408479 XK U. S. ATCMIC ENERGY COMMISSION JOINT OFFICE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OF TEST INFORMATION WASHINGTON 25, D. © No, Tel. A-111 {(J-5) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ext. 3446 (Sunday, HAzelwood 77-7831 Sunday, May May 11, 1958 AEC ANNOUNCES NUCLEAR TEST DETONATION A nuclear test detonation took place at 5:50 A.M. May 12, 1958, Eniwetok Time (1:50 P.M., May 11, 1958, EDT) at the Bikini Atoll. The test is part of the HARDTACK nuclear weapons test series underway at the Eniwetok Proving Ground. - 30 - Pack REPOSITORY NARA - college ; ‘St- convection Ko Rb, Office of th Secretary “5? BOX No. <8 FOLDER MR4A of Havdtact Vol- 3S BEST COPY AVAILASLE Wo affS 51158 (wN3-326-4 3-010)