TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1950 Prof Parlays Pittance Into Many . Millions It required only ten minutes—and ten cents—for Dr. M. It. Cannon, professor of chemical engineering at the College, to prove the original hypothesis of a research discovery that may mean millions in savings to industry. Many industries, particularly the chemical manufacturing in dustries, use distillation processes in making their products. The process depends on the reaction Of a gas and a liquid, the liquid usually entering the top of the distillation column and the gas entering the base of the - column. To speed the reaction, packing, consisting of any material rang ing from metal to marbles, is used in the column, providing a large surface area. One of the problems encountered in distil lation is that of keeping the pack ing material wet. Self-wetting Packing Aware that a packing that was self-wetting would hold advan tages over a type that required flooding, Dr. Cannon looked to capillary action. as an answer. But a method of utilizing capillary action without the disadvantage of completely encircling the liquid column, as in a capillary tube had to be found Going to the nearest dine store, Dr. Cannon bought a ten cent compass and with it punched a pattern of small holes into a scrap piece of nickel. He dipped it into a beaker of petroleum and the liquid, defying the laws of gravity, climbed on the metal strip. Since that time, Dr. Cannon has perfected his "metal blotter" so that he now punches 1024 tiny holes per square inch of metal. The metal is cut into small strips which are wrapped into cylinders so that each piece looks something like a thimble, except that the holes pierce the metal and form burrs on one side. Thousands of these tiny cylinders, now known as Cannon Packing, are poured into 'the distillation columns. This new protruded packing, already in use in petroleum and chemical laboratories, holds great promise for industry and unlike much research which is costly in time• and money, it started with a ten-cent investment and 'a ten minute experiment. Eleven Drill— (Continued from page four) first one then another looking like the man to beat. "We'll use all three of them Saturday," Engle said yesterday, "and if one doesn't go, we'll try the others until we find out who's hot." Engle did, however, praise the running of Shattuck, who has been improving rapidly in the past two weeks. MIDFIELD MUTTERINGS: Lou Bell, director of public informa tion at the College, tells how George Donovan, manager of the Student Union, gave ex-Lion coach Bob Higgins a play several years ago that was guaranteed to score every time. After George drew the play on a slip of paper for Hig, or Bob looked it over and said, "But George, there are 13 men on our team!" "Look, Hig," George is said to have replied, "I just made up the play. YOu're the coach, you figure out how to get 13 men on the field!" Booters' Card (Continued from page four) Temple, Navy, and North Caro lina. These three will again be the chief hurdles for the Co-Na tional Collegiate Champions. Ad ditional difficulty may be encoun tered with the West Chester eleven. -- State College fans will have only four opportunities to see the inbooters in action, the bulk of the games being on the road. The 1950 schedule: Oct. 7 Bucknell at Lewisburg Oct. 14 Western Maryland Oct. 21 Navy at Annapolis Oct. 24 Gettysburg at Gettysburg Oct. 28 Colgate Nov. 4 North Carolina at Chapel Hill Nov. 6 West Chester at West Chester Nov. 11-Syracuse Nov. 18 Maryland Nov. 25 Temple at Philadelphia THE DAILY COLLEGIAN, STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA Plane To End Fire Hazard The hazard of fire, which often follows the crash of an airplane, would be almost eliminated in the type of plane dreamed up by Dr. H. H. Simons, director of the Flourine Laboratories at the College. Dr. Simons, leading authority on flurocarbone, which won't burn and are almost indestruct ible in other ways, admits we're far from the airplane of his dream but considers it a very real possi bility in the distant future. Plans Plastic To eliminate combustible ma terials, Dr. Simons would use fiurocarbon plastics, still to be de veloped; tires to be made of fluor ocarbons; and either glass or as ye t undeveloped fluorocarbon fabrics to replace present fabrics. Fluorocarbon oils and lubri cants, now a very real possibility, would be used and non-combust ible paints, also made from fluor ocarbons would protect any com bustible material remaining in the plane. Instead of the gasoline engine, Dr. Simons visualizes a turoine. He has a fluorocarbon that has a molecular weight in the vapor of 25 times that of water, which will make possible the use of a small vapor turbine. For fuel, Dr. Si mons would use an oil with a much lower flash point and vola tility than gasoline. But just in case a fire should begin on this fireproof 'plane, Dr. Simons points out the fluorocar bon used as the turbine impellent would be an excellent fire extin guisher. Trustees Name- (Continued from page one) took over larger quarters in Old Main, and in 1903 was moved into the , $150,000 Carnegie Li brary, presented by Andrew Carnegie. The building is now known as Carnegie Hall. In 1940, the library was moved into its present building, which was built by the General State Authority and the Public Works administra tion. A new unit is scheduled to be built by the General State Au thority. Dr. Pattee, born in 1863, was a graduate of Dartmouth and came to the College in 1894 as a professor of English and rhetoric. In 1918 he received the title of professor of American literature, and was probably the first in the country to hold the title. Accepts Post In 1928 he retired, but later ac cepted a position at Rollins Col lege, Winter Park, Fla. He died at his home there on May 6. Many of Dr. Pattee's works are now in the library which will bear his name. Dr. Pattee donated his collection to the library, which includes rare volumes, magazipes and manuscripts that took him a lifetime to collect. Beside the first editions in cluded, the collection contains many lesser known books of the better known authors, and many minor volumes that are not read ily available in most libraries. While at the College, Dr. Pat tee's interests were many. In 1895 he became a charter member of the Literary club, and in 1897, was one of two men who founded the Penn State Thespians. In 1901 he wrote the lyrics for the Alma Mater. AIM Sponsors Dance The Association of Indepen dent Men will sponsor the second all-College dance .of the year in Recreation Hall from 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. this Saturday after the football game with Georgetown. Ray Evert and his Artists in Mel ody will provide the music and admission will be free. Steidle Names MI Dean's List Thirty-three students in th e School of Mineral Industries were cited by Dean Edward Steidle for scholarship during the Spring semester. Seniors on the Deans' list were William Bates, 2.85; Rob e r Brumberg, 2.70; Louis Carswell, 2.50; Stewart Claypoole, 2.88; John Dickson, 2.62; Walter Fris bie, 2.80; Donald Gasper, 2.33; Arthur Kantor, 2.64; Norman Kapko, 2.60; Curtis Keenan, 2.83; Frederick Krug, 3.00; Vance Moyer, 3.00; Paul Nickola, 2.68; David Reehler, 3.00; David Skel ly, 2.81; Paul Wallace, 2.52; and Clarence Whitlow, 2.80. Juniors included Herschel Browne, 2.88; Homer Harris, 2.63; Richard Higgs, 2.72; John Kraft, 2.66; Robert Messinger, 2.50; Ro bert Thomson, 2.83; Lewis Tom linson, 2.66; Peter Urka, 2.50; and Isaac Van der Hoven, 3.00. Sophomores on the honor list were Paul Barton, 2.65; John Har rison, 2.66; Robert Huber, 2.68; Robert Igou, 2.57; Albert Ludilr, 2.83; Walter Showak, 2.81; and George Spalding, 2.83. Mail Distribution Of Handbook Set The new Student Government Handbook, recently added to the long list of carrzus publications, will be distributed through the mail to all new students by the end of next week. Copies will also be sent to all student organizations, fraternities, sororities, resident advisors, stu dent organization faculty advis ors, college dignitaries and offil cials, and deans of the various schools. Distribution points for addi tional copies will be located at the Student Union, the Dean of Women's office, and the Dean of Men's office. . The handbook was compiled by Ralph Lewis, and Richard Cur to, co-editors; Richard. Evans, cartoonist; and Clarke Young who conducted the research. Appropriations for the hand book were granted by All-Col lege cabinet. Tentative plans call for yearly publication of the handbook. . //--- -- ~,\.i se y t _M , .. z.. \ 14 Up to 9 Lbs. Washed and Dried 60c DRY CLEANING SERVICE Cash and Carry Suits and Dresses Slacks, Skirts, Sweaters Sport Jackets Evening Gowns Any Raincoat (waterproofing) Overcoats and Topcoats No Better Cleaning Available OPEN—Mon. 8 A.M. to 9 P.M. Tues. Thru Sat. 8 A. M. to 9 P. M. Student Union (Continued from page one) gap" measure until a permanent structure could become a reality. The project gained momentum last year when student leaders proposed and All-College cabinet passed a plan whereby students could purchase life insurance and assign the first $lOO of benefits from the policy to a Student Union fund. The plan continues in operation. Later last year, student leaders circulated petitions to speed ac tion on the building of a perm anent structure. All-College cabi net, acting on the proposal on May 25, passed a plan for a stu dent fee to help finance the build ing. The plan provides for an asses ment of $7.50 per semester this year for each student and $lO per semester beginning next year. This action was approved by the trustees last June. Architects' sketches and floor plans for the new structure are currently on display in the lobby of Old Main. The plans incor porate the features reauested by the students on the Student Union 'committee. The architects have made provision for future expansion of the building if so desired at a later time. The building will consist of social areas, including a ball room and lounges; cultural areas, including space for art exhibits, hobby crafts shops, music room, and browsing library; food area, including a coffee shop, dining rooms, and soda bar; and also meeting rooms. Offices for student organiza tions and offices for the adminis tration of the building will be in cluded in the structure. There will also be game areas and the necessary facilities for mainten ance and operation of 'the build ing and the food services. latbicMai, Automatic Shirts Laundered 2 for 35c * * * * 20% (hand finished) ANNOUNCING THE EDDY KAYE TRIO Hammond Organ, Accordion, Guitar • * Dinner Music = Organ Solo or Trio * Dance Music Direct from Jersey Shore Resort Call Eddy Kaye, 4177' (trade mark) Laundry 210 W. College Ave. * * * OFF DELIVERED $1.50 up Council To Show Series Of Films On North Rhodesia Mineral Industries stu dent council is showing a series of films on northern Rhodesia. The film "Copper Mining in Northern Rhodesia" will be pre sented at 7:30 tonight in room 10 Sparks. This one-hour film will show the methol3 of prospecting, shrinkage stoping, sub level bench stoping, diamond drill stop ing, caving method of stoping, and drainage and ventilation -4 "Hatmen / •••••I (Continued from page one) Robert Davis, All-College presi dent, was one of the men who was bombe . d by the eager frosh. Freshmen Opinions Many freshmen seem to enjoy living under customs. As one said, "When you think of college, you think of customs." They think the name-cards look silly, and they wish they knew when cus toms will be lifted, but most of them are looking foreward to their upperclass years with great anticipation. Although there are some upper classmen who are not in favor of customs, some apparently are being convinced by the spirit frosh are showing. One hatman said, "This weekend rebellion is great. It'll be lots of fun next week—if I live that long." • See Us For . . . 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