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Jules Bebie CONSULTING CHEMICAL ENGINEER 4207 MAGNOLIA AVE SAINT LOUS MISSOURI MAY 31 RECD May 28, 1947 Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, Inc. Room 28, 90 Nassau Street Princeton, New Jersey Gentlemen : In response to your letter of May 21, 1947, I herewith enclose my check in the amount of twenty dollars for your atomic energy educational fund because of my admiration for your personal efforts in this matter and because I believe that certainly some benefit will be derived from your campaign.If I could feel that your plan might be a real factor towards avoiding atomic warfare I would gladly make a much larger contribution. However I am sorry to say I am rather pessimistic about the realization of your chief objective - international control of the atomic bomb and ultimate elimination of warfare. I am afraid "understanding of the simple facts of atomic energy and their social implications" is not enough. Even if your statements of facts were submitted to and accepted by every citizen it would not "ensure that atomic energy will be used for the benefit of mankind and not for humanity's destruction." According to number six of your state facts "there is no solution of this problem except international control and ultimately, the elimination of war". How can even the best informed citizenry "act for life and not for death" and be helpful in solving this problem as long as Russia refuses to permit effective international control of atomic activities ? In your latest publication Prof. Urey suggest that we and all other countries willing to join should proceed towards united action, with or without the cooperation of the Soviets. It is difficult to visualize how such an arrangement could satisfactorily solve the problem. Without the cooperation of Russia no lasting world peace seems to be feasible. Since it is the policy of the Soviets to acquire world power by means of world revolution and overthrow of the capitalistic system it is not surprising why they do not wish to accept international control and understanding. I doubt wether anyone has the answer, but if all could be convinced that we all must either live or perish together, perhaps a way may be found to build a better world, fit for free people to live in. We may not live long enough to see it, but every sincere effort towards this end will be a step forward. In this spirit I extent to you my most friendly greetings and best wishes, Faithfully yours, Jules Bebie