ACS N E W S (translated, where necessary) will b e p u n c h e d onto tape and processed into the IBM 704 computer. The oui p u t of this computer, which works at incredible speed, will be a print-out in t w o sections: ( a ) a list of the titles, authors, and reference* with a numerical reference tag, and ( h ) a permuted title index in which the keywords of e a c h title are arranged alphabetically in their context, so that immediate inspection tells whether there is matter of interest on any topic. A numerical tag refers back to the list of titles. A small s a m ple of this list is shown in Fig. 3. All this will take time, perseverance, and money, but faithfully carried out, it will add considerably to the usefulness and availability of our p u b l i c a tions, the backbone of which, for m a n y years to come, must b e the printed a n d indexed volumes of Chemical Abstracts.
Chem Ed Sets Up Visits Division's C o m m i t t e e on Visiting Scientists maps 1 9 5 9 — 6 0 p r o g r a m , a d d s more visits JVXoRK COLLEGE CAM PISES Will b e l· St
to visiting scientists in chemistr; '.his school year. T h e Division of Chemical Education, through its Committee o n Visiting Scientists, plans to expand its p r o g r a m for 1 9 5 9 - 6 0 . Aided by a grant from the National Science F o u n dation, the program calls for 140 visits— 100 new ones and 40 repeats. A g r o u p of 62 college teachers and the committee members will serve as visiting scientists. • Three-Day Visit. Panel m e m b e r s will spend three days on the college campus—visiting and teaching classes, talking to administrators, discussing curricula, talking to group assemblies a n d service clubs, a n d the like. T h e host institution may choose its visitors, a n d the committee will try to honor its request. However, the committee p r e fers to assign the panel members a n d asks that all correspondence concerning the visitors b e with the committee until assignments are made. Visits are usually for three days. But if there are unusual circumstances which would make longer or shorter visits desirable, these should be stated to the committee.
The host institution assumes the expenses of the visitor while on c a m p u s (room and board) and 2 5 ' t of the travel costs (about S25 to $ 3 0 ) . In unusual cases where the colleges cannot afford it, the committee will pay all expenses. • Early Fall Deadline. Interested persons should write the chairman of the committee. Dr. Samuel P. Massie, Fisk University. Xashville 8, Tenu., for request blanks. The blanks ask for sizes of school and classes, needs to be met by visitor, and choices of time and speaker. All blanks should be in the hands of the chairman by Sept. 25— visits will be scheduled around Oct. 15 to begin any time after Nov. 1. Other committee members serving with Dr. Massie are: Dr. Donald J. Cook, D e P a u w University; Dr. F r e d B. Dutton, Michigan State University; Dr. E d w a r d C. Fuller, Beloit College; Dr. L. Carroll King, Northwestern University; and Dr. Harry F. Lewis, Institute of Paper Chemistry. Following is a list of the college teachers who will participate in the visiting scientist program: Dr. Robbin C. Anderson University of Texas Dr. F r e d Basolo Northwestern Universittj D r . H a r r y H . Batey Washington State University Dr. R a l p h B e e b e Amherst College Dr. R o b e r t C. Brasted University of Minnesota Dr. Clark E . Bricker Princeton University Dr. J o s e p h F . Bunnett Brown University Dr. W . J. Burke University of Utah Dr. H o w a r d Burkett DePauw University Dr. M . G. Burford Wesleyan University Dr. R i c h a r d Byerrum Michigan State University Dr. J a c k G. Calvert Ohio State University Dr. E . E . C a m p a i g n e University of Indiana Dr. J. A r t h u r C a m p b e l l Harvey Mudd College Dr. J a m e s Cason University of California [Berkeley) Dr. H a r o l d G. Cassidy Yale University Dr. L . B. C l a p p Brown University Dr. W . B. Cook Montana State College Dr. Marjorie Crawford Vassar College Dr. J. D . D a n f o r t h Grinnell College Dr. F a r r i n g t o n Daniels University of Wisconsin Dr. H . W . Davis University of South Carolina
Dr. H a r r y G. D a y University of Indiana D r . Frederick D u k e Iowa State University Dr. R o b e r t B. E d d y Tufts University Dr. John T . E d w a r d Br men University Dr. K e n r v E v r i n g University of Utah Dr. Paul H . ' F a l l " University of Akron Dr. L. X. F e r g u s o n Howard University Dr. W . C o n a r d F e r n e l i u s Pennsylvania State t'niversity Dr. A. E. F i n h o l t College of St. Olirf Dr. .Alfred B. G a r r e t t Ohio State University Dr. Eric S. G r a h a m Kenyon College Dr. E d w a r d L. H a e n i s c h Wabash College Dr. Anna H a r r i s o n Mt. Holyoke College Dr. T. L. J a c o b s University of California ( L. A. ) Dr. W . B . K e i g h t o n Swarthmore College Dr. W . F . Kieffer College of Wooster Dr. E . M . L a r s e n University of Wisconsin Dr. W . T . L i p p i n c o t t University of Florida Dr. A. H . L i v e n n o r e Reed College Dr. J o h n M a r g r a v e University of Wisconsin Dr. R o b e r t M a y b u r y University of Redlands Dr. Therald Moeller University of Illinois D r . Robert P a r r y University of Micliigan D r . L. L . QuiH Michigan State University D r . Richard R a m e t t e Carleton College D r . R. T . S a n d e r s o n University of loiva D r . A r t h u r F. Scott Reed College D r . W. H . R. S h a w University of Texas D r . M a r v Sherrill Mt. Holyoke College D r . H a r r y H. Sisler University of Florida Dr. Wendell Slabaugh Oregon State College D r . L. E . Steiner Oherlin College D r . R. M . H e r b s t Michigan State University D r , L a w r e n c e Strong Earlham College D r . M. D . T a y l o r Howard University D r . S. Y. T y r e e University of Sorth Carolina D r . C. A. V a n d e r W e r f University of Kansas D r . H a r r y H. W a s s e r m a n Yale University D r . Philip W . West Louisiana State University Dr. Harold Wilcox Birmingham Southern College D r . M. Kent W i l s o n Tufts University D r . J. H . W o l f e n d e n Dartmouth College SEPT.
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Soviet technical literature—ways a n d means of increasing its proper use—will be t h e topic of a panel discussion to be held at the Atlantic City meeting. T h e Crystal Ballroom of the Dennis Hotel has been set aside for t h e discussion, scheduled for Tuesday morning, Sept. 15, at 9 A . M . An exchange of information a n d opinions on the subject may dispel some of t h e false notions of what can be ex pected from the current Soviet litera ture, according to J. G. Tolpin. Mr. Tolpin of Standard Oil ( I n d i a n a ) , along with Β. Η. Weil of Esso Research & Engineering and Haiina Friedenstein, chairman of the ACS Division of Chem ical Literature, are responsible for or ganizing t h e meeting. The informal discussion is open to all who are interested and will be followed by a question and answer period.
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Even though June 1 was the deadline for receipt of nominations for other awards administered by the Society, there is still time to submit proposals for the 1960 Priestley Medal. This award, which recognizes distinguished services to chemistry, may be awarded not only to members of the Society, but also to nonmembers and to repre sentatives of any nation, without regard to sex. Eight ( 8 ) copies of t h e nominating material (including seconding letters) must be sent to ACS headquarters n o later than Oct. 15. For further particu lars, see C&EN, July 6, page 6 7 .
Wakefield Takes Office Zachary T. Wakefield, Tennessee Valley Authority research chemist, is the new chairman of t h e Wilson D a m Section for 1959— 60. He served t h e section before a s secretary and p r o gram chairman. James A. Branscomb of Reynolds Metals is chair Ζ. Τ. Wakefield man-elect, Harry Nash, Ji\, is secretary, a n d R. C. Mullins is treasurer. Both Mr. Nash a n d M r . Mullins are with TVA.
