value if at some appropriate time you could make a public statement directed to
the scientists of our country.
In sucha statement you might emphasize the
development of nuclear explosives can be used to provide us with the strength
that ensures peace.
You might point out at the same time that the development -
of nuclear explosives for peaceful purposes is proceeding at
rate.
an accelerated
It is my firm conviction that the United States does have ample scientific
capability to hold its own in the development of nuclear explosives.
present climate of opinion,
In the
however, we are working under great handicaps.
most
Your words and your leadership can have af/profound influence on future developments
of nuclear explesives and their effect on the nations welfare and security."
A
Here is a memorandum for the Chief of DASA on7 Dec. which is titled, "JTF-8
Recommendations
Relative to the Booster System to be Used in the Fishbowl series."OI
The three systems proposed by the services - Polaris, Thor, and Redstone - are all
being addressed from numerous facets due to the fact that they differ in many
respects from one another.
Prior to drawing any conclusions, Starbird addresses
8 critical questions and discusses each of them as to the merits of the three systems
as follows:
1.
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Is the booster one which has been proved to be reliable?
There is little
difference in reliability in the three systems as far as delivering a payload to
a satisfactory position in space with Redstone having the best record and Thor
slightly behind although both are over 90%; Polaris although having a lower
propability of successful performance is the newer booster and has had remarkable
success in its short period of limited firings and its reliability should continue
to improve.
2.
Will a trained team be available to conduct the firings?
The Navy would
organize experienced personnel into a cadre for a full ship-missile team which
could be ready in early May.
The Air Force proposes to use an experienced