There were expressions of very favorable commendation on the
concept of the award and on the selection of its first recipient.
Dr. Knox displayed various formats which had been drawn up for
' the award citation,
Dr, Libby asked for the Committee's advice on
the wording of the citation.
There was some discussion of whether it would be desirable for
the National Academy of Sciences to take a part in the granting of
these awards,
No conclusion was reached, but the sentiment seemed to
be that it would not be desirable.
At 11:50 a.m. the visitors left, and the meeting continued in
sxecu=<
tive
Session
an executive session.
Mr. Whitman continued the presentation of the report of the
Report Reactor Subcommittee, discussing the ANP program, the SGR, the fast
ae)
Reacton eeeioeyand the homegeneous reactor.
mittee
.
A point which emerged in the
Committee's discussions was that it would be desirable to review the
progress on the various ANP projects in about six months,
It was
suggested that the Committee ask for such a review to be set up, and
that the review include plans for en integrated power plant system.
At 12:30 p.m. this session was adjourned.
SESSION
(November 3, 1954)
At 1:30 p.m. the Committee met with Gen. K. E, Fields, Dr. P. C,
Weapon
iatters
Fine, and Dr. von Neumann,
Mr. Tomei wes not present.
All members and the Secretary were present.