Page 4 3. The people of both Atolls believe chez land and trees were damaged by the radiation and that they should receive just compensation for this damage. They would agree to have such compensation placed in trust funds for the good of both groups. 4. The control groups believe they should receive compensation for submitting to the medical examinations. C. Recommendations: As a physician concerned with the health and welfare of the exposed people, I urge that the next medical examination proceed without further delay. In order to have the examination proceed without difficulty, the following recommendations should be seriously considered by the Special Joint Committee: 1. Independent physiciaas from Japan, WHO, and the U.S. Public Health Service should accompany and maie individual reports to the Special Committee. 2. The physicians from Japan should be -— Dr. Haruo Ezaki, Universicy of Hiroshima Dr. Toshiyuki Kumatori, Naticnal Institute of Radiological Sciences The importance of the presence of these two physicians cannot be overemphasized. In my opinion, if they are not present the involved peopie will refuse to be examined. Due to possible complications in clearance of these physicians, the proposed date of September 7, 1972, may have to be delayed. 3. The Director of Health, Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, should be requested to send Medical Officers with the examining team to treat local diseases. Such treatment would be advantageous from a public relations standpoint and should lead to more cooperation by all concerned. 4. Every effort must be made to improve communication between the physician and the people under study. A better understanding of the purpose of the examinations would remove an apparent major source of resentment now evident. A written translation of the major findings into Marshallese stould be made for the use of the Health Aides and the Medical Practitioners. lO148352 20