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HENRY M, HATCHER, JR.
STANLEY P. MEYERSON
CLIFFORD OXFORD
BENNY L. IRVIN
PAUL E. PRESSLEY
LAW OFFICES
HATCHER, MEYERSON, OXFORD AND IRVIN
THIRD FLOOR, FIRST FEDERAL BUILDING
40 MARIETTA STREET. N.WW
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303
G. CLYDE DEKLE, II September 9, 1966
Honorable Ivan Allen, Mayor
City of Atlanta
City Hall
Atlanta, Georgia
Dear Ivan:
It seems I am always writing you and I hope you will not
feel obligated in any way to reply to this letter, as I know
how busy you are.
However, I wanted to commend you highly for your conduct
in reference to the SNCC inspired race riot which occurred on
Tuesday, September 6. Your actions were courageous and com—
mendable in every sense. Above all, you demonstrated clearly
that there was no police brutality and no substance for any
such charge in Atlanta. I hope that by your actions you curbed
the appetite of this wild and undisciplined group to continue
their activities in Atlanta.
We do not need that type and they should be discouraged
with whatever force is necessary. I am confident that the
great majority of colored people in Atlanta do not want these
riots and they need police protection even more than the white
people do.
Your presence insured a better image for Atlanta, and it
was a dangerous but fine thing for you to do.
Crone yours,
Copp 6
co/b1 Clifford Oxford
525-3404