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with high reading between 5 and 20 R/ar. The fallout pattern, was
not symmetrical,since both ESTES and CURTISS, approximately the"
same ‘distance.from ground zero as ‘BATROKO (x miles)but on opposite.
sides of her, receivedseonsideratly Less contamination, ‘Other ships, >
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control”measures were employed. ‘This fallout commenced about. 2300,
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