FOREIGN OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON 25, D. C. Office of the Director July 2, 1954 The Honorable Lewis L. Strauss Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission Dear Mr. Strauss: There is transmitted herewith, in accordance with the instructions of the President, a copy of his Memorandum of Determination with respect to special compensatory relief and rehabilitiation assistance for Japan. For your information, there are also attached copies of the following additional documents pertaining to this transaction: 1. My memorandum of recommendation to the President. 2. My letters to the Chairmen of the Senate Foreign Relations and the House Foreign Affairs Committees. Sincerely yours, /s/ HAROLD E, STASSEN Enclosures

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