University President Resignation Sparks Montana Education Debate
The Montana State University president Dr. Harry K. Newburn resigns amid internal faculty tensions. Governor Tim Babcock argues factional strife endangers the university and calls for faculty unity. Faculty want a say in selecting a new president, while regents retain final authority.
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Harry K. Newburn
Tim Babcock
State University
Newburn
Montana
University
Suchdvice
Fidel Castro’s Power and US Vulnerability
The piece argues Castro can harm the United States through Cuba’s leverage in Latin America. It notes pressure from Castro on the Alliance for Progress, fears among South American elites, and capital moving abroad via investment networks aided by Soviet support.
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Fidel Castro
Latin America
Hemisphere
Castro
Cuba
United States
Alliance For Progress
Brazil
Peru
el Salvador
Harvard scientist links brain growth to evolution
A Harvard University scientist presents evidence that early hominid brains expanded three to fourfold in the first 22 million years of human evolution and then stopped growing about 100,000 years ago. The finding challenges the idea that brain size alone explains the swelled head.
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Harvard University
Rosenbergs to be honored in nationwide demonstrations
Atom spies Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, executed a decade ago, will be honored in massive demonstrations next month. American Communists plan events across the country, with Carnegie Hall in New York hosting a gala rally featuring Dr. Harold Urey and calls for clemency for Morton Sobell. A graveside gathering at Wellwood Cemetery and a White House youth appeal are among the observances, while world leaders join protests. Bertold Russell advocates for Sobell’s freedom in a special film.
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Fulton Lewis JR
Julius
Ethel Rosenberg
Sing Sing
New York
Carnegie Hall
Harold Urey
Rosenberg
Morton Schell
Wellwood Cemetery
Pine Lawn
Long Island
White House
U. S
Bertrand Russell
Lord Russell
Alger Hiss
Sobell
Readers Debate Virginia City's Role In Campus Celebrations
A reader blames Virginia City officials for past celebrations involving college students and alcohol. The letter argues minors were allowed to drink and calls for harsher penalties on sellers rather than minors, suggesting the town profit from beer sales should go to Montana University System.
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Bozeman and
Dillon
Virginia City
Virginia
Montana
Hoffa Explores Global Labor Ties Amid Controversy
Washington report outlines Jimmie Hoffa hints of worldwide strikes and contact with British labor leaders, while British officials deny any mutual plan. ITF and other unions show no support for Hoffa's international agenda as indictments and juror tampering cases loom in Nashville.
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Washington, DC
Jimmie Hoffa
Ms Horizons
Congressional
Britain
Hoffa
Paul
International Transport Workers’ Federation
ITF
London
Europe
National Flag Week Observance Urged
A congressional resolution proposed by Rep H Allen Smith of California urges National Flag Week from July 1 to 7. The letter asks citizens of Butte and the nation to display respect for the flag by buying and showing patriotism during the week of independence celebrations.
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Congress
Education crossroads shape Montana higher ed future
The Montana State University system faces key choices as the Board of Education and Regents considers expanding Eastern Montana College in Billings or maintaining its current level and deciding on a new MSU president. The 1964 election looms as voters may direct higher education policy.
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Helena
Harry K. Newburn
Montana State University
Missoula
State Board of Education and Regents
Eastern Montana College of Education
Billings
MSU
Montana
Board of Education
Eastern
EMC
Harry Newburn
Statehouse
Newburn
MSC
Board of Regents
Military Morale and Civilian Control at Pentagon
The article argues morale in the U S military is harmed by civilian control led by Defense Secretary McNamara. It cites the Anderson firing and LeMay’s one year term as proof that generals are being silenced. It urges officers to freely voice views on matters impacting national security.
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Pentagon
Defense
Robert McNamara
United States
Gree
Adm
George W. Anderson
Naval Operations
Curtis E. LeMay
Air Force Chief of Staff
Secretary of Defense
Anderson
LeMay
TFX
Navy
CNO
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Air Force
Evolution of Baseball column sparks reader banter in Seaside paper
A reader forwards a May 7 Citizen-News clipping by Maxwell Styles on baseball's evolution, noting early games in San Francisco and Cincinnati knickerbockers. The piece touches on name changes, birch substitutions, and playful civic debates, including Edna Peterson’s ironies and a dog named Benny turned Binky by red dye.
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Seal Beach
Calif
Los Angeles Citizen-News
Maxwell Styles
Edna Peterson
Cincinnati
Styles
Chambers of Commerce
Kremlin
Mont
Moscow
Idaho
America
Cincinnati Redlegs
Cincinnati Legs
Cincinnati Pins
Cincinnati Gams
Famous Landmarks Shown in Models
In Klagenfurt Austria scale models of the Leaning Tower of Pisa the Eiffel Tower and the United States afloat are displayed along with European landmarks on Woerthersee shores. The exhibits are made in schools under Save the Child Society sponsorship with admission fees aiding the charity.
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Klagenfurt
Austria
Woerthersee
Pisa
United States
Save the Child Society
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George Woodcock
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British Isles
James Hoffa
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V.R
Paul Bunyan
Eddie Cheyfitz
Cheyfitz
Jimmy
British Transport and General Workers’ Union
Justice Department
Nashville
Yue
Crossroads
Montana’s University System
Thomas E. Mooney
Standard Post State Bureau
Barry Goldwater
By Lewis T. Poole
Peterson
Binky
Benny
Minerva
Maj. L. Gordon Cooper
A. R. O'Phile
Butte Daily Post
The
Standard Post
Lee Newspapers of
Richard E. Morrison
Ward Panning
Walter L. Nelson
D. R. Campbell, Jr
John Calcaterra
Frank Quinn
T. K. Conway
Joseph Stocke
Pessy Verstappen
Silver Row County
Butte
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