Baltimore (CA 68) - Naval Cruise Book

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W,..,,,-,-..,--,.,-..i..--,.,m-..,z.,,,...-w,,,. -,-,., , uv--- , ,.... ., ,, ,, ,W ,A f' ' ' 'FTW' ' s spent about two months acquainting ourselves with Japanese habits and customs, getting used to the dirt and smells. Sou- venir collections found an almost untouched field of oper- ations in such places as Hiro Wan, Kure, and Eta .lima where they stalked about in quest of something new-different- unique and unique some of them have been! During ra firing run on Ianuary 7th, through Army transport, we witnessed Matsuyama on Shikoku, an almost intact Japanese town. We invaded Sasebo on Ianuary 31st, and danced at the famous advertisedrlilose Land. At Nagasaki on February 4th we studied 'forla few moments the horrible and stark destruc- tion of the second atom-ic bomb. February 5th found us spend- ing an interesting week at Wakayama, unmarred and friend- ly with free run of subversivelactivities and yen-hungry Iap- anese. . , . I 7 i Finally the ship returned to Tokyo. on February 15th, puzzled by the many rumors and doubt about our return to Uncle Sugar and eager --to see the largestcity on the West Coast. ' V 'And so We look back upon such lucid scenes as the sunk- en Iapanese craft in Kure Harbor, Mount Fuji, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Kii Suido, dirty Iapanese children, oriental temples. the cooley and the back breaking: load- of hay-'on his wife, snow falling at Matsuyama, the old woman selling her daughter at Wakayama, the live volcano at Kirishima. the -Imperial Theatre, Imperial Hotel, and the Imperial Palace of Tokyo to chalk a lasting experience. - - THE CRYSTAL GAZEB The BALTIMORE sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge at 0800 on March . . . Commander Lugibihl being relieved. by Commander Espenas soon after arrival. Commander E. L. Lugibihl will be promoted to Captain upon his detachment and will proceed to the U.S.S. CALIENTE and report aboard that vessel as the Commanding Officer. Congratulations and best wishes for a successful cruise . . . Chaplain Lynch will head for Texas . . . Doctor Group heading for ,South Dakota . . . Doctor Gaston hoping his relief is. in Frisco so he can get the next stage coach to'Texas . . . The Aviation Unit leaving the ship on temporary duty . . . Doc Minge becoming one of the leading citizens of Colorado . . . F. O. Williams soon wearing civvies in Michigan . . . 'fInky McCracken settling down in Ohio . . . The,First leave party shoving off on the 4th. The Second shoving off when the First returns. Oho happy days!!! . . . Danny Guerrieri cutting hair in his father's barber shop in good old New York . Carp. Copeland working like mad on boxes . Mr. Horton struggling under his burden of loot . . . Mr.ySmith, joining Mrs. Smith and family . . . Bosn. Strong returning all borrowed tools . . . Mach. Gately finally winning a game of casino. W. A man' is getting along in years when he pays more attention tothe food than 'the does to the waitress. . r 1...-.1.. ., That's the guy I'mt laying for, muttered the henas the farmer went by. ' ' T.i..r.... Imagination is something that sits up with the Wife when her husband is out late. ...........1g Wife: lim, we have the wrong carriage. This isn't our baby. ' lim: Shhh! Not so loud. This carriage has new rubber tires. A , l.,-...i Poker is a game in which a good deal depends on a good deal. MaM2c: Ski, you put too much postage on this 'let- ter. , p Ski: Gosh, I hope it won't go too far. V They should be very happy because he's just her type-a man!

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Wave: I could adore a man like you. Conceited Gob: You're out of luck. There ain't nobody like me. .-.l...i..i. Strubbe: Flying experts say that rocket planes will carry passengers across the continent in five years. Candall: That's too slow. I could walk it in that time. .J...ii.l A preacher met a small boy on the street, patted his head and asked, What is your name, little man? Well, if that ain't the limit! You ought to know. You're the guy that baptized me. ' Brother can you spare 15 cents? Why don't you ask for a dime like other panhandlers do? I'm working overtime. .1-41.-.. Papa Stork: I sure had a busy day today. I delivered 168 babies. Mama Stork: Yes, I had a busy day too. I delivered 142 babies. Baby Stork: I didn't do so much, but I sure scared hell out of a couple of high school kids. Agossip is a person who talks to you about others. A bore is one who talks to you about himself. A brilliant con- versationalist is one who talks to you about yourself. y , -11.2.-1 Visitor: Your baby is certainly a cute little rascal. Does he take after his father? : Mother: Yes, in a way. His father isn't so cute, but he is much more of a rascal. .' ' A minister was very fond of cherry brandy, and one of his elders decided to play a joke on him. I'll give you a bottle of cherry brandy, he' said, if you 'will promise to acknowledge it in the church magazine. In due course a paragraph ap- peared in the church magazine thank- ing the donor for his gift of fruit and the spirit in which it was given. Young Girl Cdisgustedj: My boy friend has cold feet. Fond Auntie: Shame on you, young lady. In my day we didn't find out those things until we were married. The height of irony is to present dad with a billfold for Christmas. X Give a girl enough rope and she'll tie you down. lst Wife: My husband travels so much that each time he comes home he seems a perfect stranger. 2nd Wife: Oh, how thrilling! LOTHT: One front tooth. Finder pleath return immediately, becauthe it ith im- paring owner's speech. I wish I were a porcupine' For just a week or two. For then I would have points enough To come back home to you. Wife Cto husband readingD: I want to do some shopping today if the weather permits. What does the paper say? Husband: Rain, hail, sleet, snow, thunder, lightning, and fierce winds. The Iapanese Admiral reported to the Son of Heaven : We blasted Pearl Harbor, mission so successful. We blasted Midway Island, no good. We blasted Bataan, and At- tu, no good. We just a bunch of no- good blasters. -.-...i.?. Voice from the bridge: All hands lay abaft the after taffrail to haul taut the after gafter and litle lambsie divey. -.-.-...-1. lst Wave: Dick called the! barracks four times before I gave him adate. 2nd Wave: Who did he ask for the other three times? The bachelor's a ca e u , And has a lot of fun? Y g Y He sizes all the cuties up And never Mrs. one. Chief, answering the phone: I don't know. Call the aerologer. A ' Wife: Who was that, dear? Chief: I don't know-some sap want- ed to know if the coast was clear. How'd you get along with your wife in that fight the other night? Aw, she came crawling to me on her hands and knees. What did she say? Come out from under that bed, you coward! 1.1.-Qi. After a thorough examination, the Navy doctor eyed the tall and very thin man in silence. Well, doc, how do I stand? asked the new recrgit. Goodness knows, 'replied the doc- lOI'. It's ct miracle, YOU CAN STOP READING NOW- THAT'S ALL. '- 'ii ' - '5'