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local medical personnel.

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to get autopsies of the Marshallese.

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CDR. CRONKITE:

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Washington, D. C.

They have done autopsies at

Majuro.

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to bury people within six hours after death.

They have to be done immediately. Their custom is

DR. BUGHER:

So almost certainly you are going to

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have to reach an understanding with the medical officer to do

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an autopsy and collect the material you wish, and preserve it

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in the manner which ycu desire tohave it preserved for ship-

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opportunity to do an autopsy are not too good.

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These were made originally by

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the commander, and after the decision to move to Majuro was

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Kirk at Majuro, whether they are aware of the necessity for

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doing autopsies.

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It is not clear to me whether anybody talked to Dr.

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I think they are vaguely aware of it,

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but as far as specific needs are concerned, I am sure

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that has not been communicated.

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that could be done. I think they are Willing to do anything

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