U.S.S. HELENA (CA-75)
PLAN OF THE DAY FOR MONDAY 8 DECEMBER 1952 







Duty Division - 5

                                 

Sunrise - 0723M

                            

Sunset - 1801M



GENERAL SITUATION


Steaming independently from Guam, M.I. to Pearl Harbor, T.H. via Wake Island. Expect to arrive at Wake this morning.






UNIFORM

Officers & CPO's - Khaki working uniform

-without ties.

Crew - Undress whites without

- jumpers, white hats.



                            



MOVIES

CREW - "SON OF PALEFACE"

Bob Hope Jane Russell

CPO - "THE BIG SKY"

Kirk Douglas D. Martin

WARDROOM - "SOMEBODY LOVES ME"

Betty Hutton R. Mekker



Carry out AT SEA routine amended as follows:


0000 - Set all ship's clocks ahead one hour to conform to minus 12 Zone time ("M" time).

0600 - Reveille.

0625 - Mess Gear.

0645 - Late Bunks.

0715 - Protestant Devotional Services in the Crew's Lounge.

0723 - Sunrise. Turn off all running lights.

0745 - Officer's Call.

0800 - Turn to.

0830 - Personnel who have not had rectal cultures taken, report to LACEY, HMC in the Sick Bay.

-Stragglers from the first seven deck divisions turn in all special winter clothing (See Note #1).

1000 - S-1 & S-2 division personnel turn in all special winter clothing (See Note 1)

1045 - (about) Flight Quarters. Prepare to launch helicopter for personnel transfer,

1100 - (about) Arrive Wake Island. Lie to for helicopter transfer of personnel.

1125 - Mess Gear.

1300 - Turn to. Fox division personnel turn in all winter clothing (See Note 1).

- (about) Depart Wake Island for Pearl Harbor.

1650 - Evening Prayers.

1655 - Mess Gear.

1800 - First Movie in #5 Mess Hall.

1801 - Sunset. Turn on running lights.

1915 - Eight O'clock reports. Second movie in #1 Mess Hall.

2000 - Third movie in #5 Mess Hall. Movie in the Wardroom.

2130 - Catholic Rosary Service in the Crew's Lounge (See Note 4).


NOTES

1. Division officers concerned are directed to have all men possessing items of 

special winter clothing report to BARNES, SK2 in the hanger deck at the times noted.

 All special clothing must be turned in.


2 Yesterday, the consumption of fresh water was in excess of allowable limits.

All hands are cautioned to CONSERVE FRESH WATER.


3. The HELENA is privileged to welcome aboard today the following additional honored guests:






Mr. John F. DULLES

Mr. George M. HUMPHREY

Governor Douglas Mc KAY

General Lucius D. CLAY

Joseph W. DODGE

Mr. Emmet J. HUGHES

Mr. C. D. JACKSON



                       


Nominee for Secretary of State.

Nominee for Secretary of the Treasury 

Nominee for Secretary of the Interior

USA

Liaison with Bureau of Budget

Nominee for Administrative Assistant to the President



At the same time we bid farewell to the following honored guests:

Mr. Charles E. WILSON Nominee for Secretary of Defense

Admiral Arthur R. RADFORD, USN Commander-in-Chief Pacific Fleet

Commander Means JOHNSTON, USN Aide to CINCPACFLT


It has been an honor and pleasure to have you aboard.


4. All Catholics are reminded that today is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of Obligation. Catholic Rosary Services will be held in the Crew's Lounge immediately following the last movie.













The above "Plan of the Day" has been reproduced as accurately as possible for your viewing pleasure.
DJB






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