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(W3- 32.6- 93-007) MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
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Test of Atomic Weapons
In a memorandum to you dated November 25, 197, on the subject of the
forthcoming test of atomic weapons, the Atomic Energy Commission indicated
that two shots were definitely planned, with provisions made for a third in
the event data obtained from the two shots prove inadequate.
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Intensive theoretical studies. by the Los Alamos Laboratory have subsequently
convinced the Commission that a definite program of three shots is essential
to the gathering of adequate data bearing on a primary objective of the test,
which is to find substantially more economical means of employing fissionable
materials in bombs.
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that a greater variety of weapons can:be produced which will meet more
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