Ke D. Nichols -~3- July 12, 195) property for the general good. I suggested to Mr. Sears further the statement that the operation of a proving ground is an integral with the operation of a military system for strategic and security purposes, and that such activities were not in contra- diction to the requirement for the maintenance of health and safety of the people in the preservation of the natural resources. These were two aspects of the same general problem and both had to be observed. A motion picture film showing the relocation of the Utirik people and the move of the Rongelap inhabitants to their tenporary quarters at Bjit Island in the Majuro Atoll will be show to the Committee after the questions have been fatished. This fila is a very effective testimony to the present good health of the Rongelap people and the fine housing which Holmes & Narver have built in a beautiful tropical setting. A second petition referring to thermo-nuclear experiments has apparently been introduced by other Delegations including that of the UK. While I have not seen the text of this petition, it is apparently acceptable to the U. 5. Delegation, previded minor changes in wording are made. The Committee on Petitions having bem unable to complete its consideration of the Marshall Islands petition, adjourned until Monday, July 12. The draft resolution will te considered only after the detailed questions on the Marshall IsLands' petition have been complcted. ec: A. Tarmaro, Asst. GM for Res & ID cc: John Hall, special lrojects cc: Roy i. Snapp, Secretariat,