Employee newspaper for Vancouver 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 fire at the Oregon shipyard; an article on continued AP-5 Attack Transport production at the Oregon shipyard; an article on the construction of a new administration building at the Oregon shipyard to replace the one destroyed by fire; an article on producing Oregon shipyard payroll checks after the fire; an article on the United Seamen’s Service and Merchant Marine art show at the Portland Art Museum; an article on restoring telephone service at the Oregon shipyard; an article on Armistice Day; an article on the Vancouver shipyard being awarded the AP-5 Champion Flag for winning the AP-5 Attack Transport production competition; articles on the AP-5 Attack Transport production; an article on the U.S.S. Menard; an article on AP-5 Attack Transport trial run crews; a Know Your Northwest series article on mining and commercial fishing; an article on Oregon shipyard workers access to Swan Island gym facilities; an article on awards used to increase AP-5 Attack Transport production; the Worker Speaks column.

Employee newspaper for Vancouver 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 establishment of a C-4 Transport office at the Vancouver Shipyard; an article on Henry Kaiser’s Thanksgiving message; an article on the importance of the Teletype room in the Administration building; an article on the importance of the Mast Yard; an article on ship papers statistics; an article on women engineer room workers; an article on vital meter tests; an article on increased production goals for welders and shipfitters; an article on Vice Admiral Marc A. Mitscher’s appreciation for the Vancouver Shipyard’s Baby Flat Top aircraft carrier production; an article on cafeteria renovations; an article on the C-4 Troop Transport contract; an article on KCIV slogan for the AP-5 Attack Transport; an article on a Portland Park Bureau sponsored Teen-Age Club; an article on increased recruitment quotas for the Kaiser shipyards; the last in the Know Your Northwest series--article on the Northwest’s higher standard of living; an article on increased size of U.S. postwar merchant fleet; an article on the importance of women war industries workers.

Employee newspaper for Vancouver 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 loss of the aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Gambier Bay, produced at the Vancouver Shipyard; an article on the importance of the AP-5 Attack Transport; an article on postwar employment goals; an article on a new AP-5 Attack Transport contract; an article on the launching of the U.S.S. Cottle on November 25; articles on improvements made to the whirley cranes; an article on the AP-5 Attack Transport production competition between the Vancouver and Oregon shipyards; an article on a war bond drive contest with prizes, including an extra day’s pay; an article on the “Yardbird,” a vessel used to move barges, etc.; an article on free recreation facilities and classes at the Portland Civic Recreation building; an article on the importance of cargo ships to the war in the Pacific; an article on postwar employment opportunities for pipefitters; an article on Oregon State College engineering classes at Benson High School; an article on production limits for the Bosn’s Whistle due to a paper shortage; an article on competition awards for welders and shipfitters; the Worker Speaks column.

Employee newspaper for Vancouver 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 end of the seven day work schedule after December 10; an article on the importance of the Baby Flat Top aircraft carriers produced at the Vancouver Shipyard; an article on the due date for income tax withholding records; an article on Oregon Shipyard’s No. 1 AP-5 Attack Transport production achievement; an article on Kaiser shipyards prospects for postwar passenger and merchant ship contracts; an article on an industrial fair at the Portland Civic Auditorium; an article on the loss of the tanker the S.S. Jacksonville, produced at the Swan Island Shipyard; a Know Your Merchant Fleet series article; an article praising the contributions of Vancouver Shipyard built Escort Carriers or Baby Flat Top aircraft carriers in the battle of the Philippines; the Worker Speaks column; an article on ‘the boss” Edgar Kaiser’s praise for Vancouver Shipyard production; an article on the Vancouver Shipyard C-4 Troop Transport contract; an article on the ban on gasoline appliances in Vancouver housing projects; articles on blood donation drives; an article on postwar employment opportunities for office workers; an article on the end of AP-5 Attack Transport production at the Vancouver Shipyard; an article on World War I Vancouver and Portland shipyards; an article on a teen-age dance at the McLoughlin Heights community center, Vancouver; an article on an outdoor Christmas decoration contest at the Vancouver housing projects.

Employee newspaper for Vancouver 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 suitability of Kaiser shipyard vessels for the postwar merchant fleet; an article on Lieutenant Iliff Richardson’s speech on his combat experiences in the Pacific; an article on the Multnomah County March of Dimes drive for polio victims; an article on Kenneth Davies’ account of the Vancouver Shipyards-built aircraft carrier U.S.S. Lunga Point’s combat record; an article on the work of the Red Cross; an article on cost savings attributed to welding; an article on the importance of oxygen in ship building; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; the Worker Speaks column; an article on the shortage of silverware in the Vancouver Shipyard cafeteria; an article on the Red Cross blood drive; an article on welding classes; an article on the popularity of the “the Ships We Build” booklet about Vancouver Shipyard production; an article on the postwar use of Portland and Vancouver housing projects; an article on the election of the president of shipyard workers Masons members; an article on workers at the Dalles Sub-Assembly plant; an article on the local USO’s need for hostesses; an article on the importance of motorized repair for three shifts at the Vancouver Shipyard.

Employee newspaper for Vancouver 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 Pacific coast shipyards increased production of merchant vessels; an article on single shipyard workers living in dormitories; an article on repair of the aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Makin Island because of a 3 ton hoist; an article on Russian seamen housed at Swan Island Shipyard dormitories; an article on Vancouver surplus housing units shipped to Seattle; an article on the appointment of Captain Lester G. Block to oversee ship repair and conversion work in the Portland area; an article on rain in Oregon; an article on Spanish classes at the Oregon Shipyard; an article on the Red Cross need for type O blood donors; a Know Your Merchant Fleet series article; an article on absenteeism at the Vancouver Shipyard; an article on Dr. Harold J. Noble’s talk on Japan’s future; the Worker Speaks column; an article on the loss of the Vancouver-built aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Ommancy Bay and other ships in the Philippines; an article on the combat success of the Vancouver Shipyard-built aircraft carrier, the U.S.S. Bismark Sea; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on the Oregon Shipyard aluminum ponton contract; an article on the mechanical fly used in ship construction.

Employee newspaper for Vancouver 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 metal stress tests of naval vessels conducted at the Oregon Shipyard; an article on postwar reconstruction in the Philippines; an article on welding innovations—annealing work; an article on Red Cross nutrition classes for prospective blood donors; an article on the Vancouver Shipyard C-4 Troop Transport contract; an article on launching the S.S. Marine Tiger C-4 Troop Transport; articles on Red Cross donation drives; an article on the Vancouver Shipyard Reproduction (printing) department; the Worker Speaks column; an article on sulfa drug use; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on dismantling Vancouver Shipyard’s Columbia housing project; an article on Red Cross disaster committees.

Employee newspaper for Vancouver 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 moving Burton Homes (prefabricated housing) from Vancouver; an article on Henry J. Kaiser’s plans to develop the West Coast steel industry; an article on the Bosn’s Whistle’s continued publication; an article on the sale of ships’ bells; an article on the availability of postwar housing in Vancouver; an article announcing that Ernie Pyle’s niece will launch the C-4 Troop Transport, the S.S. Ernie Pyle; an article on the vice chairman of the U.S. Maritime commission, Vice Admiral Howard L. Vickery’s Oregon Shipyard visit; an article on the Vancouver Shipyard built aircraft carrier, the U.S.S. Guadalcanal’s capture of a Nazi U-Boat; an article on the San Francisco peace conference (conclave); an article on the Oregon Shipyard built Liberty ship the S.S. Juan de Fuca surviving Philippine Islands combat; an article on shoe rationing; an article on the increased height of the Swan Island pontoon bridge due to high water; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; articles on the 7th War Loan drive; an article on lifting the nation-wide curfew and the return of swing shift Friday night dances in Vancouver; an article on painting Vancouver’s Victory Center; an article on the Vancouver Housing Authority’s new Leiser Road community center; an article on an air shutoff improvement that reduces labor; an article on the end of registration for shipyard workers’ Three Year Club; an article on a ship rescue plan; an article on “urgent status” for Vancouver Shipyard contracts; an article on an Athletic association dance in Vancouver; an article on postwar job opportunities; the Worker Speaks column; an article on the Vancouver Shipyard visit of the famous Navy bomber, the “Queen of Rabaul”; an article on Clark County doctors participating in the Northern Permanente hospital Family Plan.

Employee newspaper for Vancouver 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 moving the U.S. merchant marine from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean to support the war against Japan; an article on moving Vanport housing units to the navy shipyard at Bremerton, Washington; an article on the need for women recruits for the Women’s Land Army to harvest fruit crops; an article on an Oregon Shipyard Victory ship’s trip to the repair dock; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on Kaiser Company, Inc.’s, acquisition of the Portland repair firm, Poole, McGonigle and Jennings; an article on the loss of the Oregon Shipyard built, Victory ship, the S.S. Canada Victory; an article on a war bond house prize; an article on the Kaiser shipyard 4th of July picnic; an article on dressage (horse training); an article on the 7th War Loan bond drive featuring a house prize; the Worker Speaks column; an article on the Vancouver Marine Machinists’ rose show contest; an article on the 3-Year Club Launching Dance—the C-4 Troop Transport, the S.S. Marine Serpent; an article on the trial run of the Vancouver Shipyard built, C-4 Troop Transport, the S.S. Marine Tiger; an article on moving Burton Homes units from Vancouver to other sites; an article on the decrease in turnover of Vancouver housing tenants; an article on the Vancouver Shipyard inventory of surplus items; an article on canning asparagus at a Vancouver custom cannery; an article on the Portland Civic Center; an article on the Vancouver Shipyard built, LST 460 (Tank Landing Ship).

Employee newspaper for Vancouver 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 Vancouver Shipyard’s C-4 Troop Transport production schedule; articles on two hospital ships, the U.S.S. Solace and the U.S.S. Samaritan, in Portland for repairs; an article on a Swan Island Shipyard machinist and family members who were imprisoned at Buchenwald; an article on oil exploration in Oregon; an article on how the shortage of workers has delayed the C-4 Troop Transport production; an article on evening canning sessions for Vancouver Shipyard workers; an article on large war bond contest prizes, including a house; an article on the contract renewal for the Northern Permanente Foundation hospital, Vancouver; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article the shipment to San Francisco of the Vancouver Shipyard built YFD 70 drydock; an article on Henry J. Kaiser’s and Joseph W. Frazer’s plans to produce automobiles; an article on Vancouver lake as a possible Navy ship mooring site; an article on a children’s play school in Vanport; an article on the Kaiser Co., ship repair, leasing more river frontage from the Portland Dock commission; an article on Clark county’s Victory Fair; an article on dismantling Vancouver housing project units and shipping them to Seattle; an article on a Vancouver housing project garden show and contest; an article on the combat experiences of the Oregon Shipyard outfitted Liberty ship, the S.S. Juan de Fuca.

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 message from Ralph Collett, traffic director; safety statistics for 1941 at the shipyard; advertisements for defense bonds and automatic payroll deductions; shift announcements and seven day schedules; information about the launching of the John Jay (Hull 181) and the William Dawes (Hull 183); advertisements for vocational classes; schedule of games for the table tennis teams, and a call for participation.

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 message from Edgar F. Kiser urging increased production and addressing rumors that Kaiser Co., Inc. is profiting off the war effort; an article explaining the rules for vacation and sick time accrual; article titled "How Liberty Ships are Built"; a quiz titled "What do you know about ships?"; safety messages; employee "news and views"; a photo spread showing the progress of the Vancouver and Swan Island shipyards; employee notices and contributions.

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 encouraging the purchase of war bonds through the O.S.C. Payroll allotment plan; an article about the transportation options available to employees; promotion and proclamation of National Maritime Day, May 22, 1942; short histories of a number of Oregon pioneers whom ships would be named after; employee "news and views"; an article about the raising of the Deck House Assembly Building at the Vancouver Shipyard; an article updating the construction work at the Swan Island Shipyard; an article titled "How Liberty Ships are Built" focusing on the Mold Loft; advertisements for the housing service, and job training.

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 receipt of a gold star to be added to the Award of Merit from the United States Maritime Commission; An article about ship worker ideas for safety improvements; a feature on the construction of a new hospital for the Vancouver shipyard, and the medical and hospital service plans open to employees; an article about the launch of the first liberty ship from the Vancouver Shipyard July 4, 1942; a report about laying two keels at the Swan Island Shipyard in July 1942; employee "news and views"; an article about the shipyard Shop Safety Committee; enrollment numbers for the O.S.C. and Swan Island Medical and Hospital Plan; fire safety warnings and instructions; an article titled "How Liberty Ships are Built" focusing on the Assembly Platform; employee contributions and notices to employees; a cartoon about how to deal with hot weather.

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: Three features on employee contributions to workplace efficiency and inventiveness; an article urging more employees to present suggestions for methods to save time and materials; a feature and photos of a model of a tanker on display at the Swan Island Field Office School; an article about an underground tube at the Vancouver Shipyard that transports utilities throughout the yard; an article about the expansion of vocational schools available to employees and how to enroll; photos and descriptions of the types of classes available; employee "news and views"; an article about courses available to shipyard employees at Reed College, and Portland University; a feature on upgraded Air Raid alarms and radio facilities; a note about news circulating about ships being sunk; a dictionary of common shipyard employee slang terms and their meanings; an article about the rising number of women workers at the shipyard and the jobs they hold.

Employee newsletter for the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. "Star of Oregon Anniversary Edition"; Contents include: An article titled "Progress and Production" reflecting on the year of work at the shipyards and the future growth; Charts and employment figures for the three shipyards, wage tables, and description of the fiscal impact the shipyard has on the state economy; photographs and article about production records; an article and photo series titled "Men and Women, Machines and Steel: Build the Ships that Must Win the War"; Photographs and a description of the history of Vancouver and the Vancouver Shipyard; photographs and a description of the Swan Island Shipyard; an article titled "Ladies in Overalls" including a description of the work women did around the shipyards, photos of women at work, and a wage table; Description of transportation option available for the shipyards; description of housing available to shipyard employees and growth of housing needs; chart of new public housing construction projects in the Portland and Vancouver area with photographs; Photographs and descriptions of various safety precautions and services; an article about multiple insurance plans available to employees; article titled "America's Finest Industrial Hospital at Vancouver"; description of vocational training available to employees; an article about War Bonds; call for idea submissions and a brief description of the history of the Bo's'n's Whistle.

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: "Mystery Ship is Launched in 71 1/2 hours"; advertisements for war bonds; an article about the receipt of a star on the merit flag given by the U.S. Maritime Commission; an article titled "Whiskers Measures Tanker Progress" about a beard growing competition; Employee "News and Views of the three shipyards"; "New Rulings on Changing Jobs" with clearance procedures; "New Apparel for Women Workers"; "Homes for War Workers as Oregon's Second Largest City Takes Shape" about the construction of Vanport describing housing options, pricing, and amenities; "How Liberty Ships are Built" featuring keeps and stern frames; Description of welding rod salvage procedures; a Thanksgiving message to employees.

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, with "3 Yard Scorecard"; an article about Hudson House dormitories in Vancouver; an article about new employee housing for Swan Island Shipyard workers; "It's Our War say Shipbuilders from eleven fighting nations" with profiles of workers with associated points of origin; "Labor Management Awards for January" with names of winners of employee ideas and their submissions; notices to employees; an article about pending transportation option, buses and trains; "News and Views of the Three Shipyards"; "How Liberty Ships are Built" focusing on deck houses; notice requiring all employees to provide details of citizenship; Details of when bonds are distributed by mail; notice regarding updated payroll check systems and new security enhancements of that system.

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: "Mrs. Roosevelt Christens First Vancouver Carrier" photos and description of ceremony involving Eleanor Roosevelt, Governor Arthur Langlie of Washington, and Governor Earl Snell of Oregon; account of crew from the SS Joseph N. Teal; photos and cartoons about transportation options and costs; "Gold Eagle for Oregon" with photos of the award ceremony for the Maritime Commission award of merit; Excerpts from Henry J. Kaiser's speech at the launch of the SS Francis W. Pettigrove regarding "Presenteeism" April 4, 1943; "News and Views of the Three Shipyards" including a column about Billie Strmiska, winner of the women welding competition with the winner going to a national competition; "Upside Down ... Saves Time" about new prefabrication techniques; "Three Yard Scorecard"; a statement by Edgar Kaiser regarding shift times and the seven day work week; an article warning against scams; "New Hospital Facilities for Vancouver"; "How Liberty Ships are Built" focusing on preparation and application of paint; notices about "First Aid Tickets" for minor workplaces accidents, Job Training, and procedures for absences.

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 call for additional contributions to the "War Loan Drive"; Updated policy on Vacations and Sick Leave effective April 11, 1943; an article about disabled employees with eleven photos and profiles; Updates from Swan Island Shipyard including photos of ship launches, new dormitories, and descriptions of the docks at Swan Island; "News and Views of the Three Shipyards"; "How Hot is 5000 degrees?" describing welding procedures, with photos; "Escort Carriers Newest Production Line Product"; "How Liberty Ships are Built" focusing on launching apparatus and preparation; Labor Management Idea prizewinners; an article about the ongoing efforts to refine prefabrication techniques to improve efficiency, and the experimentation done by the Erection Department; an advertisement for recommendation of workers to transfer to the shipyards from other nonessential industries.

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: First of a cover series based on "The Four Freedoms", Freedom of Speech; guest editorial by Ben Hur Lampman, associate editor of the Oregonian about freedom of speech; "Letters from Our Men in the Services"; "A Mile of Ships" updates on the production at the three shipyards; Prize winners for April Labor Management Idea Contest; "Vanport City U.S.A" about the progress of the construction of Vanport, the amenities provided to residents with photos and descriptions; "The Story of 130 Dozen Brooms" about housecleaning staff and methods at the shipyards; "News and Views of the Three Shipyards"; "How Liberty Ships are Built" focusing on the outfitting docks; Health warnings about tracheobronchitis.

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: Fourth of a cover series based on "The Four Freedoms", Freedom from Fear; guest editorial by Robert Smith, Director of Information, Oregon State Defense Council about freedom from fear; "Nurseries for the Three Yards" about construction plans for new child care facilities for each of the shipyards; "O.S.C 'Tools Up' for Victory Ships" detailing construction and expansion plans to meet the expanded need with drawings of new facilities; article celebrating the launch of 200 ships from Oregon Shipyard; description of ships launched from Swan Island; and article about lunchtime entertainment programs; "How Tankers are Built" featuring step by step drawings depicting steps in the construction of tanker ships; "Things you Ought to Know" providing information about tax preparation and rules; "News and Views of the Three Shipyards"; "She Packs a Wallop!" about a new mechanized method of knocking wedges to prepare carrier ships for launching; employee submissions.

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: Air raid instructions for employees; call for volunteers to join the Aircraft Warning Service; an eye safety message; an article about the results of the "Figure it out" war bond campaign; a photo of a Liberty ship loaded with cargo; photos and description of the launch ceremony for the U.S.S. Natoma Bay; "If it saves work, It's a Jig!" about the use of jigs at the Vancouver shipyard; "Widgits on the Swan Island ways" about the avoidance of problems in various tasks improving overall efficiency; "News and Views of the Three Shipyards"; "a Victory Ship gets it start" about the full scale blueprints of the Victory ship, successor to the Liberty ship, on the floor of the Mold Loft and the construction of build templates from those drawings; Labor Management idea winners; a profile on Ernie Hager and his creation Stubby Bilgebottom and the inspiration behind the comics.

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 of a contest to select the "most popular girl" in the Vancouver Shipyard with brief descriptions of the entrants; a safety cartoon contest; updates on the recent events at the three shipyards; "Preparing for Victorys" depicting improvements to the Oregon Shipyard; an article about steps to maintain good health and to prepare for winter; Listing of employee winners of idea awards; "News and Views of the three shipyards"; "The Worker Speaks" employee submissions.

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: Report on former housing barracks being repurposed to house discharged or transferring Navy sailors; “Red Feather Section” featuring multiple articles about fund raising and humanitarian causes; An article about scheduling changes at Swan Island Shipyard; Article about the first post-war ship launched at the Vancouver Shipyard the S.S. Louis McHenry Howe; Aerial photographs of the aftermath of a fire at Oregon Shipyard’s outfitting area; An article titled “A Home in the Country”.

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 titled “Battle Photos Show Kaiser Carriers in Vital Actions” with photographs; report on raw material consumption at the Swan Island Shipyard; Photographs of IBM equipment at Swan Island; article titled “Big Job Remains in Disarmament”; report on Navy sailors occupying vacated OSC dormitories; article titled “Friday’s Launching Will Honor Labor” about the festivities surrounding the launch of the S.S. Mount Rodgers at Vancouver Shipyard; Notice of the closing of the shipyards on Nov 12, 1945 for Armistice Day; Article titled “Industry May Have to Adjust Itself to Returning Veteran”; Report of Vancouver Shipyard ending its third shift; Photographs of Oregon Shipyard in 1942 and 1944.

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 clothing drives for war victims; an article about Kaiser Steel resuming shipments of steel to China; an article about the increase in traffic deaths in the Portland area; an article about Edgar Kaiser being appointed vice president and general manager of the Kaiser-Frazer corporation; an article about government owned merchant cargo ships birthed on the Columbia and Willamette rivers; an article about a suspected arsonist in Vanport City. Condition note: Pages 5-8 missing from this issue.

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 Kaiser-Frazer Corporation’s new automobile plant and preorders for the Kaiser and Frazer model cars; an article about a suspected arsonist in Vanport City; an article about Navy ships mooring on the Columbia and Willamette rivers; an article about the launch of the first post-war ship from Vancouver, a C-4 cargo vessel, the S.S. Louis McHenry Howe; an article about war housing being moved to college campuses to house returning veterans; an article about an explosion in the Vancouver acetylene plant; an article about Navy personnel using the Swan Island Barracks; an article about an upcoming study to develop Vanport City as a future industrial site.