190 1 local medical personnel. 2 to get autopsies of the Marshallese. 3 CDR. CRONKITE: Alderson Reporting Company Washington, D. C. They have done autopsies at Majuro. 5 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 7 have to reach an understanding with the medical officer to do 8 an autopsy and collect the material you wish, and preserve it 9 in the manner which ycu desire tohave it preserved for ship- 10 ment to you. 11 opportunity to do an autopsy are not too good. 12 | The chances of CDR. CRONKITE: special teams ever havirg an These were made originally by 13 the commander, and after the decision to move to Majuro was 144 made. 15-| Kirk at Majuro, whether they are aware of the necessity for 16 doing autopsies. 17 It is not clear to me whether anybody talked to Dr. DR. BUGHER: I think they are vaguely aware of it, 18] but as far as specific needs are concerned, I am sure 18 that has not been communicated. 20 that could be done. I think they are Willing to do anything #1! that is asked of them, if they are able to do it, and will 22 ARC I do not know how diffcult it is 4 6 , That is one of the things follow’ the suggestions quite enthusiastically. 6338 I don't know og any specific request having been passed to them, other 4 than that they should give the general medical care to people * that under the other plan would have been forthcoming from Y . Department of Energy Histvan'’s Office ei IRS , 194