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September 14, 1966
Mr. P. W. Brandon
Regional Office and Warehouse Manager
S. ©, Johnson and Son, Inc,
P, O. Box 10738
Atlanta, Georgia 30310
Dear Mr. Brandon:
Mayor Allen has requested me to acknowledge your letter of
September 7, 1966.
You are no doubt aware that the Atlanta firemen were told
repeatedly that the City could neither legally nor financially
grant their request during 1966. They were assured by
resolution of the Board of Aldermen that they would receive
both a salary increase and a reduction in work hours on
January 1, 1967. This they chose to ignore.
City officials including the Personnel Director, the Chief of
the Fire Department, the Mayor and the entire Board of
Aldermen feel that the position taken by the City regarding the
striking firemen is in the best interest of all of our citizens.
It is our understanding from Chief C. H. Hildebrand that the
Southeastern Board of Fire Underwriters together with repre-
sentatives of individual insurance companies have conferred
with the Chief regarding the fire protection beimg rendered,
and there has been no indication on the part of anyone that
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Mr. P. W. Brandon
September 13, 1966
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there will be an increase in fire insurance rates. If you
have any information to the contrary, Iam sure that Chief
Hildebrand would appreciate being advised of it.
Please be assured that City officials will continue to seek a
reasonable solution to the problem,
Very truly yours,
R. Earl Landers
Administrative Assistant
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