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It seems that we haven't heard anythmg about whether the radar 

 was functioning, but it does appear that 2 months before the tower 

 collapsed, the crew had been greatly reduced. Certainly an almost 

 conclusive inference arises from all the proof that this was done 

 because of the dangerous condition of the tower. 



Mr. Ratj. That may be assumed, Mr. Chairman. 



Senator Stennis. I don't think we can assume things, Mr. Rau; 

 we must have facts. I wanted to know whether you can shed any 

 light on that directly. 



For the information of those who may be interested, I think that 

 this concludes almost all of the hearings on this matter. There is an 

 additional witness that we will hear next Wednesday, and when we 

 do take a recess it will be until 10 o'clock next Wednesday morning. 



In the meantime, if either the Air Force or the Navy wish to 

 present further testimony concerning this matter, they will be given 

 an opportunity to do so and may make arrangements by contacting 

 the Staff Director, or Mr. Kendall, or Mr. French. 



Is there any other point you wish to cover ? 



Mr. Ratj. No, sir ; I do not, Mr. Chairman. 



Senator Stennis. All right. 



With special thanks, Mr. Rau, to you and your associates, the com- 

 mittee will now take a recess until 10 o'clock next Wednesday morning. 



(^Vliereupon, at 12:35 p.m., the subcommittee was recessed, to re- 

 convene at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, May 17, 1961.) 



