The Bo's'n's Whistle, Swan Island Edition, Volume 04, Number 07

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BosunsWhistle_SIE19440324_0407

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The Bo's'n's Whistle, Swan Island Edition, Volume 04, Number 07

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  • 1944-03-24 (Creation)

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Newspapers, 11 in. x 17 in., 8 pages

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(1941-)

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Employee newspaper for Swan Island Shipyard. Contents include: Headline “Swan Safety Drive Draws 1000 Entries” along with photographs of a woman holding up an x-ray, a tank test in progress, and the S.S. Grand Mesa (Hull 58); An article about Kaiser recruiting around the country for more shipyard workers; an article about a study conducted by Kaiser Permanente physicians on the rate of pneumonia among shipyard workers; a full page article titled “Moses Plan Details Told” regarding long term planning for post-war infrastructure projects, employment, and municipal improvements in Portland and surrounding areas; “Inquiring Reporter” employee responses to the question of the week; a number of shorter articles about employees and events; an article titled “Rigger Hands Have Word For It” with accompanying photographs of hand signals and their meanings; a short article titled “Jewish War Workers Meet at Vanport” about the new association formed for Jewish workers at all three shipyards; “The Worker Speaks” employee contributions; An article titled “Reverse Method Cuts Swan Tank Test Time” with photographs; an article titled “1,000 Enter Safety Contest” with photographs of the judges along with a chronological series depicting the steps in an emergency call; “Sports Briefs”.

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