G. G. Loran Station, Sand Island, Johnston Island Atoll 
August 10, 1963 
Received message from Marya n ns that a Chief Gragosian 
would arrive August II with dry ice end would be responsible for 
shipment . Received two letters from Mary anna. One dated August 2 
suggested Ken Aaerraan and Pat Elliott stay on until the kth of 
September. Their orders say August 18 and a construction crew is 
due in next week so I think this is impossible. Also it will be 
against the CO's wishes . The letter also suggested that Ken Wilz 
remain until September 10 so the replacement party will overlap 
with us. The other letter, dated August 6 stated that ETC vas 
sending a chief to Sand to carry back 250 Shearwaters and would 
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arrive on the 12th or 13th. Also bird shipping boxes, etc. have 
been sent to arrive no later than August 13 or l4. Also 150 mere 
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birds will be needed in late September. 
During the afternoon we cut color markers (approximately 1000). 
August 11, 19^3 
Chief Gragosian did not arrive. Sent message to ETC and SI 
to this effect. Also no dry Ice was on plane. AH plans for 
Ameraan and Elliott to leave tomorrow are still in effect. They 
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began to pack for this and got their clothes cleaned. 
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August 12, 1963 
Received massages from OTC (both classified and unclassified) 
concerning the chief's arrival and purpose [collect birds (Shearwater) 
sera and ectoparasites] * Lt. Hayes received message that ten roan 
