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_Tuesdal, January 18, 1966 -9:05 P.M. EST 
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ME.V.ORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT .. ' 
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Information has been received that two of the nuclear devices which 
were carried on the B-52 which crashed in Southern Spain yesterday 
experknced a low order high explosive detonation. Although no nuclear 
reaction would result, such a detonation could cause a radiation 
hazard. However, if the.detonation was minimal it is possible that no 
radiation hazard would occur. 

Tnere are sufficent qualified technical personnel now on the scene to 
properly take care of any situation which may exist in relation to these 
two weapons. Included among the personnel·are Major General Wilson, 
Commander of the 16th Air Force (SAC) and Major General Beck for SAC . , . . 

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Based on minimal information received, .it is not possible to accurately : . : 
estimate the situation. However, it is not ~el~eved that there is 
any basis for undue concern over the low order detonation of the two 
weapons. 

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