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‘ There is a fair amount of discussion in feril concerning the text of the
proposed atmospheric and underwater trect. ‘and, due to the interest in
‘Plowshare at the same time, some questions are focusing on the limita-
tions to the Plowshare program caused by the treaty as presently being
drafted. One particular TwX dated 22 April from Harold Brown to
Starbird points out the problems in being allowed to do the most obvious
peaceful shots (for cratering) end how this woutd
impact the proposed
requirement to test only underground where the inference is that these
would have to be contained.
Reference to a letter from Sandia to Starbird,
Info. Bradbury, on 23
The
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letter summarizes the concept,
of AEC participation in the high altitude tests.
Among the numerous pieces of correspondence dealing with the text and
details of the treaties being tabled ang negotiated at Geneva, There is
discussion of an article covering peaceful uses of nuclear aeronations,
l.e., Plowshare, etc.
One such piece of correspondence notes tnat tnere m
might be peaceful detonations given certain conditions, one of which is the
party Intending to detonate the cevice, provide the AEC at feast 4 months
In advance with the date, the place, purpose, expected yield, measures To
be taken to be sure that there will
be no substantial
fallout,
etc.
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