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has a squadron out at the base, and he and Marge lived just two doors from us, so we have someone with whom to reminisce about Pentagon days. We sure are glad to have them close by.

I think Bill told you when he saw you last that we were expecting another baby. Unfortunately, we lost it very shortly thereafter. It was born prematurely but could not live due to some congenital lack of some vital organs. We were naturally very upset about it, but I must say that the three healthy, active ones we have keep me busy enough that I have little time left to brood.

We still keep in close touch with Buzz West who is at F-86 school at Perrin. He should be finished in mid-December, when he is scheduled to leave concurrently with his family for Germany. We plan to see him at least once before he leaves the states.