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Basilisk. To combat rebellion in Europe, it seemed logical that Germany should choose its bloodiest man. Reinhard Heydrich is six feet tall, lean, trim, yellow-haired, 37. He is pale, thin-nosed, thin-lipped. His features might be those of a great brutalitarian or a great ascetic. He is no ascetic. Within the Gestapo he has a fancy nickname, "The Green Basilisk." Most Germans call him simply der Henker (the Hangman...
...their leadership in the field and . . . combat command appropriate to the rank," jovial, mustachioed Edward P. King Jr., genial George M. Parker Jr., were raised from brigadier to major generals. For "leadership and gallantry" Colonel Harold H. ("Pursuit") George, St. Mihiel and Argonne veteran, trim James R. N. Weaver, Mississippi-born William E. Brougher, were made brigadiers...
...preliminary Yardling combat, Coach Al McCoy's five conquered a weak team from the Boston Boys' Club 53 to 36 as most of the squad saw action in a rather dull game...
...outdoor boxing will be added and volleyball courts will be constructed at Soldiers Field. Plans also call for a six-foot fence to be constructed with a ditch on one side of it. Students will be taught to scale the fence and jump the ditch in simulation of actual combat conditions...
...Qualities of endurance, the ability to 'take it' are all important for those who may be expected to take their places in combat forces in the field," added Bingham. "Every development that can as- sist them in their preparation will be of benefit to them, and this will be the purpose of our program...