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 problems with mosquitoes in Portland; an article on a War Bond drive with a house as a prize; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on the Kaiser Permanente health plan; an article on a Blue Lake picnic.

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 winner of the War Bond drive prize house; an article on Henry J. Kaiser’s vision for postwar western expansion; an article on launching the Swan Island Shipyard built oil tanker, the S. S. Halls of Montezuma; an article on Labor-Management Suggestion contest winners and their achievements; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on the need for more cargo ships; an article on Vanport dance classes; an article on Sunday concerts at the Portland Art Museum; an article on a welders barbecue.

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: “Vancouver Speeds Transport Sections” article about the prefabrication work helping to speed the construction of troop transport ships; “Kaiser Yards to Boost Accident Prevention”; “Pranks Cause Trouble, Safety engineer Says”; “’Pipe Dream’ Nightmare for O.S.C. Expediters” article about efforts to rush a shipment of Shelby pipe from Pennsylvania to Portland to complete S.S. Czechoslovakia Victory on schedule; An eye-witness account of the sinking of the Liscome Bay by gunner’s mate 2/c Elmer Mickeleit; An article on planting advice for Victory Gardens; Winners of the Safety Suggestion contest announced; Photograph of the Vancouver Poster shop producing safety posters for the shipyard; “Amateur Farm Buyers Warned: ‘Prices High...Pitfalls Plentiful’, Say Experts” article cautioning against investing wartime savings in farms without research; Photographs of firefighters demonstrating equipment for extinguishing tar fires; Article about reductions in project man-hour costs due to increased efficiency; ‘Get the Vote’ campaign planned to increase voter registration.

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: “Hirohito Promised Vancouver Torpedo” article about a torpedo labeled “Kaiser-Vancouver” sent on U.S.S. Lunga Point headed for Japan; Photo essay featuring railroad engineers operating trains between the three Portland area Kaiser yards; An article about regular tire pressure inspection for improved fuel efficiency; “Venereal Ills Neglect Serious” article about the importance of treatment and prevention of venereal diseases; An article about John McSpadden, a rigger who received medical care through the Permanente Medical and Hospital plan; “Vancouver Highest in Riders Per Car”; “Largest Crew in Yard” photograph of the 150 member painting crew declared the largest crew in Vancouver.

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: S.S. Poland Victory sails around the world; Guide to safe usage of acetylene and oxygen gas; Canned water stocked on lifeboats; Excerpts from 1918 edition of Columbia Shipbuilding Corporations’ WWI newspaper, “Win the War”; Idaho, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin employee picnics; $1.6 million housing improvement program submitted to the Federal Public Housing Authority; Employee profile of Mrs. Mary S. Miller, sailmaker; GM 3/c Homer Dyer spends Navy leave working in Vancouver shipyard; Miss Eloise Keller hired by the Clark County Public Utility district to instruct housing project tenants on the use and care of electric stoves and refrigerators; Henry J. Kaiser and Leo Gottlieb tour Kaiser facilities on the west coast to present on postwar employment plans; Launch of U.S.S. Pondera; Photograph of a truck loaded with salvage paper to be made into K-ration containers; Retail clerks’ union, local 942, vote to permit Vancouver merchants to remain open late on Monday nights; Sail loft adds graveyard shift; Housewives complete Red Cross home nursing course; Photoessay about hot weather lunches eaten by shipyard employees; Eric Johnston, president of the United States Chamber of Commerce, speaks at Vancouver ship launching; Four additional AP-5s added to Vancouver contract; photograph of Jim Barnes, spray painter, painting a crane; Photograph of LST, No. 466 during the capture of Sarmi in Dutch New Guinea.

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: Photograph of the 70 ton deck house of the U.S.S. Rutland being placed on the ship; Lillian Herstein, director of labor relations division of the War Production board inspects Vancouver Child Service centers; Report by Vice Admiral Frederick Joseph Horne declares Attack Transports and Tankers as Naval production priority; Swan Island tankers used to transport gas and oil from England for D-Day invasion; Photoessay on using a smoke periscope to monitor boiler efficiency; Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin employee picnics; Negotiations for comprehensive healthcare coverage for Kaiser employees; Tuskegee Institute graduates working in the Vancouver shipyard contribute $300 to United Negro college fund; Vancouver Chamber of Commerce approves Monday night shopping; Former welding foreman, Private John Orville Johnson, killed in action in Italy; Additional bus service added on payday; Employee profile of E. O. Johnson, superintendent of chippers and tank testers; Residential painting program training workers for postwar employment; Launch of U.S.S. Rutland; Photograph of soldiers unloading a tank from LST 390 on an island in the Pacific theater.

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 need for more shipyard workers due to increased production demands; Articles on the need for more workers to build Attack Transports; An article on the construction of a plant in The Dalles that will supply Vancouver shipyards with parts for Attack Transports; An article on the need for a seven day work week to meet shipyard production goals; An article on containing a polio disease outbreak; The Worker Speaks column; An article on U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Eric Johnston’s visit to Russia; An article on the expansion of the Permanente Hospital in Vancouver.

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 need for federal housing; an article on the visiting nurse service; an article on inter-racial church services at Vanport; an article on rent control; an article on extended day care hours in Portland; an article on a new tuberculosis center in Vanport; articles on the new Permanente Health plan; an article on the expansion of the Vancouver Permanente Hospital; articles on meeting the AP-5 (Attack Transport) production schedule; an article on the European service of two aircraft carriers, the U.S.S. Tulagi and the U.S.S. Kasaan Bay, that were built in Vancouver; an article on voter registration for Vancouver employees; an article on postwar housing needs; the Worker Speaks column; an article on the AP-5 Slogan contest; an article on gasoline rations; an article on the continuation of the Vancouver night shopping.

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 need for more shipyard workers; an article on a fund raiser for a Flying Tiger plane; an article on machinists; an article on a launch party for the Attack Transport, the U.S.S. McCracken; an article on the photo history of AP-5 Attack Transports constructed at Kaiser shipyards; an article on the Washington voter registration drive; articles on the progress of the AP-5 Attack Transport production schedules; an article on the latest Kaiser company slogan contest winner; an article on the Multnomah county voter registration drive; a Know Your Northwest series article on hydro-electric power; an article on the delivery of the last Liberty ship. Willamette Iron and Steel corporation shipped the last ship engine; an article on the Oregon State College class schedule; an article on free night classes at Vanport; the Worker Speaks column; an article on the United War Chest fund raiser for various organizations and agencies, including the U.S.O.; an article on the progress on C-4 Transport production.

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 effect of wet weather on war production; an article on the importance of the Bosn’s Whistle; an article on McMinnville and its community; an article on an Inter-Racial Forum at Vanport; The Production Flashes column reports that the Oregon Shipyard continued to fly the AP-5 Champ Flag in recognition of its superior production record. An article on the decrease in man hours for the AP-5 Attack Transport production at the Vancouver shipyard; the Worker Speaks column; an article on the record set for the number of railroad cars unloaded; an article on the launching of the U.S.S. Menard and the winning slogan for the Vancouver shipyard; an article on a night canning program for shipyard workers at the Beedes Custom Cannery; a Know Your Northwest series article on the dairy industry; an article on engineering classes at Benson High School; an article on a voter registration drive; an article on the cigarette shortage.

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 an increase in the C-4 Troop Transport contract; an article on federal income tax deductions; an article on Japanese miscalculation of U.S. supply problems; an article on infirmary hours at Hudson House, Vancouver; an article on ship lubricants; an article on Kaiser Permanente Health Plan coverage; an article on an office workers union election; an article on Japanese merchant ship production and loss; an article on a woman machinist leadman; an article on an office employee Thanksgiving dance; the Worker Speaks column; an article on traffic congestion on the interstate bridge; an article on an Oregon Shipyard mistake in painting AP-5 Attack Transport running lights; an article on postwar employment opportunities for sheet metal workers; an article on Ridgefield and its community; an article on toy making classes at Vanport.

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 C-4 Troop Transport production; an article on traffic safety; an article on the hunting and fishing seasons; an article on the absence of a Christmas holiday for merchant seamen; an article on the increased production schedule at the Swan Island Shipyard; an article on the U.S. Maritime commission’s request that shipyards not hire experienced merchant seamen; an article on a European painting exhibit at the Portland Art Museum; an article on controlling rats at shipyards; a Know Your Merchant Fleet series article; an article on lost Vancouver payroll checks; the Worker Speaks column; an article about the loss of the aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Gambier Bay; an article on reducing hacksaw use; an article on introducing swing shifts at the Dalles sub-assembly plant to increase C-4 Troop Transport production; an article on ‘M’ Flag award to the Vancouver Buckler company; an article on war bond purchase for the Dalles sub-assembly plant mascot Junior—a dog; an article on the Bosn’s Whistle; an article on the “Natoma Bay News Letter” account of the battle of the Philippines. The Vancouver Shipyard produced the U.S.S. Natoma Bay aircraft carrier.

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 Vancouver Shipyards Cimarron type aircraft carrier contract; an article on the size of the U.S. naval fleet; an article on Swan Island child care center nutrition—spinach is good; an article on the wartime achievements of Irish-Americans; articles on a Red Cross donation drive; an article on the draft status of shipyard workers; an article on the radio broadcast of the Oregon Shipyard-built S.S. Bozeman Victory’s trial run; an article on travel pass priorities at the Swan Island Shipyard; an article on Oregon State College technical drawing classes in Vancouver; an article on Labor-Management suggestion awards; the Worker Speaks column; an article on patient care at the Vancouver Permanente hospital; an article on Vancouver Shipyard workers W2 forms—tax documents; an article on Vancouver Shipyard cafeteria service on ship trial runs; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on the types of engines installed in Kaiser shipyards; an article on the Baby Flat Top aircraft carriers and the LSTs—landing craft.

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 typical Swan Island Shipyard worker; an article on new basis for shipbuilding contracts; an article on Kaiser’s loss of a coastal tanker contract to United Concrete Pipe corporation, Los Angeles; an article on the shortage of rubber tires for civilian use; an article on Kaiser shipyards cafeterias (in-plant feeding); an article on Turkish officials visit to the Swan Island Shipyard; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on the launching of the first Vancouver Shipyard C-4 Troop Transport, the S.S. Marine Tiger, and the launching of the YFD 69 drydock; an article on the first the Dalles Sub-Assembly plant worker to win the Labor-Management suggestion award; an article on conditions at the Bilibid prisoner of war prison in Manila; an article on a speech in Vancouver on race relations; an article on a Vancouver Victory garden contest; an article on the Little Audrey pontoon used in aircraft carrier launchings; an article on raising backyard livestock, chickens, rabbits, etc.; an article on a Kaiser engineering firm; articles on Red Cross donation drives; an article on a Red Cross blood donation booth at the Vancouver Shipyard; an article on donations to the Vancouver Barnes hospital for veterans’ telephone calls; an article on increased availability of doctors at the Vancouver Northern Permanente hospital.

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 war bond drive contest featuring a house as the prize; an article on commissioning the C-4 Troop Transport, S.S. General C.H. Muir; an article on reduced absenteeism; an article on Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau’s endorsement of war bonds’ value; an article on President Harry Truman’s knowledge of the Kaiser Shipyards; articles on President Franklin Roosevelt’s September 1942 Oregon Shipyard visit; articles on a welding contest for prizes, including war bonds; the Worker Speaks column; an article on Vancouver Shipyard welding classes; an article on the American Cancer Society donation drive; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on postwar home ownership; an article on Labor-Management suggestion improvement contest winners; an article on the discovery of a floating mine at Long Beach, Washington; an article on eligibility for war housing projects; an article on Vancouver Northern Kaiser Permanente hospital reception staffing; an article on the need for nurses at Vanport Hospital.

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 Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on the tuberculosis survey; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article “Smokey,” distinguished K-9 Corps member, Oregon Shipyard visit; an article on excellent production of West Coast shipyards; articles on the war bonds drive; an article on the weld improvement contest; an article on National Clothing collection drive; an article on doctors participating in the Vancouver Permanente hospital family plan; an article on fishing in the Northwest; an article on the 3-Year Club of shipyard workers; the Worker Speaks column; an article on the role that Vancouver Shipyard-built aircraft carriers (Baby Flat Tops) played in the Battle of Iwo Jima; an article on night canning; an article on skilled trades classes (welding, electricity, etc.) in Vancouver.

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 Vancouver Shipyard Manager Mike Miller’s account of current and future contracts; an article on the American Federation of Labor’s (A.F. of L.) support for a state building fund proposal; an article on the Swan Island Shipyard built fuel tanker, the S.S. Bladensburg’s repairs; an article on Nobel Prize winner Dr. Joseph Erlanger’s Oregon Shipyard visit; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on children confirmed in the Lutheran church in Vanport; an article on the future of the port of Vancouver; an article on U.S. Naval ribbons for merchant seamen; an article the Portland Chamber of Commerce’s “Farming in Oregon” booklets; an article on the need for volunteers for Girl Scouts’ Camp day; articles on the 3-Year Club’s dance and ship launching; an article on Memorial day pay and the war bond drive; the Work Speaks column; an article on a marksmen’s match between the Guard department pistol team and the Washington state patrol; an article on Vancouver Shipyard welder training; an article on health and safety tips for summer recreational activities; an article on the fixed price contract for the C-4 Troop Transports at the Vancouver Shipyard; an article on Vancouver summer recreation programs; an article on Vancouver Civic Theatre tryouts.

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 canning classes at Vanport; an article about living in houseboats; an article on children’s dance classes at Vanport; an article on civilian new car shortage; an article on the July 4th work day; an article on the sale of marine navigation lights; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on the need for workers at the Vancouver Shipyard; An article on festivities at the launching of the C-4 Troop Transport, the S.S. Ernie Pyle; an article on the July 4th picnic; an article on Vancouver night canning sessions; an article on the construction of aluminum pontons; an article on emergency services for Vancouver Permanente hospital Health Plan members; an article on Vancouver Permanente hospital surgeries; an article on Vancouver Permanente hospital visiting hours; article on water conservation measures at Vancouver housing projects; an article on the availability of Washington state drivers’ licenses.

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 installing generators at Grand Coulee dam; an article on a service award for the hospital ship, the U.S.S. Solace; an article on vaccines for children in Vanport; an article on allowing lambs to be butchered in Clark county to alleviate the meat shortage; an article on Portland’s need for more drydocks; an article on the history of Vancouver’s first drydock; an article on dancing classes at Vanport; an article on Gadget club meetings in Vanport; an article on where Vanport residents can go to discuss community problems; an article on installing more street lights in Vanport; an article on Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) meetings in Vanport; an article on the Vanport child care center summer schedule; an article on band for Vanport children; an article on a Vanport Glee club; an article on the Columbia Basin Reclamation Project; an article on continuing three shifts at the Vancouver Shipyard; an article on the deadline to apply for a Washington State drivers’ license; an article on a lunch hour concert at the Vancouver Shipyard; the Worker Speaks column; an article on the CVE (aircraft carriers) contract; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on the history of shipbuilding; an article on the importance of ship repair; an article on the naval ship production record, including that of the Vancouver Shipyard; an article on the need for draftsmen; an article on evening canning sessions in Vancouver.

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 impending launch of the first ship from the Oregon Shipyard; Story about a war casualty that was a relative of Roy Bennett, a maintenance worker; a feature on the workers of the plate shop at the shipyard; an explanation and chart of ship and facilities construction shifts; an article detailing various construction cranes using dinosaur metaphor; a notice entitled "The Foreman as a Leader"; miscellaneous news items and cartoons; reader suggestions; training announcements; and requests for safety suggestions.

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 "Meriwether Lewis" launched October 19, 1941 about the launching of that ship, designated Hull 170, and Hull 172 the "William Clark" to be launched October 26, 1941; A list of guests and their photos including Gov. Charles A. Sprague, Mayor Earl Riley, Henry L. Corbett, Donald Ross, John H. Burgard, O.V. Badley, Joseph K. Carson, Ralph Dugdale; an article about descendants of Meriwether Lewis who work for Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation; a three panel comic about the Lewis and Clark Expedition; information about an employee band and announcement for a hobby show; notes about other hobby groups including roller skating and bowling; a photo spread and article chronicling the construction of the Meriwether Lewis; A segment titled "Human Interest Stuff" which includes safety messages and illustrations, employee submissions, a "Lost and Found" segment and a call for reader submitted photographs; a log of ships launched and the launching program for the Meriwether Lewis; and an advertisement for vocational classes and 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 holiday message from Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation to its employees; an article on the launch of the John Hancock and the future launch of the Phillip Livingston; advertisements for defense bonds; safety messages and cartoons; a Christmas message to the armed forces from the employees of Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation; a mock advertisement advocating lynching Japanese people; an article about vocational training; and reader submitted letters.

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 start of a war bond drive for employees of the Kaiser Shipyard in Vancouver; an article about the new administration building with architectural drawing of the front of the building; announcement of the employees hospital insurance plan; commendation for shipbuilding production records; safety notices; employee "news and views"; photos and an article about the first ship construction starting at the Swan Island Shipyard; bus schedules for the three shifts and a naming contest for the passenger ferries; an article titled "How Liberty Ships are Built" continuing the focus on the plate shop; and 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: Article describing production records and awards received by the Oregon Shipyard; Photos and description of air ventilation systems in use around the shipyard; an article about the services and amenities at Hudson House dormitories and Hospital in Vancouver; Employee "News and Views of the Three Shipyards"; a description of expanded ferry transportation service; an brief piece on "Shipyard Slang"; Photographs and descriptions of the assembly and plate shops on Swan Island; a notice from the Red Cross about blood donation; an illustration of "War Fashions for Feminine Safety"; an article titled "How Liberty Ships are Built" focusing on ship keels; 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: "After the War, What?" from an address by Henry J. Kaiser; "Mystery Ship" about the secretive construction of ATL Tank Landing Vessel at the Vancouver Shipyard; "K-6 Brings 468 Workers to Vancouver from New York"; An article about the Swan Island dormitories; an article title "Time is Our Only Weapon" urging workers against time wasting; Employee "News and Views of the Three Shipyards"; "How Liberty Ships are Built" featuring bulkhead installations; an article titled "Shipyard Fashion Preview" talking about the reaction of the story "War Fashions for Feminine Safety" and new wardrobe options for female employees; an article titled "Rumor"; an article about the transportation ferries which were acquired from San Francisco area and refurbished to provide transport to and from the shipyards; an short article encouraging carpools; a suggestion card; and other notes 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: "No. 1 Tanker" about the launch of the S.S. Schenectady the first tanker launched from Swan Island Shipyard; A photo essay about the construction of the Schenectady title "Toil, Sweat, and Whiskers"; "Here are the Facts about Gasoline Rationing for shipyard workers"; Lost and found notices, and updated shift schedules at all three shipyards; Employee "News and Views of the three shipyards"; an article titled "Number, Please!" about shipyard switchboard operators; photos from the Welderette's Masquerade Ball; "Keep Fit!" about avoiding illness and dressing appropriately for climate; announcement of a contest to write a song and description of the prizes; "How Liberty Ships are Built" focusing on Frames and Shell Plating; other notes to employees and a chart of Liberty Ship production times over the course of 1942.

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, including additional stress testing at the Swan Island Shipyard in the wake of the "Schenectady" accident; an article encouraging donations to the Red Cross war fund; an article about absenteeism; "The Battle of Supply Lines"; "A Day at the Vancouver Yard" photo series; "News and Views of the Three Shipyards"; "How Liberty Ships are Built" focusing on prefabricated deck houses; a safety quiz.

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 on the 1943 war loan drive; "Where does a shipyard paycheck go?" a breakdown of how the average shipyard paycheck is distributed; "Victory Fleet Day marks milestone in ship production" describing the occasion, the growth of wartime shipbuilding, and the reduction of production costs; Production updates from each of the three shipyards; "Invasion Show" about the exposition in Portland on September 26, 1943; Updates on the war bond drive, with sales figures, the winner of the popularity contest mentioned in the previous issue Marjorie Zimmerman, as well as contest winners from the other shipyards; "News and Views of the three shipyards"; "What makes burner's torch burn?" describing the sources and function of acetylene and oxygen for the shipyards; "Have you heard the latest about welding?" describing and addressing frequent rumors of the health effects of welding; "While mothers work" describing new child care options for Swan Island ship workers including cost, eligibility, transportation, how to apply, and brief biographies of the directors of the facility Dr. Lois Meek Stoltz and James L. Hymes Jr.; "The Worker Speaks" employee submissions, and article about the introduction of time clocks at the Swan Island shipyard.