In light of serious, unique health problems, a much higher level of health care is needed for the Marshall Islands, for the whole perulation, and on a ecntinuing basis. Consultation is needed to determine pctentially effective ways for promoting this. Profound moral and legal questions are raised in the matter of the radiation-contaminated atolls. Who shall decide and upon what Dasis shall they or shall they not be “cleaned". It would seem appropriate for the churches to project such questions, even if final action would seem totally dependent upon US willingness to respond. The Marshallese people will be living with the reality of ionizing radiaticn for a long time to come. Efforts at educating them about it are extremely important. Thus far, however, such af Orts have net been effective. It appears that the level of trust for the US Department of Energy is so low that this edu- caticnal task should be taken up by some other, group. more trusted A related, but slightly different point than 6: We found that a serious lack of technical information exists in the Marshalls about the radiation problem. It would seem important that the US Government make an unreserved effort to supply and the Government of the Marshalls to serve as custodian for a basic library and file of technical reports and papers accessible to interested persons and groups. In no way would we jeopardize the effectiveness of the lawyers seeking to bring a greater measure of justice to the Marshallese groups engaged in litigation against the US Government for heaith, environmental and other claims. At the same time, it might be helpful for the Government of the Marshalls to establish gquidelines for the lawyers, in the interest of the Marshallese groups, including guidelines for lawyer's fees. Since the sit-in demonstration last year at Kwajalein (called "Operation Homecoming” by the Marshallese), the Kwajalein Missile Range Base officials have taken an unnecessarily harsh line against the Marshallese community at Ebeye. We would hope that even though many of the basic, long-term questions have not been resolved, the people, as the rightful owners we he of Kwajalein, will be treated with dignity and respect, that Base officials will give serious consideratfon to their complaints, and netther limit nor withhold essential services. we we we ek kw ke OK P.S. A more detailed version alona with a complete itinerary and some historical notes may be obtained from the Commission of the Churches on International Affairs of the World Council of Churches (150, route de Ferney, Geneva, Switzerland), which organized the visit. -6- .