“> -. Mr. Edward J. causer 2, -3- One person with slight enlargement of one lobe of the thyroid to be treated conservatively and observed. One case of nodular thyroid has been found in a non-exposed Rongelap woman living on Ebeye, Thyroid surgery has been recommended for this patient at Majuro Hospital, No other instances of thyroid abnormal~ ities have been found in the control populations living on Utirik, Majuro or Ebeye. It appears that the exposed populations have stabilized so far as the thyroid reactions are concerned, Since the delayed reactions by the thyroid are a possibility, Dr. Conard proposes that this population continue to be kept under observation. Dr, Conard notes that the Bikini people now living on Kili are putting increasing pressure on the Trust Territory for return to the Atoll before the restoration is complete and the land can support ’a population. This movement may cause the Trust Territory to ask that all radiologic and safety activities be accelerated so that decisions can be made as to construction of homes, cisterns, etc., ahead of schedule. A low key public announcement of the above observations is being considered by the Brookhaven public relations office, Sincerely, & G. EXGLISH \ pAGeneral \ ‘Manager Chairman Seaborg (2) Commissioner Ramey Commissioner Johnson ComnisSioner Larson © 7 re St , os. | Commissioner Cong. Rel. (2) GM (2) :_. t Secy (2) AGMRD PI BMA AD (Bruner) 22 DOE ARCHIVES