302 JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS CHICAGO CHAPTER NEWS TVlE MEETING Of March 14th was an enlightening and informative one. Dr. Joseph B. Jerome discussed "Activities and Interests of the Committee on Cosmetics of the American Medical Association." Dr. Jerome has recently become associated with the American Medical Association, where he is secretary of the Committee on Cosmetics and assistant to the secretary, Council on Drugs. Currently he is a physical science instructor on the TV College (WTTW, Channel 11). In addition to his A.M.A. and teaching duties, Dr. Jerome is an advisor to the World Health Organization, Subcommittee on Nonproprietary Nomenclature. Dr. Jerome has a broad background in the fields of both chemistry and pharmacy. He holds a B.S. in pharmacy from the University of Illinois and has been a registered pharmacist since 1938. He received a Ph.D. degree in organic chemistry from the University of Chicago in 1950. Dr. Jerome has worked in organic synthesis of fine chemicals. As chemist and research co-ordinator for John A. Hinckley and Associates, Inc., he has participated in research and development on government research con- tracts. For the past fourteen years Dr. Jerome has been an instructor in physical science and organic chemistry at the Chicago City Junior Colleges. He is a member ofRho Chi and Sigma Xi. Dr. Alfred E. Brown, President and Director of Research at Harris Research Laboratories in Washington, D.C., and a member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, spoke at the April 1 lth meeting. There has been much concern lately with the so-called lag in scientific creativity in this country. Dr. Brown discussed the methods of selection and identification of creative scientists, particularly chemists and the means which can be used in research laboratories to stimulate them to achieve their maximum potential. Dr. Brown received the degree of B.S. in chemistry from Rutgers Um- versity in 1938, and the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from Ohio State Uni- versity in 1940 and 1942, respectively. Prior to joining Harris Research Laboratories in 1945, Dr. Brown was associated with the Eastern Regional Research Laboratory, United States Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Scientific Research and Development. Dr. Brown's research has been concerned mainly with carbohydrate and protein chemistry, especially as related to textile materials. His major in- terest has been in the field ofkeratin chemistry, specifically wool and human hair and its practical applications to textile and cosmetic problems. He is the author of approximately 16 publications and 13 patents related to the cos- metic industry and allied fields. Dr. Brown is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Chemical

JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS 303 Society, the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, the Textile Research Institute, the Textile Institute of England, the American Institute of Chemists, the Fiber Society, the Washington Academy of Sciences, the Society of Sigma Xi, Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Lambda Up- silon, as well as a member of the Executive Committee of the Scientific Manpower Commission. All meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at Henrici's Restaurant in the Merchandise Mart. NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER NEWS A MONTI4L¾ newsletter has been inaugurated by the New England Chapter. The first issue in April contained information on member ac- tivities, technical news, and other various comments and news items. The objective of the publication is to strengthen the Chapter and stimulate greater member participation and interest in the activities of the Chapter. On March 23, Mr. Mark Litchfield of the Legal Department of the Gil- lette Safety Razor Company spoke on "A Manufacturer Looks at Product Liability." A record attendance of 55 turned out to hear this most in- teresting and pertinent discussion. On April 9 the New England Chapter sponsored its second annual Ladies' Night with 75 members and guests enjoying a delicious meal and splendid entertainment by comedian, Myron Cohen. The meeting was held at the Monticello Restaurant in Framingham. Door prizes were drawn and leather evening purses were given to each lady present. A grand time was had by all! NEW YORK CHAPTER NEWS ]'HE TOPIC discussed at the March 1st meeting was "The Use of Dye Intermediates in the Dyeing of Hair." This paper was presented by Solomon Stein who for the past thirty-four years has been the Chief Chemist and Dyer of the Superior Fur Dyeing Company. Although most of Mr. Stein's work has been with animal skins, his vast information on the techniques employed to obtain uniform dyeings on skins of varying shades has direct application to dyeing of human b air.