SENATE DISARMAMENT SUBCOMMITTEE

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80B01676R000600010006-1
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 19, 2016
• Document Release Date: October 26, 2006
• Sequence Number: 6
• Publication Date: June 23, 1958
• Content Type: MF

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MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Central Intelligence
SUBJECT: Senate Disarmament Subcommittee
1. Dr. Scoville and Legislative Counsel met with Senator
and one-half hours on 19 June. Also present wer
Humphrey's Subcommittee on Disarmament for approximately two
Philip J. Farley and Charles Gehron the Department of
JOHN S. WARNER
Legislative Counsel
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somewhat informal. Senator Humphrey appeared interested in bringing
himself up to date on the technical aspects on detection of Soviet nuclear
explosion*.
Gross was present for a short time and Senator Sparkman remained
for a little longer time. Otherwise the emly member present was
Senator Humphrey. Staff members present were Miss Betty Goats
and Mrs. Collier. While a transcript was taken, the discussion was
State; and Captain Morse of the Atomic Energy Commission. Senator
2. Dr. Scoville briefed him on the latest Soviet test series.
The discussion then went into the forthcoming meeting of Soviet and
Free World scientists on the technical aspects of disarmament and
inspection. Senator Humphrey seemed pleased to learn of the extensive
and coordinated efforts of the interested executive branch agencies in
assisting in preparing the team of scientists.
3. Senator Humphrey seemed very concerned that in past public
statements he had not exceeded the limits of security as a result of
briefings furnished him by the executive agencies. H. was most
complimentary to the individuals concerned at their willingness to help
him understand the technical matters involved.
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