Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 9, 1972 Page: 4 of 68
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The Phantom noted a much
needed "No Left Turn" sign
that's put up during peak traffic
hours at the intersection of Spur
Drive Avenue and 279th Street.
This sign makes it impossible to
turn left from the Commissary
to go out the West Gate. If you
want to exit the West Gate this
new sign doesn't really solve the
problem unless with a bit of
foresight you turn right when
leaving the Commissary and go
around the block and use the
intersection at Santa Fe Avenue
and 279th Street which has a
traffic light. In fact it might be
a better idea for the MPs to
place an additional sign at the
exit from the Commissary to
forewarn the public that when
they turn left they won't be able
to go out the West Gate.
In addition to this traffic
problem the Phantom noticed a
driver get out of his car walk
up to the driver in front of him
point to the traffic light. an
object on the road and return to
his car. Was he just driving
friendly? Actually this drama
was enacted quite frequently at
the intersection of Hood Road
and Battalion Avenue. Those
individuals who intend to make
a left turn from the south bound
lane of Hood Road must activate
a pressure-plate in order to give
them a left-turn arrow. At
present the pressure-plate is
located so close to the crosswalk
S East 43rd St
The Hood Panther to
the Armored Sentinel
from the old to the new
In 1941 the War Dept. created a "Tank Des
troyer" Tactical and Firing Center at Ft. Meade Md.
under the command of the then Col. A. D. Bruce.
The mission of the center was to organize a
combined school planning board and unit training
to develop tactical doctrine and training methods
methods to develop a special task force based on a
new aggressive action theory as opposed to passive
resistance.
This Mission was a philisophy epitomized in the
newly developed center. The center developed too
fast for the Ft. Meade area and in January 1942 a
new site for the rapidly growing center was chosen
in Central Texas.
Construction of the new cantonment began in
late April but there was no thought of waiting for
completion because of the approaching war.
Time was vital and battalion after battalion was
brought in for training and the new complex grew.
The new fort was named after the fighting
southern general Gen. John Bell Hood. It was na
med Camp Hood.
To keep up with the expanding fort a post
newspaper was developed to keep the troops in
formed of current events and current Army poli-
cies.
At that time the paper was named "The Hood
Panther". The paper was a small tabloid paper of
eight pages with the first edition hitting the streets
in December 1942.
The biggest stories of the day included ones an
nouncing "Hollywood" stars the progress of Camp
Hood and the commanding general's (now Gen. A. D.
Bruce) message welcoming the first edition of the
paper.
The paper reported the news of invasions new
training methods and human interest stories. In the
beginning the paper was an official publication of
the post but later became an unofficial publication
under the Civilian Enterprises Policy.
As the fort grew so did the paper growing
from tabloid size to full newspaper size from eight
pages to the average 24 pages that it is today under
the new name Armored Sentinel.
The fort is still growing and with the advent of
the Modern Volunteer Army Hood is changing.
And with every change the paper will report
it report it so that you the soldier will know how
these changes will affect you.
Armored Sentinel
Published In the interest of the military and "ilvtlian personnel at Ft. Hood
Texas every Friday by the Community Enterprises Inc.. Temple Texas.
Policies and statesments reflected In the news and editorial columns represent
news of the Individual writers and under no circumstances are to be considered
those of the Department of the Army. Advertisements in this publication do not
constitute an endorsement by the Department of Defense of the products or serv
ices advertised. All news matter for publication should be sent to the Public In
formation Office. Armored Sentinel. Fort Hood Texas 76544. Telephone OV5-3410.
This Is not an official newspaper. However this publication receives Armed
Forces News Bureau material and papers are authorized to reprint non-copy
righted AFNB material without permission from AFNB.
Advertising copy should be sent to: Business Office P. O. 868 Temple Texas
76501 or Business Office P.O. Box 27 20H West Avenue Killeen Texas 76541.
Subscription off post $3.00 per year $1.00 for three months. Distribution on post
free.
All pictures are United States Army Signal Corps photographs. Unless otherwise
noted the publication of these is not restricted except in cases involving republica
tion for advertising purpose at which time permission of the Department of the
Army must be obtained.
Everything advertised in this publication must be made available for purchase
use or patronage without regard to the race creed color national orgin or sex
of the purchaser user or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy
ofequal opportunity by an advertiser wiH result In the refusal to print advertising
from that source
WELDON KNAPE 778-4444 Advertising Manager
Walter M. Tilley. 526-5141 Killeen Sales Representative
Joanne Harding 526-5141 Killeen Sales Representative
Nora M. Skaggs 526-5141 Killeen Sales Representative
NATIONAL ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE
W. B. Bradbury Company
that when your wheels trigger
the light your car extends over
the crosswalk. The Phontoms
suggest to the Post Engineers
that they move the crosswalk
markers further away from the
pressure-plate.
The Phantom wonders who's
supposed to police up our post
picnic areas. When the Phantom
spent his lunch hour at one of
these rare spots of beauty the
park just off route 190 east of
Montague Village and found the
place littered he was somewhat
in W a
moments on a regular basis
keeping our company areas in a
high-state of police so why not
do the same in an area
characterized by natural beauty
as well? A sixrpack of beer
weighs a fair amount an empty
six-pack weighs almost nothing
in comparison. Why then are we
too lazy to carry out or dispose
of this filth properly? As hey
say let's "pitch in."
Caught Mike Mennor working
friendly at the Ft. Hood National
Bank. He was courteous enough
to inform the people forming a
line behind the first customer
that his business would take a
while and that it would be
quicker if they waited in another
in is on or
customer's comfort impressed
the Phantom and is appreciated
by all.
New York N.7. 10017
THE TANK DESTROYER
The 30th Anniversary of Ft.
Hood brings to mind the
a a
cir ms an of the
establishment of Camp Hood
in 1 9 4 2 he a
efficiency with which the
United States can act in an
emergency was proven. The
rapidity of the building of
Camp Hood was incredible.
Although war clouds were
threatening throughout 1941
and the United States was in a
state of preparation for any
emergency it was not until
after Dec. 7 1941 at the time
of the attack on Pearl Harbor
ha a
machine jumped into high
gear.
On Jan. 14 1942 Senator
a a
Congressman Bob a
an no ha a a
Destroyer Tactical and Firing
Center was to be located in
Coryell and Bell Counties with
its headquarters to be moved
from Camp Meade Maryland
to Killeen effective Jan. 15.
After definite boundaries of
the camp were determined-
the land had to be appraised
and valued and residents
moved out. Attorneys began
examining abstracts. Officers
from the Tank Destroyer
Tactical and Firing Center
were brought in to be trained
in the new tank destroyer
concept.
On April 2 1942 troops from
ad he a
destroyer battalion organized
in the nation arrived in
Gatesville. Tents were pitched
out on the Cowhouse Creek
and Stampede Valley.
On April 20 1942 land
owners in the area were given
an order to evacuate their
homes between then and May
1st when firing would begin.
Compliance with this order
was not accomplished without
some heartbreak on the part
of many of the residents.
Some of the residents had
been born on this land which
had been in the^ families since
migration of their ancestors
from the old states in the
early 1800s. Most of the
residents were able to make
the transition but tragedy
touched a few who preferred
to end their lives rather than
to tear up roots and start
anew in other locations.
On Sept. 18 1942 Camp
Hood was formally opened. Six
months and 12 days after
boundaries of the camp had
been determined land owners
with all their stock and
possessions had been moved
/Camp Hood ha.d been built and
50000 troops were in training.
As World War progressed
.training demands Increased
and it was necessary to
a a
facilities. On Sept. 25 1942 it
The Camp Hood Panther wasn't quite as div
erse a newspaper back in 1942 but the Temple pa
pers offer a look at the local culture at the time. A
look at the Sept. 24 1942 edition shows what the
average American was thinking and doing during
the war period.
The front page headline screamed "Defense
Holds As Stalingrad Battle Hits New Peak" while
lesser stories told of daring British raiders hitting
Rommel 500 miles behind his lines and two more
allied vessels being sunk in the Western Atlantic.
Another front page article told of a contract
award for new work at Camp Hood totaling from
between one and five million dollars. Still another
touted the American Legion's annual barbecue that
evening. Col. Purdue commanding officer of a new
tactical group at the advanced training center of
the Tank Destroyer School was scheduled as the
main speaker.
Inside one is immediately hit by the low food
THIS WEE K I
SPEC.4 GARY FLOWERS
546th. Personnel 13th. Spt. Bde.
Well tradition is really not
that important except to the
select few that go back to the
older army. They try to carry
the tradition of the short hair
the clean shaven face the strike
march and drill ceremonies out
to the modern army. It will not
mix. They say modern volunteer
army but there's no such thing.
I was drafted! There's no
volunteer army at all.
SPEC. 4 JAMES LAYNE
1st. Bn. 50th. Inf. 2nd. Armd.
Div.
Its very important to carry
out the tradition. The older
Army was better than this new
army that's coming up. In our
unit we've got a lot of discipline
problems and stuff like this.
was announced that a
a an a
Training Center at North Ft.
Hood would be established
approximately five miles from
Gatesville.
A later acquisition of land
enlarged the camp to 150000
acres and by May 29 1943
when North Camp Hood was
officially opened Hood had
become one of the largest
training installations in the
country. At one time the.
combined population of the
two camps reached a peak of
more than 90000 men.
In April 1944 the largest
I an a
Training Center in the country
OUR
ANT
THE ARMORED SENTINEL FORT HOOD TEXAS Thursday November 91972
CAMP F-LOOD TO FORT MOO& 30 Y&ARS OF SERRV/CE:
Hood put up with amazing speed
Past papers mirror worldly affair®
came into being at Camp
Hood. Training activities in
ha of it a
re pa at on re
in el a
quartermaster service and
ordnance groups.
On Sept. 18 1945 the
estimated cost of the building
of Camp Hood was $84 million.
With the end of hostilities in
1945 Camp Hood's routine
slowed down. A temporary
separation center was opened
and with the ending of the
training cycles many units
were deactivated.
The name of Camp Hood
was changed to Ft. Hood on
April 15 1950.
COLONY
DID\BU KNOK/V FORT MOOD)
IS
30 Y&4RS OLD ?!
prices featured in the Super-market advertising
blitzes for that Friday afternoon.
The local markets boasted a loaf of bread for
a dime and rolls at only a nickel a dozen. Fresh
country eggs were going for 31-cents a dozen and
butter was only 16-cents a pound.
And vegetable lovers could clean up at those
prices today! Two cans of string beans for 23-cents
two cans of peas for a quarter and corn at 12-cents
a can!
Soap was a definite bargain two large bars
for 19-cents. You could get a large package of laun
dry soap for 21 cents and a box of tissue for a dime.
Reflecting the time small portions of the ad
encouraged the citizenry to "Invest 10 per cent Of
Your Salary In Life Liberty and the Pursuit of
Happiness. Buy War Bonds and War Stamps."
A shoe store was having a sale. One large
group of new Fall shoes was going for $1.77 a pair.
SPEAKING OUT
SPEC. 4 ALLEN MOELLER
647th. Lt. Main. 13th. Spt. Bde.
It's not too important to me.
Really I don't believe in too
much tradition in the Army. I've
got less than a year and I'm
getting out. I don't like the
Army.
SO IV//AT ?•JUST THINK
BACK 30 YEARS /WD LOOK
AT THINGS IOPAVJ
MODERN M\RFARET MORB
PAY AND EDUCATION//
How important is tradition in today's modern army
XTM
On June 25 1950 war broke
out in Korea which had its
effect on Ft. Hood. Again Ft.
as is
training. Troops were welded
together into a combat-ready
outfit.
In every crisis Berlin Cuba
and Vietnam Ft. Hood has
is to he a
in a of
deactivation a build up was
begun after the Korean truce
in July 1953 and Ft. Hood has
continued to train and be
ready for any emergency.
The 30 year span from 1942
from a two battalion Tank
Destroyer Center has seen the
SPEC. 5 RICHARD GARVIN
546th. Personnel 13th. Spt. Bde.
Frankly I don't tfcink there's
any tradition at all. There used
to be but things have changed
so much in the striving for the
a
tradition is just completely
gone it's hot there anymore.
There's no such thing it's lost
all since of the meaning.
emergence today of a large
complex installation
comprising the home of III
Corps 1st Cavalry Division 2d
A or iv is on 1 3
Support Brigade MASSTER
CS3 and other units busily
a in in a
developing of new materiel
organization and doctrine.
From the $84 million cost of
the building of Camp Hood
the installation has invested
$ 2 5 4 5 4 1 7 0 0 in an a
it an
additional construction of
$27880493 underway.
Ft. Hood has an outstanding
record of achievement and
the future will echo the past.
IVE LOOKED AT THINGS
TODAY
AND IT'S
NO
PLACE F&ZUS ANLS!
At the local cinemas George Raft and Pat
O'Brien were starting in "Broadway" Cary Grant
Jean Arthur and Ronald Coleman played in "'The
Talk of The Town" and Greer Garson and Walter
Pidgeon highlighted "Blossoms In The Dust." No
prices were listed.
And local radio well KTEM in Temple was all
there was. The station was affiliated with the NBC-
Blue Network the Mutual Network and the Texas
State Network.
At 4:30 p.m. Superman hit the airwaves while
an hour later brought Jack Armstrong as the "All-
American Boy." In those days the morning show
was entitled "Musical Clock" and a program called
Khaki Serenade aired at 1:45 p.m.
But one thing never seems to change. The wea
ther for that September day called for a high of 85
with little change in temperature expected. That's
still Central Texas fare thirty years later!
iMpl
^S.uTS.S7ai
PVT. E-2 CHARLES SULLIVAN
15th. AG 1st. Cav. Div.
I think that tradition is very
good in the army and should be
kept. However some traditions
are outdated and no longer
apply to the Army. Morning
formations are necessary but
not the afternoon formations.
ha he on I
understand. You're working all
day anyway why do they want
to know if you're still there?
That should be your time off.
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