Micronesian Reporter 1956 V04 06

Micronesian Reporter 1956 V04 06. Micronesian Reporter (Report). Hagåtña, Guam: Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. November 1956. p. 31.

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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.

This closing issue for 1956 emphasizes both political consolidation and cultural renewal. It highlights the growing influence of district congresses in Palau, Truk (Chuuk), and the Marshalls, while underscoring U.S. trusteeship commitments. The narrative blends infrastructure developments with reports on cultural practices that continued to shape local identity.

Major features include an account of the Palau Congress in Koror debating fisheries regulation, the opening of new classrooms in Weno (Truk), and improvements to Majuro’s dock facilities. A medical report covers the anti-tuberculosis campaign spearheaded by Dr. Paul Wilson in Ponape (Pohnpei). The cultural section presents legends collected on Ulithi and Lamotrek, alongside photographs of traditional dances.

Key figures mentioned are High Commissioner Delmas H. Nucker, Speaker Roman Tmetuchl of Palau, and Dr. Wilson of the Ponape hospital. Organizations cited include the Palau Congress, Truk District Legislature, Catholic and Protestant missions, and the Trust Territory Department of Health.

Volume Four, Number Six (1956) Index: Education 6, 12, 23 Guam I, 2 – 5, 13, 24 – 25, 28 Japanese 9, 16 – 17 Kabua 25 Language 3, 17, 20 Nachsa 19, 23 Narruhn 9 Naval 16 – 17, 25 Nucker 5 – 6 Nuuan 19 Palau 2, 6, 18, 24 Ponape (Pohnpei)2, 6 – 7, 11 – 14, 16, 18 – 19, 23 – 24, 29 Saburo 11 – 12 Sadang 19 Truk (Chuuk) 7, 24 Typhoon 14, 16 United Nations 3, 17 Yap 4, 14, 20, 23 Yapese 4, 20