Letters
From Africa
To THE EDITOR: Enclosed are pictures taken in French Morocco of St. Sgt. Charles H. Brown '35 and 2nd Lt. John E. Whelden '38.
„ By chance, both were assigned to the Public Relations Staff of a United States Army Task Force and assaulted the coasts of Africa Nov. 8-11. Now stationed somewhere in Morocco.
Lt. Whelden lives in Newton Center, Mass., the son of Perley E. "Prex" Whelden '03 and nephew of Richard G. Whelden '11, and Marsh Whelden '21, Rutland, Vt. R. G. Whelden is from New York City. James Whelden, younger brother, now in Dartmouth in whatever class it is that started last July (1946—ED.) Sgt. Brown lives in Pittsburgh, Pa.
French Morocco.
Correction, Please
To THE EDITOR: That figure, 4,023, is certainly a remarkable tribute to Dartmouth. I do not happen to know just what the number of Dartmouth men who are within the limits, as to age required for service in the various forces is, but it would seem to me that, when those not physically qualified is taken out, the percentage of those now in the service must be a very high one.
However, you have made one error. On Page 33 of the January issue under "Dartmouth War Directory," "Additions to Dartmouth Men in Uniform," there appears at the head of the list: Tenney, Elmer S. Maj.A US.
X only wish the announcement were true but, unfortunately, it is not. I was retired from active duty in the Regular Army Septem ber go, 1934, having reached the compulsory retirement age of 64.
Retired officers may be placed on active duty when their services are required, and nearly two years ago I did signify to the Surgeon General my willingness for such duty, if I could be of any help. It is rather unlikely that I shall be called. This is a young man's war.
This gives me an opportunity to say that I think you are doing a splendid job. The DARTMOUTH ALUMNI MAGAZINE is by far the best of the college magazines I happen to see, and I see quite a number. Also, the lists of the men in the services is of great service to us all. Keep up the good work.
Major, U. S. Army, Retired.Presidio of Sa?i Francisco,California.
Sulzberger Address
To THE EDITOR:
I want to thank you for publishing the Sulzberger Address in the February issue of the ALUMNI MAGAZINE. It is certainly the best "graduation" address I have ever read or heard.
Mr. Sulzberger's analysis of our responsibilities, and the philosophy of his approach to the attainment of an enduring peace, are among the soundest I have seen. The speech deserves broad distribution. I am indebted to you for publishing it.
Cedar Rapids, lowa.
STATIONED IN MOROCCOSgt. Charles H. Brown '35 and Lt. John E.Whelden '3B, members of an Army TaskForce which assaulted the coasts of Africaearly in November.
