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  Walker Talker: Saturday, February 5, 1944

  Walker Talker Editorial Staff

  This 16-page color newspaper is a printed document about the Walker Army Air Base. This document is listed as Volume 1, Number 51, published on Saturday, February 5, 1944. The Walker Air Base was located between Walker and Victoria, Kansas. A red border is printed around the top, bottom, and left side of page 1. Page 1 features a photograph of Pvt. Amos W. Hood, Jr., titled “No Longer.” Page 2 features an illustration, titled “Do You Pattern Yourself after ‘Sloppy Joe,’” of a disheveled soldier. Page 3 features a photograph of Capt. Harold I. Johnston wearing a military dress uniform. Page 4 features an illustration of “The Wolf,” signed by Sansone, and the bottom of the page features an illustration of two planes, titled “Which One Would You Fire At?” An entry on page 4 is titled “Yankwiz” by Bob Hawk, Quizmaster, followed by a quote reading “‘Thanks to the Yanks.” Beneath the quote is “Saturdays, C. B. S.” Page 5 features a photograph of Lillian C. Jordan receiving a bond from Lt. Col. L. L. Lewis. The left column on page 6 is titled “Chapel Corner.” Page 6 features an illustration of a woman and man speaking on a couch, signed by Pvt. Vic Herman. At the bottom of page 6 is a photograph of Laura B. Jett wearing her son’s Medal of Honor in bed. Page 7 features a photograph of Cpl. Jack W. Landon, titled “King for a Day.” The bottom of page 7 features an illustration, titled “Morning Report,” about Pfc. Frank Petrarca. Page 8 features a map, titled “It’s a Long Way, Men, But the Japs Aren’t Going to Stop Us!,” outlining the distance between islands in the Pacific Theater. At the bottom of page 8 is an illustrated title reading “Laff O’ the Week” and an illustration titled “Life Savers.” Page 9 features a photograph, titled “Action in Garden City Tilt,” of men playing basketball. Page 10 features a photograph of Tommy Harmon. Page 10 also features an illustration of a large soldier, signed by Chas. Kuhn. Page 11 features a photograph, titled “Indian,” of actress Linda Darnell in Native American clothing. Below this photograph is an illustrated title reading “The Inquiring Line.” Page 11 also features a photograph, titled “Graceful Co-Ed,” of Muriel Smith in a bathing suit mid-dive. At the bottom of page 11 is a photograph, titled “They Keep the Coal Piles High,” of Ray J. Vonfeldt, Alfred Billinger, Gus Ruder, Mike Schmidtberger, Aloysius Bieker, Peter Sander, and Delmar Michaelis. Page 12 features a photograph, titled “‘Lambie Girl,’” of Mara Schell. Page 13 features a photograph, titled “Tradition Breakers,” of Shirley Entwistle and June Paul dressed in drum majorette uniforms. Page 14 features an edition of the comic Male Call by Milton Caniff, consisting of a collage of images. Page 15 features a photograph, titled “cute” of Carole Landis. Page 15 has an entry titled “Answers to Bob Hawk’s Yankwiz” in bold letters. Page 16 features an illustration of “The She Wolf,” signed by Cpl. David Kleiman from Walker, Kansas. A red border is printed along the bottom and right sides of page 16.

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  Walker Talker: Saturday, January 29, 1944

  Walker Talker Editorial Staff

  This 16-page color newspaper is a printed document about the Walker Army Air Base. This document is listed as Volume 1, Number 50, published on Saturday, January 29, 1944. The Walker Air Base was located between Walker and Victoria, Kansas. A red border is printed around the top, bottom, and left side of page 1. Page 1 features a photograph of T/Sgt. Oscar L. Waits, wearing a military dress uniform, titled “‘Over Naples.’” Page 2 features two photographs titled “Medals Presented to Mother.” The top photograph depicts Lt. Col. Hewitt presenting a decoration to Mrs. Claude Sowers as Major J. M. Dimble and First Lt. William T. Martin watch. The bottom photograph depicts Mr. and Mrs. Claude Sowers wearing the decorations awarded to their late son. An entry on page 2 is titled “Yankwiz” by Bob Hawk, Quizmaster, followed by a quote reading “‘Thanks to the Yanks.” Beneath the quote is “Saturdays, C. B. S.” Page 3 features a headshot of T/Sgt. James L. Jett, titled “Prisoner of War.” Page 3 also features an illustration of a soldier herding a group of enemy soldiers, signed by Chas. Kunn. Page 4 features an illustration of “The Wolf,” signed by Sansone. At the bottom of page 4 is an illustration of a soldier riding a bike as a box of T.N.T. falls off the back, signed by Pft. Frank Dahlgren from Eglin Field, Florida. Page 5 features a photograph of Capt. Henry Bernstein, titled “C. O. of the 11th.” Page 5 also features a photograph, titled “Ninth Maintenance Chiefs,” depicting Major W. W. Frankhouser and First Sgt. R. V. Marker. Page 6 features a map, titled “Gateways to the Eternal City,” depicting central Italy. At the bottom of page 6 is a photograph, titled “Sole Saver,” of actress Helene Reynolds. Page 7 features a photograph, titled “Contest! What’s Wrong with this Soldier?,” depicting a saluting soldier wearing his uniform incorrectly. At the bottom of page 7 is a photograph, titled “‘Admiral,’” of actress Ava Gardner wearing a rendition of a Navy uniform. The left column on page 8 is titled “Chapel Corner.” Page 8 also has an illustration of two planes, titled “Which One Would You Fire At?” Page 8 features a photograph, titled “Women Pilot Marauders,” depicting Capt. J. T. Scapansky and four WASPS, Marjorie Sanford, Shirley Slade, Evelyn Flether, and Elizabeth Garnner, at the Dodge City, Kansas, Army Air Base. Page 9 features a photograph, titled “Blind Wrestler Depends on Ears,” depicting Bob Russell putting his Yale teammate in a headlock. Page 9 features two illustrated titles, reading “The Inquiring Line” and “Laff O’ the Week.” At the bottom of page 9 is an illustration titled “Life Savers.” Page 10 features an edition of the comic Male Call by Milton Caniff, consisting of four panels. Page 11 features a headshot of M/Sgt. W. A. Botkin, titled “Six Birthdays in 24 Years, Has Group Operations Chief.” Page 12 features a photograph of Capt. R. E. Wolcott, titled “C. O. of 32nd.” Page 12 also features a photograph of actress Anita Louise, titled “Anita.” At the bottom of page 12 is an illustration of two soldiers viewing a menu, signed by Pfc. Art Gates from Keesler Field, Mississippi. Page 13 features a graphic, titled “Four Queens Who Could Beat a Full House—No Doubt,” of four separate photographs of Dolores Moran, Rosemary La Planche, Irene Manning, and Eileen Knaap on queen of hearts cards. Page 14 features a graph, titled “United States Service Benefits,” listing family allowances of service members broken down by soldier class, as well as a separate graph listing survivor benefits and disability benefits. Page 15 features a headshot of Judge W. D. Jochems, titled “Kansas USO Chief,” and to the right of the headshot is a photograph of S/Sgt. Oliver Davis, titled “King for a Day.” At the bottom of page 15 is a photograph of Faye Lynch, titled “Favorite.” Page 15 has an entry titled “Answers to Bob Hawk’s Yankwiz” in bold letters. Page 16 features a photograph, titled “All Set to Go in Soldier Show,” depicting Dominick Zack, Bill Gene, and Fred Hensey. A red border is printed along the bottom and right sides of page 16.

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  Walker Talker: Saturday, January 22, 1944

  Walker Talker Editorial Staff

  This 16-page color newspaper is a printed document about the Walker Army Air Base. This document is listed as Volume 1, Number 49, published on Saturday, January 22, 1944. The Walker Air Base was located between Walker and Victoria, Kansas. A red border is printed around the top, bottom, and left side of page 1. Page 1 features a photograph, titled “Below Old Glory,” of a Minute Man flag flying below an American Flag. Page 2 features an edition of the comic Male Call by Milton Caniff, consisting of four panels. Page 3 features a headshot of T/Sgt. Donald P. Sowers of Lucas, Kansas, titled “Gave Life to Country.” Page 3 also features a photograph, titled “Is This Lace?,” depicting Cleo Cheshire wearing a black bodysuit and heels. Page 4 features an illustration of “The Wolf,” by Sansone, and the bottom of the page features an illustration of a soldier demanding a female store clerk for a product, signed by Cpl. Art Gates of Keesler Field, Mississippi. An entry on page 4 is titled “Yankwiz” by Bob Hawk, Quizmaster, followed by a quote reading “‘Thanks to the Yanks.” Beneath the quote is “Saturdays, C. B. S.” Page 5 features a photograph of Cpl. Stanley Zuckerberg working on a mural. Page 5 also features an illustration, titled “Veteran of War I Bases His Advice on Days of ’18,” of Cpl. Andrew Grob done by Cpl. Zuckerberg. Page 6 features a map of Soviet Russia depicting the front line one year prior. Page 7 features a photograph, titled “She Teaches How to Rhumba,” of Mrs. Harry A. Stephenson wearing a plaid dress and heels, sitting on a ledge. Page 8 has an entry titled “Chapel Corner.” At the bottom of the page is an illustration titled “Life Savers.” Page 8 features a photograph, titled “The Crew That Keeps the Heat On,” depicting Ora Irish, Albert Wassemiller, William F. Diehl, Jesse F. Zongker, and John Weber of the Post Engineer’s sheet metal and heating crew. Page 9 features two photographs, titled “It Gets a Little Tougher Every Time,” of Burrell Talladay performing chin-ups and sit-ups as Pete Cunningham holds his legs. Page 9 features a headshot of Lt. Baker, titled “Lt. Baker Takes Over as Physical Fitness Director.” Page 10 features a photograph, titled “A Wicked Right,” of Eddie Vasquez punching a target. Page 10 also features a photograph of Bobo Newsom wearing a baseball cap. At the bottom of page 10 is an illustrated title reading “Laff O’ the Week.” Page 11 features a headshot of S/Sgt. Alex Zwiercum, titled “King for a Day.” Page 11 also features a photograph of Lynn Merrick, titled “Zoom.” Page 12 features two photographs titled “Waitresses at Officers' Mess and Redecorated Dining Room.” The top photograph features Elsie Kruse, Marie Pajot, Lucille Gerber, Florina Pfannenstiel, Josephine Dickman, Helen Giebler, Eva Johnson, Bernita Giebler, Lorraine Fischgrabe, and Lucida Giebler wearing waitress uniforms and aprons. The bottom photograph depicts the redecorated dining room. Page 13 features a photograph, titled “Head 12th Bomb Maintenance,” of Major Thomas E. Hunt and First Sgt. James L Dicello discussing a document. The left side of page 13 has two headshots titled “C. O. and Top Kick of 10th.” The top headshot is of Major Roscoe L. Norman, and the bottom is of First Sgt. Thomas A. Reddet. Page 14 features a photograph of Capt. Robert A. Mitchell. Page 15 features a photograph, titled “For Hubby,” depicting actress Shelley Winter in a bathing suit. Page 15 features an illustration, titled “Morning Report,” about Lt. David C. Waybur. Page 15 also features an illustrated title reading “The Inquiring Line.” Page 16 features an illustration, titled “The She Wolf,” of two women catching soldiers in butterfly nets, signed by Cpl. David Kleiman from Walker, Kansas. At the bottom of the page is a headshot of Capt. Marvin E. Loe, titled “Base Squadron C. O.” A red border is printed along the bottom and right sides of page 16.

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  Walker Talker: Saturday, January 15, 1944

  Walker Talker Editorial Staff

  This 16-page color newspaper is a printed document about the Walker Army Air Base. This document is listed as Volume 1, Number 48, published on Saturday, January 15, 1944. The Walker Air Base was located between Walker and Victoria, Kansas. A red border is printed around the top, bottom, and left side of page 1. Page 1 features a photograph, titled “Hit of the Party,” depicting Pvt. Louis La Chapelle dancing with his daughter, Lynn, at a Service Club Party. Page 1 also features a photograph of Elizabeth Forbes. Page 2 features an illustration, signed by David Kleiman of WAAF, depicting a man pinching another man labeled as a “New G. I.” At the bottom of page 2 is a photograph, titled “Really, Rita,” of Rita Hayworth wearing a feathered headpiece, lace romper, and heels. Page 3 features a photograph, titled “Executive Officer,” of Major Joseph R. Ziesenheim. The left column of page 3 features an illustrated title reading “The Inquiring Line.” At the bottom of page 3 is a photograph, titled “Ancient Mount Vesuvius Was Setting for Italian Fighting,” depicting a transport plane taking off. Page 4 features an illustration of “The Wolf” by Sansone. Page 5 features a photograph in the top-left corner depicting Dorothy Bender and Margaret Hussman dancing with soldiers. Page 5 has a photograph in the top-right corner, titled “Kitchen Police? Russell Women Did the Job at Club Party,” depicting Floyd Dusay and Russell Clark preparing food. At the bottom of page 5 is a photograph, titled “Banner Ceremony,” depicting Lt. Gen. Jacob L. Devers speaking with pikemen at the Mansion House in London. Page 6 features a map spanning from eastern Spain to parts of Russia and Turkey. Below the map is an entry titled “The War at a Glance,” detailing updates for each major section of the map. At the bottom of page 6 is an illustrated title reading “Laff O’ the Week.” Page 7 features four photographs of Ann Miller dancing in a beaded costume. Page 7 also features a headshot of Brig. Gen. LaVerne G. Saunders. Page 8 features a headshot of Chaplain John S. Holcomb. At the bottom of page 8 is a photograph, titled “Army to Rescue in Snowstorm,” depicting army trucks driving through snow. Next to the photograph is an illustration titled “Life Savers.” Page 8 has an entry titled “Chapel Corner.” An entry on page 8 is titled “Yankwiz” by Bob Hawk, Quizmaster, followed by a quote reading “‘Thanks to the Yanks.” Beneath the quote is “Saturdays, C. B. S.” Page 9 features two photographs, titled “A Tight Game Was This; Score: 24 to 21,” depicting Kittleson, Waddington, Engstrom, and Anderson playing basketball as Cpl. Ken Miller referees. At the bottom of page 9 is a photograph, titled “‘Design For Freedom,’” of a marching band on a football field in Miami, Florida. Page 10 features a photograph, titled “Bugle Lesson,” of a soldier receiving bugle lessons in the Fiji Islands. Page 10 also features a photograph, titled “Bomber to Tour,” of Joe Louis in boxing gear. Page 11 features a photograph of T/S Virginia Kilgore in uniform, titled “Picture in YANK Puts Girl Over with Armed Forces.” At the bottom of page 11 is a pay scale for American Armed Service members, broken down by rank, military branch, and station. The top-left corner of page 12 features a photograph, titled “Swing,” of actress Evelyn Keyes swinging over a swimming pool. The top-right corner features a photograph, titled “Scrap Mountain,” of Pvt. Nolan Edwards and Cpl. Jack Cordes looking at a scrap pile in Pittsburgh. The bottom-left corner features a photograph, titled “Moroccan Dancer,” depicting a French Moroccan soldier dressed in white cultural garb performing a dance. To the right of the photograph is a headshot of Capt. Ralph C. Fisher, titled “Led Charge.” Page 13 features a photograph, titled “Backstage Game,” of John Boles, Kenny Baker, and Mary Martin, playing gin rummy. Page 14 features an edition of the comic Male Call by Milton Caniff, consisting of four panels. Page 15 features a headshot of S-Sgt. Erin H. Hoy. Page 16 features an illustration of a man with a halo and a woman with devil horns, signed by David Kleiman. Page 16 has an entry titled “Answers to Bob Hawk’s Yankwiz” in bold letters. A red border is printed along the bottom and right sides of page 16.

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  Walker Talker: Saturday, January 8, 1944

  Walker Talker Editorial Staff

  This 16-page color newspaper is a printed document about the Walker Army Air Base. This document is listed as Volume 1, Number 47, published on Saturday, January 8, 1944. The Walker Air Base was located between Walker and Victoria, Kansas. A red border is printed around the top, bottom, and left side of page 1. Page 1 features an illustration of a man and woman dancing, signed illegibly. Page 2 features a photograph, titled “Cruiser on Alert,” depicting a navy ship’s artillery. An entry on page 2 is titled “Yankwiz” by Bob Hawk, Quizmaster, followed by a quote reading “‘Thanks to the Yanks.” Beneath the quote is “Saturdays, C. B. S.” Page 3 features an illustration, titled “Morning Report,” about Major Edward Cragg. Page 4 features an illustration of “The Wolf,” by Sansone. Page 5 features a photograph, titled “Bomber Nose,” depicting Mary Howard next to the nose of a bomber. Page 6 features a photograph, titled “Into the Sun,” of Ginger Rogers in a romper with cap-toe heels. To the right of the photograph is an illustrated title reading “Rambling in the Dark.” Page 7 features a photograph, titled “Bather,” of Jinx Falkenberg wearing a bathing suit. At the bottom of page 7 is a photograph, titled “Navy Back Passes in Arab Bowl Football Game,” depicting the Navy All-Star team playing against the Army All-Stars in the New Year’s Day Arab Bowl football game. The left column on page 8 is titled “Chapel Corner.” At the top of page 8 is an illustration of two planes, titled “Which One Would You Fire At?,” and at the bottom is an illustration titled “Life Savers.” Page 9 features a photograph, titled “Transport Plane,” of a head-on view of a British Avro-York transport plane. Page 9 also has a photograph of WAC Cpl. Kay Henderson standing next to an eagle statue, titled “Legon Inspires WAC Insignia.” Page 10 features a photograph, titled “Theatrical Doll,” depicting Lisette Verea holding a doll. To the right of the photograph is another, titled “Do You Recognize This Section of Hays?,” depicting an aerial view of the Ellis County Courthouse, Hays Public Library, and Lamer Hotel. At the bottom of page 10 is a map of the Poland-Russia border, titled “Russians Cross Old Polish Border,” depicting how Russian troops have driven into pre-war Poland. To the right of the map is a photograph, titled “Champ Liar,” of a headshot of Sgt. Baron S. Fonnesbeck. Page 11 features a photograph, titled “Will This Scene Occur Again—in 1944?,” depicting Joe Louis signing to fight Billy Conn as Mike Jacob watches. Page 12 features a photograph, titled “Among the Claimants,” depicting Joan and June Fogles hugging in swimsuits. Page 12 has an illustrated title reading “Laff O’ the Week.” Page 13 features a photograph of Norah McCarthy wearing an ice skating costume, titled “Young Canadian.” Page 13 features an illustration of a cross on a smoky batlefield, titled “They Give Their Lives—You Give Your Money.” Page 14 features an edition of the comic Male Call by Milton Caniff, consisting of four panels. Page 15 features a photograph, titled “Sail Skating,” of actress Betty Alexander in front of a sail. To the left of the photograph is an illustrated title reading “The Inquiring Line.” Page 15 has an entry titled “Answers to Bob Hawk’s Yankwiz” in bold letters. Page 16 features a photograph, titled “American Soldiers Practice for the Invasion of Hitler’s Europe,” depicting five American ships practicing for D-Day along a heavily fortified English shoreline. A red border is printed along the bottom and right sides of page 16.

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  Walker Talker: Saturday, January 1, 1944

  Walker Talker Editorial Staff

  This 10-page color newspaper is a printed document about the Walker Army Air Base. This document, listed as Volume 1, Number 46 and published on Saturday, January 1, 1944, is the New Year edition. The Walker Air Base was located between Walker and Victoria, Kansas. A red border is printed around the top, bottom, and left side of page 1. Page 1 features a photograph, titled “Their Faces Tell the Story of an A-1 Dinner,” depicting Walker soldiers and their guests eating in the Consolidated Mess. Page 2 features an illustration of an soldier cutting a ribbon amidst enemy fire, signed by Sgt. Bill Newcombe from Ft. Knox, Kentucky. An entry on page 2 is titled “Yankwiz” by Bob Hawk, Quizmaster, followed by a quote reading “‘Thanks to the Yanks.” Beneath the quote is “Saturdays, C. B. S.” Page 3 features a photograph, titled “The Stars and Stripes,” depicting an American flag flying from an incinerated palm tree in Butaritari. Page 4 features an illustration of “The Wolf,” signed by Sansone. Page 5 features a photograph, titled “Softball Champs and Trophy,” of N Walck, A. Grabowski, H. Miller, First Sgt. Malloy, S. Monella, Lt. E. Rasmussen, F. Kraemer, H. Sheedlo, J. Fortino, E. Blaker, W. Grovers, H. Killby, J. Magana, C. Syc, E. Grott, and F. Ambuske after being named the champions of the Walker Field Softball League. Page 6 has an entry titled “Chapel Corner.” The top of page 6 has an illustrated title reading “Laff O’ the Week,” and the bottom of the page has an illustration of two planes, titled “Which One Would You Fire At?” Page 7 features an edition of the comic Male Call by Milton Caniff, consisting of four panels. Page 7 has an illustration titled “Life Savers.” Page 8 features two photographs, titled “Post Engineer Employes.” The top photograph depicts Clarke Poole, Frank Fenoughty, Andrew Brungardt, Edna Goetz, Joseph Rome, Ben Weigel, and Clarence Cummins of the Property Section and Warehouse Personnel, and the bottom photograph depicts Herman Dreiling, Jacob Korbe, Boyd Helverson, and Victor Bay of the Electrical Department. The top of page 9 features a photograph, titled “Cheerfully ‘Sweating Out’ the Mess Line for Christmas Dinner at Walker Field,” depicting a line of soldiers and guests waiting to enter the Consolidated Mess on Christmas Day. Page 9 also has a photograph of actress Leslie Brooks wearing a feathered headpiece, dress, and heels. Page 10 features an illustration, titled “A Case of the Gripes, or, Why Nurses’ Nerves Get Edgy,” depicting Donald Duck lying in an infirmary bed, signed by Pfc. Latsbaugh. Page 10 has an entry titled “Answers to Bob Hawk’s Yankwiz” in bold letters. At the bottom of page 10 is an illustrated title reading “Laff O’ the Week.” A red border is printed along the bottom and right sides of page 10.

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  Walker Talker: Saturday, December 25, 1943

  Walker Talker Editorial Staff

  This 10-page color newspaper is a printed document about the Walker Army Air Base. This document, listed as Volume 1, Number 45 and published on Saturday, December 25, 1943, is the Christmas edition. The Walker Air Base was located between Walker and Victoria, Kansas. A red border is printed around the top, bottom, and left side of page 1. Pages 3 and 4 are significantly tattered on the edges. Page 1 features a photograph, titled “Just a Slight Sample,” depicting Pvt. Don Foster, “Brother” Witchen, and Cpl. E. C. Breckenridge hauling bags of Christmas mail. At the bottom of page 1 are two photographs, titled “Open Next Week is Custer Villa, Housing Project.” The top photograph is of Custer Villa, and the bottom photograph is of Planefield trailer camp. Page 2 features a photograph, titled “Sings Tonight,” depicting a headshot of Chrystabelle Bryan. At the bottom of page 2 is an illustration of “The Wolf,” signed by Sansone. Page 3 features a photograph, named “Titled,” of actress Gloria DeHaven in heels and a dress. At the bottom of page 3 is a photograph, titled “Always on the Go These Days,” depicting Wendelin J. Dinkel, Edgar C Glassman, and Roy Gleen Creighton of the Post Engineers Plumbing Crew. Page 4 features an illustration of two planes titled “Which One Would You Fire At?” An entry on page 4 is titled “Yankwiz” by Bob Hawk, Quizmaster, followed by a quote reading “‘Thanks to the Yanks.” Beneath the quote is “Saturdays, C. B. S.” Page 5 features a photograph, titled “Mail and More Mail for Walker Soldiers,” of “Brother” Witchen, Pvt. Don Valdez, and Pvt. Don Foster sorting through mail. Page 6 has an entry titled “Chapel Corner.” Page 7 features an illustration, titled “Morning Report,” about WAC Pvt. Margaret Maloney, the first woman to win a soldier’s medal for heroism. Page 8 features an edition of the comic Male Call by Milton Caniff, consisting of five panels. Page 9 features a photograph, titled “Waiting for a Housewife,” of a Custer Villa unit kitchen. Page 9 has an entry titled “Answers to Bob Hawk’s Yankwiz” in bold letters. Page 10 features an illustration of soldiers in an infirmary, signed by Pvt. Frank Dahlgren. A red border is printed along the bottom and right sides of page 10.

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  Walker Talker: Saturday, December 18, 1943

  Walker Talker Editorial Staff

  This 12-page color newspaper is a printed document about the Walker Army Air Base. This document is listed as Volume 1, Number 44, published on Saturday, December 18, 1943. The Walker Air Base was located between Walker and Victoria, Kansas. A red border is printed around the top, bottom, and left side of page 1. Page 1 features a photograph of Major Henry Coles holding a pair of binoculars, titled “Every Inch A Soldier.” Page 1 also features a photograph, titled “24 Army Years,” of Mike Kell wearing a military uniform. At the bottom of page 1 is a photograph, titled “Snappy M.P.s In New White Belts and Puttees,” depicting Cpl. Robert Edwards, Pfc. Frank Drnach, Cpl. Everett Weggamon, Pvt. Richard Blatnick, Pvt, Dwight Layman, Pvt. Sam Soussi, Pvt. Clinton Patterson, Pvt. Virgil Austin, Pvt Virgil Whitt, Pfc. William Driscoll, Pfc. Carl Farmer, Pvt. Riley Creel, Pvt. Gabriel Ferrante, and Pfc. Milo Papan standing behind a fountain. Page 2 features an illustration of “The Wolf” signed by Sansone. An entry on page 2 is titled “Yankwiz” by Bob Hawk, Quizmaster, followed by a quote reading “‘Thanks to the Yanks.” Beneath the quote is “Saturdays, C. B. S.” Page 3 features a photograph, titled “Future Fliers for the Army Air Forces,” depicting Col. Hewitt congratulating Frederick Becker, Cadet Sgt. Casimir Kowrach, C/Sgt. Elmer Mulson, C/Cpl. Edgar McBridge, and C/Cpl. Philip Dorian. The left column on page 4 is titled “Chapel Corner.” Page 5 features a photograph, titled “Getting Ready to Fly ‘in the Dark,’” depicting a cadet and officer in a cockpit preparing for takeoff. Page 6 features an edition of the comic Male Call by Milton Caniff, consisting of four panels. Page 7 features a photograph, titled “Sub-Depot Employes Receiving Awards,” depicting a crowd of Sub-Depot employees being presented with awards. Page 8 features a photograph, titled “Cowling Flap Motor,” depicting Helen Devlin holindg a Lear Avia electric motor. The bottom of page 8 features two photographs, titled “Commanding Officers Present Civilian Awards at Sub-Depot.” The left photograph depicts Col. Lewis presenting Robert M. Dillard with an award, and the right photograph depicts Col. Hewitt presenting an award to Margaret Hussman. Page 9 features a photograph, titled “Sloppy or Snappy? Which Are You?,” of two uniformed soldiers standing side by side. Page 10 features an illustration of a soldier holding a woman, signed by Pvt. Harry George. Page 10 has an entry titled “Answers to Bob Hawk’s Yankwiz” in bold letters. Page 11 features a photograph, titled “Christmas Greetings from a Walker Bride,” of singer and actor Gale Robbins, wife of Lt. Robert Olsen of the Walker Air Field. Page 12 features a photograph, titled “Happy Hunting! Coast Guard Tails U-Boat,” depicting a crowd of Coast Guards on a ship watching an explosion in the ocean. A red border is printed along the bottom and right sides of page 12.

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  Walker Talker: Saturday, December 11, 1943

  Walker Talker Editorial Staff

  This 14-page color newspaper is a printed document about the Walker Army Air Base. This document is listed as Volume 1, Number 43, published on Saturday, December 11, 1943. This edition is the first Walker Talker edition to be published on a Saturday. The Walker Air Base was located between Walker and Victoria, Kansas. A red border is printed around the top, bottom, and left side of page 1. Pages 1 and 2 are tattered around the edges. Page 1 features a photograph, titled “Soldier Show Pics,” depicting Capt. “Bill” Poston performing at the WAAF All-Star Variety Show in the Russell High Auditorium. At the bottom of page 1 is a photograph, titled “Thank These Men for Talker Pictures,” depicting Pfc. Trinkler, Pfc. Selm, Cpl. Mykils, Cpl. Robertson, Lt. Cook, Sgt. Fist, Cpl. Moore, Pvt. Boyer, Pvt. Hood, and Pfc. Smith standing in front of the Photo Laboratory. Page 2 features an illustration titled “The Wolf,” signed by Cpl. Sansone. The left column on page 3 is titled “Chapel Corner,” and at the bottom of page 3 is an illustrated title reading “Orchids To:.” Page 3 features a photograph, titled “Hungarian String Trio,” depicting Pfc. Frank Michetti, Pfc. Harold Blaustein, and Pfc. Eddie Gedrocz of the WAAF “Hungarian String Trio” comedy team at the Russell High Auditorium. Page 4 features a photograph, titled “Tops in Taps,” of Pfc. Fred Hensey performing a dance routine. Page 5 features a photograph, titled “A Visit with the Sick,” of A/S Robert E. Johnson shaking hands with Buddy Baer’s hand as Pvt. Earl Hanson sits in the background. Page 6 is titled “Sports” in decorated bubble letters. Page 6 features a photograph, titled “Sergeant Greets Sergeant,” depicting Sgt. Peter Hayden shaking hands with Sgt. Max Baer. At the bottom of page 6 is a photograph, titled “Max Baer, Referee,” of a crowd surrounding a boxing ring, where Pvt. Carmen Guira and Pvt. George L. Flores fight as Max Baer referees. Page 7 features a photograph, titled “Mr. V. D. Burnett New USO Director,” of a headshot of the director. Page 7 features an illustration of swimmers by Pfc. R. Simmons from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Page 8 features a photograph, titled “Post Engineer Carpenter Shop,” of Gerard Schreiner, Adam Goetz, Sigmund Leiker, Edmund Pfeifer, Siegmund Deines, Francis Bissing, Anton Sauer, Peter Spies, Preston Cobb, Michael Billinger, and Joseph Gerstner posing with a sign. An entry on page 8 is titled “Yankwiz” by Bob Hawk, Quizmaster, followed by a quote reading “‘Thanks to the Yanks.” Beneath the quote is “Saturdays, C. B. S.” Page 9 features an illustration, titled “Morning Report,” about S/Sgt. Jas E. Houchins. Page 9 features a photograph, titled “Mitchells Carry 75mm Cannon,” of a cannon built into the nose of a plane. Page 10 features a photograph, titled “Train Nurses as Bullets Whine Overhead,” depicting a group of U. S. Army nurses crawling under barbed wire at Camp Young, California. Page 10 features an illustrated title reading “Laff O’ the Week.” At the bottom of page 10 is a photograph, titled “That Last Tense Moment,” of two U. S. infantrymen waiting among trees in the Southwest Pacific. Page 11 is titled “Gremlin-Post” in shaded-in lettering. Below the title is a hand-drawn illustration of a military plane with a star insignia on its fuselage and both wings, flying to the right. Hanging off the letter “S” in the title is a monkey, and another is holding on to the plane’s back fin. Page 12 features an illustration of a soldier throwing an explosive, titled “American Heroes” by Leff. Page 13 features an illustration titled “Life Savers.” Page 14 has an entry titled “Answers to Bob Hawk’s Yankwiz” in bold letters. Page 14 features an edition of the comic Male Call by Milton Caniff, consisting of four panels. A red border is printed along the bottom and right sides of page 14.

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  Walker Talker: Friday, December 3, 1943

  Walker Talker Editorial Staff

  This 14-page color newspaper is a printed document about the Walker Army Air Base. This document is listed as Volume 1, Number 42, published on Friday, December 3, 1943. The Walker Air Base was located between Walker and Victoria, Kansas. A red border is printed around the top, bottom, and left side of page 1. Page 1 features a photograph, titled “Hays U.S.O. Dedicated,” of Col. Hewit speaking at a ceremony. Page 1 also features a photograph, titled “Thanksgiving Chow Line,” of soldiers and their civilian guests serving themselves food. Page 2 has an illustration signed by Sansone titled “The Wolf.” The left column on page 3 is titled “Chapel Corner,” and at the bottom of page 3 is an illustrated title reading “Orchids To:.” Page 4 features a four-photograph collage, titled “A Real Thanksgiving Get-Together,” of men and women eating at the Consolidated Mess on Thanksgiving Day. An entry on page 4 is titled “Yankwiz” by Bob Hawk, Quizmaster, followed by a quote reading “‘Thanks to the Yanks.” Beneath the quote is “Saturdays, C. B. S.,” accompanied by a headshot of a smiling man with black slicked-back hair. Page 5 features a photograph, titled “New Hays USO Dedicated Sunday, 27 November,” depicting Lester McCoy in a suit representing the Governor at the U. S. O. opening. Page 6 is titled “Sports” in decorated bubble letters. Page 6 has a photograph of Alma Carroll, titled “We’re Still Looking for Sport Contributions.” Page 7 features a photograph, titled “How About That!” depicting Jean Strasser in a patterned swimsuit. Page 8 features a collage of three photographs and one illustration, titled “Electric Gun Pointer Makes Dead Ducks of Enemy Planes.” The illustration explains how the gun works, and the photographs show various men working with it. Page 9 features a photograph of two uniformed WACs waiting in the chow line. At the bottom of page 9 is an illustrated title reading “Laff O’ the Week.” Page 11 is titled “Gremlin-Post” in shaded-in lettering. Below the title is a hand-drawn illustration of a military plane with a star insignia on its fuselage and both wings, flying to the right. Hanging off the letter “S” in the title is a monkey, and another is holding on to the plane’s back fin. Page 11 features an illustration of a woman walking past a soldier, signed by Cpl. Tom Blaney from Mather Field, California. At the bottom of page 12 is an illustration titled “Life Savers.” Page 14 has an entry titled “Answers to Bob Hawk’s Yankwiz” in bold letters. Page 14 features an edition of the comic Male Call by Milton Caniff, consisting of four panels. A red border is printed along the bottom and right sides of page 14.