R MAT: EABLUE: bm 408633 by RA -Cel t i N Y R REPOSITO Bs Bo--15 o . cottection KE pAb c e se OI wr exe) : BRL (WN 3: 2 y L BOX No. | » FOLDER (Mk Lear Mr. Jackson: Bk 3 y SAT t a o d e tf 7 As you know, a series of nuclear tests will be held at the Pecific Proving Ground in the near future. In order to afford important governsenteal officials an opportunity to keep abreast of developments in the weapons field, the Comuission with the Department of Defense is arranging an official observer program. cn behalf of the Commission, I would like to invite you te attend. Siz observer trips are scheduled, the first to depart Fashington about April 26 and the others to follow at intervals of about fifteen days. it is planned that observer parties will leave Washington aboard a special mission aircraft about six days ahead of the echeduled date of the shot, be in the forward area about four days, and then return, taking four days for the return trip. In all, the time away fron Yashington would be some twelve days; more or less. Hecease cecomacdations at the Proving Greund are Limited, I wuld appreciate early information as to vhether you can attend and, if so, the pericd or periods convenient. If your attendance is posaible, I shall have one of my ataff contact you further relative to details. Sincerely yours, (sTcyen) | Lewis L, Sticheg | Chairnan Honorable Villian 8. Jackson Special Assistant to the President The “vhite House Se wey Lets Uden tabs ate ~ De setaee IS Bose 8 BEST COPY AVAILASLE as-Sif IDENTICAL LETTERS WKERE SENT TO PERSONS LISTED ON ATTACHED SHEET.

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