Micronesian Reporter 1964 V12 08

Micronesian Reporter 1964 V12 08. Micronesian Reporter (Report). Saipan, Mariana Islands: Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. November 1964. p. 24.

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Abstract: Beginning in 1951, the Headquarters for the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (TTPI) regularly published a magazine that detailed its work in the region. From 1951 through the first issue of 1956, the magazine was known as the Micronesian Monthly; from the second issue of 1956 through the end of the run in 1980, it was known as the Micronesian Reporter. From 1951 through December 1967, publication cycles varied: For the most part, the magazine was produced monthly, though certain issues cover two or more months. Starting in 1968, the magazine was formally shifted to a quarterly publication cycle, which continued through the first quarter of 1980, when publication ceased.

The November 1964 issue highlights the second session of the Congress of Micronesia, with particular attention to the role of Speaker Dwight Heine of the Marshalls. Proceedings included testimony from High Commissioner Robert L. Porter and Secretary of the Interior Stewart L. Udall, reflecting Washington’s growing interest in island self-government. Reports also cover education initiatives such as the expansion of district high schools and teacher-training programs, alongside reviews of hospital construction and inter-island shipping subsidies.

Among the most notable articles is a detailed report on the growth of Xavier High School in Chuuk (Moen, now Weno), operated by the Society of Jesus, with Father Thomas Finnegan mentioned by name as rector. Another feature covers the establishment of the Palau District Legislature in Koror, led by Roman Tmetuchl, who was emerging as a key political figure. Articles also describe health campaigns directed by Dr. Donald Hays, Chief of Health Services, and the expansion of cooperatives in Majuro, backed by the Marshall Islands Credit Union.

Individuals and organizations named throughout the issue include Congress of Micronesia delegates such as Amata Kabua (Marshalls) and Tosiwo Nakayama (Pohnpei), both noted for their committee leadership roles. The issue further highlights the Marianas District Administrator, William Norwood, who addressed land tenure disputes in Saipan, as well as Yapese legislator John Mangefel, who advocated for agricultural improvements. References are also made to missionary groups like the Catholic Jesuits and the Protestant Liebenzell Mission, both active in education and social services.

Volume Twelve, Number Eight (1964) Index:

Agriculture 5 Air Force 4, 13 Andon 8 Anguar 4 – 7, 13 Anthropologist 23 Anthropology 9, 12 Canoes 9 – 10, 12 Chigiy 4 Church 5, 22 Congress 4, 8, 20, 23 Congress Of Micronesia 4, 8, 20, 23 Economic 23 Education 7, 23 Elato 13 Fais 13 Godinez 7 Guam 4, 6 – 7, 13, 20 – 21, 23 Hirosi 24 Ifaluk (also "Ifalik") 23 Interior 6 Jaluit 9 Japan 13, 25 Kabua 8 Kanoa 22 Kwajalein 9 Lamotrek 13, 23 Likiche 8 Majuro 9, 24 Mangefel 8 Manglona 8 Mariana Islands 3, 16 Marshall Islands 4, 9 – 12, 24 – 25 Mersai 8 Migration 4, 23 Namoluk 13 Navigation 10, 12 Navy 6 Ngiraeherang 8 Ngulu 13 Nuuan 8 Olter 8 Outer Islands 23 Palau 4 – 8, 13, 20, 23 – 24 Pangelinan 4, 8, 21 Peleliu 4 – 7, 13 Polycarp 8 Ponape (or "Pohnpei") 4, 8, 20, 24 Pretrick 8 Pulusuk 13 Puluwat (or "Polowat") 13, 23 Ramarui 8 Sadang 8 Sasauo 8 Satawal 13 Sawaichi 8 Sigrah 8 Sonsorol 13 Soukichi 8 Status 23 Sumang 24 Tamag 8 Tmetuchl 8 Truk (later termed "Chuuk") 4, 8, 13 – 14, 20, 24 Typhoon 4 – 7 Udui 4 Ulithi 8, 13, 23 United Nations 26 Woleai 4, 23 Yap 4, 7 – 8, 13, 23 Yapese 23