Fraternity-Testvériség, 1963 (40. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1963-04-01 / 4. szám
22 FRATERNITY 378. San Jose, Calif. 999.74 391. Ontario, Calif. 296.55 379. Hollywood, Calif. 763.98 392. New Orleans, La. _ 58.50 380. Cleveland, O. 246.42 393. Peoria, 111. ___ 69.36 383. 384. Rural Valley, Pa. Renton, Pa. 72.89 135.00 394. Dallas, Tex. 163.80 385. 386. San Bernardino, Calif. _ Cincinnati, 0. 584.16 264.79 Total _____ _ $110,191.43 388. Lakeland, Fla. 30.80 Washington, D. C. Paul St. Miklossy, 390. Hudson Valley, N. Y. _ 177.95 Mar. 15, 1963 Treasurer VON KARMAN SETS A STANDARD We congratulate Theodore von Karman on receipt of the United States’ new National Science Medal. Yet, in so doing, we also realize that it is he who lends honor and stature to the award by becoming its first recipient. The Hungarian born, naturalized American citizen ranks among the scientific giants of our time. His aerodynamic theories are fundamental to the air age. As President Kennedy aptly observed in making the award, there is “no one else who so completely represents all areas involved in this medal — science, engineering and education.” Authorized by Congress in 1959, up to 20 such medals a year can be granted to bestow national honor for outstanding scientific achievement. We are glad to see this channel for recognition begin to be used. In selecting the much honored aerodynamicist as the first medalist, the President has marked the award as one of great distinction. Future medalists, even though they may not have the long established fame of a von Karman, will know that the standard of achievement for which they are honored is high. With this precedent established, the White House now should quickly seek out others deserving of the award, whether they already have some formal professional recognition or not. Vigorous yet tasteful use of the authority to grant a number of medals each year would do much to encourage a high level of American scientific endeavor. February 1963 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
