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Commissionin conductingthe tests. The JotitTask
Force organization with principal commander and staff
officers were announced. The Scientific Directorand
the Test Director were also identified. Zelations between the Los L1.amosLaboratory, AEC and the Armed
Forces were discussed. (AEC Press Release -22
December
1947)
L.
Natives had been removed from Eniwetok to Ujelang.
Choice was made by natives who appeared fully satisfied.
(Nav Press Release -23
~.
A test ofan
December 1947)
atomic weapon had taken place at Xniwetok.
The date of the test was not announced for securitY
reasons. A classified report was being made to the
Joint Congressional Committee on Atomic Eneigy. Public
issuance of further information was not permitted
under the Atomic lhergy Act.
(~
press Release -
19 April 1948)
c.
Press Intelligence. The Information Security Branch of the
J-2 Section maintained a comprehensive clipping service throughout the
.course of the operation. This servicecoverednews, editorialsand
columnistcommentin the AmericanPress,radio commentatorsin the
UnitedStatesand Hawaiiannewspapers. It was consideredessential
to followcarefullythe state of publicinformationin orderto;
~. Appraisethe adequacyof the JTF-7 counterintelligence
(particularly
informationsecurity)measures.
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