By Journal on August 17, 2018
Atjang Paul, marlin, Marshalls Billfish Club, MBC, Melvin Aliven, Ronnie Reimers, Scott Howe, Timothy Anok
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Journal 8/21/1981 P1 Teachers object to contract plan A hearing on controversial contracts for all elementary and high school teachers ended abruptly August 15 at Marshall Islands High School cafeteria when it was apparent the teachers did not like the idea that they would be on one-year contracts while other government workers would continue on […]
By Journal on August 10, 2018
bowl, bowling, Krystle Enterprise, Linda Muller, Phillip Muller
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Journal 8/14/1981 P1 Kabua back from Washington President Amata Kabua arrived back from his official visit to the United States this morning aboard a US Air Force C-141 aircraft. He was escorted here by Kwajalein Missile Range Commander, Col. Peter Wittereid. Lined up at the terminal were many top government officials who made sure there […]
By Journal on August 3, 2018
birth rate, Michael Jenkins
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Journal 8/7/1981 P1 President Kabua: Continued cooperation with US Defense President Amata Kabua pledged continued cooperation with US defense activities at Kwajalein Missile Range during a 24-hour stopover in Huntsville, Alabama last week as part of an eight-day official visit to the United States. “We will do our utmost to protect this very important mission […]
By Journal on July 27, 2018
Waylon Muller
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Journal 7/31/1981 P8 Dr John to open first private medical clinic What used to be a scene of flying rocks and flying cans in every which way as drunks and not-so drunks tried to emphasize their points to each other at what used to the “Rock-O-Town Bar” is not the spot where Dr. John Iaman […]
By Journal on July 20, 2018
Daus Ittu, Enewetak, Moses Abraham
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Journal 7/17/1981 P1 Enewetak fishermen rescued Two men from Enewetak who were lost at sea in their 13-foot motor boat since June 9 were found and rescued July 9 by the MV Eagle Arrow, about 600 miles west northwest of Enewetak. Both men, Daus Ittu, 29, and Moses Abraham, 30, appeared to be in good […]
By Journal on July 13, 2018
Hong Kong, Marshall Islands, Nitijela
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Journal 7/10/1981 P1 Floating bar coming The Nauru Local Government Council (NLGC) is planning to build a floating bar in Majuro, according to the June 10 issue of The Nauru Post. Namura Shipyard Company of Osaka is being contracted by the NLGC to fabricate an elaborate floating steel structure which will be knocked down into […]
By Journal on July 6, 2018
Air Marshall Islands, Majuro
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Journal 7/3/1981 P11 It’s time to pay The Department of Public Works has set July 31 as the date for settlement of all past due utility bills. The Department said it will disconnect all houses with delinquent accounts after July 31. The announcement pointed out that the public owes the department $360,000. P11 Speaker visits […]
By Journal on June 29, 2018
Bikini Atoll, Dennis Haysbert, Edward Maddison, Pearl Harbor
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Journal 6/26/1981 P1 Women called to more active role The Radrik Dron women members of Majuro’s United Church of Christ today had a chance to hear advice to take a more active role in their country’s decision making and not just let men make the decisions. The person telling them that was not a man, […]
By Journal on June 22, 2018
Bill Sakovich, Kessai Note, Olympics, Rick Blas, Rien Morris, Witten Philippo
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Journal 6/19/1981 P1 Dropout problem at MIHS graduation Amid the joy of Marshall Islands High School’s 17th commencement, graduates and education officials alike wondered, “Where are the rest?” The class of 1981 finished in ceremonies at the Uliga Protestant Church, with only 60 members, the lowest in many years. Principal Tony Jetnil was the first […]
By Journal on June 15, 2018
Aisa Peter, Anko Jekkein, Atobar Aliebar, Atra Lang, Bikini, Caesar Jerbal, Gordon Note, Heine Graham, Hemil Saimon, Hosi Gideon, Iklang Jacob, Jaluwe Jabwe, Jenry Peter, Jernlok Titus, Jimmy James, Jus Helenso, Katzuo Katsang, Lajjur Saremle, Lamaro Sanberger, Larry Rang, MIHS students, Millong Latak, Miram Akied, Moses Silk, Ninurj Alon, Overtime Nelson, Rubon Jacklick, Shield Kanej, Summer Elkinwor, Super Sailas, Tane Abotolom, Teruo Kaminaga, Thompson Keju, Valantino Anutar, Walter Lamidrik
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Journal 6/13/2018 P1 Airport leases signed Formal signing of the leases for the proposed airport on Long Island has been accomplished, according to Mike Allen, Marshalls Land Management Officer. The lease negotiations experienced a series of complicated demands and counter demands before final agreement was reached. The negotiations will result in payment of $4,000 per […]