Abstract :
The 3-day meeting of the North Eastern District, held in Binghamton, N. Y., April 30-May 2, 1952, with headquarters in the Arlington Hotel, exceeded all expectations for attendance with a total registration of 677 members and guests. The program was highlighted by a symposium on the development of power from the Niagara and St. Lawrence Rivers; an address by James F. Fairman, Administrator of the Defense Electric Power Administration; and appropriate recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the AIEE Ithaca Section. During the 3 days, a broad variety of subject matter was presented in 15 technical sessions, and on Friday a Student Paper Session was held, followed by a luncheon meeting of Student Branch Chairmen and Counselors. Social events included a smoker and a banquet held on successive evenings, while social get-togethers, trips, and entertainment were arranged for the ladies under the chairmanship of Mrs. E. G. Kniffen. Inspection trips were taken to the Goudey Generating-Station and to well-known industries in Binghamton and vicinity.
