March 27, 1959

Brit speculation on USSR aims; no progress on reunification expected

Western Big 3 formally invite USSR to foreign mins conf, notes; W Ger concurs, note; differences among notes discussed

Pres Chiang Kai-shek says Tibetans can choose their pol future when Chinese Nationalists reconquer mainland, radio s; pledges to join fight 'soon' if revolt continues; Nationalist Premier Chen Cheng calls revolt largest so far against Communists

Piermont, NY, Police Chief Smith resigns after questioning by NYS and Rockland County authorities about gambling den they raided in Piermont without his knowledge; 40 men, $6,000 seized in raid; 36 plead guilty; Smith subpoenaed by NYS Investigation Comm

Natl Advisory Com on Radiation headed by Dr Morgan recommends 'ultimate authority' in protecting pub be shifted from AEC to PHS, rept to Surgeon Gen Burney; holds it unwise to continue assigning authority over health aspects of energy to same agency interested in promotional aspects in field; Morgan says PHS as ind agency can push 'unified attack' on problem, including expanded research to fill gaps in current knowledge on safety; calls AEC reaction to proposals 'rather good'; Chmn McCone says AEC spent $18 million on program of standards and safety in field against less than $800,000 spent by PHS; says transfer must be orderly; Morgan sees program resulting in protection system in which PHS inspectors would enter AEC plants; Com recommends program reach $50 million in 5 yrs