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Kenneth to the rescue

Kenneth to the rescue

Journal 5/11/1982 P1 Utrik to go PVSenator Donald Matthew announced recently that Utrik Atoll has received a favorable response from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for cost sharing on a photo voltaic (solar) power system for his community. The 16 kilowatt system would provide for lighting, refrigerators, and a few community washing machines. The […]

Lañinbwil’s Gift debut

Lañinbwil’s Gift debut

Journal 4/30/1982 P1 DeBrum: No radiation agreement unless affected agreeForeign Secretary Tony deBrum said April 24 at the Majuro Compact talks on subsidiary agreement Section 177 — US responsibility for the consequences of nuclear testing — that the governments are not here to settle private claims by private parties. Nevertheless, in the next sentence of […]

Super smart ajri in Majel

Super smart ajri in Majel

Journal 4/23/1982 P1 Japan, Marshalls sign bridge agreementJapan and the Marshall Islands on April 20 exchanged diplomatic notes providing for Japanese grant/aid to construct a bridge and small boat channel on Majuro Atoll. President Amata Kabua, who signed for the Marshall Islands, hailed the event for the international recognition it gives the nation. Hideo Tsuji, […]

Baby head case a mystery

Baby head case a mystery

Journal 4/16/1982 P1 Ground broken for katsuobushi factoryDocuments for the construction of the Nankatsu Corporation, a Japanese-Marshallese katsuobushi company, were signed today at Tomiki’s place between Nankatsu Corp., RepMar and J&P Company, the local construction company. Irooj Joba Kabua and Toej Jamore are involved in the ownership of the company. President Amata Kabua, Foreign Secretary […]

Kwaj to get Coop school

Kwaj to get Coop school

Journal 4/9/1982 P2 Head Start specialist visiting centersFay Graef, Head Start program specialist from the San Francisco Regional office, is here visiting Head Start centers in Micronesia. Of the Head Start program here, she said she is impressed with the staff, the centers and their work, particularly the Policy Council of the Head Start program […]

Power plant takes shape

Power plant takes shape

Journal 4/2/1982 P2 Status talks to resume on radiationThe status talks between the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the United States will resume this month, with meetings to be held in the Marshall Islands. That development was announced April 1 by Foreign Secretary Tony deBrum when he returned to Majuro from meetings in Honolulu […]

Japan pays 1.2m to fish

Japan pays 1.2m to fish

Journal 3/30/1982 P1 Japan to pay $1,250,000 for fishing rightsThe Marshall Islands and Japan recently signed a new fisheries agreement that will be in effect for one year beginning on April 1, 1982, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs. Japanese boats will be licensed to fish in Marshallese waters in return for a cash […]

RMI a target for US waste

RMI a target for US waste

Journal 3/26/1982 P1 Old Gateway Hotel coming downThe old Eastern Gateway Hotel structure is going to be torn down this week one wing at a time, according to Gateway/Nauru Local Government Council Majuro Manager John Bill. Now there are only 30 rooms available for rent at the hotel’s cottages, motel and trailers. P7 High rate […]

TB, leprosy infections up

TB, leprosy infections up

Journal 3/12/1982 P1 Frequent generator problems darken capitalThe old power plant was acting like it was just about ready to give up this past week.This came just as the Tobolar copra plant generator decided to lose oil to one cylinder causing significant damage. The result has been blackouts for about 48 hours in some areas […]

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