By Journal on July 1, 2022
1985, Back in the Day, Haruo Remeliik, June 30, Palau, President of Palau killed, unknown assailant
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Journal 7/5/1985 P1 Palau President killed The president of the Republic of Palau was shot and killed by an unknown assailant after returning to the vicinity of his residence at 12:30am June 30. President Haruo Remeliik was shot three times in the head and throat. P1 3DC Milk this year The new Marshall Islands milk […]
By Journal on June 24, 2022
1985, AMI, Back in the Day, Federated States of Micronesia, flight of the AMI 748 to Kosrae, John Slattebo, Kosrae
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Journal 6/28/1985 P1 AMI starts Kosrae service Air Marshall Islands General Manager John Slattebo announced the inaugural flight of the AMI 748 to Kosrae in the Federated States of Micronesia. The inaugural flight, joined by many dignitaries and officials, is scheduled to leave Majuro June 2. Two years ago, a proving flight to the newly […]
By Journal on June 17, 2022
$8.5m, 2008, Back in the Day, Ebeye, financial collapse, KAJUR, Majuro, RMI Disaster Committee, State of emergency
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Journal 6/21/1985 P1 As Amata turns against Compact, minority party finds it appealing President Amata Kabua has notified the US government that the amendments to the Compact of Free Association now being considered by the US Congress are not acceptable to the government of the Marshall Islands. Meanwhile, the opposition party of the Marshall Islands […]
By Journal on June 10, 2022
1997, Back in the Day, coins for hard cash, Coins investigated, commemorative coins, Marshall Islands Government
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Journal 6/14/1985 P7 A man for all seasons The Marshall Islands Sports and Recreation Club said goodbye to one of its most dedicated members this week. Mike Musgrave wasn’t the only active member in the club. It seemed, however, that he was always available when something needed doing and worked tirelessly getting it done. He […]
By Journal on June 3, 2022
1985, Back in the Day, first female grad, Marcella Jonathan, Truk, Xavier High School
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Journal 6/7/1985 P1 Marcella Jonathan first girl to graduate from Xavier Another “first” has been attained by a young Marshallese woman who has been studying overseas. She is Marcella Jonathan of Ebeye and has the distinction of being the first young woman to graduate from Xavier High School in Truk. The Jesuit-run high school on […]
By Journal on May 27, 2022
2008, Air Marshall Islands, Back in the Day, Bikini Atoll, Conde Nast Traveler Magazine, Jack Niedenthal, nuclear test, World War two ship sunk
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Journal 5/31/1985 P1 Rongelapese clash with US ambassador The verbal sparring between US officials and Rongelap Atoll leaders escalated this week when the US ambassador to the United Nations charged that the nearly completed evacuation of Rongelap was instigated by outsiders who were misleading the islanders about radiation contamination on the atoll. Ambassador Harvey Feldman […]
By Journal on May 20, 2022
2008, Back in the Day, MEC, power rates go up again
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Journal 5/24/1985 P1 Critical committee OKs Compact “Obviously the Compact is moving along and with key high level people in the US administration and Congress supporting it, chances are looking good it will be approved this summer,” states US Department of State Status Liaison Officer for the Marshalls Mike Senko answering Journal questions. On May […]
By Journal on May 13, 2022
$4.2 million year., 1986, Back in the Day, Health Care, Ministry of Health and Human Services, Neal Palafox, Nitijela
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Journal 5/17/1986 P1 New hospital won’t fix healthcare “Don’t get seriously ill in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. It could be the last thing you ever do,” is the lead on a feature story in the Honolulu Advertiser about Majuro hospital. Are people exaggerating the problems when they criticize the old hospital and don’t […]
By Journal on May 6, 2022
1997, Back in the Day, Deutz, Majuro, MEC, New Power plant
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Journal 5/10/1985 P1 Compact hits minefield In a statement that did not mince words, a key US Congressman whose endorsement of the Compact of Free Association is considered essential to its passage asserted that “it is not in the best interests of the US to approve the Compact without change.” House Interior and Insular Affairs […]
By Journal on April 29, 2022
1997, Back in the Day, local police, Loco, maced, The Pub
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Journal 5/3/1985 P1 Rongelap radiation danger exaggerated? With the Rongelap Atoll evacuation day fast approaching, US government officials have suddenly begun to pooh-pay the islanders’ fear of continued radiation exposure, arguing that the atoll is safe for habitation. “We see no radiological or medical reason to move,” said Andy Wilson, a US official who has […]