EDITORIAL- - -
Monday, 5 Septenter I960 wg salute
the American Working-^Ian. While no
doubt all of us consider us to be in
that category the legal holiday was
declared in honor of those who toil at
our factories, construction projects
and the like who conprise our great
working force that suppLies our nation
al product in tine of peace and war*
Just aw Arned Forces Day is a salute
to the Armed Forces, Labor Day is a
salute to the working nan.
As we do on other holidays - there
Jnust be a certain percentage of eur
personnel who will not be able to en
joy it because they must have the duty*
We can make the holiday they are miss
ing more enjoyable by not causing then
any more work than is absolutely nec
essary, Don’t call the trouble desk
unless it is an emergency. Don’t ex
pect services that are not provided on
holidays. Be careful, at hone, at
play. Be careful when driving. Don't
make this holiday on the last day of
Sumner - your last holiday on earth.
Have fun, enjoy yourself, and re
member LABOR DAY IS A SALUTE TO LABOR,
-usn
President Eisenhower examines the
American Flag which was in the first
man-built’ object retrieved from orbit;
USS COnSTELLATION
A letter received from Mr, Robert E,
Michel, Chairman of the U.S. Frigate
Constellation Restoration Committee
brings good tidings, the following has
been accomplished toward restoration
of the CONSTELLATION:
Port Side replanked, Bowsprit re
paired. Bow section approximately
30% completed. Rotted planking on
Starboard side removed and replank
ing commenced. Masts are being re
paired, overhauled and preserved.
To date more than $100,000 has been
donated for the restoration of the
"First Ship of the United States Navy"
which is featured in a four page spread
in the August Issue of "ALL BANDS",
The June edition of "LEATHERNECK" con
tained a similar article.
CONSTELLATION coins which are given
in return for your donation entitle
you to free admission to the CONSTELL
ATION at Baltimore, Me. for your life
time. Many sailors have reported
"good luck" since acquiring the coins.
The previous supply of coins aboard
the Naval Station has been exhausted,
however, more are being ordered and
will bo available sometime in the fut
ure. You’ll want one I’m sure.