ALASKA
Annual Meeting Held in Juneau.—
The Alaska State Medical Association held its 14th annual meeting March 19-21 in Juneau under the presidency of Dr. William M. Whitehead. The guest speakers were Drs. Edward Morgan, clinical assistant professor of medicine, University of Washington Medical School, Seattle; Raymond F. Peterson, division of pathology, Murray Clinic, Butte, Mont.; and Robert A. Pommerening, clinical assistant professor of dermatology, University of Washington Medical School, Seattle. Addresses were given by Acting Governor Hugh J. Wade and Mr. M. L. MacSpadden, Mayor of Juneau. A panel discussion on "Ulcerative Colitis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome," held March 20, was moderated by Dr. Morgan. A film, "Surgical Repairs of Facial Lacerations for Optimum Cosmetic Results," and exhibits were held. The banquet, the evening of March 20, was held at the Baranof Hotel. A ladies' program was also arranged.
CALIFORNIA
Radiologist Given Award.—
The Gold Medal of the American