De Soto County (LST 1171) - Naval Cruise Book

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:fr--N ' frfw- 1 , Gamma Uswogo County? Hifsiy Daily OSWEGO, N. Y. THOMAS A. CLOUTIER EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT DSWEGO PALLADXUM BUSINESS MANAGER FOUNDED 1810 OSWEGO DAILY TIMES J FOUNDED 1845 September 3, 196g Dear Commander: Enclosed is a tear sheet from yesterdayge edition with the last story about our ship s visit to Osweeo-The fort for Central New York. O . It was oertainly a pleasure to he able to work so closely with you during the epic-making visit of your LST to Oswegogand we all hope that you can return soon some day when your stay will he longer so that you will have a chance to really see our city and its citizens and the college campusc Your men and officers were a credit to the nation by their conduct while here and we know they,many of themvmade new friendships here that will become lasting onese The people are still talking about your visit--even had a call yesterday in midamorning from out of town asking when your ship would be heres y Hope to see you again one of these days, Sincerely yours, Z s 7 y AJ' If , a!Everetjj, We Dona S3336 DdltOP