NEWS
The American  Scientitic Affiliation
VOL 4 NUMBER 3             28 May 1962


SPECIAL 1962 Convention Announcement Topic: Modern Psychology and the Christian Place: Bethel College, St, Paul, Minnesota Time: 21-24 August, 1962 This meeting, planned by the Psychology Commission: promises to be one of the most significant convention programs to date Plan your vacation for the Minnesota Lake country before or after the ASA meeting.

Featured Topics: Psychology as Scientific Enterprise; Pastoral Psychology; Psychiatry and the Christian Community; Christian Perspectives on Mental Health; Genetics and Human Behavior; Guilt; Psycho-Dynamic Insights in the Bible; Problems of the Christian Home.

Featured Authorities: Such names as Philip van Eyl, Norvell Peterson, Douglas Young., Professor Norstad, Orville S. Walters, Vernon Grounds, Russell L. Mixter, David F, Busby, Paul C. Davis, John Hyde, James Forrester, Robert Smith, Robert Mounce, Richard Cox, Truman Esau and others.



WRIGHT SILL HOPPING ABOUT

One of the minor mysteries of this life is; "What makes Paul Wright run?" He has a wider range of interests, pops up in more unexpected places and has more energy left over than many of us started with. A sort of pogo-stick, as it were, But that is what makes life interesting on the Wheaton College campus.

For one thing, he is a moonlighter, This is in the very good sense of the word of course. He is resident Research Associate of Argonne National laboratory as well as Chairman of the Department of Chemistry at Wheaton. He carries on an active research program) attends scientific conferences, helps produce educational films, teaches students, grades papers, wipes noses, builds houses, and still has enough time left over to assist in the development of a new airplane for missionary use. Are you tired just listening?

Part of his research interest is in determining the half-life of Samarium-147. With two co-authors he published on this subject in Physical Review, July, 1961. Recently he has been working on rose quartz - especially the color centers. He is having the time of his life with the etching method. He is also learning to run the EPR machine and will be getting into calculating G tensor fairly soon. He is also preparing a paper on the comparison of alpha and beta energies in the liquid scintillator. In March he attended the ACS meeting in Washington, In April he attended a conference on Radiation Effects in Rochester. Part of his work was reported at the latter conferences

Paul has been active in the organization of a board to develop the Evangel, a special two-engine airplane of very rugged characteristics capable of hauling cargo too bulky for lighter planes.

As Educational Collaborator Paul is working with Coronet on high school chemistry instructional films. They have just finished "Sulphur and its Compounds" and "Silicon and Its Compounds,"1 Several others are in various stages of completion.
including "Hydrocarbons and Their Structures," "Chemistry of the Sodium Family" and "Chemical Bond and Atomic Structure."

KUDOS FOR PHIFER

The South Carolina Academy of Science presented their Jefferson Award to Dr. Kenneth Phifer for the most outstanding paper presented before the Society. The paper was entitled "Biochemical Effects of Threa. Anthelmintics on Hymenolepis Diminuta." To lend material impact to ethereal glory., the award was accompanied by a $50 prize and a certificate.

Dre Phifer also presented a paper., "Comparative studies of Aldolese in Aedes aegypti, Anopheles quadrimaculatus and Culex quinquifasciatus.," at the Associaion of Southeastern Biologists meeting at Wake Forest College, 13 April 1962.

CHRISIAN MEDICAL SOCIETY

The members of the ASA are much interested in the sister organization., Christian Medical Society's The 30-member board of directors of this group met in Oak Park, IL May ll-12. They considered the strategy for the society, elected officers and evaluated past accomplishments. Dr. Jilliam. H. Whiteley is President of the Society.

The CMS has about 3200 members, some
550 of whom are missionaries overseas. The membership embraces those of the field of dentistry as well as medicine. Each year CUS is instrumental in sending overseas millions of dollars in drugs and literature, as well as offering other services to missionaries.

SEATTLE WORLDS FAIR

The Seattle Fair is building up in attendance since opening on April 21, Dr, George E. Speake reports that even in the leanest first month, well over 30,000 persons viewed Moody Science films or heard his Sermons From Science presentations, It has been noted that visitors to the SFS exhibit have been increasing considerably faster than the general gate count. The spiritual results of this project have been excellent, with good response from high-level political and professional people who have attended. The first half-hour of every hour from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m, is scheduled with demonstrations (two or three times each day) Or films sponsored by a committee of Seattle men and financed entirely by free-will gifts. Sermons From Science is designed to present the claims of Christ to those outside the influence of the church. let's support George with our prayers.

A note from Mrs Elizabeth C. Ewing: Associate ASA, of Tacoma, Washington, tells of the effectiveness of the SFS presentations. It's good to hear from associate members, They have been very quiet.

KUDOS FOR GUSTAFSON

Dr. John A. Gustafson has been elected to the post of President-elect of the American Nature Study Association., an affiliate of AAAS. This means that he will serve as president of the Society next year and has the job of planning the program for the annual meetings held with the AAAS each year. His election to this new position has resulted in his election also as Fellow of the AAAS,

This summer Dr. Gustafson plans to attend the NSF Institute in Marine Biology at the University of Oregon at Coos Bay, He also hopes to attend the second annual Faculty Conference held by the Inter-varsity Christian Fellowship at Madison, WI., on his way back East

INDIANA LOCAL SECTION

The Indiana Section of the AS& met at Taylor University on May 250 No report of the program has yet been received., but new officers have been elected. The retiring officers axe: William J. Tinkle,, President; Franklin Bishop, Vice President; Arthur Smuckert Sec.-Treas. The incoming officers are: Paul Barkman, President; Robert Fischer, Vice President; Hildreth Crossy Sec.-Treas.

TE&CHERS WANTED

Dr. Elmer Becker~ President of Huntington College of Huntington., .Indiana: writes of their need for a chemistry teacher., A PhD. in organic Chemistry in required. Half time will be devoted to teaching upper-level chemistry courses, half time to research in conjunction with local industry. Because of the combined program, a salary of $lO,OOO is offered. Please communicate directly with Dr. Becker,

Wheaton College is also in need of a good teacher in Inorganic Chemistry, preferably a young man who has just received his PhD in this field. Write to Dr. Paul Wright, Chairman, Department of Chemistry, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL.

POSITIONS WANTED

One of the most active members of the LA section of the AS& is available for a teaching position in the Biological sciences. Robert R. Sanders, is interested in teaching in a Christian Junior College or College. He has had 12 years of experience in General Biology., Physiology., Microbiology and Ecology, He holds the A.B. and M.S. degrees and has completed his course work for the PhD. For resume, please contact Robert R. Sanders, 23759 Oxnard, Van Nuys., CA.

Perhaps some ASA members might know of openings at either secular or Christian institutions for two men interested in teaching Bible., biblical and cognate languages (Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic, Egyptian, Akkadian, etc.) and archaeology. These men are graduates of Fuller Seminary and also of Brandeis University,, having studied under Dr. Cyrus Gordon, the noted archaeologist and Old Testament scholar. Both men have their Ph.D.s, Anyone aware of openings, please write to Dr, Edwin Yamauchi., 374 Central Street2 Auburndale, Massachusetts, and he will pass on the information.

ETS MEETS

The Eastern Section meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society was held at Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, April 28. Several ASA/ETS combination members presented papers, Richard Bube read a paper on a scientist's view of scriptural inerrancy which aroused much discussion. Robert D. Knudsen read a paper on eschatology of Paul Tillich, and Allan A, MacRae on the historical background of Darwinism. Edwin M. Yamauchi read a paper on Lord's Prayer,"

BOSTON ASA SECTION NEEDED

The perennial question of the ripeness of the Boston area for a good ASA~ local section has come up again. Edwin Yamauchi notes that there are about a hundred active Christians at MIT., many of whom know nothing about the ASA, but all qualifying for membership. It would seem that some recruiting is certainly in order, (How about it Jim Wagner?) Dr. H. Harold Hartzler Executive Secretary of the ASA, stands ready to send ASA propaganda to any prospect or to work closely with an individual desirous of presenting the ASA to groups of prospects. There are at least 20 ASA members in Boston and environs already. Who will be the spark-plug?


BULLOCK ADVLNCED

Dr. Wilbur L. Bullock of the Zoology Department., University of New Hampshire has been promoted to full professor. He will celebrate the event by spending next year as a Visiting Research Professor in Biology at Florida Presbyterian College in St. Petersburg. Among other outstanding recognitions of work well done: served as President of Northern New England Academy of Science (formerly the New Hampshire Academy)and he has also just received a three-year renewal of his National Institute of Health grant to study the histopathology of the spiney-headed worms in the intestines of birds and
fishes, Good going, Wilbur!

STARKEY TO OREGON

Dr, Lawrence H, Starkey has heeded the "Go West" injunction and will be be holding down one end of a log with those seeking erudition in philosophy at Linfield College, near Portland, This is an American Baptist School and his title will be Associate Professor of Philosopby and Chairman of the Department, There should be no faculty problems with no one else in the department! Besides philosophy, Dr. Starkey will teach courses required of all students: "Life of Jesus" and "Basic Christian Thought".

Lawrence had a very interesting experience earlier this year in speaking to the Inter-varsity Christian Fellowship group at St. Cloud College on "Genesis, Geology and Evolutiont, with special reference to the work of Otto Schindewolf". Anyone inviting him to speak on such a subject can be pretty sure to be indoctrinated on this man's approach!

YOUNG FOUNDS ISRAEL-ANERICAN INST1TUTE

The Israel-American Institute of Biblical Studies., Jerusalem, Israel, founded and directed by AS& member Dr. Go Douglas Young) Dean of Trinity Theological Seminary., Chicago., is completing its third year of operation in Israel and is recruiting the student body for the first semester of its fourth year, The Institute, operating on the Protestant theological seminary level., specializes in biblical backgrounds., developments within Israel and Judaism, Biblo geography and archaeology. College graduates, particularly theological students and young clergymen study in Israel and in the neighboring countries for a full semester credits transferable. With goals of both education and understanding, 60 students have gone through this course and returned to their work in the US. For information write to Israel-American Institute of Biblical Studies, 1046 Ridge Avenue, Evanston IL.

PAGE AFTER PAGE AFTER PAGE

For the first time, the full story of the discovery and development of radar, t1m most valuable weapon the most valuable weapon of WWII and one of the marvels of the technological age, has been told, and it has been told by a distinguished Fellow of the ASA) Dr, Robert Morris Page.* As Director of Research at the United States Naval Laboratory., and holder of
40 patents in the development of radars Dr. Page is in a unique position to set the story stxaight on who discovered what and when. In recognition for his work on pulse radar and other achievements. Dr. Page received the President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service in 1960 and the Presidential Certificate of Merit in 1946. His books The Origin of Radars has recently been published by Doubleday Anchor as one of the Science Study Series.

Dr. Page also had his paper., "The Early History of Radars?" and another, "Man-Machine Coupling, 2012 A. D."
to appear in the May., 1962.9 issue of the Proceedings of the Institute of Radio Engineers.  As this *as the 50th Anniversary issues it was a full Seven full pounds and lj709 pages. (The Ed. still has sore ribs from trying to read this one in bed.)

BOHON PLAYS HOUSE ORGAN

Dre Robert L. Bohon recently utilized the resources of his company's paper to the benefit of the ASA. The MAGAPHONE, published by Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company for its employees., carried a very nice three-column spread on Bob's interest in the.&SA.and publicized the April 7 meeting of the North Central regional group at Macalester College Student Union Building as well as the up-coming national convention at Bethel. Bohon is quoted as saying:

"
We want to refute the modern misconception that all scientists are agnostics".

The article continues;

"The group is also concerned with evangelism among scientists and the spiritual and intellectual growth of its members. The ASA is no rubber-stamp group: "There is a diversity of denominations represented and stimulating differences of opinions, Dr. Bohon said. 'The industrial scientist has few opportunities to converse with theologians
astronomers, sociologists, etc., about the religious problems of today, except through an organization such as the ASA."


HI-LIGHTS OF RECENT EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING

The Executive Council met at Inter-varsity Headquarters in Chicago, May 12, All five Council members, as well as the ASA Executive Secretary, were in attendance, Major items of business and points of discussion follow.

New Journal Editor Appointed

At the recommendation of the Editorial Board) the Executive Council approved the appointment of David 0. Moberg as the new Editor of the ASA Journal, The new Editor's duties begin with the September issue.

Foundation Support for ASA

The question of foundation support for ASA was discussed. It was agreed that foundation support is desirable but that we need to have definite proposals to bring to the foundations for their consideration.

The Executive Secretary and each member of the Counci1 are trying to gather material on foundations and decide on AS& projects that might make possible foundation support. Ideas or suggestions from Newsletter readers will be most welcome.

Plans for Future Annual Conventions

The Council considered possible places for future annual meetings.

Suggested possibilities were: -

1964 Grand Rapids., Michigan or North Park College

1965 Washington, DC or King's College

1966 Midwest

1967 West

No definite invitations have been received from colleges offering their facilities to the ASA for the above years, with the exception of 1965. King's College has extended an invitation for that years. Suggestions and assistance from ASA. members, please!

Joint ASA-ETS Conventions

The question was raised concerning continuing joint meetings with the ETS. Concern was expressed that perhaps a bi-annual meeting is too frequent, The next joint meeting with ETS is to be held at Asbury college.

.1963 Annual Meeting

The Council set August 19-23 as the dates for the
1963 Annual Conventions The Social Science Commission is already making plans for the conference, to be held at Westmont College, Dr. Frost and Dr, Howe from Westmont make up the Local Committee.

New Local Section organized in Grand Rapids., Michigan

The area that leads the race in recruitment of new ASA members is Grand Rapids, Michigan. In recent months quite a number of applicants, (most of them faculty members from Grand Rapids junior College) have been accepted into the ASA membership.

The recent request from the Grand Rapids ASAers to form a local section was approved by the Council, The decision to form a local chapter arose from the recognition of a need for Christian fellowship among the Christian faculty at Grand Rapids Junior College and other local schools and a need for a more effective witness to the college students and the community,

Reports Requested

It was agreed by the Council that a report from each board and commission should be prepared for presentation at each regular Council meeting.

Proposed Dues Increase

It was agreed that a proposal for an increase in dues should be presented at the Annual Business Meeting,

ASA PERSONALITIES

R. Laird Harris is on a one-semester leave of absence from Covenant College and Seminary and is teaching at the Near East School of Archaeology, Box 462j, Jerusalem, Jordan. Dr, Harris will be taking part in excavation at Dothan* He and his family will be back in September.

Richard A. Hendry has recently received a grant from the National Institutes of Hea1th for the first year and $2,990 a year for two more years. He is beginning a study on the glycolipids of a number of plants. Dick was in Oak Ridge during the Houghton convention last year but is planning on St  Paul in August.


Roland N. Icke likes being in the States after many years in Panama, He is at least temporarily settled in the practice of surgery in Coalinga3 California, and is enjoying being away from the rush of the city. Ah, me, Attention is again diverted to the roar on Wilshire Blvd.


Herbert A, Meyer will be presenting a paper based on his doctoral dissertation at the American Chemical Society in Atlantic City on September 10. He hopes to met with other ASA members at that time. Besides a couple of articles in EDUCATION (November and May issues), Dr, Meyer has received NSF grants for equipment and for attending a two-week conference on plant biochemistry in Appleton in August* Let's hope it is over in time for him to get to Bethel by 11:00 a.m. August 21st.

Paul E. Parker is still president of Montezuma School for Indians and is very much interested ix-i how the worship of hornrd toads., red ants, bears and snakes affect Indian outlook. They often feel that "sanitation" is just a white man's notion that applies to no one else, A special committee is being assigned the duty of checking on Paul's outlook now and then.

Lewis F. Scheffler presented a paper entitled, "The Growth and Uses of High Temperature Single Crystal Fibers," at the symposium on "Ceramics for Missiles and Spacecraft" at the Annual Meeting of the American Ceramic Society in New York City* This paper was originally presented to Directors of industrial Research at the dedication ceremonies of Slayter laboratories, Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation, Granville, Ohio.7 where he is manager of Major Research Projects.

Leonard We Sutton has also made the westward trek from Iowa to California. His new address is 366 Los Cerritos Drive, Vallejo, California. One more SF Bay area member to boost the prospects of a San Francisco ASA section.

William Tinkle has recently spoken in Florida, Indiana and has been
asked to speak in Canada. The 2 March 1962 issue of CHRISTINITY TODAY carried William's article, "Communism and Her Ally." Another article will appear in BRETREN LIFE AND THOUGHT in July.

Roger Voskuyl has been selected as President-Elect of the Council for the Advancement of Small Colleges. Around Santa Barbara, however, Roger is better known as the one who was elected President of the Montecito Rotary Club.

Edwin Yamauchi had an article in the November, 1961, Bulletin of the Evangelical Theological Society entitled "Cultic Clues in Canticles?" He spoke in February to the Fellowship of Park Street Church on the Dead Sea Scrolls, in March to a group of 50 students from Z) foreign countries on "A Christian Manifesto" at MIT and in April to the collegiate group at Cornerstone Baptist Church on the subject of evolution. He will also be writing an article for ETERNITY on the recent deciprment of Linear A from Crete by Prof. Cyrus Gordon of Brandeis University.


ASA LOCAL SECTION DIRECTORY

Indiana Section

President: Paul F, Barkman

Vice President: Robert B. Fischer

Sec-Treas.: Hildreth M. Cross


Los Angeles Section

Chairman: Oliver G. Titrud

Vice Chairman: David F, Siemens, Jr.

Sec-Treas,: George H. Blount

Other Executive Board Members:

Paul C. Davis

Robert C. Frost

Kermit 0. Ratzlaff

Robert R. Sanders

North Central Section

President: Calude E, Stipe

Vice President: Aldert van der Ziel

Secretary: Charles D. Wright

Treasurer: Donald Fair

Others on Executive Committee:

Robert L. Bohon (Publicity)

H. Harold Hartzler

F. Wilmer Larson

Willis It. Olson (Membership)


Northern Delaware Section

President: Neel O. Brace

Vice President: Normal Miller

Sec-Treas.: Francis D. Houghton


Washington-Baltimore Section

President: Dean I, ialter

Sec-Treas.: George H. Fielding

Membership: S. A. Elder

Program Chrmn: Glenn Is Kirkland