Radio Liberty outlines its perspective on U.S. nuclear testing, specifying that its goal is to provide credible information, convince listeners and that the resumption of nuclear testing is for self defense.

AMCOMLIB policy official Dupuy expresses concern about characterization of her efforts to obtain background materials on U.S. resumption of nuclear testing.

Khrushchev and Ambassador Yamada discuss US nuclear testing, prospects for disarmament, and the challenges facing the Eighteen-Nation Disarmament Committee. They also review Soviet-Japanese political and trade relations, with Khrushchev expressing interest in expanding economic ties while criticizing US influence over Japan’s trade decisions.

Directives from the Politburo to the Soviet Delegation at the Soviet-American technical negotiations. Directive includes proposals and agreements to negotiation points.