ML19322C509

Forwards Hew 790403 Memo W/Recommendations of Surgeon General Re Thyroid Blocking

ML19322C509
Person / Time
Site:	Crane
Issue date:	04/03/1979
From:	Watson J PRESIDENT OF U.S. & EXECUTIVE OFFICES
To:	Thornburg H PENNSYLVANIA, COMMONWEALTH OF
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TASK-TF, TASK-TMR NUDOCS 8001170838
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