THE American Institute of Physics has appointed Mr. Eugene H. Kone as director of its newly established office of information and public relations. He has broad experience and practical ability in this type of work, having served ten years as director and associate director of the Yale University News Bureau and most recently as vice president of Martin Wright and Associates, Inc. Mr. Kone's association with the AIP began when he took charge of the press room at the recent anniversary meeting. The new office has been functioning since March 1st.