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Poisoned Islanders Seek UN Action After Marshall Atoll Blast
Rongelap and Utirik residents describe radioactive ash fallout from the March 1 explosion that burned skin and hair, forced evacuation, and left 45 of 52 Rongelap natives with burns. They petition the United Nations to limit atomic tests and demand safer U.S. oversight.
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Rescore
United Nations
Fects AP
Willem J. Waugh
Marshalls
Kwajaleen
Marshall Islands
Rongelen Atoll
John Anjin
United States
Hawaii
Philippines
U. S
Bikini
Eniwetok
Toma Maril
Fdiast
Pongelap
Utirik
Wo Gays
Kwajalein Atoll
Sto
AEC
Anfin
Rome