2 20 314 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/99d5c11b0877b50f729ae9f2c561134e.pdf 4a6f56a23ec8a08780bda5b4bc47a162 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. l ' STATEMENT ATLANTA URBAN COALITION STEERING COMMITTEE OCTOBER 29, 1967 During the last two decades accelerated migration from the farms, vastly increased living standards, the automobile, and other social and economic factors have changed our nation from rural to urban. Three -fourths of America I s 200 million citizens now live in cities. This rapid urbanization is unparrelled in any nation in world history. And the problems forced upon communities unprepared for this dramatic change is likewise unmatched in the development of national populations. For ten years or more economists, sociologists, political scientists, and others have urged action by local, state and federal governments to plan and implement programs to meet this changing environment. In urban areas local governments possessed neither the fiscal nor human resources in sufficient quanity and quality to do more than brace the dike against the on-rushing tide. State government turned a deaf ear. The federal government expressed concern, established some prom1s1ng programs and formed a new Department of Housing and Urban Development to deal with city problems. But the Congress in too many instances failed to register the sense of urgency the urban crises demand, with an apparent unawareness of the critical dimensions .of the p":roblem, the nation's resources have been allocated to the rac e for space, agricultural supports and defense - but little to the needs of the cities. The result is now a tragic chapter in American history. Riots , racial disturbances, civil disobedien ce in city after city throughout all parts of the country have cast a lasting imprint of inaction and indifference . And in each troubled area the story is the same: Poor people. Lack of job skills. Unemployment . Unsound housing . Inadequate parks , schools. Absense of r ealistic municipal services . Lack of motivation. Loss of faith and of hop e. What can be done? N o thing short of a total commitment of all community re sourc es and a r e assessment of priorities by our national government can produc e results �Page Two on a scale large enough to sufficiently change the direction of our cities. It isn't enough that we have a city government of concern and compassion for the problems of the poor and disadvantaged. This same concern and compassion must be felt by business and by labor, by education and by our religious institutions and our civil rights leadership. The necessity for cooperation and co0rdination of resources has been recognized by leaders of the se sectors of our environment at the national l evel. A s a result an Urban Coalition has been formed to seek ways to mobilize the unused resources throughout the urban areas of the nation and to do battle with urban blight. The Steering Committee of the national Urban Coalition has called upon our businessmen, our churchmen,: our educators and our labor unions to join with our mayors and public officials to de ve lop and implement programs which will provide jobs, decent housing, education and a better life for those trapped in the current of the urban crises. The Coalition met in an emergency convocation and adopted a stateme nt of principles of great promise. It called upon local gove rnment, business , labor, r e ligion and civil rights groups to create counterpart local coalitions to support and supplement this declaration of principles. We believe the very essence of success of the national Urban Coaliti on lies in the development of strong local coalitions. Past and pre sent efforts in Atlanta to build a great city and to meet the needs of urban growth have r esulted directly from an unstructured coalition of leade rship in all areas of community life. We b eli eve our chances for continued and expande d successes can b e made possible only through mobilization and full utili zation of all resources available to us. We , therefore, ple dge ours e lves to work together in an Atlanta Urban Coalition for the betterment of our community, and urge all groups and organizations to join us in our e fforts. �Page Three We further endorse the declaration of principles of the national Coalition and pledge to lend our talents and our labors to their fulfillment. Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor of Atlanta Al Bows, Vice President Atlanta Chamber of Commerc e R obert J. Butler, President Atlanta Labor C o uncil Dr. John W. Letson Superintendent Atlanta Public Schools Dr. Harmon Moore, E xe cutive Director Christian Council of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. Erwin Stevens , President Citizens Central Advisory Council Economic Opportunity Atlanta , Inc. Reverend Samuel Williams C o- Chairman Summit Leadership Conferenc e �\, ATLANTA November 8, 1967 The Honorable Ivan Allen, Mayor City Hall At Ian ta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mayor Allen: In request to your letter of October 26, 1967 I am happy to report that the Executive Board of the Christian Council of Metropolitan Atlanta is pleased with the draft prepared by Mr . Dan Sweat and has no suggested changes o Pl ease feel fre e to call upon us if there is any way we might support more fully this outstanding piece of pioneer service to our community . Sincerely you rs, Exe cut ive Di rector H DM :msb OR. L . BEVEL JONE S PRESIDENT WELFARE 11: S OCIAL SERVICES 8 73-2108 GA . A SSO C . F O R PASTORAL CARE 523-4711 • EXT . 207 872 - 5678 DR . HARMON D . MOORE EXECUTIVE DIR E CTOR 872-5678 RAD I O AND TV 87~ - 567 8 �DRAFT STATEMENT OF ATLAN TA URBAN COALITION STEERING COMMITTEE DURING THE LAST TWO DECADES ACCELERATED MIGRATION FROM THE FARMS, VASTLY INCREASED LIVING STANDARDS, THE AUTOMOBILE, AND OTHER SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC FACTORS HAVE CHANGED OUR NATION FROM RURAL TO URBAN. THREE-FOURTH3OF AMERICA 1S 190 MILLION CITIZENS NOW LIVE IN CITIES. THIS RAPID URBANIZATION IS UNPARRELLED IN ANY NATION IN WORLD HISTORY. AND THE PROBLEMS FORCED UPON COMMUNITIES UNPREPARED FOR THIS DRAMATIC CHANGE IS LIKEWIS E UNMATCHED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL POP ULATIONS . FOR TEN YEARS OR MORE ECONOMISTS, SOCIOLOGISTS, POLITICAL SCIENTISTS , AND OTHERS HAVE URGED ACTION BY LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS TO PLAN AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS TO MEET THIS CHANGING ENVIRONMENT. LOCAL GOVERNMENTS - URBAN CITIES - POSSESSED NEITHER THE FISCAL N_OR HUMAN RESOURGES IN SUFFICIENT QUANITY AND QUALITY TO DO MORE THAN BRACE THE DIKE AGAINST THE ON-RUSHING . TIDE. �PAGE TWO .. STATE GOVERNMENT TURNED A DEAF EAR. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT E X PRESSED CONCERN, ESTABLISHED SOME PROMISING PROGRAMS AND FORMED A NEW DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO DEAL WITH CITY PROBLEMS. BUT THE CONGRESS FAILED TO REGISTER THE SENSE OF URGENCY OF THE URBAN CRISES, AND OBLIVIOUS TO THE IMPENDING DOOM ALLOCATED THE NATIONAL DOLLAR TO THE RACE FOR SPACE, AGRICULTURAL SUPPOR TS A ND DE FE NS E . THE RESULT IS NOW A TRAGIC CHAPTER IN AMERICAN HISTORY. RIO T S, RACIAL DIS T UR B ANCES, CIVIL DISOBE DIENCE IN CITY A FTER CITY THR O UGHO UT ALL PAR TS O F THE C OUNTRY HA VE CAST A LAS T I NG IMPRIN T OF INACTION AND I NDIFFER ENCE . AND I N EAC H TR O UBLED AREA THE ST O RY IS THE S AME : P OOR P E OPLE. L A CK OF JOB S K I LLS. I NADEQUATE PARKS , SCH O OLS . SER VICES. UNE M P L OYMENT. U NSOUND H OUSING. ABSENCE O F REALISTIC MUNICIPAL LACK OF MOTIVATION. LOSS O F FAITH AND OF HOPE . \ W HAT C AN BE D O NE? NOT HING S H OR T O F A TOTA L COMMITME N T O F ALL COMM UNITY RESOURCES AND A REASSESSMENT O F PRIOR I TIES BY OUR NATIONA L �PAGE THREE \l GOVERNMENT CAN PRODUCE RESULTS ON A SCALE LARGE ENOUGH TO SUFFICIENTLY CHANGE THE DIRECTION OF OUR CITIES~ IT ISN'T ENOUGH THAT WE HAVE A CITY GOVERNMENT OF CONCERN AND COMPASSION FOR THE PROBLEMS OF THE POOR AND · DISADVANTAGED. THIS SAME CONCERN AND COMPASSION MUST BE FELT BY BUSINESS AND BY LABOR, BY EDUCATION AND BY OUR RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS AND OUR CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERSHIP. THE NECESSITY FOR COOPERATION AND COORDINATION OF RESOURCES HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY LEADERS OF THESE SECTORS OF OUR ENVIRONMENT AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL. AS A RESULT AN URBAN COALITION HAS BEEN FORMED TO SEEK WAYS TO MOBILIZE THE UNUSED RESOURCES THROUGHOUT THE URBAN CITIES AND TO DO BATTLE WITH URBAN BLIGHT. THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL URBAN COALITION HAS CALLED UPON OUR BUSINESSMEN, OUR CHURCHMEN, OUR EDUCATORS AND OUR LABOR UNIONS TO JOIN WITH OUR MAYORS AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS TO· DEVEL.O P AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS WHICH WILL PROVIDE JOBS, DECENT HOUSING, EDUCATION AND A BETTER LIFE FOR THOSE TRAPPED IN THE CURRENT OF THE URBAN CRISES . �PAGE FOUR THE COALITION MET IN AN EMERGENCY CONVOCATION AND ADOPTED A STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES OF GREAT PROMISE. IT CALLED UPON LOCAL GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS, LABOR, RELIGION AND CIVIL RIGHTS GROUPS TO CREATE COUNTERPART LOCAL COALITIONS TO SUPPORT AND SUPPLEMENT THIS DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES. WE BELIEVE THE VERY ESSENCE OF SUCCESS OF THE NATIONAL URBAN COALITION LIES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF STRONG LOCAL COALITIONS. PAST AND PRESENT EFFORTS IN ATLANTA TO BUILD A GREAT CITY AND TO MEET THE NEEDS OF URBAN GROWTH HAVE RESULTED DIRECTLY FROM AN UNSTRUCTURED COALITION OF LEADERSHIP IN ALL AREAS OF COMMUNITY LIFE. WE BELIEVE OUR CHANCES FOR CONTINUED AND EXPANDED SUCCESSES CAN BE MADE POSSIBLE ONLY THROUGH MOBILIZ ATION AND FULL UTILIZATION OF ALL RESOURC ES AVAILABLE TO US. WE, THEREFORE, PLEDGE OURSELV ES TO WORK TOGETHER IN AN ATLANTA URBAN COALITION FOR THE BETTERMENT OF QJ R COMMUNITY, AND URGE ALL GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO JOIN US IN OUR EFFORTS. �PAGE FIVE . WE FURTHER ENDORSE THE DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES OF THE NATIONAL COALITION AND PLEDGE TO LEND OUR TALENTS AND OUR LABORS TO THEIR FULFILLMENT. IVAN ALLEN, JR. MAYOR OF ATLANTA AUGUSTUS H. STERNE, PRESIDENT ATLANTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SAMUEL WILLIAMS CO-CHAIRMAN SUMMIT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ROBERT J. BUTLER PRESIDENT ATLANTA LABOR COUNCIL REV. BEVEL JONES, PRESIDENT CHRISTIAN COUNCIL OF METROPOLITAN ATLANTA, INC. DR. JOHN W. LETSON SUPERINTENDENT ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS ERWIN STEVENS, PRESIDENT CITIZENS CENTRAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ATLANTA, INC. \ �L DISCUSSION PAPER Chicago Confe rence Mobilizing Urban Coalitions Chicago Circle Center, University of Illinois October 17th , 1967 Introduction With any new national effort such as that being undertaken by The Urban Coalition, it may be expected that organizational structure me thods will continue ~o undergo change. For this reason The Urban Coalition is under- standably following a flexible course of action. The ideas s e t forth in this discussion paper may be expected to undergo fur t her change a s the y are subject to continuing review by both national and local leadership. The views of those interested in The Urban Coalition are invited and welcome. Goals Based upon the Statement of Principles, Goals and Commitment s adopted at the August Emergency Convocation, The Urban Coalition's program may be restated as follows: 1. To encourage the Congress to respond affirmativ ely t o the n e eds of the cities. 2. To encourage public concern with the needs of the c it ies? 3. To stimulate greater private initiative and effort in deali~g with the problems of the cities, including both inv e s t me n t and technical assistance. \ 4. To stimulate greater support for and interest in ongoing effo r ts to meet such needs as : -- job development and manpower training p r og rams --open housing efforts -- urb an r enewa l and r econstr uctio n . �Page·Two --anti-poverty programs --programs to overcome educational disparitieso \I Methods Among the methods that may be followed by The Urban Coalition are the following: 1. Be supportive, not operational.· It is expected that The Urban Coalition will support ongoing efforts at both the local and national levels. It may stimulate new undertakings. It will cooperate with sue~ majo~ new efforts as the $1 billion investment allocation of the insurance industry f ·o r center city development. 2. It will give support to local urban coalitions. Stimulate interest in successful examples of action. Through its Task Forces The Urban Coalition will identify, work with, and publicize successful efforts to expand employment, extend lower income housing and equal housing opportunities, new educational programs and the like. Task Forces hope to serve as catalysts and convenors. The They will serve as clearinghouses of local action. 3. Work with the mass media. Through its Task Force on Communications and Public Support and through counterpart committees at the local level , it is hoped that the mass media can te encouraged to focus greater attention on the ne e ds of cities . Broad public understanding of the need for greater resources, of the complex ities of the problems involved and the n eed for urgent action are essential if the goals of The Urb a n Coalition are to be achieved. �Page·Three 4. To coordinate a national legislative campaign. The Urban Coalition has called upon Congress for action across a broad front to meet the urban ~ crisis. Interpreting and emphasizing the need for national action is as ~uch a local obligation as it is a commitment of the National Steering Committee. Discussions with members of Congress is as much a hometown affair as are appearances before Congressional coITLmittees. Structures The National Steering Committee at the present time consists of thirty-six members. They are broadly representative of business, labor, local govern- ment, religion, civil rights and education. It is expected that two addit- ional members of the Steering Committee will be selected by the Council of Urban Coalitions. As local coalitions are formed they will be invited to designate two representatives to serve on the Council and through this Council provide the National Steering Committee with advice and guidance on matters of national concern. The National Steering Comrni~tee has established seven Task Forces and it is expected that local coalitions will develop counterpart units. guidelines. These are identified and discussed in the attach ed Under consideration for future development is the establishment of a Council of Urban Economic Advisors to assist the Coalition in analyzing the impact of Federal eco~omic, fisc~l, tax, and budgetary policies of cities . A second Council of University Urban Studies Centers is being contemplated as a means of channeling the best research ideas concerning urban development into the discussions and plans of both the National Steering Committee and �Page Four and local coalitions. Further additions and modifications in the organization and structure of The Urban Coalition may be expected as experience is gained. "' * * � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document STATEMENT ATLANTA URBAN COALITION STEERING COMMITTEE OCTOBER 29, 1967 During the last two decades accelerated migration from the farms, vastly increased living standards, the automobile, and other social and economic factors have changed our nation from rural to urban. Three-fourths of America's 200 million citizens now live in cities. This rapid urbanization is unparrelled in any nation in world history. And the problems forced upon communities unprepared for this dramatic change is likewise unmatched in the development of national populations, For ten years or more economists, sociologists, political scientists, and others have urged action by local, state and federal governments to plan and implement programs to meet this changing environment. In urban areas local governments possessed neither the fiscal nor human resources in sufficient quanity and quality to do more than brace the dike against the on-rushing tide. State government turned a deaf ear. The federal government expressed concern, established some promising programs and formed a new Department of Housing and Urban Development to deal with city problems. But the Congress in too many instances failed to register the sense of urgency the urban crises demand, with an apparent unawareness of the critical dimensions of the problem, the nation's resources have been allocated to the race for space, agricultural supports and defense - but little to the needs of the cities. The result is now a tragic chapter in American history. Riots, racial disturbances, civil disobedience in city after city throughout all parts of the country have cast a lasting imprint of inaction and indifference, And in each troubled area the story is the same: Poor people. Lack of job skills. Unemployment. Unsound housing. Inadequate parks, schools. Absense of realistic municipal services, Lack of motivation. Loss of faith and of hope. What can be done? Nothing short of a total commitment of all community resources and a reassessment of priorities by our national government can produce results Page Two on a scale large enough to sufficiently change the direction of our cities. It isn't enough that we have a city government of concern and compassion for the problems of the poor and disadvantaged. This same concern and compassion must be felt by business and by labor, by education and by our religious institutions and our civil rights leadership. The necessity for cooperation and coordination of resources has been recognized by leaders of these sectors of our environment at the national level. As a result an Urban Coalition has been formed to seek ways to mobilize the unused resources throughout the urban areas of the nation and to do battle with urban blight. The Steering Committee of the national Urban Coalition has called upon our businessmen, our churchmen, our educators and our labor unions to join with our mayors and public officials to develop and implement programs which will provide jobs, decent housing, education and a better life for those trapped in the current of the urban crises. The Coalition met in an emergency convocation and adopted a statement of principles of great promise, It called upon local government, business, labor, religion and civil rights groups to create counterpart local coalitions to support and supplement this declaration of principles. We believe the very essence of success of the national Urban Coalition lies in the development of strong local coalitions, Past and present efforts in Atlanta to build a great city and to meet the needs of urban growth have resulted directly from an unstructured coalition of leadership in all areas of community life. We believe our chances for continued and expanded successes can be made possible only through mobilization and full utilization of all resources available to us. We, therefore, pledge ourselves to work together in an Atlanta Urban Coalition for the betterment of our community, and urge all groups and organizations to join us in our efforts. Page Three We further endorse the declaration of principles of the national Coalition and pledge to lend our talents and our labors to their fulfillment. Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor of Atlanta Al Bows, Vice President Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Robert J. Butler, President Atlanta Labor Council Dr. John W. Letson Superintendent Atlanta Public Schools Dr. Harmon Moore, Executive Director Christian Council of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. Erwin Stevens, President Citizens Central Advisory Council Economic Opportunity Atlanta, Inc. Reverend Samuel Williams Co-Chairman Summit Leadership Conference CHRISTIAN COUNCIL, “lh |ROPOUITAN ATLANTA oe tall /’ / Ne Se ee 53 SIXTH STREETS N"E., ATLANTAs"GEORGIA 39308, PHONE 872-5678 ae —_ November 8, 1967 The Honorable Ivan Allen, Mayor City Hall Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mayor Allen: In request to your letter of October 26, 1967 | am happy to report that the Executive Board of the Christian Council of Metropolitan Atlanta is pleased with the draft prepared by Mr. Dan Sweat and has no suggested changes. Please feel free to call upon us if there is any way we might support more fully this outstanding piece of pioneer service to our community. Sincerely yours, Sis drmon eee Ve a ns Director HDM:msb Offering the 31d Dimension to 5 Growing Counties DR. L. BEVEL JONES WELFARE & SOCIAL SERVICES GA. ASSOC. FOR PASTORAL CARE DR. HARMON D. MOORE PRESIDENT 873-2108 523-4711 - EXT. 207 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 872-5678 872-5678 RADIO AND TV 872-5678 DRAFT STATEMENT OF ATLANTA URBAN COALITION STEERING COMMITTEE DURING THE LAST TWO DECADES ACCELERATED MIGRATION FROM THE FARMS, VASTLY INCREASED LIVING STANDARDS, THE AUTOMOBILE, AND OTHER SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC FACTORS HAVE CHANGED OUR NATION FROM RURAL TO URBAN, THREE-FOURTHSOF AMERICA'S 190 MILLION CITIZENS NOW LIVE IN CITIES, THIS RAPID URBANIZATION IS UNPARRELLED IN ANY NATION IN WORLD HISTORY. AND THE PROBLEMS FORCED UPON COMMUNITIES UNPREPARED FOR THIS DRAMATIC CHANGE IS LIKEWISE UNMATCHED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL POPULATIONS, FOR TEN YEARS OR MORE ECONOMISTS, SOCIOLOGISTS, POLITICAL SCIENTISTS, AND OTHERS HAVE URGED ACTION BY LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS TO PLAN AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS TO MEET THIS CHANGING ENVIRONMENT, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS - URBAN CITIES - POSSESSED NEITHER THE FISCAL NOR HUMAN RESOURGES IN SUFFICIENT QUANITY AND QUALITY TO DO MORE THAN BRACE THE DIKE AGAINST THE ON-RUSHING. TIDE, PAGE TWO ® STATE GOVERNMENT TURNED A DEAF EAR, THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EXPRESSED CONCERN, ESTABLISHED SOME PROMISING PROGRAMS AND FORMED A NEW DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO DEAL WITH CITY PROBLEMS, BUT THE CONGRESS FAILED TO REGISTER THE SENSE OF URGENCY OF THE URBAN CRISES, AND OBLIVIOUS TO THE IMPENDING DOOM ALLOCATED THE NATIONAL DOLLAR TO THE RACE FOR SPACE, AGRICULTURAL SUPPORTS AND DEFENSE, THE RESULT IS NOW A TRAGIC CHAPTER IN AMERICAN HISTORY, RIOTS, RACIAL DISTURBANCES, CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE IN CITY AFTER CITY THROUGHOUT ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY HAVE CAST A LASTING IMPRINT OF INACTION AND INDIFFERENCE, AND IN EACH TROUBLED AREA THE STORY IS THE SAME: POOR PEOPLE, LACK OF JOB SKILLS, UNEMPLOYMENT, UNSOUND HOUSING, INADEQUATE PARKS, SCHOOLS, ABSENCE OF REALISTIC MUNICIPAL SERVICES, LACK OF MOTIVATION, LOSS OF FAITH AND OF HOPE, ‘ WHAT CAN BE DONE? NOTHING SHORT OF A TOTAL COMMITMENT OF ALL COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND A REASSESSMENT OF PRIORITIES BY OUR NATIONAL PAGE THREE GOVERNMENT CAN PRODUCE RESULTS ON A SCALE LARGE ENOUGH TO SUFFICIENTLY CHANGE THE DIRECTION OF OUR CITIES, IT ISN'T ENOUGH THAT WE HAVE A CITY GOVERNMENT OF CONCERN AND COMPASSION FOR THE PROBLEMS OF THE POOR AND “DISADVANTAGED, THIS SAME CONCERN AND COMPASSION MUST BE FELT BY BUSINESS AND BY LABOR, BY EDUCATION AND BY OUR RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS AND OUR CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERSHIP, .THE NECESSITY FOR COOPERATION AND COORDINATION OF RESOURCES HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY LEADERS OF THESE SECTORS OF OUR ENVIRONMENT AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL, AS A RESULT AN URBAN COALITION HAS BEEN FORMED TO SEEK WAYS TO MOBILIZE THE UNUSED RESOURCES THROUGHOUT THE URBAN CITIES AND TO DO BATTLE WITH URBAN BLIGHT. THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL URBAN COALITION HAS CALLED UPON OUR BUSINESSMEN, OUR CHURCHMEN, OUR EDUCATORS AND OUR LABOR UNIONS TO JOIN WITH OUR MAYORS AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS TO: DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS WHICH WILL PROVIDE JOBS, DECENT HOUSING, EDUCATION AND A BETTER LIFE FOR THOSE TRAPPED IN THE CURRENT OF THE URBAN CRISES, PAGE FOUR THE COALITION MET IN AN EMERGENCY CONVOCATION AND ADOPTED A STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES OF GREAT PROMISE, IT CALLED UPON LOCAL GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS, LABOR, RELIGION AND CIVIL RIGHTS GROUPS TO CREATE COUNTERPART LOCAL COALITIONS TOSUPPORT AND SUPPLEMENT THIS DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES, WE BELIEVE THE VERY ESSENCE OF SUCCESS OF THE NATIONAL URBAN COALITION LIES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF STRONG LOCAL COALITIONS, PAST AND PRESENT EFFORTS IN ATLANTA TO BUILD A GREAT CITY AND TO MEET THE NEEDS OF URBAN GROWTH HAVE RESULTED DIRECTLY FROM AN UNSTRUCTURED COALITION OF LEADERSHIP IN ALL AREAS OF COMMUNITY LIFE, WE BELIEVE OUR CHANCES FOR CONTINUED AND EXPANDED SUCCESSES CAN BE MADE POSSIBLE ONLY THROUGH MOBILIZATION AND FULL UTILIZATION OF ALL RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO US, WE, THEREFORE, PLEDGE OURSELVES TO WORK TOGETHER ‘ IN AN ATLANTA URBAN COALITION FOR THE BETTERMENT OF GIR COMMUNITY, AND URGE ALL GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO JOIN US IN OUR EFFORTS, PAGE FIVE . WE FURTHER ENDORSE THE DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES OF THE NATIONAL COALITION AND PLEDGE TO LEND OUR TALENTS AND OUR LABORS TO THEIR FULFILLMENT, IVAN ALLEN, JR. MAYOR OF ATLANTA AUGUSTUS H, STERNE, PRESIDENT ATLANTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SAMUEL WILLIAMS CO-CHAIRMAN SUMMIT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ROBERT J. BUTLER PRESIDENT ATLANTA LABOR COUNCIL REV. BEVEL JONES, PRESIDENT CHRISTIAN COUNCIL OF METROPOLITAN ATLANTA, INC, DR, JOHN W, LETSON SUPERINTENDENT ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS ERWIN STEVENS, PRESIDENT CITIZENS CENTRAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ATLANTA, INC, ‘ r DISCUSSION PAPER Chicago Conference Mobilizing Urban Coalitions Chicago Circle Center, University of Illinois October 17th, 1967 Introduction With any new national effort such as that being undertaken by The Urban Coalition, it may be expected that organizational structure methods will continue to undergo change. For this reason The Urban Coalition is under- standably following a flexible course of action. The ideas set forth in this Metaiées paper may be expected to undergo further change as they are subject to continuing review by both national and local leadership. The views of those interested in The Urban Coalition are invited and welcome. Goals Based upon the Statement of Principles, Goals and Commitments adopted at the August Emergency Convocation, The Urban Coalition's program may be restated as follows: 1. To encourage the Congress to respond affirmatively to the needs of the cities. 2. To encourage public concern with the needs of the cities, 3. To stimulate greater private initiative and effort in dealing with the problems of the cities, including both investment and technical assistance, ‘ ‘ 4. To stimulate greater support for and interest in ongcing efforts to meet such needs as: --job development and manpower training programs --open housing efforts --urban renewal and reconstruction \ Page :-Two --anti-poverty programs --programs to overcome educational disparities. Methods Among the methods that may be followed by The Urban Coalition are the following: 1. Be supportive, not operational. It is expected that The Urban Coalition will support ongoing efforts at both the local and national levels. It may stimulate new undertakings. It will cooperate with such major new . efforts as the $1 billion investment allocation of the insurance industry for center city development. It will give support to local urban coalitions. 2a Stimulate interest in successful examples of action. Through its Task Forces The Urban Coalition will identify, work with, and publicize successful efforts to expand employment, extend lower income housing and equal housing opportunities, new educational programs and the like. The Task Forces hope to serve as catalysts and convenors. They will serve as clearinghouses of local action. BY Work with the mass media. Through its Task Force on Communications and Public Support and through counterpart committees at the local level, it is hoped that the mass media can be encouraged to focus greater attention on the needs of cities. Broad public understanding of the need for greater resources, of the complexities of the problems involved and the need for urgent action are essential if the goals of The Urban Coalition are to be achieved. Page: Three p 4, To coordinate a national legislative campaign. The Urban Coalition has called upon Congress for action across a broad front to meet the urban crisis. Interpreting and emphasizing the need for national action is as much a local obligation as it is a commitment of the National Steering Committee. Discussions with members of Congress is as much a hometown affair as are appearances before Congressional committees. Structures The National Steering Committee at the present time consists of thirty-six members. They are broadly representative of business, labor, local govern- ment, religion, civil rights and education. It is expected that two addit- ional members of the Steering Committee will be selected by the Council of Urban Coalitions. As local coalitions are formed they will be invited to designate two representatives to serve on the Council and through this Council provide the National Steering Committee with advice and guidance on matters of national concern. The Gatioral Steering Committee has established seven Task Forces and it is expected that local coalitions will develop counterpart units. These are identified and discussed in the attached guidelines. Under consideration for future development is the establishment of a Council of Urban Economic Advisors to se sieu the Coalition in analyzing the impact of Federal auonomié, fiscal, tax, and budgetary policies of cities. A second Council of University Urban Studies Centers is being contemplated as a means of channeling the best research ideas concerning urban development into the discussions and plans of both the National Steering Committee and Page Four and local coalitions. Further additions and modifications in the organization and structure of The Urban Coalition may be expected as experience is gained.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 17, Complete Folder Box 14 Box 14 Folder 17 Folder topic: Urban Coalition statement of local coalition | 1967 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/c4658c5b330d4aed23e160723e74b9af.pdf 9fcfdc1298bfc30f3f34719dd829289f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. A STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND A PLAN OF ACTION FOR ATLANTANS CONCERNED ABOUT RIOTS, THEIR CAUSES AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES We, the undersigned Atlantans, are deeply concerned about the riots which have occurred in our nation with increasing frequency and with mounting violence! We are concerned about the consequences of continued rioting and believe that the deterioration of human r elations could do greater damage than the loss of mater ial things if we fail to bring an end to the riots and the conditions which spawn them. We commend to every thoughtful citizen who believes in l aw and order and in human progress the recently released Report of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders. Whether one would agree absolutely with its methodology or the conclusions of the commission, we believe the report contains food for thought and suggestions for action which merit consideration. The r epor t is a good point of r eference and basis for discussion and action. We are convinced that n either studies nor r e solutions nor good intentions alone will suffi ce. We b elieve that all of the r eligious l eaders of metropolitan Atl anta should act now to bring an end to conditions in our midst -which create despair , contribut e t o human degradation and fuel violence. We, ther efore, c ommit ou rselve s t o assist in the t ask of t ransfor ming our urban area that, in s ofar a s our abilities and resources permit , we sh all endeavor t o respond to this urban cri si s and help create a city where there i s personal safet y for all p ers ons and pr operty and whe r e there is re a s on for hope and opportunity for individu al growth and dignity for every citizen. To do this, t here are many th ings which we believe mu st be done. There must be a pooling of all resources - a c oordinated effort by rich and poor, by affluent and depressed citizens , by l eaders in religion and education, in business and the professions, in industry and labor , in government, and in all walks of life to meet our citizens needs in the following areas: Police Protection Every citizen is entitled to be secure in his person and property and to fair treatment by law enforcement officials; and, in turn, e¥)Ch citizen has a duty to obey the law and support and cooperate with police officials. �Education Every citizen must have the opportunity for equal educational opportunity - lmowledge of one I s rights and duties, education for employment, and for living - the es,sentials to a society of law and order and human progress. Housing Every citizen must have access to decent housing. This goal adopted long ago has not been achieved, and there is yet to be obtained a climate in which every person will have equal opportunity for housing that he can afford. Employment There must be training for new jobs and retaining for other jobs in our changing technology, and there must be an end to discrimination against qualified per son s ba sed on sex , race, age or handicap. As we see it, we mu st create new attitudes even more than we need to create new programs, but both are needed! To establish new attitudes we must begin with ourselves , our families, our churche s and synagogues. Therefore, we commit ourselves to an effort to: 1. Carry on mutual interchanges in our churches with ministers and layman of all races discussing these critical areas of concern. 2. P reach and give courses within our own churches dealing with these areas. 3. Adopt and carr y out special projects which contribute t o the b etterment of conditions in each of the foregoing areas , and encourage such things a s positive support for day care center s, l ow cost hou sing corporations, health clinics, and t raining employment programs. In order to develop wide acceptance of our stated purpose and our plan of action, we respectfully urge Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. to issue invitations to Atlant a I s political, economic and religious leaders, and to citizens representative of all areas of our urban community to attend a meeting sponsored by the undersigned with the Mayor serving as host. The purpose of the meeting will be to achieve in the Atlanta urban �area an agreement on our stated purpose, and to arrange for a coordinated use of all possible resources. We seek a true and new commitment and to develop a simple connectional structure to carry out this commitment. We, by signing this resolution, do declare ourselves to be an inter-faith . committee, and authorize our designated representatives to visit the Mayor of the City of Atlanta and other local leaders of this area for the following purposes: 1. To offer the full support of ourselves as representatives of the religious community of the urban area for coordinated effort in meeting the needs of every individual. 2. To fund a luncheon for leaders and representatives of both races at which time we could hear from Mayor Allen his suggestions as to how all available resources might be coordinated to achieve our objectives. 3. To support a call for broader ministerial and lay leadership in subsequent meetings and projects. 4. And to offer ourselves for service on any Council or Committee de aling with these critical areas. Finally, we invite all citizens to join with us in a commitment to our stateme nt of purpose and our plan of action, and we ask the help of Almighty God in this endeavor to t r ansform and redeem our entire urban area. Signed on This Day, Tue sday 2nd of April , 1968 I � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document A STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND A PLAN OF ACTION FOR ATLANTANS CONCERNED ABOUT RIOTS, THEIR CAUSES AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES We, the undersigned Atlantans, are deeply concerned about the riots which have occurred in our nation with increasing frequency and with mounting violence! We are concerned about the consequences of continued rioting and believe that the deterioration of human relations could do greater damage than the loss of mater - ial things if we fail to bring an end to the riots and the conditions which spawn them. We commend to every thoughtful citizen who believes in law and order and in human progress the recently released Report of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders. Whether one would agree absolutely with its methodology or the conclusions of the commission, we believe the report contains food for thought and suggestions for action which merit consideration. The report is a good point of reference and basis for discussion and action, We are convinced that neither studies nor resolutions nor good intentions alone will suffice. We believe that all of the religious leaders of metropolitan Atlanta should act now to bring an end to conditions in our midst which create despair, con- tribute to human degradation and fuel violence, We, therefore, commit ourselves to assist in the task of transforming our urban area that, insofar as our abilities and resources permit, we shall endeavor to respond to this urban crisis and help create a city where there is personal safety for all per- sons and property and where there is reason for hope and opportunity for individual growth and dignity for every citizen. To do this, there are many things which we believe must be done. There must be a pooling of all resources — a coordinated effort by rich and poor, by affluent and depressed citizens, by leaders in religion and education, in business and the professions, in industry and labor, in government, and in all walks of life — to meet our citizens needs in the following areas: Police Protection § Every citizen is entitled to be secure in his person and property and to fair treat- ment by law enforcement officials; and, in turn, each citizen has a duty to obey the law and support and cooperate with police officials. Education. Every citizen must have the oppor- tunity for equal educational oppor- tunity - Inowledge of one's rights and duties, education for employment, and for living - the essentials to a society of law and order and human progress, Housing Every citizen must have access to decent housing. This goal adopted long ago has not been achieved, and there is yet to be obtained a climate in which every person will have equal opportunity for housing that he can afford. Employment There must be training for new jobs and retaining for other jobs in our changing technology, and there must be an end to discrimination against qualified persons based on sex, race, age or handicap. As we see it, we must create new attitudes even more than we need to create new programs, but both are needed! To establish new attitudes we must begin with ourselves, our families, our churches and synagogues. Therefore, we commit ourselves to an effort to: 1. Carry on mutual interchanges in our churches with ministers and layman of all races discussing these critical areas of concern, 2. Preach and give courses within our own churches dealing with these areas. 3. Adopt and carry out special projects which contribute to the betterment of conditions in each of the foregoing areas, and encourage such things as positive support for day care centers, low cost housing corporations, health clinics, and training employment programs, In order to develop wide acceptance of our stated purpose and our plan of action, we respectfully urge Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. to issue invitations to Atlanta's political, economic and religious leaders, and to citizens representative of all areas of our urban community to attend a meeting sponsored by the undersigned with the Mayor serving as host. The purpose of the meeting will be to achieve ih the Atlanta urban  area an agreement on our stated purpose, and to arrange for a coordinated use of all possible resources. We seek a true and new commitment and to develop a simple connectional structure to carry out this commitment, We, by signing this resolution, do declare ourselves to be an inter-faith . committee, and authorize our designated representatives to visit the Mayor of the City of Atlanta and other local leaders of this area for the following purposes: b To offer the full support of ourselves as representatives of the religious community of the urban area for coordinated effort in meeting the needs of every individual. To fund a luncheon for leaders and representatives of both races at which time we could hear from Mayor Allen his suggestions as to how all available resources might be coordinated to achieve our objectives. To support a call for broader ministerial and lay leadership in subsequent meetings and projects, And to offer ourselves for service on any Council or Committee dealing with these critical areas. Finally, we invite all citizens to join with us in a commitment to our. statement of purpose and our plan of action, and we ask the help of Almighty God in this endeavor to transform and redeem our entire urban area. Signed on This Day, Tuesday 2nd of_April, 1968  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 15, Document 10 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 15 Folder topic: Clergymen's conference | 1968 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/a38b296ef45fcd1f00d67d76b5cebaec.pdf 38b411ccf1f62766d346f3da8d353afb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. A STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND A PLAN OF ACTION FOR ATLANTANS CONCERNED ABOUT RIOTS, THEIR CAUSES AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES We, the undersigned Atlantans, are deeply concerned about the riots which have occurred in our nation with increasing frequency and with mounting \riolence ! We are concerned about the consequences of continued rioting and believe that the deterioration of human relations could do greater damage than the loss of mater ial things if we fail to bring an end to the riots and the conditions which spawn them. We commend to every thoughtful citizen who believes in law and order and in human progress the recently released Report of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders. Whether one would agree absolutely with its methodology or the conclusions of the commission , we believe the report contains food for thought and suggestions for action which merit consideration. The report is a good point of reference and basis for discussion and action. We are convinced that neither studies nor resolutions nor good intentions alone will suffice. We believe that all of the r eligious leaders of metropolitan Atlanta should act now to bring an end to conditions in our midst which create de spair, contribute to human degradation and fuel violence. · We, therefore, commit ourselves to assist in the task of transforming our urban area that, insofar as our abilities and resources permit, we shall endeavor to-respond to this urban crisis and help create a city where there is personal safety for all persons and property and where there is reason for hope and opportunity for individual growth and dignity for every citizen. To do this, there are many things which we believe must be done. There must be a pooling of all resources - a coordinated effort by rich and poor, by affluent and depressed citizens, by leaders in religion and education, in business and the pr ofessions, in industry and labor, in government, and in all walks of life to meet our citi zens needs in the following areas: Police Protection Every citizen is entitled to be secu r e in his person and propert y and to fair treat- ment by l aw enforcement offic ials; and, in turn, e ach citizen has a duty to obey the law and support and cooperat e with police officials . �Education Every citizen must have the opportunity for equal educational opportunity - knowledge of one I s rights and duties, education for employment, and for living - the ess~ntials to a society of law and order and human progress. Housing Every citizen must have access to decent housing. This goal adopted long ago has not been achieved, and there is yet to be obtained a climate in which every person will have equal opportunity for housing that he can afford. Employment There must be training for new jobs and retaining for other jobs in our changing technology, and there must be an end to discrimination against qualified persons based on sex , race, age or handicap. As we see it, we mu st create new attitudes even m ore than we need to cr eate new programs, but both are needed! To est ablish new attitudes we must begin with ours el ves, our families, our chur ches and synagogues. Therefore , we commit ourselves to an effort to : 1. Carry on mutual interchanges in our churches with ministers and layman of all races discussing these critical areas of concern. 2. P r each and give courses within our own churches dealing with these areas . 3. Adopt and carry out special projects which contribute to the betterment of conditions in each of the foregoing areas, and encourage such things as positive support for day care centers, low cost housing corporations, health clinics, and training employment programs. In order to develop wide acceptance of our stated purpose and our plan of action, we respectfully urge Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. to issue invitations to Atlanta I s politic 81, economic and religious leaders, and to citizens representative of all areas of our urban community to attend a meeting sponsored by the undersigned with the Mayor serving as host. The purpose of the meeting will be to achieve in the Atlanta urban �area an agreement on our stated purpose, and to arrange for a coordinated use of all possible resources. We seek a true and new commitment and to develop a simple connectional structure to carry out this commitment". We , by signing this resolution, do declare ourselves to be an inter-faith . committee, and authorize our designated representatives to visit the Mayor of the City of Atlanta and other local leaders of this area for the following purposes: 1. To offer the full support of ourselves as representatives of the religious community of the urban area for coordinated effort in meeting the needs of every individual. 2. To fund a luncheon for leaders and representatives of both races at which time we could hear from Mayor Allen his suggestions as to how all available · resources might be coordinated to achieve our objectives. 3. To support a call for broader ministerial and lay leadership in subsequent meetings and projects. 4. And to offer ourselves for service on any Council or Committee dealing with these critical areas. Finally, we invite all citizens to join with us in a commitment to our st ateme nt of purpose and our plan of action, and we ask the help of Almighty God in this endeavor to t r ansform and redeem our entire urban area. Signed on This Day, Tuesday l 2nd of Ap ril , 19 68 � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document A STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND A PLAN OF ACTION FOR ATLANTANS CONCERNED ABOUT RIOTS, THEIR CAUSES AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES We, the undersigned Atlantans, are deeply concerned about the riots which have occurred in our nation with increasing frequency and with mounting violence! We are concerned about the consequences of continued rioting and believe that the deterioration of human relations could do greater damage than the loss of mater - ial things if we fail to bring an end to the riots and the conditions which spawn them. We commend to every thoughtful citizen who believes in law and order and in human progress the recently released Report of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders. Whether one would agree absolutely with its methodology or the conclusions of the commission, we believe the report contains food for thought and suggestions for action which merit consideration. The report is a good point of reference and basis for discussion and action. We are convinced that neither studies nor resolutions nor good intentions alone will suffice. We believe that all of the religious leaders of metropolitan Atlanta should act now to bring an end to conditions in our midst which create despair, con- tribute to human degradation and fuel violence, We, therefore, commit ourselves to assist in the task of transforming our urban area that, insofar as our abilities and resources permit, we shall endeavor to respond to this urban crisis and help create a city where there is personal safety for all per- sons and property and where there is reason for hope and opportunity for individual growth and dignity for every citizen. To do this, there are many things which we believe must be done. There must be a pooling of all resources — a coordinated effort by rich and poor, by affluent and depressed citizens, by leaders in religion and education, in business and the professions, in industry and labor, in government, and in all walks of life = to meet our citizens needs in the following areas: Police Protection -~ Every citizen is entitled to be secure in his person and property and to fair treat- ment by law enforcement officials; and, in turn, each citizen has a duty to obey the law and support and cooperate with police officials. Education. Every citizen must have the oppor- tunity for equal educational oppor- tunity - knowledge of one's rights and duties, education for employment, and for living - the essentials to a society of law and order and human progress. Housing Every citizen must have access to decent housing. This goal adopted long ago has not been achieved, and there is yet to be obtained a climate in which every person will have equal opportunity for housing that he can afford. Employment There must be training for new jobs and retaining for other jobs in our changing technology, and there must be an end to discrimination against qualified persons based on sex, race, age or handicap. As we see it, we must create new attitudes even more than we need to create new programs, but both are needed! To establish new attitudes we must begin with ourselves, our families, our churches and synagogues. Therefore, we commit ourselves to an effort to: 1, Carry on mutual interchanges in our churches with ministers and layman of all races discussing these critical areas of concern, 2. Preach and give courses within our own churches dealing with these areas. 8. Adopt and carry out special projects which contribute to the betterment of conditions in each of the foregoing areas, and encourage such things as positive support for day care centers, low cost housing corporations, health clinics, and training employment programs, In order to develop wide acceptance of our stated purpose and our plan of action, we respectfully urge Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. to issue invitations to Atlanta's political, economic and religious leaders, and to citizens representative of all areas of our urban community to attend a meeting sponsored by the undersigned with the Mayor serving as host. The purpose of the meeting will be to achieve in the Atlanta urban area an agreement on our stated purpose, and to arrange for a coordinated use of all possible resources. We seek a true and new commitment and to develop a simple connectional structure to carry out this commitment, We, by signing this resolution, do declare ourselves to be an inter-faith . committee, and authorize our designated representatives to visit the Mayor of the City of Atlanta and other local leaders of this area for the following purposes: 1. To offer the full support of ourselves as representatives of the religious community of the urban area fér coordinated effort in meeting the needs of every individual. 2. To fund a luncheon for leaders and representatives of both races at which time we could hear from Mayor Allen his suggestions as to how all available resources might be coordinated to achieve our objectives. 3. To support a call for broader ministerial and lay leadership in subsequent meetings and projects. 4, And to offer ourselves for service on any Council or Committee dealing with these critical areas. Finally, we invite all citizens to join with us in a commitment to our statement of purpose and our plan of action, and we ask the help of Almighty God in this endeavor to transform and redeem our entire urban area. Signed on This Day, Tuesday 2nd of_April, 1968  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 15, Document 9 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 15 Folder topic: Clergymen's conference | 1968 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/abd69e1501482e1c10be570dfe3c0fbf.pdf a080e06ec140e6036bf405372c996e47 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. A STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND A PLAN OF ACTION FOR ATLANTANS CONCERNED ABOUT RIOTS, THEIR CAUSES AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES We, the undersigned Atlantans, are deeply concerned about the riots which have occurred in our nation with increasing frequency and with mounting violence! We are concerned about the consequences of continued rioting and believe that the deterioration of human relations could do gre ater damage than the loss of mater ial things if we fail to bring an end to the riots and the conditions which spawn them. We commend to every thoughtful citizen who believes in law and order and in human progress the recently rel eased Report of the Nati onal Advis ory Comm i s sion on Civil Disorders. Whether one would agree absolutely with its methodology or the conclusions of the commission, we believe the report contains food for thought and suggestion s for action which m erit consider ation. The repor t is a good point of reference and basis for discussion and action. We are convince d that neither studies nor resolutions nor good int entions alone will suffice . We b elieve that all of the r eligious l eaders of met r op olitan Atlanta should act now to bring an end to conditions in our midst which create despair, con tribute to human degradati on and fuel violence . We, therefore , commit oursel ves to assist in the task of transforming our urban area that, insofar as our abilitie s and resources permit , we shall endeavor -to-respond to this urban crisis and help create a city where there is personal safety for all persons and pr operty and whe r e there is reason for hope and opportunity for individual growth and dignity for every citizen. To do this, there are many things which we believe mu st be done. There must be a pooling of all resources - a coordinated effort by rich and poor, by affluent and depressed citizens, by leader s in religion and education, in busine ss and the pr ofessions, in industry and labor, in government, and in all walks of life to meet our c itizen s needs in the following areas: Police Protection Ever y citizen is entitled t o b e secure in his person and property and t o fair t reatment by l aw enforcement officials; and, in turn, eaeh citizen has a duty to obey the law and support and cooperate with police officials. �Education Every citizen must have the opportunity for equal educational opportunity - lmowledge of one I s rights and duties, education for employment, and for living - the,, essentials to a society of law and order and human progress. Housing Every citizen must have access to decent housing. This goal adopted long ago has not been achieved, and there is yet to be obtained a climate in which every person will have equal opportunity for housing that he c an afford. Employment There must be training for new jobs and retaining for other job s in our changing technology, and the r e must be an end to discrimination again st qualified per sons based on sex , race, age or handic ap. As we see it, we mu st cre ate new attitudes even m ore than we need t o create new programs , but both are needed! To e stablish new attitude s we must begin with ourselves, our families , our churches and synagogues. Therefore, we commit ourselves to an effort to: 1. Carry on mutual interchanges in our churches with ministers and layman of all races discussing these critical areas of concern. 2. Preach and give courses within our own churches dealing with these areas. 3. Adopt and carry out special projects which contribute to the betterment of conditions in each of the foregoing areas, and encourage such things as positive support for day care centers, low cost housing corporation s, health clinics, and training emp l oyme nt pr ogr ams. In order to devel op wide acceptance of our stated purpose and our pl an of action, we respectfully urge Mayor Ivan Allen, J r. to issue invitations to Atlanta' s political, economic and religious leaders , and t o citizens repres entative of all areas of our urban community to attend a meeting sponsored by the undersigned with the Mayor serving as host. The purpose of the meeting will be to achieve in the Atlanta urban �area an agreement on our stated purpose, and to arrange for a coordinated use of all possible resources. We seek a true and new commitment and to develop a simple connectional structure to carry out this commitment. We, by signing this resolution, do declare ourselves to be an inter-faith . committee, and authorize our designated representatives to visit the Mayor of the City of Atlanta and other local leaders of this area for the following purposes: 1. To offer the full support of ourselves as representatives of the religious community of the urban area for coordinated effort in meeting the needs . of every individual. 2. To fund a luncheon for leaders and representatives of both races at which time we could hear from Mayor Allen his suggestions as to how all available resources might be coordinated to achieve our objectives. 3. To support a call for broader mini st erial and lay leadership in subsequent meetings and projects. 4. And to offer ourselves for service on any Council or Committee dealin g with these cr itical areas. Finally , we invite all c iti zens to join with us in a com mit ment t o ou.r. statement of pur pose and our plan of act ion, and we a sk the help of Alm i ghty God in this endeavor to tran sform and r edeem our entire ur ban are a. Signed on This Day, Tuesday 2nd of April, 1968 I � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document A STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND A PLAN OF ACTION FOR ATLANTANS CONCERNED ABOUT RIOTS, THEIR CAUSES AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES We, the undersigned Atlantans, are deeply concerned about the riots which have occurred in our nation with increasing frequency and with mounting violence! We are concerned about the consequences of continued rioting and believe that the deterioration of human relations could do greater damage than the loss of mater - ial things if we fail to bring an end to the riots and the conditions which spawn them. We commend to every thoughtful citizen who believes in law and order and in human progress the recently released Report of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders, Whether one would agree absolutely with its methodology or the conclusions of the commission, we believe the report contains food for thought and suggestions for action which merit consideration. The report is a good point of reference and basis for discussion and action, We are convinced that neither studies nor resolutions nor good intentions alone will suffice. We believe that all of the religious leaders of metropolitan Atlanta should act now to bring an end to conditions in our midst which create despair, con- tribute to human degradation and fuel violence. We, therefore, commit ourselves to assist in the task of transforming our urban area that, insofar as our abilities and resources permit, we shall endeavor to respond to this urban crisis and help create a city where there is personal safety for all per- sons and property and where there is reason for hope and opportunity for individual growth and dignity for every citizen. To do this, there are many things which we believe must be done. There must be a pooling of all resources — a coordinated effort by rich and poor, by affluent and depressed citizens, by leaders in religion and education, in business and the professions, in industry and labor, in government, and in all walks of life — to meet our citizens needs in the following areas: Police Protection § Every citizen is entitled to be secure in his person and property and to fair treat- ment by law enforcement officials; and, in turn, each citizen has a duty to obey the law and support and cooperate with police officials. Education. Every citizen must have the oppor- tunity for equal educational oppor- tunity - knowledge of one's rights and duties, education for employment, and for living - the essentials to a society of law and order and human progress, Housing Every citizen must have access to decent housing. This goal adopted long ago has not been achieved, and there is yet to be obtained a climate in which every person will have equal opportunity for housing that he can afford. Employment There must be training for new jobs and retaining for other jobs in our changing technology, and there must . be an end to discrimination against qualified persons based on sex, race, age or handicap. As we see it, we must create new attitudes even more than we need to create new programs, but both are needed! To establish new attitudes we must begin with ourselves, our families, our churches and synagogues. Therefore, we commit ourselves to an effort to: 1. Carry on mutual interchanges in our churches with ministers and layman of all races discussing these critical areas of concern, 2. Preach and give courses within our own churches dealing with these areas. 3. Adopt and carry out special projects which contribute to the betterment of conditions in each of the foregoing areas, and encourage such things as positive support for day care centers, low cost housing corporations, health clinies, and training employment programs, In order to develop wide acceptance of our stated purpose and our plan of action 3 we respectfully urge Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. to issue invitations to Atlanta's political, economic and religious leaders, and to citizens representative of all areas of our urban community to attend a meeting sponsored by the undersigned with the Mayor serving as host. The purpose of the meeting will be to achieve in the Atlanta urban area an agreement on our stated purpose, and to arrange for a coordinated use of all possible resources. We seek a true and new commitment and to develop a simple connectional structure to carry out this commitment, We, by signing this resolution, do declare ourselves to be an inter-faith . committee, and authorize our designated representatives to visit the Mayor of the City of Atlanta and other local leaders of this area for the following purposes: 1. To offer the full support of ourselves as representatives of the religious community of the urban area for coordinated effort in meeting the needs of every individual. 2. To fund a luncheon for leaders and representatives of both races at which time we could hear from Mayor Allen his suggestions as to how all available resources might be coordinated to achieve our objectives. 3. To support a call for broader ministerial and lay leadership in subsequent meetings and projects. 4. And to offer ourselves for service on any Council or Committee dealing with these critical areas. Finally, we invite all citizens to join with us in a commitment to our. statement of purpose and our plan of action, and we ask the help of Almighty God in this endeavor to transform and redeem our entire urban area. Signed on This Day, Tuesday 2nd of _ April, 1968  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 15, Document 8 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 15 Folder topic: Clergymen's conference | 1968 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/b18789fdcc29aaf517450f07af541f1d.pdf 8ddaa1e4903235932dc4efbf5c380d79 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. A STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND A PLAN OF ACTION FOR ATLANTANS CONCERNED ABOUT RIOTS, THEIR CAUSES AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES We, the undersigned Atlantans, are deeply concerned about the riots which have occurred in our nation with increasing frequency and with mounting violence! We are concerned about the consequences of continued rioting and believe that the deterioration of human relations could do gre ater damage than the loss of mater ial things if we fail to bring an end to the riots and the conditions which spawn them. We commend to every thoughtful citizen who believes in law and order and in human progress the recently released Report of the National Advisory Commis sion on Civil Disorders. Whether one would agree absolutely with its methodology or the conclusions of the commission, we believe the report contains food for thought and suggestions for action which merit consideration. The report is a good point of reference and basis for discussion and action. We are convinced that neither studies nor resolutions nor good intentions alone will suffice. We believe that all of the religious leaders of metropolit an Atlanta should act now t o bring an end to conditions in our midst which c reat e despair , cont ribute to human degradation and fuel violence . We, therefore, com mit our selves to assist in the t a sk of transforming our urban area that, insofar as our abilities and r esour c es permit, we shall endeavor t o re spond to this urban cr i sis and h elp create a city where there is p ersonal safety for all pers ons and property and where there i s re a s on for hope and opportunity for individual growth and dignity for every citizen. To do this, there are many things which we believe must be done. There must be a pooling of all resources - a coordinated effort by rich and poor, by affluent and depressed citizens, by leaders in religion and education, in business and the professions, in industry and labor, in government, and in all walks of life to meet our citizens needs in the following areas: Police Protection Every citizen is entitled to be secure in his person and property and to fair treatm ent by law enforcement official s ; and, in turn, ench citizen has a duty to obey the law and support and cooperate with police officials. �Education Every citizen must have the opportunity for equal educational opportunity - Imowledge of one's rights and duties, education for employment, and for living - the essentials to a society of law and order and human progress. Housing Every citizen must have access to decent housing. This goal adopted long ago has not been achieved, and there is yet to be obtained a climate in which every person will have equal opportunity for housing that he can afford. Employment There must be training for new jobs and retaining for other jobs in our changing technology, and there must be an end to discrimination against qualified persons based on sex, race, age or handicap. As we see it, we must create new attitudes even more than we need to create new programs, but both are needed! To establish new attitudes we must begin with ourselves, our families, our churches and synagogues. Therefore, we commit ourselves to an effort to: 1. Carry on mutual interchanges in our churches with ministers and layman of all races discussing these critical areas of concern. 2. Preach and give courses within our own churches dealing with these areas. 3. Adopt and carry out special projects which contribute to the betterment of conditions in each of the foregoing areas, and encourage such tb.ings as positive support for day care centers, low cost housing corporations, health clinics, and training employment programs. In order to develop wide acceptance of our stated purpose and our plan of action, we respectfully urge Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. to issue invitations to Atlanta's political, economic and religious leaders, and to citizens representative of all areas of our urban community to attend a meeting sponsored by the undersigned with the Mayor serving as host. The purpose of the meeting will be to achieve in the Atlanta urban �area an agreement on our stated purpose, and to arrange for a coordinated use of all possible resources. We seek a true and new commitment and to develop a simple connectional structure to carry out this commitment. We, by signing this resolution, do declare ourselves to be an inter-faith . committee, and authorize our designated representatives to visit the Mayor of the City of Atlanta and other local leaders of this area for the following purposes: 1. To offer the full support of ourselves as representatives of the religious community of the urban area for coordinated effort in meeting the needs of every individual. 2. To fund a luncheon for leaders and representatives of both races at which time we could hear from Mayor Allen his suggestions as to how all available resources might be coordinated to achieve our objectives. 3. To support a call for broader ministerial and lay leadership in subsequent meetings and projects. 4. And to offer ourselves for service on any Council or Committee dealing with ·these critical areas. Finally, we invite all citizens to join with us in a commitment to our . stateme nt of purpose and our plan of action, and we ask the help of Almighty God in this endeavor to t r ansform and redeem our entire urban area. Signed on Thi s Day, Tue sday 2nd of Ap ril , 1968 ' � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document A STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND A PLAN OF ACTION FOR ATLANTANS CONCERNED ABOUT RIOTS, THEIR CAUSES AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES We, the undersigned Atlantans, are deeply concerned about the riots which have occurred in our nation with increasing frequency and with mounting violence! We are concerned about the consequences of continued rioting and believe that the deterioration of human relations could do greater damage than the loss of mater - ial things if we fail to bring an end to the riots and the conditions which spawn them. We commend to every thoughtful citizen who believes in law and order and in human progress the recently released Report of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders. Whether one would agree absolutely with its methodology or the conclusions of the commission, we believe the report contains food for thought and suggestions for action which merit consideration. The report is a good point of reference and basis for discussion and action. We are convinced that neither studies nor resolutions nor good intentions alone will suffice. We believe that all of the religious leaders of metropolitan Atlanta should act now to bring an end to conditions in our midst which create despair, con- tribute to human degradation and fuel violence, We, therefore, commit ourselves to assist in the task of transforming our urban area that, insofar as our abilities and resources permit, we shall endeavor to respond to this urban crisis and help create a city where there is personal safety for all per- sons and property and where there is reason for hope and opportunity for individual growth and dignity for every citizen. To do this, there are many things which we believe must be done. There must be a pooling of all resources — a coordinated effort by rich and poor, by affluent and depressed citizens, by leaders in religion and education, in business and the professions, in industry and labor, in government, and in all walks of life — to meet our citizens needs in the following areas: Police Protection § Every citizen is entitled to be secure in his person and property and to fair treat- ment by law enforcement officials; and, in turn, each citizen has a duty to obey the law and support and cooperate with police officials. - / eaneabion > Every citizen must have the aeons tunity for equal educational oppor- tunity - knowledge of one's rights and duties, education for employment, and for living - the essentials to a society of law and order and human progress, Housing Every citizen must have access to decent housing. This goal adopted long ago has not been achieved, and there is yet to be obtained a climate in which every person will have equal opportunity for housing that he can afford. Employment There must be training for new jobs and retaining for other jobs in our changing technology, and there must be an end to discrimination against qualified persons based on sex, race, age or handicap. As we see it, we must create new attitudes even more than we need to create new programs, but both are needed! To establish new attitudes we must begin with ourselves, our families, our churches and synagogues. Therefore, we commit ourselves to an effort to: 1. Carry on mutual interchanges in our churches with ministers and layman of all races discussing these critical areas of concern, 2. Preach and give courses within our own churches dealing with these areas. 8. Adopt and carry out special projects which contribute to the betterment of conditions in each of the foregoing areas, and encourage such things as positive support for day care centers, low cost housing corporations, health clinics, and training employment programs, In order to develop wide acceptance of our stated purpose and our plan of action we respectfully urge Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. to issue invitations to Atlanta's political, economic and religious leaders, and to citizens representative of all areas of our urban community to attend a meeting sponsored by the undersigned with the Mayor serving as host. The purpose of the meeting will be to achieve in the Aflanta urban area an agreement on our stated purpose, and to arrange for a coordinated use of all possible resources. We seek a true and new commitment and to develop a simple connectional structure to carry out this commitment, We, by signing this resolution, do declare ourselves to be an inter-faith . committee, and authorize our designated representatives to visit the Mayor of the City of Atlanta and other local leaders of this area for the following purposes: Le To offer the full support of ourselves as representatives of the religious community of the urban area fér coordinated effort in meeting the needs of every individual. To fund a luncheon for leaders and representatives of both races at which time we could hear from Mayor Allen his suggestions as to how all available resources might be coordinated to achieve our objectives. To support a call for broader ministerial and lay leadership in subsequent meetings and projects. And to offer ourselves for service on any Council or Committee dealing with these critical areas. Finally, we invite all citizens to join with us in a commitment to our. statement of purpose and our plan of action, and we ask the help of Almighty God in this endeavor to transform and redeem our entire urban area. Signed on This Day, Tuesday 2nd of April, 1968  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 15, Document 7 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 15 Folder topic: Clergymen's conference | 1968 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/5c7a403584832c0fbe66461bec1e7e3c.pdf 158b63c4af0780f65e1a8197ec81bbcb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. A STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND A PLAN OF ACTION FOR ATLANTANS CONCERNED ABOUT RIOTS, THEIR CAUSES AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES We, the undersigned Atlantans, are deeply concerned about the riots which have \\ occurred in our nation with increasing frequency and with mounting violence! We are concerned about the consequences of continued rioting and b elieve that the deterioration of human relations could do greater damage than the los s of mater ial things if we fail to bring an end to the riots and the conditions which spawn them. We commend to every thoughtful citizen who believes in law and order and in human progress the recently release9 Report of the National Advisory Commis sion on Civil Disorders. Whether one would agree absolutely with its methodol ogy or the conclusions of the commission , we b elieve the report contains food for thought and suggestions for action which merit consideration. The report is a good point of r eference and basis for discussion and action. We are c onvinced that n either studie s nor resolutions nor good int entions alone will suffice . We believe that all of the religious leaders of metrop olitan Atl anta should act now t o bring an end to conditions in our m i<l s t wliieh c r eatP. <le spair, con tribute to hum an degradation and fuel viol ence . We, therefore, c ommit our selves to a ssist in the task of tran sformin g our urban area that, insofar as our abilities and resources permit, we shall endeavor Lo 1:e sp on<l to this urban crisis and help create a city where there is personal safety for all persons and property and where there is reason for hope and opportunity for individual growth and dignity for every citizen. To do this, there are many things which we believe must be done. There must be a pooling of all resources - a coordinated effort by rich and poor, by affluent and depressed citizens, by leaders in religion and education, in business and the profes sions, in indust r y and labor , in governm ent, and in all wal ks of life to meet our citi?:en s needs in the following a r eas: Police Protection._ Every c itizen is entitled to be secure in his person and property and to fair t reat- ment by law enforcement officials; and, in turn, each citizen has a duty to obey the law and support and cooperate with police officials. �Every citizen must Education have the oppor- tunity for equal educational opp ortunity --knowledge of one's rights and dutues, education for employment, and for living - the essentials to a society of law and order and human progress. Housing Every citizen must have access to decent housing. This goal adopted long ago has not been achieved, and there is yet to be obtained a climate in which every person will have equal opportunity for housing that he can afford. Employment There must be training for n ew jobs and retaining for other jobs in our changing t echnology, and the r e must be an end t o dfacriminati on against qualifie d per sons based on s ex , r ace , a ge or handicap. As we see it , we mu st creat e new attitude s even more than we need t o cre ate new pr ograms, but b oth are needed! To e :.t ablish new attituded we mu st b egin with ourselves, our famil ies , our churches and synagogues . Therefor e, we pl edge our s elves to: 1. Carry on mutual int erchanges in ou r churche s with mini ster s and 1ayman of both races di scuss ing th e se critic al areas of concern . 2. Preach and give c ourses within our own church e s dealing with the se areas . 3. Adopt and carry out special projects which contr ibute to the better m ent of condit ions m each of the foregoing areas , and encourage such things as positive support fo r day car e center s , low cost housing corpor ati ons, h ealth clinic s, and t r ainjng empl oyment programs . In order to develop wide ac cept ance of our stated 1,>urpose and our plan of action , we respectfully urge Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. to i ssu e invitations to Atlanta's political, economic and religious leaders, and to citizens representative of all areas of our ..... 1,..,,,_ __ ..__,.,,_.:+ .. .,__ n++- A - __......._,_+.: - -- - __ ___, l-.-- Lt.... - �Education Every citizen must have the oppor- tunity for equal educational opportunity ""knowledge of one's rights and dutues, education for employment, and for living - the essentials to a society of law and order and human progress. Housing Every citizen must have access to decent housing. This goal adopted long ago has not been achieved, and there is yet to be obtained a climate in which every person will have equal opportunity for housing that he can afford. Employment There must be training for n ew jobs and retaining for other jobs in our changing technology, and there must be an end to discr imination again st qualifie d per sons based on sex , race, age or handicap. As we se e it, we must create n ew attitudes even more than we need to create new programs , but both are needed! To e::.tablish new attituded we mu st begin with oursel ves, our families, our churche s and synagogues . Therefore, we pledge ou rselves to : 1. Carry on mutual interchanges in our churches with ministers and l ayman of both races discussing these critical areas of concern. 2. Preach and give courses within our own churches dealing with these areas. 3. Adopt and carry out special projects which contribute to the bette rment of conditions m each of the foregoing areas, and encourage such things as positive support for day care centers, low cost housing corporations, health clinics, and trainin g employment pr ograms. In order to develop wide acceptance of our stated purpose and ou r pl an of action , we re spectfully urge Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr . to issue invitations to Atlanta's political , economic and religious leaders, and to c itizens r epr esent ative of all areas of ou r urban community to attend a m e etin g spon sored by the undersigned with the Mayor serving as host. The purpose of the meeting will be to ac!1 ieve in the Atlanta u han �area an agreement on our stated purpose, and to arrange for a coordinated use of all possible resources. We seek a true and new commitment and to develop a simple connectional structure to carry out this commitment. We, by signing this resolution, do declare ourselves to be 1an inter-faith . committee, and authorize our designated representatives to visit the Mayor of the City of Atlanta and other local leaders of this area for the followin g purposes: 1. To offer the full support of ourselves as representatives of the religious community of the urban area for coordinated effort in meeting the needs of every individual. 2. To fund a luncheon for leaders and representatives of both races at which time we could hear from Mayor Allen his suggestions as to how all available resources might be coordinated to achieve our objectives. 3. To support a call for broader ministerial and lay leadership in subsequent meetings and projects. 4 . And to offer ourselves for service on any Council or Committee de aling with these critical area s. Finally , we invite all citizen s to join with us in a commitment to our statement of purpo s e and our plan of action, and we ask the help of Almight y God in this endeavor to t ran sform and redeem our enti r e urban area . Si gned on Thi s Day, Tuesday 2nd ,_ of April , 1968 � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document A STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND A PLAN OF ACTION FOR ATLANTANS CONCERNED ABOUT RIOTS, THEIR CAUSES AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES We, the undersigned Atlantans, are deeply concerned about the riots which have occurred in our nation with increasing frequency and with mounting violence! We are concerned about the consequences of continued rioting and believe that the deterioration of human relations could do greater damage than the loss of mater - ial things if we fail to bring an end to the riots and the conditions which spawn them. We commend to every thoughtful citizén who believes in law and order and in human progress the recently released Report of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders. Whether one would agree absolutely with its methodology or the conclusions of the commission, we believe the report contains food for thought and suggestions for action which merit consideration. The report is a good point of reference and basis for discussion and action. We are convinced that neither studies nor resolutions nor good intentions alone will suffice. We believe that all of the religious leaders of metropolitan Atlanta should act now to bring an end to conditions in our midst which create despair, con- tribute to human degradation and fuel violence. We, therefore, commit ourselves to assist in the task of transforming our urban area that, insofar as our abilities and resources permit, we shall endeavor lo respond to this urban crisis and help create a city where there is personal safety for all per- sons and property and where there is reason for hope and opportunity for individual growth and dignity for every citizen. To do this, there are many things which we believe must be done. There must be a pooling of all resources — a coordinated effort by rich and poor, by affluent and depressed citizens, by leaders in religion and education, in business and the professions, in industry and labor, in government, and in all walks of life = to meet our citizens needs in the following areas: Police Protection. Every citizen is entitled to be secure in his person and property and to fair treat- ment by law enforcement officials; and, in turn, each citizen has a duty to obey the law and support and cooperate with police officials.  Education Housing Emp loyment Every citizen must have the oppor- tunity for equal educational oppor- tunity ~knowledge of one's rights and dutues, education for employment, and for living - the essentials to a society of law and order and human progress. Every citizen must have access to decent housing. This goal adopted long ago has not been achieved, and there is yet to be obtained a climate in which every person will have equal opportunity for housing that he can afford. There must be training for new jobs and retaining for other jobs in our changing technology, and there must be an end to discrimination against qualified persons based on sex, race, age or handicap, As we see it, we must create new attitudes even more than we need to create new programs, but both are needed! To establish new attituded we must begin with ourselves, our families, our churches and synagogues. Therefore, we pledge ourselves to: 1, Carry on mutual interchanges in our churches with ministers and layman of both races discussing these critical areas of concern, 2. Preach and give courses within our own churches dealing with these areas. 8. Adopt and carry out special projects which contribute to the betterment of conditions in each of the foregoing areas, and encourage such things as positive support for day care centers, low cost housing corporations, health clinics, and training employment programs. In order to develop wide acceptance of our stated purpose and our plan of action we respectfully urge Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. to issue invitations to Atlanta's political economic and religious leaders, and to citizens representative of all areas of our ee ee eR ee i a a  Bausation Every citizen must have the oppor- tunity for equal educational oppor- tunity -knowledge of one's rights and dutues, education for employment, and for living - the essentials to a society of law and order and human progress. Housing Every citizen must have access to decent housing. This goal adopted long ago has not been achieved, and there is yet to be obtained a climate in which every person will have equal opportunity for housing that he can afford. Emp loyment There must be training for new jobs and retaining for other jobs in our changing technology, and there must be an end to discrimination against qualified persons based on sex, race, age or handicap. As we see it, we must create new attitudes even more than we need to create new programs, but both are needed! To establish new attituded we must begin with ourselves, our families, our churches and synagogues. Therefore, we pledge ourselves to: 1, Carry on mutual interchanges in our churches with ministers and layman of both races discussing these critical areas of concern. 2. Preach and give courses within our own churches dealing with these areas. 3. Adopt and carry out special projects which contribute to the betterment of conditions in each of the foregoing areas, and encourage such things as positive support for day care centers, low cost housing corporations, health clinics, and training employment programs. In order to develop wide acceptance of our stated purpose and our plan of action, we respectfully urge Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. to issue invitations to Atlanta's political, economic and religious leaders, and to citizens representative of all areas of our urban community to attend a meeting sponsored by the undersigned with the Mayor serving as host. The purpose of the meeting will be to achieve in the Atlanta wrban area an agreement on our stated purpose, and to arrange for a coordinated use of all possible resources. We seek a true and new commitment and to develop a simple connectional structure to carry out this commitment. We, by signing this resolution, do declare ourselves to be an inter-faith . committee, and authorize our designated representatives to visit the Mayor of the City of Atlanta and other local leaders of this area for the following purposes: 1. To offer the full support of ourselves as representatives of the religious community of the urban area for coordinated effort in meeting the needs of every individual. 2. To fund a luncheon for leaders and representatives of both races at which time we could hear from Mayor Allen his suggestions as to how all available resources might be coordinated to achieve our objectives. 3. To support a call for broader ministerial and lay leadership in subsequent meetings and projects. 4, And to offer ourselves for service on any Council or Committee dealing with these critical areas. Finally, we invite all citizens to join with us in a commitment to our statement of purpose and our plan of action, and we ask the help of Almighty God in this endeavor to transform and redeem our entire urban area.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 15, Document 6 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 15 Folder topic: Clergymen's conference | 1968 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/5ca784e455b6951836d8dc50b2b93130.pdf 18caee73d1ea60a22c6fd4c41d40d277 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. AGENDA CLERGYMAN'S CONFERENCE April 2, 11 O'Clock, Peachtree Christian Dr. Harry Fifield, Presiding Church I ntroductory Statement, Dr. Harry Fifield Brief Statement on Condition of Situation in Atlanta, Mr. Dan Sweat & Mr. Robinson Mayor's Office 20-Minute period given to program of operation connection, Dr. John Anderson & Dr . Lawren ce Bot toms Motion Presented, Dr. Harry Fifield Discussion Adjournment ~eW 143.215.248.55 ~ (3;J--vf - � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document AGENDA CLERGYMAN'S CONFERENCE April 2, 11 O'Clock, Peachtree Christian Church Dr. Harry Fifield, Presiding Introductory Statement, Dr. Harry Fifield Brief Statement on Condition of Situation in Atlanta, Mr. Dan Sweat & Mr. Robinson Mayor's Office 20-Minute period given to program of operation connection, Dr. John Anderson & Dr. Lawrence Bottoms Motion Presented, Dr. Harry Fifield Dat ha ebut! Discussion , Adjournment prey pak ped. 1130  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 15, Document 5 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 15 Folder topic: Clergymen's conference | 1968 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/b19a374fc4d124fc2c0a34a9d2661c93.pdf dddd3afb8e7f246474b6b61327669fe4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. I ,. I CITY OF .A I.~ANTA CITY HALL April 3, 1968 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR R. EARL LANDERS, Administrative Assistant MRS. ANN M. MOSES, Executive Secretary DAN E. SWEAT, JR. , Director of Governmental Liaison MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. From: Subject: Dan Sweat ~ Atlanta Christian Council Civil Disorders Proposal The attached statement was unanimously adopted Tuesday by the Atlanta Christian Council. Johnny Robinson and I met with the Resolutions Committee during the morning to discuss this statement with the members of that committee. The ministers are sincerely interested in contributing directly to the elimination of central city problems and are seeking realistic ways in which to become involved. You will notice they want to finance a luncheon or dinner which you would host. What they really want to do is to organize an Urban Coalition or help formalize the Coalition which we have previously attempted to get started. They desire to invite John Gardner down, who along with you, would help draw interested leaders from all walks of life to the dinner meeting. I will meet with Dr. Moore and members of his committee Thursday in an attempt to develop specifics before the committee meets with you next Wednesday at 3:00 p. m. to outline their plans to you. Such a dinner would be held probably the we e k of May 6. Fifield has suggested that it be held at his church. I think we should support and e ncourage such a gathering. DS : fy Dr. Harry � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document i ' CITY HALL ATLANTS, GA. 30303 April 3, 1968 Tel, 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR R. EARL LANDERS, Administrative Assistant MRS. ANN M. MOSES, Executive Secretary DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Director of Governmental Liaison MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. From: Dan Sweat Dey Subject: Atlanta Christian Council Civil Disorders Proposal The attached statement was unanimously adopted Tuesday by the Atlanta Christian Council, Johnny Robinson and I met with the Resolutions Committee during the morning to discuss this statement with the members of that committee. The ministers are sincerely interested in contributing directly to the elimination of central city problems and are seeking realistic ways in which to become involved, You will notice they want to finance a luncheon or dinner which you would host. What they really want to do is to organize an Urban Coalition or help formalize the Coalition which we have previously attempted to get started, They desire to invite John Gardner down, who along with you, would help draw interested leaders from all walks of life to the dinner meeting. I will meet with Dr. Moore and members of his committee Thursday in an attempt to develop specifics before the committee meets with you next Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. to outline their plans to you. Such a dinner would be held probably the week of May 6. Dr. Harry Fifield has suggested that it be held at his church. I think we should support and encourage such a gathering. DS : fy  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 15, Document 4 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 15 Folder topic: Clergymen's conference | 1968 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/cd74894e989aea8fad6082fd3145fb92.pdf 39e9699cfd288261f75cfe63772e57ca Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. SUBJECT: Statement of Purpose and Plan of Action for Atlantans Concerned about Riots, Their Causes, and Their Consequences We, the undersigned Atlantans, are deeply concerned about the riots which have occurred in our nation with increasing frequency and with mounting violence. We are concerned about the consequences of continued rioting and believe that the deterioration of human relations could do greater damage than the loss of material things if we fail to bring an end to riots and the ·:;_· conditions which spawn the mo We commend to every thoughtful citizen who believes in law and order and human progress the recently released 11 Report of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders 11 • Whether one would agree absolutely with its methodology or the conclusions of the Commission, we believe the Report contains food for thought and suggestions for action which merit consideration. The Report is a good point of reference and a basis for discussion and action. We are convinced that neither studies, nor resolutions, nor good i ntentions alone will suffic e. We believe that all of the religious l eade rs of Metropolitan Atlanta should act now to bring an end to conditions in our midst which create des pair, contribute to human degradation and fuel violence. We, therefore, commit ours e lves to assist in the task of transforming our urban area , that insofar as our abilities and resources permit, we should endeavor to respond to this urban crisisand help create a city where there is p ersonal safety for all persons and property and where there is reason for hope and opportunity for individual growth and dignity for every citizen. To do this there are many things which we believe must b e done. There must be a pooling of our resources - a coordinated effort for rich and poor, by affluent and depressed citizens , by leaders in religion, education and business and the professions , in industry and labor , in government and in all walks of life to meet our citizens needs in the following areas o �Page Two 1. 2. 3. 4. Police Protection Education Housing Employment (Note: These areas are spelled out in the Council's memo) As we see it, we must create a new attitude even more than we need to create new programs hut both are needed. To establish new attitudes we must begin with ourselves, ourx families, our churches and synagogues. Therefore, we pledge ourselves to - - - - - (three areas are listed) In order to deve lop wide acceptance of our stat ed purpose and our plan of action, we re s pectfully urge Mayor Iva n Alle n, Jr . to i s s u e invi t a tions to Atlanta : p ~ political, e conomic and r eligious leaders, to citizens representative of all areas of our urban community, to attend the meeting sponsored by the undersigned. with the Mayor serving as host. The purpose of this meeting will b e to achieve in the Atlan ta urgan area, an agreement on our stat ed purpos e and to a rr ange for a coordinated use of all possible resources. We seek a true and a new commitment and to develop a simple connectional structure to carry out this commitment. We, by signing this resolution, do d eclaJi-·e ourselves to b e an inter-faith committee and authorize our designated representatives to visit the Mayor of the City of Atlanta and the other loca l l eaders of this area for the following purposes. 1. 2. To offer th e full support of ourselves as representatives of the r e ligious community. at To fund a luncheon for l ead e rs and r epresentatives of both races /which time we could hear from Mayor Ivan Allen hi s suggestions as to how all available resources might be coordinated to achieve our objective s. 3 and 4 are listed in other memo. Finally, we invite all citizens to join with us in a commitment to our Statement of Purpose and our Plan of Action a nd we ask the h e lp of Almighty God in this endeavor to transform and redeem our entire urban area. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document SUBJECT: Statement of Purpose and Plan of Action for Atlantans Concerned about Riots, Their Causes, and Their Consequences We, the undersigned Atlantans, are deeply concerned about the riots which have occurred in our nation with increasing frequency and with mounting violence, We are concerned about the consequences of continued rioting and believe that the deterioration of human relations could do greater damage than the loss of material things if we fail to bring an end to riots and the conditions which spawn them. We commend to every thoughtful citizen who believes in law and order and human progress the recently released ''Report of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders'', Whether one would agree absolutely with its methodology or the conclusions of the Commission, we believe the Report contains food for thought and suggestions for action which merit consideration, The Reportis a good point of reference and a basis for discussion and action, We are convinced that neither studies, nor resolutions, nor good intentions alone will suffice. We believe that all of the religious leaders of Metropolitan Atlanta should act now to bring an end to conditions in our midst which create despair, contribute to human degradation and fuel violence, We, therefore, commit ourselves to assist in the task of transforming our urban area, that insofar as our abilities and resources permit, we should endeavor to respond to this urban crisisand help create a city where there is personal safety for all persons and property and where there is reason for hope and opportunity for individual growth and dignity for every citizen, To do this there are many things which we believe must be done, There must be a pooling of our resources - a coordinated effort for rich and poor, by affluent and depressed citizens, by leaders in religion, education and business and the professions, in industry and labor, in government and in all walks of life to meet our citizens needs in the following areas, Page Two l. Police Protection Z. Education 3. Housing 4, Employment (Note: These areas are spelled out in the Council's memo) As we see it, we must create a new attitude even more than we need to create new programs but both are needed, To establish new attitudes we must begin with ourselves, our families, our churches and synagogues. Therefore, we pledge ourselves to - -- - - (three areas are listed) In order to develop wide acceptance of our stated purpose and our plan of action, we respectfully urge Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr, to issue invitations to Atlanta pukrtkones political, economic and religious leaders, to citizens representative of all areas of our urban community, to attend the meeting sponsored by the undersigned, with the Mayor serving as host. The purpose of this meeting will be to achieve in the Atlanta urgan area, an agreement on our stated purpose and to arrange for a coordinated use of all possible resources, We seek a true and a new commitment and to develop a simple connectional structure to carry out this commitment, We, by signing this resolution, do declare ourselves to be an inter-faith committee and authorize our designated representatives to visit the Mayor of the City of Atlanta and the other local leaders of this area for the following purposes, 1. To offer the full support of ourselves as representatives of the religious community, at 2. To fund a luncheon for leaders and representatives of both races /which time we could hear from Mayor Ivan Allen his suggestions as to how all available resources might be coordinated to achieve our objectives. 3 and 4 are listed in other memo, Finally, we invite all citizens to join with us in a commitment to our Statement of Purpose and our Plan of Action and we ask the help of Almighty God in this endeavor to transform and redeem our entire urban area,  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 15, Document 3 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 15 Folder topic: Clergymen's conference | 1968 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/2ed1d05a52be5dee69cb6ede6141ce85.pdf c93186510f7a584c04a797a6a5a930f0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 3, 1968 MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Ivan Allen. Jr. From: Dan Swe t Subject: Atl nta Christian Council Civil Di orders Propos 1 The attach d statement was unanimou ly adopted Tue day by the Atlant Christian Council. Johnny Robin on and Im t with the Resolutions Committee dul'ing the morning to di cus thi tat ment with the members 0£ that committ Th · minister ar incerely interested in contributin dir ctly to the Hmination of central city problems and are s eking realistic ways in which to b come involved. You will notice they want to finance luncheon or dinner which you would ho t. What they r ally w nt to do i to organize an Urban Co lition or help formalbe the Coluition which we hav previously attempted to g t st rted. They desi re to invit John G rdner down, who long with you, would help draw int r ted leaders from all walks of life to the dinn r me ting. I will meet with Dr. Moore and members of hi committee Thursday in an ttempt to develop specific: before the committee meets with you next Wedn sday at 3:00 p. m . to outline their plans to you. Such dinner would be held probably the w ek of May 6. Fifi ld ha ugg ted that it be held t hi church. I think w DS :fy should support and encourage uch g thering. Dr . Harry � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document April 3, 1968 MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. From: Dan Sweat Subject: Atlanta Christian Council Divil Disorders Proposal The attached statement was unanimously adopted Tuesday by the Atlanta Christian Council, Johnny Robinson and I met with the Resolutions Committee during the morning to discuss this statement with the members of that committee. The ministers are sincerely interested in contributing directly to the elimination of central city problems and are seeking realistic ways in which to become involved. You will notice they want to finance a luncheon or dinner which you would host. What they really want to do is to organize an Urban Coalition or help formalize the Cohlition which we have previously attempted to get started. They desire to invite John Gardner down, who along with you, would help draw interested leaders from all walks of life to the dinner meeting. I will meet with Dr. Moore and members of his committee Thursday in an attempt to develop specifics before the committee meets with you next Wednesday at 3:00 p,m, to outline their plans to you. Such a dinner would be held probably the week of May 6. Dr. Harry Fifield has suggested that it be held at his church. I think we should support and encourage such a gathering. DS: fy  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 15, Document 2 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 15 Folder topic: Clergymen's conference | 1968 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/9455686ca2dd69170550021f65132270.pdf c4d9a20af67b91f5678df6b870c9b386 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 4, 1968 MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr . From: Dan Sweat Subject: Clergymen's Conference I met with representatives of the Atlanta Christian Council this morning to discuss followup on the suggested meeting the Clergy of Atlanta wants to hold to help get further understanding of and involvement in the problems whieh face the city. The idea of the ministers is to have a meeting which would include the religious leadership from the five county area, th elected political l adership, top business, labor nd education. In effect, they are talking about an Urban Coalition type m es meeting of the top leadei.-ship. They are speaking in term of from 500 to 1,000 persons. What apparently prompted this int r st on the part of th Clergy wa Al Bow speech to them. It is now f lt that Mr. Bows h put th Cl rgy on the spot and there is fear that the busin ss community h s gott n out head of the religious community. Th mini t rs who re hehind thi movement £ l th t th time l at hand to encour ge some of th more timid mini t r , partlcul rly in th ubuJ'b , to g t moving. They feel th t if these mini t rs can ee wh t ome of the busine community is doing and ying, people lik �Mayor Allen Page Two April 4; 1968 Bows, Paul Austin, Sterne, etc., that they won't feel they're risking their necks or their pulpits by getting involved in the "urban problems" . We have tentatively settled on May 6 as the date for the dinner and would like to issue an invitation to John Gardner. The prog:ram would consist of "rip-snorting" speeches from you, Paul Austin, John Gardner and a key religious figure. The ministers I committee will be in to talk to you about it, present their ideas and get any suggestions you might have on Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. DS:fy � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document April 4, 1968 MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. From: Dan Sweat Subject: Clergymen's Conference I met with representatives of the Atlanta Christian Council this morning to discuss followup on the suggested meeting the Clergy of Atlanta wants to hold to help get further understanding of and involvement in the problems which face the city. The idea of the ministers is to have a meeting which would include the religious leadership from the five county area, the elected political leadership, top business, labor and education, In effect, they are talking about an Urban Coalition type mass meeting of the top leadership. They are speaking in terms of from 500 to 1,000 persons. What apparently prompted this interest on the part of the Clergy was Al Bows speech to them, It is now felt that Mr. Bows has put the Clergy on the spot and there is fear that the business community has gotten out ahead of the religious community. The ministers who are hehind this movement feel that the time is at hand to encourage some of the more timid ministers, particularly in the suburbs, to get moving. They feel that if these ministers can see what some of the business community is doing and saying, people like Mayor Allen Page Two April 4, 1968 Bows, Paul Austin, Sterne, etc., that they won't feel they're risking their necks or their pulpits by getting involved in the "urban problems". We have tentatively settled on May 6 as the date for the dinner and would like to issue an invitation to John Gardner. The program would consist of ''rip-snorting" speeches from you, Paul Austin, John Gardner and a key religious figure. The ministers' committee will be in to talk to you about it, present their ideas and get any suggestions you might have on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. DS:fy  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 15, Document 1 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 15 Folder topic: Clergymen's conference | 1968 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/10a62b9660e95194781292a3bca3611e.pdf f2f26d7ccfa4b1396f2817057b0d7089 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 4, 1968 MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr . From: Dan Sweat Subject: Clergymen's Conference I met with representatives of the Atlanta Christian Council this morning to discuss followup on the suggested meeting the Clergy of Atlanta wants to hold to help get further understanding of and involvement in the problems whieh face the city. The idea of the ministers is to have a meeting which would include the religious leadership from the five county area, th elected political l adership, top business, labor nd education. In effect, they are talking about an Urban Coalition type m es meeting of the top leadei.-ship. They are speaking in term of from 500 to 1,000 persons. What apparently prompted this int r st on the part of th Clergy wa Al Bow speech to them. It is now f lt that Mr. Bows h put th Cl rgy on the spot and there is fear that the busin ss community h s gott n out head of the religious community. Th mini t rs who re hehind thi movement £ l th t th time l at hand to encour ge some of th more timid mini t r , partlcul rly in th ubuJ'b , to g t moving. They feel th t if these mini t rs can ee wh t ome of the busine community is doing and ying, people lik �Mayor Allen Page Two April 4; 1968 Bows, Paul Austin, Sterne, etc., that they won't feel they're risking their necks or their pulpits by getting involved in the "urban problems" . We have tentatively settled on May 6 as the date for the dinner and would like to issue an invitation to John Gardner. The prog:ram would consist of "rip-snorting" speeches from you, Paul Austin, John Gardner and a key religious figure. The ministers I committee will be in to talk to you about it, present their ideas and get any suggestions you might have on Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. DS:fy �April 3, 1968 MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Ivan Allen. Jr. From: Dan Swe t Subject: Atl nta Christian Council Civil Di orders Propos 1 The attach d statement was unanimou ly adopted Tue day by the Atlant Christian Council. Johnny Robin on and Im t with the Resolutions Committee dul'ing the morning to di cus thi tat ment with the members 0£ that committ Th · minister ar incerely interested in contributin dir ctly to the Hmination of central city problems and are s eking realistic ways in which to b come involved. You will notice they want to finance luncheon or dinner which you would ho t. What they r ally w nt to do i to organize an Urban Co lition or help formalbe the Coluition which we hav previously attempted to g t st rted. They desi re to invit John G rdner down, who long with you, would help draw int r ted leaders from all walks of life to the dinn r me ting. I will meet with Dr. Moore and members of hi committee Thursday in an ttempt to develop specific: before the committee meets with you next Wedn sday at 3:00 p. m . to outline their plans to you. Such dinner would be held probably the w ek of May 6. Fifi ld ha ugg ted that it be held t hi church. I think w DS :fy should support and encourage uch g thering. Dr . Harry �SUBJECT: Statement of Purpose and Plan of Action for Atlantans Concerned about Riots, Their Causes, and Their Consequences We, the undersigned Atlantans, are deeply concerned about the riots which have occurred in our nation with increasing frequency and with mounting violence. We are concerned about the consequences of continued rioting and believe that the deterioration of human relations could do greater damage than the loss of material things if we fail to bring an end to riots and the ·:;_· conditions which spawn the mo We commend to every thoughtful citizen who believes in law and order and human progress the recently released 11 Report of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders 11 • Whether one would agree absolutely with its methodology or the conclusions of the Commission, we believe the Report contains food for thought and suggestions for action which merit consideration. The Report is a good point of reference and a basis for discussion and action. We are convinced that neither studies, nor resolutions, nor good i ntentions alone will suffic e. We believe that all of the religious l eade rs of Metropolitan Atlanta should act now to bring an end to conditions in our midst which create des pair, contribute to human degradation and fuel violence. We, therefore, commit ours e lves to assist in the task of transforming our urban area , that insofar as our abilities and resources permit, we should endeavor to respond to this urban crisisand help create a city where there is p ersonal safety for all persons and property and where there is reason for hope and opportunity for individual growth and dignity for every citizen. To do this there are many things which we believe must b e done. There must be a pooling of our resources - a coordinated effort for rich and poor, by affluent and depressed citizens , by leaders in religion, education and business and the professions , in industry and labor , in government and in all walks of life to meet our citizens needs in the following areas o �Page Two 1. 2. 3. 4. Police Protection Education Housing Employment (Note: These areas are spelled out in the Council's memo) As we see it, we must create a new attitude even more than we need to create new programs hut both are needed. To establish new attitudes we must begin with ourselves, ourx families, our churches and synagogues. Therefore, we pledge ourselves to - - - - - (three areas are listed) In order to deve lop wide acceptance of our stat ed purpose and our plan of action, we re s pectfully urge Mayor Iva n Alle n, Jr . to i s s u e invi t a tions to Atlanta : p ~ political, e conomic and r eligious leaders, to citizens representative of all areas of our urban community, to attend the meeting sponsored by the undersigned. with the Mayor serving as host. The purpose of this meeting will b e to achieve in the Atlan ta urgan area, an agreement on our stat ed purpos e and to a rr ange for a coordinated use of all possible resources. We seek a true and a new commitment and to develop a simple connectional structure to carry out this commitment. We, by signing this resolution, do d eclaJi-·e ourselves to b e an inter-faith committee and authorize our designated representatives to visit the Mayor of the City of Atlanta and the other loca l l eaders of this area for the following purposes. 1. 2. To offer th e full support of ourselves as representatives of the r e ligious community. at To fund a luncheon for l ead e rs and r epresentatives of both races /which time we could hear from Mayor Ivan Allen hi s suggestions as to how all available resources might be coordinated to achieve our objective s. 3 and 4 are listed in other memo. Finally, we invite all citizens to join with us in a commitment to our Statement of Purpose and our Plan of Action a nd we ask the h e lp of Almighty God in this endeavor to transform and redeem our entire urban area. �I ,. I CITY OF .A I.~ANTA CITY HALL April 3, 1968 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR R. EARL LANDERS, Administrative Assistant MRS. ANN M. MOSES, Executive Secretary DAN E. SWEAT, JR. , Director of Governmental Liaison MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. From: Subject: Dan Sweat ~ Atlanta Christian Council Civil Disorders Proposal The attached statement was unanimously adopted Tuesday by the Atlanta Christian Council. Johnny Robinson and I met with the Resolutions Committee during the morning to discuss this statement with the members of that committee. The ministers are sincerely interested in contributing directly to the elimination of central city problems and are seeking realistic ways in which to become involved. You will notice they want to finance a luncheon or dinner which you would host. What they really want to do is to organize an Urban Coalition or help formalize the Coalition which we have previously attempted to get started. They desire to invite John Gardner down, who along with you, would help draw interested leaders from all walks of life to the dinner meeting. I will meet with Dr. Moore and members of his committee Thursday in an attempt to develop specifics before the committee meets with you next Wednesday at 3:00 p. m. to outline their plans to you. Such a dinner would be held probably the we e k of May 6. Fifield has suggested that it be held at his church. I think we should support and e ncourage such a gathering. DS : fy Dr. Harry �AGENDA CLERGYMAN'S CONFERENCE April 2, 11 O'Clock, Peachtree Christian Dr. Harry Fifield, Presiding Church I ntroductory Statement, Dr. Harry Fifield Brief Statement on Condition of Situation in Atlanta, Mr. Dan Sweat & Mr. Robinson Mayor's Office 20-Minute period given to program of operation connection, Dr. John Anderson & Dr . Lawren ce Bot toms Motion Presented, Dr. Harry Fifield Discussion Adjournment ~eW 143.215.248.55 ~ (3;J--vf - �A STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND A PLAN OF ACTION FOR ATLANTANS CONCERNED ABOUT RIOTS, THEIR CAUSES AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES We, the undersigned Atlantans, are deeply concerned about the riots which have \\ occurred in our nation with increasing frequency and with mounting violence! We are concerned about the consequences of continued rioting and b elieve that the deterioration of human relations could do greater damage than the los s of mater ial things if we fail to bring an end to the riots and the conditions which spawn them. We commend to every thoughtful citizen who believes in law and order and in human progress the recently release9 Report of the National Advisory Commis sion on Civil Disorders. Whether one would agree absolutely with its methodol ogy or the conclusions of the commission , we b elieve the report contains food for thought and suggestions for action which merit consideration. The report is a good point of r eference and basis for discussion and action. We are c onvinced that n either studie s nor resolutions nor good int entions alone will suffice . We believe that all of the religious leaders of metrop olitan Atl anta should act now t o bring an end to conditions in our m i<l s t wliieh c r eatP. <le spair, con tribute to hum an degradation and fuel viol ence . We, therefore, c ommit our selves to a ssist in the task of tran sformin g our urban area that, insofar as our abilities and resources permit, we shall endeavor Lo 1:e sp on<l to this urban crisis and help create a city where there is personal safety for all persons and property and where there is reason for hope and opportunity for individual growth and dignity for every citizen. To do this, there are many things which we believe must be done. There must be a pooling of all resources - a coordinated effort by rich and poor, by affluent and depressed citizens, by leaders in religion and education, in business and the profes sions, in indust r y and labor , in governm ent, and in all wal ks of life to meet our citi?:en s needs in the following a r eas: Police Protection._ Every c itizen is entitled to be secure in his person and property and to fair t reat- ment by law enforcement officials; and, in turn, each citizen has a duty to obey the law and support and cooperate with police officials. �Every citizen must Education have the oppor- tunity for equal educational opp ortunity --knowledge of one's rights and dutues, education for employment, and for living - the essentials to a society of law and order and human progress. Housing Every citizen must have access to decent housing. This goal adopted long ago has not been achieved, and there is yet to be obtained a climate in which every person will have equal opportunity for housing that he can afford. Employment There must be training for n ew jobs and retaining for other jobs in our changing t echnology, and the r e must be an end t o dfacriminati on against qualifie d per sons based on s ex , r ace , a ge or handicap. As we see it , we mu st creat e new attitude s even more than we need t o cre ate new pr ograms, but b oth are needed! To e :.t ablish new attituded we mu st b egin with ourselves, our famil ies , our churches and synagogues . Therefor e, we pl edge our s elves to: 1. Carry on mutual int erchanges in ou r churche s with mini ster s and 1ayman of both races di scuss ing th e se critic al areas of concern . 2. Preach and give c ourses within our own church e s dealing with the se areas . 3. Adopt and carry out special projects which contr ibute to the better m ent of condit ions m each of the foregoing areas , and encourage such things as positive support fo r day car e center s , low cost housing corpor ati ons, h ealth clinic s, and t r ainjng empl oyment programs . In order to develop wide ac cept ance of our stated 1,>urpose and our plan of action , we respectfully urge Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. to i ssu e invitations to Atlanta's political, economic and religious leaders, and to citizens representative of all areas of our ..... 1,..,,,_ __ ..__,.,,_.:+ .. .,__ n++- A - __......._,_+.: - -- - __ ___, l-.-- Lt.... - �Education Every citizen must have the oppor- tunity for equal educational opportunity ""knowledge of one's rights and dutues, education for employment, and for living - the essentials to a society of law and order and human progress. Housing Every citizen must have access to decent housing. This goal adopted long ago has not been achieved, and there is yet to be obtained a climate in which every person will have equal opportunity for housing that he can afford. Employment There must be training for n ew jobs and retaining for other jobs in our changing technology, and there must be an end to discr imination again st qualifie d per sons based on sex , race, age or handicap. As we se e it, we must create n ew attitudes even more than we need to create new programs , but both are needed! To e::.tablish new attituded we mu st begin with oursel ves, our families, our churche s and synagogues . Therefore, we pledge ou rselves to : 1. Carry on mutual interchanges in our churches with ministers and l ayman of both races discussing these critical areas of concern. 2. Preach and give courses within our own churches dealing with these areas. 3. Adopt and carry out special projects which contribute to the bette rment of conditions m each of the foregoing areas, and encourage such things as positive support for day care centers, low cost housing corporations, health clinics, and trainin g employment pr ograms. In order to develop wide acceptance of our stated purpose and ou r pl an of action , we re spectfully urge Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr . to issue invitations to Atlanta's political , economic and religious leaders, and to c itizens r epr esent ative of all areas of ou r urban community to attend a m e etin g spon sored by the undersigned with the Mayor serving as host. The purpose of the meeting will be to ac!1 ieve in the Atlanta u han �area an agreement on our stated purpose, and to arrange for a coordinated use of all possible resources. We seek a true and new commitment and to develop a simple connectional structure to carry out this commitment. We, by signing this resolution, do declare ourselves to be 1an inter-faith . committee, and authorize our designated representatives to visit the Mayor of the City of Atlanta and other local leaders of this area for the followin g purposes: 1. To offer the full support of ourselves as representatives of the religious community of the urban area for coordinated effort in meeting the needs of every individual. 2. To fund a luncheon for leaders and representatives of both races at which time we could hear from Mayor Allen his suggestions as to how all available resources might be coordinated to achieve our objectives. 3. To support a call for broader ministerial and lay leadership in subsequent meetings and projects. 4 . And to offer ourselves for service on any Council or Committee de aling with these critical area s. Finally , we invite all citizen s to join with us in a commitment to our statement of purpo s e and our plan of action, and we ask the help of Almight y God in this endeavor to t ran sform and redeem our enti r e urban area . Si gned on Thi s Day, Tuesday 2nd ,_ of April , 1968 �A STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND A PLAN OF ACTION FOR ATLANTANS CONCERNED ABOUT RIOTS, THEIR CAUSES AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES We, the undersigned Atlantans, are deeply concerned about the riots which have occurred in our nation with increasing frequency and with mounting violence! We are concerned about the consequences of continued rioting and believe that the deterioration of human relations could do gre ater damage than the loss of mater ial things if we fail to bring an end to the riots and the conditions which spawn them. We commend to every thoughtful citizen who believes in law and order and in human progress the recently released Report of the National Advisory Commis sion on Civil Disorders. Whether one would agree absolutely with its methodology or the conclusions of the commission, we believe the report contains food for thought and suggestions for action which merit consideration. The report is a good point of reference and basis for discussion and action. We are convinced that neither studies nor resolutions nor good intentions alone will suffice. We believe that all of the religious leaders of metropolit an Atlanta should act now t o bring an end to conditions in our midst which c reat e despair , cont ribute to human degradation and fuel violence . We, therefore, com mit our selves to assist in the t a sk of transforming our urban area that, insofar as our abilities and r esour c es permit, we shall endeavor t o re spond to this urban cr i sis and h elp create a city where there is p ersonal safety for all pers ons and property and where there i s re a s on for hope and opportunity for individual growth and dignity for every citizen. To do this, there are many things which we believe must be done. There must be a pooling of all resources - a coordinated effort by rich and poor, by affluent and depressed citizens, by leaders in religion and education, in business and the professions, in industry and labor, in government, and in all walks of life to meet our citizens needs in the following areas: Police Protection Every citizen is entitled to be secure in his person and property and to fair treatm ent by law enforcement official s ; and, in turn, ench citizen has a duty to obey the law and support and cooperate with police officials. �Education Every citizen must have the opportunity for equal educational opportunity - Imowledge of one's rights and duties, education for employment, and for living - the essentials to a society of law and order and human progress. Housing Every citizen must have access to decent housing. This goal adopted long ago has not been achieved, and there is yet to be obtained a climate in which every person will have equal opportunity for housing that he can afford. Employment There must be training for new jobs and retaining for other jobs in our changing technology, and there must be an end to discrimination against qualified persons based on sex, race, age or handicap. As we see it, we must create new attitudes even more than we need to create new programs, but both are needed! To establish new attitudes we must begin with ourselves, our families, our churches and synagogues. Therefore, we commit ourselves to an effort to: 1. Carry on mutual interchanges in our churches with ministers and layman of all races discussing these critical areas of concern. 2. Preach and give courses within our own churches dealing with these areas. 3. Adopt and carry out special projects which contribute to the betterment of conditions in each of the foregoing areas, and encourage such tb.ings as positive support for day care centers, low cost housing corporations, health clinics, and training employment programs. In order to develop wide acceptance of our stated purpose and our plan of action, we respectfully urge Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. to issue invitations to Atlanta's political, economic and religious leaders, and to citizens representative of all areas of our urban community to attend a meeting sponsored by the undersigned with the Mayor serving as host. The purpose of the meeting will be to achieve in the Atlanta urban �area an agreement on our stated purpose, and to arrange for a coordinated use of all possible resources. We seek a true and new commitment and to develop a simple connectional structure to carry out this commitment. We, by signing this resolution, do declare ourselves to be an inter-faith . committee, and authorize our designated representatives to visit the Mayor of the City of Atlanta and other local leaders of this area for the following purposes: 1. To offer the full support of ourselves as representatives of the religious community of the urban area for coordinated effort in meeting the needs of every individual. 2. To fund a luncheon for leaders and representatives of both races at which time we could hear from Mayor Allen his suggestions as to how all available resources might be coordinated to achieve our objectives. 3. To support a call for broader ministerial and lay leadership in subsequent meetings and projects. 4. And to offer ourselves for service on any Council or Committee dealing with ·these critical areas. Finally, we invite all citizens to join with us in a commitment to our . stateme nt of purpose and our plan of action, and we ask the help of Almighty God in this endeavor to t r ansform and redeem our entire urban area. Signed on Thi s Day, Tue sday 2nd of Ap ril , 1968 ' �A STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND A PLAN OF ACTION FOR ATLANTANS CONCERNED ABOUT RIOTS, THEIR CAUSES AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES We, the undersigned Atlantans, are deeply concerned about the riots which have occurred in our nation with increasing frequency and with mounting violence! We are concerned about the consequences of continued rioting and believe that the deterioration of human relations could do gre ater damage than the loss of mater ial things if we fail to bring an end to the riots and the conditions which spawn them. We commend to every thoughtful citizen who believes in law and order and in human progress the recently rel eased Report of the Nati onal Advis ory Comm i s sion on Civil Disorders. Whether one would agree absolutely with its methodology or the conclusions of the commission, we believe the report contains food for thought and suggestion s for action which m erit consider ation. The repor t is a good point of reference and basis for discussion and action. We are convince d that neither studies nor resolutions nor good int entions alone will suffice . We b elieve that all of the r eligious l eaders of met r op olitan Atlanta should act now to bring an end to conditions in our midst which create despair, con tribute to human degradati on and fuel violence . We, therefore , commit oursel ves to assist in the task of transforming our urban area that, insofar as our abilitie s and resources permit , we shall endeavor -to-respond to this urban crisis and help create a city where there is personal safety for all persons and pr operty and whe r e there is reason for hope and opportunity for individual growth and dignity for every citizen. To do this, there are many things which we believe mu st be done. There must be a pooling of all resources - a coordinated effort by rich and poor, by affluent and depressed citizens, by leader s in religion and education, in busine ss and the pr ofessions, in industry and labor, in government, and in all walks of life to meet our c itizen s needs in the following areas: Police Protection Ever y citizen is entitled t o b e secure in his person and property and t o fair t reatment by l aw enforcement officials; and, in turn, eaeh citizen has a duty to obey the law and support and cooperate with police officials. �Education Every citizen must have the opportunity for equal educational opportunity - lmowledge of one I s rights and duties, education for employment, and for living - the,, essentials to a society of law and order and human progress. Housing Every citizen must have access to decent housing. This goal adopted long ago has not been achieved, and there is yet to be obtained a climate in which every person will have equal opportunity for housing that he c an afford. Employment There must be training for new jobs and retaining for other job s in our changing technology, and the r e must be an end to discrimination again st qualified per sons based on sex , race, age or handic ap. As we see it, we mu st cre ate new attitudes even m ore than we need t o create new programs , but both are needed! To e stablish new attitude s we must begin with ourselves, our families , our churches and synagogues. Therefore, we commit ourselves to an effort to: 1. Carry on mutual interchanges in our churches with ministers and layman of all races discussing these critical areas of concern. 2. Preach and give courses within our own churches dealing with these areas. 3. Adopt and carry out special projects which contribute to the betterment of conditions in each of the foregoing areas, and encourage such things as positive support for day care centers, low cost housing corporation s, health clinics, and training emp l oyme nt pr ogr ams. In order to devel op wide acceptance of our stated purpose and our pl an of action, we respectfully urge Mayor Ivan Allen, J r. to issue invitations to Atlanta' s political, economic and religious leaders , and t o citizens repres entative of all areas of our urban community to attend a meeting sponsored by the undersigned with the Mayor serving as host. The purpose of the meeting will be to achieve in the Atlanta urban �area an agreement on our stated purpose, and to arrange for a coordinated use of all possible resources. We seek a true and new commitment and to develop a simple connectional structure to carry out this commitment. We, by signing this resolution, do declare ourselves to be an inter-faith . committee, and authorize our designated representatives to visit the Mayor of the City of Atlanta and other local leaders of this area for the following purposes: 1. To offer the full support of ourselves as representatives of the religious community of the urban area for coordinated effort in meeting the needs . of every individual. 2. To fund a luncheon for leaders and representatives of both races at which time we could hear from Mayor Allen his suggestions as to how all available resources might be coordinated to achieve our objectives. 3. To support a call for broader mini st erial and lay leadership in subsequent meetings and projects. 4. And to offer ourselves for service on any Council or Committee dealin g with these cr itical areas. Finally , we invite all c iti zens to join with us in a com mit ment t o ou.r. statement of pur pose and our plan of act ion, and we a sk the help of Alm i ghty God in this endeavor to tran sform and r edeem our entire ur ban are a. Signed on This Day, Tuesday 2nd of April, 1968 I �A STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND A PLAN OF ACTION FOR ATLANTANS CONCERNED ABOUT RIOTS, THEIR CAUSES AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES We, the undersigned Atlantans, are deeply concerned about the riots which have occurred in our nation with increasing frequency and with mounting \riolence ! We are concerned about the consequences of continued rioting and believe that the deterioration of human relations could do greater damage than the loss of mater ial things if we fail to bring an end to the riots and the conditions which spawn them. We commend to every thoughtful citizen who believes in law and order and in human progress the recently released Report of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders. Whether one would agree absolutely with its methodology or the conclusions of the commission , we believe the report contains food for thought and suggestions for action which merit consideration. The report is a good point of reference and basis for discussion and action. We are convinced that neither studies nor resolutions nor good intentions alone will suffice. We believe that all of the r eligious leaders of metropolitan Atlanta should act now to bring an end to conditions in our midst which create de spair, contribute to human degradation and fuel violence. · We, therefore, commit ourselves to assist in the task of transforming our urban area that, insofar as our abilities and resources permit, we shall endeavor to-respond to this urban crisis and help create a city where there is personal safety for all persons and property and where there is reason for hope and opportunity for individual growth and dignity for every citizen. To do this, there are many things which we believe must be done. There must be a pooling of all resources - a coordinated effort by rich and poor, by affluent and depressed citizens, by leaders in religion and education, in business and the pr ofessions, in industry and labor, in government, and in all walks of life to meet our citi zens needs in the following areas: Police Protection Every citizen is entitled to be secu r e in his person and propert y and to fair treat- ment by l aw enforcement offic ials; and, in turn, e ach citizen has a duty to obey the law and support and cooperat e with police officials . �Education Every citizen must have the opportunity for equal educational opportunity - knowledge of one I s rights and duties, education for employment, and for living - the ess~ntials to a society of law and order and human progress. Housing Every citizen must have access to decent housing. This goal adopted long ago has not been achieved, and there is yet to be obtained a climate in which every person will have equal opportunity for housing that he can afford. Employment There must be training for new jobs and retaining for other jobs in our changing technology, and there must be an end to discrimination against qualified persons based on sex , race, age or handicap. As we see it, we mu st create new attitudes even m ore than we need to cr eate new programs, but both are needed! To est ablish new attitudes we must begin with ours el ves, our families, our chur ches and synagogues. Therefore , we commit ourselves to an effort to : 1. Carry on mutual interchanges in our churches with ministers and layman of all races discussing these critical areas of concern. 2. P r each and give courses within our own churches dealing with these areas . 3. Adopt and carry out special projects which contribute to the betterment of conditions in each of the foregoing areas, and encourage such things as positive support for day care centers, low cost housing corporations, health clinics, and training employment programs. In order to develop wide acceptance of our stated purpose and our plan of action, we respectfully urge Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. to issue invitations to Atlanta I s politic 81, economic and religious leaders, and to citizens representative of all areas of our urban community to attend a meeting sponsored by the undersigned with the Mayor serving as host. The purpose of the meeting will be to achieve in the Atlanta urban �area an agreement on our stated purpose, and to arrange for a coordinated use of all possible resources. We seek a true and new commitment and to develop a simple connectional structure to carry out this commitment". We , by signing this resolution, do declare ourselves to be an inter-faith . committee, and authorize our designated representatives to visit the Mayor of the City of Atlanta and other local leaders of this area for the following purposes: 1. To offer the full support of ourselves as representatives of the religious community of the urban area for coordinated effort in meeting the needs of every individual. 2. To fund a luncheon for leaders and representatives of both races at which time we could hear from Mayor Allen his suggestions as to how all available · resources might be coordinated to achieve our objectives. 3. To support a call for broader ministerial and lay leadership in subsequent meetings and projects. 4. And to offer ourselves for service on any Council or Committee dealing with these critical areas. Finally, we invite all citizens to join with us in a commitment to our st ateme nt of purpose and our plan of action, and we ask the help of Almighty God in this endeavor to t r ansform and redeem our entire urban area. Signed on This Day, Tuesday l 2nd of Ap ril , 19 68 �A STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND A PLAN OF ACTION FOR ATLANTANS CONCERNED ABOUT RIOTS, THEIR CAUSES AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES We, the undersigned Atlantans, are deeply concerned about the riots which have occurred in our nation with increasing frequency and with mounting violence! We are concerned about the consequences of continued rioting and believe that the deterioration of human r elations could do greater damage than the loss of mater ial things if we fail to bring an end to the riots and the conditions which spawn them. We commend to every thoughtful citizen who believes in l aw and order and in human progress the recently released Report of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders. Whether one would agree absolutely with its methodology or the conclusions of the commission, we believe the report contains food for thought and suggestions for action which merit consideration. The r epor t is a good point of r eference and basis for discussion and action. We are convinced that n either studies nor r e solutions nor good intentions alone will suffi ce. We b elieve that all of the r eligious l eaders of metropolitan Atl anta should act now to bring an end to conditions in our midst -which create despair , contribut e t o human degradation and fuel violence. We, ther efore, c ommit ou rselve s t o assist in the t ask of t ransfor ming our urban area that, in s ofar a s our abilities and resources permit , we sh all endeavor t o respond to this urban cri si s and help create a city where there i s personal safet y for all p ers ons and pr operty and whe r e there is re a s on for hope and opportunity for individu al growth and dignity for every citizen. To do this, t here are many th ings which we believe mu st be done. There must be a pooling of all resources - a c oordinated effort by rich and poor, by affluent and depressed citizens , by l eaders in religion and education, in business and the professions, in industry and labor , in government, and in all walks of life to meet our citizens needs in the following areas: Police Protection Every citizen is entitled to be secure in his person and property and to fair treatment by law enforcement officials; and, in turn, e¥)Ch citizen has a duty to obey the law and support and cooperate with police officials. �Education Every citizen must have the opportunity for equal educational opportunity - lmowledge of one I s rights and duties, education for employment, and for living - the es,sentials to a society of law and order and human progress. Housing Every citizen must have access to decent housing. This goal adopted long ago has not been achieved, and there is yet to be obtained a climate in which every person will have equal opportunity for housing that he can afford. Employment There must be training for new jobs and retaining for other jobs in our changing technology, and there must be an end to discrimination against qualified per son s ba sed on sex , race, age or handicap. As we see it, we mu st create new attitudes even more than we need to create new programs, but both are needed! To establish new attitudes we must begin with ourselves , our families, our churche s and synagogues. Therefore, we commit ourselves to an effort to: 1. Carry on mutual interchanges in our churches with ministers and layman of all races discussing these critical areas of concern. 2. P reach and give courses within our own churches dealing with these areas. 3. Adopt and carr y out special projects which contribute t o the b etterment of conditions in each of the foregoing areas , and encourage such things a s positive support for day care center s, l ow cost hou sing corporations, health clinics, and t raining employment programs. In order to develop wide acceptance of our stated purpose and our plan of action, we respectfully urge Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. to issue invitations to Atlant a I s political, economic and religious leaders, and to citizens representative of all areas of our urban community to attend a meeting sponsored by the undersigned with the Mayor serving as host. The purpose of the meeting will be to achieve in the Atlanta urban �area an agreement on our stated purpose, and to arrange for a coordinated use of all possible resources. We seek a true and new commitment and to develop a simple connectional structure to carry out this commitment. We, by signing this resolution, do declare ourselves to be an inter-faith . committee, and authorize our designated representatives to visit the Mayor of the City of Atlanta and other local leaders of this area for the following purposes: 1. To offer the full support of ourselves as representatives of the religious community of the urban area for coordinated effort in meeting the needs of every individual. 2. To fund a luncheon for leaders and representatives of both races at which time we could hear from Mayor Allen his suggestions as to how all available resources might be coordinated to achieve our objectives. 3. To support a call for broader ministerial and lay leadership in subsequent meetings and projects. 4. And to offer ourselves for service on any Council or Committee de aling with these critical areas. Finally, we invite all citizens to join with us in a commitment to our stateme nt of purpose and our plan of action, and we ask the help of Almighty God in this endeavor to t r ansform and redeem our entire urban area. Signed on This Day, Tue sday 2nd of April , 1968 I � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document April 4, 1968 MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. From: Dan Sweat Subject: Clergymen's Conference I met with representatives of the Atlanta Christian Council this morning to discuss followup on the suggested meeting the Clergy of Atlanta wants to hold to help get further understanding of and involvement in the problems which face the city. The idea of the ministers is to have a meeting which would include the religious leadership from the five county area, the elected political leadership, top business, labor and education, In effect, they are talking about an Urban Coalition type mass meeting of the top leadership. They are speaking in terms of from 500 to 1,000 persons. What apparently prompted this interest on the part of the Clergy was Al Bows speech to them, It is now felt that Mr. Bows has put the Clergy on the spot and there is fear that the business community has gotten out ahead of the religious community. The ministers who are hehind this movement feel that the time is at hand to encourage some of the more timid ministers, particularly in the suburbs, to get moving. They feel that if these ministers can see what some of the business community is doing and saying, people like Mayor Allen Page Two April 4, 1968 Bows, Paul Austin, Sterne, etc., that they won't feel they're risking their necks or their pulpits by getting involved in the "urban problems". We have tentatively settled on May 6 as the date for the dinner and would like to issue an invitation to John Gardner. The program would consist of ''rip-snorting" speeches from you, Paul Austin, John Gardner and a key religious figure. The ministers' committee will be in to talk to you about it, present their ideas and get any suggestions you might have on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. DS:fy April 3, 1968 MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. From: Dan Sweat Subject: Atlanta Christian Council Divil Disorders Proposal The attached statement was unanimously adopted Tuesday by the Atlanta Christian Council, Johnny Robinson and I met with the Resolutions Committee during the morning to discuss this statement with the members of that committee. The ministers are sincerely interested in contributing directly to the elimination of central city problems and are seeking realistic ways in which to become involved. You will notice they want to finance a luncheon or dinner which you would host. What they really want to do is to organize an Urban Coalition or help formalize the Cohlition which we have previously attempted to get started. They desire to invite John Gardner down, who along with you, would help draw interested leaders from all walks of life to the dinner meeting. I will meet with Dr. Moore and members of his committee Thursday in an attempt to develop specifics before the committee meets with you next Wednesday at 3:00 p,m, to outline their plans to you. Such a dinner would be held probably the week of May 6. Dr. Harry Fifield has suggested that it be held at his church. I think we should support and encourage such a gathering. DS: fy SUBJECT: Statement of Purpose and Plan of Action for Atlantans Concerned about Riots, Their Causes, and Their Consequences We, the undersigned Atlantans, are deeply concerned about the riots which have occurred in our nation with increasing frequency and with mounting violence, We are concerned about the consequences of continued rioting and believe that the deterioration of human relations could do greater damage than the loss of material things if we fail to bring an end to riots and the conditions which spawn them. We commend to every thoughtful citizen who believes in law and order and human progress the recently released ''Report of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders'', Whether one would agree absolutely with its methodology or the conclusions of the Commission, we believe the Report contains food for thought and suggestions for action which merit consideration, The Reportis a good point of reference and a basis for discussion and action, We are convinced that neither studies, nor resolutions, nor good intentions alone will suffice. We believe that all of the religious leaders of Metropolitan Atlanta should act now to bring an end to conditions in our midst which create despair, contribute to human degradation and fuel violence, We, therefore, commit ourselves to assist in the task of transforming our urban area, that insofar as our abilities and resources permit, we should endeavor to respond to this urban crisisand help create a city where there is personal safety for all persons and property and where there is reason for hope and opportunity for individual growth and dignity for every citizen, To do this there are many things which we believe must be done, There must be a pooling of our resources - a coordinated effort for rich and poor, by affluent and depressed citizens, by leaders in religion, education and business and the professions, in industry and labor, in government and in all walks of life to meet our citizens needs in the following areas, Page Two l. Police Protection Z. Education 3. Housing 4, Employment (Note: These areas are spelled out in the Council's memo) As we see it, we must create a new attitude even more than we need to create new programs but both are needed, To establish new attitudes we must begin with ourselves, our families, our churches and synagogues. Therefore, we pledge ourselves to - -- - - (three areas are listed) In order to develop wide acceptance of our stated purpose and our plan of action, we respectfully urge Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr, to issue invitations to Atlanta pukrtkones political, economic and religious leaders, to citizens representative of all areas of our urban community, to attend the meeting sponsored by the undersigned, with the Mayor serving as host. The purpose of this meeting will be to achieve in the Atlanta urgan area, an agreement on our stated purpose and to arrange for a coordinated use of all possible resources, We seek a true and a new commitment and to develop a simple connectional structure to carry out this commitment, We, by signing this resolution, do declare ourselves to be an inter-faith committee and authorize our designated representatives to visit the Mayor of the City of Atlanta and the other local leaders of this area for the following purposes, 1. To offer the full support of ourselves as representatives of the religious community, at 2. To fund a luncheon for leaders and representatives of both races /which time we could hear from Mayor Ivan Allen his suggestions as to how all available resources might be coordinated to achieve our objectives. 3 and 4 are listed in other memo, Finally, we invite all citizens to join with us in a commitment to our Statement of Purpose and our Plan of Action and we ask the help of Almighty God in this endeavor to transform and redeem our entire urban area,  i ' CITY HALL ATLANTS, GA. 30303 April 3, 1968 Tel, 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR R. EARL LANDERS, Administrative Assistant MRS. ANN M. MOSES, Executive Secretary DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Director of Governmental Liaison MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. From: Dan Sweat Dey Subject: Atlanta Christian Council Civil Disorders Proposal The attached statement was unanimously adopted Tuesday by the Atlanta Christian Council, Johnny Robinson and I met with the Resolutions Committee during the morning to discuss this statement with the members of that committee. The ministers are sincerely interested in contributing directly to the elimination of central city problems and are seeking realistic ways in which to become involved, You will notice they want to finance a luncheon or dinner which you would host. What they really want to do is to organize an Urban Coalition or help formalize the Coalition which we have previously attempted to get started, They desire to invite John Gardner down, who along with you, would help draw interested leaders from all walks of life to the dinner meeting. I will meet with Dr. Moore and members of his committee Thursday in an attempt to develop specifics before the committee meets with you next Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. to outline their plans to you. Such a dinner would be held probably the week of May 6. Dr. Harry Fifield has suggested that it be held at his church. I think we should support and encourage such a gathering. DS : fy  AGENDA CLERGYMAN'S CONFERENCE April 2, 11 O'Clock, Peachtree Christian Church Dr. Harry Fifield, Presiding Introductory Statement, Dr. Harry Fifield Brief Statement on Condition of Situation in Atlanta, Mr. Dan Sweat & Mr. Robinson Mayor's Office 20-Minute period given to program of operation connection, Dr. John Anderson & Dr. Lawrence Bottoms Motion Presented, Dr. Harry Fifield Dat ha ebut! Discussion , Adjournment prey pak ped. 1130  A STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND A PLAN OF ACTION FOR ATLANTANS CONCERNED ABOUT RIOTS, THEIR CAUSES AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES We, the undersigned Atlantans, are deeply concerned about the riots which have occurred in our nation with increasing frequency and with mounting violence! We are concerned about the consequences of continued rioting and believe that the deterioration of human relations could do greater damage than the loss of mater - ial things if we fail to bring an end to the riots and the conditions which spawn them. We commend to every thoughtful citizén who believes in law and order and in human progress the recently released Report of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders. Whether one would agree absolutely with its methodology or the conclusions of the commission, we believe the report contains food for thought and suggestions for action which merit consideration. The report is a good point of reference and basis for discussion and action. We are convinced that neither studies nor resolutions nor good intentions alone will suffice. We believe that all of the religious leaders of metropolitan Atlanta should act now to bring an end to conditions in our midst which create despair, con- tribute to human degradation and fuel violence. We, therefore, commit ourselves to assist in the task of transforming our urban area that, insofar as our abilities and resources permit, we shall endeavor lo respond to this urban crisis and help create a city where there is personal safety for all per- sons and property and where there is reason for hope and opportunity for individual growth and dignity for every citizen. To do this, there are many things which we believe must be done. There must be a pooling of all resources — a coordinated effort by rich and poor, by affluent and depressed citizens, by leaders in religion and education, in business and the professions, in industry and labor, in government, and in all walks of life = to meet our citizens needs in the following areas: Police Protection. Every citizen is entitled to be secure in his person and property and to fair treat- ment by law enforcement officials; and, in turn, each citizen has a duty to obey the law and support and cooperate with police officials.  Education Housing Emp loyment Every citizen must have the oppor- tunity for equal educational oppor- tunity ~knowledge of one's rights and dutues, education for employment, and for living - the essentials to a society of law and order and human progress. Every citizen must have access to decent housing. This goal adopted long ago has not been achieved, and there is yet to be obtained a climate in which every person will have equal opportunity for housing that he can afford. There must be training for new jobs and retaining for other jobs in our changing technology, and there must be an end to discrimination against qualified persons based on sex, race, age or handicap, As we see it, we must create new attitudes even more than we need to create new programs, but both are needed! To establish new attituded we must begin with ourselves, our families, our churches and synagogues. Therefore, we pledge ourselves to: 1, Carry on mutual interchanges in our churches with ministers and layman of both races discussing these critical areas of concern, 2. Preach and give courses within our own churches dealing with these areas. 8. Adopt and carry out special projects which contribute to the betterment of conditions in each of the foregoing areas, and encourage such things as positive support for day care centers, low cost housing corporations, health clinics, and training employment programs. In order to develop wide acceptance of our stated purpose and our plan of action we respectfully urge Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. to issue invitations to Atlanta's political economic and religious leaders, and to citizens representative of all areas of our ee ee eR ee i a a  Bausation Every citizen must have the oppor- tunity for equal educational oppor- tunity -knowledge of one's rights and dutues, education for employment, and for living - the essentials to a society of law and order and human progress. Housing Every citizen must have access to decent housing. This goal adopted long ago has not been achieved, and there is yet to be obtained a climate in which every person will have equal opportunity for housing that he can afford. Emp loyment There must be training for new jobs and retaining for other jobs in our changing technology, and there must be an end to discrimination against qualified persons based on sex, race, age or handicap. As we see it, we must create new attitudes even more than we need to create new programs, but both are needed! To establish new attituded we must begin with ourselves, our families, our churches and synagogues. Therefore, we pledge ourselves to: 1, Carry on mutual interchanges in our churches with ministers and layman of both races discussing these critical areas of concern. 2. Preach and give courses within our own churches dealing with these areas. 3. Adopt and carry out special projects which contribute to the betterment of conditions in each of the foregoing areas, and encourage such things as positive support for day care centers, low cost housing corporations, health clinics, and training employment programs. In order to develop wide acceptance of our stated purpose and our plan of action, we respectfully urge Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. to issue invitations to Atlanta's political, economic and religious leaders, and to citizens representative of all areas of our urban community to attend a meeting sponsored by the undersigned with the Mayor serving as host. The purpose of the meeting will be to achieve in the Atlanta wrban area an agreement on our stated purpose, and to arrange for a coordinated use of all possible resources. We seek a true and new commitment and to develop a simple connectional structure to carry out this commitment. We, by signing this resolution, do declare ourselves to be an inter-faith . committee, and authorize our designated representatives to visit the Mayor of the City of Atlanta and other local leaders of this area for the following purposes: 1. To offer the full support of ourselves as representatives of the religious community of the urban area for coordinated effort in meeting the needs of every individual. 2. To fund a luncheon for leaders and representatives of both races at which time we could hear from Mayor Allen his suggestions as to how all available resources might be coordinated to achieve our objectives. 3. To support a call for broader ministerial and lay leadership in subsequent meetings and projects. 4, And to offer ourselves for service on any Council or Committee dealing with these critical areas. Finally, we invite all citizens to join with us in a commitment to our statement of purpose and our plan of action, and we ask the help of Almighty God in this endeavor to transform and redeem our entire urban area.  A STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND A PLAN OF ACTION FOR ATLANTANS CONCERNED ABOUT RIOTS, THEIR CAUSES AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES We, the undersigned Atlantans, are deeply concerned about the riots which have occurred in our nation with increasing frequency and with mounting violence! We are concerned about the consequences of continued rioting and believe that the deterioration of human relations could do greater damage than the loss of mater - ial things if we fail to bring an end to the riots and the conditions which spawn them. We commend to every thoughtful citizen who believes in law and order and in human progress the recently released Report of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders. Whether one would agree absolutely with its methodology or the conclusions of the commission, we believe the report contains food for thought and suggestions for action which merit consideration. The report is a good point of reference and basis for discussion and action. We are convinced that neither studies nor resolutions nor good intentions alone will suffice. We believe that all of the religious leaders of metropolitan Atlanta should act now to bring an end to conditions in our midst which create despair, con- tribute to human degradation and fuel violence, We, therefore, commit ourselves to assist in the task of transforming our urban area that, insofar as our abilities and resources permit, we shall endeavor to respond to this urban crisis and help create a city where there is personal safety for all per- sons and property and where there is reason for hope and opportunity for individual growth and dignity for every citizen. To do this, there are many things which we believe must be done. There must be a pooling of all resources — a coordinated effort by rich and poor, by affluent and depressed citizens, by leaders in religion and education, in business and the professions, in industry and labor, in government, and in all walks of life — to meet our citizens needs in the following areas: Police Protection § Every citizen is entitled to be secure in his person and property and to fair treat- ment by law enforcement officials; and, in turn, each citizen has a duty to obey the law and support and cooperate with police officials. - / eaneabion > Every citizen must have the aeons tunity for equal educational oppor- tunity - knowledge of one's rights and duties, education for employment, and for living - the essentials to a society of law and order and human progress, Housing Every citizen must have access to decent housing. This goal adopted long ago has not been achieved, and there is yet to be obtained a climate in which every person will have equal opportunity for housing that he can afford. Employment There must be training for new jobs and retaining for other jobs in our changing technology, and there must be an end to discrimination against qualified persons based on sex, race, age or handicap. As we see it, we must create new attitudes even more than we need to create new programs, but both are needed! To establish new attitudes we must begin with ourselves, our families, our churches and synagogues. Therefore, we commit ourselves to an effort to: 1. Carry on mutual interchanges in our churches with ministers and layman of all races discussing these critical areas of concern, 2. Preach and give courses within our own churches dealing with these areas. 8. Adopt and carry out special projects which contribute to the betterment of conditions in each of the foregoing areas, and encourage such things as positive support for day care centers, low cost housing corporations, health clinics, and training employment programs, In order to develop wide acceptance of our stated purpose and our plan of action we respectfully urge Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. to issue invitations to Atlanta's political, economic and religious leaders, and to citizens representative of all areas of our urban community to attend a meeting sponsored by the undersigned with the Mayor serving as host. The purpose of the meeting will be to achieve in the Aflanta urban area an agreement on our stated purpose, and to arrange for a coordinated use of all possible resources. We seek a true and new commitment and to develop a simple connectional structure to carry out this commitment, We, by signing this resolution, do declare ourselves to be an inter-faith . committee, and authorize our designated representatives to visit the Mayor of the City of Atlanta and other local leaders of this area for the following purposes: Le To offer the full support of ourselves as representatives of the religious community of the urban area fér coordinated effort in meeting the needs of every individual. To fund a luncheon for leaders and representatives of both races at which time we could hear from Mayor Allen his suggestions as to how all available resources might be coordinated to achieve our objectives. To support a call for broader ministerial and lay leadership in subsequent meetings and projects. And to offer ourselves for service on any Council or Committee dealing with these critical areas. Finally, we invite all citizens to join with us in a commitment to our. statement of purpose and our plan of action, and we ask the help of Almighty God in this endeavor to transform and redeem our entire urban area. Signed on This Day, Tuesday 2nd of April, 1968 A STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND A PLAN OF ACTION FOR ATLANTANS CONCERNED ABOUT RIOTS, THEIR CAUSES AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES We, the undersigned Atlantans, are deeply concerned about the riots which have occurred in our nation with increasing frequency and with mounting violence! We are concerned about the consequences of continued rioting and believe that the deterioration of human relations could do greater damage than the loss of mater - ial things if we fail to bring an end to the riots and the conditions which spawn them. We commend to every thoughtful citizen who believes in law and order and in human progress the recently released Report of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders, Whether one would agree absolutely with its methodology or the conclusions of the commission, we believe the report contains food for thought and suggestions for action which merit consideration. The report is a good point of reference and basis for discussion and action, We are convinced that neither studies nor resolutions nor good intentions alone will suffice. We believe that all of the religious leaders of metropolitan Atlanta should act now to bring an end to conditions in our midst which create despair, con- tribute to human degradation and fuel violence. We, therefore, commit ourselves to assist in the task of transforming our urban area that, insofar as our abilities and resources permit, we shall endeavor to respond to this urban crisis and help create a city where there is personal safety for all per- sons and property and where there is reason for hope and opportunity for individual growth and dignity for every citizen. To do this, there are many things which we believe must be done. There must be a pooling of all resources — a coordinated effort by rich and poor, by affluent and depressed citizens, by leaders in religion and education, in business and the professions, in industry and labor, in government, and in all walks of life — to meet our citizens needs in the following areas: Police Protection § Every citizen is entitled to be secure in his person and property and to fair treat- ment by law enforcement officials; and, in turn, each citizen has a duty to obey the law and support and cooperate with police officials. Education. Every citizen must have the oppor- tunity for equal educational oppor- tunity - knowledge of one's rights and duties, education for employment, and for living - the essentials to a society of law and order and human progress, Housing Every citizen must have access to decent housing. This goal adopted long ago has not been achieved, and there is yet to be obtained a climate in which every person will have equal opportunity for housing that he can afford. Employment There must be training for new jobs and retaining for other jobs in our changing technology, and there must . be an end to discrimination against qualified persons based on sex, race, age or handicap. As we see it, we must create new attitudes even more than we need to create new programs, but both are needed! To establish new attitudes we must begin with ourselves, our families, our churches and synagogues. Therefore, we commit ourselves to an effort to: 1. Carry on mutual interchanges in our churches with ministers and layman of all races discussing these critical areas of concern, 2. Preach and give courses within our own churches dealing with these areas. 3. Adopt and carry out special projects which contribute to the betterment of conditions in each of the foregoing areas, and encourage such things as positive support for day care centers, low cost housing corporations, health clinies, and training employment programs, In order to develop wide acceptance of our stated purpose and our plan of action 3 we respectfully urge Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. to issue invitations to Atlanta's political, economic and religious leaders, and to citizens representative of all areas of our urban community to attend a meeting sponsored by the undersigned with the Mayor serving as host. The purpose of the meeting will be to achieve in the Atlanta urban  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 15, Complete Folder Box 14 Box 14 Folder 15 Folder topic: Clergymen's conference | 1968 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/b9a40a20d70c71c32e348d2ba1835813.pdf d8808cf586479d8c5bb2389f5e78f833 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. CITY OF ATLANTA D E PAR TMENT of F IRE 46 COURTL.AND ST., S. E. Atlanta, G e orgia September 12, 1966 C . H . HIL DEBR A ND, .J R . Chi e f Hon. Ivan Allen, Mayor city of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mayor Allen : The Chairman of the Board of Fire Masters has sch eduled a c a lled meeting of the Boar d for 10 A. M., Mon d a y, September 19, 196 6, a t F ire Department Headq u arters , t o begin h earings against f i remen who hav e been suspended as a result o f the rec ent strike. These hearings will continue on a daily basis until all · charges hav e b e en heard . ~- ··.. .-._ ... : '. . These meetings will be of the utmost impor tanc e and a ll members are urged to be present. '\ Your s t r uly, ~ ~/&/~. JJ(, C.H. HILDEBRAND, Chief At l a n ta Fire Depart ment "HELP SA VE LIFE AND PROPERTY BY PREVEN T/NG FIRES" � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document et at CITY OF ATLANTA DEPARTMENT of FIRE 46 COURTLAND ST.,S. E. Atlanta, Georgia September 12, 1966 Cc. H. HILDEBRAND, JR. Chief Hon. Ivan Allen, Mayor City of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mayor Allen: The Chairman of the Board of Fire Masters has scheduled a called meeting of the Board for 10 A. M., Monday, September 19, 1966, at Fire Department Head-~ quarters, to begin hearings against firemen who have been suspended as a result of the recent strike. These hearings will continue on a daily basis until all> charges have been heard. These meetings will be of the utmost importance and all members are urged to be present. Yours truly, GML Manel) Lenape. Cc. H. HILDEBRAND, Atlanta Fire Department “HELP SAVE LIFE AND PROPERTY BY PREVENTING FIRES"  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 12, Document 95 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 12 Folder topic: Firemen's strike | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/c39f90d29836967ba0927e89610be31d.pdf eeb7a2020852ca7f05520df3fa5b3a3d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1607 Orlando St., SW Atlanta, Georgia September 8 , 1966 Mayor Ivan Allen City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mayor Allen: WhilE the Atlanta Journal raves on about the courage of our Mayor in a time of stress, while this newspaper media continues to condemn the city firemen for their stand, taken after many, m~ny years of hardships brought about by low s alaries and poor working conditions - while the propaganda continues to fly a bout how the cit i zens of Atlanta are appalled and disgu s ted wi t h the strikin g f i r emen, I think i t be hooves you, The At l a nta Journa l, C i e f C.H. Hildebrand, Chief Jenkins au your Aldermanic Board to really get out and take stock of how the general public feels, and then face up to the fact that you are not as popular as you might have been - none of you. When you speak of peopl e losing re s pect, you might start with t he Mayor a n d go on down the li st of p e ople above mentioned - many of whom I have h ad the utmos t re s pect fo r in p ast times . sure, I come from a Fire Department family. Since I was two years old we have had from one to six members of our family on the Department. Today I c a n walk in Greenwood Ce metery and s ee a fireman's grave - a fire man who wa s my hus ba nd - a fi reman who HAD t o wor k t wo jobs to make a livin g for his fami l y - not affor d luxur i es mind you, but jus t make e n ds mee t. Many people ask ed why h e s t ayed on t hi s j ob wi t h s uch a l ow salary a nd lon g hou rs ~ ~ , .an d t h ere i s b ut one a n s wer - h e wa s LOYAL AND DEDICATED, the t h i n g s h is f r i end s are accused of not being now - these friends who have been LOYAL AND DEDICATED to the cause of fire f ighting for a s many as thirty years. I believe as h on e stly a s I know I a m wr itin g thi s letter t h a t the s hor t life he li ved can b e con tr ibu ted in part t o the l on g hours h e work ed a nd the pressure of h a ving t o work t wo job s . I f he were her e t od a y , I am s u r e h e would join his fri e nds a n d f e llow f ireme n i n t h eir eff ort t o better a conditi on that s hould h a ve been c orrected ma ny y ears a go . I h a ve l i ved t o see me n tha t h e respected a nd admi r e se l l these f ire men down the river , a nd thi s wou l d h a v e b ee n h eart b reakin g to him, f or h e be l ie v e d in brotherhood, a nd c ertainly h e wou l d h a v e wa nted a Ch i ef tha t wo u ld ha ve s uppor t ed his me n, rat her tha n turn fr om the m. How does the unbiased ge n e r a l public fee l? Li sten to t he ba nk t eller t h a t open ly b r ou ght t h is s u bjct up yesterday , wi thout me a pp roaching i t in any way: " I am s o disgu sted wit h the gr eat Ivan Allen a n d hi s supe rior a t titud e . Th e policemen of t hi s city s hould fi rs t h a ve wa lke d off t h e i r jobs when the Ha nk Aaron c ase was at i ssue, a nd now they are being made, i n this s uppo sedly land of t h e free - to work fireme n' s jobs while they are ' fired ' Th ey need t o come ou t in s uppo rt of these firemen, instead of working their job s at t h e direction of Chief Jenkin s . I hear £hat they a re being p a i d ext ra to wo r k and the police that a re takin g c are of regular polic e du ties ha v e a n ext ra load on t h e m at no ext r a p ay. If there's money to pa y these police extra, why i s n't t h ere more £or t he firemen. Our _trou ble here in Atlanta is that ou r Mayor was b orn with a silver spoon in his mouth and it's notRmecessary for him to be interested in the little man. Then Chief �2. Jenkins has gotten rich since he became Chief of Police and he's more crooked than the crooks his men catch." And the florist just today "I'll be so glad when things get back to normal in Atlanta if they ever do. Maybe i£ Allen had gotten his headbusted the other night, everybody would have been better 0££. He sure did boast about running this city and it is apparent that he does and not to the best inteEmst 0£ the people. The firemen ought to walk 0££ and the police should have walked 0££ when this nasty Aaron situation developed. That's repulsive to every citizen in th::is town." Now, can you say that ALL public sentiment is against these firemen? You and Chief Hildebrand insult the ·intelligence 0£ Atlanta citizens when you say we have adequate £ire protection. Why have we needed all these £ire stations and men all these years - why haven't we just gone along with the some 200 now working and paid them 9009, decent salaries. Evidently we thought we needed the other men and other stations. And we question the calibre 0£ men you are now hiring £or £ire£ighting jobs when in just recent days you have not even been able to £ill vacancies - nobody wanted to be firemen. The stations are being manned by Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs, Pire Prevention Bureau personnel and some £ew good, real firefighters, but i£ you would be honest, and Chief Hildebrand would be honest, and we wQnt -t:g. get into name calling, many 0£ these many now working are men who have not been responsible, capable £ire£ighters £or many years and have been carried so to speak by these ~firemen they have now betrayed. Remember , I said some of them still workl~a\ e GCX)D, CAPABLE MEN - but what about the one who was on suspension and was called back to work - what about another who has had all kinds of o££enses against him and has been hanging by a thread and the others that are physically sick .... don't sell your Atlanta Public short , Mr. Mayor. We're not as stupid as you think and much 0£ our knowledge comes £rom personal e x perience and personal knowledge - not from heresay, nor £rem propaganda. I'm on the Firemen's side, Mr. Mayor. I have yet to £ind many people who are not - e x cept those in our city government who choose to make a big deal over a new stadium rather than see that their employees are paid decent wages. You've never known what it was to not have enough to eat and not be able to take care 0£ your family, but believe me, there's many "fired" f iremen who have been in that position, although I £eel that some who have taken a stand against their brother fireman have forgotten this . I 'm sure you have received many such letters and they do not bother y o u, as long as you a r e carrying your point, but I could not live with myself i f I didn't say to you that when you , and the others in a u thority , lie d own at n i ght , I hope y ou are able to s leep well with you r conscience a nd that y ou c a n cont i nue to l ive wi t h the injustice you a r e doing t hese good me n . Tod a y we dete rmined in our off ices to not buy office s upplies in t he f uture fr om your c ompan y, not t hat it would a ff e c t your p r ofi t t o ~ny gr e at exte nt, but b ecause t h e n ame on va r ious things he r e i s r e p u lsive t o us in v iew o f the position you h a ve t a ken a gainst our f i r eme n. t1, An 143.215.248.55 16:04, 29 December 2017 (EST) Since rely, CC: Chief Hildebrand, Ch i e f J e nkin s , The Atlanta Jourmal � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document 1607 Orlando St., SW Atlanta, Georgia September 8, 1966 Mayor Ivan Allen City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mayor Allen: While the Atlanta Journal raves on about the courage of our Mayor in a time of stress, while this newspaper media continues to condemn the city firemen for their stand, taken after many, many years of hardships brought about by low salaries and poor working conditions - while the propaganda continues to fly about how the citizens of Atlanta are appalled and disgusted with the striking firemen, I think it behooves you, The Atlanta Journal, Chief C.H. Hildebrand, Chief Jenkins ad] your Aldermanic Board to really get out and take stock of how the general public feels, and then face up to the fact that you are not as popular as you might have been - none of you. When you speak of people losing respect, you might start with the Mayor and go on down the list of people above mentioned - many of whom I have had the utmost respect for in past times. Sure, I come from a Fire Department family. Since I was two years old we have had from one to six members of our family on the Department. Today I can walk in Greenwood Cemetery and see a fireman's grave - a fireman who was my husband - a fireman who HAD to work two jobs to make a living for his family - not afford luxuries mind you, but just make ends meet. Many people asked why he stayed on this job with such a low salary and long hours.«,.and there is but one answer - he was LOYAL AND DEDICATED, the things his friends are accused of not being now - these friends who have been LOYAL AND DEDICATED to the cause of firefighting for as many as thirty years. I believe as honestly as I know I am writing this letter that the short life he lived can be contributed in part to the long hours he worked and the pressure of having to work two jobs. If he were here today, I am sure he would join his friends and fellow firemen in their effort to better a condition that should have been corrected many years ago. I have lived to see men that he respected and admire sell these firemen down the river, and this would have been heart- breaking to him, for he believed in brotherhood, and certainly he would have wanted a Chief that would have supported his men, rather than turn from them. How does the unbiased general public feel? Listen to the bank teller that openly brought this subfet up yesterday, without me approaching it in any way: "I am so disgusted with the great Ivan Allen and his superior attitude. The policemen of this city should first have walked off their jobs when the Hank Aaron case was at issue, and now they are being made, in this supposedly land of the free - to work firemen's jobs while they are 'fired' They need to come out in support of these firemen, instead of working their jobs at the direction of Chief Jenkins. I hear fhat they are being paid extra to work and the police that are taking care of regular police duties have an extra load on them at no extra pay. If there's money to pay these police extra, why isn't there more for the firemen. Our trouble here in Atlanta is that our Mayor was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and it's notmmacessary for him to be interested in the little man. Then Chief 2. Jenkins has gotten rich since he became Chief of Police and he's more crooked than the crooks his men catch." And the florist just today - "I'll be so glad when things get back to normal in Atlanta if they ever do. Maybe if Allen had gotten his headbusted the other night, everybody would have been better off. He sure did boast about running this city and it is apparent that he does and not to the best intesést of the people. The firemen ought to walk off and the police should have walked off when this nasty Aaron situation developed. That's repulsive to every citizen in ths town." Now, can you say that ALL public sentiment is against these firemen? You and Chief Hildebrand insult the intelligence of Atlanta citizens when you say we have adequate fire protection. Why have we needed all these fire stations and men all these years - why haven't we just gone along with the some 200 now working and paid them good, decent salaries. Evidently we thought we needed the other men and other stations. And we question the calibre of men you are now hiring for firefighting jobs when in just recent days you have not even been able to fill vacancies - nobody wanted to be firemen. The stations are being manned by Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs, Pire Prevention Bureau personnel and some few good, real firefighters, but if you would be honest, and Chief Hildebrand would be honest, and we w@nt te get into name calling, many of these many now working are men who have not been responsible, capable firefighters for many years and have been carried so to speak by these firemen they have now betrayed. Remember, I said some of them still worki"are GOOD, CAPABLE MEN - but what about the one who was on suspension and was called back to work - what about another who has had all kinds of offenses against him and has been hanging by a thread and the others that are physically sick....don't sell your Atlanta Public short, Mr. Mayor. We're not as stupid as you think and much of our knowledge comes from personal experience and personal knowledge - not from heresay, nor from propaganda. I'm on the Firemen's side, Mr. Mayor. I have yet to find many people who are not - except those in our city government who choose to make a big deal over a new stadium rather than see that their employees are paid decent wages. You've never known what it was to not have enough to eat and not be able to take care of your family, but believe me, there's many "fired" firemen who have been in that position, although I feel that some who have taken a stand against their brother fireman have forgotten this. I'm sure you have received many such letters and they do not bother you, as long as you are carrying your point, but I could not live with myself if I didn't say to you that when you, and the others in authority, lie down at night, I hope you are able to sleep well with your conscience and that you can continue to live with the injustice you are doing these good men. Today we determined in our offices to not buy office supplies in the future from your company, not that it would affect your profit to gny great extent, but because the name on various things here is repulsive to us in view of the position you have taken against our firemen. Sincerely, | CC: Chief Hildebrand, Chief Jenkins, The Atlanta Jourtal  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 12, Document 94 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 12 Folder topic: Firemen's strike | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/a1a1bc7f0d041190935a5874a5023e7d.pdf de0097c6384ad55f8200673be2916cdf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. September 6, 1966 Atlanta, Ga. II Mayor Ivan Allen c/o The Atlanta Journal Atlanta, Georgia Dear Chief: What a shock, after living six years abroad in a Communist infested area to return and find how little rights we as American Citizens have to express our needs when all else has failedo Yes, you were e l ected to o ff ice by the majority, although at this time I am wondering whyo Whe n a leader obviously cannot execute his position in fairness and cannot be reached in any way to listen and understand the needs of his people , how else do you expect them to reach out, other than the way the Atlanta Firemen a re now doing? Do you r eally feel tha t the s e men a re e x h i biti ng the traits of bad Americans, or can you sit back a nd realiz e that this is the only choice which you a n d many so-called Atlanta ns have given them? Ha d you r a ther the y would u se Molotov cocktail s and proper g a n der , which the Communi st s h a v e u sed very s u c c essf u l ly? Hav e y o u y et realize d that t h ese men are o nly t r y i ng t o t ell the citizens o f Atlanta a n d the men who are supposed to f ill the ir e x ecuti ve off ices with f a i r ne s s and representation f or all t h a t their famili e s n e ed to have a de qua te i n come, t he same as y ou c o l l e ge boys, and a l i tt le t i me to enjoy seein g t heir f u t u re littl e ci t izens grow ? I real l y feel s o rry for you Mr. Allen, for somewhere along t he l ine someone forg ot to tel l y ou abou t the Ind ian t ribe s. We a ll , o r I t hought we a l l knew, 1that e v ery tribe has its Indians and its Chief, b ut what I think t hat you have either forgotten or you are choosing to ignore, is that a good Chief takes care of hi s Indians in every wa y, even to the point that he himself might suffero What's wrong with you??????????? J!-~ L .. s: ~ ers cc: Mayor Ivan Allen - Ci ty Hall - Atlanta, Ga4 � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document September 6, 1966 Atlanta, Gae Mayor Ivan Allen c/o The Atlanta Journal Atlanta, Georgia Dear Chief: What a shock, after living six years abroad ina Communist infested area to return and find how little rights we as American Citizens have to express our needs when all else has failed. Yes, you were elected to office by the majority, although at this time I am wondering why. When a leader obviously cannot execute his position in fairness and cannot be reached in any way to listen and understand the needs of his people, how else do you expect them to reach out, other than the way the Atlanta Firemen are now doing? Do you really feel that these men are exhibiting the traits of bad Americans, or can you sit back and realize that this is the only choice which you and many so-called Atlantans have given them? Had you rather they would use Molotov cocktails and propergander, which the Communists have used very successfully? Have you yet realized that these men are only trying to tell the citizens of Atlanta and the men who are supposed to fill their executive offices with fairness and representation for all that their families need to have adequate income, the same as you college boys, and a little time to enjoy seeing their future little citizens grow? I really feel sorry for you Mr. Allen, for somewhere along the line someone forgot to tell you about the Indian tribes. We all, or I thought we all knew, that every tribe has its Indians and its Chief, but what I think that you have either forgotten or you are choosing to ignore, is that a good Chief takes care of his Indians in every way, even to the point that he himself might suffer, What's wrong with your?r?r?rr?err? An Atlanta Indian, L. Sue Sanders ec: Mayor Ivan Allen - City Hall - Atlanta, Ga.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 12, Document 93 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 12 Folder topic: Firemen's strike | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/a77beebe6215bcd7ba07260671df6880.pdf c33b949d9ecd027b5efe42753264624b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. \I I r 12, 1966 of ao l.ton G. Far:r:i, tt Honor Bonorable Charl s L. D vi, Co tl t II d troller n �Finance C My to th th tt r qu tis for $9816.00 ih ell , incident lly, pro o d pay for one y for two first y sp ct.fully, C '1' . Director of Personn 1 C'l :cb � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document September 12, 1966 Finance Committee of the Board of Aldermen Honorable Milton G. Farris, Chaimnan Honorable Charles L. Davis, Comptroller Atlanta, Georgia Gentlemen: fo recruit more than 500 Firemen is a major undertaking that will require several months or maybe as long as a year. It is my opinion that such a large number of qualified men can- not be recruited in the Atlanta area as rapidly as is neces- sary to meet the needs. Therefore, I am requesting that you . establish a special budget for a recruitment program to be conducted throughout the Southeast. The rates per colum inch of advertising in newspapers vary so much that it is difficult to estimate the cost of the ad- vertising that I propose to do. I plan to run ads of eight column inches each in two successive Sunday editions of thirty daily newspapers and the same ad in two successive weeks in fifty weekly newspapers. I am estimating the cost for this advertising campaign to be $7500.00. Also I should like to put two men on the road following up our advertising for twenty-four work days. At a cost of $42.00 per day per man te include 200 miles of travel a day at ten cents a mile, room at $12.00 a night, and meals at $10.00 per day, cost for this part of the campaign would be $2016.00. I have done some long distance telephoning and will have do considerably more. I request that $100.00 be provided that purpose. fF 4  Finance Conmittee ~2~ September 12, 1966 My total request is for $9816.00 which, incidentally, is less than the proposed pay for one year for two first year Firemen, Respectfully, CARL T. SUTHERLAND Director of Personnel CPS scbt  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 12, Document 92 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 12 Folder topic: Firemen's strike | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/25cd58f3b64276864d02d32ff7e96ac0.pdf 8c8afa08da210424a881f260d51111fd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 425 TENTH STREET, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30318 Telephone 875-2666 September 9, 1966 \\ Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. City Hall 68 Mitchell st., s. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear M3.yor Allen: I wouJd like to express my appreciation for the vital role you played in reconciling the group involved in the Capitol Avenue - Ormorrl Street incident. You demonstrated to our city your willingness to peacefully resolve conflicts . I admire your courage and personal involvement to make the appeal you did. Through such positive leadership Atlanta will be able to successfully resolve her racial tensions. I would appreciate you giving the same kini of leadership in resolving the tensions associated with the Firemen arrl the city. You can be a reconciling force here and provide t he positive leadership that is needed. Has the door of reconciliation been closed too hastily? Was too drastic · action taken t oo soon? Were all avenues of reconciliation exhausted before the doors were slammed shut7 Should recruitment of new firemen be as successful as anticipated, our city will ' still depend on a group of untrained men for fire protecti on. Many men who have courageously protected life arrl property of our city haven't been heard in their grievances. Your position is not an easy one. The citizens of Atlanta recognize that it takes a bigger man to admit a mistake, assume a role of reconciliation, and serve the best interests of everyone involved than to take a dogma.tic position and jeopardize life and property of everyone. I pray for divine leadership for you and all those charged with responsibility of leadership in our city. "God was in Christ reconciling the world to Hiroself. 11 We have the high privilege of emulating this noblest quality of our Lord in involving ourselves in positions of reconciliation. May our Heavenly Father provide you leadership and power to serve our city. CRY yourdLJ1ucr11 RyanCwright, Pastor Tenth Street ~thodist Church � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Genth Street Methodist Church 425 TENTH STREET, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30318 Telephone 875—2666 September 9, 1966 Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. City Hall 68 Mitchell St., S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mayor Allen: I would like to express my appreciation for the vital role you played in reconciling the group involved in the Capitol Avenue - Ormond Street incident. You demonstrated to our city your willingness to peacefully re- solve conflicts. I admire your courage and personal involvement to make the appeal you did. Through such positive leadership Atlanta will be able to successfully resolve her racial tensions. I would appreciate you giving the same kind of leadership in resolving the tensions associated with the Firemen and the city. You can be a re- conciling force here and provide the positive leadership that is needed. Has the door of reconciliation been closed too hastily? Was too drastic action taken too soon? Were all avenues of reconciliation exhausted before the doors were slammed shut? Should recruitment of new firemen be as successful as anticipated, our city will ‘still depend on a group. of untrained men for fire protection. Many men who have courageously protected life and property of our city haven't been heard in their grievances. Your position is not an easy one. The citizens of Atlanta recognize that it takes a bigger man to admit a mistake, assume a role of reconciliation, and serve the best interests of everyone involved than to take a dogmatic position and jeopordize life and property of everyone. I pray for divine leadership for you and all those charged with re- sponsibility of leadership in our city. "God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself." We have the high privilege of emulating this noblest quality of our Lord in involving ourselves in positions of reconciliation. May our Heavenly Father provide you leadership and power to serve our city. He yours y PET Laigh Rya e Seawright, Pastor Tenth Street Methodist Church  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 12, Document 91 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 12 Folder topic: Firemen's strike | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/ebaa26b5f5b961b1fd6c69d3b9f8d2ba.pdf f6cd7777309251489dd0eee822da7b2e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. \\ ... .. . •.. f"t~ .... ---~ ... _ i,,.. -..,; ....:.'- - ..::c:.1C2. ·i.: :_ .-:.~s i: ..-.t~~ ~ ~S~:l3 ~ ~c97 o~ ~7 c~~c - ~~ i o~~ -:.::1~:,:. ~_'l·..: l~ - ~.. :Jd i . . i ..~0!.."' l~ accc~:n_cc Jit~ t b0 c ~·-y -;~::r2cj0 C.":: "'·!! .._, __ ~_ v __ , . -, "'-·· ·'·h. 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Mitchell Attorney at Law 401 GTliliam-Oliver Duilding Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Hr. Mitckeli: K am enclosing a ccpy of my conclusions and recommendatinns aS impartial mediator in accordance with the request made upon me by the City of Atlanta and the Atlanta Firefighters Union, incorporated. It will be noted that my recommendations will result ultimately in the expenditure of funds by the City of Atlanta. It will also be noted that my recommendations do not imnediately recomend a full implementation of the requirements made by the Atlanta Firefighters Union, Incorporated. I have studied all the material as conscientiously as I could and am aware of the shortcomings imposed by the restrictions placed on me when designated ag impartial mediator and because of the very extensive nature of the task which would require more thorough study than could be given by one individual alone even though ke had considerable time to seek out all the facts ang t9 make appropriate recommendations. I ask both parties concerned to accept my recommencations in good faith and by so doing permit out City to move forward in unison for the greater good of the City of Atianta and our citizens. Let me thank you most sincerely for asking me to serve as impartial mediator. Although my task tas difficult, it was , not unpleasant because of the cooperation of the parties concerned, Sincerely yours, Edwin DBD. Harrison Mediator — cc: Mayor Ivan Allen, re Mr, John Dougherty Mr. J. I, Martin  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Text Any textual data included in the document GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY : 7 ATLANTA. GEORGIA 30332 OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT fist 22, Mr. John Dougherty Attorney At Law Williem-Oliver Building Atlenta, Genrpie 30305 ost 2 copy of my conclusions and recommendations as Paper eiet z in cecordance vith the request made upon me by the City at 4 tlanta and the Atlanta Firefishters Union, Incorporated. : tt oe be noted that my recommendations will res elt ultimately in the ex- pentiture of funds by the City of Atlanta. It will also be noted that my etomine datas do not immediately recommend a full implementation of the reauire- ments de by the Atlanta Firefighters Union, Incorporated. . ed all the material as conscientious impozed by the . pene ; ene iater end because of the very extensive nate :re of the tas! more thorough study than could be sinok by one individual ‘al t £ ne had considerable time to seek out all the facts and te make appropriate recommend- recommendations in sood I ask both varties concerned to accept my fa 3 nunison for the greater good of the ¥ permit our City to move forward in City of Atlanta and our citizens. Let me thank you most sincerely for asking me to serve as impartial medister. Altheugh my task vas difficult, it was not unpleasant because of the cooperation of the parties concerned. Sincerely, EDs ry Ed@vin D. Harrison Te Tr ec; Mr. J. I Martin Mr. R. L. Mitchell Pik Moyor Iven Allen, dr. eee y  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 12, Document 89 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 12 Folder topic: Firemen's strike | 1966 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/acc6000f0e91476a12d6d66e3ebdfb6c.pdf 78906d68484eb8329f74cb54711bc5c4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ---- -·--- ··-- - - -- , .- - - STATEMENT BY MAYOR IVAN ALLEN, JR. \\ FIREMEN 'S STRIKE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY GOVERNMEMT I WANT TO EXPRESS GRATEFUL APPRECIATION TO DR. EDWIN HARR I SON FOR HAVING ACCEPTED A DIFFI CULT TASK. HE HAS PERFORMED A MAJOR CONTRIB UTION TO THE WELFARE OF THE CITY. HE HAS AGAIN EXEMPLIFIED HIS INTELLIGENT LEADERSH IP AND DEPTH OF UNDERSTANDING BY MAKING SOUN D AND REASONABLE RECOMMENDATI ONS THAT THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CiTY OF ATLANTA WI LL STRIVE VIGOROUSLY TO IMPLEfvl ENT AND CARR Y OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I AM INSTRUCT ING THE ASSOCIATE CITY ATTORNEY JOHN DOUGHER TY, WHO REPRESENTED THE CITY GOVERNMENT BEFORE DR . HARR I SON, TO FORWARD COP I ES OF TH IS REPORT TO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF FIREMASTERS, THE PERSONNEL BOARD AND THE FI NAN CE COMMITTEE, AND ·ALSO TO MAKE HIMSELF AVAILABLE TO THESE COMM ITTEES TO INTERPRET THE REPORT. THESE COMMITTEES AR E MOST DIRECTLY CONCERNED WITH THE PROPOSALS ••a",- n,, "n r 111 nn 1 ~'" �I MASK NG THESE THREE CON\M~TT S TO CONS DER THESE 0 RECON1MENDATION S IMMEDIATELY t- ND THEN TO MEET SERARATELY A D JOI TLY IN ORDER TO .DEFi 'ETHE CITY'S POSITIO' IN THIS MAITTR. THE BOARD OF ALDERtv1EN HAVE.J.\LREADY INDICATED BY RESOLUTION THAT THEY WILL GIVE FIRST C01JS DERATION IN NEXT YEAR'S BUDGET TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A 56 HOUR WORK WEEK FOR ATLANTA FIREMEN. AT THE PRESENT TIME WE ARE COMPLETING AND SHOULD HAVE READY WITHIN THE NEXT SIX WEEKS, AN OVERALL EVALUATION OF SALARY SCHEDULES FOR ALL CITY Efv1PLOYES, INCLUDING FIREMEN. THE IMPLEMENATION OF " THE 56 HOUR WORK \liJEEK WILL IN NO WAY DECREASE THE CITY'S / RESPONSIBILITY TO CONSIDER INCREASES IN FIRMEN'S SALARIES IN KEEP ING WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS _IN THE FORTHCOMING REPORT. . .... . ' more �IN O~ DER TO DISPLAY EVEPY I IDICA- ION OF GOO D FAI TH ON THE PART OF THE CITY IN IMPLEMEN G DR. HARR ISON'S II REPORT, I Afvt ECOMM :-ND i G I Mfv1ED ATELY TO THE THREE COMM ITTEES MENTIONED ABOVE THAT THE CITV ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN THE NECESSAR Y EMERGENCY FUNDS TO COMMENCE HIRING A IDTRAINING ADDI TIONAL PER SONNEL BY OCTOBER l , 1966, SO AS TO BE ABLE TO IMPLEMENT THE 56 HOUR WOR K WEEK AS OF JANUARY 1, 1967. I AM OF THE OPINION THIS C/1.N BE DONE WITH FUNDS NOV' AVAILABLE AND AT A REASOfJABLE EXPENSE. IF THE FACTS IN THE NV~ TIER SUSTAIN THIS OPINION, . I WILL PRESS THE RECOMMENDATION VIGOROUSLY. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document STATEMENT BY MAYOR IVAN ALLEN , JR. FIREMEN'S STRIKE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT I WANT TO EXPRESS GRATEFUL APPRECIATION TO DR. EDWIN HARRISON FOR HAVING ACCEPTED A DIFFICULT TASK. HE HAS PERFORMED A MAJOR CONTRIBUTION TO THE WELFARE OF THE CITY. HE HAS AGAIN EXEMPLIFIED HIS INTELLIGENT LEADERSHIP AND DEPTH OF UNDERSTANDING BY MAKING SOUND AND REASONABLE RECOMMENDATIONS THAT THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF ATLANTA WILL STRIVE VIGOROUSLY TO IMPLEFAENT AND CARRY OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. 1 AM INSTRUCTING THE ASSOCIATE CITY ATTORNEY JOHN DOUGHERTY, WHO REPRESENTED THE CITY GOVERNMENT BEFORE DR. HARRISON, TO FORWARD COPIES OF THIS REPORT TO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF FIREMASTERS, THE PERSONNEL BOARD AND THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, AND ALSO TO MAKE HIMSELF AVAILABLE TO THESE COMMITTEES TO INTERPRET THE REPORT. THESE COMMITTEES ARE MOST DIRECTLY CONCERNED WITH THE PROPOSALS AAA AP AW AP fmrANAICAAI  | AM ASKING THESE THREE COMMITTEES TO CONSIDER THESE RECOMMENDATIONS IMMEDIATELY AND THEN TO MEET SEPARATELY AND JOINTLY IN ORDER TO DEFINE THE CITY'S POSITION IN THIS MATTER. THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN HAVE ALREADY INDICATED BY RESOLUTION THAT THEY WILL GIVE FIRST CONSIDERATION IN NEXT YEAR'S BUDGET TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A 56 HOUR WORK WEEK FOR ATLANTA FIREMEN. AT THE PRESENT TIME WE ARE COMPLETING AND SHOULD HAVE READY WITHIN THE NEXT SIX WEEKS, AN OVERALL EVALUATION OF SALARY SCHEDULES FOR ALL CITY EMPLOYES, INCLUDING FIREMEN. THE IMPLEMENATION OF THE 56 HOUR WORK WEEK WILL IN NO WAY DECREASE THE CITY'S RESPONSIBILITY TO CONSIDER INCREASES IN FIRMEN'S SALARIES IN KEEPING WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE FORTHCOMING REPORT. more  IN ORDER TO DISPLAY EVERY INDICATION OF GOOD FAITH ON THE PART OF THE CITY IN IMPLEMENTING DR. HARRISON'S REPORT, 1 AM RECOMMENDING IMMEDIATELY TO THE THREE COMMITTEES MENTIONED ABOVE THAT THE CITY ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY EMERGENCY FUNDS TO COMMENCE HIRING AND TRAINING ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL BY OCTOBER 1, 1966, SO AS TO BE ABLE TO IMPLEMENT THE 56 HOUR WORK WEEK AS OF JANUARY 1, 1967. i AM OF THE OPINION THIS CAN BE DONE WITH FUNDS NOW AVAILABLE AND AT A REASONABLE EXPENSE. IF THE FACTS IN THE MATTER SUSTAIN THIS OPINION, | WILL PRESS THE RECOMMENDATION VI GOROUSLY. -30-  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 14, Folder 12, Document 88 Box 14 Box 14 Folder 12 Folder topic: Firemen's strike | 1966