Micronesian Reporter 1958 V06 02

Micronesian Reporter 1958 V06 02. Micronesian Reporter (Report). Hagåtña, Guam: Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. March 1958. 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.

The March–April 1958 issue is dominated by the destructive impact of Typhoon Ophelia on Ponape (Pohnpei) District and the remarkable rescues that followed. The tone balances tragedy and resilience, showcasing both the devastation suffered by islanders and the courage of Micronesian seamen who risked their lives to save others.

The lead article describes the loss of homes, including that of Tomiciano Martin, whose newly built house was swept away after only two months of occupancy. A dramatic account recounts the seamanship of Robert Narruhn, First Mate of the M/V Baker, who saved two youths from Truk Atoll—Thomas Sappa and Tosiwo Songeni—after they were swept out to sea during the storm. Additional reports provide statistics on damages across Yap, Kosrae, and the Marshalls, as well as reconstruction plans overseen by the Trust Territory administration.

Individuals mentioned include Robert Narruhn, Thomas Sappa, Tosiwo Songeni, and High Commissioner Delmas H. Nucker. Institutions referenced are the Trust Territory Department of Public Works, village councils on Majuro and Rongelap, and church groups providing relief supplies. The issue underscores both vulnerability and resilience in Micronesian communities confronting natural disasters.

Volume Six, Number Two (1958) Index: Congress 15, 20 Education 25, 27 Guam I, 7 – 8, 10, 18, 29 Jaluit 6 – 7, 25 Japanese 21, 23 – 24 Majuro 14, 18 Mangefel 12 Nanmwarki System 22 Palau 2, 9, 28, 30 Pingelap 21 Ponape (Pohnpei) I, 2, 4 – 5, 7, 21 – 22, 27, 30 Truk (Chuuk) 20, 26 – 27, 30 Typhoon I – 1, 4 – 5, 7 – 8, 10, 27 Yap 2, 12, 30