Dr. Warren strongly recommended again by telephone today against any redioschemists going on the Bikini expedition because of their lack of value in interpreting anything of a substantive nature at Bikini. Dr. Warren pointed out that considerable work for radio-chemists was necessary this summer to carry the Commission's program forward, such as analyzing samples from Alamogordo, Hanford, and samples being: returned from Bikini. It is recommended that the Commission approve the following with respect to the Bikini Scientific ke-survey for 1947: a be Authorize and underwrite Dr. Doneldson’s group from the University of Washington to study radio~biological studies of fish and other organisms. If agreeable to the University of California and Drs. Overstreet and Jacobson, to authorize their participation in the Bikini expedition to supervise collection of samples. \tuo \Jd. Ae Derry ase{obant to the General Manager 2 f Incl. Ltr 4 June fm Parsons w/ist Ind fm MLC Memo 5 June fm McCormack ee my