Midway (CVA 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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1 i ; ' :. . ji M One of the liberty highlights of the entire cruise was enjoyed in the Philippines. Lcdr. Cosby of the Supply Department heard about a small island in Subic Bay called Grande Is- land. It supposedly had a fine beach and other recreational facilities. He figured with a good publicity campaign and free hot dogs and soft drinks (provided by the Welfare and Recreation Fund), he could convince 200 to 400 sailors a day to come out to what he called the Ship ' s Picnic. The result of it all was a small island crawling with up to 800 sailors playing foot- ball, swimming, golfing, pitching horseshoes, or just sitting in the shade. Divisional parties were to be seen everywhere. Morale soared right along with the temperature. All agreed that it was the finest liberty idea of the cruise. and the ship ' s picnic . . .

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WELCOME TO GRANDE ISLANI FOR YOUR DAY OF FUN IN THF SJsLM. ■ — ' ' ' g ' - ' ' ■ ' -WNW? ,..or to Grande Island • ; iwi i ) ii . :ni x,j .i , :i 132

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