Status: U Return-Path: Received: from mail.papermoneyworld.net ([207.3.91.49]) by tyner.mail.mindspring.net (Earthlink Mail Service) with SMTP id u2pp2g.ktg.37kbi5q for ; Fri, 28 Dec 2001 16:29:52 -0500 (EST) Subject: MPC GRAM Precedence: bulk Sender: mpcgramsender-owner@mail.papermoneyworld.net From: mpcgramsender-owner@mail.papermoneyworld.net (List Server) Date: Fri, 28 Dec 101 15:07:38 CST Message-Id: <10112281507.AA1AEF7917@mail.papermoneyworld.net> Repy-To: mpcgramsender-owner@mail.papermoneyworld.net Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 21:53:17 -0800 (PST) From: MPCgram Subject: MPCGram 525 ============================================== MPC Gram ============================================== Covering the Entire World of Military Numismatics ---------------------------------------------- Series 003-Number 525 Friday, December 28, 2001 Pearl Harbor Submitted by Howard Daniel The following item; "Pearl Harbor and the Philippines", was in the December 16 issue of "The E-Sylum", which is the emailed newsletter of the Numismatic Biliomania Society (NBS). To be added to the email list for their free emailed newsletter, please contact Wayne Homren at whomren@coinlibrary.com. I think it will be of interest to many readers of the MPCGram. Howard PEARL HARBOR AND THE PHILIPPINES Inspired by last week's item about the Pearl Harbor anniversary, Nick Graver writes: "I read an interesting article recently about the upcoming 60th. anniversary of "Non-Recognition" of an important W.W. II event. Japan conducted a similar surprise attack on American bases in the Philippines at about the same time as Pearl Harbor. [About ten hours later - Editor] But since that region is so much farther west (nearer to Japan) the official date was 12/8/41 even though it was at about the same time! The International Date Line dictated the time of record. So, it was reported then as the next day, and so it has been retold every year since, even in history books! Those troops held out for many months, but were essentially "written off" as beyond help, and ultimately made the largest surrender ever for a US Army, and the famous Bataan Death March, etc. These veterans never wanted special recognition, but have resented the fact that they did not get at least Equal Recognition with the forces at Pearl Harbor. It seems to be a chapter in the war that never was told correctly, and is not about to be clarified in modern times. I believe that Japan considers Pearl Harbor day (start of hostilities) to be Dec. 8th. since that was the date (in Japan) when it happened, and they got the news.It was Dec. 7th. where it actually happened, and when USA got the news. The people in Hawaii were still free and able to begin to rebuild and conduct the rest of the war. The troops in the Philippines were quickly overrun, and taken prisoner. They had it much worse, and got little credit or recognition. Everyone in the USA felt they were attacked the 'next day', sort of as an afterthought, or secondary objective. The simple solution to the "60 years of oversight" is next year for folks to say: "The 61st anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and the Philippines...." [See the following links to the original article in Modern Maturity magazine, and a second account of the attacks. Following are links to pages containing illustrations of Japan's Philippine invasion currency. -Editor] http://www.modernmaturity.org/departments/2001/lifestyle/1010_lifestyle_a.html http://www.ualberta.ca/~vmitchel/fw6.html http://www.filipinapenfriends.com/first.htm http://www.filipinapenfriends.com/second.htm ============================================== Editorial ---------------------------------------------- On January 1, we will have our traditional (well, second) prediction Gram so send us some MPC predictions for the first radar year of the century. .============================================= Mail Call ---------------------------------------------- Dear Editor, I also think it wise to change or remove your "mad push" statement in the gram referring to book... we are passed Christmas ya know? Phil (via instant message) Dear Editor; Hello. I just started to collect MPC about six months ago, and just started getting your GRAM now! Thanks! I was collecting notes for a long time, and now that I have your book, I find alot of the notes are MPC and not local currency. O.K. to get with the question. I have seen on eBay and web sites the 691 series for sale and that the US made a 701 series (I still don't know how they got their hands on it?), but with this new war-will the US issue another MPC? Who or what decides when its time to issue a new series or replace an old series? Thanks in advance for taking time to read this, I know you must get alot of mail! A new collecting friend - Tom Prosser Dear Tom, Thanks for writing. Hopefully a reader will answer some of your questions. Is there a Fest in your future? Editor ================================================ Departments ------------------------------------------------- Calendar of events for Gramsters maintained by Howard Daniel, Nancy and John Wilson and Gram staff, last updated September 7, 2001 show reports are requested on all events. Even if it was not a great show, there must be something to report. What and whom did you see? Market activity? Share your observations and thoughts with Gramsters everywhere. ---------------------------------------------------- Special "MPC" events March 2002 8-10 - MPCFest III - reservations in order received: Guido Crapanzano, Harold Kroll, Larry Smulczenski, Gary "Got any fours" Hicks, Tom Warburton, David Seelye, Jack Lippincot, Phil Goldstein, Warner Talso, Nick Schrier, Richard Freyser, Tom Koch, Mark Watson, Bill Yanchick, Doug Bell, Sam Feeback, Bruce Potter, Elmer Smith, Marv Mericle, Wes and Rod Hardy, Marcus Turner, Gene Ryanwood, Al Glaser, Fred Schwan {running total 25}] [missing “old” Festers: Dan Swartz, Leo May, Al Glaser, Kevin Maloy (did I forget someone?), come on guys, give us your reservation] Three airports are reasonably available for the Fest. In order of proximity they are: Toledo Cleveland Detroit (Metro) All three are reasonable. If you can arrive early enough AND coordinate it well ahead, every attempt will be made to pick you up at the airport to save on rental cars. Festers are encouraged to coordinate among themselves for rides. We will also run notices in the Gram and, finally, we will try to coordinate for Festers to run pickups from Fest central. June 29 to July 5 W.W.II numismatics seminar at ANA Summer Seminar, July 2002 Session I (June 29 through July 5, 2002) Session II (Sunday, July 7 through Thursday, July 11, 2002) general events will return soon --------------------------------------------------- Donations are now being accepted for scholarships to the 2002 "Military Money" course at the 2002 ANA Summer Seminar. Inquiries and donations should be sent to: Military Numismatists c/o Marcus Turner 8103 East US Highway 36 Suite 163 Avon, IN 46123 Donors to 2002 Scholarship Fund Steve Feller Harold Kroll R. A. Medina Guido Crapanzano David Seelye Leo May Warner Talso Marv Mericle Mark Watson Gail Baker Joel Shafer Ed Hoffman ==================================================== Post/Base Exchange (PX/BX/NEX) Dump your dupes! Your classified advertisement for items for sale will be run here for free. Send your ads to the gram. This service is for everyone, most humble dealer or most advanced collector. The point is to make the gram more interesting. Send in a list of items for sale and we will list them here in the gram. In all cases confirm your order via email first. SPECIAL NOTICE We are in a mad final push to complete the fourth edition of our MPC bible! We can and will have it to the printer before Christmas! The resources section is one of the major areas where work is needed. Place your advertisement now! If you ordered an ad in the past and we have not spoken about it recently, please confirm. This is your chance to get your message to thousands of collectors and dealers world wide. With an advertisement in The Comprehensive Catalog of Military Payment Certificates you will receive many extras (these may change over time): listing in the Hot Contact List every month in the Bank Note Reporter, in the book itself, at papermoneyworld and probably right here in the Gram. Here is what is available: Inside back cover, one spot $1900* Last page $1700 Full page in resources section $750 Three quarter page $550 Half page $500 Quarter page $400 *full color available for this position. Monthly payment option available. Make your reservation now! FOR SALE Ireland Currach 1 pence, 6 pence, 1 shilling, 2 shilling Campbell 5550-5553 EF set of 4 $300.00 postpaid insured for domestic delivery. Austria IRO 1 Unit Campbell 7360 VF $250.00 postpaid insured for domestic delivery. coinman@rochester.rr.com WANTED Collectors may submit lists of items wanted for their collections for listing here. 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