an LST (MSTS) for approximately 180 days with the possibility that
this interval may be reduced by 30 days.
'(B)
The number of natives to be returned has increased since
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"It appears that JTF SEVEN will therefore request the services of
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from F. W. Hohner to Holmes & Narver, ENIWETOK. This
letter stated that there would be 188 native personnel.
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the writing of memo ETE:FWH:H-4654, dated 16 June 1956,
175 natives will be returned from EJIT, approximately 33
from EBEYE, and 16 may move from KWAJALEIN to RONGE-
LAP, making a total of approximately 224.
"C)
The utilization of existing construction at MAJURO for the
rehabilitation of RONGELAP was discussed; however, it
was agreed that it would not be expedient to attempt to utilize
these facilities due to difficulty in dismantling and re-erection
and to the fact that this would removeall housing facilities from
EJIT Island.
'"’D)
It was agreed that air support will be furnished by the KWA-
JALEIN Naval Station once each week during the construction
period and the capability of making additional emergency
flights, as may be required, will be maintained.
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It was also
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now appears, as stated by Mr. Bender, that approximately