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Genetic Tests. Some researchers have found that the XYY syndrome is 50 to 60 times more prevalent among convicts than in the general population. Others, among them Anthropologist Ashley Montagu, suggest that environmental factors are at least as important as chromosomal abnormality in causing criminal behavior. French Geneticist Jerome Lejeune, who in 1961 discovered the chromosomal abnormality that leads to Mongolism, agreed with Montagu during testimony at the Hugon trial-with an important qualification. "There are no born criminals," said Lejeune, "but persons with the XYY defect have considerably higher chances...
Talented Donald Dell led the Elis. Already considered the best college player in the East, Dell had made an excellent showing on the tournament circuit the previous summer. In one tournament he had beaten world-ranked Ashley Cooper in straight sets in the semi-finals and had lost a close, five-set match to Ham Richards in the finals. Further evidence of Yale's power showed in the fact that Gene Scott, who later joined Dell on the Davis Cup team, was then only fourth singles...
FRONTIERS OF FAITH (NBC, 1:30-2 p.m.). Part 1 of four general discussions on the question: "Is Peace Possible?" Correspondent Edwin Newman talks to Anthropologist Dr. Ashley Montagu on whether man's ability to settle his differences through argument rather than force can apply to nations as well...
Leslie Howard's delicately crafted Ashley Wilkes manages to embody both the glamor and the shoddiness of the Southern gentleman myth. Set against Gable's robustness, his sensitivity and final impotence illuminates the inadequacy of the chivalric code of honor in nineteenth-century industrial America. Olivia de Havilland triumphantly transforms the ludicrously good-natured Melinie Wilkes into a full-blooded character. Thanks to Miss De Havilland, Melanie's mild goodness becomes a genuine and ever-increasing source of strength for the other characters. The film wisely refrains from showing the scene in which she restores Gable's sanity; we have...
...nearly 40 other cities, will be delivered to the Justice Department in Washington, D.C. on Friday afternoon by a contingent of clergymen, educators, and writers. By publicly helping violators of the selective service laws, the group--including Hilary Putnam professor of Philosophy, Norman Mailer '43, Robert Lowell '37, Ashley Montagu, and Dr. Coffin--will be subject to arrest for "aiding and abetting...