R. K. Selander, 1953 San Francisco, Calif., to Textla Gutierres, Mexico September 28 — Left San Francisco International Airport on Western Airlines flight to Los Angeles at 6:00 P.M. Baggage consisting of 2 suitcases, a sleeping bag, a shotgun in case, and 34 pounds of ammunition. Arrived in Los Angeles at 7:45. At 10:30 P.M., I left Los Angeles on the Pan American (Mexicana de Aviacion) flight #583 to Mexico City. Arrived at 7:00 A.M., Sept. 29. Sept. 29 At the office of the Aduana (Customs) at the airport I was required to show my Turista card and vaccination certificate and give an address where I could be reached in Mexico City. All my gear, with the exception of the gun and case of ammunition, was only hastily examined and given to me. Upon showing my 1952 gun permit I was told that it had expired (or at least was no longer valid) and that a permit from the "Military District #1" would be required. At the Embajada Americana (Reforma and Lafarga, Phone: 35 95 00) I contacted a Mrs. Ortega, an American who is married to a Mexican. She seemed smart and alert and seemed very understanding when I explained the problem. However, she re- ferred me to a Mr. A. Sloane, whose office