irs a‘ye Trt i cL UNITED STATES 407749 _' ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION WASHINGTON 25, D. C. January 4, 1954 | Dear Mr. President: I would like to present my views on the question of observation at the forthcoming Pacific tests. Admiral Strauss has indicated that he sees no objection to my thus presenting personal views to you. Last week a majority of the Commission voted against an uncleared observer program for the CASTLE tests but I understand that this matter is being referred to you because of its possible bearing on overall Govermment policy. It seems to me that an invitation to the United Nations to send an observer to one of these tests would add strong impetus to your recent United Nations proposal under certain conditions to modify America's present course in atomic matters, I understand that such observation could be arranged without divulging any restricted data. Such an invitation would indicate the United States! ability to keep the initiative in this field, would demonstrate again the complete good faith of your December 8th proposal, and at very least would put the U.S.5.R. to psychological disadvantage if it was not prepared to match such an offer. Respectfully yours, te 3 $. Boas, Lo a. LPPLav) wit oe, / Thomas E, Murray Commissioner Cpe) oe _pauenee eee pA G ree ee By AUTHORLLY OF PO : : BY J. dileedaeek 086 AGT F - REPOSITORY Laserhorur Aybar COLLECTION Zan nr Lu), Ad. ar: A ne 8OX No. rouwen_ LEE CA \ | REPRODUCED AT THE DWIGHTD. EISENHOWER LIBRARY eyo cerigatics CANCELLED sident Prete House The Whi y: mo ([4S3- sv(s) J