long. They say 'if we are in such bad shape, leave us alone to die. If we are not, don't make guinea pigs out of us.'"' He also said "what will you do if they refuse to go on with it?'’, It is a good question and we don't have the answer. Especially since recent developments of the increasing number of thyroid problems. I believe we should make every effort to get close to the people and make them understand and assure their cooperation even if we have to pay them or provide competent medical attention on the islands where they are located and schedule planes or ships necessary to provide fast service when movement of patients is necessary, They are asking for material from our abandoned rad-safe facility and we should help them get it. We could help by giving them advice on community affairs and handling their money (Mrs. showed me her savings book and asked how she gets her profits) She asked if she should get a washing machine, a car and sewing machine or keep her money in savings. The T. T. should give this kind of advice, but to them the AEC gave them the money and expect us to tell them what to do with it. There is also a problem with the people on Utirik who are examined but did not get enough radiation to get paid. They are dissatisfied and of course blame the AEC. -4- 5552060 PRIVACY ACT MATERIAL REMOVED Dr.