Chemung (AO 30) - Naval Cruise Book

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Although a reluctant anchor windlass made prospects appear doubtful for a while, overtime efforts by the crew and a providential steam chest from USS PLATTE at length enabled us to head for Japanese waters. Okinawa was our first taste of northern liberty, and the pleasures of four little villages on the waj- to Naha raised everyone ' s expecta- tions of what was to come. n.Jl.. CHEMUNG anchored in historic Buckner Bay. Some stayed aboard for a jam session... ...but the majority just went on the beach.. ...and the duty secticm resigned itself to another B flick... ...and disturbed the i)eace. mam

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The leader of the Norwegian missionary group who run the hospital greets the CHEMUNG men. Kao-Hsiung afforded one special opportunity to meet the Chinese people--a visit to the Children ' s Hospital at Ping Tung. The occasion was Chinese New Year, and the sailors brought toys and games to the patients as part of Project Handclasp. There followed several songs from both sides, including Old MacDonald in Chinese and a bi-lingual rendition of Silent Night. Don ' t be afraid. We Indians are peaceful now. -« „ ■ - ■ t Burns and Alfie, the Talking Lion. ' You DO have a big sister? ' Oh boy, oh boy! I got a doll too! ' n. i ' - j W- 8 JR ' «» JF m. J . : .lLt.l :. r ]i- %

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Japan and Taiwan CHEMUNG was fortunate in the number of times we visited the colorful ports of Lhe Far East. For the sight- seer and camera-enthusiast, liberty meant scurrying from one tourist at- traction to another. For men on their first deployment, the good times and beautiful sights of VESTP-A.C added up to an e.xperience rich beyond measure. L M ' S K «. :.- -.lL 8 : W-¥. U fc