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January 10, 1970

 

Mr. Benjamin C, Bradlee
Executive Editor

THE WASHINGTON POST
1515 L Street NW
Washington, D. C.

Dear Mr. Bradlee:

On page § 17420 of the enclosed CONGRESSIONAL RECORD
for December 20, 1969, you will find a reprint of an article
by Mr. Joshua Lederberg, entitled "Air Pollution Ingredients
Are Suspect for Mutation,"’ which appeared in the October 18,
1969, edition of the WASHINGTON POST. The article so clearly
and forcefully discussed the possible dangers of peroxides as
causes of genetic mutations that I requested that it be in-
cluded in the RECORD.

Because the commitment of this entire nation will
be required to combat the environment crisis, the vital in-
terest displayed by your newspaper in educting the public
about this problem is to be highly commended. A nation capable
of sending men to the moon will unquestionably, now, want to
preserve its own environment, and I am deeply appreciative of
the efforts of the WASHINGTON POST to gain such a commitment
from its readers.

With best wishes, I am

Sincerely,

   

RWY/sm