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: Employee letters; "How a Leadsman Leads" about the qualifications and opportunities for leadership positions; illustration and description of the new Victory ship; "Life on an Aircraft Carrier"; "Shipyard Wife" a profile of Lois Nelson; "What will happen when you quit building ships?" a survey of various employees; "What's in a name?" profiling employees with interesting nicknames and how they got them; An article about water quality and the introduction of chlorine, with chemical analysis; "News and Views of the Three Shipyards" including an update on Hermina "Billie" Strmiska who finished in second place in the national women's welding competition; an article promoting the family hospital plan for Vancouver Shipyard employees; "Spend, Sucker, Spend" by Ralph De Castro, encouraging workers to save their money and invest in war bonds.

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 about an upcoming government war loan drive; an article about taxes; "'22' means better job security" about the endeavor to launch 22 ships at the Oregon Shipyard in the month of September 1943; article about the carrier U.S.S. Midway, the ninth carrier lauched from the Vancouver Shipyard; an article about tankers launched from Swan Island Shipyard and the receipt of a "T" flag from the U.S. Treasury; "Here Comes the Kaiser Invasion Fleet..." about the rapid growth in the number of vessels supplied; Drawing by Raymond B. Rodgers depicting the fleet of ships built at the Kaiser Shipyards; "Vancouver Builds a 'Bustle'" with photographs, drawings, and a description of the craft, used to add buoyancy to the stern of the escort carriers during launch to prevent damage to the bottom of the vessel; "Now it's dorms for Women" about the first dormitory at Swan Island exclusively for women; "News and Views of the Three Shipyards"; "The Worker Speaks" letters to the editor.

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: "Tanker Champs" about the award given to Swan Island Shipyard for tanker production; updates from the other shipyards; "Winners… in the Safety Boner Contest" contest from an earlier issue; an article about the United Seaman's Service in Portland; "The Big Drive" photos and descriptions of the events to begin a production push at the Vancouver Shipyard; "News and Views of the three shipyards"; "The Worker Speaks" employee submissions; "Safety Clothes for Women" information and photographs about preferred workwear; "Where there's smoke..." article about welding safety; An article about materials salvage operations at the three shipyards, to prevent waste; and a public health notice.

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 photos showing installation of the last propeller installations at Swan Island Shipyard, Cranes at Vancouver Shipyard, and scrap piles from dismantled parts from cancelled ship orders; a report on patrol ship repair contracts at Swan Island; article about the winner of the War Fund Jeep prize.

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 launching of he Brainerd Victory, the last ship built at Oregon Ship yard; an article about Oregon built transport ships bringing troops home; an article about the launch of the Boise Victory; an article about selling remaining scrap steel from Oregon Ship yard; an article about the OSC paint department; an article about ship repair operations at Swan Island; an article on the degaussing and deperming station at Swan Island; a photoessay about wartime activities in the OSC shipyards; an article on the launching of the SS Land Ready, the last ship launched from the Vancouver ship yard; an article on the Oregon Victory Loan Queen candidates; an article about the shortage of toys and Christmas toys that can be made at home.

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 U.S.S. Steamer Bay being used to transport troops home from the Pacific Theater; an article about the sale of Willamette Iron & Steel corporation to the Guy F. Atkinson company; an article about the Oregon Physicians Service extending health care plans to cover families of Kaiser workers; an article about Kaiser ships involved in the task force for Atomic Bomb Tests; an article about a Red Cross poster featuring Portland GI, Pfc, Gordon Pyle; an article about the decommissioning of the U.S.S. Edgecomb; an article about the Red Cross’ post-war duties and fund drive; an article about wounded veterans learning arts and crafts.

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 trial run of the Oregon Shipyard built AP-3 Victory ship, the S. S. United Victory; an article on night shopping in St. Johns; an article on the availability of the Portland Civic Recreation center for Kaiser workers and families; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built, AP-3 Victory ship, the S. S. Luxembourg; an article on the federal income tax deadline; an article on gasoline conservation tips; the Worker Speaks column; an article on Oregon Shipyard contracts for AP-3 Victory cargo ships and AP-5 Attack Transports; an article on telephone usage at the Oregon Shipyard; an article on single men’s and women’s dormitories; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built AP-3 Victory ship, the S. S. Netherlands Victory; an article on gas rationing; an article on launching the Swan Island Shipyard built oil tanker, the S. S. The Dalles; an article on the menu at the Oregon and Swan Island Shipyards’ Child Service Centers; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on workers’ postwar employment plans; an article on the Labor-Management suggestion contest winner—a new hydrostatic pipe-testing pump; an article on sponsoring the Oregon Shipyard built AP-3 Victory ship, the S. S. Belgium Victory. Approximately ¼ of pages 5 and 6 are damaged. Someone has torn a piece out of these pages.

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 worker recruitment drive; an article on pneumonia cases among shipyard workers; an article on the child service center menu; an article on postwar employment for disabled veterans; an article on gas ration rules; an article on postwar employment opportunities in South America; an article on Jewish war workers’ meetings in Vanport; an article on the need for performers for Oregon Shipyard lunchtime shows; an article on preparations for the launch of the Oregon Shipyard built Victory ship, the S. S. Iran Victory; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; articles on Portland postwar employment—the Moses Plan; an article on the launching of the Oregon Shipyard built Victory ship, the S. S. Canada Victory; the Worker Speaks column; an article on “voice mirror” (voice recording) classes at the Oregon Shipyard; an article on volunteer marine electricians at the Oregon Shipyard; an article on the Oregon Shipyard First Aid Station’s case load.

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 drydock construction; an article on the salvage drive at eight Portland housing projects; an article on the North and South Dakota state picnic; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on the launching of the Oregon Shipyard built AP-5 Attack Transport, the U. S. S. Laporte; an article on the launching of the Oregon Shipyard built AP-5 Attack Transport, the U. S. S. Lycoming; the Worker Speaks column; a piece on Oregon Shipyard coming events; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built AP-5 Attack Transport, the U. S. S. Latimer; an article on the War Bond poetry or jingle contest winners; an article on used car prices; an article on the Oregon Shipyard Vox Pop show; an article on winners in the Portland fire drill team contest.

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 Vanport Red Cross sewing projects and nursing classes; an article on the Vanport adult chorus; an article on the Idaho State picnic; an article on a children’s circus at Vanport; an article on the Labor-Management Suggestion contest winners and their achievements; an article on Oregon Shipyard’s increasing lead in AP-5 Attack Transport construction; the Worker Speaks column; an article on the value of AP-5 Attack Transports; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on postwar job opportunities for electrical workers; an article on a War Loan (bond) drive with a new car as a prize; the Stubby and His Friends column; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built AP-5 Attack Transport, the U. S. S. Mellette.

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 Victory ship’s future as a postwar merchant cargo vessel; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on the Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin State picnic; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built AP-5 Attack Transport, the U. S. S. Mellette; an article on Oregon Shipyard’s home service menu; an article on Oregon Shipyard’s need for talent for graveyard shows; an article on lunch menu suggestions; the Worker Speaks column; the Stubby and His Friends column; an article on swing shift dances; an article on Hazel A. Drapela, the only female deaf electrician.

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 wet winter weather slowing down shipyard construction; an article on McMinnville and its community; an article on a Vanport Inter-Racial forum; an article on Oregon Shipyard’s retention of the AP-5 Champ flag for leading in AP-5 construction; the Stubby and His Friends column; an article on the record number of Oregon Shipyard new hires; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built AP-5 Attack Transport, the U. S. S. Freestone; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on Oregon State College engineering classes; a Know Your Northwest series article on the dairy industry; the Worker Speaks column.

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 Oregon Shipyard fire earlier in the week; articles on the Oregon Shipyard AP-5 Attack Transport construction schedule; an article on the Oregon Shipyard payroll checks; an article on the United Seamen’s Service and Merchant Marine show at the Portland Art Museum; an article on Armistice (Veterans) Day celebrations; an article on Vancouver Shipyard winning the AP-5 Attack Transport Champion Flag for its lead in AP-5 construction; the Worker Speaks column; an article on the conversion of Liberty ships to transport mules; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; a Know Your Northwest series article on mining and fishing; an article on the availability of the Swan Island gym for Oregon Shipyard workers; an article on the first anniversary celebration of the Oregon Shipyard Child Service center; an article on woodworking classes in Vanport.

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 problems of delivering supplies to the front; an article on the launch party for the AP-5 Attack Transport the U.S.S. Kershaw; an article on Henry Kaiser’s Thanksgiving message; articles on the installation of new I.B.M. equipment at the Oregon Shipyard after the fire; an article on women shipyard employees working seven days a week and preparing traditional Thanksgiving dinners; an article on Oregon Shipyard Assistant General Manager Albert Bauer thanking workers at the three Kaiser shipyards for assistance after the fire; an article on increased AP-5 Attack Transport production goal at the Oregon Shipyard despite rebuilding the Administration building; an article on reorganizing the Oregon Shipyard Administration departments after the fire; an article on Oregon Shipyard workers singing with the Apollo Club in Portland; an article on the survival of war bond and payroll records at the Oregon Shipyard Administration building; an article on the new configuration of offices at the Oregon Shipyard Administration building; an article on the recruitment of workers for the Swan Island shipyard; the last of the Know Your Northwest series articles—on the higher standard of living in the Pacific Northwest; Stubby and His Friends column; an article on postwar projections of a larger U.S. merchant fleet; an article on older workers of the “wax pot” crew who maintain the launch wax.

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 loss of the U.S.S. Gambier Bay aircraft carrier—a Baby Flat Top—built at the Vancouver Shipyard; an article on the importance of the AP-5 Attack Transports; an article on the postwar civilian employment goals; an article on Portland Parks and Public Recreation free indoor centers; an article on women shipyard workers’ postwar employment goals; an article on Ridgefield and its community; an article on British penalties for absenteeism from work; an article on a Oregon Shipyard bond drive that features $50 bonds and a car as prizes; an article on the formation of an Oregon Shipyard orchestra; an article on an equipment improvement suggestion contest; Stubby and His Friends column; an article on importance of Liberty and Victory ships in supplying U.S. forces in the Philippines; an article on the importance of pipefitters during and after the war; an article on an Oregon State College mechanics class at Benson High School; an article on loaned workers working with Oregon Shipyard workers to meet AP-5 Attack Transport production goals; The Worker Speaks column.

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 income tax withholding schedule; an article on the federal income tax filing deadline; an article on the Swan Island Shipyard lease renewal; an article on actor Victor Mature’s Kaiser shipyards visit; an article on the importance of oil tankers for the war effort; an article on the navy’s critical list of vessels and other war materiel; a Know Your Merchant Fleet series article; an article on the delivery of the Oregon Shipyard built Victory ship, the S. S. Longview Victory; an article praising Oregon Shipyard construction record, including winning the AP-5 Champion Flag for its lead in AP-5 Attack Transport construction; an article on an Oregon Shipyard polio donation drive; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on launching Vancouver Shipyard built drydock sections; the Stubby and His Friends column; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built Victory ship, the S. S. Green Bay Victory.

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 record train delivery of construction parts to the Oregon Shipyard; an article on the need for Oregon Shipyard workers due to the ponton contract; an article on war veterans hired at Kaiser shipyards; an article on books dealing with the race question at the Vanport library; an article on Pacific coast shipyards’ construction records; an article on a Social Hygiene Day (discussions on venereal disease) in Portland; a Know Your Merchant Fleet series article; the Worker Speaks column; an article on the burners dance at Norse Hall in Portland; an article on the postwar need for passenger ships; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; “The Were There,” a condensation of a Collier’s Magazine article on the Battle of Leyte Gulf dealing with the combat record of Vancouver Shipyard built aircraft carriers; the Stubby and His Friends column; an article on a dance at the Castle, between Oregon City and Milwaukie.

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 shipyard vessels suitable for the postwar merchant fleet; an article on Pacific war veteran Lieutenant Iliff Richardson’s Kaiser shipyards visit; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on the availability of tax forms; the Worker Speaks column; an article on postwar future of Portland and Vancouver housing projects; an article on the Oregon Shipyard built Victory ships; the Stubby and His Friends column.

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 delivering the Vancouver Shipyard built drydock to the Swan Island Shipyard; an article on the plans for shipyard cafeterias—feeding plan; an article on Oregon Shipyard’s need for machinists; an article on launching the Vancouver Shipyard built C-4 Troopship, the S. S. Marine Tiger; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on the new location of the Oregon Shipyard war bond offices; an article on the Oregon Shipyard AP-5 Attack Transport contract; an article on the Oregon Shipyard cafeteria; an article on victory gardens; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built Victory ship, the S. S. Temple Victory; an article on Oregon Shipyard Easter celebrations; the Stubby and His Friends column.

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 need for shipyard workers; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; articles on a Red Cross blood drive; an article on illustrated booklets on the history of the Kaiser shipyards; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built Victory ship, the S. S. Knox Victory; an article on the delivery of Oregon Shipyard built aluminum pontons; an article on internal United States migration caused by World War II; an article on a war bond drive with a house as a prize.

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 closing the Swan Island Arnold Vocational Training Center; an article on bus passenger congestion; an article on OPA controls on auto repair costs; an article on lip-reading classes; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on film stars’ Oregon Shipyard visit; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built Victory ship, the S. S. Union Victory; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built Victory ship, the S. S. Clark Victory; an article on Oregon Shipyard workers hitch-hiking to work; an article on an Oregon Shipyard model airplane display; an article on the availability of an Oregon Shipyard pictorial souvenir book; the Stubby and His Friends column; an article on postwar farming prospects; an article on the postwar merchant marine; an article on U. S. Maritime Commission Inspector Ray Russell’s cartoon book of Oregon Shipyard workers; an article on the Oregon Shipyard AP-5 Attack Transport construction schedule; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built Victory ship, the S. S. Skidmore Victory.

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 launching Vancouver Shipyard built floating drydock, the YFD 70; an article on Henry J. Kaiser’s postwar plans for expanding steel production in the West; an article urging Columbia Basin landowners to vote; an article on postwar job opportunities in Oregon public works projects; an article on launching ceremonies for the Oregon Shipyard built AP-5 Attack Transport, the U.S. S. Bronx; an article on high school students’ summer jobs at Oregon Shipyards; the Stubby and His Friends column; the Worker Speaks column; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on a War Bond drive with a house as a prize; an article commemorating the Bosn’s Whistle’s 4th anniversary; an article on free x-rays for tuberculosis (TB) screening.

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 postwar industries in the Pacific Northwest; an article on Oregon Shipyard Labor-Management Suggestion contest winners and their achievements; the Stubby and His Friends column; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on postwar job opportunities in navy yards; articles on the Labor Day holiday; an article on launching the Swan Island Shipyard built oil tanker, the S. S. Cannon Beach; an article on Henry J. Kaiser’s bid for aluminum plants; an article on the 48 hour work week at Kaiser shipyards; an article on the use of radar on ships; the Worker Speaks column.

Employee newspaper for Swan Island 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 Vanport dance; an article on the Minnesota state picnic; an article on the state picnic schedule; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on General Electric (G.E.) propulsion units and G. E. employees at the Swan Island Shipyard; an article on Labor Management Suggestion contest winners and their achievements; an article on x-rays for tuberculosis screening at the Swan Island Shipyard; an article on work shoe ration stamps; an article on champion boxer Jack Demsey’s Swan Island Shipyard visit; the Swan Island Whirley-Go-Round column; an article on the impact of Kaiser shipyards’ payroll; an article on a Vanport election.

Employee newspaper for Swan Island 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 commissioning the Vancouver Shipyard built aircraft carrier, the U. S. S. Munda; an article on gas rationing rules; an article on lip reading classes; an article on the Lowa-Kansas state picnic; an article on the City-County Tuberculosis Center; an article on shipyard workers serving on Portland Veterans’ Guard and Patrol; the Swan Island Whirley-Go-Round column; an article on shipyard workers’ health insurance; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on postwar job opportunities in the Pacific Northwest; an article on postwar prospects of trade with Asia.

Employee newspaper for Swan Island 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 Swan Island Shipyard’s retention of the Maritime Championship oil tanker flag; an article on service men’s wives’ weekly meetings; an article on the prospects of postwar conversion of Liberty ships for the merchant marine; an article on Vanport teen-agers’ meetings; an article on the need for Vanport library volunteers; an article on aid for merchant seamen; an article on launching Swan Island Shipyard built oil tankers, including the S. S. Fort William; an article on Swan Island Shipyard’s welding contest; an article on the need for gifts for the oil tanker, the S. S. Swan Island; the Worker Speaks column; an article on eye injuries; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip.

Employee newspaper for Swan Island 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 need for housing in Portland; an article on the availability of toys at Child Service Centers; an article on Visiting Nurse services; an article on Inter-Racial church services; an article on school bus service to Portland schools; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on rent revision; an article on extended day care at Portland schools; an article on the Vanport tuberculosis center; an article on Swan Island Shipyard x-ray screening; an article on shoe ration stamps; an article on launching the Swan Island Shipyard built oil tanker, the S. S. Smoky Hill; an article on postwar housing construction job opportunities; the Worker Speaks column.

Employee newspaper for Swan Island 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 National Victory Fleet Day; an article on a voter registration drive; an article on Silverton and its community; an article on foreign language and other classes offered by the Portland Extension center; an article on the welding contest winner, Joy Wilson; articles on the United War Chest drive; an article on launching the Swan Island Shipyard built oil tanker, the S. S. Hood River; an article on launching the Swan Island Shipyard built oil tanker, the S. S. Black Hills; an article on degaussing , an electrical system that protects ships from magnetic mines; an article on Helen McCartney, Bosn’s Whistle journalist; an article on a home garden winner; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on Oregon State College classes; a Know Your Northwest series article on timber industry; an article on Civil Air Patrol classes; an article on War Dads of Portland; an article on launching the Swan Island Shipyard oil tankers, the S. S. Battle Mountain and the S. S. Fort Wood, sponsored by the Oregon Journal and the Oregonian.