DR. EMERSON was then asked to discuss the report by Neel and Schull on the genetics study on Japanese children. He distributed a chart which was discussed. DR. GLASS raised some questions about the statistics and suggested slight modifications. After a considerable discussion of the report of GENETIC Neel and Schull and the inconclusiveness of their STUDY study, it was agreed to avoid misleading statements OF about the conclusions. Since this report is being JAPANESE discussed in the forthcoming Semi-annual Report, the exact wording is important since the report has such widespread distribution and because of the current UN Scientific Committee consideration of such problems. DR. GLASS expressed strong opposition to any summary or conclusion in the Semi-annual Report with the emphasis that Dr. Neel had given to it regarding the lack of genetic effect without any compensating considerations. DR. WARREN suggested that the initial summary use the exact words followed by the statement that: "However, the staff of the Division of Biology and Medicine feels that the following viewpoint should be presented", DR. DUNHAM suggested asking Dr. Neel to approve thefirst“and Last sentence but avoid detailed discussion. A further discussion followed to which the matter of whether any official statement by the AEC had yet been made regarding the genetic effect of the radiation from the bombs. It was the general concensus that the AEC had not made any conclusive statements. DR. BUGHER warned against making any statement that the mewspapers could pick up as a matter of disagreement between the AEC and a scientific report. DR. GLASS expressed concern about putting any statement in the Semi-annual Report that would increase public apprehension further. DR. WARREN expressed the opinion that it would be improper for the AEC to put interpretations on the work of a competent investigator. Further discussion concluded in the suggestion that Dr. Emerson visit Ann Arbor to obtain some agreement with Dr. Neel. DR. DUNNING was then asked to present his report on radioactive contamination of Pacific areas, the outline of which appears as “Appendix B". After Dr. Dunning's report (augmented by Dr. Conard who had actively participated in the RETURN OF RONGELAPESE study), Dr. Dunbam asked for any comments from the Committee concerning the return of the natives to Rongelap. The current low morale of the natives was pointed out and the advantages of returning them to their homes presented as a factor which should be balanced against the possible radiation hazard in their return. It had been suggested by Dr. Conard that they be permitted to return in April or May, 1958. Further discussion followed as to means of continuing the monitoring of these natives and also those from the Island of Uterick for