Box 17, Folder 1, Document 41

Box 17, Folder 1, Document 41

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The Department chain and variety. store desegregation of lunch counters.

In an effort to move toward equal and full City employment, I have eliminated
the Double Register system,

Increase in the number of Negro policemen and the upgrading of same.
Employment of Negro firemen.

Establishment of the full power to arrest for all Negro policemen.

The elimination of segregated signs in public buildings.

Efforts to reduce police brutality to Negro citizens.

Implementation of desegregation of city parks.

Desegregation of Atlanta Ball Park.

Desegregation of Atlanta theatres.

Complete equality in use of the Municipal Auditorium.

Support od desegregation of attendance to performances of the Metropolitan Opera
and the Atlanta Symphony.

Continued discussions to desegregate Atlanta hotels.

Consistent increase in the representation of the Negro community on boards
and committees appointed by me.

Equal acceptance and consideration of press and citizens in City Hall.
Support of Negro candidates from Fulton County for the position of Senator.
Constant public acknowledgement of the success of Atlanta's liberal attitude
in handling all racial matters,

Strong demand for additional adequate living areas for the increasing Negro
population.

The opening of the Hunter and Techwood Viaducts has been a step to improve

access to the west side of Atlante.

Support of fair and natural neighborhood expansion in 5] areas in 1962.