NEW JERSEY: Contested Kudos

"Princeton University, mindful of the part which it has been her privilege to play in the life of the State for nearly two centuries, today affirms her allegiance to the State of New Jersey in conferring this degree [honorary LL.D.] upon a son of New Jersey three times chosen Governor of the State, a trust and honor never before conferred by the electorate on any citizen."

Most college citations for kudos are longer, more laudatory. But there were reasons why Princeton University said no more this week as she honored Governor Arthur Harry...

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