On 8 Nov., Seaborg replied to Hans Bethe to a letter from
Bethe dated lV
which had discussed the nuclear testing question
and Seaborg found it "extremely well
thought out and persuasive."
I assume it was trying to be convincing in the
direction of not resuming atmospheric testing.
be. th 2
Indications are that Beta re-
ferred to the eariler stress ( during the moratorium probably) placed on the potential of underground testing by Foster and the Livermore people and Seaborg
Oerhe
Suggested that Bata discuss this further with Bradberry.
An 8 November TWX from MATS to its subordinate units notes that although
an
nuclear tests will not be implemented in the immediate future certain aircraft
B
(photographic and charting service and Air Weather Service) will be retained
in modified configuration for possible reinstatement of the project.
An 8 November TWX from McCorkle to Gen,
Schriever,
Commander of
Cenc
Systems Command states the following:
''Recent deferment with possible
planning reorientations points out the need
for a permanent organization
bz
here at AFSWC which can cope with the many facets of such an operation
without the disruption
that we all experienced during the last 30 days.
guidance as to type of tests projected,
Pointed
locations, and timing within the
framework of the 2 November NSC guidance will be obtained from the
AEC in meetings
11 and 13 November.
Following this I will complete
my organizational plan and request your approval to submit it and suitable
recommendations to your Headquarters on 20 November 1961"