Underground Atomic Blast Set Off to Study Military Effects, Nevada,, Part 2

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Breatler DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION THE PENTAGON, WASHINGTON 25, D.C. - LIBERTY 5-6700 FOX MOVIETONE NEWS (A) RADIO - TV BRANCH, TELEVISION SECTION Release No. 60-55 PICTORIAL BRANCH, NEWSREEL SECTION ROOM 2E811a EXT. 77222 Footage: 400 Ft. (X) ROOM 2D780a EXT. 75111 31 March 1955 UNDERGROUND ATOMIC BLAST SET OFF TO STUDY MILITARY EFFECTS (Official Army Footage Released by Department of Defense) On the grounds of the Nevada Test Site, military personnel witness a beneath-the-surface detonation of a nuclear device, part of the atomic test series now being conducted by the Atomic Energy Commission in cooperation with the Department of Defense to further weapons research and development. This device was prepared by Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory and was assembled and emplaced by Army Corps of Engineer personnel assisted by Army Ordnance units under the supervision of the Test Organization technical people. Sequences show: (a) Nevada test site. (b) Military personnel approach the official observer site to witness the blast, effects of which will be studied to develop additional information on blast phenomena. (c) In the distance can be seen the tower which will be used in subsequent atomic blasts. (d) Rad-safe team is present to assure personal safety of all participants. (e) Cameras are placed into position to obtain film record of underground detonation. (f) Actual blast as seen from distance, Cloud mushrooms into sky following detonation. (g) CU of blast as seen through long focal length camera lens, (h) Radio communications are used by Rad-safe team to establish safety of firing area. Following all clear signal, personnel walk away from the blast site. REQUEST CREDIT IN TITLE OR COMMENTARY TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE The fine grain master positive was released today in New York to the newsreel company named above for dupli- cation and distribution to all members of the newsreel pool. After sufficient copies have been made, the master positive is to be sent to the Film Library, Signal Corps Photographic Center, 35-11 35th Avenue, Long Island City 1, N. Y. The master positive must not be cut in any manner. A dupe negative was released today in New York to TV company named above for duplication and distribution to A members of the television pool and to non-members who make satisfactory financial arrangements. That company will deliver the dupe negative to Mr. Samuel Schlein, DeLuxe Laboratories, 850 Tenth Avenue, New York, N. Y., telephone Circle 7-3220, within 24 hours after receipt. DeLuxe Laboratories will make copies upon request for authorized television companies at the latter's expense. The DUPE NEGATIVE must not be cut in any manner. A 3293

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Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer

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Filmed News Releases