August 1944

SOULÉ SALUTE

IRON AND STEEL PRODUCTS

PVT. GERARD A. BARRY 213TH CAAA DIED 9 NOV 1942

"I have seen the lonely graves . . . ." OFFICIAL U. S. SIGNAL CORPS PHOTO

VOL. 2, NO. 5 Published Regularly by and for Soule Steel War Workers AUGUST, 1944

Soule' Salute

**SOULE SALUTE** Vol. 2 No. 5 Published Regularly by and for Soule Steel War Workers

**Staff:** Managing Editor . . . George Cobb Los Angeles Editor . . . Bill Irwin Portland Editor . . . . . Les Poole San Francisco Editor, Fred Kappelman

**Associate Editors:** **Los Angeles** Clarence Balfour Frank Bennett Art Dedrick Eddie Dugan Ted Jones Charlie LeFevre H. B. Porter Hartman Reno

**Portland** John Vaile

**San Francisco** Elaine Bradshaw Peter F. Culcasi Paul Hyner Joe Romero Marion Sheehy Greta Siemens

**Torrance** A. M. Dowell

Assembly Line ## OF NEWS ABOUT OUR PEOPLE

The Soule Salute welcomes to the Soule Steel family, W. I. "Mac" MacDonald. Mac is a new member of the Merchant Steel Department of the San Francisco Plant. Here is a man most of us will have to look up to . . . he's six feet three inches tall. Mac will be an inside salesman for the Merchant Department, now Fred Kappelman can again call on the Purchasing Agents and Iron Shops. We hope you will be happy as a member of our family, Mac.

Spike Dennison, Chief "Pusher" of the Reinforcing Steel Rod men at the San Francisco Plant, is a very happy man these days. Spike had some big jobs which needed steel installations, but faced a shortage of manpower. Suddenly from here and there Rod men appeared . . . so Spike is very happy. To the newcomers, we say, "Hello, and welcome to Soule Steel."

We understand the influx of these new men is causing Gordon Strain, the Reinforcing Steel "getter-outer," to strain himself keeping the jobs supplied with steel.

Now that we have some news about these men started, let's keep it going. You men on the jobs give Spike any personal items about yourselves or your fellow workers and he, in turn, will give it to the *Salute* Editor.

Lee Dobke, of the San Francisco Plant, although a brand new papa, is eyeing the Infantry via "Greetings" from the President of the United States.

The *Salute* Editorial Staff of the San Francisco Plant has been having luncheon meetings in the Conference Room of the Cafeteria. Many good ideas for interesting reading matter are being suggested . . . could be good food helps bring about good ideas, hmmm?

Among Oh's and Ah's and much standing-in-line-to-see-who-could-drive-it-first, the new Clark Utilitruc (Jeep, to you) arrived at the San Francisco Plant the 7th day of the 7th month. Bob Behlow signed the receiving tag and Joe Bellina drove it off the truck. Carol Voss is driving it around now . . . the lucky guy.

Orchids to the people of Soulé Steel who are going to the Blood Bank. Their pints of this much needed plasma are helping to save the lives of our brave boys at the various fronts. Recently four groups, totaling fifty people, from the San Francisco Plant, visited the Bank and had their orange juice, coffee and doughnuts.

The *Salute* Staff welcomes a new "Associate," Greta Siemens, of the Personnel Department in San Francisco. Greta hails from Mill Valley in Marvelous Marin. During her high school days she was Manager of the Tamalpais Hi News. Watch for her articles.

Seaman Second Class, William Bjorkquist, V-5 of the U. S. Naval Air Station, Livermore, California, called at the San Francisco Plant the other day. The Navy hasn't hurt him . . . he says "sir" like a regular gob . . . looks fine and well trained. Very shortly he will be transferred to Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo for a refresher course.

Associate Editor, Elaine Bradshaw, and her husband (a newspaper man), have bought an acre of land on the slopes of Mt. Tamalpais. They are planning to become a Farmer and Farmerette. . . Good luck, folks.

Here is a letter received from Pvt. 1st Class Paul Boggs, son of Mrs. Eva Boggs, of the Los Angeles Plant.

Mom and Pop:

Hope you are well, as I am fine. Haven't had a chance to do much writing in the past week, but they say some packages came in today.

Mom, I got a brand new tank lighter made right there at Soulé Steel in Los Angeles. It's a good one, too. Only two months old. The engines are already installed and taped up. I had to take everything loose and connect them up again to get it started. I've seen a lot of them from Soulé in Los Angeles, but this is the newest . . . and it's mine. Just take a look in the engine room of one of them and you will know where I spend most of time. It sure drives and handles well. . . . has a winch to pull up the ramp. My outer ramps had to be rolled up by hand and that runs into work.

Well, there isn't much to tell you. Everything's about the same. Wish I could see you all. Take it easy.

Love, PAUL.

Paul is located on one of the Admiralty Islands in the South Pacific. Mrs. Boggs has been with us since the opening of our new cafeteria and is well liked by all of us. Glad to have you with us Mrs. Boggs.

*Photo: Pfc. Paul Boggs*

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YSD IN THE HEADLINES AGAIN By PETER F. CULCASI

There was gaiety in the air as friends and relatives of the Islais Creek men gathered around the speakers' platform. Yes . . . you guessed it . . . another of those YSD launchings. This was the fourth. It was the U.S.S. YSD No. 63, companion ship to the previously launched YSD's 60-61 and 62.

All the events which led to the actual christening of the vessel proceeded in good fashion. But, then it came . . . ! Perhaps I had better explain further this added touch of excitement. As the plate which held the ship was being burned, the sponsor, Mrs. Stanley Soulé, took hold of the champagne bottle and prepared to smash it against the ship's bow. Well, the plate was severed . . . the boat started to move, and Mrs. Soulé started to swing. She swung once . . . and missed! She swung once . . . and missed! . . . the bottle still failed to break. By this time the YSD No. 63 had gathered momentum and was proceeding gracefully down its path into the water. Tension gripped the crowd, solemn faces were displayed. What to do now??? The tension was short lived, however. Charlie Hoss made a sudden appearance as a "pinch-hitter" for the sponsor and raced after the fleeing boat. He, like a true hero, saved the occasion by leaping into the air and smashing the bottle just in the nick of time.

It was, never-the-less, a very successful launching . . . and certainly a thrill.

Among the notables present, besides the sponsor, were Miss Jane Ristenpart, Maid Of Honor, Mrs. Edw. L. Soulé, Mr. and Mrs. Ristenpart, Mrs. Lee Soulé, Lee Soulé, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harder and their son, Lieutenant Haltead and Chief Merrill of the United States Navy. Mr. Lee Soulé delivered a very interesting address in the absence of Edw. L. Soulé . . . upholding the honors for the family. Bob Harder, an employee at the yard, also gave an inspiring talk on "Cooperation Between the Crafts." MC duties were handled by George Cobb. Thus we close another chapter in the affairs of Islais Creek.

Photo: YSD No. 63 attends the ceremony given in her honor.

Photo: Mr. Lee Soulé and Mr. Bob Harder, principal speakers of the day.

Photo: Sponsor, Mrs. Stanley Soulé and her Maid of Honor, Miss Jane Ristenpart.

Photo: But it didn't break . . . !

SPEECHES AT YSD No. 63 LAUNCHING

By LEE SOULÉ

A man finds his greatest satisfaction in creating things. Here at Soulé, before the war, we had a part in supplying the sinews of steel for the upbuilding of our West in the various Soulé products we were prepared to manufacture.

Today as we launch our fourth YSD, we are apparently making a real dent against our common enemies in the several zones of Europe, Africa and the Pacific and are still aiming straight toward ultimate victory. While we cannot let up one iota in our war production efforts, we can look forward hopefully to the day when the strife and turmoil of war is finally over.

The most practical preparation (Continued on page 8, column 3)

By BOB HARDER

It is my privilege to say a few words to represent the works of this Yard at the launching of our fourth YSD. As we watch her slide down the ways to join the rest of our fleet, we cannot help being proud of the work we have accomplished.

The splendid job we are doing here now, is due to the cooperation of the different crafts that work together. I might add that this point cannot be stressed too firmly. So, let's make this our motto: "Cooperation Between Crafts Gets The Job Done Quickly and Smoothly."

I might also add, that this Yard is still expanding . . . with new contracts larger than ever before for both the Islais Creek Yard and (Continued on page 8, column 4)

Photo: The launching party watch the YSD No. 63 join the fleet

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ADDRESS SUPERVISOR OF SHIPBUILDING U.S. NAVY BETHLEHEM STEEL COMPANY 70th AND ILLINOIS STREETS SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

AND REFER TO: (25742)S

NAVY DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE SUPERVISOR OF SHIPBUILDING, U. S. NAVY SAN FRANCISCO 6, CALIFORNIA 14 July 1944

Mr. Edward L. Soule Soule Steel Co. San Francisco, California

Dear Mr. Soule:

On the occasion of your delivering the YSD-64 this date, which is something more than 2 1/2 weeks ahead of scheduled delivery, I wish to extend my personal appreciation to you and to all in your organization for their part in advancing the date of delivery of this vessel so that an important emergency condition could be met. This performance is outstanding and bespeaks of the high morale, loyalty and attitude of the Soule Steel Company.

I am certain that I speak for the Forces Afloat as well as the Chief of the Bureau of Ships in extending our thanks for your cooperation and commendation for this splendid performance.

Very sincerely, [Signature] C. O. KELL Captain, USN

DON'T LET YOUR JOB GET YOU DOWN

YOUR JOB MAY BE DULL AND MONOTONOUS. SO IS THAT OF OUR SOLDIERS MOST OF THE TIME. EVEN THE PILOT OF A HEAVY BOMBER GETS 23 MONTHS OF GRUELING TRAINING BEFORE HE GOES INTO COMBAT AND THEN OFTEN SPENDS WEEKS OF WAITING BETWEEN MISSIONS.

IN WAR, THERE ARE MIGHTY FEW THINGS ENTIRELY AGREEABLE TO ANY ONE OF US, WHETHER WE ARE IN FACTORY, MILL, OFFICE OR MINE, OR A SOLDIER IN THE FRONT LINES.

ANYBODY CAN BE A SUMMER PATRIOT!

THE REAL HEROES OF THIS WAR ARE THOSE WHO DO THEIR PART AND DO IT WELL - AT HOME AND OVER THERE!

Here's a letter for us to be proud of.

Miracle Ship ??? By PETER F. CULCASI

After hearing other shipyards throughout the country boast of their launching records, I am of the opinion we, at the Islais Creek Yard, can join their band wagon and make a lot of noise, too. Yes, we certainly have ample cause for elation and horn blowing . . . we came through with a miracle launching the other day when the U.S.S. YSD No. 64 was launched exactly two and one-half weeks ahead of normal schedule.

We at the yard have justly received recognition and commendation for our super-human efforts from the Navy Department. It is a source of pride to us, after reading the letter from Captain Kell, to learn we have been recognized as great shipbuilders. It was an almost impossible task we were given . . . to construct and launch a vessel to enable it to meet a Pacific-bound convoy. The war could not wait, our ship was badly needed to save lives and planes. We knew then that the time was short, that we had a tremendous job ahead of us. But, we tackled the job furiously, doubling our efforts, working late and unusual hours. We turned this seemingly peaceful place to work into a hustling shipyard madhouse and in the end our purpose was achieved. We had finished the job in the short time allotted us and had done it well. We are very proud of this fact. We knew we had delivered the goods and our boys over there did not have to wait . . . for we are AMERICANS, rallying to the call of freedom.

MY THOUGHTS MARION SHEEHY S. F. Plant

Paul Hyner, well known figure around the San Francisco shop, is sporting a new ring. This being leap year, could it be girl asks boy instead of boy asks girl? . . . or is it just a birthday present?

"Minnie the Matron," really keeps the boys in the maintenance department stepping. When she goes after something she really means business. All the men have learned to recognize that "I've got blood in my eye" look and Minnie usually comes back with what she went after. (Except padlocks)!

Joe Romero and John Scagliola recently joined the YMCA. We "Girls" have to watch our figures you know.

Pete "Romeo" Padilla is no longer an employee of Soule Steel. He is studying to be an English professor. Good luck, Pete, we'll let you teach our grandchildren "there ain't no such word as ain't."

Has anyone noticed Al Williams' ducky little mustache? Three feet away it looks like he has forgotten there is soap in the wash room.

Edna Little, welder in the lighter bay, is studying to be a doctor. Just a year and a half to go and she'll be a full fledged "doc," and our guess is a mighty fine one, too. Edna is a cute little trick and should have a swell "bed-side manner."

John Scagliola will be passing cigars around some day in the near future. Old man stork is due to pay a visit to the Scagliola residence. Hope it's a boy, John, and you can teach him to work on the bender.

"Women in the Machine Shop! Heaven forbid!" yelled Joe Belina. But we notice there are two very greasy, determined young women under Joe's wing now. They seem to be doing very nicely, too. Aren't you ashamed of your former statement, Joe? There's a war on!

Did you know there is a certain maintenance man that is so proud of his own orchard he tried to eat it all in one week-end? How about an apricot, Joe?

Nadine Howe keeps a wrench handy at all times in case there might be someone on the floor who doesn't like her way of operating a crane. Don't throw it too hard, Nadine.

Marie Hascek looks like a little speckled bird every evening at 5:30. Well, Marie, the painters have to have a little fun.

Quite a bunch of new men have been added to the payroll, some of them young and handsome. The W.O.W.'s are going to have to watch their step. Competition is kinda strong.

More and more women seem to be taking over the men's jobs. Some of them even seem to be taking over the men.

Curley is now showing what the latest thing in bosses' hats is. We all agree it looks "topper".

Herb Anthony was once a member of a famous orchestra. He sang and also played the violin. Now he sings a different tune at Soule Steel. "If I Had the Wings of An Angel."

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Photo: W. W. Petley, Mrs. R. V. Ferguson, Miss Patsy Reno, Mrs. R. W. Reno, and Miss Marion Gressler at a recent Soule Steel celebration.

Photo: Dorsey Cooper, his wife, son Dorsey Dale and daughter Betty Jo seem to be getting their fill of something that looks mighty good.

The Safe Side By J. F. BENNETT Member S.C.I.S.S.

In my estimation there are no, "No loss time" accidents, that is to say every accident is a loss time accident. An accident may be defined as any occurrence that interrupts or interferes with the orderly progress of the activity in question. Any interruption means production time loss. When we speak of loss time accidents, we normally think of them as accidents which cause a loss of time of one day or more to the worker. We must remember that an accident to a valuable piece of machinery causes loss of production hours as well as an accidental injury to an individual. We, of Soule Steel of Los Angeles, have been very fortunate, indeed. Although we have been forced to work with inexperienced and untrained hand and without the help of full-time safety personnel, we have constructed and delivered our quota of Naval contracts without a single fatality. Few companies of similar undertaking can boast of such a record. This shows the "timber" of our executives, foremen, leadmen, and workers. This is a good record. However, our accident rate is far too high. All of us are expected to make mistakes, but men, don't make the same mistake twice.

To us, who are trained in the science of accident prevention, there is no single phase of operation which ties in so completely with the entire organization and war effort as - "Think Safety - Live Safety."

YSD Calling By PETER CULCASI

Well, here we are again—with YSD still making the headlines—with its numerous launchings and group activities. Something new has been added — it's BUTCH — the little grey kitten—making her home at the Receiving office. Welcome, Butch, to YSD—you have the distinction of being the only female in the yard. Nice weather, huh, gang? Shirt peeling will commence promptly at 10:00 a. m. and continue 'til 3:00 p. m. Some physique, FIR-PO??? HEROES—seldom mentioned, are our painters—Hats off to this hard-working crew—LES ACOSTA—BOB BANCHERO—HOMER CRAIG and ED GOSLIN.

Faces around the CREEK — PAT IORIO — the kid who planned quite a fishing trip — never got to go—had to work—really tragic. GEORGE NEU-BRAND — the Machinist foreman—getting his head bruised— talking when he should have been ducking—they are making eggs smaller these days. FRANCIS BUNCH — the pipefitter — who wears a worried expression—expecting the stork to hover over soon. BOB BANCHERO — the painter who paints over everything in his path — even lady bugs. Did you ever see an ocean-grey bug? Hats off — to JOE RYBENSKY—who purchases a war bond each payday—I mean in addition to his bonds purchased through the payroll deductions plan—investing in the future — and — using his head. Of course you heard about the little Hebrew Lad who forgot himself in a recent golf game and yelled 3.99 instead of "fore"— I'd better go now—and—quick.

Vanity or Safety By ELAINE BRADSHAW

The danger present, and accident invited, by wearing toe-less shoes and by not wearing hair completely covered, cannot be minimized. Without exception, women employees who work in the plant must wear head-coverings. There should not be loose strands of hair or frills of any kind. It's not a pleasant subject, but it may bring home the danger to say that more than one neck has been broken; more than one person disfigured and maimed as the result of catching hair, or ribbons, or jewelry in moving machinery. Another common - sense safety rule is that proper shoes, not only protect the feet, but will lend support and help to alleviate tired, aching muscles.

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No. To Soule Steel Co 1750 Army St San Francisco (Soule Salute)

From E.C. MUSCHNER, CORP 1st Special Batt Co A % FLEET PO San Francisco July 9th 1944

(COMBO'S STAMP)

Dear Editor Just a couple lines to let you know I'm receiving the Salute O.K. It's interesting to get the blow by blow discription of the ship's progress. So many changes have been made in the last 20 months since I've been there, so many new names and faces, that I can hardly believe it's the same place. Evidently every thing is running along smoothly, which means good will and good management, that's so essential in these times. With the determination to get the work out, now! we can win this war in a hurry. Which means I'll get home soon, 16 months overseas in a jungle is far from fun, and I'm ready to go home now. Sincerely, and with best regards, E.C. Muschner

Suggestions for Production Improvements Pay Off! By ELAINE BRADSHAW

Winners of the monthly Production Improvement Suggestion Contest were announced Wednesday, July 5th, by Mr. Lee Soule, Superintendent at the San Francisco Plant. The following awards were made: to Teddy Kovacevic, a $50.00 War Bond; to Curley Dinse, a $25.00 War Bond and to Ed Eschenauer, $10.00 in War Savings Stamps.

Mr. Soule commended the foremen for the large number of excellent proposals submitted during the month of June. Each and every idea offered was thoroughly considered and only by very difficult sifting were the final awards made. He stated all other job breakdowns are to be held and entered in competition for next month along with the new entries.

The awards were made on the following basis: (1) total savings in cost and man-hours; (2) accuracy and completeness of proposal and job breakdown, and (3) improvement of quality so an increase in sales price or an increase in sales volume could be made.

The contest stems from the Training School conducted by Soule Steel Company for foremen and leadermen and is for all those who have completed the Job Instruction Training and Job Management Training Courses. The improvement must be submitted on a job breakdown sheet, as outlined by the courses.

The essence of Teddy Kovacevic's suggestion was a positioning jig to facilitate the welding of bottom frames, which also saves straightening operations. This pivotal jib is now in use. Curley Dinse's proposal, in outline, was for fitting and tacking outer shells to have a jig made using air cylinders to push in outer shells at top and bottom, thereby eliminating all unnecessary welding, chipping and grinding and the possible

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Picking Your Own Pocket

Inflation is a word that most of us find hard to understand, much less explain. But if we think about a few simple facts, maybe we can save ourselves from picking our own pockets.

That's what happened in the last war. From July, 1914, to November, 1918, the cost of living rose nearly 62 per cent. Which means that during the last war, people with more money in their pockets than the store keeper had goods to sell in exchange, added 62 cents to every dollar they spent, because prices were not controlled.

That extra 62 cents on the dollar that you spent in the last war got you nothing. The goods weren't worth any more. They simply cost you more. The extra money was stolen. The thief was uncontrolled prices and inflation.

In the present war we are doing much better. We now control prices under the Office of Price Administration. The proof that we are doing a better job is reflected by the fact that under price control, during the first 36 months of this war, the cost of living has risen only 23.6 per cent.

Here are four simple ways to take out theft insurance against inflation:

1. Buy only what you need. Don't put a strain on the price ceilings that were established for your own benefit by trying to spend all your money, in competition with your friends and neighbors, at the luxury shop or the specialty store.

2. When you buy, pay no more than ceiling prices. In this way you get more for your money for the things you have to buy.

3. Keep your own prices down. Don't try to use the war to ask more for your labor, your serv-

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Photo: "I HAD A NIGHTMARE LAST NIGHT, JOE. I DREAMT YOU TOOK THE DAY OFF!" V-944

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THE ABSENTEE By Ed Dutton

The absentee stayed home today Didn't feel like work, so decided to play: "I've worked five days, so what the hell. They'll get by without me just as well."

Got paid last nite and bought some rum, And drank the whole works, too, by gum; I worked five days of nine hours each, Today I'm going to the beach.

Those kids out front will fight the same, They'll never know me by my name; I'm just another absent tacker, And won't admit that I'm a slacker.

These boats we build are needed bad, My son would hate to think his dad Stayed home to sober up once more, The day he had to swim ashore.

Let's get going every day And do our part for the U.S.A. Stay on the job and work like hell, Or you may be out there, who can tell?

And when you go you may rest assured Your absenteeism will be cured. You'll work and fight and rave and swear, Because you didn't work every day you could So let's all try and make an amend And bring this absence to an end.

Let's work each day and do our bit To end this war and the horror of it, And after all dear absent fitter, Don't let the kids down by being a quitter.

The thing is this from the start, We all agreed to do our part But when you're loafing, yes, siree, You're worse than a worthless absentee.

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PFC. WILLIS T. CAIN From 17th Rep. Plat. Co. C (Sender's name) 574th A.W. Bn. APo 565 C/17th.

to Soule Steel Corp 6200 Wilmington St. Los Angeles 1 California U.S.A. San Francisco, Cal. (Date)

New Service. Dear Soule, Just a short note June 28, 1944 to acknowledge receipt of Soule Salute, Vol. 1 12th edition. Which I enjoyed immensely. I love to read what a good job, my buddies back home is doing. The Soule Salute here is also read by some of my buddies, who also take an interest in what the home folks are doing. Whether they are my neighbors or friends or theirs. Hope you send the Salute regular. With best Wishes for all your success & health. Sincerely, Willis T. Cain

V ... MAIL

*Below: Cliff Mayo and William Harper of Los Angeles, in a supporting act. Cliff is trying to condition Bill for his coming job in the Army. Photo by Oliver Holt, Soule Salute staff photographer.*

...And it's So Cold Out!

Tenants, who are protected from indiscriminate eviction by OPA regulations, still have certain ob- ligations to their landlords, Henry A. Cross, District Rent Executive for the federal agency, declared. Many tenants are under the im- pression that so long as they pay their rent they cannot be evicted no matter how they care for or utilize their dwelling space, Cross said. This is decidedly not the case, he added, and scores of tenants have been evicted for violating an obligation of their tenancy or committing or permitting a nuis- ance in their housing accommo- dations. The section of the rent regu- lation dealing with evictions gives landlords sufficient latitude to prevent heedless destruction or damage of his property. Constant use of the provisions in the regu- lation with respect to eviction is

being made by landlords to pro- tect their property against viola- tions of the obligations of ten- ancy under which dwellers have rented housing accommodations. The provision states that a ten- ant may be evicted, "If he has violated a substantial obligation of his tenancy, other than an obli- gation to pay rent, and has con- tinued, or failed to cure such vio- lation after written notice by the landlord that the violation cease, or is committing or permitting a nuisance or is using or permitting use of the housing accommoda- tions for an immoral or illegal purpose." Cross emphasized that a nuis- ance must be of a genuine char- acter and not a fancied grievance or an inconsequential objection to a tenant's behavior. Further, the landlord must follow the proced- ure laid down in the OPA regu- (Continued on page 8, column 3)

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Did You Know by Joe Romero

...That the badges being worn by members of the Safety Committee are not medals for distinguished services, but rather to let you know whom to go to with a safety suggestion.

...That Walter Clark, who is doing a big job as angle-smith for the lighter department, has not missed a single hour since June 30th, 1942. He was commended very highly for his attendance by Mr. Soule, Sr. Walter is also a member of the International Folk Dancers. Was, at one time, leader of the 30th Infantry Band in the Presidio, and, to say the least, instructor for the C.M. T.C.'s in Monterey. At one time he was one of the best soccer players in this area. Whew! "Can't beat that one."

...That the little blonde working in the tool room has been studying very hard to become a private secretary. Post-war thinking, I calls it. Says she would like South America as her first try... "Nice going, Tess. You can do it."

...That Mr. Scheiler was horseback riding up at Blue Lakes while on his vacation. The thing that puzzles me is, "Where did they get that horse?"... I mean that BIG?

...That most of us say we will, and most of us think we will, but most of us never do... "That's right... give our blood to the Red Cross!"

...That Henry Dreesman, who operates the heavy bender in the Reinforcing Department, has just returned from South Dakota. He and his wife visited a member of their family who was very ill. Glad to see him back and to learn everything has turned out for the best.

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we could possibly be making for that day is the work of building the necessary implements of war, as exemplified in the completion and launching of another YSD. For right now Soule Steel is matching its production capacity on a competitive bid basis and holding its place in the field.

In telling you this good news I want to again express my appreciation to all of you for your splendid cooperation and team spirit that is making this accomplishment possible. With invasion on everyone's lips I don't need to remind you of the urgent need for your continued and unceasing effort. Your accomplishment speaks for itself, and so again I will say today, I am proud of you, keep up the good work.

Salute to Clarence By PAUL HYNER

Recovering at Mills Memorial Hospital in San Mateo, is Clarence Sealund, the popular young leaderman in the lighter assembly department at San Francisco.

Clarence was stricken with a stomach ailment early in June and has been undergoing treatment since that time. We are happy now to report to his many friends, that his condition is greatly improved. It shouldn't be too long before he is back on the job.

Everyone here in San Francisco is familiar with Clarence. Curley Dinse knows him as an invaluable right-hand man... the boys recognize in him a capable, congenial supervisor. Those of the female gender, who may not have known him quite so well, will recall "that nice man with the lovely wavy hair."

On the nature of Clarence's ailment, we won't enter into undue discussion... except to issue one warning... in the future, anyone seeing Clarence within earshot and armed with a hamster, must not mention "steak and potatoes," "lamb chops," "pie a la mode," etc. For your sake and the sake of your children, don't!

Seriously though, we are all pulling for Clarence, hoping for him to be back soon; helping us send our vital lighters rolling down the invisible line... leading through the shop... out through our gates... toward the water... toward the combat... toward final victory.

Photo: [Image of a worker standing under suspended metal beams/skegs]

Return Engagement! By ELAINE BRADSHAW

If the principal character in this picture is still alive, may we suggest that he refrain from standing directly under skegs! Probably most of us noticed the daring young man from the Portland Plant (see above) whose picture appeared in last month's Salute. It is certainly a good example of what *not* to do.

We must add, of course, that Portland is doing a wonderful job and that undoubtedly this man, even as you and I, was engrossed in his work and without thinking placed himself in the dangerous position in which we see him. However, in order to keep production "rolling," we've all got to stay on the job and even minor accidents can cause delay and absentee-ism. Let's be careful.

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lations. Eviction without following this procedure is illegal.

"A vast majority of tenants are orderly persons who take good care of their housing space because it constitutes their homes," Cross said. "However, we are constantly confronted with the exceptions, who through ignorance or with deliberate intent, wantonly damage or allow their landlords' property to deteriorate or who by their personal conduct create a nuisance or permit a nuisance to exist. OPA regulations are not designed to prevent eviction of tenants who have no regard whatsoever for the rights of landlords."

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danger of leaks. Ed Eschenauer's suggestion has already been put into effect and is saving many steps and producing two to three times more split "I" beams per day.

Lee Soule was very 'pleased with the results of the first contest. Next month it is anticipated, bigger and better job breakdown proposals will be submitted by the foremen and leadermen to aid in maintaining the high quality and quantity of work which has permitted us to fly the Navy "E" flag and its accompanying star.

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the Plant. We will soon be known as the biggest "little" shipyard in the Bay Area.

This means plenty of hard work ahead, so let's all pull together and continue to get the job done.

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ices, or the goods you may sell.

4. Buy War Bonds. A sure way to keep inflation from picking your pocket every time you spend a dollar is to buy War Bonds with as many of your dollars as you possibly can. Another sure way is to avoid black markets.

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