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Research Council at Oak Ridge National Laboratory May 23-june 4, 1967,
under the direction of Dr, E. P. Wigner.
The purpose of the review by
the small, select group was to consider the findings of the 1963 Project
Harbor study of Civil Defense in light of future developments in offensive
and defensive weaponry as they may affect the passive defensive systems
for the protection of urban populations.
Perhaps the most prominent
finding of the review was that the major conclusions of the 1963 study
remain valid, i.e., civil defense is technically feasible.
A report is
being drafted and copics will be made available to the ACBM.
Program of National Center for Radiological Control, USPHS.
Mr. James G.
Terrill, accompanied by members of his staff, discussed in general terms
the interests and programs being developed by the National Center for
Radiological Health,
le made clear his interest in collaborating closely
with the Division of Biology and Medicine where there was evident overlap of interests and responsibilities.
The Minutes of the 118th meeting were approved as circulated,

next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for September 7-8,

AEC Headquarters, Germantown, Maryland.

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1967, at

Respectfully submitted,

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Rosemary Elmo, Executive Secretary
Advisory Committee for Biology
and Medicine

OFFTCIAL USI ONLY

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