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i'eburary 2.5, 1963

. RE: KKK Picketing - Harlan 427 Peyton Bd. A d. Capt. R.E Little We were informed tha KKK was going to plf.cket ha0 barricades on Peyton and Harlal:ld Bde. Instead they picketed the residence of RoA Bright, 427 Peyton Rd. phone 75,5...a047o A spokesman for the Klan stated Mr. Bright had sold his house to a negro. Mr. Brights house is lcwated approximately one-quarter of a mile south of the barricade on Peyton Rd. Four uniformed klansmen picketed the residence, while three stood by, resting one of the four from time to time. It lasted about one hour, dispersiDg at 9:JO FM. ~he following klansmen were identified: CALVIN CRAIG, W.E CLEAPOR, Rt. 2, Austell, Gao~ HAROLD LOUIS COURSEY, l.617 North Ave. N.w •• RICHARD LEE POWELL, 145 Stroud Dr., J.D JOHNSON 1974 Maywood. Pl. N.W 0 Later we (Capt. Little) went to 427 Peyton Rd. and talked to Mr. and Mrs. R.A Bright. Mr. Bright stated that he had a call from the c.c Thornton Real Estate Co. Aild was told that now was his chance to sell his house (he has been trying to sell his house for J.¼ years). ~eaving the impression that they have bought up several houses in that neighborhood. On the second conversation with Thornton, he learned that he was a colored real estate agent 0 He was then approached by Mr. Virgil CopelaDd. and Mr. Sam Massell, of the South.rest Citizens Cooperation. At this time he rescinded any offer he bad made with ~hornton 9 and agreed in writing to sell the house to The Southwest Citizens Cooperation. ,c'. rbm Q WE Peacock: & R.13 Moore 1. Iillingham of Gobb Co. states his boy at Royal Peacock on Auburn Ave. and that KKKK called him and threatened to beat boy up if he was there again. #131.-REL 1 Dan Peskppos was at the last meeting of the KKKK in College Park preceding this date. 4131 - REL �