Shortage of Scientists

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Scarcity of Scientists and Engineers

Crucial Need To Edpand U.S. Brain Power Resource

Shortages of scientists, engineers, and other highly trained specialists may threaten the nation's security as gravely as would shortages of bomber pilots, submarine crews, or other armed services personnel. Donald A. Quarles, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Development, warned recently that the Soviet Union was cutting down the lead that has been held by the United States in weapons technology. At Quantico, Va, June 19, Quarles said: “On balance our technical position vis-a-vis the Soviets is less favorable than it was a year ago. Our margin of advantage has been narrowed.” President Eisenhower a month earlier had set up a Cabinet committee on the training of scientists and engineers.

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