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  Walker Talker: Friday, July 9, 1943

  Walker Talker Editorial Staff

  This black-and-white 12-page newspaper is a printed document about the Walker Army Air Base. However, only pages 1-5 and 10-12 are available. All 8 available pages of the newspaper are tattered around the edges. This document is listed as Volume 1, Number 21, published on Friday, July 9, 1943. Light pencil marks circle the number “1” in 21. Volume 1, Number 20 of the newspaper is not available. The Walker Air Base was located between Walker and Victoria, Kansas. The top of the first page features a printed illustration titled “Walker Talker,” depicting an air force plane accompanied by an air force base and tower. Page 1 depicts a photograph, titled “Open House Huge Success!,” of a flag being lowered from the staff in front of numerous uniformed soldiers during an open house at Walker Army Air Field. The bottom of page 1 has an entry titled “13,732 Persons Visit WAAF,” followed by a photograph of a military drill team performing to a crowd of people. The photograph is titled “Drill Team W.A.A.F.” The top of page 2 has a printed illustration of an air force insignia with wings. Page 2 consists of four columns of text, differing from the typical 2-column Walker Talker newsletter. Toward the middle right of page 2 is an illustrated title reading “From the Mail Box.” The top of page 3 has an illustrated title reading “Around the Base with Snooper.” Toward the bottom-right of page 3 are two caducei (medical symbols) beside the title “Medics.” Page 4 is titled “Movies” in block letters surrounded by a decorated border. Page 5 depicts a photograph, titled “Cooperation . . . .,” of Mabel Parrish and Pfc. Samuel Luhustacker, dressed in jumpsuits and welding masks, working together on a project. At the bottom of page 10 is an illustration titled “The Wolf” signed by Sansone. Page 11 has an illustration of a soldier being detained by a military police officer, signed by Pvt. Bob Galliger from Air Base HQ in Walla Walla, Washington. The top-right column of page 12 is titled “Answers to Bob Hawk’s Yankwiz” in bold, printed letters. To the right of the printed words is a circle with a hawk wearing a bow tie speaking into a microphone. An illustration titled “Life Savers” is at the bottom of the left column on page 12. Printed alongside the right side of page 12 is an edition of the comic Male Call by Milton Caniff, consisting of five panels.

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  Walker Talker: Friday, June 25, 1943

  Walker Talker Editorial Staff

  This black-and-white 23-page newsletter is a typed document about the Walker Army Air Base. This document is listed as Volume 1, Number 19, published on Friday, June 25, 1943. The Walker Air Base was located between Walker and Victoria, Kansas. The top of the first page features a printed illustration titled “Walker Talker,” depicting an air force plane accompanied by an air force base and tower. Page 1 features three printed photographs titled “Keeping ‘Em Flying at WAAF,” the top of which depicts civilian and military workers in the sub-depot machine shop on the Air Base. The lower-left photograph depicts Corp. Ollie Rowe, Ruby Wilson, and Pat Elliot in the machine shop, and the lower-right photograph depicts Irene Stromberg, Foreman Charles Schuckman, and Pfc. Paul C. Smith working in the shop. The top of page 2 has a printed illustration of an air force insignia with wings. The bottom of page 2 has a printed illustration titled “Life Savers.” The left column of page 3 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. A printed illustration of a couple of soldiers and women, signed illegibly, appears on page 3. Page 5 has an entry titled “Answers to Bob Hawk’s Yankwiz” in bold letters. To the right of the words is a circle with a hawk wearing a bow tie speaking into a microphone. At the bottom of page 5 is a printed illustration titled “The Wolf,” signed by Sansone. The top of page 7 has a printed illustration of three orchids with the words “Orchids To:” written beneath the illustration. Printed sideways along the length of page 7 is an edition of the comic Male Call by Milton Caniff, consisting of four panels. Page 10 has an illustrated title reading “Rambling in the Dark.” Page 11 has a large illustrated title, “Movies,” within a stylized border. Page 13 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 17 has an illustrated title reading “‘Surveys’ Post Engineers.” Page 18 is titled “Sports” in decorated bubble letters, accompanied by figures playing different sports. The top of page 20 features an illustrated title reading “Around the Base with Snooper,” and another illustrated title toward the middle reading “396th: Keynotes.” Page 21 features a printed illustration in the center. Excluding page 5, the pages are numbered using numerals until page 12, after which no page numbers are listed. Pages 13, 14, and 18 have small ink splotches throughout, and page 21 has typed lettering in the left corner that is too light to read.

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  Walker Talker: Friday, June 18, 1943

  Walker Talker Editorial Staff

  This black-and-white 27-page newsletter is a typed document about the Walker Army Air Base. This document is listed as Volume 1, Number 18, published on Friday, June 18, 1943. The Walker Air Base was located between Walker and Victoria, Kansas. The top of the first page features a printed illustration titled “Walker Talker,” depicting an air force plane accompanied by an air force base and tower. Page 1 is titled “WAAF Chapel First Service Sunday,” accompanied by a printed photograph of the newly erected, white chapel. The chapel is dedicated to Lieut. Harold W. Cole, whose headshot is printed above the chapel. The top of page 2 has a printed illustration of an air force insignia with wings. The left column of page 3 is titled “Yankwiz” by Bob Hawk, Quizmaster, followed by a quote reading “‘Thanks to the Yanks.” Beneath the quote is “Saturdays, C. B. S.” Next to it is a printed image of a headshot of a smiling man with black slicked-back hair. Printed sideways along the length of page 3 is an edition of the comic Male Call by Milton Caniff, consisting of 4 panels. Beside the comic is an illustration of a soldier saying, “Or me in the air corps!” Page 4 is titled “Communion Breakfast” in illustrated font. The left column of page 5 is titled “Answers to Bob Hawk’s Yankwiz” in bold, printed letters. To the right of the printed words is a circle with a hawk wearing a bow tie speaking into a microphone. The top of page 5 has a printed illustration of three orchids with the words “Orchids To:” written beneath the illustration. The middle-left column of page 5 is titled “G.I. of the Week,” and an illustration of a Technical Sergeant in uniform is printed to the right of the title. Page 6 has an illustrated title reading “1158th Guard Squadron” and another reading “Quartermaster 402nd Corps.” Page 7 features a photograph titled “Surgery at Sea Saves Seamen,” depicting surgeon Lt. Alexander S. Angel performing an appendectomy. Page 8 has an illustrated title reading “518th Service Squadron” and another reading “The Fighting 500th.” Page 8 has an illustration signed by Forsberg, and the caption reads “‘Wind, Hell! You should go to Kansas sometime!’” Page 9 has two illustrations, one titled “Life Savers” and another titled “The Wolf,” signed by Sansone. Page 10 has an illustrated title reading “Rambling in the Dark.” Page 11 has a printed illustration signed by T/5 Ray Wade. At the bottom of page 12 is an illustration of two military figures and a woman signed by Forsberg. Page 13 has an illustrated title reading “On the Quarterdeck” and another reading “Corps of Engineers: Resident Engineers.” Page 14 has two illustrations, both signed by Forsberg. Page 15 is titled “Movies: War Department Theater” in illustrated font. Page 17 has an illustrated title reading “852nd Signal Corps.” Page 18 has three printed photographs titled “Section of the Crowd Which Jammed the Theatre.” The top photograph depicts a crowd standing outside the theater, the bottom-left photograph is of the WAAF orchestra, and the bottom-right photograph depicts Colonel William A. Cahill. Page 19 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 onto the plane’s tail fin. Also on page 19 is an illustrated title reading “The Little Pinwigs.” Page 20 has the illustrated title “Reading the Headlines,” and page 21 has an illustrated title reading “Supply Lines by Boogie Bogan.” Page 23 has an illustrated title reading “Maintenance,” and page 24 has an illustrated title reading “Sub-Depot Club News.” Page 24 also has an illustration signed by Forsberg. Page 26 is titled “Sports” in decorated bubble letters, accompanied by figures playing different sports. At the bottom of page 26 is an illustration titled “Hatched One Year Ago,” highlighting the first anniversary of the publication Yank.

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  Walker Talker: Friday, June 11, 1943

  Walker Talker Editorial Staff

  This black-and-white 18-page newsletter is a typed document about the Walker Army Air Base. This document is listed as Volume 1, Number 17, published on Friday, June 11, 1943. The Walker Air Base was located between Walker and Victoria, Kansas. The top of the first page features a printed illustration titled “Walker Talker,” depicting an air force plane accompanied by an air force base and tower. Page 1 has three photographs, and the article is titled “Our Hostesses at WAAF.” The top photograph is a headshot of Principal Hostess Pauline M. Shearer, the middle photograph is a headshot of Restaurant Hostess Lillian Dumler, and the bottom photograph is a headshot of Librarian Eleanor Murray. The top of page 2 has a printed illustration of an air force insignia with wings. Page 3 has a printed illustration signed by Sgt. Paul S. Snyder from Keesler Field, Mississippi. Page 3 has a printed image titled “Life Savers” at the bottom. Page 4 features an illustrated title reading “1158 Guard Squadron” in the top-right corner and “902 Quartermaster Corps” in the center-left. The top-right column on page 5 is titled “Keynotes,” which is drawn onto a staff. The middle-left column on Page 5 is titled “From the Mail Box,” accompanied by an illustration of a mailbox. Printed sideways along the length of page 6 is an edition of the comic Male Call by Milton Caniff, consisting of 3 panels. At the top of page 7 is an illustrated title reading “500 HQ & A. B. Quadron ‘Fightin’ 500th,’” and in the middle of page 7 is an illustrated title reading “518 Service Squadron.” The left column of page 8 has a hand-drawn illustration of three orchids with the words “Orchids To:” written beneath the illustration. The right column of 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.” Next to it is a printed headshot of a smiling man with black slicked-back hair. Page 9 is titled “Movies” in decorated block letters. The top of Page 10 has one printed image titled “The Wolf” signed by Sansone. The center-left column of page 10 is titled “Answers to Bob Hawk’s Yankwiz” in bold, printed letters. To the right of the printed words is a circle with a hawk wearing a bow tie speaking into a microphone. The top-right column is titled “Medics” in bubble letters. Page 12 is titled “Civilian War Bonds” in printed handwriting. Page 13 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 onto the plane’s tail fin. Next to the handwritten title “Supply Lines by Boogie Bogan” on page 14 is an illustration of military supply trucks. Page 18 is titled “Sports” in hand-drawn bubble letters. Inside each letter is a figure playing a different sport. Pages 3 and 4 are especially yellowed.

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  Walker Talker: Friday, June 4, 1943

  Walker Talker Editorial Staff

  This black-and-white 18-page newsletter is a typed document about the Walker Army Air Base. This document is listed as Volume 1, Number 16, published on Friday, June 4, 1943. The Walker Air Base was located between Walker and Victoria, Kansas. The top of the first page features a printed illustration titled “Walker Talker,” depicting an air force plane accompanied by an air force base and tower. Page 1 has 2 printed photographs titled WAAF Represented in Memorial Day Parade. The left photograph depicts Walker Army Air Field vehicles being driven in a Memorial Day parade down Russell’s Main Street, and the right photograph depicts soldiers carrying U.S. flags in the parade. The top of page two has a printed illustration of an air force insignia with wings. Page 3 contains a printing error, in which Male Call and the printed Yankwiz title cover the header. The left column of page 3 is titled “Yankwiz” by Bob Hawk, Quizmaster, followed by a quote reading “‘Thanks to the Yanks.” Beneath the quote is “Saturdays, C. B. S.” Next to it is a printed headshot of a smiling man with black slicked-back hair. Printed sideways along the length of page 3 is an edition of the comic Male Call by Milton Caniff, consisting of 6 panels. Beside the end of the comic is an illustration of a daschound standing on a sign reading “To be continued next week.” The left column on page 4 is titled “902 Quartermaster Corps” within an illustration. The left column of page 5 is titled “Answers to Bob Hawk’s Yankwiz” in bold, printed letters. To the right of the printed words is a circle with a hawk wearing a bow tie speaking into a microphone. Also on page 5 is a photograph of Joan L. McCate, a member of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC), looking through a microscope in a medical laboratory in New Jersey. Page 6 has an entry titled “From the Mail Box,” in illustrated font. Page 7 has a picture titled “Musical Treat for WAAC Feet,” depicting members of the WAAC band standing in formation. On page 8 is a printed image titled “The Wolf” by Sansone. Page 9 has a 4-panel illustration of a man sleeping against a tree while a beaver disturbs him. The middle of page 9 is titled “USO Activities” in cursive handwriting. Page 10 has 1 printed illustration titled “Life Savers” at the top, and another printed image signed by Cpt. Newcombe. The top of page 11 has a printed illustration of three orchids with the words “Orchids To:” written beneath the illustration. The illustration is printed over the page heading. Page 12 is titled “Movies” in decorated block lettering. Page 13 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 onto the plane’s tail fin. At the bottom of page 14 is an illustration signed by Forsberg of a Military Police Officer sternly pointing at a Cadet, and a woman whose breasts are visible is in the background. The top-left column on page 18 is titled “Around the Base with Snooper” in bubble letters, accompanied by an illustration of a man wearing a top hat looking into the keyhole of a door. The top-right column is titled “Medics” in bubble letters. The final entry on page 18 is titled “518 Service Squadron” in an illustrated title. Page 2 has ink spots throughout it.

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  Walker Talker: Friday, May 28, 1943

  Walker Talker Editorial Staff

  This black-and-white 18-page newsletter is a typed document about the Walker Army Air Base. The newsletter consists of 20 pages, but page 9 has a primary page along with 9A and 9B. This document is listed as Volume 1, Number 15, published on Friday, May 28, 1943. The Walker Air Base was located between Walker and Victoria, Kansas. The top of the first page features a printed illustration titled “Walker Talker,” depicting an air force plane accompanied by an air force base and tower. Page 1 is printed, while the rest of the newsletter is typed. Page 1 is titled “Walker Army Air Field Being Doubled in Size,” and 3 printed photographs accompany the entry. The top photo depicts laborers working on building new additions to the air base, the middle photo depicts 2 laborers sitting and standing on a beam, and the bottom photo depicts a crane and multiple laborers on the ground and within the structure. The top of page 2 has a printed illustration of an air force insignia with wings. The bottom of page 2 has the illustrated title “The Fightin’ 500th.” At the top of page 3 is a photograph depicting Kansas Governor Andy Schoeppel posing with Colonel Cahill in front of the Colonel’s plane. The Governor is wearing a dark suit, tie, and a tribly hat, and the Colonel is wearing a military uniform and cap. The bottom-right column on page 3 is titled “Medics” in illustrated font. Page 4 has a large illustration signed by Forsberg depicting different ways to salute. Page 5 has 2 printed photographs. The top photograph, taken on May 8, 1943, depicts prisoners marching in the street around an Allied tank after the United Nations entered Tunis. The bottom photograph depicts Allied tanks firing at an enemy strongpoint, surrounded by white smoke, in Tunis. Page 6 has an illustration signed by Forsberg titled “‘Hey, you G.I. Fotogs!’” The entry on page 6 is titled “Open Letters” in decorated bubble letters. The right column of page 7 is titled “Yankwiz” by Bob Hawk, Quizmaster. There is a quote reading “‘Thanks to the Yanks,’” and beneath the quote is “Saturdays, C. B. S.” Next to the text is a printed headshot of a smiling man with black slicked-back hair. At the bottom of page 7 is a printed illustration signed by Pvt. “Buck” Glanzman from Gunterfield, Ala. Page 8 features a large illustration signed by Forsberg. The left column on page 8 has the handwritten title “902 Quartermaster Corps.” Printed sideways up the length of page 9 is an edition of the comic Male Call by Milton Caniff, consisting of 9 panels. Beside the end of the comic strip is an illustration of a uniform-clad soldier pointing his thumb at the comic strip, saying, “Yeah, I know, but look at the swell pie he’d miss!” The right-hand column of page 9 is titled “Answers to Bob Hawk’s Yankwiz” in bold, printed letters. To the right of the printed words is a circle with a hawk wearing a bow tie speaking into a microphone. The next page is numbered 9A, and the top-left column is titled “Snooper” in bubble letters, accompanied by an illustration of a man wearing a top hat looking into the keyhole of a door. The bottom-right column on page 9A has the handwritten title “Wanted! Life-Saving Instructors.” The next page, numbered 9B, is titled “Sports” in an illustrated font. Page 10 has a printed illustration titled “The Wolf” by Sansone. At the bottom of page 10 is another printed illustration titled “Life Savers.” At the top of page 11 is an illustration, signed by Forsberg. Page 12 is titled “Movies,” written in decorated block letters. In the middle of page 12 are two illustrated titles, both reading “Saturday Night Owl Show.” Page 13 is titled “Gremlin-Post” in handwritten 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 onto the plane’s tail fin. Below the illustration are the words “400th Sub-Depot.” Page 14 has an illustration of 3 airplanes flying above an entry titled “Letter to St. Peter” by Elma Dean in typed lettering. The top of page 16 is titled “The Cry of the Kee Bird,” written in bubble letters that are displayed on a large sign with snow covering the top of it. To the right of the sign is a bird with a large, extended beak filled with sharp teeth, shivering and covered in snow. Next to the typed title “Supply Lines by Boodie Bogan” on page 17 is an illustration of military supply trucks. At the top of page 18 is an illustration of a uniform-clad soldier walking on a path in the direction of a pointed sign. The title reads “Some Pointers on the,” and the sign beneath reads “Road to Failure.” Page 7 has small ink splatters running down the middle of the page.

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  Walker Talker: Friday, May 21, 1943

  Walker Talker Editorial Staff

  This black-and-white 18-page newsletter is a typed document about the Walker Army Air Base. This document is listed as Volume 1, Number 14, published on Friday, May 21, 1943. The Walker Air Base was located between Walker and Victoria, Kansas. The top of the first page features a printed illustration titled “Walker Talker,” depicting an air force plane accompanied by an air force base and tower. Page 1 is machine printed, while the rest of the newsletter is typed. Page 1 consists of a collage of 6 photographs titled “First USO Center Dance in Russell.” The photographs depict soldiers from Walker Air Base and women dancing at the USO Center to music from the Walker Army Air Field Orchestra. The center-right picture of the collage depicts local USO hostesses Frances Seely, D. N. Ehrlich, and H. B. Mabee posing with Lieut. Glenn McClure of the base; Thomas J. Addiego, local USO director; and Chester C. Sellens, USO Chairman. The top of page 2 has a printed illustration of an air force insignia with wings. Page 3 depicts a photo titled “Doctor Becomes Diplomat” of U.S. medical officer Capt. Lester L. Blount in uniform holding a stethoscope to an Arabian child. Beside the child is the child’s father. The left column of page 4 is titled “Yankwiz” by Bob Hawk, Quizmaster. There is a quote reading “‘Thanks to the Yanks,’” and beneath the quote is “Saturdays, C. B. S.” Next to the text is a printed image of a headshot of a smiling man with black slicked-back hair. Printed sideways along the length of page 7 is an edition of the comic Male Call by Milton Caniff, consisting of 4 panels. The right-hand column of page 6 is titled “Answers to Bob Hawk’s Yankwiz” in bold, printed letters. To the right of the printed words is a circle with a hawk wearing a bow tie speaking into a microphone. Page 7 has a hand-drawn illustration titled “Military Courtesy,” signed by Forsberg. Page 8 has the handwritten title “The Kernal-Kracks” accompanied by illustrations of squirrels. On page 9 is a printed image titled “Army Exchange Barber Shop, signed by Pvt. Frank Dahlagren from Eglin Field. Fla. Page 10 has the handwritten title “Movies” in decorated block letters. Page 10 also depicts an illustrated title reading “Owl Show.” Page 11 is titled “Gremlin-Post” in handwritten 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 onto the plane’s tail fin. Below the illustration are the words “400th Sub-Depot.” At the bottom of page 11 is an illustrated title reading “Introducing the Little Pinwigs.” The top-right side of page 12 features a printed image titled “Life Savers,” and the bottom of page 12 features a printed image titled “The Wolf,” signed by Sansone. Page 13 features a large hand-drawn illustration of two soldiers in uniforms, helmets, and satchels, signed by Forsberg. Page 14 is titled “Kansas” in large 3-dimensional letters. The illustration depicts a strong wind disturbing the scenery, blowing the letters, grass, leaves, and papers into the air. Page 17 is titled “902nd. QM Corps,” written in bubble letters. At the bottom of page 17 is the illustrated title “The Fightin’ 500th.” The right-side column of page 18 is titled “Around the Base with Snooper,” and beside the title is a figure wearing a top hat, bowtie, and jacket, holding a magnifying glass up to the letter “R” in “Snooper.” Page 19 depicts a hand-drawn illustration signed by Forsberg of two military soldiers wearing caps and boots. One figure depicting Lt. Keegan is standing in knee-high water with his hands in his pockets, and the other figure depicting Sgt. Johnson is walking through the water. A sign next to the figures reads, “Motor Pool.” Page 20 has the illustrated title “Sports” in bubble letters.

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  Walker Talker: Friday, May 14, 1943

  Walker Talker Editorial Staff

  This black-and-white 18-page newsletter is a typed document about the Walker Army Air Base. This document is listed as Volume 1, Number 13, published on Friday, May 14, 1943. The Walker Air Base was located between Walker and Victoria, Kansas. The top of the first page features a printed illustration titled “Walker Talker,” depicting an air force plane accompanied by an air force base and tower. Page 1 depicts a large picture of an organized orchestra of men at the Walker Army Air Base, titled “Walker Army Air Field Dance Orchestra.” The men in the photo are Pvt. E. M. Daughtery, pianist; Pvt. Johnson, bassist; Pvt. Stoddard, bassoonist; Pfc. Daughtery, clarinetist; Pfc. McDonald, trumpet player; Pfc. Yakimi, saxophone player; Pfc. Butler, drummer; Cpl. Zirlax, saxophone and guitar player; and Pfc. Moll, drummer. The top of page 2 has a printed illustration of an air force insignia with wings. Page three has a printed photo titled “Pups go Overseas,” depicting Lt. R. G. Holt of the Navy holding two spaniel puppies. He is sitting, wearing a flight suit and a cap. Page 4 has the title “The Kernal-Kracks” in bubble letters accompanied by illustrations of squirrels. Page 5 is titled “902nd. QM Corps” in handwriting. The bottom of page 5 has 2 printed images, one titled “Life Savers” and the other titled “The Wolf,” signed by Sansone. The right column of page 6 is titled “The Fightin’ 500th” in bubble letters. Printed sideways along the length of page 7 is an edition of the comic Male Call by Milton Caniff, consisting of 5 panels. At the bottom of page 7 is a printed illustration signed by Corp. Paul Snyder. Page 10 has a handwritten title reading “Rambling in the Dark.” Page 11 is titled “Gremlin-Post” in handwritten 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 onto the plane’s tail fin. Page 12 features a story about a rooster and a hen looking for worms, and the text aligned is in the shape of a hen. Page 15 is titled “Sports” in bubble letters. Page 16 is titled “Movies” in decorated bubble letters. Page 17 has a stylized illustration of a figure wearing a Sergeant’s uniform. The pages from 10 through 18 are numbered using numerals, whereas pages 2 through 9 are numbered using words. Pages 2 through 9 are yellowed, and pages 2, 7, and 8 have small tears in the pages.

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  Walker Talker: Friday, May 7, 1943

  Walker Talker Editorial Staff

  This black-and-white 14-page newsletter is a typed document about the Walker Army Air Base. This document is listed as Volume 1, Number 12, published on Friday, May 7, 1943. The Walker Air Base was located between Walker and Victoria, Kansas. Page 1 is printed, while the rest of the newsletter is typed. The top of the first page features a printed illustration titled “Walker Talker,” depicting an air force plane accompanied by an air force base and tower. Page 1 is titled “Mother’s Day” in illustrated font. The letter ‘O’ in “Mother’s” is a circular locket with a photo of a woman. In the top-right corner of the entry on Page 1 is a printed photograph of a smiling woman holding a photo of a young man in a military uniform. In the bottom-left corner is a printed image of three peonies. Sunday, May 9, 1943, is printed along the bottom of page 1, and the words “Let her know you remember” are printed above the date. The top of page 2 has a printed illustration of an air force insignia with wings. Printed sideways along the length of page 3 is an edition of the comic Male Call by Milton Caniff, consisting of four panels. Beneath the comic is an illustration of a man’s angry face, wearing a military cap, accompanied by a drawing of military chevrons indicating the rank of first sergeant. An illustration is also printed at the bottom of page 3, signed by CPL. Henry McAlear. The top-left column on page 4 is titled “G.I. of the Week” in typed font, accompanied by an illustration of an older man wearing a military uniform and dress cap. Beside the figure are chevrons indicating the rank of staff sergeant. Page 5 features illustrations of two planes with the words “35th A. SQ.” written on the undersides of their wings. Page 6 has a column titled “The Kernal Cracks,” and on either side of the handwritten title are two squirrels. On either side of a typed title reading “News from Chemical Warfare Service” are hand-drawn smoke clouds. Also on page 6 are eyes drawn on either side of a typed title reading “Keep your Eyes Open!” Page 7 has 3 printed images throughout it. Page 9 has a column titled “The Fighting 500th.” Also on page 9 is a column titled “Around the Base with Snooper,” accompanied by an illustration of a man holding a paper and a pen in either hand. Page 10 is titled “Gremlin-Post” in handwritten 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 onto the plane’s tail fin. Page 12 has the decorated, handwritten title “Movies.” Page 13 has the handwritten title “Sports” in bubble letters. The ink on page 4 is darker than the ink on other pages, and pages 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 are yellowed. There are stray ink marks on the bottom-left side of page 6.

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  Walker Talker: Friday, April 30, 1943

  Walker Talker Editorial Staff

  This black-and-white 12-page newsletter is a typed document about the Walker Army Air Base. This document is listed as Volume 1, Number 11, published on Friday, April 30, 1943. The Walker Air Base was located between Walker and Victoria, Kansas. The top of the first page features a printed illustration titled “Walker Talker,” depicting an air force plane accompanied by an air force base and tower. Page 11 is mislabeled as page 12. Page 1 displays a large photograph titled “Jeep Driver Says He’s War Bond Salesman,” depicting 12 female Hays High School students posing around and inside a military jeep. Two girls with shoulder-length, curled brown hair are wearing knee-length, collared dresses and sitting on the jeep's front fender. Two girls with similar hair wearing the same uniform are on either side of the jeep. Inside the jeep, Private Harry Stein is grabbing the steering wheel in a military uniform and cap. Sitting around him in the jeep are 8 more female students, smiling and waving. The top of page 2 has a printed illustration of an air force insignia with wings. Printed sideways along the length of page 3 is an edition of the comic Male Call by Milton Caniff, consisting of 3 panels. An illustration of a wolf character signed by Sansone is also printed at the bottom of page 3. The top of page 4 has a hand-drawn illustration of three orchids with the words “Orchids To:” written beneath the illustration. Page 5 has four photographs from the air base’s Easter Sunrise Service titled “0630 April 25th.” The top-left photo shows Colonel Cahill standing at a microphone, addressing a crowd of soldiers and civilians, as photographed in the bottom-left photo. The top-right photo depicts a row of soldiers in uniform attending the service, standing with their hands clasped in front of them. The bottom-left photo shows a small group of soldiers. One soldier holds a large American flag, and another holds a rifle pointed upward. The right column on page 6 is titled “Rambling in the Dark,” accompanied by an illustration of a small figure holding a rifle. The left column on page 7 features the illustrated title “Walkerettes,” alongside illustrations of women. Page 8 is dedicated to a printed graphic titled “If the Japs use Gas,” explaining and showing what to do in the event of a gas attack. Page 9 is titled “Gremlin-Post” in handwritten 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 onto the plane’s tail fin. Page 10 has three printed images, and the bottom image is titled “Life Savers.” Page 11 has a reprinted letter dated April 21, 1943, addressed to all personnel of the Army Air Forces from Commanding General H. H. Arnold, General of the Army Air Forces. The letter mentions the comrades whom the Japanese killed during the first Tokyo raid, encouraging Army Air Force personnel to keep these comrades in mind during combat against the Japanese. At the bottom of page 11 is a column titled “Kernal Nutski” with a squirrel drawn on either side of the title. Page 12 is titled “Fun For You” in illustrated lettering. The left column is titled “Places to go,” and the right is titled “Things to do.” Small circles separate each of these words as well. The middle of page 12 is titled “Movies” in handwritten lettering. The first three pages and the last are especially yellowed, and each page has two holes punched at the top.