William V Seiverling (DE 441) - Naval Cruise Book

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ww- 1 Uwway. IIGATA The cleanest most modern city on our tour . . . no Navy ships here since the war . . . a fabulous party for the officers by local dignitaries . . . the area famous for its genuine Geisha girls . . . the usual souvenir hunting . . . a small air base and coast guard station nearby . . . 2500 visi- tors this time . . . cookies for the child- ren. ..the sun too hot here after cool Hokkaido. . .genuine sympathy expressed by the townspeople at the loss of Welch. 'af we In

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MURCDRA A small city on Hokkaido...coal and steel industry. ..Coal dust a foot deep on the dock. . . it's cold here even in summer . . . famous hot springs resort nearby. . .the Ainu village, all that remains of Japan's original inhabitants Clike our lndiansj . . .a communist demonstration in town a friendly welcome from the mayor.. .open house on board for nearly 2000 curious visitors. 1 2 5 V i

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GKCG is SV A ff 4,15 ftgf Xi lifes? , i, t , r, Long awaited and eagerly anticipated . . . city of intrigue. ..Closest point to Red China... sweltering heat . . . Tiger Balm Gardens . . . floating restaurants. . . Colorful Repulse Bay . . . Three QHong Kongj dollars for a milkshake . . . real rickshaws . . . home of the long slit skirt Qaccompanied by the sound of popping eyeballsj . . . shoe shine or else . . . fabulous Mary Soo and her crew of women ship painters. . . Have a beer. May I sell you a suit? . . . The Real, Original, Geniune, No-Squeak Johnson Young! l Pk ,, 3 E ' 1'