PROCEEDINGS OF THE AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION
Abstract
NINTH CALIFORNIA, ANNUAL 1953HUNDRED AND LOS ANGELES,The 109th annual meeting of The American Psychiatric Association was held in Los Angeles, California, at the Statler Hotel, May 4-8, 1953. The official opening meeting was called to order by Dr. D. Ewen Cameron, President, at 9:45 A. M., Monday, May 4, in the Pacific Ballroom of the Statler Hotel. Dr. E. Vincent Askey, Past-President of the California Medical Association and the Vice-Speaker of the American Medical Association, gave a most cordial address of welcome, to which Dr. Cameron responded appropriately. Dr. Cameron, with a few words of praise and congratulations, introduced to the membership the President-elect, Dr. Kenneth E. Appel. The sixth annual report of the Medical Director, Dr. Daniel Blain, was given and received with interest and appreciation. Dr. Cullen Ward Irish, Chairman of the Committee on Arrangements, added a word of welcome, and spoke briefly on diversional activities available in moments free from academic and organizational activities. Dr. Cameron thanked Dr. Irish and his Committee for the tremendous task they had performed. Dr. David A. Young, Chairman of the Program Committee, expressed appreciation to the Officers and Council for helpful advice and suggestions in the preparation of the