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search in the United States, so as to formulate repHes to in- 

 quiries sent from abroad. 



3. Communicating to foreign offices needs for additional in- 

 formation relating to problems originating in the United States. 



(b) Classification, cataloging, and filing of papers and reports 

 received from various sources at the request of the National Re- 

 search Council, and record of researches in progress concerning 

 which detailed information may be obtained elsewhere. 



(c) Issue of lists of available information and preparation of 

 digests of such information for distribution to properly accredited 

 persons. 



(d) Maintenance of contact with various research agencies in 

 the United States. 



