Linus Pauling, Professor Extraordinaire, lived
“On the frontiers of science,” earning the Nobel Prize
In Chemistry (in ’54) and Peace. His research articles
Gave structure to the bonds that hold atomic particles
Together. But the bomb dropped on Hiroshima appalled
Him and he turned to devote himself to the clarion call
Of stopping nuclear arms and testing. He began
A petition of scientists around the world who demanded
An end to nuclear testing, disarmament and a ban.
He published his opinions in a book, No More War.
These actions resulted in his investigation: was he a Communist?
He told Congress he was not – in ’55 and again,
In 1960. By then he had participated in the organization
Of a world congress against nuclear arms proliferation.
June Edvenson 