Don Winslow of the Navy #69

In the wake of a deadly atomic test, Commander Don Winslow is called to naval headquarters to investigate a mysterious, radiation-immune ray-fish with dangerous electric powers—only to find the research report stolen and a scientist murdered. As suspicion grows, Winslow notices a strange detail about a vendor's tray, sparking a theory that the killer may have been hidden in plain sight all along.

Bell Bottom Bill is baffled when he hears the sailors idolizing Hollywood star Tyrone Gabble, only to learn Gabble’s real trouble is swatting away flies — not women — leaving Bill both relieved and mildly confused.

Tugboat Tucker accidentally causes a stir when he overloads the skipper’s bunk with two hot water bags, leading to a comical mishap. The story follows the resulting chaos and Tucker’s attempt to explain the situation, all while the ship’s crew reacts with surprise and amusement.

Shipwreck confides in Seaweed about losing his pay at the races, claiming he had a foolproof system—only to reveal he bet on a horse so slow it asked directions mid-race and even ate his frankfurter. Seaweed is unimpressed, prompting Shipwreck to vow never to gamble again, while sharing a wild tale of a horse named "Up the Creek" that finished exactly where it was named.