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November 14, 1958
Westside Enterprise
Goodyear, Maricopa County, Arizona
What is this article about?
Richard Steinman, Chairman of Maricopa County American Red Cross, appoints Chaplain Charles Swift of Naval Air Facility in Litchfield Park as Chairman of the Home Service Committee, marking the first military appointee to the role.
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Chaplain Swift Heads Red Cross Committee
Richard Steinman, Chapter Chairman of Maricopa County, American Red Cross, announced today the appointment of Chaplain Charles Swift, Naval Air Facility, Litchfield Park, as Chairman of the Home Service Committee.
Mr. Steinman stated that this is the first time that a military man has been appointed to the office; however, Chaplain Swift has served in this committee post two years because of the closeness of the Red Cross to the Military in meeting the needs of military personnel in times of emergencies.
The Red Cross, being a member of the Phoenix United Fund, receives a substantial sum from both the civilian and military personnel of the Naval Air Facility at Litchfield Park, because of services given.
Richard Steinman, Chapter Chairman of Maricopa County, American Red Cross, announced today the appointment of Chaplain Charles Swift, Naval Air Facility, Litchfield Park, as Chairman of the Home Service Committee.
Mr. Steinman stated that this is the first time that a military man has been appointed to the office; however, Chaplain Swift has served in this committee post two years because of the closeness of the Red Cross to the Military in meeting the needs of military personnel in times of emergencies.
The Red Cross, being a member of the Phoenix United Fund, receives a substantial sum from both the civilian and military personnel of the Naval Air Facility at Litchfield Park, because of services given.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Red Cross Appointment
Chaplain Swift
Home Service Committee
Naval Air Facility
Military Support
What entities or persons were involved?
Richard Steinman
Chaplain Charles Swift
Where did it happen?
Maricopa County, Naval Air Facility, Litchfield Park, Phoenix
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Key Persons
Richard Steinman
Chaplain Charles Swift
Location
Maricopa County, Naval Air Facility, Litchfield Park, Phoenix
Story Details
Appointment of Chaplain Charles Swift as Chairman of the Home Service Committee by Richard Steinman, first military appointee, due to Red Cross support for military needs; Red Cross funded by United Fund contributions from civilians and military at Litchfield Park.