(EST Pub Date) the Office of Scientific Intelligence, 1949-68- (Volume Three, Annexes Viii, Ix, and X)

a peak in 1960 and has declined slightly since then. Reporting on the Free World has increased slightly over the years, primarily due to the increasing scientific capabilities of these countries, which has led in some cases to an increased capability in weapons development, particularly in nuclear weaponry and chemical warfare. Early reporting on Soviet Satellites was primarily concerned with scientific capabilities of the Eastern European Satellites, but this reporting has declined as their scientific capabilities have declined in proportion to that of other world areas. - 93 - TOP SECRET