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Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc. Atlanta, Georgia 30315 OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIOENT October 11, 1966 The Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor, City of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mr. Mayor: I have no idea how many crank letters you receive, or how many people attempt to tell you how the Mayor's office could be run more effectively. This is not one of those letters . As a resident and an enthusiastic supporter of everything that is good for Atlanta and Georgia, I want to commend you for your forthright and courageous position in the current political quagmire. Your leadership in dealing with the problems existing in the Fire Department further d emonstrated to me that the offices of the Mayor were in very sound hands. As I sat, comfortable and secure, watching you on television being violently shaken from the rooftop of the automobile in the recent civil rights demonstrations, I couldn't help but wonder how many of your critics would have the " guts" as Mayor, to go directly into the fray in an effort to use the power of your office to restore logic and order to the city. I only hope that a situation of this kind making demands on your bravery may never recur. sincere respect and appreciation for the good job you are doing as the Mayor of Atlanta. My Sincere ly, EPS : mb �