EXECUTIVE SESSZON = JANUARY 29, “957
(22.280 a.m. to 12330 pom)
The session was called to crder at 21:40 a.m. with all the ACBM members (except
Dr. Bugher and Dr. Burnett) present in additicn to Dr. Dunham, Mrs. Montgomery
(part time) and Mr. Blatz.
Dr. Failla read Mrs. Montgomery's letter of retirement, effective
February 1, 1957.
DR. WARREN proposed a motion as follows;
"The Advisory Committee wishes to
MRS. MONTGOMERY'S
RETIREMENT
express its appreciation to
Mrs. Frances R. Montgomery upon the
fulfillment of many vears of loyal
and affectionate service as Secretary
to the Committee.
The members are
certain that they speak also for all
the past members."
DR. CANTRIL seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
DR. DUNHAM announced Dr. Fred's resignation from the ACBM and stated the
need for selecting nominees te present for appointment.
He also pointed
out that Dr. Failla would be retiring from the Committee
soon anid that a replacement for him would be needed as
well. as the selection of a new Chairman. A list of
DR. FRED'S
possible candidates for Dr. Fred's replacement had been
RESIGNATION
prepared by Dr. Sta}kman and there was a considerable
discugesion of the type of scientist needed. DR. FAILLA
indicated a preference for a biochemist.
DR. WARREN
suggestel a person with biochemical and agricultural
interests, if posssible ani DR. GLASS suggested a micro-biologist.
DR. FAILLA suggested that particular emphasis on agriculture did not appear
to be necessary, but DR. DUNHAM pointed out the great number of agricultural
contractural matters coming up.
DR. WARREN pointed out that the problem
of fallout had many agricultural implications and that there was considerable
congressional interest in agriculture.
DR. WARREN suggested that arrangements be made for the ACBM to call on
DR. FAILLA as a consultant after the expiration of his term of office and
wait a year or sco before selecting a radiation-physicist Committee member.
It was finally decided to nominate the following candidates for submission
to the General. Manager;
Dr. Paul F. Sharp; Dr. J. ©. Horsfall and
Dr. J. J.
Christensen, with Dr. Sharp being the first choice.