Page Two Armour Tech News Student Publication of the ARMOUR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Put-Iiuhed Weekly During the Coliege Year 16136 Member 1037 associoled Colleoiaie Press 281 (3200 Per Year Single Copies. 10 Cents leach EDITORIAL BOARD Editor-in—chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . Managing Editor ...... Sports Editor . . . . . . .Fred L. Leason. Jr. . .Norton Gerber . ‘ _ 4059p}, M. Kubert of college students regardless of then' politxcal ARMOUR TECH NEWS merit. This is a public spirited group of young men and women, determined to win America away from the spoilsmen. They are now seeking enough interested people to petition Congress to propose a twenty-second amendment to the Constitution of the United States which reads as follows: 1 “Appointments and promotions in the civil services of the United States shall be made ac— cording to merit and fitness to be ascertained so far as practicable by examination, which, so far as practicable, shall be competitive.” This movement deserves the particular support News Editor .. ..... Sidney Rabinowitz affiliations, because it will at once cut down in Copy Editor ----------------- Herman 0- Bauemeister the expense and inefficiency of national and local government administration. Business Manager .................... E. J. Simek Faculty Adviser ..................... Walter Hendricks EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT Assignment Editors .................. W. J. Chelgren, L. B. Parker, J. D. Shechan Editorial Writer ............................ P. A. Reh Public Speaking for Engineers Every business man, industrialist,_ engineer, Feature Editor ........................ R. Weissman and educator particularly, emphasizes, when dis- Assistants: W. Graf, M. Luber, S. M. Miner, E. J. Plcva, J. Rea, H. M. Ross. Make-up Assistants ........... R. F. Beardsley, R. Kotal News Reporters ................ L. Bain, H. J. Bodnar, E. G. Ciechanowicz, M. Ephraim, A. George, R. I. Jaifeo, J. D. Keane, R. Kotal, C. W. Rob, A. N Schreiber, E. L. Stoll, E. F. Wagner. Cub reporters .............................. J. Balai, R. Bartusck, P. Kosovski, J. A. Meyer, R. J. Morris son, J. Pachay, R. Perry, B. Sternfeld, S. S. Sil- verman. Assistant Copy Readers ............... F. D. Hoil'ert, A. N. Schrieber, J. F. Sturgeon, T. W. Yeakle. Cartoonist ............................ R. Kichaven Sports Reporters ........................ R. A. Braun, T. A. Clark, H. R. Coyle, G. F. Morris, C. K. Nau~ man, D. B. Rodkin, R. E.Worce5ter. BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Advertising Manager ..................... 1. Thomas; Circulation Manager .............. C. O. Forsbcrg Circulation Assistants ........ R. Erisman, R. S. Kohn, H. P. Kusatzsky, B. O. Norinsky, R. K. Smith. Business Assistants ...... R. B. Burman, R. A. Winblad Vol. XVIlI. NOVEMBER 3, 1936 No. 7 Spoils of Victory Soon after you read this, either Franklin D. Roosevelt will be elected president and the United States will continue under the New Deal, or Alfred M. Landon will be elected and thou-‘ sands of democrats will find themselves jobless as a result of the spoils system prevalent in this country. The men that hold these political jobs and the men who might get these jobs are, no doubt, of the unqualified type who hold down a salary and office merely because they are patrons of some political party. Ever since its birth in 1881, the National Civil Service Reform League has worked to de- feat the deplorable spoils system and to place all government jobs possible on the basis of cussing desirable qualifications in young engi- neering graduates, the need and importance of adequate self~expression—-both written and oral. Every course in English given to engineering students has, as its stipulated objective, the in- culcation in these students of adequate and effec- tive methods and habits of self expression; yet we must sadly note how few are those who have attained this objective. It is not our purpose here to attempt to lay the blame for this seeming paradox; rather, it is lto discuss one phase of this all important defi- ciency in engineering training. No one can deny the existence of the wealth of opportunity that lies before, nor the “prize plums of success” that may be had by him who is able to think logically and to speak effectively. Every student of Armour who has participated in general assemblies or in student professional society meetings knows what a pleasure it is to listen to a speaker who presents and carries through a logical discussion of his subject matter on the basis of sound English grammar, good diction, and forceful elocution. It is imperative that such facilities as are available for acquiring sound English grammar, good diction, and forceful presentation should be so augmented and supplemented that the general student body profits thereby. The professional societies here at Armour have attempted time and again to foster and develop in their student members the ability to publicly address their fellow members on subjects of their own choosing. Despite the efforts and entreaties of both faculty members and society officers, this program has only met with very meager {success In pursuing this program, the societies lare asking the members to present a finished product, a proficient public address. Then, and only then, when the engineering student of today—the engineering and industrial leader of tomorrow—has mastered this art will he have cast from his feet the greatest shackle hindering his upward progress. Then, and only then, will he have cast aside the characteristic epithet of engineers, “a good listener," and be able to take his rightful place in the discussion of human welfare and relations with his fellow~ men in other callings. THE 511111111 SHOVEL'E I Fraremiry Notes I DELTA TAU DELTA Our annual Hallowe'en party was hope that an interfratcrnity touch- ball tournament may be scheduled. Pl KAPPA PHI Alpha Psi Chapter of Pi Kappa if; Known to the basketballers as “baggy~knees” last year, Ed. Brown has a luxurious innovation this sea— son. . . .the softie carries a pillow around to all his classes. * 2-. >: News: Regarding Father’s night please do not have it on a Saturday, be— cause this is the night on which i see my Betty. An interested Freshman B. E. M. Prof. Libby wins the Boner prize for this week, a gold-plated motor- driven slidcq-ule. He invaded the Fire Protects’ sanctum (B-Chapin) and blandly asked them what they were doing there. He found to his dismay that he had interrupted his bridge game to go to class an hour early. 7i: ’l‘ V GEORGE ”GREEK GOD" THO- held at the chapter house last Satur— day night. It was well attended by members of the house as well as alumni and various other fraternity men. The couples danced in a true Hallowe’en atmosphere. We wish to congratulate the Phi Pi Phi’s on winning the touchball game last Wednesday. It is our DOS WANTS TO KNOW WHO THE BUM IS WHO PUT THAT ART— ICLE ABOUT HIM IN LAST WEEK’S SHOVEL. BESIDES, SAYS GEORGE “I LIKE BRU— NETTES BETTER ” 4: “If evcmbody we“: above cumage" piped Petm 1'11 a sudden fit of brib lifmcy, “why then - ~ cr - well - uh - well — glrgr - glob-511111). . . .” >l< '4: >if SYLVIA S. was so much afraid of making the Steam Shovel that we have decided to 0391‘ her our regu- lar weekly rates for keeping her name out. Phi fraternity announces with great pleasure the pledging of: Richard Clinger Co-Op ’4] In fairness to those who have al- ready pledged Pi Kappa Phi we have decided that at the present time we will not pledge any more men from the class of ’40 because we do not wish to tax our accommodations. Congratulations are in order for Brother Idris Thomas who was pledged to Pi Tau Sigma, honorary mechanical engineering fraternity. The Hallowe‘cn Dance was a big success and the pledges are to be com- mended for their work. Harry Perlet is promising the house ice cream and cake in the near future. 15 this why he was calculat- ing “expenses" in Heat Power? Brother Speer is to be congratulat- ed on his appointment as assistant manager of the Swimming Team. Brother Speer is manager of the swimming team for the house. Harry Perlet is the manager of our basketball team at the house and he is whipping the team into fine shape. The Slipstick Cleave to the slipstick; let the slapstick fly where it may. Here I am, back again! Betcha were scared I was gone for good. However, the sack full of notes re- questing, yea, even begging for my return sure warms the cookies of my feet. The notes came in handy. I used the blank sides for calculations. The purpose of that poetic outburst by my esteemed editor, R. W., was to make you guys appreciate e. j.'s tripe. Feel no malice towards R. W., poetry is his tripe of writing. ’lt 51¢ 1? Animals arc funny things They’re ignorant and lazy, They run around and play all do”, Sometimes I think Hwy/We crazy. Us [1111111111 beans are difl'crcm‘.“ tho’ We war/c and slave all day! We skimp and sure to stay alive, We have 11.0 firm: for play. And with tho 11101101] from our toils We build up .r/rcui. big zoos, So animals can. 111.110 lift». 80/! While we work like a bum-11 of screws. And 110111 I wonder, perhaps I’m wrong; My 111.1'11,1l 1'! 5101113 11!] 1111.21]. They 11'1113 1'11. style of} 0111' dough You. know, I think IVE ’RE crazy/lg]! .1. .1. Hereafter let it be known that cejuy is not 11 worm. He’s the best guy at. Armour! Good old ecjayll Hereafter c. j. appears in bold type. ’h * Eejny (loudly): Now that you’re in my arms, dearest, I’ll kiss you un- til the cows come home. Abigail’n pop (in next room): Mooo-oo—oo !l 'l‘ 3“ ll' Suggested Theme Songs Stude (riding pony on a quiz)—~ I’m A11. Old Cow/11111.01. 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