K.mL-^.cMati^!jimi'imiJii±ijfj,!i9f^iS!rj!SMiiA"M'jjtim'^'mj'A!it^^ THE DU PONT DIGEST John Purdom, B.S. in Ch.E., Ohio State '49, and Kenneth Kehr, North Carolina ^tate '50, discuss diagram of a process for improved re­ covery of an intermediate for high polymers. tive products, or the presence of unsatisfactory profit margins. In a single study, the engineer may draw data firom laboratories, semi- works and plant-scale experiments, prepare an estimate of profits and in­ Another phase of Du Pont production activities vestments and consult with niuner- offers challenging work for the technical man ous specialists on various phases of the problem, both within the Com­ pany and outside. Having collected data firom these many sources and perhaps firom an independent study of his own, the plant development engineer must then assemble and evaluate the ma­ terial and prepare a recommenda­ tion that is based on soimd engineer­ ing judgment. E. H. Ten Eyek, Jr., B.S. in Ch.E., Syracuse '43, D. S. Warner, B.S. in M.E., Purdue '47, and Ph.D. in Ch.E., Brooklyn Polytedi '50, and G. R. Prescott, B.S. in Met. E., Columbia *49, Whether a product or process im­ W. H. Stevens, Jr., B.S. in Ch.E., Yale '50. discuss improvements for stainless steel liners proves firom the standpoint of com­ take recordings on a new nylon unit. in tubes carrying corrosive materials. petition, profit and efficiency de­ pends, in great degree, on the quaUty of its plant development work. The In most Du Pont manufacturing to have a special appeal for the man development engineer's job is a re­ plants you'll find two groups of engi­ who can take on a big problem, ana­ sponsible one at Du Pont, and the neers working side by side to make lyze its parts, and come up with a work of a good man is soon noticed. operations more efficient—to reduce thoughtfcd, reasoned solution. costs and improve quality. The spe­ Individual development studies HAVE YOU seen "Chemical Engineers cialized work of one group, the pro­ may b^in in a niunber of different at DuPont"? New book describes initial duction supervisors, has been rather opportunities in many fields, telb how ways. Often they are sparked by the experiences are varied to prepare men fully discussed in the Di^st, for administrative and management imagination of the engmeer himself, positions. For copy, write 2521 Ne- Equally vital is the work of devel­ who, of course, must be familiar with mouis Bldg., Wilmington, Delaware. opment men—the men responsible production costs, activities of com­ for advi^ng management when op­ petition, and recent or impending erational changes should be made for technical improvements. economic or technical reasons. Studies also may be inspired by BEnSt THINGS FOR BETTER LIVING ... INROUGH CHEMSntr Engineers firom several fields of suggestions of production supervi­ training are employed in develop­ sors or sales personnel, obsolescence listen to "Cavalcade of America." Tuesday Nights on ment activities at Du Pont. It seems of equipment, advances in competi- NBC-See It Every Other Wednesday on NBC TV Italian Home CookiHg Want to travel Vive Minutes from the Campus FRANKIE LANE PIZZA made the Song famous and study but GOOD FOOD SPAGHETTI made us famous for FRIED CHICKEN our Italian dishes. abroad? Every day but Sunday Spaghetti Ravioh' o You're always welcome at... Chicken Steaks ROCCO'S The new tradition at Notre Dame 537 N. St. Louis, on the Bus Line IS Take a university-sponsorwl tour via TWA this summer and earn full college wedit while you travel RESTAURANT 610 NORTH MICHIGAN Visit the countries ot your choice Jswdiy . study from 2 to 6 weeks at a 3 biks. N. of South Shore Station foreign university. You can do both on one trip when you arrange a uni­ J. 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So he began sending job letters to Per­ sonnel Directors of Large Corporations, out­ lining his qualifications. Some answered, sending him Application Forms to fill ont. Some didn't. Eventaally he wound up with **A secure future, exceptional opportunities for advancement, a grim Common Denominator: they would let and a high starting salary await you at FAIRCHILD, if you are him know If Anything Came op. one of the men we are looking for. We have openings right Disenchanted but Willing, he outlined the now for qualified engineers and designers in all phases of problem to his Betrothed, a girl of Superior aircraft manufacturing; we need top*notch men to help us in Intelligence. She regarded him sternly. "No wonder," she said, "letters, yet! Listen," and our long-range military program: turning out the famous she unfurled a Stratagem. C-I19 for the U.S. Air Forces. First thing next morning, he jetted down "FAUCHILD provides paid vacations and liberal health and to the Western Union office, in one hand a life insurance coverage. We work a 5-day, 40-honr week. list of the 10 companies he'd most like to work "If yon feel you are one of the men we are looking for, for. and in the other a compelling message write me. Yonr inquiry will be held in strictest confidence, making clear that here was The Man, await­ of course." ing only the opportunity to Prove It.. Sent it as a Telegram to all 10 companies. {^ai&i./f<^ Results? Within a week he had 6 Inter- vie>79, 4 Job Offers. Today, when he brags * IToIrer Tydon, widely known aviation engineer and aircraft deugner about being a Self-Made Man, his wife just and veteran of 25 years in aviation, i% Chief Engineer of FaireMUTs Smiles Indulgently. Aircrdft Division. When you're jockeying for a job, use Telegrams to Get the Jump on the Competi­ tion. Telegrams get In, get Read, get the Reaction you want. Wonder-workers in other ENGINE INO IIRPUNE CORPOUTION ventures, too . whether you're Dickering for a Date, a Hotel Reservation, or Pesos T^ima/iDimdim from Pop. Just call Western Union. HAGERSTOWN. MARYLAND 105 N. Main St. Telephone 3-6101 March 20. 1953 It was very thrilling to see pictures Track Meets and Ollie Hunter, one of and refresh the memory with such the most modest athletes ever to repre­ names of classmates as Limont, Czar- sent Notre Dame — of course, Dave obski, Zilly, Statuto, et al. The SCHO­ Curtin's great performance in Tailor LASTIC covers were familiar ones since Made Man and in Let's Get Going, the they were the same ones that were all-student musical production in which Editor: slipped under my door at 238 Dillon George Bariscillo (now a successful at­ every Friday. torney in New Jersey) who incidentally Your article, "Notre Dame War is featured on the cover of the Feb. 5, Of course, I couldn't help but re-live Years," was a fine piece of work. To 1943 SCHOLASTIC as the "announcer" such events as the Stanford game and my knowledge there are only two of of WND, did a magnificent job in the "Springfield Rifle" Bertelli's 4 touch­ us studying here at Notre Dame at role of the benevolent Prefect of Dis­ down passes — Monsignor Sheen's ser­ present who were undergraduates dur­ cipline. ing that period of transition in 1942- mon at Sacred Heart Church, — the 1943. I spent the Fall of that year as Savoyard's presentation of Patience,— The SCHOLASTIC Staflr that year had a sophomore and the Spring as a first the Sophomore Cotillion with Gracie the controversial figure Jack "The semester junior since we were under Barrie's band who had taken over her Week" Woelfle, Bob Le Mense, who in­ an accelerated war program. husband's (Dick Stabile) band, — the cidentally has just come back from fighting his second u-ar as a member of the U. S. Infantry and is a freshman in the College of Law, and Dave Con­ What to do with a nickel when thirst arrives don who took care of Sports and is now with the Chicago Tribune Sports de­ partment. I suppose we could ramble on indefi­ nitely but it is better to stop this rem­ iniscing here and say congratulations for your excellent presentation of the Cavalcade of Events which highlighted the year of 1942-43. 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