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TAHITIAN NUDIST COUNTRY CLUB
Post Office Box 4715
Atlanta, Georgia 30302
October 11, 1967
Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr.,
Mayor City of Atlanta
City Hall
Atlanta, Georgia
RE: ATLANTA-FULTON COUNTY MERGER
My dear Mayor Allen,
I deplore such accusations by some of the few power seekers, especially when they
say the above proposed merger is a scheme to keep a certain minority group from
being elected mayor of Atlanta, or to other high administrative offices.
At this point, I am extremely pleased to congratulate you for the fine progressive
job you have done and the excellent job you are doing in Atlanta and Washington for
the best interests of all Atlantians, without even considering race, creed, color,
or religion. I also feel that others should give you more encouragement, if not
some thanks for your well needed and dedicated services to this great city of ours.
Yes, I do agree that violence, as well as non-violence did goad you and many
other city officials to really realize what a turbulent situation that this city was
in, andis still not upto par. Well, to put it bluntly, the hell-raisers really made
you get on the ball and try to correct this bad situation. You can no longer turn
your back and say "I thought the (unrest) was doing alright -I thought they were
satisfied with their present conditions".
Yes sir, Mr. Mayor, you are doing a fine job and probably doing your best. Even
this is not enough to solve most of the social and economic problems of Atlanta.
I don't mean just you. I must do more; the board of Aldermen must do more; the
various aldermatic committees must do more; the county and the state must do
more; the various federal agencies, labor organizations, churches, and the
general public must do more. The people with the problems themselves, must
do more. We all must simply pool our knowledge and resources and of course,
cooperate together; that is, if we really want to eliminate these problems soon.
You know something, Mr. Mayor? That Mr. Harold Sheats mentioned this merger
many months ago. He is a swell attorney, an economist, the best of all...can see
further than his nose. He, too, has the county and city and the surrounding
community within the county at the best interest of all concerned. He is not looking
for power, but rather what he feels would be best in the long run for both Atlanta
and Fulton County. We have to give this man credit, even though we are at odds
(Nudists) when it comes to social nudism.
Page -2-
October 11, 1967
to;
Honorable Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr.
When it comes to nudists and social nudism, Mr. Sheats is a bit silly,
especially when he tries to associate social nudism with immoral conduct,
or sex clubs! activities.
You know something? [do honestly believe a good day in the sun at a nudist
resort would really do the old boy a lot of good, mentally and physically.
What do you think?
We can't think of a better county than Fulton County to build our multi-million
dollar nudist resort. (More about this later).
I am not in a position to say that consolidation is the thing, or not the thing, to
do. [don't think that anyone else can truthfully answer this question at this
time, but I do say..take every aspect under consideration, including the small
towns and communities in Fulton County, and make a complete study and care-
fully evaluate all aspects relating to this opposed consolidation, and I am sure
we will know what is best for both Atlanta and Fulton County.
Chicago has not elected a negro mayor; New Yorkis far from doing the same,
and many more large cities are far from electing one, so Atlanta will also be
a long ways off from electing a negro mayor. Even with the heavy negro block
voting, Senator Edward Brooke would have lost if negro voting was his only votes.
This goes to show you that no one race will control any election from here on in.
I know that your idea of a consolidation of Fulton and Atlanta is within the best
interest of all concerned, and we strongly suggest that if the study and the
evaluation prove to be the best for all citizens, that you continue to push it
with all your vigor and let no minority group, no political group, or any one
else turn you around.
Trusting that you will continue your sincerest interests in this great city of
Atlanta and to work to achieve the best for all citizens of Atlanta, with
kindest regards, [ remain
Respectfully yours,
Tahitian Nudist Country Club
(Div._of Tropicana-Nudist Society, Inc. )
Mr. Harold Sheats Francis Gilmere, President
County Attorney
Mr. Alex Coffin
Atlanta Constitution
encl
Post Office Box 4715
Atlanta, Georgia 30302
October 11, 1967
Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr.,
Mayor City of Atlanta
City Hall
Atlanta, Georgia
RE: ATLANTA-FULTON COUNTY MERGER
My dear Mayor Allen,
I deplore such accusations by some of the few power seekers, especially when they
say the above proposed merger is a scheme to keep a certain minority group from
being elected mayor of Atlanta, or to other high administrative offices.
At this point, I am extremely pleased to congratulate you for the fine progressive
job you have done and the excellent job you are doing in Atlanta and Washington for
the best interests of all Atlantians, without even considering race, creed, color,
or religion. I also feel that others should give you more encouragement, if not
some thanks for your well needed and dedicated services to this great city of ours.
Yes, I do agree that violence, as well as non-violence did goad you and many
other city officials to really realize what a turbulent situation that this city was
in, andis still not upto par. Well, to put it bluntly, the hell-raisers really made
you get on the ball and try to correct this bad situation. You can no longer turn
your back and say "I thought the (unrest) was doing alright -I thought they were
satisfied with their present conditions".
Yes sir, Mr. Mayor, you are doing a fine job and probably doing your best. Even
this is not enough to solve most of the social and economic problems of Atlanta.
I don't mean just you. I must do more; the board of Aldermen must do more; the
various aldermatic committees must do more; the county and the state must do
more; the various federal agencies, labor organizations, churches, and the
general public must do more. The people with the problems themselves, must
do more. We all must simply pool our knowledge and resources and of course,
cooperate together; that is, if we really want to eliminate these problems soon.
You know something, Mr. Mayor? That Mr. Harold Sheats mentioned this merger
many months ago. He is a swell attorney, an economist, the best of all...can see
further than his nose. He, too, has the county and city and the surrounding
community within the county at the best interest of all concerned. He is not looking
for power, but rather what he feels would be best in the long run for both Atlanta
and Fulton County. We have to give this man credit, even though we are at odds
(Nudists) when it comes to social nudism.
Page -2-
October 11, 1967
to;
Honorable Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr.
When it comes to nudists and social nudism, Mr. Sheats is a bit silly,
especially when he tries to associate social nudism with immoral conduct,
or sex clubs! activities.
You know something? [do honestly believe a good day in the sun at a nudist
resort would really do the old boy a lot of good, mentally and physically.
What do you think?
We can't think of a better county than Fulton County to build our multi-million
dollar nudist resort. (More about this later).
I am not in a position to say that consolidation is the thing, or not the thing, to
do. [don't think that anyone else can truthfully answer this question at this
time, but I do say..take every aspect under consideration, including the small
towns and communities in Fulton County, and make a complete study and care-
fully evaluate all aspects relating to this opposed consolidation, and I am sure
we will know what is best for both Atlanta and Fulton County.
Chicago has not elected a negro mayor; New Yorkis far from doing the same,
and many more large cities are far from electing one, so Atlanta will also be
a long ways off from electing a negro mayor. Even with the heavy negro block
voting, Senator Edward Brooke would have lost if negro voting was his only votes.
This goes to show you that no one race will control any election from here on in.
I know that your idea of a consolidation of Fulton and Atlanta is within the best
interest of all concerned, and we strongly suggest that if the study and the
evaluation prove to be the best for all citizens, that you continue to push it
with all your vigor and let no minority group, no political group, or any one
else turn you around.
Trusting that you will continue your sincerest interests in this great city of
Atlanta and to work to achieve the best for all citizens of Atlanta, with
kindest regards, [ remain
Respectfully yours,
Tahitian Nudist Country Club
(Div._of Tropicana-Nudist Society, Inc. )
Mr. Harold Sheats Francis Gilmere, President
County Attorney
Mr. Alex Coffin
Atlanta Constitution
encl
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