Did you ask for compensation before 1964? Q: "In 1957 when John and Biliet went to Chicago for special treatment they contacted a lawyer in Hawaii (notes not clear), asked for compensation for everything, land, trees, people." When you received compensation ($10,400) did you know what it was for? “Only for people affected.“ Did you ask for compensation before you talked to the lawyer? "Told Amata Kabua to ask T.T." Reply? "To my understanding, Administration did not want to get involved." When in Kwajalein did the government provide food? "Government allowed $1,100 a month for food and there were about 180 people living on Aijit. Other aid included $240 every three months as compensation for copra we could have made. estimated 2 1/2 tons every three months. matter. The government determined it. island produced more than that." The government We had no say in the During those days the How long was copra payment made? "During stay on Aijit. Amount was so small that I (John Anjain) held until two payments, then gave everyone $2.00 per person. we left for Rongelap copra payments ended." When = Were you happy on Aijit? > "They built houses on Aijit and Rongelap.” 2 Was there other aid? "No. Small island, few coconuts, not enough. food money. We had to stretch Usually run out at the end and have to borrow from next month's money. the administration.” We asked for more, but there was no reply from When you returned to Rongelap, could you live like before? "Yes, but could not eat coconut crabs. They gave us the same number of chickens and pigs to replace those killed. copra until 5 to 6 months after returning." We didn't produce (It was noted later that many chickens and pigs died later, presumably because they were imported and were not used to scavenging for food in an island location.) -11~ - wm Ta MD FF ome ae Tnegoreseert 3 we oper ree Je py ee 4,