Record Monday Morning August 21 1944 RPI address on future shaped by scientists
Dr DuMont sees engineers in demand as war drives rapid tech advances. He tells graduate engineers at Rensselaer to keep learning, adapt to a fast moving technological world, and apply tools and skill to benefit the world and themselves. He cites wartime progress, creative thinking, and the need for commercial insight alongside technical growth.
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R. P. I. Gyudbiates
Sci
Alles B. du Mort
Reneselaer Polytechnic Institus
Mont
Merk Twain
Twain
R.P. K
Acale
Biy
General’ Motors
C. F. Kettering
Anc
Countleay Chemical
America
DuMont
Toamorrow
Household Finance Loan Terms Crowded With High Rates
Advertisement for Signature Loans promises fast cash with monthly payments. It shows a $56 loan at 216 percent per month costing $54.48 over six payments of $9.08 and a $350 loan costing $3.16 per month over three payments. all include principal and charges with no extra fees. The copy targets Black readers with contact options to apply.
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Prinipal
Hlowselwid
R P I honors DuMont as engineer with degree
Allen Balcom DuMont born in Brooklyn and educated at RPI received the honorary doctor of engineering from RPI in recognition of his work in radar, television, and electronics. The ceremony featured remarks on engineering leadership, a prize list, glee club performances, and the alma mater.
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Du3dtont
Wynant J. Williams
Department of Electrical Engineering
Allen Balcom DuMont
Brooklyn
New York
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Ganizing
New York City
Dulfont
Lewis S. Coonie
Chemical Engineering
Latay W. Clark
Ray Palmer Baker
Irving B. Osofsky
Martin H Lewis
Charles ©. Pratt
Roman Cygan
James Harding
Harris L. Peacock
Ricketts
RP. 1 Glee Club
King’s Highway
Rensselaer
John G. Tracy
Winners Of Prizes Announced At Rensselaer Institute
At the commencement exercises the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute awarded prizes to students for outstanding work. Notable honors include the Macfarlane Prize to Chester G. Bragaw Jr. and C Sheldon Roberts, the Earl McHinney Prize to Edward K. Long Jr. and James Newell, and multiple Ricketts Prizes in Aeronautical, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering, plus other departmental awards and honors to several students for theses and proficiency. A separate note from Johnstown, Pa reports a charity drive for convalescent soldiers, highlighting handedness disparities in donated clubs and a quip about quitting.
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Macfarlane
Chester G. Bragaw, Jr
Belinont
Mass
C Sheldon Roberts
Ruperts, WI
Walker D. Hines
Graham ‘Macfarlane
Mary A. Earl SiKinney
Samzat BP. McHinney
Edward K. Long, Jr
Yonkers
James Newell
Salem
Ricketts
Irving. B. Osofsky
Buffeto
Martin H. Lewis
Long Island City
Caartes
Rupert T. Thurston
Lorain
Roman Cugun
Easthampton
Joe Harris L. Peacock
Haddonfield
N. J
William Pitt Meson
James Harding
Falmouth
William P. Meson
Institute
Irving B. Osofsky
Buffalo
Jack H. Westbrook
Troy
Clarence C. Flora
Corinth
Eugene MM. Inbareff
Lordship
Martin C. Goldstein
New York City
John BD. Graves
Gloveraville
Michael F. Marx
Buskirk
William P. Nesey, Jr
Rockville Centre
Bumalo
Donald Spraragen
Scotia
Robert A. Summers
Long Island
Joseph W. Whitts
Brooklyn
Manuel Baquero, Jr
Ciudad
Trufile
DLA
Robert. &. Chamberlain
Whitner
Point
Fausto Hidalgo
Havana
Ciba
Liliett A. Hutchinson
Newton Upper Pulls
Stephen E. Lord
Claremont
N. H
Gene D. MacDaniel
Belleville
Joan L. Mead, Jr
Flushing
Henry
Portsmouth
Robert T. Teurston
Ohio
Douglas A. Wrigies
Fort
Edward
Henry S. Zack
Dorchester
Joseph F. Berberich
Woodhaven
Walter Duiken
J. Emer Dunham
North Bennington
William T. Herrick
Lakewood
Seymour H. Kaplan
Booth M. Kelly
Mount Vernon
Edward P. Enid
Nesyburg
Peni B. Lewis
Blomfield
John E. Munzer
Catskill
Ralph F. D'Avino
Milton J. Dirhofer
Edmund C. Oertel
Rochester
Robert 5. Sageman
Akin S. Correll
Floral Park
Roman Cyvan
George W. Feil,Jr
Selwick
James W. Gans
Lansdowne
Heinz W Wisenberg
Lancaster
Murray Kernhausar
George C. Kugler, Jr
Albany
William A. LaGrangé
Schenectady
Robert C Leff
Jackson Heights
Mortimer 5
Mandle
Lon J. McAdam
John E. Piantinga
Poughkeepsie
Hugh FE. Riordan
Justin P.winkin
Englewood
M. J
Bernard N. Oliver
Oyster Bay
Jack EL Westbrook
R P L Awards 73 Degrees To Wartime Class of 1945
Graduating ten months early due to wartime needs, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute conferred 15 bachelor degrees and several advanced degrees. Recipients hailed from multiple states and two foreign countries, with graduates in aerospace, architecture, biology, chemistry, civil and electrical engineering, and more. Notable names and home towns listed among the class of 1945 graduates.
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Armed Forces
TB Mien
Rensselaer
Rey
Aeren Mony
Chematery
Iise Gineering
Itgineering
Sever
Ane
Anc
Agineering
James L. Deeser
Attica
Paul EK. Dickman
Meridate
Robert Fischer, Jr
Giatemata Chy
Gaurenala
Edmund J. Flaherty
Jersey City
Sigma Xi Elects 29 At RPI In Recognition Of Research
Sigma Xi at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute announces 29 new members from the recent graduation exercises, including 14 full members and 13 associate members. Notable full members include Jack H. Westbrook and Lieut Louis N. Saunders Jr, with a list of other elected scholars across New York, Cuba, and New Jersey.
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Renesselger Polytechnic Institute
Re.pwt
Sigma XM
Rational Honorary Society For Research and Science
Jack H. Westbrook
Louis N. Saunders
Jr. Froy
Robert Fisix
Guatemala City
Guatana
John D. Graves
Gloversville
Robert A. Sommers
Long Island City
Dana
Weecot
Mechanic
George C. Kugler, Jr
Albany
James L. Decker
Attica
Paul R. Dickeson
Meridale
Clarence C Flora
Corinth
William P. Neacy
Rockville Center
Fausto
Hidalogo
Havana
Cuba
Gene BD
Tuckahoe
Robert T. Thurston
Lorain
Henry S. Zack
Dorchester
Mass
George J. Bedamd
Dover
N. Hi
Murray Kornhauser
Brooklyn
Robert C. Laff
Jackson Heights
Bali Staged at Commencement After Year’s Lapse
RPI revived a joint interfraternity dance at the 87 gym Saturday night with 73 Dreeless for IS45 graduates ten months early as special guests. Miss Kay Brayman Trey was elected queen by faculty judges, escorted by Hubert Batton. Bob Sherwend orchestra and Gail Landis provided music.
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Dreeless
Kay Brayman
Trey
Wer St
John L Westbrook
Hubert Batton
Portsmouth
Bob Sherwend
Gail Landis
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Chicago
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