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.
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.
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
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