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Press Release ConcerningEvacuation of Natives After March 1}
Detonation

The Commissioners considered the proposed text of a press announce-~

nent concerning the transfer of island residents and task force personnel
rom islands in the Marshall Group subsequent to the first detonation in
ne current series,
After extensive discussion, it was determined that Mr, Strauss would

¢ informed of the text of the proposed release and, if he approved, the
oncurrences of other interested Government agencies would be requested,

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