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[Benjamin Treuhaft]

The piano project in Havana (23 donated old U.S. pianos fixed up in
Cuba and distributed) needs advice:  How can we ship small packages of
bass strings etc. to Cuba?  Dampp-chaser Inc. donated 23 heaters but
they are still in the Dominican Republic months later because of
shipping troubles.  Mexico's not far from Cuba but stuff may get
swamped in red tape.  I thought Canada would be ideal because of her
long-time good relations with Cuba, but Pianophile for example does not
send stuff outside Canada.

Or would a Canadian tuner be willing to forward a package to Havana
(say strings from Mapes, e.g.) from time to time if, I promise to pay
the postage?    Please contact me if you can help.

Benjamin Treuhaft
Berkeley, Calif.
(510) 843-3823