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  Newsletter, "Homeward Ho!", March 14, 1946

  The newsletter, "Homeward Ho!", dated March 14, 1946, covers news of interest to the sailors on the S. S. Sea Porpoise. Headlines in this issue include "Iran Situation May Threaten Ono," "Stalin Denounces Churchill," "Sports," and "Quiz." The newsletter also includes the ships progress notes, anecdotes about the ship's occupants, and illustrations.

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  Newsletter, "Homeward Ho!", March 16, 1946

  This issue of the newsletter Homeward Ho!, dated March 16, 1946, covers the headlines "Iran Ready for Last-Ditch Fight", "Indonesia to Reject Commonwealth Status", "India Promised Freedom", and "World News." The newsletter also covers anecdotes of sailors on the ship, distance stats, and illustrations.

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  Newsletter, "Homeward Ho!", March 17, 1946

  This issue of the newsletter Homeward Ho!, dated March 17, 1946, covers the headlines "Manchuria Situation "Critical," "Iran Broke Agreement, Soviet Press Charges," "USSR, Canada Blunder," "Sugar Ray Wins Again," and "World News." The newsletter also includes editorials, anecdotes, distance statistics, and illustrations.

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  Newsletter, "Homeward Ho!", March 18, 1946

  This issue of the newsletter Homeward Ho!, dated March 18, 1946, covers the headlines "Investigate Vet Loan Racket," "Draft Before Congress," "Mustering Out Pay Takes Fleecing," "War Surplus Declared," "Famine Threat Perils Europe," "Aid Veterans," "World News," and "Sports." The newsletter also includes editorials, anecdotes, distance statistics, and illustrations.

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  Newsletter, "Homeward Ho!", March 19, 1946

  This souvenir issue of the newsletter Homeward Ho!, dated March 19, 1946, covers the headlines "Porpoise Docks Tomorrow--Land Ho!", "China Communist Quarrel Renewed," "Seek Aid Vets B Monopoly Control," and "Veteran's Benefits." The newsletter also includes editorials, anecdotes, a spoof of "The Night Before Christmas" titled "Roll Over, Clement Moore", and illustrations.

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  Newsletter, "The Gulf Tracer," Volume 3, Number 15, August 10, 1945

  The newsletter, "The Gulf Tracer," shares news of the Gulf Ordinance Plant in Prairie, Mississippi. Volume three, number fifteen shares news of TNT deliveries, visits from furloughed troops, and events happening in the area. Captioned photos are placed throughout.

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  Newsletter, “On the Beam” Volume 26, A Private Newsletter by Howard Coleman to His Friends and Family, February 20, 1945

  Howard Coleman

  The newsletter, "On the Beam" volume 26, written by Howard Coleman, is a private newsletter written to update Coleman's friends and family. Dated February 20, 1945, this issue of the newsletter discusses Coleman's agreement to head up the local Red Cross drive and what the Red Cross does. The newsletter goes on to describe who and what Coleman has seen around town, he newsletter goes on to describe the cards and letter Coleman has received from various servicemen around the world and the news contained in them. Other items shared are sports updates, updates from the local paper, and what he's seen around town. The news he shares is taken from letters he's received, news broadcasts, newspapers, and his interactions with people he speaks to around town. The newsletter ends with a prayer.

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  Newsletter, “On the Beam” Volume 33, A Private Newsletter by Howard Coleman to His Friends and Family, August 20, 1945

  Howard Coleman

  The newsletter, "On the Beam" volume 33, written by Howard Coleman, is a private newsletter written to update Coleman's friends and family. Dated August 20, 1945, the newsletter discusses Japan's surrender and whether or not that means the war is over. The newsletter goes on to describe changes news from town, news of servicemen received from recent cards and letters, and visitors to town.

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  Newsletter, "Sea Porpoise", Volume 4, undated

  The newsletter, "The Sea Porpoise," is written by the transport commander of the SS Sea Porpoise, Arthur C. Webster, to keep the soldiers onboard informed. Volume VI provides the set-up of the ship for new troops onboard and offers advice and encouragement.

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  Newsletter, "The Porthole", Volume 4, no. 7, October 29, 1944

  This issue of the newsletter, "The Porthole," examines several gains made in the War, including the defeat of the Japanese in the Philippines, the German's retreat from British troops, Bulgaria's aligning with the allies, and an open letter from Galley Workers, among other battle reports. The second page includes a satirical cartoon. The fourth page includes illustrations.

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  Newsletter, “On the Beam” Volume 24, A Private Newsletter by Howard Coleman to His Friends and Family, November 20, 1944

  Howard Coleman

  The newsletter, "On the Beam" volume 24, written by Howard Coleman, is a private newsletter written to update Coleman's friends and family. Dated November 20, 1944, this issue of the newsletter updates the activities and whereabouts for officers stationed in France, Germany, England, and on various Navy ships. The newsletter goes on to list men reported missing, wounded, or killed in action. Other items shared are sports updates, updates from the local paper, and what he's seen around town. The news he shares is taken from letters he's received, news broadcasts, newspapers, and his interactions with people he speaks to around town.

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  Newsletter, “On the Beam” Volume 25, A Private Newsletter by Howard Coleman to His Friends and Family, December 20, 1944

  Howard Coleman

  The newsletter, "On the Beam" volume 25, written by Howard Coleman, is a private newsletter written to update Coleman's friends and family. Dated December 20, 1944, this issue of the newsletter discusses Coleman's son's graduation from ARM school and what the base in Millington, Tennessee looks like. The newsletter goes on to describe the cards and letter Coleman has received from various servicemen around the world and the news contained in them. Other items shared are sports updates, updates from the local paper, and what he's seen around town. The news he shares is taken from letters he's received, news broadcasts, newspapers, and his interactions with people he speaks to around town.