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 absenteeism at each shipyard and short profiles of three employees with perfect attendance records; Updates from Vancouver and Swan Island; "Ideas Win Awards" with a list of winners; "Oregon ... a year in review" with charts and photos of the progress of the Oregon Shipyard and events over the course of 1942; "1942 at Vancouver" with photos and description of the events at Vancouver Shipyard; "Swan Island ... from airport to shipyard in 6 months" photos and descriptions of the year at Swan Island Shipyard; "News and Views of the Three Shipyards"; "How Liberty Ships are Built" focusing on propellers; "What are Plimsol Marks?"; "The Yard 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: Results of the "War Loan Drive" with totals amounting to almost 2 million dollars in additional bonds purchased; Photos and descriptions of events during the fundraising drive; an article about "Victory Gardens"; an article about the contracts for new "Victory Ships" to be constructed at the shipyards and updates on ship launchings; "How Liberty Ships are Built" with step by step drawings of the shipbuilding process; "Kaiser College of Shipyard Knowledge" about new employee training procedures; "News and Views of the Three Shipyards"; "Counsel for Feminine Shipbuilders" about counseling services provided to women workers at all three shipyards, with descriptions of the kinds of assistance offered and a listing of counselors; photos and descriptions of recreation facilities and activities.

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 feature on the U.S. Maritime Commission Award of Merit received by the Vancouver Shipyard; an article about fire safety; an article with advice for working in hot weather; updates from each shipyard; "Figure it out Yourself" about the distribution of booklets and cards for calculating additional contributions to war bonds; Prizewinners for Labor Management ideas; "News and Views of the Three Shipyards"; an article about the "Merchant Seaman's Center"; "Homes for 19,646 Shipbuilders" describing the additional housing opened for shipyard workers.

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: Message to workers about increased production goals at the Vancouver Shipyard; Updates on the three shipyards; An article about wartime cargo and the versatility of tanker ships; "The Payoff is a bigger job than you might think...here's how it goes..." detailing the steps and departments responsible for the distribution of employee pay; "How does a Victory Ship Differ from a Liberty?" detailed drawings and descriptions on the differences between ships; "The Worker Speaks" employee submissions; an article about using film strips to aid in vocational training, detailing a method developed by Leonard Delano photographer at Swan Island to create the training materials; "News and Views of the three shipyards"; An aerial map of Vanport City with number markers indicating points of interest, services and amenities; List of Labor-Management Committee Award of Merit winners.

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: "Plenty to be Thankful For" messages from employees; an article warning about the consequences of spreading sensitive information about shipyard activities; "News and Views of the three shipyards"; "The Worker Speaks" employee submissions; details about production increases at Vancouver Shipyard; an artist's rendering of Hull 1001, the first Victory Ship along with photos of the laying of the keep for that ship; a message to workers encouraging carpools; a photo series on the day at the Child Service Center along with information about the enrollment and cost of those centers; "Biggest Tanker Lift" photos of the process of prefabricating large structures of the tanker ships and using cranes to lift and move the parts into position; Idea Contest winners from the three shipyards; 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: A series of articles reviewing the events of 1943 at the Shipyards; production records, employment figures showing growth at each shipyard and gender statistics; wage information and war bond purchases, absentee numbers for 1943; an article detailing the features of the yards including cranes, buildings and facilities; health and safety statistics including accidents and injuries and healthcare facilities; an article about the Labor management committee idea awards and the time saved by the suggestions, Idea Award Winners for December 1943; an article about the growth of housing in the Portland and Vancouver area with photos; an article about transportation statistics and options in 1943; advertisement for a fourth War Bond drive.

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: Reporting on the damages from a large fire that destroyed Oregon Ship’s outfitting dock and several buildings on site; a notice of the consolidation of the three Kaiser shipyard newspaper editions back down to a single publication; an article announcing the end of vacation time payouts; an article about Swan Island producing 28 percent of all wartime T12 tankers.

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 feature of the Swan Island Erection department; the launch of the tanker S. S. Fort Hoskins; a report that 11,580 welders completed training at the Swan Island Welding Training School; An article on Oregon Ship beginning construction on last ten ships; an article on Vancouver-built LST 464 receiving navel commendation; a report that a new contract may extend work at OSC; an article on naval repair ships the S. S. Gunston Hall and the S. S. Epping Forest; an article on the continued needs for USO funds; an article announcing the distribution of war work discharge certificates; an article on the increase in former shipyard workers leaving Portland and Vancouver. Even number pages miss-printed as September 24 instead of September 14, 1945.

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: Cover story “OSC Starts 5th Year; Building 454th Ship”; An article about the shipyard child service centers; An article about the repair efforts on the fire damaged outfitting area; An article about the drydock and repair area construction; An article commemorating the launch of the Star of Oregon, the first ship launched at the Oregon Shipyard; an article about a review of operations report released by the Navy regarding the fates of fifteen of Vancouver Shipyards aircraft escort carriers during the war; an article about the sale of surplus ship materials; An article titled “What’s to Become of our War-Built Merchant Ships?”.

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 last nine ships to be launched under Maritime Commission contract; An article about the demolition of Burton Homes, temporary housing built in Vancouver for shipyard workers; An article about the uncertain future of Permanente Hospital in Vancouver; an article about wartime wages and industries with included graphs.

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: Photographs of the final ships launched at the Oregon Shipyard and Swan Island Shipyard; Article about the night launch of the S.S. Bent’s Fort the last ship launched at Swan Island Shipyard, 9000 people were present at the launching and heard speeches by Henry and Edgar Kaiser; Articles about final bond drive, Reports regarding scheduling changes to 40 hour work weeks at the shipyards; Article about Isabel Fuller, Grace Hoelscher and Katheryn Wilson, the last three women employed as welders at Oregon Shipyard.

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: the launch of the SS Coxcomb Hill; an article about Albert Bauer’s appointment as assistant general manager at Swan Island Shipyard; an article about the West Coast shipbuilding labor and management conference; an article on opening the Swan Island dorms for returning servicemen and their families; a notice that Vancouver war housing units should remain open for at least two years; an article on the Maritime Commission’s records warehouse; an article about the SS Marine Falcon transporting troops home from Japan; an article on the Hanford Engineers works in Richland, Washington; an article on steamship companies resuming prewar shipping service out of Portland.

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 future of atomic bombs; an article on the continued return of American troops on Oregon built ships; an article about the construction of the Grand Coulee dam; an article about salvaging cranes damaged in the Oregon Ship Outfitting dock fire; an article about the continued high occupancy of war housing projects; an article about Louis Lee, Vancouver ship yard photographer; an article about surplus war equipment going up for auction; an article about Kaiser Steel getting a contract with the French government.

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 smallpox vaccinations; an article about the Alcoa AP7 Liners commissioned for construction at Oregon Ship; an article about Vancouver nearing completion on the construction of their last C-4 cargo ship and a retrospective of the wartime work at the Vancouver shipyard; an article about new surgical and hospital service plans for Oregon Ship and Swan Island employees.

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: An article on Kaiser shipyards Child Services centers accepting older children; an article on Home Service food orders; an article on bus service from Salem, Oregon, to the Kaiser shipyards; an article on the Truman War Investigation committee’s favorable findings regarding the Oregon Shipbuilding corporation; an article on the Jewish War Workers’ meeting at Swan Island; articles on Oregon Shipyard’s reduction in production time for Victory ships; the Worker Speaks column; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built Victory ship, the S. S. El Salvador Victory; an article on a voters’ informational meeting; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on the Buckler company and its contracts to outfit aircraft carriers for the Maritime commission; an article on submitting art works for an exhibit at the Portland Art Museum; an article on voter registration; an article on the Oregon state income tax deadline; an article on the federal income tax deadline; articles on Oregon Shipyard concerts.

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 increased demand for U.S. naval vessels; an article on Swan Island Shipyard winning the tanker production champion flag and on the launching of the S. S. Fort Winnebago; an article on unhealthy lakes near Vanport; an article on a Vanport dance supporting war bonds; an article on a war bond poetry contest; an article on the Minnesota State picnic; an article on future state picnics; an article on an Oregon Shipyard acetylene explosion; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on the Oregon Shipyard Labor-Management suggestion contest winners; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built Victory ship, the S. S. Skagway Victory; an article on an Oregon Shipyard recital by pianist Alec Templeton; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built Victory ship, the S. S. Quinault Victory; an article on Oregon Shipyard war bond contest winners and the ships they will launch; the Worker Speaks column; an article on Kaiser shipyards’ payroll; an article on Vanport City’s first election; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built AP-5 Attack Transport, the U. S. S. Laporte; an article on Oregon Shipyard’s lead in producing AP-5 Attack Transports; an article on Jack Dempsey’s Oregon Shipyard visit; the Stubby and His Friends column; an article on Oregon Shipyard Democratic election results.

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 navy’s need for AP-5 Attack Transports and fuel Tankers; an article on the Portland Parks and Public Recreation’s water carnival; an article on gasoline ration coupons; an article on the Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin State Picnic; an article on a film, “Secret Command,” written by former Swan Island shipyard workers; an article on shoe stamp rations; an article on a Barnes hospital show performed by Oregon Shipyard graveyard shift workers; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built AP-5 Attack Transport, the U. S. S. Mellette; an article on U. S. Attorney General Francis Biddle’s Oregon Shipyard visit; an article on Oregon Shipyard graveyard shift shows; the Worker Speaks column; the Stubby and His Friends column; an article on the Oregon Shipyard First Aid station schedule; an article on postwar job opportunities for painters; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on Radio Station KXL’s Inquiring Reporter, Tom Walker’s Oregon Shipyard visit; an article on the Oregon Shipyard visit of Clare Hayes, radio commentator of the “War-time Women” program.

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: Brief history of shipbuilding; feature on African American janitorial staff; article on employment and payroll increases and improved transportation services; a two page photograph spread on welders; employee birthdays; a notice from local labor leaders; a series of photographs depicting the Columbia River Shipbuilding Corporation's plant from 1917-1920; employee photographs; safety notices; jokes and cartoons.

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: Photographs and illustrations from the launch of the Star of Oregon on Sept 27, 1941; an article about the Star of Oregon launch, and the next ships to be launched; notes and letters of congratulations from employees; advertising for the formation of an employee band; poems; a two-page photo spread titled "Labor Men and Ships: Workers Lauded"; an article about workers leisure activities; an article about vocational trailing and procedures for enrollment; safety messages and cartoons; and USO advertising.

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: Schedule of events for the launching of the William Clark (Hull 172) October 26, 1941; details on the laying of a new keel after the ceremony; a four panel comic; an article about the launching ceremony of the Meriwether Lewis; an article on the members of the United States Maritime Commission to be present at the launch of the William Clark; facts about William Clark; description of the first meeting of workers interested in starting a shipyard band, including member list and instruments; photographs of the launching ceremony of the Meriwether Lewis; "Sighting the Pacific -- 1805" by D. Curtis Freeman reprinted from Lewis and Clark Journal 1905; an article about the custom of women sponsors for ship launching, a brief history of Sacajawea, and a note about Mrs. Charles A. Shea the sponsor for the William Clark; a feature title "Sportsman's Corner" describing hunting and fishing activities by Oregon County; descriptions of leisure activities and hobbies; an advertisement for vocational training courses; a safety article; and an advertisement for Navy Day on October 27, 1941.

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: Announcement of group sickness and accident insurance plan for Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation employees; Payroll and employee information; Photographs of the launch of the William Clark; articles on hobbies, groups, and leisure activities; a map and schedule for public transportation to the shipyard; advertisements for carpools; and a poem by Longfellow with illustration.

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 New Years message from Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation; A transcript of a radio broadcast aboard the trial run of the Star of Oregon; an article about employees collecting donations for their co-workers who were unemployed or in need; an article about A.R. Hammond and his experiences in Thailand; an article about ship sponsors; advertisements for vocational training; Air raid blackout instructions; and a message and advertisements about the Red Cross.

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 about U.S. Treasury defense savings bond payroll deductions; an article about the Oregon Shipyard receiving the Navy "E" award, along with photos of the ceremony; photo essay about safety and handling of tools and materials; "News and Views of Oregon Shipbuilders" feature; a message from the Multnomah County Rationing Board about automobile tires; an article about the construction of the Vancouver (Washington) shipyard with a timeline of the work; and an announcement of Orville Bennett as the new head of the welding school and test shop.

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: Announcement of a new ten-way shipyard to be constructed on Swan Island; instructions on what to do during a blackout; an article about an employee questionnaire regarding family medical insurance plans; a safety notice regarding eye hazards; employee "news and views"; an article about transportation methods encouraging car pools and public transit; employee contributions; a photo spread about employee wives acting as sponsors for ship launches; and an article about the ongoing construction of the Vancouver shipyard.

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 payroll allotment plan for defense bonds; an article about improvements to pipe assembly procedures, and improved bushings; safety messages; employee "news and views"; advertisements for bus service; updates on the plans for the Swan Island Shipyard; an article about the Vancouver shipyard with photographs of construction progress; job and vocational training advertisements; employee contributions.

Employee newsletter for the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Special edition to commemorate Maritime Day. Contents include: Photographs and description of the first ship launch at the Oregon Shipyard held at night; photographs and description of the second launching in celebration of Maritime Day; photographs and description of the third ship launch in celebration of Maritime Day; call for employees to donate blood; update on the progress of the Vancouver Shipyard, with photos; article about the construction of school buildings for the Swan Island Shipyard; article titled "How Liberty Ships are Built" focusing on activities in the Plate Shop; updates on Payroll Allotment War Bond Plan enrollment, radio shows, and John B. Hughes.

Employee newsletter for the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Sub Titled: "War Mother". Contents include: An article titled "An Open Letter to Joe Layoff"; a notice to employees about a retroactive pay increase of $4.16 per week between April 1, 1942 and the time of publication, urging employees to use the increase to purchase war bonds; an article about the award of merit received by the shipyard, and a proposal by Henry J. Kaiser to shift manufacturing at some shipyards to the construction of cargo airplanes; a photo essay about the Vancouver Shipyard employee contribution percentage to War Bonds; an article about Template Photography and its improvement on steel consumption and layout times; an article with photos about the progress of construction at the Swan Island Shipyard; an article about prefabrication techniques and the assembly plant at Swan Island; employee "news and views"; an article about techniques for conserving oxygen and acetylene; an article about rubber conservation; An article titled "War Mothers -- 1942 Style" with a profile on Mary Carroll, who along with Jeanne Wilde were the first women ship workers; an article titled "How Liberty Ships are Built" focusing on the Assembly Building; employee 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: "Second Front, Labor Management Committee Speeds Program on Ideas"; war bond progress; "Here's what Oregon's 100 Liberty Ships Mean"; "Short Order Shipyard" about ship prefabrication; "Swan Island Shaves" photos and cartoons relating to a beard growing competition at the Swan Island Shipyard; "News and Views of the Three Shipyards"; "Bachelor City" about new facilities being constructed at the Hudson House dormitory; "Dormitory 'D' Comes Back" about the fire and reconstruction of the dormitory; "Does it Matter what a Shipyard Worker Eats?" with images and description of ideal nutrition practices; "How Liberty Ships are Built" focusing on ship boilers; "Three Yard Scorecard" and employee news.