PJXGE FOUR mm TECHN 01100}! NEWS 'll‘hléll .‘ Edwliidbdlh’ hllE‘Whl Student Publication of the ILLINOlS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 3300 Federal St. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS Published Weekly During the College Year By the Students of I. I. T. REPRESENVED FOR HATUONAI. ADVERTWIN“ EV National Advertising Service, inc. (attest Puélislzars Representative 4320 MADISON AVE. NEW YORK. M. Y. culcnco ' 30510" ' [.05 MmELEE ' SM! FEANL‘ISCO "Entered as second class matter October 10, 1940. a" the post office at Chicago, lllinois, under the Act of March 3, 1879.” $2.00 Per Year Single Copies, 10 Cents Each MANAGING BOARD EDlTflR-IN‘CHIEF‘ .............................. THOMAS BROWN MANAGING EDITOR .. . .DANIEL EROWN ASSOCIATE MANAGING EDITOR . .I’A'l‘RlCl/l ARNS SPORTS EDITOR .............................. WARREN Sl’lTZ FHA’I‘URE EDITOR ..... . . .AR'I‘HUR MXNWEGEN ”USINESS MANAGER . .......... 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The full impact of the war is now gradually be ginning to be felt by lllinois Tech and other on- gineering institutions, School olhciols think it al- most certain that summer vacations will he elimin- ated, thus shortening the usual four year course to approximately three years. In a way this is both good and bad. The student engineer may feel definitely assured now that his efforts to obtain his degree will not be interrupted by any national defense or offense measures. Furthermore, he may feel satisfied that there will be little to stand in the way of his con- tinuing in the engineering profession after gradu- ation whether it may be in the armed forces or in industry. On the other hand the student engineer is going to do quite a little sweating from now on. The four year engineering curriculum is stiff enough; shortening it to a continuous three year course increases the burden of learning perhaps far past its critical point, that is past the lloint where the student can efficiently and enthusiastically absorb his studies in his last semesters. Apparently, however, mass production of engi- neers is the most important factor, now that the nation is involved in total defense and offense. One thing is sure. Regardless of inconvenience, our faculty and students have shown that they are will~ ing to “Carry on,” steadily and cheerfully. Illinois Tech is doing its share. One last thought: Who-t a novel thing it will he as in the heat of the summer, we pour over text books and mutter: “Hmm, three more for— mulae to derive tonight. OK, here goes. The first one’s for Pearl Harbor.” And it doesn’t have to be formulae. Every student owes it not only to himself now but to the nation to master What» ever material he is majoring in. For there is no class of knowledge that will not be called upon to the last iota of its mastery by man in the next decade. recesses svuorur issuers rtsu‘ Complete medical care at five dollars a semester is the proposed IlT Health Plan. This plan covers everything from a consultation with a stall speciab ist for the slightest ailment to the most serious surgical operation. Students would be free at any time to use the services of 17 specialists, each of them an excellent man in his field. There has been a crying need for a student health plan for several years. The present plan was de- cldcd upon after a survey of insurance plans by a special committee for some length of time. For the identical services the lowest insurance com— pany bid was over double that of the proposed plan. This plan was oil‘ered to IIT by the Civic Medical Center, 20 East Jackson Blvd. The medical centers staff is of the highest caliber and its equipment is considered very excellent. This week the plan will be presented to the ITSA. If there it is accepted, the matter will be put to student vote. If a majority of the students vote favorably it will go into effect this February. This proposal is based on an enrollment of 2,000 students, at the role of $10.00 membership dues per school year, payable 255.00 at the commencement of each semester. BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP The student shall receive complete medical and surgical care, including hospitalization, as outlined below. SERVICES nonhuman TO THE STUDENT All examinations, treatments and professional con— sultations in: GENERAL MEDICINE ( Internal medicine), diseases of the heart and blood vessels. lungs, digestive organs, glands, blood, allergy. metabolism, etc. SURGERY Major surgery (gall bladder, stomach, intestines, appendix. hernia, thyroid gland, etc). Minor surgery (office procedures such as minor injuries and infections. removal of small growths). PROCTOLOGY (diognois and treatment ol‘ rectal diseases). GYNECOLO(“llT Including all major and minor surgical procedures in office and hospital. EAR, NOEE AND THROAT Including treatments for nasal, throat or sinus infections, tonsil and nasal operations. Film General eye examinations, treatments; rei‘ractions for glasses. UROLOGY Diseases of kidney. bladder. etc. DERMATOLOGY Disorders of the skin and scalp. PHYSIOTHERAPY Short wave, infrared. ultrayiolt. ROENTGENOLOCY XII-lay examinations: Stomach, intestine, gall blad— der, chest, kidneys, bones, sinuses, etc. LABORATORY TESTS Urinalyses. blood counts, Kuhn and Wassermann tests, gastric analyses, stool examinations, spinal fluid tests, blood chemistry, basal metabolism tests, bacteriological studies, etc. ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY CONSULTATIONS Professional consultations with all members of the medical stall". HOSPI’I‘ALIZATION Semi-private accommodations in a hospital desig- nated by the Medical Group for a period not to ex- ceed 31 days in any 12 consecutive months. This includes general nursing, X-ray examinations, diets, laboratory tests, operating room, anesthetics, drugs, dressings, meals and other adjuncts customarily given in ordinary hospital procedure. AMBULANCE SERVICE Ambulance service will be provided for a distance not to exceed 10 miles in any one munth. HOUSE CALLS House calls will he made whenever necessary by staff members or physicians designated by them. A nominal charge for these calls will be made, on the following basis: Distances from the. Ccntcr (illilcc Day calls (8 am. to it) pro.) within 10 miles, $1.00. 10 to 15 miles, 552.00. Night calls (10 pm. to 8 am.) within 10 miles $2.00. 10 to 15 miles $3.00. leyond 15 miles and within reasonable distance only, by separate arrangement at special fees. EXCEPTIONS Available at the Civic Medical Center at reason able fees—but not included under the group plan. All medicines, including drugs for hypodermic in- jection. Eye glasses and other appliances. Radium and deep x-ray treatments. Special nursing, oxygen, blood for transfusions. Dental care Dental mums—$1.50 (Regular fee $3.00) A student may sustain an injury or illness through the act of another person. If in such a case CLASS JEWELRY The class of ’43 on the South campus has chosen a jewelry com- mittee to cooperate with the West campus in bringing about a uni~ fieation of the students’ opinion in regards to a class ring. ”'1‘ is one school; it was made so in the belief of making it a greater and more distinguished institution. The class of ’43, as a part of this great organization, should avoid that which termi- nates a black eye. We should, as quickly as possible, bring about a decision in regards to this class ring business. At. the present, one campus is of the opinion that, we ought. to have an entirely new design for the ring, something that will stand out and mark us as the class of ’43! This is all well and good in so far as distingishing the class in the immediate present. Con- sider however, the fact. that it is not for the present that we want. these rings, but rather for a life- time. They are an emblem to re- mind us in the future about, the good and bad times We had in school and also a means of iden- tification to all who attend HT, past, present and future. How nice it is to have. a ring utterly different thany any class in the past, but did you ever stop to think how completely satisfy- ing it is to meet someone in the years to come, whom you have completely forgotten, or who you have never met before. immed— iately you strike up a friendship, due mainly to the recognition on his part of the traditonul II'I‘ ring. “Shucks! I went there myself, back in the days of the second World War. What class were you?" “’43.” “Yeah? Well, I was in the class after you, etc." And so it goes. Here are two people, meeting somewhere sometime in the fu- ture, and having one thing in com- mon that puts them on common speaking grounds; something tan- gible that reminds them of their college life. What is it? Well, you know—«need I say more? Three years ago the graduating class made an attempt to bring about the establishing ot‘ a tra- ditional school ring. Up until now each succeeding class has thought it worth continuing. It is now up to the class of ’43 to decide. Certain quarters feel that this is the critical point. That is, if our class decides for the traditional ring, it will naturally follow as the rule in years to come. If we decide otherwise, well . . . we will simply resort to the old system of “nothing sacred.” We must not forget that we are but a part of a whole and as such we should establish some- ]lllfl/Mlll’i CROSSING One of the greatest hazards con- fronting the students at the south ; , side. campus is the “Death Cross~ . ' log”, at 33rd and State streets. Every day between the hours of 8:00 a. m. and 10200 p. m., truck»: and automobiles speed by that. in - tel-section at rates up to fifty mile per hour. Since State street very wide and unusually well trav elect at this particular point, it almost impossible for pedestrian z to see a clear opening. Usually“ a student is in a hurry when he approaches the crossing and, un- able to wait for the heavy traffic to subside, he reckleSsly “dodges" his way across the street guided mostly by instinct. In the past few weeks alone, there have beer two serious accidents on that cor ner which fortunately did not involve any of our students. How ever, that is no guarantee that nothing serious over will happen. Anyone who dail watches Tech students make that crossing, will concede the unpleasant thought that one of these days the law oi," averages is going to catch up with some II’I‘ student. Several years ago the Armour librarian was killed on the same intersection. There has been no attempt made to warn the approaching motorists of the impending dangers, except by means ol? a universally ignored “Slow” sign. “Stop” signs are posted at crossings a short dis lance north and south of 33rd street on State. Also, 33rd street is a “through. street” at Indiana Avenue, east of the Institute, and at Wentworth Avenue, on. the west. These intersections are comparatively quiet compared with that at State Street, which thousands of students must cross in order to get to school. Almost four years ago, Dr. S. M. Spears, 1‘ associate professor of civil engin~ coring, advocated having lights placed at the crossing, bas- ing his opinion on a scientific study of: trailic conditions. ' l appeal to the president of Ill» inois Institute of Technology to demand of the City of Chicago the installation of trafiic lights as soon as possible at 33rd and State Streets. Let. us not wait for disas~ ter to make us aware of the urg- ency of this project. —~~lra M. Lifschutz, Arch. 2. thing for the “whole" rather than being selfish and wanting some- thing for our own satisfaction. Think. it over, students, and if you are in the least bit moved one way or the other, won’t; you please voice your opinion? Write them out and leave it in the Tech News box either at Lewis or here at the South campus. Charles Peller, Civil, .‘l the student makes a claim against that person and receives compen— sation from him, the Civic Medi- cal Center shall be paid for its services to the student. PRE-EXISTING CONDE'EWONS Preexisting or conditions exist- ing at time of enrollment will be included in the planwexceptlthot: 1. A charge at one-half the regu- lzir fee of the Center will be made for X-ray studies. 2. In case of hospitalization, the customary services rendered by the hospital such as bed and board, operating room, anesthesia and other incidentals will be paid for by the student. SERVICES NOT AVIhILABLE Neuro - surgery, neuro — psychia- try. Treatment of tuberculosis, and the contagious diseases at the stage where confinement to an in» stitution is necessary. SUPPLEMENT (A) This proposal is based on tht ; membership of the entire student .body. (B) The services enumerated in the plan will be rendered only dur. ing the two semesters comprising the school year. (C) Methods of application, col- lection and other procedures to be determined after proposal is ac- cepted by the student body. ll W thrones ‘ our U N RTE D STATES 99A“ N G S traffic ,