December 28, 1943, Messrse Porter Hayes Schaake Austin The following communication has been received from Dr. Bert Nash: "To Heads of Departments in AST Program: As you know, the army is planning to administer the achievement tests on January 3, 4, and 5, If it is possible for you to do so, they would like to have us furnish some assist-= ance in scoring these papers starting on Monday, January 3. If you have people who would be willing to give as much as two half-days during that period, will you please send me their nemes and the half-days which they would prefer to work. We will try to satisfy their desires in the matter, especially if they will indicate first, second, third, and fourth choices for these half- days. Sincerely yours, Bert A. Nash Director, AST Program." w- Without fail I would respond to this request. Will you men please get together and make it a point to carry this out to the fullest extent? If for any reason you cannot comply with this request, please confer | with me. I desire to communicate with Drs Nash at onces FCA 3:AH