them a short written description and instruction sheet, handwritten. It was emphasized that a dosimeter with this comparatively high range is used in the United States for purposes such as civil defense, weapons tests, and not for routine laboratory, industrial or training purposes. During this time the urine samples from both ships were col- lected and packaged for us by the Japanese. Throughout this session, our hosts several times reiterated their thanks and appreciation for "your help". As often, we, in return, ex- pressed our pleasure at being able to be of assistance and also for the opportunity of meeting them personally. Two bottles of "Fine, Old, Rare" Japanese whiskey made their ap— pearance on the table at about this time; a pitcher of water, nuts,rice cakes followed. Drinks were poured neat. for our group to give the first toast. The moment seemed propitious Our sincere feeling of cordiali- ty and appreciation for the friendliness and cooperation shown us through- out our stay made this a spontaneous and natural gesture. This resulted in a short exchange of personal expressions of mtual respect and friendship--and more toasts. As a particular evidence of the warm and personal atmosphere which existed, we relate the following: Captain Tanaka, Master of the SATUMA, a handsome, well-built and virile-appearing man, obviously well-traveled and sophisticated (who had informed us that he did not drink or smoke because "it is injurious to the health") now announced in response to our previous exchange of good wishes, "I will sing for you the New Zealand good-bye song.......I sing now!" He then sang to us in Fnglish, without : “ CP DOE ARCHIVES ZQONFIDENTIAL Rar 2,