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University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers Graduate School 2003 Montana's scoop Anne F. Siess The University of Montana Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd Let us know how access to this document benefits ou.y Recommended Citation Siess, Anne F., "Montana's scoop" (2003). Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers. 5050. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/5050 This Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by the Graduate School at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Maureen and Mike MANSFIELD LIBRARY The University of _______________ Montana Permission is granted by the author to reproduce this material in its entirety, provided that this material is used for scholarly purposes and is properly cited in published works and reports. **Please check "Yes” or "No" and provide signature** Yes, I grant permission ^______ No, I do not grant permission ___________ Author’s Signature: / r Date: A-w- ^ Any copying for commercial purposes or financial gain may be undertaken only with the author's explicit consent. 8/98 MONTANA’S SCOOP By Anne F. Simdberg Siess B.S., St. Norbert College, 1996 Presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts The University of Montana 2003 Approved by: lairman, Board of Examiners I Dean, Graduate School Date UMI Number: EP40514 All rights reserved INFORMATION TO ALL USERS The quality of this reproduction is dependent upon the quality of the copy submitted. In the unlikely event that the author did not send a complete manuscript and there are missing pages, these will be noted. Also, if material had to be removed, a note will indicate the deletion. Dissertation Publishing UMI EP40514 Published by ProQuest LLC (2014). Copyright in the Dissertation held by the Author. Microform Edition © ProQuest LLC. All rights reserved. This work is protected against unauthorized copying under Title 17, United States Code ProQuest LLC. 789 East Eisenhower Parkway P.O. Box 1346 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 - 1346 Siess, Anne F. Sundberg, M.A., May 2003 Journalism Montana’s Scoop Director: Carol Van Valkenburg S A f Aline Mosby was a Montana girl bom and raised in Missoula. She earned a degree in journalism from the University of Montana and even until her death at age 76 spent nearly every summer at her cabin on Flathead Lake in western Montana. But Mosby’s career never touched Montana. After receiving a bachelor’s degree, she worked in New York City, Seattle and Hollywood. Into her 30s and 40s, she landed reporting positions in Russia, China and France. Women from her era were not expected to have careers, yet Mosby silently broke the mold. She was not a proclaimed feminist, but her continued success and reputation paved the way for women to succeed in the male-dominated media industry. Mosby lived and breathed journalism. She worked long hours and wrote fast, accurate and graceful stories full of detail. Throughout her career, Mosby covered several historic events and made countless high-profile contacts, but she did not flaunt her experiences. She was modest about her accomplishments except when she spoke of her roots. She loved her home state and her alma mater. And the University of Montana never overlooked her success. It invited her to teach courses in international reporting and awarded her an honorary doctorate degree. Mosby is listed as one of the University of Montana’s prominent alumni and her prominence is undoubtedly well earned. The purpose of this thesis is to trace the life events of Aline Mosby and detail her contribution to the journalism profession. Research for this project centered on the University of Montana School of Journalism Mosby student file, a box of Mosby’s reporting memoirs, Mosby’s book, “The View from No. 13 People’s Street,” memorial tributes and interviews with Mosby’s colleagues, friends and sister. Appendices include samples of Mosby’s work and memorial tributes. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS To my husband, Ryan Jeffers Siess, for his continual encouragement, humor, and patience while I spent countless afternoons at the Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Co. writing this thesis and drinking overpriced skinny caramel lattes. Thank you to my committee chair, Professor Carol Van Valkenburg, School of Journalism, for introducing me to the life of Aline Mosby and for guiding me through this project. Thanks also to Professor Clem Work, School of Journalism, and Professor James Lopach, Department of Political Science, for serving on my committee. And a bit of credit to my brother, Will, for rescheduling a patient and riding his bike as fast as he could to attend my defense. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................................................1 JOHNSON........................................................................................................................................................................ 4 UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA.................................................................................................................................11 NEW YORK, NEW YORK....................................................................................................................................... 17 SEATTLE....................................................................................................................................................................... 22 HOLLYWOOD ...........................................................................................................................................................31 MOSCOW...................................................................................................................................................................... 61 PARIS AND BEYOND.............................................................................................................................................. 89 OPERATION PROFESSOR.................................................................................................................................... 107 BEIJING........................................................................................................................................................................113 A WOMAN AND A JOURNALIST...................................................................................................................... 127 JOURNALISTE ADIEU........................................................................................................................................... 135 APPENDIX 1: MOSBY BYLINES........................................................................................................................148 Leads.......................................................................................................... 148 Even Music in Duel Film Called Spicy............................................................................................................ 151 Marilyn Monroe Admits She’s Nude Blonde of Calendar...........................................................................152 Fort Worth Defector Confirms Red Beliefs..................................................................................................... 153 Don’t Pop Champagne Cork!.............................................................................................................................. 154 First Eyewitnesses Report on Sahara War - M oroccans.............................................................................. 155 Recalls Oswald in Soviet Union ..........................................................................................................................156 Where are the new Nelly B lys?........................................................................................................................... 157 After You’ve Seen Paree - Montana.................................................................................................................. 160 APPENDIX 2: MEMORIAL TRIBUTES............................................................................................................. 162 Charles Hood........................................................................................................................................................... 162 Betty Slater and Leonard Slater........................................................................................................................... 164 B.J. Cutler and Carol Cutler.................................................................................................................................164 Jonathan Randal.......................................................................................................................................................165 Scott Sullivan .......................................................................................................................................................... 165 Mary Jane Bader and Family................................................................................................................................165 Bridgid (Phillips) Janssen....................................................................................................................................