DRAFT 18 7 Nov 55 CONTRACTOR RADIATION As part of a radiological study, the AFL takes biological and soil samples from the Marshall Islands.’ 1956 RADIATION The NRDL and Walter Reed Army Medical Center study radionuclides in urine samples of the Rongelapese.'” A radiobiological analysis indicates contamination during this year of reef fishes of Rongelap and Ailinginae Atolls, probably from Operation Redwing, conducted during spring and summer 1956." 7-14 Feb 56 RADIATION The NRDLcollects soil and biological samples on the Marshall Islands for radiobiological study.'"* 9 Mar 56 CLAIMS The Marshallese Congress Hold-over Committee petitions the 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 move humans and their possessions to a safe distance; * instruction of inhabitants and their physicians in safety measures; * adequate compensation of evacuees; and * satisfaction of land claims of Bikini and Enewetak evacuees.'” 6 Apr 56 ADMINISTRATION HerzelPlaine of the office of the AEC generat'counsel describes the Marshall Islands as a Class C category mandate and indicates that the U.S. intends to treat the T.T. as an integral-part- of the U.S. in order to apply the laws. of eminent domain to conducting the nuclear tests in the T.T."" 24 Apr 56 MEDICAL RADIATION Current medical examinations indicate that the Rongelapese show no conditions related to radiation effects but that they are restless because of inactivity and social tension among themselves and with other groups.'” 5 May - 22 Jul 56 WEAPON TESTING The U.S. conducts nuclear weapon tests at Enewetak andBikini in Operation Redwing.'” TUG S 1b