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Palma, Here was an island nobody really knew anything about. We had all heard of the Riviera, and Naples and Athens, but not really ot Palma, on the Isle of Maiorica. Where were these Baleric Islands? OFF the coast of Spain.And when we pulled in, we were greeted by one ot the small pilot boats, one typical Feature of a curiously simple little harbor which belied the Fact that so many huge tour ships pull inthere during the summer season. And itWAS the sum- mer season: The European tourists were still there when we arrived, the night- clubs all had live bands, rock and roll, and people. Such a beautiful little island, stacked with tall hotels, edged with small quiet little beaches, and sur- rounded by a placid sea. Captain Montgomery has the tiller. Recreation in forms of swimming and boating--popular in warm Palma.
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l Flags Hoisted! The Junior Officers com- 1 pete in a flag hoisting contest for-training and recreation. A i ln a cool drizzle, TOPEKA moors at Norfolk Naval Station to become the Flagship of Com- mander, Cruiser-Destroyer Flotilla 12, Rear Admiral Dacey and his staff, Variety in music and costume is part of an enjoyable program staged by the ComCru- DesFlot 12 band, on TOPEKA's fantail. The hot tropical weather is forgotten as participants and observers enjoy an old fashion pie eating contest on the fantail.
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The Salad Bar on TOPEKA's lVless Deck affords Spanish sailors a variety of salads. American and Spanish sailors enjoyed the meals together. Visitors to the ship talk with a Signalman, Spanish and American Naval personnel enjoy the competition and friendship of a volleyball game at the Spanish Naval Base located in Palma. The placid waters of the lvlediterranean surround the pearl ofthe Mediterranean , Across the harbor, a massive 16th century Gothic Cathedral is seen.
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