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TO 4 Chief, Technical Branch

SUBJECT:Conference with FROM: Novemer 1953. H-B/6

B/6o seen today at his

2. It was his opinion that any approach by physical means that would do no lasting damage to emotional centers in the brain or elsewhere in the nervcus system was impossible at this time. As a neuro-anatomiist and-neuro-pathologist, he doubted that any such approach, as by ultresonics or other radiant energy, would ever be possible.

: 3. One should find, he believed, more numerous and more satisfectory drugs than the older morphin/scopolamin combination, which would act selectively on specific nerve centers. Fersonally, he disclaimed knowledge of helpful leads; e.g., would not offer an opinion on whether the currently controversial Mephenesin (Myanesin) was effective or not toward allevieting anxiety. He had no opinion to offer on Isoniazid. Among the more toxic drugs (he has written.authoritatively on effects of cyanides), he did not'expect uséful developments.

B did suggest that we consults of this City.

5.Although fully cooperative in a sense it wes clear that acas uncomfortable. Certainly he would not care to C who were respectively enthusiastic, encouraging and interested.

B/6 6. he is associated with the which -- to me -- might mean an undesirable ideology.

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DATE: 4 November 1953

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