RADIO CITY NEWS'
CNQ VISITS NAVCCMMSTA.. .Accompanied by the Commandant, 17th Naval District, RADM
F< EA BAKUTIS and the Commanding Officer, U. S._ Naval Station, Adak, the Chief of
Naval Operations, ADM George W.” ANDERSON paid a whirlwind visit to NAVCQMMSTA last
Friday afternoon. While it was anticipated that Admiral ANDERSON would not have
"time to drive out so far, such was not the case. He not only took time to drive
out, he visited Chief WILLIAM’S mess hall during the evening meai and toured two
departments with their respective Heads of Departments LCDR J.H. BOSSE and LTJG E.
A.’ BLEVINS. Admiral ANDERSON could see but little in so short a time, but many at
C.0MMSTA will long remember seeing our great Navy’s NUMBER ONE SAILOR.
AN OVERNIGHTTRIP by Ron GAULEY) BMC - After making numerous plans and stockpiling
supplies for an overnight camping and fishing'trip to Shagak Bay, four hardy members
of N*»VCOMMSTA were determined to execute the plah, rain or shine. Take it from this
well wet member, it didn’t even shine. The trip was plagued by constant rain and
high winds but, the fishing was great. All members of the party have numerous stor
ies of the big ones that got away, lost lures and broken lines. All in all the trip
was quite successful and the same group minus one CT intends to mate another trip
this weekend. Our Security Group member gave all his lures away and flatly stated^
"Never Again”. It is rumored that instead of issuing overnight certificates to our^
group, we will receive carbon copies of our newly entered "Section Eight."
SPORTS - The Valiant 'COMMSTA ALL-STAR Softball Team was edged out (?) 16 to 3
(there are some doubts on the exact score), by the All-Stars from MCB-9 on Wednesday
evening at the NAVSTA diamond. Of course, many excuses were passed around as will
happen after any game, but the sad fact remains ye were beaten. Better luck next
game’. ' . ‘
Joe SLiiViiU/., .bur bag ru sez* - "ihe weatnerman on iiaaK aoes an outstanding jod.
When he forecasts cloudy skys, possible rain., and winds of varying velocity, heTs
usually a 100$ right,” Hats off to our Adak weathermen and to Joe for such an en
lightening comment, • . - - ■
FISHING SEASON - The Salmon season is now in full swing, with Humphies jumping
all over "Radio City.Lake” '(Clam Lagoon), With all the Salmon now spawning at their
peak it seems to be a good time to include some information about their habits and
life cycle,-Salmon come from the sea in fine condition. Upon entering the fresh
water, they cease feeding, and sometimes wear themselves completely out trying to
reach proper places to deposit their eggs. By the time they have spawned they oftei^
are terribly emanciated, and have broken and.ragged fins. However, whether worn
out or still in fair condition, the Pacific Salmon dies after spawning. It is not
known whether some Salmon have lived to spawn more than once. (Ed.Note: Atlantic
Salmon da.) Generally speaking once Salmon-have entered fresh water to spawn they
are not considered good for eating, sn snagging fish in the streams, as well as
being against the law and unsportsmanlike, is also a waste of fish. Hunting and
fishing are spofts that can be enjoyed by all people, young and old, but one that
is being fastis depleted by careless and thoughtless people who have no regard for
« our natural resources and fellow men. If we hunt and fish lets do it in a sporting
wayillt r
. WALKER, (C.C./ that is), how was your tour with PEB-11???
Geems WALKER, SWS2 checked out Tuesday for transfer and checked back in Wednesday
short our, what? Orders were cancelled and new orders are expected shortly, which
will send WALKER to shore duty. .