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-w4i VIE WPOINTS: 1 4 --1956 1956 - Role Off The Newspaper - -- - Journalism in a free society has a twofold func- and its carrying out remove a great deal of the tion-the reporting of news, and the presentation value of a free press. _ a of informed editorial opinion. The newspaper is in a unique position; if it follows standards of The Editorial Function honesty and integrity, and is given a free rein, The role of the journalist as editor it can, acting as an independent whole, perform is now more usually granted without these invaluable functions better than any other question. The necessity and value of the editorial with respect entity, or any other group. to government action in a democratic society arise OFFICE Or THE PRESIDENT7 The role of the journalist as reporter is again when the members of that society are twofold. He must be keen, active~and diligent in not fully informed on each vital issue December 14, 1956 the pursuit of information; and able as a judge and/or do not make their voices known on each issue-the problem of what is most pertinent, most important and being basically one of communication. most valuable to his audience. The journalistic Similarly the value and necessity of the university news- The Editors and Staff unit as a whole performs a similar two fungtiohs paper to the administration and faculty (its value THE TECH but on a larger scale. As an independent, the to the students through a representative govern- newspaper is in the best possible position to ment Gentlemen: judge the most pertinent, valuable and important is the same as that in a larger society) arise through news for it alone is both informed and objective. communications. Congratulations to you and to your predeces- As an informed member of the sors on the Seventy-fifth Anniversary of the Playing no part in the events which are the actual student body, the university journalist founding of THE TECH. I have followed the prog- creation of news, the newspaper alone among as educator is able to ress of THE TECH with great interest since I was a give an informed those concerned with its propagation is disinter- and independent opinion which part of it as an undergraduate, and share with you has value to the administration and faculty a sense of pride in the accomplishments of our ested. From its vantage point, it is alone able to be- cause newspaper. make unbiased judgments of what is to be it provides a fresh and different viewpoint far more effective than any printed, where it is to be printed and how much other student voice A student newspaper at the Institute is a r3 in reaching the symnibol of our nation's great free press. The is to be printed. decision makers; it has value to the student body because it provides the informed student paper must maintain the high standards of The position of judgment is as necessary a responsibility, accuracy, and thoroughness of the and independent opinion of a peer; it has value best newspapers freedom as that of the presentation of the country. Because the of editorial to a student government because it provides the student newspaper has a monopoly In its own com- opinion. It cannot, however, be license. The informed criticism vhich would in an ideal so- munity, however, its obligations and opportunities newspaper is in this freedom subject to regula- are of even wider import. It must constantly assess ciety be available from any member but in the its responsibilities to the students whose tion, not as a check on its prerogative but as an 1.1 complex and imperfect society is available alone interests it serves and to the institution it so assurance to the community which it serves that from a few informed members, none of which often represents. It must maintain its objec- it acts in good faith, with honesty and integrity. tivity within a framework af Impressive responsi- can reach a government as quickly and efficiently bilities and opportunities. The laws covering libel are such regulation; but as the editorial. legislation is not sufficient or possible to insure I am confident that THE TECH will, in the as honesty and integrity and competence with re- Editorial Responsibility years ahead it has in the past, discharge its spect to judgment. In operating in a free obligations and capitalize on its opportunities. society, Congratulations on your effortb thus far and good the newspaper makes a tacit agreement with the The responsibilities of the editorial form a luck and clear sailing in the future, society that it will attempt to follow these prin- tacit agreement with the community. The editor ciples. Since judgment of the newspaper's ad- agrees to present arguments which either pro- Yours sincerely, herence to this code is usually pure opinion, and mote a new or unjustifiedly unsupported idea, of necessity is so; and since those who make this policy or action; or which criticize a new or un- R. Xillian J judgment are never wholly disinterested, action justifiedly accepted ifd idea, policy or action of in- President should almost never be suggested-let alone terest to either students, faculty or administration. effected by government. Should the editorial do otherwise, it adds nothing and forfeits its value and its right to existence.

2he College Newspaper The editorial must not knowingly misstate fact; - s --- it must be, by definition, an argument based on 'Application of this principle to a free nation r an opinion-it will often seem unfair; it will i is near unnecessary, since the principles of a free not be if it is done in good faith with end result 1881- Hopes And Predictions For The Future society and the belief in freedom of speech re- advocated a benefit to the community, whether V fuse to make judgments which are pure opinion the thesis of the editorial is constructive or de- Students and Friends: The Institute has never been rich in and leave decision to the people, who can de- structive. papers. Only one, we believe has ever termine the survival of the paper in question The editor will never be free from some un- GREETINGS been published. Some years ago, the through their patronization. In the college com- popularity nor can he be if his ideas are different Today is issued the first number of our SPECTRUM shone for a time, but soon munity, however, the principle is a vital one. -as they should and must be. The editor must paper; and, although we tremble faded away. Still later, an attempt was The often monopolistic at the position of the college have the courage of his convictions and the faith made to establish another paper, but in newspaper prevents, even makes thought of the work before us, we begin undesirable the to face the apparent blindness of his readers to: vain; the first number never appeared. regulatory action of supply and demand. Perhaps his arguments. His ideas may not be accepted, it gladly. We believe that the same public more important, the proximity and interrelation- but his arguments will be of value as long as spirit that founded THE TECH will sus- And now comes THE TECH, asking its ship of the student staffed newspaper, the faculty they are creative. tain it to the end. share of favor. Even as its predecessor, and administration of the university, and often it attempts great things. It will be its aim the student government as well suggest that the - - - -" - I -- to promote the interests of the students paper yield some of its autonomy. Even the threat of the Institute, and maintain a friendly of action can hamper the existence of the news- spirit among them, breaking down the paper as a free and valuable part of the com- . gThe TFech ancient barriers of class and department. munity. Here the threat is often ever present. It will exercise a guardian care over the Should the administration, the faculty of a stu- 1881 1956 members of the school, protecting the dent government hold some power over the news- Freshman, curbing the Sophomore, cor- paper; that power, whether its origin be financial Board of Directors Managing Board recting the Junior, and supporting the or otherwise, must be dclearly limited else the H. W. Leonard '83 ...... President John A. Friedman H. F. Ross '57...... Editor Senior in his old age. It will open an temptation of a different judgment could '82 ...... Secretary Robert G. 13Bridgham bring I. W. Litehfield '85 ...... Treasurer '57 ...... Business Manager avenue for the expression of public opin- about a highly undesirable action-no matter W. B. Snow '82 H. B. Gale '84 Junior Board -- A. S. Pratt '84 ion, and will aim, in every possible way, how well intended. It is, of course, absurd to William Daly '58 ...... Night Editor suggest that the university holds other than abso- Board of Editors Stephen M. Sanmuels '59...... News Editor to help all in their development of their A. W. Walker '82 ...... Editor-in-Chief F. Thomas Bond '58...... Snorts Editor young manhood and young womanhood. lute power ov7er its students as members of the H. S. Chase '83 ...... Civil and Mech. En'g. George Glen '59 ...... Photo Editor university. Fortunately, the administrations and G. T. Snelling '82 ...... Architecture Ralph E. Manchester '58 ...... Assist. Bus. Mgr. It is hoped too, that it will keep the inter- I C. H. Tompkins, Jr ...... Mining and Chem. Murray Kohmrnan '58 ...... Advertisinlg Manager faculties the great and independent universities R. T. Gibbons '83 ...... Sporting Editor Alberto Velaochago '59...... Circulation Mgr. ests of the Institute before its graduates, of the United States are willing to delegate S. M. Munn '82 ...... Gen. Advertising Agent Stephen Sacks '59 ...... Sales Manager cherishing among them the memory of G. W. Mansfield '82 G. F. Foran '83 Ed Cheatham '59 ...... Treasurer autonomy to their student run newspapers. F. F. Johnson '84 A. D. Little '85 G. Henry Haines '59...... FEeatures Editor their Alma Mater. Our brother and sister The threat of student government interference ii Staff This Issue colleges, also, will become better ac- is far from an idle one. In 1923, The Tech, re- i Patrick McGovern '59 ...... quainted with us through this paper. fusing to guarantee a five column Literary Associate headline and Louis Nelson '59 ...... Photographic Associate a large amount of front We cannot look far into the future. We page space to a senior Richard Kahan '59 ...... II Business Associate cannot tell what buds of genius may be class project, was threatened by the senior class John MacElroy '59 ...... Night Editor president. The head line unfolded in these columns. But even if that was printed read Literary Staff Photography Staff "Print Vmhat I Say or Be Investigated." The genius does not bloom; even if the beaut- Danny Thomas '59 Ronald Pellor '59 investigation was held and an absurd conclusion Bob Ankrom '60 Darrell I. Kramp '60 ies of rhetoric and poetry are not devel- reached, Stuart Wilson '60 oped here; even if this two managing board members resigned. William Cramer '59 paper becomes, i' Whether or not the investigation or the conclu- Steve Weinstein '60 like the school it represents, only a field IF sion were actually Dave Packer '59 justified is far less important Robert Saunders '60 for plain honest work-we shall never- than the threat and the misuse of power over the theless be sure that the efforts we make 14 The Tech is published every Tuesday and Frilay newspaper. The Institute community and every during the college year, except during col- are stepping stones to further attain- lege vacations. Entered as second class matter at the post office at Boston, Massachusetts. university community should be insured against ments, helping us all to the higher and the occurrence of such action, the threat of which I I nobler uses of our lives. ,sURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1956 Te Tech Page Three lirnvlllw.-Iv I -- I'-. - -i _ - - I- -I -- - I II9 Li881 .~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Saw Final Resignation Of Rogers, The Tech Ineption fIFounded In November Of 1881 By A Student Group, IThe Tech Is TheInstitute's Oldest UndergraduateActivity

Early in the second week of No- Massachusetts, that eLonard impress- vember, 1881, the presses of Alfred ed him with his business acumen in gudgeII & Sons, Printers, were busy keeping the paper on its feet financial- i,th a new publication. On Wednes- ly during the eraly days. day of the following week the first Another stalwart, according to ssue of :T'he Tech made its appear- Gale, was Arthur D. Little whom he nce. calls the "best writer". Little's im- Student Meeting agination and humor expressed itself During the .month preceding the in Jules Verne-like stories of under- publication date, a group of students sea adventures and oscillations by a had held conferences and completed professor in a bored hole all the way last-minute d e t a i I s previous to through the earth in a situatidn sim- launching this new venture. They ilar to the famous 8.02 problem. cere well aware that others;before Physically The Tech has changed Ihem had had the same idea, had radically from when it made its first :ried and failed. On February 22, appearance in the form of a twelve- 1873, twelve years after the Insti- page magazine published every fif- ute was founded, The Spectrum teen days and selling for fifteen cents sade its appearance. This was the during the years 1881-1882 till it irst attempt at a student publica- reached its present form. The Tech ion. The Spectrum had a short life- was published weekly during the ime, the last issue appearing on May 1890's, was changed to a bi-weekly , 1874. The demise of this effort in 1902, a tri-weekly form in 1903, rought to an immediate halt the lit- a daily in 1909, and in 1914 it re- rary aspirations of the Institute turned to its present form. rodents. A few years later another Father of Activities 7 was started at establishing a stu- mnt newspaper, but the first issue Out of the many departments of yver appeared. the paper which attempted to cover However, the failures of the past the maximum of student endeavor, d not frighten the founding group two important publications of the 'The Tech in the least. Their con- present day have grown. At an early lence was reflected in the closing date, the desirability of a yearbook itorial of the first volume of The was stressed to such an extent as to Sch in 1881. warrant the formation of Technique "One of the aims of this year's in 1885, which immediately became a nagement has been to build a foun- separate publication. An engineering 1881 Marked Second, Last /Resignation Of tion for the years to come,--a supplement of The Tech culminated indation worthy of the Institute, in the founding of the Tech Engineer- d one which should enable the pa- ing News in 1919. The lTech as William Barton Rogers Institute Founder r to attain the greatest eminence "father" of these publications may the future. Such has been our look with pride upon their success Back in 1846, fifteen years before teaching. It was left to the Institute years it was subsidialry in character a; and we rest assured that and prominence. the founding of the Institute, John to introduce the laboratory method in order that young men and boys 'ough the efforts of those who are Professor Emeritus Samuel C. Pres- of instruction and it was difficult for not connected with t h e Institute cott in his book When MIT was Bos- Amolry Lowell, first trustee of the follow, The Tech will establish for Lowell- Fund, asked Henry Rogers, the new idea to make headway. Said might have the benefit of the teach- Elf a name that will not be forgot- ton Tech notes that "The Tech was brother to William Barton, to formu- the first catalogue: "A high value is ing. Thus the method was advertised active in promoting a larger degree set upon the educational effect of lab- and spread and in 1893 the City of of student government and the/for- late for him a plan for a School of Leonard Was Organizer Arts to be established under the oratory practice, in the belief that Boston founded the Mechanic Arts 'he driving force behind this group mnation of the Institute Committee in Lowell Institute Fund and in the en- such pra.ctice trains the senses to ob- High School. Since that time the old H. Ward Leonard, '83. Much of 1893 was in part due to its excellent suing correspondence between the serve with accuracy and the judgment School of Mechanic Arts has served groundwork preceding the initial editorial boards in the early nine- two brothers was formulated the first to rely with confidence on the proof as a Shop Laboratory. le was prepared by Leonard and ties." plan for a "Polytechnic School in of actual experiment." There were many other important organized the first meeting of in- Developing during the last seventy- Boston'.' Restlrictions to the Lowell Rogers Health Fails events during this administration. In !sted students. He did very little "five years from a magazine devoted 1872 the laboratory of Mining Engi- ting but was responsible chieflRy Fund prevented any further action His health failing him under his not only to news items but also to and the matter rested for some years. neering and Metallurgy was founded. the advertising'which made the tremendous burdens, President Rog- art and poetry, to a college paper Finally on April 10, 1861, on the very Planned by President Runkle and e financially possible. Horace B. els was obliged to resign in 1870. It that has captured several prizes in eve of the Civil War, the bill pro- Professors Ordway and Richards, it I, '83, one.of the members of the is very difficult to realize after these intercollegiate competition, The Tech riding for the founding of the Mas- was the direct result of the first sum- iding group and folrmer chailrman years just how nmuch the Institute is has sometimes led, sometimes follow- sachusetts Institute of Technology mer school ever given at the Insti- 'he Massachusetts Federation of a debtor to the man William Barton ed the Institute through its distin- was signed by the War Governor of tute when President Runkle, five plro- ning Boards, recalled a few se-- guished developnment to national Rogers. In spite of poor health, he Massachusetts, John Al Andrew. fessors, and seventeen students made years ago at his home in Natick, was an indefatigable worker of ralre prominence. This bill provrided for three depart- a long trip through some of the wisdom and tremendous intellectual mines of the far West and South- ments, a Society of Arts, a Museum capacity; to his genius was due tile or Conservatory of Arts, and a School west. In 1874 the Mechanical Engi- conception of the Institute and to his neering Laboratory was established. of Industrial Science and Arts. The boundless energy, courage, and imagi- first petitions had provided for im- Laboratories in Microscopic Analy- nation the founding and successful sis and Industrial Chemistry follow- mense museums and collections and start. courses of instruction played a minor ed. Three new courses were started: John Daniel Runkle was elected to part. The original correspondence be- -Mining and Metallurgy, Biology tween Williami' Barton and Henry the presidency upon Mr. Rogers' l'e- and Physics. Rogers outlined far more clearly the tirement. Soon after he assumed of- Panic of 1873 Institute as it is today, in which the fice, the Institute made another bold The panic of 1873 nearly closed Schools of Science and Engineering experimnent. Visiting the Centennial the doors of the Institute. The nunl- predominate. Exposition in Philadelphia in 1876, ber of students and the annual con- Mr. Runkle saw in the Russian shop tributions of merchants and manu- Technology Opens In April, 1862, the Society of Arts work exhibit an obsolutely new idea. facturers decreased to such an extent began the meetings that have contin- The student was the sole object of the that for many months the future was Russian system and the wolrk was ued without interruption every win- in doubt. President Runkle broke ter. It was not until February, 1865, planned along that line, whereas the down under the strain and President that the School of Industrial Science Amelrican system had always aimed Rogelrs returned in 1878. He resigned opened. Recitations and lectures were to perfect the student in the making again in 1881 with the Institute once held in the building of the Mercan- of some one machine. Returning to more on its feet and while speaking tile Library Association on Suminer Boston, President Runkle established at the graduating exercises, May 30, Street and in the dwelling of Judge a School of Mechanic Arts. For many 1882, he died. Jackson on Rowe Place. Students in those days were qualified "for the professions of the Mechanical Engi- neer, Civil Engineer, Praetical Engi- neer, Engineer of Mines and Builder and Architect". A general scientific course was given and an evening school established. In the fall of 1865 the first annual catalogue was pub- lished and at that time there were 69 students and 10 professors- among the latter the ex-president of HIarvard, Dr. Eliot. In 1866 the School moved to the Rogers Building which was then on the very edge of the made land of the Back Bay. In 1868 the first class-14 men-gradu- ated. These first years were critical in the history of the Institute. Massa- chusetts, naturally conservative, was thoroughly imbued with the influflu- ence of Harvard, the oldest college in the country, and Harvard had not The Rogers Building-early home of the Institute. Its Back Bay si.e witnessed the fc.:ma.ive The first THE TECH--beginning of Volume 1. then outgrown the old method of years which followed William Barton Rogers' founding of "'BosonTech." Page Four The Tech THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 195- - I - T --- c-I1 I -~~~~-T ~~~~~-" -- ~I- - -- Z r r ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I- w Send Z.The Tech Are You Interested

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6 6 ** S Operations Research Industrial Economics and Management Services 'lite. Regional Development THURSDAY,I DECEMBER 20, 1956 TeT Teh Page Five I n - _--,-------- -. CIIP9111L- --- *11111- ---· lli- I -·I - CIIIII , ------- _. - u --- 1881- 1888: Lfe Begins At Eighty-One With the first issue of The Tech the 2G society. "For a mining society year generally was marked by expan- on November 16, 1881, the Institute of Juiiiors such a performance seems sion of interest in non-scholastic en- witnessed the second attempt to es- rather out of place. How the wear- deavor. tablish an undergraduate paper. The ing of a shoestring about one's neck At the outset of the scholastic year experiment proved successful to the is going to increase his love or re- of '83-'84 there was a lively discus- extent of 75 years of uninterrupted spect for the society is beyond me. sion of the school colors. Excerpts publication. Its evolution began with Another and still worse performance from The Tech include, "The Insti- apaper of greatly expanded horizon was required which cannot but result tute colors have been for years in comparison with the present con- in a positive injury to the school. among the vague-traditions of the cept of the newspaper. The topics We do not want the reputation of ap- school. There was a spasmodic at- treated ranged from world affairs, ing other colleges." (March 22, 1882) toenpt last year to bring them into scientific treatises, and institute par- Toward the end of the '81-'82 schol- prominence and a few of the more ticulars to literary attempts of the astic year a weighty question was energetic students mystified their student body. Chronologically viewed, raised. "I wish to call attention to the classmates by appearing with scarfs the chain of issues through 75 years condition of the Institute restaurant. and handkerchiefs of cardinal and presents a unique history of MIT The proprietor of this restaurant has gray. The large majority, however, told by its students. a considerable advantage over all com- frowned upon the innovation and An (astute) observation in edito- petition in that he has his rent and seemed with difficulty to realize the rial form in the November 30, 1881 gas gratis; and being in 'one of the claim of the Institute upon any por- issue read"The Policy of the English Institute buildings the students would tion of the spectrum. To those con- governent in regard to the Irish naturally go there in preference to servative members of the Institute question has been, up to this time a going elsewhere. Now, under these who may be inclined to resent the irn- lenient one. Agrarian outrages are circumstances, why cannot he furnish novation, we can only say in all hu- breaking out again with renewed patrons with well-cooked, substan- mility that a though possibly no im- vigor, and t h e no-rent manifesto tial mineals at a fair price?" provement, is often a relief." Ammllfiali--_ .. The 1888 MIT Football Team, Northeastern Intercollegiafe Champions. seems to be taking a firm hold on the The initiating issue of the '82-'83 An avid interest of the school people, notwithstanding the liberal re- year reported a significant sentiment in railroading accounted for the fre- ductions made by the land court. of the student in sports. "For some corps and the Boston Cadet Band, In 1887 a third attempt to estab- quent articles concerning record runs formed near the gymnasium. '85 as lish a Tech orchestra was attempted. Measures should be taken to suppress years there has been among us a and technical advances in construc- the thing once for all." An open let- growing interest in the game of foot- the Senior class, occupied the place This time it met with more success. tion. Steamships received an exten- of honor on the right of the line, fol- ter to the editor concerning the sab- ball, and in the establishmnent of a sive coverage, but the railroad was A close contest on Nov. 10, 1887 be- lowed in order by '86, '87, and '88 tween the bath and work at MIT limited a gen- representative Institute eleven." Two to the Class of '83 the hope for the Sophomores and Freshmen erally prevailing opinion, "Mentally weeks later, in the October 25th is- numbering in all about four hun- developed. The Class of '90 won for future of transportation. In the local dred." the rest is needed. We as students sue an account of the first game ap- column a few wolrds were devoted to the second year in a row. This year scarcely need to be assured of this peared. "In the first half the Har- By January 14, 1885, President the activities were expanded accord- more close at hand advances in the Walker had issued his report for the for every man who knows the men- vards, after a severe struggle, suc- ME Laboratory. By December 12, ing to The Tech article. "After the tal strain of six days' close applica- ceeded in making a touchdown, from year. A resume by the paper stated game the Sophomores and Freshmen 1883 The Tech noted that "an elec- that "President Waiker's report, re- tion, must feel its necessity." which a goal was kicked. In the sec- tric light has been placed in the lab- lined up, and rnoved upon one an- Sports, intramural and intercolle- on innings another touchdown was cently published, gives an encourag- other in two solid squares. The oratory of applied mechanics, and ing statement of the condition of the giate, secured a position of consistent scored by Harvard, the score of MIT photographs of beams under stress Freshmen executed a flanking move- interest through the '81-'82 scholas- being filled only with safety touch- Institute. Not only is the number of ment, which took '90 by surprise and can now be taken regardless of the students nearly one-third larger than tic year. The Nov. 5 athletic inter- downs." An account of non-credit ex- weather'.' rapidly drove them back. The Sophs ,lass games account stated, "A fenc- tra-curricular activity appeared last year, representing a lalrger geo- soon recovered themselves, and Oc- A recurring problem in chemical the ing match headed sports. Gibbons tober 24, 1882. "The means graphical territolry, but the examina- mass had begun to move in the op- employed labs was no stranger to a third-year gas the 'running high' at four feet by a few of the students to clear the tions for admission have shown a posite direction when they separated, chemist in 1884. "He was seen the Ieven. In the half-mile walk, Ripley Institute steps of the heterogeneous marked improvement in the prepara- owing to one of the Sophs having otherday patiently filter-ing his dis- von by six inches in 4.103/4. A po- crowd which gathered there at the tiorn of candidates." The report closes fallen down and getting trampled on. tilled water-not so senseless an op- ato race won by '83 concluded the time of President Arthur's visit gave with an appeal for additional endow- He was not severely injured but the eration as might at first sight ap- lay8's sports." Intercollegiately, in to the reporters an opportunity ments which shall place the Institute rush was stopped. The Sophs carried of pear, since the water furnished by he third annual winter games of the of Technology on an assured basis, off the cane, which had chronicling what is knowrn in their the old apparatus has been quite tur- led all the hnion Athletic Club, held inflated diction as a 'student reducing the large tuition fee ($200)." cheering Freshmen, but owing to Jan, 23, out- bid lately. Prof. Wing, However, is 882 the Institute was represented by rage'. The exceptional story of '85-'86 there being no rules regulating the The students certainly had a drawing plans for a new piece of ap- ne tug-of-war team, one man in the year is the rise of the Institute foot- rush, it cannot be said that either right to the steps. paratus which will probably be plac- 5-yard dash, and one in the pole "It would seem that the 'ladies and ball team to pre-eminence in its side won it." ed in Hidder Laboratory." A signifi- league. "The standing ault." gentlemen' would have yielded their in the North- A unique development in the spring cant event of the year was the ar- ern intercollegiate' shows School activities included th e position after having been repeated- MIT and term of '88 immediately prior to ex- rival of the tablet to the memory of Williams tied for 'CMIT drill. "The semi-annual exhi- ly and politely requested to do so. the championship." ams greatly harrassed the student the late Professor William Barton The highlights of the championship ition drill which came off Wednes- They did not, however, so a few of body. The Tech has already spoken Rogers flrom Paris. The tablet had game is as followss: "The ball, after ay, the 18th (Jan. 18, 1882) proved the more thoughtless of the students of the epidemic of the mumps at the been completed by the beginning of being put in [early that at the Institute they threw several cupfulls of water upon play started for the Tech Institute and of the carelessness the '83 fall term. The Tech gave the goal line, but here some ightly 'teach the young idea how to them from an upper window, while of the most which exposes every member details of the of the hoot'.' The result of the three others slowly forced the crowd from tablet before its arrival. skillful play of the game was done Further school to the danger of catching them. tenths' teaching was very creditable the topmost steps." details stated "Permission and Twombly made a touchdown and has been Freshman - Sophomore r i v a I r y the sqhool. It was especially so Exemplary successes that season of granted by the Corporation the score was tied. Field made a long to place brought for the first time'agitation hen it is remembered that the com- the Minstrels at Tech were noted. the tablet in the entrance run for the Williams kick-off but was hall of the old building, now called tackled and thrown in great shape against some of the practices employ- inies had drilled with arms less The theatrical world of the Hub has ed. "After the Sophoniore-Freshman an eight hours." not lacked astonishing attractions the Rogers Building. The price by Herrick. Soon, however, Field se- agreed upon with the sculptor was rush, it will be seen how improbable There were, of course, affairs of during the present season. We have be- cured another touchdown for Wil- tween three and four hundred dollars liams." it is that the custom of having a lucational significance. Professor had minstrels, Mammoth minstrels, and three hundred rush after the annual football game 'illiam R. Ware, in a paper lead Mastadonminstrels, Gargantuan min- and fifty dollars The first mention of fraternities as have between the two youngest classes, fore the Worcester Free Institute strels; we been paid." The tablet is now an influential living group was made have had dances, songs, will be done away with. It may seem, Technology, was quoted as saying, in Building 10. in the March 18, 1886 issue. "The'e sketches, varieties, olios with such from the moral standpoint, a danger- The Tech ealrly in its existence agglomeration of talent that space In the fall of '84 The Tech made seems to be a growing feeling, espe- ous thing; but this could be called in mmented on a hazing incident of and time failus for description." The mention of the existence of Course cially in the lower classes, that the VI. "This year there will graduate fraternity men are endeavoring to question, since only once has a man from the Institute of Technology the control student affairs here, and that been hurt and our experience tells first class that has ever completed the therefore the fraternities should be us that a rush is simply a general work in electric engineering. Al- opposed, and no fraternity men elect- pushing match." though other scientific schools have ed to positions in class or society, The Athletic accomplishment of the already prepared men for this pro- put on committees or otherwise hon- era for the Institute merited the first fession, yet the Institute is a pioneer ored." Tech extra paper ever printed. Cover in this branch of education. Already The fall telrm of '86 witnessed the to cover told the tale of two games the electrical engineering department beginning of perhaps the oldest tra- giving MIT the Northeastern Inter- is one of the largest in the school, dition on campus. "The much-talked- collegiate Football Championship. and, in spite of the fact that until a of Sophomore-Freshman game has at These are the highlights of the ac- year ago no connected work had ever last been played, and the Freshmen count. "Williams Whitewashed! Con- been done in this branch of instruc- won in a hard-fought stlruggle. We tagious Cheering Characterizes Each tion, the arrangement of studies has extend our heartiest congratulations Pretty Play. Duane kicked to Stan- been wonderfully well planned and to '90. On the Sophomore team there field on three downs; but Williams does great honor to the faculty, and were seven men who played on the lost the ball on a fumble. Duane especially to the head of the depart- varsity at various times this year, here ran around the end of Williams' ment. whilst there were not more than four line and stopped only at Williams' "The uncertainty as to the true na- on the Freshman team." 15-yard line, where he was thrown, ture of electricity is to many minds Another first for the year was the when outside his head striking a rock. a charm. A more practical reason for presentation of the publication "Tech- For a time he wvas unconscious; he, the popularity of the electrical de- nique". "Technique for '86 appeared however, came to just before the partment is that there has been a de- the morning of the 23rd (December), time limit and made another pretty mand folr men in the profession and, and within fifteen minutes- the first run to within 12 yards of Williams' consequently, an apparent lack of lot of three hundred and sixty were goal line; another rush, head down, competition." sold out." by Duane amid cheers, yells and the Being an election year Thle Tech, Seeds of the Harvard Co-operative most unprecedented demonstration of had to cover the activities of the stu- had been planted and were flourish- joy." This weas the first 4 of 22 points dents. "The final demonstration in ing by the spring of '87. The Tech finally compiled. Boston of the torchlight procession reported briefly on its progress. "The "Stevens Squelched! Tech Taclcling which took place the night before the Co-operative Society, has just enter- and Stevens Slugging give us the U I MI election in the Institute as has been ed upon its second year, its past ca- game. Steady advances by Tech its custom, took part. The Committee reer having been an unusually pros- brought the ball to Stevens' 25-yard to whom a mnass meeting of students perous and encouraging one. The So- line. Try for goal from the field failed had given control, provided uniforms, ciety had up to April 1st nearly 600 and both teams lined up at twenty- each consisting of a loose robe of members, and many lo've found their five yards. Gerner caught the kick- gray cloth trimmed with cardinal membership a source of great sav- off and made a good run backed by representing as nearly as possible ieral Francis Amasa Walker, distinquished public ing to them, while the tradesmen have Dave and Duane and the latter servant, economist, third51~;[;,(..:,. President·: .;;;,:,9/. of .Cu-· "d (F'i~:··g.'~,7 the Institute colors. The regiment, been iere[Institute, Francis a principalAmasa Wdallrer, author ofdisfinqulshed its philosophy, public leader servant, in its economist, early development-one third President of ready and anxious to renew rushed the ball over for another Institute's great men. headed by its own drum and fife their contracts." touchdown. Paae Six The Tech tNlORSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1956 . -0 -. -_c- - 1889 1897: Struggle Brings Satisfaction

"What's this world coming to? won few games. For this and other advantage of their worried condition, Wellesley has admitted men teachers reasons The Tech crusaded to get the and remorselessly pile on the work in to its faculty. Oh, horrors!" Tech was support of the students behind the even more of a hurlry than usual. shocked in 1889 about the news. What team. That was a heartless deed of Secre- could possibly happen next? Not only During these years of rising and tary Tyler's, to have the Tabular Wellesley but also Harvard was ex- falling football teams one thing re- Views of the second term out before cited about existing conditions. The mained constant-the Senior Class the last exam was over, and it took Tech, however, printed an answer to Dinner. It was certainly a highpoint away much from the unalloyed enjoy- LL Harvard's trouble. It said, "There is which everyone looked forward to. ment of the vacation, but we can for- no preconcerted intention on the part The Dinner was actually open for all give that in admiring his zeal." of Techmen to take any initiatory students to enjoy, and in 1890 they Inscommn Founded steps showing enmity toward Har- did just that. About five hundred peo- the Insti- S vard men." The Harvard Crimson fin- ple came to enjoy the meal and after- In 1893, during February, m The first m ally let the matter drop after they wards drink the toasts. Included tute Committee was founded. held in The Tech office found out that the Institute was un- among the speakers were General meeting was concerned about the matter. Walker, Dr. Dewey, and Professor on a Saturday afternoon. A. F. Bemis e Levermore. They spoke about the cus- was chosen temporary chairman. The E also the era of President w This was eleven students who were present His favorite toms and traditions at Tech. Professor Y Walker's firmln guidance. drew up the Constitution to the Insti- quoted, "The Insti- Levermore also made an earnest plea statement is still tute Committee. It was agreed that is not a place for for a livelier interest in modesm lan- tute of Technology "the ponwers of the committee shall boys to play, but for men to work." guages among the students. President Walker was known to give The toasts came next. In all there not be definitely outlined, but its gen- spontaneous speeches in which he cap- were eight main toasts, but no one eral policy shall be to further the ably stated the aims of the Institute. counted those toasts that were snuck best interests of the Institute as a no in because of the jollity of the eve- whole." to -r '. L '"I;r . He advised the entering Freshmen _.;.. "Prepare yourselves for a univelrsity ning. Throughout the toasting and In those days the Committee met speaking, differlent singing groups once every three weeks. At these A popular social organization in the 1890's was the Technology Banjo Club which of science, for every course is a col- only afttracfed a large and enthusiastic following. lege in itself. Throw everything else help make the dinner more festive by meetings very important policies singing familiar Tech songs. Evident- which are still carried out today were f aside as belonging to boys; we receive campus alone. Even in the most accurate maps then avail ly all five hundred present had a good decided. Institute Committee ruled fined to its you today as men. Show yourselves the Institute was making na- able were made by the group fro time-many of them vowed to come that holding a social affair to make 1896, worthy of the trust imposed in you. This time the news Tech. Professor Helmert at the en back as often as they could. money for only the Committee was tional headlines. Allow no man to do that which reflects came from Greenland that Professor of the journey made a report to th dis- upon yourself, and which casts Marks Ever-Present Worry not proper. They also formed a sub- Alfred E. Burton and a party of Tech Geocetic Association about the pu the Institute." of credit upon But during all of this gaiety the committee to handle the publicity students and instructors were with the pose of the expedition, namely, to de Boston news- I Football Troubles work at Tech could not be forgotten. the Committee's actions. sixth Peary expedition to the North termine the force of gravity at th papers were asked to help in this en- academic worries, the Tech For always the students had to be on Pole. Professor Burton reported in pole and to deduce the figure of th Besides deavor. Many subjects were referred man of the 1890's was also concerned guard to prevent what could happen The Tech that their location had on earth's curvature. football team at the Insti- their gSrades. As was reported in to the Institute Committee in 1893. "its shores some of the largest and about the Walker Death a Blow to Tech tute. Several years in a row the coach 1892, grades had their drawbacks. And because of the student support most prosperous Eskimo settlements. had to cancel the entire schedule be- "Another batch of the flunked con- of Committee actions this organiza- The upper end of the fjord seems The January 7, 1897 issue of Tit cause there were not enough boys out tingent is desperately seeking excuses tion wras immediately made a funda- never before to have been visited by Tech was a bleak one for President for football to make a tealn. In other to send home with the reports of last mental part of Tech. an American party." By magnetic Walker had passed away. "To Presi years the team that Tech did produce telrm while the powers that be take Tech was not and never will be con- and pendulum observations some of dent Walker's fifteen years of admin ,, __ _ ------istration, the growth of the Institu of Technology from three hundred twelve hundred students is a lastin monument. His position as an con I mist and as a citizen is indicated l his honorary degrees, and by the lon I list of public offices which he fille His personal qualities are stampei as an inspiration on the hearts of 2 who ever came under his influence."' President Walker was characterize by one writer superbly, "Through th tide of student life which daily ebl and flows in the great hall of Roger has moved for fifteen years one b I lieved, commanding figure. Aler erect, and strikingly handsome, al- 6i ways bending in graceful recognitio iii of the shower of salutes which wel. comed his appearance, he passei quickly on into the President's room, There was one tradition that was always looked forward to by all Tede students - the Freshman-Sophonior Cane Rush. Some excerpts froma Bi freshman theme written in 1897 bou the Cane Rush are: "Above my mantl piece, drooped gracefully over a pic ture, is the best half of a whitE sweater; and in all probability in thl room of some Sophomore may be see what 'was left of my jacket, for I J&L metallurgists tap a 22-pound heat of steel from midget induction furnace. surely do not possess it. . . Befori The test ingot will be put through rugged chemical and physical experiments. we knew it a great crowd of blood,t the thirsty Sophomores, who had had i-! experience of one cane rush were corn ing against us . . . Toward the laslIj of the struggle it was quite dark, ancta it was hard to tell who was '97 ant J&L STEEL has opportunities for who '96, and before time was callei the lamps in the streets were lighted.' The cane rush ended in a tie thal year. And even up to this date, th' Metallurgists who want to grow outcome is in dispute although prob ably graduates of '97 or '96 have deft nite views on what the outcome shoul Challenging career opportunities for college ing capacity through promotion within the plant have been. graduates in metallurgy and chemistry are offered metallurgical or chemical departments, production When President Walker died ther by Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation, one of the supervision, Technical Services Division staff, Re- was a meeting of the entire studer .i world's largest steel producers. search, or customer contact work. body at which it was decided to wea A two-year training program for graduates in Other trainee programs are available for grad- mourning crepe for thirty days. As; these fields leads to assignment in various tech- uates in Production, Sales, Engineering, Account- fitting tribute to one of the Institute. nical activities. ing, Industrial Engineering and Industrial Re- finest men a bust of Francis Amas i Trainees are selected from qualified graduates lations. Walker was given to Tech in 1897 b .i with degrees in metallurgy, chemistry, chemical For further information about the job oppor- the undergraduates. It now stands or, 3 engineering or related fields. tunit;ies at J&L, consult your college placement the second floor of Walker Memorial. .E The program consists of orientation, on-the-job bureau, or write to Director-Organization Plan- In October of the same year Jame buk F,eaT training, and related training. Assignments in ning, Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation, 3 Gate- M. Crafts was elected the new Presi ,lu steelmaking, rolling and finishing units are de- way Center, Pittsburgh 30, Pennsylvania. dent of the Institute. on signed to stimulate and develop analytical thinking Certainly the era between 1889 an ing and engineering judgment. The problems to be 1897 can be called the triumph o solved increase in difficulty as the trainee gains President Walker. By his guidance th( ;ts. by adding four neo I Fi- experience. Institute expanded nn When the training program is completed suc- buildings. Not only the physical bu~I cessfully, the employe is assigned to the metal- JoneQs & awghlin also the mental attitude was expand 3 lurgical or chemical staff of one of the three steel STEEL CORPORATION PITTSBURGH ing. Ttuly, Tech became a place feo:i plants. On these assignments, there is ample oppor- men, not boys. ., tunity for continuing progress and increased earn- STEEL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1956 The Tech Page Seven ----- I------I---U----B--·FCL --- IC I ---- 1 -4-11- -1111 i _ __ __ -- C - - - -·I --

Arlb" v 10 A--b, A-'& n m4_1 am IL-an M 'A MO 0 -ZU70 Years Of Confident Expansion Early 1898 sae the unveiling of a the beginning of the Spanish-Ameri- The first issue of The Technology bust of the Institute's late president can War as to whether MIT's students Review, a magazine designed to keep Francis Amasa Walker, amid cere- should enlist enmasse as a college alumni from losing touch with the monies of praise and admiration for regiment or should wait until the gov- Institute, appeared in the winter of his fifteen years' contribution to ernment found need for their tech- 1898. Essentially, it was to be a MIT's growth. Perhaps as a conse- nical abilities. Although enthusiasm resume of news which had beeln pub- quence of this, those seemingly time- for the first course ran high for lished in The Tech, as well as pre- less chestnuts about "college spirit" awhile, student leaders and members senting articles of general interest to and "humanizing one's self" were of the faculty succeeded in discourag- alumni. again to be heard through the halls, ing any attempt to raise a regiment The Institute had been gradually the essence of these feelings being, of Technology "Tigers" or "Invinc- expanding its athletic contacts with of course, directed toward the "greasy ibles." other colleges since achieving an im- grind" element, as it was then called. That peculiar outward manifesta- pressive victory over Amherst during New Courses, New Space tion of the repressed emotions of toil- a track meet in the spring of 1898. Not the least of these exhortations ing students, the riot, broke out in Many proposals were heard for form- turned about the question of improv- Rogers corridor one Monday during ing leagues of one sort or another ed adthletic facilities and liveliir stu- Freshman elections. Even the action from several colleges in the area, and dent interest in sports. In the gym- taken by the upperclassmen was to Technology, spurred by her win over nasium itself, the loudest object of be deplored in this instance, for, as Amherst, worked for a three-cornered I i criticism was the quality of the show- The TechL editorialized. "Their atti- meet among Amherst, Brown, and ers, whihc meagerly produced "such tude was one of encouragement to MIT. remains of lukewarm water as the the participants in this disgraceful School spirit is always to be ad- boys from Chauncy Hall cannot use, episode. It seems that even in the 'mired, but apparently the Class of drizzling from a paltry two insuffi- short time since the death of Presi- 1899 found the "We are happy; Tech cient shower-crowns." Such cries from dent Walker we are forgetting his is Hell!" cheer rather a liability than the rabble were eventually appreciat- words-'The Institute is a place for an asset, and display in public places ed, and a new gym built. men to work, and not for boys to an offense to the Institute. Thus the Another subject of agitation was play'." following resolution was drawn up: the introduction of thermodynamics The Institute Committee "Whereas, A certain cheer has be- into the Course I curriculum, a move In 1893, General Walker had sug- come so popular with some as to cause which outraged the less theoretically- gested the formation of an Institute them to give it on nearly all occa- minded engineers and almost brought Committee and with vital support sions where a Tech cheer is appropri- them to petition the faculty for its from The Tech, it was organized, to ate, and Whereas, Said cheer calls withdrawal. On the other hand, pres- "further the interests" of M.I.T.; yet, forth no enthusiasm for the Institute, sure began to accumulate for a course five years later, it appeared that few or spirit of devotion to it, but actually in physiology, inspired by the previ- students knew what they were voting the opposite, be it Resolved, by the ously mentioned nascent athleticism. for when they put two names on the Class of '99, that we do depreciate its Along with the improved gym, a Inscomm ballot. The Tech did a cred- use, and call upon all true Institute Henry Smith Pritchett. fifth President of Technology. founder of the Tech Union. iHis new building to allow space for the itable job of explaining these myster- men to discountenance it." Presidency established even more firmly the autonomy of the Institute. expanding Architecture and Biology ies in one editorial, and advanced the The Cane Rush departments appeared. That it was to hope that that year's committee, The turn of the century brought the leges would be mixed and the finan- Freshman-Sophomore rivalry be "fireproof" was proclaimed its through hard work and good judg- in advent of the "Tech Show." The fol- cial control centralized. Over and 1899 was very much in existence. The nlost valuable asset. ment "will win the thanks of the stu- lowing article from The Tech is in the above this, a wasteful competition be- whole thing came to a head Considerable controversy attended dents instead of their ridicule." in what nature of a review. "'Applied Me- tween the two could be eliminated, was called the "Cane Rush", after chanics', which was given at the Hollis Harvard teaching and conferring de- which the Freshmen, if they beat Street Theatre during the last week grees in pure science which MIT' would their elders, were invested with the of April, tells of the adventures of concern itself with the practical. How- privilege of carrying canes in public. eight Tech students traveling in Ger- ever a joint decision by the corpora- The object of the contest was for the many in search of adventure and in- tion and the Mass. Supreme Court sophomores to lay as many hands as formation. During the course of the squelched the change. possible on a cane which was sur- action they run across a party of Tech This new-found Harvalrd-MIT am- rounded by concentric knots of fresh- co-eds, who are also in the pursuit of ity had one interesting result. During men. To effect this, the sophs would knowledge. This meeting furnishes a Republican rally which was staged form into flying wedges which, after plenty of opportunities for local hits jointly by the two institutions, the deploying around the target, would and catchy topical songs. The love af- Boston police apparently felt that the charge into .the sprawling mass of fairs of Ludwig anld Rosalie, two Ger- event was meant to be a pitched battle humanity which defended the cane. man young people, and the fascinating between rival student bodies. Instead The sophomores, little content to see powers of four frauleins, play impor- of the reasonable attitude which pre- every "freshie" smugly sporting a tant parts in the plot. The libretto, vails among our gentlemen of the law rane, usually triumphed in these con- as well as the music, is from several today, these officers beat the students tests. f i r~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. - 1.. ·. pens and is all characteristic of Tech with clubs and in President Pritchett's An incident of rebellion in the class 'hether it is "Standard" plumbing or life." complaint to the authorities he made de- l . -: , of '02 deserves note. It seems that the The ~ning an entirely new waveguide system,, \ ' / q' : Tech Changes known he had "obtained a surgeon to - students vere very much opposed to With the issue of September 28, dress the wounds of eight or ten men, irtron's complete facilities can substantially i- a compulsory course in Mlilitary Sci- duce the time and expense between concept \ 1904,The Teclh, announced a radical each of whom had been struck, as they ence which had been introduced into change both in its form and in its said, while attempting to escape.'" The id reality. Here are just a few examples : -; the curriculum as a result of the war. content. From the paper's inception problem of university students in I: A certain Lt. Hamilton, who conducted it had been in magazine form, ap- large cities had reached grave pro- , FERRBITEi lITI~IkL '~ld¥lklCOMPnEIP Vl'iklq I~ the drill periods, took it into his head pearing first bi-weekly and then week- portions indeed. D)uplexers, waveguide switches, high and low to present a series of power load isolators. variable absorption atten- short lectures ly, but it was felt that in order to Considerable pressure had grown in conjunction uators and other devices are the result of a con- with the marching, grow with the Institute it was neces- just after the turn of the century re- these lectures to be followed tinuous ferrite development program. All ferrite by as sary to change the format to that of garding students' use of alcoholic bev- materials used are specially compounded and many short quizzes on the material. a four page newsheet, coming out erages and their informal smokers fired in Airtron's Ferrite Research Development Several of the students, whom Laboratory. Complete facilities permit design Lt. three times a week. and class dinners. President Pritchett Hamilton and production to meet any specific need. considered no friends of his, At about this time "The Institute," had taken a non-committal stand on boycotted the quizzes and one day .. ,- a publication which may in some ways the question but evidence of its im- hung their superior in effigy over the )TARY JOINTS. Waveguide rotary joints of the have absorbed the literary aspects of portance may be gathered from a doorway to the armory. Needless to Lxial or high power circular waveguide type in The Tech before the latter's policy news item inrThe Tech which reported say the matter received no snmall ny frequency ranges designed for maximum at- change, appeared. It comprised sec- on an evening's entertainment in one WR performance. Produced in volume to your tention in the Boston papers. tions on recent scientific develop- of the city's Methodist Churches by !cifications or designed to meet your require- In the spring of 1900 Dr. Henry S. nts. ments, literary efforts from the stu- the Technology Glee Club. The pro- Pritchett was chosen as the new pres- dents, and was often the organ gram was to end with a rousing ren- · 4 If; ident of the Institute, to replace Pres- through which the faculty spoke for- dition of the "Stein Song" but "by spe- ident Crafts, who had resigned, after WAVEGUIDE SWITCHES. For flrequent, rapid mally to the student body. cial request of a prominent member switching to or from noise sources, signal genera- three years of service since the death MIT-HIarvard of the Massachusetts Anti-Saloon tolrs, dummy loads, etc. Reversing switches for of General Walker, in order to devote Much talk was heard in 1904 of join- League and several zealous members dual channel systems in GCA or microwave relay himself to scientific research. radalrs. Low VSWR1, excellent clrosstalk character- ing Harvard and MIT as a single edu- of the W.C.T.U. present in the audi- During the Fall of 1900, The Tech istics, and high peak power pelrfolrmance. Switch- cational institution. It was thought ence" this particular number Mwas dis- ing tees, ferrite switches and other special designs. undertook a bit of statistical research that the corporations of the two col- pensed with. in an effort to determine the trend of political opinion at the Institute. ICISION CAST BALAkNCED MIXERS. Low .e figures over a broad bandwidth are achieved Among the faculty, just over half were :ompact balanced mixenrdesign and use of lat- ~ lw for McKinley, with the rest noncom- type crystals. Equipped with coaxial or wave- . mrnittal. None showed any preference le crystal mounts for ffrequencies up to 40,000 for Bryan. About one fifth of the stu- Standard and special types available. Mixer- imp packages designeed to meet your require- dents interviewed were Democrats, ts. and there were few independents, but ANTENNAS AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS. "There seemed to be little hesitancy Horn antennas and feeds for fire control, counter- on the part of those who avowed measure, guided missile, navigational or weather themselves Democrats (to express radars. Designed to your specifications and pro- their opinions), while the uncertainty duced in the Airtron precision casting foundry. was much more marked with many Complete with rotary joints, flexible sections and associated waveguide assemblies. who held Republican views." Field Day Tragedy (IBLE WAVEGUIDE ASSEMBLIES. Flexible ,le ridge waveguide for airborne commercial Field Day in the Fall of 1901 was ;her radar. Beryllium copper flexible in con- not what it used to be; at the event te or type S construction. Waveguide sizes a year previous, upon unscrambling i Ka-Band to 9.750" x 4.875" I.D. in standard the heap of humanity which lay in ths or preforrmed to your installation. defense of the cane, the prostrate body OTHER AIRTRON PRODUCTS of one unfortunate contestant was Magnetron Transitions * Double Ridge Waveguide Components · RF and Pressure Con- found. In view of this tragedy, Presi- .nges and CGaskets I Quick Disconnects °Directional Couplers * Short-Slot Hybrids · dent Pritchett declared the "Cane a Components - Test Horns Dummy Loads I Flexible Coaxial Transmission Lines 1()I. I.'I'T'IC C ()li L'T"I;.lS, Rush" 1EXC II.\N; I', -. Waveguide btending and Twisting To Your Specification · abolished. The next year's Field Day was of a tamer sort, being lim- ited to a relay race, tug-of-war, and ~~~~t~ INC., Dept. 1, LINDEN, NEW JERSEY Frosh and Sophs fight {or the cane in the early football gamle. "Cane Rush", forerunner Branch Orfices Throughout The World I of present day glove fight. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 19 Paae. -- Eirht . The-- -- Tech 1910- 1918: Chaange Of Address

As the Institute rolled into its sec- move, it will move soon and to a site tention on the question of raising ond half century of operation, close to the city limits of Boston. All enough money to equip the New In- changes and improvements came fast that remains is the final selection." stitute, and to build whatever dolmni- and furious. In the 10 years after This selection was made from some tories and social gathering places 1910 MIT was to see many signifi- forty possible sites which included they may feel are needed." Several cant changes for in three years the Springfield, Wellesley, Milton, the years later this "Mr. Smith" was school moved from near Copley Fenway district; and on Wednesday, found to be George Eastman, who was Square to the present site. October 11, 1911 The Tech's banner to be even more beneficent to the Perhaps "the changing times" to headline read, "Cambridge Site Chos- school in later years. come were anticipated by The Tech en for New Technology." The story Dormitories Planned headlines of that era which more gave a few facts, "It is a tract of The question of location and type often than not included the word land of about fifty acres at the end of dorms was hashed over many "change'"-everything was changing, of Harvard Bridge, bounded by the times, with many different plans re- from registration material to drink- Charles River, Esplanade, Massachu- sulting. In early 1913, the following ing fountains. As reported in 1910, setts Avenue, and the Boston and Al- plan was considered: "As to the lo- "The drinking cup is shuffling off this bany Railway (Grand Junction cation and architectural features mortal coil . . . Bubbling fountains tracks), Main Street and Ames . . .they will be four or five stories are to be installed all over the Insti- Street. It is all level land capable of in height and built completely sur- tute." Another landmark of that day being advantageously developed with rounding square yards or 'quads' which has since disappeared was the admirable exposure to light every- much the same as is the custom in colorful and cleverly woried Fatima where." English Universities." It was also an- cigarette ad which appeared in every Onward to Cambridge nounced that several fraternities were issue of the then daily paper. To the cry that "Tech is deserting going to relocate near the new site. But the big changes came in a more Boston", President MacLaurin an- The air of these years was filled to subtle manner; the thought of relo- swered that the "new site is already capacity with plans for different cation of t h e Institute appeared easily reached from all portions of phases of the undertaking, but by more and more frequently in the the Metropolitan area, and when the 1914 most decisions were made and pages, often disguised in long-winded Cambridge subway is completed, pass- construction was set underway. speech at an alumni meeting. ing the edge of the property with an In late '15, as construction was well The New Technology important station just below, it will enough underway so that the familiar At such a meeting held in Sym- be even more easy to reach." shape of the buildings flrom the Har- phony Hall, President of the Insti- As usual, money was the big ele- vard Bridge could be distinguished, tute MacLaurin rose after a Caviar ment in determining how soon "New Inscornm came out with some dorn and Filet of Beef dinner to say: Technology" could be ready for stu- regulations, one of which established ". . . youth naturally looks forward dents. Alumni and friends, however, the present Dormitory Council setup. rather than backward. So, even to- rallied to the cause, and in the spring So the MIT structure of today night we are thinking mainly of the of '12, The Tech was able to let it grew into existence-and Tech slowly . . F .I. ..- ---,.. New Technology, wherein, under be known that "Institute Receives moved into its magnificent home. But Richard Cockburn Maclaurin, leader in the critical period of the move to Cambridge. freer conditions we can retain all Anonymous Gift; Two And A Half even with all the changing, student foresaw its arowth and directed the first-and most important step. that is best in the spirit of good old Million For Fund" and a subhead life was still somewhat the same. MIT." Following his speech, it was "Site practically Clear; Cement for Even in 1912 hazing was a big point announced that Edward Hager '93 Buildings Ready to Ship." The story of discussion for almost everybody had donated enough cement to build e x p l a i n e d, "Yesterday afternoon, on campus; for under a headline the new school, and that another President LacLaurin made the star- reading "Sophomnores Abolish Last alumnus of this class had donated tling announcement that an anony- Traces Of Hazing" came the story 1000 acres of land for a Civil Engi- mnous donor had added the sum of that "Yesterday moon, in Huntington neering Camp. President MacLaurin $2,500,000 to the building fund. This Hall, the Sophomore class held its also made it known that alumni con- is a gift which has probably never first meeting- as a second year class tributions were sufficient to bay a been equaled by any living man in at the Institute. On the Field Day new site, provided the state would bestowing money on an institution of Question, which always is the big pay its share. learning. It will enable the Alumni one for Sophomores at this season of A 1911 paper stated, "Tech will to center practically their entire at- the year, they had some warm dis- cussion and finally passed a motion that the class refrain from all dem- onstrations against the Freshman . . . such as capturing the Freshman Chairman, or the customary baths in the frog pond in the Public Gar- dens." Track Was A Favorite Sport In athletics, Track and cross coun- try seemed to be the big sports; spe- cial trains followed the teams around New England and enthusiastic sup- porters urged the runners on. Maps Early plans for a comprehensive MIT dormitory system envisioned quadrangular set-up i of the cross country courses were classical design centered about the Walker Memorial student activity and dining cente- seen at the top of The Tech's front Abandoned then, the dormitory system has remained a problem. The 1956 Ryer Commitfte; page, and news of MIT success ap- proposals may prove a solution. peared often. Crew also began to gain in popu- larity, when in October of 1910 this announcement appeared: "New shell for the Crew! There are now two shells with places for eighteen men, and on the average fifteen report for practice. Come out some afternoon at four and try pulling an oar. Perhaps you'll like it. Everybody gets a chance." When, in May of 1911, Activities Council abolished basketball from Tech, against the wishes of the AA, The Tech reacted violently. In an is- sue with every page circled with the words "WE WANT BASKETBALL" the paper made public student senti- ment on this issue. In akn editorial, G. M. Keith said, ". . .if the atti- tude of the student body is to have any weight, we believe that this weight will be found to be so over- whelrning against their decision that they may think best to reconsider. At least, we hope so." Needless to say, George Eastman-the mysterious "Mr. Smith". The gifts of this great pioneer of pho- Workmen on the move. From the time of the relocation in Cambridge, Institute growth in, tography, one of the most lavish benefactors the Institute has Iknown-to a great extent this noble sport soon returned to the facilities, enrollment and prestige has proceeded at a rapid pace. Expansion continues- made possible the establishment of Technology in its Cambridge site, MIT scene. but the relocation was the big physical step in the MIT move to greatness.

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The 1920's were fessor of Physics at Yale, was elect- After 21 hard-fighting and lucky Stratton Honored early in 1924 on relatively large ushered in, a period that is now con- ed president of the Institute late tracts of land adjacent to the Insti- Techmen had all the paddles, every- ddered by many to have been rowdy Wednesday afternoon by the Corpora- Dr. Stratton was Director of the tute, for the purpose of future ex- one retired to the central lobby to and confused. The characterization tion." United States Bureau of Standalrds pansion. A gift of $125,000 from receive the books in a more peaceful does not apply So MIT at the time. Thus The Tech reported the ap- when he was elected president of the Coleman duPont, '84, towards pur- manner. Institute. In 1928 he received an ap- There was a moderate amount of pointment of a new Institute presi- chasing of land, assured the avail- Radio Records rioting and wild behavior even by dent to take the place of the late pointment in the French Legion of ability of space for Tech's growing rechmen, but for the Institute, the Honor, "one of the highest recogni- 1MX, the station of the MIT radio President Dr. Maclaurin. Dr. Nichols needs. society, was exceedingly active from 20's was a period of progress. was a distinguished scientist and able tions of service to civilization that the world can bestow." Outstanding entertainers were as the end of the First World War right administrator, according to The Tech familiar as quizzes to Techmen dur- through the 1920's. In October of Registration Jumps MIT was the grateful recipient of report. ing these years. "Only the best for 1919 the radio society acquired $7,000 vast gifts during 1919. Henry Clay An early symptom of the new era Field Day 1919," said the committee, worth of radio equipment. 1MX was Nichols Resigns ,as a great increase in the number Frick left $5,000,000 to the Institute when they hired Al Jolson and the the center of a great deal of inter- f students. Registration exceeded all Seven months later, in the fall of in his will, and Mrs. Caroline S. chorus to entertain Tech students est during the 20's because of the previous records in the fall of 1919, 1921, President Nichols resigned. He Freeman willed $25,000. during Field Day and especially for great interest and boom in radio in with mnore than 3,000 men planning had never actually assumed the office Again the mysterious Mr. Smith, Tech Night. that period. The Technology station to study at the Institute. of rpesident, for soon after his in- an anonymous benefactor of MIT The All-Technology smoker, an im- set several long distance t'ansmis- The Great War had inter-rupted al- auguration he was stricken with an who was thought to be Andrew Car- polrtant event each year, offered a sion records, sponsored lectures and most all of the ordinary activity of illness which made it impossible for negie, offered the tremendous sum of special attraction in the fall of 1920. movies, and often was publicized for the alumni association. It wasn't unl- him to take up his duties. Because $4,000.000 for an endowment fund In an effort to attract every Tech its activities on the firstpage of Tile for MIT, on the condition that til June, 1920 that the alumni assem- of this illenss his physicians insisted others student who could possibly come, Tech. donate an equal amount. Mr. Smith's bled again for their first reunion that he relinquish his post, and he the sponsoring committee announced Freshman-Sophomore rivalry un- gifts had already totaled $7,000,000. since the war. finally felt obligated to do so. that there would be a wrestling ex- derwent a change in the late 1920's. TVze 'Tech noted that the alumni, "A president for Technology was Eastman Is "Mr. Smith" hibition by "professional wrestlers A trend formed towalrd moderation I rwhile coming back to what they con- elected Wednesday afternoon when, 'The Techtfor August 27, 1919 con- from abroad," an d two boxing and failr play, and Field Day began sider the "old school", were actually at a meeting of the Corporation, Dr. matches. to assume its present form of a se- returning to the New Technology. jecturled on who really was the bene- I Samuel Wesley Stratton was chosen The All-Technology Smokers were de- ries of athletic contests. In October IIT's important buildings had just factor, with a list of about ten names, II to fill the place held in the past by none of signed to unite all Techmen for one of 1927, the Glove Fight was insti- recently been constructed. The alum- which turned out to be cor- such men as Rogers, Walker, and rect. In latelr years, Mr. Smith was evening of recreation together. Each tuted as a replacement for wild free- n, were shown the new buildings and Maclaurin." The Tech of October 13, year the committees working on the for-alls between the two classes, and machinery by Professors and their revealed as Geolrge Eastman, not an 1922, printed these words: alumnus of the Institute. affair attempted to outdo the com- President Stratton threatened expul- assistants. sion to any student hurting the pres- Dr. Stratton was received with Mr. Eastman, a truly spectacular mittee of the previous year in the Untimely Death of Maclaurin much enthusiasm by the undergrad- grandeur of the individual events tige of the Institute by disorderly or benefactor of the Institute, present- improper conduct. Doctor R. C. Maclaurin, President uate body. In a message published in ed the school late in 1924 with East- and the glamour of the entertainers. the same issue of The Tech, he said, The Parade of the Institute, died suddenly of man Kodak stock conservatively val- The Technique Rush pneumnonia in January, 1920. His "I am in hearty sympathy with stu- ued at $4,500,000. "In announcing The Senior Class of 1922 has death w a s entirely unexpected; dent activities. I have heard of the the prlesentation," said The Tech, Not satisfied with peacefully dis- "finally secured a parade permit for shortly before he died his condition admirable way in which Technology "Mr. Eastnman characterized Technol- tributing copies of Techniquze, the the day of the (senior) picnic and was regarded as excellent. His physi- undergraduates conduct their ath- ogy as 'the glreatest school of its kind yearbook staff sponsored a riot each the class will march down Washing- cian stated that Dr. Maclaurin had letic teams, publications, etc., and I in the world'." year known as the "Technique Rush". ton Street from Kneeland to Sum- An area was roped off, outside of sed "every ounce of his strength" am in hearty sympathy with a All these gifts welre quickly ab- mer and Hawley Streets. It is under- which hundreds of exciting under- in working for Technology, and that healthy participation in them for rec- solrbed by the hunglry demands of stood," said The Tech article, "that hen the crisis came he had no en- reation. A man who studies and does MIT's expansion and construction graduates waited for the signal to a detail of police will be provided to ergy left. nothing else during his college ca- plans. start. In the April, 1920 rush, at guide the men through the streets in - 4:20 p.m., an airplane (a recently case they are unable to find their invented expensive toy) passed over- way . . . head and dropped a paddle by para- MIT- intercollegiate teams were chute. At that point the "annual car- "bambing" New England in 1926. Vic- nage" b e g a n. Howling students tory after victory came to the tTech scrambled for the paddle that entitled squads, reaching a high point in May them to the first free copy, auto- when three engineer crews from as graphed by the acting president of many Harvard crews in an imnpor- the Institute, of Teclhnique 1921. tant New England meet. Institute "The only limitations placed on the teams also took nmost of the other fight for this book are that the events, to complete a glreat triumph scrambling must stop when one of that surprised the experts. However, I We at Monsanto, with our many the (managing) board fires a pistol," this represents only one of the peaks I announced The Tech. in the successful expansion of MIT's I After this initial rush, the parti- athletic program. graduates of MIT who have contributed cipants were pushed back and pre- This decade, 1919-1928, nurtured pared for another rush for 20 pad- by generous financial contributions dles representing 20 autographed cop- from alumni and prominent philan- so substantially to our progress and, ies of Techniqzue. Once again every- thropists, the dynamic spirit of the one strained at the ropes. On the sig- Institute has carried it to national indeed, to the progress of all industry, nal, they rushed to The Hut, a tern- prominence.

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I I I I I i Samuel Wesley Stratton, President of the Instifute from 1923 to 1930, Chairman of the Executive Committee and of the Corporation from 1930 until his passing in 1931. First director of the National Bureau of Standards. HURSDAY, DECEMBRl 20, 19 IrPate ou Tenta VNI TheI Tech m ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~iII I 1929- 1939: Expansion Despite Depression

1929 lure was revised with the decision to In March Dr. Compton announced The Tech, in their issue coming out devote the whole of first year physics plans for subdividing the Institute in- on the Ides of March, reported that to mechanics and shift the course in to schools and the appointment of Dr. Voo Doo had just passed through a Optics to the sophomore year. A slight Vannevar Bush '16 as the first Vice- period of crisis. Coming as a climax reduction in the number of hours of President of the Institute. Dr. Bush to the controversial February, 1929 the freshman chemistry course and had been a member of the Faculty of issue of the magazine, the Institute the synthesis of Mechanical Drawing electrical engineering since 1923. His -Committee had appointed a committee and Descriptive Geometry into one appointment also involved election as to investigate Voo Doo's status on course were also decided upon at this a member of the Corporation. Plans campus and then report at the next time. for subdivision included formation of meeting whether or not Voo Doo Somewhat later in the same term the School of Engineering, School of should be allowed to continue as a the course in Business and Engineer- Science, School of Architecture, Divi- Technology publication. This action ing Administration was made an au- sion of Humanities, Division of Indus- had been taken after the Executive tonomous department and placed un- tlrial Cooperation, and explicit recog- Committee had recommended to the der a head separate from the Depart- nition of the Graduate School under Institute Committee that it disap- ment of Economics and Statistics. new academic organization. proved of the type of magazine that These changes were to take effect the A Central Square police captain Voo Doo had published as its last is- following autumn. It wvas noted by shed light on an oft-pondered question sue. Earl Glen, the proxy for the 584 members of the class of 1930 when he revaled during a spring inter- General Manager of Voo Doo stated received degrees at the sixty-third view that Tech men didn't drink as that the magazine had'bbej.forced to commencement. At the same time The much and aren't as "naughty" as print the type of issue undei: discus- Tech reported the creation of a "stu- Harvard men. sion because of its financial condition. pendous" student loan fund of $4,200,- Degrees were presented to 467 in As evidence that the "smutty" maga- 000 by Dr. Gerard Swope '95, the pres- June. Col. Locke of the Personnel De- zine is popular at the Institute, he ident of the General Electric Com- partment estimated that 30% of the stated that the February "Back Bay pany and a member of the Corpora- class had definitely been placed. Reg- Number" had been sold out in one tion. istration for the fall term was 311 day. With the opinioV of The echL and This term was also one of further below the figures of the previous year the student body advocating leniency, expansion as the announcement of as the depression began to take its the Institute Committee only request- planned construction of three more toll. ed that the present managing board buildings was made. Among these is Tech Show, forced into a receiver- resign and that the magazine comply the present building five. ship by the depression, was put back with rules of decency in the future. Also significant in this month was on its feet in the fall term by payment Thus, we still have the legendary -the adoption of a scholastic rating of eleven hundred dollar liabilities by "Phos" with us today. system, the birth of the "cum." This the Institute Committee. For the second consecutive year the The fall term showed the Institute cumulative system of grading had offered free courses for en- with 80 acres and a total enrollment been arrived at after three years of Institute architects out of employ- of three thousand and thirty-seven, an study and development and had the gineers and increase of two hundred and nineteen stated purpose of allowing the parents ment. depression also forced changes over the same time for the previous and students to clearly understand the The Karl Taylor Compton, president of the Institute from 1930 to 1949, and chairman of fh the action in course VI-A, the Electrical Engi- year. The class of 1933 participated standards which governed Corporation from 1944 to 1955. Under Compton's leadership MIT became a "university of tr neering cooperative course. In view of technical leadership. Compton guided Technology throuc in the fourth annual acquaintance trip of the faculty in the determiantion of sciences" end assumed national of a student. the hard times it was thoughnt to be the critical war years. to Camp Massapoag in Dunstable, the academic record unfair both to the student and the Mass. The treasurer's report for the fiscal year ending June, 1930 showed that workingman to continue the cooper- the United Sates into the First World of recognized Institute sports throug- October saw the appointment by the Institute's expenditures had been ative course. The course was altered War. a decision o fthe Athletic Associatior President Samuel W. Stratton of Har- almost 4 million dollars for this period. so that students would not miss any The class of '35 graduated in a With the uncertainty of future gift old E. Lobdell '17 to the position of The year was capped with the re- of the work required by the course. spirit of optimism as job prospects and endowments contributing to a the Dean of Undergraduate Students. fusal of the Cambridge fire depart- In a ballot sponsored by The Tech, had begun to improve. The fall term insecurity regarding future income Dean Dean Lobdell had been Assistant ment to permit the traditional fresh- President Hoover took about 65% of proved indicative of improved eco- President Compton announced a rais for the preceding eight years and man bonfire. Here they had annually the Institute ballots cast in the larg- nomic conditions as more than 600 of tuition to $600. Henry P. since the death of Dean destroyed their freshman ties and fol- est straw vote ever held at the Insti- freshmen registered. Plans were at this time laid fc had been in charge Talbot '85 in 1927, low this with the commemorative tute. Roosevelt also lost second place Field Day was marked by the elim- the construction of a new architectur He took office as the of the office. planting of a tree. to Socialist Norman Thomas. ination of the traditional egg and building, to be built on Massachusett third Dean of the Institute, the first 1931 1933 garbage barrage. The sophomores Avenue. having been Alfred E. Burton, dean Col. Frank L. Locke, '06, Personnel The pinch of the depression was felt still managed to win. In November the Riverbank Cour from 1902 to 1921. Director of the Division of Industrial by students and faculty as the bank 1936 Hotel was purchased by the Institut 1930 Cooperation and Research, in an in- holiday and crisis made it increasingly In an attempt to determine the for use as a Graduate House. The year 1930 brought with it not- terview with lThe Tech said that difficult to cash checks. Walker meal trend of political thought among stu- 1938 able events, prominent among which "while the depression will affect men tickets were made available to those dents and faculty, The Tech discover- 'Moved to make its readers awar- were the raising of tuition from 400 finishing this year to some extent, students who found themselves in fi- ed that the Institute in general was of the effect of the international sit to 500 dollars, the second one hundred there is no great cause for feeling nancial straits. The Tech announced not in favor of the New Deal, and uation on the Institute community increase in three years. Secondary to discouraged about the near future." that it would accept meal tickets in that the great majority condemned The Tech surveyed Institute opinior this was the elopement of the TCA As an outgrowth of experiment by lieu of cash. Tech Show accepted bank the Teachers' Oath Bill. and discovered that the students wer- in favor of an "unofficial boycott" o! president. the Department of Business and En- and student account checks in pay- The spring of '36 also saw the start- Japanese goods. brought gineering Administration, an "Indus- ment for tickets to their production. on a sailing pavil- The spring term of 1930 ing of construction The pollsters also discovered later with it the election to the Chairman- trial Practice" option was established The Glee Club also extended credit on ion opposite Walker Memorial. tickets, as did the Donmitory Commit- in the year that the students and fac ship of the Executive Committee and for course XV. Features of this option Another change on the Institute dance. ulty were predominantly for Optiona- the Corporation of President Stratton. were to be the requirement of super- tee which took IOU's at their scene took place when Professor B. of the Bank ROTC at this time. Formerly the first Director of the Bu.- vised remunerative work in the sum- Despite the extension Alden Thresher replaced the retiring the Bursar's office continued The fall term was notable for th. reau of Standards in Washington, a mers of the third and fourth years Holiday, James L. Tryon as Director of Admis- pay out alloted amounts and em- appointment of James R. Killian '26 position he held from 1901 to 1923, and considerable freedom in the elec- to sions. Changes in admissions require- half-salaries. editor of the Technology Review, and Dr. Stratton had stepped from this tion of engineering subjects in the ployees received ments made Mathematics, English, term de- treasurer of tihe Alumni Association- office to assume the leadership of the fourth year. Enrollment for the fall and Physics the only prerequisites for The fall term quickly assumed a creased once again. The drop was 224 to the newly created post of Executive Institute in 1923. Together with the admission. Assistant to the President. Professor ap- tragic note as President Stratton died to a total registration of 2584. announcement of Dr. Stratton's In April the first all-Technology Frederick G. Fassett, Jr., of the Eng- pointment to the chairmanship was of a heart attack at his home. As 1934 President Compton stated at this time, In April more than 200 Tech stu- peace conference was held. Pacifiists, lish Department, assumed the position that of the promotion of Dr. Karl Tay- defensists, scientists, militarists, and of editor of the Review. President of MIT. Dr. "Dr. Stratton's death is a terrible dents went to work at jobs provided lor Compton to satirists all had their say in the larg- In November President Compton: to the shock, not only to the Massachusetts by the Federad Emergency Relief Ad- Compton, before his promotion est peace meeting in the history of presided over a Nazi Protest Meeting, head of the Institute of Technology, but also to ministration. According to the regula- Presidency, had been the school. in which students and faculty memn- at Princeton and that group of governmental, scientific, 'tions of the organization earnings Physics Departent Celebration of two anniversaries bers came together in objection and was considered one of the foremost and industrial agencies which he has could not exceed fifteen dollars a marked the June Alumni Day. 1936 protest against the persecution of- physicists and educators in the coun- served so long and so effectively." month. Condolences were sent from President Also occurring in this month was marked the seventy-fifth year since Jews and Catholics in Germany. try. Hoover and all parts of the nation. the chartering of a Sigma Xi Chapter, the Institute had been granted its 1939 Another change in Institute features The end of 1931 marked the 50th at the Institute along with the initia- charter and the twentieth since it had As part of President Roosevelt's! at this time was the planned construc- anniversary of The Tech. tion of 41 members into this national moved from Boston to its site in Cam- plan to train 20,000 pilots a year, the- tion of a new dormitory, behind Wal- 1932 honorary scientific fraternity. Includ- bridge. Institute in conjunction with the Civii. ker Memorial. With its capacity of Following pressure by President ed in this number were President The fifteen coed members of the Air Authority and $100,000 from thd 200, this addition increased the Insti- Compton, an air training unit was Compton and Dean Bush. class of '40 set a record in the fall. National Youth Foundation, initiated tute's dormitory accommodations to finally-established in the ROTC ad- Also making headlines at this time President Compton called for a an experimental program for 20 se- 620 students. vanced course at the Institute by the was the jailing of two Tech men who twelve and a half million dollar pro- lected Technology students who would' At this time the freshman curricu- War Department. took part in an anti-Nazi parade of gram of expansion of educational ac- receive training as reserve pilots. ! the National Student League. tivities and enlargement of facilities In 1939 TCA discontinued theiri Plans For Bigger Walker !935 for student welfare. "Tech in Turkey" project in which' The spring term was marked by The compulsory feature of the TCA and Roberts College of Turkeyr the death of Dr. Alfred E. Burton, the ROTC program was eliminated for had intermittently since 1928 divided" conscientious objects at this time. expenses in sending a Tech graduateL kL 5tt' , - nC first Dean of the Institute, who held office from 1902 to 1922. The end of the year was noted by to Roberts College to teach in the en-!~ Another change was the appoint- a bitter controversy over hazing prac- gineering department. The contempo-[ ment of Edward L. Moreland to suc- tices such as kidnapping and head rary world political situation and the' , ·_- t }__-:;!: .,OI~PRLD i iit t _ -~ld~ l,.~.D~l' .:-.,,e --^-:_: W., !,ea. i!~ g . P ceed Professor Dugald Jackson as shaving. Institute Committee voted cost of the program forced the drop-, head of the electrical engineering de- official condemnation of kidnapping ping of the program. i partment. and recommendation of Faculty disci- In September the Institute Commit-* An anti-war strike committee par- pline for offenders. Fraternity hazing tee alloted funds for and approved , _ 6 .~ . _..:_._ ._.,'...... -.. -.il_ ; " :..,:'- *.e~ ', . , tially composed of Tech students at- was not subject to the new ruling. intercalss football involving all four! On-iew p - p o f t J~~~~~~~~~Q~~J4 GO. ro-- :--: it jH ! ,"' 1, fc*: tempted to stage a demonstration. 1937 classes. / _*it °. l:- i $.- -_: : -'-';kt UtI :4 i.s a..$l z~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This was part of a combined move- In a speech before the American Appropriately, the year ended on ,t ment of students of 95 colleges in the Student Union President Compton ex- political note with a speech at the In-+ United States to voice a protest pressed that the Massachusetts Teach- stitute by Earl Browder, then Secre- against war and Fascism. The strike, ers' Oath Bill was entirely useless and tary of the Communist Party of i which met with booing and derision ineffective. He blamed its passage on America. In contrast to lectures Brow-i~ at the Institute, occurred on the eigh- hysteria causedby "red scares." der had given at other schools, thish, One-tirne projected riew of a plan for an enlarged Walkzer M/emorial Building. teenth anniversary of the entrance of Boxing was dropped from the list was surprisingly well ordered. l 20. 1956 PNTre Tech Page Eleven UR9Ik.OWAI·!D:AY t l"l·"DECEMBERwwk ' t ' · W .- I',- 1940-1949: Measure tBoOif tature he early days of 1940 were the little good, however, for some 15 of In 1942 MIT graduated its first m before the storm. the invaders found the waters of Lake speed-up"class. "Technology graduat- ed the first speed-up class in its dis- Ten- Massapoag extremely cold, and had From'The Tech, Feb. 16,1940: history as Dr. Compton Court Lights Get $2,500; Athlet- to stay in Tech Cabin for a while to tinguished awarded 469 bachelor's degrees at the , $2,832; Wintry Blasts Halt get warm. school's 75th commencement in Sym- I sses as Skiers Ski. Weather con- :'The soph president, Robert S. phony Hall on April 28. Most of the ions break Long Time Record;. 80- Reebie, received the traditional duck- graduates will either immediately go I le Wind; Tech Fencers Beat Har- ing in the lake at the hands of his i unsympathetic enemies." into war work with vital war indus- Ird, Win N. E. Title. tries or into the Armed Forces." R., .-. , tt on March 8: "The buried hat- Again, violent action was favored et was dug up again Wednesday only locally as a The Tech showed on Rationing ning when dormitory members October 11: "Sell Britain Anything, The war was always present. "AllI the two lower-classes got together but No War in Europe, is Student students at the Institute who are 18 a friendly riot. After everyone got Opinion; 68.7% Do Not Want War years of age or older and are not are Attacked, But I to the spirit of the affair, water Unless Americas living at home, will be expected to n running through the halls and 52.1% Expect Conflict." register for War Ration Book No. 1 omores began running into water. Building Boom (sugar rationing) at some elementary en the Sophs got organized, they school in Boston or Cambridge before Construction was soon again invad- gan a trek through the halls with Thursday, May 27." ing the MIT campus. In'The Tech of ddles to pick up any Frosh who had Some campus business went on as so unfortunate as to become se- April 15, 1941: "With steam shovels I plowing up the concrete foundations usual. On Noveber 17: "Vu, MIT's ated from his compatriots. The of the parking lot east of the dome, pictorial magazine, opens its new year le" Blitzkrieg"' ended about one construction was begun yesterday with a big 24 page issue. This issue, lock without any major casualties. first of three, will be published dur- morning on a large new half million percussions are expected in the near ing the week of December 7. The staff dollar laboratory for the rapidly ex- ure. expects an even better year than last Construction begins on posh Alumni Pool. With the Barbour field house building, the panding Chemical Engineering De- war was beginning to year, when over 1500 copies were Pool comprises an East Campus athletic center, popular in use but somewhat out of place he European partment, which now has more than on Institute minds. sold." in long term plans for location of undergraduate activities on West Campus. 400 students. n March 22: "Dr. Compton Will "The new laboratolry is the third Cocoanut Grove Fire side on Peace Day; President, Dean important building project to be un- On the first of December The TecA I well, and Two Students Are To I dertaken by Tech this year. With the reported: "Cocoanut Grove Fire Takes ak--"How can we best keep the Sloan Aeronautical Engineering Build- Lives of Three Technology Students; I ed States out of war ... ?" ing (Bldg. 33) and the new Military Disaster Kills Four From Other pparently the concern for peace Science storeroom (Bldg. 20) nearing Branches of the Institute." not include the local scene. completion, the Chemical Engineering The speed-up program was still ac- Tech-Harvard Battle Laboratory (Bldg. 12) is scheduled to celerating. In the January 8, 1943 be completed next November." issue of The Tech: "New Academic I· n 3 May, 1940: "A mechanized de- Not only the ground was devas- Schedule Calls for Year-Round Pro- I hment of invading Harvard 'Blitz- tated in '41 for on May 27: "The gram for Three Years; Fresh to Enter I egers' Wednesday night met with hopes of Tech men for having a live in June; To Study During Summer." lxpected resistance at the Technol- I mascot for this year were dashed last The army moved in. On the 19th main line of defense and retreat- night when Mr. George Stobie, Fish of January: "Senior House To Be in confusion leaving on the field and Game Commissioner for the State Fully Evacuated By February 5, Old II pairs of pants, a pair of under- of Maine, announced that all the bea- Dorms By March 1; Only Upper Four r shorts, and one leather belt. The vers in captivity had just been re- Floors of Dorms Will Be Affected; le followed a similar one of the leased. He promised, however, that a Rooms To Be Occupied By Armed t before. beaver would be delivered in the fall." Forces." On February 9: "Most Stu- e0ffcial casualties were high -on And of course: "Sophs, Frosh Wrest dents Face Active Duty By June Re- sides with seven Harvard par- for Pants; 300 Participate in Riots gardless of Status." And finally on rants being jailed for their activi- Outside Bldg. 6 Last Night." March 2: "ARMY TO TAKE DORMS; Wednesday evening and two All Civilians To Vacate By Saturday h men Wednesday night." War! For Army Specialists Training Pro- IT in 1940 saw an unbeaten track On Dec. 7--war! MIT reacted quick- gram." the ly. "The best work Tech can do in Some things slowed down. In the Freshman raiders turn woodsmen as they bury a sophomore car under boughs, branches ,oom the 21 May The Tech: "Track- present situation is to continue along March 12 issue of TJhe Tech: "Tlhe and bird nests in an exuberant manifestation of rivalry. Finish Unbeaten Season With the course it has been following in Tech Will Be Published Once A 60 Win in Brown Meet." the last year, according to President Week." Improvement since Feb. 1: Ex. 5%; there is no valid question of Dr. Con- Compton. He said he had no way of On April 16: "James R. Killian Is Good 27%; Fair 44%c; Poor 24%. don's loyalty to this country'." Alumni Pool Dedicated telling how life at the Institute would Appointed Exec. Vice-President." Present quality of food: Ex. 9%; Library Construction Starts e seemingly endless additions be affected by the war . . ." At times history seems timeless. Good 38%; Fair 29%; Poor 24%. A top-rate school needed a top-rate e being made to plant. For on In Cambridge there were still In the July 30 issue of The Tech Variety: Ex. 10%; Good 26%; Fair library. In Thle TechI April 6: "Con- 4th: "The Alumni Swimming affairs to be attended to: "Varsity there appeared: "Freshmen Now Re- 28%; Poor 36%. , latest addition to the Institute's Wrestlers Floor Harvard Grapplers quired To Wear Neckerchiefs, Say stiuction of the Charles Hayden Me- pnding athletic facilities, was for- 18-16 for First Time in Twelve Years" Rallying Sophomores; Red and Gray Price structure: Ex. 4%c; Good 20%; morial Library was started yesterday. ly presented by Mr. Harry E. (December 16). Scarfs To Be Sold Next Week, Worn Fair 33%; Poor 43%. The ground was broken by J. Willard Charles Hay- [ester, president-elect of the Accelerated Schedules Until Christmas." Is there room for substantial im- Hayden, President of the den Foundation." ni Association, to President Karl On the seventeenth of December "Sons of MIT" provement? Yes 88%; No 12%." [ompton at a dedication ceremony the Institute was greeted with: "EX- MIT needed a school song. On April On Oct. 8 Tlhe Tech published the Killian Named President :15 yesterday afternoon. The pro- TRA! GRADUATION SET FOR was held in conjunction with 7, 1943: "This issue The Techl takes entire text of the President's Report. On October 6 The Tech reported a APRIL 27; COMPTON CALLS OPEN ni Day." pleasure in presenting the words and In it he mentioned the impending con- changing of the guard. "Acting on MEETING; Accelerated Schedule Af- music of a new MIT song, "Sons of struction of the Hayden Library and the recommendation of Dr. Karl T. mmer was quiet for the Institute fects Seniors Only; Classes Start MIT." Written by John B. Wilbur '26, the dormitolry which became Baker Compton, president of MIT since on 27 Sept.: "The Freshman Camp Feb. 2; Dates are moved for all events Professor of Structural Engineering House. 1930, the corporation has elected Dr. !ake Massapoag acquired a record of Class of '42 in speed-up." at the Institute, and arranged by James Rhyne Killian, Jr., vice presi- freshmen today. A thousand The pace soon was quicker still. Frank D. Gage '22. "Sons of MIT" Opening of WMIT newspapers have also been dent since 1945, to be the next presi- s of On Feb. 27, 1942 in The Tech: "Mem- was first presented at the Alumni In The Tech of November 22: "Sta- ~red to help make the cots warmer dent of the Institute." bers of the present Junior Class will Banquet on Feb. 26, where it won tion WMIT's First Broadcast Monday In spite of this pro- ithe campers. begin their senior year next June 8, great acclaim." Evening." Solemnity retreated at intervals. 0on all freshmen are advised to and continue at school most of the- In its December first issue The TechL For instance in Tihe Tech of Oct. 26: 6 in their cothes, not only for On March 14,1947The Tech quoted "Amid stealthy silence to avoid at- summer, it was decided at the meet- announced: "Corpolration Member Ap- the now controversial Prof. Dirk J. itional warmth but also for readi- ing of the Institute faculty last pointed Secretary of State; E. R. tracting the attention of the Radcliffe Struik. "'The United States must A against midnight forays by Wednesday. The acceleration of the Stettinius, of MIT Corporation, RIe- police, two dozen people celebrated unite in friendship with Russia,' said iuding sophnomores. schedule will permit the Class of 1943 ceives High Post." the laying of the cornerstone of Moors Professor Dirk J. Stlmik last Friday Puring their stay in camp, fresh- to graduate in February, 1943." Hall, the new Radcliffe dormitory last V-E Ceremonies in an address to the MIT Veterans i have the opportunity to meet The war called for quick expansion. Saturday night. On May 11, 1945: "Thousands At- Association in Faculty Lounge. 'I say classmates in group sports such On Mar. 13: "Acting at the request tend V-E Ceremonies in Great Court." this not because I have lost any sleep "The participants, members of The aseball, basketball, football, and of the United States Goveriiment, the Tech and Voo Doo staffs and their worrying about the Soviet Union, but iming. They will also receive Institute will immediately begin dis- Dining Service Reviewed dates, brought the fifty-pound cast taddresses from captains and in because the future of the wolld de- mantlement of the Hangar Gym Things slowly returned to normal. concrete block, inscribed 'To the Sons ?gers of sports and officers of the order to make room for urgent war pends on American-Russian friend- An editorial on November 30 looked ship'." of MIT', to the Radcliffe Quadrangle [?us activities who will later an- construction. A temporary building at the Dining Service. "At yesterday's r questions of interested fresh- and plastered it in place, christeningf for Government use will be erected. meeting, Inscomm appointed a com- Baker House Planned it with a bottle of Canada Dry Ginger to the presidents of In his statement mittee to investigate the 'conditions' There was more expansion. On Oct. Ale." the Institute Committee and the Sophs Dunked at the Walker Memorial Dining Ser- 10: "Break Ground For New Dorm; MITAA, President Compton said, "In 1948 closed significantly, upon the he Freshmen were a hardy band. vice. This is the latest of a series of 353-Man Unit To Be Ready By Fall, order to provide additional space for announcement of further construction. ~he Tech on October 1: "Sopho- attempts to improve the quality of 1948." the food served and to lower the The November 19 issue announced: dignity suffered a severe jolt urgent war activities at the Institute, we must erect as quickly as possible prices on such. None of the earlier The Tech, noted the advent of a new "A new, modelrn, twelve storly apalrt- tpast weekend when the Class of form of hysteria on Mar. 5, 1948: "In ment house will soon be built at 100 by a big fresh and his bugle a large temporary building . . ." The ones accomplished anything worlth e reply to the accusation of the House Memorial Drive . . ." sed all attempts by the Sophs to Hangar Gym site is now occupied by mentioning. It is hoped that an in- Committee on Un-American Activi- their camp at Lake Massapoag. the Compton Laboratory. telligent approach coupled with the Measure of Stature culmination of the war will bring ties against Dr. ]Edward U. Condon, t 3 a.m. Saturday morning this With expansion sometimes comes The period saw the further blossom- about a solution which will be satis- noted physicist and director of the ound Gabriel sounded the alarm progress. In the April 17 The Techi: ing of the ancient rivalry between factory to the lalrge number of the Bureau of Standards, many Institute sent the vigilant fresh pouring "Technology's phone system, which, TAe Tech and Voo Doe. More signifi- f their tents. They proceeded to since 1916, has been manually oper- Institute family concerned." scientists have spoken on behalf of ated, was inaugurated as a dial sys- On March 29, 1946, the students Dr. Condon and scientific freedom. cantly it saw MIT measured in a time ically annihilate a small band of of crisis. The Institute waged the war tem on Saturday afternoon, April 11, were given a chance to voice an opin- "Dr. Compton, President of the In- pperclassmen just entering the and evolved from it stronger and more grounds. The sophs began to when Dr. Compton dialed a call to ion: "Following are the results of the stitute, has answered, 'I have known la hasty fifth column by mingling Prof. Edward L. Moreland, Dean of poll on Walker Dining Service printed Dr. Condon intimately for over 20 able to assume a role of academic the campers. This maneuver did Engineering." in 'The Tech last week. years and it is absolutely certain that leadership. Page Ten The I ec THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, E ...... 1~·lllsl~lPI~d~bll~ I ...... 1929-1939: Expansion )espite Depression

1929 lum was revised with the decision to In March Dr. Compton announced The Tech, in their issue coming out devote the whole of first year physics plans for subdividing the Institute in- on the ides of March, reported that to mechanics and shift the course in to schools and the appointment of Dr. Voo Doo had just passed through a Optics to the sophomore year. A slight Vannevar Bush '16 as the first Vice- period of crisis. Coming as a climax reduction in the number of hours of President of the Institute. Dr. Bush to the controversial February, 1929 the freshman chemistry course and had been a member of the Faculty of issue of the magazine, the Institute the synthesis of Mechanical Drawing electrical engineering since 1923. His Committee had appointed a committee and Descriptive Geometry into one appointment also involved election as to investigate Voo Doo's status on course were also decided upon at this a member of the Corporation. Plans campus and then report at the next time. for subdivision included formation of meeting whether or not Voo Doo Somewhat later in the same term the School of Engineering, School of should be allowed to continue as a the course in Business and Engineer- Science, School of Architecture, Divi- Technology publication. This action ing Administration was made an au- sion of Humanities, Division of Indus- had been taken after the Executive tonomous department and placed un- trial Cooperation, and explicit recog- Committee had recommended to the der a head separate from the Depart- nition of the Graduate School under Institute Committee that it disap- ment of Economics and Statistics. new academic organization. proved of the type of magazine that These changes were to take effect the A Central Square police captain Voo Doo had published as its last is- following autumn. It was noted by shed light on an oft-pondered question I sue. Earl Glen, the proxy for the 584 members of the class of 1930 when he revaled during a spring inter- General Manager of Voo Doo stated received degrees at the sixty-third view that Tech men didn't drink as that the magazine had'bheoforced to commencement. At the same time The much and aren't as "naughty" as print the type of issue underi: discus- Tech reported the creation of a "stu- Harvard men. sion because of its financial condition. pendous" student loan fund of $4,200,- Degrees were presented to 467 in As evidence that the "smutty" maga- 000 by Dr. Gerard Swope '95, the pres- June. Col. Locke of the Personnel De- zine is popular at the Institute, he ident of the General Electric Com- partment estimated that 30% of the stated that the February "Back Bay pany and a member of the Corpora- class had definitely been placed. Reg- Number" had been sold out in one tion. istration for the fall tern was 311 day. With the opinion of The Tech and This term was also one of further below the figures of the previous year the student body advocating leniency, expansion as the announcement of as the depression began to take its the Institute Committee only request- planned construction of three more toll. ed that the present managing board buildings was made. Among these is Tech Show, forced into a receiver- resign and that the magazine comply the present building five. ship by the depression, was put back with rules of decency in the future. Also significant in this month was on its feet in the fall term by payment Thus, we still have the legendary the adoption of a scholastic rating of eleven hundred dollar liabilities by "Phos" with us today. system, the birth of the "cum." This the Institute Committee. The fall term showed the Institute cumulative system of grading had For the second consecutive year the with 80 acres and a total enrollment been arrived at after three years of Institute offered free courses for en- of three thousand and thirty-seven, an study and development and had the gineers and architects out of employ- increase of two hundred and nineteen stated purpose of allowing the parents ment. over the same time for the previous and students to clearly understand the The depression also forced changes standards which governed Karl Taylor Compton, president of the Institute from 1930 to 1949, and chairman of th- year. The class of 1933 participated the action in course VI-A, the Electrical Engi- Corporation of the from 1944 to 1955. Under Compton's leadership MIT became a "university of th in the fourth annual acquaintance trip faculty in the determiantion of neering cooperative course. In view of sciences" and assumea national technical leadership. Compton guided Technology throuc to Camp Massapoag in Dunstable, the academic record of a student. the hard times it was thought to be the critical war years. Mass. The treasurer's report for the fiscal unfair both to the student and the year ending October saw the appointment by June, 1930 showed that workingman to continue the cooper- the United Sates into the First World of recognized Institute sports throu] the Institute's President Samuel W. Stratton of Har- expenditures had been ative course. The course was altered War. a decision o fthe Athletic Associatior almost 4 old E. Lobdell '17 to the position of million dollars for this period. so that students would not miss any The class of '35 graduated in a With the uncertainty of future gift- the Dean of Undergraduate Students. The year was capped with the re- of the work required by the course. spirit of optimism as job prospects and endowments contributing to ar fusal of the Cambridge Dean Lobdell had been Assistant Dqan fire depart- In a ballot sponsored by The Tech, had begun to improve. The fall term insecurity regarding future income for the preceding eight years and ment to permit the traditional fresh- President Hoover took about 65% of proved indicative of improved eco- President Compton announced a raise since the death of Dean Henry P. man bonfire. Here they had annually the Institute ballots cast in the larg- nomic conditions as more than 600 of tuition to $600. Talbot '85 in 1927, had been in charge destroyed their freshman ties and fol- est straw vote ever held at the Insti- freshmen registered. Plans were at this time laid for of the office. He took office as the low this with the commemorative tute. Roosevelt also lost second place Field Day was marked by the elim- the construction of a new architecture third Dean of the Institute, the first planting of a tree. to Socialist Norman Thomas. ination of the traditional egg and building, to be built on Massachusetts having been Alfred E. Burton, dean 1931 1933 garbage barrage. The sophomores Avenue. Col. Frank L. Locke, '06G,Personnel The pinch of the depression was felt still managed to win. In November the Riverbank Court from 1902 to 1921. Director of the Division of Industrial by students and faculty as the bank 1936 Hotel was purchased by the Institute 1930 Cooperation and Research, in an in- holiday and crisis made it increasingly In an attempt to determine the for use as a Graduate House. The year 1930 brought with it not- telrview with hle Tech said that difficult to cash checks. Walker meal trend of political thought among stu- 1938 able events, prominent among which "while the depression will affect men tickets -here made available to those dents and faculty, The Tech discover- Moved to make its readers aware were the raising of tuition from 400 finishing this year to some extent, students who found themselves in fi- ed that the Institute in general was of the effect of the international sit- to 500 dollars, the second one hundred there is no great cause for feeling nancial straits. The Tech announced not in favor of the New nation on the Institute community, increase in three years. Secondary to discouraged about the near future." Deal, and that it would accept meal tickets in that the great majority condemned The Tech surveyed Institute opinion this was the elopement of the TCA As an outgrowth of experiment by lieu of cash. Tech Show accepted bank the Teachers' Oath Bill. and discovered that the students were president° the Department of Business and En- and student account checks in pay- The spring of in favor of an "unofficial boycott" of The spring term of 1930 brought gineering Administration, an "Indus- ment for tickets to their production. '36 also saw the start- ing of construction on Japanese goods. with it the election to the Chairman- trial Practice" option was established The Glee Club also extended credit on a sailing pavil- ion opposite Walker Memorial. The pollsters also discovered Iater ship of the Executive Committee and for course XV. Features of this option tickets, as did the Dormitory Commit- Another change on the Institute in the year that the students and fac- the Corporation of President Stratton. were to be the requirement of super- tee which took IOU's at their dance. ulty scene took place when Professor B. were predominantly for Optional Formerly the first Director of the Bu- vised remunerative work in the sum- Despite the extension of the Bank Alden Thresher replaced the retiring ROTC at this time. reau of Standards in Washington, a mers of the third and fourth years Holiday, the Bursar's office continued The James L. Tryon as Direetor of Admis- fall term was notable for the position he held from 1901 to 1923, and considerable freedom in the elec- to pay out alloted amounts and em- sions. Changes in admissions appointment of James R. Killian '26, Dr. Stratton had stepped from this tion of engineering subjects in the ployees received half-salaries. require- ments made Mathematics, English, editor of the Technology Review, and office to assume the leadership of the fourth vear. Enrollment for the fall term de- and Physics the only prerequisites treasurer of the Alumni Associations Institute in 1923. Together with the The fall term quickly assumed a creased once again. The drop was 224 for admission. to the newly created post of Executive announcement of Dr. Stratton's ap- tragic note as President Stratton died to a total registration of 2584. Assistant to the President. Professor of In April the first pointment to the chairmanship was a heart attack at his home. As 1934 all-Technology Frederick G. Fassett, Jr., of the Eng- peace that of the promotion of Dr. Karl Tay- President Compton stated at this time, In April more than 200 Tech stu- conference was held. Pacifists, lish Department, assumed the position lor Compton to President of MIT. Dr. "Dr. Stratton's death is a terrible dents went to work at jobs provided defensists, scientists, militarists, and of editor of the Review. Compton, before his promotion to the shock, not only to the Massachusetts by the Federad Emergency Relief Ad- satirists all had their say in the larg- In November President Compton Presidency, had been head of the Institute of Technology, but also to ministration. According to the regula- est peace meeting in the history of presided over a Nazi Protest Meeting that the Physics Departent at Princeton and group of governmental, scientific, tions of the organization earnings school. in which students and faculty mem- was considered one of the foremost and industrial agencies which he has could not exceed fifteen dollars a Celebration of two anniversaries bers came together in objection and served so physicists and educators in the coun- long and so effectively." month. marked the June Alumni Day. 1936 protest against the persecution of Condolences try. were sent from President Also occurring in this month was marked the seventy-fifth year since Jews and Catholics in Germany. .- Hoover and all parts of the nation. the chartering of a Sigma the Institute had been Another change in Institute features Xi Chapter, granted its 1939 The end of 1931 marked the 50th at the Institute along with the initia- charter and the twentieth since it had As part of President Roosevelt's at this time was the planned construc- anniversary of The Tech. tion of 41 members into this national moved from Boston to its site in Cam- plan to train 20,000 pilots a year, the tion of a new dormitory, behind WaL- 1932 honorary scientific fraternity. Includ- bridge. Institute in conjunction with the Civil . ker Memorial. With its capacity of Following pressure by President ed in this number were President The fifteen coed members of the Air Authority and $100,000 from the 200, this addition increased the Insti- Compton, an air training unit was Compton and Dean Bush. class of '40 set a record in the fall. National Youth Foundation, initiated tute's dormitory accommodations to finally -established in i the ROTC ad- Also making headlines at this time President Compton called for a an experimental program for 20 se- W 520 students. vanced course at the Institute by the was the jailing of two Tech men who twelve and a half million dollar pro- lected Technology students who would At this time the freshman curricu- War Department. took part in an anti-Nazi parade of gram of expansion of educational ac- receive training as reserve pilots. the National Student League. tivities and enlargement of facilities In 1939 TCA discontinued their Plans For Bigger Walker 935 for student welfare. "Techn in Turkey" project in which , The spring term was marked by The compulsory feature of the TCA and Roberts College of Turkey the death of Dr. Alfred E. Burton, the ROTC program was eliminated for had intermittently since 1928 divided s-itwt·cse'n;t ' L .,C : Ctl.5 t'°! NE. I-TCY.!N D~~n P~3"j Iraaae posl .~ ~ first Dean of the Institute, who held conscientious objects at this time. expenses ira sending a Tech graduate i

office from 1902 to 1922. The end of the year was noted by to Roberts College to teach in the en- >S L. ·--iiP" a~~~~~~~s~~lk7 Another change was the appoint- a bitter controversy over hazing prac- gineering department. The contempo- r:~~_-t_-i L4 IM AM ment of Edward L. Moreland to suc- tices such as kidnapping and head rary world political situation and the f't 1i ceed Professor Dugald Jackson as shaving. Institute Committee voted cost of the program forced the drop- 4>-·, head o --- of the electrical , engineering official de- condemnation of kidnapping ping of the program. partment. and recommendation of Faculty disci- In September the Institute Commit- _&. . _. ','. ...-'.-' _ _..:=.f...... - i f .." "..'...... ": An anti-war strike committee par- pline for offenders. Fraternity hazing tee alloted funds for and approved tially composed of Tech students at- was not subject to the new rulling. intercalss One-time proiecfed Yiew of a plan for an enlarged football involving all four ff 0-· I1 . t- @ 1~f- alker Memeorial Building. ~t_:: js---i·-- ... *q/:It: 8 -- e--, X- R` t tempted to stage a demonstration. 1937 classes. This was part of a combined move- In a speech before the American Appropriately, the year ended on a :~~~~~~~~~§5 . O.. ment of students of 95 colleges in the Student Union Prdsident Compton ex- political note with a speech at the In- United States to voice a protest pressed that the Massachusetts Teach- stitute by Earl Browder, then Secre- Onetirerojcie vew f pln fr n elaredWalerMemria Bildng against war and Fascism. The strike, ers' Oath Bill was entirely useless and tary of the Communist Party of which met with booing and derision ineffective. He blamed its passage on America. In contrast to lectures Brow- at the Institute, occurred on the eigh- hysteria causedby "red scares." der had given at other schools, this teenth anniversary of the entrance of Boxing was dropped from the list was surprisingly well ordered. il URSDA1Y, DECEMBER 20, 1956 Thes Tech Page Eleven ri --Bqe)·311BII·ll ------4-L --- - - - - ·-ILC· - __- - -ac I _d I i C. -- I ------· - e - -·I

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Theearly days of 1940 were the little good, however, for some 15 of In 1942 MIT graduated its first m before the storm. the invaders found the waters of Lake speed-up'-class. "Technology gladuat- From 'The Tech, Feb. 16,1940: Ten- Massapoag extremely cold, and had ed the first speed-up class in its dis- Court Lights Get $2,500; Athlet- to stay in Tech Cabin for a while to tinguished history as Dr. Compton , $2,832; Wintry Blasts Halt get warm. awarded 469 bachelor's degrees at the ses as Skiers Ski. Weather con- "'The soph president, Robert S. school's 75th commencement in Sym- ions break Long Time Record; 80- Reebie, received the traditional duck- phony Hall on April 28. Most of the e Wind; Tech Fencers Beat Har- ing in the lake at the hands of his graduates will either immediately go i~,·i,' rd,Win N. E. Title. unsympathetic enemies." into war work with vital war indus- tries or into the Armed inf.SpF".~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ But on March 8: "The buried hat- Again, violent action was favored Forces." et was dug up again Wednesday only locally as a The Tech showed on Rationing i October 11: "Sell Britain Anything, ning when dormitory members The war was always present. "All the but No War in Europe, is Student two lower classes got together students at the Institute who are 18 a friendly riot. Opinion; 68.7% Do Not Want War i: After everyone got years of age or older and are not I Unless Americas are Attacked, But to the spirit of the affair, water living at home, will be expected to tI 52.1% Expect Conflict." gan running through the halls and register for War Ration Book No. 1 phomores i: began running into water. Building Boom (sugar rationing) at some elementary en the Sophs got organized, they school in Boston or Cambridge before I Construction was soon again invad- gan a trek through the halls with Thursday, May 27." ddles to pick up any Frosh who had ing the MIT campus. In 'The Tech of Some campus business went on as nso unfortunate as to become se- April 15, 1941: "With steam shovels plowing up the concrete foundations usual. On Noveber 17: "Vu, MIT's rated from his compatriots. The of the parking lot east of the dome, pictorial magazine, opens its new year tle" Blitzkrieg" ended about one construction was begun yesterday with a big 24 page issue. This issue, ock without any major casualties. morning on a large new half million first of three, will be published dur- percussions are expected in the near ing the week of December 7. The ture. dollar laboratory for the rapidly ex- staff panding Chemical Engineering De- expects an even better year than last Construction begins on posh Alumni Pool. With the Barbour field house building, the The European war was beginning to Pool comprises an partment, which now has year, when over 1500 copies were East Campus athletic center, popular in use but somewhat out of place y on Institute minds. more than in long term plans for location of undergraduate activities on 400 students. sold." West Gampus. On March 22: "Dr. Compton Will "The new Cocoanut Grove Fire eside on Peace Day; President, Dean laboratory is the third important building project to dwell, and Two Students Are To be un- On the first of December The Tech dertaken by Tech this year. With the reported: "Cocoanut Grove Fire Takes eak--"How can we best keep the Sloan Aeronautical Engineering Build- ted States out of war . . .?" Lives of Three Technology Students; .I ing (Bldg. 33) and the new Military Disaster Kills Four From Apparently Other the concern for peace Science storeroom (Bldg. 20) nearing Branches of the Institute." not include the local scene. I completion, the Chernical Engineering The speed-up program was still ac- Tech-Harvard Battle Laboratory (Bldg. 12) is scheduled to celerating. In the January 8, 1943 be completed next November." issue of The Tech: "New Academic On 3 May, 1940: "A mechanized de- Not only the ground was devas- Schedule Calls for Year-Round Pro- hment of invading Harvard 'Blitz- tated in '41 for on May 27: "The gram for Three Years; Frosh to Enter 2egers' Wednesday night met with hopes of Tech men for having a live in June; To Study During Summer." iexpected resistance at the Technol- mascot for this year were dashed last The army moved in. On the 19th main line of defense and retreat- night when Mr. George Stobie, Fish of January: "Senior House To Be in confusion leaving on the field and Game Commissioner for the State Fully Evacuated By February 5, Old / pairs of pants, a pair of under- of Maine, announced that all the bea- Dorms By March 1; Only Upper Four ar shorts, and one leather belt. The vers in captivity had just been re- Floors of Dorms Will Be Affected; ttle followed a similar one of the leased. He promised, however, that Rooms To Be Occupied By ht before. a Armed beaver would be delivered in the i fall." Forces." On February 9: "Most Stu- O"fficial casualties were high 'on And of course: "Sophs, Frosh Wrest dents Face Active Duty By June Re- th sides with seven Harvard par- for Pants; 300 Participate in Riots gardless of Status." And finally on ipants being jailed for their activi- Outside Bldg. 6 Last Night." March 2: "ARMY TO TAKE DORMS; s Wednesday evening and two All Civilians To Vacate By Saturday chmen Wednesday War ! night." For Army Specialists Training Pro- MIT in 1940 saw an unbeaten track On Dec. 7-war! MIT reacted quick- gram." ly. "The best work Tech am. can do in the Some things slowed down. In the present situation is to Freshman raiders turn woodsrmen as they bury a sophomore car under boughs, branches rom the 21 May Thle Tech: "Track- continue along Malrch 12 issue of The Tech: "Tiae the course it has been and bird nests in an exuberant manifestation of rivalry. n Finish Unbeaten Season With following in Tech Will Be Published Once A the last year, according to President 1 -50 Win in Brown Meet." Week." Compton. He said he had no way of Improvement since Feb. 1: Ex. 5%; there is no valid question of Dr. Con- Alumni Pool Dedicated telling how life at the Institute would On April 16: "James R. Killian Is Good 27%; Fair 44%c; Poor 24%. don's loyalty to this country'." Appointed Exec. Vice-President." The seemingly endless additions be affected by the war . . ." Present quality of food: Ex. 9%; Library At Construction Starts re being made to plant. For on In Cambridge there were still times history seems timeless. Good 38%; Fair 29%; Poor 24%c. In the July 30 issue of A top-rate school needed a top-rate e 4th: "The Alumni Swimming affairs to be attended to: "Valrsity The Tech there appeared: Variety: Ex. 10%5; Good 26%; Fair library. In Tle Tech April 6: "Con- ol, latest addition to the Institute's Wrestlers Floor Harvard Grapplers "Freshmen Now Re- quired 28%; Poor 36%. struction of the Charles panding athletic facilities, was for- 18-16 for Filrst Time in Twelve Years" To Wear Neckerchiefs, Say Hayden Me- Rallying Sophomores; morial Library was started yesterday. ly presented by Mr. Harry E. (December 16). Red and Gray Price structure: Ex. 4%c; Good 20%; Scarfs To Be Sold Next Week, Worn Fair 33%; Poor 43%. The ground awas broken by J. Willard I: rcester,president-elect of the Accelerated Schedules Until Christmas." Hayden, President of the Charles uni Association, to President Karl Is there room for substantial im- Hay- On the seventeenth of December den Foundation." Compton at a dedication ceremony "Sons of MIT" provement? Yes 88%; No 12%c." the Institute was greeted with: 4:15 yesterday afternoon. The pro- "EX- MIT needed a school song. On April Killian Nanmed TRA! GRADUATION SET On Oct. 8 The Tech published the President m was held in conjunction with FOR 7, 1943: "This issue The Tech takes APRIL entire text of the President's Report. On October 6 The Tech reported mni Day." 27; COMPTON CALLS OPEN pleasure in presenting the words and a MEETING; Accelerated In it he mentioned the impending con- changing of the guard. "Acting on Schedule Af- music of a new MIT song, "Sons of Summer was quiet for the Institute fects Seniors Only; struction of the Hayden Library and Classes Start MIT." Written by John B. Wilbur '26, the recommendation of Dr. Karl T. t on 27 Sept.: "The Freshman Camp Feb. 2; Dates are moved for all events the dormitory which became Baker Compton, president of Professor of Structural Engineelring MIT since Lake Massapoag acquired a record of Class of '42 in speed-up." House. 1930, the corporation has elected Dr. freshmen today. A thousand at the Institute, and arranged by The pace soon was quicker still. James Rhyne Killian, Jr., vice nds of newspapers have also been Frank D. Gage '22. "Sons of MIT" Opening of ,MIT presi- On Feb. 27, 1942 in The Tech: "Mem- dent since 1945, to be the next ured to help was first presented at the Alumni presi- make the cots warmer bers of the present Junior Class will In The Tech of November 22: "Sta- dent of the Institute." the campers. In spite Banquet on Feb. 26, where it won of this pro- begin their senior year next June 8, tion WVMIT's First Broadcast Monday 'I great acclaim." Solemnity retreated at intervals. tion all freshmen are advised to and continue at school most of the Evening." ep in their cothes, In its December first issue The Tech For instance in The Tech of Oct. 26: not only for summer, it was decided at the meet- On March 14,1947 The Tech quoted ditional warmth but also announced: "Corporation Member Ap- "Amid stealthy silence to avoid at- for readi- ing of the Institute faculty last the now controversial Prof. Dirk J. s against midnight forays pointed Secretary of State; E. R. tracting the attention of the Radcliffe by Wednesday. The acceleration of the Struik. "'The United States auding sophomores. Stettinius, of MIT Corporation, Re- must police, two dozen people celebrated schedule will permit the Class unite in friendship of 1943 ceives High Post." with Russia,' said the laying of the cornerstone of Moors 'During their stay in camp, fresh- to graduate in Februalry, 1943." Professor Dirk J. Struik last Friday have the V-E Ceremonies Hall, the new Radcliffe dormitory last opportunity to meet The war called for quick expansion. in an address to the MIT Veterans ir classmates in group sports Saturday night. such On Mar. 13: "Acting at the lrequest On May 11, 1945: "Thousands At- Association in Faculty Lounge. 'I say baseball, basketball, "The participants, football, and of the United States Government, the tend V-E Ceremonies in Great Court." this not because I have lost any sleep members of The i mming. They will also receive Tech and Institute will immediately begin dis- Dining Service Reviewed worrying about the Soviet Union, but Voo Doo statfs and their rt addresses from captains and mantlement of the Hangar Gym because the dates, brought the fifty-pound cast in Things slowly returned to normal. future of the world de- nagers of sports and officers of the order to make room for urgent war pends on American-Russian concrete block, inscribed 'To the Sons An editorial on November 30 looked friend- ous activities who will later an- ship'." of MIT', to the Radcliffe Quadrangle construction. A temporary building at the Dining Service. "At yesterday's er questions of interested fresh- and plastered it for Government use will be erected. meeting, Inscomm appointed a com- in place, christening Baker House Planned it with In his statement to the presidents of mittee to investigate the 'conditions' a bottle of Canada Dry Ginger There was Sophs Dunked the Institute Committee and the at the Walker Memorial Dining Ser- more expansion. On Oct. Ale." MITAA, 10: "Break Ground For rhe Freshmen were a hardy band. President Compton said, "In vice. This is the latest of a series of New Dorm; 1948 closed significantly,. upon the 353-Man Unit The Tech order to provide additional space for attempts to improve the quality of To Be Ready By Fall, announcement of further construction. on October 1: "Sopho- 1948." re dignity suffered a severe jolt urgent war activities at the Institute, the food served and to lower the The November 19 issue announced: s past weekend when the Class of we must erect as quickly as possible prices on such. None of the earlier The Techz noted the advent of a new "A new, modern, twelve story apart- led by a big frosh and his bugle a large temporary building . . ." The ones accomplished anything worth form of hysteria on Mar. 5, 1948: "In ment house will soon be built at 100 ulsed all attempts by the Soplhs to Hangar Gym site is now occupied by mentioning. It is hoped that an in- reply to the accusation of the House Memorial Drive .. ."' 'd their camp at Lake Massapoag. the Compton Laboratory. telligent approach Committee on Un-Amrnerican Activi- coupled with the IMeasure of Stature ;i'At 3 a.m. Saturday morning this With expansion sometimes comes culmination of the war will bring ties against Dr. Edward U. Condon, ) pound Gabriel sounded the alarm progress. In the April 17 The Teclh: about a solution which will be satis- noted physicist and director of the The period saw the further blossom- it sent the vigilant frosh pouring "Technology's phone system, which, factory to the large number of the Bureau of Standards, many Institute ing of the ancient rivalry between ' of their tents. They proceeded to since 1916, has been manually oper- Institute family concerned." scientists have spoken on behalf of The 2'ech and Voo Doo. More signifi- Ictically annihilate a small band of ated, was inaugurated as a dial sys- On March 29, 1946, the students Dr. Condon and scientific freedom. cantly it saw MIT measured in a time upperclassmen just entering the tem on Saturday afternoon, April 11, were given a chance to voice an opin- "Dr. Compton, President of the In- of Crisis. The Institute waged the war Ip grounds. The sophs began to -when Dr. Compton dialed a call to ion: "Following are the results of the stitute, has answered, 'I have known and evolved from it stronger and more n a hasty fifth column by mingling Prof. Edward L. Moreland, Dean of poll on Walker Dining Service printed Dr. Condon intimately for over 20 able to assume a role of academic h the campers. This maneuver did Engineering." in The Tech last week. years and it is absolutely certain that leadership. Page Twelve The 'Tah THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1956 _ ___ ·______I I __ I __ I_ I _ I_ __

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As in the past, the most recent tempted to establish the historical On March 3, 1950 Prof. Hans years of the Institute have been background of a game unfamiliar to Mueller talked about a new system characterized by dynamic growth. On the majority of Tech students; name- of mathematical analysis he had de- ·-.. .:. · U,, ,,i i: O3HIl\--....rr- Feblruary 11, 1949 ly, karoso. A special "karoso veloped for interpreting optics, while fc ';itrpr IWL4X' Tee Tech an- club'" ST ;ilfd:11PBflBfaJP_-ILK)L nounced the '"plans for the construc- was folrmed of active enthusiasts of only a week earlier the famous math- tion of a $500,000 Hydrodynamniics the game, and the group petitioned ematician Norbert Weiner spoke on Laboratory and Ship Towing Tank. for standing in the Activities Coun- "Alice in Wonderland" before a new- On the 25th of the same month the cil. The MIT Karoso Club supposedly ly formed student book club. Pro- new solar house was declared open arranged several intercollegiate con- fessor Parry Moon initiated a cru-

for occupancy with student Hal B. tests to be played witha number of sade in April, 1952 to simplify the ; Reid and his bride doing the honors. small colleges. The service fraternity, language of physics claiming that Much larger housing advances were Alpha Phi Omnega, even listed in its "with the increasing complexities of seen in the March 10, 1950 Thile Tech, "Events Reminder", a convention of this modern world, there is no reason B when the Riverside Apartments, now the United States Federation of Uni- to make the learning of its parts any known as Burton House, were pur- versity Karoso Clubs to be held that more difficult". There are few in the chased to become new undergraduate year in New York. However, suspi- student body who will not whole- dormitories and later in the dedication cion was aroused when it was dis- heartedly support this statement. of Baker House. In September of '50 covelred that no one in the MIT Ka- The Massachusetts Institute of PF both the new 12 MEV Generator near loso Club actually knew the rules Technology has proved the strength Building 20, and the new metal proc- of this amazing game that was claim- of the ideas of its founder, William essing laboratory were announced. ed to be faster than checkers and Barton Rogers during the last sev- yet molre provocative than chess. Fur- enty-five years, and the future in- Academic Changes ther investigation, led by Tihe Teclh sures the opportunity to reaffirm and Academically, the School of Hu- staff, revealed that no such game did fulfill his faith in the outstanding Beams form a weird "roller coaster" as ultra-modern Kresge Auditoriurn manities was established under the or had evelr existed, and the idea was contribution an institute of technol- rises. Kresge guiding eye of Dean John foundation's gift brought the architecturally acclaimed, acoustically impeccable structure Burchard a joke originated by a group of New ogy can provide a community, a coun- to answer the long-time during the early MIT need and realize Dr. Kiilian's more than tweenty-five year months of the 1950- Yolrk students dulring the previous try, and a better world. dream. 51 term. Course _ 20 announced their summer. __ II _ __ new option, Biochemical Engineering. Student Government These were followed by the announce- Meanwhile more serious changes ment of course XXI and of r. the found- were tlranspiring in student govelrn- DESIGNS FOR PROFIT.... ifE ing of the New School for Advanced ment. April, 1953, saw' Inscomm re- KU JAN Studies. Of local interest was the vamped in asweeping resolution that c opening of the MIT skating link for removed the activities from individ- t, POWER. Ford's Rouge Plant 1[% gets le the receration of the MIT community ual representation on the I',.c committee ;r- on the seventh of January in 1955. in favolr of a single voice from an ac- another boost in steam generation. Paralleling the Institute's rapid tivities council. The fraternities were The new units, each capable of pro- given physical and academic expansion, was thlree seats and the dorms four. ducing 600,000 lbs. per hr., make an increasing tempo in student ac- Class officers were also declared valid highly efficient use of blast tivity during this period, even if the Inscomm members, two speaking for furnace latter did not always exhibit such a each year. Also the post of Inscomm gas as well as other fuels. Moderni- uniform upgrade. VP was established as an indepen- zation of the world-famous indus- dent unit, and assigned a special seat The Great Hoax trial power plant, including boiler on the Committee. This brought our The Tech issue of October 14, 1949 major organ of Student Government replacement, was accomplished reported the unannounced borrowing to the form now familiar to us. . ^i a<, ,,, . ~ without disruption of service. of one of the then-new MITA stream- With this increased activity in the lined buses by three spirited Tech th: student activity field it was not long .._ seniors in orderto take an adventure- before proposals were recorded for a AVIATION. The world's largestrepair some trip to Wellesley. The Mass. po- new student-alumni center. The Dec. -~.. and maintenance hangar-exceeding lice thought better .e-o: of the idea when 14, 1954 issue of The Tech announc- the Teehmen managed w~B~~i~ t~ ~1,000,000 sq. ft.--for U.S. Air Force, to sideswipe ed the results of studies by several ' er a couple of cars on · Y"~9Cf~e w A.N .C. at Kelly A.F.B., Texas, is .,, Worcester Turn- members of the MIT Architectural '. pike and create general havoc on Dept. The enthusiasm aroused by designed for processing even the their way. An; even more interesting these details amnong the members of heaviest bombers on a production auto incident occurred a month later student government led to the estab- that year, on the day line basis. Kuljian services are also the nexvly-ren- lishment of a special fund for the ovated Harvard g,st, Bridge was to be mew building. Lack of land and some g | I M~3 availableto Manufacturers, Airlines, opened by no less a dignitary than financial involvements have kept the Airports and Fixed Base Operators. Governor 1a Dever. As seen through the idea in the dream stage, eyes of The Tech, the action went During the last eight years MIT thusly: ".., . advance information REFINERIES. Sun Oil Company's re- has been folrtunate in having many SfACo garding B,e the departure of Governor of the outstanding leaders of the $15,000,000 petrochemical plant at Dever's official party fromt the Ken- c wvolld appear on its campus. The d.| r jg ~ 1 Marcus Hook, Pa., covers 20 acres. ! n more Hotel was relayed by The Tech three-day Convocation that witnessed walkie-talkie Designed capacity in excess of to the bridge. This en- the transferring of the Presidential ve abled the crowd to match across the laurels from Dr. Carl T. Compton to 50,000,000 gallons of petrochemicals brdige just in time to meet the gov- D1r. James R. Killian in April of 1949 annually. Kuljian cooperated with ernor. As the official procession ap- saw Prime Minister Winston Church- Sun Oil engineers to design the pre- ormi? proached the bridge a sleek imaroon ill and the then President of the Uni- fractionation Cadillac convertible, which had been versity of Pennsylvania, Harold Stas- and catalytic reform- secretly hidden in a nearby alley, slid sen, present their views on the wolrld ing sections. Dhea in front of Governor Dever's limi- situation. ousine, and gaily proceeded across the bridge in front of the official motor- 'The Thames Cup .XINDUSTRY. New G. E. Apparatus Athletically, the MIT cade. The car, containing about ten lightweight Service Shop crew dominates and Warehlouse in ac- The Tech men, a brass band and two our reminiscing pe- al riod. They captulred a v~z-z@ffi / Philadelphia is a striking example of clowns, made the wild trip across the the Thames Chal- lenge Cup at X!;~g '> trit bridge in less tinme than it took the the Royal Henley Re- _g (0, 2 a building properly designed to per- gatta in England during June 1954, I e band to play two choruses of 'The · ~'-^6 > 7/ c ) mit flexibility of operation and future aft i and returned the following year to Stars and Stripes Forever'." X -- An A victoriously repeat their feat. The ot ~ 7 x w¢4growth. Complete facilities for the Possibly the Iio; greatest hoax ever same two years also featured the win- repair of industrial, transportation of perpetrated upon a group of students ning of the National Championship began and central station apparatus are its life here at Tech in the in Sailing by the MIT squad. pages of the maintained here to service the needs January, 1951 issue of The faculty not to be out-done, ed T.E.N. An article titled "and now likewise demonstrated considerable of Delaware Valley. I' 1-karoso" by a student, allegedly at- versatility. Prco IDr- A choice of services to meet your needs-- ieac ENGINEERING OR CONSTRUCTION ade. kri ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION ltur FPz Write today for details of Kuljian services in your field. I'iSt I ila Aar SURVEYS * DESIGN · PROCUREMENT · CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION for itua te ri - manc [Sci- P- 'ma, engineers · constructors eri.- f t. 1200 No. Broad St., Philadelphia 21, Pa., U.S.A. cho ou - as . aci t enc.-

As Govenor Dever prepared to christen the "Harvard" Bridge, a THE TECH flying hou- squadron arrived, equipped with brass band, sleek convertible and-we think-a far more appropriate suggestion for a name. The Governor disagred.