ARE WE LOSING OUT IN NUCLEAR POWER

Subdivision of Nuclear Technology Formed by ACS Division of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry CONTROVERSY and strong difference of opinion on most topics are part and parcel of the Washington political scene. The question of whether the United States is losing its commanding position in the development of nuclear power is no exception. Among those who know the facts, there are opposing points of view including, according to newspaper comments, those of members of the Atomic Energy Commission. With experts in disagreement, is it any wonder that the public is confused and disturbed One vocal group insists that the U. S. is falling behind quite rapidly in the "international atomic power race" and that the Soviets and nations which the Soviets are aiding are outstripping us. Lewis L. Strauss, AEC Chairman, speaking recently at commencement exercises at the Carnegie Institute of Technology, criticized proposals that the Government finance major atomic power plants. He strongly objects to ...