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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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time. This proposal was referred to the University W a r Committee which considered it in consultation with the Director of the School, the Head of the Department of Physical Education for Women, and other staff members concerned, A plan was worked out and agreed to by the H e a d of the Department of Physical Education for Women that the swimming pool in the Woman's Building be released for use by Army and Navy trainees from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 m. six days a week and the women students will have the use of the pool during the afternoons and evenings. I have authorized this arrangement subject to approval by the Board of Trustees and request confirmation of my action. O n motion of M r . Jensen, t h e action of t h e P r e s i d e n t of t h e U n i versity in a u t h o r i z i n g this a r r a n g e m e n t w a s a p p r o v e d a n d confirmed.

PURCHASE RECOMMENDED

(13) T h e Comptroller recommends that the following purchase, submitted by the Purchasing Agent, be authorized: The following items: 3,000 grams dl-isoleucine, 2,000 grams dl-methionine, and 2,000 grams dl-valine, from Merck and Company, Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, at a price of $2,142, f.o.b. Rahway. These chemicals are needed by the Chemistry Department in connection with cooperative studies in amino acids being carried on by Doctor Rose for the Nutrition Foundation. Merck and Company, Inc., is the only source able to produce these chemicals in the quantities required. On previous occasions invitations to bid have been sent to other chemical companies but they were unable to submit prices. I recommend approval. O n m o t i o n of M r . Davis, this p u r c h a s e w a s authorized a s recommended.

PURCHASE AUTHORIZED

(14) A report of the following purchase proposed by the Purchasing Agent and authorized by the Comptroller as emergency action: Milk and dairy products for Navy V-12 trainees mess in Busey and Evans Halls for six months beginning July 1, 1943, from the Lierman Dairy Company, the lowest bidder, at a total estimated cost of approximately $5,500. O n m o t i o n of M r . J e n s e n , t h e a c t i o n o f t h e C o m p t r o l l e r i n a u t h o r izing t h i s p u r c h a s e w a s a p p r o v e d a n d c o n f i r m e d .

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS LEGISLATION

(15) The 63rd General Assembly has enacted the following legislation for the University of Illinois: Senate Bill 550 and House Bill 891—Biennial Budget for 1943-1945. These bills appropriate State and Federal funds to the University: For operating expense $19 431 646 For capital expenditures: Airport buildings 500 000 Debt retirement 443 000

Total $20 374 646

Senate Bills 41 and 42—The University of Illinois Airport Enabling Act and Appropriation. These bills have been reported previously to the Board (see Minutes of May 24, 1943, page 359). Senate Bill 558—University Working Cash Fund. This bill increases the working cash fund of t h e University from $100,000 to $200,000, thus making it possible for the University to meet its payrolls and other current obligations promptly. House Bill 783—Refinancing of Bonded Indebtedness. This bill extends the act passed in 1941 (which otherwise would expire this year) authorizing the Board of Trustees of the University to issue bonds to refinance indebtedness on University buildings; extends the provisions of that act to provide for the payment and termination of any mortgage. This act will permit the refinancing of loans on the Union Building and the Men's Residence Halls.