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m twe the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union,
establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense,
promote the general welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves
and our Posterity, do ordain and establish,. ,*
"Such is the trust placed in us by the founders of our great Nation, To fulfill
this trust we must be knowledgeable, free—thinking, well—versed apostles of our
way of life. The gateway to this level of intellectual awareness is through the
frequent use of our libraries, whether they be large or small, ashore or afloat.
Knowledge obtained through reading contributes to resourceful leadership, a
cuality which we as leaders of the free world cannot afvord to relinquish. It is
my sincere hope that each and every Navy man will take full advantage o± the
wealth of broadening information which is available through the library. Know
your heritage, and never let it be lost,"
GEORGE W. ANDERSON
Admiral, U.3. Navy
STATEMENT FOR NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEIC BY THE COM AKDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS
"The era in which we live has been called both the 1Space Age’ and the ‘Nuclear
Age1. One has come to signify a time of unparalleled exploration, the other, a
dreadful capability of man to destroy civilization. Both are the products of
man1s knowledge - both need all man1s wisdom if they are to benefit mankind.
,fThe progress and direction of humanity is the result of each individuals con
tribution. If we do not contribute or contribute to a lesser degree than our
capabilities warrant - we must share the burden if the world fails to move for
ward to peace and freedom.
"As individuals, we can fully realize our capabilities
effort directed toward intellectual growth.
only through a consicious
"Now, during National Library Week, it is appropriate that each of us honestly
evaluate his personal development. I am certain that everyone of us will find
room for improvement — and the Library can be of signicicant value in helping
us to make our ‘true contribution1."
DAVID M. SHOUP
General, U. S. Marine Corps
This week (April 21 - 27) is NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, and a good time to announce
new plans for the Fletcher Library. A Survey will be taken shortly on the as
pects of the Library on Community Life. Inventory will be taken at a, later
date. Watch for our closing in June or July. Considerable weeding-out and sur
veying of outdated books will be undertaken* An Author file for the Won—fiction
will be typed after Inventory.
IJE AT THE FLETCHER LIBRARY WISH YOU A PLEASANT NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, AND THANK
YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE. TO THOSE NHC HAVE NOT YET, OR LATELY, VISITED THE LIB
RARY - HCW ABOUT A VISIT THIS WEEK?
RENS'XER THIS IS YOUR LIBRARY - HERE FOR YOUR. USE, HE ONLY ASK YOU NOT TO ABUSE
THE PRIVILEGES YOU ARE GRANTED THERE.