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Show Four Businessmen Accept Posts On Drive for Medical School Four outstanding Salt Lake City businessmen were named vice chairmen of the University of Utah Medical Center campaign cam-paign this week by Leland B. Flint, campaign manager. Clarence Bamberger, chairman of the board, Bamberger Investment Invest-ment Co.; James E. Hogle, president presi-dent of Hogle Investment Co.; Joseph Rosenblatt, president of Eimco Corp.; and John Wallace, chairman of the board, Walker Bank and Trust Co., all accepted appointments as campaign vice chairmen. Mr. Flint said that all four are familiar with the accomplishments accomplish-ments of the College of Medicine as well as its physical handicaps. He said that they will help him form campaign committees and direct overall activities of the campaign. The purpose of the campaign is to raise funds needed for construction of the University Univer-sity of Utah Medical Center on the Fort Douglas campus. Mr. Bamberger has devoted a large portion of his time toward bettering medical education and facilities in the intermountain area. In addition to his philanthropic philan-thropic activities he has been active ac-tive in mining, banking and governmental gov-ernmental circles. In volunteering to serve as a vice chairman of the campaign, Mr. Bamberger said: "The practice prac-tice of medicine in Utah is among the finest in the world. The heart of this fine practice is medical education and of course, the heart of our medical education educa-tion is the University of Utah College of Medicine. I feel that it is a deep privilege to participate partici-pate in this campaign. And I am confident we have the full sup-bort sup-bort of business, industry and private individuals to help obtain ob-tain the medical center, which will enable the school to enhance its great reputation." In addition to his investment fact alone makes it mandatory that we, both the private and corporate citizens, see that it has the necesasry tools with which to fulfill its function at the highest high-est possible level. Therefore, I feel it a distinct privilege to take part in this campaign." In making the announcement, Mr. Flint said that committees to handle all phases of the campaign cam-paign are in the process of formation. business, Mr. Hogle is also active in mining, educational and medial medi-al affairs. "As a trustee of St. Mark's hospital I have been very close to the medical practice in our area," he said, "and I be-lievewe be-lievewe are fortunate in the high standards we now enjoy. I firmly firm-ly believe that the Medical Center Cen-ter is a necessity not only for the members of the medical profession, profes-sion, but for all the people of our entire area. I pledge my full support to this campaign and I am sure all the citizens in our area will join with us in this venture." Mr. Rosenblatt is one of the area's leading industrialists. The manufacturing plants with which he is associated represent one of the largest employers of skilled persons in the state. In accepting the position of vice chairman, he said: "Industry and the medical profession must work as a team to promote adult health standards stand-ards in our area. I believe the University of Utah Medical Center Cen-ter must come in order to continue con-tinue to serve this area. As our area grows in industrial importance impor-tance and as the medical sciences continue to make rapid gains, it is up to the people to make sure the College of Medicine has the facilities with which to keep ! pace. The Medical Center will enable the school to not only match this growth but to move ahead in manly key areas. Like the other vice chairmen, Mr. Wallace has a long record of service in both the business and civic worlds. He said, "The College Col-lege of Medicine belongs to all the people in our vast area. It now serves as the only medical school in an area comprising learly 2y2 million people. This |