PAGE TWO 'Alum Describes Work of War Correspondent Palmer Surveys Allied Action George Palmer, class of 37 and present. United Press correspon dent with the British Fleet in the eastern Mediterranean told a story au.ing his recent visit in State College that throbs with battle ac tion. He was with the British fleet in Cairo. Alexander, and aecompani eda convoy to Malta. During the raid on Tobruk when Associated Press correspondent Larry Allen was captured Palmer's story was the only one to come over the wires.. British and American pa pers carried it with a by-line. Since then the New York Tim es, New York Herald Tribune, the Londcn Times and other pa pers using the United Press have by-lined his name on his stories. Palmer, who • was visiting Ed ward J. Nichols, associate proles soi; of English composition, explai ned to him the cause of scars on his nose and neck. At Algiers the plane in which he was a Passen ger crashed into another plane as they entered the air port. The pas senger on the other plane was Ed :ha'. Roosevelt. Later the presi dent's son visited him in the Al giers hospital. Obvioously born under a lucky Welfare Group Plans Activities Faculty-student committee on :Recreation and Welfare met Tuesday to discuss plans for Vic tory weekend, September 24-25. The suggestion that a football raffle be held and plans be be gun for an All-College dance in Rec Hall that weekend was un animously accepted by the com mittee, according to Arthur R. Warnock, chairman. It was suggested that the Col lege make some observance of Constitution Day, September 17. It is expected that the library will hold a display commemmor ating the historic background of the holiday. Chaplain John H. Frizzell will remind students of its importance in Chapel Ser vices September 12. The council appointed a com mittee to study problems and op portunities involved in the ad justment of members of the arm ed forces units this winter. The committee will plan - entertain ment for the men when they re main in the barracks. They will consider the possibilities of re creation, and cultural facilities. which the college' has to offer• these men. Committee members include E. K. Hibshman, chairman, G. W. Ebert, Robert E. Galbraith; Carl P.. Schott, John H. Frizzell, W. P. Lewis, Hummel Fishburn, Col. Edward Ardery, Captain Leet, and Commander Smith. Council Plans Quiz Hour Forensic Council has conjured the enticing appellation, "Battle of the Sexes," 'for its quiz tussle scheduled for early October. Participants in this tug-of-words will include servicemen, coeds, and cadettes. Canny Cover Cotiers Comic Hag Galena Heralds September Froth "A dazzling cover that will blind your eyes with its brilliance will adorn the September issue of , Froth," says Leon Cialella, editor-in-chief of the popular College humor magazine. When questioned further by your reporter, Cialella .answered, "Well, it might not blind your eyes, but it will impress you the moment you see it." Cialella continued with his ex planation by stating that Walt Buchanan, a Marine trainee and creator of the cover, really •has put feeling into the cartoon. His imagination and picturization .of '.t ; '~.i .. ~ omen the UP correspondent came through 14 months in the Medi terranean with 'cnly the scars of the plane crash. The correspon dent whose place he took, Crock ett, was killed and Allen is still held prisoner. Presents All-American. Music Reorganized Blue Band Gives Concert Sunday Presenting an All-American program, the Blue Band will give a concert on front campus at 4:15 Sunday afternoon, according to Hummel Fishburn, director and head of the music department. The program which features se l .2ctions by American composers is as follows: "Star Spangled Banner," Fran ces Scott Key; "Bravada," Fred eric Curzon; "American Salute," Mortor Gould; "Anchors Aweigh," Charles A.. Zimmerman; "Head line.s" Carleton Colby; "King Cot ton March," John Philip Sousa; "Rhythms of Rio," David Bennett; "MacNamara's Band," Shamus O'Connor; "Marine Hymn," "Over There Fantasie,' Ferde Gofe; "Pa vanne," Morton Gould; "Army Air Corps Song," Robert Crawford; "Lady of Spain," Tolchard Evans; "American Patrol," F. W. Meah am arranged. Four guest conductors include Frank Gullo, assistant professor of music.. H. C. Smith, director of music at the State College High School, Ralph E. Lyfcrd, USNR, and J. R. Martin, USMCR. "This is the first semester that anyone other than undergraduate male students has participated as a member of the Blue Band," Fishburn explained. The group is comprised of 41 undergraduate male students, six coeds, 10 navy and marine V-12 men, one Curtiss-Wright Cadette, 'five boys and .seven girls from State College High School, five graduate students, one high school faculty member, one college fac the Thespian show is believed to 'have• hit a new high in campus cartooning and cover work. A story on the "Old Main Rats," Idling of the days prior to the remodeling of Old Main, will fea ture the edition. Other articles will appear on Professor Blan chet, Sock Kennedy, football squad, and the Thespian play. Four stories that were clipped from other college humor publi cations will also be included in this Issue. They were selected be cause of their interest and color. Froth will be placed on sale the weekend of . the Bucknell football game. • . THE COLLEGIAN The State College graduate was prosent at the momentous con feconce held by General Eisen hower a month before the Sici lian campaign. At this conference General Eisenhower gave the cor respondents the story that a month from that date the Allied forces would begin to invade the island as a forerunner to the opening of the southern European front. It was a scoop story but after it had been announced the commander warned that under no conditions was it to be sent through the wir- EINE During that month the corres pondents watched one another "like spies." Every time a press man left they followed his moves so that he wculd not break "press honor." The story held and not until the Sicilian campaign was begun and operations were under way a month later did British and American papers carry the ac count. Some of his most interesting stwies used by British and Am erican papers was that of the mine sweeping operations off Malta and a number of fourriers along the Mediterranean coast. (Continued on page eight) ulty member and one townsper s6n. "There will be no printed pro grams," Fishburn added, "and in case of pobr weather, the concert will be held in Schwab Auditor ium since the Variety Show is to be given earlier to accommodate the band if necessary L' Engineer Features Technical Arlicles The last issue of the Penn State Engineer to be published by the present staff will appear on the news stands in a week .or 10 days, Charles R. Ammerman, editor, announced today. .• Three articles of technical in terest will feature the issue. They deal with high altitude flying, Kirksite "A," and the revolu tionary sulfa drugs. Stories on Navy-Marine V-12 trainees, Lupo C.inco, and the MI museum collections will proVide the local interest in this number. The usual color cover will ap pear on the front of the maga zine; but an added feature will be two snapshot pages instead of the customary one on the inside. Ammerman stated that he wishes all engineering societies and organizations would turn in for publication all material of im portance- that was discussed at their most recent meetings. He also said that he hoped this prac tice would be kept up for each succeeding issue. Inter-American Committee In celebration of Mexican'lnde pendence Day, the Inter-Ainerican Committee has...organized a •pro gram in the Little Theater from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Scheduled events include group singing of the Mexican national anthem and popular folk songs, as well as the showing of a techni color film, with Tyrone Power and Annabella as commentators. Senor Fausto Urencio of Mexico'City will describe Mexico's "Paul Revere's ride!' of September 15, 1810. Mortar Board Holds Tea. Mortar Board will hold a tea in Woman's Building lounge, 4:30 .p.m. Thursday, according'to Mar garet L. Good, .president. 'All 'ad .visors, ex-members, and new mem bers arecintrited.' • Employment Opportunities Placement Office Slates Important Interviews for Technical Seniors A representative of the Naval ReSearch Laboratory, Anacostia Station, Washington, D. C., will be on the campus Wednesday to in terview seniors from the depart ments of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and phys ics. Employment is on a contract basis and' for a man with a four year college degree in electrical engineering, physics, or mechani cal engineering, the starting salary is from $2,470 to $2,870, depend- Porffolio Calls for Edit, Business Candidates All students and servicemen in terested in trying out for busi ness or editorial positions on the Portfolio staff should report to Room 5, Carnegie Hall, at 7:30 p. m. Wednesday, Rosalind B. Schnit zer, editor-in-chief, announced to day. Anyone wishing to contribute any form of literary work for the first issue which will come out at the end of October, may turn the material in at Student Union or at the meeting on Wednesday. The first issue will be dedica ted to the armed forces and will contain stories - written by students on the campus and also by - Penn State studentF whO are now in the service. Plans are now underway to hold a back issue sale of old Port folio editions. This sale, which will include all of the Portfolio issues published since 1940, will probably begin in a week or two. Penn State Club to Hold Elections for Officers Elections of the Penn State Club will be held in 321 Old Main, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Raymond A. Zaroda, president of the club, announced yesterday. He urges all club mem bers to vote for their chosen ex ecutives. • The nominations committee has made nominations but others may be made from the flo6r at the elec tion. Zaroda also stated that dancing in the Armory every Friday night is open.to all, and that admission is free. _STATIONERY AIR MAIL—V-MAIL—SERVICE INSIGNIAS :• COLORS—ALL SIZES PLAYING CARDS • • . . • Single and Double Decks .Mailing Dates for Oversem----Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 ART ;MATERIALS' Water Color • Photo Tinting—. •• •• :Oil Color and • • ... Pastel • :9ther.. -- IViediums - . ".. • • A - COMPLETE STOCK • • CATRAIMI THEATREAkriIMIit " • • FP,IDAY. ..I.EPTP.MBER 10, 1943 ing upon the individual's qualifi cations. These figures are based on a maximum of 312 working days per year. Students interested in interviews With this organization should make arrangements at the College Placement Service, 204 Old Main Elmer E. Woods of the person nel department, Babcock & Wilcox Tube Company, Beaver Falls, Pa., will interview senior metallurgists on Monday. Students interested in possible employment with this company should make appoint ments through Dr. McFarland's office, 212 Mineral Industries Building. Miss Margaret M. Turner, who represents the Goodyear Tire arid Rubber Company and also Good year Aircraft, will be on the cam pus September 21 and 22 to inter view all interested women seniors. Men students not subject to the draft should also arrange for 4n terviews. New Journalism Courses To fill War Vacancies Department of Journalism, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers' Associa tion, will offer three short courses in journalism beginning Septem ber 20 and continuing through Oc tober 15. The courses,' designed to fill war vacancies on Pennsylvania news papers, will be news gathering, editing, and advertising, and one in typing if there is sufficient de mand. Only t 9 4 e courses are plans Winter Thefield of journalism and a willingtiess•to work up to the requirenientS of those now on. the staffs of state newspapers. Those who are interested in the courses should get in touch with the department of journalism for further information and applicb.- tion forms. It won't be Ling till some kids are drawing poor cards in school and the deuce will be wild at home.
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