Salem (CA 139) - Naval Cruise Book

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W yu. Y , K. I . , x '1 l 'A m I. f -4 k . 3 75' J A bunch of our boys ADM's Parker and Cassady Shooiing Hue sun 155 ,, Q 1 KN IQ l 'JW Hifi Nh. Q!! Wash day Fully Equipped