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In 1957, surveys of Rongelap showed that the Island was safe then
for the return of the people even though it still had a low level of contamination. Figure 6 shows the new village that was constructed for
them, which is far superior to the village they previously had.
FREMONT-SMITH:
CONARD:
Did they like it?
They liked it very much.
FREMONT-SMITH: This is unusual, isn’t it, to have people like
something that's been made for them?
CONARD:
They had a hani in planning it.
FREMONT-SMITH:
CONARD:
That makes the difference.
Yes
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Now, to goon. In regard to the lingering radioactive contamination
of Rongelap,we have carried out extensive studies of the radio-ecological
situation and I may say more about this tomorrow. Later I may also
comment on some of the psychological reactions to receiving compensation from the U.S. Covernment, about $11,000 per exposed person
Figure 6. Rongelap village today. From R. Conard.