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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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sanctioned and it does not now sanction the serving of alcoholic beverages in any form at fraternity and sorority houses, student dances, or student social functions. No official action has been taken by the University which would suggest either that there has been, or that there should be, the slightest relaxation of the University's attitude on this point. On the basis of the philosophy that few things are inherently evil except as we choose to surrender our mastery over them, the University will continue to uphold the ideals of moderation and of self-control. We believe that the evils which may arise from the legality of traffic in alcoholic beverages can be most effectively resisted by the fundamental virtues of self-respect and self-control. Students guilty of disorderly conduct as a result of indulgence in alcoholic beverages must be prepared to accept the consequences, no matter how embarrassing to themselves or painful to their parents who make serious sacrifices to maintain them here. In no other way can the University keep its self-respect, retain the confidence of the people of the state, and preserve the traditional ideals of manhood and womanhood to which the institution has been devoted since its inception. This report was received for record.

PIPE-JOINT COMPOUND

(25) A statement concerning the negotiations with the Berry Asphalt Company looking to the development of a discovery by Mr. Grant of a non-shrinking bituminous compound for sealing joints in iron pipe. Judge Johnson outlined the stipulations to be covered in a contract. Mr. Grant made a statement. On motion of Mr. Armstrong, the University Counsel was authorized to negotiate and draft such a contract and to present it to the Board for approval.

PUBLICATION OF PAPER ON CERAMICS

(26) Dean Willard has requested the approval of the release for publication of a manuscript by Mr. W. R. Morgan presenting the results obtained under a cooperative research agreement with the Clay Products Association. On motion of Mr. Blair, this publication was authorized. H O C K E N Y O S PATENT A B A N D O N E D Judge Johnson reported that the Patent Office had rejected the claim of Mr. G. Hockenyos for a patent on a discovery of a means of processing dried blood albumen. On motion of Mr. Armstrong, it was voted to discontinue the effort to obtain a patent on this discovery.

BABBITT PATENT ABANDONED

Judge Johnson reported on the status of the invention by Professor H. E. Babbitt of a method of handling sewage (Minutes, page 4 1 3 ) . On motion of Mr. Barr, it was voted to discontinue the effort to obtain a patent on this discovery.

INVESTMENT OF TRUST FUNDS

Mr. Trees, for the Finance Committee, reported a recommendation that $1,545 of trust funds be invested in Southwestern Bell Telephone Company first and refunding 5 per cent bonds due in 1954, at the market (approximately 105). O n motion of M r . Trees, this purchase was authorized.