Salem (CA 139) - Naval Cruise Book

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0E SIO FRONT ROW: James E. Le Slrange, ETIJ Chrele E. E. Rochleau, ENS, T. B. Rhodes, CHlEE O. E. Tails, Frank l. Bova, Eill. SECOND ROW: Larry E. Sharnus, ET3q Anlhony F. Beniulis, ET3g Paul G, Woerner, ET33 Arlhur E. Curry, ET2g Neal J. Buqlewicz, ET2g William Rielenslahl, ET3: Edward L. Gurl. ET3: Roger D. Haich, ET3g David M. Reed, ET3. THIRD ROW: Howard V. Van ldersline, ETSNQ Roberl S. Rush, ET37 Joseph W. Cassidy, ETSNp Paul Pasichnyk, ETSNg Roberl J. Owens, E'l3g Donald S. Cook, ET3g William W. Tomlinson, ETSN: Roberl S. Carlyon, ET3g Henry B. Bleggi, ETSN7 Richard L. Healy, ETSNg James R. Schwalbaclc, Jr., ETSN.

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RADIO ONE The radio gang - 'fcomniunicatorsn - Nstamp lickersw - 'fsparkiesw - put them all together and you have the nucleus of the operation-radio division, Our job-to maintain the best communications ,tween ship and shore. The postmen, too, are part and 'cparceln to the gang finding that they only have to ring once on foreign shores. LTIC Blackwell assisted by Messrs Scott, Cahill and Chamberlin head a staff of 50- 35 radiomen, 12 telemen kept in line by radioman Chief Rostin, the Salem's senior plankowner. On duty, we're working as part of the Sixth Flt staffg off duty, the story might be like this. ln Villa our scenic home port on the Riviera we should see a lot more of Beachguard Annie at the division picnic-the transmitter gang harmoniz- ing at the Montana. Connelly and Liotto playing inspired golf at the Monte-Carlo-Tennessee Pieper with the Haney broth- ers entertaining at the Monte-Cristo-Flash-Able sources report c'Lazy Bondellw still serves the best martini on the Riviera-location top secret. And another flash-National Geographic Society hints that Duane Mischke will attempt to duplicate Depizzol's feat of climbing the Matterhorn. In Barcelona Hoss Walker can be seen easing up the main drag in his 6553, lag, also Gaudio thrilling the crowds at the Rio Cluba' with his version of 'tl-lold ,Em Joef, And in Venice St. Mark's Square there's Max Minor, Bermuda shorts and all, telling a group of Vassar girls about his ol, college NO BASEBALL SCORES YET days at good ol, S.D.S .... at the bend in the canal must be De James and Butterfield matching bourbon and battle rib- bons and at the Lido Beach we see our faithful messengers McFann, Sulcer, Caffrey and Phillips limbering up to leg muscles as Coach Blackwell chants that famous motto, MYou,ve got to keep the board moving? And as the last Mediterranean sunset fades into the golden west we can see that old gang of mine huddled on the fantail asingin, those reenlistlnent blues. Harry Whitman, TE3 SALEM'S EARS I 1,,,w I A I li 'i l. r i T 5 T, L V? -i 5 fs 3 is 4 l i Q, v 5, i it 'I i , Ma - ir. - 1... 1 -r ffl . S- X1-' N

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THE MANUAL SAYS The HOE7, Division consisting of two officers and 2-L men, maintain, adjust, and repair all shipboard electronic equip- ment other than weapons, control radar. These functions are performed on over 700 separate equipment units which util- ize a total of more than 8,000 tubes. To accomplish this task the division is divided into repair crews under the supervision of senior technicians. Each crew services all equipment in the space to which it is assigned. individuals desiring to increase their knowledge and experi- ence on equipment not assigned are rotated to other crews. This system allows for good supervision as well as familiar- ization with several types of equipment which produces an efficient repair team. Although work comes first, there is usually time for some extra-curricular activities. We have a softball team which ranks among the best and also have men playing on the shipfs baseball and basketball teams. For those of a more quiet nature there is the Buglewicz Library which offers to its patrons a wide assortment of the finer literary works. A well rounded program such as this allows room for individual expression which is so necessary in a military life. But whatever duties or pleasures exist, we will always be proud of the confidence placed in us and will try to show that pride in our work. Larry Shamus, ET3 0,- f lx SOUNDS GOOD GENIUS AT WORK I 1, .S it