University of Virginia Library

'Flattered And Pleased'

Mr. Godwin, 53 (?), will
assume his new office of
President of the University
today during Founder's Day
ceremonies, replacing Edgar F.
Shannon Jr., who is expected
to formally announce his
intention to enter the
Democratic primary as a
candidate for governor.

Mr. Godwin, who governed
Virginia from 1965-1969, said
he was "flattered and pleased"
that the University's Board of
Visitors had offered him the
president's job.

Mr. Godwin's selection
must be approved by the
Governor before he can be
sworn into office, but sources
in Richmond said that
Gov. Linwood Holton would issue a
formal notification of approval
in time for today's ceremonies
so Mr. Godwin could take
office immediately.