C. G. Loran Station, Sand Island, Johnston Island Atoll August 19, 1963 Processed remaining blood samples. Obtained ectoparasites from Common Noddy and Wedgetails. Put twenty-five boxes together for shipping birds. Discovered that tape the S. I. sent to be used is absolutely useless. It will not stick and is apparently old. Chief Alexander had a stencil cut for us on Johnston for labeling the boxes. Obtained a blood sample (sera and frozen whole blood) from a sick frigate chick. Its eyes were bad and its wings swelled and bleeding. Chief Gregosian sent another message to DTC concerning the Mats, Scott AFB orders. August 20, 1963 Processed blood sample collected yesterday. Obtained tape and paint from Chief Alexander and finished taping boxes and labeling them. Sent message to S. I. concerning the date of arrival of our replacements so plans for Ken to leave can be made in due time. This message was sent during the afternoon. At 10 p.m. I received a message from the SI (which was sent before my message left here) saying that Ken Amerman was to arrive August 28 and McFarlane was to arrive September 8. One part was garbled and I am not sure which Ken leaves on September 2. I am assuming they mean Ken Wilz but there is no