Honorable Henry M,
Jackson
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including components of the tuna industry,
hospitals, and the fishermen,
the port city involved,
On the average, $5,555 was distributed
to each of the surviving Japanese fishermen, whereas about $15,000
was provided as compensation for the fisherman who died within a short
period after the incident,
The medical follow-up of the Marshallese people has been of major
concern to the AEC,
Very shortly after the incident occurred, the
involved population was evacuated to Kwajalein Naval Base where they
received extensive observation and care for several months,
Subsequently,
medical teams irom the U, S. have examined these people on an annual
basis,
The primary late medical findings have related to thyroid
abnormalities and where indicated, therapy has been provided,
It is our
intention to continue the medical surveillance of the Marshallese people
and to provide whatever is needed for the health and well-being of the
individuals
involved,
This incident occurred in 1954 and during the subsequent years, there
have been many developments that relate to it.
In order to provide you
with a more complete description of the events, we are enclosing a
narrative summary covering the period to which Congressman Balos’ comments
are addressed,
If we can be of further service to you,
us know,
please do not hesitate to let
Sincerely,
(Sioned) Enzi DeRenzis
eneral Manager
Enclosure:
AEC Staff Comments on Allegations
of Congressman Balos of the Congress
of Micronesia
bee:
JCAE
Chairman (2)
Commissioner Ramey
Commissioner Johnson
Commissioner Larson
Commissioner Doub
GM (2)
Cong. Rel. (2)
Secy
AGMR
BMA
IP
MA
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