Education: Kudos, Jun. 29, 1959

Bowdoin College Phyllis C. Weston, mathematics teacher at the Skowhegan (Me.) High School M.S. Citation: "Bowdoin today, in honoring her, honors all teachers, unknown and unsung, of such integrity, ability and dedication."

Major General Donald N. Yates, commander, U.S.A.F missile-testing base, Cape Canaveral, Fla LL.D. Citation: "A very model of a modern major general, highly trained in science as well as warfare. A crack meteorologist, his predictions set the date for D-day in World War II ... He has proved himself a brilliant administrator and leader of men."

Northwestern University Bruce...

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