Halsey Allen Returns to Princeton
Halsey Allen, who has been head of Fermilab's Operations Section since its formation in 1973, left that post on December 31 to assume a position as Operations Manager for the TFTR (Tokamak Fusion Test Reactor) at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Princeton, N. J. Allen came to Fermilab in August of 1971 as Senior Safety Officer, from the staff of the Princeton Penn Accelerator. In his return to Princeton he joins several other alumni of Fermilab who have carried the Batavia spirit to Princeton as they seek to develop fusion devices for the future production of energy.
Allen's new post will coordinate plant engineering with the administration of the scientific development and research programs. At a farewell luncheon several weeks ago, many of his Fermilab colleagues paid tribute to Halsey's energy, enthusiasm, and boundless good will, wishing him well with his new problems and new horizons.
Dr. James MacLachlan, who has worked with Halsey Allen since the section was established, will serve as Acting Head of the Operations Section. Bill Riches' Plant Support Department will move to the Technical Services Division. Coordination with Plant Support for routine maintenance and emergency repairs will be handled by Dr. Bruce Chrisman of the Accelerator Division.
