Witness /s/ P.W. Steele /s/ Kabotbot,K. P.W. Steele Kabotbot, K. Island Affeirs Officer 19 Jan 55 15 Jan 55 The man who presented his claim said that all who filled out the form got paid. Dr. Isaac Lanwi explained about the form at that time. Payment for loss of copra not made During the three months the Utirikese were on Kwajalein after the incident, they were paid approximately $400 per month for copra which they were unable to make due to their displacement. per person. This worked out to about $7 The Rongelapese, who were later relocated from Kwajalein to Aijit in the Majuro lagoon, also received similar compensation. The Committee found to be a constant source of complaint the amount of this money. The people of Rongelap, for instance, say that they only received $240 every three months for copra. This works out roughly to $1 per person per month and does not include those who might have joinea family members on Aijit during the three years. The following exchange regarding this problem between the committees and the people of Rongelap was recorded on Majuro, July 16, 1971. Q: Was that Compensation enough? A: "The amount we had agreed to with Amata Kabua was 8 1/2 million in the lawsuit." -10- eae . FG pel eH “ede