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BOARD O F T R U S T E E S

[June 20

this program, but on the other hand he spends a great deal of his own time in addition to the other twenty-five per cent of the normal working hours to carry on his University work. Under the circumstances it seems to be justifiable that the University donate his services to the Government as a part of the University's war effort, and I recommend that this be authorized.

On motion of Mr. Jensen, this arrangement was authorized as recommended.

DIESEL ENGINE OPERATORS* SCHOOL FOR THE UNITED STATES NAVY (28) T h e United States Navy has inquired if the University can provide the facilities for housing, feeding, and training of approximately 600 Diesel engine operators. W e have advised the Navy that facilities for housing and feeding are available, and have suggested that Naval officers be sent here to inspect such facilities as are available for the instructional program to determine if they are adequate for the purpose. These facilities are: 1. The Men's Residence Halls for the housing and feeding of trainees. No rooms in the Residence Halls have been assigned for next year. This program will mean taking over the Residence Halls for use as barracks. 2. T h e Ice Skating Rink. In this connection consideration should be given to the effect which taking over the Skating Rink for this purpose will have upon the programs of physical education, intramural sports, and intercollegiate athletics. With the use of the Men's Old Gymnasium and the Gymnasium Annex for the Naval Training School for Signalmen, facilities for these programs of physical education and sports have been greatly reduced. On the other hand, at the request of the Army and Navy the University has increased the amount of physical education required of all male students as a means for conditioning them for military service. Until more information is available as to the specific requirements of the Navy, sources of funds, and the effect of this on the programs of physical education and sports, I am unable to make a definite recommendation but am bringing the matter to the Board for instruction.

On motion of Mr. Davis, the President of the University was authorized to continue negotiations and to offer all possible facilities consistent with the maintenance of our program in physical education.

F U N D S FOR BUILDING REMODELING FOR NAVAL TRAINING SCHOOL FOR SIGNALMEN (29) T h e Board of Trustees has authorized the release of $100,000 from the State appropriation for building remodeling as an advance to cover the cost of building changes to provide quarters for the Naval Training School for Signalmen. (See Minutes of May 16, 1942, page 887.) T h e Director of the Physical Plant Department recommends, and I concur, that an additional $25,000 be released from the same appropriation for this program. Under its contract with the Navy, the University will secure reimbursement for this outlay. O n m o t i o n of M r . D a v i s , t h i s t r a n s f e r w a s a u t h o r i z e d , b y t h e following vote: Aye, M r . Cleary, Mr. Davis, Mr. Fornof, M r s . Grigsby, M r . Jensen, M r . K a r r a k e r , M r . Livingston, Dr. M e y e r ; no, n o n e ; absent, M r . A d a m s , M r . Green, M r . Wieland. PURCHASE OF PROPERTY IN CHICAGO (30) T h e Director of the Physical Plant Department has received recommendations from F a r r and Company, the firm retained by authority of the Board of Trustees to assist in the purchase of properties in Chicago, concerning the acquisition of the following parcels fronting on Taylor Street between Wood Street and Wolcott Avenue: (1) the purchase of property at 1834 Taylor Street, at $5,000; (2) the purchase of property at 920 South W o o d Street, at $6,500; and (3) the filing of t a x foreclosure suits against the property at 1824, 1832, and 1840 Taylor Street.