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contract. The commission announced that the dock will be turned over to the navy, but said its location has not yet been determined. However, it is believed in some circles that the drydock may be moored at Swan Island.
  This belief was further supported by the statement of Edgar F. Kaiser, vice-president and general manager of the Portland area yards. He said: "The Kaiser company has agreed to build the drydock for the government for a guaranteed price with absolutely no profit involved with the hope that the navy will locate the dock at the Swan Island shipyard."
  Assistant General Manager Mike Miller said the work will be done entirely with present employes, adding: "The drydock will take up any slight slump that might result temporarily in the change-over from the carrier to the transport contract."
  The project indicates a major step in turning emphasis from shipbuilding to repair work, which will be greatly increased by the growing intensity of the war in the Pacific. The dock also may be used in conversion work after the war.
   A new way, No. 13, will be constructed at Vancouver and another craneway added to build the 528 foot dock, according to Vancouver Yard Superintendent John Hallett.
Composed of Three Sections
  The drydock will be composed of three sections. The center section will be 368 feet long with 55-foot cantilever wing walls on each end. Each end section will be 79 feet long. The structure will have a 118 foot beam and will be 90 feet wide on the inside. It will have a draft of six feet loaded and will take about four months to build.
  Capable of handling any vessel up to 14,600 long tons, and weighing 5,900 tons itself when equipped, the dock will be able to accommodate almost any ship entering the Columbia.
  In operation, the shell of the floating dock will be filled with water to permit ships to be towed in. The water then will be pumped out to make the structure buoyant enough to lift the ship high and dry. End sections will be constructed so that they can be lowered and moved to-

ward the center of the dock to serve as pontoons upon which the whole structure may be towed.
  Suggest Possible Location
  Engineers, discussing the possibility of locating the drydock at Swan Island, suggest that the location probably would be on the Mock's Heights side of Craneway 1. In that event, the Outfitting dock probably would be extended parallel to the craneway and the floating structure would be moored in the basin beside it.
  To furnish additional ship storage area, it would be possible to dredge a storage basin between the extended Outfitting dock and Cranway 1.
  It is pointed out that the drydock is urgently needed in this area. If located at Swan Island, it would greatly broaden the scope of work already being done.

DANCE APRIL 8 TO
AID SOFTBALL FUND
(OREGON SHIP) - A dance to raise funds for softball equipment will be held April 8, at the Norse Hall, N. E. 11th and Couch, according to Jerry Walters, chairman of the Oregon Ship Softball league. Dancing will be from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Bob Bateman's orchestra will provide music.
Funds from the ticket sale will be divided among the eight teams for the season's expenses, after a general working capital has been deducted.

Y.W.C.A. Starts
New Spring Series
  Those sports that made good fun AND figure are included in the new spring series of Thursday night specials which started March 2 at the Y.W.C.A. Besides there are classes in dramatics, Spanish, bridge and art appreciation. Courses every Thursday night from 8 to 10 o'clock will continue for six weeks.
  Information on fees may be obtained by calling BE 6281, or visiting the building at S. W. Broadway and Taylor street.
  The swing shift "Tuesdays-at-Midnight" continue.

             REGISTERS
Merrill C. Roberts, manager of Swan Island Riverside dormitories, registers Claire Kauble as a new resident following announcement that the dormitories would be open to the public. Miss Kauble has lived in Portland a year. (Swan Island photo)
  (SWAN ISLAND) - Designed to help alleviate Portland's housing problem by utilizing vacancies in the Swan Island Barracks and Dormitory units, housing officials last week announced that the Barracks and Dormitories will be available to non-shipyard workers on the prevailing basis.
  Barracks-type housing is open to men applicants at $2.80 weekly. Dormitory housing is available to men and women at $4.90 weekly.
  Residents have a choice of family-style meals, served in the Barracks dining room, for $10.15 weekly -- averaging 48 cents per meal - or service at the Swan Island Cafeteria. Use of the Swan Island gymnasium and other housing area facilities also is provided. A modern theatre is situated on the project.
  Twenty-minute bus transportation to the city center is available at 15-minute intervals to 6 p.m., and every 25 minutes to 1 a.m.
  Applications for room accommodations should be made at the Barracks or Dormitory office, or by calling WE 2201, Ext. 55.

more in 1943, or who expect to earn in excess of that amount in 1944.
  Single persons who earned $2,700 or more in 1943, or who expect to exceed that figure in 1944.
  Those who had in 1943, or anticipate in 1944, more than $100 income in addition to regular wages.
  Penalties for failure to file, to pay, or substantially to underestimate are provided by law. However, it was pointed out that the average shipyard worker, who expects to remain on the same wage level for the entire year of 1944, will have to pay little, if any.
  Should he unexpectedly receive a raise, he may file an amended declaration of estimated income and pay a portion of what he might owe.
  Should there be a difference in a taxpayer's estimated tax and his estimated withholding figure, it may be paid in four quarterly sums, April 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15.

Oregon Ship Burner
Once Top Fighter
(OREGON SHIP) - In the ranks of famed prize fighters on Oregon Ship's

payroll, Plate Shop Burner Harvey D. Colgin occupies a high place.
Back in the golden 'twenties Colgin fought under the name of Young Johnny Martell." His dazzling speed and stabbing left jab earned him victories over such topnotch feather-weights as Young Nationalista, Baby Farr and Pin-Boy Johnson. A loss to Terre Hautes's legendary Bud Taylor was all that kept him from a title shot.

  (SWAN ISLAND) - Two loftsmen, both leadmen, have a record for long time, continuous service in the Kaiser company's Portland ship yards of which they are justly proud.
  E.T. "Army" Armstrong, worked on facilities at Oregon Ship before the Mold Loft building was constructed. He started in the Oregon Mold Loft four days after it opened and worked there until transferring to the loft at Swan. In connection with his regular duties in charge of the body plan, "Army" has designed, developed and made layouts and templates for special jigs now being used in Plate Shop and Assembly. He has a son, Allan T. Armstrong, ski paratrooper now stationed at Camp Hale, Colo.
  The Loft and a small administration building were the only structures at Oregon Ship when Ted Hehn started work there. Prior to that time he was with the Navy yard at Bremerton, Wash. Hehn transferred to Swan Island in May, 1942, and was among the first 25 men to work on actual ship construction there. At that time all workers were checked at one time station. Ted has been instructor in blue print reading for some time.

State Tax Return
Deadline Nearing
  (OREGON SHIP) - The April 15 deadline for filing of and payment on 1943 Oregon state income tax returns crept nearer this week, with thousands of shipyard workers still delinquent.
  Although many persons are a bit groggy from the tussle with the March 15 federal tax return. they are finding relief in the fact that 75 per cent of their Oregon state tax for 1943 is forgiven.
  Payment of the tax, if it exceeds $10, may be made in four quarterly payments - April 15, July 15, October 15 and January 15 (1945), or in two semi-annual installments. Interest penalties are imposed for failure to file or to pay.
  Because of a shortage of help, the state was unable to provide tax compilation service at the yards for workers. Oregon income tax headquarters for Portland are in the Oregon building, Fifth and Oak street.


Kaiser Hopes for Moorage at Swan Kaiser Company, Inc., has started work at the Vancouver yard on a $2,279,000 floating drydock for the Maritime .commission. Excavation is underway adjoining Way 12 at the east end of the yard. The drydock will remain the property of the commission, and will be constructed under a "no profit" contract. The commission announced that the dock will be turned over to the navy, but said its location has not yet been determined. However, it is believed in some circles that the drydock may be moored at Swan Island. This belief was further supported by the statement of Edgar F. Kaiser, vice-president and general manager of the Portland area yards. He said: "The Kaiser company has agreed to build the drydock for the government for a guaranteed price with absolutely no profit involved with the hope that the navy will locate the dock at the Swan Island shipyard." Assistant General Manager Mike Miller said the work will be done entirely with present employes, adding: "The drydock will take up any slight slump that might result temporarily in the change-over from the carrier to the transport contract." The project indicates a major step in turning emphasis from shipbuilding to repair work, which will be greatly increased by the growing intensity of the war in the Pacific. The dock also may be used in conversion work after the war. A new way, No. 13, will be constructed at Vancouver and another craneway added to build the 528 foot dock, according to Vancouver Yard Superintendent John Hallett. Composed of Three Sections The drydock will be composed of three sections. The center section will be 368 feet long with 55-foot cantilever wing walls on each end. Each end section will be 79 feet long. The structure will have a 118 foot beam and will be 90 feet wide on the inside. It will have a draft of six feet loaded and will take about four months to build. Capable of handling any vessel up to 14,600 long tons, and weighing 5,900 tons itself when equipped, the dock will be able to accommodate almost any ship entering the Columbia. In operation, the shell of the floating dock will be filled with water to permit ships to be towed in. The water then will be pumped out to make the structure buoyant enough to lift the ship high and dry. End sections will be constructed so that they can be lowered and moved to- ward the center of the dock to serve as pontoons upon which the whole structure may be towed. Suggest Possible Location Engineers, discussing the possibility of locating the drydock at Swan Island, suggest that the location probably would be on the Mock's Heights side of Craneway 1. In that event, the Outfitting dock probably would be extended parallel to the craneway and the floating structure would be moored in the basin beside it. To furnish additional ship storage area, it would be possible to dredge a storage basin between the extended Outfitting dock and Cranway 1. It is pointed out that the drydock is urgently needed in this area. If located at Swan Island, it would greatly broaden the scope of work already being done. DANCE APRIL 8 TO AID SOFTBALL FUND (OREGON SHIP) - A dance to raise funds for softball equipment will be held April 8, at the Norse Hall, N. E. 11th and Couch, according to Jerry Walters, chairman of the Oregon Ship Softball league. Dancing will be from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Bob Bateman's orchestra will provide music. Funds from the ticket sale will be divided among the eight teams for the season's expenses, after a general working capital has been deducted. IT Floats Here is a drawing of the floating drydock which is being constructed at Kaiser's Vancouver yard for the Maritime commission. Although that commission said the location of the dock after it is turned over to the navy has not yet been determined, it is hoped Swan Island will be chosen as the moorage site. (Vancouver Photo) Y.W.C.A. Starts New Spring Series Those sports that made good fun AND figure are included in the new spring series of Thursday night specials which started March 2 at the Y.W.C.A. Besides there are classes in dramatics, Spanish, bridge and art appreciation. Courses every Thursday night from 8 to 10 o'clock will continue for six weeks. Information on fees may be obtained by calling BE 6281, or visiting the building at S. W. Broadway and Taylor street. The swing shift "Tuesdays-at-Midnight" continue. BARRACK, DORM UNITS NOW OPEN TO NON-YARDERS REGISTERS Merrill C. Roberts, manager of Swan Island Riverside dormitories, registers Claire Kauble as a new resident following announcement that the dormitories would be open to the public. Miss Kauble has lived in Portland a year. (Swan Island photo) (SWAN ISLAND) - Designed to help alleviate Portland's housing problem by utilizing vacancies in the Swan Island Barracks and Dormitory units, housing officials last week announced that the Barracks and Dormitories will be available to non-shipyard workers on the prevailing basis. Barracks-type housing is open to men applicants at $2.80 weekly. Dormitory housing is available to men and women at $4.90 weekly. Residents have a choice of family-style meals, served in the Barracks dining room, for $10.15 weekly -- averaging 48 cents per meal - or service at the Swan Island Cafeteria. Use of the Swan Island gymnasium and other housing area facilities also is provided. A modern theatre is situated on the project. Twenty-minute bus transportation to the city center is available at 15-minute intervals to 6 p.m., and every 25 minutes to 1 a.m. Applications for room accommodations should be made at the Barracks or Dormitory office, or by calling WE 2201, Ext. 55. more in 1943, or who expect to earn in excess of that amount in 1944. Single persons who earned $2,700 or more in 1943, or who expect to exceed that figure in 1944. Those who had in 1943, or anticipate in 1944, more than $100 income in addition to regular wages. Penalties for failure to file, to pay, or substantially to underestimate are provided by law. However, it was pointed out that the average shipyard worker, who expects to remain on the same wage level for the entire year of 1944, will have to pay little, if any. Should he unexpectedly receive a raise, he may file an amended declaration of estimated income and pay a portion of what he might owe. Should there be a difference in a taxpayer's estimated tax and his estimated withholding figure, it may be paid in four quarterly sums, April 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15. Loftsmen Have Long Records Of Service Limit Tax Estimate Requirements Filing A declaration of estimated federal income tax for 1944, along with payment of at least one-quarter of any difference between estimated tax and the estimated amount to be withheld, must be filed by many taxpayers before April 15, Those required to file are: Married persons who made $3,500 or Oregon Ship Burner Once Top Fighter (OREGON SHIP) - In the ranks of famed prize fighters on Oregon Ship's payroll, Plate Shop Burner Harvey D. Colgin occupies a high place. Back in the golden 'twenties Colgin fought under the name of Young Johnny Martell." His dazzling speed and stabbing left jab earned him victories over such topnotch feather-weights as Young Nationalista, Baby Farr and Pin-Boy Johnson. A loss to Terre Hautes's legendary Bud Taylor was all that kept him from a title shot. (SWAN ISLAND) - Two loftsmen, both leadmen, have a record for long time, continuous service in the Kaiser company's Portland ship yards of which they are justly proud. E.T. "Army" Armstrong, worked on facilities at Oregon Ship before the Mold Loft building was constructed. He started in the Oregon Mold Loft four days after it opened and worked there until transferring to the loft at Swan. In connection with his regular duties in charge of the body plan, "Army" has designed, developed and made layouts and templates for special jigs now being used in Plate Shop and Assembly. He has a son, Allan T. Armstrong, ski paratrooper now stationed at Camp Hale, Colo. The Loft and a small administration building were the only structures at Oregon Ship when Ted Hehn started work there. Prior to that time he was with the Navy yard at Bremerton, Wash. Hehn transferred to Swan Island in May, 1942, and was among the first 25 men to work on actual ship construction there. At that time all workers were checked at one time station. Ted has been instructor in blue print reading for some time. State Tax Return Deadline Nearing (OREGON SHIP) - The April 15 deadline for filing of and payment on 1943 Oregon state income tax returns crept nearer this week, with thousands of shipyard workers still delinquent. Although many persons are a bit groggy from the tussle with the March 15 federal tax return. they are finding relief in the fact that 75 per cent of their Oregon state tax for 1943 is forgiven. Payment of the tax, if it exceeds $10, may be made in four quarterly payments - April 15, July 15, October 15 and January 15 (1945), or in two semi-annual installments. Interest penalties are imposed for failure to file or to pay. Because of a shortage of help, the state was unable to provide tax compilation service at the yards for workers. Oregon income tax headquarters for Portland are in the Oregon building, Fifth and Oak street. *BOND MEN HONORED* Ken Moyer, Oregon Ship war bond director, and his assistant, Bob Bateman, were inducted as members of KOIN'S Million-Dollar club on that group's radio program Wednesday. Membership in the club is reserved for those who have sold one million o r more dollars worth of war bonds. "Dear, don't these swing shift dances DO something to you?"