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In regard to your note of Herch 27, l973, the errangoment vith seens quite rensonable to zo and prcbebly the xost cconczicel arrangensent that could be maie for taking care of the finh on a continuous casis. Hovever, this is prinarily a lesal, contractual matter, I have provided copies of the arrangexents to our contract staff. My only concerm is that the personnel costs dc not exceed that stipulatei in the negoticted contract.

Since I cannct conscieatiouoly testify thet attendance at the Date
Analysis and Forecssting course vill significantly contribute to the
execution of the contract, I cannot approve expenditure of funds for thet
purpose. Te inforration gained must be directly related to our project,
as opposed to the project aree esnticned by for a generel
professicnal capability eshancecent. In the latter case, should be willing to support your attendence.

I az very happy to learn that the transition phese of the operation batveen the tvo orzanizatious vorked out vithout aianap.

Best personal regurls,

SIGNED

April 6, 1973