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The program is based on the premise that the special observers
involved will net have access to classified information. In
keepingwith this premise and in order to achieve the objectives
of the program, the Comission has determined that the following
information may be published without constituting an undue risk
to the common defense and security:
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The yield of the selected shot is expected to be
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The selected shot is to be (and was) an airburst
(now Confidential - Yestricted Data);
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The code word .EDWIKG when associated with the
(and was) several uegatons (now Confidential Restricted Data);
1956 test operation (now Confidential - Cefense
Information); end
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Information that the test detonation has taken
place (prior to the official ABC-EOD announcement)
(now Confidential - [efense Information).
As 4 basis for funding, it is proposed that the Department of
befense fund for the operating expense of ships and airoraft
involved and provide all necessary equipment; Atomic Energy
Comaissionwill bear the costs of installing communications
equipment and modifications ef ships and aircraft incident te
such inetallation.
Sincerely yours,
Chairman
Honorable Herbert E. Loper
Chairman, Military Liaison Comittee
to the Atomic Energy Comission