Merchandise was secured from various vendors in Honolulu, T.lL, the Far Ekst and through the Army and Air Force ● Exchange Service, New york. Major emphasis was placed on ‘fSoldier Essential” type merchandise in accordance with the Arqy and Air Force Exchange Service operating manual; however, various gift and oriental type merchandise was also stocked. Stock levels were increased approximately three hundred percent for the operational period to xneetthe increased demand, II~d ‘tPipeline delivery problems were encountered due to the infrequency of supply ships; however, delivery was supplemented by use of APO parcel Post System to avoid out-of-stock conditions. A listing of sales, net profits and dividends to the Central Fost Fund is appended hereto.23 23 - TABV *