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specialized approach than that of the exhibits preparators, and the work is not so diverse. The exhibit workers' varied skills would be lost if assigned to Dunkle; the solution is a full-time worker, possibly a woman.

Invertebrate Paleontology and Paleobotany.- The appointment of Dr. Richard Cifelli to the post left vacant by the resignation of Dr. Alfred R. Loeblich, Jr., brings to life the question of an assistant to spend full time on the collection of Foraminifera. After the insistent and frequent arguments offered by Dr. Loeblich and myself on this subject, it seems hardly necessary to go into a lengthy demonstration of the need for this position. Dr. Loeblich left tons of material that must be washed and sorted, if the collections are to be made useful. In addition to this, it is anticipated that Dr. Cifelli, if he is to be effective at all. will lead parties into the field to collect his own research material. All of this will need to be processed. To expect this tedious and time-consuming work of the curator is unrealistic and unfair. I recommend that a GS-5 museum aid position be set up to hire an assistant to help Dr. Cifelli, the assistant to work full time for him.

[[underline]] Promotions [[/underline]] .- In the next fiscal year promotions for Mr. Grover Moreland, GS-7, and Mr. Gladwyn B. Sullivan, GS-5, are recommended. The former has proved himself a superb technician and a wide-awake worker. He has recommended many improvements in the shop, all of which have led to efficiency and better work. He has undertaken many difficult tasks and is ripe for advancement.

Mr. Sullivan has improved to the point where he undertakes more and more difficult assignments and is ready to move up.