The Honorable Edward E. Johnston in the etiology. -2- September 17, 1969 On the other hand the malignancy noted in the Utirik woman could well be a spontaneous case not related to radiation exposure in view of the very low dose of radiation that the people on that island received. I might add parenthetically that this case may well increase some of the unrest in the Utirik people related to their not receiving any compensation money. In view of these findings the forthcoming surveys of the Rongelap and Utirik people will be of particular importance with obvious emphasis on thyroid examinations. JI will be writing you before long concerning detailed planning of the next survey. Sincerely, Robert A. Conard, M.D. RAC: jr cc: Mrs. E. P. Farrington Dr. John Totter Dr. William Peck Mr. William Bonnet~~ Dr. V. P. Bond Dr. E. P. Cronkite