© R> LY U, S. ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE JOINT OFFICE OF TEST INFORMATION WASHINGTON 25, No. Tel, D. C. A~139 (J-9) “R FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Tuesday, June 10, 1958) HAzelwood 7-7831 Ext. 408489 3446 NUCLEAR TEST DETONATION ANNOUNCED A nuclear test detonation took place at 5:30 A.M., June 11, 1958, Eniwetok time (1:30 P.M., June 10, 1958, EDT) at the Bikini Atoll. The test is part of the HARDTACK nuclear weapons test series underway at the Eniwetok Proving Ground. - 30 - ool COPY AVAILASLE 61058 , REPOSITORY NARA -College Park . cutfary 91-58 conection RE: 224, 2 Stigth Secretary {nn s -~326¢ -43 -210) “ 7 -)} MRA - 7 Ha-dA tack vel- 3 OS FOLDER Loe y BOX No.

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