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COUNTY OF HAWAII - TERRITORY OF HAWAII C
RESOLUTION NO. 488
WHEREAS, on August 11 1958, an atomic explosion seen by the
residents of the County of Hawaii was set off on Johnston Island,
only 700 miles from Hawaii, without previous warning; and
WHEREAS, such atomic explosions are known to be poisoning
the atmosphere, to be extremely dangerous to the health and
lives of the people now living and also to be seriously handicapping
future generations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors in
and for the County of Hawaii that the Honorable Dwight D. Eisenhower,
President of the United States, be asked to take immediate steps
to end this nuclear testing program in the Pacific Ocean.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk be and he is hereby
authorized and directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the
Honorable Dwight D. Eisenhower, President of the United States.
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Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this o: day of August, 1958. `
Introduced by;
Supervisor, -Representative
District.
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