Just got word, unconfirmed, that John McCarthy passed away today. The news is appearing in several places on the Internet. Lots of passing and transitions this fall. Paul E. Ceruzzi Chair, Division of Space History National Air & Space Museum MRC 311; PO Box 37012 Washington, DC 20013-7012 202-633-2414 <http://www.nasm.si.edu/staffDetail.cfm?staffID=24>