Dashiell (DD 659) - Naval Cruise Book

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Our first introduction to this most eastern Mediterranean Sea port came about during a short refueling stop prior to our en termg the Canal Zone Although we were not aware of it at this time, it was here in Beirut that we were to draw our last breath of fresh, clear air until our return nine weeks hence. Apparently, the Lebanese knew of our return date because our re- visit was heralded with gunfire, a presidential assassination, a sic li- 1: r . . Q - . - n 1 an Q 9 , - . . I o I - canine commendation by the Amo bassadore's dog, and the New York Philharmonic. Some found road racing to and from the moun- tains daring, if not enioyable. Others attempted midnight swims while still others enjoyed Miss Namet's enlightening tours. E If youdidn't buy a camel saddle, fez, blurnose or try a drink of Arac or smoke a Hubbly-Bubbly pipe, you failed to treat yourself to some of the local color and in- trigue of this Free Port. J A 4 D V . it 'il 11, ' .5 -' , ' Ai Qi , V I W- . . I e.- I E - .lf lf I L' 5 '4 1 'Ti 15-f f r . if- . J - ful I 4 ' I I 1 . l i l - .X nf' l in f, . uw :l l I 3 l 1, 11 I i l '

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- -W - - --- - Now that our laundry's done, let's start the crews. C. W. Greenleaf Portland, Me. E. R. Masters Boston, Mass. C. Gaines Detroit, Mich. W. A. Brown K. R. Passmore Chicago, Ill. Shoals, ind. F. C. Stephens K. E. Bugno J. R. Ciccone Newport, R.l. Detroit, Mich . Saugerties, N.Y. What the heck do you mean, I offend. I 'm the paymaster. A little supply and demand M. L. Campbell J. H. Yordt W.G. McDougal Oelwein, iowa Staten Island, N.Y. N. C. M i ieii 75' rri, . N.. is W at R c V H. H. Twigg R. W. Crocker R. T. Little Worcester, Mass. Cranston, R. l. Newport, R.l.

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