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Troop Ship USO Show Amid Ocean Tension
John Steinbeck reports aboard a troopship near England where a small USO unit performs for sailors. A live show blends singing, dancing, mime, and magic amid cramped mess hall seating while soldiers react with mixed enthusiasm. The performance highlights courage and fatigue, ending with a muted chorus as seas and war press on.
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