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Documents 341-358
D. The most likely projects appeared to be: (1) Another Philippine Civic Action Group or (2) Army engineering battalions divorced from a civic action concept which could build roads, bridges, etc. Military Assistance Command in Vietnam would prefer a combat battalion to another Philippine Civic Action Group. Therefore, I pushed the idea of an engineering battalion to guard, build, maintain roads, etc., but did not use word "combat" to describe battalion. This strategy is a product of a long briefing session with Embassy Manila the previous night, it being thought the word "combat" might kill the idea before it started. I made it clear we wanted an "army" battalion. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
The regional medical officer advises boiling water for 10 minutes before drinking if you have no distiller. Some Americans choose to take their chances with occasional gastrointestinal distress. Bring Aqua Tabs or tablets that kill waterborne germs to soak vegetables. Local milk is unavailable, but there is a steady supply of potable ultra-high temperature (UHT) milk from California and Australia. ... A must-see, and the most noteworthy archeological site on Pohnpei, is the ruins of Nan Madol, built by the ancient chiefs and first organized government of Pohnpei during the Saudeleur Dynasty that ruled from 500 to 1450 A.D. The palatial stone compounds and basalt ruins are built on manmade islands in the lagoon by Temwen Island, off the east coast of Pohnpei. These im-pressive ruins are partially under water, amid a maze of manmade channels overhung with tropical foliage, which explains why Nan Madol is best accessed by boat during high tide. However, during low tide the site can be reached by automobile followed by hiking a distance through mud and mangroves. Many of the sites have not been excavated and are completely overgrown. Legend has it the palace was built by "magicians" with occult skills and unusual amounts of enlightenment who caused the stones to fly into place. It is an ideal location for those interested in archeology and snorkeling. ... [Read More]
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