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I The Urban Coalition CHAIRMAN: John 1815 H Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006 Telephone: 347-9630 Jv. Gardner f CO-CHAIRMEN: Anilrew Heiskell/ A. Philip Randolph • INFORMATION SERVICE FOR COALITIONS SUBJECT: Advertising Council Campaign The Advertising Council has prepared its most massive public service advertising campaign on "Crisis in Our Cities." Through radio, television, and newspaper ads, the Council seeks to "inspire, encourage and move Americans to become more involved in the urban, racial crisis faGing our nation." Enclosed is the Council's radio campaign packet. Similar ad spots have been sent to television stations, newspapers and magazine~, outdoor advertising agencies, and transit authorities. In total, 33,000 local media outle ts have been contacted. You will note that the packet includes a letter from John Gardner, Chairman of the Urban Coalition, urging support of the campaign. Any additional encouragement you might give to the effort locally will be welcome. You ma y wi sh to contact the me dia i n your community a nd u r g e the m to use the s e ma t erial s i f the y a re not now doing so. For furthe r information, please contact Mr . Brian Duff, the Urban Coalition's Vice President for Communications . �