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"A number of RONGELAP inhabitants who were away from the atoll
at the time of the fallout also have been living on EJIT or elsewhere
inthe Marshall Islands. The size of the group also has been increased
by marriages with non-residents of RONGELAP and by births; about
200 persons will be returned to the island. The superficial radiation
skin burns received by some of the people as a result of their exposure were healed by the fall of 1954.
There has been a re-growth
of hair, normal in color, texture and amount, in the individuals who
experienced loss of hair following the fallout.
The people have re-
ceived periodic medical examinations from Atomic Energy Commission specialists and Trust Territory physicians.
Medical ex-
aminations will be continued in the future.
"Plans forthe rehabilitation of RONGELAPinclude the construction
of new homes and community buildings, replacement of village access
paths,
increased water storage facilities,
and installation of a two-
way radio communications facility."
On Friday, 21 June 1957,
the LST 618 departed PARRY Island,
ENIWETOK Atoll, to pick up the natives and their personal property. The
vessel arrived at EJIT, MAJURO Atoll, at 0800 hours on 25 June 1957,
The loading and boarding started soon thereafter and were completed bythe
evening of 26 June 1957.
At 0600 hours on 27 June 1957 the vessel departed
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