CHAPTER IV, SECTION 1 in effect. This “chit” system insured a tighter control over cash receipts. The books were serially numbered and were issued for sale to the snack bar by the Accounting Division. Revenue from the sale of the books was turned in daily to the Accounting Division cashier. The snack bar supervisor maintained a pre-numbered register in which was registered the name of the purchaser of each “chit book.” ing Division weekly. The Accounting Division was thereby able to credit the snack bar for meals provided by this facility and at the same time debit the regular mess facility for these meals. On 16 January 1954 a “chit” system for use in the snack bar was established to replace the cash sales system which formerly had been SNACK BAR OPERATING STATEMENT MONTH 1953 Jan. Feb. GROSS PROFIT (Food Only) Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. 1954 Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May CREDITED FOR CREDITED FOR COST OF NIGHT MEALS LABOR (Labor Only) SUNDAY BKFTS. (Food and Labor) CORRECTED PROFIT OR (LOSS) $ 457.11 766.73 $1,736.15 1,929.12 $ 756.00 945.00 $ 504.00 710.00 $ (19.04) 492.61 482,21 540.63 739.91 543.84 588.16 640.07 1,456.85 2,701.17 1,952.42 1,232.46 1,162.53 1,505.92 1,213.18 1,273.55 1,553.94 1,592.20 2,000.82 1,650.81 756.00 756.00 945.00 756.00 756.00 756.00 756.00 945.00 405.00 578.00 527.00 450.00 410.00 628.00 778.00 698.00 1,183.00 810.00 583.75 661.10 628.99 496.66 699.11 620.13 1,318.65 2,828.35 1,516.61 2,009.05 2,211.14 939.00 736.91 243.07 1,788.92 2,576.57 2,607.77 2,065.01 1,101.66 1,652.82 1,804.24 2,550.87 1,982.32 LAUNDRY The original concept for this operation con- sidered using the Elmer laundry facilities to serve all sites. Regular days for pick up and delivery were established and the entire operation placed on a scheduled basis. The service to Bikini did not prove satisfactory as transporta- 567.00 — — — — — 334.00 809.00 616.00 980.00 1006.00 42.41 945.10 1,388.33 1,036.90 1,088.69 son who desired to avail himself of the service provided by these facilities was required to bring and pick up the laundry. Finished laundry (ironed) was not provided. Clothes were gener- ally delivered moist and clothes lines were provided in the camp areas for drying in the sun. Washed laundry was ready within 24 hours after receipt. This entire procedure was en- tion schedules for both air freight and LST sailings varied almost daily. It was not unusual for clean or dirty laundry to be held up three to five days. This unsatisfactory service was rectified by the installation of 9 automatic wash- thusiastically received and met with such favor that the Bikini laundry load at Elmer was reduced approximately 60%. Fox, Charlie and Nan. made available to all persons, including finished work for those men at both Eniwetok and Bi- ing machines; three at Tare, and two each at The installation of the automatic washing machines at Bikini Atoll was simple and inexpensive. A concrete slab was roofed over by a rough board frame covered with canvas. The units were located near the water towers and little piping was required. Hot water heaters were not provided. These installations were staff- ed with regular laundry employees. Each per- The services of the Elmer laundry were kini who desired it. However due to transportation difficulties there were times when two weeks would elapse between pick up and de- livery. All sheets were laundered at the Elmer laundry and to properly meet the demands of each camp a heavy supply of clean sheets was required at each camp in order to make the regular weekly change. Page 4-21