U.S.S. TUSCALOOSA
LIBERTY NOTES FOR SHANGHAI
Liberty Personnel
One-half the crew each day, by watches, commencing with the
Starboard watch on Thursday, 8 November, 1945.
Liberty Hours
Non-rated men from 1300 to 2230 daily
Petty Officers from 1300 to 2400 daily
Liberty Uniform
Enlisted men - Dress Blue "B"
CPOs, Cooks, and Stewards - Optional, Dress Blue "B", Khaki, or Gray.
Liberty parties will be inspected prior to departure, for neatness of
appearance and correct uniform. Special attention will be given
to hair cuts, shaves, and neckerchiefs. Field shoes and jackets
will not be worn ashore.
Conduct ashore.
Men on liberty will conduct themselves in such a manner as to reflect
credit upon the United States.
Men going ashore will at all times be friendly and respectful in
their relations with the Chinese. The Chinese do not like to be
touched, and they have no respect for a man who becomes intoxicated.
Men should travel in pairs while ashore.
Men ashore will avoid all contact with Japanese.
Due to danger from drowning, men too drunk to navigate without help
will be cared for by the shore patrols overnight, or properly escorted
back to their ships.
Restricted Areas.
The area north of Sochow Creek is filled with Japanese, and is
out of bounds at all times.
The Old Chinese City is out of bounds after 1800.
All brothels are out of bounds.
The Cathay Hotel is restricted to officers only.
Personnel on liberty will no go beyond the city limits of Sanitary.
Liberty Landing.
All personnel will be landed at the Customs Jetty.
Ships will have boats at the landing when liberty expires.
Men will not use sampans for transportation to and from ships.
Men will remain off the pontoons until their boat is called alongside.
Visiting
General visiting is not permitted.
Bona fide guests of officers and men may be permitted on board
and will be furnished appropriate identifications.
Curfew orders of Chinese and U.S. authorities will be rigidly enforced.
Firecrackers will not be lighted after 1900.
Shanghai is under martial law.
Personnel must halt when directed by Chinese Sentries.
Diseases
There are a number of diseases prevalent in Shanghai, and include
Bacillary Dysentery
Amoebic Dysentery
Schistosomiasis
Kala-Azar
Cholera
Malaria
All venereal diseases
Food and drink
Many of the diseases mentioned above are contracted by drinking
contaminated water and milk, or by eating uncooked food.
Personnel ashore should drink only water which has been boiled.
Personnel should not eat ice cream, or drink milk.
Personnel should not eat fruits and vegetables.
Liquor in Shanghai is bad.
Liquor obtained from other than accredited bars and cafes is likely
to be poisonous. Don't think that it is good because the bottle
has a standard label.
Swimming
Wading, swimming or washing in fresh water streams or pools is forbidden.
Blood and liver flukes are prevalent.
Currency Exchange
There are two types of currency in general use in Shanghai
(a) Central Bank of China. This money is issued by the
Chinese Nationalist Government. Current rate of exchange
is about 1500 to 1.
(b) Central Reserve Bank of China. This money was issued by
the Japanese puppet government, and is rapidly depreciating
in value. Current rate of exchange is about 160,000 to 1.
Men going ashore should exchange only enough money for their
immediate daily needs.
There are many money changers near the liberty landing.
Keep your money in an inside pocket.
Shopping
The best shops are located on Nanking Road.
Prices are high.
It is customary for the shopkeeper to ask considerably more
than an article is worth. As a general rule, do a little bargaining,
and pay about one-half to two-thirds of what is asked. Above all,
keep good humored throughout the transaction. Do not grow heated
over a purchase, as this will lead to trouble.
Navy Enlisted Men's Club.
A Navy enlisted men's club is opening today at 722 Bubbling Well Road.
The Foreign YMCA, Bubbling Well Road, is available to enlisted men.
The Navy YMCA, Kiangse and Peking Road, is also available to enlisted
men.
General
The Wangpoo is a treacherous river.
Keep inside the boat.
Don't crowd on landings.
Obey the orders of the beach guard and boat officers.
The chances are against you if you fall overboard.
Enjoy the liberty, but don't let it get you into trouble.
Don't argue with the shore patrol.
Don't bring liquor or firecrackers back to the ship.
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