Ser 16/1002
c.
Three pallets of laundry compound.
Each pallet weighs 1,500 potnds
and contains approximately 30 cases:
seven cases each of laundry soap,
laundry booster, bleach, dishwashing compound, and two cases of concrete
cleaner.
These cleaning products are highly concentrated; therefore, it is
recommended that the ultimate user be advised to follow the directions on the
container of each product.
d.
Two pallets of schoolbooks.
One pallet of elementary books and one
pallet of junior high books.
Each pallet contains approximately 1,000 books.

e.

One pallet of flower and vegetable seeds consisting of eight small

f.

One pallet containing two bolts of yellow fabric (50% cotton/50%

barrels, approximately 5,000 packages.
on each package should be followed.

For proper germination, instructions

polyester), four boxes of Jack-in-the-Box uniforms (approximately 150 tunics/
shirts), 20 puzzels/games, and 130 Captain Kangaroo dolls.
g.
One pallet containing two bolts of lavender fabric (93% rayon/7%
silk), two cases of carbohydrates (each case weighs approximately 90 pounds
and contains two cans of hard candy), 216 WHAMO Flurries, 400 J&J First Aid
kits, 6 athletic balls, and 20 Captain Kangaroo dolls.
3.°

Feedback

a.
Project Handclasp provides material to those commands/organizations
which have expressed the greatest interest, including maximum participation,
effective distribution,

porate, will continue
apprised of how their
this utilization.
It
obtain materials sent
b.

and feedback.

No donor, whether individual or cor-

to provide material to Project Handclasp without being
material has been utilized and the results obtained from
is through feedback that Project Handclasp is able to
overseas.

Pictures obtained during the distribution (both black and white, with

negatives, and color slides) are desired.

Submission of magazine/newspaper

articles to local/national news media, such Navy publications as NAVY TIMES,

CHINFO WEEKLY NEWSGRAM, ALL HANDS, NAVNEWS, etc., and similar Army/Air Force
publications would be most beneficial.

c.

It would be appreciated if correspondence, signed preferably by

the Director, discussing the distribution, value, acceptance, etc., of the
shipment, as well as the impact of the program on furthering Navy objectives

to include "improving perceptions of the Navy" and the United States, be

sent to West Coast Director, Project Handclasp, copy to CNO, CINCPACFLT,

COMSEVENTHFLT, COMELEVEN, etc.
4,

This shipment demonstrates how the "hand of friendship" can extend from

the people of America to the people of Enewetak in honor of this historic
event,
We are proud to be a part of your effort.

M. C. TEVELSON

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