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(Truk District)
NAMA
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Nama, a "low" island, similar in conformation and size to Kili Island,
was inspected on 21 January, after arrival by U.S-S. LST-611 from Namoluke
There is no U.S. official on Nama.
The inspection party left the LST in one
of her LCVP and at the barrier reef, transferred to waiting outrigger canoes which were used to transport the members through the small, natural boat
channel to the southwest beach. The party was met by a welcoming majority
of the population of 520, and al) members became immediately cognizant of the
natives! pleasant personalities, their appearance of health and energy, and
the cleanliness and neatness of their clothes (American style).
The young,
public-school girls were dressed in uniform -~ dark blue skirts and halters
with spotless-white waists. Inspection was made of the island, with stops
at the council hall, school, church, dispensary, store and some of the boat
housese The council house was on the second floor, the dispensary and store
on the first floor, of the first two-story building observed during the inspection tour to date. Native homes were about half native style and half
board-sheet roof construction. Before departure from the island, the school
children sang a number of songs in excellent harmony.
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Administrative programe
(a)
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Self-government.
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The Chief, Joel, has been island leader for three years,
and succeeded his brother. He is young, aggressive, and his
leadership is reflected in the apparent enthusiasm and energy
the people of the island have for education, health and sani-
tation measures.
(b)
Health and sanitation.
(1)
Health services are administered by two young, trained,
native health aides, who appeared to be capable and were re~
spected by the people. The dispensary was adequate in size,
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well-kept, and had a good stock of supplies.
good order.
Records were in
The general nutrition of the natives appeared
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above average. Tuberculosis and yaws are present, and require investigation by U.S.S. WHIDBEY. There is need for instruction in and supervision of the immunization program.
(2)
Sanitation was very goods
for some water catchments.
(c)
Screening or cover is needed
Education.
The public elementary school has an attendance of 128.
The principal teacher was attending PITTS, on Truk; the assistant seemed capable, and will go to PITTS on return of the prin-
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cipal teacher. The schoolhouse is adequate in size, and has
reinforced concrete sides, coral floor and sheet metal roof.
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