SESSION (November 5, 1953) * 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 aii 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 : a 7 | 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 le