It was the sense of the Committee that it would be advantageous to hold the three day meeting as suggested by the Chairman. Minutes of Sist Meeting ORNE- May 5, 6 and 7, 1955 The Minutes of the Slst meeting of the ACBM held at the ORNL on May 5, 6 and 7, 1955 were presented for consideration. A few minor corrections were suggested. Dr. Warren moved the approval of the Minutes, Dr, Doisy seconded the motion and the Ninutes were approved wmanimously. Next Meeting The fifty-third meeting of the ACBM is scheduled to be held at the AEC in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, November 30, 1955, Thursday and Friday, December 1 and 2, 1955. The Committee proceeded into Executive Session at 3:05 P.M. Executive Session The Committee considered names of nominees to fill the vacancy on the Committee membership. The Committee was aware of the out- standing service rendered by Dr. John C. Bugher to the nation and to the atomic energy program. They felt that they should continue to take advantage of Dr. Bugher's experience, ability and familiarity in the AEC biological and medical research program. Therefore, the Committee voted unanimously that a recommendation should be forwarded to the General Manager that Dr. Bugher be appointed a member of the Committee on the termination of his present appointment as Director of the Division of Biology and Medicine. The meeting adjourned at 5:00 P.M. -~17 <