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-^- Storing metal parts at low temperatures for conditioning prior t o use, as in chilling parts for expansion fitting, etc. •Jç Treating tool and other steels by chilling to produce desired characteristics otherwise difficult to obtain by ordinary methods of treatment. •j* Chilling aluminum rivets t o retard age hardening and keep them soft enough for easy driving. ^
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tain information. Mr. Stalin and Gen- "' eralissimo Chiang Kai Shek, we will now ; be pleased to hear from you. (EDITOR'S { NOTE. Winston Churchill is Assistant ' Manager of California Milk Products, Co., Gust in, Calif.). \
On another page in this issue, we sadly report the sudden and untimely death of a very dear friend, guide, and mentor, Walter S. Landis. Twenty-two years ago a timid and in experienced youngster was ushered into the smoke-filled office of Dr. Landis; 30 minutes later the youngster emerged, not only with a job with the American Cyanamid Co., but with the firm belief that he had just made the acquaintance of one of the really great men of American chemis try. From that memorable day of my life 22 years ago to the September 11 meet ing of the Advisory Board of this publica tion, the influence of Walter S. Landis played a singularly responsible role in guiding the destiny of your Editor. Highly important and varied as were the technological achievements of Dr. Landis, they were but as nothing compared to the inspiration he gave to young American technologists. Out of the richness of his mind and soul he gave with no thought of what he might receive in return. His con temporaries respected his scientific ability, intellectual honesty, sound judgment, and unbounded loyalty. Youngsters honored and trusted him implicitly. Although he walked with the mighty, he never lost the common touch. In the September issue of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, page 777, the early demobilization of chemists and chemical engineers was suggested as one very im portant means of creating jobs for return ing veterans. We are delighted to note that Representative Charles S. Dewey of Illinois, writing in the October number of The American Magazine under the broad title, "Are We Ready for Victory", ad vocates as one of his proposals that we release research scientists to study and develop peacetime improvements.
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gratified that its name carries weight and prestige abroad as well as in the United States. Our readers will recall the gracious letter of President Roosevelt to Secretary Parsons, agreeing that defer ment of chemists is essential to the war effort (CHEM. ENG. NEWS, insert page 3, March 25, 1944). Now comes a note to the Editor of I. & E. C. from Winston Churchill expressing an interest in cer
CHEMICAL
According to recent figures, U. S. in- ι vestment in manufacturing plants totals I S7,922,000,000 (there are 338 governmentowned plants privately operated). Of this stupendous total, some S2,SO0,O00,0OO represents chemical plants and plant* producing products allied to the chemical industry. Iron and steel and nonferrous metals are not included in this total, al- * t though they are closely allied to the chemi- j cal field. in
considerable interest is apparent in the * possibilities of post-war export trade with India. In the past, United States indus try, with some notable exceptions, has not ' been export-minded. One factor to con- ' sider is that several million Americans are now scattered all over the world, and { they are necessarily developing a new viewpoint. Many will be intrigued with the possibilities of representing American firms abroad and will look upon such work as a career. ? Exhibits at the coming National Chemi cal Exposition of the Chicago Section' * (Nov. 15 to 19) will occupy approxi- \ mately twice the space utilized in the show ι ' two years ago, reflecting the expansion of the chemical industry. Incidentally, \ the show wrill immediately precede the < fall meeting of the American Institute ' of Chemical Engineers (St. Louis, Nov. > 19 to 21). >
Latest Selective Service Data Brief and clear directions to em ployees will be furnished from time to time in CHEMICAL AND ENGINEERINGS
NEWS as they become available. The latest procedures regarding Selective Service and the deferment of chemists and chemical engineers will be found on pages 1604, 1719, and 2024 of CHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING NEWS,
Vol.21 (1943); on pages 103, 131, 258, 337, 361, 398, on the insert in the March 25 issue facing page 446, and on pages 626, 681, 688, 732, 982, and 1357 of CHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING
NEWS, Vol. 22 (1944); and on pages 290, 3S5, and 777 of Vol. 36 of In dustrial and Engineering Chemistry.
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