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,x: ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES, INC. UPTON, L. I.. NY. li 9-/3 You nay know that Dr. Knudsen on his quarterly visit to Etirik last r.cnth i;a.~asked to leave the islands before he could complete his mission. This i.S> no cloubt, related to the letter sent by the Utirik people to Roger Ray outlining grievances, and I understand that they intend to sue ERDA through a lawyer and his wife in California (cousin of G12n Alacalay, the Peace Corps man on Utirik). Knudsen does not think Ataji Bales is involved, at least yet. The Rongelap people also have grievances which they will present i.n a letter to Dr. Liver-man of ERDA. The situation does not, however, appzar to be as critical at Rongelap as at Utirik, but they are quite worried about the Japanese news report predicting blood disease In a recent,meeting at ERDA headquarters with Dr. Kotrady, BNL and ERDA representatives, and John de Young and Janice Johnson from Interior, there were discussions about broadening our medical team’s responsibilities at Utirik, Rongelap, Bikini and Eniwetok. Dr. Knudsen will tell you about this. We are wondering if it would not be worthwhile to have a meeting of tives each from Utirik, Rongelap, Bikini, and possibly Eniwetok at t~ajuro, Ebeye or Honolulu for purposes of discussing issues .at stake, attempt to clear up misunderstandings about the medical examinations and, hopefully, reach agreements which will pennit us to carry out our responsibilities wi~hout interference. I believe the meeting with these IslarLd representatives should be separate meetings, one with the’Utirik ~roup, one with the Ron~elap group, and one with the Bilcini-Eniwetok people, since different issues are invo?Lved. We would like your advice about this. Dr. Knudsen has agreed to see you about thts and fill you in on details. Should Knudsen see Ataji and perhaps Amata wi~h you on this subject? He plans on coming down to Majuro next week. Your help will be appreciated. With best regards,