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federal government concerning the overall situation. The film, “The Silent 
Spring of Rachel Carson” said Mrs. Jens, was still in constant demand and, 
she noted, SB 1025, banning the use of DDT, was scheduled to come up 
before the U.S. Senate shortly. 
® Merle Ormes, Vice President of Save-the-Dunes Council reported that 
a new fight must now be waged to obtain the funds needed to purchase 
land for the Indiana Dunes Park. The U.S. House of Representatives, said 
Mr. Ormes, declined to approve funds, but the Senate approved 6 million 
dollars. A compromise resulted in $1,500,000 being earmarked for the 
Dunes. 
Another speaker from the Council, Herbert Read, talked briefly about 
the problems the council was encountering with Bethlehem Steel Co. and 
their land fill program. He urged that IAS members write to President 
Lyndon B. Johnson and protest Bethlehem’s actions. 
e Leon Urbain of the Wild Flower Preservation Society was presented 
the Dr. R. M. Strong Conservation Award by Betty Groth, IAS Vice- 
President-Conservation. 
e Paul Lobik, retiring “Audubon Bulletin” editor, was presented with 
a most attractive woodland scene painted by Mrs. Lee Jens. Ray Mostek, 
president of the IAS, made the presentation. 
And some other items of interest: 
—Douglas Wade, Newsletter Editor asked for more written contributions 
from members. “Only two or three people,” said Wade, “are now carrying 
the burden of writing the Newsletter.” 
—FPr-ss Secretary, R. M. Barron was complimented by Ray Mostek for his 
press releases which have brought the Audubon name to 175 newspapers 
throughout Illinois. Mr. Barron asked members to clip items they find in 
their local papers dealing with IAS activities or conservation. ‘Include the 
name and date of the newspaper,’ urged Mr. Barron, “and send to the 
Society for our records.” 
—The Hawk and Owl Protection Committee, headed by Terrence N. 
Ingram, has been concentrating on the bald eagle for the past year and is 
presently conducting a survey on the effect shooting has had on the eagle 
population. 
—Ted Greer has had to resign as fall camp out chairman. Mrs. Mary 
Kirkland of Oak Park has been named to replace Mr. Greer. 
—The Extension Committee, headed by Mrs. Darlene Fiske, is working 
to establish more chapters and affiliates. 
—Ray Mostek, in his president’s address, urged more members to write 
letters to their local newspaper editors — particular the editors of the 
Chicago papers — stating their own personal views on conservation. He 
pointed out that, “IAS officers and directors can’t do it alone.” In ending 
his report, Mr. Mostek stated: “A vast amount of work has been done in 
the past year in the field of conservation and education, but compared 
to such states as Florida, Michigan and New Jersey, our organization is 
falling short.” More money and more workers can turn the tide. 
