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Civil Defense Says 32 Billion Shelters Do Not Endure
Washington report notes the Civil Defense Administration warns a nationwide nuclear shelter system costing over 32 billion dollars would protect only about 60 percent of the population. Administrator Val Peterson questions estimates, cites plan to shorten warning times, and suggests peace as the only safe option. Also mentions amendments to the 1950 law and a near-miss jet collision near Wethersfield, England.
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