GenShi d — Note to: ColHoodAe From : Lt. Subject: June 13, 1960 Col. S. W. Josephso 40072] yy QUESTION AND ANSWER S ON EPG TRANSFER PRESS RELEASE Early last week when the matter of possible news media questions on the EPG release came up, General Starbird said he would prefer to hold explanatory responses down to something like, "This transfer is being made because the Pacific Missile Range has an immediate requirement to use EPG now, and the AEC does not havean immediate requirement for it.” However, DoD is preparing to prepare Cannon's is attached. 8 is a Q & A sheet, to be séi and Mr. Salisbury told Cannon Oo AEC and State for coordination; Cannon gave it to me and requested that I supply answers, for use if these questions are asked. I believe General Starbird prefers not to have these @ & A sheets prepared in advance, except for thesi single response shown above. Request your advice. The attached memo to Chairman McCone describes the present status of the press release as of noon, June 13. .. Gen. Lyte pieced es Weis seemed hone Ky ee — ¥ AL vw Mee LL, Attachments: 1 Ye Sse Cannon's Q & A Sheet Memo to Chairman fm Ohlke \ Oh eae s\ Ww ee uy “ \ DAE Ah Mug we nee N Lo — phe wes Ay tae, Bean, We Wei re ie ARV I Len & We tye C penn “\ q/ 4 Aueetie wi, a - OR” mai nunay sp whica eli C4 oy ts proetid olyd 4 Go a Woe, ;