STAFF STUDY
PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN
OPERATION IVY
September 26, 1952
I
THE PROBLEM
1.
Determination of policy and. procedure for the handling
of inquiries and public znnouncements relative to the IVY test
program; specifically:
A.
The extent of public information releases,
B.
The procedure for clearance of releases,
C.
The handling cf press inquiries, including
guidance to Officicl Observers and JTF-132 Personnel.
II
FACTS BEARING ON THE PROBLEM
2.
Public information released on Operations SANDSTONE
and GREENHOUSE included:
A.
Two joint AEC-DOD announcements concerning
plans for the tests,
B.
A joint AEC-DOD announcement of completion
of the test series.
C.
A post-operation press conference by the
Task Force Commender, Deputies and AEC-DOD Representatives,
D.
A publicly releasable film,
3.
Agencies concerned in the clearance of public information
mattter in SANDSTONE and GREENHOUSE were:
A.
The Atomic Energy Commission.
B.
The Department of Defense.
NCELLED
LASSIFICATION CA
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