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mentation program. In addition, the Nation's largest community of scientists 

 and personnel concerned with basic and directed oceanic research are located in 

 the San Diego area. 



The bathyscaph team is already providing guidance to diverse types of indus- 

 trial firms interested in the design, development, and construction of deep sub- 

 mersibles and instrumentation systems. An expansion of this "sharing" of 

 experience and practical knowledge can be of significant benefit to the Nation 

 by bringing more talent to bear on deep-submergence problems. Expansion of 

 the U.S. Navy Electronics Laboratory nucleus of personnel and equipment in- 

 vestment would improve our posture as a leader in deep-sea research more rapidly 

 than any other way that I can conceive. 



Mr. Fulton. That is all. 



Mr. Anfuso. Thank you, gentlemen. We are most happy to have 

 had you here. Just remember we are your friends, and if you need 

 anything from us just holler. 



Dr. Rechnitzer. Fine. 



Lieutenant Walsh. Thank you very much, sir. 



Mr. Anfuso. The meeting stands adjourned. 



(Whereupon, at 12:07 the committee adjourned to meet again at 

 10 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 1960.) 



