Congratulations on a successful Ranger 7 flight and advice to postpone signing a new contract : letter to James Webb NASA, 1964 Jul 31.

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Congratulations on a successful Ranger 7 flight and advice to postpone signing a new contract : letter to James Webb NASA, 1964 Jul 31.

This letter recommends that the new contract not be signed for 30-60 days following the appointment of General Luedecke as deputy director to observe operations under the new administration.

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