Local section shares speaker with community
Chemical & Engineering News · 1967
The Southwest Louisiana Section brought extraordinary attention to the science of chemistry last month with the willing help of an ACS tour speaker. When Dr. John F. Baxter, professor of chemistry at the University of Florida and teacher of the "Modern Chemistry" series formerly televised on the National Broadcasting Co.'s "Continental Classroom," was scheduled to speak at the section's February meeting, section members seized the opportunity to extend the benefits of his visit to the community. Although Dr. Baxter's tour schedule permitted him to remain in Lake Charles, headquarters for the section, only slightly more than 24 hours, many extra activities were arranged. These included two talks before high school groups totaling 700 students, appearances on television and radio, and a number of receptions. Local newspapers gave excellent coverage to the events. The Lakes Charles American Press printed two articles before Dr. Baxter's visit and one after. The Beaumont (Tex.) Enterprise carried four items on ...