This report provides background on the Pacific Islands region and discusses related issues for Congress. It discusses U.S. relations with Pacific Island countries as well as the influence of other powers in the region, including Australia, China, and other external actors. It includes sections on U.S. foreign assistance to the region, the Compacts of Free Association, and issues related to climate change, which has impacted many Pacific Island countries.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Interview with George Holcombe, a Methodist pastor and civil rights activist from Houston, Texas, and his wife and associate Wanda, from Sims, Texas. The Holcombes discuss their family origins, initial exposure to racial problems and civil rights, their respective educations, pastoral work in Baton Rouge and Chicago, the Ku Klux Klan and dangers encountered, work with the Ecumenical Institute of Chicago and empowering black communities, the 1968 Chicago riots, Fifth City, and similar work in Australia and the Philippines.

Photocopy of a script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about showing off planes to Australia.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about F-111s being flown to Australia.

Interview with Thomas Whitehead, a Texas National Guard WWII veteran and POW from Wichita Falls, Texas. Whitehead discusses his experiences as a member of 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery, the "Lost Battalion" captured on Java in March 1942, including: joining the National Guard; participation in the Louisiana Maneuvers; departure for the Philippines and diversion to Brisbane; assignment to Sangosari Airfield near Malang; the surrender of American forces; internment at Tanjong Priok and Bicycle Camp in Batavia, Changi Prison in Singapore, several camps on the Burma Railway, and Non Pladuk and Ubon Airfield, Thailand; and liberation.

Weekly newsletter for employees of R.G. LeTourneau, Inc. containing religious articles, work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.

Weekly newsletter for employees of R.G. LeTourneau, Inc. containing religious articles, work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.

Weekly newsletter for employees of R.G. LeTourneau, Inc. containing religious articles, work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.

Weekly newsletter for employees of R.G. LeTourneau, Inc. containing religious articles, work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.

Weekly newsletter for employees of R.G. LeTourneau, Inc. containing religious articles, work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.

Weekly newsletter for employees of R.G. LeTourneau, Inc. containing religious articles, work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.

Weekly newsletter for employees of R.G. LeTourneau, Inc. containing religious articles, work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.

Weekly newsletter for employees of R.G. LeTourneau, Inc. containing religious articles, work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.

Weekly newsletter for employees of R.G. LeTourneau, Inc. containing religious articles, work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.