RESUME OCB LUNCHEON MEETING, 5 NOVEMBER 1958

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• Document Creation Date: December 19, 2016
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• Publication Date: November 5, 1958
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5 November 1958
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT: Resume of OCB Luncheon Meeting, 5 November 1958
PRESENT: Mr. Dulles, Adm. Foster, Mr. Gray, Mr. Harr,
Mr. Herter, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Saccio, Mr. Scribner,
Mr. Washburn, Mr. Melbourne
1. Soviet Nuclear Testing
The Board discussed the subject of nuclear testing at considerable
length, with particular reference to the Soviet shots of November 1
and 3, and the action, if any, that we should now take.
Mr. Dulles informed the group of the preliminary steps which
had been decided upon at the highest U. S. Governmental level, i. e.
that the U. S. delegation at Geneva should tell the Soviet delegation
that we were aware of these recent tests, that they should be asked
to confirm or deny, and to say that the U. S. proposes to resume tests
unless the Soviets say that they will cease their own testing. He said
that in reply to this approach the head of the Soviet delegation had
alleged that he had no information as to whether or not his country
was continuing to test and that his instructions covered only the
negotiations currently under way at Geneva.
Mr. Herter tabled a draft statement prepared by the State
Department which was intended to be issued in the near future by
either the President or the Secretary of State. Adm. Foster presented
an alternate draft designed for the same ultimate purpose, which
he described as representing his-own and Chairman McCone's views.
The AEC draft included a statement that unless the Soviets cease their
testing activity within two weeks, the U. S. will resume its own program.
Mr. Dulles questioned the advisability of including this point
in such a statement, arguing that the Soviets would construe it as an
NSC review(s) completed.
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