Valley Forge (CV 45) - Naval Cruise Book

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After nasopharangeal treatment, while complexions were still a bili- ous green, the last gauntlet loomed up before them. With speed and efficiency the Royal Assistants beat out their last full measure of justice. But this was not the end. In their accustomed manner, they waited in line for the eager scissors of the Royal Barber and the greasy comfort of the Royal shampoo. Quicker than they real- ized they felt the not too gentle snipping of their curly locks fol- lowed by a soothing oil massage. And finally the Royal ducking, when sure hands firmly plunged the helpless subject into the cool- ing waters until he yelled, l'M A SHELLBACK. ' 5 - -f:1z:-5.121-sf, lil ' 1-':s:5g32:1gggegsgfieiilz. .

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l 1 Whlle the shlp s routlne work was flnlshed at l6O0 each day there were many of us whose dutles con tlnued The complicated engineering plant needed constant attention, and the laundry worked around the clock to keep us clean Those off watch, how ever, found time to glve to thelr special Interests