April 1951-----------------------------------U.S.S. HELENA (CA-75)-----------------------------------At Sea

RECAPITULATION Reviewing briefly, the events on board the HELENA since the last issue of the "Lookout" at Christ- ­mastime, these past three months seem to have slipped by rapidly. For instance, it was in January that men were attending the review courses in military requirements, preparing themselves for the petty officer examinations to be held the same month, Other men were at- tending the Fire-fighting school at Treasure Island, some the sch­ool of Telephone Talkers, and others were enrolled in the Food- Handling School. It was in Jan­uary too, that many men donated a pint of blood to the blood Donors Bank there at the San Francisco Naval Shipyard. The Shipyard's Medical Officer, Captain C.R. Tatum, sent a "Well Done", to all who donated their blood to this worthiest of causes. All to rapidly, it seemed, the month passed by with events such as the annual chest x-ray's that were taken by the mobile unit on the pier, and with the distribut­ion of income tax forms by the Disbursing Officer, It was the work and the ach­ievements of many instructors that made the intensified training sch­edule successful. Regular classes became a daily routine and there was ample opportunity for every- one to take advantage of the cour­ses scheduled,. Even the landing force was not excluded from drill­ing regularly and being instructed in their duties, Yet., throughout these days of work, there was still time for lib­erty and recreation, The Chaplain and his assistants of the Recrea­tion Committee had planned some memorable parties that were well attended by all hands. Some men from the HELENA were transferred to key positions else- where. However, a new draft of men from Great Lakes quickly filled their billets It was about this time, also, that CPO examinations were given in all rates. Sea trials and compass impres­- sed everyone that the yard period. (continued on page 5)

Rear Admiral R. E. Libby Inspection the Marines during a surprise Admiral's Inspection. HELENA RECEIVES ENGINEERING AWARD "In recognition of the high standing attained by that ship in the Engineering phase of the Bat­tle Efficiency Competition during fiscal 1950'', a Battle Efficiency plaque was presented to the U.S.S. HELENA on February 24, 1951 by Rear Admiral R. E. Libby, USN, Commander Cruiser Division THREE. Captain H.O. Larson, Comm- anding Officer of the HELENA received the award for the ship, who in turn presented it to LCDR M.S. Keirstead, Chief Engineer. In addition to the plaque, individual comm- ­endations were awarded to D.L. Bailey, MMC, W.E. Clark MMC, F C. Sidebottom., BTC, J. W, Starkie, MEC, W. C. Bleiler, FP1, D.A. Engler, BT1, W. F. Giles, ME1, P. W. Hite, EMI, O.F. Kilbey, BT1, T. J. McDowell, EM1, J. G. Saltalamacchia, Jr. ME1, N.E. Windsor, ME1, S. J. Youskites, BT1, W. Patterson, MM2, R. E. Stover, BT2, L. H. Belonged, EM3. (continued on page 2) ..... . . . Page 1

160 NEW MEN REPORT ABOARD Since the last edition of the "Lookout", approx- ­imately 60 men have been received from the Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, and slightly over 100 men from NTC, San Diego bringing the total number now attached to the HELENA including officers. flag and marines, to nearly 1600, In addition to the large draft of enlisted men, eight new officers have reported aboard for duty. Reporting aboard from the Naval Proving Ground White Sands, NM.., LCDR C. D. Anderson relieved LCDR D A. Dertien, who was ordered to the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Washington D. C. Formerly attached to the Naval Communication Cen- ter, Kodiak, Alaska, Lt. G.L. Clark reported aboard as Flag Communication Off- ­icer, relieving LCDR D.H. Jennings. CHSCLK L.L. Wynn, Reported from the Naval Air Station, Point Mugu, Calif., relieving CHSCLK F. C. Reynolds as Ship's Secretary, and Gunner R.S. Marshall reported from the Receiving Station, San Diego, to relieve CHGUN O. E. Cockerham. Members of the Naval Res erve recently recalled are LT. D. A. Hilton, 2nd Div. Off icer and Rad-Defense 0fficer LT. G. H. Ewbank, Radio Officer LT. L.E. Case, First Div. Officer, LT. J. W. Davis, CIC Officer under instruction, and LTJG R. J. Banghart, Assit. Supply Officer and S-i1Div. Officer. ..... . . . Do you know how to drive a baby buggy, just tickle its little feet"

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