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Page 90 text:
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MESSINA Almost totally destroyed by earthquake and later practically levelled by Allied bombardment during the war, Messina has rebuilt from its rubble to become one of Sicily ' s major cities and one of the better Mediterranean liberty ports. We were lucky enough to arrive in Messina in time for its annual fiesta, or fair. This four-day event, to which come spectators from all parts of Sicily and .southern Italy, was highlighted by parades, in which red-sashed and red-capped men pulled two huge on-horseback statues, representing the first rulers of Sicily. An exposition which featured Sicily ' s domestic and export manufac- tures was a popular attraction, and there even was a miniature Coney Island, with sundry amuse- ments. Motorcycle races monopolized the final day of the fiesta and appeared to be Sicily ' s major ' ' ' ■ ' ' sports attraction. Dancing in the streets and several performances of well-known Italian operas, given by a Sicilian company in a five-sided arena, served to emphasize the gaiety which this annual affair brings to Sicily. Many of us went to Taormina, some .30 miles from Messina and high up in the hills. This town, long popular with tourists from all over the world, afl ' ords a great panoramic view of the coastline and has a fine line of beaches at the base of its hills. The exceptionally tasty Bierra Messina gave a new and welcome flavor to the sidewalk cafes with which we are now so familiar. The old tower clock, and the intricate evolutions with which it daily announced high noon, was another thing which helped to make Messina a wholly enjoyable port-of-call.
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FIFTH ni VISION Under the careful leadership of Lucky Bruner and Hawkeye Daniel, our eternal motto is Lets get hot ! The Fifth Division has the s[)ecial job of keeping spotless the starboard quarterdeck, along with the standard tasks of refueling at sea and other work- ing details. Pop Krzakala (better knows as Sandpan) is the father of our gunner ' s mates. The big mystery is why the gunners have to help the deck force in refueling. Which causes argument upon argument. We have the greatest collection of wit, brains, brawns, and ambitions ever assembled in one division. Meet some of the gang. Start off with Callahan: always good for a laugh, always ready with a helping hand. We have Don Abbott - the genius. The Navy budget is going up just to keep him in glasses. On the beach he has a heart of gold - giving aways his camera and buying a worthless old stone for eleven dollars. Then come the big three - Knight, Petrowski, and Schott, always ready with advice, Of course, there ' s Joe McGowan, the kid from Pitts, and our great lover (with Souto running a clo.se second). Like any other division, we have countless argu- ments over who won the Civil War. You should see Lappe in his Rebel hat. We have men from almost every state but to Edmonds, the U. S. is still just a suburb of California. We all hope that they have a locker inspection for Nelson - so we can get the rest of our clothes back. Doug Friend, the divisional preacher, has a 24-hour job keeping the crew in the best of spirits.
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