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4. Twenty-four laboratory microscopes, for the Department of Zoology and Physiology, from A. S. Aloe and Company, St. Louis, at a cost of $3,033.72 delivered. 5. T h e following chemicals, for the Department of Chemistry, from Merck and Company, Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, at a cost of $1,352.52 f.o.b. Rahway: 1,000 grams dl-valine; 2,000 grams dl-leucine; 1,000 grams dl-isoleucine; 1,000 grams 1( + ) -lysine monohydrochloride. 6. Namelo book paper, 400 reams, 25 x 38, 60-lb., for the Extension Service in Agriculture and H o m e Economics, from the Dwight Bros. Paper Company, Chicago, at a cost of $2,150. 7. One G E X-ray apparatus, model D-3, with two tube heads for use with broadbent cephalometer, for the Division of Dental Administration, from the General Electric X-Ray Corporation, Chicago, at a cost of $1,726.

On motion of Mr. Williamson, the action of the Comptroller in authorizing these purchases was approved and confirmed.

HOME RESEARCH CENTER (8) At its meeting on May 12, 1045 (Minutes, page 459), the Board of Trustees authorized the development of a " H o m e Research Center" as one of the principal enterprises of the Small Homes Council. Dean Rexford Newcomb of the College of Fine and Applied Arts, and Associate Professor William H . Scheick of the Department of Architecture, Chairman and Coordinator respectively of the Small Homes Council, have been asked to appear at the meeting today to present information about this project in detail.

The President of the University introduced Dean Newcomb, who summarized the history of this project and in turn introduced Professor Scheick, who spoke on the immediate and long-term aims and needs of the Center. On motion of Mr. Williamson, the Board reaffirmed its hearty approval of this project.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Board went into executive session to consider further mendations of the President of the University.

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ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR McKlNLEY HOSPITAL (9) The Dean of Students requests an additional appropriation of $4,000 for operating expenses of McKinley Hospital for the current year ending June 30, 1945. The Hospital is maintained to the extent possible by income for services and from the McKinley endowment. Income for services in 1043-1944 was $36,066.25 and from endowment, $431.95. An appropriation from general University funds is made for whatever deficit may accrue. T h e deficit for 1943-1944 was $12,084.53 and the appropriation for the current year is $14,709. However, due in part to a decrease in income and in part to increase in operating costs, the deficit as of April 30 is approximately $14,150. May and June are always light months, the deficit last year being $3,559. The Comptroller concurs in this request, and I recommend an appropriation of $4,000 from the General Reserve Fund, for McKinley Hospital operating expenses as requested.

The Comptroller presented this matter for the President. On motion of Mr. Williamson, this appropriation was made as recommended, by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Davis, Mr. Fornof, Mrs. -Grigsby, Mr. Livingston, Mr. McKelvey, Mr. McLaughlin, Dr. Meyer, Mr. Williamson; no, none; absent, Mr. Green, Dr. Luken, Mr. Nickell.