Eaton writes that he is distressed to hear about Edith's illness and hopes she makes a speedy recovery.

He encloses an extract from chairman of the US Atomic Energy Commission Lewis Strauss' address proposing a conference of international scholars to "... find a way to advert the annihilation of mankind. It is encouraging to have what amounts to an endorsement of the purpose you have long been advocating emanate from this source."

Enclosed is record 117033.