for the tests; that the AEC review the DOD safety and operational plans. Along these lines, "General Starbird remarked that the DOD was particularly anxious to carry out the tests by September 1 in view of a possible test moratorium this year. Consideration had also been given to the Secretary of State's statement on April 7, 1958, the tests of this kind ‘should be conducted before September 1, 1958. General Starbird said that he believed that the tests/desirable but expressed concern that the U.S. may be accelerating too many weapons tests to meet the September 1958 date. Such action he said might not prove to be in the best interests of the U.S. in view of the serious consideration being given to a test moratorium." Along these lines of a possible test suspension the following was stated" "The Commissioners discussed with the General Manager and General Starbird the question of suspension of nuclear weapons tests in connection with its consideration during the forthcoming meeting of President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Macmillan. The Commissioners agreed that in view of the possibility of an establish: nent of a moratorium on weapons testing, the Commission should be informed on the advantages and disadvantages of underground weapons testing in the event that it is considered desirable to propose continuation of such tests. The Commissioners requested Starbird to arrange a meetingof the -ommissioners: with Messrs Bradbury, Teller and others on May 28 to discuss the question of underground shots." 75