"  Gressler  and  "Distributor"  Hardick 
have  become  partners  in  a  growing  business.  Gressler  raises  pigeons 
and  Hardick  raises  plum-size  tomatoes  with  what  the  pigeons  do- 
nate (foitiliser  some  call  it)  .  .  .  What  did  Fred  Hoffman  mean 
when  he  said  he  hopes  Royal  sends  all  his  new  overalls  to  the  same 
laundry?  .  .  .  Two  of  the  station's  regular  customers  from  the 
104th  have  written  a  new  song,  "Tell  Me  Whatcher  Want  and  I 
Will  Try  to  Get  It!"  Can  you  guess  who?  Hint:  "What  am  I  a 
x?!x?!&?",  etc. 

Famous  Sayings  at  the  C.R.S. :  "I  work  hard  developing  things 
and  no  one  backs  me  up !"  .  .  .  "This  place  is  a  mad  house !"  .  .  . 
"Hold  the  phone — I  will  connect  you  with  the  Gestapo!"  .  .  .  "If 
3'ou  haven't  got  it,  why  haven't  you?"  .  .  .  "Youse  guys  are  always 
pestering  me!"  .  .  .  "What,  you  again?"  .  .  .  "That  knock  is  caused 
by  a  loose  nut  under  the  cylinder  head,  not  a  broken  piston!"??? 

MOTOR  TRANSPORT  DIVISION  Prof.  I.  Spillit 

OPEN  LETTER  TO  SANTA  CLAUS 

Just  heard  the  good  news — that  you're  still  on  the  job!  You 
know,  for  a  while  you  had  us  worried.  We  thought  that  perhaps 
because  of  the  war — and  the  ration  books — and  the  sick  paychecks 
they're  handing  out  these  days — you  might  not  be  able  to  make  it 
this  time.  Anyhow,  Santa,  ole'  boy,  we  thought  we  might  help  you 
out  a  bit  by  letting  30U  know  in  advance  this  year  what  some  of 
the  boys  would  like  to  find  in  their  socks  on  the  Big  Morn.     O.K.? 

Act.  Captain  Donnelly — a  notarized,  non-reversible  invitation  from 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  ChoUy  Donahue  to  be  their  guests  for  Christmas 
Dinner. 

Lt.  John  Lynch — acquisition  (before  the  altar  rail)  of  a  Sweet 
Young  Exemption  for  future'  income  tax  returns. 

Patrolmen  Phil  Kennedy  and  Pat  McCulgan— DITTO ! 

Lt.  Emil  Kepko — a  raise  in  salary  (iveekly  alloivance) — from  the 
Missus. 

Act.  Lieutenant  Mooney — a  special  car  on  the  8th  Avenue  sub- 
way to  take  him  to  and  from  work.  Tom  is  not  only  allergic  to 
crowds  but  he's  sick  and  tired  of  getting  pushed  around  and  having 
people  step  on  his  corns. 

Lenny  Hayes — a  nice  pet  with  which  to  do  tricks — preferably~a 
goose. 


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LOOKING     'EM      OVER 


Patrolman  Bell— an  up-to-date  cook  book.  Bill's  culinary  tech- 
nique has  deteriorated  so  alarmingly  of  late  that  the  Home  Boss  is 
seriously   considering   taking   up   this   chore   herself. 

Patrolman  O'SuUivan — a  brand  new  collection  of  "Love,"  "Ro- 
mance," and  "Mystery"  stories.  Dave  has  thoughts  of  really  getting 
down  to  studying  for  the  next  sergeant's  exam,  and  he  figures 
reading  material  such  as  above  should  be  of  help. 

Patrolman  Farrara — a  little  more  luck  in  his  hunting  expeditions. 
Joe  is  rather  tired  of  starting  out  with  10  bucks  worth  of  ammuni- 
tion and  coming  back  with  maybe  one  or  two  squirrels — overaged 
and  4F  ones,  generally. 

Tiny  Asaph  and  Fillup  Kennedy  (our  Siamese  Hvins) — a  coupla 

gallon  jugs   of   vitamin   tablets  to   build   themselves   up.     The   boys 

"recently  got  on  a  scale  together,  put  in  a  penny,  and  when  the  thing 

registered  less  than  600  lbs.  they  both  started  looking  around  for  a 

doctor. 

Patrolman  Fred  "Dapper"  Symington — 
a  25  or  SO  lb.  bag  of  that  bubble-bath  con- 
coction— takes  great  delight  in  losing  him- 
self among  the  fragrant  bubbles. 

Civilian  Cloik  Cohen  (who  year  in  and 
year  out  makes  but  one  plea) — BIGGER 
AND  BETTER  PAYDAYS! 

ti        f^^         ^5  "^^^  lovely  lass  smiling  at  you  from  out 

'  «^*'<  J  '^^  '^"^  picture  is  Sgt.  Major  Dorothy  Glea- 
K  '^^B  H  *°"  °^  *^^  American  Women's  Hospital 
'WtigfK^  jBt  Reserve  Corps,  stationed  currently  at  Day- 
j,  <  ^J  Wui  tona  Beach,  Florida.  She  is  the  daughter 
of  Patrolman  and  Mrs.  Joseph  Kazlauskas, 
of  Traffic  L.  Her  mother  is  a  past  presi- 
dent of  the  Women's  Auxiliary  of  Police 
Post  460,  American  Legion.  An  expert 
marksman,  Dorothy  is  the  holder  of  sev- 
eral medals  attesting  to  her  skill  with  both 
tlie  rifle  and  pistol. 

Meet  Corp.  Martin  J.  Gillen,  Jr.,  of  the 
795th  Military  Police  Battalion,  McAllister 
Barracks,  Miami,  Florida,  the  handsome  son 
of    the    equally    handsome    father    of    that 


name  assigned  to  the  20th  Precinct.  An 
athlete  of  note,  Corp.  Gillen,  as  a  stu- 
dent of  De  LaSalle  High  School,  served 
as  manager  of  the  track  team  from  1934 
to  1937.  He  also  attended  Manhattan 
College  and  in  September,  1942,  enrolled 
in  the  greatest  institution  of  them  all — 
the  U.  S.  Army.  His  Dad  achieved 
fame  when  he  was  chosen  three  years 
ago  to  pose,  with  Eric  LaGuardia,  the 
son  of  the  Mayor,  for  a  police  statue 
which  will  be  erected  on  the  site  of  the 
Tombs  Prison  when  that  building  will 
have  been  demolished. 

Have  you  ever  had  the  pleasure  of 
listening  to  Sergeant  Patrick,  of  Ser- 
vice Station  2,  talking  on  the  telephone 

in  "English  swoon"?  H  you  haven't,  brother,  you're  not  cooking 
with  gas.  As  an  example,  here's  part  of  a  telephone  conversation  as 
of  11/10/43:  "Yes,  we  are  all  out  of  that  right  now — Sunday,  Mon- 
day and  Always  included!" 

Congratulations  and  all  the  good  luck  in  the  world  to  Jerry 
Kat:fman,  stock  assistant  at  the  Central  Repair  Shop,  who  earlier 
this  month  was  handed  as  nice  a  Christmas  gift  as  anyone  could 
ask — official  notification  that  he  'had  successfully  passed  the  Bar 
exammation.     Again,    Counsellor,   congratulations ! 

Felicitations  also  to  Detective  Joseph  J.  Bradt  and  Patrolman 
Edward  Murphy,  Jr.,  of  the  Bureau  of  Criminal  Identification,  who 
also  passed  the  Bar  examination  with  colors  flying. 

Counsellor  Bradt,  incidentally,  is  the  son  of  Sergeant  John 
Joseph  Bradt,  Sr.,  the  affable  and  genial  Superintendent  of  Police 
Headquarters  Annex  and  who  can  himself  spout  law  by  the  yard- 
ful — when  things  don't  go  just  right  in  the  building,  if  you  get  what 
we  mean. 

And  in  conclusion — a  Merry  Xmas  and  a  Happy  New  Year  to  all ! 


WHEN  GOOD  FELLOWS  GET  TOGETHER 


Herewith  is  presented  as  fine  awl  loyal  and  sturdy  a  group  of 
youngsters  as  ever  wore  the  blue.  Retired  now  and  free  from 
departmental  worries  and  cares,  they  are  as  proud  as  ever  today  of 
the  great  organization  which  for  years  they  had  served  faithfully 
and  well. 

They  are  shown  in  a  special  pose  here  taken  at  the  Farewell 
Dinner  tendered  on  the  evening  of  November  8,  at  the  Hotel  Mar- 


tinique, to  Lieutenant  Joseph  F.  Brawley  (as  nice  a  guy  as  ever 
we'll  know),  formerly  of  the  Property  Clerk's  Office. 

Seated,  1.  to  r. :  Lt.  Edward  O'Hara,  Capt.  Thomas  Farley,  Insp. 
George  Liebers,  Lt.  Joseph  Brawley,  Ptl.  Fred  Schacfer. 

Standing :  Det.  Thomas  Layden,  Lt.  Martin  Noonan,  Lt.  Fred 
Spellmen,  Lt.  John  McAuliffe,  Ptl.  John  Donaldson,  Lt.  Ed.  Dro- 
leskey. 


CRIMINALS    WANTED 


WANTED  FOK   MLRDEK 


THOMAS  P.  MALONK 

Aliases 
JOHN  PATRICK 

MACK  and 
JOHN  J.  MACK 


DESCRIPTION— Age  48  years;  height,  5  feet  11  inches;  weight 
185  pounds ;  grey  eyes ;  black  hair,  grey  on  sides.  Occupations, 
chauffeur,  electrician  and  bartender. 


WANTED  FOR  GRAND  LARCENY 


COLONEL   HALE   HEATHERINGTON   HALQUIRE 
Aliases  ALFRED   E.   LINDSAY,  "LINDSEY,"  "LINDSLEY." 

DESCRIPTION— Age  76  years,  (looks  younger)  ;  3  feet,  8V2 
inches  ;  234  pounds  ;  blue  eyes  ;  gray  hair  ;  ruddy  complexion  ;  bul- 
bous nose ;  wears  eye-glasses ;  neat  dres.ser ;  American.  Usually 
carries  a  cane,  and  may  limp.  May  apply  at  some  hospital  for 
medical  treatment  for  arthritis.  Poses  as  a  Washington,  D.  C, 
lobbyist,  representative  of  big  business,  and  an  .\rmy  Officer. 
Former  resident  of  Philadelphia,  I'a.,  and  Washington,  D.  C. 


WANTED  FOR 
MURDER 

ELLIS  RUIZ  BAIZ 
DESCRIPTION  -  Age  54 
years ;  height  5  feet,  6 
inches;  weight  155  pounds; 
black  hair  mixed  with  gray ; 
brown  eyes ;  wears  glasses ; 
upper  teeth  missing;  scar  on 
upper  right  side  of  fore- 
head; abdomen  scar  from 
operation.  Poorly  dressed. 
Wore  black  overcoat,  brown 
suit  and  hat.    Hotel  worker. 


$26,000  REWARD 

THE  BOARD  OF  ESTIMATE  OF  THE 
CITY  OF  NEW  YORK,  on  a  molion  made  I.y 
His  Honor,  Fiorello  H.  LaGuardia,  IMayor, 
unanimously  voted  to  appropriate  $25,000 
reward  and  the  Detectives'  Endowment  Asso- 
ciation of  the  Police  Department,  City  of  New 
York,  has  voted  $1,000  reward  for  the  appre- 
hension, or  for  information  leading  to  the 
apprehension  and  conviction  of  the  individ- 
ual or  individuals,  or  organization  or  organi- 
zations, that  placed,  or  had  any  connection 
with  placing,  an  infernal  machine  or  bomh  in 
the  British  Pavilion  at  the  World's  Fair, 
which,  after  being  carried  from  the  Pavilion 
to  a  vacant  part  of  the  Fair  Grounds  by  mem- 
bers of  this  Department,  exploded  on  Thurs- 
day, July  4,  1940,  at  about  4:40  p.m.,  causing 
the  death  of  two  detectives  and  injuries  to 
oilier  detectives. 

ALL  INFORMATION  AND  THE  IDENTITY 
OF  PERSONS  FURNISHING  IT  WILL  BE 
KEPT  STRICTLY  CONHDENTIAL,  and  if 
the  informant  is  not  required  as  an  essential 
witness  and  he  so  desires,  the  source  of  the 
information  will  not  be  disclosed. 

Persons  having  information  should  Communi- 
cate in  Person  or  by  TELEPHONE  with 
ASSISTANT  CHIEF  INSPECTOR  JOHN  J. 
RYAN,  POLICE  HEADQUARTERS.  MAN- 
HATTAN. 240  CENTRE  STREET.  TELE- 
PHONE CAnal   6-2000. 

If  more  than  one  person  is  entitled  to  the 
reward,  it  will  be  proportionately  distrib- 
uted, and  the  POLICE  COMMISSIONER  shall 
be    the    sole    judge    as    to    its    distribution. 


WANTED  FOR  MURDER 


RALPH  MACEROLI 

Alias  "THE  APE" 

DESCRIPTION— Age  28  years;  height  5  feet,  8  inches;  weight 

149  pounds;  brown  eyes;  chestnut  hair.     Residence,  82  Clinton 

-Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 


Members  of  the  Force  who  are  successful  in  the  apprehension  of  any  person  described  on  this  page  or  who  may  obtain 
information  which  will  lead  to  the  arrest  will  receive  Departmental  Recognition. 

LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE,  Police  Commissioner. 


in  ilemoriam 


Sgl.  E.Iwin   O'Dell 

Ptl.  Charles   F.    Smith 

Pll.  Tlionius  F.  Meehan 

Pll.  Nathaniel  Leffler  

Ptl.  John  P.  Knoiid 

Ptl.  John   C  Erickson 

Ptl.  Frank   P.   Mckola 

Ptl.  Thomas  J.  Cashman.. 


62  Pet Nov.   10 

103  Pet Nov.      9 

16  D.D Nov.    10, 

62  Pet Nov.  21, 

30   Pet Nov.   23 

28  Pet Nov.   26, 

5  Pet Dee.      1 

64  Pet Dee.      2 


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Patrick   F.   O'Neill Old   63   Pet Nov.      2 

James   O'Hara    2  Dist.  Tr Nov.      8 


Patrick   Quade  

Charles  Kraiisliaar 

James   Phelan   

Francis  Reilly  

John   J.    Fitzpatrick.. 
Thomas    J.   Leonard.. 

Daniel   L.   Jones 

Louis  J.  Re^onini 


88  Pet Dec.  6. 

94  Pet Nov.  16 

Old    144   Pet Oct.  27 

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'AT  YOUR  SERVICE" 


VOLUME   14 


JANUARY,   1944 


No.    11 


A   MONTHLY    MAGAZINE 


OF  —  BY  —  FOR 

NEW  YORK'S  "FINEST " 


LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE 

POLICE  COMMISSIONER,  EDITOll 


LOUIS  F.  COSTUMA 

First  Deputy  Commissioner 


JOHN  J.  O'CONNELL 

Chief  Inspector 


JAMES  A.  DE  MILT,  Managing  Editor 


Published  by  the  Police  Department,  City  of  New  York.     Copyright,   1943,  by  Police  Department,  City  of  New   Yorlt. 
Address  all  communications  to  SPRING  3100,  400  Broome  Street,  New  York  13,  N.  Y. 


"Stars  Shine  for  Young  America" 

Second  Annual  P.A.L.  Benefit  Show  Acclaimed  by  Thousands  at 

Madison   Square   Garden 


THE  brightest  stars  of  the  entertainment  world 
shone  for  the  PoHce  Athletic  League  at  Madison 
Square  Garden  on  the  evening  of  Wednesday,  De- 
cember 15,  when  15,000  friends  of  the  P.A.L.  thrilled 
to  four  hours  of  entertainment  by  top  performers  of 
stage,  screen,  concert  and  radio,  at  the  Police  Athletic 
League's  second  annual  All  Star  Benefit  show,  "Stars 
Shine  for  Young  America." 

Acclaimed  as  the  outstanding  entertainment  achieve- 
ment of  the  year,  the  benefit  was,  in  addition,  the 
greatest  financial  success  the  P.A.L.  has  had.  The 
Police  Athletic  League  Fund,  used  in  the  interests  of 
underprivileged  children  of  the  City  solely,  was  in- 
creased as  a  result  of  the  evening's  festivities  by 
568,000 — a  sum  twenty-nine  thousand  dollars  in  excess 
of  the  gross  receipts  for  the  show  last  year. 

Joining  with  the  Police  Department  in  this  effort 
were  committees  representing  the  entertainment  world, 
industry  and  labor,  and  a  general  citizens'  sponsorship 
group,  with  Walter  S.  Mack,  Jr.,  as  general  chairman. 
Harry  Brandt,  head  of  the  Brandt  Theatre  Chain,  was 
chairman  of  the  Committee  for  Industry  and  Labor, 
and  Bert  Lytell,  president  of  Actors'  Equity,  chairman 
of  the  Entertainment  Committee.  These  combined  ac- 
tivities represented  the  P.A.L.'s  second  public  appeal 
for  funds  to  carry  on  its  work  during  the  year  just 
born,  a  program  which  in  previous  years  had  been 
financed  by  the  proceeds  of  the  annual  police  show 
"Around  the  Clock  With  New  York's  Finest,"  which 
was  called  oflf  last  year  due  to  restrictions  brought  on 
by  the  nation  at  war. 

From  the  opening  bars  of  the  National  Anthem,  sung 
by  Nadine  Connor,  to  the  closing  strains  of  "God  Bless 
America,"  led  by  Mary  Small  and  the  Police  Depart- 
ment Band  and  Glee  Club,  there  was  a  breath-taking 
parade  of  stars.   The  cast  included : 

Adrian  and  Charley,  Bonnie  Baker,  Milton  Berle, 
Berry  Bros.,  Connie  Boswell,  Carol  Bruce,  Christian! 
Troupe,  Deep  River  Boys,  Jayne  Adam  Digatanc,  Jack 
Durant,  Jimmy  Durante,  Frank  Fay,  Woody  Herman, 
The  Hollywood  Blondes,  Willie  Howard,  Marion  Hut- 
ton,  Ink  Spots,  John  B.  Kennedy,  Robert  Kitain,  Ted 
Lewis,  Guy  Lombardo,  Lauritz  Melchior,  Ethel  Mer- 
man, Jackie  Miles,  Zero  Mostel,  Mollie  Picon,  Radio 
City  Music  Hall  Rockettes,  Paul  Remos  and  Toy  Boys. 
Bill  Robinson,  Roxyettes,  Hazel  Scott,  John  Sebastian, 
Danny  Thomas,  Benay  Venuta,  Yvette  and  Walter 
O'Keefe. 

At  the  beginning  of  the  performance,  70  boys  and 
girls  of  the  P.A.L.  participated  in  an  impressive  tableau 
depicting  the  activities  of  the  Police  Athletic  League. 
John  B.  Kennedy,  news  analyst  and  radio  commentator, 
was  the  narrator. 

Both  Mayor  LaGuardia  and  Deputy  Inspector  Wil- 
liam M.  Kent,  president  of  the  Police  Athletic  League, 


spoke  briefly.  The  city's  chief  executive  expressed  his 
appreciation  of  the  work  of  the  Police  Athletic  League 
in  providing  for  thousands  of  children  in  this,  the 
"world's  busiest  city,"  wholesome  recreation,  and,  more 
important  still,  a  respect  for  law. 

Inspector  Kent,  after  extending  his  thanks  to  the 
members  of  the- Department  and  the  public  spirited  citi- 
zens who  had  cooperated  in  this  truly  worth  while  en- 
deavor, pointed  to  the  Police  Athletic  League  as  an 
essential  part  of  the  community  life  of  New  York.  Its 
provision  of  constructive  leisure  time  activity  for  young 
people,  its  establishment  of  friendly  relations  with  the 
police,  and  its  program  for  the  development  of  responsi- 
bility and  respect  for  law  need  particular  emphasis  to- 
day, he  said. 

Commissioner  Valentine,  in  keeping  with  the  policy 
of  restricting  speeches  to  the  minimum,  from  his  box 
in  the  center  of  the  arena  limited  his  oflficial  presence  to 
applauding,  like  the  rest  of  us,  the  various  artists  as 
they  appeared  before  the  microphone.  Hundreds  of 
servicemen  present  as  guests  of  the  P.A.L.  likewise 
helped  swell  the  applause. 

THE  STORY  OF  P.A.L. 

Life  in  a  big  city  where  youth  can  find  release  for  its 
exuberance  only  within  the  confines  of  city  streets  has 
always  been  a  concern  of  the  Police  Department.  City 
streets  present  special  problems  and  temptations  for 
children.  The  solution  of  these  problems  can  be  met 
only  through  a  wholesome  use  of  these  same  city  streets. 

In  1932  the  Bronx  Unit  of  the  Juvenile  Aid  Bureau 
organized  a  baseball  league  known  as  the  Junior  Police 
Athletic  League.  From  this  small  nucleus  the  citywide 
Police  Athletic  League  as  we  know  it  today  was  or- 
ganized in  1936. 

Early  P.A.L.  programs  were  started  on  play  streets 
where  there  was  little  or  no  equipment.  Showers  were 
borrowed  from  the  Fire  Department ;  there  was  an 
occasional  ball  game  and  circle  games.  From  time  to 
time  enthusiastic  policemen  purchased  small  quantities 
of  supplies  for  paddle  tennis,  shufTleboard,  higher  or- 
ganized games  and  craft  work,  and  interested  public- 
spirited  citizens  contributed  recreation  equipment  for 
the  children  of  their  neighborhoods.  Young  New  York 
began  to  get  the  idea — the  Police  were  their  PALS. 
The  city's  children  flocked  to  the  sidewalks  and  play 
streets  where  organization  and  supervision  offered  them 
interesting  and  safe  forms  of  play. 

So  enthusiastic  was  the  response  and  so  insistent  the 
demand  for  increased  participation  in  P.A.L.  activities 
by  the  boys  and  girls  of  New  York  City  that  it  became 
apparent  that  the  Police  Athletic  League  would  have  to 
be  placed  on  a  more  permanent  basis.  As  a  result,  the 
present  well-established  program  of  the  P.A.L.  operat- 
ing from  permanent  recreation  centers  located  in  vari- 


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ous  sections  of  the  city,  and  supervised  by  trained  ci- 
vilian recreation  directors,  was  organized. 

From  the  beginning,  the  story  of  P.A.L.  has  been 
one  of  constant  development,  adaptability  to  circum- 
stances and  response  to  neighborhood  demand. 

In  its  eight  years  of  existence  the  Police  Athletic 
League  has  listed  324,052  New  York  children  as  PALS. 
The  various  P.A.L.  tournaments  have  had  the  follow- 
ing entries : 

Baseball   2,402  teams 

Basketball 3,022  teams 

Roller  Hockey 1,000  teams 

Softball 1,955  teams 

Paddle  Tennis  57,403  entries 

Shuffleboard    53,673  entries 

Boxing   6,084  entries 

Ping  Pong  16,212  entries 

The  total  number  of  boys  and  girls  actively  partici- 
pating in  these  tournaments  amounted  to  223,742. 

The  Police  Athletic  League  conducts  a  radio  program 
over  Station  WNYC  every  Saturday  at  4:30  p.m. 
League  broadcasts  have  given  1,022  youngsters  the  op- 
portunity to  give  expression  to  their  talents. 

In  addition,  since  1937,  P.A.L.  has  distributed  to 
needy  children  a  total  of  1,125,955  toys,  collected  and 
repaired  by  the  Police  and  Fire  Departments  in  their 
yearly  Christmas  Toy  Campaigns. 


Through  P.A.L.  the  youth  of  New  York  City  have 
also  been  provided  with  millions  of  free  admissions  to 
professional  baseball  and  hockey  games,  circuses,  ro- 
deos and  other  amusements.  P.A.L.  Day  at  Coney  Is- 
land is  an  annual  highlight  for  the  city's  children. 

As  the  Police  Athletic  League  expanded,  it  con- 
cerned itself  more  and  more  with  the  welfare  of  New 
York  City's  youth.  Today  it  has  a  1,200  acre  summer 
camp  at  Fox  Lair,  Bakers  Mill,  N.  Y.,  in  the  heart  of 
the  Adirondacks,  with  facilities  for  providing  600  chil- 
dren from  the  city  stixets  with  a  vacation  in  the  moun- 
tains. Swimming,  boating,  fishing  and  hiking  give  the 
city  child  a  taste  of  the  open  country. 

The  Police  Athletic  League  also  operates  the  Mutual 
Placement  Division,  an  employment  service  for  youth. 
Since  1939  this  service  has  provided  5,534  jobs  for  un- 
employed young  men  and  women. 

The  recreational  and  social  work  of  the  League  is 
supervised  by  trained  civilian  personnel.  LTntil  last 
spring  the  allocation  of  W.P.A.  funds  and  personnel 
furnished  the  P.A.L.  directors  with  adequate  equip- 
ment and  supervision  for  conducting  the  P.A.L.  pro- 
gram. 

Today,  however,  this  support  has  been  discontinued. 
Public  support  is  needed  if  the  Police  Athletic  League 
is  to  continue  expanding.  Volunteers  are  necessary  to 
staff  the  Centers  and  supervise  adequately  the  recrea- 
tion of  our  children. 


U.   S.  NAVY 
Receiving  Station,  Norfolk,  Va. 

December  6,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Just  a  line  to  let  you  know  that  I'm  on  my  way  out 
of  the  country.  In  Norfolk  just  now  awaiting  transfer 
out.  I  asked  for  foreign  service,  and  I  can't  get  it  too 
soon. 

My  oldest  boy  was  killed  in  action  during  the  air 
raid  on  the  Ploesti  Oil  Fields  in  Roumania,  on  August 
1.  My  youngest  son,  now  in  the  Coast  Guard,  shoved 
off  last  Saturday  for  points  unknown.  I  won't  be  satis- 
fied until  I  myself  get  a  personal  crack  at  my — or 
should  I  say  our — enemies.  I  sure  do  hope  no  one  says 
to  me  when  this  war  is  over  "Forgive  your  enemies." 
I'll  bust  him  wide  open. 

Norfolk  is  sure  some  place.  Nothing  but  sailors — 
U.  S.,  French  and  British.  Whiskey  is  rationed  here. 
Ration  books  are  issued  and  then  you  have  to  take  your 
place  on  long  lines  at  a  State  liquor  store  in  order  to 
get  it — with  the  chance  they  might  sell  out  before  you 
reach  the  counter.  It  never  bothered  me  much,  anyway, 
so  it  makes  no  difference.  All  bars  must  close  at  11  P.M. 
and  no  kidding  about  it.  All  they  sell  is  beer  and  wine, 
and  what  beer !    You  wouldn't  wash  your  car  with  it. 

We  never  know  when  we  will  shove  off.  A  call 
reaches  us  over  the  public  address  system  to  report  to 
the  office  for  your  transfer  card,  upon  receipt  of  which 
we  know  we're  shortly  to  start  sailing — ship  and  destina- 
tion unknown.  I  turned  down  a  chance  to  get  a  com- 
mission just  to  be  transferred  and  get  some  action,  and 
I   sure  do  hope  I  get  it — soon. 

WALTER  C.  LOWE,  C.Sp.    (S), 
Patrolman,  111th  Precinct. 


U.   S.   DISCIPLINARY  BARRACKS 
Stormville,   New   York 

December  31    1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Returned  to  the  States  not  so  long  ago  after  several 
months  in  North  Africa,  during  which  period  no  mail 
reached  me  because  of  a  continuous  change  of  location. 
Next  to  a  letter  from  Mom,  a  double  malted  milk  and  an 
American  girl,  I  missed  the  familiar  manilla  envelope 
carrying  SPRING  3100.  When  friends  at  home  are  too 
busy  to  write,  .SPRING  3100  may  be  depended  on  to 
send  the  news  through  on  what  is  happening  on  the 
sidewalks  of  New  York. 

When  you  receive  this  note,  the  Infant  New  Year  will 
be  pinning  up  his  diapers  and  getting  ready  for  the  final 
push  to  victory.  Let  us  hope  he  completes  this  man- 
sized  job  before  he  grows  any  whiskers. 

Happy  Holidays  to  you  all,  and  especially  to  our  bud- 
dies  serving  in    the   far  corners   of  the  world. 

SGT.  JOSEPH  FOSTER, 
Patrolman,   78th   Precinct. 


CAMP  PEARY,  WILLIAMSBURG,  VA. 

December  2,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Received  the  November  copy  of   SPRING  3100   for 
which   as   always   I'm   very   grateful.    The   men   in   my 
platoon  likewise  enjoyed  very  much  looking  it  over. 
Best  wishes  for  a  happy  holiday  .season  to  all. 

WILLIAM  G.  BARNES,  Fireman  1/c, 
Patrolman,  92nd   Precinct. 


RULES  FOR  PRIZE  CONTESTS 

Each  month  SPRING  3100  will  award  a  prize  of 
$15  for  the  best  short  story  submitted. 

Any  subject  may  be  used  as  long  as  the  story  is 
original  and  not  less  than  1,000  nor  more  than  1,500 
words  in  length. 

Stories  must  be  typewritten,  double  spaced,  using 
one  side  of  each  sheet  of  paper. 

The  winning  story  will  appear  in  a  subsequent  issue 
of  our  magazine. 

A  prize  of  $2  will  be  awarded  monthly  to  each  of 
the  cartoonists  whose  drawings  are  accepted  for  pub- 
lication. 

They  should  be  drawn  in  black  drawing  ink  on 
white  cardboard,  eight  inches  square. 

The  editorial  stafif,  under  the  supervision  of  the 
Police  Commissioner,  will  act  as  judges. 

Contributions  must  be  received  at  the  office  of 
SPRING  3100  not  later  than  the  15th  of  each  month. 

THESE  PRIZE  CONTESTS  ARE  OPEN  TO 
ACTIVE  AND  RETIRED  R1EMBERS  OF  THE 
DEPARTMENT  WITH  THE  EXCEPTION  OF 
THE  IMMEDIATE  STAFF  OF  THIS  MAGA- 
ZINE. 


JANUARY,   1944 

Cover  Design — Ptl.  Charles  Harrold,  Staff  Artist 

Stars  Shine  for  Young  America 1 

Commencement  Exercises    4 

Awards   for  Valor 9 

Yes,  SPRING  3100  Docs  Get  Around 12 

Crime   Prevention   and  the  Police 16 

Frank  J.  Wilson,  Chief,  U.  S.  Secret  Service 

1  )epartmental    Orders    17 

Unhappy  Feet — Prize  Short  Story 18 

Ptl.  Donald  Bimstein,  52nd  Precinct 

Anchor  Club  Christmas  Program 20 

Officers'   Training  School — Questions  and  Ansv.ers 24 

Lt.  Peter  F.  Mathews,  Police  Academy 

Reunion  of  St.  Mary's  Parish 25 

The   Printed   Page 26 

Rebecca  B.  Rankin,  Municipal  Reference  Library 

Post-Entry   Training   Course 27 

Amendments  to  Rules  and  Regulati.Kis 28 

Looking  'Em  Over 30 


Editor's  Note:  With  the  thought  in  mind  that  members  of  the  Department  serving  with  the 
Armed  Forces  will  appreciate  receiving  news  from  home,  how  about  a  letter,  every  once  in  a  while,  from 
the  buddies  they  left  behind? 

Up-to-the-minute  information  concerning  service  serial  number,  unit  assignments,  changes  in 
rank,,  transfers,  etc.,  can  be  had  by  phoning  the  Military  Service  Bureau,  CAnal  6-2801. 


Commencement  Exercises 

Graduations  and  Promotions  to  Higher  Rank  Feature 
Yuletide  Ceremony  at  Police  Headquarters 


MAYOR  LAGUARDIA  AT  THE  MICROPHONE 


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'  t  y  ET  us  understand  each  other  fully  .  .  .  We  have 
got  a  job  to  do,"  Mayor  LaGuardia  told  his 
listeners  at  the  commencement  and  promo- 
tional exercises  held  on  the  afternoon  of  Monday,  De- 
cember 20,  in  the  line-up  gallery  at  Police  Headquar- 
ters. 

"This  city  is  entitled  to  the  very  best  that  is  in  us," 
the  Mayor  continued.  "The  additional  or  supplemen- 
tal compensation  in  this  Department  alone  w^ill  entail 
an  outlay  of  over  seven  million  dollars — and  that's  not 
hay.  It's  a  lot  of  money,  especially  if  you  haven't  got 
it.  But  I  am  pretty  sure  that,  with  but  a  few  excep- 
tions, the  city  will  approve  of  the  action  that  I  am  tak- 
ing ;  and  I'm  pretty  sure,  too,  that  this  Department  will 
show  its  appreciation  to  the  people  of  the  city  by  greater 
effort,  and,  what's  more  important,  a  cheerfulness  about 
doing  a  little  more  work  when  our  country  is  at  war. 


"We  just  can't  reason  things  such  as  we  would  under 
peacetime,  normal  conditions." 

The  ceremonies  included  also  the  promotion  of  one 
deputy  inspector  to  inspector,  one  captain  to  deputy 
inspector,  three  lieutenants  to  captain,  thirty  sergeants 
to  lieutenants,  and  forty-five  patrolmen  to  the  rank  of 
sergeant ;  also  the  graduation  of  fifty-nine  probationary 
patrolmen  following  completion  of  their  prescribed 
three  months'  course  of  instruction  at  the  Recruits 
Training  School. 

The  promotions,  Commissioner  Valentine  who  of- 
ficiated at  the  swearing-in  ceremonies  explained,  were 
made  possible  through  the  cooperation  of  the  Mayor. 
The  Police  Commissioner  in  congratulating  the  newly- 
promoted  men  warned  them  that  elevation  in  rank 
brings  new  responsibilities.  He  asked  them  to  not  only 
set  a  good  example  for  the  members  of  the  Department 


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coming  under  their  immediate  command  but  to  be  fair 
and  generous  in  their  treatment  of  subordinates  at  all 
times. 

The  text  of  the  Mayor's  address  follows: 


FMRST,  1  want  to  •  congratulate  you  men  who  have 
been  promoted  and  to  wish  you  the  best  of  luck 
m  the  new  responsibilities  that  you  have  assumed. 

Policing  is  difificult  at  all  times,  and  particularly  so  in 
times  of  great  emergency  such  as  a  war  brings  on.  I 
believe  most  of  you  know  my  thoughts  as  to  the  duties 
of  sergeants  and  lieutenants.  That  goes  double  now 
because  of  the  added  duties  imposed  upon  every  mem- 
ber of  the  Department.  You  men  who  have  been  pro- 
moted to  sergeant  and  lieutenant  must  realize  that  you 
are  field  officers,  and  that  you  will  be  expected  to  do 
field  work.  I  don't  know  if  you  have  noticed  it,  but 
changes  have  come  also  in  the  Army.  Under  the  new- 
formation,  second  lieutenants  and  first  lieutenants — 
even  captains — march  with  their  companies  or  battal- 
ions and  are  armed  the  same  as  the  men.  That  is  in 
keeping  with  modern  warfare  and  also  in  keeping  with 
the  best  kind  of  leadership.  No  one  can  assume  com- 
mand and  issue  orders  unless  he  knows  all  about  the 
situation  and  just  what  can  be  expected  of  the  men 
under  his  command.  More,  no  real  officer  in  command 
will  issue  an  order  that  he  himself  would  not  be  willing 
to  accept  if  the  order  were  issued  to  him.  That's  real 
leadership. 

Do  We  Really  Appreciate 
What  War  Means? 

Now,  sometimes  men  complain  about  work — com- 
plain of  the  requirements  entailed  in  the  greater  appli- 
cation to  the  job  at  hand.  I  wonder  if  all  of  us  really 
appreciate  what  war  means  ?  It  is  a  nasty,  cruel  busi- 
ness. We  have  over  seven  million  men  in  the  anned 
forces  of  our  country — seven  hundred  thousand  of 
them  from  our  city.  These  men  are  separated  from 
their  families — many  of  them  serving  at  distant  out- 
posts— in  the  South  Pacific — in  Africa — in  India — in 
Italy — in  England — awaiting  the  order  for  the  "big 
push !" 

There  are  over  thirty  thousand  families  in  this  coun- 
try already  in  mourning — and  the  big  drive  is  not  even 
started.  Some  of  you  older  men  have  had  experience 
in  the  Army  in  time  of  war  and  you  know  what  it  is. 
It  is  no  picnic.  The  drama  of  it  soon  wears  off  and 
the  monotony  of  the  duties — the  hardships — and  the 
food — comes  along  very  fast. 

Some  of  us  are  not  aflforded  the  privilege  of  assum- 
ing or  enduring  these  hardships  for  our  country,  but 
just  the  same  we  all  have  our  work  to  do.  Modern 
warfare  just  can't  be  carried  on  without  a  united,  hard- 
working home-front.  There  is  the  necessity  of  produc- 
ing the  material — the  armament — the  munitions  of  war 
— and  the  further  necessity  of  maintaining  public  health 
at  home.  There  is  the  necessity  of  maintaining  law  and 
order — and  that's  where  you  men  come  in.  If  you  per- 
form your  duties  faithfully — intelligently — efficiently — 
then  you  can  properly  say  that  you,  too,  are  part  of  the 
fighting  army.  You  need  not  explain  any  further  to 
your  children  when  you  grow  older.  If  the  New  York 
City  Police  Department  does  a  good  job,  you  will  have 


contributed  your  share  to  your  country's  war  effort. 
Neglect  of  duty  will  affect  not  only  the  war  effort  but 
the  good  name  of  your  Department  and  of -your  city 
as  well — and  none  of  you  want  that. 

Manpower  Shortage  Acute 

I  don't  contend  for  a  moment  that  your  work  is  easy. 
It  is  not.  But  it  has  got  to  be  done.  A  large  number 
of  men  of  this  Department  are  today  serving  in  the 
armed  forces.  As  I  look  through  this  list  of  statistics 
1  see  that  the  average  age  of  the  graduates — the  men 
today  assigned  to  precinct  duty — is  26  years.  I  don't 
know  how  many  of  you  will  be  called  into  the  armed 
services.  Some  of  you  will,  and  all  I  can  say  to  you  is 
the  best  of  luck.  Also  I  want  to  assure  you  that  your 
place  will  be  waiting  for  you  upon  your  return.  I  do 
know  that  the  commander-in-chief  of  the  armed  forces 
— the  President  of  the  United  States — has  set  a  pretty 
large  quota  to  be  inducted  beween  now  and  April  1, 
and,  of  course,  replacements  also  will  be  required,  in  all 
likelihood  a  large  number.  This  can  be  understood 
when  you  stop  to  consider  the  difficulty  of  attacking  a 
country  from  the  water.  As  I  mentioned  before,  seven 
hundred  thousand  men  from  New  York  City  are  today 
serving  in  the  Army  and  Navy,  so  you  can  readily  see 
the  difficulty  at  a  time  like  this  of  trying  to  secure  able- 
bodied  men  as  replacements  for  the  Department,  especi- 
ally in  view  of  the  physical  and  character  standards  re- 
quired of  candidates.  For  a  time  it  will  be  necessary 
therefore  to  carry  on  without  replacements — and  we 
can't  shirk. 

Each  Must  Do  His  Share 

Every  day  brings  added  glory  to  American  manhood 
as  the  details  reach  us  from  the  front.  We  are  not  a 
military  nation.  These  men  have  been  trained  inten- 
sively in  a  short  time,  and  not  a  single  solitary  instance 
of  shirking  on  their  part  has  been  reported.  Our  coun- 
try is  proud  of  them.  Our  country  does  not  like  shirk- 
ers. These  men  at  the  front  expect  full  and  complete 
support  from  the  folks  back  home  and  we  are  going  to 
give  it  to  them.  In  times  of  war  there  are  certain 
elements — criminal  elements — shrewd,  wise — who  have 
the  idea  in  mind  that  they  can  take  advantage  of  the  sit- 
uation. Knowing  of  the  shortage  of  personnel — the 
added  duties  imposed  upon  this  Department — the  ne- 
cessity of  covering  strategic  points  within  the  city — 
the  mind  of  the  people  upon  the  war — they  conceive  the 
idea  that  they  can  get  away  with  anything.  That's 
where  we  come  in.  We  have  to  watch  them.  We  have 
to  break  them.  We  have  to  suppress  crime  in  addition 
to  apprehending  the  criminals.  You  are  doing  that 
job.  The  people  of  this  city  appreciate  it.  You  have 
their  confidence.    You  want  to  keep  it. 

I  have  taken  the  same  oath  of  office  that  all  of  you 
have  taken — to  support  the  Constitution  of  the  United 
States  and  the  Constitution  of  the  State  of  New  York. 
Now,  there  is  no  place  in  this  department  for  wise  guys, 
any  more  than  there  is  in  the  United  States  Army  or 
Navy.  Every  man  must  do  his  full  and  complete  share 
of  duty  and  if  he  can't  do  that  he  does  not  belong  here. 
Uncle  Sam  can  find  a  place  for  him,  and  it  won't  be 
in  the  Army,  because  the  Army  does  not  want  that  type 
of  man.  The  Army  does  not  want  a  shirker.  The 
Army  does  not  want  anybody  double-crossing  a  buddy 


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at  the  front.  These  men  will  be  marked  in  their  own 
community,  in  their  own  neighborhood,  and  in  their 
own  families. 

Discipline  Essential 

The  Commissioner  has  taken  an  oath  of  office  the 
same  as  you  have.  I  expect  to  live  up  to  my  oath  of 
ofifice  and  I  know  the  Commissioner  will  live  up  to  his. 
That  means  we  all  must  work  harder  and  longer.  I  do. 
The  men  at  the  front  do.  The  men  of  the  Army  and 
Navy  do.  The  responsibility  of  policing  this  city  rests 
with  Commissioner  Valentine  and  the  Mayor,  and  I 
will  hold  him  to  that  responsibility.  He  has  not  failed 
yet  and  I  am  pretty  sure  that  he  never  will  fail.  He 
has  been  brought  up  the  right  way.  We  can  not  have 
a  police  department  or  any  department  of  government 
without  discipline.  It  just  is  impossible.  Instead  of 
an  organization  it  becomes  a  mob.  We  must  have  dis- 
cipline— and  discipline  will  be  maintained.  That  is  the 
Commissioner's  responsibility.  As  chief  executive — as 
commander-in-chief  of  this  force — I  will  look  to  the 
general-in-command.    He  will  take  care  of  that. 

Now,  the  responsibilities  of  the  Mayor  in  the  job  of 
running  this  city  are  many — the  maintenance  of  law 
and  order — giving  to  the  city  efficient  service,  particu- 
larly as  regards  health  and  sanitation — and  also  to  pro- 
vide for  the  welfare  of  the  men  and  women  employed 
by  the  city.  This  has  been  a  source  of  a  great  deal  of 
concern  to  me.  I  know  conditions.  I  watch  them  very 
carefully.  We  have  been  hoping  against  hope  that  the 
cost-of-living  situation  would  come  under  control.  It 
has  not  as  yet.  It  could  be  worse.  Not  much  worse, 
I  don't  know  whether  there  will  be  any  improvement, 
but  as  I  have  said  so  many  times  before,  the  two  to- 
gether— ^the  increase  of  taxes  and  the  increase  in  the 
cost  of  living — is  just  too  much  to  absorb. 

Financing  No  Easy  Job 

Now,  you  men  must  know  that  the  financing  of  this 
city  is  not  an  easy  job.  The  city  government  is  not 
sovereign,  like  the  state  or  the  federal  governments. 
The  city  is  only  a  subdivision  of  government,  with  lim- 
ited powers.  We  have  no  unlimited  credit,  and  I  can't 
print  money.  They  won't  let  me.  We  have  a  consid- 
erable tax  rate  and  we  are  considerably  harassed  and 
abused  on  our  assessed  valuations.  So  I  have  to  figure 
on  just  so  much  revenue  and  thus  make  both  ends  meet. 
It  is  not  an  easy  task.  One  side  attacks  us  for  spending 
too  much  and  the  other  side  attacks  us  for  not  spending 
enough.  I  will  need  a  great  deal  more  money  next 
year.  I  must  get  additional  revenue.  I  am  going  to 
ask  for  it.  I'm  going  to  do  everything  within  my  power' 
to  get  it.  I  just  have  to  have  it.  Under  war  conditions 
we  have  a  difficult  situation,  and  if  the  war  should  sud- 
denly stop  we  would  have  an  even  more  difficult  one. 

Now,  I  am  approving  for  the  balance  of  the  fiscal 
year — that's  up  to  June  30  of  next  year,  1944^some 
additional  funds  for  the  various  departments  of  the  city. 
It  will  not  be  easy  to  meet  this  increased  cost  between 
now  and  June  30,  but  that  is  my  headache,  not  yours. 
To  date  several  departments  have  qualified.  They 
know  exactly  what  they  will  be  expected  to  do,  which 
is  to  continue  normal  functions  of  their  respective  de- 
partments without  any  decrease  in  activity  under  lim- 
ited personnel. 


Supplementary  Pay  Starts  Jan.  1 

It  is  nol  going  to  be  easy  in  some  departments.  I 
want  to  make  it  very  clear,  gentlemen,  that  the  linal 
decision  as  to  working  hours  or  schedules  rests  with  uic 
Commissioner.  Whatever  he  decides  will  meet  with 
my  full  and  complete  approval.  That's  the  law,  and 
the  law  will  be  followed.  Commencing  on  January  1, 
patrolmen,  sergeants  and  lieutenants  will  receive  a  sup- 
plementary pay  of  $420  a  year.  It  starts  on  January 
1,  but  due  to  mechanical  difficulties  in  making  out  new 
payrolls  and  checks,  it  may  not  be  possible  to  reflect 
in  your  1st  and  2nd  checks  the  supplementary  remun- 
eration that  you  will  receive ;  but  when  you  do  get  it 
you  will  receive  all  of  the  back  increase  due  from  Jan- 
uary 1.  I  have  not  said  anything  yet  to  the  captains 
and  inspectors.  There  will  be  something  for  them,  too, 
but  just  what  it. is  we  have  no  final  figuring  as  yet.  But 
I  do  hope  to  have  more  on  it  soon  and  I  will  get  word 
to  you  as  soon  as  I  possibly  can. 

There  will  be  no  deduction  for  pensions  on  this  ad- 
ditional amount  because  I  am  anxious  to  have  the  full 
amount  available  to  you  for  groceries.  In  addition,  the 
computation  would  be  difficult.  It  would  throw  every- 
thing into  the  next  schedule.  On  the  other  hand,  the 
increased  amount  will  not  affect  your  pension  rates. 
The  city  waives  payment  on  pension  in  increased 
amount  and  the  employee  waives  increased  amount  on 
pension  rates. 

I  can't,  at  this  time,  tell  you  what  will  happen  after 
July  1.  There  is  not  a  person  living  who  can.  I  will 
do  the  very  best  I  can,  and  I  promise  I  will  not  let  you 
down.  There  is  no  telling  just  what  turn  economic  con- 
ditions in  this  country  will  take,  but  as  long  as  I  am 
here  I  assure  you  that  I  am  watching,  and,  too,  that  I 
will  make  every  eflfort  to  obtain  additional  revenue  and 
meet  increased  costs  of  government  after  July  1, 

I  am  veiy  anxious,  of  course,  to  maintain  the  high 
efficiency  of  every  department  in  this  city  under  my 
direct  control,  and  to  that  end  I  ask  your  cooperation. 
There  are  a  few  spots,  I  think,  that  require  a  little  re- 
enforcement — a  little  more  energy.  These  matters  I 
will  take  up  with  your  Commissioner. 

City  Entitled  to  Best 
That  Is  In  Us 

Now,  let  us  understand  each  other  fully,  because 
there  will  be  no  promotions  during  the  next  few  months 
and  I  won't  have  the  chance  to  see  you.  We  have  got 
a  job  to  do.  This  city  is  entitled  to  the  very  best  that 
is  in  us.  The  additional  or  supplemental  compensation 
in  this  Department  alone  will  entail  an  outlay  of  over 
seven  million  dollars— and  that's  not  hay.  It's  a  lot 
of  money,  especially  if  you  haven't  got  it.  But  I  am 
pretty  sure  that,  with  but  a  few  exceptions,  the  city 
will  approve  of  the  action  that  I  am  taking,  and  I  am 
pretty  sure,  too,  that  this  Department  will  show  its  ap- 
preciation to  the  people  of  the  city  by  greater  eflfort, 
and,  what  is  more  important,  a  cheerfulness  about 
doing  a  little  more  work  when  our  country  is  at  war. 
We  just  can't  reason  things  much  as  we  would  under 
peacetime,  normal  conditions. 

Now,  we  both  have  a  job  to  do.  I  will  do  mine — 
and  I  know  you  will  do  yours. 


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MAYOR  LaGUARDIA  in  the  course  of  the  pro- 
ceedings made  the  usual  award  of  a  regulation  service 
revolver  to  the  three  probationary  patrolmen  obtaining 
highest  marks  in  their  training  school  course,  and  like- 
wise to  the  probationer  obtaining  highest  rating  in 
shooting.  The  recipients  of  the  awards,  all  of  whom 
were  presented  to  the  city's  chief  executive  by  Commis- 
sioner Valentine,  were : 

Hiram  C.  Bloomingdale  Trophy  :  Probationary 
Patrolman  Walter  A.  Casey,  who  attained  the  highest 
general  average  in  all  subjects. 

Mayor's  Trophy  :  Probationary  Patrolman  Maurice 
P.  Doyle,  second  highest  average. 

Police  Commissioner's  Trophy:  Probationary  Pa? 
trolman  Jesse  R.  Peterman,  third  highest  average. 

Masback  Trophy  :  Probationary  Patrolman  Joseph 
P.  Woods,  who  attained  highest  marks  in  shooting. 

The  list  of  promotions  together  with  commands  to 
which  assigned,  follows: 


TO  INSPECTOR 

Walter  T.  Hourigan,  9th  Div. 

TO  DEPUTY  INSPECTOR 

Walter   C.  Harding,   13th   Div. 

TO  CAPTAIN 

Jacob   A.    Licker,   28th    Pet. ;    James   J.    Smith,    3rd   Div. ; 
James  L.  Clancy,  5th  Div. 

TO  LIEUTENANT 

Charles  Kreidmacker,  Jr.,  Mtd.  Sqd.  2;  Patrick  Tuohy,  7th 
Div. ;  Patrick  McLoughlin,  8th  Div. ;  Richard  R.  Siegert,  Jr., 
4th  Div. ;  Andrew  A.  Ryan,  16th  Div. ;  Frank  J.  Dunn,  3rd 
Div. ;  Silas  L.  Jennings,  2nd  Div. ;  George  H.  Redding,  6th 
Div. ;  John  V.  Halk,  2nd  Div. ;  Gustave  Hesse,  7th  Div. ; 
George  D.  Ries,  12th  Div.;  Vincent  F.  Hannemann,  11th  Div.; 
George  H.  MacClary,  13th  Div.;  Edwin  L.  Lundin,'13th  Div.; 
William  F.  Real,  14th  Div.;  Bernard  Schaefer,  11th  Div.; 
Michael  Barry,  15th  Div.;  Rudolph  Rafalsky,  2nd  Div.;  Ed- 
ward F.  Stuchbury,  12th  Div.;  Milton  Deutsch,  11th  Pet., 
Isadore  N.  SchwaC  13th  Div.;  Edward  P.  Barth,  14th  Div. 
Carl  W.  VoUmer,  12th  Div.;  Otto  W.  Behrens,  5th  Div. 
Armando  J.   Cerra,   10th  Div.;  William  P.   Hart,  22nd   Pet. 


Charles  L.  Martin,  22nd  Pet. ;  William  H.  Reimels,  101st  Pet. ; 
John  F.  X.  Shaughnessy,  74th  Pet. 

TO  SERGEANT 

Louis  L.  Roos,  42nd  Pet.;  Louis  Sisapel,  20th  Pet.;  John 
F.  Tracy,  79th  Pet.;  John  J.  Boyle,  70th  Pet.;  John  B.  Me- 
Cann,  18th  Pet.;  Walter  J.  O'Connor,  79th  Pet.;  Henry  J. 
McLaughlin,  77th  Pet.;  John  J.  Farrell,  122nd  Pet.;  Joseph 
C.  Russell,  120th  Pet.;  Michael  V.  O'Dea,  26th  Pet.;  Salva- 
tore  J.  Minissale,  15th  Pet.;  Peter  B.  Turner,  88th  Pet.; 
George  M.  Blythe,  1st  Pet.;  George  W.  Lyons,  85th  Pet.; 
Robert  L.  Alperin,  61st  Pet.;  Stephen  V.  Enright,  23rd  Pet.; 
Andrew  D.  Rooney,  110th  Pet.;  James  J.  Enroe,  90th  Pet.; 
John  G.  Reilly,  7th  Pet.;  Raymond  V.  Maritn,  17th  Pet.; 
Peter  J.  White,  Jr.,  30th  Pet.;  Edward  F.  Carey,  5th  Pet.; 
John  F.  O'Brien,  3rd  Pet. ;  Leo  D.  Murphy,  43rd  Pet. ;  Arthur 
N.  Propper,  32nd  Pet.;  William  F.  Fannon,  109th  Pet.; 
Michael  J.  Clifford,  114th  Pet.;  Eugene  J.  Callahan,  120th 
Pet.;  Daniel  O'Callaghan,  26th  Pet.;  Joseph  G.  Russo,  50th 
Pet.;  John  V.  Guerin,  42nd  Pet;  Edward  Piatt,  28th  Pet, 
Louis  A.  Frank,  34th  Pet. ;  Edward  F.  Gannon,  46th  Pet 
Edward  J.  Fisher,  44th  Pet.;  Anthony  J.  Eifler,  77th  Pet 
Arthur  Miller,  74th  Pet.;  Edward  J.  Neff,  77th  Pet.;  John 
W.  Walker,  79th  Pet.;  Peter  F.  Finek,  81st  Pet.;  Albert  L. 
Waldstein,  111th  Pet.;  Frank  Kozian,  104th  Pet.;  Jeremiah 
J.  Scanlon,  75th  Pet.;  Norman  H.  Hansen,  109th  Pet.;  Pat- 
rick G.   Lyons,   28th    Pet. 


TO  LIEUTENANT 

Promoted  December  21,  1943 : 
Edward  F.  Fagan,   1st  Div. 


TO  LIEUTENANT 

Promoted   December  23,    1943 : 

William  C.  Seubert,  1st  Div.;  Thomas  L.  Burns,  5th  Div.; 
Daniel   Quinn,    l5th   Div.;   Arthur   H.    Bendix,  4th    Div. 


TO  SERGEANT 


William  P.  Deegan,  112th  Pet.;  Norman  L.  Michell,  34th 
Pet. ;  Andrew  Murcia,  Jr.,  104th  Pet. ;  Joseph  A.  Ordag,  85th 
Pet.;  Charles  F.  Jones,  28th  Pet.;  Fred  J.  Krell,  lllth  Pet; 
John  J.  Kelly,  23rd  Pet.;  Joseph  Capano,  88th  Pet 


GRADUATES 

PROBATIONARY  PATROLMEN 


Arnold,  Theodore 
Bleil,  Albert  E. 
Bly,  Joseph 

Brosnan,  Edward  M.  F. 
Casey,  Walter  A. 
Cassel,  Harold 
Connors,   Richard  C. 
Daly,  Francis  J. 
Dennis,  John  J. 
Dougherty,  Frederick  H. 
Doyle,  Maurice  P. 
Duffy,  Edward  J. 
Fagen,  Thomas  F.  Jr. 
Fisher,  Rubin 
Fitzsimmons,  Francis  W 


Fleckenstein,  John  A. 
Fries,  Desiderius  A. 
Frigand,  Herman  J. 
Geasor,  David  P. 
Heard,  Edward  O. 
Hughes.  Gerard  G. 
Kaminer,  Sidney 
Kandies,  Carney 
Ligouri,  John  C. 
Lipstein,  Henry 
Lockhart,  George  H. 
Long,  Eugene  R. 
McClancy,  George  S. 
McGrath,  Franklyn  W. 
McVetty,  George 


Maher,  William  J. 
Meidinger,  LeRoy  J. 
Metzler,  Arthur  A. 
Mirabile,  Nicholas 
Moore,  Floyd  R. 
Moskowitz,  Martin 
Mulhearn,  Patrick  J.  Jr. 
-Myers,  John  E. 
Nelson,  Arthur  E. 
Nicastri,  Dominick 
O'Connor,  James  J. 
O'Keefe,  Arthur  G. 
Olsen,  Charles  J.  Jr. 
Payne,  Canton  C. 
Peterman,  Jesse  R. 


Richards,  Dwight  A. 
Sabino,  Frank 
*Saunders,  James  M.  T. 
Schnell,  William  J. 
.Siniscalchi,  Emilio 
-Slavin,  Robert  M. 
Stephan,  Howard  E. 
Van  Costrom,  Gerard 
Wall,  Joseph  J. 
Walson,  John  B. 
Weinstein,  Joseph 
Woods,  Joseph  P. 
Zabbara,  Joseph 
Zider,  William  F. 


^  Military  Service  Bureau. 


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GRADUATING  PROBATIONARY  PATROLMEN,  DECEMBER,  1943 

PREVIOUS  OCCUPATIONS 


Assistant  Buyer 

Automobile    Mechanic    

Automobile    Painter    

Bus   Operator    

Carpenter    

Chauffeur  

Checker,  Freight  

Chemical   Operator    

Clerk,  Export 

Clerk,  Grocery 

Clerk,  Post  Office   

Clerk,  Senior   

Clerk,  Shipping  

Clerk,  Statistical   

Clerk,   Traffic    

Collecting  Agent  

Correction  Officer,   State 

Correspondent,  Insurance 

Customs  Guard  

Electrician 

Engineer,  Assistant 

Engineer,  Operating 

Estimator,  Cast  Analyst    

Furniture  Handler  

Grinder    

Guard,   Bank    

Lawyer 

Life  Underwriter   

Machinist    

Maintenance  Man  

Meter  Reader,  Gas-Electric ...    2 
Motorman,   Street  Car 2 


Painter  

Paint  Sprayer 

Pleater   

Polisher  &  Grinder,  Optical . . . 
Project  Manager,  Assistant. . . . 

Restaurant  Operator   

Salesman,  Baking  

Salesman,  Cigar   

Sail  Maker   

Shipfitter   

State  Trooper,   New  York.... 

Store  Manager    

Surveyor   

Telephone"  Operator  

Tinsmith  Helper  

Toolmaker    '. 

Truck   Driver    

Warehouse  Supervisor   

Yard   Conductor,   Railroad .... 

COUNTRIES  OF  BIRTH 

U.  S.  A 54 

British  West  Indies 2 

Belgium   1 

Italy    1 

Russia  1 


59 
SOCIAL  CONDITION 

Married    53 

Single   6 

59 


RESIDENCE  BOROUGHS 

Brooklyn    20 

Queens   19 

Bronx  10 

Manhattan    9 

Richmond    1 

59 

Average  Age    26  years 

Average  Height  5  ft.  10^  ins. 

Average  Weight  165  lbs. 

Attended   College    5 

.■\ttended  High  School 54 

DEGREES 

B.A 1 

LL.B 1 


FOREIGN  LANGUAGES 

Speak    Write 

Dutch    1 

Italian 3 

Jewish 4 

Norwegian    1 

Spanish    2  1 


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PATROLMEN'S  WIVES'  BENEVOLENT 
ASSOCIATION  ELECTS  OFFICERS 


I  FOLLOWING  is  the  list  of  officers  of  the  Patrol- 
men's Wives'  Benevolent  Association  for  the  year 
1944: 

Ella  Young,  president ;  Alma  Hall,  vice-president ; 
Elsie  Moran,  secretary;  Mabel  Scott,  financial  secre- 
etary;  Lillian  Killian,  treasurer;  Josephine  Brendell, 
sergeant-at-arms. 

Trustees:  Mae  Klein,  chairlady;  Estelle  Nicklas, 
Bertha  Biegel,  Margaret  Greibert,  Eleanor  Greenthal. 

Meetings  are  held  on  the  second  Wednesday  of  the 
month  at  the  headquarters  of  the  organization  in  the 
Capitol  Hotel,  8th  Avenue  and  50th  Street,  New  York 
City. 


OFFICE  OF  THE  POSTMASTER 
New  York    1,   N.   Y. 

December  23,  1943. 

HON.  LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE, 

Police   Commissioner, 

240  Centre  Street, 

New  York  13,  New  York. 

Dear  Commissioner  Valentine : 

Permit  me  to  offer  my  personal  thanks  for  the  fine 
cooperation  of  the  Police  Department  to  the  New  York, 
New  York  Post  Office  during  the  holiday  season. 

I  extend  my  sincere  wishes  for  a  Merry  Christmas 
and  a  Prosperous  and  Happy  New  Year. 

Very  truly  yours, 
ALBERT  GOLDMAN, 
Postmaster. 


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^X^HE   Police   Commissioner  in   recent   orders   announced 
271  awards  to  members  of  the  Department  for  valor  in 
the  performance  of  duty.     The  names  of  those  cited  follow: 


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FOR  VALOR 


HONORABLE  MENTION 


Patrolman  George  W.  Waldenberg- 

er,  Shield  No.  3458.  Harbor  Precinct. 
At  about  S:50  a.m.,  November  2,  1943, 
was  assigned  to  duty  aboard  Police 
Launch  No.  9,  which  was  to  convey 
members  of  the  Board  of  Elections 
from  134th  Street  and  East  River, 
Manhattan,  to  North  Brothers  Island, 
in  connection  with  their  duties  on  Elec- 
tion Day.  In  attempting  to  board  the 
launch,  one  of  the  members  of  the 
Board  fell  overboard.  Fully  clothed. 
Patrolman    Waldenberger   immediately 

jumped  into  the  river  after  her,  and,  with  the  assistance  of 
other  officers,  succeeded  in  getting  her  aboard  the  launch.  An 
ambulance  was  summoned,  but  the  woman  and  the  officer 
refused  medical  aid  and  Patrolman  Waldenberger  remained 
on  duty. 


Patrolman     Dominick    W.    Pereca, 

Shield  No.  11064;  20th  Precinct.  At 
about  4  p.m.,  September  7,  1943,  while 
off  duty  and  in  civilian  clothes  in  the 
vicinitj'  of  20th  Road  and  East  River, 
Astoria,  observed  several  boys  diving 
into  the  river  from  a  springboard  on 
the  dock.  One  of  the  boys  was  strug- 
gling when  he  came  to  the  .surface  and 
another  boy  swam  to  his  assistance, 
but  was  unable  to  cope  with  the  situa- 
tion and  shouted  for  help.  Patrolman 
Pereca  removed  his  shoes,  shirt  and 
trousers  and  began  swimming  to  the  boys,  who  were  about  100 
feet  from  shore  in  a  fast  running  tide.  When  he  was  within 
ten  feet  of  them,  the  boy  went  down  again,  whereupon  the 
officer  dived  beneath  the  water  and  brought  the  struggling 
boy  to  the  surface.  Patrolman  Pereca  succeeded  in  bringing 
him  to  shore,  and  applied  artificial  respiration.  The  boy  was 
removed  to  a  hospital  and  treated  for  submersion.  Patrolman 
Pereca  was  on   sick  report  for  three  days. 


Detective  John  J.  Hogan,  Shield  No. 
1194,  Detective  Bureau,  Manhattan 
East,  18th  Division.  At  about  9 :20  p.m., 
October  23,  1943,  in  company  with  De- 
tective William  J.  Mulligan,  Shield  No. 
802,  Detective  Bureau,  Manhattan  East, 
18th  Division,  observed  two  men  enter 
and  burglarize  a  store  at  24  East  64th 
Street,  Manhattan.  When  confronted, 
one  of  the  burglars  tried  to  shoot  De- 
tective Hogan  but  was  overpowered 
and  disarmed.  The  accomplice  attempted 
to  flee  but  was  apprehended  by  Detec- 
tive Mulligan.  Another  accomplice  and  two  receivers  were  sub- 
sequently arrested. 

Detective   Mulligan   has    been   granted   an   award   in    these 
orders. 


Patrolman  Edward  C.  Ruane,  Shield 

No.  8778,  72d  Precinct.  At  about  3  :30 
p.m.,  October  13,  1943,  while  on  radio 
motor  patrol,  proceeded  to  518  Hamil- 
ton Avenue,  Brooklyn,  in  response  to 
radio  signal  that  a  man  had  fallen  over- 
board into  Gowanus  Canal.  Having  re- 
moved part  of  his  clothing  and  equip- 
ment. Patrolman  Ruane  jumped  into 
the  water  and  swam  to  the  man.  The 
struggling  man  threw  his  arms  around 
the  officer  and  pulled  him  under,  but 
Patrolman  Ruane  broke  the  man's  hold 
and  succeeded  in  bringing  him  to  the  surface.  The  drowning 
man  again  broke  Patrolman  Ruane's  grasp  and  submerged, 
whereupon  the  officer  dived  underwater  and  brought  him  to  the 
surface  and  assisted  in  getting  him  aboard  a  rowboat  which 
had  been  commandeered  by  other  officers.  Members  of  the 
Emergency  Service  Division  applied  artificial  respiration,  but 
the  .man  failed  to  respond  and  was  pronounced  dead.  Patrol- 
man Ruane  was  removed  to  a  hospita'  and  returned  to  duty 
after  being  treated  for  submersion. 


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Detective  George  W.  A.  S.  Munday,  Shield  No.  528,  80th 
Squad,  18th  Division  (was  Patrolman,  Shield  No.  12737,  as- 
signed to  78th  Precinct  at  time  of  occurrence),  and  Patrolman 
Frederick  J.  Jacobsen,  Shield  No.  11898,  78th  Precinct.  At 
about  5  :S0  p.  m.,  June  12,  1943,  while  on  radio  motor  patrol, 
in  response  to  a  radio  signal,  proceeded  to  Carroll  Street  and 
Gowanus  Canal,  Brooklyn,  where  they  observed  a  struggling, 
hysterical  boy  in  the  water,  clinging  to  a  makeshift  raft.  Re- 
moving part  of  their  clothing  and  equipment,  the  officers  swam 
to  the  boy,  and  brought  him  to  safety.  The  boy  stated  that  his 
companion  had  also  fallen  off  the  raft  and  disappeared.  The 
officers  swam  to  the  spot  he  indicated  and  kept  diving  and 
groping  for  the  boy  for  about  twenty  minutes,  but  were  unable 
to  locate  him  in  the  debris-filled  water.  Members  of  the  Emer- 
gency Service  Division  grappled  for  the  boy  and  located  his 
dead  body  about  a  half  hour  later.  The  officers  were  removed 
to  a  hospital  and  received  injections  and  treatment  for  typhoid 
exposure.  Detective  Munday  remained  on  sick  report  for 
eleven   days  and   Patrolman  Jacobson   for  six   days. 


Patrolman  John  Donohue,  Shield 
No.  11382,  Traffic  Precinct  B.  At 
about  4  a.m.,  August  6,  1943,  while  off 
duty  and  in  civilian  clothes,  in  a  tavern 
at  1843  Broadway,  Brooklyn,  observed 
three  men,  two  of  whom  were  armed 
with  revolvers,  perpetrating  a  holdup. 
When  ordered  to  surrender,  they  at- 
tempted to  escape  through  a  side  door. 
Patrolman  Donohue  fired  six  shots, 
wounding  two  of  the  gunmen.  The 
three  were  arrested  and  a  fourth  man 
who  had  acted  as  lookout,  was  subse- 
quently apprehended.  Two  of  the  prisoners  were  on  parole  at 
the  time  of  occurrence. 


Patrolman     Francis     G.     Creange, 

Shield  No.  6171,  75th  Precinct.  At 
about  2:50  a.m.,  November  14,  1943, 
while  off  duty  and  in  civilian  clothes, 
was  in  a  tavern  at  2028  Pitkin  Avenue, 
Brooklyn,  when  two  armed  men  en- 
tered, fired  a  shot  at  the  bartender,  and 
held  up  the  patrons.  In  an  exchange  of 
fire,  Patrolman  Creange  discharged  five 
shots  at  the  gunmen,  wounding  one  of 
them.  They  fled  in  an  automobile,  but 
were  apprehended  by  other  officers  and 
the  two  guns  they  used  were  confis- 
cated. Both  men  had  criminal  records  and  were  on  parole  at 
the  time  of  occurrence.  Three  other  officers  have  received 
awards  for  their  performances  in  this  case. 


COMMENDATION 

CAPTAIN 

Michael   Richter,  84th  Pet. 

LIEUTENANTS 

Cornelius  J.  Lyons,  Man.  East  Hdqts. ;  Cornelius  J.  Lyons, 
Man.  East  Hdqts. 

ACTING  LIEUTENANT 

Arthur  F.  Giddings,  66th  Sqd. 

SERGEANTS 

Patrick  E.  Skea,  40th  Pet.;  Isadore  Siegelman,  30th  Pet.; 
Isadore  Siegelman,  30th  Pet. ;  William  C.  Wilson,  32nd  Pet. 

DETECTIVES 

Edward  Basch,  Harold  T.  Kahn,  66th  Sqd.;  Patrick  A. 
Nestor,  Nicholas  Wolcuff,  4th  D.D. ;  Francis  J.  Mahan,  Mor- 
ris Sandberg,  30th  Sqd. ;  Denis  P.  Noonan,  5th  D.D. ;  John 
E.  Duffy,  5th  Sqd.;  Francis  G.  McGinty,  Donald  G.  Black- 
man,  Conrad  J.  Prinz,  Xavier  L.  Winberry,  32nd  Sqd. ;  Rob- 
ert F.  McCarthy,  Jr.,  11th  D.D. ;  Sherman  S.  Willse,  Mandel 
Schein,  Narcotic  Bur. ;  John  L.  McDermott,  Robert  J.  Nan- 
nery,  88th   Sqd.;   William  J.   Mulligan,   Det.   Bur. 

PATROLMEN 

Anthony  F.  Paduano,  Man.  East  Hdqts.;  William  J,  Mc- 
Manus,  30th  Pet.;  William  J.  McManus,  30th  Pet.;  Charles 
E.  Jackson,  Rufus  M.  Scott,  32nd  Pet. ;  Walter  C.  H.  Stubb- 
mann,  11th  D.D.;  John  Tutt,  25th  Pet.;  William  H.  Kurzrok, 
Tr.  P.;  Charles  E.  Padberg,  112th  Pet.;  Abraham  Escowitz, 
Tr.  C;  William  A.  F.  Eller,  John  A.  McGrath,  102nd  Pet.; 
Edward  T.Lakner,  Leslie  R.  Hall,  43rd  Pet.;  William  J. 
McNeice,  70th  Pet.,  Philip  P.  Faber,  8Sth  Pet.;  Sydney  E. 
Hutchins,  John  W.  Mathews,  Tr.  C;  Philip  R.  Miller,  August 
J.  Steimel,  17th  Pet. ;  Patrick  J.  Connolly,  Tr.  B ;  John  Prasek, 
4th  Pet. ;  David  J.  Ingram,  10th  Pet. ;  Qifford  Callwood,  28th 
Pet.;  Edward  A.  Rocchio,  25th  Pet.;  Cornelius  A.  Glynn, 
50th  Pet.;  John  E.  Wighton,  Alfred  R.  Henry,  44th  Pet.; 
James  S.  Shine,  Tr.  G ;  Thomas  E.  Brennan,  Mil.  Ser.  Bur. ; 
Howard  G.  Walter,  John  V.  Quigg,  103rd  Pet. ;  Robert  Mann, 
Tr.  B ;  Thomas  A.  Higgins,  13th  Pet. ;  Irving  Janpol,  Philip 
D.  Brody,  78th  Pet.;  Benjamin  Wallace,  32nd  Pet;  Isaac  A. 
Hunerberg,  44th  Pet. ;  James  E.  Callahan,  23rd  Pet. ;  Fred- 
erick A.  Cullmann,  Frank  H.  Limberg,  112th  Pet.;  Harold 
A.  Gillezeau,  14th  Pet. ;  Richard  C.  Behrens,  Tr.  B ;  Charles 
G.  Kaiser,  Donald  B.  McCabe,  78th  Pet.;  William  A.  Daab, 
103rd  Pet.;  Harry  Tedesco,  41st  Pet.;  Nathan  Goldman,  Emer. 
Ser.  Sqd.  13;  William  J.  Mulhern,  17th  Pet.;  Samuel  L.  Kar- 
lin,  72nd  Pet.;  John  D.  Quinn,  John  F.  Moore,  72nd  Pet.; 
John.T.  Russo,  72nd  Pet.;  Lloyd  G.  Clark,  7th  Pet.;  Stephen 
J.  Doherty,  11th  Pet.;  Samuel  Bress,  18th  Pet.;  Mario  Biaggi 
24th  Pet. 


EXCELLENT  POLICE  DUTY 
CAPTAIN 

William  J.  MeGowan,  Jr.,   108th  Pet. 

ACTING  CAPTAINS 

Vincent  J.  Kiernan,  4th  D.D.;  Daniel  J.  Mahoney,  Horn. 
Sqd.  Man. 

LIEUTENANTS 

Joseph  Buck,  23rd  Sqd. ;  Harry  C.  Bilms,  79th  Sqd. ;  Will- 
iam V.  Judge,  10th  Pet.;  John  J.  McCoy,  19th  Sqd.;  George 
H.   Redding,  6th  Div. 


SPRING     3100 


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ACTIIVG  LIEUTENANTS 

Eugene  J.  McGuinness,  Div.  Nat'l.  Def. ;  Martin  S.  Owens, 
ISth  Sqd. ;  Robert  D.  Cousins,  Horn.  Sqd.  Man. ;  Thomas  J. 
Curley,  9tli  Sqd.;  Walter  E.  Define,  88th  Sqd.;  Donald  E. 
Carey,  40th  Sqd.;  Walter  F.  Henning,  18th  Sqd.;  Frederick 
W.  Itschner,  64th  Sqd.;  Walter  F.  Henning,  18th  Sqd.; 
Thomas  F.  A,  McAbe,  10th  Sqd. ;  Donald  E.  Carey,  40th  Sqd. 

SERGEANTS 

John  H.  Dunn,  8th  Pet.;  Joseph  J.  Regan,  Jr.,  7th  Pet; 
Frank  H.  Angevine,  61st  Pet.;  Pierce  T.  Glynn,  Emer.  Ser. 
Div.;  John  J.  Sadlier,  110th  Pet. 

DETECTIVES 

William  A.  Cunningham,'  Jr. ;  Murray  D.  Firetag,  108th 
Sqd. ;  William  G.  Gilmartin,  13th  Sqd. ;  Peter  E.  Sweeney, 
Emmet  R.  Cronin,  Horn.  Sqd.  Man. ;  Salvatore  F.  Innella, 
Edmond  J.  Slattery,  William  H.  Ritzmann,  23rd  Sqd.;  Casper 
j.  Anselmi,  Horn.  Sqd.  Man.;  James  L.  Shea,  James  J.  Giery, 
Richard  Brcnnan,  Edward  F.  Carey,  Charles  W.  Copeland, 
Venioii  R.  HoUiday,  79th  Sqd.;  James  F.  Hayden,  Caspar  J. 
Xii-ielmi,  Horn.  Sqd.  Man.;  Cornelius  F.  Connolly,  Adam  J. 
Redenburg,  Charles  D.  Watkins,  19th  Sqd.;  Hubert  A.  Con- 
nealiy,  William  J.  Wandling,  9th  Sqd. ;  Anthony  J.  Hanley, 
Joseph  Capano,  88th  Sqd. ;  John  R.  Lloyd,  40th  Sqd. ;  Henry 
J.  Fitzsimmons,  John  P.  Coleman,  Thomas  J.  Walsh,  18th 
Sqd.;  Edward  F.  Swift,  James  T.  Phelan,  64th  Sqd.;  James 
G.  Costello,  Walter  S.  Curtayne,  18lh  Sqd. ;  Joseph  Demas, 
Joseph  F.  Potter,  10th  Sqd. ;  Joseph  B.  McKeown,  Joseph  A. 
Cleary,  Francis  J.  Bartley,  40th  Sqd. ;  James  M.  Reddin, 
Jacob  Nelson,  Anthony  E.  Mancuso,  James  P.  Malone,  Will- 
iam J.  Gilmartin,  William  H.  O'Shea,  Harry  L.  Armus,  Ed- 
ward Sonn,  James  F.  Hughes,  Abraham  Belsky,  Hyman  Ro- 
senblatt, John  J.  Lawlor,  William  L.  Define,  Gr.  Jury  Sqd. 
Man. ;  William  E.  Kelly,  William  J.  Galvin,  32nd  Sqd. ;  John 
J.  Loughery,  28th  Sqd. ;  John  J.  Tobin,  William  T.  Flinn,  79th 
Sqd. ;  Harry  D.  States,  Horn.  Sqd.  Bklyn. ;  Timothy  J.  Sup- 
ples, Thomas  J.  O'Kane,  34th  Sqd. ;  James  H.  Markley,  Will- 
iam F.  Carey,  Jr.,  34th  Sqd.;  Anthony  F.  j3apalbo,  4l5t  Sqd.; 
John  J.  Brennan,  14th  Sqd. ;  John  A.  Hawthorne,  Peter  J. 
Devers,  Hom.  Sqd.  Man. ;  John  W.  Minogue,  1st  D.D. ;  John 
J.  Keating,  10th  Sqd. ;  Maurice  V.  Barry,  Abraham  Derman, 
42nd  Sqd.;  William  R.  Holzherr,  Francis  J.  Naughton,  Ed- 


ward F.  Hoolahan,  18th  Sqd. ;  John  L.  McDermott,  Edward 
W.  Define,  Paul  A.  Schaible,  88th  Sqd. ;  Robert  Chapey,  16th 
D.D. ;  Walter  E.  Dinan,  Kenneth  A.  Shields,  48th  Sqd.; 
Bertha  M.  Recht,  Pickpocket  Sqd. 

PATROLMEN 

William  P.  McGuinness,  19th  Pet.;  John  Albanese,  Vincent 
Fleraming,  61st  Pet.;  Arthur  C.  Weeks,  32nd  Pet.;  Paul  M. 
Code,  28th  Pet ;  Lenon  Ramsey,  30th  Pet. ;  Joseph  H.  Brady, 
Jr.,  34th  Pet.;  John  J.  Nelson,  Hugh  B.  Collins,  Thomas  G. 
Clancy,  110th  Pet.;  Edward  J.  Davis,  24th  Pet.;  Frank  H. 
Stroschein,  16th  D.D.;  Edward  J.  Grosso,  48th  Pet.;  Michael 
P.  Higgins,  18th  Pet;  John  J.  Maire,  25th  Pet.;  Saul  Pol- 
lack, 60th  Pet;  George  H.  Bettinger,  112th  Pet;  John  W. 
Scanlon,  Gr.  Cen.  Pkwy.  Pet ;  William  J.  Watson,  John  W. 
Powers,  109th  Pet.;  Richard  H.  Orpheus,  Michael  J.  Peitler, 
112th  Pet.;  John  J.  Keene,  John  J.  Murphy,  20th  Pet;  Thomas 
Festa,  '23rd  Pet. ;  John  Hauser,  Isidor  Winter,  40th  Pet ;  Will- 
iam A.  Pick,  24th  Pet ;  John  W.  Herlihy,  19th  Pet. ;  Michael 
J.  Sheehan,  Rudolph  Gatti,  S2nd  Pet. ;  Paul  F.  DeLise,  Mil. 
Ser.  Bur.;  William  T.  Williams,  30th  Pet;  Henry  J.  Treu- 
bert,  50th  Pet. ;  Henry  Wittenberg,  James  E.  P.  Flanagan, 
32nd  Pet.;  John  Peller,  25th  Pet;  Charles  W.  Walker,  85th 
Pet.;  Joseph  C.  LePeter,  Peter  J.  Fass,  111th  Pet;  John  J. 
Griffin,  Joseph  Matejka,  112th  Pet.;  Timothy  J.  Dowd,  Hugh 
J.  Gilmartin,  114th  Pet.;  Joseph  Rothblatt  25th  Pet;  Ferdi- 
nand Wheller,  77th  Pet;  Abraham  Jacobs,  73rd  Pet.;  Will- 
iam H.  Bourdon,  Albert  J.  Ollsen,  23rd  Pet ;  Joseph  P.  Henry, 
Tr.  G;  Francis  V.  Cook,  Howard  H.  Hegerich,  112th  Pet.; 
Richard  Wolz,  Harbor  Pet ;  Michael  Gallagher,  Joseph  Fedor, 
Jr.,  114th  Pet;  Joseph  Langer,  79th  Pet.;  Frank  Ghiorsi, 
Tr.  J;  Thomas  H.  Patten,  Joseph  M.  Rapp,  112th  Pet;  John 
J.  Griffin,  Joseph  J.  Baner,  112th  Pet.;  Michael  Duffy,  James 
McManus,  42nd  Pet. ;  Benjamin  Tolopka,  Leslie  H.  Carroll, 
32nd  Pet.;  Morrell  E.  Davis,  Juv.  Aid  Bur.;  John  W.  Kelly, 
15th  Pet;  John  J.  Stack,  13th  Pet;  William  J.  Walsh,  34th 
Pet;  Joseph  S.  Stanek,  Timothy  J.  Sullivan,  23rd  Pet.; 
Thomas  J.  Casey,  24th  Pet. ;  Peter  Crapanzano,  Stephen  H. 
Grunewald,  73rd  Pet.;  John  J.  Rushnak,  75th  Pet. 

POLICEWOMEN 

Adele  Lewis,  Ruth  Chimes,  Bur.  of  Polw. ;  Regina  M.  Ep- 
stein, Pickpocket  Sqd. 


UNITED  STATES  COAST  GUARD 

42  Broadway 

New  York  4.  N.  Y. 

December  20,  1943. 

COMMISSIONER  LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE, 
New  York  City  Police  Department, 
New  York,  N.  Y. 

Dear  Commissioner : 

Heartiest  greetings  from  each  member  of  this  office 
to  you  and  to  the  staff  of  your  office  for  a  Merry  Christ- 
mas, and  very  best  wishes  for  health  and  happiness  for 
the  New  Year. 

At  this  time  I  wish  to  convey  my  thanks  for  your 
interest  in  connection  with  coordination  activities  of  this 
office  and  to  express  my  appreciation  for  your  cordial 
cooperation. 

Sincerely  yours, 

J.  J.  FLYNN, 
Commander,  USCGR 
Coordinator — Port  Security. 


ARMY  SERVICE  FORCES 

New  York  Port  of  Embarkation 

North  River  Terminal 

New  York  19,  N.  Y. 

December  17,  15H3. 

COMMISSIONER  LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE, 

New  York  Police  Department, 

240  Center  Street 

New  York  City. 

My  Dear  Commissioner : 

I  want  to  thank  you  and  the  New  York  Police  De- 
partment for  the  very  fine  cooperation  they  have  given 

us  during  1943. 
It  has  been  a  great  pleasure  to  work  with  you  and 

I  am  sure  that  victory  is  not  far  off. 
Will  you  please  wish  your  entire  organization  a  Merry 

Christmas  and  a  Happy  New  Year. 

Most  cordially, 
J.  W.  RAFFERTY, 
Lt  Colonel,  TC 
Commanding. 


SOMEWHERE  IN  BRITAIN 
APO  517,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

December  1,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Knowing  the  interest  held  by  you  in  the  work  done 
by  other  law  enforcement  agencies  to  aid  the  gerieral 
public,  especially  the  Cop's  best  friend  and  greatest  ad- 
mirer— the  kid  on  the  street — from  a  local  newspaper 
I  am  enclosing  a  clipping  concerning  a  nice  job  recently 
turned  in  by  one  of  our  M.P.  Units.  This  is  only  one 
of  many  kindly  acts  performed  over  here  by  our  M.P.'s, 
such  as  organizing  charity  basbeball  games  to  secure 
funds  for  people  bombed  out  of  their  homes,  volunteer- 
ing in  local  drives  for  blood  donors,  making  toys  for 
children  in  their  spare  time.  This  besides  performing 
the  usual  routine  police  work  of  an  M.P.  in  war  time. 

This  has  created  invaluable  goodwill  and  respect  among 
the  civil  population  and  has  gained  for  our  American 
boys  in  service  a  feeling  of  friendliness  that  makes  for 
harmony  and  mutual  respect. 

Season's  Greetings  to  you  all. 

MAJOR    ANDREW    J.    McKEON, 
Lieutenant,  42nd  Precinct. 


THEY  GAVE  BILL  SMITH  3  STRIPES 

American  Military  police  in  a  large  Midlands  city 
have  a  new  provost  marshal  in  their  unit.  He  is  a 
little  crippled  lad  named  Bill  Smith. 

Billy  lost  his  right  leg  as  the  unusual  result  of  diph- 
theria. He  couldn't  romp  with  his  playmates,  so  he  often 
visited  the  American  military  police  H.Q.  near  his  home. 

The  men  liked  him.   They  bought  him  an  artificial  leg. 

When  he  learned  to  walk  they  made  him  an  American 
uniform  from  salvaged  army  clothes. 

Cook  Got  Shaved 

It  wasn't  long  before  three  stripes  adorned  his  arm, 
and  he  was  Sergeant  Billy  Smith. 

Now  he  proudly  wears  an  armband  with  "P.M."  (Pro- 
vost Marshal)    on  it. 

Bill  takes  his  duties  seriously,  too.  Recently  he  walked 
into  the  kitchen,  looked  at  the  cook,  and  said,  "Cook, 
you  need  a  shave.    Get  it  before  noon." 

The  Cook  Did. 


SOMEWHERE  IN  ITALY 
APO  777,  Postmaster,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

December  8,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Please  extend  my  best  wishes  and  season  greetings  to 
all  of  the  members  of  the  New  York  Police  Department. 

LT.  P.  J.  PETERSEN, 
Act.  Captain,  A.W.S. 


SOMEWHERE  IN  NORTH  AFRICA 
APO  761,  Postmaster,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

December  8,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100 : 

Having  been  overseas  the  past  several  months  I've 
pretty  much  lost  contact  with  the  Department.  My  only 
method  of  keeping  in  touch  was  through  receipt  of 
SPRING  3100.  Unfortunately,  my  copies  haven't  been 
reaching  me  over  here,  due  to  the  fact,  no  doubt,  that 
I  neglected  to  notify  you  of  my  change  of  destination 
and  new  APO  number.  This  error  I'm  rectifying  at 
this  time  and  hoping,  too,  it  won't  be  long  before  copies 
of  our  swell  magazine  will  again  catch  up  with  me. 

Sincerest  wishes  for  a  Merry  Christmas  and  a  Happy 
New  Year  to  all. 

G.  FRANK  CURRAN,  1st  Lt., 
Patrolman,  32nd  Precinct. 


SOMEWHERE  IN  THE  MEDITERRANEAN 
Fleet  P.O.,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

November  27,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPiyNG  3100: 

Just  received  the  September-October  issue  of  SPRING 
3100  and  it  sure  was  good  to  see  it  come  over  the  side. 
You  can't  realize  how  thrilling  it  is  to  receive  news  of 
the  Department — and  particularly  of  those  members  with 
whom  one  has  worked  in  the  past. 

I  appreciate  your  thoughtfulness  very  much.  Please 
extend  season's  greetings  to  all. 

EARL  LAMBERTSON,  C.M.M., 
Patrolman,  123rd  Precinct. 


SOMEWHERE  IN  THE  TROPICS 
Fleet  P.O.,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

Decemb.er  14,  1943. 

EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Having  recently  been  transferred  to  duty  in  the  Trop- 
ics, may  I  request  that  you  extend  for  me  through  the 
medium  of  SPRING  3100,  the  season's  greetings  to  all 
my  friends  in  the  Department. 

And  so  that  I  may  continue  to  keep  up  with  the  doings 
of  the  boys  in  blue,  please  see  that  good  old  SPRING 
3100  continues  to  reach  me. 

GUNNAR  STEEN.  Sp.   (S)    1/c, 
Patrolman,  3rd  Precinct. 


12 


SPRING      3100 


13 


SOMEWHERE  ITS  AUSTRALIA 
APO  923,  San  Francisco,  Calif. 

December  20,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Thanks  for  the  September-October  edition  which  has 
just  reached  me  here  in  far  off  Australia.  And  what  a 
welcome  sight  it  was,  too,  believe  me. 

Please  extend  my  best  wishes  for  a  Merry  Christmas 
and  a  Happy,  Joyous  New  Year  to  all. 

FINN  C.  WESTGARD,  T/4, 
Patrolman  67th  Precinct. 


SOMEWHERE  IN  THE  SO.  PACIFIC 
APO  502,  San  Fi-ancisco,  Calif. 

December  18,   1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Please  change  my  address  as  per  gbove.  SPRING 
3100,  always  a  swell  magazine,  is  just  about  as  nice  a 
treat  to  have  come  your  way,  out  here  in  the  wilds  of 
the  South  Pacific,  as  any  I  can  describe.  I  would  cer- 
tainly hate  to  miss  receiving  it. 
A  Happy  New  Year  to  you  all ! 

PFC.  JACK  STAMLER, 
Patrolman,   Police   Academy. 


SOMEWHERE 

IN  BRITAIN 

APO  653,  Postmaster 

,  New  York,  N. 

Y. 

December 

1,   1943. 

Please  be  so  good  as  to  e.xtend  for  me  to  all  of  the 
members  of  the  Department,  season's  greetings  and  best 
wishes  from  Great  Britain. 

F.  A.  SKIDMORE,  Capt. 
Patrolman,  77th  Precinct. 

A.G.D., 

SOMEWHERE  IN  NORTH  AFRICA 
APO  528,  Postmaster,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

December,   1943. 

EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 
We  of  the  Air  Corps  Signal  in  Africa, 
Send  this  greeting  to  you  in  America; 
Tenderest  wishes  and  our  happiest  cheer. 
For  a  Merry  Christmas  and  a  Happy  New  Year. 
Your  hopes  and  your  prayers  are  the  same  as  ours : 
That  we  mav  be  home  soon,  with  victorious  flowers ; 
And  when  God  in  His  Wisdom  declares  the  time, 
'Twill  then   be  the  day   ihat  our  star  will  shine. 
Many  thanks,  incidentally,  for  the  regularity  with 

which  SPRING  3100  has  been  reaching  me  each  month. 

SGT.  OSCAR  S.  ROSNER, 
Clerk,  17th  Div. 


SOMEWHERE  IN  THE  MIDDLE  EAST 
APO  797,  Postmaster,   N.  Y. 

December  17,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

From  this  ancient  cradle  of  civilization — where  a  new 
and  glorious  page  of  history  is  being  written — I  send 
you  hearty  greetings  and  best  wishes  for  a  Merry  Christ- 
mas and  a  Happy  New  Year. 

Many  thanks  for  sending  me  SPRING*  3100,  which 
has  been  reaching  me  regularly  ever  since  my  induction 
into  the  service. 

PFC.  TERENCE  R.  DUNNE, 
Auto   Engineman,   20th    Precinct. 


SOMEWHERE  IN  ITALY 
APO  464,   Postmaster,  New  York,   N.  Y. 

December  20,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Having  spent  a  year  overseas  in  the  service  of  Uncle 
Sam,  I  want  to  confirm  your  statement  about  the  neces- 
sity for  continued  investment  in  War  Bonds.  The  more 
help  we  get  from  the  home-front,  the  sooner  we'll  be  able 
to  finish  our  job  here  and  come  back  home — and  that's 
what  every  soldier  overseas  wants  most. 

I  want,  too,  to  express  my  gratitude  for  your  keeping 
me  up  to  date  on  the  good  old  P.D.  by  sending  me 
"SPRING  3100"  each  month.  It's  a  good  morale  builder, 
be  assured. 

I'd  like  to  read  more  often  of  the  46th  Precinct,  my 
old  command.  It  would  help  a  good  deal  to  compensate 
for  all  this  mud  and  separation  from  our  loved  ones. 

Tho'  it's  a  bit  late,  here's  a  Merry  Xmas  to  all  the 
boys  in  blue. 

LT.  BEN  STALZER, 
Patrolman,  46th  Precinct. 


SOMEWHERE  IN  AFRICA 
APO  616,  Postmaster,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

December  20,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

On  January  7,  1943,  I  changed  my  blue  uniform  of 
New  York's  "Finest"  for  the  khaki  of  Uncle  Sam's 
Army.  Now,  almost  one  year  later,  I've  already  com- 
pleted eight  months  overseas. 

My  army  assignments  have  carried  me  far  and  carried 
me  fast.  I  was  stationed  in  four  camps  in  the  U.  S., 
have  been  through  about  half  the  states  in  the  Union, 
and  traveled  from  coast  to  coast  I've  sailed  on  three 
oceans,  been  on  four  continents  and  in  six  foreign  coun- 
tries, yet  SPRING  3100  has  never  yet  failed  to  come 
through. 

It  may  have  been  a  little  late  at  times,  but  over  here 
magazines  like  that  just  don't  get  old.  I  can  say  with  all 
sincerity  that  every  issue  I  have  ever  received  has  been 
most  welcome,  has  done  much  to  keep  me  "in  touch" 
with   the   men  and  the   Department. 

Thanks  for  your  efforts  on  my  behalf.  Give  my  re- 
gards to  my  buddies  on  the  home-front — and — keep  'em 
coming! 

PFC.   ALBERT    A.    BRUST, 
Patrolman,  7th  Precinct. 


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SPRING     3100 


166th  INFANTRY 
Ft.   Sill,  Oklahoma 

December  9,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Receiving  SPRING  310O  each  .month  keeps  one  in 
touch  with  our  job.  Its  nice,  believe  me,  to  be  able  to 
read  of  the  doings  of  my  friends  in  the  Department, 
because  no  matter  how  long  a  man  is  away  from  the 
New  York  Police  Department,  he  still  continues  to  miss 
it. 

Many  thanks.    Regards  to  all. 

CAPT.  ERNEST  W.  WIDMAYER, 
Patrolman,  87th  Precinct. 


NAVAL  TRAINING  UNIT 

Tufts  College 

Medford   55,   Mass. 

December  29,   1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Although  I  was  a  member  of  the  Police  Department 
for  just  a  short  time  before  I  was  called  to  the  armed 
services,  it  gives  me  great  pleasure  to  receive  SPRING 
3100  each  month  and  to  know  that  the  Police  Depart- 
ment thinks  of  its  men  in  the  service.  I  hope  to  con- 
tinue in  the  department  where  I  left  off  but  victory 
comes  first.    Again,  thanks. 

JOSEPH  S.  SOMMA,  Sp.  (A)  1/c, 
Prob.   Ptl.,   Police   Academy. 


APPRECIATION   FOR  HOLIDAY  GREETINGS 

I T  would  be  impossible  to  personally  acknowledge  the  Holiday  Greetings 
'  received  by  Mrs.  Valentine  and  myself  from  the  members  of  the  Depart- 
ment. 

I,  therefore,  take  this  means  of  extending  our  sincere  thanks  and  appre- 
ciation to  each  member  for  his  (or  her)  Christmas  and  New  Year  Greetings. 

I  sincerely  hope  that  the  holidays  were  most  enjoyable  to  all  the  mem- 
bers of  the  Department  and  their  families,  and  that  the  Year  1944  brings 
good  health  and  happiness. 

LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE. 

Police  Commissioner. 


GLENDALE  4,  CALIFORNIA 
430  W.  Ivy  Street 


December  4,  1943. 


has  kept  coming  to 
I  welcome  SPRING 


EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

For  many  years  "our  magazine 
my  home,  and  I  assure  you  that 
3100. 

I  thank  you  for  your  promptness  in  sending  same, 
and,  hoping  you  will  continue,  am  enclosing  check  for 
$1.56. 

To  every  member  of  the  Finest,  I  wish  Health,  Hap- 
piness, a  very  Merry  Christmas  and  a  Happy  and  Pros- 
perous New  Year. 

ROBERT   A.   TIGHE, 
Retired  Captain. 


HUGUENOT  PARK,  STATEN  ISLAND   12,  N.  Y. 
5540  Amboy   Road 

December  11,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

It  gives  me  great  pleasure  to  renew  each  year  my  sub- 
scription to  SPRING  3100.  It  keeps  me  in  touch  with 
the  boys  I  worked  with  in  the  past  and,  being  that  you 
send  a  copy  each  month,  wherever  he  might  be,  to  my 
son,  former  patrolman,  and  known  now  as  Major  Ger- 
ald J.  Crosson  of  the  U.S.  Army  Air  Force,  it  keeps 
me  in  touch  with  him  also.  We  both  look  forward  each 
month  for  good  old  SPRING  3100  to  arrive. 

Season's  Greetings  to  you  all. 

CHARLES  S.  CROSSON, 
Retired  Patrolman. 


SPRING     3100 


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PARRIS  ISLAND,  S.  C 

December  29,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

SPRING  3100  has  given  me  many  pleasant  hours  in 
the  past  and  I  sure  appreciate  your  sending  it  to  me.  It 
makes  a  guy  feel  at  home  to  be  able  to  read  about  his 
own  precinct  and  the  friends  he  left  behind. 

I  have  been  retained  here  as  a  Chemical  Warfare  In- 
structor, and  while  I  like  the  work,  I'm  looking  for- 
ward to  the  prospect  of  changing  "blues"  real  soon  (uni- 
forms, I  mean).  After  all,  way  down  deep  I'm  a  cop, 
but  I'm  happy  just  the  same  to  be  able  to  serve  with  the 
Marines  for  the  period  of  wartime  emergency. 

PFC.  JAMES  W.  BLAKE, 
75th  Precinct. 


BEVERLY  HILLS,  CALIFORNIA 
P.O.  Box  468 


EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 


December  4,  1943. 


May  I  wish  you,  every  one,  a  very  Merry  Christmas 
and  a  Happy,  Healthy  and  promotional  New  Year. 
Promotion,  of  course,  to  the  men  that  were  smart 
enough  to  study.  The  rest  of  us  were  not  smart.  I 
would  miss  SPRING  3100,  so  please  continue  to  send  it. 

JOHN  T.  McINTYRE, 
Retired  Patrolman. 


^0  a  Jf  elloto  0tfittt 

SOMETIMES  the  going  is  easy,  sometimes  it's 
tough !  But  tough  or  easy,  you  have  been  on 
the  job,  day  in  and  day  out,  hot  or  cold,  wet 
or  dry,  all  year  long.  You  have  had  your  share 
of  the  good  luck,  as  well  as  of  the  bad,  that  goes 
with  the  grand  old  job  of  being  a  law  enforcement 
officer.  As  the  New  Year  approaches,  and  you 
look  back  on  the  closing  year,  I  know  that  your 
achievements  linger  in  your  mind.  And  you  have 
determined  to  profit  from  the  lessons  of  the  past, 
and  press  on  to  greater  heights. 

When  I  think  of  the  part  you  and  your  fellow 
officers  have  played,  and  are  playing,  in  the  in- 
terest of  law  and  order,  it  is  difficult  for  me  to 
express  adequately  my  feelings.  You  have  done 
a  good  job  and  I  am  mighty  thankful  for  the 
loyalty  of  men  like  you. 

So,  I  say,  thank  you  for  the  hard  licks  you  have 
put  in  during  the  past  year,  and  more  power  to 
you  in  the  future.  I  wish  you  and  all  those  near 
and  dear  to  you,  a  Happy  and  Prosperous  New 
Year. 

GEORGE  P.  LEADBITTER, 

Chief  of  Police, 

Poughkeepsie.  N.  Y. 


U.  S.  NAVY 
Great  Lakes,  Illinois 

December  5,   1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Many  thanks  for  sending  me  SPRING  3100.  It  sure 
is  swell  to  be  able  to  receive  it  each  month  and  read  of 
the  doings  of  the  Department. 

May  I  wish  you  and  the  staff  of  SPRING  3100  and 
all  the  members  of  the  Department  a  Merry  Christmas 
and  a  Happy  New  Year. 


GUIDO  P.  MOLINO,  Fireman  3/c, 
Patrolman,  3rd  Precinct. 


CAMP  RUCKER,  ALABAMA 

December  14,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Thanks  for  continuing  to  send  me  SPRING  3100 
each  month.  It's  good  to  read  of  the  doings  in  the  De- 
partment and  it  was  not  until  I  went  overseas  for  a 
few  months,  a  short  while  back,  that  I  realized  how 
much  SPRING  3100  really  meant  to  me.  Seasons  greet- 
ings to  all ! 

Pfc.  HYMAN  GANG, 
Patrolman,   71st   Precinct. 


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WAS  UNVEILED 
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WILL  SECURE  THE 
FREEDOM  FOR  WHICH  WE  FI6Hr. 


Crime  Prevention  and  the  Police 


By  FRANK  J.  WILSON,  Chief 

United  States  Secret  Service 
Treasury  Department 


THE  locale  could  be  any  congested  section  of  al- 
most any  large  city  you  might  mention.  In  the 
particular  locale  applicable  to  this  story,  a  man 
named  Joe  Stand-man  had  a  little  store  where  he  sold 
fruits  and  vegetables.  Almost  every  day  Joe  had 
trouble  with  some  of  the  street  urchins  who  sauntered 
past  his  shop,  suddenly  grabbed  apples  or  oranges  or 
pears  from  his  sidewalk  display,  and  ran  away.  Joe 
couldn't  catch  the  fleet  thieves,  so  he  complained  to 
the  police. 

Frank  Fox,  the  policeman  on  the  beat,  finally  caught 
three  of  the  boys.  They  were  brought  to  Juvenile 
Court  and  one  of  them  was  finally  sent  to  a  reforma- 
tory. The  other  two  were  placed  on  probation.  Offi- 
cer Fox  was  sorry  for  the  kids  and  their  families. 
Considering  the  problem,  he  decided  that  Joe  Stand- 
man's  outdoor  display  was  a  great  temptation  to  the 
youngsters.  So  the  policeman  went  to  Joe  Stand-man 
and  asked  him  to  keep  all  of  his  fruits  and  vegetables 
inside  the  store.  At  first  Joe  said  it  would  hurt  his 
business.  But  when  Officer  Fox  explained  that  it 
might  keep  some  boys  out  of  jail,  Joe  agreed  to  try  it. 
He  moved  the  produce  inside  and  made  an  attractive 
window  display.  His  business  was  not  afifected.  In 
fact,  it  improved,  because  his  fruit  didn't  gather  all 
the  street  dust  which  fell  on  it  when  it  was  outside. 
And  the  neighborhood  boys  wouldn't  go  into  Joe's 
store  to  steal,  so  they  went  to  other  stores  which  still 
had  outdoor  counters.  One  by  one  Policeman  Fox 
persuaded  the  other  storekeepers  to  put  their  wares 
inside,,  and  finally  the  petty  thefts  stopped  altogether. 
The  arm  of  the  law  had  conceived  and  successfully 
executed  a  crime  prevention  program. 

Crime  prevention  is  the  first  duty  of  any  agency 
maintained  to  preserve  law  and  order  and  to  supervise 
the  welfare  of  a  community.  Webster's  New  Inter- 
national Dictionary  defines  "police"  as  a  "department 
of  government  charged  with  the  prevention,  detection 
and  prosecution  of  public  nuisances,  crimes,  etc."  The 
Encyclopaedia  Britannica  says :  "The  term  police  desig- 
nates that  executive  civil  force  of  a  state  to  which  is 
entrusted  the  duty  of  maintaining  public  order  and  of 
enforcing  regulations  for  the  prevention  and  detection 
of  crime."  Note  that  in  both  definitions  the  word 
"prevention"  comes  before  the  word  "detection." 

Certainly  prevention  of  a  crime  is  far  more  effec- 
tive than  detection  of  one  after  it  has  been  committed. 
The  one  precludes  the  creation  of  criminal  and  victim, 
while  the  other  eliminates  neither  and  involves  both, 
sometimes  with  tragic  consequences.  It  is  this  philoso- 
phy which  underlies  the  Crime  Prevention  Program 
of  the  United  States  Secret  Service. 

The  success  of  that  program  is  due  in  a  very  great 


degree  to  the  enthusiastic  cooperation  of  Slate  and 
municipal  police  departments  and  sheriffs'  offices.  The 
program  began  as  a  new  form  of  attack  against  the 
currency  counterfeiter.  From  1933  to  1936,  victims 
of  bogus  bills  alone  lost  an  average  of  $771,000  every 
year.  In  1937  the  Secret  Service  opened  its  "KNOW 
YOUR  MONEY"  campaign  with  the  encouragement 
of  Henry  Morgenthau,  Jr.,  Secretary  of  the  Treasury. 
The  habits  of  the  nation  were  changed  by  making 
Americans  "counterfeit-conscious."  The  counterfeiter 
had  succeeded  only  because  his  victims  paid  little  or 
no  attention  to  money.  They  didn't  know  enough 
about  it  to  realize  when  a  bill  was  genuine  and  when 
it  was  counterfeit.  But  after  Secret  Service  agents 
and  police  officers  had  shown  the  Secret  Service  "Know 
Your  Money"  educational  film  to  millions  of  people, 
and  after  simple  methods  for  detecting  counterfeit 
money  had  been  published  in  thousands  of  newspapers 
and  magazines,  or  described  in  countless  radio  broad- 
casts, there  was  a  different  story.  Let  the  figures 
speak  for  themselves.  For  the  year  ended  June  30, 
1943,  the  losses  suffered  by  victims  of  phoney  bills 
totalled  only  $22,000.  That  represents  a  drop  of  97 
percent  from  the  1933-1936  yearly  average! 

Now,  with  counterfeiting  under  control,  the  Secret 
Service  is  in  the  midst  of  a  "KNOW  YOUR  EN- 
DORSERS" campaign,  in  which  the  same  principles 
of  crime  prevention  are  used  against  the  meanest  crook 
in  the  world — the  check  thief  and  forger.  Millions  of 
soldiers  and  sailors  in  the  armed  forces  are  sending 
money  to  their  families  at  home.  This  money  arrives 
in  the  form  of  Army  and  Navy  allowance  and  allot- 
ment checks.  They  have  been  aptly  described  as 
"bread  and  butter"  checks,  because  they  buy  the  food, 
the  clothing  and  the  shelter  for  the  dependents  of  our 
fighting  men. 

The  tremendous  volume  of  these  checks  makes 
criminal  opportunities  for  the  check  thief.  Every 
check  dropped  in  a  mail  box  becomes  his  potential 
prey.  And  when  he  steals  and  forges  an  allowance 
check,  he  may  be  undermining  the  morale  of  a  soldier 
and  depriving  temporarily  the  soldier's  family  of  some 
of  the  necessities  of  life.  That  is  why  a  campaign  of 
crime  prevention  is  vitally  necessary,  and  that  is  one 
of  the  principal  reasons  for  the  Secret  Service 
"KNOW  YOUR  ENDORSERS"  activity. 

This  problem  is  approached  from  two  angles.  On 
the  one  hand  there  is  the  person  to  whom  a  check  is 
sent.  On  the  other,  there  is  the  business  man  who 
cashes  it.  To  the  first,  the  Secret  Service  gives  this 
advice : 

1.    Be  at  home  or  have  a  member  of  your  family 


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at  home  when  your  check  is  due.    Get  it  as  soon 
as  it  is  delivered. 

2.  See  that  your  name  is  printed  clearly  on  your 
mail  box.  Equip  the  box  with  a  good  lode  if 
it  does  not  already  have  one. 

3.  Try  to  cash  your  checks  in  the  same  place  each 
month.     This  will  make  identification  easier. 

4.'  Do  NOT  endorse  your  check  until  you  are  in  the 
presence  of  the  person  you  will  ask  to  cash  it. 

The  merchant  who  will  be  asked  to  cash  checks  will 
protect  himself  by  applying  the  following  rules: 
1.,  When  any  stranger  asks  you  to  cash  a  check, 

insist   that  he  properly  identify  himself  as  the 

rightful  owner  of  the  check. 

2.  Before  accepting  any  check  from  a  stranger,  ask 
yourself  this  question:  "IF  THIS  CHECK  IS 
RETURNED  AS  A  FORGERY,  CAN  I  LO- 
CATE THE  FORGER  AND  RECOVER  MY 
LOSS?" 

3.  If  a  check  is  already  endorsed  when  it  is  pre- 
sented, insist  that  it  be  endorsed  again  in  your 
presence,  and  compare  the  writing. 

4.  Have  each  check  initialled  by  the  employee  who 
pays  out  money  for  it. 

Police  departments  from  coast  to  coast  have  been 
helping  to  bring  these  messages  to  those  who  need 
them.  The  warnings  are  self-explanatory.  If  a  payee 
of  a  check  gets  it  from  the  mail  carrier,  the  thief  can't 
steal  it.  If  the  payee  doesn't  get  the  check,  and  it  is 
stolen,  it  is  useless  to  the  thief  unless  he  can  cash  it. 
If  it  becomes  too  dangerous  for  the  thief  to  put  over 


the  forgery,  he  will  be  forced  out  of  that  criminal 
activity.  That's  what  happened  to  the  counterfeiter, 
and  that's  what  is  now  happening  to  the  check  forger. 

There  are  many  crimes  which  can  be  prevented  by 
exposing  the  tricks  of  criminals  to  their  potential  vic- 
tims, and  there  are  many  which  can  be  materially 
reduced.  For  example,  confidence  schemes,  black- 
mail, extortion,  green  goods  games,  and  other  crooked 
financial  schemes  can  be  fought  and  prevented  by 
teaching  the  potential  victim  how  to  protect  himself. 
Crooks,  like  magicians,  cannot  fool  those  who  know 
the  secrets  of  their  tricks.  Police,  through  long  ex- 
perience, have  learned  the  smart  tricks  of  the  crooks, 
and  they  owe  it  to  the  people  to  publicize  those  tricks 
in  ever>-  possible  way. 

To  commit  a  crime,  the  crook  must  have  a  victim. 
When  the  victim  is  fully  informed  and  is  too  smart 
for  the  crook,  the  crime  is  prevented.  In  other  words, 
no  victim,  no  crime,  no  criminal. 

Here,  then,  is  a  fertile  field  for  local  police  depart- 
ments. There  is  no  question  but  that  radio  stations, 
newspapers  and  other  publications  will  give  their  en- 
thusiastic support  to  any  police  movement  to  prevent 
crime  in  the  community.  And  let  this  be  an  invitation 
to  any  police  department  to  call  upon  the  Secret  Ser- 
vice for  such  advice  or  cooperation  as  we  may  be  able 
to  give,  based  upon  our  own  experiences  in  the  field 
of  Crime  Prevention  for  the  past  six  years.  The 
Secret  Service  is  anxious  to  reciprocate  for  the  gen- 
erous assistance  it  has  always  received  from  police  de- 
partments everywhere,  and  urges  those  departments  to 
give  crime  prevention  a  fair  trial.  It  will  be  well 
worth  the  time  and  effort. 


DEPARTMENTAL    ORDERS 


r.  T.  Message,  November  27,  1943. 

Provisions  of  Section  102-A  of  .Article  7  of  the  Traffic 
Regulations,  repealed  as  of  Nov.  22,  1943,  by  the  Police 
Commissioner. 

Form  U.  F.  47  titled  "Traffic  Regulations"  amended 
accordingly. 

T.  T.  Order  No.  23,  December  1,  1943. 

Article  3  of  the  Manual  of  Procedure  titled  "Automobile 
Identification  Plates"  amended  as  regards  Paragraph  12, 
titled    "Doctor's   Automobiles." 

Paragraphs   13  and  14  revoked. 

Paragraph  13  is  renumbered   13. 

Paragraph  16  renumbered  14  and  amended  as  regards 
procedure  wlien  a  member  of  the  force  observes  a  violation 
of  the  provisions  of  section  stated. 

General  Orders  No.  44,  December  1,  1943. 

Articles  13  and  22  of  the  Manual  of  Procedure  amended 
as  follows: 

Article  13  by  adding  thereto  new  Paragraphs  12a,  12b 
and  12c,  relating  to  duties  in  connection  with  the  Prisoner 
Inspection  Record. 


Paragraph  59  of  Article  22  amended  by  adding  thereto 
the  following:    "Prisoner  Inspection  Record." 

T.  T.  Order  No.  24,  December  14,  1943. 

So  much  of  T.  T.  Order  No.  9,  of  2.55  P.M.,  May  30, 
1942,  as  relates  to  the  jurisdiction  of  the  Traffic  Courts, 
amended  as  relates  to  jurisdiction  in  certain  cases. 

T.  T.  Message,  December  15,  1943 

General  Orders  No.  10,  1942,  and  General  Orders  No. 
14  and  16,  c.s.,  are  amended  as  relates  to  jurisdiction  and 
duties  of  members  of  the  Force  assigned  to  the  Air  Warden 
Service. 

T.  T.  Message,  December  16,  1943. 

General  Orders  No.  33,  c.s.,  titled  "Evacuation"  amended 
as  relates  to  locations  and  telephone  numbers  of  Red  Cross 
Primary  Rest  Centers  in  the  11th  and  24th  Precincts. 

Circular  No.  36,  December  23,  1943. 

Holiday  greetings  extended  by  the  Police  Commissioner 
to  the  members  of  the  Police  Department,  Air  Warden  Ser- 
vice and  City  Patrol  Corps  and  their  families. 


Unhappy  Feet 

By  PATROLMAN  DONALD  BIMSTEIN,  52nd  Precinct 
Prize  Short  Story 


I  stole  a   glance  around  the  side  of  the  chair  to 
ascertain    the    nature    of    these    strange    actions. 


IT  WAS  four  o'clock  in  the  morning.  Within  the 
station  house  the  quiet  was  so  intense  that  the 
occasional  buzzing  of  the  switchboard,  as  the  men 
called  in,  echoed  and  re-echoed  hollowly  throughout 
the  room.  Outside,  a  light  mist  imparted  a  ghostly 
shimmering  quality  to  the  deserted  streets. 

Seated  behind  the  switchboard,  Patrolman  Bost 
gazed  disgustedly  at  the  sole  of  his  right  foot,  which, 
naked  of  any  outer  covering,  projected  brazenly  from 
his  trouser  leg.  There,  staring  back  at  him  impu- 
dently was  a  raw,  red  blister  the  size  of  a  half  dollar. 
Giving  vent  to  his  pent-up  emotions,  he  audibly  and 
vociferously  bemoaned  the  fates  that  had  selected  him, 
out  of  all  other  people,  to  be  so  punished. 

Attracted  by  this  sudden  outburst,  the  desk  sergeant 
swiveled  around  and  thoughtfully  contemplated  the 
swearing  patrolman. 


'What's  the  matter?"  he  asked.     "Why  so  upset?" 


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Patrolman  Bost  stopped  his  upbraiding  of  the  of- 
fending appendage  long  enough  to  answer. 

"All  summer  long  I've  been  playing  handball  and 
nothing  like  this  ever  happened.  Now,  just  because 
I've  invited  my  girl  to  a  fancy  dress  ball,  bought  the 
tickets,  hired  a  costume  and  made  all  the  arrangements, 
I  go  and  get  laid  up  with  this.  Can  you  blame  me  for 
being  sore?" 

"Well,  son,"  replied  the  sergeant,  "it's  all  in  the 
way  you  look  at  it.  Now,  in  my  case  it  was  because 
of  a  blister,  just  like  that  one,  that  I  got  these  chev- 
rons." 

"Are  you  kidding,  Sarge?  If  that's  true  I'll  go  out 
and  get  another  one  on  the  other  foot — just  to  make 
sure." 

The  sergeant's  weatherbeaten  face  wreathed  in  a 
smile. 

"Well,  there's  a  little  more  to  it  than  just  that.  Per- 
haps it  would  be  better  if  I  relate  the  whole  story  and 
you  can  judge  for  yourself. 

"It  happened  a  good  many  years  ago  when  I  was 
just  a  young  fellow  like  yourself,  with  just  a  few 
years  in  the  job.  The  local  social  and  athletic  club 
of  which  I  was  a  member  was  holding  its  annual 
picnic.  After  three  kegs  of  beer  had  been  consumed 
and  everybody  was  feeling  mellow,  the  gay  blades 
of  the  group,  myself  included,  started  a  game  of  soc- 
cer. This  to  impress  the  women  with  their  athletic 
prowess,  as  it  were.  Naturally,  with  my  "intended" 
watching  the  game,  I  wasn't  going  to  allow  anyone 
to  surpass  me  if  I  could  help  it. 

"The  next  day,  limping  out  to  post  for  a  four  to 
twelve,  I  mentally  cursed  the  human  vanity  that  could 
impel  a  man  to  ignore  the  warnings  of  his  physical 
being  and  continue  playing  in  a  silly  game  when  every 
step  he  took  warned  him  of  the  retribution  to  come. 
In  other  words,  I  had  the  granddaddy  of  all  blisters 
on  the  sole  of  my  right  foot,  and  it  was  only  by  dint 
of  much  prayer  and  four  layers  of  cotton  in  my  shoe 
that  I  managed  to  reach  my  post. 

"Finding  that  standing  still  in  one  spot  tended  to 
alleviate  the  pain,  I  spent  the  next  two  hours  in  front 
of  the  signal  box  imitating  a  cigar  store  Indian.  When 
my  meal  period  finally  crept  around,  I  decided  drastic 
medical  measures  were  called  for  and  hurried,  if  such 
it  might  be  called,  to  Brown's  Pharmacy.  As  my  woe- 
ful tale  unfolded.  Brown's  expressions  of  sympathy 
became  so  voluble  and  profuse  that  my  estimation  of 
him  rose  to  a  new  all-time  high.  Leading  me  to  the 
rear  of  the  store,  he  settled  me  in  a  large  easy  chair 
in  back  of  the  prescription  counter  and  then  scurried 
around  gathering  several  mysterious  ingredients  which 
he  brewed  into  a  boiling  solution. 

"While  disrobing  my  throbbing  foot  preparatory  to 
immersing  it  in  Doc's  healing  solution,  I  again  reflected 
upon  his  obviously  honest  concern  and  a  feeling  of 
gratitude  and  appreciation  welled  within  me. 

"You  know.  Doc,  it's  mighty  nice  of  you  going  to 
all  this  trouble  for  me." 

"  'Forget  it',"  he  told  me.  T  happen  to  be  in  a  posi- 
tion to  be  able  to  help  you  and  I'm  only  too  glad  to 
do  so.  If  conditions  were  reversed,  I'm  sure  you'd  not 
be  found  wanting,  either.' 

"At  that  moment  some  customers  entered  and  Doc 
went  out  front  to  serve  them.  I  settled  back  comfort- 
ably in  the  big  easy  chair  with  one  foot  soaking  in  the 


basin  and  the  other  propped  unceremoniously  on  a 
nearby  box.  I  must  have  been  sitting  thus  about  fif- 
teen minutes  when  Doc  returned,  only  this  time  he 
wasn't  alone.  Since  I  was  seated  in  a  corner  of  the 
room  facing  the  wall,  the  high  back  of  the  chair  pre- 
vented my  seeing  the  other  party,  but  from  the  voice 
I  judged  it  to  be  a  young  lady. 

"In  the  back  of  the  prescription  room  Doc  had  an- 
other room  that  he  used  for  storing  stock.  It  was  to 
this  room  that  he  led  the  girl,  then  left  her  and  re- 
turned to  the  front  of  the  store. 

"It  was  some  few  minutes  later  that  I  heard  the  girl 
stealthily  re-enter  the  prescription  room  and  tiptoe 
lightly  about.  My  curiosity  aroused,  I  stole  a  glance 
around  the  side  of  the  chair  to  ascertain  the  nature  of 
these  strange  actions.  The  girl  conformed  to  the  men- 
tal picture  I  had  of  her ;  about  25  years  old,  very  well 
and  fashionably  dressed.  However,  her  actions  at  the 
moment  belied  her  eminently  respectable  appearance. 
She  had  opened  the  door  to  the  little  cabinet  wherein 
Doc  kept  the  special  drugs  and  poisons  that  he  could 
dispense  only  on  a  doctor's  prescription,  and  was  fur- 
tively examining  the  labels  on  each  bottle.  Finally, 
apparently  finding  what  she  was  seeking,  she  reached 
in  and  abstracted  two  small  vials  which  she  deposited 
in  her  handbag. 

"At  this  sight,  my  sense  of  duty  reasserted  itself,  and 
I  sprang  to  my  feet,  upsetting  the  basin  and  its  con- 
tents in  the  process.  The  girl's  surprise  was  so  com- 
plete that  she  just  stood  there  and  gaped.  And  well 
she  might,  for  hobbling  toward  her  with  my  cap 
askew,  my  trouser  leg  rolled  up  and  my  bare  foot 
streaming  water,  I  was  indeed  an  unexpected  appari- 
tion. 

"Attracted  by  the  commotion.  Doc  hurried  back  and, 
upon  hearing  the  story,  seized  the  handbag  which 
yielded  to  his  search  the  two  bottles  of  cocaine  the  girl 
had  secreted  therein. 

"  'When  she  came  into  the  store,'  he  explained,  'she 
made  a  purchase  and  then  asked  me  if  she  could  re- 
tire to  the  rear  and  fix  her  slip.  I  certainly  never  imag- 
ined she  was  up  to  anything  like  this.  From  now  on, 
anybody  I  let  in  the  back  of  my  store  will  have  to  pos- 
sess a  letter  of  recommendation  from  Edgar  Hoover, 
himself." 

As  the  sergeant  finished  his  tale  and  settled  back  in 
his  chair,  a  mantle  of  silence  once  again  enveloped  the 
station  house.  The  patrolman  at  the  switchboard  ap- 
peared to  be  mentally  reviewing  the  story  just  related 
him,  and  it  was  several  minutes  before  he  finally  spoke. 

"Gee,  Sarge,  you  certainly  hobbled  into  that  one. 
But  what  I  don't  understand  is,  how  that  gave  you 
your  stripes." 

"Well,  that's  simple,  son.  I  received  an  Excellent 
Police  Duty  for  the  arrest.  That  extra  quarter  of  a 
point  advanced  me  fifty  places  and  put  me  in  the 
money  when  I  took  the  sergeants'  exam.  Without  it  I 
would  have  placed  too  low  to  be  appointed." 

The  patrolman  gazed  down  at  his  injured  foot  with 
newly-awakened  interest,  as  though  seeing  it  for  the 
first  time.  A  meditative  expression  enveloped  his  face 
as  his  reflections  conjured  up  myriads  of  pleasant  pos- 
sibilities. 

"Who  knows!"  he  finally  murmured.  "Who 
knows !" 


THE  "SORTING  AND  WRAPPING"  COMMITTEE  AT  WORK 

Left  to  right:  Inspector  Peter  McGuirk,  12th  Div. ;  Patrolmen:  John  Buckley,  E.S.S.  14;  Daniel  Hannon, 
14th  Pet.;  Joseph  Dunn,  E.S.S.  15;  Matthew  Murphy,  75th  Pet.;  Lieutenant  Fred.  Dunn,  12th  Div.; 
Patrolmen:  Dennis  Sullivan,  44th  Pet.;   John  Orr,  14th  Pet.;    Robert  J.  Cusick,   71st   Pet.;   Fred.   Bauer, 

Traffic  B;   James  Hopkins,   1st   Dist.   Traf. 


ON  Thursday,  December  23,  the  Pohce  Anchor 
Club  completed  its  second  annual  Christmas  pro- 
gram at  the  temporary  headquarters  of  the  or- 
ganization, 275  Seventh  Avenue,  Manhattan,  where 
over  11,000  toys  and  games,  2,500  dolls,  and  4,500  lbs. 
of  candy  were  sorted  and  delivered  by  motor  truck  to 
forty-six  non-sectarian  orphanages  throughout  the  met- 
ropolitan area.  ' 

In  preparation  for  this  yearly  program  of  bringing 
cheer  into  the  lives  of  thousands  of  orphans  at  Christ- 
mastime, the  committee,  consisting  of  Police  Commis- 
sioner Lewis  J.  Valentine,  honorary  chairman ;  Inspec- 
tor Peter  McGuirk,  general  chairman;  Sergeant  John 
J.  Boyle,  president,  and  Rev.  Bernard  A.  Culleri,  chap- 
lain, had  been  engaged  in  the  purchase  of  the  numerous 
items  involved  and  which,  following  shipment  to  the 
temporary  headquarters  mentioned,  were  sorted  to  in- 
sure an  appropriate  gift  and  an  individual  box  of  candy 
to  each  of  the  8,762  children  in  the  forty-six  orphan- 


ages participating  in  the  program.    A  list  of  these  in- 
stitutions follow : 

St.  Charles  Crippled  Home ;  House  of  ^t.  Giles ;  St.  Ag- 
nes Home,  Spark  Hill,  N.  Y. ;  House  of  Good  Shepherd; 
Convent  of  Mercy;  Kallman  Home;  Dominican  Convent; 
St.  Dominic's  Home,  Blauvelt,  N.  Y. ;  Pride  of  Judea  Home; 
Israel  Or(>han  Home;  Infants  Home  of  Brooklyn;  St. 
Agathas  Home,  Nanuet,  N.  Y.;  Bethlehem  Orphan  Home; 
Home  for  Young  Girls;  Brooklyn  Home  for  Children;  St. 
Vincents  Home;  Institution  of  Mercy;  St.  Josephs  Home, 
Peekskill,  N.  Y.;  St.  Agnes  Hospital,  White  Plains,  N.  Y.; 
McMahon  Temp.  Shelter;  Lincoln  Hall,  Lincolndale,  N.  Y.; 
Wiltwyck  Home,  Esopus,  N.  Y.;  Little  Flower  Colored 
Home;  Ottilie  Orphan  Home;  Angel  Guardian  Home;  St. 
Josephs  School  for  Blind;  Lutheran  Inner  Mission  Society; 
St.  Johns  Home;  Mission  of  Immaculate  Virgin;  Lavelle 
School  for  Blind;  St.  Josephs  Female  Home;  Norwegian 
Home;  Hebrew  National  Orphan  Home;  St.  Michaels  Home; 
Colored  Orphan  Home;  Woodycrest  Home;  Hopewell  So- 
ciety; Episcopal  Orphan  Home:  Jewish  Sanitation  &  Hospi- 


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A  VIEW  OF  OlJiE  CORNER  OF  THE  DOLLS  AND  TOYS  SECTION 


lal;  Sacred  Heart  Home,  West  Park,  N.  Y.;  N.  Y.  Found- 
ling Hospital;  St.  Josephs  Home  for  Deaf ; -Cardinal  Hayes 
Memorial  Home;  St.  Gerniaine's  Home,  Peekskill,  N.  Y.; 
Shield  of  David  Home;  Holy  Family  Hospital. 

The  following  public-spirited  members  of  business 
and  charitable  organizations  cooperated  in  the  program  : 

Miss  Katherine  T.  Blake,  Catholic  Charities;  Mrs. 
Gustave  Hartman,  president,  Israel  Orphan  Home ; 
Miss  Ruth  Schmidt,  Federation  of  Protestant  Chari- 
ties ;  Alexander  Harris,  past  master,  Second  Masonic 
District ;  A.  J.  Swedlin,  president,  Gund  Manufacturing 
Co. ;  John  Sweeney,  Old  Colony  Trucking  Corp. 

In  addition  to  these  gifts  to  the  child-caring  institu- 
tions enumerated  above,  the  Anchor  Club  saw  to  it  that 
children  and  widows  of  deceased  members  of  the  Police 
Department  and  those  members  of  the  Anchor  Club 
now  serving  our  country  in  the  armed  forces  likewise 
did  not  go  unremembered.  A  summary  of  these  ac- 
tivities follows : 

Boys'   Clothing  Program 

This  program  began  on  Sunday,  October  10,  at  a 
large  manufacturing  clothing  establishment  where  40 
boys  were  provided  with  their  choice  of  either  a  suit 
or  overcoat,  and  continued  on  each  Sunday  following 


until  a  total  of  265  boys  had  been  accommodated. 

Girls'  Oothing   Program 

On  Sunday,  November  21,  a  complete  girls'  clothes 
showroom  was  set  up  on  the  23rd  floor  of  the  loft  build- 
ing at  520  Eighth  Avenue,  Manhattan,  by  Alexander 
Harris,  building  manager,  and  stocked  with  a  complete 
variety  of  girls'  dresses  and  coats.  Each  girl,  245  in 
all,  was  presented  with  a  dress  and  coat  of  her  own 
choice. 

This  large  undertaking  was  made  possible  through 
the  kind  cooperation  of  Henry  Rothman,  of  the  Reis- 
man  &  Rothman  Co. ;  Joseph  Prasker,  Paramount 
Clothing  Co. ;  Louis  Graff,  of  the  Graff  &  Graff  Co. ; 
Joseph  Zabner,  of  the  Rheindor  Co.,  and  David  Green- 
berg,  all  of  whom  volunteered  their  services  and  in 
addition  provided  saleswomen  to  assist  in  the  fitting 
and  distribution  of  the  garments.  Captain  William  O. 
Jones,  8th  Precinct,  and  Sergeant  Rudolph  Lehman,  - 
past  president  of  the  Police  Square  Club,  and  Mrs. 
Lehman  also  assisted. 

Boys'  and   Girls'   Shoe   Certificates 

In  addition  to  the  above,  each  child,  boy  and  girl 
alike,  was  presented  with  a  gift  certificate  which  had 


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SPRING     3100 


been  purchased  by  the  organization  from  one  of  our 
large  shoe  store  chains  and  which  entitled  the  holder  to 
his  or  her  selection  of  one  pair  of  shoes. 

Widows'  Christmas  Gifts 

Approximately  40  needy  widows  of  deceased  poHce- 
men  were  presented  with  Christmas  checks — evidence 
that  they,  too,  had  not  been  forgotten  by  the  Club  mem- 
bership. 

Members  Serving  in  Armed  Forces 

By  arrangement  with  one  of  our  large  department 
stores,  a  Christmas  gift  package  was  forwarded  to  each 
member  of  the  Anchor  Club  serving  in  the  armed 
forces. 


Recapitulation 

Christmas  packages  to  orphanages $  7,784.00 

Boys'  clothing  program 1 ,987.00 

Girls'  clothing  program 2,295.00 

Shoe  certificate  gift 1,400.00 

Widows'  Christmas  gift  checks 420.00 

Gifts  to  members  serving  in  armed  forces 226.00 

Total  Expenditure $14, 1 12.00 

This  large  Christmas  program,  as  well  as  the  annual 
Orphans'  Day  Outing  held  at  Steeplechase  Park  each 
year  in  July,  is  made  possible  by  the  proceeds  of  the 
annual  reception  and  entertainment  of  the  organization 
which  this  year  will  be  held  at  the  Waldorf-Astoria 
Hotel,  Friday  evening,  February  11,  1944. 


Br,  l^alter  H.  ^orn 


THE  memory  of  a 
great  friend  was 
honored  on  the 
afternoon  of  Sundav, 
December  26,  1943,  the 
occasion  marking  the 
fifth  anniversary  of  the 
passing  of  Dr.  WaUer 
L.  Horn,  distinguished 
nose,  throat  and  ear 
specialist  and  for  ten 
years  an  Honorary 
Consultant  to  the  Police 
Department  in  cases  in- 
volving such  diseases, 
by  a  visit  to  his  last 
resting  place,  in  Wood- 
lawn  Cemetery,  by  a 
delegation  of  police  of- 
ficers headed  by  Cap- 
tain Hugh  T.  McGovern,  Act.  Captain  James  A.  De- 
Milt,  Lieutenants  Vance  Parkinson,  Thomas  F.  De- 
laney,  Alexander  M.  Gallagher,  Sergeant  Charles  J. 
Markloff  and  Detective  Thomas  J.  Layden,  retired. 

Dr.  Horn,  beloved  by  all  who  knew  him,  died  on  the 
morning  of  Thursday,  December  29,  1938,  at  Mt.  Sinai 
Hospital  to  which  institution  he  had  been  renioved  fol- 
lowing a  sudden  attack  suffered  by  him  while  in  bed 
at  his  home,  1050  Park  Avenue,  Manhattan,  at  2:45 
A.M.  on  Christmas  morning,  just  four  days  before. 

Department  Chaplain  A.  Hamilton  Nesbitt,  who  of- 
ficiated at  the  funeral  service,  recalled  how  Dr.  Horn 
during  his  ten  years  of  service  had  given  unselfishly  to 
the  members  of  the  Police  Department  of  his  time  and 
skill. 

"He  was  ever  at  our  call,"  Dr.  Nesbitt  said,  "ready 
and  happy  to  bring  relief  and  peace  of  mind  to  those 
of  us  requiring  the  specialized  medical  or  surgical  care 
it  was  within  his  gifted  province  to  provide." 

A  beautiful  floral  wreath  placed  before  his  tomb  bore 
the  inscription  "To  Our  Pal!" 

Rest  in  peace,  Walter! 


AN  EDITORIAL 

THE  New  York  Police  Department  has  always 
had  a  fine  reputation  for  the  protection  it  gives 
to  Presidents,  foreign  rulers  and  other  distin- 
guished visitors  entrusted  to  its  care.  As  is  well 
known  Mrs.  Eleanor  Roosevelt  shuns  all  uni- 
formed aides  on  her  comings  and  goings,  but,  in 
spite  of  this,  the  Police  Department  has  a  real 
responsibility  for  the  safety  and  comfort  of  the 
First  Lady.  It  is  to  be  congratulated  upon  the 
thoroughness  of  its  preparations  to  handle  the 
large  crowds  which  turned  out  in  Brooklyn  on 
the  occasion  of  Mrs.  Roosevelt's  visit  to  three 
servicemen's  canteens  here. — Brooklyn  Eagle, 
February  4,  1943. 


ENTERTAINMENT  AND  BALL 
oi  the 

PATROLMEN'S  BENEVOLENT  ASS'N 

of  the 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT  of  the  CITY  OF  NEW  YORK 

Saturday  Evening,  lanuory  29,  1944 

Madison  Square  Garden 


ENTERTAINMENT  AND  DANCE 
oi  the 

POLICE  ANCHOR  CLUB 

oi  the 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT  oi  the  CITY  OF  NEW  YORK 

Friday  Evening,  February  11,  1944 

Waldori-Astoria 


SPRING     3100 


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IVi'lt  Done,  Thou  Good  and  Faithful  Servant 


RETIRED  FROM  THE  DEPARTMENT 


Insp.   Camille  C.  Pieme 

Capt.    William  J.  Cowan 
Capt.   Daniel  T.  Moynihan 

Lt.   Terence   J.   Harvey 

Lt.   Matthew  J.   Cash 

Lt.    Richard  Holt 

Lt.   Henry   Lavin 

Lt.   Hector   Rose 

Lt.   Timothy  J.   Leehane 

Lt.   Edward  T.   Burke 


19  Div.        Mar.  16,  1942 


Juv 


45  Pet. 
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16  Div. 

71  Pet. 
Aid  Bur. 

22  Pet. 
101  Pet. 

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Sgt.  Robert   J.    Dunn 

Sgt.  Rudolph   Knutson 

Sgt.  Harry    E.   McCarthy 

Sgt.  William   J.   Keating 

Sgt.  Malachy    McGarry 

Sgt.  Charles   R.   Schlichte 

Sgt.  John   J.    Higginson 


Sgt.   Joseph   F.   Donovan         Mil.  Ser.  Bur. 
Sgt.   Thomas   J.   McLaughlin  10  Pet. 

John   E.   Corbett  G.  C.  Pkwy.  Pet. 

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Michael   J.   Feeney 
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Henry  E.   Kamping 
Charles   R.   Meyers 
William   GiU 
Hayse  R.  L.   Keepers 
William   G.   Gibson 
Joseph   P.   Furlong 
George   F.   Underbill 
Bernard  A.   Dolan 
John   Baker 
Nelson   M.   Haas 
John  Zahn 
Louis   H.   Meerbott 
Michael   Carr 
Maurice   P.   Healy 
William   R.    Shelly 
John   J.   O'Gara 
Edward   J.   Mitchell 
Virnack    White 
Albert   I.   Feinstein 
Andrew   Ehrlinger 
Charles   Mergl 
Thomas  V.   Garrity 
John    Chodkowski 


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Michael  J.   Donohue 
William   J.   O'Neill 
Stewart  J.   Donnelly 
Alfred   L.   Bartro 
Peter  J.   Quinn 
Edward   Coleman 
Frederick   E.   Luth 
Tliomas   Bunworth 
Patrick   J.   Gleason 
William   C.   Lewis 
Charles   Vecchio 
Patrick   Feeley 
John   J.   Tauckug 
Joseph  Rudolf 
John   F.   Callahan 
Harry  A.   Welch 
Patrick   J.   Murray 
Thonjas   F.   Stromberg 
Andrew   Unverzagt 
Frank   Rocklein 
James   Kennedy 
John   Ormsby 
Michael   Geier 
Dominick   J.    Roane 
John   R.    Curren 
Frederick   P.   Kunkel 
Edward   Erbacher 
Harry   Sullivan 
Charles  Dorfman 
James   J.    Sweeney 
Francis   J.   Haley 
Francis   J.   Johnson 
Frank   J.   Beaman 
Adolph   Westedt 
Frank   Brooks 
Charles   V.   McCullough 
John   J.   Finnegan 
Frank   J.   Nolan 
Frederick   W.   Kern,   Jr. 
James   M.   Nugent 
Shelva   L.   Persinger 
Patrick    W.   Lennon 
Joseph  A.   Cullen 
Daniel  F.   A.   Didio 
James   W.   Comer 
John   C.   O'Donnell 
William  H.   Sythes,   Jr. 
Joseph   P.   Smith 
Albert   E.   Smith 
Isaac   Steier 
Charles   W.   P.  Kleine 
Thomas   S.   Carlin 
William  Lynch 
Herman   Weiss 
Peter  Donohue 
John   H.    Graham 
Patrick  A.   Burke 
Thomas   Reilly 
John  Fallon 
John  Moyna 
Jeremiah   F.   Sullivan 
Edward  P.   Brennen 
Henry  F.   Praetz 
Edward   Geraghty 
Thomas   M.   O'Connor 
Christian  Kessler 
Leo   Colton 
James   J.   Donlin 
Albert  L.   Gadry 
John   J.    Bisson 
Otto  D.   Sehring 


103  Pet. 

110  Pet. 

110  Pet. 

114  Pet. 

Tr.C 

Tr.D 

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Tr.  H 

E.  S.  Sqd.  5 

Off.  Ch.  Clerk 

30  Pet. 

40  Pet. 

75  Pet. 

79  Pet. 

13  Pet. 

83  Pet. 

25  Pet. 

46  Pet. 
48  Pet. 
52  Pet. 

77  Pet. 
88  Pet. 
88  Pet. 

114  Pel. 

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78  Pel. 
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10  D.D. 
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69  Pet. 
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E.  S.  Sqd.  7 

74  Pet. 

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&  Rep. 

13  Pet. 

28  Pel. 

52  Pet. 

62  Pet. 

68  Pet. 

106  Pet. 

109  Pet. 

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74  Pet. 
5  Pet. 

7  Pet. 
46  Pet. 

47  Pet. 
50  Pet. 
92  Pet. 

101  Pel. 

102  Pet. 
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23  Pet. 
44  Pet. 

70  Pet. 
74  Pet. 

79  Pet. 

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Polw.   Mary  E.   Maguire  Bur.  of  Polw.        Dec.  19,  1943 


POLICE  ACADEMY 


OFFICERS'  TRAINING  SCHOOL 


QUESTIONS  AND  ANSWERS  FOR  THE  JANUARY,  1944,  ISSUE  OF  "SPRING  3100' 

By  Lieutenant  PETER  F.   MATHEWS 


QUESTIONS 


QUESTION  NO.   1 

The  Code  of  Criminal  Procedure  prescribes  certain  limi- 
lations  of  time  within  which  a  prosecution  for  a  felony  or 
a  misdemeanor  must  be  commenced.  When  shall  a  pros- 
ecution be  deemed  commenced? 

QUESTION  NO.  2 

If  two  or  more  persons  conspire  to  commit  a  crime,  each 
of  them  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor.  Under  what  circum- 
stances  would   such   persons  be  guilty   of   a   more   serious 


QUESTION  NO.  3 

What  powers  and  duties  are  imposed  on  the  Judicial 
Council  of  the  State  of  New  York? 

QUESTION  NO.  4 

A  memorandum  received  from  the  Office  of  the  Mayor 
and  published  in  General  Orders  No.  32,  s.,  1943,  contains 
instructions  relative  to  the  "Recording  of  Important  Inci- 
dents." What  incidents  will  be  recorded  as  "Important 
Incidents"  by  Police  Incident  Officers? 

QUESTION  NO.  5 

Briefly   answer   he    following: 

a.  What  precaution  shall  be  taken  by  a  member  of  the 
Force  when  specially  assigned  to  guard  property  against 
robbery? 

b.  In  what  criminal  prosecution  may  a  jury  determine 
both  the  law  and  the  facts. 

c.  How  shall  complaints  received  of  property  lost  be 
handled? 

d.  What  parking  regulations  apply  in  the  vicinity  of  fire 
stations? 

e.  Are  kleptomaniacs  usually  persons  in  poor  circum- 
stances?   Explain  your  answer. 

f.  What  official  has  charge  and  control  of  paving  and 
repairing  marginal  streets  and  from  what  funds  shall  such 
work  be  paid  for? 


POLICE  ACADEMY 

OFFICERS'  TRAINING  SCHOOL 

72  POPLAR  ST.,  BROOKLYN 

PROMOTION  COURSES 

1.  To    Rank    of    Captain.      For    all    Lieutenants. 
Sessions    will   be   held,   holidays,   excepted,   on 

Monday 7.30  P.M. 

Tuesday 10.30  A.M. 

Wednesday 5.30  P.M. 

Thursday 11.30  A.M. 

Friday 5.30  P.M. 

2.  To   Rank    of    Lieutenant.      For    all    SergeanU. 
Sessions   will   be   held,    holidays,   excepted,   on 

Monday 7.30  P.M. 

Tuesday 10.30  A.M. 

Wednesday 5.30  P.M. 

Thursday 11.30  A.M. 

Friday 5.30  P.M. 

3.  To  Rank  of  Sergeant.  For  Patrolmen,  all  grades. 
Sessions   will   be   held,   holidays,   excepted,   on 

Monday     - 
Tuesday    - 
Wednesday 
Thursday 
Friday  -    - 

4.  Topics  will  be  changed  weekly.  Each  class 
session  will  be  for  a  period  of  two  hours.  Attend- 
ance will  be  on  time  off  duty.  No  fee  will  be  charged. 

5.  SEE  CIRCULAR  12,  1937. 


-       7.30 

P.M. 

-    10.30 

A.M. 

-      5.30 

P.M. 

-    11.30 

A.M. 

-      5.30 

P.M, 

changed 

weekly. 

Each 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  2 

Section  581  of  the  Penal  Law  provides  as  follows: 

Conspiracy  against  peace  of  the  state. 

If  two  or  more  persons,  being  out  of  this  state,  conspire 
to  commit  any  act  against  the  peace  of  this  state,  the  com- 
mission or  attempted  commission  of  which,  within  this 
state,  would  be  treason  against  the  state,  they  are  punish- 
able by  imprisonment  in  a  state  prison  not  exceeding  ten 
years. 


ANSWERS 


ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.   1 

A  prosecution  is  commenced,  within  the  meaning  of  any 
provision  of  this  act  which  limits  the  time  for  commenc- 
ing an  action,  when  an  information  is  laid  before  a  magis- 
trate charging  the  commission  of  a  crime  and  a  warrant  of 
arrest  is  issued  by  him,  or  when  an  indictment  is  duly  pre- 
sented by  the  grand  jury  in  open  court,  and  there  received 
and  filed. 


ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  3 

Powers  and  Duties  of  the  Judicial  Council. 
The  Council  shall  have  the  powers  and  shall  be  charged 
with  the  following  duties: 

a.  To  make  a  continuous  survey  and  study  of  the  organi- 
zation, jurisdiction,  procedure,  practice,  rules  and  methods 
of  administration  and  operation  of  each  and  all  the  courts 
of  the  state  including  both  courts  of  record  and  courts  not 
of  record,  the  volume  and  condition  of  business  in  said 
courts,  the  work  accomplished  and  the  results  obtained. 

b.  To  collect,  compile,  analyze  and  publish  the  judicial 
statistics  of  the  state  in  compliance  with  article  six,  section 
twenty-two  of  the  constitution. 


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c.  To  receive,  consider  and  in  its  discretion  investigate 
criticisms  and  suggestions  from  any  source  pertaining  to 
the  administration  of  justice  and  to  make  recommendations 
in  reference  thereto. 

d.  To  keep  advised  concerning  the  decisions  of  the 
courts  relating  to  the  procedure  and  practice  therein  and 
concerning  pending  legislation  affecting  the  organization, 
jurisdiction,  operation,  procedure  and  practice  of  the 
courts. 

e.  To  recommend  from  time  to  time  to  the  legislature 
any  changes  in  the  organization,  jurisdiction,  operation, 
procedure  and  methods  of  conducting  the  business  in  the 
courts  which  can  be  put  into  effect  only  by  legislative 
action,  and  to  recommend  to  any  court  or  to  any  body 
vested  with  the  rule-making  power  for  any  court  any 
changes  in  the  rules  and  practice  of  said  courts  or  the 
methods  of  administering  judicial  business  therein  which, 
in  the  judgment  of  the  council,  would  simplify  and  ex- 
pedite or  otherwise  improve  the  administration  of  justice 
therein. 

f.  To  adopt  and  from  time  to  time  amend  and  promul- 
gate with  the  force  and  effect  of  law,  rules  and  regula- 
tions not  inconsistent  with  any  statute  with  respect  to  the 
manner  of  keeping  records  of  the  business  of  any  court. 

The  council  shall  on  or  before  February  fifteenth  each 
year  make  a  report  to  the  Legislature  of  its  proceedings 
of  the  work  of  the  various  courts  of  the  State  during  the 
past  judicial  year,  the  condition  of  business  therein,  and 
any  recommendation  which  require  action  by  the  Legis- 
lature to  improve  the  administration  of  justice.  It  may 
during  legislative  session  make  such  further  and  supple- 
mental reports  as  it  may  deem  proper.  The  judicial  year 
is  defined  as  the  year  beginning  July  first,  and  ending 
June  thirtieth  of  the  succeeding  year. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  4 

For  the  purpose  of  this  memorandunj,  "Important  In- 
cidents" shall  be  defined  as  those  involving  50  or  more 
casualties  or  serious  damage  to  such  important  locations 
as   the   following : 

Piers,   Shipyards  and   Airports. 

Large  War  Plants. 

Important  Buildings. 

Hospitals,  Museums,  Churches. 

Railroad  Terminals,  Bridges,  Tunnels  and  Important 
Highways. 

Navy  Yards  and  Army  Bases. 


Water  Gates,  Reservoirs  or  High  Pressure  Pumping 
Stations. 

Police  Stations  and  Fire  Houses. 

Headquarters  of  Protective  Services  (not  including 
Zone,  Sector  or  Post  Headquarters). 

Power  Plants,  Gas  Plants,  Telephone  Buildings,  etc. 

Report  or  Control   Centers. 

Important  Areas,  such  as  Radio  City,  Times  Square, 
Grand  Central,  etc. 

Such  incidents  shall  be  reported  by  Police  Incident 
OfHcers  in  the  usual  manner  except  that  under  the  cap- 
tion "Remarks,"  on  the  Incident  Report  Form  (P  O  M-2A), 
he  shall  write  the  word  "Important"  and  include  essential 
details  necessary  to  further  identify  the  location  and  to 
show  the  classification  or  name  of  the  building,  plant  or 
place  involved,  as  indicated  in  the  above  paragraph. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  5 

a.  He  shall  while  performing  such  duty  be  constantly 
alert  and  prepared  to  meet  an  attack.  He  shall,  if  riding 
in  an  automobile,  or,  when  practicable,  if  he  is  inside  of 
a  premises,  carry  his  revolver  in  his  hand  and  shall  not 
wear  gloves.  When  on  the  street  or  in  a  public  place 
under  circumstances  where  the  carrying  of  a  revolver  in 
his  hand  would  not  be  practicable,  he  shall  release  his 
revolver  from  the  safety  catch  of  his  holster  and  have  it 
in  a   position   to  enable  him   to  draw  and  use  it  instantly. 

b.  By  statute  in  this  Slate,  in  a  criminal  prosecution 
for  libel,  the  jury  is  given  the  right  to  determine  both  the 
law  and  the   facts. 

c.  Such  complaints  will  be  entered  on  the  Complaint 
File  and  telephoned  to  the  Lost  Property  Bureau  for 
record,  and  then  referred  to  the  precinct  detective  office 
for  attention. 

d.  A  driver  shall  not  stop  or  stand  a  vehicle  in  front 
of  an  entrance  to  any  fire  station  and  on  the  side  of  the 
street  opposite  such  entrance  of  any  fire  station  within 
area  indicated  by  signs  or  other  markings. 

e.  No.  Kleptomaniacs  have  a  mania  for  stealing  any- 
thing their  hands  can  be  placed  on,  usually  without  any 
apparent  need  for  doing  so.  Very  often  persons  in  com- 
fortable circiunstances  resort  to  petty  thievery,  taking  ar- 
ticles which  they  neither  need  nor  want. 

f.  The  president  of  the  borough  in  which  such  streets 
are  located.  Such  work  shall  be  paid  for  on  the  requisi- 
tion of  the  appropriate  Borough  President  from  funds  of 
the    Department    of    Marine    and    Aviation, 


Reunion  of  ^t.  jHarp'si  J^arisifj 


HERE  is  a  splendid  opportunity  to  help  the  priests  who  serve  at  the  POLICE  RECREATION 
CENTER  in  the  Catskills — by  giving  the  helping  hand  so  necessary  to  keep  the  Haines  Falls 
Church  and  Out-Missions  going.    A  chance  to  renew  those  grand  acquaintances  of  the  Good 
Old  Summer  Time  also  will   be  yours   at   the   BRIDGE-REUNION   to   be   held   at   the   HOTEL 
COMMODORE,  FRIDAY  EVENING,  FEBRUARY  18,  AT  8:30  O'CLOCK.    Tickets  $1.10,  tax 
included. 

Table  prizes — door  prizes — and  other  special  features  will  add  to  your  enjoyment  as  in  the 
imaginative  shadows  of  Indian  Head  Mountain  you  chat  over  old  times  and  events. 

Mrs.  Patrick  W.  Harnedy  is  general  chairman  of  the  Arrangements  Committee  and  tickets 
may  be  had  by  calling  the  office  of  the  PATROLMEN'S  BENEVOLENT  ASSOCIATION,  63 
Park  Row,  New  York  Citv,  BEekman  3-5531  ...  or  the  office  of  SPRING  3100,  400  Broome  Street, 
New  York  City,  CAnal  6-2000,  Ext.  257. 

Father  Barrett  is  anticipating  your  loyal  support,  and  we  know  you  will  not  fail  him  in  this 
very  worthy  cause. 


By  REBECCA  B.   RANKIN,   Librarian,   Municipal  Reference  Library 


IN  THE  November,  1943,  issue  of  The  Technician 
there  is  an  interesting  article  by  John  E.  Davis 
entitled  "State  PoHce  Laboratories."  In  Septem- 
ber, 1940,  while  attending  the  University  of  Califor- 
nia, Mr.  Davis  prepared  a  term-paper  for  a  course  in 
Police  Science  presented  by  Professor  O.  W.  Wilson. 
This  paper  represented  the  results  of  a  questionnaire- 
survey  of  the  various  State  Police  Laboratories.  The 
few  additional  comments  contained  in  this  article  may 
prove  of  value  to  the  laboratory  technician  as  well  as 
the  policeman.  The  issue  of  The  Technician  may  be 
borrowed  for  home  study  by  any  member  of  the  police 
force. 


In  our  neighboring  city  across  the  river,  Newark 
Bureau  of  Municipal  Research  made  a  report  on  "Po- 
lice Problems  in  Newark"  to  the  Director  of  Public 
Safety.  This  study  of  15  pages  with  charts  and 
tables  may  be  borrowed  from  the  Municipal  Reference 
Library,  2230  Municipal  Building,  Manhattan. 


The  Library  also  has  a  new  second  edition  of 
Sterling  A.  Wood's  "Riot  Control"  published  by  the 
Military  Service  Publishing  Company  of  Harris- 
burg,  Pa. 


"Yankee  Lawyer,  the  Autobiography  of  Ephraim 
Tutt"  (Scribner's,  1943)  is  a  fascinating  tale  of  the 
life  of  a  trial  lawyer.  As  most  of  this  experience  was 
gained  in  New  York  City,  at  first  as  a  prosecutor  in 
the  District  Attorney's  ofifice  during  a  Tammany  re- 
gime, it  will  particularly  interest  our  city  ofificials  and 
employees.  The  book  is  replete  with  humorous  anec- 
dotes but  equally  interesting  for  its  philosophy.  You 
may  determine  for  yourself,  after  reading,  if  its  actu- 
ally autobiography. 


The  September-October   1943  issue  of  The  Police 
Journal  has  just  been  published  and  may  be  borrowed. 


Police  Request  Owners  to  Scrap  Cars  Stored  on 
Streets 

The  Los  Angeles  Police  Department,  under  direction 
of  Chief  C.  B.  Horrall,  is  co-operating  with  the  War 
Production  Board  in  an  all  out  effort  to  get  every 
automobile  stored  on  the  city  streets  into  the  war  effort 
either  as  transportation  or  scrap  metal.    Police  officials 


estimate  that  more  than  4,000  automobiles  have  been 
stored  on  the  streets  of  Los  Angeles.  Many  of  these 
are  standing  on  blocks  with  the  tires  removed  or  flat. 
Not  only  do  the  cars  permit  an  accumulation  of  debris 
beneath  them,  which  is  unsightly  and  unsanitary,  but 
they  create  a  hazard  to  safety.  The  police  appeal  to 
owners  of  such  cars  is :  "Get  that  scrap  car  on  your 
street  into  the  scrap  against  the  Axis!" 


Eno  Traffic  Code  Adopted  in  Nortli  African 
Theatre  of  Operations 

Upon  recommendation  of  Brigadier  General  J.  V. 
Dillon,  Provost  Marshal  General,  North  African  Thea- 
ter of  Operations,  the  Eno  Traffic  Code,  written  by 
William  Phelps  Eno,  has  been  circulated  by  the  Allied 
Force  Headquarters  in  North  Africa  to  all  British 
and  American  personnel  in  the  area  with  orders  to 
conform  to  its  provisions.  A  French  translation  was 
supplied  French  authorities  with  request  that  it  be 
adopted  by  the  French  army  and  the  civil  authorities 
of  Morocco,  Algeria  and  Tunisia. 

Mr.  Eno,  founder  and  chairman  of  the  Board  of 
Directors  of  Eno  Foundation  for  Highway  Traffic 
Control,  Saugatuck,  Conn.,  has  been  active  in  thfe  traf- 
fic field  for  over  50  years.  His  Traffic  Code  has  not 
only  served  as  basis  for  all  traffic  legislation  in  this 
country,  but  was  adopted  by  Paris,  France,  as  early 
as  1912  and  is  now  in  effect  in  many  other  countries. 
It  is  not  the  first  time  the  Code  has  "gone  to  war."  In 
1918  it  was  put  into  effect  by  the  French  at  the  front, 
and  both  English  and  American  troops  observed  it. 


Milwaukee   Tries   Mid-Block   Bus    Stops 

To  speed  up  vehicular  traffic  and  eliminate  over- 
crowding in  safety  zones  Milwaukee  is  using  a  mid- 
block  bus  stop  plan  on  its  main  downtown  street  for  a 
90-day  trial  under  city  ordinance.  Buses  load  and  un- 
load in  mid-block,  leaving  the  safety  zones  at  the  end 
of  the  block  for  street  car  users. 

Automobile  parking  has  been  eliminated  on  main 
thoroughfares  to  provide  for  bus  stops.  The  estimated 
40,000  persons  who  use  Milwaukee  buses  daily  now 
board  buses  from  the  curb,  a  plan  that  reduces  the 
possibilities   for  pedestrian  accidents. 

The  new  plan  is  speeding  up  end-to-end  bus  runs 
by  five  minutes.  Dr.  B.  L.  Corbett,  Milwaukee  Safety 
Commission  executive  secretary,  reports.  The  buses 
operate  in  the  right-hand  lanes  and  therefore  are  not 
held  back  at  intersections  behind  street  cars.    The  plan 


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has  thus  far  been  so  successful  that  it  is  expected  to 
become  a  permanent  part  of  Milwaukee's  traffic  con- 
trol program. 


Adopt  "V"  Sign  for  Victory 

Traffic  police  in  Chicago  are  doing  such  an  ex- 
cellent job  bolstering  morale  and  building  courage 
among  citizens  by  giving  every  one  the  "V"  signal 
with  their  fingers  as  they  direct  traffic  and  they  will 


continue  using  the  sign  until  the  war  is  won,  Chief  of 
Traffic  David  Flynn  states. 


One  of  the  most  realistic  articles  on  Juvenile  De- 
linquency may  be  consulted  in  the  December  24th  issue 
of  Life  maagzine.  A  resume  of  what  Federal  and 
state  agencies  and  police  departments  are  doing  as 
preventive  measures  in  juvenile  delinquency  is  printed 
in  Police  Chiefs'  News  Letter  of  November,  1943. 


POST-ENTRY  TRAINING  COURSE 

College   of  the  City  of   New  York 

ENGLISH   (REPORT  WRITING) 

This  is  a  course  in  the  correct  expression  and  effective  arrangement  of 
ideas.  Words  and  idioms,  sentences  and  paragraphs,  punctuation,  spelling 
and  grammar  are  studied  and  practiced.  Frequent  expositions  or  reports 
of  police  and  fire  problems  and  duties  are  written,  corrected,  and  discussed 
in  conferences.  Emphasis  is  given  to  the  form  and  style  required  by  the 
uniformed    departments    in    official    communications. 


Friday- 12  IVI.-1:50  P.M. 
OR 
5:50-7:35  P.M. 
30  hours  -  15  sessions 
2  credits 


Room   1 106  -  Commerce 

Room   1012  -  Commerce 
First  session  -  February  1 1 


Fees:   $10.  course  fee;  $2.  registration;  and  $1.00  library. 
Instructor:    Mr.  James  E.  Flynn,  City  College. 

Registration  may  be  completed  in  Room   1113,  Commerce  Building, 
17  Lexington  Avenue,  New  York  City,  at  the  following  times: 

Monday,  January  31  to  Friday  February  4 — 9  A.M.-6  P.M. 
Saturday,  February  5 — 9  A.M.-12  Noon 

The  fee  is  indicated  above  and  is  payable  at  the  time  of  registration. 
This  new  class  begins  on  Friday,  February  11. 

Further  information   may   be   obtained   from   Room    1113,    17   Lexington 
Avenue,  New  York  City  —  GRamerey  5-7140,  Extension  33. 


ENTERTAINMENT  AND  DANCE 

QUEENS  POLICE  POST,  NO.  1103 
AMERICAN  LEGION 

of  the 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT  of  the  CITY  OF  NEW  YORK 

Saturday  Evening,  February  19.  1944 

Lost  Battalion  Hall 


ENTERTAINMENT  AND  DANCE 

N.  Y.  CITY  POLICE  GARRISON  NO.  3100 

ARMY  AND  NAVY  UNION,  U.S.A. 

of  the 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT  of  the  CITY  OF  NEW  YORK 

Saturday  Evening,  February  19,  1944 

Henry  Hudson  Hotel 


AMENDMENTS  TO  RULES  AND  REGULATIONS 

Amendments  to  the  Manual  of  Procedure  Will  Follow  in  Due  Course 


RULE  322. 

Rule  322  is  amended  by  adding  thereto  the  following: 
If  the  Force  Record  (Form  U.F.  10)  of  suspended 
member  or  records  of  the  Bureau  of  Information  show 
that  such  member  has,  or  if  the  suspended  member  ad- 
mits having,  firearms  other  than  those  surrendered  at 
time  of  suspension,  which  firearms  are  not  available 
within  the  command  in  which  the  suspended  member  is 
located,  the  Commanding  Officer  of  the  precinct  wherein 
such  firearms  are  located  shall  be  so  advised  forthwith, 
by  telephone,  and  such  Commanding  Officer  shall  im- 
mediately send  a  Sergeant  to  the  premises  where  located 
and  obtain  such  firearms. 

T.T.O.  No.  8,  April  30,  1943. 

RULE  328a. 

Revoked  .  .  .  T.T.O.  ISo.  12,  March  15,  1939. 

RULE  344. 

344.  A  foundling  shall  be  taken  to  the  station-house. 
If  found  by  someone  other  than  a  member  of  the 
Force,  such  person  shall  be  requested  to  go  to  the  station- 
house  for  the  purpose  of  making  affidavit  as  to  the  cir- 
cumstances attending  the  finding  of  the  child.  The  desk 
officer  shall  record  the  child's  pedigree  and  a  description 
of  the  child  and  its  clothing.  If  pedigree  is  not  obtainable, 
the  desk  officer  shall  so  certify  in  writing  on  the  prescribed 
form.  The  desk  officer  shall  direct  the  delivery  by  a  police- 
woman, if  available,  of  the  foundling  to  the  New  York 
Foundling  Hospital.  The  pedigree,  description  and  affida- 
vit shall  be  forwarded  to  the  Department  of  Welfare. 

Amended  by  T.T.O.  ISo.  41,  Oct.  2,  1940. 


SUBDIVISION  "c  ",  RULE  384. 

(c)  Commanding  Oflficers  and  supervisory  heads  will 
transmit  to  the  Clerk-in-Charge,  Bookkeeper's  Office,  direct, 
on  the  1st  and  16th  of  each  month,  all  fees  received  at 
their  respective  commands  and  bureaus  for  subpoenas  duces 
tecum.  The  Clerk-in-Charge,  Bookkeeper's  Office,  will  keep 
a  rcord  of  all  such  fees  rceived  and  will  deposit  such  fees 
to  the  credit  of  the  Police  Pension  Fund. 

Amended  by  T.T.O.  No.  8,  Feb.  20,  1939. 


RULE  388. 

388.  Except  when  off  duty,  a  member  of  the  Force  as- 
signed to  perform  duty  in  uniform  appearing  as  a  witness 
or  complainant  in  any  court  or  before  a  grand  jury  shall  be 
in  uniform. 

Amended  by  T.T.O.  No.  20,  April  14,  1938. 


NEW  RULE  390a. 

390a.  A  member  of  the  Force  who  is  to  appear  as  a 
witness  for  a  defendant  in  a  criminal  case,  or  for  a  plain- 
tiff in  a  civil  case  in  which  the  City  of  New  York  is  a  de- 
fendant, will  notify  the  Assistant  District  Attorney  or  As- 
sistant Corporation  Counsel  assigned  to  the  case  of  that  fact 
before  the  commencement  of  the  hearing  or  trial. 


T.T.O.  No.  39,  Sept.  27,  1940. 


RULE  406. 

406.  Property  identified  and  claimed  at  any  command 
shall  be  reported  to  the  Property  Clerk  upon  the  next 
weekly  report. 

Amended  by  T.T.O.  No.  6,  February  2,  1938. 


SUBDIVISION  "a",  RULE  384. 

(a)  The  proper  fee  to  be  tendered  with  each  subpoena 
requiring  a  witness  to  appear  and  testify  on  the  trial  of  a 
civil  action  or  special  proceeding,  other  than  in  the  Munici- 
pal Court  of  the  City  of  New  York,  is  fifty  cents  for  each 
day's  actual  attendance  at  court,  and  with  a  subpoena  duces 
tecum,  one  dollar,  plus  eight  cents  per  mile  for  each  mile 
actually  going  to  the  place  of  attendance  if  he  resides  more 
than    three   miles  therefrom. 

Amended  by  T.T.O.  No.  35,  September  3,  1940. 


SUBDIVISION  "b",  RULE  384. 

(b)  A  subpoena  requiring  a  witness  to  appear  and  testify 
on  the  trial  of  an  action  or  special  proceeding  in  the 
Municipal  Court  may  be  served  anywhere  in  the  City  of 
New  York.  The  proper  fee  to  be  tendered  with  such  sub- 
poena is  fifty  cents  for  one  day's  attendance  at  court.  No 
mileage  need  be  paid.  When  a  subpoena  duces  tecum  is 
served  upon  a  witness  he  shall  be  entitled  to  a  fee  of  one 
dollar  for  a  day's  attendance  at  court. 

Amended  by  T.T.O.  No.  22,  April  23,  1938. 


FIRST  PARAGRAPH  RULE  415. 

415.  When  a  member  of  the  Force  is  injured,  the  com- 
manding officer  of  the  patrol  precinct  in  which  such  injury 
occurred  shall  make  careful  investigation  of  the  circum- 
stances of  the  injury,  and  shall  interview  and  obtain  a 
signed  statement  from  each  witness.  He  shall  make  an  entry 
in  the  Blotter  within  24  hours  of  the  result  of  his  investiga- 
tion. This  entry  shall  show  whether  or  not,  in  his  opinion, 
such  injury  was  sustained  in  the  performance  of  police 
duty,  whether  or  not  negligence  on  the  part  of  the  injured 
member  contributed  and  the  names  and  addresses  of  all 
witnesses. 

Amended  by  T.T.O.  No.  49,  November  20,  1940. 


SUBDIVISION 


RULE  415. 


(a)  Members  of  the  Force  injured  or  disabled  in  the  per- 
formance of  police  duty  and  desiring  full  pay  for  the 
first  three  days  of  their  disability  shall  make  application 
without  unnecessary  delay  to  the  Police  Commissioner  stat- 
ing in  detail  how  the  injury  was  sustained. 

Amended  by  T.T.O.  No.  9,  February  15,  1940. 


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PRIZE   CARTOONS   SUBMITTED   BY    MEMBERS   OF  THE  DEPARTMENT 


"Make  up  your  mind  fast,  lady.    This 
sale   ain't    gonna    last    much    longer!" 


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Looking  'em  Over 

WITH  YOUR  LOCAL  REPORTER 


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Contributions   received   too  late   for  current  publication  irill  appear  in  the  issue  immediately  following. 


1ST  DIVISION 

1st  Pet.,  PtI.  Francis  B.  Donovan         4th  Pet.,  Ptl.   Henry   W.   A.  Elder 
2nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  I.  Know  Itall  6th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edmund  F.  Kelly 

8th  Pet.,  Ptl.  William  Foster 

8th  Precinct:    With   the  assistance  of   Oom   Paul   Ludwig  and 
several   prominent   businessmen,    Captain   Jones   has   been  busy   the 
past  several  weeks  arranging  for  the  installation  of  a  P.A.L.  center 
in  the  precinct,  in  a  hall  near  St.   Anthony's  Church,  to  be  known . 
as  the  Sergeant  Timothy  Murphy  Center. 

That  perfector  of  etiquette,  Emily  Post,  should  listen  in  some 
time  on  our  politeness  boys,  as  for  example :  Clerk  Foster  (to 
Victor  Mature  Robbins)  :  "Your  house  taxes  are  due,  Mr.  Robbins, 
sorry f"    The  reply:  "Sir,  are  you  addressing  me?" 

Or  some  of  our  chevron  bearers  to  our  lieutenants :  "How  are 
you  feeling,  Lieut?"  and  "How  long  you  got  in  now,  Lieut?"  or 
"You  don't  look  so  good  today,  Lieut !" 

Blackie  Luzzi,  who  has  volunteered  to  take  the  Watergate  on  all 
tours  during  the  cold  weather,  says  riding  with  Layden  is  not  in- 
ducive  to  warmth  these  days  .  .  .  Pat  Keavey,  landlord  of  a  special 
holiday  post,  was  boss  for  a  time  of  Beaglers  Harrington  and  Zweig 
.  .  .  Sal  Porco,  who  as  always  is  busy  these  days  studying  for  ser- 
geant, wears  elevator  shoes  now — whatever  they  are.  Claims  they 
don't  make  him  taller,  only  thicker  .  .  .  Mike  Tobin,  the  left  handed 
ex-plumber,  gave  up  his  air  warden  work  so  he  could  get  more  ex- 
perience on  the  street  for  the  next  sergeants'  test.  .  .  . 

By  the  time  this  is  read,  all  of  our  rookies  will  have  been  sworn 
in  as  regular  cops  and,  as  Tommy  Hall  says,  they  will  have  the 
right  then  to  cry  with  the  others  about  "going  out  of  the 
precinct !"  .  .  . 

Did  you  know  that  Detective  Gowanus  Tommy  Tyrell,  who  ro.s 
in  for  perfume,  favors  Night  zvith  Garlic,  sprayed  (or  even  eaten) 
on  the  coat  lapel?  .  .  .  Lieutenant  William  J.  Burns'  boy,  William 
Jr.,  was  just  promoted  to  sergeant  ig  the  Air  Corps.  Good  luck, 
Bill  Jr. !  .  .  .  One  of  our  retired  patrolmen,  John  J.  Browne,  died 
recently  at  his  home,  and  to  his  bereaved  widow,  Mrs.  Lily  Browne, 
our  condolences  are  extended  .  .  .  Should  you  at  some  time  or  other 
be  in  the  market  for  some  goat's  milk,  contact  without  delay  our 
Raymond  "Pappy"  Reid.  He'll  be  able  to  dig  you  up  some — even  if 
it  does  involve  a  nice  boiled  dinner  going  cold  on  him. 

A  Happy  New  Year  to  all ! 

2ND  DIVISION 

3rd  Pct„  Ptl.  Robert  A.  Gibson  7th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Francis  Cannon 

5th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Thomas  G.  Tobin  9th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Ima  Loudmouth 

llth  Pet.,  PH.  Alex  W.  Franz 

5th  Precinct:  With  contributions  few  and  far  between,  the: 
second  attempt  on  our  come-back  trail  has  not  worked  out  so  well. 
However,  with  the  coming  of  the  new  year  we  are  hopeful  some  of 
our  ghost  writers  will  get  going  and  drop  us  an  odd  tidbit  every 
once  in  a  while. 

Our  deepest  sympathy  to  the  family  of  the  late  Patrolman  Frank 
Nicola,  who  passed  away  suddenly  last  month.  Frank,  a  charter 
member  of  the  Police  Glee  Club,  was  well-liked  by  all.  His  sudden 
passing  has  saddened  us  more  than  mere  words  can  tell. 


Our  basketball  team  was  victorious  in  the  two  games  already 
played,  one  of  its  victims  being  the  Norden  &  Co.  Big  Five.  Team 
members  comprise  Mulhearn,  Sackman,  Quinn,  Gott,  Anderson, 
.Schultes,  Lutkenhouse,  Harrington,  Thompson,  Kletsky  and  Pilon. 
The  boys  feel  confident  they  can  take  the  measure  of  any  precinct 
team  in  the  city.  Games  may  be  arranged  by  contacting  Patrolman 
Richard  J.   (Dixie)  Tilson,  coach,  at  the  Sth  Precinct  station  house. 

The  back  room  has  become  a  much  quieter  and  soniber  place 
since  the  retirement  on  December  19,  after  more  than  30  >ears  in 
the  job,  of  the  peppery  Al  Smith,  who  was  the  hub  about  which  the 
gaiety  revolved.  For  example,  who  among  us  has  not  been  all  but 
caved  in  by  one  of  Al's  lusty  swats  on  the  hack?  Joking  aside,  Al 
was  a  real  cop.    We  are  sorry  to  lose  him. 

Big  Pete  Sirio  looks  fine  since  his  return  from  Florida,  he  being 
at  least  two  shades  darker  now  than  Ralph  De  Biase — even  tho  it 
is  evident  Pete  did  expose  one  side  of  his  anatomy  to  the  Florida 
sunshine  more  than  the  other. 

Tom  (Chuckle)  Tobin  has  been  unable  to  answer  his  chief  heck- 
ler, Paddy  Coyle,  due  to  a  laryngited  throat ;  but  the  rotund  9S'r  still 
has  the  inside  track. 

Our  eminent  delegate,  Mickey  (Fuzzy  Ears)  Finn,  was  a  much 
chagrined  gent  as  he  was  about  to  open  his  locker  the  other  morning 
to  change  for  an  8 — 4  tour.  Lou  Gott,  however,  couldn't  keep  a 
straight  face  and  Mickey  surmised  that  things  weren't  as  bad  as 
they  looked      Mickey  was  really  ready  to  "blarst"  someone. 

Down  here  on  the  lower  East  Sid"  we  have  a  little  world  of  our 
own  and  we  really  have  no  use  for  your  Broadway,  Radio  City, 
bright  lights,  motion  picture  palaces,  and  what  have  you.  For  ex- 
ample, what  need  ha\e  we  for  such  personages  of  the  theatre  as 
Olsen  &  Johnson,  when  here  we  have  the  side-splitting  team  of 
Sleven  &  Lovett?  .  .  .  What  need  have  we  for  John  McCormick 
when  we  have  our  own  tenor,  Harry  Mulhearn,  a  boy  who  really 
has  a  voice?  .  .  .  What  need  have  we  for  Bing  Crosby  when  we 
have  "Bing  Bing"  Merle?  ...  or  for  Jimmy  Walker  when  we  have 
the  sartorially  resplendent  "Auggie"  Tulak?  ...  or  for  Mortimer 
Snerd  when  we  have  Paul  Doersam?  .  .  .  and  last  but  not  least,  for 
Ned  Sparks  when  we  have  Eddie  Sendel,  cigar  and  all? 

9th    Precinct:      Now    that  the    holidays    are   over,    how   about 

starting  the  New  Year  off  by  writing  more  often  to  the   boys  in 

service?    Let's  help  all  we  can  to  keep  up  their  morale — which  we 
can  do  by  spelling  it  MAIL. 

THE  SERVICEMAN'S  HOPE 

Each  evening  as  the  sun  goes  down  way  off  there  in  the  west. 
And  shadows  stnrt  a  creeping  and  the  ocean  seems  at  rest, 
I  keep  praying  for  a  letter — and  my  heart  keeps  aching  so. 
And  the  awful  v/ord  "forgotten"  seems  to  haunt  me  where  I  go. 
My  spirits  then  are  downcast,  comes  a  tightening  in  my  throat, 
Each  time  the  mail  is  handed  out,  and  for  me  not  e'en  a  note. 
Each  morn  as  I  awake  I   feel — today  'twont  be  the  same ! 
The  daily  mail  comes  in  all  right,  but  I  never  hear  my  name. 
So  when  next  you've  got  a  moment  after  all  your  work  is  done, 
'Fore  the  neighbors  come  a  calling — 'fore  another  chore's  begun, 
Won'tcha  sit  right  down  and  write  me,  even  just  a  line  "Hello"? 
For  a  letter  to  a  serviceman  is  the  greatest  "lift"  1  know. 


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So  remember,  all  you  brothers:  Lt.  Col.  Thomas  J.  Murray, 
Lt.  Raymond  Hayes,  Lt.  Fred  Steiner,  Lt.  Kenneth  Johnson,  Sgt. 
William  Fraser,  Sgt.  Frank  DiBias,  Boatswain's  Mate  Donald  Gra- 
liam,  P\t.  Michael  McLoughlin. 

.\nyone  wishing  advise  on  the  raising  or  care  of  capons  should 
get  in  touch  w-ith  the  best  authority  in  the  business,  Sgt.  Francis 
Murray,  or  his  pupil,  Lt.  Thomas  Dooley. 

Here's  wishing  the  best  there  is  for  the  New  Year  to  the  staff 
ot  SPRING  3100  and  to  all  the  members  of  the  9th  Precinct  in- 
cluding Lt.  Curley's  great  bunch  of  softball  players,  the  9th  Squad. 
In  other  words,  Happy  Days  for  All  of  Us ! 

4TH  DIVISION 

13th   Pet.,   Ptl.  John  Prilling  17th   Pet.,   Pll.  James  Q.   O' Sullivan 

15th  Pet.,  Ptl.   Thomas  J.  Moffitt  19th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Shadovie 

22nd   Pet.,  Ptl.  Thomas  A.    Comiskey 

22nci  Precinct:  Somewhere  in  Italy,  Pfc.  John  Finnegan,  son 
of  Sergeant  Peter  Finnegan  of  the  22nd  Precinct,  was  reading  a 
copy  of  SPBING  3100.  The  chaplain  of  his  regiment,  Captain  Carl 
A.  W'uest,  happened  to  glimpse  it  over  John's  shoulder,  became 
interested  and  asked  if  he  might  read  it  when  John  had  finished. 
The  chaplain  found  the  edition  so  chatty,  interesting  and  informative, 
and  in  its  reading  was  reminded  so  much  of  the  old  home  town, 
that  he  stated  he  would  like,  if  possible,  to  receive  a  copy  of  SPRING 
3100  each  month  .  .  .  Sergeant  Pete  will  see  that  he  gets  his  copy 
monthly,  with  his  compliments. 
Season's  Greetings  to  all ! 


5TH  DIVISION 

34th    Pet.,    Ptl.    T.    Niessuer 
26th  Pet.,  Ptl.    Lamps  Out 


30th  Pet.,  Ptl.   Si  Lent 
34th  Pet.,  Ptl.   Woody    Wash 


30th  Precinct:  PlainclotHesman  John  Cersosimo,  linguist  and 
official  interpreter  (without  portfolio)  in  the  30th  Precinct,  is  tak- 
ing up  foreign  languages.  An  arrest  made  by  John  recently  brought 
about  the  above  decision.  Seems  the  prisoner  was  at  one  time  a 
native  of  the  Punjab  tribe  and  spoke  a  dialect  or  compound  of 
Chinese,  Malay  and  Korean.  John  had  a  setback  in  finding  the 
proper  words  for  Peddler's  License,  but  with  the  timely  and  kindly 
assistance  of  the  Judge  the  difficulty  was  ironed  out.  "I  was 
chagrined  no  end,"  murmured  John,  "and  for  once  in  my  life  I 
found  myself  without  words!"  Think  of  that!  Where  was  Blenk 
at  that  time  ? 

They  claim  here  that  John  Ehre,  the  inventor,  is  working  on  a 
model  airplane  with  rubber  wings,  alleged  to  be  impervious  to  ack- 
ack  fire  and  unforseen  pancake  landings.  "A  rank  fabrication,"  ex- 
plains John.  "My  plane  has  no  wings  a-tall!"  No  military  secrets 
from  John. 

The  new  beds'  installed  in  the  dormitories  meet  with  the  approval 
of  the  men,  for  which  many  thanks  to  Patrolman  Smiles  .  .  .  Some 
of  the  boys,  however,  don't  go  in  for  these  new-fangled  luxuries 
and,  well,  there  just  aren't  enough  beds  anyway. 

More  next  month. 


6TH  DIVISION 

23rd   Pet.,  Ptl.  Henry  Nealon 
25th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Lou  Middlestorb 


28th   Pet.,  Ptl.   Francis  X.  McDermott 
32nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Eaves  Dropper 

25th  Precinct:  Memory  to  Frivolity:  xAnent  the  recent  get- 
together  given  in  honor  of  Sergeant  Isaac  Price,  who  was  once  a 
pavement-pounder  in  the  2Sth  Precinct,  appreciation  for  a  nice  job  is 
expressed  now  to  the  committee  in  charge,  comprised  of  four  fine 
fellows,  conscientious  to  the  nth  degree,  to  wit:  Larry  "Howard 
Beach"  Lyons,  Bob  "Bazooka"  Byrne,  John  "Beau  Brummel"  Tutt, 
and  last  but  not  least  Zeke  Z.  Zangenberg  (middle  Z  for  zestful). 
A  good  time  was  had  by  all  and  memories  of  those  fine  moments  of 
good  fellowship  will  linger  long  in  the  hearts  of  those  who  attended. 

Lots  of  luck  to  our  new  P.B.A.  delegate,  John  Chanda,  recently 
elected  as  emissary  to  the  inner  sanctum  of  our  great  organization. 
May  you,  John,  see  many  happy  days  in  your  new  undertaking. 

Aside  to  Charles  Sawling  and  his  fellow  chicken-raisers  of  the 
H4th  Precinct:  If  you  think  you're  good  at  poultry-pushing,  try 
visiting  the  residences  of  our  Sergeants  Harrison  and  Ottstadt,  or 
Patrolmen  Langer  and  Glinsman,  all  of  whom  claim  they  have  the 
best   flocks  in  the  Department. 


Lots  of  luck,  Harry  Obreiter !  Glad  to  see  you  back  on  your 
old  post  .  .  .  What's  this  we  hear  about  lovebirds  in  Car  442 — billing 
and  cooing  included?  .  .  .  The  fourteenth  member  of  our  command 
has  been  called  to  the  colors— Patrolman  John  Lena — a  former  re- 
porter of  this  column,  whose  merry  wit  and  timely  humor  we're 
going  to  miss.  Godspeed  you,  John,  and  good  luck !  .  .  .  Notice  has 
been  given  by  the  Duke  to  all  operators  of  the  new  sergeants'  car 
to  forthwith  supply  themselves  with  a  sufficient  amount  of  nice 
clean  rags  .  .  .  Another  member  of  this  command,  civilian  operator 
Aronius  Exum,  who  in  our  estimation  is  as  much  a  cop  as  those 
who  sport  the  blue  and  gold,  has  been  called  to  active  service.  God 
be  with  you,  Ronny,  and  don't  forget  that  Ernie  "Dumbo"  Wagner 
has  asked  you  to  bring  back  a  set  of  Jap's  ears  for  a  souvenir  .  .  , 
Henry  "Jumbo"  Volk  seen  sporting  a  new  lumberjack's  shirt. 
Couldst  be  he's  been  inspired  by  the  stately  oaks  in  Mt.  Morris 
Park?  .  .  .  Good  luck  to  Patrolman  John  Eberlein,  recently  as- 
signed to  plainclothes  duty  .  .  .  Raymond  "Fats"  Marmion  still 
wonders  whether  the  meals  handed  out  in  restaurants  these  days 
will  ever  get  back  to  their  pre-war  status. 

Patrolman  Alfred  Jackie  Geidel,  once  known  as  "Jackie  Coogan" 
because  of  his  youthful  appearance,  has  retired  into  private  life — 
still  maintaining  his  cherubic  features.  We  hope,  Jackie,  your  future 
life  on  that  Connecticut  farm  will  result  in  longevity  eternal  .  .  . 
We  do  not  like  to  question  men  who  make  honest  mistakes,  but 
maybe  Paddy  Woods  can  explain  why  he  put  one  of  those  new 
white  pennies,  instead  of  a  dime,  into  his  envelope  containing  the 
monthly  bed  tax  contribution- last  month?  .  .  .  Who  comes  a-runnin' 
ivhen  someone  calls  "HEY,  RUBE !"  .  .  .  Frank  "Before"  Janovsky 
and  Vincent  "After"  Marino  are  two  fine  examples  of  what  can  be 
done  for  a  string-bean  cop — after  he  starts  eating  regularly  .  . 
Grandpa  Anderson,  a  former  hack  inspector  in  the  25th  Precinct, 
has  migrated  to  the  Times  Square  section.  We  certainly  miss  you, 
Charley.  Lots  of  luck  and  Season's  Greetings  from  the  boys  .  .  . 
Jack  "Ravioli"  Valentino  wants  to  know  what  a  Superman  looks 
like — as  if  he  didn't  already  know.     Now,  no  naughty  words,  Val! 

Intelligentsia  Personified:  Six  of  our  sergeants  hit  the  present 
lieutenants'  list,  namely;  Elbert  Harrison,  Francis  J.  Flood,  James 
P.  Mongiello,  David  Ross,  Frederick  G.  Ottstadt  and  James  Court- 
ney. Some  record,  eh?  We  congratulate  you,  gentlemen,  and  may 
we  see  all  of  you  on  the  next  captains'  list. 

Detectives  attached  to  the  25th  Squad  have  asked  your  reporter 
to  say  something  about  them  in  this  column,  but  he  thinks  it  ad- 
visable to  maintain  for  a  while  longer  his  present  state  of  neutrality 
— meaning — for  the  time  present,  at  least,  to  say  not  a  word,  period. 
This  reporter,  in  plainer  language,  would  not  like  to  see  his  name 
on  a  61. 

28th  Precinct:  Congratulations  to  Lieutenant  Redding  upon 
his  recent  well-earned  Christmas  present  .  .  .  And  speaking  of  pro- 
motions. Bill  Nolan,  too,  was  prepared — officer's  jacket  and  all — 
but  nothing,  alas,  materialized.  This  is  the  same  Bill  Nolan  who 
was  cited  for  extraordinary  devotion  to  duty  when  he  carried  on 
at  the  telephone  switchboard — despite  the  fact  he'd  reported  for 
work  that  day  minus  his  uppers. 

For  a  long  time  Larry  Campbell,  because  of  his  quiet  and  retiring 
way  of  life,  had  escaped  the  notice  of  this  reporter,  but  at  long  last 
he  breaks  out  in  print  with  the  following,  quote :  "Wait  a  minute, 
Sergeant,  ivhile  I  spread  these  newspapers  on  the  seat  so  you  won't 
get  your  uniform  soiled."  Larry  and  his  youthful  partner,  Dick 
Beale,  in  a  pinch  can  "render"  "Pistol  Packin'  Momma,"  too,  we're 
told  .  .  .  Ruby  Unterweiser  is  in  the  market  for  McSorley's  uniforms 
now  that  dieting  has  sliced  IS  pounds  off  Mac's  protuberance  .  .  . 
Is  it  true  Daly  and  Johnston  have  been  forced  to  refuse  hundreds 
of  offers  from  department  stores  to  take  over  the  duties  of  Santa 
Claus?  .  .  .  Fred  Johnston  and  Joe  Donahue  are  now  full-fledged 
members  of  the  (not  so)  Light  Duty  Rescue  Squad  since  their  good 
work  with  the  trailer  at  one  of  our  recent  bombings  .  .  .  Some 
Christmas  cheer  finally  did  evidence  itself  when  those  long-awaited 
back-pay  checks  finally  arrived  for  the  newer  additions  to  the  De- 
partment. 

Here's  hoping  your  New  Year's  resolutions  are  still  unbroken. 

7TH  DIVISION 

40th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Harry  Harwood  42nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Paul  E.  Murphy 

41st    Pet.,   Ptl.    Samuel  D.   Sherrid         44th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  Singer 
48th   Pet.,  Ptl.  John   Thomson 


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40th  Precinct:  Without  a  doubt,  Joe  (Don't  call  me  "Red") 
Brennan  has  the  keenest  ears  in  the  precinct,  as  for  example :  On 
radio  motor  patrol  in  his  beloved  Sector  2  recently  he  suddenly  told 
his  sidekick,  Mortensen,  that  there  was  a  fire  somewhere,  that 
plainly  he  could  hear  the  engines  and  bells.  Immediately  thereafter 
over  the  radio  came  the  alarm.  Sure  enough,  there  was  a  fire— 
but  it  was  in  the  123rd  Precinct,  WAY  OUT  ON  STATEN 
ISLAND!  A  good  man,  eh,  what?  .  .  .  Gaffney  tried  out  a  confis- 
cated trumpet  the  other  day  and  then  discovered  who  owned  it. 
He's  been  gargling  ever  since  .  .  .  We  welcome  Sergeant  Skea  to 
our  precinct  and  hope  he  enjoys  his  stay  here  .  .  .  Waldschmidt 
sure  is  a  demon  on  the  typewriter.  Some  speed!  (yeah,  yeah!)  .  .  . 
To  Moe  Healy,  now  a  civilian,  we  wish  a  long  and  happy  retire- 
ment. He  plans  to  live  in  sunny  California  with  the  rest  of  the 
nation's  best  people.  Who,  incidentally,  is  Fried  going  to  pester, 
now  that  Moe  is  gone? 

Bill  McCuUough,  on  one  of  his  days  off,  won  a  golf  tournament 
for  the  40th  .  .  .  Drahavzol,  soldiering  now  in  Texas,  thanks  you 
fellows  for  the  nice  remembrance  .  .  .  Hey,  all  you  guys  in  the  service, 
drop  your  reporter  a  line — so  that  in  his  column  he  can  remember  you 
to  the  boys  .  .  .  Sergeant  "Tyrone"  Garelik  dropped  in  last  month 
to  look  us  over.  Seems  fit  and  happy  .  .  .  Lieutenant  Pfaffman's  an- 
nual Christmas  card  came  in  and  contents  duly  noted.  He's  still  in 
England. 

And  here,  readers,  is  as  fine  a  contribution  as  ever  came  out  of 
the  suggestion  box.    Thanks,  N.M. 

VOCABULARY  OF  A   "40"  PATROLMAN 

ROOKIE :  A  buff  who  hopes  to  work  in  his  own  precinct  some 
day  .  .  .  SARGE:  He  does  the  talkin'  you  do  the  walkin'  .  .  . 
DAY  SQUAD :  Kindly,  benevolent  elderly  cops  who  advise  rookies 
(oh.  yeifh?)  .  .  .  HAIRBAG:  Cop  bitten  by  a  fox  .  .  .  STUDENT: 
Prematurely  gray  cop  .  .  P.B.A.  DELEGATE:  No  definition; 
words  fail  us  .  .  .  FIXED  POST:  Doing  a  "bit"  .  .  .  SCHOOL 
CROSSING:  Ten  years  off  a  cop's  life  .  .  "95"  MAN:  Power  be- 
hind the  desk  .  .  .  COFFEE  SERGEANT:  Station  house  life- 
saver  .  .  .  LITTLE  KINGS:  Operator  and  recorder  .  .  SIGNAL 
BOX:  Houdy  nuisance  .  .  PERSONAL:  Ten  minutes  of  "sur- 
cease" .  .  .  ON  THE  ARM :  A  quaint  expression  used  in  the  "good 
old  days"  .  .  .  WHERE  WERE  YOU?:  The  $64  question  .  .  . 
STRAIGHT  EIGHT:  Just  another  tough  proposition  .  .  .  BAR- 
BARY  COAST :  St.  Anns  Avenue  .  .  .  LATE  TOURS :  Heartburn 
blues  .  .  .  SLAM :  Another  form  of  arm  exercise  .  .  .  SEE :  Some- 
thing to  watch,  wait  and  pray  for  .  .  ROLL  CALL :  Daily  scratch 
sheet  .  .  .  TRIAL  ROOM  :  Chamber  of  Horrors  .  .  .  PAY  CHECK : 
Pennies  from  Heaven  .  .  PATROLMAN'S  JOB:  Sunday,  Mon- 
day and  Always  .  .  .  RETIREMENT:  Utopia— far,  far  in  the 
distance. 

42nd  Precinct:  Here's  wishing  all  our  readers  and  their  families 
a  Happy  and  Prosperous  New  Year. 

Sincere  sympathy  to  the  family  of  retired  Patrolman  William  F. 
Thorns  who  passed  away  on  December  16,  1943,  following  a  long 
siege  of  illness.    May  his  soul  rest  in  peace! 

The  members  of  the  command  desire  to  express  their  deep  and 
heartfelt  sympathy  to  Sergeant  Emil  Sardonelli  in  the  death  of  his 
grandfather,  who  reached  the  ripe,  glorious  age  of  ninety-six;  to 
Patrolman  Anthony  Minadeo  in  the  untimely  loss  of  his  brother, 
who  was  a  member  of  the  City  Patrol  Corps,  and  to  Patrolman 
Larry  Doyle  in  the  sudden  passing  of  his  brother.  May  their  souls 
rest  in  peace. 

8TH  DIVISION 

43rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Dawn  Patrol  47th  Pet.,  Ptl  Herman  IV.  H.  Lampe 

45th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Orchard  B.  McGovern    50th  Pet.,  Ptl.  fames  J.  Wynne 
46th  Pet.,  Ptl.  William  S.  Crosby  52nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Eugene  Morgan 


47th  Precinct:  Now  that  1943  is  just  a 
all  our  friends  and  their  families  enjoyed  a 
and  extend  to  them  now  our  best  wishes  for 
As  your  reporter  I  should  like  to  remin 
just  one  year  ago  last  month  I  lost  one  of 
man  could  have,  namely,  the  late  Patrolman 
his  soul  rest  in  peace,  and  may  God  in  all 
take  care  of  his  wife  and  four  boys  ...  A 


fond  memory,  we  hope 
truly  Merry  Christmas, 
a  Happy  New  Year, 
d  you  at  this  time  that 
the  best  side-partners  a 
John  A.  Gilchrist.  May 
His  goodness  bless  and 
word  also  to  Detective 


.\1  iJittmar  and  his  wife:  Don't  give  up  hope;  we  are  all  praying 
that  your  boy  will  turn  up  O.K.  .  .  .  Sorry  also  to  hear  Patrolman 
Robertazzi's  son  was  injured  on  the  Italian  front,  but  glad  to  know 
lie  has  since  been  reported  out  of  danger. 

Now  for  news  of  the  gang:  Brother  Hearn  still  confined  to 
Veterans  Hospital  .  .  .  Brother  (Bagles)  Weissman  back  working 
and  in  the  pink  .  .  .  Also  want  to  welcome  to  the  47th  Precinct  a  new 
T.S.  man,  Brother  Messman.  May  your  stay  be  a  long  and  happy 
one  .  .  .  Now  that  the  lieutenants'  list  is  out,  our  congratulations  to 
Sergeants  Coogan  and  O'Neill,  who  made  it — up  in  the  money  .  .  . 
Congratulations  also  to  all  our  former  members  and  friends  who 
likewise  hit  this  list. 

On  December  6  we  had  the  honor  of  paying  tribute  to  retired 
Patrolmen  Curlew,  Salmonson,  Lardino  and  Casson  and  Sergeant 
Fred  Milde,  now  assigned  to  the  46th  Precinct.  Patrolman  Pinnochio 
Sullivan  was  the  M.C.  and  he  did  a  splendid  job.  Sergeant  Parker 
told  a  corkin'  story  about  the  rooliie  and  his  pipe,  and  Sergeant 
Coogan  gave  a  talk  on  the  more  serious  things  in  life.  Acting 
Lieutenant  O'Neill  spoke  on  the  workings  of  the  Air  Raid  Service, 
Mike  Ruis  talked  on  brotherly  love,  and  Buster  Heapes^  on  the  fine 
spirit  of  cooperation  among  the  members  of  the  command.  Other 
songsters,  storytellers,  etc.,  including  Patrolmen  Ray  Zanelli  and 
"Lefty"  Kraus,  Sergeant  Al  Harriott,  Howey  Walker,  Mickey 
Doyle,  and  Jerry  Meagher  and  Cellar  Door  Shumann,  who  played 
a  duet  on  the  piano  and  very  good,  too.  James  Lingell  took  good 
care  of  the  refreshments,  seeing  to  it,  we  mean,  that  everyone  was 
well  taken  care  of.  Retired  Patrolman  Lardino  as  usual  closed  up 
the  place  by  singing  Dear  Old  Girl. 

And  now,  dear  friends,  as  your  reporter  was  a  member  of  this 
Committee,  allow  me  from  the  bottom  of  my  heart  to  thank  on  behalf 
of  the  Committee  each  and  every  member  of  the  command  for  their 
splendid  cooperation  in  making  this  affair  the  huge  success  that  it 
was. 

P.S.  What  Lieutenant  here  at  the  47th  Precinct,  after  making 
tea  from  tea-balls,  hangs  same  up  to  be  dried  for  future  use? 

52nd  Precinct:  Station  BXPK  on  the  air:  Wishing  our  listeners 
(if  any)  a  very  happy  New  Year,  and,  in  the  spirit  of  Auld  Lang 
Syne,  extending  in  a  special  manner  congratulations  and  felicita- 
tions to  Patrolmen  Andrew  Unverzagt  and  James  N.  Nugent, 
"Senior"  and  "Junior"  members  of  the  Day  Squad,  respectively, 
both  of  whom  rang  out  the  old  year  by  retiring  from  the  Depart- 
ment. Veteran  Bill  Quirk  will  miss  his  old  pal  "Andy"  on  the 
south  half  of  two,  and  Plainclothesmen  Sulgar  and  Flavia  will  miss 
his  assistance  and  encouragement  around  the  Monkey  House.  No 
more  will  the  familiar  chant  "Patrolman  Unverzagt — Box  9"  ring 
in  the  ear  of  the  T.  S.  operator,  and  no  longer  will  "Smiling  Jim" 
Nugent  officially  adorn  Post  20,  tho  we  expect  to  see  him  in  the 
neighborhood  often.     Good  luck,  boys ! 

To  our  successful  sergeants,  who  in  spite  of  a  minimum  of 
seniority  secured  enviable  places  on  the  lieutenants'  list — Sergeants 
Jacob  Cohen  and  James  Walsh — we  say  "Nice  going!"  Also  to  our 
neighbor  in  Emergency  9 — Sergeant  Hart — equally  hearty  con- 
gratulations ! 

To  Patrolman  Gerald  Moriarty,  who  loves  an  argument,  we  ex- 
tend the  glad  hand  and  the  best  wishes  of  all  in  his  activities  as 
Precinct  Warden  Commander,  he  having  taken  over  the  task  of 
continuing  the  work  so  splendidly  advanced  by  Acting  Lieutenant 
William  Freehill  and  Division  Commander  Acting  Captain  Jones. 
Our  own  Captain  John  Sullivan,  we  are  sure,  will  continue  giving 
of  the  earnest  aid  and  cooperation  which  contributed  so  materially 
to  making  possible  here  an  AWS  unsurpassed  in  any  precinct  in  the 
city. 

To  Patrolman  John  Culhane,  Juvenile  Aid  representative,  we 
wish  every  success  in  his  new  endeavor  and  feel  confident  that 
"Genial  John"  will  conduct  this  service  with  extreme  devoutness 
to  duty  and  a  zealous  pride  of  accomplishment. 

To  the  aspirants  for  the  jobs  of  PBA  delegate — Patrolmen  Le 
Monica,  Brush,  O'Brien,  Moriarty,  et  al,  we  say — may  the  best  man 
win. 

To  the  new  member  of  the  9S  Association,  Patrolman  Charles 
Brauchle,  we  extend  our  sympathy.  Incidentally,  Patrolman  Sammy 
Boyd's  private  c.  t.  is  easily  accessable  in  the  top  drawer  of  the 
filing  cabinet. 

And   should  you  overhear   Patrolman   Bruns   muttering  phrases 


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like  "the  etiological  study  of  crime"  to  his  partner,  Patrolman 
James  Bryson,  or  Patrolman  "Mike"  Mazel  explaining  to  Patrolman 
Frank  Tynion  that  "persons  recognized  for  their  known  aphrodisiac 
effects  should  be  counted  as  criminals,"  blame  it  on  Sergeant  Cohen, 
who  has  the  boys  "sergeant  exam  conscious."  And  so  to  our  stu- 
dents we  wish  success  and  feel  sure  that  with  sufficient  determina- 
tion and  application  of  effort  they  will  some  day  realize  the  fruits 
of  their  labor. 

So  saying  we  sign  off  now  until  the  same  time  next  month  when 
Lieutenant  Greenberg  will  present  the  "Ribbon  of  Distinguished 
Service"  to  the  contestant  offering  the  best  solution  to  the  problem 
of  having  all  of  the  carbons  in  right  when  making  multiple  copies  on 
a  typewriter,  so  that  the  impression  comes  out  on  the  sheet  on  which 
it  is  supposed  to  appear — and  nowhere  else. 


lOTH  DIVISION 

60th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Sieve  Gorman 
61st  Pet.,  Ptl.  Joseph  Farber 
62nd  Pet.,  Ptl.    Vincent  Ferrante 


64th  Pet.,  Ptl.  I.  C.  Hall 

66th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Andrew  W.  Dooley 

70th   Pet.,  Ptl.   Frank    Tormey 


61st  Precinct:  Two  more  of  our  boys  now  in  the  employ  of 
Uncle  Sam — Patrolmen  Straus  and  Maltz,  with  the  U.  S.  Navy  and 
Army,  respectively.    Best  of  luck  to  them  both. 

A  hearty  welcome  to  Lieutenant  "Mike"  Moore  who  has  returned 
to  us  from  the  Police  Academy !  Here's  a  good  opportunity  for  the 
students  to  garner  a  bit  of  "larnin"  direct  from  the  amiable  "Prof." 
who  is  ever  ready  with  information  and  good  advise  pertaining  to 
our  profession. 

We  welcome  also  Prob.  Patrolman  Carney  Kandies  who  has  been 
assigned  to  this  command  from  the  Recruits'  Training  School. 

Fond  farewells  were  bid  recently  to  two  swell  fellcftvs,  Arthur 
McLoughlin  and  Mike  Reardon,  whom  we  lost  via  the  retirement 
route.    Best  wishes  to  you  chaps  and  come  in  and  say  hello  soon. 

Who  is  it  "Pop"  Weidig  has  in  mind  when  he  speaks  so  lovingly 
of  "Sweet  William"?  Seems  the  sweet  person  is  away  at  the  moment 
and  poor  George  misses  him  terribly! 

No  column  is  complete  without  at  some  time  or  other  giving 
some  of  the  pet  names  making  the  rounds.  How  manj'  do  you  know  ? 
Cup-cake,  Boo-Boo,  Powder  Puff,  The  Shadow,  Toy  Bulldog,  Little 
Joe,  Browning  King,  The  Sheriff,  The  Chief,  Hook,  and  last  but 
far  from  least,  the  ever-present  Chucklehead — who  could  be  practic- 
ally anyone. 

We  almost  forgot  another  old  timer  who  has  retired.  Patrolman 
Harry  Hermance.  Best  wishes,  Harry.  We'll  be  looking  for  you 
these  cold  nights  on  post  38. 

Deepest  sympathies  to  Patrolman  Jim  Collins  in  the  recent  loss  of 
his  Mother. 

Well,  the  long  awaited  lieutenants'  list  is  out  and  as  usual  the 
61st  delegation  is  present.  Sergeants  Angevine,  Fater  and  Pender- 
gast  showed  the  boys  how  it's  done.  Best  of  luck  to  you  and  here's 
hoping,  in  addition,  that  the  gold  bar  will  not  be  long  in  arriving. 

Congratulations  to  Patrolman  Lazarus  and  Detective  Laurie,  who 
together  captured  two  men  who  were  entering  the  trucking  business 
via  the  hi-jack  route!  Sidney  and  Walter  sent  them  away  for  ex- 
tended vacations,  the  culprits  having  had  previous  encounters  with 
the  Law  and  having  lost  each  time. 

First  Sergeant  Frank  Wright  and  "Seabee"  Bob  Narici,  who 
were  in  recently  to  say  hello,  looked  fine.  They  asked  to  be  remem- 
bered to  all. 

62nd  Precinct:  We  welcome  to  our  midst  Sergeant  Barnes, 
and  to  Sergeants  George  Finley  and  John  Tabert  our  congratula- 
tions on  the  fine  showing  made  by  them  on  the  lieutenants'  hst. 

We  regret  the  passing  of  Patrolman  Nathaniel  Leffler  and  for- 
mer Patrolman  Raymond  J.  Newman  .  .  .  Patrolman  Leffler,  who 
died  Nov.  21,  had  a  host  of  friends.  Criminals  with  police  records 
feared  Leffler.  He  was  known  as  a  good  cop.  Former  Patrolman 
Newman  jlassed  away  Nov.  28  and  his  friends,  too,  were  numbered 
in  the  hundreds.     They  are  gone — but  not  forgotten. 

Emmet  Mylan  as  this  is  written  is  pinch  hitting  for  Joe  Wenz, 
on  sick  report.  Mylan  should  have  lots  of  friends  before  he's 
through  .  .  .  Meet  the  electric  and  radio  wizard  of  the  precinct.  The 
Great  Charlie  Todaro,  who  does  lots  of  experimental  work  and 
regularly  may  be  seen  with  a  kite  during  rain  storms  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Fred  Schlottman  lost  his  keys.  Reward  of  a  large  can  of  coffee — 
with  buns  on  the  side^offered  for  their  return  .  .  .  Sergeant  Fred 


Kinscher,  a  reader  of  ancient  history,  tells  us  the  shieks  and  others 
of  the  old  Arabian  tribes  were  smart  people.  Mike  O'Connor  wants 
to  know  if  it  wasn't  the  Arabian  Nights  he  was  reading  .  .  .  Patrol- 
man Doebele,  who  swings  a  mop  just  like  a  sailor — from  the  main 
floor  up  to  the  roof — getting  pointers  from  Lexander  and  BoUman. 
Claims  he  received  his  training  as  a  member  of  the  crew  of  Per- 
singer's  Yacht,  on  which  he  once  served  as  Acting  First  Mate  .  .  . 
Patrolman  Mique  O'Connor  (a  man  of  few  words)  as  a  rule  ave- 
rages 3  hours  and  42  minutes  to  explain  something — if  the  subject 
is  not  a  too  complicated  one,  that  is  .  .  .  Lou  Penner,  who  has  been 
aviating  between  the  wagon  and  the  broome,  probably  will  get  his 
wings  shortly.  Lou  dashes  around  so  swiftly  he  forgets  at  times 
which  job  he  holds  down  ...  A  beautiful  polish  job,  with  no  engine 
and  no  rubber  to  bother  with,  is  the  best  descripion  of  the  rattle-box 
Lou  .-Mfieri  tinkers  with.  Berran  says  he'd  give  anything  to  know 
how  Lou  gets  it  started. 

66th  Precinct:  Joe  Kelly,  interrogator  on  the  "Quiz  Kids" 
radio  program,  had  better  look  to  his  laurels.  From  reliable  sources 
we  have  it  that  "Happy"  Pedersen.  chief  operator  of  Car  408  and 
whose  faculty  for  asking  questions  is  not  altogether  a  secret,  is  after 
his  job  .  .  .  Walter  Pensa  and  Jim  Henry  are  all  in  a  dither  about 
their  posts  as  delegates  since  the  announcement  last  month  that 
"Beau  Brummel"  Miltenis  not  only  is  a  candidate  for  the  job — but 
has  quite  a  jerk  with  the  boys  in  the  back  room.  However,  even  he, 
our  secret  informant  tells  us,  will  have  stiff'  competition  in  the 
candidacies  of  Mike  Horowitz,  Abolafia,  Cucco  and  Moriarty  .  .  . 
Nat  Cooperman  had  better  be  more  careful  in  future  investigations 
made  in  Greenwood  Cemeterj- — if  he  doesn't  want  Bill  Sheehy  to 
act  in  a  like  manner  in  the  one  named  for  Washington  .  .  .  De 
Giorgio  is  very  happy  now  that  Tavani  has  fully  explained  to  him 
the  technique  of  a  "finesse"  .  .  .  Congratulations  to  the  stork's  as- 
sistant, "Dr."  Marvin  Landfish,  on  his  recent  fine  delivery.  What's 
good  for  a  cold.  Doc?  .  .  .  Happy  to  hear  Sergeant  Jacobs  has 
fully  recovered  from  his  recent  illness. 

What  about  our  bowling  team,  fellows?  Give  us  some  news  and 
perhaps  we  can  send  a  challenge  to  some  of  our  neighboring  pre- 
cincts. 

Victor  Lisante,  in  a  recent  letter  thanking  us  for  the  article  about 
himself  and  his  three  brothers,  asked  that  his  best  wishes  be  ex- 
tended to  all  members  of  the  command. 


78th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Don  Morogiello 
82nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Frederick  Shannon 
84th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Walter  Habeeb 


IITH  DIVISION 

68th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Ray  Donovan 
72nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Vincent  De  Cicco 
76th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  Murray 

68th  Precinct:  From  all  indications  the  boys  did  not  take 
favorably  to  the  lessons  in  native  history  that  I  started  to  give  them 
in  our  last  issue,  an  attitude  that  was  reflected  also  in  the  unhappy 
use  in  the  editorial  rooms  of  our  favorite  magazine  of  the  pencil 
that  writes  in  blue — with  which  our  nicely  written  column  on  Irish 
Folklore  was  given  quite  a  wallop.  And,  frankly,  who,  I  ask  you, 
could  blame  'em? 

Before  becoming  further  involved,  let  me  pause  to  express  to 
my  patient  readers  and  their  families  the  earnest  wish  that  1944 
will  bring  health,  happiness,  good  cheer — and  the  end  of  this 
global  war  ...  To  Tony  Paris,  Jimmy  Mulvihill,  Paddy  Lennon  and 
others  on  sick  report  as  this  is  written  we  hope  that  you  will  soon 
be  your  old  selves  again  ...  To  the  new  members  of  the  command, 
our  welcome  hand  and  good  luck  to  each  of  you  ...  To  the  boys 
in  the  armed  services — to  the  men  who  have  retired — our  sincere 
good  wishes  and  the  hope  fortune  may  favor  you  .  .  .  Included  in 
these  good  wishes  are,  of  course,  the  members  of  the  staff  of 
SPRING  3100  and  their  families. 

Last  month  we  celebrated  the  retirement  of  Walter  Herzer,  who 
has  enlisted  in  the  Merchant  Marine.  In  the  words  of  Charlie — er — 
we  mean  Judge — Ramsgate,  Walter  will  give  the  same  loyal  service 
to  the  Merchant  Marine  that  lie  gave  to  the  police  department  for 
over  twenty  years.    Good  luck,  Walter! 

Is  there  any  truth  to  the  rumor  that  Carl  Goodsmith  of  the 
"Borscht  Corcuit"  has  been  seen  handling  the  collection  basket  at 
O.L.P.H.f 

DeNosia  DeCandia,  the  guy  who  nose  it  all,  also  is  out  on  the 
sick  shelf  and  we  hope  it  has  nothing  to  do  with  an  irrigation 
process  on  that  noble  proboscis — which  is  just  another  $2  word  for 
bugle. 


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LOOKING      'EM      O  V  li  R 


The  well  known  Butch  Meyers,  of  the  varsity  class  of  1888  and 
well  known  also  as  a  sculler,  a  sport  in  which  years  ago  he  achieved 
international  fame,  is  making  ready  to  leave  the  department  in 
which  for  35  years  he  served  faithfully,  happily  and  well.  Bill  and 
that  "wielder  of  the  blue  pencil"  mentioned  in  our  opening  para- 
graph used  to  be  cronies,  but  since  tlie  chief  of  the  department's 
"Fourth  Estate"  moved  to  the  Police  Academy  he  no  longer  has 
time  (so  says  Bill)  to  meander  around  among  the  Charmed  Circle 
that  for  years  has  graced  such  figures  as  our  own  Butch  Meyers. 
How  about  it,  Mr.  Blue  Pencil?    Care  to  defend  yourself? 

(Editor's  Note:  Never  knem  a  nicer  guy  than  my  old  friend  Bill 
Meyers.  At  his  farewell  party,  which  I'm  sure  the  men  at  the  68th 
will  tender  him,  please  declare  me  in.) 

Who  are  the  wise  guys  who  said:  (1)  that  Russo  is  the  "seat" 
of  learning?  .  .  .  (2)  that  Mercer  Street  Olson  used  to  be  an  end 
man  with  Barnum  &  Bailey?  .  .  .  and  (3)  that  Tony  Spletzer  (of 
Hay  Hay  fame)  is  fast  losing  his  grip  on  the  medical  class  in  favor 
of  a  new  star  on  the  firmament,  one  Scotty  (Dundee)  McCandless? 

84th  Precinct:  Our  heartfelt  sympathy  to  Patrolman  A.  Mul- 
lane  in  the  loss  of  his  son,  Danny,  who  was  killed  in  action  in  the 
South  Pacific. 

Sights  to  See :  Patrolman  James  McCauley,  an  altar  boy  at  St. 
James  Church,  chaperoning  boys  and  girls  at  a  recent  dance  at 
P.  S.  5  ,  .  .  Patrolman  O'Toole  putting  $5  in  the  poor  box  at  Mass 
.  .  .  Patrolman  Cramer  stopping  a  horse  and  when  met  by  the 
captain  (who,  as  you  know,  is  himself  quite  a  rider)  suggesting 
unhitching  the  animal  and  having  the  captain  ride  same  into  the 
station  house 

Patrolmen  Jones  and  O'Brien  of  the  Police  Academy  are  going 
to  stage  a  10-round  bout  in  Jim  Pearl's  Stadium  ...  All  are  welcome 
.  .  .  Who  is  the  man  in  the  Powerhouse  with  the  Hollywood  teeth — 
recently  acquired? 

Patrolman  Edward  J.  Sinning  is  mighty  proud  of  his  son  in  the 
Marine  Corps,  Private  Edward  J.  Sinning,  who  in  the  raid  on 
Bougainville,  in  the  South  Pacific,  after  killing  four  Japs,  was 
himself  hit  by  two  hand  grenades,  knocking  him  out  for  the  time 
being.  The  ping  of  Jap  machine-gun  bullets  hitting  his  helmet 
brought  Pvt.  Sinning  back  to  reality.  Wiping  the  blood  from  his 
face,  he  got  up  on  one  knee,  pulled  the  pins  from  a  pair  of  hand 
grenades  and  lobbed  them  into  the  machine-gun  nest,  wiping  it  out. 
When  he  woke  up  in  the  hospital,  his  buddies  credited  him  with 
three  more  Japs.  For  his  gallantry  under  enemy  fire  he  has  re- 
ceived the  Purple  Heart,  and  recommendation  has  been  made  that 
he  be  awarded  the  Silver  medal. 

Following  is  a  listing  of  sons  and  daughters  of  members  of  this 
command  serving  in  the  armed  forces : 


Father 
Lt.  Antone  Straussner 
Lt.  Antone  Straussner 
Lt.  Antone  Straussner 
Lt.  William  Touwsma 
Sgt.  Thomas  L,  Greene 
Sgt.  Michael  J.  Rouse 
Ptl.  Walter  Cloonan 
Ptl.  James  Connick 
Ptl.  Bernard  Farrell 
Ptl.  William  Finn 
Ptl.  James  Hanley 
Ptl.  Frank  McKay 
Ptl.  Frank  McKay 
Ptl.  James  McTigue 
Ptl.  Thomas  Mitchell 
Ptl.  Alfred  MuUane 
Ptl.  Alfred  Mullane 
Ptl.  Edward  J.  Sinning 
Ptl.  Joseph  Yost 
Det.  John  Corcoran 
Det.  John  Corcoran 
Det.  John  Corcoran 
Det.  William  Hendry 
Det.  William  Hendry 
Det.  Anderson 


We  wish  you  and  yours  a  Happy  and  Prosperous  New  Year! 
12TH  DIVISION 

67th  Pet.,  Ptl.  George  Pallerito  7 1st  I'ct.,  Ptl.  Charles  Lyons 

69th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Henry  A.  Heslin  7.1rtl  Pct„  Ptl.  Edward  Fardocchi 

75th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Philip  Stabile 


Son  or 

Daughter 

Rank 

Service 

Joseph  G. 

Lt. 

Army 

Thomas  F. 

Sgt. 

Army 

Antone,  Jr. 

Pvt. 

-\rmy 

George 

Pvt. 

Army 

Thomas  A. 

Seaman 

Navy 

Mary 

Lt.  Nurse 

Army 

John  D. 

Corp. 

Army 

William  P. 

Pvt. 

M.  C. 

William 

Seaman 

Navy 

John 

Lt. 

Army 

James  Jr. 

Pvt. 

Army 

Frank  H. 

Pvt. 

Army 

James 

Seaman 

Navy 

Joseph  D. 

Pvt. 

M.  C. 

Thomas  J. 

Pvt. 

Army 

Francis  J. 

Seaman 

Navy 

Daniel  J. 

(Killed  in  action) 

Navy 

Edward  Jr. 

Pvt. 

M.   C 

Joseph  J. 

Seaman 

Navy 

John 

Pvt. 

Army 

Martin 

Corp. 

Army 

Thomas 

Ensign 

Navy 

William 

Seaman 

Navy 

Andrew 

Pvt. 

Army 

(jodfrey 

Seaman 

Navy 

73rd  Precinct:  Can  anyone  name  the  blissfully  happy  and  sar- 
torially  resplendent  couple  smiling  at  you  from  out  of  the  picture 
above?  Hint:  the  male  member  has  been  assigned  here  but  a  short 
while  and,  in  addition  to  his  many  other  accomplishments,  piano 
polisher  included,  is  the  proud  possessor  today  of  the  SPRING  3100 
golf  trophy  for  1942,  emblematic  of  superiority  on  the  links  in  a 
campaign  which  extended  that  year  right  down  p'-aclically  to  the 
final  putt. 

The  feminine  member  of  the  team  is  his  lovely  and  extremely 
charming  Better  Half  who  tells  us  that  her  chief  wifely  worries  at 
home  are  (1)  hiding  the  hammer  and  screw-driver  so  that  her 
husband,  a  born  housew-rtcker  with  tools,  can't  lay  his  hands  on 
them,  and  (2)  keeping  matches  likewise  out  of  his  grasp  so  that  he 
will  have  less  opportunity  to  build  forest  fires  with  refuse  on  the 
beautiful  colored  flagging  adorning  their  back  yard. 

She  will  tell  you,  too,  if  you  ask  her  in  a  nice  way,  about  the  five 
long  hours  spent  by  Patrolman  Ed  MacFadden,  112th  Precinct, 
searching  frantically  one  recent  late  tour  for  a  dead  body  about 
which  over  the  signal  box  he  previously  had  made  a  report  to  the 
station  house. 


13TH  DIVISION 

74th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Hugh  Belt 
77th  Pet,,  Ptt.   Martin  Gingold 
79th  Pet.,  Sgt.  John   T.  McCarthy 


80th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Nathan  Brief 
81st  Pet.,  Ptl.   William  Isaacs 
88th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Daniel  D.  Langan 


77th  Precinct:  Sorry  indeed  about  Sergeants  Blumberg  and 
Giordano  leaving  us.  .  .  .  Fortunate  at  the  same  time  to  be  able 
to  welcome  to  the  77th  Precinct  Sergeants  Neflf,  Eifler  and  McLaugh- 
lin. .  .  .  May  their  respective  stays  with  us  be  real  happy  ones. 

Heartiest  welcome  to  Patrolmen  Hertzoff,  Hochberg,  Rosenberg, 
Kirsch,  Kiewra,  London,  Piskun,  Book,  Heyman,  Magner,  Pavloflf, 
D'Avanzo,  and  Costa,  recent  newcomers  to  the  command.  .  .  .  Best 
wishes  and  a  long  and  happy  retirement  to  Patrolman  Frank  Rock- 
elein,  who  after  almost  i7  years  of  commendatory  service  retired 
from  the  Department  on  December  16  past.  "Rockie,"  our  P.B.A. 
delegate  and  first  broom,  sure  could  take  it  on  the  chin — always  with 
a  good  natured  smile — and  come  back  for  more.  .  .  .  And  now  that 
he's  gone,  let's  congratulate  Patrolman  John  B.  Hart,  who,  after  a 
real  hard  battle  defeated   Patrolman   Levine  and   Schneider  in  the 


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election  for  the  P.B.A.  job.  .  .  .  Tommie  Holmes  is  taking  over  the 
first  broom  and  seems  to  be  darned  good  at  it.  Last  heard  to  say, 
"I'll  make  this  doggone  place  shine  yet !" 

Morris  (I  Tried  My  Best)  Schneider,  our  laws  and  ordinance 
expert  who  wrote  up  some  by-laws  for  the  11  Club,  would  like 
to  hear  some  comments  on  them.  Suggestions  may  be  dropped  in 
the  SPRING  3100  box. 

We  really  have  a  good  basketball  team  and  would  like  to  hear 
from  any  of  the  recent  newcomers  if  they  are  interested  in  the 
game.  .  .  .  Also  would  like  to  hear  from  other  precincts  for  matches. 
Our  team  members  serve  in  the  8th,  9th,  10th  and  1st  Squads. 

Challenges  have  been  received  from  some  of  the  "Y"  members 
for  a  tug-of-war  match.  So  if  any  of  you  big  husky  he-men  are 
interested,  just  say  so.  .  .  .  We  have  a  few  strong-arm  buddies — 
Petterson,  Moran,  Walsh,  Jaeger,  Merkin,  Det.  Varrelman,  Sgt. 
Brennan — who  as  a  team  should  be  able  to  hold  their  own  with  the 
best  of  them. 

Being  still  a  bit  new  at  reporting,  I  have  secured  a  "ghost 
writer"  and  we  can  now  cover  the  8th,  9th,  10th,  1st  and  2nd  squads. 
Would  like  to  hear  also  from  the  remaining  squads,  so  don't  be 
bashful,  boys,  step  right  up!  The  "Spring  3100  Box"  should  produce 
plenty  of  swell  material.  Nicknames,  favorite  sayings,  things  silly 
as  well  as  serious  will  be  appreciated.  Everything  in  fun,  of  course, 
and  no  offense  ever  intended. 

In  closing,  your  reporter  would  like  to  take  this  opportunity  to 
wish  each  and  every  member  of  the  command  and  their  families  a 
very  happy,  prosperous  and  glorious  New  Year.  .  .  .  May  1944  bring 
us  peace  with  victory  and  the  safe  return  of  all  our  loved  ones 
serving  now   in  the  armed   forces. 

80th  Precinct:  Your  reporter  wishes  to  take  this  means  of 
thanking  the  members  of  the  command  for  the  kind  expressions  of 
sympathy  extended  to  him  in  his  recent  bereavement  .  .  .  To  Ser- 
geant Mike  Cunningham,  too,  our  most  heartfelt  sympathies  in  the 
recent  loss  of  his  sister. 

Once  again  we  were  thrilled  to  receive  visits  from  some  of  our 
boys  in  the  service  .  .  .  Private  Sidney  Raphael,  M.P.;  Ensign 
Harold  Keller,  Seaman  Ed  Bistany,  and  1st  Lieutenant  Harold 
V'enokur,  accompanied  by  his  charming  wife,  were  those  who 
dropped  in  to  extend  the  Season's  Greetings.  We  bid  them  all 
Godspeed  and  an  early  and  victorious  return. 

Overheard  recently :  Patrolman  John  McGuire  (known  now  as 
Stoodent  McGuire)  imparting  some  of  his  recently  acquired  know- 
ledge regarding  cruelty  to  animals  to  Vince  Walsh.  Says  Mac : 
".-^nd  do  you  know  that  you  may  charge  one  with  this  section  of 
the  law  if  he  is  observed  tearing  the  wings  off  a  common  housefly?" 
Yep,  Meckel  sure  is  digging  into  them  thar  books — just  another  boss 
in  the  making! 

Our  ace  photographer,  Eddie  Muller,  recently  pulled  a  "jonny 
on  the  spot"  with  his  trusty  camera  when  he  snapped  a  picture  of 
Sergeant  Mike  Cunningham  with  Matty  Farrell  and  Sid  Raphael 
comparing  their  respective  "canal  boats."  That's  right,  Private  Sid 
once  again  came  away  with  the  honors  .  .  .  Another  picture  showed 
our  skipper  with  Sidney  in  a  pose  as  to  suggest  he  might  be  telling 
Sid  "now  when  I  wuz  in  the  Army  we  bzz,  bzz,  bzz!"  .  .  .  Swell 
work,  Eddie. 

During  a  recent  investigation  of  a  homicide.  Detective  Jim  Cahill, 
80th  Squad,  journeyed  to  Cleveland,  Ohio,  to  check  upon  some 
clues,  and  it  was  his  pleasure  upon  arrival  there  to  work  in  con- 
junction with  several  members  of  the  Homicide  Squad  of  that  city. 
Detective  Cahill  takes  this  means  now  to  thank  Lieutenant  Cooney 
and  Detectives  Whalen,  Marrell,  May  and  Meares  of  the  Cleveland 
P.  D.  for  their  splendid  cooperation,  and  they  are  hereby  assured 
that  at  some  future  time  a  trip  to  our  fair  city  will  provide  for 
Cahill  a  most  happy  means  to  return  in  kind  the  courtesy  and  fine 
assistance  extended  him. 


14TH  DIVISION 

83rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Joseph  Seymour 
85th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Eight  T.  Five 
87th  Pet.,  Ptl.    William  Smith 


90th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  J.  Keating 
92nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  William  Burg 
94th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Cyril  Shortle 


90th    Precinct:     A    belated — but    nevertheless    sincere — Happy 
New  Year  to  all ! 

New  Year's   Resolutions:   John   Flanagan:   to  be  a  little  more 
cheery  and  social  ...  Joe  Gardella:  to  get  the  data  straight  from 


now  on  before  giving  out  with  the  news  .  .  .  Henny  Logan;  to 
afford  the  sergeants  more  room  in  the  car — by  reducing  .  .  .  Moe 
Glickhause :  to  stop  squinting  when  looking  at  the  roll-call  and 
similar  notices  on  the  board  .  .  .  Eddie  Reilly :  to  wear  a  big  smile 
always  .  .  .  Patrolman  Normandy :  to  quiet  his  amplified  tones  and 
warn  and  admonish  with  more  restraint  than  before  .  .  .  Patrolman 
Callichio :  to  sign  up  for  a  course  in  English  Literature  .  .  .  Frank 
Shettino :  to  throw  away  his  dictionary  and  stop  looking  up  those 
jawbreakers  that  he  springs  on  the  boys  .  .  .  Patrolman  Mackritis : 
to  no  longer  laugh  at  Redmond's  jokes  .  ,  .  Stan  Comulado :  to  re- 
move the  shrub  .  .  .  Joe  Foley :  to  discontinue  calling  Bill  Kaminsky 
"Boo !"  .  .  .  Patrolman  Bellinoff :  to  give  up  his  plan  of  opening  a 
pet  shop  .  ,  .  Manny  Uhlfelder :  to  not  whistle  "Paper  Doll"  any 
more  .  .  .  Joe  Maguire:  to  start  the  New  Yea,r  by  typing  with  two 
fingers  instead  of  one  .  .  .  Pat  Gough :  to  go  in  the  Navy  .  .  .  Nick 
Abrancatti :  ditto  into  the  Army  .  .  .  Joe  Bruton :  to  agree  with  the 
P.  B.  A.  always  from  New  Year's  on  .  .  .Bernie  Galligan :  to  do 
likewise  with  Patrolman  John  Burns  .  .  .  Mike  Dougherty :  to  get 
a  driver's  license  .  .  .  Patrolman  Fitzsimmons :  to  not  try  to  grow- 
any  more  hair  .  .  .  Sergeant  Craig :  to  stop  smiling  so  much  .  .  . 
Lieutenant  Watts :  ditto  .  .  .  Lieutenant  Papp :  to  not  say  "Fine  and 
Dandy"  any  more  .  .  .  That's  about  all  we  can  recall  at  the  moment, 
and  we  do  hope  the  boys  keep  them. 

At  one  time  not  so  many  years  ago  there  was  a  dashing  young 
taxi-driver  whose  phone  number,  if  you  needed  his  services,  was 
Halsey  4262,  and  who,  by  some  strange  quirk  of  fate,  is  now  a 
policeman  and  his  shield — yes,  you  guessed  it — is  number  4262 — 
and  he's  still  driving.  Who's  the  guy?  Well,  in  case  you're  leery 
we'll  tell  you  it's  Geary. 

Have  you  noticed  the  change  in  Sergeant  Gallagher — who  of  late 
looks  about  ten  years  younger?  Wonder  what  brought  about  the 
transformation ! 

Why  does  Vecchio  go  tieless  when  working  on  the  switchboard? 
Do  you  suppose  the  fact  he's  pinch-hitting  as  a  sergeant  when  so 
assigned  makes  his  neck  swell? 

To  those  of  our  men  who  are  away  due  to  the  Flu  we  send  our 
best  .  .  .  We  still  miss  Patrolman  Dick  Faber;  we  hope  for  his 
recovery  soon. 

Had  a  visit  from  Bill  Wessner  and  he  is  doing  O.  K.  Sends 
regards  to  all  .  .  .  Bill  Powell  sent  Christmas  greetings  from  across 
the  seas  and  he,  too,  wishes  us  the  best. 

With  the  Air  Warden  Service  cut  down,  we  have  back  with  us 
Sergeant  Gray,  thanks  to  whose  efforts  the  90th  boasts  one  of  the 
best  A.W.S.  units  in  the  city.  Patrolman  Joe  Maguire  picks  up  where 
the  sergeant  left  off,  and  we  know  that  Joe  will  keep  up  the  good 
work. 

Pinhead   Biographies — top  half  of  9th  Squad : 

Moe  Glickhause,  a  postal  employee  formerly;  allege4  operator 
at  one  time  of  a  pushcart  on  Havemeyer  Street — but  in  that  report 
we  don't  put  much  stock;  we  don't  in  fact,  dare  repeat  it;  works 
along  So.  9th  Street  and  is  well  known  and  respected  by  all ;  likes 
to  tell  of  the  good  old  days  when  things  were  tough  along  these 
parts;  a  policeman  from  head  to  toe;  does  his  job  well  and  no 
kidding  about   it. 

John  B.  Swiderskj,  who  also  has  been  in  the  90th  for  quite  a 
time;  a  man  of  many  tunes,  his  melodious  voice  is  a  treat  to  the 
ears ;  likewise  worked  here  in  the  good  old  days  and  states  the 
cops  of  today  don't  know  how  well  off  they  are;  is  called  John 
Brown,  a  name  dubbed  on  him  in  his  school  days  and  still  sticks; 
is  quite  a  kidder  and  can  himself  take  it  as  well  as  dish  it  out ;  his 
greatest  pride  is  his  daughter,  and  from  some  pictures  we've  seen 
we  don't  wonder. 

Charlie  Carlin,  who  still  claims  to  have  retained  the  same  weight 
after  20  odd  years — and  is  of  better  carriage  today  than  most  younger 
men  you  see  around ;  worked  as  a  chauffeur  previously ;  doesn't  say 
much  but  is  able  to  hold  his  own  in  any  emergency  likely  to  arise; 
is  another  one  of  those  who  worked  the  lower  end  of  the  precinct 
in  the  old  days  when  a  cop  had  to  be  a  cop — or  else.  .  .  . 

Jack  Redmond,  who  worked  as  a  packer  before  donning  the  blue 
and  also  as  a  conductor  on  the  old  B.  &  Q.  during  the  days  of  the 
summertime  open  cars ;  is  by  far  the  wittiest  man  in  the  house  and 
his  dry  humor  is  really  something;  known  to  be  a  diligent  and  alert 
policeman  and  only  recently  apprehended  a  burglar  "right  in  the 
act" ;  works  up  around  Bedford  and  Myrtle  Avenues  and  is  credited 
with  having  coined  more  phrases  than  any  other  policeman;  his  pet 
is  George  Mackritis,  who  is  accused  at  times  of  being  his  straight 


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man;  his  ambition  is  to  open  a  cabaret  when  he  retires  and  have  all 
the  old  timers  work  for  him ;  has  already  contacted  Frankie  for  the 
Master  of  Ceremonies  job. 

15TH  DIVISION 

lOOth  Pet.,  Ptl.   John  C.  Hecht  103rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Albert  Cowdell 

101st  Pet.,  Ptl.  Harold  T.  Keenan  I04th  Pet.,  Ptl.    Walter  Dearcopp 

102nd  Pet.,  PH.  Edward  G.  Schultz        105th  Pet.,  The  New  Dinger 
106th  Pet.,  Ptl  .Alex  Conradi 

102nd  Precinct:  No,  boys,  Schultz  is  not  dead,  he's  still  very 
much  alive,  even  tho  he  does  miss  a  month  or  two  each  year  writ- 
ing about  you  lovely  gentlemen.  All  in  kidding  and  good  fellowship, 
of  course. 

Because  of  my  travels — one  week  in  Harlem,  one  week  at  the 
Ranch  and  one  week  in  Little  Harlem— I  learn  of  very  little  to 
write  about.  That  goes,  of  course,  for  all  radio  motor  patrol  car 
crews.  We  just  see  each  other  long  enough  to  say  Hello  and  Good- 
bye.  Ah,  well ! 

Good  luck  and  lots  of  good  health  to  Christian  Fritzges  and  John 
Graham  in  their  retirement.  .  .  .  Aside  to  Patrolman  Kohl  (of  the 
Parkchester  Kohls):  What  happened  to  that  pair  of  pliers  in  Car 
782?  .  .  .  Gene  Kerby  tells  me  our  precinct  bowling  team  was  taken 
for  three  games  last  month  by  the  Woodhaven  Knights  of  Colum- 
bus team,  but  that  all  who  attended  had  a  swell  time — that  they 
could  not  have  met  a  sweller  bunch  of  men.  Well,  Gene,  that's  the 
K.  of  C.  for  you.  .  .  .  Patrolman  Keaveny's  Swan  Song:  "When  the 
Frost  Is  On  the  Pumpkin  I'll  Be  With  You"  ....  Sergeant  Kelleher 
and  Patrolman  Pensa  now  known  as  the  D.O.A.  boys.  Our  old 
pal  Bill  Twomey,  a  citizen  now  of  Red  Hook,  N  Y.,  says  he  goes 
to  bed  with  the  chickens  each  night,  which  is  better,  he  was  careful 
to  explain,  than  he  was  able  to  do  as  a  brother  toiler  here  at  the 
102.  .  .  .  Soldier  Boy  Max  Kobbe  now  in  command  of  a  Disciplinary 
Barracks  at  Green  Acres.  Says  he  has  his  hands  full,  but  likes  the 
work  nevertheless.  .  .  .  Have  Detective  Francisco  DeGuida  tell  you 
about  the  50  fish  that  leaped  into  his  rowboat  while  he  was  vaca- 
tioning last  month  at  his  summer  estate  at  Rosendale,  N.  Y.  .  .  . 
Latest  members  of  our  Re-Lax  Club  to  be  remembered  by  the  boys 
were  Ex-Patrolman  Bill  Cowden  and  Ex-Sergeant  Herman  Huners. 
Two  swell  fellows.    A  good  time  and  good  luck  to  'em  both. 

Who  taught  who  a  nice  lesson  in  bowling,  on  or  about  Decem- 
ber 1  past  ?    Read  the  scores — and  weep : 

Landenburg    194        159        183        536 

Kerby   159        246        204        609 

,  353       405        387      1145 

Barry    142        169        132        443 

McGovern   161        145        151        457 

303        314       283       900 ' 

Patrolman  Cugal,  whom  I  left  out  in  one  of  my  softball  re- 
ports, is  also  a  good  ball  player — and  first  class  manager,  too.  .  .  . 
We  have  had  quite  a  number  of  our  men  sick  and  injured  in  the 
last  few  months — Moriarity,  Fritzges,  Fritzimmons,  Peterson,  Schro- 
der, Carney,  and  your  reporter,  among  others.  And  not  a  thing  we 
can  do  about  it,  either.  .  .  .  Patrolman  Fauls  now  a  member  of  the 
Broom  and  Mop  Squad,  replacing  Galland,  who  gave  up  the  job — 
loo  much  coal  gas  and  ashes.  .  .  .  All  of  us  were  sorry  to  learn 
that  two  of  our  buddies  lost  their  beloved  mothers  last  month.  Our 
condolences  to  Patrolmen  Pensa  and  Stamm.  .  .  .  To  Patrolman 
Stanton,  who  recently  joined  our  ranks,  we  wish  good  luck  and  a 
long  stay.  .  .  .  Patrolman  Egan  back  in  the  103rd  after  a  short  stay 
with  us.  .  .  .  Patrolman  Bender  got  himself  fixed  up  with  the 
Juvenile  Aid,  and  Patrolman  Ryan  also  left  us  for  a  detail.  Good 
luck.  Pals! 

Here's  hoping  you  all  enjoyed  a  merry  and  pleasant  Christmas 
— and  my  best  wishes  now  for  a  Happy  New  Year — a  victorious  one 
— a  year  that  will  see  all  of  our  boys  come  marching  home  again. 


112th  Precinct: 

Alphonse  Falise 
Rowan  J.  Helferty 
Leonard  G.  Kropp 
Rudolph  Bodd 
William  Dinkelacker 


HONOR  ROLL 

Joseph   W.    Jung 
Laurence   Schmitt 
Robert  G.  Schurr 
Casimir  Kruszewski 
William   Young 


Congratulations  in  order  for  Patrolman  Cullman,  proud  daddy 
of  a  boy.  .  .  .  Sergeant  Butler  on  hitting  the  lieutenants'  list.  .  .  . 
Patrolmen  Shengle,  Vopelak  and  GrifTin  for  those  good  arrests. 

We  are  all  looking  forward  to  the  day  in  June  when  Rugis  takes 
That  Fatal  Step.  .  .  .  Pete  Becker  still  raving  of  how  he  almost 
got  that  deer.  .  .  .  Welcome  back  to  the  fold,  members  of  the  Air 
Warden  Service.  .  .  .  Residents  of  the  Gardens  will  miss  Sleuths 
Sherlock  Schneider  and  Watson  Unger,  and  especially  the  aroma 
of  their  pipes.  ...  If  they  start  to  ration  clothes,  wonder  what 
Peltier's  going  to  do?  Every  day  a  different  civilian  outfit.  .  .  . 
Since  Errico's  tonsils  were  yanked  out  he  sings  louder — and  eats 
more  often.  .  .  .  Patrolman  Gusewicz  peeved  about  news  story  "Cop 
roughed  up !"  ''They  never  touched  me,"  sez  he.  .  .  .  What  radio 
crew  of  Sector  4  is  grumbling  because,  in  their  capacity  as  coffee 
sergeants  to  the  station  house,  their  labors  are  not  appreciated?  .  .  . 
What  rookie  when  asked  "Where  you  going  for  meal?"  answered, 
"One  Station  Square"?  Not  bad,  eh?  .  .  .  Speaking  of  appetites, 
can  anyone  match  the  one  possessed  by  our  Sergeant  Charlie  Plun- 
kitt,   since   retired? 

Our  sergeant  aspirants  are  like  horses  at  the  barrier — watching 
— waiting  and  hoping — that  the  list  moves  faster  through  appoint- 
ments and  retirement.  .  .  .  Following  is  a  list  of  members  of  the 
112th  Precinct  who  retired  in  1943;  Sergeant  Plunkitt,  Patrolmen 
Barth,  Ferguson,  Gundlack,  Innes,  Berguson  and  Morris.  .  .  .  Our 
deepest  sympathy  to  Patrolman  Reisinger  in  the  loss  of  his  Mother; 
also  to  Patrolman  McShea  whose  Mother  also  has  passed  on.  .  .  . 
We  still  mourn  the  loss  of  Patrolman  Brophy — a  swell  guy.  .  .  .  The 
112th  Precinct  should  be  well  represented  in  the  next  circular  con- 
cerning commendations,  excellent  police  duty,  etc.  .  .  .  Any  one 
in  need  of  a  good  two-piece  band  for  the  holiday  season  get  in 
touch  with  Lieutenant  Travers  and   Patrolman  Lodi. 

To  all  members  of  the  112th  Precinct;  Best  wishes  for  a  Happy 
Holiday  Season ! 

114th  Precinct:  Due  to  your  reporter  having  been  on  vaca- 
tion, there  is  not  much  to  report  this  month.  Likewise,  the  shortage 
of  tittle-tattle  slips  in  the  nosey  box  denotes  that  little  of  writing 
importance  has  happened  during  his  absence. 

Congratulations  nov^  to  Patrolman  and  Mrs.  Joe  Lyons  on  the 
birth  of  a  boy !  .  .  .  Incidentally,  your  reporter  and  his  missus  are 
also  receiving  good  wishes  on  the  arrival  on  December  1  of  Another 
Daughter !    Both  families  doing  nicely,  thank  you. 

Sincere  condolances  to  Patrolman  Bill  Cooley  in  the  death  of 
his  wife,  who  succumbed  after  a  long  illness ;  also  to  Patrolman 
Larry  Coghlan  in  the  loss  of  his  father,  and  to  Patrolman  Harry 
Leas  in  the  passing  of  his  brother. 

Your  reporter  wishes  all  the  officers  and  men  of  this  command 
a  bright  and  successful  year  in  1944,  and,  God  willing,  that  all 
of  your  hopes  and  wishes  come  true. 


TRAFFIC  C 


Ptl.   Joseph  H.  Werns 


16TH  DIVISION 

108th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  Gerien 
109th  Pet.,  Ptl.   George  Ferguson 
110th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Raymond  Peterson 


111th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  J.  Bidanset 
112th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Morton  Fuld 
114th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edwin  Furcht 


Our  sincere  sympathies  and  best  wishes  for  a  speedy  recovery 
to  those  of  our  comrades  currently  on  sick  report. 

To  Joe  Packingham,  who  has  left  us  via  retirement,  we  wish 
good  luck  and  good  health  in  the  years  to  come. 

Birthday  Greetings  to  George  Bayer,  Henry  Beckman,  Max  Boch, 
John  Caulfield,  Kelso  Collins,  John  Corbett,  Harold  Cuseck,  Howard 
Fitzpatrick,  Henry  Foster,  Edward  Hannon,  William  Hartman, 
Raymond  Kuykendall,  John  Madden,  Charles  Padberg,  Louis  Plate, 
Timothy  Reedy  and  Alfred  Rohde. 

Congratulations  to  Tom  Dolan,  Jr.,  son  of  Patrolman  Thomas 
Dolan,  who  in  his  first  year  at  Fordham  Prep  was  selected  by  sports 
writers  of  the  World  Telegram  as  one  of  the  outstanding  football 
players  on  the  All-City  Catholic  High  School's  second  team.  Good 
luck.  Tommy,  and,  incidentally,  tell  Mom  not  to  tear  open  thos« 
envelopes,  to  use  a  knife  next  time. 

Feets  Bamberger,  who  was  going  to  give  the  Missus  a  bridge 


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.'  lamp  for  Xmas,  changed  his  mind  when  he  discovered  how  securely 
on  the  Williamsburg  Bridge  such  lamps  are  fastened,  .  .  .  Did 
you  know  that  Wakefield  McCusker  wants  to  take  that  little  black 
box  off  the  wall  because  (sez  he)  he  bumped  his  head  on  it?  No 
damage  done  to  his  head,  thank  goodness,  but  the  box  suffers  now 
{  from  greatly  weakened  sides.  .  .  .  Congratulations  to  Charles 
I  Schnitzlien,  our  Glee  Club  song  bird,  who  arrested  a  mugger  not 
•  long  ago  and  received  as  a  result  a  letter  of  congratulation  from 
the  Police  Commissioner.  .  .  Wonder  why  that  red-headed  fisher- 
man, Leo  Gellella,  goes  around  wearing  two  wrist  watches?  Afraid 
he'll  be  late  for  supper,  maybe?  .  .  .  When  John  Reilly,  the  shop 
man,  walked  unrecognized  into  the  station  house  for  his  check  last 
month,  the  boys  all  started  reaching  for  their  guns.  (Gosh,  he 
couldn'ta  looked  that  bad!).  .  .  .  Congratulations  and  good  luck 
to  Sergeant  Hill  Keneally  on  his  re-election  for  another  year  as 
president  of  the  Traffic  Squad  Ass'n ! 

Understand  Carlson  has  been  getting  some  very  peculiar  mail  of 
late.  Come  on,  Leonard,  let's  in  on  it.  .  .  .  S.W.M.F.B. — S.W.M.F.B. 
— S.W.M.I'.n.  .  .  .  Yes,  "Sam  Wachstein's  Mighty  Fine  Bagels"  is 
what  the  call  stands  for,  to  say  nothing  of  a  knish  with  every  bagel. 
....  You  should  hear  Frank  Morrissey  broadcasting  that  "poor" 
Bamberger  doesn't  want  to  work  in  the  Emergency  any  more. 
What's  the  matter,  Frank,  jealous?  .  .  .  The  reason  Little  Artie  is 
putting  on  poundage  is  that  he  is  custodian  now  of  key  No.  8  which 
belongs  to  the  commissary.  (Watch  him,  Irene!).  .  .  .  Sunny  Boy 
;  Keeshan  almost  swallowed  his  corncob  pipe  when  Artie  G.  cracked, 
without  a  smile,  "//  you  xnant  a  day  off  I'll  Imve  to  O.K.  it  first!" 
....  Our  deepest  sympathy  to  Patrolman  McHugh  in  the  death  of 
his  father. 

To  members  of  Traffic  C  and  their  sons  and  daughters  serving 
in  the  armed   forces  we  say :   Good  luck — and  may  God  bless  you 
and  return  you  one  and  all  safely  to  us  again  soon. 
.\  belalc<l  Merry  Xmas  and  Happy  New  Year  to  all ! 


MOTORCYCLE  PRECINCT  1 


PtI.  Jack  Garfield 


Birthday  Greetings  to  Patrolmen  Bartsch  and  Glum,  Jan.  1 ;  Car- 
roll, Jan.  7;  Tabano,  Jan.  8;  Yost,  Jan.  19;  Bachroik,  Jan.  20;  Cu- 
;    sack,  Jan.  21;  McCue,  Jan.  22;'Irvin,  Jan.  25. 

Our  deepest  sympathy  to  Patrolman  Harmon  in  the  recent  loss 
(if  his  father. 

Retired  Inspector  Tony  Howe,  recently  returned  from  a  long 
trip,  never  looked  better.  Claims  he  feels  so  good  that  he  is  ready 
to  start  a  brand  new  Police  career.    We  wish  him  the  best. 

Patrolman  Willie  (Poker  Face)  Goggins,  the  man  who  knows 
all,  sees  all — but  says  nothing.  .  .  .  Patrolman  Joe  (A.S.P.C.A.) 
Clark  at  it  again.  Seventeen  last  month.  .  .  .  Walter  (Shorty) 
liuckhardt,  one  of  our  mechanics,  can  diagnose  engine  trouble  with- 
out bothering  even  to  look  at  the  motor.  .  .  .  Patrolman  Bonds  in 

•  his  sheepskin  coat  feels  right  at  home.    Reminds  him  of  Okla.  .  .  . 

•  Patrolman  John  Henle  Jr.  requests  the  boys  call  him  "Senior"  on 
■    account  of  he,   too,  has  grown  up.  .   .   .   Joe   Breheney   is  thinking 

of  getting  a  commercial  Air  Pilot's  license — says  he's  been  doing 
a  lot  of  flying  lately.  .  .  .  Patrolman  Marshall  Lawrence  was  a 
"Fuller  Brush"  salesman  before  joining  the  force,  which  accounts, 
no  doubt,  for  that  million  dollar  smile.  .  .  .  Judging  from  the 
bouquets  (verbal)  they  throw  at  each  other.  Patrolmen  Frank 
Fleischer  and  Phil  Connolly  must  be  pals — or  somethin'. 

True  story :  Up  in  Boston  at  a  Legion  Convention  one  year.  Gene 
(Commander  Blimp)  Roberts  and  Charlie  (Potatoes)  Hammer  went 
to  a  hotel  and  luckily  for  them  were  handed  the  one  room  avail- 
able. They  went  out  to  celebrate,  leaving  John  (Garfield  Doo  Little) 
McCroary  and  (Needle  Nose)  Mortimer  in  charge.  So  what?  So 
these  two  gentlemen  went  to  a  hardware  store  and  had  one  dozen 
duplicate  keys  made  which  they  presented  to  all  and  sundry.  When 
Roberts  and  Hammer  came  back  to  sleep  that  night,  in  their  bed 
they  found  McCroary  and  Mortimer — and  the  chairs  in  the  room 
occupied  by  the  rest  of  their  pals.    The  End. 

What  a  pleasant  sight  to  come  in  from  a  tour  of  duty  at  8  A.M. 
and  see  the  smiling  faces  of  the  day  squad.    They  never  complain. 

;  Always  satisfied  with  their  lot.  .  .  .  Mike  (W.  C.  Fields)  Deegan 
is  in  the  market  for  an  old  girdle.  Will  someone  please  oblige.  .  .  . 
Is  it  true  Patrolman  John  Rapp's  zvife  polishes  his  dome  with 
Johnson's  Floor  Wax?  ...  If  you  want  to  hear  some  hair-raising 

i    stories  get  His  Honor,  Patrolman  Clayton  Hand,  talking.  .  .  .  Ken 


Smith  still  minus  his  front  crockery.  Wonder  why  the  wait?  .  .  . 
Is  it  true  our  friend  Herbie  West,  an  escort  specialist  of  note,  calls 
the  house  every  15  minutes  so  as  to  preclude  any  slight  possibility 
of  missing  one?  .  .  .  For  instruction  in  the  special  care  of  babies 
see  Patrolman  (Baby  Face)  Hirschfield.  .  .  .  Get  Patrolman  (Little 
Joe  Koncelik)  Seefchak  to  tell  you  how  he  hooked  and  landed, 
after  a  terrific  struggle,  those  two  half-pound  flounders.  .  .  .  Is  it 
true  Patrolman  Rickert  on  his  income  tax  reports  claims  deferment 
on  account  of  being  the  main  support  of  his  side-partner,  Patrolman 
Ochsenhirt?  .  .  .  And  that  Willie  (Cowboy)  Collins  feels  safe  in 
Central  Park  nozo — since  the  squirrels  have  left? 

Patrolman  Barry  says  the  only  way  to  stop  P.B.A.  Bacon  from 
looking  sad  is  to  pay  your  dues  (and  then  watch  him  smile).  .  .  . 
What  is  the  attraction  at  Iszy's  on  Longwood  Avenue?  .  .  .  Men  of 
the  Squad  can't  figure  out  how  Tom  Burke  can  have  so  amazing 
a  brain  in  so  small  a  head.  .  .  .  Is  it  true  Larry  Siegel  has  to  get 
permission  from  his  wife  when  he  wants  to  use  the  car?  .  .  .  Patrol- 
man Bill  (Handsome)  Smith  is  missed  by  us  all.  .  .  .  How  come 
every  time  Joe  (Skinny)  Koncelik  and  Toby  (Snuffy)  Goodman  go 
to  Brooklyn  they  get  lost?  .  .  .  Ray  Carroll  is  following  in  the 
footsteps  of  his  dear  friend  Irwin,  to  wit:  "Can't  do  it  today,  see 
me  tomorrow !".  .  .  .  Did  you  know  that  (Darling)  Joe  Barrett  loves 
to  zvcar  colored  underzi'car,  PREFERABLY  PINK? 

Best  wishes  for  a  speedy  recovery  to  Patrolmen  Beston  and 
Johnson,   ill  at  home  as  this   is   written. 

Our  best  wishes  to  Lieutenant  Timothy  J.  Leehane  upon  his  re- 
tirement from  the  Department  on  December  19  past. 


MOTORCYCLE  PRECINCT  2 


Pll.  Joh  I.  N.  G.  Along 


Very  glad  to  welcome  to  Motorcycle  Precinct  2  our  new  com- 
manding officer.  Acting  Captain  John  J.  A.  Fellingham,  and  Lieu- 
tenant  Phil   Burns. 

In  the  absence  of  Jim  Olliffe,  Brooklyn's  gift  to  the  P.B.A., 
who  is  down  South  as  we  write  this  trying  to  get  Florida's  sunshine 
to  relieve  his  sinus  miseries,  we  wish  to  all  a  happier-than-ever  New 
Year. 

News  flash  from  the  Tottenville  Express — "Crowe  catches 
Eagle !"  H'm !  Birds  leaving  for  the  south  late  this  year,  thought 
we;  but  Sergeant  Charlie  Joseph  cleared  it  up  by  saying  it  was  Steve 
Crowe  who  took  off  after  a  fast  one  and  the  operator  turned  out 
to  be  Joseph  Eagle — a  bald-headed  eagle  at  that.  .  .  .  What  happened 
to  our  .Staten  Island  reporter,  Ed  Pfleging,  you  ask?  Nothing  seri- 
ous ;  something  about  his  blood  pressure  being  "inconsistant".  .  .  . 
Best  wishes  to  Johnny  Rudolph  who  did  a  Heaver-McKeever  when 
a  loose  trolly  track  tangled  up  his  front  wheel.  .  .  .  Why  is  it  that 
just  as  soon  as  Eddie  Lee  gets  his  hip  boots  on  and  is  all  set  to  wash 
the  car — he  gets  a  telephone  call?  Would  John  Capper  know  the 
answer?  .  .  .  The  gang  extends  its  best  wishes  to  our  former  skip- 
per. Acting  Captain  George  Neary,  and  to  his  fighting  Marine  son. 
Sergeant  Kenneth  G.  Neary,  somewhere  in  the  South  Pacific. 

Introducing  Harold  Louis  Bradley,  newly  elected  president  of 
the  Morgue  Hot  Stove  League :  "Gather  around  me,  men,  and  I'll 
tell  you  about  the  time  when  I  was  in  the  Homicide  Squad  back 
in  the  early  twenties.  It  was  one  of  the  coldest  nights  you  ever 
saw.  The  snow  was  up  to  here  (indicating  three  feet  over  his  head). 
Twasn't  fit  for  man  or  beast  to  be  out  in,  but  there  I  was,  standing 
cover  on  a  plant,  waiting  for  my  partner  to  show  up,  when  all  of  a 
sudden  I  hears  a  scream!" — At  this  point  the  story  was  interrupted 
by  one  of  those  four  sons  of  the  Vulgar  Boatman — Tom  McGuire, 
Bill  Whittier,  Phil  Blush  and  Andy  Mulhall — who  broke  in  with  a 
few  bars  of  "You  scream — /  scream — zve  all  scream  for  ice  cream!" 
and  poor  Bradley,  a  corking  good  story-teller  in  his  own  right,  had 
to  throw  in  the  sponge  in  disgust.  "There  I  thought  I  had  an  in- 
telligent audience,"  Hal  afterward  confided,  "which  only  goes  to  show 
you  the  type  of  fresh  kids  we're  getting  in  the  job  today  I" 

What  lieutenant  used  to  take  his  son  for  saxaphone  lessons — 
and  wound  up  by  himself  learning  to  play  the  thing  instead?  I  dare 
say  if  you  asked  Lieutenant  Fleischner  about  it  he  might  even  tell 
you  of  the  time  he  gave  out  as  a  featured  member  of  Rudy  Vallee's 
Band. 

Best  wishes  and  a  speedy  recovery  to  Bill  McCarren,  Johnny 
Kenavan,  Bill  Archibald,  Joe  Fleming  and  George  Hutchinson,  who 
are  sick  abed  at  this  writing. 

Your  reporter  would  like  a  little  more  cooperation  in  the  matter 
of  filling  this  column  for  1^44,  but  please  see  Nat  Bravate  for  cen- 
sorship clearance  beforehand. 


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GRAND  CENTRAL  PARKWAY  PRECINCT 


The  Ghost 


Greetings  and  Salutations,  and,  too,  my  sincere  hope  that  none 
of  you  suffered  from  over-eating  during  the  festive  season  just 
ended;  also,  my  fond  hope  that  Santa  Claus  treated  all  of  you  in 
the  manner  to  which  you  in  happier  times  have  been  accustomed. 
Copying  an  idea  from  a  popular  radio  column,  all  of  us  here 
extend  Birthday  Greetings  to  the  following:  Acting  Lieutenant  Ask- 
lund,  Patrolmen  Budney,  Bryant,  Dunekack,  Hogstrom,  Kerrigan, 
Moriarity,  Quirk  and  Winter.  May  they  all  continue  to  enjoy  good 
health  and,  in  addition,  continue  giving  The  Ghost  something  to  write 
about. 

Anent  the  identity  of  the  said  Ghost:  Lieutenant  K.  says  he  is 
certain  that  Premier  Molotoff  Radtke  is  the  guy,  that  his  star 
assistant  is  Eddie  Bloom,  with  Sullivan  and  Roeder  serving  as  re- 
porters.   Ah,  me! 

How  come  Shields  need  only  say  to  Pop  Weeks,  "Hey,  Pop, 
how  about  that  three  in  a  bed?"  and  Weeks  shuts  up  like  a  clam? 
Wonder  what  that  something  is?  .  .  .  And  did  you  know  that  Kraft, 
who  has  become  quite  a  botanist,  knows  the  difference  now  between 
bittersweet  and  cherries? 

It  has  been  brought  to  my  attention  that  the  Messrs.  King  and 
Noonan,  of  the  Socony  Vacuum  Co.,  approach  the  boys  for  a  looksee 
into  the  pages  of  SPRING  3100  each  month,  and  so  that  they  will 
not  feel  slighted,  an  Honorable  Mention  for  their  many  kindnesses 
to  us  is  herewith  accorded  them.  Thanks,  fellows,  and  a  belated 
Merry  Xmas. 

Former  Patrolman  Charles  Shauffer,  recently  of  the  100th  Pie- 
cinct  and  now  at  the  U.  S.  Naval  Air  Station  in  Maryland,  writes 
to  tell  me  of  the  time  when  he  was  working  with  one  Patrolman 
Bloom,  of  whom  he  spoke  most  highly.  Unfortunately,  I'm  not  sure 
now  whether  it  is  the  Patrolman  Bloom  that  we  have  here  or  another 
Bloom  who  was  in  the  7Sth  Precinct  and  later  in  the  102nd  Pre- 
cinct that  he  had  in  mind.  Anyway,  thanks  for  the  letter,  Charlie, 
it  was  good  to  hear  from  you.  .  .  .  Incidentally,  Mr.  Brown,  you 
have  one  healthy  nerve  opening  a  letter  that  was  not  addressed  to 
you — or  was  it? 

The  photo  upon  which  you  are  now  gazing  is  an  authentic  study 
of   one  of  our  members   here   (no,  not 
Peter   Winter)    taken   at   the   age   of    7 
months.    Can  anyone  name  him? 

Our  Christmas  Party  last  month  was 
a  huge  success —  and  then  some.  Lieu- 
tenant Maley,  as  master  of  ceremonies, 
did  a  quite  commendable  job,  including 
the  very-well-timed  crack  about  Lieu- 
tenant Kuntzmann's  mustache — and  was 
Lute  K's  face  red!  .  .  .  Captain  Neary 
made  a  nice  address  and  everyone  was 
surprised  to  find  out  that  he  is  a  come- 
dian as  well  as  a  first  class  skipper.  Too 
bad  his  son  couldn't  have  been  present  to  enjoy  the  evening  with  us. 
However,  he  has  our  prayers,  which  go  to  him  wherever  he  might 
be  out  there  in  the  vast  South  Pacific. 

A  few  highlights :  Mason  helping  along  the  loudspeaker  arrange- 
ments with  his  own.  .  .  .  Holland  trying  to  do  a  bit  of  close  har- 
mony with  said  Mason — to  the  delight  (?)  and  joy  (?)  of  those 
unfortunate  enough  to  be  seated  near  them.  .  .  .  Captain  Keudell 
having  a  good  time  just  watching  the  boys  enjoying  themselves.  .  .  . 
Eddie  Lee,  who  can  sleep  anywhere,  picking  that  night  to  catch  up 
on  some.  .  .  .  Fritz  doing  a  lot  of  visiting  and  winding  up  by  having 
Mergl  entertain  his  wife — a  chore  Mergl  didn't  mind — apparently.  .  .  . 
Sergeant  Churchill  picking  exactly  the  right  time  to  change  tables — 
just  when  the  waiter  was  passing  the  soup.  .  .  .  Roeder  and  Mc- 
Laughlin (E.  and  F.)  two  very  good  singers  ( ?) — especially  when 
the  mike  goes  dead  at  the  right  time  (Boy,  was  that  a  godsend!). 
.  .  .  The  splendid  appearance  of  the  WAVES,  soldiers  and  sailors 
present,  sons  and  daughters  of  the  members  here — and  whom  we 
hope  had  a  lot  of  fun.  .  .  .  Jim  Sullivan,  whose  perspiration  all  but 
started  a  flood.  .  .  .  Among  the  several  ex-s  present:  Lieutenant 
Smith,  Patrolmen  Archer  and  Cooney.  .  .  .  Last  but  far  from  least, 
a  great  big  hand  now  to  the  committee — they  sure  turned  in  a 
splendid  job. 

And  that's  all  until  next  month — except   for  you  to  remember, 
fellers,  that  it's  all  in  fun.  .  .  .  Oka? 


POLICEWOMEN'S  BUREAU  Polw.  Emma  Alden 

NEW  YEAR  RESOLUTIONS:  To  sponsor  all  good  things  and 
be  grateful  for  nice  news  like:  Polw.  Janet  Clingan's  engagement; 
the  arrival  of  Polw.  Louise  Thompson's  second  son,  Dennis;  WAC 
Florence  Keckeissen  being  made  a  corporal! 

HAPPY  BIRTHDAY  to  JAB's  Elizabeth  Helms,  Genevieve 
Horan,  Ann  K.  McNamara,  Esther  McGuire,  Madeline  A.  O'Neill, 
Frances  L.  Wells.  .  .  .  Birthday  Serenades  also  to  Mary  Ayers,  Mor- 
rice  A.  Baer,  Theresa  R.  Behan,  Gladys  Eckert,  Katherine  R.  Gamble, 
Estelle  Meyer,  Mary  I.  A.  O'Neill,  Gertrude  Palmer,  Margaret  V. 
Walsh. 

PEA  NEWS:  To  Kay  Barry  and  Officers:  Thanks  for  the  splen- 
did services  you  have  had  occasion  to  render. 

TO  Ann  Orr  and  Recently-Elected  Incumbents:  Best  wishes  for 
success  in  all  your  undertakings.  Keep  up  those  good  intentions  and 
show  the  gals  that  the  Policewomen's  Endowment  Association  is 
going  places.  Let's  all  get  in  line  and  give  the  new  board  of  officers 
a  real  boost ! 

BEST  OF  LUCK  to  JAB's  retired  Polw.  Frances  DriscoU. 
SINCERE  SYMPATHY  to  Polw.  Katherine  Haggerty  on  the 
final  departure  of  her  beloved  sister. 

LUCKY  PEOPLE :  Our  late  vacationists  returning  from  Florida 
with  a  becoming  coat  of  tan.  .  .  .  Another  one  heading  for  Holly- 
wood for  a  double  vacation.  .  .  . 

VISITORS  AT  WOMEN'S  BUREAU:  Polw.  Elsie  Argo  of 
Jacksonville,  Florida.  .  .  .  Inspector  J,  Vigoreaux  Garcia  of  San  Juan, 
Puerto  Rico.  .  .  .  Polw.  Janet  Ingalls  of  Detroit,  Michigan — Always 
welcome ! 

BLOOD  DONOR  HONOR  ROLL:  Helen  L.  Bauer,  Lily  F. 
Browne,  Katherine  R.  Gamble,  Helen  B.  Green,  Evelyn  Kaplon, 
Rose  A.  Levinson,  Eleanor  Prager,  Mary  A.  Shanley,  Marian 
Shaughnessey,  Gertrude  C.  Small. 

Best  of  intentions  always  guide  in  making  selections. 
It's  up  to  you  to  let  me  know  omissions  and  corrections. 
So,  if  anything  should  ever  offend. 
Please  be  assured  I  don't  intend. 

DO  YOU  AGREE  that  the  perfect  policewoman  combines : 

Yetta   Cohn's    Eyes 

Marion  A.  Bushey's  Features 

Olive  Cregan's  Complexion 

Ann  Hall's   Hair 

Anne   Sley's    Form 

Evelyn  Kaplon's   Fingernails 

Hannah    Moench's Taste  in  clothes 

Helen    Bauer's     Charm 

Katharyn    Kalish's     Agreeable  nature 

Lucy   Murphy's    Brains 

Felicia  Shpritzer's  Conversation 

Harriet  Monoghan's    Manners 

Edna  Dowd's  Generosity 

Estelle  Meyer's   Knowledge 

Whosis'   (if  you've   noticed?) Legs 

NEWS   OF   OUR   CIVVIES  Kathryn   Moylan 

Hello,  again !  We  start  our  column  anew  by  telling  you  of  the 
plans  the  officers  and  members  of  the  Police  Civilians  Council  of 
the  Civil  Service  Forum  have  in  store  for  the  new  year.  Following 
are  the  new  officers  for  1944: 

Abraham  P.  Chess,  president ;  Harry  Arendt,  treasurer ;  Philip 
Mahlke,  financial  secretary ;  Ann  Moran,  secretary ;  Fred  L.  Teskey, 
sergeant-at-arms. 

Vice-Presidents :  Kathryn  Moylan,  Clerical ;  Clarence  Dc  Santo, 
Mechanical ;   Ed   Engelbrecht,  Labor. 

Executive  Committee :  Frederick  Q.  Wendt,  Thomas  Cloonan,  An- 
thony Ciringione,  John  H.  Quinlan,  Walter  Drechsler,  Andrew  Lopic- 
cola,  Joseph'  Eibel,  William  J.  Carolan,  William  Schultz. 

Delegates :  Abraham  Chess,  William  Carolan,  Edwin  Engel- 
brecht, Virginia  McCormack,  Frank  Coffey,  Anthony  Ciringione, 
Frederick  Q.  Wendt,  William  McLachlan,  Andrew  Lo  Piccolo. 

Alternate  Delegates :  Joseph  Eibel,  Joseph  Kalian,  Harry  Walsh, 
Florence  McLaughlin,  Charles  Heidinger,  Emanuel  Gardella,  Ann 
Moran,    Thomas    McNamara,    Fred    Teskey,    Hugh    Reiliy,    Ralph 


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Miele,  Arthur  Monahan,  Abraham  Grallo,  Walter  Drechsler,  Syl- 
vester McCrudden. 

Women  employees  assigned  to  Police  Headquarters  submitted  a 
petition  last  month  to  the  Fifth  Deputy  Police  Commissioner  re- 
questing that  for  resting  purposes  a  couch  be  furnished  for  the 
ladies'  rest  room  on  the  third  floor.  It  had  been  decided  after  care- 
ful consideration  that  this  article  of  furniture  is  necessary  and, 
indeed,  essential  to  our  comfort  and  health. 

Personal  Items :  Freddie  Wendt  and  Dorothy  Dolan  were  preach- 
ered  .  .  .  Rita  McGirl  and  Patrolman  Himt  ditto  .  .  .  Correspondence 
Room  still  mourns  the  passing  of  the  beloved  Sergeant  Best  .  .  . 
Sergeant  Joseph  F.  Cashman,  temporarily  assigned  in  command,  is 
going  back  to  his  first  love,  the  B.C.I.  We  hate  to  see  him  go — 
despite  the  fact  "parting  is  such  sweet  sorrow"  .  .  .  Frcun  the  floor 
Freddie  Wendt  declined  renomination  at  the  December  21  meeting 
and  so  Abe  Chess  was  unanimously  elected  president  for  1W4.  Good 
luck,  Mr.  Chess,  we  are  all  for  you  .  .  .  Bertha  BermanofF  (nee 
Applemaii)  was  married  to  Dave  B.  recently  following  which  he 
had  to  return  immediately  to  the  job  of  helping  out  Uncle  Sam. 
Re  of  good  cheer,  Bertha,  he  should  be  back  with  you  again  soon  .  .  . 
Annie  Jozloff  spent  her  winter  vacation  at  Lake  Placid,  where  she 
had  "a  wonderful  time." 

Dot  Darcy  keeps  busy  each  day  writing  V  mail  to  her  service- 
man. How  do  you  do  it,  Dot?  .  .  .  What  happened  to  Sylvia  Kohn, 
-the  cute  kid  with  the  big  brown  eyes?  We  hear  she  resigned.  All 
the  attractive  girls  resigning — why?  .  .  .  Peggy  Brennan  is  waiting 
for  her  army  man  to  come  home  and  finish 'up  what  that  engage- 
ment ring  started  a  while  back  .  .  .  Miss  Harris,  R.N.,  also  in  favor 
of  a  rest  room  for  us  women  in  Manhattan  Headquarters  .  .  .  Rose 
Leddy  has  the  cutest  red  felt  Dutch  cap  you  ever  saw.  We  must 
get  ourself  one  of  those  to  go  with  our  new  red  coat  .  .  .  Mrs. 
McAuliffe  busy  as  usual  this  Xmas  season  .  .  .  Commissioner  Finn — 
a  peach  when  the  petition  for  the  couch  in  the  L.R.  was  presented 
to  him.  Said  he :  "VVe'll  take  care  of  it"  .  .  .  Mrs.  Wagner,  who 
looks  after  the  second  floor  offices  before  we  even  have  our  eyes 
open  each  morning,  thinks  that  our  organization  should  pay  more 
attention  to  the  cleaners'  problems  .  .  .  Miss  McLoughlin  {operator 
47  on  the  sivitchboard)  thinks  that  a  couch  is  needed  also  on  the 
fifth  floor  at  Headquarters  for  the  seven  women  operators  assigned 
to  the  Telergaph  Bureau.  We'll  see  what  we  can  do,  Florence,  be 
assured. 

Who  is  rapidly  becoming  the  glamor  girl  of  Manhattan  Head- 
quarters? .  .  .  What  soon-to-be  lieutenant  is  the  most  attractive  man 
any  girl  could  hope  to  meet?  Hint:  No.  169  on  the  list  .  .  .  Who 
is  the  poet  of  the  Department?  Louis  Patten,  of  course.  Get  him 
to  read  for  you  "Autumn  Leaves"  .  .  ,  Tops  in  charm  and  beautiful 
manners  is  that  nice  gentleman  who  holds  down  Room  609  in 
Police  Headquarters  Annex.  Our  thanks  to  him  now  for  giving  us 
this  space  in  the  best  magazine  of  its  kind  ever  published  .  .  . 
We  welcome  back  to  the  big  town  (from  Poplar  Street  in  Brook- 
lyn) the  lovely  and  gracious  Virginia  McCormack,  assigned  now  to 
the  Property  Clerk's  Office  ...  As  this  is  written,  Gertrude  Rosen- 
zvveig  of  the  Engineering  Bureau  is  vacationing  in  Florida. 

Personal  items  from  all  bureaus,  station  houses,  repair  shops  and 
what  have  you — wherever,  in  fact,  civilians  are  employed — will  be 
welcomed.  Send  them  to  Kathryn  Moylan.  Room  214,  Correspond- 
ence Room,  Manhattan  Headquarters,  not  later  than  the  ISth  of  each 
month. 

In  conclusion,  the  officers  of  the  Police  Civilians  Council  have 
worked  out  a  list  of  things  to  accomplish  during  the  year  1944,  both 
constructive  and  entertaining,  and  need  the  cooperation  of  all  its 
members  to  attain  the  fulfillment  of  their  plans.  So,  if  you  can 
possibly  attend  the  next  meeting  you  will,  we  are  sure,  be  pleased  to 
become  a  member  of  the  Council  and,  too,  you'll  be  surprised  at  the 
pep  that  "Baby  1944"  has  infused  into  our  organization. 


.4IR  W.4RDEN  SERVICE 


PtI.  De  Molition 


The  Commandant  and  Staff'  of  the  Air  Warden  Service  wish  to 
extend  best  wishes  for  a  Happy  and  Victorious  New  Year  to  all 
members  of  the  Air  Warden  Service.  These  greetings  are  extended 
al.so  to  those  who  have  served  in  this  protective  service  in  the  p:ist 
but  who  are  now  serving  with  the  armed   forces  of  our  country. 

The  volunteers  of  the  Air  Warden  Service  appreciate  the  splendid 
relationship  existing  between  themselves  and  the  members  of  the 
Police  Department  with  whom  they  work.    They  intend  to  faithfully 


perform   their   duties   and  to   work  with   and   alongside   the   police 
force  in  any  enemy  attack  or  emergency. 

The  war  is  not  yet  won.  Our  civilian  forces  are  trained  to  meet 
the  dangers  which  exist  during  the  time  of  war.  The  motto  of  the 
Air  Warden  Service  will  continue  to  be  "ALWAYS  READY !" 


SERVICE  STATION  4 


PtI.  Nutsan  Bolts 


By  the  time  this  goes  to  press,  many  of  our  old  associates  in 
Motor  Transport  will  have  retired.  We  will  miss  those  familiar 
faces  and  we  do  wish  all  of  them  a  long  and  happy  life — with  the 
added  hope  they  will  drop  by  to  see  us  every  once  in  a  while. 

Hardick  says  you  should  try  his  wife's  gravy,  "Ifs  the  tops,"  sez 
he,  "with  plenty  of  salt  and  pepper  plus  lots  of  Gravy  Master  to 
help  along!".  .  .  .  Iden  is  a  very  happy  man.  His  lunch,  if  you  would 
know,  contains  a  goodly  portion  of  meat  these  days.  That  means 
Mamma  ain't  mad  at  him  right  now.  .  .  .  Royal  (Buffalo  Bill)  tells 
us  his  Christmas  turkey  was  so  big  he  did  not  know  where  he  could 
get  an  oven  pan  large  enough  to  hold  it.  .  .  .  Who  is  the  mechanic 
at  SS4  u'hose  affluence  is  such  that  he  uses  his  pay  checks  to  cover 
up  the  cracks  in  his  garage?  .  .  .  Smitty  says  that  when  he  grows  up 
he  will  tell  those  big  guys  something.  We're  chipping  in,  inciden- 
tally, to  get  a  coal  shovel  to  fit  him.  Why?  Because  when  he  fills 
with  coal  the  shovel  he  now  manipulates  he  has  to  use  the  wheel- 
barrow to  carry  it  over  to  the  furnace. 

Joe  Biscotti's  new  overseas  hat  has  the  boys  guessing.  Especially 
the  angle  at  which  it  is  worn.  We  do  hope  that  among  his  Christ- 
mas presents  somebody  gave  him  some  matches — so  that  the  boys 
no  longer  will  have  to  keep  their  own  supply  locked  up.  .  .  .  "Sun- 
days Off"  Gressler  is  still  smiling — except,  of  course,  when  he  is 
figuring  out  the  new  work"  charts.  .  .  .  "Shuffle  Along"  Bob  Woytisek 
is  still  gliding  along.  Bob's  health  is  not  the  best  and  to  him  we 
all  wish  a  speedy  recovery. 

Famous  Sayings  at  C.R.S. :  "Why  don't  they  cooperate?".  .  .  . 
"My  heart  is  busted!".  .  .  .  "This  jernt  is  jammed  to  the  doors!".  .  .  . 
"Don't  youse  guys  ever  do  anything?".  .  .  .  "What's  the  matter? 
Why  isn't  the  part  ordered?  Oh,  you  did  order  itl  That's  funny 
you  didn't  get  it !".  .  .  .  "Is  it  a  Repair  Shop  you're  running  or  an 
Inspection  Station?" 


MOTOR  TTtANSPORT  DIVISION 


Prof.   I.   Spillit 


The  handsome  youngster  pictured  above  is  the  son  of  Mr.  and 
Mrs.  John  J.  MacDonald  ("Mac"  is  another  of  our  boy  wizards  up 
at  the  shop),  John  Joseph  Jr.,  who  recently  graduated  from  the  New- 


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port,  R.  I.,  Naval  Training  Station  and  is  studying  engineering  now 
at  tile  Wentworth  Institute  in  Boston.  Good  luck,  John  J.  Jr.,  the 
gang  here  will  be  rooting  for  you. 

Starting  the  New  Year  right,  we're  taking  this  opportunity  to 
correct  some  erroneous  impressions   regarding  Motor   Transport. 

First,  Lt.  Col.  Richard  Irwin  is  not  severing  his  connection  with 
the  Department.  Dick  not  only  is  staying  on  but  promises  to  con- 
tinue rendering  as  of  yore  the  same  cheerful  service  at  the  Motor- 
cycle Repair  Shop.     For  further  details  contact  Mrs.  Irwin. 

Acting  Sergeant  Holwell,  professor  emeritus  of  the  College  of 
Motor  Cars  and  Allied  Subjects,  will  likewise  continue  to  grace  the 
Central  Repair  Shop  as  in  the  past.  Ralph,  contrary  to  rumors,  is 
not  going  back  to  his  former  vocation  of  operator  of  rolling  stock 
on  Pitkin  Avenue. 


MY!  iMY!  xMY! 
You  recognize  the  flirtatious  ladies  grinning  at  you  from  out  of 
the  photo  above,  of  course.  Ladies,  did  we  say???  Their  faces, 
somehow  or  other,  appear  most  familiar.  And  if  memory  serves  us 
rightly  we've  seen  them  at  various  times  in  and  about  the  Depart- 
ment garage  at  400  Broome  Street — but  not  dressed  in  the  raiment 
in  which  they  so  fascinatingly  appear  above.  Johnny  Stevenson  and 
Matt  Murphy,  you'd  say?    Could  be!     Could  be! 

Acting  Captain  James  Donnelly  with  the  turn  of  the  year  floated 
in  from  a  very  exciting  vacation  spent  in  the  wilds  of  Bay  Ridge, 
Coney  Island's  best-known  outpost.  Jim  denies  that  he  spent  the 
entire  three  weeks  in  bed,  declaring  he  managed  to  get  up  once  in 
a  while  to  answer  the  phone,  among  other  things — and  on  occasion 
to  shake  up  one  or  two  for  his  friend  and  faithful  consoler,  Fran- 
cesco Antonio  Martucci. 

Fitting  and  proper  that  we  take  time  out  now  to  publicly  com- 
mend Patrolman  Pienge  for  doing  such  a  swell  job  as  assistant  to 
another  swell  guy,  Sergeant  Patrick  English,  at  Service  Station  2. 


John  lost  no  time  in  mastering  the  duties  of  the  job  left  vacant  by 
the  retirement  of  Patrolman  Charles  Schnitzler.  Charley,  by  the 
way,  is  now  a  top  salesman  for  a  nationally-famous  hair-tonic. 

One  For  The  Book:  Patrolman  Martucci,  {the  aforementioned 
Francesco  Antonio)  on  New  Year's  Day,  a  Saturday,  upon  hearing 
the  sirens  go  off  as  usual  at  12  noon,  jumped  out  of  bed,  strapped 
on  his  helmet,  grabbed  his  gas  mask,  tore  out  of  the  house — and 
never  stopped  running  until  he  reached  the  64th  Precinct  Station 
House!     {No  kiddin'!) 

Happy  Landings  and  all  the  good  luck  in  the  world  to  Pvt.  John 
F.  Toscano,  on  duty  somewhere  in  the  Aleutians. 


Easily  recognizable  is  the  happy  group  pictured  above.  Just  when 
the  photo  was  taken — or  why — or  where — we  have  no  means  of 
knowing.  Someone  suggested  it  might  be  the  farewell  bachelor  dinner 
given  last  month  to  the  Department's  handsomest  and  most  eligible 
bachelor,  Fillup  Kennedy,  who,  rumor  has  it,  is  practically  all  set  to 
take  the  Big  Leap  at  almost  any  moment  now.  A  Park  Avenue 
debutante,  we're  told,  will  be  standing  at  Phil's  side  when  the  breath- 
less and  fateful  "I  DO'.S"  are  said  .  .  .  Could  be!     Could  be! 


Above  are  presented  ,left  to  right,  three  gallant  members  of  the 
U.  S.  Marine  Corps:  Pfc.  Joseph  Haley,  {Ptl.  Tr.  O)  ;  Pfc.  James  M. 
Breslin,  {Ptl.  79lh  Pet.)  ;  and  Sergeant  John  Monahan  {Ptl.  30th 
Pet.,  retired).  The  photo  was  taken  at  Parris  Island,  S.  C.,  where  all 
three  are  giving  an  excellent  account  of  themselves  while  serving 
their  country  as  members  of  Uncle  Sam's  Army. 

In  conclusion,  not  having  anything  emotional  to  say  about  the  re- 
maining members  of  the  command,  we'll  just  be  quiet!  This  means 
you  Lieutenants  Lynch,  Kepko  and  Mooney — and  you  Patrolmen 
O'Sullivan,  Bell,  Symington  and  Farrara — and  you  Deputy  Patrol- 
man Cohen. 


CRIMINALS    WANTED 


WANTED  FOR  MURDER 


THOMAS  P.  MALONE 

Aliases 
JOHN  PATRICK 

MACK  and 
JOHN  J.  MACK 


DESCRIPTION— Age  48  years;  height,  5  feet  11  inches;  weight 
185  pounds ;  grey  eyes ;  black  hair,  grey  on  sides.  Occupations, 
chauffeur,  electrician  and  bartender. 


WANTED   FOK  GRAND  LARCENY 


COLONEL   HALE   HEATHERINGTON   HALQUIRE 
Aliases  ALFRED  E.  LINDSAY,  "LINDSEY,"  "LINDSLEY." 

DESCRIPTION— Age  76  years,  (looks  younger)  ;  S  feet,  &'/, 
inches ;  234  pounds  ;  blue  eyes ;  gray  hair ;  ruddy  complexion ;  bul- 
bous nose ;  wears  eye-glasses ;  neat  dresser ;  American.  Usually 
carries  a  cane,  and  may  limp.  May  apply  at  some  hospital  for 
medical  treatment  for  arthritis.  Poses  as  a  Washington,  D.  C, 
lobbyist,  representative  of  big  business,  and  an  Army  Officer. 
Former  resident  of  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  and  Washington,  D.  C. 


WANTED  FOR 
MURDER 

ELLIS  RUIZ  BAIZ 
DESCRIPTION  —  Age  54 
years ;  height  5  feet,  6 
inches;  weight  155  pounds; 
black  hair  mixed  with  gray ; 
brown  eyes ;  wears  glasses ; 
upper  teeth  missing;  scar  on 
upper  right  side  of  fore- 
head ;  abdomen  scar  from 
operation.  Poorly  dressed. 
Wore  black  overcoat,  brown 
suit  and  hat.    Hotel  worker. 


$26,000  REWARD 

THE  BOARD  OF  ESTIMATE  OF  THE 
CITY  OF  NEW  YORK,  on  a  motion  made  by 
His  Honor,  Fiorello  H.  LaGuardia,  Mayor, 
unanimously  voted  to  appropriate  $25,000 
reward  and  the  Detectives'  Endowment  Asso- 
ciation of  the  Police  Department,  City  of  New 
York,  has  voted  $1,000  reward  for  the  appre- 
hension, or  for  information  leading  to  the 
apprehension  and  conviction  of  the  individ- 
ual or  individuals,  or  organization  or  organi- 
zations, that  placed,  or  had  any  connection 
with  placing,  an  infernal  machine  or  bomb  in 
the  British  Pavilion  at  the  World's  Fair, 
which,  after  being  carried  from  the  Pavilion 
to  a  vacant  part  of  the  Fair  Grounds  by  mem- 
bers of  this  Department,  exploded  on  Thurs- 
day, July  4,  1940,  at  about  4:40  p.m.,  causing 
the  death  of  two  detectives  and  injuries  to 
other  detectives. 

ALL  INFORMATION  AND  THE  IDENTITY 
OF  PERSONS  FURNISHING  IT  WILL  BE 
KEPT  STRICTLY  CONFIDENTIAL,  and  if 
the  informant  is  not  required  as  an  essential 
witness  and  he  so  desires,  the  source  of  the 
information  will  not  be  disclosed. 

Persons  having  information  should  Communi- 
cate in  Person  or  by  TELEPHONE  with 
ASSISTANT  CHIEF  INSPECTOR  JOHN  J. 
RYAN,  POLICE  HEADQUARTERS,  MAN- 
HATTAN, 240  CENTRE  STREET,  TELE- 
PHONE CAnal   6-2000. 

If  more  than  one  person  is  entitled  to  the 
reward,  it  will  be  proportionately  distrib- 
uted, and  the  POLICE  COMMISSIONER  shall 
be    the    sole    judge    as    to    its    distribution. 


WANTED  FOR  MURDER 


RALPH  MACEROLI 

Alias  "THE  APE" 

DESCRIPTION— Age  28  years;  height  5  feet,  8  inches;  weight 

149  pounds;  brown  eyes;  chestnut  hair.     Residence.  82  Clinton 

Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 


Members  of  the  Force  who  are  successful  in  the  apprehension  of  any  person  described  on  this  page  or  who  may  obtain 
information  which  will  lead  to  the  arrest  will  receive  Departmental  Recognition. 

LEWIS   J.   VALENTINE,   Police  Cummissioner. 


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Li.   Henry   A.   Mallon 2   D.D Dec. 

Sgl.   Edward  E.  McDonald 7   Pet Dec. 

Pll.   John     Cross 18   Div.    M.O.D.D Dec. 

Ptl.   Frank   Laipert Tr.   D    Dec. 

Joseph    M.    Walsh 6  Pel Dec. 

John    A.    McKay 15   Pet.   Dec. 

Pll.   Edward  J.  McKenna 23   Pel Dec. 

Ptl.   Patrick  J.  Malone Tr.   I   Jan. 

Pll.   Harry   E.   Kadrisky 72   Pet.    Jan. 

Ptl.   Alfred   F.    Kulber 10  D.D Jan. 

Pll.   David    Hawkins 32   Pel Jan. 

Ptl.    Henry    G.    Corell Tr.    E     Jan. 

Pll.   Charles  G.  Nicholson 16   D.D Jan. 

Pll.   John   R.   O'Hare 18   Div.    M.O.D.D Jan. 


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Capl.   Joseph  A.   Murray 7   Pet 

Capt.   Charles  Ernst Tr,   C     

Lt.   John  W.  Willson Old   32    Pel 

Lt.    Joseph   Polsenski Boro.    Hdqts.    Sqd. 

Lt.  Adolph  H.  Holtje      Old    14    Pet 

Lt.   Anthony  F.  Vachris Old   77    Pet 


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Lt.   George   F.    McGann 122   Pet Jan. 

Sgt.   John  W.  England,  Jr Old   74    Pet Dee. 

Sgt.   James   Frawley Old   22    Pet Dee. 

Ptl.   Robert  J.  Brown Old   Tr.     A Dee. 

Ptl.   Edward  F.  MeGovern Old   31    Pet. Dee. 

Pll.   John  J.   Browne 8   Pet Dec. 

Ptl.   John  M.  Cox 41   Pet Dec. 

Ptl.   John   V.    O'Brien Old    171    Pet.                                             Dee. 

Ptl.   Charles   Knapp 83   Pet Dee. 

Pll.   Joseph  A.  Brady 6   D.D Dee. 

Ptl.   Abrani  F.  Aekernian 9   D.D Dee. 

Ptl.   William    J.    Brady Tr.   O    Dec. 

Ptl.   Frank  McGowan Old   5    Pet. Dec. 

Pll.   James  F.  Beatly -..  Old   Bridge  A  Pet.                                   Dee. 

Pll.   Patrick  A.  O'Keefe Old  29    Pet.                                               Dec. 

Pll.   William  F.   Thoms 42   Pet Dee. 

Ptl.    Patrick  J.  McGrath Quartermaster's   Dept Dec. 

Pll.   Thomas  H.  Doyle Old   285    Pel Dec. 

Ptl.   William    Carroll Old      49    Pel Dec. 

Ptl.   John  P.  McDermott 22   Pet Dee. 

Pll.   James  T.  Hunt 5   Pet Dec. 

Ptl.   William  J.  Walsh Old   95    Pet Jan. 

Pll.   Michael  J.  Kelly 3   Pel Jan. 

Pll.   Matthew  McGrath 50  Pet Jan. 

Pll.   Francis  J.  Sherry 112   Pel ^ Jan. 

Ptl.   Sigmund    Lipseher 68   Pel Jan. 

Pll.   Thomas  S.  Martin Tel.   Bur Jan. 

Pll.   Thomas    J.   Larkin Old    13   Div Jan. 

Ptl.   John  M.  Bunte Old   58   Pet.    Jan. 

Ptl.  Alfred  J.  Parkinson 40   Pel Jan. 

Pll.   James   P.   Durkin 74   Pet Jan. 


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'AT  YOUR  SERVICE' 


VOLUME   14 


FEBRUARY,    1944 


No.   12 


A    MONTHLY    MAGAZINE 


OF  —  BY  —  FOR 


NEW  YORK'S  "FINEST 


^^ 


LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE 

POLICE  COMMISSIONER,  EDITOR 


LOUIS  F.  COSTUMA 

First    Deputy   (^ontmissintfr 


JOHN  J.  O'CONNELL 

Chief   Inspector 


JAMES  A.   DE  MILT,  Managing  Editor 


Published  by  the  Police  Department,  City  of  New  York.      Copyright,  1944,  by  Police  Department,  City  of  New  York. 
Address  all  communications  to  SPRING  3100,  400  Broome  Street,  New  York  13,  N.  Y. 


American  Legion  World  War  II  Liaison  Committee 

By  ACT.  LIEUTENANT  WILLIAM  A.  NEWBURG,  6th  Division 


OUEENS  POLICE  POST,  in  obeyance  to  and 
cooperation  with  the  mandates  of  the  National 
organization  of  the  American  Legion,  has 
formed  a  WORLD  WAR  II  LIAISON  COMMIT- 
TEE, the  purpose  of  which  is  as  follows  : 

1.  To  formulate  the  policy  of  maintaining  a 
constructive  relationship  between  the  American 
Legion  and  the  men  and  women  serving  our 
country    in    World    War   II. 

2.  Formulate  plans  for  maintaining  contact 
with  those  honorably  separated  from  World 
War  II. 

3.  Formulate  plans  to  acquaint  the  families 
of  men  and  women  serving  in  World  War  II  of 
the  many  services  available  to  them  through 
the  American  Legion. 

The  by-laws  of  Queens  Police  Post  provide  that  these 
services  be  rendered  to  such  members  of  the  Police 
Department,  and  their  families,  who  are  residents  of 
Queens  County. 

The  Post  is  endeavoring  to  set  up  a  Photographic 
Honor  Roll  of  all  such  members,  together  with  the 
sons,  daughters,  brothers,  sisters  and  wives  of  members 
now  serving  in  the  armed  forces  of  the  nation.  Photo 
to  measure  approximately  3  x  2)^  inches  in  size,  pref- 
erably in  police  or  service  uniform. 

Engraved  American  Legion  Certificates  will  be  pre- 
sented to  all  members — also  members  of  family  as 
noted  above — coming  under  the  listings  as  follows : 


Gold  Star  Certificate  . 
Silver  Star  Certificate 

disabled. 
Blue  Star  Certificate  .  . 


Killed  in  action. 
.  .  Wounded  in  action  or 

For  service. 


In  addition,  the  Post  will  distribute  three  very  inter- 
esting booklets:  "Fall  In,"  "On  Home  Front,"  "At 
Ease,"  together  with  other  valuable  information  for 
both  those  in  service  and  those  on  the  home  front ;  also 
a  Hospitality  Card  identifying  and  introducing  the  ser- 
vice person  to  Legion  Posts  in  the  territory  where  serv- 
ing- .  .  .  • 

Through  its  service  officers,  the  Post  is  prepared  to 


render  services  and  advice  having  to  do  with  problems 
such  as  Insurance,  Claims,  Hospitalization,  Rehabilita- 
tion, Employment,  Civil  Service,  etc. 

The  following  named  members  of  the  Queens  Police 
Post  will  be  glad  to  furnish,  in  connection  with  these 
services,  any  further  information  as  may  be  desired : 

William  A.  Newburg,  chairman ;  Edward  G.  Schultz, 
James  B.  Fallon,  Herman  Cook,  Max  Sprauer,  Wil- 
liam Gaynor,  William  Lennie,  Fred  Smol,  Raymond 
Kane,  George  Knoblock,  George  Hodgson,  Richard 
Hanley  and  all  precinct  adjutants. 

The  Committee  is  anxious  to  complete  the  Honor 
Roll  as  speedily  as  possible,  and  in  this  regard  the  co- 
operation of  all  concerned  is  requested. 

Legion  Formed  in   1919 

The  American  Legion  was  formed  by  fighting  men 
in  a  meeting  in  Paris,  France,  in  1919.  The  first  steps 
toward  organization  were  taken  at  a  caucus  in  Paris, 
March  15  to  17,  1919.  A  temporary  constitution  was 
adopted,  temporary  officers  elected,  and  a  general  policy 
was  formulated  at  a  caucus  in  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  in  May 
1919.  Permanent  organization  was  effected  and  a  na- 
tional constitution  and  by-laws  adopted  at  the  first 
national  convention,  held  in  Minneapolis,  Minn.,  No- 
vember 10  to  12,  1919. 

The  American  Legion  has  changed  the  eligibility  for 
membership  to  include  honorably  discharged  veterans 
of  World  War  II  and  those  who  remain  in  the  service 
after  cessation  of  hostilities. 

The  American  Legion  was  charted  by  Congress  on 
September  16,  1919.  The  Act  was  amended  October 
29,  1942,  in  order  to  make  eligible  for  membership 
veterans  of  World  War  II. 

Members  of  the  American  Legion,  without  exception, 
wore  the  uniform  of  the  United  States  with  outstanding 
honor  during  the  Great  War,  now  sometimes  termed 
World  War  I.  They  were  honorably  discharged  after 
the  emergency  but  they  have  never  ceased  to  serve  their 
country.  They  have  manifested  interest  at  all  times 
by  serving  in  peace  as  they  served  in  war. 


MURDER  CONVICTION  UPHELD 

(>>urt  of  Appeals  Establishes  for  the  First  Time  the  Principle  That  One  Who  Hastens  or 
Accelerates  the  Death  of  Another  by  a  Criminal  Act  is  Guilty  of  Murder. 


Joseph  A.  Miccio 


ACTING   District   Attorney 
Thomas  Cradock  Hughes 
t  ■  announced  last  month  that 

"  the  Court  of  Appeals  by  uphold- 

ing the  conviction  of  Joseph  Pal- 
mer and  Vincent  Salami,  the  kill- 
ers of  the  late  Detective  Joseph 
Miccio,  afifirmly  established  for 
the  first  time  the  principle  that 
one  who  hastens  or  accelerates 
tlie  death  of  another  by  a  crim- 
inal act  is  guilty  of  murder. 

Detective  Miccio,  it  will  be  re- 
called, after  questioning  Palmer  and  Salami  on  De- 
cember 2,  1942,  at  Nevins  and  Bergen  Streets,  be- 
came engaged  in  a  tussle  with  them.  A  uniformed 
patrolman  nearby  recognizing  Miccio's  plight,  came  to 
his  assistance  and  was  shot  at  by  Palmer  and  Salami. 
The  patrolman  returned  their  fire.  Miccio  was  caught 
in  the  exchange  of  gunfire  and  fell  to  the  ground  with 
a  bullet  in  his  chest.  While  down,  Palmer  fired  a 
shot  at  Miccio,  which  while  not  a  mortal  wound, 
hastened  and  accelerated  Miccio's  death,  as  was  estab- 
lished by  expert  medical  testimony. 

Assistant  District  Attorney  Julius  Helfand  being 
firmly  convinced  that  under  such  circumstances  the 
defendants  were  guilty  of  murder  in  the  first  degree, 
immediately  prepared  and  later  prosecuted  the  case,  on 
June  10,  1943.  Palmer  and  Salami  were  convicted  of 
the  crime  charged  after  a  trial  before  County  Judge 
Peter  J.  Brancato  and  a  jury.  After  the  conviction 
Assistant  District  Attorney  Solomon  A.  Klein  handled 
the  appeal  which  resulted  in  the  affirmance  by  the 
Court  of  Appeals. 

Both  defendants  bore  long  criminal  records  and  at 
the  time  of  the  killing  they  had  but  recently  been 
paroled  from  Dannemora  State  Prison,  where  they  had 
served  long  prison  sentences.  Detective  Miccio  bore 
an  enviable  World  War  I  record  and  had  been  deco- 
rated many  times  for  bravery. 


NEW  YORK  COMMITTEE 

of  the 

NATIONAL  WAR  FUND 

57  William  Street 

New  York  5,  N.  Y. 


January   27,    1944. 

MR.  LKV\  IS  J.  VALENTINE, 
240  Centre  Street, 
New  York   13,  N.  Y. 

Dear  Mr.  Valentine : 

Kiglit  now,  like  all  good  .-Vmericans,  you  are  un- 
doubtedly doing  what  you  can  and  all  you  can  to  make 
a  success  of  the  Fourth  War  Loan  drive.  Before  that, 
you  did  your  hit  to  "Match  Their  Gallantry"  by  your 
valued  .support  to  the  New  York  Committee  of  the  Na- 
tional V\'ar  Fund. 

Thanks  to  the  leadership  of  public-spirited  people  like 
yourself,  that  campaign  was  eminently  successful.  The 
seventeen  great  national  and  nine  local  war-related 
agencies  are  thereby  enabled  to  carry  forward  their 
morale-building  and  life-giving  programs  in  behalf  of 
our  men  and  their  gallant  allies. 

The  knowledge  that  you  have  thus  done  your  share 
toward  winning  the  war  is  probably  all  the  thanks  you 
expect,  but  I  cannot  resist  the  desire  to  add  my  per.sonal 
note  of  appreciation  for  the  .splendid  help  you  gave  us. 
It  is  both  a  comfort  and  an  inspiration  to  know  that 
"when,  as  and  if"  the  need  for  future  service  arises, 
the  community  and  the  country  can  count  on  such  vol- 
unteers as  you. 

With  cordial  good  wishes,  I  am 


Sincerely  yours, 

EMIL  SCHRAM, 
Chairman. 


SERVICE   MEN'S   TELEPHONE  CENTER 
Camp   Shelby,   Mississippi 

January  8,   1944. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Today  I  received  the  December  issue  of  SPRING 
3100.  It  was  truly  a  letter  from  home  and  pleased  me 
no  end.  It  maintains  our  contact  with  the  P.  D.  and 
answers  a  lot  of  questions  that  come  up  from  time  to 
time. 

Thanks  a  million  and  best  wishes. 

PVT.  JOSEPH  COHEN, 
Patrolman,  67th  Precinct. 


MAXWELL    FIELD,    ALABAMA 


January  22,   1944. 

EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Received  the  last  four  issues  of  SPRING  3100  and 
I  want  to  thank  you  for  sending  them  on  to  us.  By 
reading  each  issue  a  fellow  can  just  imagine  he  is  out 
of  the  precinct  on  a  detail  instead  of  being  far  re- 
moved from  N.  Y.  C.  This,  too,  is  a  detail  but  in  a 
different  sense  and  one  which  I  am  sure  will  be  swiftly 
and  successfully  concluded  soon.     Best  regards  to  all! 

A/C  WILLIAM  L.   APFEL, 
Patrolman,   84th   Precinct. 


RULES  FOR  PRIZE  CONTESTS 

Each  month  SPRING  3100  will  award  a  prize  of 
$15  for  the  best  short  story  submitted. 

Any  subject  may  be  used  as  long  as  the  story  is 
original  and  not  less  than  1,000  nor  more  than  1,500 
words  in  length. 

Stories  must  be  typewritten,  double  spaced,  using 
one  side  of  each  sheet  of  paper. 

The  winning  story  will  appear  in  a  subsequent  issue 
of  our  magazine. 

A  prize  of  $2  will  be  awarded  monthly  to  each  of 
the  cartoonists  whose  drawings  are  accepted  for  pub- 
lication. 

They  should  be  drawn  in  black  drawing  ink  on 
white  cardboard,  eight  inches  square. 

The  editorial  staff,  under  the  supervision  of  the 
Police  Commissioner,  will  act  as  judges. 

Contributions  must  be  received  at  the  office  of 
SPRING  3100  not  later  than  the  15th  of  each  month. 

THESE  PRIZE  CONTESTS  ARE  OPEN  TO 
ACTIVE  AND  RETIRED  MEMBERS  OF  THE 
DEPARTMENT  WITH  THE  EXCEPTION  OF 
THE  IMMEDIATE  STAFF  OF  THIS  MAGA- 
ZINE. 


FEBRUARY,  1944 

Cover  Design — Ptl.  Charles  Harkold,  Staff  Artist 

American  Legion  Liaison  Committee 1 

Act.  Lieut.  William  A.  Newburg,  bth  Div. 

Juvenile  Delinquency  and  Crime  Prevention 4 

Dep.  Inspector  William  M.  Kent 

Air  Forces  Reveal  2,300,000  Strength 9 

2,000  Attend  P.B.A.  Ball 10 

Msgr.  Bracken  25  Years  a  Chaplain 12 

St.  George  Ass'n.  Installs  Officers 13 

Yes,  SPRING  3100  Does  Get  Around 14 

"One  Good  Turn  .  .  .  " — Prize  Short  Story 16 

Ptl,  Jesse  H.  Plutzer,  81.f/  Pet. 

The  Printed  Page 18 

Rebecca  B.  Rankin,  Municipal  Reference  Library 

Action  at  Cervaro 19 

Officers'  Training  School — Questions  and  Answers 20 

Lt.  Peter  F.  Mathews,  Police  Academy 

Departmental   Orders    22 

Strictly  For  the  Girls 23 

Amendments  to  Rules  and  Regulations 24 

Retirements  From  the  Department 25 

English  Police  Conditions  Compared 29 

Looking  'Em  Over 31 


AS  OF  FEBRUARY  7,  1944 

Captains        ...........  1 

Acting  Captains    ..........  3 

Lieutenants             ..........  5 

Sergeants      .....           ......  13 

Detectives     ...........  25 

Patrolmen.               ..........  777 

Probationary    Patrolmen          ........  4 

Policewomen          ..........  3 

831 

Civilians        .....           ......  106 

Total 937 


Editor's  Note:  With  the  thought  in  mind  that  members  of  the  Department  serving  with  the 
Armed  Forces  will  appreciate  receiving  news  from  home,  how  about  a  letter,  every  once  in  a  while,  from 
the  buddies  they  left  behind? 

Up-to-the-minute  information  concerning  service  serial  number,  unit  assignments,  changes  in 
rank,  transfers,  etc.,  can  be  had  by  phoning  the  Military  Service  Bureau,  CAnal  6-2801. 


Juvenile  Delinquency  and  Crime  Prevention 

By  DEPUTY  INSPECTOR  WILLIAM  M.  KENT,  Juvenile  Aid  Bureau 

An  address  delivered  before  the  Forty-third  Annual  Conference 

of  the  New  York  State  Association  of  Chiefs  of  Police, 

Hotel  Astor,  New  York  City 


I  AM  fully  aware  of  the  importance  the  problem  I 
have  been  requested  to  discuss  today,   "Juvenile 
Delinquency  and  Crime  Prevention,"  is  to  every 
one,  and  particularly  to  law  enforcement  agencies. 

I  realize  that  you  are  all  conversant  with  the  ques- 
tion of  delinquency.  You  know  essentially  what  the 
problems  are.  You  have  read  all  kinds  of  statistical 
analysis  on  the  question.  You  have  heard  the  subject 
discussed  from  practically  every  approach.  You  have 
heard  it  over  the  radio,  read  it  in  newspapers,  maga- 
zines and  periodicals. 

To  me  it  would  seem  that  delinquency  is  a  condition 
for  which  society  stands  guilty  and  not  the  youth,  and 
that  it  is  high  time  we  became  aware  of  this  and  did 
something  about  it.  It  is  with  this  thought  in  mind 
that  I  approach  the  subject  before  the  house. 

Anyone  who  is  interested  in  statistics  knows  how 
misleading  they  can  be  if  looked  at  only  in  themselves 
and  not  in  consideration  of  the  underlying  factors. 

I  realize,  and  do  not  dispute  the  fact  that,  on  the 
part  of  the  youth,  there  is  perhaps  a  tendency  to  be 
just  a  little  more  reckless  and  daring  today  than  was 
the  case  a  few  years  ago.  This,  of  course,  may  be  at- 
tributed to  war  hysteria.  But  you  know,  and  I  know, 
that  we  have  the  same  basic  factors,  the  same  causes 
of  delinquency,  the  same  trends  of  thought,  the  same 
desires  in  youth,  that  we  had  years  ago. 

Today  these  ever  present  conditions  are  being  ac- 
centuated. They  are  the  subject  of  intensive  scrutiny. 
The  nation  has  been  more  or  less  electrified  into  an 
alertness  by  the  shock  that  such  conditions  have  ex- 
isted among  our  youth.  They  never  knew  it  before. 
So,  what  has  happened?  Acts  and  conduct  of  children 
to  which  a  year  ago  no  one  would  have  given  a  second 
thought  are  today  shocking  a  great  many. 

I  view  in  retrospect,  right  here  in  our  city,  the 
splendid  work  done  by  the  captains  of  our  Department 
in  past  years  in  handling  delinquency  in  their  respec- 
tive commands — quietly,  effectively,  and  without  ar- 
rests. But  today  we  find  these  same  officers  with  in- 
creases for  juvenile  delinquency  arrests  in  their  pre- 
cincts. Why?  Simply  because  they,  too,  have  been 
made  acutely  conscious  of  delinquency.  They  are  get- 
ting complaints  from  the  public,  who  have  also  been 
made  conscious  of  the  situation.  They  are  reading 
about  it,  listening  to  it  over  the  radio.  Formerly,  cer- 
tain conditions  were  corrected  by  warning  and  admon- 
ishment ;  no  arrests  were  made.  For  these  youths  had 
committed  no  greater  offenses  than  had  you  and  I  at 
their  age.  Yes,  some  of  us  played  hookey  and,  per- 
haps, disturbed  the  neighbors  by  playing  ball.     The 


trouble  with  us  adults  is  that  we  are  too  prone  to  for- 
get that  we,  too,  were  once  young  and  a  bit  reckless 
and  daring.  Yes,  easily  misled.  So,  these  captains 
who  were  doing  such  an  excellent  job  in  such  cases  a 
year  ago  are  today  causing  arrests  to  be  made.  What 
has  the  result  been?  Well,  when  a  comparative  analy- 
sis is  made,  we  find  juvenile  arrests  increased  from 
one  to  one  thousand  per  cent.  And  what  are  the  of- 
fenses?   Disorderly  conduct,  playing  ball,  etc. 

This  is  just  one  illustration  of  the  unfair  and  un- 
just indictment  of  youth  on  the  basis  of  comparative 

statistics. 

Let  us  take  those  sections  of  the  country  where 
large  developments  have  taken  shape  in  connection 
with  defense  industries.  Here,  too,  we  find  that  a 
similar  distortion  has  confused  analyses  of  juvenile 
statistics.  Here  we  find  analyses  based  upon  what 
transpired  in  such  communities  in  other  years.  A 
year  ago  they  had  a  population  of  one  thousand.  To- 
day, they  have  ten  thousand.  Naturally  there  is  also 
a  comparative  increase  in  the  number  of  youths  there, 
but  when  an  analysis  of  the  juvenile  problem  is  made 
in  this  community  the  increase  in  population  is  not 
taken  into  consideration.  Oh  no!  The  comparison  is 
made  solely  upon  juvenile  arrests  today  as  against 
those  made  a  year  ago,  and  again  the  youth  is  indicted 
unjustly.  Nor  do  the  investigators  go  back  to  where 
these  youths  came  from  to  find  out  what  they  did 
there.  I  point  out  these  facts  so  that  you  will  not  be 
mislead  by  the  statistics  which  are  being  offered  you 
and  about  which  you  read. 

Juvenile  Delinquency  Prevention  Program 

Now,  we  in  the  City  of  New  York,  have  a  juvenile 
delinquency  prevention  program  with  which,  no  doubt, 
a  great  many  of  you  are  familiar.  This  program  was 
instituted  some  years  ago.  In  1930,  the  Crime  Pre- 
vention Bureau  was  organized.  The  name  was 
changed  to  Juvenile  Aid  Bureau  in  1936  for  obvious 
reasons. 

Throughout  the  city,  units  were  created  within  the 
Bureau,  each  under  command  of  a  lieutenant,  with  an 
adequate  personnel  and  staff  to  handle  the  needs  of 
each  such  unit. 

The  personnel  of  the  Bureau  were  selected  for  their 
qualifications — understanding  of  the  problem,  social 
background,  adaptability  and  interest  in  the  welfare 
of  the  youth. 

Gaining  from  its  experience  a  wealth  of  valuable 
information  on  the  juvenile  situation,  the  Bureau 
sought  a  modern  and  intelligent  approach  to  the  prob- 
lem from  a  social  point  of  view. 


SPRING     3100 


Now  I  am  not  going  into  detail  about  the  Bureau's 
work.  Suffice  it  to  say  here  that  we  did  an  excellent 
job  in  delinquency  prevention  in  New  York  City;  but 
our  experience  taught  us,  in  a  very  short  time,  that 
there  were  many  other  activities  essential  to  an  effec- 
tive and  successful  youth  program  besides  police 
measures. 

Unfortunately,  it  is  more  or  less  axiomatic  with  the 
public  to  consider  the  police  a  repressive  organization. 
We  are  known  as  the  world's  greatest  joy  killers.  Every 
time  somebody  does  something  that  he  or  she  feels  the 
urge  to  do — and  something  they  like  to  do — there  is  al- 
ways a  policeman  on  hand  to  say,  "No,  you  can't  do 
that.  It's  a  violation  of  section  such  and  such  of  the 
city  ordinances.  It  is  a  violation  of  the  penal  law,  the 
Federal  law,  or  against  the  rules  and  regulations  gov- 
erning society,  decency  or  what  have  you." 

It  is  only  natural  that  we  are  dubbed  as  a  repressive 
organization.  However,  we  found  in  dealing  with 
youth  that  repressive  measures  were  not,  except  in 
rare  cases,  desirable  or  effective.  Youth  is  very  sensi- 
tive. The  immature  mind  is  capable  of  being  moulded 
along  very  definite  and  positive  lines — love  or  hate, 
good  or  bad,  moral  or  immoral.  From  current  history 
we  know  how  completely  the  minds  of  the  youth  of  one 
European  country  were  shaped  and  developed  in  one 
given  direction  in  the  last  decade. 

As  I  said  before,  we  needed  something  besides  re- 
pressive measures  if  the  youth  was  to  be  trained  along 
lines  of  good  citizenship.  What  was  needed  was  recre- 
ational facilities.  Well,  these  facilities  in  many  cases 
were  found  to  be  totally  inadequate.  There  was  little 
to  offer  these  youths  from  an  effective  rehabilitation 
point  of  view,  and  here  I  am  going  to  digress  for  just 
a  moment  and  indict  society  itself.  You  can  not  blame 
youth  for  the  situation  in  which  it  finds  itself — it 
is  not  responsible.  Modern  society  in  its  development 
and  progress  during  the  last  century,  and  more  par- 
ticularly in  the  past  few  years,  lost  complete  sight  of 
youth  and  its  needs.  It  thought  in  terms  of  large  struc- 
tures, high  buildings,  commercial  values,  financial  re- 
turns and  broad  highways.  In  our  thoughtlessness  we 
have  closed  practically  every  opportunity  the  youth 
had  to  develop  along  normal  lines — to  let  off  the  excess 
energy  with  which  youth  is  imbued.  We  have  boxed 
them  up — closed  out  all  opportunity.  The  canyons  of 
the  city  are  like  passages  behind  prison  walls. 

Now,  I  am  not  so  naive — and  neither  are  you — as 
to  believe  that  if  we  had  the  millenium  in  parks,  play- 
grounds, green  grass  and  recreation  areas  there  would 
be  no  delinquency.  Since  the  beginning  of  time  we 
have  had  criminals.  So,  we  will  always  have  juvenile 
delinquents.  But  I  say:  If  we  had  these  things  of 
which  I  speak — those  facilities  society  forgot  to  pro- 
vide for  the  youth — we  would  at  least  have  effective 
means  of  combatting  delinquency. 

Subject  for  Study 

I  called  a  conference  of  my  commanding  officers 
covering  the  Harlem  area.  I  brought  to  their  atten- 
tion the  serious  charges  being  leveled  at  youth ;  that 
they  constituted  a  most  serious  indictment  of  youth 
and  a  reflection  on  the  Police  Department  and  particu- 
larly the  Juvenile  Aid  Bureau,  if  true.  I  instructed 
them  to  make  a  complete  survey  and  investigation  of 


the  territory  within  their  jurisdiction  to  find  out  how 
many  youthful  groups — so-called  gangs — were  in  such 
areas,  how  they  were  organized,  the  purpose  for 
which  organized,  their  general  reputation,  what  activi- 
ties they  were  engaged  in,  any  and  all  information 
concerning  them. 

As  a  result  of  this  survey,  we  found  that  there  were 
18  or  20  youthful  groups,  banded  together  for  very 
definite  objectives :  dancing,  stickball,  and  so  forth. 
They  elected  one  of  their  number  as  a  leader  and  se- 
lected a  name  for  themselves,  such  as  "The  Black 
Cats,"  or  "The  Bengal  Tigers." 

Fortunately,  in  that  area,  the  local  police  officials — 
captains,  inspectors,  deputy  chief  inspectors  and  as- 
sistant chief  insf)ectors,  were  most  cooperative  with  the 
Juvenile  Aid  Bureau.  They  helped  us  lay  out  the 
groundwork  for  the  development  of  our  experiment. 

Now,  we  have  a  Police  Athletic  League,  sponsored 
by  the  Juvenile  Aid  Bureau.  This  League  provides 
and  supervises  youth  programs  and  activities  for  the 
betterment  of  youth  development  in  New  York  City. 
With  this  league,  we  are  trying  to  fill  in  that  gap 
which  society  neglected  in  its  progress.  Our  program 
is  recreational  in  nature;  it  appeals  to  certain  age 
groups.  In  our  investigation,  we  found  certain  groups 
that  were  of  an  age  group  to  which  our  program  had 
no  appeal.  We  had  nothing  to  offer  them.  I  then  di- 
rected my  staff  to  get  all  the  young  leaders  together 
and  find  out  exactly  what  each  wanted  to  do.  We 
found  that  some  wanted  to  play  ball,  while  one  particu- 
lar age  group  was  interested  only  in  dancing. 

What   Are   We  Going  to  Do  About  It? 

Well,  the  question  was :  "What  are  we  going  to 
do  about  it?"  They  don't  want  to  play  ball  with  the 
youngsters.  The  activities  of  the  League  were  con- 
sidered below  their  dignity.  They  were  too  old — too 
big — and  it  humiliated  them  to  mix  with  a  lot  of  chil- 
dren. They  were  past  that  age,  you  know — big  shots, 
long  pants,  high  heels  and  all.  The  same  as  you  and 
I  when  we  were  their  age.  Something  had  to  be  done. 
So  we  set  up  committees,  appointed  the  leaders  of  each 
group  as  chairmen.  We  gave  to  each  definite  resjxjn- 
sibilities,  held  meetings,  made  them  feel  important.  We 
secured  the  cooperation  of  civic  minded  citizens.  One 
contributed  a  large  hall  for  our  use  without  charge. 
Through  the  deputy  chief  inspector  in  that  district 
music  and  entertainers  were  obtained  free.  Another 
citizen  contributed  prizes.  Tickets  were  printed  and 
turned  over  to  the  chairmen  for  distribution  among 
the  members  of  their  clubs.  The  date  was  set,  a  num- 
ber of  contests  were  arranged. 

On  the  night  of  the  event,  we  placed  responsible 
members  of  the  Bureau,  along  with  selected  youths,  at 
the  door  to  prevent  adults  from  entering  and  to  see 
that  no  liquor  was  brought  in.  Floor  committees  and 
judges  for  the  contests  were  appointed  from  the  vari- 
ous clubs. 

It  was  simply  marvelous  to  see  this  whole  thing  take 
shape.  We  had  these  youths  enthusiastically  inter- 
ested for  weeks  developing  the  various  details  for  a 
successful  affair.  You  see,  we  gave  them  the  respon- 
sibility and  authority  for  its  success.  They  had  no 
time  to  get  into  trouble.  Daily  rehearsals  were  held 
between  dance  teams.  Committees  worked  on  ban- 
ners, etc. 


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Two  thousand,  three  hundred  boys  and  girls  at- 
tended the  social.  We  gave  them  an  evening  of  fun, 
frolic  and  entertainment  under  proper  guidance  and 
leadership.  Now  they  are  clamoring  for  more.  That 
is  the  kind  of  thing  they  are  interested  in  and  want 
to  do. 

It  may  be  well  to  point  out  that  the  men  we  assign 
to  this  job  know  youth  and  their  problems  and  are 
interested  in  social  work.  They  acted  solely  in  a  super- 
visory or  advisory  capacity.  That's  all  you  need,  lead- 
ership and  a  place  where  these  youngsters  can  properly 
enjoy  themselves. 

I  cite  this  illustration  to  show  what  can  be  done  and 
the  response  of  youth  when  properly  approached. 
Now,  mind  you,  I  do  not  contend  that  all  of  the 
youngsters  attending  these  affairs  are  perfect.  Not 
by  a  long  shot.  You  and  I  know  it  is  only  human  to 
err.  But  in  the  name  of  justice  to  youth  and  common 
sense,  why  should  we  be  prone  to  condemn  two  thou- 
sand youngsters  because  of  the  acts  of  a  few? 

I  say  to  you  that  basically  such  a  program  is  sound 
where  you  have  a  youth  problem.  We  did  a  similar 
job  on  the  west  side  of  Manhattan  where  the  solution 
offered  by  the  Police  Athletic  League  was  athletics  and 
more  athletics.  But  cold  weather  is  approaching.  Out- 
door recreation  will  be  discontinued.  Where  are  we 
going  to  put  these  youngsters? 

Police  Athletic  League 

The  Juvenile  Aid  Bureau  is  endeavoring,  to  the  best 
of  its  ability,  to  bridge  this  gap.  We  have  our  Police 
Athletic  League  which,  geographically,  operates  paral- 
lel to  the  Juvenile  Aid  Bureau.  It  is  a  private  mem- 
bership, non-profit  organization,  supported  primarily 
by  membership  dues,  public  contributions  and  an  an- 
nual show,  which,  incidentally,  will  be  held  in  Madison 
Square  Garden  on  December  15  next. 

The  League  operates  eleven  indoor  centers  through- 
out the  city  all  year  round.  The  programs  are  under 
the  supervision  of  a  qualified  recreational  director  with 
trained  civilian  personnel. 

Our  centers  are  open  to  boys  and  girls  from  7  to 
18  years  of  age.  The  program  is  an  all  inclusive  one, 
from  cutting  out  paper  dolls,  sewing,  arts  and  crafts, 
acting,  hiking,  to  athletic  activities  of  all  kinds.  This  is 
one  of  the  ways  in  which  we  are  trying  to  meet  the 
problem,  to  fill  in  that  gap  which  society  has  left.  But, 
unfortunately,  we  do  not  have  enough  centers.  It  in- 
volves a  great  deal  of  money  to  operate  a  center.  So 
you  can  imagine  what  is  costs  to  operate  eleven  cen- 
ters. Of  course,  we  hope  some  day  to  operate  hun- 
dreds. 

As  I  said  before,  this  may  not  be  a  cure-all  for  de- 
linquency and  waywardness,  but  I  do  say  that  it  is  one 
important  means  of  attacking  the  problem  and  ap- 
proaching it  in  an  efficient  manner  and  that,  along 
with  the  application  of  other  remedial  measures  which 
we  will  gain  from  experience,  will  carry  us  far  to- 
ward its  solution.  If  we  don't  solve  it,  at  least  we  will 
minimize  it  to  the  extent  that  no  one  will  dare  uphold, 
or  justify,  the  erroneous  and  dastardly  indictment  of 
the  youth  of  this  nation,  as  is  being  done  before  the 
world  today,  on  a  basis  of  comparative  statistical 
analysis. 

That  is  why  I  pointed  out  the  trickery  of  statistics 


earlier.  I  think  it  was  Mark  Twain  wlio  said:  "There 
are  lies,  there  are  damned  lies  and  then  there  are  sta- 
tistics." Don't  let  these  mathematical  computations 
fool  you. 

We  in  New  York  City  hope  that  through  the  devel- 
opment of  our  youth  program  we  will  not  only  achieve 
success  in  our  own  city,  but  perhaps  our  efforts  will 
help,  or  at  least  encourage,  police  authorities  in  other 
communities,  many  of  whom  today  are  overwhelmed 
by  the  problem  of  delinquency.  It  has  come  upon  them 
overnight.  I  can  appreciate  and  understand  what  that 
means.  They  have  been  going  along  in  a  peaceful  air 
of  bliss  and  contentment  for  years.  Thev  have  had 
a  community  spirit  of  interest.  When  they  walked 
down  the  street,  John  Brown  knew  John  Smith,  and  so 
on  down  the  line.  A  friendly  town.  Today,  they  find 
a  sudden  influx  of  people  from  all  parts  of  the  coun- 
try, brought  about  by  a  sudden  boom  in  defense  work. 
Naturally,  a  great  many  undesirables  came  with  the 
desirables.  You  have,  too,  a  comparative  increase  in 
youths.  You  have  a  problem  on  your  hands,  a  prob- 
lem that  requires  careful  study  and  close  attention 
even  though  you  have  had  previous  exclusive  experi- 
ence in  the  youth  field. 

A  Mighty  Problem 

We  have  in  New  York  City  a  Police  Department  of 
upwards  of  18,000  men,  a  population  around  8,000,000, 
and  a  fluctuating  population  of  transients  from  two  to 
three  million — or  so  it  was  before  the  war.  The  ra- 
tioning of  gasoline,  of  course,  has  restricted  this  tran- 
sient movement. 

Now,  you  can  just  picture  what  a  problem  this  is 
and,  with  the  heterogeneous,  polyglot  population  that 
is  ours,  you  can  imagine  how  many  times  the  one  prob- 
lem in  a  small  community  is  multiplied  here. 

And  so  I  say  to  you,  in  all  seriousness,  that  you  and 
1,  as  police  officers,  have  a  very  definite  responsibility 
in  this  youth  program.  It  is  up  to  the  police  depart- 
ments of  the  various  cities  to  take  the  initiative  and  to 
assume  the  leadership  that  will  bring  about  a  coordina- 
tion and  correlation  of  youth  activities.  We  must  in- 
stitute a  movement  on  the  part  of  the  adult  population 
of  our  prospective  communities  to  develop  a  program 
that  fits  the  need  of  youth  today,  rather  than  sit  on  the 
side  lines  criticising,  condemning  and  saying,  "It 
wasn't  so  when  we  were  young." 

You  can't  fight  this  growing  problem,  gentlemen,  if 
you  have  10,000  different  organizations,  all  trying  to 
do  the  same  thing  in  a  different  manner,  one  pulling 
against  the  other,  some  approaching  the  problem  one 
way,  some  another.  You  have  a  professional  line  of 
jealousy  in  that  organization.  Why  should  this  be — 
each  concerned  only  in  his  own  little  domain?  Success, 
my  friends,  will  depend  upon  a  united  harmonious 
spirit  of  cooperation,  with  a  full  understanding  and 
appreciation  of  the  problem  and  with  the  one  thought 
in  mind — that  of  doing  something  which  will  make 
better  citizens  out  of  our  youth. 

When  I  hear  people  talking  about  the  terrible  youth 
of  today  and  read  the  reports  from  the  far-flung  bat- 
tlefields of  the  world,  why,  it  breaks  my  heart.  In 
Africa,  in  the  fox-holes  of  the  Southwest  Pacific 
there  are  hundreds  of  thousands  of  men  who  were 
juveniles,  yes  children,  only  a  few  years  ago.     Many 


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of  them,  too,  only  a  few  years  ago  were  being  indicted 
and  accused,  just  as  the  youth  of  today  are  being  called 
worthless  hoodlums.  I  often  wonder  if  we,  who  fought 
in  the  last  war — the  war  for  democracy — fulfilled  our 
obligations  as  well  in  those  days  as  these  boys  are  ful- 
filling theirs  today. 

It  seems  to  me  that  we  are  just  simply  too  prone  to 
condemn.  Unless  we  do  something,  unless  we,  as  the 
responsible  agencies,  put  this  movement  into  eft'ect, 
unless  there  is  some  action  taken  by  the  central  direct- 
ing head — whether  it  be  the  Mayor,  or  the  Governor — 
and  coordinate  all  youth  activities,  either  through  leg- 
islation or  mutual  cooperation,  we  are  never  going  to 
have  a  complete,  effective  program.  There  must  be  a 
directing  head.  Can  you  imagine  what  would  happen 
in  this  war  if  today  every  commanding  officer  on  the 
battlefield  exercised  his  own  judgment  as  to  what  mili- 
tary strategy  should  be  applied?  You  would  have 
chaos,  battles  would  be  lost.  Well,  the  same  thing  ap- 
plies here. 

We  have  churches,  we  have  social  organizations  of 
all  types  interested  in  this  problem.  They  are  all  try- 
ing to  do  a  job  and  some  are  doing  a  splendid  job 
within  their  own  sphere. 

In  New  York  City,  the  police  are  interested  in  all 
five  boroughs,  and  the  resident  of  Manhattan  should 
be  as  interested  in  what  happens  in  Queens  or  Brook- 
lyn as  he  is  in  what  happens  in  his  own  borough,  es- 
pecially where  the  development  of  youth  is  concerned. 
It  is  his  community,  his  city.  It  is  something  he  should 
take  pride  in. 

Unfortunately,  we  haven't  broken  down  that  sec- 
tional barrier  and  we  do  not  have  that  coordinated 
spirit  of  interest  or  coordinated  activity  necessary  to 
the  broadening  of  the  youth  program  from  a  perma- 
nent, long,  far  in  the  future  point  of  view. 

You  can't  just  develop  a  program  for  one  night,  like 
the  one  we  developed  in  Harlem,  and  say:  "Well,  we 
had  a  great  time.  We  had  2,3000  youngsters  present. 
We  did  a  swell  job." 

What  advantage  is  that?  If  we  stop  there  and  do 
nothing  else,  what  good  is  it  ?  We  have  Brooklyn ;  we 
have  Queens;  we  have  the  Bronx;  we  have  similar 
problems  in  all  boroughs.  All  must  be  given  equal 
consideration.  We  can't  put  on  a  one  night  stand  in 
one  borough  and  forget  it  thereafter.  When  we  find 
out  what  youth  needs,  we  must  provide  it  permanently. 

Parental  Neglect  a  Factor 

Now,  I  am  not  going  to  tell  you  the  causes  of  ju- 
venile delinquency.     You  know  what  they  are. 

We  have  one  very  grave  problem  confronting  us  to- 
day, one  that  transcends,  in  my  opinion,  all  others,  and 
that  is  the  attitude  of  the  parents  toward  the  welfare 
of  their  own  offspring.  I  find  that  parents  today  are 
prone  to  let  youth  have  its  fling,  do  about  as  it  pleases, 
and  have  little  concern  about  the  leisure-time  recrea- 
tion of  their  children. 

Parents  seem  to  be  forgetting  that  their  primary 
duty,  as  mothers  and  fathers,  is  the  guidance  of  their 
children.  Not  only  are  they  forgetting  this  but — sorry 
to  relate — in  many  instances  they  are  doing  everything 
to  avoid  fulfilling  these  duties. 

I  realize  that  fathers  today  are  fighting  in  the  armed 
forces  and  mothers  are  taken  up  with  war  work.    But 


that  is  not  the  only  reason  for  parental  neglect.  There 
are  many  others  who  can,  but  won't,  take  care  of  their 
children  as  they  should- — and  then  offer  pressing  war 
duties  as  an  excuse.  If  added  effort  is  required  for 
parents  to  properly  bring  up  their  children,  they  must 
give  that  added  effort.  Theirs  is  an  important  respon- 
sibility; their  children  are  sacred  charges. 

I  can  understand  parents  who  are  really  pressed  by 
conditions  brought  on  by  the  war  finding  it  difficult  to 
supervise  their  sons'  and  daughters'  recreation.  But 
shame  to  the  parent  who  not  only  neglects  his  duties 
but  goes  so  far  as  to  give  bad  example.  And  there  are 
many  such  today — living  drunken,  immoral  and  law- 
breaking  lives.  Is  it  any  wonder  that  their  children 
should  fall? 

I  don't  know  what  we  are  going  to  do  about  the 
parents.  I  don't  know  how  we  are  going  to  get  them 
to  realize  their  responsibilities.  Through  the  church? 
Perhaps.  But  here  again  we  meet  the  problems  of 
geographical  lines  of  demarcation.  This  church  is  in- 
terested here,  the  other  somewhere  else ;  neither  is  con- 
cerned with  what  happens  in  other  parishes  or  terri- 
tories. That  minister,  rabbi  or  priest  has  his  own  de- 
finite problems  in  his  own  domain  which  he  is  inter- 
ested in  solving. 

With  the  limited  personnel  at  our  disposal  we  can- 
not do  the  job  that  should  be  done,  but  which  it  would 
be  possible  to  do  if  we  can  get  the  help  and  the  co- 
operation of  the  churches  and  those  organizations  that 
are  doing  the  same  type  of  work. 

Friendly  Relations  With  the  Public  Essential 

Perhaps  the  police  are  at  fault.  I  don't  know.  But 
1  say  to  you  that  our  Police  Athletic  League  is  one  of 
the  greatest  mediums  I  know  of  to  promote  that 
friendly  relationship  with  the  public  which  is  so  neces- 
sary to  the  successful  execution  of  any  police  endeavor, 
whether  it  be  preventing  delinquency,  crime  prevention, 
or  enforcement  of  vehicle  traffic  laws.  We  cannot  ex- 
pect cooperation  and  friendly  understanding  if  we 
make  a  mystery  of  ourselves,  if  we  stand  aloof,  if  we, 
too,  set  up  a  line  of  demarcation  and  say: 

"Don't  come  in  here,  we  can't  be  bothered.  We  have 
our  own  headaches.  Why  don't  you  take  care  of  your 
own  problems? 

Can  anything  but  confusion  and  misunderstanding 
result  ?  We  should  welcome  the  opportunity  to  help 
people  in  trouble.  That's  our  job.  We  should  be 
courteous  and  respectful,  do  everything  possible  to 
build  up  the  friendly  relationship  that  is  so  essential 
to  our  work. 

We  in  New  York  City  are  thankful  that  the  mys- 
tery of  a  police  station  house  has  disappeared.  By  the 
friendly  attitude  of  the  police,  because  of  its  modem, 
intelligent  approach  to  police  problems,  we  get  splendid 
cooperation  and  friendly  help  from  the  public. 

But  we  must,  of  course,  be  on  our  toes.  There  are 
those  who  would  use  us  for  selfish  purposes.  We  have 
to  know  when  to  draw  the  line.  But  there  certainly  is 
no  reason  in  God's  world  for  us  to  assume  that  every 
citizen  who  comes  to  see  us  wants  to  use  our  office  for 
commercial  or  political  advantages.  That's  unfair.  You 
know  how  unfair  it  is  for  the  public  to  use  the  acts 
of  one  or  two  individual  officers  as  a  yardstick  to 
measure  the  conduct  of  the  police  department.     This 


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is,  however,  so  often  true.  Yet  they  say:  "There  is 
your  police  department  for  you.  Just  look  at  that!. 
Those  cops  are  all  alike." 

You  know  how  unfair  that  is.  It  just  is  not  sound 
reasoning.  So  also  it  isn't  sound  reasoning  for  us  to 
say  that  all  citizens  are  self-seekers,  when  we  know  in 
our  hearts  and  souls  that  all  are  not.  But  I  say  to  you, 
if  there  are  some  that  would  use  you,  kick  them  out, 
don't  have  anything  to  do  with  them.  You  cannot 
tolerate  that  type  of  person. 


I  should  like  to  make  one  last  appeal  to  you.  It  is 
this:  The  problem  of  delinquency  is  a  growing  one. 
The  youth  of  today  reads  newspapers  and  listens  to 
the  radio.  The  power  of  suggestion  is  the  almighty 
weapon  that  will  develop  in  the  minds  of  youth  very 
bad  or  very  good  thoughts.  So  let  us,  as  the  respon- 
sible law  enforcement  bodies,  initiate  the  measures  that 
will  give  the  power  of  suggestion  to  youth  to  do  good 
deeds,  to  live  decently,  and  to  develop  along  lines  of 
good  citizenship. 


THE  CAPTAIN  ABBEY,    A  NAME  OF  WHICH  THE  DEPARTMENT  IS  PROUD 


FORMERLY  known  as  Launch  No.  11,  the  majestic  craft  pictured  above  was  renamed  on  November  13  past, 
at  the  suggestion  of  Mayor  LaGuardia,  the  "Captain  Abbey,"  in  tribute  to  the  memory  of  the  first  member  of 
the  uniformed  force  in  World  War  II  to  lose  his  life  in  the  service  of  his  country. 

Captain  Abbey,  who  was  serving  with  the  U.  S.  Army  Air  Forces  and  who  was  formerly  a  patrolman 
attached  to  Motorcycle  Precinct  2,  was  reported  killed  on  September  6,  1943,  in  South  America,  while  on  a  special 
mission  searching  for  his  commanding  officer,  who  had  been  lost  in  a  storm. 

A  born  flier.  Captain  Abbey  first  qualified  for  a  pilot's  license  in  1920.  In  June,  1941,  he  was  given  a  one 
year  leave  from  the  Department  to  train  young  men  to  fly  under  the  supervision  of  the  Civil  Aeronautics  Authority. 
He  returned  to  active  duty  one  year  later  and  on  October  31,  1942,  was  commissioned  a  captain  in  the  U.  S.  Army 
Air  Forces. 


Air  Forces  Reveal  2,300,000  Strength 

100,799  Pilots  Among  803,000   Specialists 


BOMBARDIERING  took  a  step  forward 
last  month  when  another  class  of  aviation 
cadets  received  the  wings  of  the  "deadli- 
est" man  in  the  Air  Force  at  the  Victorville 
Army  Air  Field,  Victorville,  Calif.,  among 
them  Lieutenant  Norbert  Emery,  son  of  Patrol- 
man Chester  R.  Emery,  of  the  7th  Precinct.  .  .  . 
Lieutenant  Emery,  20,  is  a  graduate  of  Alex- 
ander Hamilton  High  School  and  was  doing 
clerical  work  in  New  York  before  entering  the 
Air  Corps  in  July,  1942. 

Located  on  the  southwest  edge  of  the  Mo- 
jave  desert,  the  school,  a  unit  of  the  Army  Air 
Forces  Training  Command,  is  one  of  the  lar- 
gest in  the  country.  The  coveted  wings  of  the 
bombardier  were  awarded  by  Major  Robert  H. 
Murray,  director  of  bombardier  training  on  the 
field. 

Principal  speaker  at  the  graduation  was  Lieu- 
tenant Victor  L.  Coreno,  combat  bombardier 
who  recently  returned  to  the  states  after  com- 
pleting 50  successful  missions  over  German 
lines  in  Africa,  Pantelleria  and  Sicily.  Holder 
of  the  Air  Medal  with  9  Oak  Leaf  Clusters  and 
the  DFC,  the  Lieutenant  praised  the  new  offi- 
cers for  their  fine  spirit  and  described  the  work 
ahead. 

In  the  composite  picture  above,  Lieutenant 
Emery  is  shown  encased  snug  and  warm  in  an  Air 
Force  high  altitude  electrically  heated  flying  suit.  The 
bomber  atop  which  he  is  gracefully  poised  is  a  Boeing 
Flying  Fortress — referred  to  as  the  "guts  and  back- 
bone" of  our  world-wide  air  offensive.  Heavy  armor 
and  armament  make  them  deadly  and  destructive. 
Range  over  3,000  miles.  Speed  over  300  m.p.h. 

Good  luck  to  you.  Lieutenant  Emery,  and  a  safe  and 
victorious  return. 


The  Army  Air  Forces  Training  Command  made  pub- 
lic last  month  statistics  on  the  training  which  has  pro- 
duced manpower  for  "the  world's  greatest  air  force, 
now  numbering  in  excess  of  2,300,000  officers  and  en- 
listed men." 

The  announcement  was  stated  to  be  the  first  of  its 
kind  authorized  by  the  War  Department  since  Pearl 
Harbor. 

The  figures  show,  according  to  the  Associated  Press, 
that  100,799  pilots,  20,086  bombardiers,  18,805  naviga- 
tors, 107,218  aerial  flexible  gunners,  and  555,891  ground 
and  air  combat  crew  technicians  were  graduated  from 
the  command's  country-wide  network  of  flying  and 
technical  schools  from  Jan.  1,  1939,  to  Nov.  30,  1943. 

The  command,  with  headquarters  at  Fort  Worth, 
Texas,  trains  all  AAF  personnel,  including  pilots,  bom- 
bardiers, navigators,  gunners,  and  sixty-five  categories 
of  technicians. 

About  29,000  training  planes  of  all  types  are  used 
by  the  command. 


The  confident  smile  with  which  Lieutenant  Emery  greets 
you  in  the  photo  above  is  proof  that  the  newly  com- 
missioned  bombardier   is    "set   and   rarin'    to    go!" 

During  the  eleven  months  from  Jan.  1  to  Nov.  30, 
1943,  students  of  the  command  flew  an  average  of 
25,600  hours  per  fatal  accident. 

With  the  exception  of  3,491  glider  pilots,  2,348  liai- 
son pilots,  and  444  women  pilots,  most  of  the  100,799 
pilots  are  qualified  either  as  fighter  or  bomber  combat 
fliers,  the  announcement  said. 

The  figure  of  555,891  technicians  represents  only  ^he 
number  graduated  from  basic  courses  and  does  not 
show  the  total  number  of  technicians  produced,  nor 
does  it  give  a  full  picture  of  the  extensive  technical 
training  given.  Many  technical  students  complete 
courses  in  two  or  more  specialties. 

It  includes  240,360  airplane  mechanics,  100,339  radio 
operator  mechanics,  70,166  armorers,  46,052  clerks,  and 
98,974  specialists  lumped  together  under  the  heading 
of  miscellaneous.  This  latter  group  covers  about 
twenty-five  categories,  including  sheet  metal  workers, 
parachute  riggers  and  repair  men,  welders,  instru- 
ment men,  link  trainer  operators,  cryptographers,  pho- 
tographers and  photo  technicians,  tire  rebuilders  and 
special  purpose  motor  vehicle  maintenance  men. 

Because  most  gunners  on  heavy  and  medium  bomb- 
ers double  as  technicians,  many  of  the  107,218  gradu- 
ates of  the  flexible  gunnery  courses  also  completed 
successfully  the  basic  technical  courses  in  mechanics, 
radio  and  armament. 


20,000  Attend  P.  B.  A.  Ball 


A   view   of   the    interior   of    Madison    Square    Garden    taken    but   a   short   time   before 

evening's  festivities  to  a  close. 


'Home   Sweet  Home"   brought   the 


"T)ELIEVE  me,  there  is  nothing  that  the  City 
fj  government  feels  is  too  good  for  the  police 
officers  in  carrying  extra  burdens  uncomplain- 
ingly— taking  extra  tours  of  duty — in  order  that  New 
York  City  may  maintain  its  place  as  the  safest  com- 
munity in  the  entire  world." 

The  words  are  those  of  Councilmanic  President 
Newbold  Morris,  representing  Mayor  LaGuardia  who 
was  unable  because  of  urgent  official  business  to  at- 
tend, and  they  came  at  the  close  of  a  short  address 
given  by  the  City  Council  head  at  the  30th  annual 
Entertainment  and  Reception  of  the  Patrolmen's 
Benevolent  Association,  held  on  the  evening  of  Satur- 
day, January  29,  in  Madison  Square  Garden. 

"Conditions  of  work  during  these  difficult  years  of 
war  are  the  most  trying  in  the  history  of  the  Police 


Department  of  the  City  of  New  York,"  President  Mor- 
ris continued.  "You  are  doing  your  part — doing  it 
with  a  full  knowledge  that  your  brothers — your  sons — 
and  your  friends  are  fighting  for  us  many  thousands 
of  miles  away  and  undertaking  their  duty  seriously, 
sacrificially  and  devotedly.  You  are  not  only  serving 
those  of  us  at  home,  but  those  who  are  fighting  for  our 
security.  You  are  making  them  feel  secure  that  their 
loved  ones  are  safe  and  protected. 

"So  I  say  to  Pat  Harnedy  and  the  officers  and  mem- 
bers of  the  Patrolmen's  Benevolent  Association,  long 
life — long  youth — and  all  the  happiness  that  may  come 
your  way." 

Patrolman  Patrick  W.  Harnedy,  president  of  the 
Patrolmen's  Benevolent  Association,  read  to  the  assem- 
bled audience  a  message  of  regret  received  earlier  in 


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President   Harnedy    at    the   microphone 

the  evening  from  Commissioner  Valentine.  The  Police 
Commissioner's  telegram  read : 

"Sincerely  regret  that  circumstances  beyond  my  con- 
trol prevent  me  from  attending  your  reception  this 
evening.  Please  remember  me  to  the  officers  and 
members  of  the  Patrolmen's  Benevolent  Association, 
and  I  trust  that  this  evening's  reception  will  be  the 
most  successful  in  the  long  and  glorious  career  of  the 
P.B.A." 

"Unfortunately  our  Police  Commissioner  has  been 
prevented  from  attending  this  evening,"  President 
Harnedy  said  following  the  reading  of  the  Commis- 
sioner's message.  "We  regret  this  because  we  did 
want  to  take  this  opportunity  to  express  to  him  our 
genuine  appreciation  for  the  understanding  and  co- 
operation that  he  has  given  to  this  association  in  work- 
ing out  the  difficult  problems  that  faced  all  our  members 
in  the  past  several  months. 

"He  is  represented  here  tonight  by  his  First  Deputy 
Police  Commissioner,  Louis  F.  Costuma,  whom  we  all 
know  and  admire,  and  we  ask  Commissioner  Costuma 
to  kindly  convey  to  the  Police  Commissioner  this  heart- 
felt appreciation  of  ours.  It  is  now  my  pleasure,  ladies 
and  gentlemen,  to  present  to  you  the  First  Deputy 
Police  Commissioner  of  the  City  of  New  York,  the 
Honorable  Louis  F.  Costuma." 

Commissioner  Costuma  acknowledged  President 
Harnedy 's  expression  of  appreciation  for  the  interest 
of  Commissioner  Valentine  in  the  welfare  of  the  Pat- 
rolmen's Benevolent  Association.  He  told  those  present 
that  the  Police  Commissioner  was  prevented  from  at- 
tending because  of  illness  in  his  family,  and,  in  assur- 
ing President  Harnedy  that  he  would  convey  his  mes- 
sage to  the  Police  Commissioner,  said  that  he  had 
been  asked  to  thank  the  officers  and  members  of  the 
Patrolmen's  Benevolent  Association  for  their  splendid 
cooperation  and  excellent  service,  especially  during  this 
fast  year. 


In  addition,  Commissioner  Costuma  remarked  that 
he  was  personally  grateful  for  what  the  members  of 
the  Patrolmen's  Benevolent  Association  and  their  fami- 
lies have  done  for  not  only  the  Police  Department  but 
for  the  people  of  the  City  of  New  York  as  well. 

A  telegram  of  regret  was  received  also  from  U.  S. 
Senator  James  M.  Mead: 

"Sorry,  indeed,  heavy  weekend  schedule  of  Senate 
Subcommittee  ties  me  to  the  Capitol  and  prevents  my 
joining  with  you  tonight.     Regards." 

The  text  of  President  Harnedy's  address  follows : 
"I  want  to  express  our  deep  appreciation  to  all  of 
the  citizens  and  officials  of  the  state  and  nation  who 
honor  us  with  their  presence  here  tonight.  To  the 
members  of  the  various  committees  who  by  their  hard 
and  zealous  work  have  made  this  occasion  possible  and 
its  success  assured,  I  want  to  express  my  deep  personal 
thanks. 

"Upon  this  occasion  each  year  we  reflect  upon  the 
work  of  the  preceding  year,  making  an  appraisal  of 
our  net  worth  as  in  every  business.  Our  main  stock  in 
trade  is  the  service  we  render  to  the  people  of  the  City 
of  New  York,  and  generally  speaking  we  have  always 
felt  quite  gratified  with  the  work  of  each  year. 

"I  am  happy  to  say  that  this  year  is  no  exception. 
As  a  matter  of  fact,  and  with  pardonable  pride,  we 
feel  that  our  accomplishments  during  the  past  year 
were  even  greater  because  our  burdens  were  heavier. 
The  complex  problems  that  have  been  thrown  upon  us 
due  to  the  war  and  the  shortage  of  men  have  been 
faced  with  and  undertaken  in  accordance  with  the  best 
traditions  of  our  department.  We  are  mindful  of  the 
great  duty  and  responsibility  that  we  have  to  the 
people  of  the  City  of  New  York,  and  on  this  occasion 
we  desire  to  reassure  them  that  their  Police  Depart- 
ment will  continue  to  serve  with  honor  and  distinction. 
"We  are  mindful  tonight  of  those  members  who  are 
serving  in  the  Armed  Forces  of  our  country.  To  all 
of  them  we  say  that  it  is  our  prayer  that  they  will  be 
preserved  and  returned  to  us  in  the  very  near  future. 
We  are  particularly  mindful  of  all  of  our  members 
who  have  given  their  lives  in  the  performance  of  their 
duty  both  to  our  city  and  the  nation. 

"In  memory  of  them,  we  shall  pause  at  this  time, 
and  I  ask  all  present  to  stand  and  join  me  in  a  moment 
of  silent  prayer." 

President  Harnedy  in  announcing  the  winner  of  the 
Patrolmen's  Benevolent  Association  medal  for  valor, 
for  1943,  read  the  citation  explanatory  of  the  exploit 
for  which  the  winner.  Patrolman  Eligio  Sarro  of  the 
71st  Precinct,  was  given  the  award.  The  citation  fol- 
lows: 

"Patrolman  Eligio  Sarro,  Shield  No.  17614, 
71st  Precinct,  at  about  10:00  p.m.,  February  2, 
1943,  while  off  duty  and  in  civilian  clothes,  in  a 
store  at  344  Broome  Street,  Manhattan,  encoun- 
tered four  men,  one  of  whom  was  armed  with  a 
revolver,  attempting  to  perpetrate  a  holdup. 

"While  the  victims  were  being  searched. 
Patrolman  Sarro  removed  a  revolver  from  his 
overcoat  pocket  and  fired  at  the  bandit  standing 
guard   near   the   door. 

"The  perpetrators  fled  and  the  patrolman 
pursued.  During  an  exchange  of  shots  the 
armed  bandit  fell,  mortally  wounded,  and  his 
weapon,  containing  five  cartridges,  two  of  which 
had    been    discharged,    dropped    to    the    ground. 


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Both  the  deceased,  and  an  accomplice  taken  into 
custody  later,  had  criminal  records.  The  accom- 
plice was  convicted  and  was  sentenced  to  a  long 
term  in  State  Prison." 

"I  am  very  sorry  that  Patrolman  Sarro  cannot  be 
with  us  tonight  due  to  the  death  of  his  father  Thurs- 
day afternoon,"  President  Harnedy  declared.  "I  wish 
he  could  have  been  with  us  so  that  I  could  present  the 
medal  to  him  here,  because  it  would  show  that  it  is 
only  another  occasion — many  of  which  happen  every 
year — where  the  members  of  the  Department  place 
their  lives  at  stake." 

As  was  to  be  expected,  the  evening  was  a  most  ex- 
citing one,  typical  of  the  great  organization  which 
sponsored  it.  An  entertainment  program  conforming 
in  its  presentation  to  the  standard  set  in  former  years 


preceded  the  dancing.  A  concert  by  the  Police  Band 
under  command  of  Lieutenant  Frederick  C.  Stengel, 
and  with  Captain  Eugene  LaBarre  conducting,  and 
the  Police  Glee  Club,  with  Patrolman  Arthur  Matthews 
wielding  the  baton,  also  featured  the  festivities,  and 
again  we  are  happy  to  report  that  seldom  before  did 
the  lads  who  make  up  the  personnel  of  these  two 
splendid  organizations  perform  in  more  sparkling  style. 
A  word  of  approbation,  too,  on  the  magnificent  job 
turned  in  by  the  Committee  of  Arrangements  in  han- 
dling so  efficiently  this  most  unusual  and  extravagant 
of  spectacles.  The  guidance  of  the  vast  audience, 
chiefly  in  the  hands  of  the  officers  and  the  297  delegates 
constituting  the  committee,  as  in  other  years  was  a 
matter  of  general  favorable  comment,  including  high 
praise  from  Fire  Department  officials,  experts  in  this 
field  of  public  assemblage. 


Msgr.  Bracken  Celebrates  25th  Anniversary 
as  Department  Chaplain 


Copy    of    a    letter    of    congratulation    sent    Msgr. 
Bracken  by  Commissioner  Valentine  follows : 


THE  Right  Rev.  Lawrence  H.  Bracken,  who 
was  elevated  to  the  rank  of  Monsignor  by  Pope 
Pius  XII,  November  18,  1940,  on  which  date 
he  was  invested  with  his  ecclesiastical  robes  by  Bishop 
Thomas  E.  Molloy  at  ceremonies  held  in  St.  James 
Pro-Cathedral,  Jay  and  Chapel  Streets,  Brooklyn,  cele- 
brated on  January  20  past  the  25th  anniversary  of  his 
appointment  as  a  chaplain  of  the  Police  Department. 
A  former  director  of  St.  Vincent's  Home  for  Boys 
and  now  pastor  of  St.  Bridget's  R.  C.  Church,  409 
Linden  Street,  Brooklyn,  Msgr.  Bracken,  who  is  a 
member  of  the  Diocesan  Commission  of  Catholic 
Charities,  serves  also  as  spiritual  director  of  the  Brook- 
lyn-Queens branch  of  the  Police  Department  Holy 
Name  Society. 


OFFICE  OF  POLICE  COMMISSIONER 
City  of  New  York 

Jan.  18,  1944 
Right  Reverend 
Lawrence   H    Bracken,   Pastor 
St.   Bridget's   Church 
409  Linden   Street 
Brooklyn,  27,  New  York 
My  dear  Monsignor  Bracken: 

It  is  with  greatest  delight  that  I  note  from  the  rec- 
ords of  our  Department  that  January  20,  1944,  will  be 
the  twenty-fifth  anniversary  of  your  appointment  as  a 
chaplain  of  the  Police  Department,  City  of  New  York. 

During  your  quarter  of  a:  century  with  our  Depart- 
ment you  have  performed  outstanding  service  not  only 
as  a  Catholic  chaplain  and  official  of  this  organization 
but  as  a  great  humanitarian,  never  found  wanting  when 
assistance  and  advice  is  sought  by  our  members. 

It  has  been  a  great  consolation  and  pleasure  to  the 
Police  Commissioner  in  having  such  an  eartlily  repre- 
sentative of  our  Blessed  Lord  as  a  member  of  this 
Department.  I  do  hope  you  will  be  spared  for  many 
many  years  to  come  in  carrying  out  your  sacred  duties. 

Personally  and  on  behalf  of  the  members  of  the 
Police  Department  I  extend  to  you  our  heartiest  con- 
gratulations on  your  anniversary,  and  also  take  this 
means  of  conveying  my  best  wishes  for  every  success 
in  your  arduous  duties  as  pastor  of  St.  Bridget's 
Church. 

With  warmest  regards,  believe  me  to  be 
Sincerely   yours, 
LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE 
Police   Commissioner. 


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St.  George  Association 
Installs  Officers 


PATROLMAN  Bernard  J.  Fay,  Emergency 
Service  Squad,  16,  on  January  6,  was  installed 
as  president  of  the  St.  George  Association,  re- 
placing in  that  post  Patrolman  Algot  Damstrom,  Traffic 
B,  at  ceremonies  held  at  the  Headquarters  of  the  Asso- 
ciation in  Masonic  Temple,  6th  Avenue  and  23rd 
Street,  Manhattan.  Supreme  Court  Justice  John  Mac- 
Crate  served  as  the  installing  officer. 

Other  officers  seated  were: 

Edward  Van  Dover,  1st  vice-president;  Lawrence 
Hoefling,  2nd  vice-president;  Charles  J.  Roehm,  cor- 
responding secretary;  Raymond  Kuykendall,  financial 
secretary;  John  O.  Becker,  treasurer;  Mrs.  Minnie 
Gilbert,  historian ;  Fred  Bauer,  marshal. 

Executive  Committee :  Herman  Lampe,  Herman 
Bock,  Gustave  Herr,  Charles  Werner,  Edward  Lund- 
stedt,  Alvin  Eckert,  Julius  Brilla,  Algot  Damstrom. 

Chairman  of  Committees:  William  M.  Kent,  Break- 
fast; Charles  Werner,  Entertainment;  Anna  Kauflf, 
Children's  Camp ;  Gustave  Herr,  Welfare. 


L.  to  r. :  President  Bernard  J.  Fay,  Supreme  Court  Jus- 
tice  John    MacCrate,   retiring   President   Algot   Damstrom. 


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CORONA  RECREATION  CENTRE 
Corona,   Calif. 

January  11,   1944. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

The  enclosed  photo  was  taken  beside  our  late  mas- 
cot's grave.  We  called  him  "Gold  Brick."  Killed  in 
line  of  duty,  we  buried  him  with  full  military  honors. 
He  was  just  a  dog,  but  in  this  world  our  country  still 
honors   Man's  Best  Friend. 


Regards  to  all ! 


SGT.   J,   McCULLOUGH, 
Patrolman,   Traffic   F. 


THE    NATIONAL   FOUNDATION    FOR    INFANTILE 

PARALYSIS 

ANNUAL  FUND-RAISING  APPEAL 

120   Broadway,   New   York   5,   New  York 


LEWIS    J.    VALENTINE, 
New    York   City, 
New   York. 


Police    Commissioner, 


My  dear  Commissioner  Valentine : 

This  will  acknowledge  receipt  of  your  letter  of  Janu- 
ary 20th,  together  with  check  in  the  amount  of  $2,000, 
representing  the  contribution  of  the  members  of  the 
Police  Department  to  the  1944  Fund-Raising  Appeal 
of  the  National  Foundation. 

Through  you,  Mr.  Police  Commissioner,  may  I  ex- 
press to  the  men  of  your  department  my  personal 
thanks  and  those  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  for  this 
magnificent   support  of  a  really  worthwhile  cause. 

With  so  many  kind  friends  to  assist,  and  such  un- 
stinting devotion  to  our  common  cause,  the  free  and 
happy  world  we  fight  for  on  so  many  fronts  will,  some 
day  soon,  be  likewise  freed  of  the  scourge  of  infantile 
paralysis. 

Sincerely  yours, 

BASIL   O'CONNOR, 
President. 


SOMEWHERE  IN  AFRICA 
G4U,  Navy  231,  Postmaster,  N.  Y. 


December  29,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Just  received  the  November  issue  of  SPRING  3100 
here  in  the  Navy  Hospital  where  I'm  now  confined.  I 
haven't  met  many  of  the  men  from  the  Department 
over  here  but  I  did  run  across  Joe  Jung  of  the  112th 
Precinct  several  times. 

Please  let  my  friends  in  tlie  Department  know  that  I 
am  ^lingirn'uch  bej^r  aiiii  arn  now  back  on  my  feet 
again. 

EDWARD  P.  MURRAY,  Cox.  U.S.N.R., 
Clerk,   Quartermaster    Div. 


SOMEWHERE  OVERSEAS 
APO  637,  Postmaster,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

January  14,  1944. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

I  want  to  express  my  appreciation  for  the  copies  of 
SPRING  3100  you  have  sent  me  thus  far.  I  hope  they 
continue  to  arrive  in  this  remote  place  with  the  same 
regularity.  Reading  SPRING  3100  is  truly  a  most 
interesting  and  enjoyable  experience,  and  I  would  find 
it  even  more  so  if  news  of  the  82nd  Precinct  were  con- 
tained in  a  column  as  is  the  case  with  other  commands. 

Kindly  say  hello  for  me  to  my  buddies  at  the  Butler 
Street  station  house. 

PVT.  WILLIAM  FLORIO, 
Patrolman,    82nd    Precinct. 


SOMEWHERE  IN  THE  S.  W.  PACIFIC 
Fleet  P.  O.,  San  Francisco,  Calif. 

,  January  8,  1944. 

EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Am  situated  at  present  on  an  island  in  the  S.  W. 
Pacific  and  billetted  in  the  midst  of  a  coconut  grove. 
It's  as  hot  as  can  be  down  here  and  when  it  rains  it 
pours. 

Actually  it  isn't  as  rough  as  I  expected  it  would  be 
because  we  do  have  a  few  imported  comforts  and  con- 
veniences from  the  states.  Beer  is  available  but  rationed. 
The  jungles  are  thick  and  rugged,  the  natives  small  and 
ugly.  The  coastal  native  is  friendly,  speaks  a  "chop 
chop"  English ;  the  hill  native  is  unfriendly  and  reputed 
to  still  retain  some  of  his  cannabalistic  tendencies.  I 
have  been  out  in  this  area  for  about  three  months.  Our 
squadron  is  a  well  organized  and  efficient  outfit  and 
its  record  to  date  in  combat  is  outstanding.  The 
Marines  are  doing  quite  a  job  out  here  in  the  Pacific — 
a  job  that  I'm  sure  will  not  prove  in  vain — and  should 
result  in  a  lasting  peace  with  victory  which  all  of  us  hope 
will  be  won  in  the  shortest  time  possible. 

I  don't  mind  it  so  very  much  being  out  here,  but  I 
sure  do  miss  the  good  old  U.  S.  A.  Food  is  as  good  as 
can  be  gotten — or  expected — but  I  certainly  could  dig 
into  something  other  than  spam  and  mutton,  dehydrated 
vegetables,  and  chlorinated  drinking  water.  Would  give 
anything  to  have  some  fresh  milk  or  vegetables,  ice 
cream,  fresh  eggs,  good  beer,  cigars,  steak  .  .  . 

Will  close  here  wishing  you  and  your  staff  and  all 
my  friends  in  the  Department  a  very  happy  New  Year. 

LT.  ALFRED  ANGER, 
Patrolman,    ISth    Precinct. 


SOMEWHERE  IN  ENGLAND 
APO  418,  Postmaster,  New  York,  N.  Y. 


January  14,'  1944. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

I  wish  to  take  this  opportunity  to  thank  you  for 
keeping  me  in  touch  with  the  Department  via  SPRING 
3100. 

It  has  been  following  me  around  faithfully  and  in 
spite  of  my  many  travels  always  manages  to  catch  up 
with   me. 

SAM   GOLDBERG,    Sgt., 
Qerk,  Div.  of  Licenses. 


SOMEWHERE  OVERSEAS 
Fleet  P.  O.,  San  Francisco,  Calif. 

January  7,  1944. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

I  have  so  far  received  every  issue  of  SPRING  3100, 
the  September-October  being  the  latest.  Am  at  last  in 
a  small  civilization  where  pounds  and  shillings  are  our 
change  and  it  sure  does  feel  good  to  have  a  rest  after 
nine  months  of  active  conflict.  It  is  summertime  in 
these  parts  and  right  now  I'm  getting  over  my  fifth  at- 
tack of  malaria. 

Please  remember  me  to  all  my  friends  in  the  Depart- 
ment. 

HENRY  AHLE,  W.T.  l/c, 
Patrolman,  41st  Precinct. 


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SOMEWHERE  IN  INDIA 

APO   884,   Postmaster,   New   York,   N.    Y. 


EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

I'm  not  being  trite  when  I  say  we  have  been  busy 
of  late  and  have  found  very  few  opportunities  to  write. 
In  fact,  I  don't  get  to  shave  but  once  every  three  or  four 
days,  if  then,  and  in  order  to  save  a  little  more  time 
and  also  to  keep  a  little  cooler  I  have  had  my  hair  cut 
right  down  to  the  nub.  It's  not  quite  a  baldy  but  that 
might  just  be  a  matter  of  opinion.  It's  a  cinch,  though, 
that  no  Jap  will  be  able  to  grab  me  by  the  hair  and 
expect  to  hold  on.  Although  it  is  winter  here  in  India, 
midday  is  terrifically  hot — and  the  nights  almost  freez- 
ing. I  sleep  under  three  blankets — plus  all  the  extra 
clothing  I   can   find. 

For  breakfast  we  invariably  have  porridge,  and 
though  I  have  not  eaten  porridge  since  I  changed  to 
long  pants,  I  now  devour  a  helping  that  would  shame 
a  horse.  It's  good  food,  though ;  warms  you  up  quickly 
and  stays  with  you  quite  a  while.  Our  diet  reminds 
me  of  the  budget — almost  never  in  balance.  Once  a 
day  coffee,  the  other  meals  tea — all  you  can  drink.  Our 
meat  is  of  two  varieties,  canned  corned  beef  and 
freshly  killed  water  buffalo;  the  latter  a  species  ugly 
as  a  rhinoceros  and  just  about  as  tough.  Usually  with 
this  is  served  some  variety  of  native  vegetable  plus  the 
British  field  bread  which  would  be  a  perfect  substitute 
for  paving  blocks.  All  in  all  it's  pretty  rugged  fare 
but,  strangely  enough,  I  enjoy  it,  and  though  the  men 
are  constantly  squawking,  they,  too,  have  gotten  to  like 
it.  Their  biggest  gripe  is  that  we  haven't  had  any  beer 
or  American  cigarettes.  You'd  be  surprised  how  im- 
portant a  factor  cigarettes  can  be.  In  importance  they 
rank  with  the  men  next  to  food.  The  only  kinds  avail- 
able are  British  or  native  brands,  which  a  lot  of  the 
men  refuse  to  smoke. 

We  do  quite  a  bit  of  work  in  the  jungles,  and  so  far 
have  failed  to  see  any  elephants,  lions  or  tigers,  though 
we  do  get  an  occasional  shot  at  other  game.  Monkeys 
infest  the  place  and  quite  a  few  of  them  have  been 
captured  by  the  men  because  they  do  make  great  pets 
and  are  a  big  source  of  entertainment  in  a  place  where 
entertainment  is  scarce. 

Where  we  are  now  there  are  very  few  natives  and 
those  that  we  encounter  are  about  the  most  primitive 
I  have  seen  so  far.  They  are  an  agricultural  people 
solely.  From  the  newspapers  we  hear  a  great  deal 
about  the  famine  but  where  we  are  located  there  is 
very   little   evidence   of    it.      The   country    is    ideal    for 


grazing  and  huge  herds  are  seen  everywhere.  How- 
ever, to  the  Hindu,  the  cow  is  sacred,  and  so  all  that 
good  beef  goes  to  waste. 

In  the  few  cities  we  have  seen  people  and  conditions 
are  a  lot  different.  Those  of  the  lower  classes  im- 
press you  as  being  crowded,  not  over-clean,  and  emanate 
all  kinds  of  odors.  Sacred  cows  graze  up  and  down 
the  main  thoroughfares  and  none  dares  molest  them. 
The  market  places  are  called  Bayars  and  here  you  may 
purchase,  sell,  swap  or  trade  anything.  It's  a  glorified 
hock  shop.  And  while  the  merchants  are  for  the  most 
part  cunning  and  sly,  a  good  many  are  highly  skilled 
and  some  of  the  metalwork,  jewelry,  needlework,  pot- 
tery, etc.,  that  they  turn  out  by  hand  is  marvelous.  If 
you  overlook  the  fact  that  they  must  be  boycotting  the 
laundries,  they  are  a  really  colorful  people  in  both  a 
literal  and  figurative  sense.  The  women  wear  toga-like 
affairs,  usually  of  some  shade  of  red,  and  bedeck  them- 
selves with  all  kinds  of  jewelry,  including,  as  the  song 
goes,  rings  on  their  fingers  and  bells  on  their  toes,  and, 
to  boot,  jeweled  rings  in  the  nose.  The  men  invariably 
wear  white  but  the  color  of  their  turbans  is  limited  only 
by  the  variety  of  colors  in  the  spectrum.  Then,  as  if 
this  weren't  enough,  they  daub  their  foreheads  with 
circles  of  various  colors  to  indicate  a  viist  to  the  temple, 
the  daub  remaining  unchanged  until  another  visit  is 
made;   a  perpetual  Ash  Wednesday,  as  it  were. 

Then,  too,  the  cities  abound  in  fakirs  and  other 
charlatans  and  performers.  Snake  charmers  are  com- 
mon, as  are  the  men  with  the  performing  monkeys, 
and  if  you  become  too  engrossed  in  their  repertoire  and 
become  the  least  bit  unwary,  there  is  always  the  ac- 
complice in  legerdemaine  who  will  pick  your  pocket. 
Add  to  this  picture  the  thousand  and  one  odors,  the 
goats,  the  sacred  cows,  the  native  tobacco,  the  betel 
nut  they  chew  which  makes  their  gums  bleed,  the  weird 
native  music,  the  naked  children,  the  ubiquitous  "Bok- 
shis  Sahib"  as  about  every  other  one  you  meet  begs  of 
you  for  a  little  "alms  for  the  love  of  Allah,"  if  he  be  a 
Moslem.  It  is  really  a  unique  experience  and  one  I 
will   never   forget. 

Well,  that's  about  all  for  now  except  to  let  me  wish 
\ou  all  a  Happy  Christmas  and  may  the  good  Lord 
grant  your  every  request  in  the  New  Year. 

LT.  PETER  c.  McDowell, 

Patrolman,  30th  Precinct. 


SOMEWHERE   Ii\  THE  PACIFIC 
APO  455,  Postmaster,  San  Fran.,  Calif. 

December  25,  1943. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100: 

Just  a  short  note  to  inform  you  of  my  new  address, 
on  reverse  side  of  card,  and  to  wish  all  the  staff  and 
members  of  the  Department  a  happy  Holiday   Season. 

Thanks  for  SPRIX'G  3100 — and  keep  sending  it  along! 

SGT.  CHARLES   J.  CUSACK, 
Patrolman,   34th   Precinct. 


CAMP    GRUBER,    OKLAHOMA 

January  10,  1944. 
EDITOR,  SPRING  3100 : 

Just  received  my  first  copy  of  SPRING  3100,  here 
at  Camp  Gruber,  the  training  camp  of  the  new  Rainbow 
Division.     Many  thanks. 

Best  wishes  to  all  my  friends  at  the  S2nd  Precinct. 

PFC.  GEORGE  C.  KOZA, 
Patrolman,  52nd  Precinct. 


One  Good 
Turn  .  .  ." 


By  PATROLMAN 
JESSE  H.  PLUTZER 

81st   Precinct 


Prize    Short    Storv 


"Thiinkg,   Officer!"   he   gasped.     "You   helped   me   oiilta    that   one.     Tliey  woulda 

killed  me  sure!" 


r^TRAXGE  indeed  are  the  forces  which  have  a 
1^  hand  in  shaping  our  destinies.  Difficult,  too,  for 
us  to  visuaHze,  in  the  chance  combinations  that 
form  our  varied  human  relationships,  the  fundamental 
balance  found  in  Nature.  Thus,  we  may  find  it  un- 
reasonable to  recognize  that  the  smallest  act  by  perhaps 
the  least  among  us,  exerting  its  influence  on  events 
seemingly  distant  and  related,  might  mature  into  de- 
velopments far-reaching  and  profound. 
;  Or,  getting  down  to  cases,  take  as  an  instance  the 
relation  between  Peley  Stevens,  age  11,  schoolboy  at 
P.S.  46,  and  Tom  Campbell,  cop  on  the  "beat."  Con- 
sider also,  if  3'ou  will,  the  fact  that  down  thru  the 
years  the  strange  affinity  binding  these  two  should  per- 
sist, developing  finally  to  a  fitting  and  justly  proper 
conclusion — yet  with  neither  consciously  aware  of  the 
drama  in  which  they  were  participating.  Therein  lies 
a  story. 

There  are  few  among  us  who  cannot  recall,  with  a 
variety  of  emotions,  belonging  to  one  or  another  of  the 
neighborhood  "gangs"  during  our  adolescence  .  .  .  few 
who  do  not  still  conjure  up  feelings  of  guilt  at  the 
recollection  of  way-laying  unwary  members  of  a  rival 
"mob"  .  .  .  the  inevitable  schoolboy  crusades  for  re- 
venge, our  armed  might,  in  the  main  consisting  of  ash- 
can  covers  as  shields  .  .  .  plus  the  extra-legal  bags  of 
refuse  and  an  occasional  over-ripe  tomato  whose  splash 


in  the  face  of  an  opponent  was  as  music  to  the  ears. 
Who  can  forget  those  strict.  Spartan-like  .codes  of  honor 
on  initiation — sworn  to  with  hand  upraised  and  heart 
pulsating  with  awesome  self-importance — which  for- 
bade any  sign  of  mercy  to  an  unwary  fallen  opponent? 

Such  an  unhappy  fate  was  in  view  for  young  Petey, 
he  having  ventured  beyond  the  safe  confines  of  a 
friendly  neighborhood  and  finding  himself,  wide-eyed 
and  apprehensive,  at  the  combined  mercies  of  half  a 
dozen  sadistically-minded  opposition  "mobsters."  Nev- 
ertheless, imbued  with  youthful  fervor,  he  inwardly 
vowed  to  deal  out  maximum  punishment  before  being 
himself  overwhelmed;  for  by  the  unwritten  law — and 
the  code  of  juvenile  society  governing  such  eventu- 
alities— no  quarter  was  given  and  none  expected,  dis- 
parity of  numbers  being  of  no  consequence.  The  bat- 
tle itself  was  a  nightmare  ...  an  avalanche  of  youthful 
fists  coming  at  him  from  all  directions  .  .  .  the  sick, 
sweetish  taste  of  blood  .  .  .  and  through  it  all,  a  per- 
vading tiredness  verging  on  numbness. 

Patrolman  Tom  Campbell,  standing  halfway  down 
the  street  from  the  scene  of  carnage,  viewed  the  fracas 
philosophically  at  first  .  .  .  just  another  kids'  fight. 
It  was  only  on  seeing  the  greatly  uneven  odds  that  he 
hove  into  the  visual  orbit  of  the  attacking  force,  which 
thereupon  beat  a  hasty  retreat.  The  luckless  Petey, 
breathing  hard  from  his  exertions,  picked  himself  off 


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the  street — bloody,  clothing  torn  and  disarranged — and 
with  a  semblance  of  tears  converging  around  puffed-up 
eyes. 

"Thanks,  Officer !"  he  gasped.  "You  helped  me  outta 
that  one.     They  woulda  killed  me  sure!" 

Officer  Campbell  was  gruffly  condescending. 

"O.K.,  son.  Take  it  easy.  Seems  like  I'm  always 
pulling  one  of  you  kids  out  from  some  kinda  scrape. 
You're  lucky  I  just  happened  to  be  going  by.  Now 
don't  go  getting  yourself  surrounded  again." 

With  that  the  policeman  turned  and  walked  slowly 
away,  with  Petey  tagging  along  behind,  ruefully  nurs- 
ing his  hurts  and  mentally  making  calculations  as  to  just 
when  and  where  adequate  retribution  would  be  exacted. 

So  for  the  present  do  we  take  leave  of  these  two, 
and  into  the  limbo  of  oblivion  passes  the  affair  of  the 
embattled  schoolboy  ...  to  be  forgotten  by  both  par- 
ticipants— by  the  cop  as  just  so  much  routine  in  an 
otherwise  busy  day — by  the  boy  as  an  event  not  too 
noteworthy  in  an  already  hectic  growing-up. 

But  hard  to  explain  are  the  workings  of  unseen 
forces  in  determining  the  course  of  our  lives  ...  in 
exercising  subtle  influences  on  our  behavior  ...  to 
make  more  meaningful  that  which  we  would  otherwise 
ascribe  to  fortuitous  circumstances. 

Certainly,  after  a  lapse  of  ten  years.  Patrolman  Tom 
Campbell,  turning  out  for  an  afternoon  tour  of  duty, 
was  not  even  dimly  aware  that  before  the  day's  expira- 
tion his  activities  would  provide  a  fit  ending  to  that 
completely  forgotten  incident  involving  young  Petey 
Stevens.  For  our  story,  in  order  to  have  point,  must 
focus  the  spot  again  on  our  youthful  protagonist,  whom 
we  see  now  in  a  light  quite  dift'erent  from  that  of  his 
last  appearance  in  the  role  of  beaten,  bedraggled  school- 
boy. 

He  is  now  grown  to  strong,  virile  manhood  .  .  .  has 
just  completed  his  schooling  at  our  Police  Academy 
.  .  .  and  garbed  in  new  uniform,  has  reported  to  his 
assigned  station  house — oddly  enough,  to  work  out  of 
the  same  precinct  and  as  side-partner  to  Tom  Campbell, 
his  benefactor  of  ten  years  past. 

A  coincidence?  Let  us  withhold  judgment  until  we 
probe  further  into  the  unfolding  of  the  day's  activities. 

The  circumstances,  as  they  started,  were  by  no  means 
unique  in  the  annals  of  crime  detection.  Campbell, 
patrolling  his  post,  spotted  a  nervous-looking  driver, 
ill  at  ease  behind  the  wheel  of  a  car,  parked  with  motor 
running  directly  in  front  of  the  Utility  Company  office. 
Through  the  window  he  detected  unusual  behavior  on 
the  part  of  those  inside ;  behavior  peculiar  to  the  trained 
eyes  of  a  man  who  by  instinct  could  sense  something 
wrong — and  suddenly,  in  a  flash  of  understanding, 
everything  combining  in  his  mind  to  complete  the  pic- 
ture— a  hold-up  was  in  progress ! 

Things  happened  fast  from  then  on.  Gun  drawn  and 
hammer  cocked,  Campbell  was  through  the  doorway, 
in  on  the  two  intruders,  and  in  a  voice  tense  but  clear, 
ordered  their  surrender. 

The  nearest  thug,  surprised  at  the  turn  of  events, 
face  drawn  tight  with  grim  determination,  whirled 
around  to  face  the  officer.  Campbell  dropped  him  where 
he  stood  in  his  tracks,  even  as  his  hand  was  in  the  act 
of  bringing  up  his  gun.  He  crumpled  to  the  floor  with 
a  thud,  face  downward,  and  lay  there  motionless  in  a 
gathering  pool  of  blood.  This  proved  more  than  the 
other  could  take.     He  came  forward  in  surrender,  be- 


seeching mercy,  hands  high  in  the  air,  completely  cowed 
by  the  fire-power  of  the  policeman's  38. 

But  the  situation  was  still  precarious.  Canjpbell 
sensed  a  new  danger  behind  him.  The  driver,  unwill- 
ing to  accept  this  disruption  of  their  plans,  abandoned 
his  look-out  post  and,  gun  in  hand,  was  slowly  edging 
through  the  doorway  in  a  desperate  attempt  to  surprise 
the  cop  inside.  And  he  might  well  have  succeeded.  But 
it  was  he  who  was  in  for  a  surprise — when  from  be- 
hind he  was  downed  by  as  beautiful  a  flying  tackle 
as  ever  graced  a  football  field,  the  impact  sending  his 
gun  flying  from  his  hand  and  him  careening  headlong 
to  a  stop  directly  in  front  of  Campbell. 

Thus  there  was  now  an  additional  humbled  prisoner 
to  be  escorted  to  justice.  Appropriately  enough,  the 
blue-uniformed  gridiron  exponent,  arriving  in  Alger- 
like  style  to  save  the  day,  was  none  other  than  rookie 
Patrolman  Pete  Stevens. 

"Boy  !"  exploded  Campbell.  "Am  I  glad  t'  see  you ! 
That  guy  would  have  killed  me  sure." 

The  kid  was  flushed  with  excitement.  "Aw — it  wasn't 
much,  Tom.     Lucky  I  just  happened  to  be  going  by." 

It  was  much  later,  however,  after  the  prisoners  were 
safely  ensconced  in  their  detention  cells  and  the  two 
patrolmen  were  walking  back  to  their  posts,  that  sud- 
denly Campbell  stopped  and  stared  at  Stevens,  reflec- 
tively. 

"Say,  kid — I  was  just  thinkin'  .  .  .  that  hold-up  took 
place  three  blocks  oft'  your  post.  How  come  you  hap- 
pened to  be  around  just  when  I  coulda  used  some  help?" 

Stevens  shrugged  his  shoulders  in  reply. 

"I  can't  really  tell  you,  fella,"  he  stammered.  "The 
truth  is — I  don't  seem  to  know.  After  we  turned  out, 
I  went  over  my  post  ...  I  came  to  where  it  adjoins 
yours  .  .  .  but  then,  instead  of  doing  an  about-face,  I 
kept  right  on  walking.  Mind  you,  I  knew  all  the  time 
that  I  was  going  oft'  post,  yet  it  seemed  like  it  was  all 
right.  I  can't  explain  it,  but  something  seemed  to  be 
guiding  me  .  .  .  something  seemed  to  be  leading  me  in 
your  direction." 

The  perplexed  Campbell  frowned,  shook  his  head  in 
apparent  disbelief  and  continued  staring  as  though  to 
prompt  a  more  satisfying  answer. 

The  kid  had  none.  The  two  continued  on  their  way. 
Neither  spoke.  Each  was  struggling  with  his  own 
thoughts.  In  both,  however,  there  welled  up  a  feeling 
from  deep  inside  that  their  comradeship  was  not  only 
of  the  moment  but  was  somehow  one  of  long  standing. 

Thus  our  story  comes  to  an  end  .  .  .  but,  then  again, 
perhaps  not  quite.  It  would  be  fitting  for  us  to  imagine 
a  final  scene,  as  an  anti-climax — a  scene  such  as  brings 
to  conclusion  some  of  our  more  ambitious  movie  epics 
...  in  which  we  envision  a  glorious  blue  sky  overhead 
laden  with  white,  fleecy  clouds — and  suddenly  a  glimpse 
of  the  sun  as  it  majestically  breaks  through  ...  to  the 
accompaniment  of  symphonic  music  and  blending 
choral  voices  in  rising  crescendo.  And  somewhere  in 
the  distance,  beyond  the  clouds,  the  sun  and  the  sky — 
beyond  the  confines  of  a  finite  world — a  Divine  Hand 
writing  in  a  great  golden  book,  proceeding  about  its 
ordained  task  of  ferretting  these  circumstances  out 
from  the  welter  of  uncounted  human  affairs  and  set- 
ting them  down  opposite  each  other,  as  in  a  ledger,  in 
flawless,  impeccable  balance. 

Strange  indeed  are  the  forces  which  have  a  hand  in 
shaping  our  destinies  ... 


By  REBECCA  B.   RANKIN,   Librarian,   Municipal  Reference  Library 


THE  MAN  IN  BLUE 

Here's  to  the  man  in  blue 

Dependable,  tried,   and   true; 
He  laughs  at  the  guns  of  the  murder  mob 

Risking  his  life  in  his  daily  job — 
Danger   is  nothing  new 

To  the  copper  who  wears  the  blue! 

Twenty-four   hours   a   day —  , 

No   wonder   his   hair  turns   gray; 

He  has  to  forget  his  kids  and  his  wife 
Because  he  has  sworn  to  give  up  his  life 

For  you  .  .  .  and  you  .  .  .  and  you  .  .  . 
The  copper  who  wears  the  blue! 

Seven  days  in  the  week. 

Every   week   in   the  year. 
He  is  always  there  when  the  bullets  fly. 

Standing  ready  to  do  or  die 
In  a  job  that's  never  through  .  .  . 

God  bless  the  man  in  blue! 


-Nick   Kenny 

"Day    Unto    Day' 


1943. 


THE    TECHNICIAN,    December,    1943,    is    de- 
voted  mostly  to  a  discussion  of  the  techniques 
developed  by  police  laboratories  in  testing  blood- 
stained garments,   weapons  and  other  objects   found 
at  the  scene  of  crimes. 


In  the  December,  1943,  issue  of  WESTERN  CITY 
appears  an  article  which  will  interest  police  officials  and 
patrolmen.  The  newly  installed  police  radio  control 
board  of  Oakland,  California,  is  now  being  operated 
by  women.  The  manner  in  which  the  board  is  handled 
along  with  the  manning  of  it  will  prove  interesting 
reading  to  the  members  of  the  City's  police  department. 
The  periodical  is  on  file  in  the  Municipal  Reference 
Library,  2230  Municipal  Building,  Manhattan,  where 
it  may  be  read  or  even  borrowed  for  home  study. 


In  the  September  1,  1943,  issue  of  the  New  South 
Wales  Police  News  is  an  interesting  article  about  the 
police  activities  in  London  which  we  quote  here : 

"  'Nothing  in  London's  Defence  Her  Police  Did  Not 
Do.'  All  the  world  knows  about  and  has  acknowledged 
with  praise  and  appreciation  the  services  rendered  by 


the  Police  during  enemy  air  raids  on  London  and  pro- 
vincial centres  of  population.  There  is  therefore  little 
that  is  wholly  new  in  the  account  of  this  service  as 
recorded  in  the  official  story  of  the  Civil  Defence  of 
Britain  in  1940-41,  now  issued  by  the  Ministry  of 
Information  for  the  Ministry  of  Home  Security.  But 
it  is  right  that  the  story  should  at  least  be  epitomised 
and  given  its  proper  setting  as  part  of  this  epic  of 
Britain  in  the  blitz.  It  is  there  recorded  that  'there 
was  nothing  in  civil  defence  that  the  Policeman  did  not 
do,'  and  'in  the  provinces  the  Police  Force  were  the 
linch-pins  of  civil  defence.' 

"  'The  services  were  built  around  the  Police.  Their 
members  looked  to  the  Police  for  guidance  and  leader- 
ship.' Fortunate,  indeed,  it  was  that  when  the  stern 
test  came  there  was  firmly  established  in  the  community 
life  of  this  country  a  civilian  Force  whose  dependability 
was  so  unfailing  and  in  whose  ability  to  look  after 
them  the  people  put  such  complete  trust.  Many  of  the 
outstanding  deeds  of  heroism  performed  by  Policemen 
of  all  ranks,  both  regular  and  auxiliary,  have  been  rec- 
ognized by  the  award  of  medals  and  other  marks  of 
distinction. 

"At  least  as  many  others  remain  unsung  except  in  the 
general  commendation  of  Ministers,  Press  and  public. 

"Among  such  tributes  as  that  to  'The  Policeman'  in 
'Front  Line,  1940-41,'  will  stand  as  yet  another  testi- 
monial, permanent  and  official,  to  a  Force  that  in  many 
other  critical  emergencies  and  by  its  general  standard 
of  duty,  had  already  earned  the  gratitude  of  the  public 
both  at  home  and  abroad. 

"In  this  story  of  the  blitz  by  no  means  all  the  praise 
goes  to  the  Police,  who  would  be  among  the  first  to 
insist  on  this.  There  are  the  other  ranks  of  'Front  Line 
Troops,'  who  made  up  the  Army  of  Civil  Defence — 
the  Wardens,  the  Firemen,  the  Rescue  Men,  the  First 
Aiders,  the  Ambulance  Drivers,  the  Telephonists  and 
the  Messengers.  Above  all  were  the  Police — the  men, 
women  and  children  against  whom  the  bombing  was  in 
the  main  indiscriminately  directed. 

"  'The  universal  feeling  among  all  ranks  of  the  Po- 
lice,' says  Sir  Philip  Game  in  his  report  on  Police  Work 
in  War,  'is  that  their  task  has  been  immeasurably 
lightened  by  the  magnificent  reaction  of  the  public  and 
determination  shown  by  all  classes  of  people.  .  . .  As  has 
been  said  of  Governments,  it  is  probably  equally  true  of 
the  Police,  that  a  community  gets  the  kind  of  Police 
Force  which  it  deserves.  If  so,  speaking  of  the  Metro- 
politan Police  as  a  whole,  I  can  only  express  the  hope 
that  we  mav  always  be  worthy  servants  of  the  people 


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of  the  Metropolis.'  Every  page  of  'Front  Line,  1940- 
1941,'  bears  witness  to  the  essential  and  abiding  truth 
of  the  Commissioner's  acknowledgment.  The  author 
of  this  historical  document  might  well  have  called  it, 
'Sahite  to  the  People  of  Britain'." 


The  report  mentioned  in  the  above  article,  "Front 
Line  1940-1941"  is  on  file  at  the  Municipal  Reference 
Library,  Room  2230,  Municipal  Building,  Manhattan, 
where  any  member  of  the  pohce  force  is  welcome  to 
study  or  borrow  it  for  home  use. 


Action  at  Cervaro 


FEATURED  by  the  newspapers  last  month  was 
an  article  describing  in  vivid  detail  the  '"Bloody 
Yank  Victory   at   Cervaro."  

All  about  the  American  fighters, 
when  victory  had  been  achieved, 
were  the  signs  of  that  bloody  con- 
flict, the  article  related — the  blasted 
stones  and  timbers  of  what  had 
once  been  homes  and  stores  of  this 
village  of  6,000  hill  folk— the  un- 
buried  dead — the  broken  weapons. 

Then  our  men  began  bringing 
back  prisoners  taken  in  the  coun- 
ter-attack— young,  arrogant  Nazis 
from  the  Hermann  Goering  Divi- 
sion— and  all  boiling  mad  because 
they  were  captured. 

It  told  of  how  Private  Donald 
Gunther  of  Milwaukee,  came  down 
the  street  shepherding  a  couple  of 
surly  young  Nazis.  He  was  grin- 
ning and  he  kept  his  bayonet  close 
to  their  backs  as  he  told  them : 

"Get  along  there,  you  supermen, 
and  remember — you're  just  a 
couple  of  krauts  to  me." 

The  article  went  on  to  quote  a  Lt.  John  Sheeliy 
statement  by  a  Lieutenant  John  Sheehy,  who  com- 
manded an  infantry  company  in  the  battle  of  Cervaro. 
Lieutenant  Sheehy,  who  is  the  son  of  Patrolman  Mar- 
tin Sheehy  of  the  9th  Precinct,  stated  his  tightest  mo- 
ment was  when  his  company  charged  down  the  street 
chasing  the  Germans  and  ran  straight  into  an  enemy 
tank,  firing  at  a  range  of  only  300  yards. 

The  feature  of  the  battle,  according  to  Lieutenant 
Sheehy,  was  the  dose  coordination  between  infantry 
and  artillery. 

"Our  shells  were  landing  just  50  yards  ahead  of  us 
all  the  way,"  he  said.    "It  was  swell  timing." 

A  graduate  of  All  Hollows  High  School  and  in 
peace  time  a  clerk  for  American  Airlines,  Lieutenant 
Sheehy  is  26,  unmarried  and  an  only  son.  He  has  four 
sisters. 

"We  got  our  last  letter  from  him  December  23,"  his 
father.  Patrolman  Sheehy,  informed  us.  "He  said  he 
was  glad  he  was  alive.  That  was  his  only  reference  to 
the  war.  He  rarely  mentioned  it,  probably  for  fear  of 
worrying  us,  his  mother  particularly." 

Lieutenant  Sheehy  served  in  the  Army  a  year  before 
the  war.  Mustered  out,  he  worked  as  a  clerk  for  Ameri- 
can Airlines,  then  volunteered  for  service  when  hostili- 
ties broke  out. 


POLICE  DEPARTMENT 
City  of  New  York 

OFFICE  OF  THE  POLICE  COMMISSIONER 

New  York,  January  31,  1944. 

CIRCULAR    NO.    4. 

The  following  copy  of  communication  is  published  for 
the  information  and  guidance  of  all  concerned : 

City  of  New  York 

CIVIL  SERVICE  COMMISSION 

299  Broadway 

New  York  7,  N.  Y. 

January  20,  1944. 

Hon.  Lewis  J.  Valentine,  Commissioner 
Police  Department 
240  Centre  Street 
New  York  13,  N.  Y. 

Dear  Sir : 

We  would  appreciate  your  cooperation  in  bringing  the 
following  notice  to  the  attention  of  permanent  employ- 
ees of  your  department  who  have  been  and  will  be  hon- 
orably discharged  from  the  armed  forces  of  the  United 
.States : 

AH  permanent  city  employees  who  have  been  hon- 
orably discharged  from  the  armed  forces  of  the 
United  States  should  appear  within  sixty  days  of 
their  discharge  at  the  offices  of  the  Municipal  Civil 
Service  Commission,  299  Broadway,  Information 
Unit,  Room  708,  with  a  copy  of  their  discharge  papers. 
At  the  time  of  this  appearance  at  the  Commission's 
offices  they  may  determine  their  eligibility  in  pro- 
motion examinations  which  they  have  missed,  and 
file  applications.  They  may  also  make  application  to 
have  their  names  restored  to  eligible  lists  in  accord- 
ance with  the  New  York  State  Military  Law  and  the 
Rules  and  Regulations  of  the  Civil  Service  Commis- 
sion. Persons  who  have  already  been  honorably  dis- 
charged from  the  armed  forces  and  who  have  not 
appeared  to  check  their  eligibility  and  file  application 
for  promotion  examinations  should  do  so  as  soon  as 
possible.  The  military  law  provides  that  such  re- 
quests be  made  within  60  days  of  the  date  of  dis- 
charge, 

Very  truly  yours, 

WILLIAM  J.  MURRAY, 

Acting  Secretary. 

Commanding  Officers  and  Supervisory  Heads  will 
notify  each  member  of  the  Department  who  has  been 
or  is  hereafter  honorably  discharged  from  the  armed 
forces  of  the  United  States  of  the  contents  of  the  above 
communication  and  cause  a  record  to  be  made  of  each 
such   notification. 

LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE, 

Police  Commissioner. 


POLICE  ACADEMY 

OFFICERS'  TRAINING  SCHOOL 


QUESTIONS  AND  ANSWERS  FOR  THE  FEBRUARY,  1944,  ISSUE  OF  "SPRING  3100' 

By  Lieutenant  PETER  F.  MATHEWS 


QUESTIONS 


QUESTION  NO.    1 

What  are  the  principal  causes  for  police  action  in  con- 
nection with  keeping  the  streets  of  the  city  clean  and 
healthful? 

QUESTION  NO.  2 

Describe  the  basic  plan  of  the  Emergency  Divisions  of 
the  City  Protection   Services. 

QUESTION  NO.  3 

The  Labor  Law  prohibits  the  fingerprinting  of  employ- 
ees as  a  condition  of  securing  employment  or  of  continu- 
ing employment.  Mention  any  exceptions  to  this  state- 
ment. 

QUESTION  NO.  4 

Under  what  circumstances  may  the  parents  or  guar- 
dians be  punished  for  contributing  to  the  delinquency 
and   offenses   of   children? 

QUESTION  NO.  5 

Briefly  answer  the  following: 

a.  What  persons  holding  fire-line  cards  issued  by  the 
Fire  Commissioner  will  be  perniitted  to  enter  premises 
where   fire   extinguishing   operations   are   in   progress? 

b.  Who  shall  grant  the  right  of  way  at  a  non-controlled 
intersection  ? 

c.  Section  395  of  the  Code  of  Criminal  Procedure  pro- 
vides that:  "A  confession  of  a  defendant,  whether  in  the 
course  of  judicial  proceedings  or  to  a  private  person,  can 
be  given  in  evidence  against  him."  What  is  meant  by  a 
"private   person"? 

d.  During  what  hours  do  flat  and  apartment-house  bur- 
glars  usually   operate  ? 

e.  For  what  purpose  was  the  Safety  Bureau  established- 

f.  Mention  three  distinct  objects  of  the  Penal  Law. 


ANSWERS 


ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  1 

The  principal  causes   for  police  action  are: 

Sweeping  refuse  from  buildings  and  sidewalks  into  the 
streets. 

Filling  ash  cans  higher  than  within  four  inches  of  the 
top. 

Failing   to   tie   paper   securely. 


POUCE  ACADEMY 

OFFICERS'  TRAINING  SCHOOL 

72  POPLAR  ST.,  BROOKLYN 

PROMOTION  COURSES 

1. 

To    Rank    of    Captain.      For    all    Lieutenants. 
Sessions   wiU  be   held,   holidays,  excepted,   on 

Monday 7.30  P.M. 

Tuesday 10.30  A.M. 

Wednesday 5.30  P.M. 

Thursday 11.30  A.M. 

Friday 5.30  P.M. 

2. 

To   Rank    of    Lieutenant.      For    all    Sergeants. 
Sessions    will   be   held,    holidays,   excepted,   on 

Monday 7.30  P.M. 

Tuesday 10.30  A.M. 

Wednesday 5.30  P.M. 

Thursday 11.30  A.M. 

Friday 5.30  P.M. 

3. 

To  Rank  of  Sergeant.  For  Patrolmen,  all  (rade*. 
Sessions   will   be   held,    holidays,   excepted,    on 

Monday 7.30  P.M. 

Tuesday 10.30  A.M. 

Wednesday 5.30  P.M. 

Thursday 11.30   A.M. 

Friday 5.30  P.M. 

4.     Topics    will    be    changed    weekly.      Each    clami 
session  will  be  for  a   period  of   two  hours.      Attend- 
ance will  be  on  time  off  duty.  No  fee  will  be  charged. 

5. 

SEE  CIRCULAR  12,  1937. 

Careless  loading  and  unloading  of  vehicles,  packing  and 
unpacking  merchandise  ift  the  street. 

Throwing  bottles  or  broken  glass  into  the  street. 

Throwing  newspapers,  hand-bills,  fruit-skins,  and  the 
like  into   the  street. 

Dropping  dirt  and  refuse  from  vehicles,  due  to  s^d, 
gravel,  dirt  and  sawdust  wagons  being  overloaded  or  hav- 
ing loose  boxes. 

Feeding  horses  on  the  street  from  boxes  and  from 
poorly  fitting  nose  bags. 

Chopping  and  sawing  wood  in  the  street,  usually  done 
by  boys  who  gather  wood  and  break  it,  using  the  curb- 
stone for  a  chopping  block. 

Throwing  refuse  from  push-carts  and  from  stands 
within  the  stoop  line,  and  the  like. 

Abandoning   dismantled   automobiles   in   the   streets. 

Automobiles  emitting  smoke. 

Members  of  the  Force  observing  any  of  the  above  vio- 
lations will  take  such  action  as  will  correct  the  condition, 
but  will  not  serve  summonses  or  make  summary  arrests 
where  the  conditions  can  be  corrected  by  warning  or  ad- 
monition. 


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ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  2 

AH  precautions  against  air  raids  which  have  to  do  with 
piibhc  law  and  order,  the  handhng  of  crowds,  the  report- 
ing of  damage,  and  starting  protective  and  remedial  meas- 
ures  are   handled   by   the   Police   Emergency   Division. 

AIL  matters  which  have  to  do  with  fire  or  explosives  are 
the  concern  of  the  Fire  Emergency  Division. 

Physical  injury  to  persons,  whether  minor  or  major,  are 
the  responsibility  of  the   Medical   Emergency   Division. 

Destruction  of  property,  measures  to  restore  services, 
gas,  electric,  water,  and  the  like,  interrupted  by  bomb 
damage,  come  under  the  Public  Works  Emergency  Divi- 
sion. 

Finally,  the  Welfare  Emergency  Division  provides  all 
the  many  measures  necessary  to  cope  with  separated  fami- 
lies, lost  children,  identification  of  their  families,  division 
of  clothing,   emergency   food,  registration   of  missing   per- 


ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  3 

Section  201-a.     Fingerprinting  of  employees  prohibited. 

Except  as  otherwise  provided  by  law,  no  person,  as  a 
condition  of  securing  employment  or  of  continuing  em- 
ployment, shall  be  required  to  be  fingerprinted.  This 
provision  shall  not  apply  to  employees  of  the  state  or  any 
municipal  subdivisions  or  departments   thereof. 

Section  200-b  of  the  Labor  Law  permits  the  fingerprint- 
ing of  employees  of  public  galleries  and  museums  of  art. 

Section  80  of  the  New  York  State  War  Emergency  Act 
permits  a  waiver  of  the  provisions  of  Section  201-a  of  the 
Labor  Law   involving  employment   in   war  work. 

ANSWER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  4 

Section  494  of  the  Penal  Law  provides  as  follows: 
A  parent,  guardian  or  other  person  having  custody  of  a 
child  actually  or  apparently  under  sixteen  years  of  age, 
who  omits  to  exercise  reasonable  diligence  in  the  control 
of  such  child  to  prevent  such  child  from  becoming  guilty 
of  juvenile  delinquency  as  defined  by  statute,  or  from 
becoming  adjudged  by  a  children's  court  in  need  of  the 
care  and  protection  of  the  state  as  defined  by  statute,  or 
who  permits  such  a  child  to  associate  with  vicious,  im- 
moral or  criminal  persons,  or  to  grow  up  in  idleness,  or 
to  beg  or  solicit  alms,  or  to  wander  about  the  streets  of 
any  city,  town  or  village  late  at  night  without  being  in 
any  lawful  business  or  occupaion,  or  to  furnish  enter- 
tainment for  gain  upon  the  streets  or  in  any  public  place, 
or  to  be  an  habitual  truant  from  school,  or  to  habitually 
wander  around  any  railroad  yard  or  tracks,  to  enter  any 
house  of  prostitution  or  assignation,  or  any  place  where 
gambling  is  carried  on,  or  any  gambling  device  is  oper- 
ated, or  any  policy  shop,  or  to  enter  any  place  where  the 
morals  of  such  child  may  be  endangered  or  depraved  or 
may  be  likely  to  be  impaired,  and  any  such  persons  or 
any  other  person  who  knowingly  or  wilfully  is  responsible 
for,  encourages,  aids,  clauses,  or  connives  at,  or  who  know- 
ingly or  wilfully  does  any  act  or  acts  to  produce,  promote 
or  contribute  to  the  conditions  which  cause  such  child  to 
be  adjudged  guilty  of  juvenile  delinqueny,  or  to  be  in 
need  of  the  care  and  protection  of  the  state,  or  to  do  any 
of  the  acts  hereinbefore  enumerated,  shall  be  guilty  of  a 
misdemeanor. 

Note.  Article  10,  Paragraph  17a  of  the  Manual  of 
Procedure,  titled  "Juvenile  Aid  Bureau"  provides  as  fol- 
lows: 

17a.  Whenever  a  member  of  the  Force,  other  than  a 
member  of  the  Juvenile  Aid  Bureau,  institutes  prosecu- 
tion under  Section  494  of  the  Penal  Law,  as  complainant, 
against  a  parent,  guardian  or  other  person  having  custody 
of  a   child,   for   omitting   to   exercise  reasonable  diligence 


to  prevent  such  child  from  becoming  guilty  of  Juvenile 
Delinquency  or  from  becoming  adjudged  by  the  Children's 
Court  in  need  of  the  care  and  protection  of  the  State 
(Neglected  Child),  upon  disposition  of  the  case  in  court 
the  circumstances  of  the  case  together  with  disposition 
shall  be  reported  to  the  Juvenile  Aid  Bureau  by  such 
member  of  the  Force  on  form  J.A.B.  2. 

ANS\SER  TO  QUESTION  NO.  5 

a.  Employees  of  oil  refineries  holding  fire-line  cards 
issued  by  the  Fire  Commissioner  will  be  permitted  to  enter 
premises  of  an  oil  refinery. 

b.  The  driver  of  a  vehicle  approaching  an  intersection 
not  controlled  by  traffic  lights,  shall  grant  the  right  of 
way  to  the  operator  of  the  vehicle  approaching  from  the 
right. 

c.  "Private  person,"  referred  to  in  the  statute,  means 
any  person  not  engaged  in  the  conduct  of  a  judicial  pro- 
ceeding. A  confession,  therefore,  made  to  a  sheriff,  a 
police  officer,  or  a  district  attorney  is  made  to  a  "private 
person." 

d.  The  day  burglar  usually  operates  between  9  A.M. 
and  11  A.M.  and  from  2  P.m'.  to  7  P.M.  Tlie  night  bur- 
glar operates  between  7  P.M.  and  9  P.M.  and  from  mid- 
night   to  daybreak. 

e.  For  the  purpose  of  educating  the  public  in  safety 
matters  and  devising  ways  and  means  for  reducing  street 
accidents. 

f.  1.  Specifies  the  classes  of  persons  who  are  deemed 
capable  of  crimes,  and  liable  to  punishment  therefor. 

2.  Defines    the   nature  of   the   various   crimes. 

3.  Prescribes  the  kind  and  measure  of  punishment  to 
be   inflicted    for   each. 


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''T^WAS  the  day  before  Christmas  and  in  the  above 
-*-  \e\vs  photo  Patrohnen  Martin  F.  Rothamel 
(left)  and  Samuel  Rosner  of  the  6th  Precinct  are 
shown  distributing  baskets  and  bags  of  food  to  those 
of  their  neighbors  residing  within  their  command  to 
whom  the  world  has  not  been  overkind. 


DEPARTMENTAL    ORDERS 


T.  T.  Message,  December  30,  1943. 

By  direction  of  His  Honor,  the  Mayor,  all  neon  signs 
and  other  advertising  signs,  whether  in  show  windows  or 
outdoors,  shall  remain  unlighted  during  the  daytime,  due 
to   the  acute  coal   shortage. 

Attention  of  members  of  the  Force  directed  to  the  pro- 
visions of  paragraphs  5(A),  5(B),  6,  7  and  8  of  teletype 
order  of  2.19  P.M.,  October  31,  1943  and  every  effort 
shall  be  made   to   obtain   strict   compliance   therewith. 

T.  T.  Message,  December  30,  1943. 

Beginning  January  1,  1944,  the  prescribed  fine  to  be 
paid  by  first  offenders  for  passing  a  red  light  (failure 
to  obey  a  signal  light)  during  the  daytime  or  nighttime 
will  be  $5.00.  Heading  on  the  reverse  side  of  all  regular 
police  summonses  served  on  and  after  January  1,  1944 
will  be  corrected  as  directed.  Fine  for  a  first  speeding 
offense  at  night  will  be  at  least  $25.00  as  heretofore. 

Teletype  order  of  2.32  P.M.,  January  30,  1943,  revoked. 

T.  T.  Message,  December  31,  1943. 

Licensees  who  have  filed  application  for  renewal  of  tow 
car  licenses,  on  or  before  December  31,  1943,  will  be  per- 
mitted to  operate  until  midnight,  February  29,   1944. 

T,  T.  Message,  January  4,  1943, 

No  male  or  female  prisoners  will  be  detained  at  the 
detention  prisons  in  the  19th  Precinct  station  house  and 
no  female  prisoners  will  be  detained  at  the  female  deten- 
tion prison  in  the  7th  Precinct  station  house  until  further 
orders. 


gency  exists  by  reason  of  "a  national  war"  and  that  there 
is  a  manpower  shortage  in  this  Department.  Regular  10 
Squad  Duty  Chart  for  patrolmen  suspended  and  a  new  20 
Squad  Duty   Chart   for  patrolmen   becomes   effective. 

General  Orders  No.  2,  January  13,  1944.    ■ 

Tlie  Rules  and  Regulations  of  the  Department  are  hereby 
amended  by  adding  thereto  new  Rule  IVos.  231a,  231b  and 
231c    (see  page  24). 

T.  T.  Message,  January  14,  1944. 

On  and  after  February  1,  1944,  new  orders  for  trans- 
portation will  be  in  effect  for  Police  Department  vehicles 
using  municipal  ferries  on  official  business. 

General  Orders  DIo.  3,  January  17,  1944. 

Calls  attention  to  the  provisions  of  the  New  York  State 
Income  Tax  Law,  which  require  that  reports  will  be  sub- 
mitted, by  the  head  of  each  command,  bureau  and  office 
in  which  payrolls  are  prepared. 

T.   T.  Message,  January  18,  1944. 

Printed  sheets  of  extra  duty  charts  for  Lieutenants, 
Sergeants  and  Patrolmen  forwarded  to  commands  con- 
cerned. 

General  Orders  ISo.  4,  January  21,  1944. 

(]alls  attention  to  the  Fourth  War  Loan  Drive  which 
commences  January  18  and  terminates  February  29,  1944. 


T.  T.  Message,  January  11,  1944. 

Commanding  Officers  of  precincts  wherein  a  department 
gasoline  distributing  station  is  located  will  cause  their 
Division  Commanders  to  be  notified  by  telephone  imme- 
diately, daily,  Sunday  and  holidays  included,  between  8 
A.M.  and  6  P.M.,  when  the  supply  of  gasoline  in  tanks 
has  been  exhausted. 

Circular  No.  1,  January  12,  1944. 

Proclamation  issued  by  His  Honor,  the  Mayor,  which 
authorizes  a  reward  of  $500  to  any  person  giving  informa- 
tion leading  to  the  conviction  of  any  persons  found  guilty 
of  committing  an  act  of  vandalism,  waste,  malicious  mis- 
chief or  in  any  way  desecrating,  injuring  or  damaging 
any  church,  synagogue  or  place  of  worship,  or  for  in- 
formation leading  to  the  conviction  of  any  person  aiding 
and  abetting  in  the  commission  of  such  crime. 

Circular  No.  2,  January  12,  1944. 

Calls  attention  to  Local  Law  No.  47,  which  amends  the 
Administrative  Code  in  relation  to  the  Property  Clerk  and 
Local  Law  No.  48,  which  amends  the  Administrative  Code 
in  relation  to  the  procurement  or  sale  of  tickets,  reserva- 
tions or  passenger  accommodations  issued  by  any  railroad, 
parlor  or  sleeping  car  owner  or  operator,  steamship  com- 
pany, air  line  or  bus  line  and  limiting  the  prices  at  which 
such  tickets,  reservations  or  accommodations  may  be  sold. 

Approves  a  certain  location  in  the  Borough  of  Queens 
as  a  designated  premises  for  the  discharge  of  small  fire- 


General  Orders  No.  1,  January  12,  1944. 

Declaration  by  the  Police  Commissioner  that  an  emer- 


January  27,  1944. 

COMMISSIONER  LEWIS  J.  VALENTINE, 
240  Centre  Street, 
New  York  City. 

Sir: 

I  wish  to  thank,  through  you,  the  members  of  Emer- 
gency Squads  12  and  14  for  their  most  efficient  handling 
of  the  oxygen  theraphy  service  rendered  my  late  mother, 
Mrs.  Sarah  Shaughnessy;  also  the  members  of  Emer- 
gency Service  Squad  2  whose  competent  and  humane 
handling  of  her  while  she  was  being  removed  in  De- 
partment ambulance  merits   my   sincere  thanks. 

It  will  always  be  my  proudest  boast  that  I  am  a  part 
of  a  department  whose  members  exhibit  the  highest  in 
human  qualities. 

Sincerely, 

LT.  JOHN  SHAUGHNESSY, 
74th  Precinct. 


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SPRING     3100 


23 


FORECAST !  Hair  this  spring  is  going  to  be 
pretty,  neat  and  netted  in  color  .  .  .  thanks  to 
Lily  Dache !  Even  the  March  winds  won't  pre- 
vent you  from  looking  as  if  you'd  just  stepped  out  of 
a  band  box.  These  exciting  nets  come  in  5  brilliant 
colors,  as  well  as  5  natural  shades — take  only  a  second 
to  put  on,  and  you're  groomed  for  the  day.  Whether 
you  wear  your  hair  up,  long,  or  in  the  new  smooth 
fashion — ^>-ou  will  love  them. 

If  you  are  wearing  sport  clothes,  try  a  coarse  mesh 
and  tie  a  contrasting  band  of  grosgrain  around  your 
head.  If  you're  on  a  date,  the  fine  mesh  in  Tiger  Lily 
Pink  with  a  boutonniere  of  flowers  tucked  in  or  a 
cluster  of  roses  (on  hair  pins)  will  add  a  festive  note. 
There's  no  end  to  the  ideas  you  can  dream  up  to  add 
to  these  colorful  nets,  and  we  predict  that  many  a 
masculine  head  will  turn  as  you  walk  by! 
*       *       * 

King  Winter — heralded  in  freezing  weather,  snow 
flurries  and  blizzards,  brrr — brings  with  him  appetites 
of  the  "could  eat  a  bear"  variety.  Heartier  meals  are 
the  demand. 

So  while  resolutions  are  the  order  of  the  day,  let's 
supply  not  only  enough  food,  but  see  that  it  is  the 
right  kind — sufficient  in  both  vitamins  and  minerals. 
Don't  be  so  intent  on  getting  your  quota  of  vitamins 
that  you  neglect  the  minerals.  Nutritionists  say  that 
too  many  of  us  are  overlooking  iron — the  mineral  that 
helps  build  good,  red  blood.  If  we'll  all  just  mark 
New  Orleans  molasses — the  richest  unrationed  source 
of  iron — on  our  list  of  1944  musts  we'll  be  sure  to  be 
on  the  plus  side  in  good  health.  Tuck  one  day's  quota 
into  this  streamlined  Baked  Bean  dish. 

BOSTON  B.4KED  BEANS 
4  cups  dry  navy  beans  1  teaspoon  dry  mustard 

^   lb.  salt  pork  1   tablespoon  salt 

1  cup  New  Orelans  molasses       H  teaspoon  pepper 
3  cups  boiling  water   (from  simmered  beans) 

Wash  beans,  pick  over  and  soak  for  3  hours  in  boil- 
ing water  to  cover.  Cover,  bring  to  boil  in  same  water 
(to  preserve  minerals  and  vitamins)  adding  extra 
water  if  needed  to  cover  well ;  skim ;  cook  slowly  until 
tender — about  50  minutes.  Drain  beans,  reserving 
cooking  water.  Turn  beans  into  bean  pot  or  3  quart 
casserole.  Scrape  rind  of  pork  until  white,  score  top 
by  cutting  down  about  1  inch,  and  bury  in  beans  with 
rind  exposed.  Mix  remaining  ingredients  and  pour 
over.  Cover;  bake  in  slow  oven  (325°F)  3j4  hours 
or  until  tender,  uncovering  during  last  hour  of  baking. 
If  necessary,  add  more  water  during  baking.  Makes 
12  servings. 


War  plant  holds  charm  clinic !  No,  not  for  fun,  but 
to  help  women  workers  keep  fit.  Officials  at  the  plant, 
who  called  in  Pond's  Mary  Stujrvesant  to  conduct  a 


"Charm  Clinic"  reported  the  three-day  clinic  was  a  big 
morale-booster. 

How  to  look  well  in  slacks,  and  short-cuts  to  beauty, 
were  among  the  questions  the  women  flocked  in  to  ask. 
"If  slacks  are  your  problem,"  Miss  Stuyvesant  sug- 
gested, "do  wear  them  in  a  dark  or  neutral  color,  with 
a  good  bright  shirt."  Beauty  short-cuts  included  these : 
try  combining  your  face  creaming  with  a  steamy-hot 
tub,  for  a  professional  facial  that  doesn't  take  extra 
time.  For  hands — give  them  a  cream  treatment  and 
tuck  on  cotton  gloves,  so  they  can  "soak"  as  you  sleep. 


How  many  times  do  you  say  you  wish  you  had  a 
pill  to  take  that  would  keep  you  wide  awake,  not  so 
tired,  not  so  sleepy?  Maybe  those  vitamins  are  sitting 
on  the  shelf,  and  you've  forgotten  to  take  them,  but 
you  sit  and  crave  for  the  mystery  potion  that  will  give 
you  some  new  vim.  Well,  there's  no  magic  in  them 
thar  pills,  but  if  you'd  remember  to  take  them  regu- 
larly— every  day  as  directed — than  you  will  notice  that 
vou're  not  so-o-o-o  tired  all  the  time. 


HONOR  LEGION  STILL  REMEMBERED 
FOR  ARMISTICE  DAY  SHOW 


^~^HE  Honor  Legion  is  still  receiving  letters  of 
thanks  from  the  veterans  and  inmates  of  the 
Veterans'  Hospital,  Kingsbridge  Road,  the  Bronx, 
for  the  inspiring  entertainment  furnished  by  the  mem- 
bers of  the  Honor  Legion  on  Armistice  Day.  Presi- 
dent David  Salter,  who  was  instrumental  in  securing 
the  performers  for  the  occasion,  is  to  be  congratulated 
together  with  the  members  of  his  committee  for  this 
fine  gesture — the  bringing  of  radiance  to  the  wan  faces 
of  unfortunates  who  long  ago  had  all  but  forgotten 
how  to  smile — among  them  members  of  the  Police 
Department — all  of  whom  were  made  to  forget  during 
the  three-hour  performance  the  cares  and  worries  to 
which  men  bedded  for  years  by  illness  are  subjected. 

Memories  of  the  splendid  entertainment  provided, 
together  with  the  meeting  of  old  friends,  furnished,  the 
committee  has  been  told,  the  chief  topic  of  conversa- 
tion at  the  hospital  for  weeks  afterwards. 


CARD  PARTY 
Policemen's  Widows'  Benevolent  Society 

of  the 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT  of  the  CITY  OF  NEW  YORK 

Fridar  Evening.  March  24,  1944 

Capitol  Hotel 


AMENDMENTS  TO  RULES  AND  REGULATIONS 

Amendments  to  the  Manual  of  Procedure  Will  Follow  in  Due  Course 


NEW  RULE  231a. 

231a.  A  member  of  the  Department,  except  in  the 
discharge  of  official  duty,  shall  not  knowingly  associate, 
fraternize  or  transact  any  business  or  have  dealings  of 
whatever  nature,  with  known  criminals,  racketeers,  gang- 
sters, gamblers  or  persons  engaged  in  unlawful  pursuits 
or  activities  nor  with  persons  under  supervision  of  investi- 
gation by  local,  state  or  federal  law  enforcement  agencies, 
unless  for  good  cause  shown  such  member  first  obtains  the 
permission  of  the  Police  Commissioner. 

G.  O.  No.  2,  January  13,  1944. 


NEW  RULE  231b. 

231b.  A  member  of  the  Department,  except  in  the 
discliarge  of  official  duty,  shall  not  knowingly  associate, 
fraternize  or  transact  any  business  or  have  dealings  of 
whatever  nature,  with  any  person  or  persons  interested 
in  or  connected  with  any  group  or  organization  advocat- 
ing or  instrumental  in  creating,  or  be  personally  active 
in  creating  strife,  disunity,  hatred,  prejudice  or  oppres- 
sion against  any  racial  or  religious  group  residing  in  the 
United  States  nor  shall  such  member  knowingly  aid  or 
assist  any  person  or  organization  in  carrying  out  these 
activities. 

G.  O.  ^<..  2,  January  13,  1944. 


NEW  RULE  231c. 

231c.  A  member  of  the  Department,  except  in  the  dis- 
charge of  official  duty,  shall  not  knowingly  write,  print, 
copy,  distribute,  transport,  store  or  possess  any  paper, 
magazine,  pamphlet,  periodical,  book,  picture  or  writing 
of  any  kind  of  an  obscene,  immoral  or  indecent  nature, 
character  or  purpose  or  containing  any  defamatory  or  false 
statements  which  tend  to  expose  any  person  designated  or 
characterized  therein,  and  residing  in  the  United  States, 
to  hatred,  contempt,  ridicule  or  obloquy  because  of  race 
or  religion  or  which  tends  to  cause  such  persons  to  be 
shunned,  or  avoided  or  to  be  injured  in  their  business  or 
occupation,  nor  shall  such  member  aid  or  assist  any  person 
or  persons  or  organization  to  disseminate,  distribute,  store, 
print  or  write  such  literature,  paper,  pamphlets,  magazines, 
books,  pictures  or  other  writings. 

G.  O.  No.  2,  January  13,  1944. 


SUBDIVISION  "c"  RULE  415. 

(c)  The  commanding  officer  of  the  patrol  precinct  in 
which  the  injury  was  sustained  by  the  applicant  shall  recom- 
mend by  endorsement  whether  or  not  full  pay  should  be 
granted  or  denied,  together  with  his  reasons  for  such  recom- 
mendation, and  shall  include  in  the  endorsement  a  tran- 
script of  the  Blotter  entry  concerning  his  investigation 
thereof.  He  shall  attach  to  the  application  the  signed 
statements  obtained  from  witnesses. 

Amended  by  T.T.O.  No,  49,  November  20,  1940. 


SUBDIVISION  "e"  RULE  415. 

(e)  Applications  for  full  pay  for  the  first  three  days  on 
sick  leave  will  not  be  approved  unless  it  can  be  conclusively 
shown  that  the  disability  was  actually  sustained  while  the 
applicant  was  performing  police  duty  and  that  no  negli- 
gence on  his  part  contributed. 

Amended  by  T.T.O.  No.  9,  February  15,  1940. 

NEW  RULE  416a. 

416a.  A  member  of  the  Force  receiving  a  lacerated  hu- 
man bite  wound  in  the  performance  of  police  duty  shall 
promptly  report  to  his  District  Surgeon  for  observation  and 
treatment,  even  though  the  wound  is  not  serious  enough  to 
necessitate  reporting  sick. 

T.T.O.  No.  9,  February  28,  1938. 

RULE  423. 

423.  An  application  for  a  mutual  transfer  shall  be  sub- 
mitted in  letter  form,  containing  the  same  information  re- 
garding the  applicants  as  is  required  on  tlie  prescribed  form 
for  a  transfer.  It  will  be  signed  by  both  applicants,  en- 
dorsed only  by  the  immediate  Commanding  Officer  of  each 
applicant  and  forwarded  to  the  Chief  Inspector,  direct. 

Amended  by  T.T.O.  No.  18,  April  9,  1938. 

SUBDIVISIONS   "j"   and   "k",   RULE   435. 

(j)    For  civilian  employees  on  a  per  annum   basis: 

A   vacation   of   two   weeks,   and    12   working   days   for 
sick  leave,  such  combined  vacation  and  sick  leave  allow- 
ance to  cover  all  authorized  absence  with  pay. 
(k)    For  civilian  employees  on  a  per  diem  basis: 

A  vacation  of  two  weeks  will  be  granted  to  each  per 
diem  employee  who  has  been  in  the  service  of  the  City 
«if  New  York  for  at  least  six  months  prior  to  eacli  July 
1st.  A  total  of  5  days  sick  leave  may  be  allowed  per 
diem  employees,  such  combined  vacation  and  sick  leave 
allowance  to  cover  all  authorized  absence  with  pay. 

Amended  by  T.T.O.  No.  10,  June  3,  1942. 


RULE  438. 

438.  The  following  may  be  absent  on  vacation  at  the 
same  time: 

In  a  division  consisting  of  not  more  than  five  precincts, 
one  captain;  in  a  division  consisting  of  n^ore  than  five 
precincts,  two  captains;  in  a  precinct  not  more  than 
one  lieutenant  assigned  to  desk  duty,  two  sergeants,  one 
policewoman  assigned  to  matron  duty,  and  not  more  than 
10%  of  the  total  number  of  patrolmen  (an  equal  num- 
ber of  patrolmen  to  be  taken  so  far  as  possible  from 
each  squad). 

(a)  If  in  any  command  it  is  not  possible  to  arrange  the 
vacation  schedule  so  as  to  keep  within  the  10  percent  pro- 
vision, the  commanding  officer  shall  make  application  for 
a  modification  of  this  provision  to  the  Chief  Inspector. 

Amended  by  T.T.O.  No.  50,  Nov.  20,  1940. 


24 


RETIRED  FROM  THE  DEPARTMENT 


H'l'll  Done,  Thou  Good  and  Faithful  Servant 

(Effective  Feb.  28,   19*3) 

PATROLMAN 

Walter   F.   Henry 28  Pet. 

(Effective  Jan.  16,   1944) 
CAPTAIN 

Thomas  F.  Dugan Mil.  Ser.  Bur. 

SERGEANT 

James  A.  Fyke Mil.  Ser.  Bur. 

PATROLMEN 

Alonzo   A.   Renton Mil.  Ser.  Bur. 

Cornelius  V.   Russell Mil.  Ser.  Bur. 

Paul    H.    Smith Mil.  Ser.  Bur. 

Anthony  J.  D'Amico 6  Pet. 

Peter  P.  Franchini 7  Pet. 

Nick  Teresky   7  Pet. 

Jahn  F.   Creegan 70  Pet. 

George  J.  Albert,  Jr 105  Pet. 

Denis    Egan    109  Pet. 

Stewart  U.  Rosenberger Mcy.  Pet.   1 

Oorge    Seifert    G.C.P.  Pet. 

Frederick    H.   Brunks E.S.S.  16 

Martin  J.  Schuchman M.O.D.,  Q. 

John    E.    F.    Kenny 60  Pet. 

David    Teitler    70  Pet. 

George  J.  Meier 102  Pet. 

Andrew  D.  Sarisky 109  Pet. 

Emil  Fuchs  110  Pet. 

Edward    J.    Hughes 114  Pet. 

Joseph  G.  Burker Tr.  B 

(Eflfective  Jan.  31,  1944) 

INSPECTOR 

John  J.  Spain  19  Div 

CAPTAIN 

Charles  W.  Brown,  Jr 90  Pet. 

LIEUTENANTS 

Daniel  M.  Tierney 19  Div. 

Frederick  Koch   94  Pet. 


William  P.  McDonald 19  Div. 

Bernard  J.  J.  Kelly 104  Pet. 

Charles  O.   Nelson,  Jr 26  Pet. 

Charles   E.   Fields 72  Pet. 

John  J.    French 80  Pet. 

Lewis   Colton    IIOA  Pet. 

Terrance    B.    Donelon Tr.  D 

Charles  L.  J.  Chomas 19  Div. 

Michael  DeLuca   19  Div. 

Paul    Decker    17  Pet. 

John  S.  Wallace M.O.D.D. 

Charles   O.   Dannhauser 108  Pet. 

James  A.   Sheppard 7  Div. 

Henry  J.    Miller 7  Pet. 

Thomas  J.  A.  Moore 12  D.D. 

Francis  A.   Smith 17  Pet. 

Joseph  Pribyl   108  Pet. 


SERGEANTS 

Thomas  P.  McGrath IS  Pet. 

Harold  Lee   77  Pet. 

Bernard  J.  Mensing 123  Pet. 

Peter    Kelly    8  Pet. 

Lewis   A.    O'Dell Tr.  O. 

George  E.  Lenihan 7  D.D. 

Thomas  .\.  Coughlin 72  Pet. 

Milton    T.    Moffett M.O.D.D. 

Thomas   E.    Cannon 70  Pet. 

James  F.  O'Brien 102  Pet. 

Patrick  J.    Gallagher 13  Pet. 

Charles  R.  McLees 19  Pet. 

Frank    G.    .Spottke 26  Pet. 

Frank    C.    Kinseher 62  Pet. 

Frederick    H.    Schlottman 62  Pet. 

James   A.    O'Donnell 72  Pet. 

Francis    W.    Bowmen Tr.  N 

George    J.    Jacobi E.S.S.  13 

Eugene  Young  A. W.S. 

John   Sweeney    9  Pet. 

Bernard   J.    Sweeney 13  Pet. 

Henry  J.   Seibel 17  Pet. 

Philip   H.   Lyons 12  D.D. 

Charles  R.   Herbert 79  Pet. 

John    S.   Perfors 13  Pet. 

Charles   Fuhse    44  Pet. 

William  A.   Scott 80  Pet. 

Arthur  L.  B.  Seherbaum 80  Pet. 


PATROLMEN 

Harry   W.   Urquhart 19  Pet. 

Arthur  Weiss  23  Pet. 

James  T.   Keane 25  Pet. 

Anthony  Vitale    46  Pet. 

Harold  S.  Higgins 74  Pet. 

Ferdinand  A.  Naekel 74  Pet. 

Frank  Koenig  75  Pet. 

Francis    C.    Higgins 81  Pet. 

Sylvester   Shaw   81  Pet. 

Edward  W.  Butler 83  Pet. 

Philip   A.   Lang 83  Pet. 

James  R.  O'Brien 83  Pet. 


Michael   D'Amato    92  Pet. 

John  McGee   94  Pet. 

John  E.  Reville 104  Pet. 

James   Burnett    Tr.  B 

James    W.    Cudmore Tr.  B 

John  J.   Darey Tr.  B 

George  T.  Eckardt Tr.  B 

John  F.  Glaser Tr.  B 

Walter  F.  Graham Tr.  B 

Michael   McCarthy    Tr.  B 

William    Speckin     Tr.  B 

William   Britzlmayr    Tr.  C 

Harry  T.  Long Tr.  I 

Jacob  Harris   Tr.  L 

John  Preis  Tr.  P 

Thorns  F.  Burke Mcy.  1 

William  P.  L.  Rettig Mcy.  1 

Arthur   V.    Sackett Mcy.  1 

Edward   O.    Junginger E.S.D. 

Gustave   O.    Kenneweg E.S.S.  2 

George  L.   Shannon E.S.S.  2 

Thomas   J.   Tieman E.S.S.  6 

James  A.   Irving E.S.S.  7 

Bernhardt    Koenig    Prop.  Qk.  Off. 

John  A.  Kilduff 13  Pet. 

William  Myer  68  Pet. 

John    P.    Judge '. 106  Pet. 

John   T.    Dolan 108  Pet. 

Thomas   Lamb,   Jr Mcy.  1 

Irving  E.   Higgins M.O.D.  Q. 

William   I.  Jackson M.O.D.  Q. 

Philip  J.   Waag 14  D.D. 

William    H.    Cowley M.O.D.  Q. 

Francis    Blaszkiewicz 5  Pet. 

James  J.  Conley,  Jr 7  Pet. 

Edward   J.    Robison 7  Pet. 

Joseph    Kissenberth    8  Pet. 

John  J.  Quigley 23  Pet. 

Edward  F.  Welch 32  Pet. 

Ralph  C.  Foltz 50  Pet. 

Edward  S.  Frawley 50  Pet. 

Charles  A.  Lyons 71  Pet. 

Abraham   Cohen    81  Pet. 

Walter  C.   Sipp 102  Pet 

Joseph   C.   Brambora 108  Pet. 

Joseph    M.    Faney Tr.  C 

Theodore    J.    Hardekopf E.S.S.  4 

Albert  L.  Giffhorn E.S.  Div. 

Harold    Cubberly    Mtd.  Sqdn.  1 

Elwood  F.  LaForge Mtd.  Sqdn.  1 

Harry  L.  Andres J.A.B. 

Thomas   J.    Dagger M.O.D.D. 

George   A.   Carroll 5  Pet 

Michael  A.  Kelly 6  Pet. 

Patsy  D.   De   Sessa 10  Pet 

William  L.  Carraher 13  Pet 

Elias   W.   Kean 14  Pet 

Thomas  F.  Lonergan 17  Pet 

Harris   M.   Lanigan 19  Pet. 

Joseph  P.  Malloy 19  Pet. 

Francis  Quinn    22  Pet. 

Joseph   J.   Ruggles 25  Pet. 

William  Delaney    28  Pet. 

Albert  M.  Mittenzwey 32  Pet 

Sebastian  J.  Corrao 40  Pet. 


25 


26 


SPRING     3100 


William    E.    Purcell 46  Pet. 

Peter  Gabriel    69  Pet. 

Frederick   M.    Bohrier 81  Pet. 

Max  Hildebrand   81  Pet. 

Harold  J.  MeKeon 81  Pet. 

Francis  Roach   82  Pet. 

Louis  A.  Collareta 94  Pet. 

John  Blackmore,  Jr 103  Pet. 

George   B.    Read 110  Pet. 

Walter  L.   P.   Chrestesen 112  Pet. 

Joseph  L.   Conlan 112  Pet. 

Edward   E.   Baragiola Harbor  Pet. 

Charles    E.    Dempsey Tr.  B 

John  J.   Johnson Tr.  B 

Louis    H.    Plate Tr.  C 

Alfred    Rohde    Tr.  C 

Herman  C.  Witten Tr.  C 

Joseph  Gettens   Tr.  D 

Edward  J.  Stoll Tr.  D 

John  W.  Clyne Tr.  J 

George   S.    Tiedeman Tr.  J 

Henry  C.  Funk Tr.  P 

William   J.   QuJnlan Tr.  P 

Terrenee   J.   Borelli G.C.P.  Pet. 

Edward    J.    Shields G.C.P.  Pet. 

James   Hamilton    Mtd.  Sqdn.  1 

James  M.  Daffy E.S.S.  7 

William    F.    Assip E.S.S.  11 

John  M.  Simerlein •.  .E.S.S.  15 

John   Gilroy    E.S.S.  16 

Lawrence  A.  Pyle M.O.D.D. 

George  E.  Donnelly 2  D.D. 

Michael  C.  Deperino 5  D.D. 

John  F.  Lynch Pension  Bur. 

Louis  Laznovsky  23  Pet. 

George   M.    Myhrberg. .'. 26  Pet. 

Gustave  Oeffner    81  Pet. 

Patrick   Flynn    Tr.  A 

Joseph    Svec    Tr.  B 

Joseph  Burke    Tr.  F 

Adolph    Rasch    Tr.  F 

Thomas  Carberry   81  Pet. 

William  P.   Biggin Mtd.  Sqdn.  2 

Hyman  I.   Rosenberg 6  D.D. 

George  Poten   4  Pet. 

Thomas   J.    Walsh 17  Pet. 

John   Keogh    20  Pet. 

Patrick  J.   Carr 23  Pet. 

Kain   Herskovitz   42  Pet. 

Daniel  F.  Sullivan 78  Pet. 

John  F.  Nicol 81  Pet. 

William    E.    Meier Tr.  F 

David  J.  Gandolfi B.H.S.,   Bx, 

Edward   F.   Larkin M.O.D.D. 

Raymond  Studwell   12  D.D. 

Frederick    Trumpf ,    Jr M.O.D.  Q. 

Harry   R.   Kraus IDS  Pet. 

Daniel    Sheehy    M.O.D.D. 

Richard    J.    Hickey 5  D.D. 

Frank  A.  McKenna 20  Pet. 

William   J.   MeCafferty M.O.D.D. 

John  A.   Condon 7  Pet. 

David  J.   Doody 9  Pet. 

Patrick  Brennan   11  Pet. 

Timothy  J.  Keating 13  Pet. 

Charles  F.   Koegel 19  Pet. 

Bernard    Weiss    19  Pet. 

Joseph  J.   Bigley 34  Pet. 

Edward  J.  Butler 41  Pet. 

John    D.    Dahlem 43  Pet. 

George  C.  Arciola 45  Pet. 

Frederick   Riecker    45  Pet. 

Robert  J.   French 47  Pet. 


Thomas  Walsh    SO  Pet. 

Ettore   Castellano    60  Pet. 

Edward    J.    Bogan 62  Pet. 

Christopher  F.   Cunningham 62  Pet. 

Edward   Feldman 62  Pet. 

George  D.  Roberts 62  Pet. 

John  J.  Cullen 64  Pet. 

Leonard  Fegyveresi    64  Pet. 

Joseph   Dunphy    66  Pet. 

Thomas  J.   Ward 68  Pet. 

Frederick   Benz    73  Pet. 

Raphael   F.    Santori 75  Pet. 

John  J.   Hart 82  Pet. 

Charles  A.   Erdmann 83  Pet. 

Walter    Miller    83  Pet. 

Joseph   F.   Ratigan 87  Pet. 

Emil   C.   Kueker,  Jr 100  Pet. 

Emanuel    M.    Luchs 100  Pet. 

John   F.   J.   Foley 106  Pet. 

Edward  Miller   106  Pet. 

Henry  A.   Beckmann Tr.  C 

John  Joel    Tr.  C 

Charles   Homolka    Tr.  D 

John  J.   MeGurk Tr.  D 

Michael    C.    O'Keefe. Tr.  D 

Leonard    Gross    Tr.  E 

George   L    McKnight Tr.  E 

James  F.  O'Shea Tr.  F 

Andrew   Dolan    Tr.  H 

Frederick    Stanwise    Tr.  P 

William  E.  Larkin 1  Dist.  Tr. 

William  W.  Grace Mcy.  1 

Peter  Treiber   Harbor  Pet. 

Elmer    C.    Trufant Harbor  Pet. 

Edward   M.   Grout Mtd.  Sqdn.  1 

Arthur   V.    Daly Mtd.  Sqdn.  2 

Edmund    J.    Powers 16  D.D. 

John    W.    Foley C.I.  Off. 

Samuel    Flair    B.H.S.,  Bx. 

Wallace   L.    Miller Tel.  Bur. 

Ellsworth   E.   Springer Tel.  Bur. 

Joseph  H.  Cahill 3  Pet. 

Edward  G.   Rensehler 6  Pet. 

William    J.    Kehoe 48  Pet. 

Edward   J.    Foley 92  Pet. 

Grover   C.   Heiser Tr.  P 

John   F.   Martin 11  D.D. 

James  E.  Hughes 2  Pet. 

Joseph    Geary    5  Pet. 

Herbert  W.  C.  Loewe 48  Pet. 

Henry   C.    Grossarth 106  Pet. 

Alfred   C.   Stang 109  Pet. 

John  W.  Matthews   Tr.  C 

Rudolph  C.   Mahrt Tr.  F 

James  J.   Kelly M.O.D.D. 

James  Lynch    M.O.D.,  Q. 

Walter  E.  Dinan   7  D.D. 

Patrick   P.   Brennan 15  D.D. 

John  J.  P.  Gillen 92  Pet. 

John   J.    Regan E.S.S.  14 

James  J.  Norris   3  Pet. 

John   J.    Shea 3  Pet. 

Joseph  N.  Santamaria 4  Pet. 

Daniel  F.  D.  Mahoney 5  Pet. 

Jeremiah  A.  Neville S  Pet. 

William  F.  Reich 5  Pet 

Patrick  J.  Haugh 6  Pet. 

Michael  J.  Morrissey 6  Pet. 

Thomas  E.  O'Connor 7  Pet. 

Ernest  F.  Freeberg 10  Pet. 

John   T.  McCann 11  Pet. 

John  J.  Harkins 13  Pet. 

William  H.   Milbury   14  Pet. 


Francis  H.   Sheedy 14  Pet. 

Charles  Spreeman  14  Pet. 

Francis  T.  Riley 18  Pet. 

Edward  A.   Schnell    18  Pet. 

Wesley   S.    Wilson 18  Pet. 

Arthur    G.    Brosen 19  Pet.' 

John    J.    McDermott 23  Pet. 

Terence  A.   Corrigan 24  Pet. 

John  J.   Sheehan    24  Pet. 

James   L.    Curran 25  Pet. 

Edward   J.    O'Donnell 28  Pet. 

Girard  G.   Bevans 32  Pet. 

Edward  J.   Dougherty 41  Pet. 

Louis   L.    Buitekant 42  Pet. 

George  P.   Bell    44  Pet. 

Frank  A.  DeMarsico   45  Pet. 

James   M.   Swayne 45  Pet. 

Odus  L.   Parmenter 48  Pet, 

Louis   Levine    60  Pet. 

Paschal   M.   Panzella 60  Pet. 

Edward   M.   Berran 62  Pet. 

John   F.   Ferrer 62  Pet. 

William  L.   Hofakerr    62  Pet. 

Enrico    Ferrari    67  Pet. 

Martin   J.   Keely 70  Pet. 

James  J.  Martin   71  Pet. 

Irving    Studley    71  Pet. 

John    J.    Fallon 75  Pet. 

Thomas   R.   McGrane    75  Pet. 

Frank   L.    Essex 76  Pet. 

John   B.    Bancalari 77  Pet. 

Edward  S.  Grant   79  Pet. 

James  F.   McEneaney    82  Pet. 

Herman    W.    Torrance 82  Pet. 

Charles  M.   Geary 90  Pet. 

Joseph    A.    Plant    92  Pet. 

Henry  J.   Tiedeman 100  Pet. 

August  A.   Supen 102  Pet. 

John  C.  Pfau 105  Pet. 

Ludwig    G.    Levender 108  Pet. 

Henry  Schneider  108  Pet. 

Fred    Smol    108  Pet 

James    Higgins    110  Pet 

Sidney  J.  Came   112  Pet 

Harry  Freund    112  Pet 

Thomas  G.  Dillon  114  Pet 

Edward    O.    W.    Johnson Tr.  A 

John  W.  Warnke   Tr.  B 

Carl  H.   Block Tr.  D 

Charles  Keil    Tr.  D 

Frank  J.  Prasek   Tr.  D 

Godfrey  E.   Brojer   Tr.  E 

Oscar  J.  Zito Tr.  F 

Michael  F.  Eagan  Tr.  H 

Chester   W.    Seery Tr.  H 

Michael    P.    Burns Tr.  I 

Charles   Y.   Thomsen Tr.  L 

Henry   Link    Tr.  P 

John  D.  Rooney   Mcy.  1 

William   J.   Fitzgerald Mcy.  2 

George  A.  Drexel G.C.P.  Pet 

Ernest  King  G.C.P.  Pet 

Matthew  F.   Rais Mtd.  Sqdn.  1 

Corrnelius  J.  Ward   Mtd.  Sqdn.  1 

Theobald    J    Schmitt Mtd.  Sqdn.  2 

Stephen  C.  Holdos M.O.D.D. 

Charles    A.    Dugan 6  D.D. 

Jacob  M.   Van  Wagner 12  D.D. 

Edward   J.   Masterson 15  D.D. 

William  F.  Dudley   E.S.S.  8 

William  E.  Cross Off.  Ch.  Eng. 

Francis  X.  Maloney Div.  of  Lie. 

Francis  B.  J.  Kelly E.S.S.  15 


SPRING     3100 


27 


Thomas  Keidy  E.S.  Div. 

John   Schaumloeffel    75  Pet. 

Thomas  M.  Webster   101  Pet, 

William  H.  Vatter   103  Pet. 

Ferdinand   A.   Timmes 106  Pet. 

Stanley   Krupski    Tr.  D 

Timothy  J.  Carney  G.C.P.  Pet. 

William   A.   Hegarty 9  D.D. 

Romolo  Pagano  9  D.D. 

Daniel    Murphy    73  Pet. 

John  J.   Brennan   3  D.D. 

James  A.   Defarari 3  D.D. 

Matthew  T.  Doran  9  Pet. 

John  A.  F.  Nystrom 9  Pet. 

Philip    L.    Sell 9  Pet. 

Henry    Gallagher    10  Pet. 

Benjamin  J.   Hoyt    11  Pet. 

William   F.   Spahr    17  Pet. 

William   J.    Bak    18  Pet. 

John    Ehre    30  Pet. 

Walter  J.  Ulsamer   64  Pet. 

Robert  Gurtler  76  Pet. 

John  J.  Engler  81  Pet. 

Miehael   J.   Grimes 81  Pet. 

John  R.  Flanagan  82  Pet. 

Beneditto  A.   Paolini 82  Pet. 

James  F.  Bowen  88  Pet. 

William  J.   Connolly 102  Pet. 

Christian   Kunze    104  Pet. 

John   Copeland    105  Pet. 

Anthony  Orhelein   106     Pet. 

Paul  Kruska  Tr.  K 

Joseph  H.  M.  O'Connor Mey.  1 

Edward  V.  Powers   Mey.  1 

Chester  B.  Fream  Mey.  2 

Thomas    R.    Weeks G.C.P.  Pet. 

Abbott    A.    Morgan Mtd.  Sqdn.  1 

Arthur   R.   Eriekson    1  Pet. 

John  P.  Lovett   5  Pet. 

Robert  Lonzberg   7  Pet. 

Edward  A.   Falls   9  Pet. 

John  J.  Fitzmaurice  11  Pet. 

Joseph   W.   Abele    14  Pet. 

John   R.   Moran    .  >. 14  Pet. 

Daniel    E.    Keough 18  Pet. 

Patrick    O'Grady    19  Pet. 

Lawrence  J.  Walsh    20  Pet. 

Charles   Hoffman    23  Pet. 

Leslie  T.   Weir    41  Pet. 

Joseph   C.  A.  Leonhardt 44  Pet. 

John  E.  Guerin   47  Pet. 

Donald    Keppie    47  Pet. 

David   Bailey    60  Pet. 

John  J.  Moan  61  Pet. 

Patrick  Heaney   63  Pet. 

Thomas  C.  Newton 66  Pet. 

Patrick   F.   Hughes    70  Pet. 

John  F.  Esposito  72  Pet. 

Joseph   M.   Gorton    74  Pet. 

Henry  F.   McNally   75  Pet. 

Charles   Keinath,   Jr 81  Pet. 

John  A.  Gibel  81  Pet. 

Cornelius  J.  Donohue   82  Pet. 

Joseph    F.    Quirk    83  Pet. 

William   T.    Frey    85  Pet. 

Edwin  O.  Lewis   101  Pet. 

James  E.  Reynolds   103  Pet. 

Charles  V.  Henry 108  Pet. 

Samuel  J.  Orr  108  Pet. 

Herman  T.   Cook 109  Pet. 

Edward  F.  Lucius   110  Pet. 

William  J.  Gaebler  112  Pet. 

Charles  J.  Dunigan   120  Pet. 


Charles  D.  England  120  Pet. 

Joseph  Quagliano    120  Pet. 

Reuben  F.  Simonson Harbor  Pet. 

Frank  J.   Canlon   Tr.  C 

Edmond  F.  Mannix  Tr.  E 

John  Shea    Tr.  F 

Jacob    Becker    Tr.  I 

Philip  J.  Kelly  Tr.  L 

Charrles   F.   Masterson Tr.  N 

John   S.    Walter    Tr.  N 

Edward   Worrell   Tr.  N 

Paul  W.  Heinke   Tr.  P 

Albert    Porter    Mey.  1 

Edward   P.   Russell    Mey.  1 

Harry   J.    Lunt    Mtd.  Sqdn.  1 

William    Kaval    E.S.  Div. 

William  O.  LaTour   11  D.D. 

George  J.   DufTy   12  D.D. 

James  O'Rourke   68  Pet. 

Alfred   L.  Mullane   8.4  Pet. 

John  J.  McGirr   110  Pet. 

Emil  F.  Mueller   120  Pet. 

Peter  F.  Finan  123  Pet. 

Berthold  E.  L.  Peterssen,  Jr Mtd.   Sqdn.   1 

Edward   Egenberger    50  Pet. 

Victor  Lax   84  Pet. 

Charles  W.  Walker   85  Pet. 

Frederick  D.  MacGregor   Tr.  C 

Patrick  Keaveny   Tr.  F 

Marshall    Truitt    1  Pet. 

Lorenz   Riekes    75  Pet. 

Albert  E.  Frewin Tr.  N 

Harold    L.    Bradley    Mey.  2 

Carl   F.  Nohrenberg   M.T.M.Div. 

Matthew   J.    Shields    M.O.D.D. 

Bronislau  J.  Krzminski   M.O.D.D. 

Frank   A.    MeEneaney    4  Pet. 

Miehael   Markey   11  Pet. 

Isaac    Jacob    15  D.D. 

.'Mbert  A.  Schweizer   3  Pet. 

William  R.  Moore   7  Pet. 

Matthew  J.  Lynch    10  Pet. 

William  J.  Tobin   13  Pet. 

Daniel    F.    Bethel    14  Pet. 

Roeeo    Sollieito    34  Pet. 

Frank   Gulemmo    64  Pet. 

Frederick   W.   Koelseh    70  Pet. 

Chester   P.   W.   McCarthy   79  Pet. 

William  J.   Clancy    84  Pet. 

Daniel  J.  Reed   84  Pet. 

Albert  J.  Bidwell   90  Pet. 

William    Parsons    94  Pet. 

Arthur   B.   Bryan   106  Pet. 

Richard   J.   Maher   109  Pet. 

Timothy  J.   Feeley   112  Pet. 

Charles   B.   Kraatz    Tr.  C 

Hildor    Newman    Tr.  C 

William  K.  Happell  '. Tr.  N 

Frank  J.   Stefan    Harbor  Pet. 

Elmer  H.  Mullin    E.S.S.  10 

George  R.  Mortimer  Mey.  1 

Charles  A.  Korb  Mtd.  Sqdn.  1 

John  J.  McCoy  M.O.D.D. 

Jacob   Katz    12  D.D. 

Frank   J.    Seitz    Tel.  Bur. 

William  P.  Daly  5  Pet. 

Thomas  F.   McCann    5  Pet. 

William  O'Connell   7  Pet. 

Cornelius  C.   Walter   8  Pet. 

Arthur  A.  Hanchen   9  Pet. 

Albert  A.  Kuehl   10  Pet. 

William    S.    Parr    IS  Pet. 

James  T.  Galligan,  Jr 17  Pet. 


Peter   Higgins    17  Pet. 

William  J.  Smith   17  Pet. 

John  A.  Ross  18  Pet. 

Edward  J.  Curry  20  Pet. 

George   Lammers    20  Pet. 

Thomas  J.  Smith   24  Pet. 

Maurice  J.  Kermin   28  Pet. 

Timothy  J.  Mulqueen   34  Pet. 

Joseph    Epstein    41  Pet. 

George  Dennerlein   42  Pet. 

William  S.   Kelley   42  Pet. 

Edward   F.   Eder    60  Pet. 

John    Page    (A  Pet. 

Joseph  N.  Rawle,  Jr 76  Pet. 

William  H.  Leighley   82  Pet. 

Charles  T.  Powers  88  Pet. 

Botho  J.  Von  Preysing   88  Pet. 

William  G.  Amos  103  Pet. 

George  L.  Stahl  103  Pet. 

John  F.  Wagner   103  Pet. 

John  Green   105  Pet. 

Joseph  Kropaeek  108  Pet. 

Clarence  J.  Smith  109  Pet. 

Daniel  D.  Moynihan   114  Pet. 

Frederick   Gutekunst    120  Pet. 

John  T.   Kearney   120  Pet. 

Roeeo  Marone   Tr.  C 

August  W.  Benz  Tr.  D 

John  Link   Tr.  D 

William  H.  Stuhldreher Tr.  D 

Joseph  J.   Burkard   Tr.  F 

Patrick  A.  Murphy  Tr.  H 

James  T.  Roche   Tr.  H 

Franz   O.   Hertwig   Tr.  P 

Patrick   Mulligan    Mtd.  Sqdn.  1 

John  J.  Arnold   Mtd.  Sqdn.  2 

John    Nolan    Mtd.  Sqdn.  2 

Thomas  J.  Galvin   M.O.D.D. 

Stephen  V.  Cwik  Harbor  Pet. 

Joseph  Janda,  Jr E.S.S.  3 

George    C.    Moench E.S.S.  5 

Ernest  Peters  E.S.S.  15 

George  F.  Cornell,  Jr E.S.  Div. 

Morrell  E.  Davis  J.A.B. 

Frank  A.  Martoeei   Prop.  Clk.  Off. 

John    Wissel     18  Pet. 

Philip  W.  Klein   102  Pet. 

Ignatius  A.  Galvin  114  Pet. 

Jacob  T.   Weigold    34  Pet. 

William  E.  Quirk  52  Pet. 

Frank   Grego 88  Pet. 

James  Lennon    100  Pet. 

John  J.  Gay   120  Pet. 

Henry  J.  Young   Tr.  P 

Stephen  E.   MeBride    2  D.D. 

James  A.  Caufield,  Jr 63  Pet. 

James  E.  Sheehey  3  D.D. 

William  S.   Seeor   6  D.D. 

Charles   Ryder    10  D.D. 

Elmer  Barry  13  D.D. 

Joseph   W.   Burns    M.O.D.D. 

George  V.  Dumont   M.O.D.D. 

William  L.  Kavanagh   15  D.D. 

Stephen  H.  McGee   M.O.D.D. 

William  Reilly  79  Pet. 

Arthur  C.  Johnson  6  D.D. 

Albert  G.  Lindquist   1  Pet. 

Leon  W.  Gould  7  Pet. 

Martin  J.  Rouse   9  Pet. 

Barney   Mengler    13  Pet. 

Aurelio  Curreri   14  Pet. 

Patrick   J.   Doherty    15  Pet. 

Edward  F.  Freeman 18  Pet. 


28 


SPRING     3100 


William  L.  Harris   20  Pet. 

Joseph  L.   Matthews    32  Pet. 

Joseph  T.   Qeary   34  Pet. 

Bernard    Conlon    60  Pet. 

Joseph  J.   Bonora   64  Pet. 

William  J.  J.   Pendergast   66  Pet. 

Thomas  J.   Terry   67  Pet. 

James  L.  Boyle  72  Pet. 

John  P.  McDermott  72  Pet. 

James  T.  McElrath    73  Pet. 

Gustus  F.   Young   75  Pet. 

Francis  H.  McCabe  76  Pet. 

George  A.  Seaquist  , 76  Pet. 

John  J.  Tonry 84  Pet. 

Louis  Alexander    88  Pet. 

Joseph  T.  Braham   109  Pet. 

John  J.  O'Kane 110  Pet. 

Henry  W.   Michel    112  Pet. 

James  I.  Cook   114  Pet. 

Cornelius  V.   Bohan    122  Pet. 

Christen   Christensen    122  Pet. 

Frederick  V.  Luder   Tr.  B 

William  J.  Mullin  Tr.  B 

Leonard  F.  Carlson   Tr.  C 

William  L  J.  Riley Tr.  D 

Thomas  A.  Carroll   Tr.  E 

Thomas  F.  Bohan  Tr.  F 

Walter  Kuck   Tr.  I 

George   A.    McCrossen Tr.  I 

William   E.    McKeon    Tr.  I 

Alvin  W.  Henry G.C.P.  Pet. 

John   M.   Finnegan Mtd.  Sqdn.  1 

Frank  J.  Pipolo E.S.  Div. 

Charles  E.  Kraemer    E.S.S.  14 

Edward  M.   Coughlin M.T.M.  Div. 

Edward  J.  McManus   M.O.D.D. 

Antonio  Di  Guira   14  Pet.' 

Frank  J.  Nemetz   17  Pet. 

Anthony   Ippolito    18  Pet. 

Julius   H.   Jensen    18  Pet. 

John  B.  Grote  19  Pet. 

William   H.    Klinkenberg 23  Pet. 

Timothy  J.   Sullivan    23  Pet. 

Peter    Clarke    24  Pet. 

John  F.   Cummings    30  Pet. 

William    Gould    41  Pet. 

John  J.   Shea   41  Pet. 

Richard  V.  Welsh    44  Pet. 

James  Doran   48  Pet. 

Edward  O.  Karney   52  Pet. 

George  L.  Corboy  60  Pet. 

Herman   H.   Schnibbe   66  Pet. 

George    Ruhlman    71  Pet. 

William  S.  Rush   75  Pet. 

Henry  Finkelstein   77  Pet. 

Charles  A.  Nuzzi   77  Pet. 

Joseph  G.  Reardon   78  Pet. 

Francis   J.   Gorman    79  Pet. 

Charles    Sehaefer    81  Pet. 

David   J.   Egan    92  Pet. 

Harry  H.  Revoir  101  Pet. 

William  R.  H.   Capps 106  Pet. 

Henry  Lautner    Ill  Pet. 

Theodore  J.  Woitaszek  112  Pet. 

John  F.  Raleigh Tr.  A 

Michael  Manning    Tr.  D 

Stephen  J.  Raszkc  Tr.  D 

William  A.  Cannon,  Jr Tr.  F 

Daniel  O'Shea    Tr.  F 

Leonard   B.    Hafner    Tr.  I 

Frank  T.  Krugcr   Tr.  I 

Patrick   Fitzgerald    Tr.  K 

Joseph  L.  Leahy  Tr.  P 


Thomas   E.  Leonard    13  D.D. 

Edward  P.   Ryan    M.O.D.D. 

William  C.   HaverkaJtnp Off.  Ch.   Clk. 

Thomas  ScoUin   34  Pet. 

Paul  J.  Keller   17  Pet. 

Charles  J.  Gridland  75  Pet. 

Arthur   Everson    76  Pet. 

Jacob    Honold    Tr.  B 

Patrick  Faughnan  Tr.  E 

John  T.   Maguire,  Jr Tr.  L 

Thomas  H.  Moore   Tel.   Bur 

Thomas  J.   CuUen    20  Pet. 

Francis  Cassidy  76  Pet. 

Stephen  J.  Thompson    2  D.D 

William  A.  Colby  7  D.D 

John  J.  Cronin,  Jr M.O.D.D. 

John    Lehmann    1  Pet 

Salvatore  J.  Larstanno   4  Pet 

William   Farley    5  Pet 

John  J.  Slevin   5  Pet 

John  H.  Welch  S  Pet 

William   F.    Kleekas    7  Pet 

Jeremiah  P.  Buckley   9  Pet 

Herbert  P.  Graham   10  Pet 

John   C.   Holtmeyer   10  Pet 

John  H.  Seaman  10  Pet 

Roger  J.  Sullivan   10  Pet 

Michael  J.  O'Rourke  14  Pet 

Salvatore   Retrosi    14  Pet 

John  C.   Steinmetz   14  Pet 

John    E.    Gilligan    15  Pet 

Arthur  W.  Schurig   17  Pet 

Oscar  Laubbaeher   22  Pet 

Thomas  E.  Gorey 41  Pet 

Jerome  F.  Heaney  41  Pet, 

Clifford  C.  Wren   42  Pet 

Edwin  S.  Pressfreund  45  Pet 

Patrick  J.   Sheehan   46  Pet 

Vincent  A.  Hedberg 60  Pet, 

Richard  J.  Reilly   : 60  Pet 

Joseph  F.  McCool  63  Pet, 

Henry  A.  Miller   66  Pet, 

Horace   B.   Watson 66  Pet 

John  J.   Cronin   70  Pet, 

Edgar  X.   Frost    75  Pet, 

Joseph  E.  Karl   75  Pet, 

Francis  A.  McEnaney  75  Pet 

Walter   J.   Renneman    75  Pet 

William   E.   Read   76  Pet 

Patrick  F.   Mahoney    77  Pet, 

John  E.  Moran   11  Pet 

Cyrus  D.  Convery 82  Pet, 

Leo  D.  Rendich  82  Pet, 

Arnold  A.   Wagstaff   94  Pet 

Charles  L.  Ducker  103  Pet 

Edward   F.   McKeever    103  Pet. 

John  J.   Doherty   104  Pet. 

John  C.  Dunne 104  Pet, 

Frederick  A.   Gipp   104  Pet, 

Ingwer  G.  Jappen,  Jr 104  Pet 

Ralph   H.   Sittig    104  Pet, 

James  H.   Duffy   105  Pet, 

Michael  Mealia    109  Pet, 

Charles  F.   Unverricht 109  Pet. 

George  Meigel   110  Pet, 

John   P.   Feeney    Ill  Pet 

Joseph  F.   Kaubek    112  Pet 

Ferdinand  J.   Dauria   120  Pet 

Joseph   Yacearino    120  Pet, 

Alphonse    Ballweg    123  Pet, 

Henry  Faitz,  Jr Tr.  A 

Michael  E.  Reidy Tr.  B 

James  B,  Ryan  Tr.  B 


John  W.  Carter   Tr.  D 

John  G.  Donovan  Tr.  E 

William    Svitak    Tr.  F 

Benjamin  F.  Butler  Tr.  I 

William  G.  Delaney  Tr.  L 

Ralph  E.  Keating   Mey.  1 

Raymond    F.   Liekefet 11  D.D. 

John  A.   Allen   M.O.D.D. 

William  O.  E.   Edelman E.S.S.  9 

Joseph    Knakal    E.S.  Div. 

Einar  J.   Torgersen   E.S.  Div. 

Peter  A.   Flood   46  Pet. 

Bernard  P.  Kiernan,  Jr 46  Pet. 

William   E.   Buekholz    75  Pet. 

William  R.   Hofrath    102  Pet. 

Ambrose  F.  Shalvoy   103  Pet. 

Nathan   M.   Lescander    J.A.B. 

James  M.  Tuttie  J.A.B. 

George  G.  Rosenthal   5  Pet. 

John  T.  O'Neill  10  Pet. 

William  J.  Young  14  Pet. 

James  A.  Lennon   14  Pet. 

Joseph  J.   Ward   17  Pet. 

Louis  W.  Unger  18  Pet. 

Francis   E.   Underbill    E.S.S.  16 

James  J.   O'Hara   E.S.S.  19 

Frederick  R.   Tyler    E.S.S.  19 

Hovlan    C.   Nielson    B.H.S.,  Bx. 

Frank  Gilfillan   Bk.  W.  &  R.  Hdq. 

William   F.   Bleibtrey,  Jr M.T.M.  Div. 

William   F.  Kingston    M.T.M.  Div. 

William  Annand    11  D.D. 

Martin  Tutt,  Jr 15  D.D. 

Gaetano    Christiano    2  Pet. 

John  J.   Shea   30  Pet. 

John  A.  Fiegoli   46  Pet. 

Aldrich   F.   Mack    52  Pet. 

Andrew  J.   White   61  Pet. 

Charles  J.  Hohmann   106  Pet. 

Michael  J.  Hickey   Tr.  G 

Charles  R.  Johnson Tr.  O 

Timothy   Leary    Tr.  O 

William  S.   Hart    M.O.D.D. 

Walter   F.   Kaehler   M.O.D.D. 

Robert   Daly 12  D.D. 

Harry   Kutner    3  Pet. 

William  E.  L.  Heiden  .32  Pet. 

Edward  Weiss   34  Pet. 

Edward  F.  Ryan 64  Pet. 

Benjamin    Giacalone    Ti  Pet. 

Michael  E.   Hackett 81  Pet. 

Nicholas   Abbraneati    90  Pet. 

Alphonse   M.    Gerlinger    103  Pet. 

Anthony  F.   LaBau    108  Pet. 

George  H.  Plate  G.C.P.  Pet. 

William  F.   Norton M.O.D.Q. 

George   S.   Terminello    6  D.D. 

Joseph  P.  Farrington   15  D.D. 

William  J.  Deneen    M.T.M.  Div. 

Chester  A.  Fisher   Tel.  Bur. 

John  T.  McAIevey   Off.  4  D.P.C. 

Loren   R.    McNutt    20  Pet. 

Edward  F.  Smith  23  Pet. 

Henry  J.  Obreiter   25  Pet. 

John  Mennella   28  Pet. 

George  L.  Ryan  40  Pet. 

Michael    Edberg    42  Pet. 

John  W.  Hearn   47  Pet. 

John  J.   Moore    50  Pet. 

George   G,   Deegan 70  Pet. 

George   Kinkel    83  Pet. 

Richard  F.  Faber   90  Pet. 

John  L.  Petersohn   105  Pet. 


SPRING     3100 


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Martin  M.   Gill    108  Pet,   Jeremiah  J.  Ahearn   28  Pet. 

George    Bayer    Tr.  C   Martin   F.   Hayes    6  D.D. 

Patrick  J.  Nooney   Tr.  D   Joseph  F.  MeAllister  7  D.D. 

John  F.  Marshall   76  Pet.    William  Sehwebel  Mey.  1 

Karl  F.   Buchholtz   83  Pet.    John  H.  Smith Mcy.  1 

Patrick  Tiibridy    Tr.  D    Frank    G.    Wilson M.O.D.D. 


Thomas  J.   Burke    M.O.D.D. 

POLICEWOMEN 

Louise  M.   O'Neil   J.A.B. 

Martha    Wissman    J.A.B. 

Margaret  B.  Solan Bur.  Polw. 


English 

Police  Conditions 

Compared  With  Those  of  the 

Western  Australian  Police  Union  of  Workers 

Reprinted    from    Po 

ice    l\etcs,    Perth,    Australia. 

A   STUDY  of  English  Police  conditions,  as  set 
out  in  Halsbury's  Laws  of  England,  volume 
25,  page  293,  reveals  that  such  conditions  are, 
almost  without  exception  infinitely  better  than  those 
under  which  the  Police  in  Western  Australia  work. 

Although  there  are  many  Police  Forces  in  England, 
they  apparently  all  work  under  conditions  which  are 
laid  down  in  various  Acts  of  Parliament,  though  with 
var3nng  regulations  to  suit  local  conditions. 

All  constables  and  sergeants  have  a  weekly  rest  day. 
Medical  privileges  are  the  same  as  here,  except  that 
theirs  include  dental  attention. 

Overtime  is  adjusted  by  time  off,  but  in  addition 
they  have  a  condition  that  if  it  is  not  granted  within 
three  months  the  man  must  be  paid  for  the  overtime. 

The  retiring  age  for  constables  and  sergeants  is  55, 
and  for  inspectors  60. 

Provision  .is  made  for  an  Appeal  Board,  of  which 
one  member  shall  have  had  Police  experience. 

It  is  in  the  matter  of  Police  Pensions,  however,  that 
the  most  startling  difference  occurs.  For  a  contribu- 
tion of  5  per  cent  of  pay  they  receive  a  two-thirds  pen- 
sion after  30  years'  service,  and  can  retire  after  25 
years  on  half  pension.  These  pensions  are  two-thirds 
or  half  of  the  rate  of  pay  for  the  grade  at  which  they 
retire,  and  apparently  vary  as  the  rate  of  pay  for  that 
grade  goes  up  or  down  after  they  retire.  Between  25 
and  30  years'  service  the  rate  of  pension  is  graded  up 
from  one-half  to  two-thirds.  There  are  liberal  pension 
conditions  for  men  who  are  injured  on  duty,  which 
are  graded  in  accordance  with  the  degree  of  disable- 
ment. 

The  above  is  a  brief  outline  of  the  advantages  which 
the  English  Police  have  over  us,  and  while  I  realize 
that  "distant  fields  are  always  green,"  I  am  strongly 
of  the  opinion  that  their  conditions  are  very  much 
better  than  ours.  If  we  have  any  advantage  it  would 
appear  to  be  in  a  higher  daily  rate  of  pay,  but  the 
relative  purchasing  power  of  their  pay  and  ours  is  too 


difficult  for  me  to  assess.    For  one  thing,  I  understand 
that  rents  in  England  are  very  much  lower  than  here. 

It  is  probable,  however,  when  they  have  such  a  good 
pension,  weekly  rest  day  and  other  superior  privileges, 
that  the  standard  of  living  for  the  Police  in  England 
(as  compared  with  the  rest  of  the  community)  is  much 
higher  than  it  is  in  Western  Australia. 

Apparently  they  value  their  Policemen  more  over 
there. 


DUTCH  POLICEMEN  HOOT  NAZIS 


CABLED  news  from  London  reveals  that  the 
German  authorities  in  Amsterdam  forced  the 
local  police  corps  to  visit  a  cinema  at  which  a 
film  was  shown  dealing  with  the  activities  of  the  Ger- 
man police.  One  scene  represented  German  policemen 
as  kind-hearted  protectors  and  friends  of  Dutch  chil- 
dren, ready  to  share  their  bread  with  the  needy.  Un- 
able to  swallow  this  travesty  of  the  truth,  the  Nether- 
lands policemen  gave  expression  to  their  resentment  in 
an  unmistakable  manner.  The  lights  were  then  switched 
on,  and  a  high  German  police  officer  appeared  on  the 
stage,  and  in  a  typical  Teutonic  voice  addressed  the 
audience  with  gruff  arrogance  and  announced  that  they 
would  suffer  for  this  rudeness  and  disrespect  to  the 
German  police  force. 

The  following  day  an  order  was  issued  which  re- 
duced the  salaries  of  Amsterdam  police  by  15  per  cent 
for  a  period  of  two  months.  This  called  forth  a  unani- 
mous and  indignant  protest  which  forced  the  German 
authorities  to  reduce  the  punishment  to  an  extra  two 
hours'  compulsory  duty  daily  during  the  next  two 
months  and,  in  addition,  punitive  drill  as  punishment 
for  some  slighter  misdemeanors. 


PRIZE   CARTOONS   SUBMITTED   BY   MEMBERS   OF  THE  DEPARTMENT 


"Accident? — No,    I'm    the    new    '95'    man!" 


"Hurry,  Mike,  we've  got  to  respond  to  a 
call.    You  can  pick  up  your  pants  later!" 


"Have  joy,  Adolph,  Togo  will  show  the  dishonor- 
able   one    how    to    commit    hari-kari,    so    nice." 


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1ST   DIVISION 

Ist    Pel.,  PtI.   Francis  B.  Donovan  4lh   I'ct.,  PtI.   Henry    W.    A.   Elder 

2n(l   Pet..  Ptl.   I.    Know  Itall  6lh    Pet.,  Ptl.  Edmund  F.   Kelly 

8th   I>et.,  Ptl.  William  Foster 

8th  Precinct:  The  newly-formed  8th  Precinct  Neighborhood 
Council  continues  to  receive  enthusiastic  responses  from  all  sections 
of  this  neighborhood.  According  to  Captain  Jones,  things  are  shap- 
ing up  wonderfully  well. 

Is  it  true  when  Sergeant  Zeke  Weiman  meets  Sandy  MacFarlane 
lie  greets  him  with  a  loud  "HELLO,  BUDDY!"?  .  .  .  And  that 
Sergeants  Dunn  and  Whelan  are  wearing  out  pencil  after  pencil 
keeping  the  lieutenants'  list  up  to  date?  .  .  .  And  that  Sergeant 
Pappy  Reid  was  heard  giving  Sergeant  Pete  Kelly  advice  on  "how 
to  be  happy  though  retired"? 

.Sergeant  Kelly,  who  will  have  been  retired  by  the  time  this  is 
read,  will  be  missed  by  all.  Blessed  with  a  wonderful  disposition, 
he  was  a  square-shooter,  every  inch  of  him.  This  column  in  par- 
ticular will  miss  him  very  much.  He  gave  us  many  a  laugh — and 
opportunities  aplenty  to  rib  him  in  print.  Good  luck,  Peter,  and  a 
happy  retirement. 

Our  very  best  wishes  also  to  Conny  Walter,  Paddy  Hughes  and 
Joe  Kissenberth. 

This  might  be  called  unrequited  love — or  somethin'.  Patrolman 
\'.  Mature  Robbins,  while  patrolling  Washington  Square  Park  re- 
cently, discovered  he  was  being  followed  by  a  dog — of  unknown 
breed — and,  being  allergic  to  dogs,  he  tried  to  shoo  him  off,  but  no 
soap.  So  into  the  S.H.  strolls  the  rook  with  the  pup  close  behind. 
When  the  animal  realized  suddenly  that  he  was  in  the  dog-house,  you 
should  have  seen  the  sad  look  on  his  face ;  it  as  much  as  said : 
"/  didn't  think  you  would  do  this  to  me,  Victor!" 

Notre  Dame  McAvoy,  assigned  recently  to  make  up  roll-calh 
during  the  absence  of  Tommy  Hall,  has  since  written  a  book  en- 
titled "How  to  be  a  Successful  Roll  Caller  and  Still  Keep  Friends." 

Ask  Willie  Anderson  and  Tommy  Ryan  about  that  safari  to  the 
Adirondacks  last  November — and  about  the  deer  whose  picture  they 
bad  taken:  also  if  it  is  true  both  they  and  their  wives  still  have  the 
chilblains. 

No,  the  Silent  Sextette — Luzzi,  Layden,  Murphy,  Dohrmann, 
Martin  and  Keavey — is  still  going  strong — if  you  get  what  we  mean. 

Meet  two  of  our  happier  cops,  Horbert  and  Harrington. 

Act.  Lieutenant  Burns,  8th  Squad,  confides  he  would  like  to  work 
in  the  Bureau  of  Operations.  Thinks  it  is  grand,  sez  he,  to  be  able 
to  boss  lieutenants  around. 

Glad  to  see  Ace  Detective  John  Imperial,  Jack  Shea's  bodyguard, 
back  from  a  spell  of  sickness. 

Detective  Buck  O'Neill  has  been  instructing  Tommy  Gowanus 
Tyrell  in  the  art  of  detecting;  thinks  Tommy  will  soon  get  the  hang 
of   it. 

Condolences  to  Tommy  Hall  in  the  death  of  his  father. 

2ND   DIVISION 

3ril   Pet,,  Ptl.  Robert  .4.  Gibson  7ili    Pet.,  Ptl.   Francis  Cannon 

5ih   Pet.,   Pit.   Ihomas  G.   Tobin  i>ili   Pet.,  Ptl.   Ima  Loudmouth 

11th   Pet.,  Ptl.  Alex  W.  Fram 


5th  Precinct:  Sergeants  "Jim"  Cahalane  and  "Louie"  Morano 
are  planning  a  winter  vacation  at  the  De  Biase  Mansion  "somewhere 
on  Staten  Island".  ...  Ed  "Slasher"  Sendel,  better  known  as  "The 
Voice,"  has  been  trying  out  various  cough  and  throat  mixtures  to 
fight  off  a  mild  attack  of  laryngitis — which  would  just  about  render 
Ed  helpless  if  it  should  catch  on.  .  .  .  "Bing"  Merle,  despite  many 
rumors,  is  not  the  "Smiling  Irishman"  incognito.  .  .  .  The  "Win- 
sockie"  quartette,  Harrington,  Rivello,  Nelson  and  Pilon,  are  soon 
to  be  starred  in  our  local  revue  "Raspberries  of  1944".  ...  A  hearty 
welcome  to  our  two  new  bosses.  Lieutenant  Halk  and  Sergeant 
Carey.  .  .  .  Dominick  "The  Chief"  Ciaffone  would  like  to  have  it 
known  that  he  is  still  the  "Antipasto  King"  of  Mulberry  Bend — 
despite  the  fact  Bill  (R.  M.  P.)  Mc'Illwraith  was  seen  extracting 
salami,  tomatoes  and  a  few  black  olives  from  under  his  collar  the 
other  P.M. 

From  Our  Album  of  Famous  Nursery  Rhymes 

Hi    Diddle    Diddle,   Finn's    in   the    middle. 

Our  delegates   sang  us  a  tune; 
Dapper  Dunn  smiled  as  the  music  it  piled 

And  sputtering  Mickey  did  fume  I 

Little   Tom   "T"   lost   his   sheets,   you   see, 
And  didn't  know  where  to  find  them; 

To  Harlem  with  Ciaffone,  said  Allen  Cohen, 
And  the  others  will  follow  behind  him. 

Little  Milt  Kletsky  lay  in  his  bedsky 

Dreaming  of  Christmas  Day; 
Along  came  a  "Boss"  to  give  Milt  a  toss 

And  frightened  his  dreams  away. 

Lou  Gott,  box  office  Adonis,  is  reported  to  be  seriously  thinking 
of  amateur  gardening — it  seems  a  very  "bare"  region  controlled  by 
him  could  stand  some  cultivation.  .  .  .  Pete  Possidento,  the  Par- 
ticular Pison,  was  very  much  at  home  in  his  recent  Civilian  De- 
fense assignment.  This  may  be  better  understood  when  it  is  ex- 
plained Pistol  Pete  took  a  public  speaking  course  a  few  years  ago. 

By  the  way,  our  basketball  team  is  still  looking  for  games  with 
other  precincts. 

ITII  DIVISION 

13th  Pet.,   Ptl.  John  Fritting  17th   Pet.,   Ptl.  James  Q.   O'Sullivan 

ISth  Pet.,  Ptl.   Thomas  J.  Moffitt  19th  Pet..  Ptl.  Shadowe 

22nd   Pet.,   Ptl.   Thomas  A.    Comiskey 

15lh  Precinct:  Our  heartfelt  sympathies  to  the  family  of  the 
late  Patrolman  John  McKay,  who  passed  away  suddenly  last  month. 

Congratulations  to  Patrolman  and  Mrs.  Matt  Scheele  on  the 
addition  of  a  son! 

A  welcome  to  Sergeant  Minessale,  and  may  his  stay  here  be  a 
pleasant  one.  .  .  .  Also  to  Sergeant  Pirro  who  is  back  with  us  after 
doing  a  good  job  in  the  Air  Warden  Service.  .  .  .  We  hope  also  that 
Sergeants  Perse  and   Skea  will  enjoy  their  new  assignments. 


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Congratulations  to  Patrolman  Frank  Deady  on  his  arrest  of 
three  men  whom  he  caught  breaking  into  a  store,  and  another 
arrest  of  a  fiat  thief  and  the  recovery  of  thousands  of  dollars 
worth  of  loot.  Keep  it  up,  Frank,  and  maybe  we  will  make  you 
a  delegate. 

Well,  the  new  deal  is  on  and  it  sure  seems  funny  to  hear  a 
man  say  he  is  on  the  19th  Squad.  But,  like  everything  else,  we  will 
get  used  to  it.  .  .  .  Papa  Gross  was  in  to  see  us ;  states  he  likes  his 
new  assignment  very  much — and  to  him  we  wish  lots  of  luck.  .  .  . 
Good  luck  and  good  health  also  to  the  members  of  this  command 
who  by  the  time  this  reaches  print  will  have  retired. 

Yes,  the  box  is  still  in  the  back  room  and  we'd  like  to  see  it 
used  more  this  year  than  has  been  the  custom  heretofore. 

5TH  DIVISION 

24th    Pet.,    PtI.    T.    Niessuer  ,!Oth  Pet.,  PtI.   Si  Lent 

26th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Raymond  R.  Wicboldt       54th  Pet.,  Ptl.    Woody   Wash 

26th  Precinct!  Our  very  heartiest  congratulations  to  recently 
promoted  Sergeant  Joe  Russo!  No  one  did  more  than  he  to  make 
the  26th  Precinct  a  household  word,  especially  among  dog-lovers 
of  Washington  Heights  I  .  .  .  And  a  warm,  cordial  welcome  to  our 
new  additions,  Sergeants  Michael  O'Dea,  Dan  O'Callaghan  and 
John  Mulligan,  and  foine  oulde  names  they  be  indeed!  .  .  .  The 
members  of  this  command  are  as  one  in  hoping  for  the  speedy 
recovery  and  quick  return  to  duty  of  Captain  James  Conroy,  with 
an  orchid,  incidentally,  to  Lieutenant  Michael  McNamara,  of  the 
30th  Precinct,  who  is  proving  to  be  an  excellent  pinch-hitter.  .  .  . 
Our  small  garrison  limps  painfully  but  gallantly  on  despite  our 
recent  losses:  Sergeant  Michael  Malone,  as  fine  a  man  as  ever 
we'll  know,  through  retirement;  Sergeants  Charles  McLees,  Thomas 
Moroney,  Pierce  Glynn,  Isaac  Price,  and  Patrolman  Cornelius 
Callahan,  by  transfer  to  other  commands ;  Patrolman  James  Shaugh- 
nessy,  also  retired,  and  Patrolmen  Dominick  Mole,  Murray  Weiner 
and  Tom  O'Connor  serving  as  gobs  now  in  the  U.  S.  Navy !  Good 
luck  to  all  of  you,  say  we! 

As  we  enter  1944  let  us  look  at  the  selections  in  our  1943  Year 
Book: 

Most  Popular  Patrolman:  54  TIED  WITH  ONE  VOTE 
APIECE. 

Most  Hair-Shy:     PARKER   (Terreri  one  hair  behind). 

Patrolman  Who  Has  Done  Most  to  26th  Precinct:    HUGHES. 

Most  Muscular:  KANE  (or  Dimieri  with  his  topcoat  on). 

Most  Studious:     BERNASEK  {attends  7  schools). 

Best  (or  most)  Physique:  HUGHES  {Acampora,  Levine  and 
Del  Mastro  one  pound  behind). 

Best  Orator:     VOLPONI   (Cosgrove  two  words  behind). 

Best  Appetite:  PARKER  (Two  courses  ahead  of  Acampora 
and  Wieboldt). 

Most  Serious  Thinker:     DiCONO   {no  second  choice). 

Best  Watch  &  Radio  Repairman:    HERSHKOWITZ. 

Best  Athlete:    FERGUSON  and  O'NEILL  tied. 

Best  Vocabulary:  PROF.  DEL  MASTRO  {by  two  mispro- 
nounced syllables). 

Most  Policeman :     O'PREY,  the  one  man  precinct. 

Most  Successful  in  Avoiding  Barbers:  PINTO  {one  full  inch 
ahead  of  Green). 

Handsomest  Patrolman:  54  TIED  WITH  ONE  VOTE 
APIECE. 

Hardest  Worker:  54  tied  with  no  votes  each! 

30th  Precinct:  Danny  and  Franny  (815)  have  not  yet  called 
off  their  feud  with  Eisinger  and  Mulkeen  (702).  It  has  reached 
the  point  where  the  unwritten  law  has  been  tossed  to  the  winds — 
in  the  general  direction  of  the  stanchions  at  138th  Street  and  Ham- 
ilton Place.  .  .  .  We  all  bid  a  reluctant  farewell  to  John  McCann, 
recently  promoted  to  sergeant  from  this  precinct.  John,  who  prob- 
ably was  a  professional  juggler  prior  to  donning  the  blue,  was  the 
one  clerical  man  in  the  30th  who  could  handle  things  when  they 
were  "up  in  the  air."  Good  luck,  Sarge  I  .  .  .  Your  reporter.  Si 
Lent,  has  something  new  to  offer  in  the  near  future — "Anecdotes 
of  the  Famous."     He  hopes  you  will  like  them. 

Which  one  of  our  sergeants  is  sporting  a  new  set  of  choppers — 
neat  but  not  gaudy?  He  presented  them  for  inspection  by  the  men 
the  other  day  and  was  pleased  with  the  verdict.     Said  he,  "It  took 


me  quite  some  time  to  arrive  at  a  choice  but  I  felt  sure  you  men 
would  like  these  {snap  snap!").  .  .  .  Our  acting  first  broom,  Bud 
"Steamheat"  Gorman,  complains  the  men  working  here  are  like  the 
song  "They're  Either  Too  Hot  or  Too  Cold".  .  .  .  Could  be.  .  .  . 
John  (Zoot  Suit)  Tonrey,  our  newly  wed,  proclaims  with  authority 
that  married  life,  contrary  to  popular  opinion,  is  quite  interesting 
and  is  not,  as  some  would  have  you  believe,  as  confining  as  a  fixed 
post.  {Tell  him,  men,  what  is  in  the  offing!).  .  .  .  There  is  much 
heard  of  bowling  hereabouts  and  some  of  the  boys  do  talk  a  good 
game.  Ever  try  it?  Can  it  be  as  simple  as  they  say?  .  .  .  Patrol- 
man Vail,  who  moved  not  long  ago  to  a  high-class  neighborhood, 
confided  he  carries  a  pocket  full  of  ten-penny  nails  to  rattle  and 
thus  produce  a  prosperous   front.     Clever   fellers,   these  rookies. 

A  question  has  arisen  as  to  why  no  member  of  our  Associated 
Society  of  Scientists  of  the  30th  Precinct  has  given  a  lecture  on 
some  topic  of  interest  lately.  Your  reporter  assures  these  Doubting 
Thomases  that  the  members  of  this  august  body  are  true  to  the 
traditions  of  the  Society  and  believe  not  at  all  in  holding  the  lime- 
light when  it  is  not  restricted  to  a  few.  And  so  with  grace  they 
have  stepped  aside  to  allow  others  a  chance — but  they  will  again 
startle  and  astound  the  multitudes^and  soon!  This  is  all  for  now, 
Gentlemen,  but  don't  be  alarmed,  we  are  just  getting  started.  .  .  . 
So  long! 

(Note  to  Reporter:  Please  get  in  touch  with  the  Managing 
Editor,  either  by  phone  or  at  the  office  of  SPRING  3100,  at  your 
earliest  convenience.) 


6TH  DIVISION 

23rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Henry  Nealon  28th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Francis  X.  McDermott 

25th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Lom  Middlestorb  32nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Eaves  Dropper 

25th  Precinct!  Latest  reports  from  Parris  Island,  S.  C,  indi- 
cate that  our  Singing  Marine  is  standing  up  well  under  the  strain. 
Keep  it  up,  John,  we're  all  for  you. 

Who  said  someone  got  Degen's  and  Chanda's  goat?  They 
couldn't.  Only  man  we  know  capable  of  giving  instructions  in  the 
fine  art  of  goat-roping  is  Cowboy  Robinson,  of  Traffic  O,  whose 
technique  remains   unmatched  anywhere  in  this  Department. 

It  is  a  pleasure,  Tony  Clair,  to  know  that  you  are  back  covering 
payrolls.    We  are  happy  that  everything  worked  out  grand  for  you. 

A  dark  horse  did  it  again !  Congratulations,  Jimmy  "School- 
boy" Lane,  upon  your  landslide  election  as  P.B.A.  Delegate. 

Tony  "Push-em-up"  Barbaro,"  who  has  been  very  "successful" 
pushing  jacks  into  the  switchboard  during  the  month  past,  says 
"Now,  all  I  have  to  do  is  learn  how  to  run  the  darn  thing!" 

Unusual   Occurrences :    Patrolman   Viets   saying   something   nice 

to  Joe  Bolger Someone  speaking  too  loud  to  our  new  telephone 

switchboard  operator.  .  .  .  All  of  the  men  here  deciding  not  to  talk 
about  the  war  or  a  raise  in  salary.  .  .  .  Dagwood  knowing  what  it 
is  all  about.  .  .  .  School-crossings  or  bank  posts  abolished  during 
1944. 

Louis  "Mortician"  Furcht  is  perturbed  because  that  skeleton 
found  on  his  post  last  month  was  removed  before  he  could  arrive 
to  examine  it. 

Edward  "Stiffneck"  Rocchio :  "The  next  time  you  want  some- 
one to  catch  goats  call  me,  I  know  all  about  them." 

Congratulations  Harry  Welch,  on  your  retirement !  We  wish  you 
all  the  luck  that  this  ill  world  can  afford  and  may  you  see  many 
happy  years  ahead. 

I  hear  the  boys  arc  making  a  collection  to  buy  a  basket  of  fruit 
containing  a  nice  fat  bomb  for  yours  truly.  Thanks  awfully,  fellas, 
but  you   know  you   really   shouldn't  do  it. 

In  closing,  our  commanding  officer  would  like  to  mention  that 
the  participation  of  this  command  in  the  4th  War  Loan  Drive  was 
as  always  very  successful,  and  he  takes  this  means  to  express  to 
the  members  his  thanks  and  deep  appreciation  for  another  good 
job   well   done. 

28th  Precinct:  Congratulations  and  farewell  to  Deputy  In- 
spector Harding,  our  former  commander,  upon  his  well-earned  pro- 
motion. .  .  .  Congratulations  and  welcome  to  our  new  captain,  Jacob 
A.  Licker.  .  .  .  Best  of  luck  and  many  years  of  retired  ease  to  Bill 
Delaney,  Morris  Kerwin,  Johnny  Mennella  and  Ed  O'Donnell — en- 
joy yourselves,  boys,  and  drop  in  to  see  us  once  in  a  while. 

Nails    McSorley    writes    that    he    is    having    trouble    convincing 


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people  that  he  is  over-age  and  wants  us  to  send  him  an  affidavit 
stating  that  he  was  once  a  member  of  New  York's  "Finest".  .  .  . 
Pfeiffer  and  Ackerman  are  feuding  again — a  rift  in  the  axis  forces. 
.  .  .  Two-gun  Hooey  has  gone  back  to  Texas  and  the  range  (tempo- 
rarily). .  .  .  How  does  pin-up  boy  Cargill  come  by  that  title?  .  .  . 
And  when  are  Edwards  and  Ronney  going  to  meet  at  the  right 
time?  .  .  .  Mayers  doesn't  mind  working  overtime  a  bit — he  does  a 
tour  of  midnight  to  9  A.M.  without  any  urging.  .  .  .  The  under- 
ground tells  us  that  TB  Chiefy  Kilbride  obtained  a  beautiful  sun- 
burn— over-night.  The  bright  lights  of  Broadway,  Bob?  .  .  .  The 
telephone  installation  man  is  having  a  hard  time  keeping  up  with 
Johnny  Moran.  .  .  .  Phil  Arms  and  Carl  Scholle  known  now  as 
the  "Rinso-white  Boys" — thanks  to  that  interior  decorating  job. 
.  .  .  The  while  Otto  Ulrich  and  Bill  Jones  were  ordered  to  produce 
their  union  cards  as  truckmen.  .  .  .  How  does  Ruby  Unterweiser 
manage  to  get  into  all  those  difficulties? 

Next  to  this  year's  Income  Tax  form,  our  new  20-squad  chart 
is  the  favorite  brain-teaser  hereabouts. 

32nd  Precinct:  Patrolman  Smernoff,  asleep  at  his  home  and 
awakened  about  3  in  the  morning  by  the  cackling  of  his  pet  chick- 
ens, donned  his  bathrobe  and  warned  and  admonished  the  cacklers 
that  if  they  continued  with  the  noise  off  would  come  their  heads. 
The  next  day  the  Smernoff  family  were  heard  bragging  about  the 
lovely  chicken  dinner  they'd  just  had. 

One  of  our  rookies  questioned  one  of  the  veteran  patrolmen 
here  as  to  what  a  post  mortem  was,  and  the  vet  replied,  "Oh,  that* s 
right  next  to  post  eight." 

Members  of  the  command  extend  their  sympathies  to  the  family 
of  the  late  David  Hawkins. 

Our  best  wishes  for  good  health  and  success  to  the  following 
named  patrolmen  in  their  retirement:  Heiden,  Welch,  Bevans,  Mit- 
tenzwey,   Matthews. 

7TH  DIVISION 

40th  Pet.,  Ptt.  Harry  Harwood  42nd  Pet.,  PtI.  Paul  E.  Murpky 

41st   Pet.,  PtI.   Samuel  D.  Sherrid        44th  Pet.,  PtI.  Edward  Singer 
48th  Pet.,  PtI.   John  Thomson 

40th  Precinct:  The  column  this  month  is  kinda  short — and 
for  two  reasons:  (1)  there  were  only  a  few  contributions  in  the 
box  {if  you  don't  give  me  the  material  I  can't  fill  the  column),  and 
(2)  my  guest  columnist  {are  you  listenin,  Farley f)  disappointed  me. 

The  precinct  was  well  represented  in  the  last  Honor  Awards. 
A  Commendation  went  to  Sergeant  Skea,  and  Excellent  Police  Duty 
awards  were  received  by  Lieutenant  Carey,  Detectives  Lloyd,  Mc- 
Keown,  Cleary  and  Bartley,  and  Patrolmen  Hauser  and  Winter. 
Congratulations ! 

Sailor  Fandel  writes  that  he  is  now  in  Rhode  Island  acting  as 
Assistant  Company  Commander.  .  .  .  It's  those  work  shirts  the 
boys  are  featuring  that  makes  the  backroom  look  more  and  more 
like  a  lumberjack  camp  these  days.  .  .  .  Fox,  Hauser  and  Stell- 
wagen  were  competing  for  the  dubious  honor  of  owning  the  loudest 
such  garment  when  along  comes  Winter  in  a  creation  that  not  only 
outblared  them,  but  would  even  shame  the  rainbow. 

Watts,  stricken  with  meningitis,  has  the  best  wishes  of  all  of  us 
for  a  quick  recovery.  Ditto  to  Civello — who  is  still  on  sick  report. 
Come  back,  Rosie,  the  boys  in  the  backroom  miss  you. 

The  next  time  a  stranger  stops  you  on  the  street,  Oliver,  demand 
f;  to  see  his  credentials.  Freimann  {with  Farley  stooging  for  him) 
sure  had  you  sweating  for  a  while!  .  .  .  Who  put  Platte's  name 
under  that  picture  of  a  simian — a  right  handsome  one,  too,  inci- 
dentally? However,  there  is  little  similarity;  George  has  more 
hair  than  that!  .  .  .  What  cop's  fountain  pen  ran  dry  as  he  was 
writing  out  a  summons  last  month?  .  .  .  Tommy  Huskinson,  retired 
ex-95  man,  never  forgets  to  send  the  precinct  his  annual  Xmas  card. 
Ditto  1st  Lieutenant  Val  Pfaflman.  .  .  .  What's  this  about 
IcGarr  writing  a  book  entitled  "The  Floating  Kidney"?  .  .  Your 
Ireporter  is  currently  trying  to  find  out  why  Brennan  calls  him 
f"Pumpkins"  Mortensen. 

4l8t   Precinct:     Before   this   columnist   does   anything  else   he 

etter  state  to  the  world  that  the  daughter  reported  previously  in 

kis  column  as  born  to  Patrolman  and  Mrs.  Al   Friedlander   was 

actually  a  Bouncing  Baby  Boy!     I'll  have  to  fire  that  informer  if 


he  pulls  any  more  such  boners,  Al,  and  I'm  hoping  that  with  this 
correction  all  will  be  forgiven.  .  .  .  However,  two  of  our  buddies 
did  have  daughters  recently,  Al,  and  mighty  proud  of  the  fact,  too, 
are  Johnny  Tyrell  and  Al  Hoffman,  the  happy  daddies. 

While  some  patrolmen  here  have  to  be  reminded  occasionally 
that  the  nightstick  is  part  of  the  protective  equipment,  can  it  be 
true  we  have  one  lad  who  in  this  regard  takes  no  chances — turns 
out  with  two  revolvers? 

Sergeant  Shea  and  Patrolman  O'Rourke  were  discussing  various 
and  proper  formulae  for  new-born  babies,  just  like  real  experts, 
and  when  your  reporter  butted  in  his  suggestions  were  turned  down 
with  disdain.  What  experience  could  I  have  had,  they  rightfully 
asked.     Ah,  well  I 

We  join  in  saying  "Hello"  to  Sergeant  Casey  and  hope  his  stay 
with  us  will  be  a  most  pleasant  one. 

I  don't  think  Patrolman  Butler  will  object  too  much  to  seeing  his 
name  in  print,  this  time  alongside  those  of  Dougherty,  Epstein, 
Weir,  Shea,  Gorey,  Gould,  and  Heany.  The  best  of  luck  and  good 
health,  men,  and  many,  many  years  of  enjoying  this  new  life  with- 
out late  tours  and  "sees." 

Furke  and  Pilecki  ought  to  get  together  and  join  a  school  on 
automobile  mechanics.  Hardly  a  day  goes  by  that  one  or  the  other 
doesn't  wonder  how  in  the  world  he  is  going  to  get  his  car  rolling 
again. 

With  an  eye  on  the  vacation  listings,  everyone  in  the  tenth 
squad,  including  this  reporter,  has  been  rooting  for  "Rookie"  Bow- 
ditch  to  make  the  day  squad.  After  all  these  years  he  surely  de- 
serves  it. 

Clinton  has  joined  the  others  from  here  currently  serving  with 
the  armed  forces,  and  those  he  left  behind  wish  him  the  best  of 
luck.  .  .  .  We  have  heard  from  Roy  Hatem,  John  Smith  and  Dick 
DiRoma  lately.     How  about  the  others? 

42nd  Precinct:  Our  deepest  sympathy  to  the  bereaved  family 
of  the  late  Patrolman  Martin  J.  Baggott  w!<o  passed  away  on  Janu- 
ary 12  past.  His  untimely  death  came  as  a  shock  to  this  command. 
May  his  soul  rest  in  peace. 

The  many  friends  of  Sergeant  William  C.  Mellett  will  be  pleased 
to  learn  that  he  has  defeated  "Ole  Man  Flu"  after  a  hard  struggle. 
Good  luck  and  the  best  of  health.  Bill! 

Say,  partners,  have  you  noticed  how  wonderful  Sergeant  Law- 
rence Symmers  appears  since  his  "return  to  harness"?  Larry  ad- 
mits that  the  Civil  Defense  Unit  offers  many  interesting,  exacting 
duties  but  that  nothing  compares  with  "out  on  the  walk." 

Rumor  has  it  that  Sir  Stork  was  observed  frantically  flying 
over  the  42nd  Precinct  recently.  No  doubt  this  feathered  gentle- 
man intends  to  alight  on  the  shoulders  of  some  prospective  fathers 
within  our  command  in  the  not  too  distant  future. 

44th  Precinct:  Belated  New  Year's  greetings  to  the  members 
of  this  command  and  to  their  families,  both  here  and  abroad.  May 
this  be  for  us  a  year  of  victory,  and  may  the  continued  friendship 
among  the  men  here  in  the  44th  Precinct  stand  as  an  example  of 
good  will  second  to  no  other  command  in  the  Department. 

Perusing  back  numbers  of  SPRING  3100  I  came  across  many 
interesting  and  humorous  items.  And  while  you,  too,  can  get  many 
a  laugh  from  past  columns,  I  defy  Patrolman  Frank  Bruno  to 
produce  the  March,  1943,  issue — the  one  he  didn't  bring  home  to 
the  Little  Woman. 

"Deans"  of  1943  {as  shown  by  a  recent  census)  :  Patrolman 
Bill  Anderson,  Dean  of  Radio  Car  Operators.  .  .  .  Patrolman  Phil 
Rappaport,  Dean  of  95  Men.  .  .  .  Sergeant  "Pop"  Foster,  Dean  of 
Sergeants.  .  .  .  Patrolman  "Flaum"  Fitzgerald,  Dean  of  The  Chiefs. 
.  .  .  Patrolman  P  Salerno,  Dean  of  the  De  La  Bonza.  .  .  .  Patrolman 
Benna  Wallach,  Dean  of  170th  Street.  .  .  .  and  the  Dean  of  all 
Deans,   "Scapa  Flow." 

Congratulations  to  Patrolmen  Wighton,  Henry,  Hunerberg,  Urf 
and  Naughton  upon  receiving  departmental  recognition,  and  to  Ser- 
geants Strasser,  Cunningham  and  Connolly  on  their  respective  swell 
showings  on  the  lieutenants  list. 

Welcome  to  Sergeant  Fisher,  here  from  the  48th  Precinct  to 
fill  the  vacany  caused  by  Sergeant  Weaver's  assignment  to  the  14th 
Precinct;  and  good  luck  to  you.  Sergeant  Weaver,  in  your  new 
command. 

Attention,    Bowling    Team :      If    you    want    to    strengthen    your 


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lineup,  I  suggest  the  acquisition  of  Patrolman  Paul  Bova,  who 
throws  left-handed — but  very,  very  well.  .  .  .  And  while  on  the 
subject  of  bowling,  among  the  highlights  of  a  recent  get-together 
were  (1)  Salerno's  score  of  242,  (2)  Bill  Moore's  fighting  stance 
while  in  the  act  of  tossing  the  ball,  (3)  Paul  Bova's  excellent  form 
and  (4)  Frank  Bruno's  presence  without  an  O.K.  from  The  Missus. 

Well,  1943  is  past  and  gone.  We've  had  many  laughs,  and  I 
hope  all  remarks  via  this  column  were  taken  in  good  spirit  and 
fun.  If  we  displeased  anyone  it  was  unintentional — and  probably 
will  happen  again.  Always  remember  that  you,  too,  can  submit 
items  of  fun  and  interest  and,  too,  I  would  welcome  guest  reporters. 
You  may  have  a  hidden  talent,  who  knows,  and  this  column  may  be 
the  means  of  bringing  it  out. 

Congratulations  to  Patrolman  and  Mrs.  Al  Henry  upon  the  birth 
of  Marion  J. !  .  .  .  Why  has  Patrolman  Nick  Hardy  discontinued 
serving  coffee  on  the  late  tours?  Is  it  because  of  undue  roughness 
on  the  part  of  the  patrons?  .  .  .  What  with  the  beautiful  calendar 
missing  from  the  Chief's  office  and  Phil's  3  packs  of  cigarettes 
vanishing  into  the  thin  air,  there  is  talk  of  installing  a  burglar 
alarm  system  in  the  station  house.  .  .  .  Now  that  Patrolman  Bruno 
is  smoking  a  pipe,  to  economize,  he  should  be  able  to  catch  up  soon 
with  Patrolman  Rappaport  in  the  amount  of  War  Bonds  purchased. 
.  .  .  After  that  4  A.M.  visit  from  Patrolmen  TuUy,  Ellis,  Breslin 
and  Gropp  and  their  wives,  this  reporter  is  still  on  the  outs  with 
his  neighbors.  ('Tain't  funny!).  .  .  .  Why  is  everyone  picking  on 
Tel.  Opr.  Rosenfeld?  Can  he  help  it  if  he  is  allergic  to  small 
lights   and   wishes   to   douse  them  immediately? 

Good  luck  and  the  best  of  everything  to  Sergeant  Fuhse  and 
Patrolmen  Bell,  Leonhardt  and  Welsh  upon  their  retirement  from 
tlie   Department. 


Sra  DIVISION 

43rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Dawn  Patrol  4,":h  Pet..  Ptl.  Herman  W.  H.  Lampe 

45th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Orchard  B.  ilcGovern     50th  Pet..  Ptl.  James  J.  Wynne 
46th  Pet.,  Ptl.  William  S.  Crosby  52nd  Pet.,  P«/.  Eugene  Morgan 

47th  Precinct:  Our  most  heartfelt  sympathy  to  Patrolman 
D'Elia  in  the  loss  of  his  father,  to  Patrolman  Calhoun  in  the  pass- 
ing of  his  son,  and  to  Patrolman  Zeigler  in  the  death  of  his  new- 
born son. 

At  this  writing  Patrolman  John  Barker  is  resting  comfortably 
after  a  very  serious  operation  at  Mt.  Sinai  Hospital.  He  would 
appreciate,  I'm  sure,  a  visit  from  some  of  the  boys.  .  .  .  This  goes 
also  for  Patrolman  Jack  Hearn,  still  confined  to  the  Veterans  Hos- 
pital. .  .  .  Glad  to  see  John  Bunschrow  back  working  again  after 
quite  a  sick  spell. 

A  few  things  now  from  the  brighter  side  of  life :  Who  above 
all  should  turn  out  the  gang  on  a  late  tour  recently  but  our  old 
former  side-kick  Detective  Leo  Murphy,  a  sergeant  now  assigned 
to  the  43rd  Precinct.  Good  luck  to  you,  Leo.  .  .  .  Now  that  so  many 
of  our  celebrities  from  the  Day  Squad  are  retiring,  there  is  quite 
a  scramble  for  the  assignment  and  your  reporter  is  glad  to  see 
"Snooze"  Bissert  make  the  grade.  He  feels  Sec.  3  will  run  smoothly 
again — provided  we  can  put  boxing  gloves  on  Sam  Weissman  and 
hide  all  screwdrivers  and  pliers.  .  .  .  Could  it  be  that  Joe  D'Elia 
is  getting  jealous  of  Mustache  Pete,  or  is  that  stuff  on  his  upper 
lip  just  plain  ordinary  spinach?  .  .  .  Now  that  McEvoy  is  our  ace 
recorder  on  Sec.  2,  we  won't  have  to  worry  about  crime  in  our 
precinct — or  would  you  say  your  reporter  is  a  cutie  for  saying  so? 
.  .  .  We  here  at  the  47th  Precinct  want  to  remember  one  of  our 
former  members,  Sergeant  Charlie  Fuhse,  who  was  retired  last 
month,  by  saying,  good  luck,  Charlie,  and  may  you  live  a  long 
time,  in  good  health,  to  enjoy  your  retirement. 

Why  has  "Buster"  Heapes  been  smiling  so  much  of  late?  Could 
it  be  the  new  "Squad  Buster"?..  .  .  Why  does  Alex  Joe  keep  fol- 
lowing Sec.  3  all  over  the  station  house  on  the  4  to  12  and  late 
tours?  Could  it  be  those  delicious  buns  and  sandwiches?  .  .  . 
Joyce,  our  acting  attendant,  has  acquired  a  new  pair  of  overalls, 
which  didn't,  he  assures  us,  come  from  Mrs.  Murphy's  chowder. 
.  .  .  Our  friend,  Jack  Guerin,  still  on  sick  report  at  this  writing. 
.  .  .  Lots  of  luck,  good  health  and  happiness  to  our  Thomas  Carlin 
in  his  retirement — and  may  he  live  a  long  time  to  enjoy  it. 

50th  Precincl:  Patrolman  Philip  Brennan  put  the  sentiment 
of    the   entire    precinct    into   words    when    he    paid    this    tribute    to 


Patrolman  William  Lynch,  his  friend  of  over  30  years,  who  retired 
recently  after  thirty-three  years  of  faithful  service  to  the  citizens 
of  New  York  City:  "Honest  and  faithful,  truthful  and  grateful,  he 
will  be  missed  by  young  and  old,  rich  and  poor,  throughout  the 
SOth  Precinct.     S'long,  Bill,  take  good  care  of  yourself." 

Congratulations  and  good  luck  to  Lieutenant  Hess,  formerly  one 
of  our  sergeants  here;  and  to  his  successor.  Sergeant  Russo,  a 
hearty  welcome  is  extended.  To  the  boys  it  looks  like  an  even 
swap,  which  is  the  way  it  should  be. 

SOTH  PRECINCT  RESOLUTIONS  FOR   1944 

"Gabby"  Skea:  To  cut  out  all  unnecessary  conversation  with 
the  boys  in  the  back  room. 

"See  Me"  McManus :  To  have  the  boys  bring  the  dues  directly 
to  his  home,  or,  better  still,  have  them  wait  until  he  calls  for  them. 

"Whoop-sie"  Treubert:    All  buns  on  the  house  from  the  first  on. 

"Jockey"  McManus :  To  light  one  candle  a  week  for  a  certain 
retired  superior. 

"Pyro"  Ward :  To,  invite  Patrolman  Reda  to  his  home  for  Sun- 
day dinner  at  least  twice  monthly. 

The  Entire  Command :     To  keep  the  little  Bond  Box   filled. 


lOTH  DIVISION 

60th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Steve  Gorman 
6l5t  Pet.,  Ptl.  Joseph  i-arber 
62nd  Pet.,  Ptl.   Vincent  Ferrante 


64th  Pet.,  Ptl.  R.    U.    Interested 
uoth  Pet.,  Ptl.  Andrew  W.  Dooley 
70th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Frank    Tormey 


60th  Precinct:  Our  failure  to  appear  in  print  the  past  several 
issues  was  due  to  }our  reporter  having  to  catch  up  on  sleep  that 
he  lost  looking  around  for  some  corned  beef  and  cabbage  to  eat. 
.  .  .  Nevertheless,  you're  anxious  to  know,  I'm  sure,  the  answer 
to  "What  Carpenter  Had  to  Cut  a  Patrolman's  Hair — and  Why?" 
Well,  here  it  is :  Mark  Coviello,  invited  to  have  Sunday  dinner 
at  the  Bronx  home  of  a  "very,  very  particular  friend,"  purchased 
on  the  night  before  a  new  bold  plaid  shirt  and  a  new  felt  hat, 
but  in  the  excitement  forgot  to  go  to  the  barber's  for  a  haircut. 
Realizing  next  morning,  when  it  was  too  late,  that  it  would  not 
be  nice  to  call  on  a  "very,  very  particular  friend"  with  a  new  hat 
and  no  haircut,  Mark  made  straight  for  the  home  of  a  carpenter, 
who  resides  in  the  neighborhood  and  who  is  very  handy  with  the 
scissors,  and  in  practically  no  time  at  all  the  operation  had  been 
successfully  performed  and  the  day  triumphantly  saved.  .  .  .  Cute? 

On  the  subject  of  carpenters,  it  may  be  necessary  to  employ  one 
soon  to  widen  the  doors  of  the  station  house  to  permit  Tim  Down- 
ing to  pass  tlirough — with  less  danger  and  exertion,  we  mean,  than 
Tim  is  forced  to  exercise  as  of  now. 

Leonard  Laub  is  the  newest  recruit  to  the  G-man  ranks  of 
Corn,  Kasten  and  Ehrlich,  Inc.  .  .  .  G-man  Kasten's  latest  necktie, 
incidentally,  shows  flowers  in  such  profusion  as  to  put  to  shame  any 
equally  decorated  pattern  for  wall-paper  design  you  might  mention. 

Our  old  friend  Hickey  got  cold  feet  one  night  recently  so  he 
went  to  bed,  put  a  hot  water  bottle  to  his  tootsies  and  was  resting 
comfortably  until  suddenly  the  hot  water  bottle  burst  and  Hickey 
found  himself  not  only  with  wet  feet  but  with  an  uncomfortably 
wet  bed  besides. 

News  from  the  A.W.S. :  Patrolman  James  Rabbitt  and  the  vol- 
unteer staff  of  workers  are  doing  a  marvelous  job.  Keep  up  the 
good  work,  Helen  Guelfi,  Sadie  Plotkin,  Sophie  Rabinowitz,  Lillian 
Englestein,  and  Ruth  Spector. 

Our  condolences  to  Sophie  Rabinowitz  who,  after  re;ovet'ng 
from  an  appendectomy,  is  now  stricken  with  the  hives. 

61st  Precinct:  A  hearty  welcome  to  our  new  members,  Lieu- 
tenant Lockhart  and  Sergeant  Alperin.  We  hope  you  both  enjoy 
your    stay   with    us. 

John  Moan  and  Andy  White  have  been  returned  to  their  civilian 
status  and  turned  out  to  pasture.  The  best  of  luck  to  you  both.  .  .  . 
though  just  what  that  certain  bank  will  do  now  that  John  is  gone, 
no  one  knows. 

Congratulations  to  Act.  Lieutenant  Jim  Corboy,  recently  assigned 
as  head  of  the  10th  Division  Air  Warden  Service!  There  is  no 
question  but  that  the  "Lute"  has  what  it  takes  to  keep  that  organiza- 
tion right  up  on  top. 

Remember  Tom  Higgins  and  his  brand  new  son?  Well,  brother 
Howard   refuses    to   be   outdone— meaning— the   Howard   Higginses 


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now  boast  another  addition  to  the  tribe.  Best  wishes  to  all  con- 
cerned. 

That  feud  is  still  on,  the  one  between  those  two  "Thin  Men," 
Patrolmen  Al  Costantino  and  Jim  Danaher.  Jim  says  the  reason 
his  nemesis  "appears"  to  look  thinner  is  due  to  the  new  two-way 
stretch  he  now  wears.  Jim,  of  course,  scorns  such  artifices.  His 
waistline  is  natural  ...  no  corset  for  Jim. 

All  letters  received  from  our  men  serving  with  the  armed  forces 
contain  the  same  question:  "How  about  a  letter  from  the  boys?" 
Well,  how  about  it?  The  addresses  of  all  our  men  so  serving  are 
posted  in  tlie  back  room  and  it  doesn't  take  long  to  write  a  letter. 
Wadda  ya  say,  fellas?  How  about  it?  .  .  .  Drop  'em  a  line.  .  .  . 
They'll  be  tickled  to  hear  from  you. 

At  this  writing  Patrolman  Ben  Klein  has  just  returned  from 
sick  report  after  a  lengthy  illness  and  a  serious  operation — and  we 
sure  are  glad  to  see  Benny  up  and  around  again — Hugo  (silk 
stockings)  Pulzone  included. 

That's  all  for  now,  fellas,  the  well  of  information's  run  dry  I 

62nd  Precinct:  Sergeant  Chris  Mitchell,  high  on  the  Heu- 
tenants'  list,  is  slated  to  leave  us.  We  wish  him  success  and  lots 
of  luck.  .  .  .  Sorry  to  lose  Lieutenants  Philip  Burns,  Jr.,  now  at 
Mcy.  2,  and  William  F.  Shannon,  who  went  to  the  Emergency 
Service  Division.  ...  A  hearty  welcome  in  the  meanwhile  to  Lieu- 
tenants Edward  J.  Wright  and  William  T.  Whalen,  here  to  replace 
them  at  the  62nd.  .  .  .  Congratulations  on  his  retirement  to  Shelva 
Persinger  who,  we  understand,  will  be  commissioned  a  lieutenant- 
commander  in  the  Navy. 

"Straight  Eight"  (Packard)  Drayton  has  been  complaining  about 
the  cold  weather,  the  while  Paul  Revere  Gorman  thus  far  has  said 
not  a  word.  ...  Is  it  true :  That  Joe  Wenz  is  building  up  his  blood- 
pressure  on  sauerkraut  and  pigs-knuckles?  .  .  .  That  Dan  "Hello 
Moe"  Driscoll  started  the  New  Year  right  by  shouting  "Hello, 
Moe-oooo"?  .  .  .  And  that  Mike  O'Connor  will  be  getting  married 
almost  any  second  now?  .  .  .  Ed  "Ha  Ha"  Lofsten  has  a  peculiar 
laugh.  Is  it  for  us  or  agin  us,  we  wonder.  .  .  .  Vincent  Scali  misses 
the  good  old  Bush's  Docks.  Lost  that  swell  suntan  and  those  rosy 
cheeks  since  he  is  back,  and  while  trying  doors  is  what  keeps  one 
on  the  hop,  a  good  cop  can  work  anywhere,  Vince  tells  us.  .  .  . 
Nothing  to  worry  about  is  the  reason  for  Tom  Spinelli's  big  smile 
these  days.  This  is  vouched  for  by  Butch  O'Lander,  Tom's  pal. 
.  .  .  Smiling  Mylan  since  pinchhitting  for  Toe  Wenz  hasn't  smiled 
so  much.     Is  it  the  details? 

Members  of  the  62nd  going  into  retirement  include  Sergeants 
PVederick  Schlottman  and  Frank  Kinscher  and  Patrolmen  George 
Roberts,  Edward  Berran,  John  Ferrer,  William  Hofaker,  Christo- 
pher Cunningham,  Edward  Feldman  and  Edward  Bogan.  To  all 
of   them  we  wish  success — good  health — and  lots  of  luck. 

Al  Sorrentino,  who  received  a  silver  loving  cup  for  acting  as 
master  of  ceremonies  down  Bay  19th  Street  way  last  month,  claims 
he  was  "glorified"  by  the  hospitality  extended  to  him.  .A.lready 
knighted  and  known  now  as  the  Duke  of  Curly,  it  will  be  the 
Knight  of  Baldy  in  due  course,  be  assured. 

Holiday  greetings  were  received  from  the  following  former 
members  now  in  the  armed  forces :  Captain  John  Kerrigan,  Pvt. 
Thomas  O'Rourke,  Sgt.  Joseph  Ravalgi,  MM  2/c  Joseph  M.  Doug- 
las, Pvt.  Vincent  Bracco,  Fireman  1/c  Larry  Flood,  Seaman  2/c 
George  Feuer,  Pvt.  William  Brokstein. 

64th  Precinct:  Good  luck,  "I.  C.  Itall,"  in  your  new  assignment! 
Yours  truly,  "R.  U.  Interested,"  now  taking  over.  Be  assured  every- 
thing said  in  this  column  will  be  in  a  fair  and  square  spirit  and  with 
no  offense  intended   ever. 

Our  deepest  sympathy  to  the  family  of  Patrolman  Max  Schwartz- 
^erg,  whose  child  just  passed  away,  and  to  the  family  of  Patrolman 
Louis  Cohen,  whose  father  also  has  passed  on. 

Glad  to  hear  Jake  Berke's  son,  an  aerial  gunner,  who  was  shot 

flown  somewhere  in  the  Pacific  and  was  awarded  the  Purple  Heart, 

[is  now  recuperating  in  the  Naval  Hospital.    Good  luck  also  to  Jake's 

other  son,  serving  somewhere  in  the  Pacific  on  an  armored  cargo 

Iship.  ...  To  Patrolman  Robb's  son  in  the  Navy  and  Leonard's  sons 

tin  the  Air  Corps,  and  all  the  rest  of  the  sons  and  daughters  of  our 

^members  who  are  doing  their  duty  for  Uncle  Sam,  we  say,  God  Bless 

md  watch  over  you  all. 

Heartiest  good  wishes  for  their  fine  showing  on  the  lieutenants' 
list  to  Sergeants  Hauk,  Moroney,  and  our   former  pals.   Sergeants 


Strangio,  Love,  Wilson,  Davis,  Dutton,  Shea. 

To  our  retired  members,  Bonora,  Cullen,  Leonard,  F.,  Walter,  U., 
Page,  Gulemo,  and  any  others  I  might  have  overlooked,  our  best 
wishes  for  your  future  health  and  happiness.    Keep  in  touch  with  us. 

In  closing  I  wish  to  say,  let's  put  a  little  pep  into  our  column,  and 
in  that  regard,  any  news  that  is  fit  to  print  please  enclose  in  an 
envelope  addressed  to  "R.  U.  Interested"  and  put  in  our  mail  com- 
partment.   Let's  go! 

(Note  to  Reporter:  Please  get  in  touch  with  the  Managing  Editor, 
either  by  phone  or  at  the  office  of  SPRING  3100,  at  your  earliest 
convenience. ) 

66th  Precinct:  Best  of  luck  to  the  members  of  our  command 
who  have  retired  from  the  Department:  Patrolmen  Dunphy,  Miller 
H.,  Newton,  Pendergast,  Schnibbe,  and  Watson. 

Good  luck  to  two  of  our  boys  who  left  for  other  commands, 
Patrolmen  Dorfman  and  Fox. 

Charlie  Keenan  is  brushing  up  on  his  piano  lessons.  How  about 
the  violin,  Charlie? 

Lots  of  success  in  his  new  command  to  Lieutenant  Cerra,  whom 
we  were  sorry  to  see  leave  us  after  a  short  stay. 

The  two  "Ace"  car  recoverers,  Hood  and  Madden,  are  keeping 
up  their  batting  average — 3  a  month !     Qean  'em  up,  boys  I 

We  hope  Andy  Dooley's  operation  is  a  success  and  that  he  will 
be  able  to  read  this  with  ease,  after  he  gets  his  peepers  fixed  at  the 
New  York  Eye  and   Ear  Hospital. 

Don't  forget  the  "Suggestion  Box"  on  the  door.  Many  good 
suggestions  develop  into  good  ideas. 


IITH  DIVISION 

68th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Ray  Donovan 
72nd  Pet.,  Ptl.   Vincent  De  Cicco 
75th  Pet..  Ptl.  John  Murray 


rsth  Pet.,  Ptl.  Don  Morogiello 
82nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Frederick  Shannon 
84th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  A.  Boyle 


68th  Precinct:  S.AGA  OF  DAN  IMARRO :  'Twas  a  dark 
and  blustery  night,  in  late  Decem.ber,  when  our  hero,  walking  cau- 
tiously along  his  post,  in  a  deep  doorway  espied  a  dark  object — 
and  immediately  rushed  forward,  hand  on  his  trusty  cannister 
(cop's  name  for  a  rod),  towards  the  shadow  that  in  another  moment 
resolved  itself  into  the  form  of  a  man.  Now,  many  thoughts  enter 
a  policeman's  mind  when  he  thus  approaches  a  supposed  violator 
of  the  statutes — and  Dan's  was  on  a  day  off  for  a  good  arrest.  It 
may  be,  too,  that  he  called  "HANDS  UP !"  or  some  such  awesome 
command  that  makes  a  guy  of  an  evil  turn  of  mind  regret  his  past. 
However,  whatever  it  was  he  said,  the  dark-clothed  form  started 
to  laugh — one  of  those  hearty,  hale  outbursts  such  as  radio  comedi- 
ans give  forth  for  want  of  a  better  response  from  the  audience  on 
a  joke  just  told.  Now  let  it  be  said — and  everyone  who  knows' 
Dan  will  agree — that  Marro  is  somewhat  of  a  laughing  feller  his- 
self.  He  can  be  forgiven  therefore  if  he  released  his  grip  on  the 
cannister  and  opened  his  generous  mouth  (it  could  be  a  small  sized 
cavern)  and  showed  his  new  acquaintance  all  of  his  64  teeth. 
You  see,  it  turned  out  instead  of  Dan  having  confronted  a  criminal, 
he  was  speaking  with  a  fire  lieutenant,  who  was  better  withstanding 
the  chilly  breezes  of  5th  Avenue  by  standing,  while  waiting  for  a 
street  car,  in  the  comparative  comfort  of  the  deep  doorway.  Two 
days  later  ye  reporter  received  a  visit  from  the  said  fire  lieutenant 
who  wanted  to  know  if  Dan  was  the  original  of  the  famous  Dick 
Tracy  character,  your  enemy  and  mine,  Flat  Top! 

So,  greetings.  Flat  Top  Marro,  from  the  boys !  .  .  .  And  no 
relation,  incidentally,  to  Square  Top  Johnson,  once  known  as  the 
Svengali  Rose  and  who  himself  is  no  relation  to  Harry  (The 
Slasher)    Olson. 

Glad  to  report  that  Tony  Paris,  John  Smalley,  Jim  Mulvihill, 
Joe  Berte  and  Rocco  DeCandia  are  on  the  mend  after  recent  sieges 
of  illness. 

With  regret  we  mention  that  we  have  lost  from  our  midst,  via 
retirement,  Butch  Meyers,  Smiling  Jim  O'Rourke  and  Charlie  Sei- 
fried.  Good  luck  to  them — and  may  they  enjoy  many,  many  years 
of  tranquility  and  bliss. 

Two  more  of  our  lads,  Messrs.  Pucciano  and  Romano,  are  ex- 
pecting a  call  from  Uncle  Sam  and  to  them  we  extend  every  good 
wish  and  our  hope  for  a  speedy  and  safe  return. 

And  now,  as  the  peephole  closes  on  another  column,  we  pause 
to  say,  to  all  the  men  in  the  armed  forces — be  they  on  land  or  sea — 
Good  Luck,  Good  Health,  and  to  all  of  you  a  Happy  Return! 


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7&mI  IVecinct:  The  kte  pan  of  December,  1943,  and  tfae 
earij-  part  of  Jaimaiy,  1944,  broqgfat  sadness  into  the  hearts  of 
several  of  the  men  in  the  prednct  Our  deepest  sympathies  to  the 
family  of  the  late  Patndman  Hany  £.  Kadrisky;  to  Patrolman 
Thomas  W^alsh  in  the  k»s  of  his  brother;  to  Patrobnan  Oscar 
Risch  in  tfae  deadi  of  his  devoted  wife,  and  to  Patndman  Artfanr 
£n^  ia  die  ra«xing  of  his  bdoved  mother.  To  Aem  we  wish 
eternal  rest! 

A  blessed  erent  in  die  home  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Frank  Fakitico — 
a  BomidnK  Baby  Boy!     Conga tnlatiwisl 

Good  lode  to  Sergeant  Makme  ia  Ins  new  assignment 

S4ll>  Precinct:  Richie  SnDiTan,  who  is  i»sing  quite  a  family, 
is  giving  Gene  Amido  plenty  oompditian.  .  .  .  Tom  Lynch  came 
duoagh  widi  a  surprise  ita-  Xmas — and  may  all  his  trooble^  too, 
be  lil^  Ones.  .  .  .  Eddie  Sdraltz— tfae  only  man  who  can  pot 
stMm  inndows  on  a  Ford.  .  .  .  Last  words  by  "Smiling  Jade"  on 
aiqr  8  to  4  tour:  "Look  over  your  old  oc»niJaints.  .  .  .  post  your  pta- 
tooo.  ...  I  want  to  see  Sector  1."  .  .  .  Amoi^  other  added  attrac- 
tions: In  die  kx&er  room  listfiiing  to  Snatra  Stapdton  crooning 
IiiA  tnWfltwrs  .  .  .  Shrcr  eating  liadmrger  dwese  sandwkfaes  and 
DxatMMeytT  ■"a*"iE  faces.  .  .  .  Joe  Bodes  looking  for  a  detective 
to  handle  diart  bbdc  hand  notice  in  regards  to  his  does.  .  .  .  Ser- 
geant Jerry  Gahrin  still  smiling  after  bdng  bounced  aroond  in  that 
aoddent 

Since  Harvey  left  tfae  A.W.S.,  have  you  noticed  when  he  is  on 
die  bans  bow  be  answers?  Wonld  the  feDow  with  die  Harvard 
accent  have  auydnug  to  do  with  it?  .  .  .  Several  more  of  our  men 
are  lexvioB  as  sbntly  so  how  aboot  getting  started  on  tfae  8  &  4 
CMb? 

Onr  4rT'pr^  sympadiy  to  Patrolmen  Hanratty  and  Roder  in 
tfae  loss  of  dieir  reflective  bdovcd  modiei^ 

ITTH  DIVISIO?! 

6rtli  Pet.,  pa.  George  Palieriu  Tlst  fCL,  Ptt.  Jakm  H.  P.  BmcUej 

69ai¥a..PtLHnrjA.Halm  7irf  Bet,  PA  rtumi  i  Pmriscdu 

75tt  Ptt,  PH.  p>a»  st^a* 


67ih  ncoBct:  Wdl,  hoc  we  are— die  good  old  67tfa  Precinct 
back  on  the  air— and  widi  loads  of  news! 

Wby  is  it  >\aher  >^ndd  Rtdvnm  bas  been  a  man  of  few 
words  latfcly?  Can  it  be  the  odd  wealhei  — rf  Mo^s  rdmcUmce  to 
mmove  kmmit  from  pockets  m  vrier  to  jojr  «  jem  words f 

Ray  Rqrnoids,  who  s^teaks  very  U^Uy  «rf  a  certain  hig^y- 
pnHiriifd  iiiiil«w!  of  restoring  hair,  has  in  recent  montfas  worn  ont 
dnee  Iw  ashes  aai  several  oonibs.  Bnt  don't  give  np,  Ra}' — where 
there  is  a  brash  there  is  hair. 

The  myiteiy  of  the  Jack  of  Hearts  has  been  solved!  It's  a 
faeart-bieaker!     (A^  Ixzy  Maigolias — bmt  from  a  distance!) 

Fha  Bidber  may  have  Us  Take  It  or  Leave  If  boor  on  the 
radios  bat  Seigeaiil  Willie  BiBbgr  had  fais  answer  to  tfae  $64  qnes- 
tion  imd  in  a  dMKt  titat  now  will  be  awarded  the  gold  and  bine 
sbeld  <rf  a  BfulfaaiK.  Good  lade.  Brother  BiU.  only  don't  forg*^ 
die  ke  ha«. 

Why  docs  Baldy  Forsydi  always  ag^  "My.  Oh  Myr  when  he 
gets  a  S^iapse  of  Al  iCogee  and  Btms)  Trotta? 

Siaacy  and  Ryan  captmed  two  w3d  horses  from  Canarsie,  after 
a  wild  ade  rid^  dien  dnne^  di^  they  woidd  like  to  ride  diem  in. 
Resrit:  butt  eat  dbev  meals  liawliiig  now. 

Coidd  Aat  certain  attrmfawt.  called  "Oiocoble  Cake."  be  die 
little  iat  am  referred  to  also  as  Tra  on  a  Diet"  Dowd? 

Wanang  to  die  ava  iriw  drive  the  scigrJiilV  car:  be  more  at- 
temive  in  futm  wfaea  spoken  to  fagr  Chee  Chee  Pdleiita  Wlxn 
he  tdb  yoa  drfiwlriy  aot  to  ride  certain  posts  and  streets,  yon 
dionU  obqr.  Keep  it  ap.  El  Qnco^  there's  alw^rs  room  for  one 
more  tq>  at  Kings  GcMBty. 

There  aecais  to  be  a  fitile  rivalry  among  the  crews  of  Sector  1 
as  to  wUdi  cai  aedce  the  best  arrests.  Keq>  it  ap,  f dows.  the 
c^Mam  IS  proud  of  yovr  woflc. 

With  the  rrldiiiilaiuni  of  the  J.A.B.  mnt  in  the  precinct  and 
the  a«ipiMin<  of  frnKfU  Jimmy  Gbttidcb  to  the  job^  dungs  are 
certaiidy  sbortiiig  to  ham.  Listea,  fdlowi^  tt's  a  b^  tadc  aad  with- 
out the  co-operation  of  eveiy  meodter  of  the  ""■■"■■^  it  will  not 
be  a  sacoess.    Come  on.  get  bcfafaid  tfae  awvcmeutl 

Wfaafs  dns  about  Moe  (Spreader  of  Joy)  Ga&a  learaii«  to 


speak  Polish?     Could  it  be  that  pig  and  duck  farm  ozcr  in  J,-rsc\' 

Our  "95"  man  has  procured  a  book   {n^l  the  cn^  ahcut  a  tr. 
groamtg  m  Brooklyn)  titled  "I  Want  &  I  Don't  Want"  and  those 
of  yon  that  have  nsed  up  the  towel  kindly  fall  into  line  and  make 
your  requests.  ...  we  always  like  to  keep  peace  in  the  family. 

We  are  still  veo'  mnch  in  tfae  Noise  and  Safety  Campaign,  men, 
so  gi\-e  ns  some  results!  Dont  let  the  good  old  67th  fall  behind 
when  there  is  so  mnch  to  be  done. 

What's  happened  to  Sergeant  James  (Bemarr  McFadden) 
Lyndi's  sturdy  athletes?  Has  the  cold  weather  stififened  them,  or 
have  they  just  lost  ambition? 

Rumor  has  it  that  Gus  Rose,  although  he  has  five  years  to  go,  is 
contemplating  opening  a  second-hand  store  and  has  been  looking  over 
several  likely  locations.  If  any  of  you  boys  have  any  items,  small 
or  large,  that  have  a  value,  see  Gus. 

We   welcome  to  our  midst   Lieutenant   George  Reis  and    Ser- 
geants  JoseiA   Fitzsmmons   and  James    (Anchor)    Cassidy.     Ma 
your  respective  stays  be  Icxig  and  {feasant  ones. 

Our  deepest  sj-mpathies  to  the  families  of  \Tncent  O'Brien  and 
J<An  SuIli^■an  in  their  recent  losses. 

(Note  to  reporter:  Please  get  in  tondi  with  the  Managing  Editor, 
either  by  {Aone  or  at  the  office  of  SPRING  3100,  at  your  earliest 
convenience.) 


Mtk  Pet.,  Ptt.  Natkn  Brief 
81st  Pel,  ph.  IVaiiam  Ijaact 
SStli  Pet..  Pti.  Daniel  D. 


13TH  DIVISION 

744  Pet.,  PH.  Hugh  Bett 
774  Ptt..  PH.  UmrtiH  GimooU 
79tk  VCL,  SfL  Jolm  T.  MeCmrtttj 


79th  Precinct:  Mickey  Gfitr,  seedier  son  of  Sergeant  (korge 
(iehr,  is  now  the  Proud  Poppa  of  a  brand  new  11  lb.  daughter,  CJer- 
aldine,  who  arrived  on  January  14!  Mother  and  daughter  doing  very 
nicely,  thank  yon.  .  .  .  (Jrandpa  and  Grandma  Gfia,  too. 

Happy  Landings  to  Lieutenant  Charles  White,  our  own  Lou's 
son,  of  the  U.  S.  Army  Air  Ci>rps.  Formerly  a  drummer  in  the 
William  E.  Sheridan  SAi.  Drum  Corps,  Lieutenant  WTiite  now  is 
1st  iHlot  on  a  B24  bomber  and  after  a  short  ftirlmigh  will  be  on  his 
way  to  paj-  his  disrespects  to  the  Axis. 

Members  of  the  79th  Precinct  in  the  service  of  Uncle  Sam  now 
nmnber  18  .  .  .  Patrolman  Wolkoff,  who  proved  during  the  short 
time  he  was  with  us,  that  he  is  a  good  police  officer,  will  be  a  wel- 
come addition  to  the  nation's  armed  forces  .  .  .  Bill  Smith,  be- 
loved by  his  colleagoes  in  the  Department  {his  teammates  on  the 
79th  BB  team  included)  is  now  an  aviation  cadet  with  the  U.S-AAC. 
Wei!  miss  you  in  the  79th,  Bill,  and,  around  short  as  weU. 

The  following  have  applied  for  retirement  and  will  probably  be 
oat  lijr  die  time  this  readies  print : 

Seigeairt  Charles  Herbert,  a  gentleman  and  a  humanitarian,  if 
ever  there  was  one. 

Patrolmen  Eddie  Grant  and  Chester  McCarthy,  two  swell  fellows 
— men  who  did  their  jobs  well  day  in  and  day  out,  for  years. 

Francis  J.  (k>rman,  a  past  commander  of  the  William  E.  Sheri- 
dan Post  of  the  American  Legion,  past  seargeaat-at-arms  and  pres- 
ent chairman  of  activities  of  the  7-9  Qub.  A  solid  citizen,  with 
fonr  sons  in  the  service,  and  himself  the  wearer  of  the  silver  button 
of  tfae  Red  Ooss  indicative  of  his  personal  donation  to  the  Blood 
Plaana  Bank. 

Bill  ReiDy,  not  too  big  in  stature,  but,  in  courage  and  goodness 
of  heart,  as  big  as  they  come.  A  1st  grade  detective  for  years,  Bill 
holds  many  medals  and  citations  for  heroic  and  intelligent  acts  of 
police  duty. 

To  an  of  die  above  we  say,  heartiest  congratubtioas  on  the  com- 
pletian  of  your  service  with  the  Department  We  sincerely  hope 
each  of  yon  will  hve  and  enjoy  your  retirement  for  a  great  many 
years  to  come,  and  that  yon  vrill  drop  in  from  time  to  time  and 
greet  those  who  think  so  highly  of  yon. 

To  onr  new  additions  to  the  79th — Sergeants  Walter  O'Cxaemor, 
John  Tracy  and  John  Walker:  Cxmgrats  on  your  promoticml  We 
hope  yon  win  enjoy  yoor  stay  with  us. 

Sergeant  Edward  THGiacomo  has  left  the  79di  and  opened  an 
c^Bce  in  the  60th — with  Sergeant  Terriblanova !  Ck>od  thing  for  Sam 
that  Ed  wasn't  on  the  79th  BB  team  or  we'd  have  hollered  S-A-B-O- 
T-A-G-E! 

THE  FLATBUSH  TORNADO  STRIKES  AGAIN!  On  Janu- 
ary 14,  at  the  13tfa  Reg.  Armory.  Jack  McAuliffe  stood  on  die  hill 


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or  the  79th  Prednct  softballers  and   blasted  one  strike  after  an- 
ther until  a  hard-fighting  team  from  the  66th  Precinct  went  down 
.vinging  in  the  ninth  to  the  tune  of  S  to  1.  .  .  .  66th  Precinct :  1  run, 
J  hits,  4  errors ;  79th  Precinct :  5  runs,  8  hits,  2  errors.    Both  enemy 
ts  were  fashioned  by  Sergeant  Horn,  one  a  towering  four-master 
.:id  the  other  a  dribblepuss  roller  that  he  beat  out  with  a  fine  show 
of  sprinting  ability  .  .  .  "The  Bucko"  farmed  18  and  walked  two,  and 
that's  not  bad  in  any  league  ...  It  was  a  good  game  and  maybe  Joe 
Ganley's  boys  deserved  a  better  break— they  were  in  there  punching 
all  the  time. 

Gabe  Mosner's  Danny  must  sit  at  the  table  and  eat  with  the  folks 
jw— which  explains,  no  doubt,  the  spotting  of  Gabe  hightailing  it 
liomeward  the  other  p.m.  with  a  highchair  under  his  arm. 

Who  at  a  recent  affair  of  the  St.  George  Society  moimted  the 
stage  and  did  an  elegant  hootchie-kootchie  dance???  None  other 
than  our  own  rooty-tooty  Fritz  Schweyer — and  he  was  good.  .  .  . 
The  best  umpire  to  come  down  the  pike  in  many  a  year  met  his 
first  serious  reverse  since  entering  the  ranks  of  arbiters.  Dick  was 
doing  a  nice  job,  but  there  were  some  who  thought  otherwise.  He 
was  lifted— and  that's  not  good.  But  he'll  be  back.  We  think  he  is 
as  fair  and  impartial  as  any  fellow  could  be— and  that  whatever  he 
didn't  know  about  the  game  he  is  rapidly  learning. 

Eddie  Neff  and  Eddie  Carey,  the  former  until  recently  a  patrol- 
man in  the  79th  and  the  latter  a  1st  grade  detective  in  the  79th 
Squad,  were  among  those  recently  elevated  to  the  rank  of  sergeant 
Neflf  is  still  in  the  13th  Division,  being  assigned  to  the  77th  Pre- 
cinct, and  Carey  is  now  with  the  5th  Precinct  in  Manhattan.  To 
both,  our  congratulations  and  best  wishes  for  further  promotions. 


14TH  DIVISION 

83rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Jottph  StymOMr 
85th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Bight  T.  Five 
87th  Pet.,  Ptl.   William  Smith 


90th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  J.  Keating 
92nd  PcL,  Ptl.  IVilUam  Burg 
94th  Pet,  Ptl.  Cyril  Sh»rtle 


85th  Precinct:  Congratulations  and  boodbye  to  Sergeant  Quinn, 
promoted  to  lieutenant  at  Christmas  time.  His  cheery  smile  will 
make  him  a  welcome  addition  to  his  new  command  ...  A  hearty 
welcome  to  our  two  newest  members  Sergeants  Lyons  and  Ordag. 

It  seems  I  neglected  to  mention  "Smiling  Jim"  Mahon  in  my 
report  concerning  the  qualifications  of  Frey,  Mclntyre  and  Stefanski 
for  the  commandos.  So  let  it  here  and  now  be  known  that  he  has 
all  of  the  qualifications  possessed  by  the  trio  mentioned — and  then 
some  .  .  Is  it  true  Clancy's  new  angle  on  getting  out  at  night  is  to 
take  the  dog  with  him — after  first  getting  Nora's  O.K.f  .  .  .  The 
willing  manner  in  which  Maggiore  does  a  favor  makes  one  hesitate 
to  impose  upon  him.  Never  complains  about  anything  he  is  asked 
to  do,  and  does  it  always  with  a  smile  .  .  .  With  Fritsch  now  in 
charge  of  the  Air  Warden  Command,  we  welcome  back  to  the  fold 
Sergeant  Keenan  and  Patrolmen  Larkin,  Ostrofsky,  Hughes  and 
Nally. 

Nelson  received  a  letter  from  your  reporter  which  the  writer  asked 
he  put  up  in  the  sitting  room,  which  he  failed  to  do.  The  letter 
requested  that  the  members  of  the  command  sign  their  names,  under 
the  proper  heading,  to  designate  whether  or  not  they  want  him  to 
continue  this  column.  It  is  the  only  way  your  reporter  has  of  know- 
ing.   Maybe  Noll  will  handle  this  for  him. 

Goodbye  and  good  luck  to  Sergeant  Fitzgerald,  who  was  with  us 
for  too  short  a  time  and  is  assigned  now  to  the  19th  Precinct  .  .  . 
After  many  many  years  in  Stagg  Street,  Otto  Schwarz  has  retired. 
Well  liked  by  all  who  knew  him,  the  best  wishes  of  the  command 
go  with  Otto  in  his  retirement  .  .  .  Favorite  song  of  Forster  and 
Fertig :  "Roaming  in  the  Gloaming"  .  .  .  He  had  to  get  the  flu  to 
do  it  but  Evers  managed  to  be  near  that  "certain  party"  by  himself 
becoming  a  patient  in  St.  Catherine's  Hospital.  He  is  home  now 
and  on  the  mend,  which  makes  his  sidekick,  Digrius,  happy  .  .  .  After 
a  long  long  time  the  team  of  Russo  and  Interrante  is  no  more. 
Lenny  says  he  would  not  have  bought  that  new  home  had  he  known 
this  was  going  to  happen.  I  don't  know  why,  but  he  claims  he  will 
have  a  "larger  overhead"  now  and  will  have  to  employ  a  "more 
stringent"  budget. 

It  was  a  grand  party  and  a  good  time  was  had  by  all.  A  few 
highlights :  Schmidt  explaining  why  Tonry  sang  "My  Buddy"  .  .  . 
Clancy  using  the  dog  trick  to  attend— tho  some  of  the  dog's  tricks 
failed  utterly  to  make  Goldberg  laugh  .  .  .  The  high-class  warbling 
of  "Bing  Crosby"  Mahon  and  "Paul  Robeson"  McDade. 


Izzy,  the  shoe-shine  demon,  has  requested  Matragrano  to  in- 
struct Faber  in  the  art  of  getting  up  steam.  In  other  words,  Izzy 
would  like  to  take  his  ear  muSs  off — for  a  change. 

Birthday  Congratulations  to  Sergeant  Sullivan  and  Patrolmen 
Mosca,  Noll,  Rosenbltui,  Russo,  Zudick,  Brady,  DiPrima,  Forster, 
Huss. 

FLASH  AND  DOUBLE  FLASH  I  Bergmann  and  his  Lovely 
Missus  are  to  be  congratulated — another  addition  to  this  already 
large  family!  Russo's  offer  of  a  fifty-doUar  War  Bond  makes  him 
the  leading  contender  for  the  godfather  role.  One  and  all  are  in- 
vited to  the  christening,  Al  announces  .  .  .  His  address,  date  and 
time  will  be  posted  for  all  to  see. 

I  know  I'm  late  with  my  greeting,  but  late  or  early  I  want  to 
extend  to  all  of  the  members  and  their  families  my  best  wishes  for 
a  Happy  New  Year. 

(Note  to  Reporter:  Please  get  in  touch  with  the  Managing  Edi- 
tor, either  by  phone  or  at  the  office  of  SPRING  3100,  at  your  earli- 
est convenience.) 

90th  Precinct:  So  long  and  best  of  luck  to  Nick  Abbrancati  in 
his  retirement.  Others  likewise  have  put  in  their  papers  but  up  to 
this  writing  we  have  heard  nothing  officially.  We  hope  to  have  all 
the  news  on  this  next  month. 

Our  condolences  to  Patrolman  Hughie  Owens  in  the  recent  loss 
of  his  mother ;  also  to  Patrolman  Patrick  Daly  in  the  passing  of  his 
sister. 

Best  of  luck  to  Sergeant  Joseph  Frey,  transferred  last  month  to 
New  York  .  .  .  That  smiling  new  member  of  the  command  is  Ser- 
geant James  J.  McEnroe  who  came  to  us  from  the  Elmergency  Serv- 
ice.   We  hope  his  stay  with  us  will  be  a  most  pleasant  one. 

Congratulations  to  Patrolmen  James  Harbison  and  Edmund 
Hynes  upon  the  rescue  from  a  burning  dwelling  last  month  of  a 
family  trapped  by  the  flames — a  father,  mother  and  young  daughter 
.  .  .  Best  of  luck  in  his  new  command,  the  79th,  to  Patrolman  Marte, 
one  of  our  newer  men  here  and  who,  we  think,  is  destined  to  make 
a  name  for  himself  in  the  job  .  .  .  Had  a  visit  last  month  from  Chief 
Pett>'  Officer  Eddie  Blasie  from  whom  we  hadn't  heard  in  some 
time  .  .  .  George  Denton,  we  hear,  also  has  a  Chief's  rating  now,  and 
Bill  Powell  in  a  letter  to  Phil  Schear  last  month  likewise  states  that 
all  is  well  .  .  .  See  Lieutenant  Watts,  you  students,  should  you  be 
troubled  at  any  time  about  answering  any  of  the  questions  likely  to 
be  thrown  at  you  in  the  next  exam  for  sergeant  .  .  .  Patrolman 
Stash  Comulado,  who  wears  red  flannels  now,  claims  they  are  at 
least  30  percent  warmer  than  the  two  suits  of  longies  worn  by  him 
heretofore  .  .  .  Next  convert  to  the  old  reliable  tmdies  of  other  days 
will  be  Patrolman  Napoli,  we  understand. 

Sight  of  the  Month :  Joe  Foley  turning  out  for  an  8  to  4  with 
a  nightstick  dangling  on  his  shield. 

Best  of  luck  to  Lieutenant  Daniel  Quiim,  at  present  assigned  to 
the  15th  Division  .  .  .  Best  wishes  also  in  his  new  role  of  Precinct 
Warden  Commander  to  Patrolman  Joseph  Maguire  .  .  .  Likewise  to 
Patrolman  Reilly,  recently  transferred  to  the  Day  Squad  ...  A  pat 
on  the  back  to  Patrolman  Pat  Daly  who  recently  signed  his  last 
remaining  son,  who  was  not  of  enlisting  age,  into  the  Maritime 
Service — an  excellent  example  of  what  the  men  of  the  90th  are  show- 
ing in  the  way  of  patriotism.    To  his  boy  we  wish  the  best  of  luck. 

.\re  you  up  on  your  diction?  How  is  your  poise?  Are  you  em- 
barrassed when  called  upon  to  give  your  opinions?  If  so  you  should 
see  Sergeant  Craig  and  brush  up  on  your  weaknesses.  You,  too, 
will  then  be  able  to  recite  "The  Cannon's  Roar"  with  gestures  and 
be  the  life  of  the  party. 

Looks  like  we'll  have  to  discontinue  our  biographies  for  the  nonce 
and  wait  until  the  smoke  clears  and  we  can  see  where  we're  at  With 
the  changing  of  the  squads  and  the  doubling  up  of  the  men  we  can't 
continue  along  the  lines  of  featuring  the  various  squads  as  heretofore. 
More  on  this  later. 

Captain  James  Lynch,  our  former  commander,  dropped  in  to  say 
hello  the  other  day  and  he  sure  looks  like  a  million.  He  asked  to  be 
remembered  to  all. 

Before  closing  we  want  to  warn  you  to  watch  out  for  Bums  and 
those  new  pennies  that  so  closely  resemble  dimes.  He  not  only 
paid  your  reporter  two  cents  for  a  20-cent  sandwich  the  other  day 
but  he  dared  him  to  publish  this  catastrophic  fact  in  SPRING  31001 

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15TH  DIVISION 

lOOth  Pet,  Ptl.  John  C.  Hecht  1 03rd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Albert  Cowdeil 

lOlst  Pet.,  P«.  Harold  T.  Keenan  I04th  Pet.,  Ptl.   Walter  Dearcopp 

102nd  Pet.,  Ptl.  Edward  G.  Schults         105th  Pet.,   The  New  Dinger 
106th  Pet.,  Ptl  .Alex  Conradi 

102nd  Precinct:  What  think  you  of  the  new  working  chart, 
men?  Not  bad,  at  that.  Besides,  we  are  policemen  and  well  able  to 
take  it,  no  matter  which  way  it  comes.  Reminds  me  of  an  old  poem, 
"Only  A  Cop,"  a  few  verses  of  which  follow : 

They  may  knock  him,  they  may  knife  him,  take  away  his  rights  and 

pay; 
But  he  is  just  the  same  old  hero,  on  the  sidewalks  every  day. 
And  the  loudest  to  deride  him,  while  the  city  sleeps  in  peace, 
When  a  little  danger  threatens,  they're  the  first  to  cry  "Police !" 

They  worshipped  him  in  years  gone  by,  in  the  days  when  cops  were 

kings ; 
They  cheered  his  every  effort  and  inspired  greater  things. 
So  when  you  see  him  passing  by,  just  remember  he's  a  man ; 
And  remember  he  would  die  for  you,  as  only  coppers  can. 

When  I  suggested  to  Tom  Sheridan,  newly-appointed  Warden 
Commander  of  the  precinct,  that  he  ought  to  receive  a  lieutenant's 
pay  now,  Tom  disagreed  .  .  .  said  a  Captain's  stipend  would  be  more 
like  it. 

By  the  time  you  read  this  Santa  Claus  Bill  Connolly  will  have 
retired — meaning — one  of  the  nicest  chaps  we  know — is  going  to  be 
missed  by  youngsters  as  well  as  grownups  residing  here  in  the  102nd 
Precinct.  Built  like  the  real  St.  Nick  himself.  Bill's  act  put  on 
each  Christmas  for  the  kids  was  the  real  McCoy.  Good  luck  to  you, 
Santa  Claus,  we  hate  to  see  you  go. 

New  sweeps  springing  up  in  the  station  house  like  flies.  They 
include  now  Keaveny,  Pauls  and  Walton  .  .  .  What,  no  cooks? 

Walter  Sipp  of  the  Broom  &  Mop  gang  has  also  become  a  Re- 
laxer,  and  one  guy  who  misses  him  sorely  is  Lieutenant  Bob 
McAlister.     Yes,   Walt's  cuisine,   coffee   included,   couldn't  be  beat. 

Among  others  to  sign  up  as  Re-Laxers  were  Phil  Klein  (don't 
forget,  Phil,  the  Legion  still  needs  you),  George  Hofrath  {whose 
spot  at  the  Reservoir  George  handled  so  well),  August  Supen  {who 
said  the  other  day  the  evenings  will  he  beer  and  knockwurst  for 
him  from  now  on),  and  George  Meier,  and  to  all  of  them  we  wish 
good  luck  and  good  health  and  contentment  for  many  more  years 
ahead. 

Patroljnan  Egan  is  gone  again — stayed  only  a  short  time  with 
us  and  is  back  now  in  the  103rd. 

By  the  time  you  read  this  the  P.B.A.  Ball  will  have  been  over, 
and  the  Anchor  Ball  too  will  have  been  a  thing  of  the  past ;  but 
don't  forget,  you  members  and  friends  of  Queens  Police  Post 
No.  1103  and  of  N.Y.C.  Police  Garrison  No.  3100,  that  both  these 
organizations  are  having  their  affairs  on  February  19,  the  same 
night,  but  at  different  locations,  the  Queens  Police  Post  at  Lost 
Battalion  Hall,  on  Queens  Blvd.,  Elmhurst,  L.  L,  and  the  N.Y.C. 
Police  Garrison  at  the  Henry  Hudson  Ballroom,  361  West  57th 
Street,  New  York  City.  Both  these  affairs  will  prove  outstanding 
and  both  merit  your  support  ...  an  evening  of  real  entertainment 
will  be  yours  for  the  attendance. 

To  those  on  sick  report  as  this  is  written  our  best  wishes  for 
a  speedy  and  complete  recovery  are  extended.  .  .  .  And  to  those 
of  lonely  mien  whom  I  fail  to  prod  in  this  column  I  say  don't  be 
discouraged.  .  .  .  I'll  be  getting  around  to  you  almost  any  edition  now. 

106th  Precinct:  On  January  19  the  members  tendered  to  five 
of  its  retired  members  a  farewell  reception  and  dinner  that  was 
well  attended  and  thoroughly  enjoyed,  particularly  by  the  honor 
guests  of  the  evening — Dan  Moynihan,  Henry  Kludt,  Barney  Barry, 
Larry  Cummins  and  Johnnie  Goss.  Johnnie  Murray,  our  loaned- 
out  hack  inspector,  was  in  charge  and  John  sure  turned  in  a  splen- 
did job.  The  102nd,  our  sister-in-law  precinct,  was  well  repre- 
.sented,  and  our  precinct  quartet,  consisting  of  Tom  Hampson,  Neil 
O'Leary,  Joe  Beeker  and  Harry  Whitton — and  any  one  else  who 
felt  in  the  mood — was  never  in  better  form.  Another  entertainer 
was  John  Biedinger  in  a  remarkable  exhibition  of  tap-dancing, 
including  his  world-famous  routine  around  a  gas  pump.  The 
former   members   were    assured    that    they   were    welcome    at    any 


time  to  visit  with  the  boys  in  either  the  102nd  or  106th  Precincts. 
Good  luck,  fellers !  A  long  and  healthy  retirement  is  our  wish — 
and,  may  God  speed  you. 

What  handsome  copper  here  is  known  as  Mother  O'Neill?  .  .  . 
If  he  keeps  on  bringing  babies  into  the  world,  as  his  record  shows, 
he  should  have  little  trouble  getting  a  job  as  an  expert  at  Jamaica 
Hospital — if  and  when  he  retires. 

I6ra  DIVISION 

108th  Pet.,  Ptl.  John  Gerien  11 1th  Pet..  Ptl.  Edward  J.   Bidaniet 

109th  Pet.,  Ptl.   George  Ferguson  I12th  Pet.,  Ptl.  Morton  Futd 

llGth  Pet.,  Ptl.   Raymond  Peterson        lUth   Pet.,  Ptl.  Edwin  Furcht 

lOStli  Precinct:  Congratulations  and  many  thanks  to  our  hard- 
working P.B.A.  delegate,  Bill  Hackett,  for  the  way  he  went  about 
seeing  to  it  that  the  boys  from  our  precinct  who  are  serving  with 
Uncle  Sam  were  remembered  at  Christmas  time.  All  of  the  men 
here,  from  the  captain  down,  joined  in  making  this  fine  gesture 
possible.  But  the  lion's  share  of  the  work  was  taken  care  of  by 
good  old  Bill,  and  to  walk  into  the  backroom  now  and  read  the 
letters  of  thanks  that  have  found  their  way  back  to  us  sure  makes 
one  feel  warm  inside — and  glad  to  be  a  member  of  this  command. 

Saw  Jerry  Scanlon  for  the  first  time  since  his  promotion  to 
sergeant  and  he  assures  your  reporter  that  while  his  heart  is  prob- 
ably a  little  larger,  his  head  still  takes  the  same  size  hat. 

A  night  I  shall  long  remember  was  New  Year's  Eve  as  I  stood 
by  and  watched  many  of  my  buddies  file  their  applications  for 
retirement.  It  would  be  hard  for  us  to  say  which  of  them  we  shall 
mis3  the  most.  To  these  men — Dolan,  Sam  Orr,  Charles  Henry, 
George  Levender  and  the  others  we  say — a  long  and  happy  retire- 
ment to  you ! 

Tom  MacDonough  tells  me  his  mother-in-law  was  chased  by  a 
lion  in  the  zoo  and  when  I  ask  him  what  happened,  he  grins  and 
says,  "Let  the  lion  look  out  for  himself !"  .  .  .  //  you  see  him 
without  a  cigar  in  his  mouth,  then  it's  not  Tom  Di  Domenico.  .  .  . 
And  to  Mike  Risoli,  who  was  away  from  us  for  one  year  on  the 
truck  next  door,  we  say — glad  to  see  you  back,  Mike!  .  .  .  Frank 
Stepenek  and  Jim  Nulty  ride  up  on  the  train  together — Mr.  America 
and  Mr.  Long  Island  City,  to  you.  .  .  .  Glad  to  see  Jim  Goodman 
back  after  a  long  layoff  with  a  severe  case  of  pneumonia.  .  .  . 
Bobby  Luhrs  stops  by  to  say  hello  while  home  on  a  furlough. 
Bob,  an  MP  now,  looks  100  percent.  .  .  .  Aside  to  the  boys  in  the 
service  who  have  written  me  asking  why  no  column  in  recent 
months :  have  patience ;  from  this  issue  on  I  will  try  to  keep  you 
informed.  .  .  .  Sergeant  Ed  Hayes  is  champing  at  the  bit  for  it 
won't  be  long  now  until  he  turns  in  his  chevrons  and  puts  on  the 
bars — with  Sergeant  Neal  Winberry  close  behind.  And  while  we 
are  glad  to  see  these  men  go  ahead — we  hate  to  see  them  leave  the 
108th.  .  .  .  Sergeant  Arthur  Mahon  stands  in  front  of  the  S.H. 
and  from  a  distance  we  mistake  him  for  the  statue  of  Civic  Virtue. 
"What  a  Man"  Mahon,  as  it  were.  .  .  .  Notice  how  much  better 
our  safety  record  is  since  Charlie  Noyer  assumed  charge?  The 
right  man  in  the  right  job. 

Ask  Joe  Hamilton  about  the  night  he  put  his  store  teeth  in  the 
frigidaire,  put  his  umbrella  to  bed  and  himself  stood  up  in  the  sink 
all  night.  .  .  .  Laffy  is  not  with  Dick  Tracy  any  more,  but  we  still 
have  our  Smiley  Willie  Ammann.  .  .  .  Joey  Clark  (the  Parson)  sure 
doesn't  look  as  though  rationing  has  got  around  to  him  yet.  Steps 
on  a  scale  and  has  to  put  in  a  second  penny  in  order  to  get  his  full 
weight.  .  .  .  Patrolman  Vic  Caligiuri  moves  into  the  County  Court 
and  Patrolman  La  Bau  moves  back  to  the  108th  after  being  away 
from  us  for  about  12  years.  .  .  .  Another  pal,  Marty  Gill,  comes 
back  at  the  end  of  his  vacation.  We  welcome  these  old  timers  with 
open  arms.  .  .  .  Tom  O'Donnell  humming  a  song  and  advising  your 
reporter,  "I'll  back  my  private  voice  against  anyone's!"  .  .  .  Heart- 
felt sympathy  to  Thomas  MacDonough  in  the  loss  of  his  beloved 
Mother,  .  .  .  Reduction  of  the  number  of  men  in  civilian  defense 
sends  back  to  us  Sergeant  Henry  White,  to  whom  we  are  glad  to. 
say— welcome  back,  Sarge!  .  .  .  Boys  like  Con  Dowd,  Joe  Clark 
and  Willie  Ammann  take  one  look  at  the  marcel  wave  featured 
by  Sergeant  Joe  Carlin,  go  into  the  back  room,  take  off  their  hats 
and  moan:  "There  aint  no  justice!"  ...  We  learn  that  Lieutenant 
Charles  Dannhauser  has  his  paper  in,  and  this  makes  us  heavy 
of  heart,  for  here  was  the  man  who  gave  us  our  first  "see"  when 
we  came  in  the  job  and  whom  I  will  miss  as  much  as  any  man  I  ever 
worked  with.    Good  luck  to  you.  Lieutenant  Dannhauser,  may  good 


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health  and  complete  happiness  mark  your  retirement  tor  many  years 
to  come. 

110th  Precinct:  We  welcome  back  to  the  fold  Sergeants  Kelly 
and  Gaynor  and  Act.  Lieutenant  Fritz.  Greetings  also  to  Lieutenant 
John  Flynn,  Sergeant  Andrew  Rooney  and  Prob.  Patrolman  Wil- 
liam Schnell,  our  new  bowling  "find".  .  .  .  Congratulations  and  best 
wishes  on  their  retirement  to  Bill  O'Neill,  Mike  Donohue  and 
Hayse  Keepers. 

Why  is  it,  the  boys  in  the  clerical  ofltice  want  to  know,  the  good 
Signer  Anthony  Q.  Vicalory  "beefs"  so  loudly  when  he  is  asked, 
politely,  to  help  out  the  boys  at  mealtimes?  .  .  .  Some  New  Year's 
Resolutions : 

KIRK:     Not  to  talk  about  his  uncle. 

STYPMANN:  To  be  able  to  answer  his  partner's  eternal 
question,  to  wit :  "What  do  I  do  now,  Paul  ?" 

McKAY :     Not  to  ask  Lachenmeyer  for  too  much  assistance. 

CONNOLLY:     To  avoid  lumbago. 

VRADENBURGH:     To  get  himself  a  steady  partner. 

D'ARCY:     To  always  have  the  fuel  tank  full. 

MOTT:     To  grow  some  grass  on  that  "busy-street." 

SAVERINO :  To  stop  telling  everyone  "Everything  happens 
to  me!" 

WATTS :     To  pray  for  another  Brother  PfeiflFer. 

SULLIVAN  and  KALETCHITZ:  To  fulfill  soon  their  prom- 
ises regarding  the  venison. 

Congrats  to  Frank  Makowski  who  was  made  a  trustee  of  the 
Honor  Legion.  Don't  let  that  medallion  wear  you  down,  Frank. 
.  .  .  Can  anyone  explain  why  Patrolman  Mullins  came  in  to  do  a 
late  tour  while  on  a  32  off  recently?  .  .  .  Who  are  the  culprits  who 
tried  to  make  a  "5th  Ave.  Coach"  out  of  Patrolman  Rudge's  "town 
car" — by  placing  a  "love-seat"  on  the  roof  of  same?  .  .  .  Now  that 
he  has  bought  a  comb.  Patrolman  Warschauer  was  heard  to  say, 
his  wife  can  keep  the  egg-beater  strictly  for  kitchen  duty.  .  .  .  Why 
does  Patrolman  Denkert  go  around  the  back  room  asking  "What 
do  you  think  I  am,  5  years  old?" 

"Admiral"  McManajnon  says :  "All  our  Na\'y  has  to  do  is  lure 
out  the  Jap  Navy,  out-maneuver  them  into  a  pocket,  and  they  will 
destroy  themselves  with  their  own  shell  fire." 

"Doctor"  McManamon  states :  "When  a  man  drowns,  its  not 
the  water  that  kills.  Salt  packs  around  the  heart,  forming  a  very 
hard  shell,  causing  that  organ  to  stop  beating." 

"Lifeguard"  McManamon  says:  "Clothing  (overcoats  and  rub- 
ber boots  in  particular)  should  be  removed  prior  to  taking  a  dip  in 
the  surf — or  even  when  taking  a  bath  at  home." 

To  former  Lieutenant  Jacob  Licker,  now  captain  of  the  28th 
Precinct,  we  wish  the  very  best  in  his  new  command;  and  to  Lieu- 
tenant Carlson,  our  new  supervisor  here,  we  likewise  wish  the  best. 

111th  Precinct:  A  million  thanks  and  appreciation  again  to 
that  most  generous,  gentlemanly,  and  big-hearted  of  P.B.A.  dele- 
gates, Al  Fishman,  for  his  gracious  gesture  in  coming  to  the  rescue 
of  a  hot-tonsilled  magazine  editor  at  a  time  when  the  said  editor 
needed  rescuing — and  a  whole  lot  of  it — this  on  the  occasion 
of  the  P.B.A.  Ball  at  Madison  Square  Garden  on  February  29  past. 

"Believe  you  me,"  the  said  gent  was  heard  to  say,  "Houdini 
himself  could  not  have  produced,  and  at  a  more  opportune  time,  a 
more  delicious — and  delectable — double  dose  of  S  &  S — surely  under 
the  circumstances  a  gift   from  the  gods  themselves." 

114th  Precinct:  January  Birthday  Greetings  to  Patrolmen 
Bohlen,  Callahan,  Denice,  Dillon,  Flanagan,  Gatto,  Hade,  G.  Lynch, 
Joe  Lee,  McDermott,  Murray,  MuUer,  Merkel  Ridky,  Seebode,  Sul- 
monetti.  Winkle. 

February  Birthday  Remembrances  to  Sergeant  Agnoli  and  Pa- 
trolmen Brennen,  Blahnik,  Bonner,  Ernst,  Ferguson,  Gilmartin, 
George,  Groeniger,  Hedtrich,  Heslin,  Hahnau,  Hughes,  Kratina, 
Jim  Lee,  McKeon,  McManus,  Mackiewicz,  Newman,  Owsianik,  Rip- 
ple. .  .  .  Many  happy  returns  to  you  all  I 

How  come  Pete  Hammer  on  occasion  reports  in  at  the  station 
house  on  his  day  off?  Does  Julie  put  him  out — or  somethin'?  .  .  . 
It  has  been  suggested  Groeniger  and  Forbes  go  into  the  junk  busi- 
ness and  thus  get  rid  of  some  of  the  old  paper  in  those  bundles  of 


ancient  orders,  communications,  etc.  .  .  .  fVho  in  the  seventh  squad 
closely  resembles  Mortimer  Snerd? 

Famous  Sayings :  HAMMER :  "HuUy  Gee,  Groeniger,  a  guy 
don't  even  get  started  and  you  grab  the  book?"  FORBES:  "Hey, 
Hammer,  are  you  finished  with  the  book?'  PAT  O'LEARY :  "How 
does  Brennan  rate  New  Year's  Eve  off?"     (Ans. :  No  Pay.) 

Don't  forget  the  little  silver  box,  men ;  we  cannot  contact  all  the 
squads,   so  keep  dropping  those  notes. 

WHO  IS  IT???:  One  of  the  few  eligible  policemen  left  in 
the  command  seems  to  have  fallen  like  a  ton  of  paper  for  one  of 
the  lovelier  females  in  the  Warden  Service.  .  .  .  Looks  like  maybe 
we  will   have  an  announcement  soon. 

Ex-Patrolman  (now  Private)  Rooney  writes  that  the  Army  is 
the  place  for  Warnefeld,  what  with  good  eats,  uniforms  on  the 
cuff,  no  house  tax,  et  cetera.  .  .  .  Patrolman  George  (jimior) 
Holland  over  the  Yuletide  played  Santa  Claus  in  fine  style,  his 
efforts  resulting  in  Christmas  remembrances  sent  to  the  eleven 
members  of  our  command  now  in  the  armed  services.  Several  nice 
letters  of  thanks  already  received.  .  .  .  Lots  of  luck  to  Patrolman 
Chirico,  transferred  last  month  to  the  28th  Precinct.  .  .  .  Better 
late  than  never,  we  discovered  finally  that  Bashful  Joe  and  Mrs. 
Sulmonetti  celebrated  last  October  the  birth  of  a  daughter.  Mother, 
Father  and  New  Arrival  doing  nicely. 

Our  sincere  sympathies  to  the  family  of  the  late  Detective 
Charles  Nicholson,  one  of  the  grandest  men  we  knew,  who  was 
killed  in  an  automobile  accident  last  month.  May  his  soul  rest  in 
peace. 

Condolences  also  to  Patrolman  George  in  the  death  of  his 
Mother,  to  Sergeant  Fritz  in  the  loss  of  his  sister,  and  to  Patrolman 
Leas  in  the  passing  of  his  brother. 

Good  luck  to  the  "man  who  did  not  last  long"— arrived  in  Decem- 
ber and  left  in  January — Patrolman  Balling,  who  went  to  the  15th 
Division.  .  .  .  Who  is  known  as  "Honolulu"?  One  of  our  plain- 
clothes men,  maybe?  .  .  .  Which  member  of  the  114th  grows  Christ- 
mas trees  in  Bavsidef 


TRAFFIC  C 


Ptl.  Joseph  H.  Werns 


Our  sympathies  and  best  wishes  to  those  of  our  comrades  cur- 
rently on  sick  report. 

Sincere  condolences  to  a  former  comrade,  Arthur  Hunt,  in  the 
loss  of  his  wife;  to  Patrolman  McHugh  in  the  death  of  his  father, 
and  to  Patrolman  Beckman  in  the  passing  of  his  sister. 

Another  of  our  buddies  has  left  us  via  retirement,  and  to  Al 
Bartro  we  say  good  luck  and  good  health  in  the  days  to  come. 

Birthday  Greetings  to  Francis  Breen,  Jeremiah  Buckley,  Edward 
Dyrlie,  George  Deno,  Abraham  Eskowitz,  Henry  Goosen,  George 
Ceroid,  George  Heiner,  Thomas  Kennedy,  Felix  McGorry,  John 
Matthews,  John  Murray,  Hildor  Newman,  Charles  Pospisil,  Frank 
Scheiner,  Joseph  Valder. 

Good  luck  and  safe  return  to  Vince  McGrath,  now  serving  Uncle 
Sam  in  the  U.  S.  Navy,  and  also  to  the  son  of  Patrolman  Ed  Mc- 
Donnell, serving  in  the  Air  Corps. 

You  should  have  seen  O'Mallon  (Malinski  to  you),  who  is  study- 
ing to  be  a  carpenter,  climbing  a  ladder  with  one  hand  and  in  the 
other  carrying  a  saw,  hammer,  bag  of  nails — and  between  his  teeth 
a   trisquare. 

What  do  you  think  of  a  couple  of  wheels  who  barge  into  a 
person's  home  at  6:30  A.M.  for  a  New  Year's  call,  yell  "WHEN 
DO  WE  EAT?"  then  chase  you  out  to  get  some  bagels  (bread 
they  wouldn't  eat),  and  when  you  come  back  one  of  the  screwballs 
has  on  your  pajamas  and  both  then  complain  they're  getting  Spam 
and  not  Ham?  Now,  I'm  not  mentioning  any  names,  directly,  but 
if  you  should  happen  to  spot  in  your  neighborhood  one  Atlas  Wed- . 
dell  (he  with  the  missing  uppers)  or  Bo-Peep  Hartman  (he  zvith 
the  lacking  lowers)   take  a  tip  and  lock  your  doors. 

WHY :  does  Lombardi  give  a  warwhoop  when  he  spots  Buckley 
entering  the  door?  .  .  .  Does  Lou  Mason  have  to  have  help  to 
button  up  his  overcoat?  .  .  .  Congratulations  to  Patrolmen  Abe 
Eskowitz  and  Charlie  Padberg  on  their  awards  of  Commendation 
last  month.  ...  Is  it  true  Sam  (Bagels)  Wachstein  was  spanked — 
but  good — by  Ma  Ma  for  cashing  his  check  last  month?  ...  If 
any  of  you  checker  players  get  stuck  for  a  checker-board  all  you 
have  to  do  is  borrow  Martin  Daly's  new  shirt.  (Boy,  it's  a  honey  I) 
.  .  .  Did  you  know  that  Herman  Rodhe  is  the  proud  possessor  of 


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five  milking  cows? — and  that  he  is  seriously  considering  going  into 
the  dairy  business?  .  .  .  And  that  Eskowitz's  honey  doesn't  want 
him  to  call  her  on  the  phone  any  more  during  business  hours,  be- 
cause his  voice  carries  so  loudly  and  scares  the  other  folks  in  the 
room?  .  .  .  And  that  Sandy  MacGregor  sent  the  Mrs.  for  a  SO  lb. 
sack  of  potatoes  and  suggested  she  carry  them  home  one  at  a  time — 
so  they  would  not  become  bruised?  .  .  .  Wonder  why  Ed  Dirlam 
hides  behind  a  newspaper  when  he  sees  landowner  Gontko  coming? 

Don't  forget  the  black  box  on  the  wall. 
Remember,  ifs  there  for  you  all! 
So  get  yourself  busy 
,     So  I  won't  be  dizzy 
Keeping  out  from  behind  the  8  ball! 

Why  does  Jimmie  Mullins  in  1st  District  Traffic  peruse  the 
sergeants'  promotion  and  retirement  lists  so  closely?  Could  it  be 
those  cellophane-wrapped  stripes  that  he  carries  around  with  him 
are  burning  holes  in  his  pocket?  And  while  on  the  subject,  did 
you  know  that  since  Carlson  is  retiring  Jimmie  is  taking  over  his 
job  of  haunting  houses   (50c  per  house)'! 

Ever  hear  Sergeant  Thomas  Halligan  singing  "Lay  That  Pistol 
Down,  Babe"?  .  .  .  And  did  you  know  that  Sergeant  Walter  Naw- 
rocky,  who  is  buying  fishing  hooks  already,  says  he  will  have  more 
time  for  the  sport  when  he  gets  that  "gold  bar"?  .  .  .  And  that 
Madden  has  hopes  of  seeing  his  post  more  often  now  that  John 
Matthews  is  retiring?  .  .  .  That  Butternut  Buckley  still  is  crying 
because  "something  always  happens  to  411"?  .  .  .  That  John  Mor- 
rissey  likes  chicken  crates?  {Wonder  why?)  .  .  .  That  Bamberger 
wants  to  know  if  post  4  is  still  being  covered?  .  .  .  That  Dyrlie 
still  calls  Hrubes  "My  Boy"?  .  .  .  And  the  clerical  men  call  Tiny 
Lagergren,  Fiddler  Devine  and  Stanchion-roller  Brennan  the  three 
Gremlins?  .  .  .  That  Corny  Joel  says  when  he  retires  he  is  going  to 
take  his  cork  with  him — he's  not  taking  any  chances?  .  .  .  That 
Bill  Boyle  was  marooned  in  his  house  out  in  Queens  during  a  recent 
snow  storm  and  had  to  send  out  an  S.O.S.  so  he  could  get  to  work 
on  time?  ,  .  .  And  that  the  zoot  Bobrow  wore  into  the  slation 
house  one  day  last  month  was  something  "out  of  this  world"?  .  .  . 
Who  is  that  eye-talian  man  who  always  calls  up  MacGregor  at  his 
home?  ...  Is  it  true  those  two  bottom  front  teeth  W.  Hartman 
had  put  in  were  a  birthday  present?  .  .  .  Where  does  Martin  Daly 
go  every  Friday  night? 

Fellows,  see  your  reporter  for  the  addresses  of  some  of  our 
comrades  who  are  serving  Uncle  Sam.  It  would  be  nice,  don't  you 
think,  to  drop  them  a  line  once  in   a   while? 


TRAFFIC  C 


One  Round  Dawson 


Daydreaming  in  a  Dentist's  Office 
Part  I 
O'Callahan  had  a  tooth  that  started  jumping  in  its  lair, 
So  with  fear  and  trepidation  he  made  straight  for  the  dentist's  chair. 
The  Doc,  a  gentle  soul  {oh,  yeah!),  in  Mike's  eyes  saw  the  dread. 
Promised  sweetly  he'd  go  easy — and  to  the  chair  his  patient  led. 
Mike  pleaded  then  for  mercy — the  Doc  started  in  to  work. 
The  tooth  emerged  quick  from  its  groove  with  just  one  mighty  jerk. 
When  the  dentist  proudly  raised  the  tusk  for  his  patient  to  behold, 
There  was  no  answering  shout  of  joy — poor  Mike  had  passed  out 
cold. 

Part  II 
Casey  and  Egan  tried   for  captain — but  Mike  was  hard  to  follow. 
On  the  list  he  came  out  NUMBER  ONE— he'd  beat  them  out  all 

hollow  I 
With  great  eclat  he  was  received  'mid  honors  manifold, 
-With  head  held  high  he  faced  the  world— WHO  SAID  HE  WAS 
TOO  OLD? 

Part  III 
Then  came  the  rude  awaking — there  he  was  still  in  the  chair  .  .  . 
He'd  been   riding  the  beam   in   a  cocaine  dreajn — with   the  Doctor 
supplying  the  air. 

TRAFFIC  O  Frank   &   Earnest 

Our  sympathy  to  the  family  of  the  late  Patrolman  William 
Brady.  .  .  .  "Bill",  as  he  was  affectionately  known  here  at  Traffic  O, 
will  be  missed. 

Another  reminder,  men,  that  this  column  is  written,  as  always. 


in  the  spirit  of  fun  and  is  not  intended,  please  believe  us,  to  hurt 
the  feelings  of  any  one." 

Good  luck  and  good  health  in  their  retirement  to  Sergeant  J. 
Warren  Dunne  and  Patrolman  Robert  McGonigle.  .  .  .  Among  those 
"expecting"  are  Charley  Johnson,  Tim  Leary,  Dick  (Casanova) 
Dalton,  John  Harnett,  Jakie  Katz  and  George  Ottinger. 

Happy  to  report  that  Bill  Gurry  and  Tom  Dugan  are  again 
Proud  Papas.  .  .  .  Syl.  Davis  was  confined  to  the  hospital  for  a  few 
days  and  is  now  making  good  progress  on  the  road  to  recovery.  .  .  . 
Also  Tom  Galkowski,  who  is  looking  well  again,  and  Lieutenant 
Tom  Armstrong  who  was  in  Norwegian  Hospital  for  a  spell.  .  .  . 
All  in  all  we're  a  tough  gang  to  keep  down. 

Freddie  Smith,  Charley  (Little  Caesar)  Robinson  and  Joe  Ryan 
did  a  good  job  removing  the  shields  from  the  traffic  lights.  .  .  . 
Quite  a  few  of  the  boys  transferred :  George  (Pineapple)  Bern- 
heimer  to  Traffic  N,  John  Blayzs  to  the  Emergency  Service  Divi- 
sion, Bill  Lehr  to  the  79th  Precinct,  Wally  (Big  Woids)  Cleland 
to  the  boats  and  Frank  (Psycho)  Seper  and  Joe  Haug  to  the 
Motorcycle  Squad.  Good  luck  to  you  all!  .  .  .  John  (hands  on  my 
shoulders)  Pfeuffer  and  Fred  Petri  made  a  good  catch  while  as- 
signed to  the  2Sth  Precinct,  as  did  also  Tom  Galkowski  in  the  18th 
Precinct.  .  .  .  Eddie  (Muscles)  Sullivan  in  the  latter  precinct  caught 
a  cold.  .  .  .  George  (Coca  Cola)  Moeller  is  straining  at  the  bit  now 
— about  10  on  the  sergeants'  list.  Wherever  you  go,  George,  we'll 
miss  you,  especially  John  Hoenig,  our  second-in-command  in  the 
clerical  office.  .  .  .  Art  Hug  and  Howie  (Don  Juan)  Kuhlman  also 
counting  the  days  till  they  are  reached.  .  .  .  John  Hoenig  has  his 
fingers  crossed.  They  might  make  600,  John,  so  don't  give  up  the 
ship! 

Our  congratulations  to  the  following,  all  former  members  of 
this  command,  on  their  fine  showing  on  the  lieutenants'  list :  Ser- 
geants Deutsch,  Nawrocky,  Nealis  and  Ross.  .  .  .  Artie  (Cruller 
Toes)  Matthews  is  in  fine  fettle  these  days;  the  night  air  must 
agree  with  him.  Buddy  Southwick  and  Artie  are  two  of  the  main- 
stays of  our  glee  club.  .  .  .  Chris  Spor  has  applied  for  his  pilot's 
license ;  does  so  much  flying  he  thinks  he  is  qualified.  .  .  .  Teddy 
(Main  Street  Romeo)  Brennies  has  stolen  Enoch  away  from  Kauf- 
man and  Walsh,  so  don't  claim  him  for  a  dependent,  you  guys,  he 
belongs  to  Teddy  this  year.  .  .  .  Phil  O'Brien  and  Marty  Walsh, 
each  of  whom  has  a  son  in  the  service,  will  have  company  on  future 
jaunts  with  the  American  Legion — after  the  two  kids  pack  Adolph 
&  Co.  away.  .  .  .  Jerry  O'Niel,  now  with  the  Coast  Guard,  while  on 
furlough  recently,  walked  the  plank,  and  to  him  and  the  new  Mrs. 
O  Niel  we  wish  all  the  luck  in  the  world.  .  .  .  Joe  Palmer,  who  was 
wounded  in  Italy,  is  home  for  a  rest.  Get  well  quick,  Joe,  we're 
all  rooting  for  you.  .  .  .  Hope  Joe  Haley  is  doing  well  in  the 
Marines — and  the  best  of  luck  to  him.  .  .  .  John  (Bumpy)  Kehoe 
had  a  letter  from  one  of  our  retired  members,  Charlie  (Skippy) 
McLoughlin,  who  is  an  Army  sergeant  now  stationed  somewhere 
in  the  Pacific.     Good  hunting  to  you,  Skippy. 

Tom  Dugan  and  Bumpy  took  the  tuxedos  out  of  mothballs  for 
the  annual  affair  of  the  P.B.A.  on  January  29  past.  .  .  .  Why  does 
Rey  {ball  breaker)  Schaffner  call  Johnny  Griffin  "Lloyd" f  .  .  .  Since 
the  booth  at  85th  Street  burned  down  the  boys  have  a  tough  time 
out  there.  Poor  Marty  should  have  been  a  fireman.  .  .  .  "Help  a 
buddy  and  buy  a  bond"  is  what  AI  Wolfe,  the  old  Legionnaire  from 
St.  Albans,  tells  me.  .  .  .  Roger  (long  drawers)  McDonald  hurt  his 
leg  on  the  Queensboro  Bridge  recently  and  was  out  of  action  for 
two  weeks.  .  .  .  Walter  {Weary)  Warneke,  the  old  delicatessen 
clerk,  is  in  the  market  for  a  toupee.  .  .  .  George  Plutko,  our  most 
eligible  batch,  may  take  the  dive  any  day  now.  All  he  needs  is  the 
nerve  to  pop  the  question.  .  .  .  Bert  (Cutie)  Forster  of  4th  District 
Traffic  is  taking  off  a  lot  of  weight  since  being  assigned  as  Lieu- 
tenant Hanley's  little  helper.  .  .  .  Art  Matthis  {not  to  be  confused 
with  Cruller  Toes),  deep  in  the  books  for  the  next  sergeants'  exam, 
is  being  coached  by  Frank  &  Earnest.  .  .  ,  Walter  Ferchland,  our 
traffic  delegate,  was  on  hand  to  greet  the  boys  at  the  last  election 
in  which   Sergeant   Bill   Keneally  was  re-elected. 

A  belated  wish   for  a  Happy  New  Year  to  you  all  I 


17TH  DIVISION  OFFICE 


PtI.  Traflick  Mann 


Chief  Sheehy  started  the  New  Year  right — in  the  best  of  health 
— and  more  power  to  him.  .  .  .  Deputy  Chief  Phelan's  top  ambition : 
to  kill  80  Japs  at  a  time — but  often!  And  by  the  way:  Congratula- 
tions, Grampa !  .  .  .  Lieutenant  McGarvey  enjoying  himself  telling 


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Lieutenant  King  he  has  the  necessary  qualifications  for  the  WACS, 
the  latter  meanwhile  still  looking  for  justice — but  no  soap. 

Aside  to  Lieutenant  Downes :  What,  no  Florida  this  year? 
Banger  will  miss  making  that  yearly  pay  deduction.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Maguire  sporting  a  beautiful  haircut — a  super-sergeant  special,  eh, 
Tim?  .  .  .  Sergeant  Pettigrew,  master  carpenter,  on  his  way  to 
Puerto  Rico  as  a  traffic  expert.  What  are  Mrs.  P.'s  views  on  this 
— and  what  about  Banger's  porch — which  he  still  is  building — with 
the  assistance  of  Pettigrew  and  Wendell,  of  course.  .  .  .  Doc  Wilson 
due  to  succumb  any  day  now  to  Lieutenant  King's  entreaties.  How 
are  ya  kicking.  Doc?  .  .  .  Henry  Wendell  doesn't  say  much,  but 
when  he  does  say  something  he  doesn't  leave  any  doubt  in  your 
mind. 

Tony  Ciborski  always  giving  the  girls  a  treat— a  connoisseur  on 
feminine  loveliness  if  ever  there  was  one.  Yes!  Yes!  .  .  .  Dick 
Bayer,  Tony's  stooge,  hasn't  had  much  to  say  lately.  Preoccupied 
with  his  ice  skating,  no  doubt.  .  .  .  'Big  Gus"  Harms  busily  engaged 
walking  the  floor  these  late  tours  with  his  son.  Little  Gus.  .  .  . 
Mildred  Scott,  reminiscing  about  life  in  the  Village  with  some  of 
those  other  Villagers  around  here.  .  .  .  Who  will  be  sticking  her 
chest  out  when  she's  seen  walking  in  the  vicinity  of  240  in  the 
not  too  distant  future  with  a  member  of  the  armed  forces?  Yeah! 
We  mean  you,  Julia  Gregory.  .  .  .  Note  to  our  Sergeant  Oscar 
Rosner,  presently  serving  with  Uncle  Sam  in  Italy:  Hurry  up  and 
polish  off  those  Nazis  and  come  back — as  you  have  opposition. 
Better  still,  maybe  you  could  have  your  opposition  transferred  over 
there  with  you  so  you   will  still  have  a   50-50  chance — with  Julia. 


MOTORCYCLE  PRECINCT  1 


PiL  Jack  Garfield 


Birthday  Greetings  to  Sergeant  Davis,  Feb.  6;  Patrolmen:  Dee- 
gan,  Feb.  8;  Seefchak,  Feb.  13;  Siegel,  Feb.  20;  Basta,  Feb.  22; 
West,   Feb.   25;   Porter,   Feb.   29. 

How  come  nothing  has  been  said  of  late  about  Jimmy  Cusack 
and  his  peaches?  .  .  .  Anyone  seeking  advice  on  matrimony  might 
contact  our  own  Pat  Caravano — who  has  several  reasons  for  know- 
ing. .  .  .  Morris  Siegel  proudly  smoking  the  new  two-way  pipe  he 
received  for  Xmas — cigar  stubs  in  one  compartment  and  cabbage  in 
the  other.  .  .  .  Joe  (Adonis)  Barrett  (my  very  best  friend)  singing 
"I  Ought  to  Be  in  Pictures".  .  .  .  IVas  that  Herbie  West  we  saw 
furtively  ducking  into  a  barber  school  last  month? 

IS  IT  TRUE:  That  the  hole  in  Eddie  Harmon's  head  is  be- 
coming larger  every  day?  .  .  .  That  the  Green  Hornet  (Ochsenhirt) 
doesn't  know  what  size  the  hole  in  a  35^  coffee  ring  should  be?  .  .  . 
That  Patrolman  George  Jarczynski  is  thinking  of  taking  up  danc- 
ing? .  .  .  That  any  one  needing  advice  may  consult,  free  of  charge, 
Patrolman  Clayton  Hand,  our  backroom  counsellor?  .  .  .  That  it's 
hard  to  imagine  what  would  become  of  our  Dinny  Ryan  should  he 
ever  lose  that  comb  he  carries?  .  .  .  That  Tom  (C.  H.)  Burke 
when  discussions  are  in  progress  may  be  found  usually  right  in 
the  middle  of  them?  .  .  .  That  George  Dobbs  can  buy  more  junk 
gotten  up  to  resemble  cars  than  any  second-hand  dealer  you  can 
mention?  .  .  .  That  Sergeant  Ernie  Davis,  our  Checker  Champ, 
challenges  one  and  all  to  a  match — provided  he  (the  champ)  is 
allowed  to  use  his  own  checker  board?  .  .  .  And  Patrolman  Kenneth 
Smith,  our  cigar-smoking  champ,  challenges  anyone  to  a  cigar- 
smoking  contest — provided  you  furnish  the  cigars?  .  .  .  That  Patrol- 
men Rapps  and  Rickert  are  having  quite  a  contest  to  see  who  can 
grow  hair  the  quickest?  .  .  .  That  Joe  (I  love  dogs)  Clark  while 
dining  at  a  restaurant  swallowed  a  turkey  bone — then  took  the  rest 
of  the  dinner  home?  .  .  .  That  Patrolman  Marty  Hirschfeld  since 
the  coming  of  the  New  Arrival  would  like  to  meet  the  guy  who 
said  "three  can  live  as  cheaply  as  one"?  .  .  .  That  Patrolman  Henie 
Yost  has  worn  out  the  bottom  of  the  washtub  practising  flounder 
fishing?  .  .  .  That  Patrolman  (Commander)  Blimp  Roberts  is  will- 
ing to  have  his  tonsils  taken  out,  go  on  a  diet,  have  his  finger  nails 
manicured  and  a  wave  put  in  his  hair — if  the  CO.  would  only  give 
him  the  opportunity  to  be  placed  on  the  day  squad?  .  .  .  That  John 
Henle  Jr.  must  be  eating  a  lot  of  Jewish  paprika  and  gefulte  fish 
of  late — his  dialect  gets  better  every  day?  .  .  .  That  if  Patrolman 
Joe  Koncelik  doesn't  diet  it  mil  be  easier  after  a  while  to  jump 
over  him  than  to  walk  around  him?  .  .  .  That  since  smoking  those 
Xmas  cigars  Patrolman  Joe  Shields  doesn't  look  or  feel  the  same — 
leaves  the  old  crate  at  home  now — afraid  of  being  arrested  for 
driving  while  unconscious?  .  .  .  That  ifs  hard  for  Patrolman  Seef- 


chak to  go  out  with  the  boys  when  his  wife  hides  his  teeth?  .  .  . 
That  I've  never  seen  anyone  with  so  much  energy  as  our  own 
little  Benny  Glotzer.  .  .  .  That  Patrolmen  Fleischer  and  Connolly 
have  been  together  so  long  they  are  begitming  to  look  alike?  .  .  . 
That  Patrolman  Marshall  Lawrence  says  Lew  Ghigna  looks  quite 
athletic  attired  in  shorts?  .  .  .  That  the  new  hat  featured  by  Willie 
(Cowboy)  Collins  makes  him  resemble  a  World's  Fair  trooper?  .  .  . 
That  due  to  the  shortage  of  wood  Peg  Leg  Harry  McAleer  had 
better  go  on  a  diet — because  Department  chairs  cannot  be  made  any 
larger?  .  .  .  That  we  know  the  name  of  the  lieutenant  who  bought 
that  box  of  50  Blackstone  cigars?  .  .  .  That  Barney  Ritter  can  show 
you  what  the  well-dressed  attendant  will  wear  in  1944?  .  .  .  That 
"the  phantom"  up  to  this  writing  has  worked  IS  straight  days  with- 
out feeling  ill?  .  .  .  That  it  breaks  Joe  McAleer' s  heart  to  have  to 
borrow  a  cigar?  .  .  .  That  Buster  Glum  claims  his  mother-in-law 
is  the  best  of  all  mothers-in-law — and  no  kiddin'? 

We  all  were  sorry  to  hear  of  our  pal  McCue's  recent  accident. 
We  wish  him  a  speedy  recovery  and  early  return  to  us.  We  miss 
his  big  Irish  smile.  .  .  .  Who's  "Yu  Hoo  Dee"? 

With  deep  regret  we  announce  the  retirement  of  Patrolmen  J. 
Smith,  Lamb,  Burke,  Russell,  Rettig,  O'Connor,  Keating,  Schwebel, 
Sackett,  Mortimer,  Grace,  Rooney,  Powers,  Porter  and  Rosenberger. 
These  men  have  given  their  all  to  the  Departmnt — in  loyal  and 
faithful  service.  May  they  enjoy  for  many  years  to  come  their  well- 
earned  rest. 

To  members  of  the  P.B.A.  who  are  delinquent  in  their  dues :  A 
little  each  month  to  our  delegates,  Bud  Keating  and  (Jeorge  Bacon, 
will  bring  you  up-to-date.     Let's  make  this  a  1(X)  percent  house. 

And  so  until  next  month  when  the  cycle  of  life  will  again  pause 
for  your  reporter's  comments  and  puns,  I  remain  your  keyhole 
peeper,  who  again  reminds  you  and  you  that  life  always  looks 
sweeter — when  you  smile. 


MOTORCYCLE  PRECINCT  2 


Ptl.  Jolt  I.  N.  C.  Along 


New  Year's  cards  received  from  Lieutenant  Tom  Black  of  the 
Signal  Corps,  Chief  Harold  Taylor  of  the  South  Pacific  Task 
Force,  Captain  William  Robertson  of  the  Army  Supply  Force, 
U.  S.  Maritime  Masters  Ed  O'Neill  and  George  Cientile,  Lieutenants 
Esky  Canlon  and  Babe  Barkley  of  the  Military  Police,  Boatswain's 
Mate  1st  Class  Frank  Jakob,  Chief  Boatswain's  Mate  Tom  Hen- 
dricks, and  Packy  McNally.  Cards  received  also  from  our  former 
skipper.  Act.  Captain  George  A.  Neary,  and  from  everybody's 
friend  Gentleman   Bill   Henry. 

Jim  Oliffe,  our  genial  P.B.A.  Delegate,  did  himself  proud  in  the 
presentations  made  to  Lieutenant  Henry,  Sergeants  Wilson,  Rob- 
ertson and  DiGiacomo  and  other  members  who  retired  during 
1943.  But  you  all  know  how  nice  he  does  that  sort  of  thing.  Isn't 
there  something  we  could  do  to  change  your  mind  about  retiring, 
Jim? 

Reason  Bob  Hemphill  had  to  go  sick  last  month:  Bradley,  to 
whom  he  complained  of  sore  tonsils,  advised  him  to  wrap  his  sock 
around  his  throat,  and  poor  Bob  twisted  his  ankles  practically  out 
of  shape  trying  to  get  his  legs  over  his  head. 

Expert  Exterminator  (estimates  cheerfully  given)  Henry  MoUer, 
who  has  installed  a  system  of  mouse  traps  throughout  the  build- 
ings, smiles  happily  each  time  he  hears  one  snap.  "Got  another 
one!"  he  happily  calls  out  to  Lieutenant  Burns,  who  answers,  "Get 
his  name  and  address  and  I'll  make  out  a  D.O.A.  on  him." 

Your  reporter  has  been  duly  rebuked  and  chastised  for  omitting 
to  throw  out  the  ofifical  welcome  mat,  via  this  column,  to  Lieutenant 
Charles  Dechon,  whom  we  are  happy  to  have  back  with  us  after 
almost  three  years  absence. 

Congratulations  to  Henry  MoUer  for  the  beautiful  Christmas 
decorations.  A  big  man  with  a  big  heart.  No  wonder  the  kids 
love  you,  Henry.  .  .  .  Ray  Dukes  invites  all  hands  to  have  coffee 
and  cake  in  his  sidecar — only  please  pick  up  the  crumbs  after  you're 
finished.  .  .  .  Who  was  it  asked  for  the  "Keudell"  day  on  his  regular 
32  off?     Would  Joe  Koczko  know? 

GRAND  CENTRAL  PARKWAY  PRECINCT  The  GhosI 

Birthday  Greetings  to  Patrolmen  Cain,  Gaming,  Halloran,  King, 
Moore,  Nicholas,  Ryan,  Weeks,  Williams.  ...  To  each  of  you  we 
wish  the  best. 

Best  of  luck  also — good  health  and  happiness  for  many  years 


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to  come  included — to  the  comrades-in-arms   who  were   retired  last 
month. 

Now  for  the  wetwash :  Our  opening  item  concerns  one  Jake 
Gerhard,  who  smokes  a  pipe — or  rather  I  should  say  smokes  matches 
^because  he  always  has  one  in  his  pipe.  Rummaging  in  his  sweater 
for  his  matches  the  other  day  the  pocket  caught  fire,  and  Jake  might 
have  received  a  serious  burn  had  not  our  former  Boy  Scout,  Gene 
Roeder  {who  always  had  a  secret  ambition  to  be  a  fireman  anyway) 
jumped  into  action  and  rescued  the  burning  Jake  by  the  heroic 
expedient  of  beating  out  the  fire  with  his  bare  hands.  Moral  of 
the  story  is  don't  leave  matches  around  where  children  or  aged 
persons  can  get  to  them. 

Is  it  true  several  of  the  boys  have  been  wearing  out  the  rug 
leading  into  the  skipper's  office  looking  to  land  the  jobs  recently 
made  vacant  by  those  who  retired?  .  .  .  Patrolman  LeFever  was 
assigned  one  of  the  new  wheels  sent  to  us  from  Sqd.  2.  Have  good 
luck  with  it.  Scarlet.  .  .  .  Patrolman  Glasser  came  through  with 
the  reason  why  the  buttons  on  his  coat  are  hard  to  button  now. 
Congratulations,  Grandpa!  .  .  .  Glad  to  see  Skid  Preisgke  recovered 
from  an  extended  siege  of  pneumonia  and  back  in  good  shape  again. 

Among  those  whom  we  all  were  sorry  to  see  go,  via  retirement, 
was  Eddie  Shields.  He  was  a  swell  guy — the  kind  of  a  guy  that 
we  all  wish  we  could  be.  Eddie  had  tears  in  his  eyes  when  he  said 
good-bye  to  the  boys  on  the  Sunday  that  he  started  his  vacation, 
and  believe  it  or  not,  Eddie,  The  Ghost  was  there  when  you  shook 
hands  all  around,  and  saw  Joe  Bacher  and  a  few  others  wipe  their 
ej'es  when  the  door  shut  behind  you  on  your  way  out  of  the  com- 
mand. In  any  event,  Ed,  now  you  can  sit  on  a  chair  close  by  the 
phone  and  not  have  to  jump  every  few  seconds  to  answer  it,  .  .  . 
And  whenever  you  are  in  the  vicinity  stop  in  to  say  hello. 

Good  luck  also  to  George  Seifert  and  good  fishing.  .  .  .  Likewise 
to  Terry  Borelli  and  Terr. 

Jim  Sullivan,  who  in  his  new  eatery  serves  soups  at  5^  a  plate, 
ought  to  get  together  with  Mergl,  who  in  his  capacity  as  Scout- 
master would  be  a  handy  guy  to  have  around  and  could  help  out 
with  the  dish-washing  besides.  Remember  the  time  when  he  was 
proprietor  of  Ptomaine  Hall?  .  .  .  The  said  Mergl,  incidentally, 
was  overheard  lecturing  to  all  who  would  listen  the  other  day  on 
how  to  feed  scouts  while  out  camping,  with  especial  emphasis  on 
the  subject  of  making  cocoa  and  the  preparation  of  prunes.  Mason, 
for  one,  seemed  very  much  interested.  .  .  .  Just  mention  clam  juice 
to  Lieutenant  K.  and  then  start  making  tracks — but  big  ones — for 
a  door — ^the  nearest  one.  .  .  During  a  recent  heavy  downpour,  Le- 
Fever, out  with  a  sidecar,  managed  successfully  to  use  it  as  a  sub- 
marine— and  this  despite  the  fact  he  fouled  the  periscope  and 
couldn't  see  where  he  was  going.  .  .  .  Why  is  Patrolman  Fischer 
known  as  the  "Whoo"  of   Forest   Park? 

And  so  until  next  month. 


MOUNTED  DIVISION 


Ptl.  Joe  Masterson 


Glad  to  see  Act.  Deputy  Inspector  Meehan  back  in  harness  again 
after  a  long  siege  of  illness — a  battle  from  which  "Ole  Man  Flu" 
emerged   second   best. 

Congratulations  to  Captain  Barney  Connors,  now  in  command 
of  Mounted  Squadron  2 !  And  similarly  to  Lieutenant  Credemacker, 
in  charge  now  of  Harlem.  Also  to  Lieutenant  Hurley,  at  Varick 
Street,  and  Act.  Lieutenant  Kane,  at  Brook  Avenue. 

Varick  Street  stable  is  thinking  of  appealing  to  Dick  Tracy  to 
solve  that  most  perplexing  of  mysteries — Who  Ate  Hunt's  Pie? 
.  .  .  We  would  also  like  to  know  who  is  breaking  in  whom  into 
running  the  said  Varick  Street  stable? 

We  all  were  sorry  to  see  the  following  named  leave  the  Depart- 
ment, after  years  of  faithful  service.  We  will  miss  them — and  we 
hope  they  will  enjoy  for  many  years  to  come  the  respite  from  police 
routine  they  have  so  justly  earned :  Matty  Rais,  Abbot  Morgan,  Pat 
Mulligan,  Elward  LaForge,  Harold  Cubberly,  Troop  A ;  Harry 
Lunt,  Charles  Korb,  Bert  Peterson,  Troop  B;  Ed  Grout,  C;  Jim 
Hamilton,  J.  Finnagan,  D ;  and,  oh  yes,  our  good  friend  Neal 
Ward.  .  .  .  Sorry  I  haven't  at  this  time  the  names  of  the  men  of 
Mounted  Squadron  2  who  have  left  us,  but  good  luck  and  good 
health  to  you  all. 

Famous  Sayings  {heard  about  the  Harlem  barn)  :  "Come  on, 
Amy"  (Amhurst)  .  .  .  "Give  him  a  shove.  Bo!"  ...  I  cant  go  bowl- 
ing tonight — I  forgot  to  bring  my  shoes  and  ball !" 


WHY :  Does  Nolan  always  say  "Yes,  Mr.  Booker,"  to  Willie 
Martin?  .  .  .  Does  Savoca  because  he  wears  a  big  red  sweater  with 
grey  stripes  think  he's  a  basketball  player?  .  .  .  Does  the  Hunch- 
back of  Notre  Dame  call  Fitzpatrick  Flat  Top?  .  .  .  Who  is  called 
The  Nipper?  {Would  Nolan  know?).  .  .  .  Who  is  called  Laffy — 
and  why?  .  .  .  Why  does  a  certain  cop  wear  a  blue  sweatshirt  with 
yellow  P.D.  letters  on  it?  Thinks  he's  a  roughrider,  maybe? — or 
was  he?  .  .  .  How  is  it  that  Clancy  {formerly  of  Harlem  and  nozv 
with  the  elite  in  Central  Park)  is  the  only  man  that  can  throw 
Chop  Chop  Kuhnow  off  his  stride  when  bowling?  ...  Is  it  true  that 
articles  of  old  clothing,  including  shoes,  hats,  etc.,  you  might  have 
laying  around  will  be  gladly  accepted  by  Knobby?  {Getting  ready 
to  go  into  business,  maybe?)  .  .  .  What's  amiss  with  Frank  Naugh- 
ton  lately?  He  perspires  very  freely — and  we  know  it's  not  from 
overwork. 

Ihe  Sixty-four  Dollar  Question:  How  does  the  Glee  Club  man- 
age to  get  along  since  Masterson  and  Schrimpf  left  it — so  willingly? 


AIR  WARDEN  SERVICE 


Ptl.  DeMolition 


The  Commandant  and  Staff  of  the  Air  Warden  Service  desire 
to  express  a  word  of  appreciation  for  the  splendid  work  performed 
by  the  Acting  Captains  and  Acting  Lieutenants  of  this  Department 
who  had  been  assigned  to  the  Air  Warden  Service  and  were  recently 
transferred  to  other  police  duties. 

The  Air  Warden  Service  is  but  one  of  the  many  civilian  pro- 
tective forces  responsible  for  the  passive  defense  of  this  city.  It  is, 
however,  the  largest  protective  service  with  a  volunteer  force  of 
more  than  150,000  men,  women  and  boys.  The  organization  and 
development  of  such  a  body  is  evidence  of  the  monumental  job 
performed  by  the  police  officers  assigned  to  this  service.  This  or- 
ganization is  trained,  alert,  disciplined  and  ready  for  any  emergency 
because  of  a  job  well  done  by  these  men  of  the  "Finest." 

Those  who  have  been  returned  to  their  regular  police  duties  can, 
without  any  sense  of  false  pride,  look  about  them  at  the  service 
that  continues,  ready  for  any  enemy  action.  They  deserve  every 
commendation  that  the  Department  and  the  citizenry  of  this  city 
can  bestow  upon  them  for  their  faithful  and  diligent  work.  They 
were  the  pioneers  who  helped  New  York  City  find  its  common  de- 
fense in  community  action. 

We  welcome  those  patrolmen  who  have  been  assigned  as  Precinct 
Warden  Commanders.  They  have  a  serious  task  before  them  in 
sustaining  the  high  efficiency  and  morale  that  the  Air  Warden 
Service  has  achieved.     Good  luck  to  them  all. 


POLICEWOMEN'S  BUREAU 


Polw.  Emma  Alden 


GET  WELL  WISHES  to  Director  Mary  A.  Sullivan,  who  in- 
dicates her  sincere  appreciation  for  all  the  kind  thoughts  expressed 
in  inquiries.  {H  is  understood  the  office  staff  will  be  ready  for 
rest-cures  by  the  time  all  the  tales  of  illnesses  are  completely  re- 
lated by  those  who  love  to  talk  about  their  own  operations  and 
accidents.) 

BEST  WISHES  to  December  retired  Polw.  Mary  E.  Maguire! 
Ditto  to  January  retired  Polw.  Louise  M.  O'Neil  and  Martha  Wiss- 
man  of  JAB  and  Margaret  Solan  of  the  Bureau. 

BIRTHDAY  GREETINGS  to  Margaret  Brennan,  Katharyn 
Kalish,    Grace   Kuhls,    Martha   Mirsberger,    Barbara   Popken. 

SALUTATIONS  ON  YOUR  BIRTHDAY— JAB's  Edna  Beirne, 
Claudine  Devlin,  Anna  Kauff,  Catherine  Leahy,  Irene  Peters,  Jean 
Ryan. 

JANUARY  JOYS  WE  LIKE  TO  REMEMBER: 

Janet  Clingan's  change  of  name  to  MRS.  Theodore  Johnson.  .  .  . 
Good   luck ! 

Dorothy  Nottage  back  in  Missing  Persons.  .  .  .  Judging  from 
the  baby's  photo,  he's  going  to  be  tall  and  handsome! 

Yetta  Cohn  looking  unusually  well  after  that  Hollywood  jaunt ! 

Rebecca  Kaplan's  manner  of  testifying  in  court  complimented 
upon  by  the  Magistrate! 

Estelle  Meyer's  delirious  happiness  when  "Hubby"  had  his  fur- 
lough. .  .  .  Did  they  see  Broadway  shows! 

Commissioner  Valentine  complimenting  the  leader  of  the  WAVE 
chorus  at  the  Fourth  War  Loan  Rally! 

Adele  Lewis'  8  lb.  baby  girl  on  Jan.  24.  .  .  .  Sincere  best  wishes  I 

Mary  Ayers  won  the  second  e'ection  for  Chairman  of  Research 
Committee   of    PEA.     The    1944   officers   include :    President — Ann 


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Orr;  \"icc  I'rtsidcnt — Htlen  Green;  Recording  Secretary — Emma 
Alden ;  Corresponding  Secretary — Margaret  Ewen ;  Treasurer — Mar- 
garet Beirne;  Sergeant-at-Arms — Marion  Shaughnessey ;  Legis- 
lative Committee — Lucy  Murphy;  Membership  Committee — Felicia 
Shpritzer;   Grievance  Committee — Adelaide  Knowles. 

Policewomen's  Endowment  Association  dinner  and  dance  at  the 
Hotel  Martinique  was  a  delightful  affair.  A  letter  from  our 
"Molly"  was  so  read  by  her  daughter  that  it  truly  made  our  Director 
present  in  spirit.  .  .  .  The  very  capable  Deputy  Inspector  Kent  was 
Installation  Officer.  He  would  have  liked  hearing  the  intelligent, 
practical,  psychological  explanations  on  the  difficulty  of  controlling 
juvenile  delinquency  expounded  by  George  Givot  in  the  early  morn- 
ing after  the  affair.  The  latter  thought  Policewomen  are  needed 
more  than  ever  now  to  cope  with  the  "youth  on  the  streets"  prob- 
lem ;  although  he  traced  the  seeds  of  delinquency  to  the  early  stages 
of  childhood  when  the  child  first  learns  to  rationalize  deception  in 
order  to  gain  his  own  ends.  (G.  G.  is  THE  handsome  stage  and 
screen  actor.) 

To[)  Shooting  Congratulations  for  Marion  Bushey,  Adelaide 
Knowles,  Martha  Mirsberger.  .  .  .  Morrice  Baer  is  also  a  good 
"Pistol-Packing    Mama." 

Catherine  Rosenberg  reports  Class  of  1925  celebrated  their  18th 
birthday  with  a  "get-together"  dinner  on  December  30.  The  com- 
mittee consisted  of  Mabel  Leonard,  Lucy  Murphy,  and  Catherine 
Rosenberg.  -■Xs  usual,  a  good  time  was  had  by  all  present  including 
retired  Policewomen  Hannah  Dolan  and  Adelaide  Mundell,  both 
of  whom  looked  remarkably  well  and  happy.  All  are  looking 
forward  to  December  30,  1944! 

Following  song  titles  in  relation  to  policewomen's  work,  devised 
In    Rebecca  Kaplan : 

1.  City  Hall  Assignment — "I  Luve  a  Parade." 

2.  Asking  a  Magistrate  to  Sign  a  Warrant — "Night  and  Day." 

3.  Looking  for  a  Gypsy — "Somewhere  I'll  Find  You." 

4.  Investigating  in   a   Slum   Neighborhood — "La  Cucaracha." 
.S.    Making  an  Arrest — ^"Don't  Cry,  Baby." 

6.  Reaction   on   D.O.A.   Call — "You'll   Never   Know." 

7.  Some   Desk   Lieutenants — "Paper   Dolls." 

8.  Station  House  Duty — "As  Time  Goes  By." 

9.  Getting  a  Forthwith — "Sunday,  Monday,  and  Always." 

U).    Returning    for    Broadway    Squad    Roll    Call    at   6    A.M. — "Oh, 
What  a  Beautiful  Morning!" 

11.  .After   Obtaining   Spiritualist  Evidence — "I'll   Be  Around." 

12.  Getting  a   Complaint — "My   Heart  Tells   Me." 

13.  Assigned    With    a    Member    of    the    Force — "People    Will    Say 
We're  in  Love." 

14.  Lost  Children — "Who's  Your  Little  Whosit?" 
RECOMMENDED:     Guggenheim   Foundation  at  24  E.  54  St. 

— the  only  educational  institution  in  the  world  sponsoring  non- 
objective  paiiUing.  .  .  .  this  art  is  "spirituality  made  visible." 

HAVE  YOU  HEARD  about  the  miniature  shield  fondly  pre- 
sented to  Safety  Bureau's  retired  Lieutenant  "Uncle"  Dan  Tierney? 


NEWS  OF  OUR  (JVVIE.S 


Kathryn    Muylan 


Postcards  were  sent  to  all  members  of  the  Police  Civilians 
Council  reading  as  follows : 

"We  are  pleased  to  Announce  that  arrangements  have  been  com- 
pleted to  furnish  our  members  with  a  series  of  sixteen  lectures  on 
"Functions  of  the  Police  Department,"  in  order  to  familiarize  them 
with  the  workings  of  the  Department  and,  more  particularly,  to 
help  those  among  them  who  are  eligible  to  take  the  second  part  of 
the  written  exam  for  Clerk,  Grades  3  and  4,  to  be  held  March  25. 

"Abraham  Chess,  president  of  the  Council,  and  Frederick  Q. 
Wendt,  former  president,  have  offered  their  services  to  the  Com- 
mittee without  fee  and  it  has  been  arranged  for  each  to  deliver 
eight  of  the  sixteen  lectures  which  will  be  given  in  the  Trial  Room 
at  Headquarters  on  Monday  and  Thursday  evenings  (with  the  ex- 
ception of  Friday,  Feb.  18,  and  Friday,  Mar.  17,  which  will  replace 
the  Thursday  lectures  on  those  weeks),  at  5:45  P.M.,  beginning 
with  Monday,  January  31.  A  fee  of  25  cents  will  be  charged  for 
each   lecture." 

Your  reporter  interviewed  Irving  S.  Weber,  chairman  of  the 
Committee  on  Education,  at  the  January  31  lecture,  and  this  was 
his  comment : 


"This  course  of  lectures  is  an  innovation.  We  believe  that  it  is 
the  first  time  that  in-service-training  has  been  given  by  the  employees 
themselves.  President  Chess  and  Past  President  Wendt  who  are 
conducting  these  lectures  deserve  great  praise  for  contributing  their 
time  and  services." 

Attention  Members:  If  you  are  not  receiving  your  meeting  no- 
tices, do  not  charge  this  to  the  officers  of  your  Council.  The  re- 
sponsibility is  yours  and  yours  alone.  .  .  .  Please  send  correct  home 
address  to  your  secretary,  Ann  Moran,  Engineers  Office,  400  Broome 
Street   (8th  floor). 

What  happened  to  you  girls  who  promised  to  attend  the  last 
Council  meeting  (Jan.  12,  1944)?  It  is  up  to  you  to  make  the 
Council  a  worthwhile  organization.  The  meetings  can  be  made 
interesting,  but  not  without  the  cooperation — or  at  least  the  at- 
tendance—of more  members.  Your  reporter  is  becoming  a  bit  sad- 
dened at  being  the  only  lady  (besides  your  secretary,  Ann  Moran) 
who  shows  up  at  meetings  and  lectures.  We  repeat,  it  is  your 
responsibility  to  make  Council  No.  179  an  up-and-coming  organiza- 
tion and  we  are  compelled  to  warn  you  lackadaisical  members  that 
you  may  lose  the  right  to  be  a  council  in  the  Civil  Service  Forum 
if  more  interest  is  not  shown.  Business  houses,  stores,  your  land- 
lord, the  gas  and  electric  people  do  not  wait  until  the  patron  is  good 
and  ready  to  pay.  The  store  refuses  merchandise,  the  landlord 
throws  you  out,  the  utility  company  turns  off  the  gas  or  electric, 
the  phone  company  disconnects  your  phone.  ...  So  be  good  for 
goodness  sakes  (from  "Santa  Claus  is  coming  to  town"),  and  pay 
up  your  back  dues,  get  a  new  1944  card.  Become  an  active  member 
and  you  will  benefit  not  only  yourself  but  the  entire  membership 
as  well. 

The  girls  of  the  License  Bureau  gave  a  farewell  dinner  to  Rose- 
mary Humphreys,  who  last  month  became  a  WAC.  ...  All  agree, 
too,  incidentally,  that  she  will  do  the  WAC  uniform  justice.  Good 
luck,  Rosemary ! 

Pearl  Meltzer,  who  has  been  Managing  Editor  DeMilt's  secretary 
for  seven  years  {her  first  assignment  in  Civil  Service  and,  lucky 
for  SPRING  3100,  in  the  Police  Department),  is  a  quiet,  charming 
girl  whose  hobbies  are  playing  the  piano,  attendance  at  the  opera, 
and  knitting  two  by  four  sweaters  for  her  tiny  niece. 

"Diamond  Jim"  of  the  Legal  Bureau  was  told  by  a  fortune  teller 
that  he  would  go  to  Hollywood  .  .  .  another  Phil  Regan?  Do  you 
sing  and  dance,  too,  George? 

Florence  Sharkey,  of  the  Juvenile  Aid  Bureau,  left  the  Depart- 
ment temporarily  to  have  a  baby — No.  3. 

An  orchid  to  W.  V.,  one  of  your  reporter's  best  friends  and  a 
real   "regular   fellow." 

Patrolman  .Arthur  Nevins,  who  holds  down  the  information  desk 
in  the  Academy,  at  400  Broome  Street,  sure  likes  his  corned  beef 
and  cabbage. 

Your  reporter  saw  Lucy  ("Brains")  Murphy,  former  head  of  the 
Policewomen's  Endowment  Assn.,  eating  beef-a-Ia-mode  at  the 
Headquarters  Ta\ern  the  other  day.  An  asset  to  any  party,  we 
should  love  to  meet  you  again,  Lucy,  at  the  next  affair  of  the  Police 
Civilians  Council. 

Though  the  best  coffee  drinker  in  the  Department  is  Patrolman 
.Michael  Greene,  the  trouble  is  he  never  shows  up  to  drink  it.  Served 
at  4,  Mike,  remember? 

A  word  of  commendation  now  for  "Tony"  whose  "heroes'"  (and 
i)  you  don't  know  what  they  arc  by  no-w,  you  should)  are  the  best 
that  can  be  had. 

"Tomorrow,  today  will  be  yesterdaj"  .  .  .  by  a  small  boy  named 
Alan. 

Aside  to  our  new  boss.  Acting  Lieutenant  Edward  T.  Feeley : 
We're  all  with  you.  Lieutenant,  so  just  watch  us  clean  up  the  DD  4's 
and  5's — and  in  no  time — we  hope. 

MOTOR  TRANSPORT  DIVISION  Prof.  I.  Spillit 

Congratulations  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Joe  Farrara  who  take  this  op- 
portunity to  announce  the  appearance  of  a  new  addition — a  bounc- 
ing baby  boy — Dennis!  Joe  celebrated  the  occasion  by  handing  out 
cigars  to  all  his  friends  and  co-workers,  and  anyone  who  inadver- 
tently missed  getting  his  is  advised  to  contact  Joe  while  there's  still 
a  supply  on  hand.  ...  No  cigars,  incidentally,  will  be  given  out  after 
March   15th. 

Anyone  wishing  to  get  a  pair  of  shoes  wholesale — anyone,  that 


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is,  who  is  unafraid  of  incurring  in  such  purchase  bunions,  callous, 
in-grown  toenails  and  the  like — should  contact  Patrolman  O'Sullivan, 
who  is  a  good  hand  at  getting  bargains.  Let  Dave  tell  you  about 
those  6  stitches  he  got  for  nothing  one  evening  up  in  the  Bronx ! 

Because  of  a  slight  bronchial  condition.  Lieutenant  Mooney  has 
been  forced  to  cancel  all  his  operatic  and  concert  appointments. 
Tom  informs  us,  however,  that  as  soon  as  the  condition  is  cor- 
rected, he  will  resume  his  singing  of  his  favorite  selection,  "Ticon- 
deroga  Pencils." 

Visitors  to  the  office  of  Motor  Transport  are  advised  to  leave 
their  electric  razors  at  home,  the  reason  being  that  a  certain  youngster 
here,  Freddie  Symington,  goes  wild  every  time  he  sees  one  of  the 
darned  contraptions  in  action  and  starts  to  swing  his  arms  in  all 
directions.  For  further  details,  contact  Patrolman  William  (Cuddly 
Bunny)  Bell. 

Motor  Transport's  quartet  of  Confused  Bachelors- — John  Lynch, 
Tom  Mooney,  Pat  McCulgen  and  Fi'lup  Kennedy — in  congress  as- 
sembled have  unanimously  endorsed  for  publication  the  following 
masterpiece : 

Thousands   of   years   it   took   to  make 

A  monkey  into  a  man. 
But  give  a  woman  just  one  week 

And  he's  back  where  he  began ! 

Editor's  Note :  Come  to  think  of  it,  isn't  it  a  shame  the  four 
sly  birds  mentioned  above  persist  in  refusing  to  give  some  nice  re- 
spectable gals  a  good  home — with  the  alternative  of  a  little  alimony 
in  the  event  the  going  gets  too  rough ! 

Heartiest  congratulations  to  Jerry  Kaufman,  of  the  Central  Re- 
pair Shop,  upon  his  graduation  Afa^>io  Cum  Laudc  from  St.  John's 
University  School  of  Law !  Hey,  Jerry,  it  looks  like  your  associa- 
tion with  Act.  Sergeant  John  MacDonald  really  meant  something 
to  you  after  all !  Good  luck  and  best  wishes  to  you  for  a  success- 
ful career. 


Judge:  "Just  where  did  the  automobile  hit  you?" 
"Your  honor,  if  I  had  been  wearing  a  license  plate  it  would  have 
been  badly  damaged." 

While  we  think  of  it,  Patrolman  John  Plenge,  "Secretary"  to 
Sergeant  Ralph  Holwell  (S.S.  2),  has  taken  to  smoking  cigars  again 
— despite  the  doctor's  orders.  The  explanation  is  simple.  You  see, 
he  got  those  stogies  from  Paddy  English,  a  non-smoker,  who  him- 


self acquired  them  as  a  Xmas  gift  back  in  1940.  Doctor's  orders 
or  no,  you  can't  hate  John  for  refusing  to  permit  good  (?)  Xmas 
cigars  go  to  waste  unnecessarily. 

"A  sensible  girl  is  not  so  sensible  as  she  looks,"  Civilian  Cloik 
Cohen,  that  philosophical  feller,  points  out,  "because  a  sensible  girl 
has  more  sense  than  to  look  sensible!" 

Could  that  have  been  Johnny  Quinlan,  our  sixth  floor  Sanitation 
Chief,  that  we  saw  comfortably  seated  in  a  box  lapping  up  a  nice 
cold  glass  of  lager  at  Madison  Square  Garden  on  the  night  of  the 
P.B.A.   Ball? 

Our  deepest  sympathies  to  Patrolman  Bart  Egan,  Emergency 
Service   Division   office,   in   the  passing  of   his  beloved   Mother. 

Judge :  "I  notice  that  in  addition  to  stealing  this  money  you  took 
a   quantity  of   valuable   jewelry." 

Prisoner :  "Yes,  sir ;  I  was  always  taught  that  money  alone  does 
not  bring  happiness." 


Recognize  the  handsome  Bride  and  Groom  posed  happily  above? 
In  all  probability  you  do  not.  The  lovely  couple  had  said  their  tender 
"/  Do's  only  last  Fall — on  Sept.  11,  1943,  to  be  exact — and  the  hand- 
some groom.  Master  Sgt.  Eric  Moreus,  a  member  of  the  U.S. 
armed  forces,  with  his  outfit  is  stationed  currently  in  Edmonton, 
Canada.  The  lovely  bride  (pretty  as  the  proverbial  picture,  isn't 
she?),  the  former  Miss  Evelyn  Morrell,  is  a  niece  of  Captain  Fred 
McKenna,  genial  commander  of  the  Harbor  Precinct,  and  it  was  al 
his  home,  on  Sunday,  January  30,  that  a  sendoff  party  was  tendered 
the  still  blushing  bride  prior  to  her  leaving  on  the  morning  fol- 
lowing to  visit  with  her  husband  in  Edmonton — a  three-day  trip  by 
rail,  incidentally.  Happy  landings,  Evelyn  and  Eric,  and  may  your 
fondest  dreams — each  and  every  one — come  true. 

Aside  to  Evelyn's  Dad :  Can't  stop  thinking,  Joe,  of  those  60 
gallons  and  what  the  gang  is  going  to  do  to  them  if  Walter's  spouse 
in  due  course  comes  through  with  a  boy ! 

OPTIMIST? 

Husband:  "I've  got  to  get  rid  of  my  chauffeur;  he's  nearly  killed 
me  four  times  now." 

Wife:  "Oh,  give  him  another  chance,  John." 

We  hated  to  say  goodbye  on  January  31  past  to  Patroljnan  Bill 
Deneen  who  at  12  midnight  on  that  date  terminated  his  services 
with  the  great  organization  which  Bill  for  36  years  had  served 
faithfully,  loyally  and  well.  It  was  no  easy  decision  for  him  to 
make.  No  member  of  the  Department  was  more  proud  of  his 
association  with  New  York's  "Finest"  than  Bill  Deneen.  And  it 
is  unfortunate  that  the  protracted  illness  of  his  lovely  Missus  left 
him  no  other  choice.  Good  luck  and  good  health  to  you.  Bill,  and 
let's  be  hearing  from  you  often. 


CRIMINALS    WANTED 


WANTED  FOR  MURDER 


THOMAS  P.  MALONE 

Aliases 
JOHN  PATRICK 

MACK   and 
JOHN  J.  MACK 


l)l".SCkIPTION— Age  48  years;  height,  5  feet  11  inches;  weight 
185  i)oiiiuls;  grey  eyes:  black  hair,  grey  imi  sides.  Occupations, 
chaiilTeiir,  electrician  and  bartender. 


WANTED  FOR  GRAND  LARCENY 


COLONEL  HALE   HEATHERINGTON   HALQUIRE 
Aliases  ALFRED  E.  LINDSAY,  "LINDSEY,"  "LINDSLEY." 

DESCRIPTION— Age  76  years,  (looks  younger)  ;  5  feet,  S'/ 
inches ;  234  pounds ;  blue  eyes ;  gray  hair ;  ruddy  complexion ;  bul- 
bous nose  ;  wears  eye-glasses ;  neat  dresser  ;  American.  Usually 
carries  a  cane,  and  may  limp.  May  apply  at  some  hospital  for 
medical  treatment  for  arthritis.  Poses  as  a  Washington,  D.  C, 
lobbyist,  representative  of  big  business,  and  an  Army  Officer. 
Former   resident    of    Philadelphia,   Pa.,   and    Washington,    D.    C. 


WANTED  FOR 
MURDER 

ELLIS  RUIZ  BAIZ 
DESCRIPTION  —  Age  .54 
years ;  height  5  feet,  6 
inches;  weight  155  pounds; 
black  hair  mixed  with  gray ; 
brown  eyes  ;  wears  glasses  ; 
upper  teeth  missing;  scar  on 
upper  right  side  of  fore- 
head ;  abdomen  scar  from 
operation.  Poorly  dressed. 
Wore  black  overcoat,  brown 
suit  and  hat.  Hotel  worker. 


$26,000  REWARD 

THE  BOARD  OF  ESTIMATE  OF  THE 
CITY  OF  NEW  YORK,  on  a  motion  made  by 
His  Honor,  Fiorello  H.  LaGuardia,  Mayor, 
unanimously  voted  to  approriate  $25,000 
reward  and  the  Detectives'  Endowment  Asso- 
ciation of  tlie  Police  Department,  City  of  New 
York,  has  voted  $1,000  reward  for  the  appre- 
hension, or  for  information  leading  to  the 
apprehension  and  conviction  of  the  individ- 
ual or  individuals,  or  organization  or  organi- 
zations, that  placed,  or  had  any  connection 
with  placing,  an  infernal  machine  or  bomb  in 
the  British  Pavilion  at  the  World's  Fair, 
which,  after  being  carried  from  the  Pavilion 
to  a  vacant  part  of  the  Fair  Grounds  by  mem- 
bers of  this  Department,  exploded  on  Thurs- 
day, July  4,  1940,  at  about  4:40  p.m.,  causing 
the  death  of  two  detectives  and  injuries  to 
other  detectives. 

ALL  INFORMATION  AND  THE  IDENTITY 
OF  PERSONS  FURNISHING  IT  WILL  BE 
KEPT  STRICTLY  CONFIDENTIAL,  and  if 
the  informant  is  not  required  as  an  essential 
witness  and  he  so  desires,  the  source  of  the 
information  will  not  be  disclosed. 

Persons  having  information  should  Communi- 
cate in  Person  or  by  TELEPHONE  with 
ASSISTANT  CHIEF  INSPECTOR  JOHN  J. 
RYAN,  POLICE  HEADQUARTERS.  MAN- 
HATTAN. 240  CENTRE  STREET.  TELE- 
PHONE CAnal  6-2000. 

If  more  than  one  person  is  entitled  to  the 
reward,  it  will  be  proportionately  distrib- 
uted, and  the  POLICE  COMMISSIONER  shall 
be    the    sole    judge    as    to    its    distribution. 


WANTED  FOR  MURDER 


RALPH   MACEROLI 

Alias  "THE  APE" 

DESCRIPTION— Age  28  years;  height  5  feet,  8  inches;  weight 

149  pounds ;   brown  eyes ;  chestnut   hair.     Residence,  82   Clinton 

Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 


Members  u(  tlie  Force  who  are  successful  in  the  apprehension  of  any  person  described  on  this  page  or  who  iiiuy  obtain 
information  which  will  lead  to  the  arrest  will  receive  Departmental  Recognition. 

LEWIS    J.    VALENTINE,    Pnlice    Cnmmis*unu-r. 


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(lliarle.s   E.    \V.   Terrierc. 

Martin   J.  Uu<!!:otl 

Eniil    J.    MisKa 

Frederiek    L.    Johnson 


83   Pel.    Jan. 

88    Pel Jan. 

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23    Pel Jan. 

Mey.    Pel.    2 Jan. 

John    E.    Shecdy Del.   Bur.  Man.  Wes! Jan. 

Daniel    J.    Biiekley Tr.    A     Jan. 

Edwin   F.   Smith 76   Pet.   Jan. 

Henry  J.  Kriilis M.O.D.D Jan. 

William    J.    Young 14    Pe,.    j^^ 

William    T.    Reilly 105   Pet Feb. 

Edward    J.    Green  E„,er.    Ser.    Sqd.    13 Feb. 

Eugene    J.    Mahoney 3    DU p^^ 

Dep.    Insp.   Tluimas   H.    F.   Kelly 13    Div Feb. 

Capt.    Joseph    F.    MeMahon Old    2    Dist.    Tr Jan. 

C-apl.    John    A.    Hamill 2    Pet.                                                           !;,„ 

Pll.    Martin    Hanifly Old    278    Pet Jan. 

Pll.    Martin    E.    Byrnes 9    JVi.                                                           1^,1^ 

Pll.    Patriek    Yroiisdell 15    Div Jan. 

Pll.    Joseph    M.    Lanibreehl 71    Pel Jan. 

PtI.    Frederiek    Durr Old    78    Pet.    Jan. 

Pll.   Andrew    V.   Kisperl Old   5»   Pel Jan. 

I'll.   Denis   F.    Dunn Tr.    B                                                            Jan. 

Pll.    James  J.    Ryan Ch.    Surs-    Oil Jan. 

Pll.    Monroe    Merrill Old   40   Pet Jan. 

Pll.    Aujjust   G.    Reinert Tr.    A    Jan. 

Ptl.    Theodore    Sehreiber 2nd   Dep.    P.C.    0(T Jan. 

PtI.   Henry   Applebauni Old   65   Pet Jan. 

Ptl.   Jaeob  F.   Dreiser 13    Pel.    Jan. 

Pll.    Peter    J.    Lynch 4    Pet Jan. 

Pll.    Palriek    Breen Old    63    Pel Jan. 

Pll.   John    H.   Main Tr.    G    Jan. 

Pll.   Gliartes    Fries Hd<|ts.  Div Jan. 

Pll.  l,uie  C.  MeMahon 13  Pel.  Feb. 


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26,  1944 

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