A chronology of computing devices is given. It begins with the abacus and counting tables, and traces the development through desk calculators, analog computers, and finally stored program automatic digital computers. Significant dates relative to the development of the IEEE Computer Society are also given.

A load-and-go resident assembler using approximately 2500 words in a 16-b computer is described. It was designed for writing system programs, and assembles sufficiently fast so that there is little incentive to keep programs in object form. The assembler is table driven and can be adapted to various computers relatively easily.

This paper describes a method of translating algebraic formulae into a computer program in a single pass.

A dot-circle scheme is proposed which will permit the distinction between binary ``O'' and ``1'' signals when the stored information has been destroyed approximately 90 per cent by refill. This unusual recovery of stored information is accomplished by making proper choices of operating parameters and using discharging effects instead of the charging effects as has been done in the past. Basic relationships are developed from Coulomb's law and the equivalent circuit of the Williams' memory to predict the binary out-put signals. The agreement between these theoretical signals and the actual experimental signals is remarkably good. A 5JP11 cathoderay tube was used in the experimental work.

It is the intention of this section to review articles that have been published since January 1, 1953 and to publish eventually reviews of all books of interest to those in the computer field. Articles dealing with electronic aspects of both analog and digital computers, as well as general expository articles, are to be included. All articles and books reviewed are numbered sequentially for each year; where known, the Universal Decimal Classification number is also given. The editors wish to express their gratitude to the reviewers who, through their efforts, make this section possible.

It is the intention of this section to review articles that have been published since January 1, 1953, and to publish eventually reviews of all books pertaining to the computer field. All articles and books reviewed are numbered sequentially for each year; where known, the Universal Decimal Classification number is also given. The editors wish to express their gratitude to the reviewers who, through their efforts, make this section possible.