A bright future for discovery of cancer cures was predicted here Wednesday by a Louisiana State university medical school professor.
Dr. Winston H. Weese, assistant clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at LSU, told delegates to the 54th convention of Phi Beta Psi sorority that present bright prospects for cancer cures have come only after centuries of research which began with the ancient Egyptians.
Dr. Weese addressed delegates at a luncheon-meeting at the Jung hotel. The group opened its annual three-day convention Wednesday.
Also speaking at the luncheon was city Councilman James E. Fitzmorris Jr., who welcomed delegates to New Orleans.
Following the luncheon delegates met in a business session.
Mrs. T. J. Stewart, Wichita, Kan., national president, was scheduled to receive a American Cancer Society plaque at a banquet Wednesday night for outstanding work by the sorority in support of research leading to cancer cures. Slated to present the plaque was Harry McEnerny Jr., New Orleans, a national director of the cancer society.
On Thursday the group will hold business sessions in the morning and an awards luncheon at noon. In the afternoon delegates will tour the city.
Mrs, H. V, Markesen, Portland, Ore., national first vice-i president and convention chair-main said some 265 official dele-! gates and other members of the sorority are attending the convention. They represent the 104 chapters from throughout United States.
