The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 18, Ed. 1 Friday, February 19, 1943 Page: 3 of 4
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the junior class and impreg-
nations under the super-
of Vincerft Orgairt. The ad-
vertising committee is headed by
Bay Simpson with the assistance
of Carolyn Knapp. Other members
of the general dance committee, oth-
er than class officers, include Jane
Barnes, Margaret Morrison, Bob
Nisbet, Margaret Powell, and June
Whittington.
Tickets for the Prom will be on
pale in Sallyport and at the dance,
priced at $1.75 per couple and $1.15
stag.
First speaker in the new years
Sunday afternoon lecture Beries was
Dr. Asa C. Chandler, professor of
biology at the Institute, who deliv-
ered an address on "Biology and
Medicine" at the Physics Amphi-
theatre at 4:30 last Sunday. The
main part of his speech, the theme
of which was "Science and Human
Welfare," was concerned with cura-
tive, alleviative, and preventative
medicine with the stress placed on
the prevention of disease.
The next lecture in the series will
be delivered by Dr. Harry A. S§ott
of the physical education depart-
ment who will speak on "Science
and Public Health." The time and
place will be the same as those of
last week and all students are cor-
dially invited to attend.
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at the present time and would dis-
turb the plans for the Junior Prom
set fpr Saturday night. In view of
the responsibilities of these two in
their positions, Council, with the ap-
proval of Dean Weiser, allowed
them to remain in ther offices.
Ella McAshan was chosen sopho-
more representative to Council, re-
placing Betty Jo Justis. Other per-
sons nominated for the office were
Mary Clarke Jarvis, Betty Bills, and
Mollie Alexander.
Other business at the meeting was
the choosing of a chairman for the
Council's constitution Committee.
Ann Tuck was selected to fill the
position. Other members are Gilbert
Allen, Ella McAshan, and Carolyn
Knapp. The Committee is planing to
revise the constitution in the near
future.
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to be held between Feb. 15 and
March 15. At .each contest there
will be four speakers, two for the
negative and two for the affirma-
tive. San Antonio is one of these
districts.
Before March 25, prize winners in
the local debates will submit full
manuscripts of their opening seven
<*nd one-half minute' addresses to be
judged by iminent literary and ara-
torical critics, and awards will be
presented to the winners.
The nation-wide contest is to end
on Sunday, April 18, at which time
the four successful finalists will be
brought to New York City, with ex-
penses paid, for appearances on the
"Wake Up, America" program.
Petitions
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The freshman class will hold its
election on Monday, March 1, Harv-
ey Ammerman, president of the Stu-
dent Council announced at the be-
ginning of the week. Although elec-
tions were scheduled earlier by the
constitution of the Student Associa-
tion, they were postponed a week
due to unforseen complications. Of-
fices open are those of president,
vice-president, and secretary-treas-
urer.
In order to qualify as candidates,
students must turn in their petitions
signed by ten persons and them-
selves to Harvey Ammerman or
Jane Barnes by noon today. Stu-
dents who are on probation are not
eligible to hold office or vote in
the elections.
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Some questions and answers of interest
to every patriotic college woman
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First of all, is the WAAC really needed?
Emphatically yes! Already the President has authorized the
Corps to expand from 25,000 to 150,000. The Air Forces
and Signal Corps have asked for thousands of WAAC mem-
bers to help with vital duties. Both Ground Forces and
Services of Supply are asking for thousands more. Members
of the WAAC may be assigned to duty with the Army any-
where — some are already in Africa and England.
the WAAC really help win the war?
The whole idea of the WAAC is to replace trained soldiers
needed at the front. If American women pitch in now to help
our Army (as wqmen in Britain, Russia and China do), we
can hasten Victory — and peace.
can my college education contribute?
College training is important equipment for many WAAC
duties too long to list. Cryptography, drafting, meteorology,
laboratory work, Link trainer and glider instructing, for ex-
ample. If you are a senior you may enroll at once and be
placed on inactive duty until the school year ends. See your
WAAC faculty adviser for more details.
can I live comfortably on WAAC
There are few civilian jobs in which you could earn clear
income',v as WAAC Carolled members do, of $50 to $138 a
month — with all equipment from your toothbrush to cloth-
ing, food, quarters, medical and dental care provided. WAAC
officers earn from $150 to $333.33 a month.
The drilling sounds so strenuous--t
Nonsense! The most beautiful women in America today
are the girls in khaki! Some calisthenics and drilling are
vital to general good health, discipline and tuned-up reflexes.
After a few weeks at Fort Des Moines, Daytona Beach or the
new Fort Oglethorpe training center you'U feel better than
ever in your life.
Maybe t wouldn't like the work?
People are happiest doing what they do well. Every effort
is made to place you where your service will count most
toward final Victory. You may have some latent talent that
will fill a particular need for work interesting and new to
women — such as repairing the famous secret bombsight,
rigging parachutes, operating the fascinating new electronic
devices — or driving an Army jeep over foreign terrain.
Then t have a chance to learn something new?
^es, indeed. And the list of WAAC duties grows constantly.
The training and experience you get in the WAAC may
equip you for many stimulating new careers opening up
for women. *
What are my chances of promotion?
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Excellent. The Corps is expanding rapidly and needs new
officers, both commissioned and noncommissioned. Those
ivho join now have the best chances. All new officers now
come up through the ranks. If qualified, you may obtain a
commission in 12 weeks after beginning basic training.
What is the age range and other requirements?
Very simple. You may join if you are a U. S. citizen, aged
21 to 44, inclusive, at least 5 feet tall and not over 6 feet,
in good health — regardless of race, color or creed. But the
Army needs you now — don't delay. Total War won't wait!
Linguists needed. If you speak and. write Spanish,
Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, French, German
or Italian, see your local Army recruiting office now! You
are needed for interpreting, cryptography, communications.
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