Eisenhower thanks Eaton for his letter of 9 October and writes to recognize the conferences Eaton has held in Pugwash, observing the developments by the Russian and Chinese scientists and metallurgists. "My prayer is that their impressive advancement, together with the progress made by other scientists throughout the world, can be utilized for the betterment of all mankind—and to that effort I continue to devote every energy I personally possess."

Enclosed with record 117076.