News
The American Scientific Affiliation

VOL 3 NUMBER 6                 31 December 1961

KNUDSEN ELECTED IN COUNCIL RACE

Dr. Robert D, Knudson and Dr. Norvell L. Paterson were the two candidates submitted by the Nominating Committee composed of Dr. Wilbur Le Bullock, Chairman3 George Fielding and John Sinclair. Dr. Knudson is Instructor of Apologetics Westminster Theological Seminary and Dr. Peterson is in private practice as a Family and Marriage Counselor. Those names want before the voting members of the ASA and the winner, Dr. Knudson will serve on the Executive Council for a period of five years.

WASHINGTON DC SECTION MEETS

Dr. Richard H, Bube of RCA laboratories, Princeton., N.J. gave the first invited paper at the November 25th meeting of the Washington DC Section of the ASA, meeting at Atlantic Research Corporation in Alexandria. His dynamic personality, backed up by shear bulk in a six-foot-five frame and a deep personal conviction, gave emphasis to his topic: "Science and an Understanding of Scriptural Inerrancy." Recognizing the great amount of confusion and emotions surrounding the subject, Bube pointed out that the primary purpose of the Scriptures is to reveal Jesus Christ and warned against reading in other purposes. Defining error as failure to convoy accurately the revelation of God, he discussed the many conflicts through the ages and the various views commonly held today, A rousing discussion followed this presentation.

The second invited paper was presented by Professor Wayne Frair, Zoology Department, King's College, on the subject "New Thoughts on an old Controversy." Prof. Frair recalled the sad situation in the Scopes trial in which Bryant, a Christian) did not appreciate science and Darrow, an agnostic) did not appreciate scriptural truth. He draw the line between true science and pseudo science which attempts to stretch science to cover philosophical areas. Common examples of pseudo-science; the Russians saying there is no God because he was not seen by an observer in a satellite; Huxley saying God is a product of men's mind; Simpson saying man is not the darling of the Gods; Wright saying that things happen purely by chance without supernatural power. Frair then distinguished between the central theme of the Bible (sin, salvation, etc.) and peripheral things such as sphericity of earth in Isa. 40:22. Darwinism, as viewed in the light of today's knowledge: presents some things correctly some inaccurately, some wrong. The Social Darwinism of Spencer further complicated the picture and further entrenched error. More and more the interpretations of scientific data are coming into reasonable relationship with scriptural interpretations although there is a great need for specific empirical data. Prof. Frair is himself working in this interesting area in the field of studying blood types among reptiles.

In addition to the invited papers, a panel discussion "What does the Bible have to say to the scientist," ended the conference. About 110 were present, taxing the reassuring way. Much of the success of the meeting is due to the faithful and tireless work of E. Arthur Bonney, Samuel Elder, Glenn Kirkland, George Fielding, Franklin Harris and Dean Walter. 

NORTH CENTRAL SECTION NEWS

The newly elected members of the executive committee of the North Central Section of the ASA recently hold their organizational meeting. Now officers are:

President-Claude E, Stipe, M.A., Asst, Professor of Anthropology, Bethel Colljge, St. Paul, MN


Vice President: Aldert van dor Zial, Ph.D, Professor of Electrical Engineering, University of Minnesota.

Secretary: Charles Do Wright, Ph.D,j, Research Chemist, Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co., St. Paul.

Treasurer: Donald Fair, M#A*0 Counselor in Student Counseling Service, University of Alberta, Canada. (On Leave of Absence.)


New Committee Chairmen

Publicity: Robert L. Bohon, PhD, Senior Chemist, Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co., Central Research Department, St. Paul.

Membership: Willis A. Olson, MS, Head of Biology Dept., Minnehaha Academy, Minneapolis,

The other members of the executive committee are;

Fe Wilmer Larson, M.D., Resident in Psychiatry: University of Minnesota Hospitals, Minneapolis.

H. Harold Hartzler, Ph.D., Professor of Physics, Mankato State Collage, Mankato, MN.

Plans for the local spring meeting canter around the topic: "Basic Ethical Decisions Required of Scientists." Suggestions for participants or program variations are solicited and should be sent immediately to Dr. Aldart van der Ziel

(material supplied by Dr. Charles D. Wright, Secretary

QUESTION: WHAT KIND OF CONVENTION PROGRAM?

Dr. H. Harold Hartzler, Executive Secretary$ reports that he has received several suggestions that the annual conventions should not concentrate on a single topic, treating it in depth, but rather stick to the traditional potpouri with some variety. The Council honestly wants to do the will of the groups so if you have convictions on this subject., please communicate them to Dr. Hartzler, 414 South Broad Street$ Mankato, Minnesota.

Modern Science and Christian Faith the first book written and released by the ASA, was published in 1947. A note from Scripture Press Foundation indicates that a total of 18,673 copies of the first edition have been sold.

The publication board is now considering a book to replace MSCF. An outline for such a book has been prepared by Richard Bubo and some prospective authors have been approached.

TODAY'S WEAVERISM

The leather medal with a gold hole in it for this month goes to Hank Weaver for this choice bit reported by operative Russ Mixter: "Psychologists are busy pulling habits out of rats."

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETS

The Executive Council met at Bethel College, St, Paul, on November 4th. Those in attendance were Elving Anderson, Frank Cassel, Delbert Eggenberger, H. Harold Hartzler, Walter R. Hearn, Henry Weavor and, by invitation, Webster Muck and Russell L. Mixter. (It is only when outsiders got in that Weaverisms like the above get out.

Webster Muck reported plans for local arrangements for the 1962 Conventions and other program details were considered. Russell Mixter, of the publication board, reported on publications now in the mill. Among other things, Wheaton College has been granted permission to reprint Monograph #2 Creation and Evolution." Wayne Frair has been asked to condense his manuscript on "Evolution For High School Students." Richard Bube has a manuscript in preparation, "The Message of Christianity in a World of Science." Russ Mixter asks for reactions from ASA members on these questions:

1. It is desired to publish a list of writings by ASA. members having relevancy to the Scriptures* Please send to Dr. Mixter, Wheaton College.

3. Do you have suggestions for books that are need., tho, writing of which the ASA might sponsor? Answers to Dr. Mixter, also.

Members in arrears by the end of March will not receive their copy of the March issue of the Journal until this little matter is cared for.

Delbert Eggonborger has submitted his resignation as editor of the ASA Journal* 14~j can understand Whys battered and bloody as he is., but if he makes this one stick (he hasn't. previously) we will have real cause to appreciate the quiet, lonely midnight hours Del has faithfully invested over the years.

VICTORIA INSTITUTE MOVES

Our British counterpart., The Victoria Institute., has moved from Croydon, Surray3 and is temporarily at 15 Quarry Road, London, S. 14. 18,

THE AS& NEEDS IMONEY1

President Cassel, in his letter of November 14th to the memberships expl=d that the financial condition of the ASA is lower than it has boon since the beginning, This immediate need reflects not only the costs associated with maintaining a national office, but other expanded services such as publication of the directory., otc.

When this office was opened it was recognized that it would require a larger budget than formerly, but the step was made in faith, convinced that the usefulness of the ASA was at stake unless this large step was made. Letts support the ASA with gifts, over and above our annual dues.

SCIENTISTS OVERSEAS

A register of scientists interested in overseas assignments is being compiled by the National Academy of Sciences and the National Research Council, Assigm.ionts abroad can range from several weeks to two years Posts become available irregularly throughout the year, and they vary greatly in location duration,, stipends., and responsibilities. Persons interested in such assignments should fill out a special form available from the Committee on International Exchange of Persons$ 2101 Constitution avenue, Washington 25, DC, Tentmaker missionaries, here is your challenge.

RESEARCH GRANTS AVAIL4BIE

Scientific research grants ranging from $500 to $1500 are available from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for research in mathematical) physical., biological, and social sciences. In general, applications from individual scientists rather than institutions are preferred. Special consideration will be given to new projects and those proposed by workers who arc starting their careers or who are handicapped by inadequate facilities* Application forms can be obtained from Chairman., Committees on Research Funds, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 280 Newton Street$ Brookline 46$ Mass. They must be filed not later than 1 Feb 1962.

BEATTIE IN AFRICA

Lillian M. Beattie. MD, is right in the thick of African unrest; here is an excerpt from her newsletter dated October 23., passed on by Walt Hearn.

"I am working now in a private hospital of 200 beds owned and operated by the Companie Sucriere Congolaise (Congolese Sugar Company), a Belgian sugar plantation and processing factory employing over 4000 African workers. At present there are about 30 Belgian men here including the two doctors. The hospital is well planned and well maintained with ten buildings. Although built and operated for company employees and their families, this hospital has always been willing to give medical care to non-workers for a small daily fee. Since March of this year, about 80,000 refugees from Angola have come into the area. They are admitted to hospital when necessary, but since they have no money., no charge is made, At present., more than half of the patients in hospital are non-employees; most of these are said to be refugees. From April to July,$ more than 10,000 refugees were seen in the outpatient clinics. I am deeply impressed by the complete absence of any discrimination against the refugees* The Congo Protestant Relief Agency and Church World Service have given supplies of powdered milk, penicillin and some other drugs. A recent donation of two bales of woolen blankets helped to ease the shortage of bedding.
"Life in Congo is relatively tranquil and relaxed. In Leopoldville: I saw United Nations troops, but here in Moerbeke (not far from Tyesville) there is only the Congolese army. I have been greatly impressed by the patience and friendliness of all the Congolese officials I have not., starting with the immigration officer at the airport who smiled a hearty welcome when he learned I am a missionary, From that moment., I have felt at home in the Congo. I am considered as a Canadian Baptist missionary who has been loaned to the Congo Protestant Relief Agency for work among Angolan refugees. C.P.R.A., in turn, have given me to the Sucriere hospital here at Moerbeke, and I work as an assistant to Dr. Nobels. We four medical women are to live in the same block of houses as Rev. and Mrs. Walter Fullbrook, B.M.S, missionaries (British Baptists). Mr. Fullbrook has charge of the distribution of food and medical supplies to the refugees over a large area. We attend the local African church - but I must confess that as yet I understand very little, since the services are in Kikongov I'M learning a little Kikongo around the hospital,$ and hope to begin formal study."

M-RN HITS HIGHUAY

Dr. Walter R. Hearn recently gave his red beard a nonchalant toss and launched out on a trip to Oklahoma City, Houston and Miami in the interests of "Science with Sunshine," taking advantage of the opportunity to visit with present or prospective ASA members in each place. At Oklahoma City University he lectured under the auspices of AIBS as a "visiting biologist and enjoyed fellowship with Kurt Weiss, Jim Green and Bob Clark., all on the faculty of OCU. Kurt invited other ASAers from around town and from Norman and other Christians on the OCU faculty to his home to meet Walt. Some contacts were also made at Oklahoma Baptist University at Shawnee the day Walt spoke there. In Houston., a number of ASAers were evident at the Robert A. Welch Conference on Chemical Research, this year devoted to biochemistry. Houstonians at the conference included Joyce Fan and John Evans of the U. of Ho and Evans Roth of Iowa State and-Frank Green of Wheaton College. There are many other Houstonians who should be ASA
members, says Walt. At Miami, attending a Symposium on Neuroendocrinolo&y, Walt ran into other candidates for the ASA although he lost out on a carefully planned free meal because Kurt Weiss had already moved to Oklahoma City.

LE1TH INTERESTED IN COLLEGE ADMIINISTRATION

Thomas H. Leith is interested in the philosophy of science and hopes that he will be able to invest his life in college administration* is a quite familiar story of a shift of interest from the strictly to the philosophical well along in his academic career.  Between 1950 and 1953, Harry was at MIT as a teaching fellow where he completed his requirements and all comprehensives. Before finishing his dissertation work) his interest crystallized in philosophy of science and he entered the graduate school of philosophy at Boston University. Last year he finished all course requirements and qualifying examinations and is now busily engaged in writing his thesis on Karl Popper's views of concept formation compared with the development of post-relativistic cosmological theories. He accepted an unusual opportunity for obtaining financial experience, a subject of grave concern to college administrators. Harry graduated with first class honors in Physics and Geology from went the U of Toronto, and went on for an M.A. from the same institution. He led the Academic Council at Gordon College and chaired a committed which developed a revolutionary new core program.

ACS MEETINGS

Walter Hearn writes Dr. H. Harold Hartzler, Executive Secretaryj, as follows:
"The 141st National American Chemical Society Meeting will be hold in Washington, DC 3 March 20-29, 1962. This is what the ACS calls an "extended" meeting, an experiment being triad out to see if the ACS meetings can be adapted to the limited accommodations of smaller cities than NYC$ Chicago$ and Atlantic City; that is, about half the divisions have their sessions one week., March 21-24, and the rest have theirs March 26-29., with the weekend off in between. I think the time is ripe to be getting ASA chemists together at ACS meetings somehow (they usually do it in twos and threes now), but I don't have plans for attending this meeting or the next one. I am kept busy organizing the Federation Christian Fellowship" for the Federation meetings in April each year. Why don't It you see what you can do to stir up something? Either by asking some chemist, possibly in the Washington DC area, to take charge, or just by putting a notice in the ASA Newsletter that if ASA members planning to attend the meting will send you a postcard saying which half they they will attend, and their hotel if known. If you will mimeograph a list of everybody planning to attend and send it to them so that they can look each other up. The extended meeting makes it especially hard because it splits people up and nobody includes the weekend as part of their trip unless they plan to take in part of both sessions. Why not see, what kind of response you can Let through the Newsletter? Maybe the DC local section could have something during that weak, at least an informal get-together for the visiting ASA chemists."

COLUMICATION FROM MICHIGAN

Donald E. DeGraff, Associate Professor of Physics, University of Michigan (Flint College), brings the following: items to the attention of ASA members:

1. Among the physics courses I teach at the Flint College of the University of Michigan is one titled "The Nature of the Physical World, an introductory junior-level course for non-science majors. For the past several years., I have shown the bloody Institute of Science films "God of the Atom and/or "Time and Eternity" at appropriate points in the course, after previously developing the pertinent physical theory. These are among the best physics films I know of, and, they have always been very well received, No student or faculty member has ever voiced to me any criticism of the use of these films in a state university.

2. The one professional meeting which I try to attend every year is that of The Biophysical Society, which in 1962 meets in Washington) DC from February 14-16. 1 would like to meet other Christian scientists-who attend this meeting, for some informal fellowship., and I hereby invite all such to get in touch with me in advance of the Biophysics meetings

3. From my contacts with students, I receive the impression that the prevailing mood among many of them, is one of "meaninglessness." I have no objective data to support this hunch, however. Can any of the members of the ASA cite any references to recent books, articles, or studies concerned with the religious attitudes of studonts. I would like to prepare a talk to students which address-as itself to their mood, but first I want to be sure just what this mood is.

ASA PERSONAL-ALITIES

Frank 0, Green~ Professor of Chemistry,, Wheaton Colloge, has authored a very concise, foot-on-the-ground statement on science at Wheaton in the October, 1961, issue of Alumni Magazine. "While munching sandwiches Thursday noons, the members of the science division informally discuss their problems and hopes which arc summarized in this article, A good article, in spite of a slight smell of peanut butter.

Earl Worthington also completed the requirements for the Ph.D, at Iowa State University in November, 1961, having written his thesis under the direction of Walter Hearn in biochemistry. Earl moves from the Department of Biochemistry & biophysics to the Department of Animal Science: where he will be an Assistant Professor, doing biochemical research in the Dairy Science division.

Willis Kaufman is teaching science at Mawuli, Ho, VR, Ghana, again after a semester in the USA spent in Houston, Indiana and Pennsylvania. He and wife Betta left their oldest son, Iynn, in Pennsylvania, and returned to Ghana with sons Byron and Kevin from New York on September 12th on the same plane with the late Dag Hammarskjolde

Edward Matson of the Abbott Iabs in North Chicago has been named Director of Commercial Development according to a C&EN announcement.

John De Vries returns to his position as Professor of Chemistry at Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, after 14 months with the National Science Foundation,  Washington DC, Congratulations on this distinctive service.

Elaine Jekel from Hope College joins Purdue University as Assistant Professor of Chemistry. Huzzahs for Purdue in 1958. Jekel, who obtained her PhD from Purdue in 1958.

Paul E. Swart Swartzentruber' received his PhD in organic chemistry from the University of Missouri last August and is now employed by the American Chemical Society as an Assistant Editor of Chemical Abstracts. Now address; 848 Joos Avenue, Columbus 24, Ohio.

Robert Me Page broke out in print for the younger set in MER FOR TEENS on the general subject, "Is God's Universe Too Big For Him To Bother With People?" More of us should follow this example by providing dependable material for the young people.

R. Laird Harris is planning a Bible Lands Tour scheduled to begin on March. Well known for his study of the, Bible and archaeology., Harris is head of the Old Testament Department of, Covenant College St. Louis. The trip offers educational advantages and spiritual stimulation for the interested layman or Christian workers. He will remain in Palestine with his family to teach in the spring and summer semesters of the Near Eastern School for Archaeological Study which was recently organized by Dr, Joseph Ps Free of Wheaton Colleges, If interested., write to Dr. Harris at Covenant College, Box 68J, Ste Louis 41.

Wayne Frair has now resumed his teaching of biology at King's College in Now York after having spent two years working on his doctor's degree at Rutgers University.

Roy M. Allen was recently guest of honor at a banquet celebrating the 84th anniversary of the New York Microscopical Society. Dr. Allen received the Ashby Award in appreciation of his many years of service to the NYMS and for his achievements in microscopy and related fields. He is one of the past presidents, having served from 1917-20.

Virgil H. Freed, Professor of Agricultural Chemistry., Oregon State University) has just been appointed Head of the Agricultural Chemistry Department. Congrats again4 As the new President of OSU is recently from Iowa State University, even Walt Hearn will be in favor of such recognition.

Harley Barnes has been very busy with geologic mapping of quadrangles and regional stratigratic studies in the Nevada atomic test site and vicinity where the nuclear tests are carried out north of Las Vegas. Hope Harley doesn't start studying the stratigraphic features of the one-armed bandits in Vegas. New Address: 10,100 West 35th Avenue, Wheatridge, Colorado.

Stanley J. Malsky presented three papers at the International Institute of Electrical Engineers, Division of Electronics in Medicine and Biology at the Waldorf-Astoria, July, 1961.  He has also published recently (with co-authors) "Solid State Dosimetry" in NY Academy of Sciences., Feb. 1961; "In Vivo Dosimetry with Gold-sheathed Miniature Glass Rods: Physical Development and Recent Advances Part I" Amore J. Roentgen, Radium Therapy & Nucl. Medicine. March 1961.

Robert B. Fischer lectured in the fall lecture series "Frontiers in Chemistry" last October 23rd on the subject., "Precipitation Processes." The lectures were held at Wayne State University.

Gilman L. Waggle has taken a position as a senior investigator in Pharmacology at Pfizer Research laboratories in Groton) Conn. His new address is Mile Creek Road, Old Lym, Conn. Dr. Waggle has recently joined the ASA and the move prevented him from attending the Houghton convention.

Wayne U. Ault expects to have the volcano situation well in hand by summer so that he will be able to follow through on plans to bring his family back to the mainland. Jayne has been at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory risking his neck hopping around vents in asbestos rompers to get gas samples,, It will be good to get him back in circulation with ASA affairs.

David F. Siemens, Jr. has written a book, Exploring Christianity - A Guided Tour, which will be Published later in the year by Moody Press. This volume is part of a plan to utilize the Moody Sermons From Science films more effectively in evangelism in difficult areas, An interesting feature is that the book utilizes the new "scrambled" technique of intrinsic programming.

Peter V. Stoner is featured in Irwin A. Moon's latest science film release, "The Professor and the Prophets," which considers the statistical aspects of fulfilled prophecy. Our heartfelt condolences to Professor Stoner who has recently lost his wife.

Herb Seal will learn to answer communications from the ASA headquarters.  He's now listed in the directory with the wrong affiliation and the wrong address, He is now teaching in the Hillsborough County School System., Florida, with special emphasis in the field of Family Life Education. As usual, Herb has a research project going on the side, this time a bit less dramatic than his study of the nudist cults. He is recording diet information and seeking a correlation between nutritional deficiencies and psychological problems. He is Executive Director of Christian Counseling Service, Inc., and his address is P. 0. Box 83 Lutz, Florida.

John S, Hyde, Oak Park) IL, pediatrician and assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.. served 60 days in Chad, Central Africa Republic last September and October, He took a medical mobile unit through the area and trained French doctors and nurses on his itinerary. The mobile unit was a gift of the State Department to Chad. Enroute to and from Chad Dr. Hyde visited medical missionaries.

ASA CENTRAL OFFICE: ~                         ASA NEWS EDITOR:
Dr. H. Harold Hartzler,                       F. Alton Everest
Executive Secretary                           947 Stanford Street
414 South Broad Street                        Santa Monica, California
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