"(G)
The utilization of the natives as a labor force was discussed,
and it was agreed that 24 natives would accompany the Holmes
& Narver construction party.
This was in agreement with
the meeting of 18 August 1956 at MAJURO.
"A general discussion followed wherein it was agreed that prior
to the departure of the LST from PARRY for RONGELAPthe Air
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preliminary estimate of $276,190.
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Narver participation was restated as that appearing on our
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'(F) The estimate of the cost involved affecting the Holmes &
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year.
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and this support is to be phased out by the end of the first
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OFFICIAL USE ONLY
attempt to secure the necessary 020 clearance.
The Trust Terri.
tories have agreed to supply the necessary pens and cages for ship-~
ment of livestock by LST from MAJURO to RONGELAP.
Two 30.
foot boats are to be included in this shipment, and it was agreed
that the Trust Territories would load this craft on the LST at MA-
JURO and the boats would be off-loaded at RONGELAP by H&N.
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OFFICIAL USE ONLY
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JTF SEVENwill
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company the construction crew to RONGELAP.
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EBEYE to ENIWETOK where they will be picked ap by LST to ac-
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Force (495lst Squadron) is to lift 24 natives from MAJURO and