Matthiessen, Shapley Speak Up for Wallace

Harlow Shapley, professor of Astronomy, and Francis O. Matthiessen, professor of American literature, put themselves behind Henry Wallace's independent candidacy for President at convention sessions of the Arts, Sciences, and Professions Council of the Progressive Citizens of America in Chicago on Sunday.

Professor Shapley, chairman of ASP and a national vice-chairman of PCA, stated: "The PCA favors peace and the best interests of humanity and progress. Henry Wallace represents what we want as a leader, more than any other figure."