Kenneth Whiting (AV 14) - Naval Cruise Book

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SCENES INSIDE THE WALLED CITY ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL OF MANILA — First built in 1582, it has withstood typhoons, lire and earthquake — not to mention wars. The center of the cross atop the front entrance is the reference point of all astronomical longitudes of the archipelago. freedom. The Portuguese navigator, Magellan, attempted to pick a prize plumb, but one of the island leaders, Lapulapu, amputated his giz- zard in short order. And during the three-year occupation by the Japanese during World War II, small bands of guerillas fought them to a standstill. When the North Korean Communists attacked South Korea, the Philippines was among the first of the member nations to ans- wer the call of the United Nations in repelling the invading forces. So when we moved out of the Bay and set our bearings for a second visit to Hong Kong, we said farewell to many good friends and staunch ally. And it ' s a safe bet that that proud, infant nation will grow into a powerful giant amongst its Oriental brothers. And it won ' t be long . . . ' cause the Filipinos are in a hurry.

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AROUND THE SHIP