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February 3, 1958
MEMORANDUM TO:
Mr.
F.
M. Dearborn, Jr.
I like General Cutler's suggestion of a memorandum prese nted
by a short cover explaining the problem and suggested remedies, if
like, too, the wording of his draft in general but do feel that it ne eds
some changes and additions. For example, I believe that world Belfinterest, to which we are primarily appealing, has three aspects of
almost equal importance rather than the one stressed so far. Th bese
are: (l} minimizing the effects of radioactive debris; (2) minimt Zing
the risk of limited war expansion; (3) full development of the pea reful uses of nuclear explosives.
I intend to try again this evening for a revision similar to
General Cutler's but including changes and additions which feel
desirable. My telephone number at home is
I fully agree with General Cutler that this concept must come
trom the top and at the moment I agree that a Presidential speec
before the UN is an appropriate vehicle. However, I doubt that
present climate of AEC and Defense opinion will permit the sharing
ot clean technology, which he proposes. Even without that drastic
step, this concept will be bitterly opposed by Defense and possib
AEC, because of the proposals that we put first priority on the
development of clean and small weapons, and that we test in the
future under ground. If this concept ever reaches the President]
both you and he should be forewarned that neither agency is likelly
to agree. Someone must then decide at high level whether the
objections which they will raise should outweigh the advantages ¢ f
an approach which offers our only means of continuing tests, and
whether the consequences to our national security would be morg
adverse under this concept or under the present one.
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