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possible to reconstruct the iodine 131 dosage.
Methods
suggested in Dr. Mays' Appendix, along with other
possibilities,
should be seriously considered,
Until all testing ceases, it will be necessary to
continue with precautions and monitoring,
and any
revival of the Plowshare Program would appear to carry
possible risks which need to be evaluated publicly and
balanced against the expected gains.
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Thyroiditis seen
or suspect in 12 from high-nuclear fallout areas,
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