DRAFT 18 7 Nov 55 CONTRACTOR RADIATION As part of a radiological study, the AFL takes biological and spil samples from the Marshall Islands." 1956 RADIATION The NRDL and Walter Reed Army Medical Center study radi uclides in urine samples of the Rongelapese.'™ A radiobiological analysis indicates contamination durin g this year of reef fishes of Rongelap andAilinginae Atolls, probably from Operation Redwing, conducted during spring and summer 1956."** 7-14 Feb 56 RADIATION The NRDL collects soil and biological samples on the Marghall Islands for radiobiological study.'"* 9 Mar 56 CLAIMS The Marshallese Congress Hold-over Committee petitions he UN Visiting Mission for * * * * cessation of lethal weapons test in their home islands or, if such tests are necessary, for taking all precautions prior to explosions to mave humans and their possessions to a safe distance; instruction of inhabitants and their physicians in safety measur adequate compensation of evacuees; and satisfaction of land claims of Bikini and Enewetak evacuees.'” 6 Apr 56 ADMINISTRATION Herzel Plaine of the office of the AEC general counsel descriljes the Marshall Islands as a Class C category mandate andindicates that the U.S. intndsto treat the T.T. as an integral part of the U.S. in order to apply the laws of emfnent domain to conducting the nuclear tests in the T.T.'" 24 Apr 56 MEDICAL RADIATION Current medical examinations indicate that the Rongelabese show no conditions related to radiation effects but that they are restless se of inactivity and social tension among themselves and with other groups.'” 5 May - 22 Jul 56 WEAPONTESTING The U.S. conducts nuclear weapontests at Enewetak and Bikini in Operation Redwing.'”