EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WASHINGTON April 25, 1963 Dear Josh: Thanks very much for calling the problem of euphenics to my attention. We will do a little checking on it. It is my impression that the Soviets do tend to emphasize the practical aspects in medical research, so your concern could well be borne out by events. AN With best regards, Pine rely, H \ 5 lars ee, Jerome B. Wiesner Dr. Joshua Lederberg Department of Genetics Medical Center Stanford University Palo Alto, California