Dr. Joseph Kaplan, noted Jewish scientist, has had a mountain in Antarctica named for him, it was announced here today. He is professor of physics at University of California at Los Angeles.
The 4,300-foot peak in the Hughes Range has been officially designated Mount Kaplan by the United States Board of Geographical Names in Washington, D. C. The honor was in recognition of Dr. Kaplan’s major role in the International Geophysical Year which launched a strong program of Antarctic research. He is chairman of the United States Committee for the IGY.
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