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Page 31 text:
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Km-W ' The PARKS came to call Kao-hsiung the in and out port, for it seemed as though we never spent much time there but always stopped on the way to or from patrol or an operating area. The name Kao-hsiung goes back many centuries and originally meant beat the dog gracefully or some- thing to that effect. An interesting fact about Formosa is that it is said to retain some of the true Taiyal Men, a cannibal race of an ancient strain of Chinese. The word Taiyal means Real Men. Not knowing how real they were, none of the crew ventured to find out. The Formosa Patrol consisted mostly of a battle with the elements as it rained so much some of the men claimed they were growing web feet. But our real rea- son, that of acting as an instrument of United States Foreign Policy, protecting Formosa from threat of inva- sion was never overlooked, and it was a worthwhile experience just to operate in such a focal point of world tension. Next stop - Subic Bay.
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Page 30 text:
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The PARKS arrived at Guam fully expecting the island to be an unexciting and uneventful dot in the Pacific. But after the swarms of laborers from SRF left the ship in the after- noon, and before the night shifts began, the liberty parties streamed ashore to play softball, go bowling and skeet shooting, and hold some dandy beer busts at exotic CPD Gab Gab beach. Trips to the colorful southern end of the island for water skiing were undertaken and drives around the island were rewarded by scenic views of quiet bays un- touched by civilization, remindful of the island paradises that everyone has dreamed about. The turnout for division softball play was overwhelming and competition for the beach party given for the winner was keen. Most arguments were quickly settled when the beer stacked in ice was unveiled and when Operations came out on top, everyone agreed that the best team had won. Upon leaving Guam the PARKS headed for Kao-hsiung, Formosa, and duties with the Seventh Fleet on patrol. 28
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