Dexter was reluctant to give up his state post to run and sought a guarantee that he would receive another job if his candidacy failed .
The Committee initially wooed State Commissioner of Education ( and former Whittier College president ) Walter Dexter .
president was reluctant to give up Walter Dexter 's state post to run and sought a guarantee that he would receive another job if his candidacy failed .
The Committee initially wooed State Commissioner of Education ( and former Whittier College president ) Walter Dexter .