April 30. he reiterated Ambassador Browns assurances that no adverse impact to the local community would accrue from this temporary use of Fort Chaffee. Mr. McDonald advised that processing for each group of evacuees was expected to take about 2 weeks and the duration of Fort Chaffees use in processing refugees would continue for about 90 days. He advised that he planned to travel to Fort Chaffee by way of Little Rock later that day. and take charge of the operation on Thursday. Mr. McDonald reemphasized the nationwide response to sponsor refugees and the plans to complete processing as quickly as possible. He said even though a thorough health screening would have been completed before individuals were transported from the Pacific. a Public Health Service medical team would be at Chaffee to insure the maintenance of the highest possible medical standards. He advised that the first group of refugees would arrive at Chaffee about 10 a.m.. Central Daylight Time. on Friday. On Thursday.
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