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L.W . Stitt 569 Loridans Drive, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 3030 5 March 31, 1966 The Hono r able I v an Allen Mayo r of At l anta Atlanta, Geo rgia Dear Sir: This letter is written to express to you my personal sympathy for your seemingly insurmountable task as Mayor of this great city. Recently, I received your fine letter expressing the desire that as a part of the Opening Day celebration of Major League baseball in the South, I invite top officials of my company to Atlanta for the weekend of April 9- 10 - 11- 12. The idea behind the invitation was great, in that it would give industrial and commerc ial comp any representatives the opportunity to show off Atlanta - the azaleas, the dogwood, the redbud - all in bloom, a parade, a dinner honoring the Braves , an d the magic o f Opening Day - what a way to entertain business l e aders who co ntrol or influence so much of the natio n 's prosperity. What a way to sell these leaders on Atlanta, on Georgia, and the future of both - a really major league effort and opportunity. What a shame ..... what a pity, that the of ficialdom o f the Augusta National and their management of the Masters are so minor league as to black out te levi sion of their event. My sympathies, Mr. Mayor .• ..• You will h ave a city full of guests in every hotel, i n many liv ing rooms, and minor league Augusta National spoils your beautiful party. My congratulations for your determined efforts despite the rural legislation and low candle power thinking of some of your inert fellow citizens over the state. Sincerely, LWS/bg �