Word: m
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...interpreted as being "soft on communism." The University had to defend its essential function of free inquiry, exploration of truth against those who brandished bureaucratic axes under the banner of patriotism. The University bent, but did not break, thanks to leadership from Paul Buck, the Provost, and Nathan M. Pusey '28, who became president. Buck called me into his office in 1953 when the issue was firing a tenured professor for his communist affiliation. "Stay here until I come back," he said, "I am going to see the Corporation. I don't know if I can defend this person...
...self-interest toward a still blurred vision of global interdependence and the responsibility of those favored by nature and history to the rest of humanity. "I wasn't a radical when I was young," Robert Frost told us, "so I don't have to be a reactionary when I'm...
...shall continue, then, to refuse to offer Harvard any contributions until we are satisfied that its leaders have adopted a less unjust investment policy, a decision we find necessary under the present regrettable circumstances. Sincerely, James M. Jasper '79 Steven E. Kelley '79 David Alwin '79-3 Robert Weler '79 Thomas M. O'Reilly '79 Elias Diuopoulos '79 Gregory P. Lippolis '79 Joseph A.D' Agostino '79 Jack M. Hazizian '79 Christopher A. Shaw...
...guilty to all charges and called them "totally ridiculous." As reporters tumbled out of the courthouse onto the street, Lance told them: "Y'all be careful. I don't want any of you to get run over. I want this same crowd around when I'm found innocent." Co-Defendant Mitchell claimed the indictment was an act of Yankee malice. Said he: "The War Between the States? They said it was over 100 years ago." Mullins, a former druggist in Calhoun, sounded equally aggrieved: "Apparently, my only crime was being a friend of Bert Lance...
...well in English and public speaking. He became a member of the campus Tory club while earning a B. A. in history at the University of Alberta, and studied law for a year before realizing how much more he enjoyed politics than jurisprudence. Clark returned to Alberta for an M. A. in political science and proceeded to become the most industrious of party drudges -chauffeuring local candidates, distributing flyers, ringing doorbells...