_ SECRET -8= of information concerning this phencmenoa. 16. World expectations with respect to the early utilization of nuclear energy as a source of power appear to be higher than warranted by the technical and cost factors involved. This imposes an obligation on our information services to publicize in context the complexity of the various technical problems, lest the United States be accused of deliberately withholding a boon to mankind. From an OCB standpoint, a corollary obligution is imposed on policy makers to make sure that the technological attack on the problem is maintained at a pace which is consistent with foreign interest in the development of peaceful uses of atomic energy and with the recognized importance of maintaining U.S. technical leadership over the USSR, A subcommittee of the NSC Planning Board investigating this problem is cognizant of these factors, REPRODUCED AT THE DWIGHT. D. EISEWROWER LIBRARY wart - NOTE: Annex setting forth the detailed activities of the various departments and agencies in support of the various implementing papers will be furnished separately to the members of the Working Group.