George Clymer (APA 27) - Naval Cruise Book

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t i PROJECT CONCERN Project Concern , an independent relief organization involved in mankind, with CONCERN for humanity to fellowmen everywhere. The project was originated by Dr. Jim TURPIN, who gave up his practice in Coronado, California to start the project. The photograph above was taken on the YAUH OI the boat clinic, anchored in Yaumati Typhoon Shelter, Hong Kong. Of the 35,000 refugees living in the typhoon shelter on junks, it is estimated that 28,000 have been through the clinic for medical care. CLYMER donated medical supplies, dolls, and books - all Project Handclasp material to Project Concern . From left to right are ENS. Ralph De- Marco, LCDR A. D. Quisenberry, LT R. F. Smith, Commodore Bobczynski, Mr. Dave Potts director of Project Concern , Mrs. Plant and Mrs. Shelia Johns - business manager and per- sonnel director. Junks at YAUH OI (brotherly love) medical clinic awaiting medical care . ( In Mien receive popsicles (Project Handclasp material) from CDR Phillips, Operations Officer of COMPH1BRON THREE Staff. Note clinic ' s ambulance boat HELPFUL HANNAH in background.

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i i PEOPLE - TO - PEOPLE ACTIVITIES Aside from military operations, the SEVENTH Fleet is constantly active In com- munity aid and relief missions, and myriad People-to-Peuplo activities, all of which promote good will and understanding between the United States and the peoples of Southeast Asia. The SEVENTH Fleet is a corps of 64,000 ambassadors of good will, with her sailors and marines giving thousands of pints of blood and thousands of dollars annually to the needy and unfortunate. The People-to-People program is liv- ing proof that the SEVENTH Fleet is, in practice, as well as theory, a Ready Pow- er for Peace. £QRCE1 CLYMETR Chinese refugee in Hong Kong smiles happily as she clutches doll presented her by the men of USS GEORGE CLYMER. The toys were do- nated by Project Handclasp and went to several organiza- tions for distribution to needy children as Christmas pres- ents. Among those organiza- tion presented with toys were Project Concern in the Yau- mati typhoon shelter of Kow- loon, Saint James Settlement in Hong Kong and the Bethony Home (orphanage) Talakay, Bukidnon, Mindanao, Republic of Philippines. Presenting basketballs to child- ren of Saint James Settlement, Hong Kong. Also presented were encyclopedia and 3,000 popsicles. 29

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CHILDRENS PARTY - HONG KONG While in Hong Kong, CLYMER ' s crew rolled the red carpet down the accomodation ladder for 44 underprivileged children from the St. James Settlement of Hong Kong. The enthusiastic visitors were treat- ed to a complete tour of the ship, movies, refreshments, and gifts. As they left the ship they were given popsicles to take back to their friends who were unable to attend the party. Each child was given the opportunity to point and train one of the ship ' s guns. The children were fascinated when the signalman on the ship ' s bridge spelled out the words HONG KONG with flashing light, semaphore, and flag hoist, but the most memorable part of their tour was spinning each other around in the Commodore ' s chair. SCHOOL MARM ' r?;z WHEN DO WE EAT? I ' M NOT LOST, MY TEACHER IS. WHO IS THE FIRE CONTROL TECH. SIGNALMAN STRIKERS 31