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This idea has not been broadly discussed beyond CJIF and the J-3
shop. It merely came about when we realized that a transport hired for
about a half-million dollars will not completely solve the billeting and
operating problem for as many cabin-class people who must be at Bikini,
because these people will operate better and will prefer to remain ashore
under field conditions rather than stay aboard any vessel for many weeks.
We can and will get a transport for a half-million if necessary, but will
it still be necessary when everyone starts a mass movement ashore as was
done right after MIKE? Your thoughts on this subject would give us an
inkling of whether the idea is worth pursuing.
I noted with great interest all the publicity you and Paul Preuss
received in the local papers in connection with the first shot yesterday.
A fine picture of you appeared in the Washington Evening Star the other
night. It is nice to know such famous people.
Very truly yours,
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WILLIAH S. COWART, JR.
Colonel
USAP
AC of S, J-3