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The show last night, Bob Hope in Son of Paleface, wea interrupted four
tines by tropical showers but each time the projector was restarted all the
Marshallese -—- some carrying small babies -- were back in their seats,
1200 Rhode Island red chickens, flown to Kwajalein from Honolulu,
attracted the most attention among the natives during the loading.
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The chickens being tended by Harry Sutsui, Honolulu Poultryman, were
Swung aboard in crates,
As they were lowered into the hold Magistrate .
watched wide-eyed and occasionally whistled softly.
There was one humorous aspect to the chickens.
Sailors aboard this ship
kidded about their cargo among themselves but they didn't smile at outsiders
joining in the joking.
A few sailors working on the dock area around Kwajalein couldn't resist
the temptation of heckling the LST crew,
(Result:
A few very interesting
and lively arguments after dark).
The natives will not be put ashore until early tomorrow morning.
Most
of their equipment will reach the beach some time during the day.
Captain Scott ordered this schedule to permit the natives to have
breakfast aboard ship and then all day in which to get settled in their new
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For the next year the AERC will supply food and‘ medicei—eane for the
Rongelap people.
The natives will be under the direct supervision and care
of the Trust Territory Marshall Island Headquarters on Majuro, which is
within
walking distance of Ejit.
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