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Box 14, Folder 12, Document 27
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FrsHER Bony DIVISION
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION
ATLANTH PLANT
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
OFFICE OF THE PLANT MANAGER
September 13, 1966
Hon. Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor of the City of Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
Dear Mayor Allen:
It was with much regret that I heard of the City of Atlanta's
recent decision to fire approximately 550 trained and experienced
firemen.
I am deeply concerned about the welfare and safety of this city
as it is quite obvious that we do not have adequate fire protection
with only a small number of trained men on the job, assisted by
new hires with no training or experience, and policemen who are
certainly needed in other areas.
I do not believe you will be able to replace these men with quali-
fied personnel for a long time with the hours and wages now offered
them. As a further indication that our city is not adequately
protected, the insurance underwriters have stated that under
present circumstances, they probably will not issue new policies
and if the serious shortage of trained firefighters continues to
exist, insurance rates may be increased, I feel that such an
increase would be an unnecessary expense to property owners.
I would like to request that you and other responsible city officials
reconsider your decision and urge these men to return to their
jobs.
Very truly yours,
C esos ot ' Negen
Mrs. Christine D. Hogan
Secretary to Plant Manager
cc: Board of Firemasters
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION
ATLANTH PLANT
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
OFFICE OF THE PLANT MANAGER
September 13, 1966
Hon. Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor of the City of Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
Dear Mayor Allen:
It was with much regret that I heard of the City of Atlanta's
recent decision to fire approximately 550 trained and experienced
firemen.
I am deeply concerned about the welfare and safety of this city
as it is quite obvious that we do not have adequate fire protection
with only a small number of trained men on the job, assisted by
new hires with no training or experience, and policemen who are
certainly needed in other areas.
I do not believe you will be able to replace these men with quali-
fied personnel for a long time with the hours and wages now offered
them. As a further indication that our city is not adequately
protected, the insurance underwriters have stated that under
present circumstances, they probably will not issue new policies
and if the serious shortage of trained firefighters continues to
exist, insurance rates may be increased, I feel that such an
increase would be an unnecessary expense to property owners.
I would like to request that you and other responsible city officials
reconsider your decision and urge these men to return to their
jobs.
Very truly yours,
C esos ot ' Negen
Mrs. Christine D. Hogan
Secretary to Plant Manager
cc: Board of Firemasters
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