Salem (CA 139) - Naval Cruise Book

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'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.

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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.

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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.