Antares (AK 258) - Naval Cruise Book

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CASABLANCA The stay in Casablanca was a short one. Liberty in this town was perfect according to Burke, Saltus, Szczur, Mann, and Hawkins. The city is suffering from growing pains. Soon it will be a challenge to any metropolis in Africa. The sections of the city are remarkable in contrast. The French section is as modern as New York. Window displays show the latest fashions from Paris. Sables and minks adorn the expensive shops on palm tree lined boulevards. Prices are high as most of the men found out when they went ashore. The bargains found in Rome and Naples were not present in Casablanca. The night clubs were more expensive than those in New York or Philadelphia. The rate of exchange in Casablanca was 325 franks for one American dollar. The other extreme is present in the Arab section of Medina. Here dirt, winding alleys and open markets prevail. Some brave people including Barnett, Tomchick, and Gunter went into this section to see the sights. Hair-cuts were not common among the arabs and Tomchick, our, barber, could make a fortune in this part of Africa. The last trip, tours were made to the prisons but no old salts went back for a second time on this cruise. The reason would be worth investigating. The thoughts of home were dominant as the ship left this port for the trip back across the Atlantic. IT May Bs Jonv' orHARo Fan ME To C ozvvuvcf Tn: 7?E.s'T of' The CHIEFJ' THAT I Gov' A li Goan BARGAIN 7 s-us NME. ' 7. h a 1 'fav' .',,. nw' My 6

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