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To Formtilate a poiiey for ‘the politigal and psychological
exploitation in the United. States. national interest of thermonuclear developments, both United States and Sovictse
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To make recommendations with respect toa the desirability,
timing and manner of publicly reporting the thermonuclear
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To formulate contingency guidance to minimize the political and psychological disadvantages which mene a
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To formulate recommendations, as feasible, concerning
the public reporting of thermonuclear developments
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subsequent to the Fall test.
Til. The ahove tasks will be accomplished in the light of United '
States foreign policy and defense considsrations, and current .
and developing intelligence.
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With respect to II (a) For Facts Bearing on the Problem
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