Salem (CA 139) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1953 volume:

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Q ,-a23'5fihsxm- W K Q an 'Nlllhlraw-N. ,, WNQP1 f NR' NN I wXQ.Nk.lANr55Q'- A NMXQ: Nu X Departure Boiron Friday 17 April 1953 0900 M109 U S S SALEM CA-139 , ff I X. Q W Sw XSS S K S .A XX S X X MAS S NSNSNXS . N- wsw fr f' X N Q 5 S , SSN xx X. xx Q W .QQ W, Z S f 1 ns- Nik X l Q 0246. Lv f' - . A gf. .QL What Is A Sailor? ii sailor is a guy who is worked too hard, gets too little sleep, takes verbal abuse no civilian would take, does every imaginable kind of job at any imaginable hour, never seems to get paid, never knows where he's going, can seldom tell Where he's been-yet accepts The worst with complete resignation, and last but not least, he really kinda likes it! You knOW why?-When you're dog tired, been up since 4 A.M. working like hell all day, and ab011f to hit your sack at 8 P.M., a voice shouts 'Turn to on a work detaill' Then you unload a ship's carQ0 of perishable refrigerated foods. -You are ready to die by 2 FLM., but the job must be iinished before dawn.-Soon you don't care it you live or die. and suddenly, you're a sailor, it's Over and you did it and you think ot all the people you know and how they would react under the circumstances and you begin to grin. You grin because you ain't scared of nothing, and it is CI fGCt that there is no ordeal you can't face-and you know it! -from a sailor's letter. X X ,Y w-'Q X ,il DY' DEDICATION We humbly dedicate this book to the preservation of two ideals that made this cruise both a possibility and a necessity, HJ . . a great love of country, and a deep devotion to duty that is vital it we are to remain a free, peace- loving, and God-fearing nation. msn, , Vice Admiral Iohn H. Cassady, USN, was born in Spencer, Indiana on April 3, 1896. He attended Spencer High School and the Army- Navy Prep School before receiving his appoint- ment to the U. S. Naval Academy in 1915. Admiral Cassady was graduated from the Academy in 1918 and assigned to the battle- ship USS Virginia for his first tour of sea duty. He received temporary promotion to Lieu- tenant tjgl in World War I and subsequently was promoted progressively to the rank of Rear Admiral on September 2l, 1944, to rank from August 15, 1943. His selection to the rank he now holds was confirmed on Ianuary 26, 1950, while he was serving as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations 1Airl. In March, 1928 Admiral Cassady was ordered to the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, for flight training. He received the designation of Naval Aviator in December of that year and reported to the USS Saratoga for duty. On August 22, 1943 Admiral Cassady as- sumed command of the Saratoga. He was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of out- standing services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the Vice Admiral john H. Cmmcly, USN 'X .y My 5' firm F? 1- v .J Commander, Sixth Fleet. USS Saratoga during action against enemy forces in the Buka-Bonis Area, Bougainville, British Solomon Islands on November 1-2 and in Rabaul, New Britain on November 5 and ll. 1943. . . In Iuly, 1944, Admiral Cassady returned from the Pacific Theatre to serve as Director Aviation Planning Division under the Chief of Naval Operations. He later was designated Deputy Chief of Naval Operations fAirl. Admiral Cassady returned to sea duty in October, 1945 as Commander Carrier Division Four, Atlantic Fleet. On Ianuary 7, 1946 he was ordered to Command Carrier Division One. His next assignment was an appointment as Com- mander, Fleet Air, Quonset Point, Rhode Island in April of 1947. On Iune 2, 1948 Admiral Cassady reported as Assistant Chief of Naval Operations fAirl. Washington, D. C. In Ianuary, 1950 he as- sumed the duties of Deputy Chief of Naval Operations tAirl with the accompanying rank of Vice Admiral. On May 27, 1952 Admiral Cassady relieved Vice Admiral Matthias B. Gardner and assumed command of the United States Sixth Fleet. Captain Robert B. Ellif, USN Chief of Staff, Sixth Fleet. Captain Robert B. Ellis, United States Navy, assumed the duties of Chief of Staff to Vice Ad- miral Iohn H. Cassady, Commander Sixth Fleet, in September, 1952. Prior to this assign- ment Captain Ellis had commanded the heavy cruiser USS Des Moines, one of the Sixth Fleet's three flagships and sister ship to the Salem. Captain Ellis was born in Durham, North Carolina on the twentieth of May, 1903. He attended public schools in that city and in Dalis- bury, North Carolina prior to his appointment to the U. S. Naval Academy in 1922. Following his graduation from the Academy in 1926, Cap- tain Ellis reported aboard the USS Pennsyl- vania for his first sea duty. On completing this tour of duty on the Pennsylvania and prior to the commencement of hostilities in the Second World War, he saw service on the USS Gilmer, the submarines S-31 and S-38, the USS Ar- kansas, the USS Canopus, and the USS Astoria. He also had duty on the staff of Commander Cruiser Division Four. Captain Ellis' pre-war shore duty included attendance at the Navy's General Line School and at Applied Communication Courses in the U. S. Naval Post Graduate School together with av Hug' 471111, .. 8 .. 1 fs? H fx K W-.J 'il duty in the Office of the Chief of Naval Opera- tions in Washington, D. C. During World War II the majority of the Cap- tain's service was in destroyer type vessels, primarily in the waters of the Atlantic and Mediterranean. During a four year period he was Commanding Officer of the destroyers USS Schneck and USS H. P. Iones and he also served as Commander Destroyer Squadron Three, Destroyer Division Fifty-eight, and De- stroyer Division Twenty-five. For his service in the Second World VVar Captain Ellis was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat V dis- tinguishing device and two gold stars in lieu of a second and third award. In addition he is entitled to wear the American Defense Medal with the Combat the American Theatre Medal, the European Theatre Medal with three stars, and the World War II Victory Medal. Since the Second World War Captain Ellis has served again in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, and later on the staff of the Commander United States Naval Forces in the Marianas, and in the Bureau of Naval Person- nel, as well as aboard the USS Des Moines as her Commanding Officer. Captain Brooke Schumm, USN was born in Ossining, New York on December 11, 1905. He was graduated from the United States Naval Academy, Class of 1927. Captain Schumm's early years in the Navy were spent at sea where he served aboard the USS Utah, USS Hanibal, and the de- stroyers USS Borie and USS Stewart. In 1934, he was ordered to the Hydrographic Office, Bureau of Navigation, and in Iune of that year returned to the Naval Academy where he attended the Naval Postgraduate School for two years. From Iune, 1936 until Iune, 1939, Captain Schumm served on the battleship, USS Okla- homa. His subsequent pre-war service in- cluded duty at the Naval War Col'lege, New- port, Rhode Island, a tour as Navigator and Executive Officer aboard the destroyer USS Tarbell, and an assignment as Aide and Flag Lieutenant to the Commandant of the lst Naval District. Immediately following Pearl Harbor, Cap- tain Schumm reported to the cruiser, USS San Diego, and served aboard that ship throughout World War Il. During the Battle for Okinawa, Captain Schumm was awarded 7 M4 1? , f f . fix . '-,fag N, ff Of -.2 X I j K wi, ff 'Q Q. ,M - 1, 2 . 6, '. 'wi M If iq . 4, , 5, . fi M, 41 f 1 I Af 1, . 'Q Q Captain Brooke Schumm, USN Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Salem. the Bronze Star with Combat V for Meri- torious Service. In addition to this, he wears the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with fifteen Campaign and Battle stars. These stars represent a roll call of all the major en- gagements with the Iapanese in the Pacific Theatre from Guadalcanal to the surrender in Tokyo, and include the battles of the Solomon Islands, Guadalcanal, Rabaul. Kwajalein, Palau, Leyte, Gula, Iwo lima, and Okinawa. While serving on the USS San Diego, Cap- tain Schumm was selected to his present rank of Captain on March 20, 1945. Following the war, he was ordered to the Bureau of Naval Personnel, and served in the Enlisted Distribution Division from Oc- tober, 1945 until Iune of 1948. He then re- ported as Commanding Officer of the USS Okanogan, an Attack Transport in the Am- phibious Forces, Atlantic Fleet. Iust prior to his present command, Captain Schumm served in the office of the Secretary of De- fense for a period of three years. Captain Schumm relieved Captain Wil- liam K. Romoser as Commanding Officer of the USS Salem on October 9, 1952. Commander famer L. P. McCallum, USN Executive Officer, U.S.S. Salem. Born in Denver, Colorado on February 11, 1912, Cdr. McCallum entered the U. S. Naval Academy in 1931 and was graduated seventh in his class of 453. His first assignment was to the USS Arizona and duty as a Iunior Division Officer. In 1937 the Commander received orders to Submarine School, New London, where he began his career in the Silent Service. That same year Cdr. McCallum reported to the S-24 for duty as First Lieutenant and Assistant Approach Of- ficer. He later served aboard the S-22 and the S-18 in such billets as Torpedo and Gunnery Officer, First Lieutenant, Assistant Approach Officer and Executive Officer. He attended the Naval Academy Post Graduate School in 1941 and in 1942 reported to the Bureau of Ordnance for duty. After completing the course for pros- pective Commanding Officers fSubmarinel at New London in 1943, he served thirteen months as Force Gunnery Officer, Submarines, South- west Pacific Force at Perth, Australia. He then reported to the submarine Bream as prospective Commanding Officer. Cdr. McCallum saw action in the second battle of the Philippine Sea. It was here that UVM r .07 s the Bream badly damaged the Iapanese cruiser H.M.I.S. Aoba and several other large ships. During his command of the Bream he was cited three times for personal gallantry in action and awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star with and Commendation Ribbon with Leaving the Bream in 1945, the Commander served as Ordnance Officer to Commander Mare Island Group, Pacific Reserve Fleet and as Executive Officer of the Naval Ordnance Plant, Forest Park, Illinois. In 1950 he assumed command of the de- stroyer Norris to take part in the Korean War and the Hungnam evacuation, where he en- gaged the enemy with shore bombardment while at the same time serving as sonar screen for the USS Missouri. For this act Cdr. McCallum received a Gold Star in lieu of a second Bronze Star. Detached from the Norris in Iuly 1951, he was ordered to OpNav as Section Head in the New Development Division. After fifteen months on this station, Cdr. McCallum reported aboard the USS Salem as Executive Officer where, on the 24 of August 1953, he was selected for promotion to Captain, United States Navy. 4 53 6 ! , f ZW f f MW f W f 's .X N .. , . S -RN X N x - Y ' x X fx-X vxix f Q www' 1'-Q ,,. 28 :L EL vw- -qw WWW , sx Si Q x RM, an fx! ,M X . A s wg.. Jr . -swrsx I V If JW .,.V ff, ,5 ff , 14-if W' Wfc , , 7 'V M ,1'f C ' W Q ,iifzfrz If L, X 5 Y tg' Q fcffiff 1 f ,f zu, 4 W faq 2, 1 1 tfflf A it fi? , ,ff ,z gf' 'S Y 0-again ,f fi Vi ' X , ,Wy , . 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M l 3 3 l -O'Dowd, our senior lst Class, really knows the rnen's abilities. - Fusco, probably more than any other guy in the division, loves liberty in, especially, Italy - Hank Lodies' really counting the days back to Boston and a gal waiting there to marry him -Lowery, however, with a true sailor's Wanderlust would rather visit more new ports. -Trieste and the beach beer brawl were the greatest-highlight of the entire summer W - believe it or not, the favorite drinks are milk and hard water. - geedunk still rates high with Sweet, but Nation goes for peanuts. - Muscles Ferrebee really shaves with a blow torch. --Alberti, the Merchant , puts on quite a show when it comes to putting away spaghetti - Rome is the most beautiful city in Italy according to Hill, who made this tour. - let's give holystoning and rigging awnings to someone else. wtf ,t,, t rw L , , 2 f - 'G f f X, y 2 4. ff ft 1 Lv jig' 7 Q .,,7s,: V I -P pak! LK X . Hows about a boost guys. 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S .sl WD , if Between caring for the forward quarterdeck and Turret 2, the Boatswain's and Gunner's ! Mates of the 2nd Division had plenty to do, but there were other things to remember on the l cruise: f -all the help and advice they got from Chief DeAngelo, a swell guy all around! -that voice of Davidson'sg if the ship's siren ever breaks down, he'll do as a standby! - a sparkling deck, except for the line of foot prints from the gangway to the ladder below. - calling Elmo half an hour before reveille so he'd only be thirty minutes late. - the' colorful flags when they rigged for the Admiral's parties. -the few times the turret got to fire, anyway, it rated a well done every time! 5 - Purdy's talent for getting off the ship as often and for as long as anyone in the crew! I - keeping all the men off the turret's periscopes in Ville and San Remo, looked good. though! l - getting McCullom to leave the ship, seemed like his feet were welded to the deck! f -that fancy work they kept so sharp down in forward officer's country. --the twenty man working party Tornillo and Ribetti called away to load souvenirs. -the cheerful sound of Hitson piping away, whether he was on watch or not. , G A i.y, . A ,NJ I X ! Em. Ross 5 Mac says to give it fifty I .2 I S l V X xx E Ya gy lrfigh L H . I -L I 4 3 ' 3-. t it My ga , f . -, f ' R ! Q gift' X ' -gf it A i YI 6 ., if ' 'x 5 ! Z 1 l f 4 I K! x 1 . 2 , K , f ' 5 I: 5 if A 7 V, V w J l , ' Z, K , in .1 1 I , , i .. i 1 J ' t ' l f 1 t ' I X 4 W Q, Q If V, f ' J I. 2 I r V Q, an . ,fl W gm . .id i ug.. . ,,-si..-A... ' , X fb 353 4? E X Up here 1 I ff! ff 4' s On the double. 9 I t Q, i A R 'Q . , tx 5 5 f xl V Z A 1' L 5 JE Q 2 .X h , . r 1' Q 3 A' . ' i f V X all , . 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M , , f . v , 5' , , , - 1 Fi t H .. i fi- -H M ' i li , gi Primarily a gunnery outfit the 3rd also takes care of the hanger deck, and the onfolt loading fl t of boats and vehicles, her Seamen, Boatswains, and Gunners Mates could tell you: l , --Wyland's muscles make those Riviera beach athletes look like boys. t i -the favorite hangout in Villa is the Wedding Bells, they'll ring in Boston. I - maybe gin and tonic is fashionable, but Decosta and O'Connell swear by gin and cognac. ' - Rip Van Winkle could take lessons from Klug, and not in reading and arithmetic, either. - every junk merchant on the Med knows Gaudio with all his souvenir-marked greenbacks. X WM - about Lombardo who naturally dreams about girls, but calls out for his Mother -- how come? y 0 'tl -the geedunk goes begging when Grenier, Greiner, and Card are around-they like tapioca. i -about that poor, unhappy guy, Iorns, who missed a tour. 'H' --Hays and Hawks have decided the worst thing that can happen is to miss a liberty. 4 Q - 1300 liberty in Villeiranche is the greatest. 4 -if those chow trays were softer, Blevins and Michaels would eat them right up. 'J liii ,g - holystoning is a rare art, but any of the gang would be happy to show you how it's done. Q' , ,gfj , ,- vii' 1 3 f as V xx l lik ol' K , . '4 9Q..N r. , . 'fs' Q td., y nj. ta A gf , - , fig f f-,,W,ss,,,,.s,.. -g ggi 'iii A s , ' 'pt Fl -Kfxjgs, K t I va-,,...,.--ff X I 1 ,' A 2 i Krack checks up LTIG Glover ml I X X . gf t. xi X is ss. X -3 ss, Q fs 1 Gotta pass the inspection jxfw, sf 'f' UIQ t. 109, K 7-rr 5 1'1 4,49 t 'U . 9 I X x ' 5 ' N s s ' ,, A X I xrfr -, s v Z ,.,,.,,,,.,, .. dMC...... r, g M sl ' A 3 . i . v , f ' 4 ll I I Q 9 1 5 .ff wg 4. .0 ,3 Q X iq X, ivgf 3 9 It '11 49? ff -o 0-1' 14 W A f A Y 9 H ff: 5 ' A71 I bf 70,2 , ' ' mhL - w 4 R-1 V ' 0 r 1 7 ! f Q ' P A 3? a f N 3 -,ma rj HN 4 A -. 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V 1 f ' f f .f ,, f L , , y , I , ,,, -, ,f f 1 ' 4 2,4 l I The Gunner's and Boatswain's Mates of the 4th Division, responsible for the three forwardl 5 Mounts and their surrounding area, can now sit back with a beer or two and recollect: -Ross and Conn, who spent more time on liberty than Hartman did sleeping! -the times the geedunk line looked like the 4th at muster. 1 -the effect looking at Connelly had on those European women--knocked 'em dead! ' -the holystoning and all the other organized recreation they took part in. . I - watching the sunbathers on the beach at Nice, Regna and Rosa could always be found near! i I ! -the day Etienne sneezed and nearly blew poor Spiller clean off the deck. , -Zamonsky and all the lesser chow hounds, they really kept the mess cooks busy. i -Beamer, Bowman, and Morong-all anxious to get back to Boston and lose their freedom! t -the happy expressions on all faces when jumpers were optional. gl -the way the gun gang could toss off that beer, didn't change them a bit either, did it? - -Rasch making the landing with No. 4 Motor Launch, or trying, anyway. ' l S - Michalopoulos' sea stories, There I was on my back at thirty thousand fathoms - -Trieste and that beer brawl, all hands had a great time that day! V i i Wf- X 0 f, 5 ' 4 1 X ! Z g et f--sg N' 4 'N Q ' 1 'J Ens. 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'nm W' -mi Z? fffdff if fzff The guns and deck space the Salem entrusts to the 5th D1v1s1on are always a pnde an credrt to the sh1p yet these Boatswa1n s and Gunner s Mates st1l1 have t1me to remember FIGHCIS who hasnt m1ssed a lxberty day or hour for that matter 1n two years the shlp s replen1sh1ngs a Job the men really went all out for Conway a man who could sleep through absolutely anyth1ng and usually d1d Denn and Austm who l1ke beer so much they even drlnk that stuff 1n Italy the tam1l1ar s1ght of a red head ot harr golng through chow l1ne the htth t1me Fltzgerald the wheelbarrow Zoll and Clark needed to br1ng back the1r souven1rs rn the1r tavorrte hangouts rn V1lle the Central Montana and Queens bars all that 4 U hung durlng operatmg and tra1n1ng per1ods workmg w1th all those veh1cles the old Navy was never l1ke thxs maybe they carr1ed horses a peaceful day a quret 1nterlude and the happy word Man the h1ghl1ne transfer stat1ons 4 'm-nu Q the happy sm1les when they tmally get perm1ss1on to wear wh1tes to rearmaments Towne who never went on l1berty rt was rumored he had a g1rl 1n h1s locker are C5 so N .-. EUS Hem Sure gets hot nn here -f o Cl- Q2 Jklg., if W wif it we 1' Xx X35 ., 'Q .,.f , . 1 P w X t fc 1 I Y . 11 -I ' - ,, sw I l !, I f X ,C W. , for ,,,W, f ' A 2 I 'ff ' p t . C t s f g N ' . tlrt I tytc .. .. . . . , 54, .. ,. A ,,. ,v 1 wwf, ,, , , Z I . d ' . . ' . 1 I . . : I M . 1 I . . . 1 1 - C t C is ' I . C . X 1 Zlwwl. ,gmi - '- ' ' 1 kg ' -1- . I . . . . C K' if 3 - i ' ' ' gig, . , 1 - .. I ,, . . . . . . . I plg, - ,E , - . , . I . . - . D Q X I 1 . . tt . . . H flgf ' ' ' 1 1 I - X l' 2 . f t tk -the rad1cals who prefer Boston to the Medg how odd can you get, men? . V I -T I . .C . . . - l K C 'f i 3 , L I V.. 4., , ,'-- W x f s s , ,I . 5 K f D , P N I XS ,V 1 . ! P in I I 1 X - I I :NW I f f 'NN X , 2 p by 2 t s r is N 3 2 r A ff ' f 1 1 , X X -A N... M s' C LN M ' I I -Xxx' W lt , I .C 3 . - C 'ff K ,C x ' t K XX P A -1 s M ' X ' l t f 1 t l C I C' 1 - 5 C 'C C C' CCC CCA CC ,, tl,.. , , X , L , 1 C E if C V I' ,.. i ks C , ' ' , , I X C fX ' l . Z Q in X N ! If if jf i 5 Q ' h 4 5 3 ll lj XX fy' XX X, A ' I 'fG- X. . I if I Vfff 3, 1, ,l l Rl H C M3 X 5 ,,Cl? CC, ,sw yay - of 2 F on l 5 X ll ll CC ,,,, . f ,K q Q , .av I Nia' X-7' 9 Nmnlqe. if ' 1 L k r ? E Mi' Now in the old Navy f e 1 ,Q 'Q I XT , ., 3 in , i 'J Q rt: Q I F 1 s if 'R 7 4 LY o I Q A519917 Standing UP? Clean sweep down. 1 ' 1 I QQ, ,I 5 . I e 1, ' 6 x ' Q .xlfdx Lets go men - put 'em aft. A .-.. L, my if f ,. 4 if X x S x W ,F f ax f iii X . Q f g 'ii' xi M o fig . ra! o f If 'wed V Z ,7 l ' f ff' A 0 1 if f ' - wtf X , , x f ,gr Rx 1 1, rf X N ' 3 S ,Q 4 fx V 4 7 E2 s 1 WN .J fm X e Y 1' , x ' 11.51 ix X fi , - fr W, Q G f Q f 1 iw Z WM Xji fi gy 1 X fef wx? Jw? wi we Qyw Q X fel 1 idx 1 QSQ as 1 I QS f , N ,. X f QQY .rr s Sf 3 P? V1 K Q KN S! 1 M f Q i Q , , , lx 4' KIT gn 4' - ie , Q L 7 , Q ee 2 v e f M wwglffxf 5,4 ef , rv, f, 2 XXI, Z , A e , Q A-we ff If Mia f 1 M 4 A 4 iz, o v Qui A' My And the hot casemcn goes here. ' 97 ee 5 x V 55,4 , e 1 N4 f QM e N FL, e X M b E f 'Y 5 f ' 'fy 3 ff f 3 Xe Wxxe '..' Q 7 - f iw v 'v 1-Q 4, WI' f X575 Yi Wi' ' S , 3 3 4 f . f ii V xox , ' ,, e of! i 6751 4 'W' nf Q4 an 1 t E ., . Y 4 Z , so 1 Q. , Q ,, . , 1 't - ,, , my., ' , , t f f 51? A ,rf t 7 t f e 1 A . W ff t i f , e t ' f I 5 1 , 1 5 t 3 f t f i f ' g I f 1 V 'V , 'ff 1 1 , 4 If , df, ' 3 if I: if is S X 1 4 M if ,Ka ' ' 3 v 1 2 ' S Q .J f of 1 -J 4 I A A 3 5 Q xg I 0 f , , , j , X f f , f , x , ., f , x is t , if of Vt f 2 ff '1' t r - 1 M 'L . Q . 5' A .Zz n A ' t TI, A 4 , 1. , t . 1 lit t . .1 W i fl H 'J -nl 1 , y. ,,,.,WAvf'fW ' t w I Q ,,.u-I' , , 2' 1: f , ' ., J f t iy L 1 N '-S . I I L ,W W- 1' X f 1 fn R tt, LX ? 3 LTIG Mccooey Looks like C1 crap game. ti I w I 1 ' It s 3 N I Z 1 A Y. X .. 1 ' , X bfi Af .L 2.5 lg I These guns tire, too! ! 5 Barefoot boys with cheeks of tcm .... f alzllqlll 'll V, K I to F wwfrq fy Who's off on the left , s. This takes five men? ? ? 1 xxt. K A e ' 4 -,JH Q, J, e t me - ,H V L x ,J ' x Z, f -K ' -' X I, V ,, l Q xt Q b a ! : f 3 Q e , , e e e i t J ' 4 1 ! , . N ' 1 t . ' Q hun WE? inf V P s .-fp ' 5 K.. .f'.fAt te. .xx ll if HJ ..m fill .fm rs. .5 The Gunner's and Boatswain's Mates who make up the 6th Division are responsible for the six port 3 mounts and the deck space assigned them. Their cruise was highlighted by: ...the way they leaped out of the sack at early reveille to get at painting that stack! -Guddahl and the way he went for those tutti-frutti geedunks. -the way some of those men could workg you ought to see Gossert and Buzzard pitch in. -trying to slice Cobb and White loose from their sacks in the mornings. -hunting for Seese and Love, on liberty again, of course. Ns- .WMM -those quiet Sunday afternoons with holiday routine -once in a while. v . M4 -William's hollow leg, man, that guy would eat anything! y ' I 1 E -Sita's deep affection for the ship, they had to drag him off for liberty. y -the champagne they got to like so well, pretty expensive stuff, eh, Arthur? B -those Spanish ports and all the inexpensive things to buy. .ig -Armstrong and Kailg the ship had a list just from the souvenirs they brought aboard. kv y 9 . -the trouble Caple would go to just to get out of a little work! I -the last month, when everyone missed just one thing, Boston! ' r 3 i 5 . , f 1 , 1 , .nf 1 i . . l K-sg--fd , R ,L , 7 l Slip the noose over his head 61 pull. X ' A good joke on the 10-IY f X .. f X , X I f A -Q X .jf fig? if ' Ens. Bixby , 6 X 'Q 1 4 A . 1 4 x ui Q 'I 1 if 54 Y s Nice rar ff X f ff ffg, as 1 4' Y V693 H l f l ss ' S' 7 ' , 1 - - . -1 3' gr Q1 4 Isl e ' , A ---7 - f , ,, 3 I HIS 'nf ,-,,,. - , .1 inf. if 'S ' X , 1 . , s-ft . ,f fi' 2 ' , ,,.. 'J . ' i A A i 1 . , S, . Q. fdw. 1 f Q , . p ' ' Msffgjmf my f f, ,X W ' ' 1 ,' l 1 . , 2 S N - 'Q A I l . W 1 a 'fi f df? ' ' Y J' !fSfv4Z'i' V7 5 W Q., x ? I I A is i . , Q f f 3 ' 1 , 44 , f ' I 4 X GW ff! Z5 92, 2 ik :ith ,J Wfmwwvuu i 'ff M i ' 4 ' f 1' f - W 0 ' 5 , r Z K1 , ry ,, f fm i , f, 4, f, ,J X : f H , . f ' ff' 'f ,Q , ' The Gunner's and Boatswain's Mates ot the 7th Division have done a great job with their 3 guns and deck space. They can look back with pride on their record, as well as on: -their French interpreter, Martell, a man who was of plenty ot help on the OZ level ! -that speaker that's turned so low Gulliver never could hear reveille. -all the liberty hounds who'd take it anywhere, but would still have preferred Boston! 4 -the time Haley nearly blew up the ship by holding a match too near Hinson's breath. -catching the sun on mount 375 sometimes it looked like a nudist colony-all male, though. -Donahue's toy autos, that's one thing he'll never outgrow! -Hall, Sciame, and the others unlimbering those shootin' irons for some tiring. ' J 7 - Lemay and Gleason and the others and the fine work they all did on that deck! ily r fy'f..z! y -all those vases someone picked up, could it have been Voss? V AE, t -Cummings' toursg he seemed to like being away, for some reason! I 5' 5' ' l -good old Palma and the other favorites among their liberty ports. 1 l , -the married men in the outtitg they're the ones who were really anxious to get home! X s 4' 7 J! , ,usdF '?! 3 L 5353? P- ! 5 if Q' y , H 'ft Look mom, either hand f , t , '- . r I E Q l Ens. Wenker 3 Sis? li X 2 -5 x 'sfr ftragg f 'rw I' x -Ld, j - ,t .g ' -ip. , N E XX its lr A , ,f I W5- LTIG Weisman Not too much now. g N is iimlwrp, pppp ,, p 5, r his Af, F pf Fj,,,,,,,,,m,, W M4 ,,,, , ,,,, as J t , 0 Jiriyawi N r r Q' E ' 2 43 I K 4 5 ' Q f VY' 1 if W, 5 rs x Q ' ld 1 in ' g 6 , Y X 42, , 3 , . . Q ' f X l ' l .l o Qc, 1' i f 4 I ...z I X . Xl f 5 f Q 5 I sc l Spotless 1 Q' .1 X , W Q I 1 X ' X X , f Rf if .J w g J il ff S .f 1. f' N v ff f uf f ll 1 QL , l l zf l' 5 g 2 l ,, , ,Q S f in ,X . Q '- 942,911 y , , , ,. 4' V VV K Q 4 J SN, 4 , l , l Q ,l If A 5, 1 ,MW I 1, A l A Ng Local AA ' fl 5? N D ' 1 ,aww 3 V . F-. 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' V ,Q MA!-AW We ve seen the Marines of the 8th Division rendering honors for shipboard ceremonies, but Iimmys at Villetranche with the No l song on the hit parade you guessed it the Marine Hymn the Battle of the Blisters or the 3 day held maneuver at Rhodes Bones Wrdmann who Just commandeered the chow line when spaghetti was the main dish. our top kick lst Sgt Elder who toured on everything from gondola to donkey all the luggage stickers Pic Decker collected at different hotels now he needs the luggage Pop Powell who could go ashore almost empty handed and come back with the biggest load the souvenir connoisseur Ed Iameson who swapped his M C blanket for an oriental rug Cpl Nunz Coscras daydreaming about that November discharge San Remo which gets the nod as the best yet sandy beaches and those well stacked women the Gunny ot the detachment S Sgt Ed S1lberman who carries his sleeping bag with him. 17 toes Sebastian I T1llotta who wears two shoes on each toot Captain Tiger Taylor and lst Lt Toro Kelly with those shining swords and polished buttons li Mini' 11 f 1-Wx ,ihkfjf Q lst LT Kelley and Capt Taylor The Top Kick talk things over in the office Our Marines in their Working Clothes A they also make up a mighty landing party striking forceg their memories of the '53 cruise are: . T l , I I ' I a I . u ll ll ' ' I - ' 4' ' i ff fp T 5 3 2 I gn' ff' gl av 4 1 l , ' f S 1 E . , Z 3 l Tlx X or T if J l l f',a.-y S 10 .-r,', 1 T if if I X' ' fy L1 , J ssrs tiil s s ilss l nnnn n nnir f rrtss f 5 f l l ' Ht W 'fff fffz , , J 2 1 ' 1 2 f l l lid a t ,,l, .s r I, ,,,, , , , f 5 ,I 3 I 5 l l fi l ,r s A 41 N 6 1 il x cc gg , sl-' ,I f Q' NJ Q25 iff Getting caught up Getting things ironed out The last outgoing mail will leave the ship at. All in cr dcxys work , I ,Q SJ , VVVV fi ,, T 7 7 4 7 .fff f Ly., 2 ,X , ,Af V W Lf hfyf, ? V' V, ,, M WMWA V U f.. I, ff V E V v I jp , . , E , 4 ' f A f,, f g V , 'V'L 1 t a V l If ' I 4 Q 6 if C Q wi ff y 5 U I t F Division's main job, to properly lay the guns in a fire mission, is carried out by the com- bined cooperation of her Fire Control Technicians, Gunners Mates, and Yeoman who admit: , -the hardest job the men are called on to perform is: to stay awake during Working hours. 1 ' -the biggest gripe of the summer came when our leading PO threw the snake oil over the side. 6 g , - Palma was the best port with those champagne cocktails and other items unobtainable at sea. - the favorite hangout in Villefranche was either the Cosmo or the MAA Shack. JW' 2 --that Collins and St. Pierre liked geedunk almost as much as Van Dyke liked moonshine. 0 -Wintz, Smyth, and Dziekonski prefer the Med to Boston-can you figure that? -- the best deal the division had all summer Was those sex lectures down in No. 3 Mess Hall. f - ' ' favorite chow in the mornin is S.O.S. xy Edquist s g I V V - Cyrano Guidry and Curly Palumbo really go for that shore bombardment drill at 0300. , P - the worst deal given the division all summer was Iessup's swap falling through. I - Farnin ought to ship over in the limey Navy with his tea and crumpets. -Elliot, Crisanti, Fearon, and Winterburn Won the E for rack time. Q L - W.. ' X' A f j A , , 1. v V i ..1l'V'- ' it i i it ' ' I lfli 1 V 0 0 O 4 6 . X ., 1 8 0 . f f- 2 . s . 1 . ' eo' K '55-f A Q LT Warren I , , ., Y. ,Y .. 9 4 W X t iw Q f V, 'L X. if 0 0371 if W 4 ' i 4 ,.. - e-.....- - ' 5 18 E - ,ig X' .. In I 4 ' 0 if - l 1 23.1 - Q-A?l - P A f 3 k-se: t X 1 lt's a what? 5 I .' I 5 we V , V + , V Q 111' ' My t V R gl ' ' ,,,, , V+- y , H, V L V' , MV ff K.,,,.f VW? 1 x 1 sci Q V I 1 V S V - p , Q ' 2 sf ll X . . x I 'R Sm X 0 t 92 - V, -'M-- , YQ A , L 1 ? 3151 3 - Q 9ew!',m,wZ I x f X 'F 'ff 1 W nf' 3? 1' L MW A xy V K 1 A - -s f i if A Z, - X 3 Y. 1 V vs I If 'f N If V W V I -4 W Q 1 , r V W 0 f V ti Q i e E 6 I 3 usp f , 4, av :dl . a a' 5 as Egg 'JI 7 Q! i kk,,A ,1 ,,,, 1 ,, sig .KW .. ,:v, ' M, K QSM' S r X S F 4 X s X X X r , x QP' X . V 'xr X E fx Q X ' 4 3 g X I f a is , ww f, 2 :.M?Yd.4' ly W .-' -f 'Z' hx ax iff 1 f Z 5 Ens. Storper ..- D' 9 9 O O N - ' N Q Q X XXV- 1 f,,.. rr on he Ens. Szelcx The unsung heroes 4. Looks O.K. to me X S i 1 if 1 Q '- X in 4 af X X It says here Gunner Anderson , ,,,,, - ,,., -f------ ...---nrpfgv ,lzvlivs -.z Q ,aes-:A . -L Y w7iA,f .,r1,2 uoM,e,e,h , ,Y h , h 4 L , qw , ' f 5' , 4 'f Q , 1, L ff ,, ,Q W, f of ,-Q45 W 4 'ef ' QW? ' 7' r r', f ' ? ' R- f X ' fm , 'W M x If X If ff , 4 L i f Q , Q ' - l X ff - 4, f - Q h 1 , I 7, N ,516 rw , W iw 4 I iivi 48 ' ,P 'Q 1 of f 4 4 f 'Y 3, . Q ,- fS fv ' , X , M V is ,f ,, Q , Q Ag, - Sw? g 4 I f 1 'U gi furlgx X W K L' 5 . H 52 f, X 5 h,,, is ff ,I ' rfv f X Qfffms f' 7 X . f ff x Nw K I , 1 if A , K J , 7 i gf , A r x E E 'V 6' iw i r Y f 4 r' ' '- --4' ' - In all the corners too. a..M,,,.......4a-nfl + Now if I push this Field day on the whirly bird. ji 3 V Division, composed of the Airdales who took care of the Salem's helicopter on her '53 Med cruise, may have been small, but its men accumulated lots to remember none the less: -their top liberty hound, Matthews, whom they could never find after working hours, and - -their least liberty hound, Stoddard, whom they could rarely find after working hours. -the way Keaney found a home away from home in the Med and showed no wish to leave. - Snyder, so tired from eating all those geedunks he just had to sack out for a while! -the terrific undertaking of filling up Matthews and Keaney's hollow legs. -Ringstad's odd purchases: imagine bringing all those white negligees and dolls , aboard a ship! ...the heartfelt and constant griping from Knox, no doubt he was only kidding! g A' -those charming scenes along the shore at Ville, those secluded beaches were fas- , cinating! Q l -the pleasant flights from ship to ship at, say, four-thirty in the morning. s - the haunting strains of flight quarters wafting away into a peaceful evening. M -the way the other half lived, at the American Bar, for instance. r -the only whirly-bird in the fleet with a gorgeous witch on its tail! Easy there. .M s tx Q. X X 1 QNW s E x .u.,,,NxNN ' 'L' E Ens. Grafton 5 t 1- Q Ace Tramcaru and friends. X x is Sy 2-ww ! - -f A V .r' ,,J' 'WY M-fm -s ,waxy Bw- - K-51,-:asf A 5' 'Isl Q , , A' ,, 1545, - , F :5 rv k , , ,,,. wx N xg Q:'X'I'1ff2 4 f. J pig ...V 1 X-- .ff M - W AMW , X Mgr f X W f' f Q , A ff V, Saves on hack saw blades. Q If and you turn slowly to the right. M1151 be interesting Ah, it works! ,Ev- 1 1- '0MX.,, Lower level work. 1,. 1 lack of all trades. A few of the boys. y W t,. ., f - -Af--.t t y t .,ll tl ' N V- ,,,., .,,, W - Looks pretty sertous. , g ' f , 'V' f f 1 X s f Q ? ffl f ff ' 'J 4, '1 7 f L, Y Z ,f iff' ' l , J - my ' 3' f ' I t hw, , 1 , If K7 ,Q X My l ,7 y If M If ' I-.ff ' ff fx ' V I , l. , G, ' 1 ,.,,QfW W! t -Lf an Some fine work. J .Xa X. Eyes right. 2 :, l'?r at of sf P , xtrsrff f. Q , S .-wx X X, X LT. Iames G. MULVEY, USN Main Prop Assistant 1 e EE we 4 ,. lk ., .1175 LCDR Walter MCCOWN USN Engineering Officer i lf X 59 4 ff i LT. Richard B. IACOBS, USNR-R Damage Control Assistant ? Vt S hx.. M., , ,,,,,, NX wh X ' 1 'lnuiih LTIG Ward E. LAUBACH USNR-R Electrical Officer u T F s 7 4? ' 'X 21,4 ,. 5 A ' fl wwf 1 ff ww f I , , .K I ,su , ,4 Q if' ,V ff .X CEZWV 12 .3, , X I . , , ,I , rt? .. f ff i w ' ' , 'I X Q ' t 1 if S IW 5' 'Tffkwl' ,f, 5,22 .QA ,fig ,ffl f Q4 1 f 2 ,M f Vi, We 2.,w, Q, , K F 5 ,V X' ' , ' 5 ' ,J S, do ul- if .-r- s X V x I QSNEMX If lm- Qi Boats, vehicles, the diesels, the machine shop, and the air conditioning plants all come under the work of A Division whose Machinist Mates, Machinery Repairmen, and Enginemen will remember things about the Salem's '53 Med jaunt. - Kistner's as anxious to get to Boston as Avant is to keep away - a woman in both cases. Georgette from the Banderas, in Ville, is the main reason it gets the nod as the best port. Myers has bought as many souvenirs as Mclohnston has bought clothes tor his new daughter. Creepy Coscia and Bed bugs Santoro like Seagrams V.O, as much as Hobo Nutt likes beer. it took a lot ot time to square away those boat engineers, after Rhodes, though, they were towing experts. Bub Engle kept his tools under his mattress so he couldn't find them during the day. - it's hard to tell whether Messina preferred those San Remo gals to his pin-ups. making reveille is toughest job-every one says he's a late sleeper-who isn't? Tex Barnard had a special request turned down-namely, a geedunk machine beside his rack. -the tenderest addition to the division was Enrico Biella who just made sweet seventeen. Art Azzarito and Charles Atlas Fleager just accidentally might be left behind in Ville? - Alberti's l3's really helped him stay in the motor launch during that blow back in Naples harbor. -x ' , vm Astley, f ff' l F ., CHMACH Reneau Y 1 I-TIG Franks ENS Howard --opt ?I'F1 Ylnf fvsfl? Q! 1 l X ff . Hi z 1 '- Y ul ,naw , X N - 'sw ,J gl i y 4, 4 'HJ 'F 5 l l l ll 4 l 1 I l v l r I I in li : E, Q I I l A ,J Z X 4, 6' f ,fi Han Well we'll be in the yard anyway Dig that crazy Bendix. I KE 'F Rf X ff ,4 N 4 in :zz Mariel -ix, l X' X i Qi x 1 V 5 fl I 4 h y y fi I S P yi 7 -gg 2 Qi Y' R f ll 1 we X Z X! 3 Q J ,f Y ,w f H .xv ly 2 Thinkers, planners, men of decision. S f Q, f v .ag W- Q K, f , ,ff W g Z , 1 x , v, , 1 -if x 43 r 1 -- ,N , A,,A,,, ..,, c f. 40 X X M i , A , ll. , L L B Division's Boiler Technicians, who provide the Salem with her main source of power steam, had a memorable Med cruise, they'll long recall: -the half interest in the Bamboo Bar that they must own by now. -the Fireman who went topside and saw the sung it scared him so, he stayed in bed for a weekl -Iames, a man who took some awful chances with his popularity at reveille. -Palma, a beautiful spot with some really remarkable people, remember Dora? - Siebert and Boatwright, out in front of a very fast field when it comes to putting away booze -Ball who wouldn't go on liberty in Ville because he can't speak French! -Fiedler and a camera and a tour, a perfect combination, and a common one! -Day, who'd be the biggest geedunker in the outfit, if it weren't for his Division Officer -chasing the Coral Sea at 30 knots, that was some sport! -the wholly unfounded rumor that their most important working space was B-308-L. -Harwood, who buys all his souvenirs at the American in Ville. -Dionne at reveille: OK, OK, I'm up, just gimme a minute to get my eyes open! ew, Em- Kilik Ens. Marshall F J ,,,, ,1 F tif :Si '51 iw v! l .R ., 3 fi ' .1 Kwlizffw 1 it it Q 5 ! l il' I l ! 'J X X F lsslti F ' X xl Q 6 A ! J I ! U ! I r . f'v 'S T x j . . Q r rl- 1f,n'g,5N!1 E 1 b 5 ' x X lk r . U u w . ffl 2 .5 W 5 ul ,i 8 X S23 XA fm 1 Y 5 . 5 3 Q x g X F?,x, I 4? 4 x X x i s I . f 'ir r 5 7 5 Z fi , Zi-Q' 3 f X ' Y I r .1 M :. QI! sg E Z Q ? w r s ., 4 Working under pressure. I Ilia, onyx! some Of The Black Gong- B D1v1s1on's M1xmc1ster? ,. ,,,.,., . -..-,V ,. , -:nu-,mm W ,.,,,,. AM, ' Ii X 42 1 'Wi ht , cg hmm 1, ,M '49 3 f 3 R ' 9 Z El' iw 1 fi 5 5' A 'L 2 1 f , A Z L L X , , X M r 3 r 55 , . f if r X v H . x - M, W L, , t X Everything electrical on the ship was tended to by the Electrician's and Inter-communications . Mates who spent a lot of time showing movies, working in the battery and electrical shops,.qnd it thinking back about: , A W - Timken Behring and Studs Smutny who could really put away cognac and wine, anywhere. X Y X f i W -that extra half hour of rack time after reveille, once in awhile. 4 - -Willie the lover Williams and Frenchie Facon who did some other charging besides Q W batteries. ' it . , t W -missing Villefranche in August, even though San Remo was pretty game. F -two boys who made the first tour in every port, Darrell Roehl and Barney 440 Oldfield. W ' - Muscles Calcutta and P. E. White who were the biggest flag-wavers for E Division. Q 1' W . -those catchy French Ballads and those catch-me French gals at Villa. A 'f' , .3 my , ff ,W f - merchant Wirthless Wirth who wanted an AK to haul around his souvenirs. p - Barrel Belly Taylor who dreamt about chow on those stands at the forward fueling station. QQ f -Lou Adams who had to get his beauty sleep at some pretty strange times of day. l 7 -dropping an electrical load during chow time. yi I 1 iri. -Lisciandra's sacrificing liberties to build a nest egg for that farm of his. ,. 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W V 1 fy' , f , if f, 1 ffm , f W f Q, , I Vg. yy f aff ? f fl ' , f, ' ff 'L 1 ' lv H f new M62 M The jobs of maintaining and operating the main engines, turbo-generators and supplying the ship's fresh water go to the Machinist Mates and Firemen of M Division, who like to recall - how Honohan and Norelli managed to look so Wide awake all the time. -the Three Musketeers , DuBose, Arner, and Breese, better drinkers than lady killers --those red hot ball games in Villa, when Lindholm was usually -the fun of changing into whites after a morning inside a sump. -Trieste, where M Division won the tournament at the beer bust. -Chaberek and Theobald who would undoubtedly eat geedunk for breakfast, if they could -MacFadzen's and Kerske's collections of real bargains from Gibraltar to Istanbul -the one guy who never seemed to get enough of just about everything in the way of chow -that Nelson is one of the best authorities on liberty in any port. Tf - Speedy Davis wowed the women in that SHOPAT outfit of his. v s -those horse and buggy rides besides the landing at Naples at 0030. -Frohlich's and Sanborn's extraordinary interest in the ETA, Boston. its W t wwf? 4 X X K X X X X Y . ,Y Nbr -' ' i f X-ff, L ts: S X 4 N 7 Ens. Kellermann Jw fxxi-12' Ens. Overpeck Hon ll MACH Edwards f., 4- X , 3 t 4 f-. ,,.,,x . --.H .... - y A 0 I T, v- H ' .. ' N ' X .3 S x xg 3 2 xml in K as 5 F: J ix y 3 3 1 t L A 4. ' 'V ,-4 1 ,at 1 ,V If if D D ' - D F X - 'L lil, W! XS, iQ if .Y S A Xi 2 ,X 6 V I A Qi! V i 3' ga, W2 ,,,, ,hx 1 Y 3 n 'ix uf .aw 5 ,, , 1 1 Q Kg Rx R v 3 Ni S W 1 xx VIN, f 4 9 N Qi i 4 XJ Qi 5fwn,-ff' I lx + XX . X gs, ,, A. A viii? E I F .. is M, wiv . E I? - F ,ti N x f. 4: yi fiiif, f 2 5 'ff . 3 m, , 'lf 'rj Q gyf. M A ish Q Kimi vi K ' 1 , ' S5 ,lr Cx? .rg ff M fx x Y' I Q y 1 I 'S f r E ii si. , 4 2 KK , ,W Wy! ,f ' 1 X Qfnisf 4.1! ffl W ,,, v . .K f Q ' .sm f s... 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' ,V 4 , Af! 4 : f ' f X f , 11, Y , c, ,i A R Division, the Repair Division, besides maintaining the Salem's watertight integrity qs the ship's Metalsrniths, Pipefitters, and Damage Controlmen who could tell you about: - Gurt and Yonat who liked the ship better than the beach. -the future Navy recruiters, Amelang and Mizelle, two boys who intend to sign over. -- one guy who's nuts about the bees and birds along the Med, Elmer Engen. -the teetotalers, Fernandes and Silvia, who liked hot milk better than cold beer. -The first cruise boys who would have bought the Rock if it had been for sale. f - Dainty tootsies McCormick who's a lot more graceful than Fred Astaire. -the best port on the Med, Villa, with the biggest bosoms, and the best wine. -the stories of the U-2 leve1 which just ain't so, it's even better! -two moaners when the geedunk ran out, Crandall and Kane. ' -the heaviest sleepers-you pick 'em, cause you can't miss. -Nichols and Kelly who wou1dn't have missed a tour to the South Pole. CHCARP Iones .I ii ZQWB Nz! +- - X LTIG Anderson 4 X A A 5 - Q i, 3 V V ,ui f Q ,L R ,516 I f' -'f -,.' -1- i ,Q or S, 1 rs 1 xss4Q,f.:,NXx. ,sv , ttt,, X, ,tp y 1 xk.x - ,J -+253 X3 gf I 1 2-.if QN X x 5 we 7. s g' -at x XXX M... N s fi , R X ' A f ffl? See It goes like thus Gee dad Q HW if gi .AT Theres nothmg to Who s up there Manly he TY S-e 4. f 4 Q Q H f N i ,NX Q Q e N if? Yi XM N 'g 3 xxx 'X 7, 11 Q5 464' , if vie Y' qi 5 ill ll I zu' I flu ky w . f' f I e g f X . - X ,if 3 ' 'l he ,,e 'Q ' L f h 3 ' f ff e -l 1, 7 I f Ng, ia Q -f v, , ' f fir . .h ' . h' I ,QE s ' ' , 1 x Q-7 ,,,,,,, V '3 as I 6 Q is S 3 e . . '23 Q , O X- QV? 5, 6 ,V W- ., i e e 4 e t h h A- if 1 1 x 1 f if Q I F 1' ' , SAV' YW V k h f : Q A, fi f ' - e A ff' x LM . .fu '77 fm mf ff 1' 5 f I Q , V 'D H -e e J 1 uc ,x V dl I .J ' iw : 'f es ehee e 9 1 R Mu Q ,,'e ' ' 'f Lili A M ' ' ' ii. 0 , x ,K ,X -,QV 1 ,I C 0x K! , Q' .1 : ' I 5 I ' I I I E I ' J ,Yi f Q? Z h f h e H h 4 2 e h 5 , 5 l'l1 take a coke . I I ' vf ,, , A 5 1 ,. ,I I f fri ' ' 05. y ,W L - ,' 4 .nu 42531 Zf :FX V? ,4 Good dough in this racket. No wonder the tood's so tasty. Tears- get in your eyes. Untouched by human hands. Mennen or Seaforth'? Find any in one piece? Soup anyone? 4:5 ,- i 63 ,sigh . K' M gx 1 X K 1 N Swv 'Q - s NMMA . w J 1' 1 I fn f U ... ,jfgfzg 4 it ? , F : Q ' ' 1. 1.1 in .iii I The SALEM'S Store Keepers and Disbursing Clerks, who handle the GSK's and the money aboard are combined to form the S-1 Division. They are probabily still talking about: -Trescot, who was even more fond of Iacksonville than of the Navy, guess he just likes home. - Eggerding and Lisacki, the only men in the outfit who could work with a geedunk around. -Chief Smith, the pride of the Grand Old Party, and his lectures on good government. - Dad Beliakow's homers and that unbeaten softball team, what a club! -Lysher, who sang like an angel, only much more often. - San Remo, a great place to be, especially with those visitors from Ville around! - Epstein, who coulld nurse a short glass of beer all night and end up plastered! -Beverly suffering through a barrage of Beethoven and Brahms, and longing for Hank Snow! -the way Nolan filled out his tour requests three months ahead. -the time Fenn and Co. went all the way to Switzerland just to get a few drinks. -the mystery of where Chief Flores went every morning during Quarters. - exhibitions of the manly art by the pride of the ship, Kid Garrow. -Maneri and his remarkably profitable dealings in old ivory. Money Bags pays off. I If I I ,, 3 fx, y 3 px Q , . my 1 I ,X ' ,., V RZSKPVD, gf .bs - W ' - 4:9 Q 'itil I' H' ' E 1. '59 if 0 E., y V ,I 1 . 5 5 'Un-Q, 'II Theif look bu?-Y GUYWGY' This is how you do it. Only 20 thousand more. 'C - r r 5 'fl x -4-6--1' I- fx s ' K . Z V x I L V f 17'-:XL . K A Q 5 ,x x, tw, i - X f X4 x Q f ? 6 E xg 1 Ik x X ii S xi s 1 x S E i 4 Q ... X fV ' J X Ik I' :n Q O N ' 0 'W ,M ::: Q: -'Q f H 2 E2 u' 4: 5 N 3 I X -4 8 z nw w X f m B Q Q N H ' 2 9 F x N K F. x I 3 5 : 3:1 - X - 1, xr f Im E- 5 K' :gg X 3 ,N 05 5 x X N -Q . 53, Z , X 3 U of 55313335 , ' ff 2' E! IH, N M if 1 A H Q it- , Q ig. 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These Ship's Servicemen and Commissarymen are still talking about: -the time Matecki spent shining his shoes, when he could shave in them he'd barely started! v -all those early chow passes that came by before they were ready for them. -Applegate, who never seemed to have any money, but couldn't remember spending it either! -Webb, Cox, Rubner, Kaiser, and all the others who could, and did, drink anything alcoholic! -- all the reminiscing on the days when they had open gangway. -the mysterious things Roy said in his sleep, too bad no one could understand his French! J f -those weird, but always enjoyable, liberty hours, a pretty fair break all around! ,Q -the difficulties of feeding 1300 men just the food they liked best. i f -those quaint and charming little spots along the French Riviera-like the Central Bar. ' ig, -all those grateful faces when they offered a bargain in the Ship's Stores. X -trying to wake up Gukeisen, yelling, shaking, dousing-nothing did the trick! 4 -the way McMorrow couldn't seem to Wait to get back to the States, sort of strange, isn't it? 1 ,i A cool drink to go with a hot meal. 1 .ffm A F ll A professional job-no tips expected. ,. . NS, l fy .fd f it 3 gs i 1 s . - aww h ,,,,, . + . ,g i .7 N , tg it 3 1 . 1 Y, X L I il I V Z J 3 75 Q i s S ' I 1 2 i i . . . 1 2 5 i Y. - 5 ' 1 ,. . A X Breaking out the best for Uncle Scxm's finest. The finishing touches. 'C f i f x 2 H. 3 1 Q lf., v,i. K 1 K .xg i Q 'Q :Q N S J i . c X 41 S Q . x N 9 4-Q I 7 Q 7 . I X. H Q 9 7 '4 . 1 . -ii ' Something for the folks back home. .... I' S A Q 4 .N K A A , mx Grecsing pcm on the midwcxtch. Lining up the seams. r ,.A... .. . ,W I t I f ,Q ' .-mf . . ,,.....,..!- MMP' 2 i. 1 r' Q E x i i 4 2 1 1 S Wi X My I i rf 2 5 4 'B ' m' 1 Q X1 Q X Q kk.k ! Q f 1 ss- If S ' 320, J! 2 Q, ffl r I M f X 't NCI, ,x f f x-, 'I ,W , C 1 5 1 C 4 D v1s1on these are the Stewardsmen who prepare and serve the Wardroom food a keep Offlcer s Country 1n such great shape The1r cru1se had many h1ghl1ghts such as Dav1d s huge capacrty he can put away a gallon of that w1ne lrke It was a glass of water' i Clark and Garcrllas who ate at least tw1ce the1r welght every day thelr popular Ch1ef Balaguers fabulous llbertres he broke a heart 1n every port' Stewart s l1k1ng for the Med there s a man who d1d all r1ght too those sharp new mess jackets the Supply Department came through Wlth the Casablanca a great spot 1n a terr1f1c port Palma' the tlme they had tryxng to pry Thomas loose from h1s sack once 1n a whlle W1ll1ams just wa1t1ng for Boston where a lovely young lady was lust Wdlllng for hlm' f 1 Tahalerro Geedunk Kmg how that man can pack them away' Hlgganbotharn s mrrror l1ke shoes rf he shlned them any more hell have pol1sh on h1s toes' those souvenlrs for Mrs Dav1d she wont have to buy anythlng else for the next hve years' Tuazon s haxr xt dxdnt l1ke h1s head so It left and settled on h1s chest Pune and all the other great guys they worked w1th dunng the cru1se SZB --M-1-13 WV' hm En: Roman 1,3- T SAX mx Smxle when I gwe an orderl nyone for sou A X C X X V W f fv y 1 pg , ll ll I I 4 - 1 . 1 1 1 S 2B '. 1 nd A . , . . . . , I vsp - ' ' - l .LZ - . , . - . . . j W T I ' Q 4 Vila. 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A Wir Q5 X x Q x in XXX X X., 'Q XX in X 4 Q ,..,,x xx QM. ,et r 2 fa W Y 5 's The men of CR Division, Radiomen and Telemen who handle the exchange and routing of the ship's radio communications, as well as the SALEM's Post Office, will long remember: I - sorting their laundry every Monday, they claim it's the hardest duty they had! - Orrell, who'd stand by for anyone anytime, and said he had good reason for staying aboard. - Palma, the Fleet's favorite port, for particulars just ask VanVoorhies! - Overcash, the way he sloshed back from liberty, and his ambition to have his own brewery. -two of the friendliest guys on .the whole ship, Cuoco and Elder. -Walther, who's still trying to figure new and better ways to make that chow line produce. - Selby, DePizzol, and Gander, men to be seen by appointment while they're not on tour. -those fiendish signs Doherty loved to write, you know, NO MAIL TODAY! ! -the little holystoning demonstration Heumphreus arranged for the deck force. - ship's store No. 5 in Glowacki's locker, he had anything you could think of. -Blunt and Miller straining to get homey one look at their wives will tell why! -the piteous expression of a mail PO who didn't get a letter of his own. -poor Hewitt's bed sores and the quiet patience with which he suffered it all. - Siegle, a man who's sure to go for twenty, if they let him stay over among those French gals! , K 1. .sr 'S' ,,., ! ' f ,ff t F3 ' y .. E ,M . 4' ' 1? E J 5 V 'f QQGMMWQ. X 'f 6 4 5 L' L, ,i K Lt. Daugherty 3 ff' it t it Q Q ffff Ens. Gist ,i ' A w 3 r 1 t 1 z l l Q i 2' s t ,E W 5 ,,,i S g. 5 H Ltljgl Bassett l K S N W f Q, b , N L i s 1 q ! 1? ' 2 I Llllgl MGCBeth Number please? ? X r - I 5 D . . . r imsixs-'ss . gk x , V V D 5 , v. . . XM? , r , ,,gg . 3 rt , Sf . s 'S .L 3. . I 3 , X J : A It f 4 D ' s' 4 A. ' j ie.. .i ' 1 3 S sf. if , , rl ,ig -'.t,. ' t 2 ! i W it in is , wi . fi i , ig lil -IV :A Q tl 'f The men of T Division, Electronics Technicians who keep the SALEM's radar, sonar, and com- munication gear in peak condition, may well remember the cruise of '53 for: the peaceful night watches, enlivened by pleasant strolls among the repeaters. -1. - Shaw's hand-painted helmets, a triumph of the creative urge! -the night Yohman got past Ville's OZ level, he still claims he lost his way! Rhodes, isle of quiet enchantment, and the only port where Kalayjian lacked a relative. Combat: No sweep on the VF! - Schmidt: Bet they forgot to turn it on again! the strange case of the man who wanted a cigarette with his peanut butter. Buglewicz's lie detector, by the way, anyone seen two tubes from the Wardroom TV set? the time the Engineers lifted safety valves and Quackenbush nearly jumped off the mast. Katzman's hat, and the rumor he might have eyes under it somewhere. the terrific tours, and DeVera's look of anguish when he found he'd missed one. -Forward Radar with its exotic equatorial atmosphere. Gould, an LPO who loved his work, but still seemed anxious to get back to Boston, wonder why? .1- .1- 1. Qi V f f ' ' ' ws ,WA Ens Whitney G CHRELE Woodruff .- zczxi N ,g , 'S 'we t 'li f irq? X if f q 3 A X P H , 2. V , 3 , 1 . x W' I The fixit gang. Ah, there it is. 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' Vi 2' K , X If ff If , L 1 I E , l t X ss 5 ,1 ' Xsg y X X . if f YW X ', ' l X V 4 -f 4 f Z., 'E X f X 1 X 1. ,, -f s 5 VKX, s ' , f X, , m ' 2 , 1 ' 6 1 Z w ,fl N! i x 1 1 1 3 l W., X zxqe' f ,sztt nz ,X f ff. , X if if , 1 1, L , 7 V ' 2 5 ? , y , , 7, Z , ff NX! firs X XM Xf x Sfx XX X xii? F' f ' 2 -J, 4 X lv f 1' , X st. X , f , f r it x 4 l r? 3 if v l f 'B A 2 e f 'V 4 2 fir X 1 Z 7 sf sph' . 4 4 Z7 , , ,X ,X X The SALEM's radar and sonar operators, Radarmen and Sonarmen, of course, are all found in Division. The cruise of '53 left them with plenty to remember, such as: -the cheerful types, like Brady, who kept them awake in CIC all summer. --The heartbreaking sobs of Carr and Farrell, when told they had to leave the Med. -the way Fowler neglected that liberty card, he nearly forgot what it looked like! -the way those scopes just barely showed through the smoke in Combat at GQ. X ff '7'7ffS' ,, T '?f f 2 W'--f, , yy 4 f 4 4' W f Q f el I , ,,f'V'1,fQ 5, yZ 1 f I .af ' ' of ffyf 3 2, ff if M f ig, W my ,X Z Q ' S X fx X 'Z 4 f 7 1 xg g , .Q f f f fx , J fy ig Qt 7 -Dempsey and Dorninicci, who seemed to like sports even better than watches. -the ship's scavenger, Wagenhoffer, who just naturally swallowed anything he picked up. -the junk Smolka collectedg never can tell when a burned out light bulb will come in handy! -Lang's taste in liquor, he was really disappointed the ship didn't carry torpedoes! - Swanson and Foose with all their cashg they must each own half of the same oil well. all the new fathers straining to get home and see how nature did by them! Schrieber, White, and Clarke who really suffer when they are away from their racks. the men like Turner who started sweating their discharges six months in advance. Lt llgl Geller 'vuiunkIli Lt hgl LaVercombe and friend Ltljgl Doody ef f 1' f V 4 Ens Coe .npr ,VY Q 09 'F , l s 1 fl l 5. 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XY X RSX '1-.QX t 'fx N X X All flashing light and flag hoist messages to and from the ship are handled by the Quarter masters, Yeomen, and Seamen of CS Division who have some interesting things to relate about the cruise: -two expert interpreters, Aloupis and Kortesis, during the Argostoli earthquake operation. -a couple of guys who would take only rebel food, Coan and Winfree. -Villefranche was famous for, can you believe it, not wine and women, but chow. -Lyaill, Rice, and Mussolini hit most of Europe's high spots on all their tours. - Palma was so good, that a few of the boys just plain forgot to get back to the ship on time. -Gerald Frank and Mediterranean Maddux are the two biggest liberty hounds. -Alverson and Burke slept so hard they missed chow sometimes. -Paltridge kept putting away his dough for his dogs. - Gillis fell in love with France -think he has company there. -Ianette salted away his money-in souvenirs, that is. - one fellow, Mermuys, was so particular about his chow that he sent home for it. -boy, when the Admiral goes, we can really relax and live. 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The EX Division's Personnelmen, Iournalists, Lithographers, Yeomen, and Photographer's I Mates, among their many jobs take care of service records, and photographic work and recall this: ii --Deame slept with his tennis racket, While lim Pastorius slept with his Big Ben. - 98 MacLain was one guy who managed to sleep during working hours-on his feet, that is. - Some of Torn Schlitz's more photogenic subjects can be seen in the Photo Lab. - Matty Dugan and Ioe Aubin really had long faces when We passed The Rock for the last time. -Argostoli was the greatest-liberty every night. - The UZ level in Villefranche could have books Written about it- afraid Boston would ban 'em- - Dan Hankins is going to set up a souvenir shop back in Boston-will you take lire, Dan? - One sniff of the cork and Larry Littlefield and Pat Ioyce would lead the field. - Dick Tracy Harrell preferred the SALEM to the Salomes of San Remo-poor guy. -GQ and Condition 3 Watches are for the birds. -Don Gootman and Leo Bertolini always led the pack out of the rack at reveille. 3 - Tom Sheehan, the corn beef kid, and lack Iordin were the heaviest chowhounds. - Larry lGinny Ginny-Woop Woopl Perkins could usually be counted on for a few hours' work- I ' 5 ' L , rwmr 17 r 'rf' Q , ,, s 'M TV rs. ,' L JZ f , A ' 1 is K 1 ' 1. 2. 1 1 f ll I V . s s 5 3 1 , ' -f .. ., - Q , its ' 3 ' ' I lilly 3 ,Lp is 4. E, 4 ARWQX , u I Q ,S 5? 5 5 2 F ,, f 5 4 -.ff Y rv ff Vw Nancy Division has the navigating Quartermasters the weather-predicting Aerographers and the Yeomen who spend plenty ot time typing logsg as for the '53 cruise, Well: -doesnt Central Control ever get tired ot asking for charted miles made good? -listen to the man on the horn give out with that haunting melody reveille. - Frank Calta and Billy Taul just had to be 1 oaxed into leaving the ship with the liberty hounds - Palma was the best but that champagne crept up on you like a keg of stateside beer. -in Villa the Carravelle or Iimmy s Bar got more business than our geedunk shop -Dale Larsen ought to join Cook s Tours Agency When he leaves the Navy. -Garczynski didnt hit the pad after liberty- he was poured in. - Bill Taylor Les Cook and Luke Luorna Went on a diet' they quit eating nails. -it s about time We stopped playing wet nurse to the OOD s. -Bob MacDonald put in a special request for the Admiral s cabin to stow his souvenirs. -that poor guy Bastian never got any sleep all summer-always on the go. -Who ever heard of plotting the ship's course in circles-We did! 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SQ ' . f its .ft dp? l l f 3 iswfgqsexysws s 2 Si -s S X The Dental Technicians and Hospital Corpsmen of and D Divisions have the endless job of keeping them tit for the tight g they keep the health and sanitation score on the SALEM neqr 4.0 and in their spare time remember the '53 Med Cruise for: - Rourick and Paque Whose stomachs could take anything but water - Turkish screwdrivers, too? -that occasional shipping-over chow which Hank Minot and Norman Leibrock could really wolf down. -the toughest jobs of the entire summer-namely, promoting dental hygiene and 1-lrgostoli. -those Latin gals at the Monte Cristo in Nice. -trying to convince people that those pills were peppermint candy. - Ken Walls who had as much liberty time on the ship as lim Buschini and lim Mills did off. -an overwhelming majority voting for Boston as soon as possible. -Venice and Palma Where, ot course, Hal Keys and Hirshman did a lot of sightseeing. QM -one of the best deals of the summer- 0700 reveille in Palma and Barcelona. t. -,X V Dr. Guerriero ,, Z7 H? ! .110 ,fri if f X -those wonderful field days, especially alter the SALEM left Argostoli Bay. X - .,.i - Bob Dudik, who had a dreadful case ot chronic geedunkitis. . ', ' - . . . -those guys who used to come into sickbay at 0300 with a 2-week old cold. Q5 ew ,levi ZJWYVV '17s S I I IfjII AQ ' 5 -A X L Mbit? K X . ff. ..,s ' X t t I t, X I i t Y f 09 4 .5 1 L g f in iw - qis We was 0 tr XXXB I ii Dr. Duncan Make mine straight. fx xxtI I, . t gf t 0 'S k 1 i e y! i Busy little beavers .VI af ' xqlflzft ,. f 7, gait, Hr If E ' ' w it ' V 5.934 gill! V H f' V X ff., - ii'i sw L-if 1 -- ij, .If ' . 1-rr-' 1 'N ! 'Q--T! B A1--4227. f 1 J l , 0 tk N Rf X If a , 7 X 1 I ,g Q I EHHkf' Oh boy, another extraction. 1 Z, X I f XFX ff ffgf 4 KX ,ZX i t i Y L 1 ' vice Admiral Iohn H. cAssADY, USN Commander Sixth Fleet SIXTH FLEET TAFF QA Captain Robert B. ELLIS, USN Chief of Staff, Sixth Fleet I P YL X '21 N-8. . -NV 1 ' V - . f --f -- I , Z 'A' ' ig XX as ni mg 7 , , ff Q .f Y , ', f r f il . i 3 , Q My N r X A XL A9 LX X dz! . x ilk! L L I Q-,mg w Q - .A x W 'l' 1- 3 I ,QE x 5 A xy S LJ . ,x f I '. NN , . xy '74 u f W b, M' K4 1 N, ff i vlflff Xbx .X XX f X: ,X ,,:, Q xfixfiv Q ff 1 Y if ' N G xfk. 'TCS x tv n. A . 1 xis- J' fy A I ix v ,VK j y W., ' f if .5 I I I , . ! X K ,X fi x i g! V . 5 A , 1 X A 'ex ,fn Q V K. Q - 'X 1 Q I ,Maxi t ,X f L , ' T A lx X I . 9 , , V V - Y -QI 1 X 'g.. .L -an HX - - ,,x, I xi . 1, AQ' A' W , 1 v X . I A iq I, 5 N X Z I X X X' QX -. .A X, 3 X M 3 X , Yi f! li X wg P far' N A X X - MA ' P X I' NT '- , 3 Q-s Herb Schwab cmd his friends. JN I x 1 4 . 91? STAFF QFFICERS - --Y - ' we--r-gi f xxx' W' ff ' FLAG ENLISTED 3. Ks f 5 rx .xxx, ,, XX. x ,, .5 X xv? W w X TP- . 4 ' 'SS'-f -N Ni X N A 'iii A- c 6 x X XY X N-. w X- Xu X N, ' M Q Q -,X fx - X, Ng' wr JK S A? xr- S ,qi Q aka. .v ei! '33 V ' , - n 5,1Qf'X.:'? 1 if . 'f-Y' 1 - x - fr' I yf 'Q 17, 1. , Vu, Sify! .sv ' I L fl -f-sf! N ,Ax f , M QA 715 2 'G' 19 Y fffw w fr, , ff. , C sh ' amercr y. 1 , 335, ,gi ? ' 6 , 5 ff is X 2 Sr x C f if x .. ,, 1163 35. ' if L iff X2 f f 1 31' 4: -:lf , - 'MU f f i 3 J Q, M, rj gag n 1 g 11 ...dt if I K WN 5 Q fff ?'f wE Happy in their work- f ' f ' ik xr I, x X X X V .fm N5 x., S . Y xg, Nlk, mf. lxlx- Y-r rm? 'W 5 x M gi? 5 X.. Q fr-fx x Q, , K k : it X 1 k , fi ,AJ i 4 Q ffff--fwfffv . A ' 4 iwf' h What'd they put in that coffee? Point OBOE bears. . . I 5 L an 4 5 F 'gn if I U l Q 'il Q Q fa , 5 N l ,ns 1 A rt .XV Q , it af , 5 if :NJ 4 Qs t.aA Q Taut watch standers. Old reliable quit again. '10 ,e '!4',,'1 f Al' fd 2 , N It says here .... Sea scout at work. H 'Y Q l, Z A . T l H 'f F 14-A f' ., ,f ' L 'll 7 it An undisputed fact is that practically all the paper work which directly affected the destiny of the SALEM was handled by Flag personnel. These one hundred and sixty-four men, who are the working force of ComSixthF1t, accepted this duty voluntarily, a normal tour being eighteen months. Of course, as the Flag changes from ship to ship, the present flagships being the SALEM, DES MOINES, and NEWPORT NEWS, so do their shipboard homes. The Sixth Fleet Band was Well known for its part in just about every all hands activity, from Happy Hours to fueling and replenishment at sea. The Quarterdeck was ready to receive VIP's, when the snappy Marine Guard was present at attention. Though they stood no duties with the ship's company and worked independ- entlly, the Flag's Signalmen, Radarmen, Quartermasters, Iournalists, Yeomen, boat crewmen, and vehicle drivers put in plenty of long hours. Indicative of the firm relationship that has long been established between the Sixth Fleet and Villefranche, her true home port, is the number of happy families living there whose dads and husbands are carrying on for the Admiral. Further proof: many of the wives in the families are French. Leave for a member of the Flag usually means a trip to just about any place you can think of in Europe. They had a job to do during our summer cruise in the Med, and they performed it well. H Q , I x 714. -W xi fs. . ,, A X f J rj , - is -. an - , if s ,S V: 5 V Q ,JG ,t V' 4 is 1- W4 -'ws ,W W, ,, 'tis c, , A -- an 3 -el , L , ,.,,, If J , ' X Ma I A little time off. After a bad night. . 4' , 475, ,MQW Vg, g X L ,M - Q' - Z , N1 , - w f , 1 ,, ,f , ' Tbif A if ' ' 'ff 1 .4 ,f T' 'I W' 7- fT,,, ,C ' A L73 X J J r l f A f , ' 2 ' 1 ,ff X .. f f . ' 'F' lr- f , i 'fi':? ' ' Y ' J it . ' ff 1 L ' 'F x v - sl fi-,f 5 , . I 4 W . ,, 9 ,, t Q x 1 v , x Ms A Q-U X Q b ,1 1 I W, X 3 A ak 8 KS! - l I fitirlp X4 5 5' gf ' 'fl f , . ' 'F . Q an -yy, R, 6 I3 1' . if iktc .1 . H I i'A -so ,W gi , . s ' 5 n Q - S .ll,, F L X A l 2 th ,fsfv ,AWm.,aff M X. f ggi? A I 1 I lx 21,9 . vs it E -A--' ff ... ,.,x ,A ,A , r 5 ' f 1 f 4 f' :Q f , 5, If ,. 4 ,, , ,f frfurm ' f . 7,1 X COOKS TOURS LTU Cf K XZ r kgfcesvezny QZTEMBEZZR? 7 2 ff -52 S L 'gif' , fqfeb f KX fyx C-iw I , pmikscn if '?f Ll ff fn? -ff Gi LQL' 4:3 Ci X J A22 x A X 2 J! Q-9 We X 4? if NB!! x X if? AA E1 Q , I Q4-5,-N3 Qxxzarzfzeszifyf Z 3f6'Q4i'fiI'Ef' 3 bl' E535 c 4 f .f , 7 I il Qkfx it E mf 921-Mi . im-LE Q- J A ,g:1.,...'T. N f' N Qya-ff-TQU?-M 'Di Qx if ,. six XXXM L-382 c 5, Q U 7 , ji Q9 P glgL'EfX QQ' : 4'B3 j -'Q lC?z6i ?, fc ' X. if' f me . PORTS OF CA LL 0, gnwgv' go 0 p fm' Q: 65a 7 - C 47 94 QX Q52-gfpfg QQ 2B' N i' 'Qty One ot the industries of the city. 6 F S A mighty nice little town. ...NN '5.l 0 Q 62 I ' E 'la .' 2 1 ff? Q15 r A . r gm. ... -4- 'fl fxX C 'lf tg Q 1 dl All the boys love Mary the flower girl. UR MER e have returned. City limits. Maritime Alps, .Z . 2 Panoramic view of the town. The OZ level. ri, ff-'1 A P I I I. suw -on wk ww mu s - QCII Row, row, row your boat Oh those sidewalk cafes! Villefranche, France I Tuur nf Ville B! N ,X The old and A the young. Villefranche is our home away from home and by far the favorite port of the SALEM. There wasn't another port like Ville on the cruise. Where else can you find a Iimmy's with beer that tastes better than any other bar's in France and American music played by French- men? Where else can you find a Blue Beach and a chance to leave the ship at one and be basking in the sun by one-fifteen? Where else can you find a Ville Girl ? Where else can you find the OZ level and an atmosphere unique, where good beer costs less and where you can't move a step without seeing a ship- mate? Where else can you find the perfume shops that sell at a price less than the ship's store a product of equal quality? Where else can you find Mary, the flower girl, who's straight out of Runyon, who knows more sailors and has hugged more Admirals than any- one could believe possible. Where else can you find an excellent baseball field and, without charge, free access to it? Where else can you find a port where credit is good 'till the next time you're there? And where else can you find Mom's, the restaurant and meeting place at fleet landing where a good sandwich is always available, where a leisurely hour's talk is there for the taking, and where Mom takes care of the sailor boys as she would her own? In the Med there's only one answer: no where else but Ville. Ask any Salemite. he If -af, Connoisseurs of fine silk. Gibraltar, British Eruwn lfnlnny Cn arriving in the Med and prior to our visit at Gibraltar, the SALEM dropped anchor in Villefranche, France. for a one day stop, but, because of regulations governing the number of men allowed ashore, two-thirds of the crew were required to remain on board there. So, most oi us had spent three weeks aboard ship by the time we first had an opportunity to go ashore during the 1953 Med cruise. When we pulled into Gibraltar, consequently, there were very few who weren't ready to go over and try a glass of English hospitality, however, we soon learned that the fortress city offers little to amuse the casual visitor once the usual sightseeing trip had been made. The people were more than friendly, though, and the town did prove to be something of a shopper's paradise. Fine woolen goods were the popular item with Rolls Razors offering close competition. The camera fans went wild once they spied the familiar sign of the Prudential. An aircraft landing strip on the outskirts of the city provided an excellent view of the rock and everyone who had a camera took advantage of it. The territory of Gibraltar is separated from Spain by a thin wedge of ground designated no man's land. Through arrangements with the authorities, those on the ship who wanted them were granted visas, permitting a visit to the town of La Linea across the border. Once there, most of us were disap- pointed. There was little to interest the average sightseer and little more to entertain him. In fact, it seemd that the most entertaining sight in La Linea was the sailors them- selves, as what must have been by far the greater part of the town's population came out to line the streets and watch the Americans. Before leaving Gibraltar, the USS SALEM relieved the USS DES MOINES, as Flagship Sixth Fleet and it was on the ninth of May that we began the cruise proper. iw: Solid as the Spanish border guard. MAY Come on along. 7 f ,, I ,V vyijff w I , if 95 :4-L.,f,7' S N ,, . ,255 5 fox Q .2 . X ,, - 1 . -ix. x X. 4 ' Z 7 fm 'iff 7- , f fin , , ,+5f,,5Q'X fy f tff qw, fg,?,M'H , f' 4'5 f 7 M f fn - ft Wil!! 2 f f E it i f ,I ,V CO. If V, 0, ' .A ff Rounding the point -town to the left, army base on the right. No hooting. , W 0 ' ,ra- vfx .P V.. AI 4 54X FH' wx' .,- v Shift to automatic. Q X M -ktvuw IR Y I , f , X 1 4 ., f 1 -7 fi , f I fy t i yy? Xl, I XM I 4, Main drag. i A if fl' G X ,, f V Af Doctor Livingston, I presume. A - Q..-fx so I Fleet landing and promenade. Town square. 'X K lx Starting out kind of young, aren't you? 5 A 3.5,-f' Italian riviera. Sunny shops and markets 60? Look at all that fresh water! THE FIRST QUEEN Yacht basin. P' Four days after Gibraltar, with a day and a half stop at Cagliari, Sardinia, we visited San Remo, the largest city on the Italian Riviera and considered to be its most popular resort. San Remo had a double appeal: a combina- tion of the old and the new. The old city with narrow cobblestone streets is typical of old cities throughout the Med. lt offered good picture tak- ing and small bars with excellent wines. The new city displayed modern stores and a fine shopping district, showing first class clothing and souvenir items. The Hotel Royal with its beautiful gardens and California type pool is in the luxury class. Since San Remo has no outstanding historical interest, many men found themselves strolling along the Promenade in the cool of the evening, getting a look at an informal aspect of Italian life. For those not athletically inclined, outdoor cafes were good vantage points to sit, watch, and sip. Men who wanted to get out of town found an excellent view from the cable car, fine tennis courts, golf, and swimming available. San Hema, Italy M A Y wt X-tr if-tr I3 14 I5 I6 Funicula ride. Il geedunk stand Neptuno Xiu, , in 5 5 l l Riverboat traffic on the Seine. l J fi we in , L 8 V1 U q r Em Msg A fm xj v fl? f 1 XV L xt H ., if Loading the tour party in Ville. Where do you go to join? I Ii! M l v l Notre Dame Cathedral. 1 l GCU'90Yl9'S View of the CNY- One of the hundreds ol boulevards. i i K P I 1 1 15 l U r E ' ' s l Lf I lr , 5 i ig, Y S L i 5 b ' divx E 63' ii !lf ' A 3 ee f E Our tour to Paris was everything that we had expected it to be and, considering all we had heard about the city, that was very good indeed. When we arrived, we went straight to the hotel, where rooms had been reserved for us. The accom- modations were wonderful and, better yet, reason- able. Our meals were provided for by the price of the tour and, after a delicious breakfast, we were off on the first day of sightseeing. We saw everything that tourists see: the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre Museum, and at night we went off on our own to see a few things that many tourists don't see . . . they couldn't have seen them because it cost too much. Paris night life, with champagne fifteen dollars a bottle to those who'll pay, is more expensive than any other in the world. VVhen aH B and and donethough,hs cheap at half the price for, after all, it is Paris night life. Whether it's the advance publicity, or whether it's true that it does have some secret charm, we left the city feeling that Paris is something very special. in ming Villefranlzhe, France II ffnur tn Paris, Western suburbs and Bois de Bologne from the Eiffel Tower. 'Nw w , M A Y wt ww v-4, T 24 as zo 21 as -9' :uns ww mu Fountain in Place de la Concorde and Chamber of Deputies across the Concorde Bridge. A sightseer's delight. Statue in Place de la Concorde, Obelisk in the background. 1191, A -M. s 23 29 30 ., . f f , ff if , Cgfwwft . - ' ' 'I if - K Q by f- 1 '- l 4 X -I .L 1 . K- Hit' isis V' ,-,jf 4' f it 4' , , , Arch of Triumph, Champs Elysees to the right. I I r Town Hall in the Picxzzcx del' Unitcx. 1 4 i 3 , C l fxgn-,Q I, f X-ci fs i i 1 w i Li if X , ffl 1 ti .Zi , Q i 0 - 0 fn! Dov'e il toi1ette? Birds for sale' X lx 4 r Average working day. It rained cr lot in Trieste. .XX W .A I ! V J i 1 I 1 1 r I , l E gr i S x 1 The physical appearance of Trieste resembles that of an American city. ln size it's equal to Cincinnati, Ohio and some of us there for the first time were a bit disappointed by the familiar appearance of the international territory. Shortly after arriving, however, We were offered an escape from the routine of its city life to more dramatic sur- roundings. For the first time in the SALEM'S four Med cruises, a tour to a luxurious resort place in the Austrian Alps was offered the crew. Even the most seasoned of the tour- takers, who went, returned to the ship with a smile and a good word for the beautiful lakes, the feather beds, and the peaceful countryside of Austria. For those of us who stayed behind though, there were other attractions: the three day beach party Iwith American beeri, which has become an annual affair, and the Army P-X. The party was voted a success, aside from the rain, and the P-X did a brisk business in cameras and related photographic equipment with all but a few, who refused to believe that you can't afford not to buy it. After a night in town, the night clubs of the area were bypassed by many of us in favor of an Army Canteen, located right on the pier Where We had moored. That canteen alone was enough to make our stay in Trieste a pleasant one. J U N E MON lui win mu rn an 8 9 I0 I1 Free territnry nf Trieste City lights. A hundred lire for an armful. 'A 9 1-F rf, TO THE FALLEN IN THE WAR OF LIBERATION. 1915-1918 f W .rv qi w ,., 'yjj R A J ',X fYjy At the Trust P.X. 1 ,L - - ' 's f , , ' ,shi ...I fx V .I ks y f V I I xx 1 - N f QI 13 .iff , ,ele A f-- I: Kg. ' ' 'Q' ps f7f'7t?Y' 'C tit' , , -.lf :N-jJ1Uiv' i ' ,X T ' , Q? , r K Every man a photographer. Two of the 378 bridges. Rialto Bridge over the Grand Canal. Switch Xt, 6 M nw O Sole Mio. Chow - down. Walking around town. 5 , W i i'x:: il f f xx Il Q i fi X' 1 gigrw ,Q r W' V W' 7 W'-:V n , Venice, Italy St. Marks Cathedral, Square and Doge's Palace. Local taxi stand. The principal attraction of our stay in Venice was the city itself. lt exhibited a charm and atmosphere unequaled by any port of the cruise and made our visit one which will never be forgotten. lt reflected the glory of an old world, a world which we had before found difficult to acknowledge and one which taught us to look with new respect on the people who live united to the traditions of that world. The center of the town and for most of us the center of its' attraction lay in St. Mark's Square, an area perhaps two hundred yards long and eighty yards wide, which can best be described as a living museum. It houses i such unique monuments as the Cathedral of JU ,ua I5 ' t MU hangs in the Palace of the Doge. It was commissioned in the fifteenth century and exhibits the square as it stands today almost to the last detail. The effect of looking at the painting and then stepping into the square is overwhelming and brings home with impact the realization that Venice is truly the city which time has forgotten. After we had investigated the attractions of the square, most of us went to the water's edge and the gondolas for a tour of the re- ,2 13 mainder of the city. We had a leisurely view of palaces and museums little changed for the past three hundred years and more than one of us learned, the hard way, that St. Mark, the Bell Tower, the Doges' Palace, the Clock Tower, and produces an atmosphere of old world grandeur difficult to equal anywhere else in the world. The remarkable preservation of the square in its original state is best realized by viewing a painting by Bellini, which a gondolier's oar is trickier to handle than it looks. Venice was a port which offered pleasant diversion to everyone and on leaving our only regret was that we couldn't stay a little longer. Bridge of Sighs. Tourists in St. Marks Square. Hoist anchor. .n! fm Aw ww ,fffffl f7M,V5!? Z ,, , J, w, ff 4 f f f j ff f f X f X af ff X , 1. ,pf ,ff Mfgiw, we X X Z Zhffw ,ff f Z QC ,727 ff 7 f fm 7 7 0 ff f f , Z 7 f 7 ai fl Fishing and commercial boats in the inner basin. 7 V' ,Sl UK D?0 . xi' cl a fb 'S- ix 2 ,p E ,rn UI How do you work ihese things? Traffic on Avenida Generalissimo Franco. lack el Negro's place. Sam makes like a native. ,U ,f fx 4, H X f'cifwffff! fWZ The Seo, Cathedral of Palma. W if Z 'Q by ,M If-.tx xx Days before our arrival in Palma we had determined who would rate the first liberty. Next to Villefranche four home while in the Medl Palma is far and away the SALEM's top liberty town. In a way it's difficult to explain the popularity of the city. By actual fact, it has fewer attractions than many of our other ports of call. But cer- tainly one appeal of the town is its reasonable price list on souvenir items. All lace, embroidered goods, clothing, and leather products were excellent buys and nearly everyone tried a glass of champagne at seventy-five cents per bottle. On the other hand those who found themselves ashore after dark dis- covered that prices in many of the night spots around town were more nearly at a state-side level. Floorshows were outstanding, though, particularly those featuring authentic Spanish dancers, and few begrudged the cost. High spot of our stay there was a bullfight, staged at the local arena as a courtesy to the visiting Americans. Other attractions of the town included the Cathedral of Palma and the Mediterraneo Hotel. The cathedral, an outstand- ing example of Gothic architecture, houses thorns, reputedly true relics from Christ's crown of thorns. The hotel, a favorite with the tourists, was visited by many to try its famous chateau briand with all the trimmings . . . at the outrageous price of a dollar and a half. E -l Palma, Majorca, Balearic Islands 'Kg sift?-4 The port and center of town from the western outskirts Iaime I, conqueror of the Moors 28 29 JUNE Jl WID 242 you S26 21 Officers' landing at Lonio Dock. I 5 The Promenade Des Anglais. Typical street. Beach front. , , ...W . 4-,www M 41'-m4Jf w.. Z C 7 . . fis ll Cap DN1ce. ls.. pt 'X A Xt figs . I Z1 Stsxw X84 W .,,,F'1Qvs Awww Afiifii- tv 1: 33 f QNX X , nw 'ax . ,W ' ' wg -. .v ' ,lb A . .Q M l. X A . ,, . ' . 4 it 1 .. MJ. , 1' K -11 tx Eff -: X 7 K X N 14: LL wk' .- 'ifiww ,-. . S V ws. , W - N X K , ,,. , . - .V 'VJ . 1 ....-,- .. .,.x L XL X '- 'F-vn'f:'4-m.sw,-Q .,,:, .V t 4,...n.LA. A s...- -.,,,',SL W . - , . M ' Q 1 . f, Q . - is -C 1 'X X X W . 4 H t Q t . .H t M , -W .- ,- w+,3Wg,Nz , K- .. ss-fXx, L f ,iss-.W tsxgssx s1iQ '5'f'w, st - . , 'N - Trcms-Atlantic Port. La Cabana 1. -zi- Nice, the Queen city of the French Riviera is located a few km. from Ville. First view of the city from the Moyenne Cornish reveals the graceful con- tour of the sparkling beach bordered on the left by the azure waters of the Mediterranean, and on the right' by verdant palms and the Promenade Des Anglais. Along the Boulevard are located such mag- nificent structures as the Hotel Ruhl, the Casino, and the Hotel Negresco. At night, multi-colored lights transform the Promenade into a fairy land of bril- liance. Beyond the boulevard, lies the business and night life section. Here, sidewark cafes, night clubs and shops are intermingled amid the narrow streets. The Plantation and Monte Cristo can be lo- cated With ease by trailing the liberty bound crew of the SALEM. The Avenue de Victoire provides a store for any type of shopper from the mere souvenir hunter to the home furnisher. Modes of transporta- tion from motor scooter to horse drawn buggies can be found in any section of the city - Although Ville- franche is the home of the SALEM, Nice never ceases to provide a magnetic attraction for the liberty party. Villefranche, France III Tnur nf Nine Willa IID Sidewalk cafe. What a life! SUN MON YU! 1 U I. Y ww thu ut 3,1 2 3 l S 6 1 8 9 I0 I1 J Nearly everybody rides a bike. Check those cars. Panorama of the Riviera ,,,,,,,,,,,,, There's a Ford in your future here too. Yeoh, well I'll bet she speaks English! St. Sophia's little sister. 'X Q- .H iff' 'Mf Ofticer's Landing. Sea stories ala India. ,Q QL sf Q-f I x. vgqff The world at your feet. There must be an easier way. 5- t A 5' as. -wa! A style unique in the world. we ll JULY MON Wi Wi0 VNU ill 22 21 2' 15 Istanbul, Turkey 'T n.. Istanbul is a link between Europe and the middle East. Formerly known as Constantinople, the city combines the ancient with the modern and is of more historic importance than possibly any other city in the Mediterranean. Settled by the Greeks in 658 B.C., Istanbul was subsequently ruled by Romans, Greeks, Arabians, and Russians. Its waters on the Bosporus are called the Golden Horn for the fabulous amount of ancient com: merce which once passed through its markets. It is still a brilliant scene today and flags of all nations can be seen on the channel. Istanbul was once surrounded by a great wall but little of the structure can be seen today, though there are traces of its 58 feet thick base which supported ll6 towers. A great underground cistern is located in the main city and was once its sole supply of water. The bazaar of Istanbul remains an attraction to all visitors. The public baths employing solar heat are now unused, but the gigantic domed structures still remain. The swift current of the Bosporus, the minerets of beautiful mosques, and the ancient customs of this famous city will long be remembered by all hands. The new and . . . the old. I A liberty party approaches the Mandraki liberty Squarel Landing. bmcmn Excumwc 343, owTb'fjQQ I di, ' 17, c gn Q c f'Stl,.1-'-,.'i:'-2-lg J , X If v U ll '45 , gl is How about a few hundred thousand 'till next payday? X .Mg The tourists may be footsore but march on v ea, ,L 1. A 4 .. N .3 Q .' bb nj ---::'J,y.f.mfs-Q-.Nl 'A K,-' Second century Ebbets Field. The Palace of the Grand Masters features mosaics and samples of ancient culture. av , ,rt if f . it gt . f 9 t n P' l tx .5 , Y 5 3 9 1 9 9 39 5 Q 9 w 4 D V it A 3 Our stay at Rhodes was one which resulted in burned backs, tired legs, and some needed exercise. There were few of us, if any, who didn't get out on a bicycle at least once during our call there and, when not on a bike, we were on the sands of one of the most pleasant beaches found during the whole cruise. The slow pace and easy relaxation which we enjoyed while in Rhodes was a wel- come change from the usual hurried routine of liberty in a new port. In contrast to most of our ports of call, Rhodes was quiet and restful. While we were there, the ship had its second beach Unlike the first party, the weather party ot the cruise. was clear and, also unlike the first party, someone other had a chance at the prizes in the than the Engineers athletic events. The Gunnery Department carried the day at Rhodes and each man of the winning teams was the proud possessor of two cartons of cigarettes. Following an afternoon spent at the beach, we would usually return to the ship for supper and then go over again to catch the night's entertainment at the service- man's center set up by the local U.S.O. There was danc- ing every night and the SALEM's own Hillbilly Band was usually there to provide some laughs at intermission time. N, fy v .4 2 Hhndes, Iludecanes Islands Three windmills mark the jetty for the sailboat harbor. ,xQ.,,.fa, fm-if-, 'gms ., X M ' , R' X!- dis-xd,1s:...t- , Photograph ot photographer photographing photographers photographing scenery. if A '. 5, ., .v ' ' W' Northern tip of the island. 'R july AUGUST Yllf Wfo THU SAY 28 29 30 31 is-4 Mon mt ww lm 2 3 The favorite pastime during the day. A great httle town Guess we could go back aboard one-time Gestapo headquarters. A Med moot, : 'HQ ff? 4 :AL . ' I f ,Q ' . 5 gpfpxl Q Mi. X oo-ll i-'emma f pf A 7 f -' IEC Egg ...J 7f'X g, S I Kg LD Q. Vesuvius is still respected. Very pretty . .. . what is it? Sw. Mon wt 9 I0 AUGUST 1 ,l it win nw 'In Naples, Italy I Tnur nf Naples Naples. the headquarters of the U. S. Navy in the Mediterranean area, has come to know the American sailor to a much greater degree than any other port visited during the past six months. As soon as a sailor leaves the fleet landing, he is sure to be surrounded by several natives more than eager to show the local sights to the tourists for a few lire. The local sights are many. The statues of Gari- baldi, Victor Emmanuel, and other heroes are situated throughout the city in its many squares. Evidence of Mussolini is seen in many of the modern buildings, such as the post office and the city hall. The outdoor opera situated in Naples is famous throughout the world. Here on its huge stage many of opera's outstanding figures present to an eager audience the stories of Carmen and Aida. The spectacle involved on this site is overwhelming. Surrounding the stadium at which the opera is given is a huge exposition of modern Italy, which was also developed during the Mussolini era. Many members of the crew took advantage of an interesting tour to the village of Pompeii, while the ship was in Naples, and, if that did not appeal to the indi- vidual, the night life was considered by most to be out- standing. In addition to the local night clubs, the Navy had one of the best Enlisted Men's Clubs in the Med area. In short, whether ashore during the night or day, Naples had much to offer the men of the SALEM in the way of things to see and do. r,.,,,1 .. . From here it looks good. 3. VT' MW Every building a work of art. 4' An afternoon in the sun. Rugged but nice. V 4Q2 1ggii' ?7 seum by any other ncnne Amu -y---.....,. ...nhl-Q x' ff. R Nl A CIA A patio in Pompeii. They're not much different from us. t I is-v1'1Jl ,Y ff -G 37, A tl l :rf '52 was a good year. In the days of the Holy Roman Empire, when Pompeii was a favorite summer resort, its inhabitants attained a remarkable degree of sophistication in their civilization. With the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, however, the city was buried beneath tons of volcanic ash. Years later excavations by the Italian government revealed probably the most extensive and best preserved ruins in the world. Today, here in southern Italy, thousands of persons annu- ally are witnesses to this graphic record of the works and pleasures of the time. Beyond Pompeii on the Bayof Naples the quiet beauty and old world charm of Sorrento offer a striking contrast. Truly magnificent are the scenes along the sea where modern ltaly's vacationers stay at one of the numerous hotels that are nestled in the cliffs high above the water. Sipping a glass of delicate wine, one looks across the bay to the stately mountains in the distance and experiences an indescribable feeling of well being. Capri, the lovely resort of Napoli and playground of Europe's and Hollywood's royalty, rises out of the sea only 15 miles from Naples. The Blue Grotto, funicula, and magnificent pool of Gracie Field on the Western side of the island are reminders of the luxurious living of bygone eras. The forum of Pompeii. ? Noon at Catalonia Square. - G0 Q Q 'Y' ,.-T X ,Q .lifffq 11 -if L The open road to Bolero, Bagdad. . . . L C' am 4 Handsome Spanish Architecture. '06 ? 1 91' Q31 ' 00,611.9 . ao AN K EUCQQA 9 K i -- -. W VL 5 of the people of Barcelona to be friendly with the visiting sailors. ,J F l y. cj an attraction which never failed to win the whole hearted support ' Whether attending a gay fiesta in honor of the Navy or just i 'walking the streets of the city, we were impressed with the efforts , The fqct that few of the Spanish people spoke English did not em to affect their pleasure at our company. The city, where Queen Isabella once commissioned Colum- bus to find a new route to the Orient, is dotted with points of sight- seeing interest. Probably the one visited by most Salemites was 5 the Plaza del Toro. The bullfight that we saw there featured se the six ranking matadors of Spain and the enthusiasm of the crowd a V was something which surpassed that of a seventh game pennant riot, as pillows, wine jugs, and anything else that came to hand ' were thrown into the ring in approval. While we were there, the ship was opened to visitors each i afternoon. It was obvious to all that the sightseers were impressed with the strength of America, as exemplified by the SALEM. But of f all the units of complex machinery, of all the intricate gadgets A necessary to a modern fighting ship, the most appealing to the citizens of Barcelona and the one which did most to convince them of American excellence in the field of technical engineering , was the automatic coke machine. 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An afternoon at Iuczn les Pins. Monte Carlo gf WM The yacht basin, Cannes. x f X! O A jj-iehat's paradise. 75' 7 eff -ffz47f'f9 1312 ' J KC r Q A kj gm 5 M 5 ef 1-1 1 'een X, Nj Ri 'Fr if 3,'fQ, -,- -5 2 ' f - of 2 I ll 21 ,HS- Be- I 1' f 41 5 4: P3 EE R. I1 -A - . i il 2 in ! has i - L Q 'xl VRD! Y Villefranche, France IV Tnur nf the Riviera Local scenery. Monaco by land .... , , x, em ,.,,,, ,yn NIT' X '-us S3350 and au- 529, . I N 'Y I Sunrise-suddenly the Mediterranean coast of France becomes the gay Riviera. The somber grey waterfronts are transformed to scenes of chic demoiselles, brightly colored boats, and delicate rose wine in green bottles. One has only to look up from the quay at Villefranche to see the brilliant bougainvillae vines partially covering the pastel shaded walls of the villas. A more careful observer would note the numerous cactus plants, and the pepper and fig trees. From far up on towering limestone cliffs, perhaps at the ancient town of Eze, the sea below takes on its characteristic azure hue. A shrill whistle announces a train Qt one of the numerous coastal stations. There are the beaches from Golfe Iuan to Menton, mostly Cobble, but oc- casionally sand, and always filled with bathers and sun- bathers. Though many of the old, famous villas still stand, todalf they are but pale reminders of the elegant extrav- Crgance of the diamond or gold coast. One reminder re- mains bright, however-namely, the millionaires' yachts which still put in to the basins at Cannes and Monte Carlo. Still attracting many yearly is the Casino at Monte Carlo but the receipts are no longer fabulous. The boardwalk at Menton which extends all the way to the Italian border is reminiscent of our own Atlantic seaboard. In the evenings the ,twinkling lights of Nice cast their shadows on the sky, and the nightclubs are the center of laughter and excitement. 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Athens, Greece Athens was the last port of our cruise. That the city was once the center of Western civilization is evident in the remnants of life on a grand scale which can be found there. Perhaps its outstanding relic of glory now past is the most perfect structure in the world, the Parthenon or Temple of Athens. A point of interest noted by Salemites at Athens was the condition of the surrounding countryside. After the green fields of France and Italy, that part of Greece about Athens appeared barren and incapable of supporting life, a fact possibly explaining the high cost of living in the city. The many Americans living in Athens and work- ing on the large scale relief programs there wel- comed the fleet with open arms. Their excellent USO setup received many favorable comments from the crew of its fine facilities. Our transfer of the flag to the DES MOINES took place quickly and on the eleventh of October we shoved off for Boston. 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U ' jr ,.f'g'1f -5-5- ' fi? Xff if S r V ' 3 cj 1 S HEAvE uv 2 3 ,iv afar . LS' QP' Q6 jf, TN Q QQ f fggjflf I J fs-ND M X K 5 G0 as X if 0 X QM! AC'l'lVl'l'lES i 1q -121---Q14 1 B 'f ' Xwx 4Q?7o -f-SQ M Q As the cruise ended, the Salem Witches had a 24-4 record against teams from coun- Baskethall Team tries visited and from elements of the fleet. The team was led by Captain Pat Brady and such stalwarts as Butler, Hall, Sargent, and Kelly. Schrieber, McEldowney, Iordin, Wagar, Stahl, and Iammison supplemented the first string and were equally responsible for the successful season. Satch Butler was the hero of all nations for his ball handling ala Globetrotters. l Mike Garcia and Mitch Mitchell receive the team's plaudits for their great jobs as referee and scorekeeper respectively. Barcelona received the vote as the best sports city for its good opposition and splendid sportsmanship. M tw f The first squad. Coach Wenker and the troops. Sargent and Brady of , L up for the rebound. N . . against the Ron Maguro All Stars at San Remo. usqtchu Butler lumps at center. -N - ' 1 FS . fi' r ,K A i . x' M fy!! X x E X X t 1 X X l 'ttf - , X lop-sided SALEM victory against the PUNEAU in Rhodle f ook at Sixth Fleet softball records, Take Cl 1 find the Salem Witches had a 10-7 record. Losing the first four exhibition 5 didn't discourage coach Lt. ijgl Casey and Y0l-fu winning game Glickman's Salemites who came to life to win the next six straight. A stubborn ISHERWOOD nine took the seventh by one run. Sparkplugs for the mid-season drive were Walt Rouh, Ens. Red-top Marshall, and the steady battery of Swede Lindholm, Steve Luzchowski, and Richie Boyland. lim Alansky starred with his mendous hitting power. In additional exhibi- tion games ball clubs of both San Remo and Barcelona demonstrated a memorable know- tre how of Americas national sport. ,fs X ,P x- ! I, fm 61 l , Flin H fly 9 J lx! A V l X fi. Q will' . N E A - . , gf- r - I , g K QMS ,gr B 'X v if 5 X' X X N' is 5 X X f V M i . J as X 3 jg 5 J . X 4 R, 1 r N ER E CN v - S -'LL Qfv sig, - , V x it is IM...- . x 'A' H 40' 1 563- as X Q51 9-na J fry My 5 zWUf ' Fire if down to Third! from Short to Second, me itiii ' SN nf ? Tennis Team 's lrish lofehc nd- 'Uh tMGGQ0 The southpaw serve. Clinching the game. Leetle ball, I keel you. W Netmen ready to go. The tennis team was organized just this year and since its beginning has made good progress toward a well balanced squad. Coached by Lt. War- ren and led by team captain Deame, De la Rosa, Vergara, and Martil, with some timely help trom'Lt. Wootton and Lt. ljgl McCooey, have carried the team to a 2-1-1 season record and a respectable showing against tough competition. Barcelona proved to have the toughest team ot the summer, as they handed the SALEM a resounding 6-O defeat but we'll be back next year and don't in- tend to let it happen again. Our best showing ot the season was made against a team from the USS F. D. ROOSEVELT with victory in a tour point match going to the SALEM, 4-0. Other games played Were in .Naples and San Remo, Italy. ss .... . is i 5 f X y Q - 1 ix .sim L . F A . 4 ' O R 2. O its 'V O - 4 K .:. 2 Q S if N ' is ' fl -X X fi 5 ' . s . as s , ss -sgvs rf, 1 X X Marfil s backhand. W -2 v va- -H N0 O O O 5.0.0 s 5 4 I Bnxinq Team N Lf 1 fe The fighters and their trainersg also, the coach, ,, Q , 1 That right jarred him. I Q ., And a right to the head, This is how the 1953 Box- ing Team looked: at 135 pounds were Rich Henry and Chuck Walsh. Behind them at 147 were Gerry Garrow, Dale Larson, and Dick Mad- den. The two middleweights: Iohnny Herron and Bob Wat- ters. Our heavies were Ski Bialecki, Walt Biggers, Iimmy Warr, and Clancy Belanger. The team fought against the USS BALTIMORE and staged exhibition matches at the two ship's smokers held dur- ing the summer. W' The Redskins could use a couple of good blockers -1 571591 1 Theres the right, now the left. Tuesday night in the hangar deck gym ' Gb 9 ' ' I 1 cxnce ot the Ccxptcxm and Execuhve Othcer Kay toured the S MAA nmeelcq 5 rn stem to stern To the de11ght of the crew the fcur hcnred beq CUIIIES Ab0ilId mlgbly consented to pose for them Whether at the Conn helm Permission Granted H T cxke the Conn Kay The stars of the show. They've got springs in Spanish Dancers - Palma You put your right toot out. . . Geedunk for all. These Spanish dancers provided the Salem's crew with rare native entertainment. These youngsters demonstrated a sparkling array ot intricate and delicate routines, while musicians with native instru- ments provided a harmonic background accompani- ment. Ranging in age from six to eighteen, the dancers never seemed to falter even with the in- tense heat oi the afternoon. By the enthusiasm shown, the kids seemed oblivious of the fact that they were denied their traditional Siesta. The rou- tines combined with aloof, sedate, foot stamping type of dance with the whirling, frolicking reel. The gen- uine native costumles were a picturesque sight against the background of the blue water of the bay. Gaily striped skirts with an overlay of a contrasting apron, lace trimmed blouse and Wide brirnmed hats adorned the girls while the boys displayed brilliant pantaloons, plain shirts and colorful vests. Follow- ing the dances, the Salemites treated with geeclunk and cake, which the guests consumed with great delight. their shoes tp -.-Q4 Really livin' it up. lHl SHHM Sllllllli .-Good morning -- and our Chaplain, Father Paul Bradley, briskly strolled through the SALEM with these cheery words for every man he met. Coming from him, the words could start a day off right. Born and raised in Brooklyn, whose famous team he staunchly supports, Chaplain Bradley was ordained a The Salem's outstanding personality. t 5 1 l Say cheese, Padre. ,, W Q 1 if' priest in Iune, 1941. After two years in civilian parishes, he accepted a commission in the Navy and went to a chaplain's indoctrina- tion school. From there he eventually became an originatl member oi the famous 28th Marine regiment whose men raised the American flag on Iwo Iima's Mount Suribachi. Up to that moment though, our Chaplain, distinguished by a cap with gold cross thereon, took care of his Marines, many for the last time. With pride men of the 28th could tell you how he Cap- tured a Iap soldier. Now with a similar pride we of the SALEM could tell you that our morale got a shot in the arm everytime the padre had a good word or two to say for us. If you went to one of the Catholic, Protestant, or Iewish services, then you probably became a regular. Those newscasts each evening are unforgettable - a little credit or praise sure Went a long way. The SALEM salutes . . . who did a great job. That's all for now. Good Night. 83'lo predictions from a l00'lo guy. The Padre and friends. A spiritual leader for all faiths. 'l lit! .-The Smoking lamp is out. Knock oil all games. Keep ce about the decks during divine services. And so Chap- lain Bradley leads a service for either the Iewish, Catholic, or ant men on the SALEM. In some services there is more silen Protest participation by members ot the crew than in others, accord- ing to the occasion. In all the services, though, men have that necessary opportunity to think, pray, and look to the future, in their own personal ways. Whether it be the Crew's Lounge, the Forecastle, or the Main Deck Att, the place is secondary to the spirit ot reverence that iills it. While singing is an important part of each service, the Chaplain's sermons are always antici- pated. It has been said that churchgoing people are easy to work With, and the SALEM is made up of these people. rinse Wim , Eisman conducts in Hebrew. Communion forward of Turret l. I Concentrate, men. Captains Inspection They wash behind the ears? Gay, smiling faces .... A spit polish, rolled neckerchief and a fresh haircut her- alded Captain's Inspection. At Assembly all hands doubletimed topside, careful not to scuff shoes, and fell in at Quarters. A little strained humor preceded the bugle call which announced the beginning of the inspection party's slow and critical tour on the main deck. Eyes straight ahead, hands perhaps too stiffly at sides and chest out - you didn't do this often, so better make it impres- sive. Youthful faces quick to show thanks or resentment at an officer's comment were contrasted with the wisely blank looks of petty officers who wore ribbons. One man's missing stencil and another's soiled hat degraded their division, while the next division received an outstanding, Ji wg, Mr. McCooey looks nervous. I I X 1 A smart looking division. l The Exec sees something. 1 r I i l A f Y K i w H Someone just lost a liberty. . . f 4 , . . . . X W. ,. 'Q Checking out the Whirlybird. A function of our presence in the Med is the fostering of good will in the countries we visit. This is done in part by inviting members ot the younger generation aboard for a guided tour. .Au revoh, Groups are usually provided from local orphan- ages and the kids thoroughly enjoy the sights. Ynunq Vlsltnrs Mama Mia ice a cream We've heard no complaints about the movies and ' ice cream either. How you say it, bolkhad? 1 x X kk 5 Gunnery striker. Saturday matinee Signalman striker. Careful, young 1ady. Who's having more lun? A-QV . 'If 3' Lg 1 N i-MQW 7 .r,,Y - .51 mm 45.11 WS' M lr I .xt ,-. V Ak, 1121 Beach Party, Trieste I x T iff, W 'CW ff, Sistiana SOLDIERS BEHCH T Mike Division pulls together for once. Hosts were GI's of the 351:-at Infantry Regiment The Army personnel stationed at Trieste have excellent recreational fa- cilities available some fifteen miles west of the city. These include swim- ming, softball, volleyball, shuffleboard, ping-pong, and, a favorite one, just loafing. As in '52, the SALEM was invited to use these facilities. We brought cartons of sandwiches, cookies, cases of beer and soft drinks to the beach club, and over a three day period each section had an opportunity to enjoy a full day of relaxation. Highest scores in the organized athletic contests went to the Engineering Department and the M Division. Aside from occasional light rain showers, the parties were very successful. adults Never had it so good. Dungaree chow chits not required. So I told him to The Sarge lets his stripes down. 5glLLET4!i MHP., ins.,- Too much exercise ' is Q fwfr: V ,,,5 'W' .fy ,O ' Agvtapln ,W W f , 1 I ' Y' tl I 'Qrg 'ig n , ' Vqfz 1i+:nt.Q'4 ,Q W gif 4 to Bull Flqhts ' t, :fl 5 H wi , M , 6 r i f , 5 1 3 2 5 J' Look behind you pal l! f Q ' l 1 .,,.t,.,,, 4 5 i , N I , W 7 t ,' Wfw.,M,,, , Y V 2 I gn - s ' f This is a sport?? ' l A, at Wanna buy a ticket cheap? --Ewa - , - 'L alg1M,,,.,, Equally spectacular, but more skillful than that in Palma, was the bullfighting in Barcelona. As at American boxing matches, the spirit of the crowd was tremendous. Sometimes thunderous ovations were given the bullfighter, or roars of disapproval greeted a puny bull. Never changing, though, was the matchless color and pag- eantry of this merciless and dangerous sport. The gayly costumed toreros, matadors, and banderilleros who conquered the bull on foot. and the mounted picadors who prodded the bull with a lance - all this to music- created a colorful, yet gruesome spectacle. Spilled blood lifted the crowd to a near frenzy, while a fallen fighter brought sudden silence. was '-410 ' f- K f' A bb 'irmaa-7 f A SK' Ole!! Ole!! 54 f ' -A 'nl' 4 ll ix ll 4 A - .M , e ,.l- I 7 ' .K- we II ,.,., 'V' One down, three to go. ,f ,fff , .W Plaza Del Toro. Pruvisiuninq ut Suu my - . t K. T 1- k K 4 Q' i A ' ' it if if we IW-w., if ss A psy g '- , ,. A -Q ,.. ,4qg,,, M- A' - 1. t. 'X ' -' -T , .I M ,. W' 'V 1 s Q s t '- it i 'xxx t -ss - 4 C . 3 . t Q , I t .. V ., - -it 3' 3 S -f . J f R- va r. 5 Wi- L 1' sy- ,, :s,. vb .t g - K 274' . ' 1-t it I ' 5 9'-Q' is . ' L, ' Q N ww- K sk- 1 X 6 - X -l at Q43 s- ' s A'-' t -. 1 l-ff V' Q ' if Q 'A 4- i I X V l 0 .' ui, , 1 '-Q' 5 1 ,, 1 -'T' , if sf A ,gg y 1 y P t , 1 ,' '5 X J l ' .fi i1 I 1 f ' f-'til its . All hands' 'tl ' S - , . 'gf A 4 E W I, 4, ,rc s-,ts , . i F' J A necessary function of any ship operating in waters distant from her base is efficient replenishment at sea. This summer, X the SALEM has reprovisioned at sea four times and has set X records for the operation. 'K 11, t ,, , nh - , Zi' it Replenishment at sea is a complex exercise. Days ig before going alongside all details in getting the food aboard and below have to be worked out. Bottlenecks at the receiving stations must be eliminatedg perish- ables must be scheduled for immediate stowageg breakage must be guarded against. The supervisors of all this preparation and of the replenishment itself are the personnel of the S-l and S2A divisions. The deck force plays a large part in a replenishment exercise too, for they are the people who rig and con- trol the nets. In fact it's an all hands evolu- I , tion and all hands rate a Well done for f provisioning at sea. Ylxixgxxx . , 1 J 'ft 5'-if N svn, '-'fem ' tw lu handle. . .,,. ....., ' Q ,Q f 5- 1 -:1' 1,15 , I , I . ' W . ,, ,-:PSI Put it up there Stevedores on the quaflefdeck' 5 l X Dvstroyers for life guards- i 5 I 2 . 2 H f l r uf First line over. cv, vi Secure that pelican hook. Forward fueling. M , tl , . aniigGrj1ailICliy? l1rigljh-line. Get ready to heave. Music while you work. Fueling at sea is a combined operation of the deck force and the engineering gang. The 2nd and 4th divisions are responsible for readying the fuel oil hoses before fueling, handling lines during the operation, and securing the hoses upon com- pletion. The B Division oil kings man the pump rooms during fueling and it is their job to see that each fuel tank is filled to 9570 of its capacity. The B Division also furnishes men at each forward and after fueling station, who are prepared to release the hose in case of an emergency. Speed is a requisite of this operation and the SALEM, thanks to her fueling detail, has maintained her reputation as a smart ship. , Hiqhline Transfer Y Double 1eopCIFClY- y bmw! 2 sf fl X Z Y W'mv'fX fr HE ,ply 'Q'-st A,,Xwi JAN. JY ' 3 g 34. E Pass that mail. Some bird in a gilded cage. EQ- li ,,. my y if .P+ 1 . ,5 M '4 1' jw i f WW f F , xiii' K-fs ,Spf , f,.,fffM .fs ,r ia. if W f i .1 I Q XE had ,, edt. s 47 . 5 ,, ' fffw' 'l H Sd ., 1,6111 7 X W . 'L fy .. ., ffl! Q27 ,Vll . f ' 1 f f s lifts? xx J i 'Ql, X' ., 3 y s , lx i if ' Chief supporters. fl --v '0' X1 1 Through this means of inter-ship transfer, we get our mail, 1 . . . . ' if , sit new personnel and small repair parts. By using the highline the L W ships remain in motion, thus reducing the hazard of enemy subs i 9 D is 1 and the necessity of stopping at a port. To ride a breeches buoy ,, l iv, Q over the surging strip of water between ships in motion is a thrill fi X Q , . . . . A s no landlubber can experience. As the men of the second d1v1s1on , Q ,iff . y ki , ,. . . . . X s--f X Nr-si 1 can attest, highline transfers can be enacted in fair weather or ' ' I -P . . i , . xyxy x 1 V- s foul, night or day. Not only must the line be kept taut by a crew Q 5 yygy l of strong-armed seamen, but on the bridge the conning officer R y has the responsibility of keeping the maneuvering ship from creep- M fl . X X , 5 . , . . . . 4 it X L s 1. :ssl ing ahead or coming too close to the station ship. This is a task is M g lt y ' . X iii it few are qualified to attempt. The operation starts when the ma- -Q Vyyy Q neuvering ship commences her approach on the other. I-ls soon N Q . Q it its as possible, a heaving line is thrown to the other shipg attached s 3 , are progressively heavier lines, ending with the stout Manila 5 highline and the inhaul line. With the receiving ship pulling the ,,..' I i inhaul line, the breeches buoy or basket is pulled across the high- i fini i line on the pulley. 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I f' x .. if ' l V 1 1 , I 'l it l 4 l 1 sg 1. l 5 5 i All ls 1: 1 l., lf, lff S. ltd ll la? lfll ,., ...Q gsl il wi I tk .J W -l 'l I ll in l i il fl e l All lll ,. 'l 2. 1 3. l ll,-i is ll'lg li Supplies were landed as quickly as possible. Rescue teams directed survivors to the relief compound. Families fled to the open fields and hills. Scenes were similar to wartime combat. Capt. Taylor explains the situation in Lixouri to the King and Queen of Greece. Rescue team no. 14A checking for life in the wreckage fr f , ff of , . ,, ., W' Q41 'w , ' , v-cu if sf ii t t Disaster llelief - ' Arqestnli Bay, Greece , '.. ...ff W - if The British work in setting up aid facilities was outstanding. Primary mission was to uncover those still alive. On the night of August l2 the SALEM was directed to the island was going to sink and their one desire was to proceed to the Island of Cephalonia, Greece. The order be moved to the mainland. Soon the harbor was filled with stated that this island was the scene of a major earthquake. ships of many nations, Israeli, French, and British, as well As the ship steamed to the disaster site at flank speed, as Greek and American ships came to help. Medical aid plans were made and rescue efforts organized. On the teams set up headquarters to care forthe injured. Rescue morning of the 13th the Salem anchored at the island and teams freed the victims and stretcher bearers carried them rescue teams sent back reports of wholesale destruction. to headquarters. The Supply Department set up a field The entire city of Argostoli lay in ruins, not a single build- kitchen and fed the hungry. All the resources of the ship ing remained intact. Countless victims were buried or were poured into the rescue drive and by the seventeenth trapped in the rubble. For the most part the survivors were the SALEM was able to put to sea and leave the remaining of no aid in the rescue work. 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Q, gs , ,, , ,M , A ,J ' -fgw. , yd, ,, .V It 'l'11urist's Liberty I Ass1gnment to the Med1terranean 1S cho1ce duty l1bertyw1se for sa1lors throughout the world and hav1ng been there all we can say 1S that 1t really l1ves up to 1ts reputat1on Whether sw1mm1ng 1n the blue waters of the Cote dAzur strotlhng down the anclent streets of Pompeu or catch1ng the late show at a club 1n Palma our l1berty days had ended before we had real1zed theyd even begun As far as our tavor1te port goes theres lust about an equal number ot voters for V1lletranche and for Palma w1th a few scattered returns com1ng 1n for Barcelona But whatever the port there ll be no one to argue the statement that Med hberty IS the greatest Funny thmg though they never d1d t1nd two men for a transfer to the DES MOINES and another tour months over there Ni' Where to? ,dmv- Lets go' 1 s1.4'.ffEx f ftfwqg 1-.dim Where ts xt? xpgx lt! 1 'Wins' 'ik ,div Jig What GPG YheY9 Whats in it? Where were we? 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Qt If . tes ' ,fy wx- K . t MSX 1 ' - .-19. A., - ,N - S X xg X . I I 'A S CRUISE BUUH IIUMMITTEE ,ff 1.9452 H fr? W, . ,Kgc fl x X L X' SEG 'EEE QXQ K:-...f L. G-an-'f -:: K M ,, X W' Ens. Hetu 4 A ' Q x.4J ix AI 'ffm 1 H --f x 'L A LW 1, -. , R -H c. o. Pqque, HN 5' -'Zx?2:rk 1 ff - 1 - l X Ens Wenker U ' '-'fri-i Lt fig! Glickmcm s K N55 Q Ens. Ross Ltljgl Franks X X' I -N-, ,- Ens. Overpeck ly? Ens Coe ' 9 W. R. Lowery, PHAN 41 T. I. Schiltz, PH3 T. E. Sheehan, PHAN Sunrise: Sometime in the morning, as operations permit ., wa U.S.S. SALEM CCA-139D Sunset: To be PLAN OF THE DAY promulgated by At Sea the OTC. UNIFORM OF THE DAY: Officers: Undress Tuxedo Oboe twithout ties! CPO's: Clean Pajamas Other Enlisted: Tattered Dungarees lwithout hat! Marines go along with the crowd l Try to carry out 'At Sea routine except for a few things noted below: 0330 0334 0337 0400 0415 0429 0500 0600 0601 0730 0847 0938 1004 1005 1101 1201 1320 1325 1400 1401 1500 1532 1745 1955 2030 2100 2400 0110 0229 Reveille - Serve out steaming hot, fresh, coffee Turn to COn the Doublel C15 Be prepared to abandon ship if required C21 Be prepared to fuel 23 destroyers to port C31 taboutl General Quarters for all who wish to Rendezvous with USO troupe Paint ship Breakfast tif the MA.A's are finished eatingl Nap Turn to fmake all preparations for entering port - just in case? Junior Division Officers make a quick trip around their spaces Junior Division Officers back to bed Pay day .for one man from each of the first 7 deck divisions Darken ship Reveille for officers texcept pilots and marine officersl Snack for the crew in 1943 Mess Hall 1100 - Breakfast in the wardroom 1200 - Coffee Hour in the wardroom 1300 - Lunch in the wardroom Reveille for staff officers Reveille for marine officers and pilots Quick lunch for the crew General Quarters Eight O'clock Reports starboard side of mount 53 Secure from G.Q. ftea will be served in the wardrooml Knock off all work - keep silence in Officers Country Dinnerlfor the crew Clf Operations permit! Cocktails in the wardroom followed by a candlelight supper Movie for staff officers CGeneral Quarters for ship's company? Secure from General Quarters - Set Condition Ill Set the special sea detail Cjust for drilll ' Taps linsure all panic switches are secured for heavy weatherl COITIG. Notes A I 1. All hands are reminded to brush their teeth after each meal or snack--the sup- ply dept. is overstocked in toothbrushes. 2. The ship expects to sink at 0743 3. It has been noted that division officers have not been placing enough men on re- port. All division officers will now carry many report chits tucked in their little green books. Department heads will report compliance before sinking! 4. Duty Division rig hammock for Cdr. Cochran on the open bridge. - 5. All men who have put in for the new unconditional discharge will report to the fantail at 1027 to be shot. C. J. L. P. McCullum BM1, U. S. Navy Happy Man OFFSET LIT OG P BY S ULDING OSS CO P NY BOSTON SS C USETTS U S A FM: COMSIXTHFLT TO: USS SALEM ON YOUR DEPARTURE I WANT TO WISH YOU AND ALL HANDS IN SALEM GOOD LUCK SMOOTH SAILING AND A HAPPY REUNION WITH YOUR LOVED ONES X IT IS MY HOPE THAT I MAY FLY MY FLAG AGAIN IN YOUR FINE SHIP X VADM CASSADY .J Q! 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