Confirmation of Atomic Energy Commission and General Manager: Hearings Before the Senate Section of the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy, Eightieth Congress, First Session, on Confirmation of the Atomic Energy Commission and the General Manager. January 27, 28, 30, 31, February 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, March 3 and 4, 1947U.S. Government Printing Office, 1947 - 951 pages Reviews previous career of David Lilienthal as TVA chairman. Also discusses priority to be accorded civil vis-a-vis military atomic energy projects. Includes discussion on transfer of Manhattan Project personnel, functions, and facilities to AEC. |
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