Meeting #1324, 8 January 58: Sapa: a... - owen Chairman Strauss reported that at Killian's suggestion President NC Eisenhower: had appointed a panel of five people to study the feasibility ef accurately detecting weapons tests. The suggestion was made because of conflicting views now existing on the possibility of detecting tests anywhere in the world. Carson Mark, Hans Panel members are: Harold Brown, Rod Spence, Bethe, and Starbird. The commissioners concurred in the selection of the individual members of the cornmittee. The general manager said that the Army intended to begin testing satellites during early 58 and had requested permission to use Enewetok as a launching site. The commission expressed their feelings that the AEC should cooperate fully and offer ali possible assistance including the use of Engwetok. Strauss believed that the project had such importance that it warranted delay or interference with Hardtack if this might be necessary in order to accomodate the Army's project. | |