October 1961
56. Letter from Seaborg to Rusk, October 7
Seaborg’s opposition to reinstitution of an uncontrolled moratorium. No classification marking. 2 pp. Seaborg, Journal, Vol. 2, pp. 225–226.
57. Telegram 1123 from USUN, October 7
Transmits draft Presidential statement on nuclear testing. Confidential. 2 pp. Department of State, Central Files, 700.5611/10–761.
58. Letter from Gilpatric to President Kennedy, October 9
Seeks approval of a comprehensive test program. A proposed test schedule is attached to the letter. Secret. 11 pp. Washington National Records Center, RG 330, OSD Files: FRC 65 A 3464, Atomic 400.112, October 1961.
59. Letter from Seaborg to President Kennedy, October 10
Technical aspects of nuclear testing at Nevada, at Eniwetok, and via airborne medium. Secret. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Subjects Series, Nuclear Testing, 9/27/61–10/10/61.
60. Memorandum from Ball to President Kennedy, October 12
Transmits October 12 memorandum from Stevenson outlining strategy on handling the nuclear testing issue at the U.N. Attached to Stevenson memorandum is a proposed Presidential statement. Confidential. 5 pp. Department of State, Central Files, 700.5611/10–1261.
61. Memorandum from McNamara to the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, October 12
Weapons tests plans and preparation. Secret. 3 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Subjects Series, Nuclear Weapons Testing 10/11/61–10/15/61.
62. Telegram 913 to USUN, October 13
Handling disarmament issue at U.N. following U.S.–U.S.S.R agreement on principles. Confidential. 5 pp. Department of State, Central Files, 600.0012/10–1361.
63. Letter from Rusk to Seaborg, October 29
Concerns over possible reactivation of testing site at Eniwetok. Secret. 2 pp. Kennedy Library, National Security Files, Subjects Series, Nuclear Weapons Testing, 10/16/61–10/29/61.