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Bourdrez Memorial Fund The tragic and untimely death of Mr. F. J. M. Bourdrez on May 11, 1939 while surveying the Chinsha River near Kiaokia. Yunnan, has been deeply lamented by his friends both in China and abroad. He had spent over seven years of uninterrupted service in China after his arrival on March 21, 1932 as Conservancy Expert sent by the League of Nations, In planning or directing construction work, he played an important part in all major Chinese conservancy projects of recent years, such as Huai River regulation, Yellow River dyke closure at Kuantai and Tungchuang, Northwest irrigation work, construction of Paimaokow sluice, etc. In reconnaissance work, his trail covered almost the entire country in spite of the hardships and risks involved. In conservancy administration and general planning, his counsels and proposals, first to the former National Economic Council and then to the Ministry of Economic Affairs were as many às they were valuable.
As a memorial to the late Mr.
Bourdrez, it has been decided to establish a certain number of scholarships in Hydraulic Engineering at the leading Chinese universities. Apart from the money donated by various Chinese Government organizations in recognition of his distinguished services, opportunity will be given to all friends or admirers of the late Mr. Bourdrez to participate in establishing the Bourdrez Memorial Scholarships in Hydraulic Engineering. All those who wish to do so are hereby requested to communicate either with Mr. J. van den Berg, c/o Consulate of the Netherlands, Shanghai.
Dies Committee Mandate Prolonged by Year Washington, Jan, 22, The Rules Committee of the House of Representatives today approved a motion prolonging by one year the mandate of the Dies Committee investigating un-American activities. The motion, in the form of a Bill, will come up for discussion in the House tomorrow.—Havas.
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