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Hal Hollister

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it pertains to the rehabilitation process,
Alse our almost
daily communication with ham radio operators on Bnewetak anc
Mojuro keep us informed of developments,
We are encouraged
by centinued efforts to wonitor radioactivity levels,
being
avare ef the biological problems thay may face, natives are
returning in small numbers prior to the afficlal beginning
of the rehabitation effort.
However, how they will respond
to safety recommendations and accommodations to conditions
are unknown.
Behavioral problems will occur and can endure
for a number of years.
They can be prevented throudgh careful
study and analysis.
The Battelle luman Affairs Research Centers here in Seattle
has compatent sataff sensitive to the issues just raised and
can plan a long-term program to investigate these issues.
She task demands an interdisciplinary approach where staff
acientists representing a broad range of secial and behavioral
sclance «xpertige function as a tean.
T have a number of additional thoughts and ideas on the subject
and would welcome the opportunity to discuss these with you in
the immediate future.
I look fomvard to hearing from you.
oincerelyv,

Joseph E.

Trimble,

Ph.b.

Research Seclentist
Social Change Study Center
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