ATOMIC ENERGY CONTROL

Chronicle (Levin), 10 July 1946, Page 5

ATOMIC ENERGY CONTROL

IN WHOSE HANDS SHOULO IT BEPLACED? Received Tuesday 7 p.in. NEW YORK, July 8, Tavo main issues still being discussed by the Atomic Commission sub-commit-tee are, firstly, Avliether a new international agency should be established to control atomic energy, and secondly, Avhat its relationship should be to Fnited Nations. The case for the new organisation, preseuted by Dr. Evatt, rests on the fact that the Security Council could act only in the case of actual threat of war whereas much could 'liappen in atonxie energy development in one country or another before such a condition could be said to exi'st. It xvas argued that the manufacture of atomic weapous would perform only oue part of a general pattern of preparatiou for aggression and by itself Avould not justify the Council 's intei-a-ention. On the other hand, if general preparations for aggression became obvious, the Council vould act in any case. The function of Ihe new organisation Avould therefore De to nip such preparations in the bud. Dr. Evatt emphasised that althougli the new atomic energy agency must have autonomy, it would not impede the Security Council 's performance of its cluties. He suggested the new organisation should be established under a multilateral treat-y and relationship to Fnited Nations should be go\rerned by the treaty itself and by the United Nations' Charter. The treaty would provide for sanctions or punishment for, violations, Avith proper safeguards such as access to some international court. Every party to the treaty must be subjeet to thc rules of conduct it laid down. For that reason no systom of veto should be permitted to claim special immunity or privilege.