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Dear Mr.
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The Weapons Systems Evaluation Group 1s making a study
of the effects of radiological fallout resulting from the
use of nuclear weapons in military operations.
In this
study the effects of radiation and bomb debris on human
beings are of great importance,
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Dr, Walter Claus and other members of the Division of
Biology and Medicine of the Atomic Energy Commission have
already been very helpful in consultation on problems
arising in this work, particularly by providing recent
information coming from the National Laboratories and from
AEC contract research.
It now appears that more extensive assistance will be
needed.
The Weapons Systems Evaluation Group must have the
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It would be very much appreciated if the Atomic Energy Commission would authorize
Dr. Claus and his group to prepare a report on this matter
for the Weapons Systems Evaluation Group.
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