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Air transportation between Kwajalein or cther designated exbariation
point and Majuro, and return, to transfer three Marshallese (ons
medical practitioner and two interpreters) and to transfer several
members of the medical team to Majuro for the purpose of examining
children which serve as controls for the Rongelap children,
6.
Authorization to all Raval Commands enroute to provide assistence
and suprort to this team of scientists as needed,
7.
Authorization of the Commender af the LST to on-load the steelrooa
amd other stored material at Fniwetok and subsequently return then
if that island 1s not designated as the principal station of the
vessel,
Yeur cooperation in bringing about this blomedical mission will be
deeply appreciated. Moreover, in addition to satisfying the Covernment's
responsibility for the health of the Marshallese, you will be assisting
in studies which hove proven to be of values to the Department of the
Navy and to the A:< in altvancing our umerstending of the nature of
radiation injury ari the delayed effects of radiation,
Sincerely yours,
SAN BRUNO FBC
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