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One of Gettysburgis illustrious graduates presents a stimulating approach to contemporary scientific problems that are of concern to all students and faculty members. WORLD PENETRATES Gettysburg of 1960-61 was confronted with note- worthy national and international events. Numerous uprisings created turmoil throughout the world-in the Congo, Cuba, and in Laos. Our involvement with Russia was deepened by the far-reaching U-2 incident, the tremendous strides in the space race, and the release of the two American Hiers. Nikita Khrushchevis explosive behavior in New York shocked the world to a new insight into the man. The fiery Latin, Fidel Castro, remained on the scene to arouse further attention to his revolution-racked country. The intensified threat of communism in Cuba prompted the US. economic boycott of that country. The world looked to see what progress the United States was making with its own internal problem of civil rights, and eyes were focused on the direction the presidential election was to take. Although few of these world significant events di- rectly involved those here at Gettysburg, the students became inescapably involved via the various mass media of communication. Distinguished men who had seen or been part of many vital events appeared on the campus and helped both students and professors in examining the significance of world happenings. As the future presents to us a new challenge, daily prepa- rations take on new meaning, and students realize their part in effecting the survival of the free world. 19 Gettysburg welcomes many outstanding historians who con- vene annually for the Civil War conference. Students are never too busy to keep of the world. abreast of the affairs
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The student body has profited from the variety of provocative ideas pre- sented by outstanding speakers at the weekly convocation. The college radio station, with its new loca- tion and modern facilities, conveys to the campus the latest news bulletins, and stu- dent broadcasters provide interesting com- mentaries on vital issues. 18 The spirit was there . . . THE OUTSIDE
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Welcome home to the President and First Lady! A long rest, well deserved, awaits the Eisenhowers. Popular entertainment hit an all time high as the Brothers Four highlighted houseparty week-end. The students were much aroused by Senator Norris Cotton,s speech for the Republican Party. 20
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