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Portland police captain reading Oregon Journal

Half-length portrait showing an unidentified Portland police captain sitting at a desk and looking at the front page of the Sunday, October 29, 1939, edition of the Oregon Journal. He is in uniform and is facing to the left. The photograph may have been taken on November 1, 1939; a desk calendar at bottom left is turned to that date.

The Bo's'n's Whistle, Volume 01, Number 04

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: An article about the impending launch of the first ship from the Oregon Shipyard; Story about a war casualty that was a relative of Roy Bennett, a maintenance worker; a feature on the workers of the plate shop at the shipyard; an explanation and chart of ship and facilities construction shifts; an article detailing various construction cranes using dinosaur metaphor; a notice entitled "The Foreman as a Leader"; miscellaneous news items and cartoons; reader suggestions; training announcements; and requests for safety suggestions.

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The Bo's'n's Whistle, Volume 01, Number 08

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: Cover story "Meriwether Lewis" launched October 19, 1941 about the launching of that ship, designated Hull 170, and Hull 172 the "William Clark" to be launched October 26, 1941; A list of guests and their photos including Gov. Charles A. Sprague, Mayor Earl Riley, Henry L. Corbett, Donald Ross, John H. Burgard, O.V. Badley, Joseph K. Carson, Ralph Dugdale; an article about descendants of Meriwether Lewis who work for Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation; a three panel comic about the Lewis and Clark Expedition; information about an employee band and announcement for a hobby show; notes about other hobby groups including roller skating and bowling; a photo spread and article chronicling the construction of the Meriwether Lewis; A segment titled "Human Interest Stuff" which includes safety messages and illustrations, employee submissions, a "Lost and Found" segment and a call for reader submitted photographs; a log of ships launched and the launching program for the Meriwether Lewis; and an advertisement for vocational classes and training.

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The Bo's'n's Whistle, Volume 01, Number 12

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: A holiday message from Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation to its employees; an article on the launch of the John Hancock and the future launch of the Phillip Livingston; advertisements for defense bonds; safety messages and cartoons; a Christmas message to the armed forces from the employees of Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation; a mock advertisement advocating lynching Japanese people; an article about vocational training; and reader submitted letters.

Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation

The Bo's'n's Whistle, Volume 02, Number 12

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: An article about the start of a war bond drive for employees of the Kaiser Shipyard in Vancouver; an article about the new administration building with architectural drawing of the front of the building; announcement of the employees hospital insurance plan; commendation for shipbuilding production records; safety notices; employee "news and views"; photos and an article about the first ship construction starting at the Swan Island Shipyard; bus schedules for the three shifts and a naming contest for the passenger ferries; an article titled "How Liberty Ships are Built" continuing the focus on the plate shop; and employee contributions.

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The Bo's'n's Whistle, Volume 02, Number 17

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: Article describing production records and awards received by the Oregon Shipyard; Photos and description of air ventilation systems in use around the shipyard; an article about the services and amenities at Hudson House dormitories and Hospital in Vancouver; Employee "News and Views of the Three Shipyards"; a description of expanded ferry transportation service; an brief piece on "Shipyard Slang"; Photographs and descriptions of the assembly and plate shops on Swan Island; a notice from the Red Cross about blood donation; an illustration of "War Fashions for Feminine Safety"; an article titled "How Liberty Ships are Built" focusing on ship keels; employee contributions.

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The Bo's'n's Whistle, Volume 02, Number 20

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: "After the War, What?" from an address by Henry J. Kaiser; "Mystery Ship" about the secretive construction of ATL Tank Landing Vessel at the Vancouver Shipyard; "K-6 Brings 468 Workers to Vancouver from New York"; An article about the Swan Island dormitories; an article title "Time is Our Only Weapon" urging workers against time wasting; Employee "News and Views of the Three Shipyards"; "How Liberty Ships are Built" featuring bulkhead installations; an article titled "Shipyard Fashion Preview" talking about the reaction of the story "War Fashions for Feminine Safety" and new wardrobe options for female employees; an article titled "Rumor"; an article about the transportation ferries which were acquired from San Francisco area and refurbished to provide transport to and from the shipyards; an short article encouraging carpools; a suggestion card; and other notes to employees.

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The Bo's'n's Whistle, Volume 02, Number 21

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: "No. 1 Tanker" about the launch of the S.S. Schenectady the first tanker launched from Swan Island Shipyard; A photo essay about the construction of the Schenectady title "Toil, Sweat, and Whiskers"; "Here are the Facts about Gasoline Rationing for shipyard workers"; Lost and found notices, and updated shift schedules at all three shipyards; Employee "News and Views of the three shipyards"; an article titled "Number, Please!" about shipyard switchboard operators; photos from the Welderette's Masquerade Ball; "Keep Fit!" about avoiding illness and dressing appropriately for climate; announcement of a contest to write a song and description of the prizes; "How Liberty Ships are Built" focusing on Frames and Shell Plating; other notes to employees and a chart of Liberty Ship production times over the course of 1942.

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The Bo's'n's Whistle, Volume 03, Number 05

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: Updates from each shipyard, including additional stress testing at the Swan Island Shipyard in the wake of the "Schenectady" accident; an article encouraging donations to the Red Cross war fund; an article about absenteeism; "The Battle of Supply Lines"; "A Day at the Vancouver Yard" photo series; "News and Views of the Three Shipyards"; "How Liberty Ships are Built" focusing on prefabricated deck houses; a safety quiz.

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The Bo's'n's Whistle, Volume 03, Number 19

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: Details on the 1943 war loan drive; "Where does a shipyard paycheck go?" a breakdown of how the average shipyard paycheck is distributed; "Victory Fleet Day marks milestone in ship production" describing the occasion, the growth of wartime shipbuilding, and the reduction of production costs; Production updates from each of the three shipyards; "Invasion Show" about the exposition in Portland on September 26, 1943; Updates on the war bond drive, with sales figures, the winner of the popularity contest mentioned in the previous issue Marjorie Zimmerman, as well as contest winners from the other shipyards; "News and Views of the three shipyards"; "What makes burner's torch burn?" describing the sources and function of acetylene and oxygen for the shipyards; "Have you heard the latest about welding?" describing and addressing frequent rumors of the health effects of welding; "While mothers work" describing new child care options for Swan Island ship workers including cost, eligibility, transportation, how to apply, and brief biographies of the directors of the facility Dr. Lois Meek Stoltz and James L. Hymes Jr.; "The Worker Speaks" employee submissions, and article about the introduction of time clocks at the Swan Island shipyard.

Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation

The Bo's'n's Whistle, Volume 03, Number 23

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: "The Worker Speaks" employee submissions; articles reflecting on the first 300 ships to be launched at Oregon Shipyard; photos of the first week of construction of the first Victory Ship; "10 ways to keep your feet happy"; updates from the Vancouver Shipyard; "New Facilities at Swan Island"; and article titled "Merchant Shipping After the War" from an address by Rear Admiral Emory S. Land, Chairman of the U.S. Maritime Commission; "From Tricycles to Hammerheads" photos of different vehicles around the shipyards; "News and Views of the three shipyards"; Labor Management Committee Idea Award winners; Award of Merit winners; and an article about worker turnover at the shipyards.

Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation

The Bo's'n's Whistle, Volume 03, Number 24

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: A Christmas message from Henry J. Kaiser taken from remarks made at a religious service in California, summer 1942; "Power Curves in the three yards" with graphs showing power consumption during shifts; an article about the conservation of tires; a photo series on the progress of the first Victory Ship construction; a brief description of the plans to construct combat transports at the Oregon Shipyard; "The Worker Speaks" employee submissions; an article describing the story of the U.S.S. Liscome Bay; description of schedule and payroll adjustments for the week of the christmas holiday; an article about the conversion of tanker ships to navy oil ships; "News and Views of the thee shipyards"; "Radio Serves the 3 Yards" about the KGW-KEX radio station personalities and programming; a health and safety message about pneumonia; and a holiday message.

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The Bo's'n's Whistle, Volume 05, Number 41

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: A report on a housing survey projecting thirty five thousand home to be built in Portland by 1955; Report of U.S. Maritime Commission opening offices to facilitate sales of surplus goods; Article titled “Prewar Rules Apply to Women, Minors” regarding changes in labor regulations; Articles about the launch of the S.S. Victory Loan; Article about the U.S.S Bexar which was damaged in a fire at the Oregon Shipyard Outfitting dock; report on the U.S.S. Manila Bay; Safety notices; an article titled “The Road to Reconversion” about the shift from wartime industry to peacetime industry.

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The Bo's'n's Whistle, Volume 05, Number 43

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: A report on the employment numbers for the Oregon Shipyard noting that between 1941 and 1945 190,000 people were employed, only 5000 remained in 1945; article titled “Future Work at Swan Promised by Kaiser”; Article titled “Navy Uses Swan for Veterans”, with photographs; An article about continuation of healthcare benefits for former employees at the Vancouver Shipyard.

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The Bo's'n's Whistle, Volume 05, Number 48

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: An article about USS Paul G. Baker, USS Gendreau, and USS Fieberling, three ships involved in the invasion of Okinawa, returning to Swan Island for repairs; an article about the launching of the SS Scott E. Land, Kaiser shipyards’ last wartime launching; an article about Northern Permanente’s potential continuation of medical and hospital plans; an article on the shift from new construction to repair work at Oregon Ship facilities; a photoessay about luxury passenger accommodations added to cargo-passenger ships to compete with air travel; an article on the trial river trips for SS Bent’s Fort; an article about the continuation of wartime health plans; an article about the Oregon Victory Loan Queen candidates; an article on the return of the Portland Christmas parade suspended during the war.

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The Bo's'n's Whistle, Volume 06, Number 09

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: an article about the construction of a Permanente Workers’ Clinic in Portland; an article about work beginning at Oregon Ship on Alcoa liner hulls; an article about a Kaiser fundraiser for the American Cancer Society; an article about consolidating terminal repair crews to Swan Island; a profile on Permanente hospital doctors, J. C. Woodward and Joseph Kriss; an article about a fire at Vancouver shipyard delaying the delivery of the C-4 cargo ship, S.S. Scott E. Land; an article on the sinking of the Liberty ship, William Dawes.

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The Bo's'n's Whistle, Volume 06, Number 11

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: an article about launching the rebuilt Dredge Burrard; an article about flooding hampering shipyard activities; an article about upcoming Maritime Day celebrations; an article about a near miss with a floating mine on the return voyage of the U.S.S. Rudyard Bay; an article about the ongoing contract with Alcoa Steamship company; an article on war reserve storage; an article on the Bosn’s Whistle suspending publication.

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The Bo's'n's Whistle, Oregon Shipyard Edition, Volume 04, Number 06

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: An article on a Kaiser shipyards accident prevention campaign; an article on the Bosn’s Whistle’s need for reporters; an article on problems caused by pranksters; an article on a Children in Wartime conference in Portland; an article on Oregon and Swan Island Shipyards’ Child Service Center suppers; an article on a Multnomah County voter registration drive; an article on Victory gardens; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built AP-3 Victory ship, the S. S. Belgium Victory; an article on Friday night shopping in St. Johns; the Worker Speaks column; an article on recreational facilities at the Oregon Shipyard dormitories; an article on cooperation between electrical shipyard workers and metal crafts trades workers to outfit the AP-3 Victory ships and the AP-5 Attack Transports; an article on an Oregon Shipyard swing shift dance; an article on the Oregon Shipyard cafeteria silverware shortage.

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The Bo's'n's Whistle, Oregon Shipyard Edition, Volume 04, Number 08

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: An article on the Vancouver Shipyard’s construction of a floating drydock; an article on a dance at the Norse Hall in Portland; an article on the availability of Swan Island housing units to non-shipyard workers; an article on the federal income tax deadline; an article on Y. W. C. A. classes; an article on the Oregon state income tax deadline; an article on a Multnomah County voter registration drive; an article on conserving gas; an article on home food service at Kaiser shipyards; an article on the importance of oil tankers; an article on Hi-Y youth shipyard employment; an article on Oregon Shipyard Labor-Management suggestion contest winners; the Worker Speaks column; an article on the launching of the Oregon Shipyard built Victory ship, the S. S. Iran Victory; an article on the Oregon Shipyard Child Service Center graveyard shift services; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built Victory ship, the S. S. El Salvador Victory; an article on Oregon Shipyard’s lunch hour programs; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; articles on shipyard job opportunities for veterans; an article on Oregon Shipyard’s superior production performance; an article on an Oregon Shipyard swing shift dance; an article on Jean Willis, the first certified female pipe welder in the Portland-Vancouver area.

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The Bo's'n's Whistle, Oregon Shipyard Edition, Volume 04, Number 11

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: An article on officer elections of the Portland-Vancouver chapter of the American Welding Society; an article on a monthly benefit dance for the Steam and Marine Fitters’ local 235 at the union’s Portland building; an article on the monthly number of fire calls for the Swan Island Fire department; an article on an important new clam digger’s gun; an article on Portland stores open for evening shopping; an article on the need for Victory garden land near University Homes, Portland; an article on the launching of the Oregon Shipyard built Victory ship, the S. S. Rockland Victory; an article on the Oregon Shipyard April Labor-Management suggestion contest awards; an article on the launching of the Oregon Shipyard built Victory ship, the S. S. Plymouth Victory; an article on a St. Johns Woods community dance; an article on the Oregon Shipyard Child Service center open house; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; articles on the hazards professional gamblers pose for shipyard workers; an article on the benefits of vaccines; the Worker Speaks column.

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The Bo's'n's Whistle, Oregon Shipyard Edition, Volume 04, Number 13

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: An article on Vancouver Shipyards’ C-4 Troop Transport contract; an article on Swan Island Shipyard’s contract for an additional thirty-eight T2-SE-A1 oil tankers; an article on the importance of the Kaiser shipyards and on the military’s need for gas and oil tankers; an article on fire prevention at the Kaiser shipyards; an article on vacation regulations; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; the Worker Speaks column; an article on an Oregon Shipyard manual on women counselors; an article on services provided by the Oregon Shipyard Personnel Department; an article on Oregon Shipyard’s reduction in man-hours in Victory ship production; an article on a new Oregon Shipyard warehouse that provided more space for several units, including contractors such as A. J. Bartells Asbestos company; an article on the importance of victory gardens; an article on the importance of May ballot measures for postwar employment; an article on the launching of Oregon Shipyard built Victory ships, the S. S. Rockland Victory and the S. S. Claremont Victory; the Stubby and His Friends column.

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The Bo's'n's Whistle, Oregon Shipyard Edition, Volume 04, Number 14

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: An article on the continuation of three shifts at the three Kaiser shipyards; an article on War Production Board awards for Kaiser shipyards; an article on postwar Portland projects; an article on the need for Coast Guard reserves; an article on shipyard pests, especially rats; an article on the Oregon Shipyard work of author Augusta Clawson, U.S. Office of Education; an article on “Arc Flash” eye injuries caused by welding operations; an article on the “Chin-up” girls, shipyard workers who have relatives in the service; an article on venereal disease; an article on a concert at the Civic auditorium; an article on shipyard workers who also operate large farms; an article on swing shift dances at Vanport; an article on swing shift dances at the Portland YWCA; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on the Jack Benny Troupe Oregon Shipyard visit to launch the Victory Ship, the S. S. Elmira Victory; the Stubby and His Friends column; an article on Oregon Shipyard’s lead in Victory ship production; an article on the start of Oregon Shipyard’s AP-5 Attack Transport production; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built Victory ship, the S. S. Rutland Victory; an article on juvenile delinquency in war workers’ families; an article on recreational activities for war workers’ children; the Worker Speaks column.

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The Bo's'n's Whistle, Oregon Shipyard Edition, Volume 04, Number 16

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: An article on Kaiser shipyards’ production schedules; an article on Oregon Shipyards’ contracts; an article on the Vancouver Shipyard built Tank Landing Ship, the USS LST 454, “Slats”; an article on the need for recruits for the Portland Veterans’ Guard and Patrol; an article on time-and-half day work on Memorial Day; an article on Four Square Gospel services for the deaf in Portland; an article on the dangers of sunburn; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on policies for shipyard workers who arrive late; an article on postwar job opportunities in the Portland area; an article on Boy Scouts recruitment; an article on a meeting of the Vanport Improvement club; The Worker Speaks column; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built Victory ship, the S. S. Nampa Victory; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built Victory ship, the S. S. Silver Bow; articles on recreational opportunities in the Portland area; an article on children’s summer camps in the Portland area; an article on Vanport Adult Night entertainment; an article on the service of the Oregon Shipyard built Liberty ship, the S. S. Philip Schuyler; the Stubby and His Friends column; an article on the service of the Oregon Shipyard built Liberty ship, the S. S. Owen Summers; an article on Oregon Shipyard’s tribute to the American Merchant marine; an article on an Oregon Shipyard dance.

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The Bo's'n's Whistle, Oregon Shipyard Edition, Volume 04, Number 17

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: An article on “Let’er Buck, Boys,” a Montana state picnic for shipyard workers; an article on a Boy and Girl Scout camp in the Vancouver area; an article on the need for children to harvest crops; articles on Social Security; the Worker Speaks column; an article on the launching of a war bond drive and of the Oregon Shipyard built Victory ship, the S. S. Escanaba Victory; an article on safety shoe ration stamps; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built Victory ship, the S. S. Mandan Victory; an article on an Oregon Shipyard fire; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built Victory ship, the S. S. Aberdeen Victory; an article on Oregon Shipyard’s lead in Victory ship production; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; Shipbuilding in the Portland Area series column—Willamette Iron and Steel Corporation (WISCO); an article on a Girl Scouts camp; an article on Oregon Shipyard’s AP-5 Attack Transport production schedule; the Stubby and His Friends column.

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The Bo's'n's Whistle, Oregon Shipyard Edition, Volume 04, Number 18

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: An article on Flag Day celebration; an article on the Montana State picnic; the Worker Speaks column; an article on a reduction in the Pacific Coast gasoline allocation; an article on a war bond drive with an automobile prize; an article on Oregon Shipyard dormitories; an article on the launching of the Oregon Shipyard built (AP-3) Victory ship, the S. S. Escanaba Victory; an article on the importance of the Oregon Shipyard public address system; articles on Oregon Shipyard’s production of Victory ships, AP-3 cargo ships; an article on Oregon Shipyard’s lead in AP-5 Attack Transport production; an article on Marilyn Moore, the “only girl engineer” in Oregon Shipyard assembly; the Stubbly Bligebottom comic strip; an article on postwar opportunities in the Pacific Northwest; an article on postwar opportunities in Oregon; an article on Oregon Shipyard workers who were descended from pioneers; the Stubby and His Friends column.

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The Bo's'n's Whistle, Oregon Shipyard Edition, Volume 04, Number 19

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: An article comparing American and Russian shipyards; an article on a Swan Island lifeboat regatta; an article on an Oregon Shipyard softball benefit dance; an article on launching Vancouver Shipyard’s last escort aircraft carrier (baby flat-top), the U. S. S. Munda; an article on the Montana State Picnic, “Wild West;” an article on the Pipefitters’ monthly dance; an article on a Minnesota State picnic; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on war bond prizes, including naval ship launch sponsorship and launch party choices; an article on a Portland fire drill team contest; an article on shipyard child service centers enrollment for 6 and 7-year-olds; the Worker Speaks column; an article on “Invasion Force B”—honeybee swarm at the Oregon Shipyard; an article on fire hazards at the Kaiser shipyards; an article on the Vanport school election; an article on Victory gardeners’ eligibility for an extra gas ration allotment; an article on the Rose Festival Queen christening the Oregon Shipyard built Victory ship, the S. S. Hibbing Victory; the Stubby and His Friends column; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built Victory ship, the S. S. Joliet Victory.

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The Bo's'n's Whistle, Oregon Shipyard Edition, Volume 04, Number 23

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: An article on the commissioning of the Vancouver Shipyard built escort aircraft carrier (baby flat-top), the U. S. S. Munda; an article on gas ration rules; an article on lip reading classes in Portland; an article on the Iowa-Kansas State picnic; an article on a Liberty ship convoy; an article on the new City-County Tuberculosis Survey Center in Portland; an article on the Portland Veteran’s Guard and Patrol; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built AP-5 Attack Transport, the U. S. S. Lowndes; an article on Oregon Shipyard Child Service center children who attended the circus; an article on Oregon Shipyard’s lead in AP-5 Attack Transport construction; the Worker Speaks column; the Stubby and His Friends column; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; articles on postwar job opportunities in the Pacific Northwest; an article on shipyard workers’ health insurance plans; an article on Oregon Shipyard’s AP-3 Victory ship and AP-5 Attack Transport contracts; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built AP-5 Attack Transport, the U. S. S. Laurens.

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The Bo's'n's Whistle, Oregon Shipyard Edition, Volume 04, Number 24

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: Articles on the need for more shipyard workers; an article on the importance of forest fire prevention; an article on the Iowa-Kansas State picnic; an article on nursing classes at Vanport; an article on Vanport swimming classes; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built AP-5 Attack Transport, the U. S. S. Lowndes; an article praising Oregon Shipyard Victory ship production; an article on the first women war veterans hired at the Oregon Shipyard; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on postwar job opportunities for welders; an article on the destruction of the Oregon Shipyard built Victory ship, the S. S. Quinault Victory; an article on Oregon Shipyard’s lead in AP-5 Attack Transport construction; the Stubby and His Friends column.

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