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May 28, 1955
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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USC Student Senate reaffirms protest against Texas Gov. Allan Shivers speaking at commencement due to his intolerance, despite university president's condemnation and renewed invitation.
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USC Students Blast Texan's Intolerance
LOS ANGELES -(INS)- The Student Senate of the University of Southern California, despite a condemnation of its action by the president of the University has reaffirmed its protest against Gov. Allan Shivers of Texas speaking at school commencement exercises.
The Senate unanimously adopted a resolution Wednesday night asking the school to replace Shivers with "someone recognized for tolerance and integrity."
Thursday USC president, Fred Fagg Jr conferred with the Senate and told its members they were immature and ill-advised in their action" and said he had talked with Gov Shivers and extended the invitation to speak once again.
However, after the president of the school left the Senate group, the members once again voted to oppose Shivers "because he has consistently demonstrated lack of ideals of tolerance integrity and intelligence.
LOS ANGELES -(INS)- The Student Senate of the University of Southern California, despite a condemnation of its action by the president of the University has reaffirmed its protest against Gov. Allan Shivers of Texas speaking at school commencement exercises.
The Senate unanimously adopted a resolution Wednesday night asking the school to replace Shivers with "someone recognized for tolerance and integrity."
Thursday USC president, Fred Fagg Jr conferred with the Senate and told its members they were immature and ill-advised in their action" and said he had talked with Gov Shivers and extended the invitation to speak once again.
However, after the president of the school left the Senate group, the members once again voted to oppose Shivers "because he has consistently demonstrated lack of ideals of tolerance integrity and intelligence.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Usc Student Protest
Allan Shivers
Intolerance
Commencement Speaker
Tolerance Integrity
What entities or persons were involved?
Student Senate Of The University Of Southern California
Fred Fagg Jr.
Allan Shivers
Where did it happen?
Los Angeles, University Of Southern California
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Key Persons
Student Senate Of The University Of Southern California
Fred Fagg Jr.
Allan Shivers
Location
Los Angeles, University Of Southern California
Event Date
Wednesday Night And Thursday
Story Details
The USC Student Senate unanimously adopted a resolution protesting Gov. Allan Shivers speaking at commencement due to his lack of tolerance and integrity, asking to replace him. Despite President Fred Fagg Jr. condemning the action as immature and reaffirming the invitation to Shivers, the Senate voted again to oppose him.