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...Shea's Views His Alone...
...statement made by William Cancelmo '54, Robert Gore '54, and Burton Berkley '55 said: "The views attributed to Shea are his and his alone. It is a mistake to identify the actions and opinions of one individual with the principles and objectives of an organization...
...present during your interview of Mr. Quinlan J. Shea, Jr. '56, and as one of those active in the forming of the proposed Conservative League, I must protest your highly misleading article in Friday's CRIMSON, as your slanted story does not represent the true facts of the situation...
There are many agencies presently handling the Communist situation and it is doubtful whether there is any need for students to "spy" "on suspected Communists among University students and faculty. . ." When questioned on this matter, Mr. Shea vigorously denied that the new organization had any such purpose, and you presented no evidence to contradict this. Any ideas about such actions came from your reporter, inasmuch as Mr. Shea said nothing to bring the matter up, and promptly denied it when suggested by your reporter. It would seem that facts have no place in the CRIMSON; preconceived notions are much more...
Secondly, and most unfortunately for the sensation seeking press, Mr. Kenneth D. Robertson '29, is in No way connected with the proposed league. Mr. Robertson is a fine man, fighting for what he believes is right--a personal friend of Mr. Shea's and an acquaintance of mine, but this is certainly not enough evidence to warrant your linking him to the organization. There are many students active in the formation of the League who are not connected with Mr. Robertson in any manner...