(Ponape District)
KUSALE
LELE Island, the seat of native government for Kusaie, was inspected on
12 January, after arrival by UeS+S. ROQUE (AG 137) from Namorik.
Kusaie
Island is one of the "high" islands of Micronesia. There is no U.S.
official on Kusaie. Inspection was made of the village, with stops at the
council house, school, church, mission, dispensary, wholesale store, sar
mill (on Yepan Point), and a meeting with the Kusaie council.
The island
people appeared resourceful, appreciative of American efforts in guidance
and rehabilitation, and were well-dressed in American clothes.
A.
Administrative program.
(a)
Self-government.
The Chief Magistrate, Paul Sigrah, appeared capable.
He is the son of King Sigrah, who is living on Lele. The
council is composed of the village magistrate of each of
the four villages of Kusaie, whose total population numbers
1723- The first elections since 1943 were in progress, at
the desire of the people, after over six months! serious
discussions on basic principles and procedures with CivdAd
field trip officers. The council officials, in meeting
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just prior to the departure of the inspection party,
presented a heartening picture of governmental officials
who knew how to express well-considered views of selfgovernment eo
(b)
Health and sanitation.
(1) Health services on Kusaie are administered capably by
Albert Hicking, a Gilbertese graduate of the Medical College
at.Suva, Fiji Islands.
1 nurse's aide.
He is assisted by 2 health aides and
The dispensary, which was built by the
community, has 10 general medical and surgical beds anda
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2-bed isolation ward. Ten to twelve persons report daily
for minor outpatient care. Medical supplies and records
were adequatee The population appeared well-nourished.
Dental care needs some attention. (See recommendation,
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page 10 of the report.)
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Sanitation on Lele village was well above average, due
to Dr. Hicking's instruction program, which has the assistance of village officials. Constant attention is needed in
keeping water catchments properly screened, and some of these
catchments require gravity outlets.
(c)
Education.
There are 4 public schools on Kusaie with an attendance
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