Death of Dr. Alexander Meiklejohn ends a turbulent career
Dr. Alexander Meiklejohn, 99, a leading American philosopher and liberal education pioneer, died in Berkeley after a bout with virus pneumonia. A former Amherst College president and longtime philosophy professor, he reshaped curricula and student governance, drawing strong support and protests during his tenure. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Johnson in 1963.
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Texas Mews Briefs collage of fatal accidents
A series of brief AP notices from Texas report several fatal incidents across cities. A car struck and killed Sylvian Hill, 74, on Airport Boulevard in Northeast Austin. Sharon Sorrells, 17, died in a fiery collision near Fort Worth. A driver was held for questioning. Other items note a truck overturn near Lufkin and a Mansfield car crash. Renewal Administration approves a grant for Arlington growth planning.
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