The President
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With reference to the problems of radioactive contamination and
fallout, several points are worth noting. The danger area about
the Pacific Proving Ground was temporarily enlarged during Operation CASTL&; 1t is intended that this larger area or a similar
one Will be used on Operation REDWING from the outset. Even
though the number of shots for REDWING is greater than that for CASTLE (approximately seventeen as against six), the total cumulative. yield expected on REDWING from all shots is only slightly
more than half the cumulative yield obtained at CASTLE.
Tt will be necessary to expend up to the following amounts of
nuclear materials in conducting this program:
Authority is requested to expend the above materials in the
conduct of Operation REDWING.
Respectfully yours,
Chairman
The President
The White House
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