Nicholas (DDE 449) - Naval Cruise Book

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Peter Palmer Show It isn't too often that entertainers bring their shows to the 'tin cans . Most of the time, the big shows stay aboard the carriers. It was a pleasant surprise when the Peter Palmer show arrived by helo while we were working with the HANCOCK. Peter Palmer played Lil' Abner on Broadway' and in the movie. With him he brought his Wife, the former Miss Canada and one of the Three Sons. ut u 1 ,. lil - lrrrmrlil .if ff- ,-,?

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The Winners While we were in Kao Hsiung, we held our beard judging contest. Many of the crew had worked on their beards for months. These were the stalwarts. Others became disillusioned after only a few Weeks and mercifully put the razor to the acquired fuz. Beards were judged on length, thickness and pure aesthetic beauty. Burton Qshown belowj rated the booby prize for the least beautiful growth.