B. RABAUL About two hours out of Rabaul our party had been queried as to whether we desired lunch upon arrival. We proceeded, therefore, to the Cosmopolitan Hotel and luncheon following our greeting at the plane by the following individuals: Mr. John R. Foldi Australian Territorial Administrator for New Britain Island Mailing address: Australian Trust Territory Papua and New Guinea Charles Haszler, M.D. Australian Regicnal Medical Officer, New Guinea Islands Mailing address: Same as Mr. Foldi's And others Mr. Gus Sniles Reporter for RABAUL TIMES South Pacific Post (Port Moresby): Wire Services The latter was not a member of the official party, but attached himself inmediately--with questions. Following a graciously accepted response of "We are in no position to comment so soon after our arrival", Mr. Sniles permitted us to depart for the hotel. Our group noticed that he had taken pictures as we deplaned. After lusch and a perusal of Dr. Haszler's file of records which included original interviews (questions and answers) by him and Sub- Inspector Stewart, the team boarded the TAKUYO MARU at the dock. were accompanied by Mr. Foldi, Dr. Haszler, and two interpreters. We One was Mr. Jim Wong, a District employee, and the second was a Japanese employed by the Japanese Salvage Company working in the harbor. Our party was greeted at the head of the gangplank with formality, but smilingly, by the Captain and his officers, all of whom rendered fee aa ~ ok > sree ee eaters, colnieeia: DO QE ARCH, Woes