Beginning about 9 November,
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it is evident that there is now a reorientation
cof thinking towards the test series to begin in March of 1962 such that all
technical desires ofthe various organizations for different types and diffe rent
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facets of the operation will try to be included in consideration for the future
tests.
There is now a heavy emphasis
of complete coordination and
discussion with the Office of Aerospace Research, OAR,
and DASA for the
operation that is some distance off.
A 10
November TWX from Gen.
Siren
Gerrity of BSD to the Systems Command
Commander stresses the need for more positive thinking and steps in the
area of Air Force needs in nuclear testing.
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Garrity feels that weapon
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development tests are receiving the predominant consideration whereas AFSWC
and BSD have both indicated an urgent need for certain nuclear tests to increase
the state of knowledge of nuclear weapons effects, and in particular those
that effect ballistic missile systems.
9 November
SS
New York State legislature, under leadership of
Governor Nelson D. Rockefeller, authorizes $100 million
to be spent on shelter system for schools and colleges
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in state.
9 November
Secretary of Defense to JCS:
JTF-8 has been activated, aimed at 1 March test readiness.
Notes there has been preliminary planning between USAF
and AEC to set up air drop test capability based in
Hawaii. AF and Navy to prepare for OST of Atlas and
Asroc and Polaris. More air sampler development being
investigated.
JCS directed to have completely airborne
operation planned and readied by 1 March in event islaud
base can't be found.
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are dir ected to proceed with
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to meet thec +l March Readines
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date. ec notes the exist@ace
during the
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