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sone 170 former inhabitants of Bikini were evacuated from the atoll in 176
prior to the militar.
ry effects tests conducted at that time.
After study
of suitable alternative sites and consultations with the people, they were
relocated on the islend of Kili in the southern Varsnall Islands. -The United
Staves wiil continue, 2s it hes in the prst, to provide information concerninz
their welfere to the United Nations.
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There is attached her‘eto, for the informaticn of the Security Council, a
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copy of a press release on this subject issued on April 2, 1253 by “the Atomic
Energy Commission of the United States.
It is requested that cocies of this letter, together with its enclosure
be circulated to members of the Security Council.
Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my hishest consideration.
Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.
United States Permanent
Representative to the Security Council