Alexander Hamilton (SSBN 517) - Naval Cruise Book

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THE BOSTON HERALD-TRAVELER CORPORATION THE BQSTQN HERALD 300 HARRISON AVENUE 1 BOSTON 6. MASSACHUSETTS 'lm fi - BOSTON SUNDAY HERALD ,,, V Wh, Q Ei? Y Eiissfsggsiissssnms sa msmigmmgl X h ifr' -mir ,uixxnras H H A 5 Everyone aboard the USS Alexander Hamilton is deserving of a uwell donen for the conscientious efforts put forth in behalf of myself and the other guests. CDR. Norman B. Bessac, USN, skipper of the Hamilton, was particularly effective in making us feel right at home while at sea, The arrangements for the trip, from.start to finish, were handled in an outstanding manner. CDR. George Hall, USN, public information officer for the First Naval District, did a terrific job and stayed with.us night and day to make sure that we were fully informed, Such co-operation spkeaks well of our Navy today. Again, my deepest thanks. Sincerely f ,f6ZW!-if ' . WWC X fJames R re aL6hor Editor litary Writer Boston Herald-Traveler T, 'rr -. W-

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THE BOSTON HERALD-TRAvEl.ER CORPORATION THE BOSTON HERALD ' Soo HARRISON AVENUE BOSTON 6, MASSACHUSETTS im, HANCOCK 6-sooo !,w mm imp ypypp Mkigdi pr I IN DOWNTOWN BOSTON T. in -is -mimprm S u mx E-gi TT S July 12, 1963 Commandant First Naval District H95 Summer Street Boston, Mass. Dear Sir 2 I an writing to extend my thanks for the courtesies extended to me and my colleagues during our July 1 indoctrination cruise aboard the Fleet Ballistic Submarine USS Alexander hamilton, which took us on a memorable cruise into the Atlantic from New London, Conn. This tri provlded the invited medigre presentatives with an cellent opportunity to see closeup the greatest striking force in the United States today, the Polaris submarine. It was a great thrill and I know each media representative came away with the impression that the Navy is not only doing a great job, but is equipped to strike anywhere in the world in the event of an emergency. O ' As s ---.N myself, I feel honored to have been se ed to make the trip. It pro -. --.- with the necessary -' ground concerning the Polaris program, firs -- ormation that goes into writing future stories corre . portraying -- f 93117101-1 in the defense of our co - '-, SXXK :.1.E'r'rE1fS F0LC0W50 BOSTON S HOME DELIVERED NEWSPAPERS

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. X pw if I nity' '41, 1 . .,. '- I C352 i .f QV WoRcEsTE RTELEGELMQYIWE EVENING GAZETTE SUND i' 'ELEGRAM A Xfer' JWaisj'achAfetts RICHARD C. STEELE - Z.,-, ' Pnesuosm' AND Pususr-:ER 35 Commander George M. Hall, U.S. Navy He adqua rte r s First Naval District Navy Building 495 Summer Street, Boston 10, Mass. Dear Commande r Hall: This is the first opportunity I have had to write and thank you for a most enjoyable cruise aboard the USS ALEXANDER HAMILTON. The entire affair from beginning to end was directed toward our comfort and convenience. I heard nothing but praise from the other members of the party. ' ' t was a valuable experience for me as a newspaper Publisher to observe firsthand' the operation of a ballistic missile sub marine, and 1 shall never forget it Please extend to all the officers and men directly involved my sincere appreciation for their kindness and courtesy Lt J P Kelly .Tr who was assigned to our group is an outstanding young men com nations of the technical aspects of the ship were most enlighten I enclo ar sheets of the various articles an es pub lished in the er Telegram and They stirred considerable interest in - - -- - -. , both in the activities of the United States Navy - - n the func io o , - submarines. . . I I I 0 , I , . , . . , - pletely versed in the nuclear submarine business. His expla- g, M V Q . . . . g ' - . . 'V 5 Q ' g e. , Again, my th ' and appreciation to you and your associates. ' Sincerely, ZQQA.. RCSfs encls.