z= ~-2. . i. Noted that official background material and reporting of spot news is to be prepared to respond to the extent possible to the expected requests from U. 8. media and as a means for having material available, if necesgary, to combat unfavorable reaction abroad; k. Noted that the Joint Information Plan for Operation REDWING is before the Department of Defense for approval; and 1. Noted that a letter notifying the JCAB of the Information Plan will be transmitted after coordination of the plan with other Executive Agencies. 2. The Commission also: Determined that the approximate date of the first shot of Operation REDWING may be published without constituting an undue risk to the common defense and security. 3e You will recall that letters to the Press concerning the observer 4, Please take the action necessary to carry out these decisions and program are to indicate the reagons for limiting accommodations. furnish copies of pertinent papera reflecting your action to this office. ec; General Manager Asat, Gen. Mgr. General Counsel Directoy Military Application Director, Biology and Medicine Director, International Affairs Congressional Liaison OFFICE >» SURNAME ® |... 00-00 --- eee) eee eee DATE ® Form AEC-318 (Rev. 9-53) J-----U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 16-—-62761-3

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