(Convoy continued) Griping skyrockets, spirits are low, and the men usually acquire an empty don't-give-s-damn attitude. But that has not been the case on this voyage. Here, rather, the direct opposite has been true. It's a good sign. It shows that embarkation and voyage has not materially altered a typically American spirit. We can be proud.

Daniel L. Tenney, one of the Ship’s genial Master at Arms (Cop) is really a regular guy -- well liked by his shipmates even though he hails from Ohio. But ask him when he is going to buy that pair of shoes for his daughter?

FOUND: One wedding ring in Ship's Co, #3 latrine. Owner may clalm same at Sgt. Major's office.

Could it be Capt. Dowling is a connoisseur of fine live stock? Seems he knows his hog legs!

A GUIDE To GREAT BRITAIN

 Each man aboard the JAMES PARKER was issued an Important booklet recently, "A Guide to Great Britain". For those of. you who may be Interested in a bit of good advise, let us suggest that you read that booklet carefully. You'll find it full of valuable information. For instance, you'll be paid in British money if you're stationed in the Isles and a knowledge of the equivalent of American and British money will, of course, he essential if you're interested in keeping from being foolishly separated from said lucre. (Ho innuendo intended.)

  That's just one item of Interest you’ll find In the booklet, Also "A Guide to Great Britain" contains a glossary of British terms & slang - and generally - If you can digest most of it's contents, you*ll find there won't be a need to roam around asking questions. you'll know the answers. The booklet, of course, doesn't disclose much information on getting, er, around the British female. But we understand they speak the same language.
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