TLS as president, two pages, 7.25 x 10, White House letterhead, July 5, 1966. Letter to West Virginia Governor Hulett C. Smith. In part, 'I have reviewed our research and development efforts for both nuclear power and bituminous coal. The Atomic Energy Commission is, of course, supporting research in nuclear power as an additional source for the electric power needs of the United States. However, AEC financial assistance...is phased out once those concepts are demonstrated...we are no longer doing very much research and development on the present 'light water' reactors. Of the 888 million in AEC funds devoted to physical research and raw material and reactor development, less than one-quarter is budgeted for civilian reactor development...I join you in hoping that our carefully planned research and development program will yield new discoveries which will provide lower cost and better quality fuel for the American people.' In fine condition, with staple holes to tops of pages and an office stamp to top of first page. COA John Reznikoff/University Archives and RRAuction COA.
