Letters, Oct. 29, 1945

Less Yelping, Please

Sirs:

. . . Only one thing riles me—this demobilization racket. I don't care for myself, but I do for the men. Here is a ship that must be kept in efficient operation at least for a few months longer. . . . I did have 96 men and 9 officers; now I have 77 men and 8 officers, with 16 additional men and two officers eligible for release already. And there are no replacements at all. At least, I haven't been able to find any, nor has anyone else I know....

Want the full story?

Subscribe Now

Subscribe
Subscribe

Learn more about the benefits of being a TIME subscriber

If you are already a subscriber sign up — registration is free!