Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy Exhibition Opens in Geneva

A scientific exhibition being held at the Palais des Expositions in conjunction with the Third United Nations Conference on the Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy (31 August to 9 September) was opened in Geneva today by Secretary-General U Thant. The exhibition shows atomic energy at work in industry, meteorology, agriculture, shipping, medicine and other phases of life in 18 countries of Asia, Europe, the Pacific and the Western Hemisphere. The Secretary-General toured the exhibition with the President of the Third International Conference, Vasily S. Emelyanov of the USSR. They were accompanied by a party of United Nations, governmental, civic and Conference officials. The exhibition will continue until 10 September.
Secretary-General U Thant is seen visiting the USSR exhibit. To his left is Mr. L.V. Konstantinoff (USSR), and to his right are Professor V.S. Emelyanov (USSR) and Mr. A.M. Petrosyants (USSR).