Radio age research, manufacturing, communications, broadcasting, television (1941)

BRIG. GEN. ROBERTSON DECORATES MRS. E. P. SCHNABEL, GENERAL OFFICE, WITH "E" lapel PIN SYMBOLIC OF THE ARMY-NAVY AWARD. ALL EMPLOYEES OF RADIO- MARINE RECEIVED THE PINS. tribute to any industry, the Army- Navy Production Award, it is proof positive that it has been doing a thoroughly fine job. It goes without saying that it is your company which I have in mind, and as I am sure you realize all this, 1 will not take your valuable time to describe your many fine achievements or to emphasize the absolutely essential part that radio communications take in modern war." Pointing out that the operations ■of Radiomarine are "widely .scat- tered over all our country, in some sixteen centers of activity," Rear Admiral Watts said he was glad that all employees received the in- signia of the award, the Army- Navy "E" pin, "for we want every member of the far-flung Radio- marine Corporation to realize our gratitude to him or to her." Brigadier General Robertson made the presentation of the "E" insignia for individual employees. "Today our nation faces grave peril," General Robertson said. "We are engaged in a life and death struggle to determine whether free- dom or tyranny shall survive. For us there can be but one answer— WE SHALL WIN! "Our men are fighting on many fronts. Their skill and courage are umiuestioned. But those attributes alone are not sufficient. With the grim determination to win, we must have armament and equipment for our forces. "It is unnecessary to recite the kind of material you are producing requiring skill, accuracy and preci- sion. But sometimes you may feel that your work is not important or that what you are doing is all mixed up with human selfishness and greed. You may feel that no one cares whether you produce or not. When you feel like that, take a look at this Army-Navy production pen- nant about to be hoisted over your l)Iant. knowing full well for what it stands. "When you wear the Army-Navy emblem, with its silver "E" for excellence, wear it with a feeling of l)ride. In a way, it is a military decoration, bestowed upon you for devotion to duty. It is an award for faithful service, as truly as if you were on the fighting line in- stead of the production line. Wear it with dignity. Remember that ■free labor' will win this war, and that you are fortunate to be free .•\mericans." Charles J. Pannill, president of Radiomarine, stated to the em- l)loyees: "The decision of the Army and Navy to reward our Corporation for excellent war production by pre- senting the 'E' pennant and suitable pins to our employees is an honor for which you should be justly proud. The continuance of your ef- fort to help produce the communica- tion requirements of the military forces is extremely important. Armies cannot move nor can ships sail without efficient communication apparatus. ... I am counting on all of you, throughout our service, no matter where you are located. I am confident you will not fail." I. F. Byrnes, chief engineer, and H. A. Saul, production superinten- dent, of Radiomarine. accepted the pennant on behalf of the company. In a brief acknowledgment, Mr. Saul said: "It is indeed a high honor to re- ceive such recognition from the mil- itary services as the award of the Army-Navy 'E' pennant. We are very glad to do our part in the pro- duction of necessary radio appa- ratus for your respective services, and we shall continue to bend all our efforts to do the job promptly and eflficiently. We still have a long way to go to complete our commis- sion, but you need not feel any anxiety about the employees of this very loyal and patriotic family fall- ing down on the job. (continued on page 31) BKAR ADMIRAL WATTS CONGKATULATES CHARLES J. PANNILL, PRESIDENT OF RADIOMARINE. [10 RADIO AGE]