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"As far as we know the contamination has kept to open waters

No trace has shown up on the mainland Evacuation of the population wouldand h breed, especially the fisherly leave under any circuovernment"

"A hardfieaded lot"

"Yes, but not stupid The fisherreed to restrict their vessels to port, and the canneries have begun burying all catches brought in during the past ten days"

"They'll need economic assistance"

"I expect so"

"What do you’ recommend?"

"The Coast Guard lacks the ulf The Navy will have to back them up"

"That,"her death toll"

"Not necessarily", said Sandecker "The crew of the Coast Guard cutter that made the first discovery of the conta boat had drifted out of the death area"

"What about the boarding crew, the doctor? They died"

"The contas, al they touched on the exterior of the vessel In the case of the ferry, its entire center section was open to accoers and crew had no protection

Modern naval ships are constructed to be buttoned up in case of radioactivity from nuclear attack They can patrol the contaree of risk"

The President nodded his consent "Okay) I'll order an assist fro an evacuation plan Stubborn Alaskans or not, there are still women and children to consider"

"My other suggestion, Mr President, or request if you will, is a delay of forty-eight hours before you initiate the operation That ive my response team time to find the source"