Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-08
Ki|Iion to Act 'RopidIy'
To Push u. S. Defenses


ment in which he said he would
move as rapidly as possible" to
set up an organization Of scien-
tific and engineering talent for
development Of the Nations
defenses.
But DR.. Killian fatty de-
clined to comment on reporters
questions on whether he in
tended to set up any crash
programs" for satellites, rockets
or even expansion of education
in the sciences.
In a 15-minute news confer
ence last night. DR.. Killian par
ried most of the newsmen's
questions by referring them
either to the statement he is
sued or to a copy o fthe text Of
the Presidents speech.
Announced by President
President Eisenhower an
nounced the appointment Of
DR.. Killian to a Nation wide
television and radio audience
last night from the White
House.
DR.. Killian said he knew of
his appointment about 10 days
ago.
But it was a well-kept secret
at NIT.
A crowd of 100 Of the faculty
heard the speech in the lounge
of the faculty club and the
first mention of DR.. Killian's
name touched off a round of
cheers in that group.
DR.. Killian did say he
planned to taper off here and
taper in the new job" in Wash
ington. He said he would go
to Washington next week.
Small Staff
He said he expected to set
UP q small staff of full-tipe
aides and to call upon scientists
and engineers from all parts of
the country to assist him on
part-time or full-time basis for
varying periods.
THE job is one of integra-
ton of American science in
every proper way with national
policymaking, as I say in my
statement" he said.
DR.. Killian said he was not
present at the firing of rocket
which the President disclosed
in his speech had gone some
5000 miles. But he declined to
comment on whether he had
been present at the firing of
any other high-altitude rockets.
DR.. Killian, in his prepared
statement, said:
II shall move as rapidly as
possible to marshal the best
scientific and engineering judg-
ment and creative talent in the
United States and to make it
available to the President for
the formulation Of national
policy which involves science
and technology.
Integrate Science
1.-THE President has provided
a means to migrate American
science in every proper way
with national policymaking
and I shall seek to facilitate
this by every means at my dis
posal.
"A very strong scientific ad-
visory group is an essential
part of the plan and the re-
cruiting of this group will pro-
coed with the utmost dispatch.
THE President has clearly
stated his strong conviction
about the Importance of SCI
ence and scientific education to
our national life and security
and his desire that everything
possible be done to encourage
scientific research and educa-
ton. and to strengthen any
deficiencies.
In addition to the depart
mentS of Government l will
work in close association with
such important existing agen-
cieS as the National Science
Foundation and the National
Academy of Sciences to further
the Presidents detectives.
American science and en-
cheering" he said. possess
tremendous strength and vigor.
and If we proceed diligently
and decisively we can main
tain them in the f1ourishing
state required by our national
welfare and security and ad-
vance steadily in chronological
strength and achievement.
Tremendous Potential
"The potential for advance
is tremendous and knowing as
! do the sense of urgency, mis-
sion and dedication in the SCI
entiflc and engineering COM
munity of the United States. I
am confident it can do the Job
required by the Nation and
that we can meet any crisis,
just as the American people
have always been able to meet
any crisis"
simultaneously, DR.. Killian
announced the appointment of
the NIT chancellor. DR.. julius
A. Stratton, by the executive
committee to be acting presi-
dent while DR.. Killian is in
Washington.
DR.. Killian is recognized as a
man who has a wealth of ad-
ministrative and archaeological
experience.
His associates know him not
only as a methodical planner.
but also as one who will slash
through red tape to handle an
emergency when the occasion
demands.
Worked His Way Up
A native of Blacksberg. N. c.,
DR.. Killian worked his way up
from undergraduate to presi-
dent of NIT in "a years. He