THE: TECHNICIAN

of NORTH CAROLINA STATE COLLEGE

Vol. XXIV, No. 22 STATE COLLEGE STATION, RALEIGH, N. C., MARCH 31, 1944 Offices: 10 and 11 Tompkins Hall

Wilson Named Cadet Colonel.

Grad-Hero Appeals

lo Home Front For

Red Cross CampaignOne of the most effective ways

in which the people on the homefront can support the fighting manis to give generously to the RedCross, declared Capt. Arthur T.Strickland. of Spring Hope, a veter-an of the New Guinea campaign,in an interview here last Thursday..“The Red Cross deserves thehighest praise,” Captain Strick-land continued. “I have never con-tributed to the Red Cross cam-paigns before, but I will alwaysmake a contribution in the future.”Red Cross personnel are always

ready to assist the men in foreignservice regardless ,of the size orimportance of their problems, the29-year-old officer said. “Anywherethere is troops, you will find theAmerican Red Cross, which iswilling to provide needed service.”The programs of entertainment

furnished by the Red Cross aregreat morale-boosters for battle-weary Americans, Captain Strick-land explained. He described thenurses as of the highest type ofyoung ladies.

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Picture Of Conditions

In Carribian Area“Poor housing, poor health, low

morals, small wages,’ and limitededucational facilities are the dif-ficulties facing the majority of thepopulation” on the Island of Ja-maica in the ‘British West Indies,declared H. A. Wellons, former 'di-rector of a Jamaican vocationalschool, in an address at State Col-lege last Thursday night.

Wellons, graduate of GuilfordCollege and an advanced student invocational guidance at State Col-lege, spoke to a group of facultymembers, students, and Raleighcitizens in the College Y.M.C.A.

“The island has an illegitimacyrecord of more than 70 per centand an illiteracy record of 50 percent,” continued the speaker. “Onlyfifty per cent of the children ofelementary school age are in school,and there are facilities to educateonly five per cent of these capableof taking secondary education. Outof this situation has come an atti-tude of social and economic reformfor Jamaica.“The churches, social agencies,

and the government are busy try-ing to get at the roots of thetrouble and put into action meanswhereby the standards of the peo-ple can be raised.” .The speaker said that the Brit-

ish Government had established theSir Frank Stackdale Commission“to study, organize, and put intoeffect social and economic reformsfor the islands.” Many advances.have been made in the field of vo- to achievecational training, which oflers in-struction in shoe making, tailoring,agriculture, furniture-making, do-mestic science, handicrafts, andcarpentry.

Wellgns was introduced by See-retary n‘d S. King of the CollegeY.M.C.A. An open forum discus-sion followed the speech.

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Recently-elected officers of the Agricultural Club, one of thelargest departmental organizations at State College, are: J. A.Grose, Jr., president; J. M. Davis, Jr., vice president; F. 0. Clark,secretary; H. P. Bell, treasurer; C. G. Dawson, program chairman;and E. M. Stubbs, reporter.

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State Graduate Wins

Distinction For Work ,The research work and inven-

tions of 41-year-old Colonel GeorgeV. Holloman, chief of the equip-ment laboratory and special-weap-ons section of the Material Com-mand at Wright Field are de-scribed in last week’s SaturdayEvening Post, along with the sci-entific achievements of four otherof the Army’s top-ranking researchexperts. *

Colonel Holloman, a native ofRich Square and a 1925 honorgraduate of State College, and thethree other “gadgeteers” are “turn-ing out stuff from scratch that thewondrous master race will catch upwith about five years after the waris over. And thanks to the inge-nuity of the four, individually andcollectively, a lot of the Germanicgeniuses won’t be around to catchup at all,” writes Paul. Gallico,Post staff writer.Other “scientists in khaki” men-

tioned in the article are Col. Ru-dolph Fink, chief of the miscel-laneous unit; Lt. Col. Theodore B.Holliday, electrical division; andCol. Thomas L. Thurlow, chief ofthe instrument and navigation unit.A two-page spread of picturesshowing four “of the merriest anddeadliest young men in the UnitedStates” at work in their labora-tories is carried with the article.

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InspiringLabeling “absolute' nationalism”

as a “veritable frankenstein,”‘Dr.V e r n on Nash, internationally-known expounder of world govern-ment and teacher of journalism,declared, in an address at StateCollege last Friday night, that “theaims we cherish can be realizedonly by the successful functioningof a multi-national authority.”

Dr. Nash spoke to an audience ofmore than 200 people in the CollegeY.M.C.A. His speech was spon-sored jointly by the Wake CountyCouncil for the United Nations andthe State College Y.M.C.A. He wasintroduced by “Y” Secretary Ed S.King.

“It becomes ever more clear toincreasing millions,” the speakerpointed out, “that if we are everagain to have a sane and decentlife for anyone anywhere, the worldmust be governed. bsolute na-tionalism is a veritfile franken-stein. This fact toge er with themolten of world conditions ofi'ersus our great challenge and hope.It has become almost trite to ob-serve that we are in the midst ofthe greatest crisis of human his-tory. In times of crisis, opportunity

glory is alwaysequal to the perils which threatenus. For this reason we may right-fully exclaim with Robert Brooke:‘Now God be thanked who hasmatched us with this great hour.’

“Nations war upon each other bymeans of currency manipulationand trade barriers quite as truly asby militajry means. A practicable

Talk Hereworld authority must thereforealso have unchallengeable controlover these factors of our commonlife. An authority with such pow-ers must, in turn, be controlled byrepresentatives of all. In the worldas a whole, the central affirmationof the American Declaration ofIndependence holds: Just powersare derived only from the consentof the governed. Whatever tempo-rary compromises we may need tomake with reference to the degreesof democracy obtaining within eachmember-state of a future worldgovernment, that world governmentitself must be democratically con-stituted. The alternative is worldempire.”

Calling for immediate action inthe formulation of plans for worldgovernment, Dr. Nash said: “It isalso increasingly believed thatwhatever can be done now shouldbe done now. A just peace withreasonable prospects of perman-ence cannot be improvised duringthe time which will safely be avail-able in any transitional armisticeperiod. Furthermore, greater as-surance as to the possibility ofachieving constructive results inaddition to the destruction of hos-tile forces would seem to be neededfor the more eflective prosecutionof the war itself.

:‘The essence of the case forworld government would seem tobe this: No nation has the moralrightfopossessthepowertoactasit pleases in matters which vitally

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ELLIOT 3. GEOVEBElliot B. Grover, above, a

native of Rumford, R. 1., is thenewly-appointed head of theYarn Manufacturing Depart-ment of the Textile School atState College. He was superin-tendent of the Yarn Division ofthe Manville-Jenckes Corpora-tion in Manville, R. 1., beforejoining the faculty. Grover waseducated at Phillips ExeterAcademy“ and the Massachu-setts Institute of Technology,where he specialized in me-chanical engineering. He holdsa number of patents rangingfrom the design of a non-tearballoon fabric to a micrometerthickness gauge widely used inindustry.

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CommandUnit Has Total of About250 Men; Cadets IssuedRiflesMajor M. L". Shepherd, head of

the Basic Course of the R.O.T.C.at State College has announced thecadet officer appointments for theSpring term.Serving as Cadet Lt.-Col. will

be J. A. Wilson, who hails fromScotland Neck and who is studyingAgriculture Education. The po-stion of executive officer will beheld by W. E. Avery of Brunswick,Georgia.

Others serving with Wilson andAvery on the battalion staff are:J. L. Higgins, Captain Adj.; M. P.Daniels, Captain S-2; and G. S.George, Captain S-3.“A” Company officers are as fol-

lows: Captain, Company Com-mander, W. A. Cox; First Lieuten-ant, second in command,- R. W.Edtheridge. Commanding the “A”Company platoons are: W. W. Lee,lst platoon; H. F. Dilday, 2ndplatoon; and J. W. Smith, 3rdplatoon.

“B.” Company officers includeC. A. Fisler, Captain, CompanyCommander; W. S. Corbitt, FirstLieutenant, second in command.The Second Lieutenants are: J. A.Sweat, 1st platoon; G. D. Duncan,2nd plattoon; and E. S. Lamb, 3rdplatoon. .Company “C” is staffed by:

H. C. Wroton, Captain, CompanyCommander; W. R. Harmon} FirstLieutenant, second in command;and A. W. Smith, L. S. Mauro, andH. B. McRainey, second lieuten-ants. .“D” Company Commander is

W. L. Peavey, Captain. Second incommand‘is G. W. Parker, and theplatoon leaders are as follows: 1stplatoon, G. E. Martin; 2nd platoon,0. S. Whitescarver; 3rd platoon,W. L. Hall.

First sergeants are: Company“A,” N. W. Mandel; Company“B,” J. M. Monroe; “C” Company,W. O. Zick; and Company “D,”J. H. Moore.Many posts were vacated at the

end of last term when quite anumber of students dropped out ofschool and others finished the basicROTC course. Noncommissioned of-ficers have also been appointed andhave already taken over theirposts.For the first time in two years

the cadets have been issued riflesfor use in drill classes and marks-manship courses. Sam Brownebelts were issued to all commis-sioned officers last term and thesegreatly improved the appearanceof the battalion. Plans were alsomade to issue sabers to the ofilcersholding commissions but this hasnot been done yet because of war-time shortages.Although the battalion has been

gradually decreasing in size.throughout the year, it will againbe increased next fall with the newfreshmen who are expected to ma-triculate next September.There are now approximately

260 students enrolled in thecourse, the smallest numberthecorphashadin thereeenthip‘tory of the College.

In spite of the decrease in ahthe basic course 01m valuable in-

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By DON SAPP man in spikes contributes to theThere are 47 students listed as great 8‘:th 31m“-

candidates for the baseball teamat- the present. Five teams and acouple of spares may be obtainedfrom this number. This also in-dicates that interest and cempeti-tion is unusually keen for baseballat State College.However, as good as a large

squad may sound to you, it doespresent many drawbacks. The boyswith evident diamond ability re-ceive only a minimum of practiceand little individual instruction.Many of the boys are a long wayfrom becoming college performers.Some may never. There are eigh-teen game uniforms for those whowill see action. For the best inter-est of the team, about 27 .menseems like a logical number for thecoaches to capably instruct.The above statements are not

intended to disillusion any diamondaspirant. It must be said that thesquad will be reduced this week.The interest and ambition of each

FOR ECONOMY . . .

From Here and There“Peanut” Doak has signed a

contract with the Boston Red Sox.He is working out with the RedTerrors and will report to the RedSox farm team, Scranton, Pa.,next month. . . . Stan Kohler ishelping to run his brother’s busi-ness in Wisconsin this spring. Thehigh scoring guard of the courtplans to return for summer school.Carolina would be extremely hap-

py if Carl Snavely would comeback to Chapel Hill. He won 17grid games and lost but whilethere in ’34 and ’35. Carl Voyleswas considered for the vacantU.N.C. post, but Auburn lured himfrom William and Mary.Over at Wake Forest, they’ve

foregone all sports except football.Intramural activity is strong onthe Baptist campus. . . . Duke, con-ference champs in golf for the lastseven years, have suspended thedivot game for the duration.

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In Thirteen New MenOn Tuesday of last week, thir-

teen new members were initiatedinto the Monogram Club. Bob Phil-lips, Jimmy Wilson, and Don Sappconducted the ceremony.Tony Gaeta, Bob Edwards, Graf-

ton.Pearce, Lou Mauro, Jim Book-er, Bill Zick, Fred Swartzberg,Tommy Hayes, Joe Pizzurro,George Sakas, Julian Rattlelade,Bill Carpenter, and Whitey John-

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INTRAMURAL SCHEDULEFraternity Schedule

Apr. 3—SPE vs. Sigma Chi.Apr. 4—-ALT vs. Sigma Pi.Apr. 5—PKA vs. Lambda Chi.Apr. 6—Sig. Chi vs. Pi Kappa Phi.

Dormitory ScheduleApr. 5—4th vs. 5th.Apr. 7—6th vs. Wat.Games will start at 5:00.

son were the new initiates. The lat-ter two earned letters in basketballwhile the others gained monogramsin football.

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Doak field SaturdayThe 1944 edition of the Red Ter-

rors will open the season Saturday, afternoon on Doak Field againstthe 59th Air Corps team in anintra-campus afi'air. Another prac-tice game may be played Saturday,April 8, with Camp Butner. Thefirst Ration League contest will beplayed here on Easter Monday.

Bob Edwards, D o u g Page,Whitey Johnson, and Jimmy Wil-son will supply Coach Newton withplenty of chunkers. Reserves formound duties are E. Alexander,D. Humphrey, and G. House.The number one catcher seems

to be Lou Mauro with Jack Alfordand Davis Simpson backing him up.The starting infield may be com-

posed of Bob Woods, Ed Lamb,Willie Evans, and George Clark.Reserves for these men are C. Daw-son, J. B. Fly, H. Baker, and C. W.Grandy.

Outfielders are plentiful withJule Purvis, Lou Furches, WinstonHester, H. W. Goodson, HubertRose, and W. F. Humbert ready toroam the outer gardens.On Monday Coaches Newton and

Feathers reduced the squad toabout 25 men. The reason for thismove was to speed up drills for thecoming games.

NEW PRESIDENTF. D. Cline, Raleigh contrac-

tor, has recently been electedpresident of the WolfpackClub, an organization to boostthe athletic program at StateCollege.Ralph H. Scott of Burlington

was elected vice president, andJ. B. (Shorty) Lawrence of Ra-leigh was re-elected secretary-treasurer. Cline, Scott, andLawrence are all former StateCollege athletes.

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, Turning to conditions in NewGuinea, where he served as adjut-ant of an amphibious engineersregiment, Captain Strickland said:

and themosquitoes make the place evenmore uncomfortable.”The natives, who are mostly pro-

ally, are “very interesting,” but“they are so far from civilizationthat they don’t know what thewhole thing is all about. You justcan't imagine how primitive theyare,” he pointed out. Many of thenatives residing in the interiorhave never seen a white man, butmost of them can speak “pigeonEnglish.” The children who haveattended the mission schools canspeak some English, he stated.The dwelling houses are “very

roug ” and are constructed ofpoles 'and palm leaves, he related.Captain Strickland, who was

graduated from State College incivil engineering in 1940, said thathe had had the pleasure of meeting.three former students at State Col-lege, who were stationed in NewGuinea. _During his student days at State

College from 1936 to 1940, CaptainStrickland distributed The Newsand Observer on the campus andwas an assistant in the College’sDepartment of Athletics. He saidyesterday that the annual Christ-mas parties given by Editor Josep-hus Daniels at The News and 0b-server oflice brought back pleasantmemories.

Captain Strickland married theformer Miss Ruth Waldo of Cary.His parents, Mr. and Mrs. ArthurT. Strickland, Sr., live in SpringHope. He has been visiting hisfamily for the last 12 days and hasbeen in the States since Januaryundergoing treatment far a throatailment.

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Holloman, then a major, in-vented automatic landing equip-ment for airplanes and wasawarded the Mackay Trophy andthe Distinguished Flying Cross in1937 for piloting “a plane whichmade the first series of completelyautomatic landings in aviationhistory.”

Gallico continues:“Holloman is co-inventor of the

electric throttle, and automatic-altitude-control devices which willopen and control switches at anyselected altitude, the automaticradio range for student training,automatic instrument, transmitterunit. This is but a partial list ofthe inventions and scientific ad- ,vances made by him."“The light of George Holloman’s

Buck Rogers soul is a device whichhe hopes some day will climb rightinto a window at Berschtesgaden,seek out A. Hitler and explode inhis lap. And he isn’t kiddingeither,” says Writer Gallico.

Colonel Holloman, who was grad-uated from State College in elec-trical engineering, was commis-sioned a second lieutenant in the29th Infantry at Fort Benning,Ga., in 1925, transferred to the AirCorps in 1928, received his basictraining at Brooks Field, near SanAntonio, Tex., and reported toWright Field as an assistant lab-oratory chief. He was promoted tochief of the unit in September,1938.Miss Evelyn Holloman, sister of

Colonel Holloman, is scientific adiein the office of the United StatesGeological Survey at State Col-lege. Their parents, the late Mr.and Mrs. G. L. Holloman, wereresidents of Rich Square.

Colonel Holloman married theformer Miss Dorothy Darling ofKenilworth, III.

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New CourseAn evening course on the design

of cement concrete mixtures willbegin in the Test Laboratory ofthe State Highway DepartmentMonday night at 7 :30, it was an-nounced last Monday by DirectorEdward W. Ruggles of Engineer-ing Science and Management WarTraining at State College.Classes of three hours in length

will meet once each week for ten'weeks. There will not be anycharges. C. E. Proudley, chief ma-terials and testing engineer of theState Highway and Public WorksCommission, will be the instructor.He will be assisted by ProfessorC. R. Bramer of State College andother experts on the subject.

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affect the safety and welfare ofothers. No nation is to be trustedwith such power. Each country re-tains this right‘and power, in ef-fect, until some world political au-thority possesses the power in itsown right to enforce its decisionsupon all its members in the areasof common concern.” ,

“Ty” Coon, one of the greatesttackles ever to play for State andto perform in the South, is now anArmy captain: in North Africa.Playing on a losing team kept Coonfrom making All America.

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struction on various phases of mil-itary customs, procedures, andpolicies.The freshmen will be concentrat-

ing on infantry drill, organizationof the Army, and mechanical train-ing with'the M-l rifle this termwhile the sophomores will placeemphasis on marches and bivouacs,defense against chemical, air, andmechanical attacks.On Wednesday, May 17, there

will be a battalion inspection.

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“FLESH AND FANTASY”Charles Boyer

Barbara StanwyckStarts Wednesday“ALI BABA”

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Maria Montez

STATEFriday-SaturdayON STAGE

“Spices of 1944”ON SCREEN, Noah Beery, Jr.“Week-end Pass”

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ThursdayJoe E. Brown—In

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CAPITOLFriday-Saturday

“California Joe”Don “Red" BarrySunday

“Vigilantes Ride”Russell HaydenMonday-Tuesday

“Princess O’Rourke”Olivia DeHavlland - Robert CummingsWednesday-Thursday“Oklahoma Kid”James Cagney - Humphrey Bogart

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Saturday“CAPTIVE WILD WOMAN”Sunday-Monday, “HUMAN COMEDY”Mickey Rooney

Tuesday“HI BUDDY”Robert PaigeWednesday“WINGS AND THE WOMAN"