LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL

To the Congress of the United States:

Attached is the Eighth Annual Report of the
United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency.
I am transmitting it pursuant to law.

In this report, the Agency describes its activities
for the calendar year 1968.

OFFICE OF

THE DIRECTOR

UNITED STATES ARMS CONTROL AND DISARMAMENT AGENCY

WASHINGTON

February 13, 1969

Mr. President:

I submit herewith to you for transmittal to the Congress, as required by the Arms Control and Disarmament Act, the eighth annual report concerning the activities of the U. S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency.

This report covers the period from January 1, 1968 to the end of the calendar year. The Agency has arranged for it to be printed by the Government Printing Office.

Respectfully,

Adrian & Fisher

Adrian S. Fisher
Acting Director

The President,

The White House.

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IMPACT OF REDUCED DEFENSE

EXPENDITURE ON THE AMERICAN ECONOMY 28

Tests Related to General Purpose Forces 30

Tests Related to Nuclear Arms Control

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