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MEMORANDUM

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Farris:

I am not sure what you should do about the situation but certainly
you should have the facts.

The racial troubles in Tallahassee stems from a combination of
facts: (I) The Governor's weakness and disinclination to take a.
position. (2) the Weakness 0n the Board of Control and (3) the ultra-
left-wing liberalism of Presidents Strozier and Gore.

You should point out that the current unrest stems from such
weaknesses that you will not tolerate the pinks as faculty or students.

I think the ultimate answer is to get rid of both Presidents. reconstitute
the Board of Control and see that a firm but fair position is taken. You
will have to develop a policy along these lines but I do not. at the
unmont. recommend a drastic position.

One other phase of higher education will require some thoughtful
attention: Any additional institutiOns should be devoted to education.
It was a grave mistake to set up another country club type of school
in Tampa. The funds and the effort should have been concentrated on
libraries. laboratories. classrooms, administrative facilities with
no dormitories, fraternities. sororities or athletics. The best
available in the way of faculty. with high entrance requirements,
higher staying requirements an institution for education alone.

MFC/hc
cc: Mr. Billy Mayo