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Noted that in view of possible interna tionally
repercussions of such nature as
interest, a flexible procedure
to affect the national
is extablished
to take
additional informational actions as deemed necessary;
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Noted that official backgrcund material and
reporting of spot news
is to be prepared to respond
to the extent possible to the expectec requests from
U.S, media and ag.4 means for having material“aval
if necessary,
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the Department of Defense
for approval; and
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Noted that a letter notifying the JCAE of the
Information Plan will be transmitted after coordination
of the plan with other Executive Agencies.
The Commission, also;
Determined that the approximate date of the first
shot of Cperation REDWING may be published without
constituting an undue risk to the common defense and
security.
Mr. Strauss referred
to the
lack of prees interest in
the recent North Americar Aviation and General Electric press
releases regarding tneir foreign contracts, and suggested
the
consideration be given to means of publicly emphasizing these
contracts.
Mr,
Libby asked
that companies be requested to
routineiy furnish AEC with copies of public statenents con-
cerning their atomic energy activities.
Mr, Strauss observed
that tuis would be a means of keeping the President informed
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