SESSION
(November 5, 1953)
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The Committee met in executive session at 9:30 am,
ALL members, - *
the Secretary, and Mr. Tomei were present.
Referring to the Russian shots, Mr. Whitman suggested the following
Russian
propositions.
Shots
Russia's first concern is airdefense|against our
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A
"tended to find the suggestion plausible.
The possibilities of air to »
air, ground to air, etc,, rocket missiles should be considered. f
Possi-
bilities |
for
:
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| This possibility led to some
Chemical
discussion.
.
Dr. Kistiakowsky, to the effect that 30-40% more powerful HE could be
achieved,
Dr, von Neumann cited a feeling, which had been expressed by
This might permit reduction of the mass of HE by as much as
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