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Dickenson County Herald
Clintwood, Dickenson County, Virginia
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Semi-official US War Department assessment predicts the US will maintain atomic bomb production monopoly for 8-15 years without international controls. Navy summation outlines future threats and recommends strengthening naval structures, dispersing bases, and extending ship endurance for atomic-era defense.
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Semi-official war department view is that the United States will possess the secret of mass production of atom bombs for at least eight years. There is no short cut method of manufacturing fissionable material, according to these officers. Best estimates are that it will take foreign nations several years to make one successful bomb.
"For a number of years, perhaps as many as 8 to 15, only the United States will possess atomic bombs in significant quantities. After this period, other nations will possess atomic bombs in significant quantities." reads a joint statement.
All this presupposes that no international control agreement is in effect, it is pointed out.
The navy, in a summation called "authentic but not official," states;
1--Rockets with atomic war heads capable of thousands of miles of range are not to be expected for another 25 years.
2-The present strength and type of navy is needed for the next 10 years.
3-Dockyards and repair bases are most vulnerable and should be spread out more.
4-Ship structures should be strengthened to withstand the force of atomic explosions.
5-Advance bases should be built far from our shores to detect and intercept a surprise bomb attack.
6-Ships should be able to stay at sea from four to six months at a time.
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Semi-official war department view is that the United States will possess the secret of mass production of atom bombs for at least eight years. There is no short cut method of manufacturing fissionable material. Best estimates are that it will take foreign nations several years to make one successful bomb. For a number of years, perhaps as many as 8 to 15, only the United States will possess atomic bombs in significant quantities. After this period, other nations will possess atomic bombs in significant quantities. All this presupposes that no international control agreement is in effect. The navy, in a summation called authentic but not official, states: 1--Rockets with atomic war heads capable of thousands of miles of range are not to be expected for another 25 years. 2-The present strength and type of navy is needed for the next 10 years. 3-Dockyards and repair bases are most vulnerable and should be spread out more. 4-Ship structures should be strengthened to withstand the force of atomic explosions. 5-Advance bases should be built far from our shores to detect and intercept a surprise bomb attack. 6-Ships should be able to stay at sea from four to six months at a time.