The Eighth Tribe, 1977 (4. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1977-06-01 / 6. szám
June, 1977 THE EIGHTH TRIBE Page 3 monthly editions of The Eighth Tribe that would be made readily available for perusal or circulation could serve numerous persons more effectively not only for their enjoyment and edification presently, but also might encourage even greater future participation in active involvement amongst more Hungarian-Americans—especially since positive and constructive endeavors very well may be the encouraging link needed for this dynamic minority in their multiple interactions in the course of everyday living. Prominent display and convenient access to issues ought to be available at reception areas, bulletin hoards, foyers, eating facilities, social centers, etc., which might alert the attention of and motivate potential subscribers as the circle of readers continues enlargement. 8. Non-Hungarian libraries and collections also ought to be requested and encouraged to subscribe since there may be highly interesting and worthwhile comparisons that can be seen or made as a result; keep in mind that formerly, and even today, East Central Europe had much in common with overlapping interests and cultural traditions! Remember, too, that emulation is a high compliment and that our influence can be seen as having taken some effect already. 9. Attempt to encourage all available contacts to support or pledge orders regarding future anticipated goals, purposes, and intended publications that the Editor-in-Chief of this magazine has referred to in prior editions; do not hesitate to indicate your interest, for it is only in that manner that good works can continue to be accomplished—and hopefully we all can be great achievers together on worthy projects! Of course, other suggestions could still be added to the above, hut at this point it may well be best left up to YOU now—since those ideas of YOURS would be better yet, without a doubt, and probably even more numerous than the ones already listed! In closing, if there have been some omissions or, on the other hand, slight repetitions, your humble forgiveness is, obligingly sought. But the very most important thing, however, is to be sure to increase the subscriptions and pledge commitments during this fourth year of The Eighth Tribe magazine—for altogether with its aims, it must continue in its ongoing, on-surging creative course, literally and tangibly as well as symbolically! ☆ ☆ Dr. 1. S. Tuba: ACADEMIC NEWS Introducing Dr. József M. Berty József M. Berty, Vice President for Chemical Engineering, Autoclave Engineers, Incorporated, in Erie, Pennsylvania, is known the world over in the chemical engineering profession. The laboratory catalytic reactor that he designed while working for Union Carbide Corporation, is the only one in the world in which the conditions of full-size production units can be reproduced. Over a hundred twenty of these reactors, that was named after him, are in use all over the world for engineering studies. Besides presently organizing a new Chemical Process Systems Department for Autoclave Engineers, which is a small, but worldwide known firm, specializing in high pressure equipment, he is travelling frequently to give seminars for the industry, and also finds time to teach a course as visiting professor at the Chemical Engineering Department of State University of New York at Buffalo, New York; and to do some consulting. Before joining Autoclave Engineers, he worked for 18 years for Union Carbide Corporation where he was the technology manager for all ehtylene oxide and glycol production. In this position, he was responsible for the research and development supporting the production of well over 1 billion lbs./yr. glycol; one third of the world production, and in 1969 prices one hundred million dollars’ worth. Glycol is the main ingredient of antifreeze, and also a starting material for polyester fiber manufacture. Preceeding this, his research and development group developed for this process, the mathematical model which was used to design a new generation of very large plants.
