~ ~ ot + ~ ' t ( : ‘ 4 t t Cynon we Are ne EU EE are ee NEVADA TEST ORGANIZATION 410492 Nevada Test Site : Mercury, Nevada a BACKGROUND INFORMATION be on ar wee wow NEVADA NUCLEAR TESTS | "Poy. hots : A summary of previously—released information providing answers to questions concerning the need for and value of nuclear tests, past use of the continental test site, on-site operations and controls, public safety, and some phases of organization and programs. BEST COPY AVAILABLE Mi yee . - , 4 Garena ‘ “- Prepared by OFFICE OF TEST INFORMATION 1235 South Main Street Las Vegas, Nevada Revised to July 15, 1957