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6. Special replacement bolts are now being fabricated, and will be installed 

 as soon as available, consistent with weather conditions. 



7. A copy of the notes taken at a conference held on October 1 is furnished 

 herewith as enclosure (1). A copy of the inspection reiKjrt will be forwarded 

 when received. 



T. J. White, Acting. 



Memorandum. 

 From: 110. 

 To: Files. 

 Via: 100. 



Subject: OIOC conference of October 1, 1958, on the stability of Texas tower 

 No. 4, report of. 



1. A conference was held on Wednesday, October 1, 1958, in the office of the 

 officer in charge of construction to discuss the stability of Texas tower No. 4. 



The following personnel were in attendance : 



Mr. Ted Kuss representing Moran, Proctor, Mueser & Rutledge, the A. & E. 



Messrs. Gene Rau and Robert Koch of prime contractor, Steers, Morrison- 

 Knudsen. 



Mr. David Crockett, representative of Marine Contractors, the diving con- 

 tractor. 



Captain Stark, Lieutenant Matheson, Warrant Officer Hardy, Air Force of 

 Otis Air Force Base. 



Comdr. E. R. Foster and Joseph G. A. Riccio. 



Mr. J. F. Donegan of Lincoln Laboratory. 



2. The Marine Contractors representative reported the latest situation. 



3. The A. & E. representative stated that if the top guy of bracing in the A-B 

 plane was not operative, he felt a hurricane could cause serious damage and 

 possible loss of the tower. He further stated that, in his opinion, with this 

 bracing inoperative, the tower could withstand 87 miles per hour winds accom- 

 panied by 67-foot nonbreaking waves. Captain Stark stated that the tower 

 had already sustained 87 miles per hour winds with 55-foot waves for a 9-hour 

 period. 



4. It was concluded by the parties present, that the repair of the leak, which 

 was discovered during the inspection, should be deferred if it required disturb- 

 ing or moving of the bracing in any manner which would adversely affect the 

 structural integrity of the tower. 



5. It was agreed that the Dardelet bolts which sheared in the collars, be re- 

 placed with high-tensile steel T bolts. It is estimated that 3 weeks will be re- 

 quired for delivery of the T bolts, and approximately 2 weeks diving weather 

 to install them. The installation should be completed by November 15, 1958, 

 weather permitting. Mr. Kuss mentioned that additional bracing of the template 

 on the AB side only, and baffles in the oil tanks are being considered under the 

 modification program, the feasibility study for which is now being prepared. 



Mr. Shaw. Could I also say this, that I appreciate the courtesy of 

 the committee in handling my clients. 



Senator Stennis. We are delighted to have you here, sir. We 

 think you have served the country and the committee. 



Mr. Kuss, do you have any further point you wish to make in view 

 of the questions that have been asked you ? 



Mr. Kuss. I tliink not. 



Senator Stennis. All right. 



Now, the Chair again announces that as far as is now known, this 

 will conclude the testimony in this hearing, unless the N'avy or the 

 Air Force wishes to present further testimony. It is again announced 

 that we shall be glad to hear further from them if they wish. I do 

 ask, however, that they notify the counsel or the director of the staff 

 immediately if they wish to be heard further. 



All right, if there is nothing further, I thank you, gentlemen, very 

 much. Your most fine attitude in coming here should be commended. 

 I think you have helped the cause, as I say. The committee will have 

 a report on this matter as soon as it reasonably can. 



