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radiation facility in a midtropical region,
This should probably be
associated with existing Point Four activities.
{5} Approach the problem of reactor technology by developing a
simple low cost device which could be useful in medical and biological
applications at the same time serving as a means of teaching the fundamentals of reactor design and operation.
Such an arrangement would
also make a number of short half-life isotopes available.
(6) Consider this program as a part of any other geographical
development but capable of running on its own as well,
(7) Note that while the development of agreements and policies
must be through the established diplomatic channels, the cooperation at
the technical level can be quite simple and direct.
Careful coordina~
tion with existing program will be necessary.
A complete copy of the statement is attached as Appendix 8B,
The committee was greatly interested to learn that the General Manager has suggested to the Commission that we vigorously promote an international program with special emphasis on biology and medicine which
would have as its first base the acceptance of students to this country.
Also, cnlarge our availability for special training and localities for
special training all over this country.
Training Programs
Dr, Dunham then told the committee of the
preliminary plan for participation by acceptable foreign students and_
scientists in a program of training and research participation at AEC
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