Mr. Roger Ray
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July 12, 1978
Reliability
The examinations are carried out on a number of widely-separated
atolls including Rongelap, Utirik and, in the future,Kili, which is far to
the south. We need a reliable ship that can maintain a reasonable speed
in order to formulate definite survey schedules.
Medical specialists par-
ticipating must be assured that a reasonably definite schedule can be maintained
since time away from their work is at a premium.
We feel that the YFU under consideration - or another suitable vessel snould be obtained ,if at all possible,to carry out our program. In the meantime, without a support vessel, it is impossible to carry out the necessary
logistic support of our surveys. Therefore, it is imperative that such a
vessel be obtained as soon as possible if we are to continue our program.
Sincerely yours,
Robert A. Conard, M.D.
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