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1966
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January 26,
1966
Mildred Jeffrey
Irv Bluestone
Seminary
Conference
Iam sure that we can proceed with arrangements
for the Seminary Conference at the UAW Convention within the
framework of the financial arrangements noted in your memor-
andum of January 21.
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JAN 24 1966
Inter-Office Communication
January
To
Irving
From
Mildred
21,
1966
Bluestone
Jeffrey
Subject
Dear
Irving:
In response
Conference
Watson.
As
to your memo requesting that I work on the Seminary
at the UAW Convention, I have been in touch with Rev.
you may
know,
Rev.
Watson
was the executive
Religion and Labor Council when it was still in existence
worked together for a number of years in the past.
It is my present plan to meet with Rev.
February and we should have all of the
February.
and
of the
we
Ken
have
Watson the second week in
arrangements completed by mid-
I am not sure of the budget requirements for this Convention.
In the 1964
Convention, the International Union allocated $600.00 for the Conference.
I am
your
not sure
approval
that we will need that much money
to plan within this general financial
this year, but
framework.
F'raternally,
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would
like
March
2,
1966
Mildred Jeffrey
Irv Bluestone
I suggest we proceed with the invitations to
observers to the UAW Convention pursuant to your memorandum of February 14,
Will you please follow through.
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Inter-Office Communication
February
To
Irving Bluestone
From
Mildred
14,
1966
Jeffrey
Subject
Dear
Irving:
As you know in the past we have had a rather extensive program
for inviting observers to the UAW Convention.
This program has grown
in the last few years and the response of those who come is heartwarming.
Always people are tremendously impressed with the democracy of our
Convention.
We work with department heads, both in getting names for the
invitation list and in assigning each guest to a department head or staff
member.
In this way we try to make each guest's visit as productive
as possible.
West
from
This year we will give special attention to inviting people from the
Coast, since some may not be able to make the cross-country trip
their national offices - many of which are located in Washington or
New
York.
Iam attaching a letter for Walter's signature which follows
I thought perhaps you would
closely letters sent out in prior years.
able to approve this.
rather
be
The UAW assists guests in making hotel reservations, but the
In the
UAW makes no financial contribution to hotels or transportation.
past we have authorized each department head to take a guest to one meal,
lunch
we
or
have
Victor
dinner,
one
for which
reception.
Reuther,
and Vic
the
Last
has
staff
personis
Convention
agreed
we
to this
reimbursed.
did this
same
in cooperation
arrangement
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you further information regarding the Convention program and
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provide travel or hotel allowances.
UAW
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Convention.
forward
to the pleasure
of seeing
you at
the
Sincerely,
Reuther,
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International Union,
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to
hear
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of
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Geneva
election
as
Secretary
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and
warm
wishes,'!
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P.
Reuther
of
the
best
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31,
1966
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Mildred Jeffrey
East Jefferson Avenue
Detroit
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14,
1966
Jeffrey
Bluestone
caused
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follow through
and what the "unanswered question"
Thanks.
this letter to be written
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is.
and advise
me.
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from
The Rt. Rev. C. Kilmer Myers,
Michigan, dated April 7.
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of
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April 19, 1966
Mildred
Jeffrey
Irv Bluestone
I assume
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with Paul concerning the invocations for the Convention.
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soon as these are nailed down,
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Dear
The
Irv:
attached
is
self-explanatory.
Additional
this much
information is to come but
during the luncheon break.
There are
ments:
two
1,
A
2.
separate
and
alternative
joint statement
Locke
have
(see
already
statements
Ed Cushman
as Chairman
Relations,
plans
--
for
I wanted
the
attached).
agreed
Walter
you
proposed
Keast,
to
it,
might
to
have
state-
Winkelman
prefer
this.
will probably issue a separate
of the Detroit Commission on
statement
Community
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CONFIDENTIAL
Walter
Dear
P.
Reuther
Mildred
J effrey
Northern
High
School
Walter:
Since negotiations have
not been
successful
in working
out the dilemma
of the school Principal, at approximately 1:30 P.M., Sam Brownell
will issue a statement on the Northern High School situation.
The
essence
of the
Background
1)
statement
follows:
--
The Principal (Carty ) has become a symbol on the
one hand to those who are insisting on "law and
order, '' and on the other hand to those who believe
that if he remains it will be
educational opportunity.
It is absolutely
necessary to have
process for the 2, 300
throughout the City.
3)
Brownell
Schools:
students
It is crucial that the community
a dispute at one high school.
will therefore
i,
a repudiation
issue
the
following
orderly
at Northern
of equal
educational
and
not be torn apart
order
by
as Superintendent
of
Beginning Monday, Mr. Carty will be provided an
office and conference room at the School Center.
He
can meet with all persons concerned in the Northern
situation -- students, faculty, parents -- to resolve
problems and make plans for effective quality education
at the school.
The students and faculty who have been meeting with
Carty and School officials will resume their regular
assignments in their class rooms Monday morning.
During Mr. Carty's absence, the Assistant
will be in charge of Northern,
Principal
Walter P.
April 29,
Reuther
1966
Page
2
This
action by Brownell
Northern and
many
As you know,
Dr.
other
avoided.
is to be
schools
high
if another
essential
is absolutely
walkout
It is
at
of
n
tio
osi
opp
and
er
ang
the
e
eas
rel
l
wil
er
ord
his
e
us
ca
courageous be
y
it
un
mm
co
the
in
ple
peo
ny
ma
and
rs
he
ac
te
me
so
,
rs
to
school administra
ch
whi
ion
uat
sit
rn
he
rt
No
the
of
ure
nat
le
ati
vol
the
nd
ta
rs
de
un
not
do
who
could disrupt the entire City.
stated
that the
Robinson
resolution
and the Board
of the
of Education have
administrative
problem
repeatedly
at Northern
wholly in the hands of the Superintendent and that they would
ever action he took to resolve the problem.
back
was
what-
In addition to Board support, Bishop Emrich and others feel that it is
crucial to have statements in support of the Superintendent's action in
time for the 6:00 P.M. newscasts and the early editions of the Free
Press.
Ed
Cushman
will issue a statement
as Chairman
Dr. Keast*,
Commission on Community Relations.
members of the business community are also being
the action of the Superintendent.
of the Detroit
Bishop Loder and
requested to support
Mark Etheridge called the School Public Relations Director this morning
to say that “Lee Hills was out of town, that Frank Angelo had nothing
to do with the
editorial page
and
if the
Superintendent
in any
way
removed
Carty from Northern that he would get the Superintendent's hide." He
did go on to say that if "other community leaders do not feel this way,
may take another look at it."
I
Fortunately, the CCEO is meeting this evening and some time ago Brownell
had been scheduled to speak on the future of quality and integrated education.
We hope that we can get a united commitment tonight from CCEO,
If this sounds urgent,
if not turned quickly,
The counter reaction to Brownell's
it is.
can mount into a very ugly situation.
Fraternally,
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Enclosure
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*Has
agreed.
action,
1966
April 29,
The
crisis
community
situations
has been
extremely
the
issue
basic
fully
at Northern
our
High has
City has
difficult and
of quality
presented
faced
many
education
one
in recent
problems
in our
of the
years.
must
most
critical
Its resolution
still be met
inner-city
schools
before
is success-
determined.
united
The
students
on one
basic
at Northern
grievance,
at Northern
are
many
were
in the
Northern
students
raised
to make
School
that the
opportunities
voices
High
educational
inadequate.
City
and their parents
During
which
administrative
resources
the
protested
decisions
height
the
and
have
been
and
of crisis,
attempt
set policy
of
in the
school.
Now
citizens
that the
of Detroit
decisions
and
of Schools,
several
must
set the
Dr.
Brownell,
who
students
calledfor
and
the
the
Detroit
and
confidence.
Board
no longer
for
decisions
and
decisions
afford
Schools,
The
our
peace
divisiveness
also
public
which,
cannot
schools.
and
the
careful
crisis,
make
The
Superintendent
deliberations
in his best judgment,
administrators
to be
should
made
now
its Board
and
and
progress
on this
included and,
exclusively
accept
Dr.
those
of our
issue.
by Dr.
decisions
Brownell
City
the
administrative
of an orderly educational process
school
of Education,
Public
that we
after lengthy
to the restoration
All citizens,
been taken to resolve
recognize
policy
administrative
contribute
those
steps have
their
has
made
will
at Northern.
especially
Brownell
and
full
is at stake:
give
support
we
can
DRAFT__
April 29,
Walter
P.
Reuther's
Response
crisis
at Northern
The
most
critical
community
The
progress
our
Detroit
presented
has
School
of the
one
City has
faced
in recent
to the
good
faith and
of Education,
Board
Many
officials.
school
faculty and
parents,
High
is a testament
of the
leadership
responsible
to Statement:
situations
todate
made
1966
years.
students,
before
still remain
problems
this basic issue of equality education in our inner-city schools is
achieved.
In the meantime,
orderly
the
educational
many
and
effort must
for the
Detroit
action today
merits
the
be made
2, 300 students
to continue
at Northern
an
and
schools.
is a significant
support
complete
forward
and
step
confidence
of all
citizens.
The
peace
in other
Brownell's
in this direction
Detroit
process
thousands
Dr.
every
and
respond
issue at Northern transcends
order
of the
affirmatively
whole
to Dr.
City.
We
Brownell's
one
school.
call upon
wise
IK
affects the
all citizens
judgment
and
to
firm
leadership.
Inter-Of fice Communication aa
1966
29,
April
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CONFIDENTIAL
To
Walter
From
Mildred
Subject
Northern
Dear
P.
Reuther
Jeffrey
High
School
Walter:
Since negotiations have not been successful in working out the dilemma
of the school Principal, at approximately 1:30 P.M.,
Sam Brownell
will issue a statement on the Northern High School situation,
The
essence
of
the
statement
Background
1)
The
one
follows:
--
Principal
hand
(Carty
to those
order, '' and
on the
) has
who
are
other
that if he remains it will
educational opportunity.
insisting
a symbol
on
hand to those
be
a
"law
who
repudiation
on the
and
believe
of
equal
2)
It is absolutely necessary to have orderly educational
process for the 2,300 students at Northern and
throughout the City.
3)
It is crucial that the
a dispute at one high
Brownell
Schools:
will
L.
eee ices gee
become
therefore
issue
Beginning
Monday,
the
community
school,
following
Mr.
Carty
not
be
torn
apart
by
order
as
Superintendent
will
be
provided
of
an
office and conference room at the School Center.
He
can meet with all persons concerned in the Northern
situation -- students,
faculty, parents -- to resolve
problems and make plans for effective quality education
at the school.
Ze
The students and faculty who have been meeting with
Carty and School officials will resume their regular
assignments in their class rooms Monday morning,
3.
During Mr, Carty's absence, the
will be in charge of Northern,
eet
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Assistant
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Principal
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Walter P.
April 29,
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Reuther
1966
2
This action by Brownell is absolutely essential if another
Northern and many other high schools is to be avoided.
courageous because his order will release the anger and
some teachers and many people in
school administrators,
who do not understand the volatile nature of the Northern
could disrupt the entire City.
walkout at
It is
opposition of
the community
situation which
Dr. Robinson and the Board of Education have repeatedly
As you know,
stated that the resolution of the administrative problem at Northern was
wholly in the hands of the Superintendent and that they would back whatever action he took to resolve the problem.
Bishop Emrich and others feel that it is
In addition to Board support,
crucial to have statements in support of the Superintendent's action in
newscasts and the early editions of the Free
time for the 6:00 P.M.
Ed Cushman will issue a statement as Chairman of the Detroit
Press.
Dr. Keast*, Bishop Loder and
Commission on Community Relations.
members of the business community are also being requested to support
the action of the Superintendent.
Mark
Etheridge
to say that
'Lee
called
Hills
the
was
School
Public
out of town,
Relations
that
Frank
Director
Angelo
morning
this
nothing
had
to do with the editorial page and if the Superintendent in any way removed
He
Carty from Northern that he would get the Superintendent's hide,"'
did go on to say that if "other community leaders do not feel this way, I
may take another look at it,"
Fortunately, the CCEO is meeting this evening and some time ago
had been scheduled to speak on the future of quality and integrated
We hope that we can get a united commitment tonight from CCEO.,
If this sounds urgent,
if not turned quickly,
The counter reaction to Brownell's
it is.
can mount into a very ugly situation.
action,
Fraternally,
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Enclosure
cc: Irv Bluestone
ey
*Has
agreed,
Brownell
education,
A fy
1966
April 29,
fully
of quality
issue
basic
the
Its
resolution
be
met
before
success~
is
schools
inner-city
our
in
education
still
must
problems
many
and
years.
recent
in
faced
has
City
difficult
extremely
been
Northern
our
situations
community
has
at
crisis
The
critical
most
of the
one
presented
has
High
determined.
make
to
students
Northern
decisions
administrative
policy
set
and
of
attempt
the
protested
which
City
in the
raised
were
voices
many
Northern
at
opportunities
crisis,
of
height
the
During
inadequate.
are
and
resources
educational
the
that
grievance,
basic
one
on
united
at
students
The
been
have
parents
their
and
School
High
Northern
in the
school.
several
administrative
contribute
those
the
and
no
who
the
Detroit
school
of Education,
Public
confidence.
longer
and
afford
Schools,
The
peace
divisiveness
cannot
made
now
and
progress
this
process
included
administrators
exclusively
those
accept
Dr.
of
issue.
by
City
and,
is
their
at
has
made
will
at
Northern.
especially
Brownell
Dr.
decisions
Brownell
our
Superintendent
judgment,
educational
orderly
the
administrative
make
deliberations
careful
best
crisis,
the
The
schools.
in his
Board
on
also
which,
should
and
we
and
to be
its
resolve
lengthy
an
of
decisions
called for
Board
decisions
restoration
students
citizens,
All
and
the
to
after
Brownell,
Dr.
Schools,
to
public
our
for
policy
the
set
and
decisions
taken
that
recognize
must
of Detroit
citizens
of
the
that
Now
been
have
steps
and
full
stake:
give
support
we
can
The
responsible
faculty
parents,
issue
basic
this
school
officials.
of equality
education
and
has
presented
City
has
faced
in
to the
good
faith
our
our
in
years.
recent
and
students,
still
problems
Many
of the
one
of Education,
Board
Detroit
of the
leadership
School
a testament
is
todate
made
High
situations
community
progress
The
Statement:
to
Northern
at
crisis
critical
most
Response
Reuther's
P.
Walter
1966
29,
April
is
schools
inner-city
before
remain
achieved.
In the
the
thousands
many
in this
direction
Detroit
citizens.
The
respond
and
other
in
Brownell's
Dr.
peace
process
educational
orderly
and
issue
order
every
meantime,
for
today
the
at
Northern
of the
whole
affirmatively
to
Dr.
the
Detroit
action
merits
effort
be
must
2,300
to
made
schools.
is
a
complete
transcends
significant
support
one
step
forward
and
school.
all
We
call
upon
Brownell's
wise
judgment
City,
an
and
Northern
at
students
continue
confidence
It affects
citizens
and
of
all
the
to
firm
leadership.
May
31,
1966
Mildred Jeffrey
Irv Bluestone
The attached document is self-explanatory.
The
vehemence with which Hosea Williams has been attacking
labor has given us cause for concern.
Walter has noted that according to Horace Sheffield's
memorandum Hosea Williams is on the payroll of the
Presbyterian Church and would like very much if you
could check into this and see what information you can
obtain concerning it.
There is some urgency to this matter
appreciate your checking into it promptly.
IB:lm
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att.
and I would
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Horace
Subject
,
.
6,
1966
Reuther
L.
Sheffield
SCLC's Hosea Williams'
‘purported
Dear
May
antilabor
attacks
recent
Roy:
You will recall our conversation
last Monday
regarding
Mr.
Hosea
the
and
,
ce
en
er
nf
Co
ip
sh
er
ad
Le
ian
ist
Chr
rn
he
ut
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the
Williams, of
.
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to
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ute
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n
bee
e
hav
t
tha
ts
en
em
at
st
bor
ila
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of
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sudden ras
t
en
id
es
Pr
of
ion
ent
att
the
to
me
co
had
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tt
ma
the
t
You indicated tha
Walter Reuther and he expressed grave concern.
t
tac
con
to
me
ed
ask
you
t
tha
was
on
si
us
sc
di
our
of
hot
The ups
in
ies
iet
anx
s
on'
uni
our
of
him
e
ris
app
and
g
Kin
Dr. Martin Luther
me
so
at
g
Kin
Dr.
to
ked
tal
I
t
ues
req
r
you
to
nt
ua
Purs
this matter.
by
y
uir
inq
my
to
y
el
at
di
me
im
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de
on
sp
re
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da
es
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t
length las
testa
ent
rec
ms
ia
ll
Wi
Mr.
by
"
led
pal
"ap
n
bee
had
saying that he too
He said he had no idea what motivated him but he felt that
ments.
he
t
tha
ngs
thi
d
sai
es
tim
at
and
e
iv
ls
pu
im
her
rat
was
ms
ia
Mr. Will
had not thought through.
Dr. King also said that when he had last talked with Hosea he made
However,
reference to some differences he had with Phil Weightman.
Dr, King promptly suggested that this did not warrant Williams’
lly
ica
hat
emp
ed
stat
King
Dr.
nt.
eme
mov
r
labo
re
enti
the
of
on
ati
tig
cas
of
s
tude
atti
and
ings
feel
the
d
ecte
refl
way
no
in
ms
lia
that Mr. Wil
le
sib
pos
iest
earl
the
at
ea
Hos
see
will
he
that
her
furt
said
He
C.
SCL
moment and ''straighten this entire matter out,"'
During our conversation Dr. King made considerable mention of the
nt
me
ve
mo
or
lab
the
of
ts
men
seg
er
oth
and
on
uni
our
t
tha
s
ion
but
contri
y
all
eci
esp
was
He
th.
Sou
the
in
le
ugg
str
s
ple
peo
ro
Neg
the
to
have made
ter
Wal
t
tha
p
shi
der
lea
the
and
r
the
Reu
ent
sid
Pre
of
ise
warm in his pra
has given in the civil rights cause.
There is
over Mr.
share Dr.
impulsive
no question in my mind but that Dr. King is seriously perturbed
Williams recent hostility toward the labor movement. lI
King's belief that Hosea is one of those individuals who is
and many times says things without any regard for their
Roy L.
consequences.
worker.
May
-2-
Reuther
He
is obviously a dedicated
eS
and
courageous
1966
6,
civil rights
I was told by an/official of the Presbyterian Church tha) Hosea Williams .
is on their payroll
accounts for some
at $12,000 a year and, if this is true,
Gf-his-apparent independence..."
it perhaps
2
,l attended the endorsement meeting of COAFO which was held Saturday,
April 16th at the Thomas Jefferson Hotel in Birmingham, Alabama.
At this meeting Mr. Williams suddenly, without any apparent cause,
‘attacked the labor movement.
|
He said the following:
"Last night when I walked in the Gaston Motel, they say
to me, last night we saw you on television and I don't like
what you say about organized labor and I said to hell with
organized labor.
I didn't see no organized labor when I
went
across
the Edmund
Pettus
Bridge
(Selma)
and
;
I
didn't see any organized labor on my way to Montgomery
and I didn't see organized labor when I went down to
Greene County and Lee beat me and I didn't see organized
labor in Birmingham back in January when them white
folks beat us down there sitting downtown.
"But now when we got 250,000 Negroes registered and time
7
came to vote I did see organized labor--the hell with
I don't care nothing about organized labor!
organized labor.
Listen to what I say, they in town today with the black
satchels. I hope they kill me if they not in town with the
black satchels. ButI been in slavery too long to watch a
black satchel.
"I'm watchinga white man, a Lingo,
George Wallace and like Flowers.
a white
politician like
'The only thing I'm saying to you, you see, is we got to win
the respect of the white. politician. We got to prove to him
and...friends you don't know what a great day this is.
God knows we could pick up the phone and get 20,000 cash
To pick
dollars and we are refusing to take a single dime.
up the phone and say we'll act right for 20,000 and I swear
they would have it here in 15 minutes and I could spread it
over the table and. give everybody
some
money."
,
es
|
Roy L.
May 6,
-3-
Reuther
1966
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HLS: wh
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Walter
'
Emil
P.
Reuther
Mazey
L.
Sheffield
at
Se
Now
state
is about 75
angry.
and
talking about endorsing
The
or 70 percent
rednecks
candidates,
rednecks,
The
all the
the earlier
anger
he had.
they going
the rednecks
rednecks
is just like the blacknecks
he has forgotten
candidates,
these
is going
in this
to get
-- give him three
So the earlier
to get a chance
we
nights
endorse
the
to vent that venom,
that
bigotry and hate for the candidate we endorse.
But now
what we
in the neighborhood
Turner
week.
This
of $4,000
all sorts
are
spending
a lot of money
~- you
=~ and I actually got that money,
of angles
and you know we have
is why I got so much
faith in the thing
say spend
Rev.
Washington,
been meeting
and I don't care
what Dr.
King
say,
what they doin.
Negroes
ain't gonna meet every week
You have
met
every
in the history of Alabama
have
Negroes
weeks
straight.
For
six weeks
yourself,
is,
I'm
going
a big meeting
Now
time
not say this,
have
Rev.
I do think,
here's
all across
met but now we
the
you
Smith,
Ain't no way
this afternoon,
Don't foot
interviews
is
for six
say this, Rev.
ought to analyze
these
state
interviews.
meet
Williams'
this stuff,
and what we
in Selma
next
suggestions,
I wouldn't want the press
choice,
the
It
need
to
Saturday
in
candidates.
Hosea
but we don't have
much
and never
interviews
Rogers,
and finish endorsing
gonna be frank with you,
think we
them
to analyze
to tell you
for the last six weeks
and analyze
you ought to read this stuff,
will take up as much
do
to analyze
they mean
drove
we have
we will interview the candidates
in the world for us
week
unless
much
choice
to know this and I ought
in the Governor's
For political reasons,
I think and I'm
race,
for strategic
I don't.
reasons,
——..
ik
every
and I from
Say we
of the crop,
is the cream
this room
Alabama
difference
much
don't think it makes
in this
room,
Excluding
the
Governor,
going
I think I
got the power
every position in the State of Alabama.
in our ability to elect every position
of the
I think in
to say...
but I am
forget the Governor,
of the State
I think we
I think our real power
in the State
I
the Governor,
endorse
if we
I don't think,
reasons,
for psychological
of Alabama
of
can elect
is invested
|
with the exception
Governor,
?
Now,
Lurleen
I'm gonna be frank with you,
(Wallace),
Now
I think the Pica
I got the best of Alabama
the first ballot.
maybe
won't
Now,
even
be
here.
ea
of crop
scared
of Alabama
to death Lurleen
I'm just telling you howI feel.
Governor,
maybe
I don't want to see her get no votes.
vote
I don't think anybody
she
won't
Maybe
even
run
goin to beat
here,
I think
is going
in on
she'll lose,
against
I would like to see George
Martin.
(Wallace)
against her.
When these
white folks
black folks but I do think ta
together
and we
work
hard
go inside these polls ain't no different than
Lt.
Governor
enough
~=- I do think if we
-~- I do think the Lt.
can stick
Governor,
I do think
the State Secretary, I do think with the State Auditor, I do think with the
State
Treasurer
that person
wiggle.
right,
-- I do think all the rest
and if we name
If all these
other
that person,
state
now for political reasons
to endorse
the Governor
officials
and for
today and I
of the
state positions
the Governor
are
on the
we
can name
is in a bind,
he can't
side
strategic reasons
think you ought -- we
of truth and side
of
I think you ought
ought -=- to make
au
it public
but I'm going to say this,
I want
it to be a secret ballot and I
shouldn't say this, but I'm saying it, I don't think we got much choice -that cracker
got us in a bind.
Now,
baby,
he done
want to but a certain
one
Who
that gentleman
Now
the thing that I'm
reasons,
I'm
gentlemen,
thing we
some
of those
there,
saying
done
candidates
for
strategiv
reasons,
reasons,
I keep
of these
white
candidates
these white folks know that Hosea
to let them
know
that T. Y.
more
Williams
Rogers
ballot,
Suan
But if its secret,
wait a minute,
to use
their
ow
candidates
ladion
and
~~ that the first
and you got to
way.
You
got to let
speak until the vote is taken.
some
itis today.
today.
That's
why
of you know how I feel and
if we
ButI
ask for a standing
I'm asking for a secret
I think everybody
do think you know
if we gonna abide by the integrity,
if we gonna abide by the principal of COAFO,
all these
than one
I'm asking for a secret ballot.
the way
this,
candidates
like you want to vote
if we gonna abide by the philosophy,
to evaluate
saying
I won't know how you voted.
mind
out.
saying this for political
doesn't speak for you.
I'm asking you for a secret ballot because
vote,
I'm
folks
don't speak for you and you got to let
know that Gardner
you'll be a little afraid to vote
I'm
black folks,
don't speak for you and you got
them know don't nobody know how we gonna
You got to let them
say what you
white
saying this
must do is win the respect of the white
win the respect
can
we putting
I think you ought to,
for psychological
You
has gotten to these
tell him to back up,
saying
this
campaigning.
you all don't have
a chance
on 4
I don't want you voting
and get you to vote
preach a serman
emotions,
own mind which one of these
study this data and make
candidates
each one
of these positions
for you,
Orzell didn't think for you and ie Y,.
thought for yourself.
For
instance
King
running,
up
didn't think
didn't think for you -- you 7
this is what you call participating
the two guys
on
you want to vote for and in
and Hosea didn't think for you,
Now
and
other guys,
I don't want you to vote
right.
I want you to take this data and
get up here,
you Ican
or a lot of these
or any of the rest of them,
or T. Y.,
your
I guarantee
on emotions.
but
you gonna jump up here
Now you might as well tell the truth,
who beat
you couldn't evaluate
us,
for
of Education,
afternoon.
You got to look at one and then you got to look at the other
his job because
those
rule
he don't have,
candidates,
in the past and
We
committee
committee,
this afternoon,
aoe got to have this
will make
The
the decision
state committee
and
cardinal rule
meet
makes
and
hasn't done
of each one
of
done
I don't want you to violate the cardinal
of this confederation
They meet
is that the
and from
and elect a representative
their
to the
state
the decision.
Now all the way back down in Butler
abide by this decision,
and zy
the history
on a county level,
the county committees
The
Committee
this
don't know a devilish thing about what they have
of this confederation.
people
the Executive
two people
the
State Board
I'm gonna tell you the truth,
those
before
in government.
County to the housewife
we preach
wo
I don't think you can endorse
Now,
you may
of this,
I'm ascared
in they may
been
not act like
may
you can die
if he tell you something
to God
but I declare
I want him to act,
that nigger
say,
because
with you no
going to find you out and not gonna mess
I ever
place
Any
more,
tomorrow
one
but you won't be
-- you
ago
this a long time
not -- I learned
may be a dishonest politician today,
these white folks are
I don't think and
candidates.
by it.
opposition will not get it in his hands
Your
with us.
The
against you.
Committee
and all night
stay together
and
reputation,
because
es
told these people
what you say to us is not gonna
because
he figures
this stuff out.
not believe
some
his candidate
There's
some
this but there's
Negroes
Turner,
in this room
don't give
get the
can
Tom
Uncle
right here
reputation
Davis',
other
And
then
candidate,
some
their
right here
and
Negro,
he gonna hand
in this room right now.
Toms
and
talk with us cold blank
get out in public.
Uncle
some
Gardner,
Brown,
come
Rogers'
Rev.
thing about it. ..
Albert
is at stake.
integrity
next Friday night
somewhere
we can take this stuff right here
Maybe
The
ek of money.
I know to do
only way
all night long and the next morning
them this stuff to take home.
sell it fora
The
long.
meet
Committee
this is the Political Guidance
and
it
to use
in order
only way I know to do this is this Political Guidance
meet next Friday
in Alabama
-- what you discussed
candidates
thing to these
say one
we
Now,
You may
now and there's
now who'll sell for money.
There's
or
some
They are going to find some
to that.
up your mind
our
They
your
opposition
isn't going to get it in order
to use
going to ie
I am
Now,
candidates
-- not the whole
Committee
to meet
in Alabama
Governor,
ina bina
now I'm
and
say we
saying
and fight all night,
this for
had to endorse
to the Demoesatic
Last night when
we
Friday
I walked
it against you.
way you can endorse
the
mind,
reasons,
same
Party,
or six or
up your
strategic
in the
the Edmund
Pettus
to Montgomery
and
Bridge
I didn't
labor,
(Selma)
see
I didn't see
as
other
to the
they
organized
and Lee beat me
and I didn't see
when them white
folks beat us down
organized
there
labor
labor
I went
labor.
last night
organized labor
labor
down
in Birmingham
sitting downtown,
because
organized
when
any organized labor
when
caught
groups
say to me,
no organized
and I didn't see
somewhere
But I do think on the
to prove
Galion Motel,
hours,
I don't want to be
candidates
I want
seven
say you on television and I don't like what you say about
I said to hell with organized
Guidance
you need the Political
Now
slate.
you
ought to say to us here,
I don't know but one
and Saturday you ought to make
I want to prove
|
next
ask:
these
told the people
have
we
and women.
as men
of honor,
word
have
because
home
and let them take them
' interviews
I
is this,
Committee
Guidance
wouldn't even be willing to give to the Political
“par
themselves
out behind
And the thing I'm saying
baby.
business,
and try to do some
back
way to side around,
hand
their
and hold
twist around
and
up to that man
make
can
you
out,
$11,000
to cuss
ain"t going
Negroes
some
Now
$11,000.
and I told them to get the hell out of the hotel.
$11,000
told you they have
I have
I'm not bragging
Now
that $11,000.
won't cuss
now
Negroes
I went across
on my way _
to Greene
back
and
County
in January
2
But
I did see
about
when
organized
organized
satchels.
I been
we
got
labor
labor!
I hope
250, 000
Listen
they kill me
like
watching
Negroes
-- the hell with
to what
registered
organized
I Say,
they
and
labor,
in town
time
came
to vote
I don't care
nothing
today
if they not in town with the black
in slavery too long to watch
, i'r
and
now
a white
a black
man,
with
the
black
satchels.
But
satchel,
a Lingo,
a white
politician like
George
Wallace
Flowers.
The
only thing I'm saying to you,
of the white
politician,
what a great day this
20, 000 cash dollars
the phone
We
is.
got to prove
God's
and we
knows
are
and I could
At the same
time
see,
to him
we
is we
and.
got to win the respect
-
friends
could pick up the
refusing to take
and say we'll act right for
in 15 minutes
you
a single
20, 000 and I swear
you don't know
phone and
dime.
Zo pick up
they would have
spread
it over the table and give everybody
we
saying we will not take
are
of somebody
some
a single dime.
else endorsing
the
it here
money.
Now I
Governor
2
don't want to be caught in a position
get
to come
behind
don't want to endorse
They tell Governor
now,
say we
Now,
we endorse,
some
in Alabama,
we don't tell him how much
because
wh
God's
Opeiu42aflcio
whatever
I want to raise
knows
say we
today and tell them
to get you now how
today and I want to raise
you I'll fix him
and somebody
the Governor
are going
T. Y.
them
some
money,
Governor
much
money
Because
I'll fix him
have
some
we
don't have
we endorse,
money
for you.
I
a dime.
you tell them
you want us to get.
We
endorse
the Governor
if he don't do right I guarantee
in Montgomery,
money you short because
we gonna
spent the money.
Se
and we have
freedom
That's
right Mr.
Black,
we want to help you raise
in Alabama,
it
Walter
P.
Mildred
Reuther
Jeffrey
Statement of Michigan Associ ation of Chiefs of Police
Dear
Walter:
We try not to make requests for the use of your name unless
For example, your name, on the stateit is of unusual significance.
ment with others on the Northern High School boycott, without
question, contributed substantially to a course of reason in a difficult
and tense situation.
e
d
to a recent statement by
The request in this memo is relat
the Euscutive Committee of the Michi gan Association of Police Officers,
je,
we be
attitudes
and
ree?
cr 9 by:
era
lities
in the
whole
area
of
This is a remarkable statement, the first of its kind anywhere
The Executive Committee of the Michigan Association
in the nation.
of Police Officials is hopeful that this statement will be adopte
their State Convention which will be held June 22nd-23rd.
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a ee
as
constituent
commending the statement was adop
asked to send similar statements of ‘support, shee this destanatinn
could be eeneeely affective in molding positive public opinion in the
The Committee has been working
area of police community relations.
diligently to peowunds police officers to bring their thinking and operations up-to-date and believe that this statement is the first major
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Superintendent William Johnson
President
Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police
Police Department
Grand
Dear
Rapids,
Michigan
Superintendent
Johnson:
I have just read the
the Michigan
statement
of the Executive
Committee of
Association of Chiefs of Police on "Extension of Freedom,
Equality and Ordered Liberty Under the Law for All People. "
On behalf of the
Michigan
Association
declaration
ment
has
enhance
of the
been
public
whole
With
by all who
all
contribute
that discrimination
if we
share
are
this
and
emannabeis
in equal
law
enforce-
it is today.
of police
to move
same
the
forthright
of the police
of police-community
concerns
I want to commend
for this
crucial than
responsibility
be eliminated,
is welcomed
role
understanding and
problem
Union,
Officers
The
more
explicit the
Your
housing
of Police
of principles.
never
in making
International
Your
officers
will,
to increased
leadership
I am
sure,
citizen awareness
relations.
in employment,
forward
deep
in justice
conviction.
wishes,
Sincerely,
Walter
P.
Reuther
education
and
and
humanity,
MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION
of
CHIEFS
OF
|
POLICE
ASSOCIATION
OFFICERS
May 19,
PRESIDENT
SUPT
WILLIAM JOHNSON
GRAND RAPIOS
FIRST
‘CHIEF
VICE
FPRESIOE
ARTHUR
POINTE
GROSSE
SECOND
VICE
COIR ECTOR
OF
OAK
SECRETARY
CHIEF
LOUWERS
PARK
LEONARD
PUBLIC
PARK
SAFETY
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RALPH
CHIEF
AT
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RALPH LAROCK
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EXECUTIVE
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EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
Wit lLiAM JOHNSON
GRAND RAPIDS
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ARBOR
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MUSKEGON
FREDERICK DAV'DS
MSP
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CHIEF
civil
the
a
feeling
of
unrest
attitude
of
police
executive
committee
of
the
of
today
Police
rights
dectasation
and
suspicion
their
Michigan
unanimously
te
and
allay any
enforce-
Association
endorsed
a
fears
clear
or
strong
equal
up
any
doubts.
President
of
Grand
costly,
of
the
Rapids,
that
housing
"The
and
creates
service
all
of
equal
adversely
at
Michigan
because
it
responsible
which
of
rights
affects
police
can
all
be
clwesnce
State
must
Police
oppose
headquarters,
segregation
creates distress for
exercise
reduces
the
of
ability
their
of
who
freedom
the
declaration
so
Soe
that
added
that there
employment
one
of
the
for
causes
also
every
of
must
police
full
text
of
the
declaration
be
race
and
poverty
and
reduced,."'
The
all
in
people."
opportunities
persuasion...
be
the
tension
The
may
and
meeting
of
education
and
"equal
superintendent
repression
unjust
people
entitled
to
CHARLES PEGG
FAST LANSING
and
committee,
are
to
any
Johnson,
community.
The
said
William
said
dangerous
LEONARD
RALPH MOXLEY
BIRMINGHAM
ROLL
Chiefs
PARA
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CHIEF
of
the
LOU WERS
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GROSSE
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public:on
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MICHIGAN
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PRESIOCENT
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SUP
1966
follows:
crime
-
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‘Under
the
Executive
Police
is
convinced
extension
of
freedom,
all
the
can
the
cause
ability
of
the
community
to
protect
that
'We believe
without
its
the
entitled
and
creates
all
people
of
Michigan
unjust.
destructive
suspicion
and
distrust
which
the
affect
seriously
will
survive
democracy cannot
the
which
distress
of
exercise
reduces
segregation
oppose
creates
their
of
ability
the
declare:
therefore
we
must
it
because
responsible
the
to
in
all
who
freedom,
and
for
the
to
police
people;
the
equal
providing
and
fruits
poverty
from
between
community,
the
tension
"That
the
result
rift
in
community
of
education,
and
are
fitness
origin.
itself.
interest
the
"That
serve
for
solice.
"In
housing
the
law
historic
and
police,
derogation
the
of
created
has
police
the
and
groups
minority
the
the
triggered
the
that
for
and
dangerous,
has
distress
experienced;
has
nation
our
orgies
this
that
believe
"We
out
under
which
Chiefs
of
speak
national
or
disorder
costly,
are
rights
equal
of
repression
must
liberty
creed,
and
distress
the
1966
Association
Michigan
ordered
color,
race,
of
19,
adopted:
police of
and
equality,
that
know
'We
the
meeting May
the Michigan
of
Committee
that
regardless
people,
action
unanimously
was
statement
following
Committee
"The Executive
of
5-19-66
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2
page
and
people
Michigan
for
opportunities
ability,
of
of
our
crime
so
that
every
prosperity,
may
be
and
reduced;
(more)
must
protect
employment,
race
so
oa
that
their
liberty
Limited
only
persuasion
one
of
the
may
stone
by
by
enjoy
of
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- page
3
"That
(3-19-66
the
people
enforcement
of
entitled
the
creed,
to
or
no
a
by
reducing
as
agents
insist
recognize
the
of
ila
that
exercise
or
of
accident
the
the
people
of Michigan
of
the
law
causes
liberty
the
of
he
birth
is
as
of
our
injustice
children,
carried
tie
getting
to
serve
from
people
of
race,
the
each
cular.
Law
person,
nature,
strengthen
crime
and
and
can
their
disorder,
it ever
more
and
discrimination
create
generation
of
and keeping
police
serve
them
men
such fear
to
Michigan
those
and
give
any
communities
for
the
police,
difficulto
t
ensure
most
protected;
as
police
dedicated
men
who
reinforce
are
we
can
believe
competent
agencies
"That
community
the
attempts
police
to make
role
the
in
they
conditions
best
the
our
inhumanity
Se
their
liberty
qualified
to serve
the
judge
must
serving
police
and
rights
that
to
must
urge
their best young
recognize
that
discouraging
the
odds,
police
and
only
succeed;
the constitutional
the
that
generation;
mst
officers;
extreme
and
distort
officers;
under
"That
for
of
is
obey;
must
find
or
‘That all members of the community mst
only
man
under
rights
will
of
communities,
acts
of
eal
the
every
and qual
safety;
to man
men
on‘vigorous
regardless
ordered
choose
of the
attitudes
them
of
to
all
"That
by
mist
preservation
privilege
"That
must
origin;
responsible
license
their
and
protection
the
status,
man
Lew.
national
"That
requires
the
of Michigan
every
courts
those
of
it, and
citizen
this
must
be
nation are
the
rights;
strengthen its
responsive
(more)
of
that
sense
of
it must. be
to political
responsibility
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Mildred
Jeffrey
Subject
Dear
The
Irv:
correct
March
is
title
of the
'Meredith
special
Mississippi
fund
for
March. "'
the
Mississippi
I spoke yesterday with the representative of the National
Council of Churches who is working on raising funds
through the Protestant church.
He has been in Memphis
and met the NCC persons setting up the fund and the
He
He is favorably impressed.
accounting procedures.
finds the NAACP Secretary and a banker,
who are carrying
the principal responsibility,
reliable people.
He is
personally persuaded that 1) all the
March needs; and 2) that there will
monies will
be accurate
go to the
accounting.
Apparently the money situation is very tight, as Thursday
the Commission on Religion and Race received a call
stating that the man who was renting the tents to the March
was going to take them away unless he received $1, 800
immediately.
The Commission raised most of this amount.
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Irv Bluestone
With
copend
to
the
article
eoncerning
strike in the June issue of Extension Magazine,
possible to obtain 1,000 reps sates directly from
at a nominal cost?
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please
check
into
this
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Irv
From
Mildred
30,
1966
Bluestone
Jeffrey
Subject
Dear
Irv:
Attached is an article on Cesar Chavez and the grape strike
which appeared in the June issue of Extension Magazine,
a
house organ of the Catholic Church and read by many.
In view
of the
"phony"
election,
we do everything Possible to
and the boycott of Digiorgio.
it seems
quickly
mount
urgent
to me
support
for
that
NFWA
Therefore I suggest that we reprint 1,000 copies of this article.
I am confident that I can get Father Sheehan to distribute at
least 900 copies, together with other boycott material.
I have been working with the National Council of Churches
support for the boycott and,
in the last few days,
on the
Teamster's
election.
In
the
course
of
all
this,
I have
talked
with Jack Conway and Henry Santiestivan who are concerned
that the boycott, as well as other measures,
get going.
Fraternally,
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July 7,
Mildred
1966
Jeffrey
Irv Bluestone
Upon consideration it seems to me that we should not
involve ourselves in the project of the Social Service Department
of the Michigan Annual Conference of the African Methodist
Episcopal Church.
I would imagine that there are literally hundreds of
similar projects being undertaken throughout the country and
it would not be fitting for us to contribute to such a local
operation.
If any of the Regional
it would be more appropriate.
IB:lm
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would be interested,
JUL
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1966
July 5,
To
Irv
From
Mildred
6 1906
Bluestone
Jeffrey
Subject
Dear
Irving:
In the
absence
of Bill
Oliver,
I am
raising
the
following
request
It comes from the Social Service Department of the Michigan
Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church,
with
you.
Annual
With the sponsorship of Protestant Services of the Detroit Council of
Churches, this church is sponsoring a voluntary social casework service
for emotionally disturbed children.
Up to date, this has been wholly voluntary with professionals
their services on a regular schedule.
A brief description is
giving of
attached.
The response has been so great that the A.M.E.
Church is now trying
to raise money for one full-time professional worker.
Great reliance
will still be placed on the volunteers,
To
July
raise
They
10th,
are
the
funds,
at the
also
sponsorships
at
the
A.M.E.
Sheraton
accepting
$10.00
Church
Cadillac
Hotel.
contributions,
per
is
a dinner
$6.00
per
direct
in the
form
Tickets
either
sponsor.
sponsoring
are
or
on
Sunday,
person.
of
The reason I raise this request is that when one visits inner city schools
and asks what are the greatest needs,
a consistent response is for help
with emotionally disturbed children and their families.
Here is an example of a church which has taken the initiative in providing a much needed
service.
It also is an answer,
in a way, to all those who say most
unkindly,
"Why
don't the
Negroes
do
something
Iam not certain what to recommend on
to your attention,
JI am sending a copy
about
their
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CC: Bill Oliver
problems?"'
this, but I did want to bring
air mail to Bill Oliver.
Fraternally,
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Church,
20064
Kentucky
- Social Casework
Services for
Emotionally Disturbed
Children
Southwest-—
St.
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Please
A M.E.
Call
Church,
933-4821
for
ADVISORY
Mrs.
Ivor
Echols,
A.C.S.W.
Chr.
Rev.
Rev.
Miss
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mr.
H. A. Hickey, Chrm.
David E. Mitchem, Vice-Ch.
Christine Brogdon, Vice-Ch.
Dolores Crudup, Sec’y
Katherine Ealy, Ass‘t Sec'y
Ruth Spivey. Treasurer
Eloise Evans
Sarah Greene
Argua T. Hickey
David Holmes
Rev.
M.
J.
R.
A.
Rhonenee,
Aikin,
P.E.
Further
Information
Mrs. Barbare Meadows,
Mr. Allen Peterson,
Miss Donna Sypret,
A.C.S.W.
A.C.S.W.
A.C.S.W.
OF DIRECTORS
MEMBERS
Rev.
Rademacher.
COMMITTEE
Mrs. Gwendolyn Copeland, M.A.
Mr. Walter Crider, A.C.S.W.
BOARD
579
re.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mr.
Mrs.
Rev.
Mrs.
Rev.
Rev.
Mrs.
Hattie Lyles
Millicent Mitchem
Franklin Poole
Cosetta Reid
J. L. Roberts
Nellie Stephens
Frederick Stephens
M. L. Simmons
Claudia
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EX-OFFICIO
Rev.
Att.
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Peterson,
Dudley
P.E.
Sponsored by
THE SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT
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MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE
of the
AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
BISHOP
JOSEPH
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Presiding
Bishop
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CASEWORK
SOCIAL
ARE
SERVICES
FOR CHILDREN
AVAILABLE
LIKE
The
Social
Church
could
Service
understands
get along
Département
that
there
of the A.M.E.
are
better at home,
children
at school
and
who
in
the community if they did not behave like Leo cr
Mary.
JOHNNIE, age 9, who has threatened to run away
or has
home
left
MARY,
on
age
previous
i],
who
often
takes
problems
the
occasions.
money
By seeking help for the child with emotional |
now,
greater
ones may
Social
Service
Department
be
prevented
in
future.
or
other things which do not belong to her.
This
offers
profes-
sional help on a non-profit and non-discriminatory
LEO, age 8, who insists on fighting when things do
- basis. Children
not go his way. Leo angers easily and has taritrums
are eligible.
between the ages of 5 through
17
BETTY, age 10, daydreams and does not keep
her mind
on work.
Representatives
JOE, age
does
15, breaks windows
not know
why.
and
streetlights, but
‘ment
will be located
politan
between
of our
Social
Service
in four area offices in Metro-
Detroit every third Saturday
10:00 a.m.
Depart-
and 2:00 p.m.
of the month
July 13, 1966
Mildred
Jeffrey
Irv Bluestone
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Dutec-Office Communication
18,
July
1966
Walter
From
Mildred
bp.
;
Reuther
To
Jeffrey
Subject
Dear
Walter:
It is my recommendation that you join, as an
Tougaloo,
the Friends of Tougaloo.
Honorary Member,
The former
is just outside of Jackson,
as you know,
President was Dr. Beitel who, as a white, in the early
years gave great leadership to Tougaloo in joining the
Unlike many of the
civil rights struggle in Mississippi.
Tougaloo took a courageous
Negro colleges in the south,
position.
Not only is Mr.
strong supporter
and
Charles
Kaplan
of the
he is a
of National NAACP,
College and so are Aaron Henry
Evers,
Fraternally,
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7,
1966
Reuther
Dear Walter:
It was
and of
certainly nice to see you at the President's
course everybody was really busy.
Conference,
Rebbi Hirsch told me that he had spoken to you about becoming
an Honorary Member of the Friends of Tougaloo which is a
National Committee, and we have many of the top people from different walks of life in different parts of the country.
He
wanted me to write to you about these details and no doubt
you would send along your confirmation in this very worthwhile
project.
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Pile
Tougaloo
great
College
service
interested.
With
kindest
in
is
the
personal
in
Tougaloo,
cause in
Mississippi
which
you
anc
ané
I are
is
so
doing
a
vitally
regards,
Sincerely
Kons
Kivie
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1966
Mildred Jeffrey
Irv Bluestone
Could you please contact Ray Berndt concerning
the attached and follow through with the invitation to Reverend
Gillum and his group.
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Ray Berridit
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JUL 22 1966
Intec-Ofgice Communication
July 21,
Bluestone,
To
Irving
From
Raymond
H,
Berndt,
to Walter
Ass't.
Adm.
Director
Region
P.
1966
Reuther
3
Subject
Dear
Irv:
Iam
enclosing
was
sent
to me
communication
at the
request
from
Reverend
of one
of our
William
officers
Gillum
in Muncie,
It would be helpful to us in the Muncie area if we could
to make a tour of Solidarity House and if we could pick
the noon luncheon,
[am positive that
address them and have a question and
L-1/2 hours.
E,
which
Indiana.
invite this group
up the tab for
someone would be on hand who could
answer session over a period of
Since this is the first request of this kind that has come across my desk,
Iam directing it to you so that you can put it into a proper channel if
there is one available.
Will you please
done
so
that
advise
I might,
me
at your
in turn,
earliest
answer
opportunity
Reverend
what
might
Gillum.
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1966
Walter
Irv
Proposal by Brendan Sexton for a "Save
Cities'' Conference
American
Brendan transmitted to me the attached memorandum
suggesting the scheduling of a broad based conference preceding the November election - to deal with the problem
The idea is to take some of the heat
of the American city.
out of the "negative reflexes'' reaction about which you have
expressed concern.
ae
I believe you will find this proposal of interest
the time factor may be a serious problem.
IB:lm
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- although
Irv Bluestone
Brendan
Sexton
Next to Viet Nam,
it seems
likely that the most
important issue in
the forthcoming congressional elections will be the question of race relations
not so much
civil rights,
as the administration of justice,
policy with respect to housing patterns,
evident to me
It seers
Goldwater.
Chicago,
For obvious
Cleveland,
campaign
reasons,
effectively
this issue will be especially
much
more
felicitous
to "Save
it takes deep root.
the American
and effective
which would have the endorsement
business community,
in the church,
publishing,
defensive
I think one
with as much public fanfare
City From
Destruction"
(a
title can be written with a little thought)
of a. large number
government,
of prestigeful figures
labor, civil rights,
etc.
I don't believe that such a program
in existence;
in
The only way to meet them effectively is to attempt
of the inflamation before
a program
important
New York.
possible way of attempting to do this is to float,
as possible,
in the
- than it was by
it will be possible to mount an effective
on these issues.
to draw off some
etc.
- and far more
Los Angeles,
I do not believe
control of crime,
that the issue of local police and crime
streets will be used even more
-
should be sponsored by any group now
they are all too sectarian or too partisan
- and I particularly think
Save American Cities,
that such a program
should not be sponsored by civil rights organizations.
I think a good way to go about this would be to have Walter
small number
men
of influential people
at that level) and lay before
discuss and adopt a broad,
(Blake,
them
Cody,
general program
This would be a conference
Higgins,
invite a
Watson,
Ford,
a plan for a national conference
to salvage the American
and create the basis for establishing harmonious
250.
2
Pg.
etc.
to
City,
inter-group relations therein.
of perhaps as few as 150 people and not more
than
They would be at the level of International Union President or Secretary-
Treasurer,
Governor
President,
University
or Mayor,
Bishop,
Corporation
President or Dean,
President or Vice-
etc.
The ad@hoc committee calling the conference would also establish
commissions
papers
that would meet
prior to the conference
on four or five subjects,
Renewal
Policy,
in the City,
Improved
such as:
Competent,
imaginative,
be chosen to prepare
Equal
and discuss
Relations,
Urban
Employment,
Youth
Fiscal Relationships.
concerned,
academicians
and writer would
the papers that would be presented first to the commissions
and then to the national conference.
Abrams,
Police-~Community
Educational Opportunities,
Federal-State-Municipal
to receive
Charles Silberman,
People
such as John K. Galbraith,
Jerrold Zecharias,
Fred Hechinger,
etc.
Charles
would be
invited to take on this assignment.
Each step in the process
to call the conference,
meetings
of the committee's
the appointment of each of the separate
of the commissions,
finally the conference
- the announcement
decision
commissions,
the drafts as accepted
by the commissions
itself would be publicized.
If this last step could be
and
the
Save American
Cities
Pg.
planned for the latter part of September
or the early part
of October,
it
might be expected that the media would give the conference
and its report
a good deal of attention.
it seems
reasonable
Though
completely non-partisan,
to expect that such a conference would come
3
to me
down heavily on
the right side and would take the sting out of reactionary efforts to use the
city riots to stir up emotions
that can be capitalized in the election campaign.
I know this would require great haste and effort,
are that come October and early November
effort and money
anyway,
In addition,
but all indications
we will be spending much time,
trying to find ways to deal with these issues.
I believe we would be going the nation a great service
and would perhaps be helping to create the basis on which
some
kind of real
inter-group understanding can be built.
Finally,
conference
I think it is likely that the forthcoming
Powell-Carmichael |
is likely to aggravate this issue and something
in the wind might do much to counter-balance that meeting.
of this kind blowing
August
Mildred
17,
1966
Jeffrey
Irv Bluestone
PTA
Meeting
The
follows
UAW.
report
the
on the
direction
PTA
which
meeting
we
had
is just excellent
earlier
discussed
and
within
I should think it would be easy enough to raise the
necessary contributions noted in your memorandum.
I
will work something out with the Wayne County AFL-CIO
when they contact me.
IB:lm
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Intec-Office Communication
Ausust
1966
AUG 17 1966,
Bluestone
To
Irv
From
Mildred
Subject
PTA
Dear
17,
Jeffrey
Me eting
Irv:
The
PTA
meeting
with
over
250
last
night
persons
in
at
WWJ
Auditorium
was
a
spirited
affair
attendance.
Tate and her fellow vice presidents made excellent reports on
Mrs.
the campaign waged by PTA to secure restoration of all cut backs of
school services and to secure additional financial support from the
State
The
for
Detroit
general
schools.
strategy
of PTA
to
2)
to push
3)
to insist
4)
to
1966-1967;
session
secure
for
amendment
of the
fiscal
next
financing
reform
in
1965-1966
both
of Section
Legislature
on deficit
for
funds
retirement
secure
1)
is:
17
year;
in the
and
regular
if required;
the
next
session
of
the
Legislature.
Sarah Foley handled the Romney ploy in yesterday's News very
'I guess you could say that this proposal (amendment
She said,
Section 17) originated in his office because
This comment was greeted
in his office.''
neatly.
of
proposed
we, the PTA,
with loud laughter.
The body voted almost unanimously to support the 5 mill millage
proposal adopted by the Board.
This was only after considerable
discussion in which many questions were asked and many comments
it
made.
‘These included concerns that teachers! salaries be adequate;
that PTA continue its vigilance for additional State support; that quality
education
for
inner-city
schools
be
vigorously
pushed.
Irv
Bluestone
August 17,
Page 2
1966
The specific request of labor is, at this monent,
1) financial support
to help in defraying the cost of buses to Lansing on Monday and 2)
providing some persons to go with PTA that day.
I have asked Tom
Turner to discuss the financial question with Al Barbour and the
Steelworkers.
He should call later today.
It is my recommendation
that labor should jointly contribute at least $100 toward the cost of
the buses.
One final comment -- the tone
meeting than a PTA session.
of the
meeting
was
more
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August
18,
1966
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To
Irv
From
Mildred
Jeffrey
Sub ject
Dear
Irv:
Tom Turner says that the Wayne
the Steelworkers will each put in
He
buses.
contribution
wonders whether the
in a similar amount.
He
calling
may
be
you
today
County
$50.00
UAW
about
Council and
for the PTA
will
this.
ot
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October
27,
1966
Dick Kelly
Irv Bluestone
Attached Manuscript
''The Shame
of the Suburbs"
I read the enclosed with considerable
Aside from the purple language
some
telling blows in the manner
I would appreciate
document.
IB:lm
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att.
Mr.
Please
interest.
Lewiston uses,
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of the old muckraker.
learning your
reaction to the
return it when you are finished.
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with th
federal and state levels through legislation, and
that the President has given this concern, it is urgent )
me, that the union give greater atten tion to the whole area
problems and clearly and visibly establish UAW credential
in the consumer crusade.
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15,
1966
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Jeffrey
Walter:
At the two last meetings of the Police~Community Relations Committee
of CCEO, chaired by Horace Gilmore, George Edwards has, on a
confidential basis, discussed his concerns about organized crime in
Detroit.
back
In his
to the
30's,
presentation,
with
the
Out of these discussions
report two now:
1.
problem
have
reviewed
for
come
the
several
his
past
long
associations,
thirty
thoug nts.
years.
I want
going
to
Bishop Emrich and Ed Cushman will be inviting
you, together with a half dozen top religious and
industry leaders, to meet for a similar off the record
discussion of the serious nature of the organized crime
problem
2.
he
in the
There is,
that since
organized
ef complete
vacancy
Court.
near
future.
on the part of the Committee, a deep concern
the Prosecutor is a key figure in combating
crime, that the person appointed be someone
integrity,
created
I raise this
pushing any
labor not get
by
strength
Olsen's
and
election
ability. to fill the
to the
Recorders
because, while at this moment no one is
candidate, it is extremely important that
committed
to any
one
person
at this
time.
It is anticipated that the decision by the judges wiil be
be made in January after Sam Olsen resigns as Prosecutor
and takes his place on the Recorders Bench on January 1.
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NOV 17 1966
Intec-Office Communication
To
Irving
From
Mildred
Bluestone
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Jeffrey
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Subject
Dear,
Irving:
The
Ambassador
The
attached
of
Jamaica
to
the
United
States
be a guest of honor at the Caribbean Education
Service Benefit Concert of the Detroit Symphony
Orchestra on Sunday,
November 27th, at Ford
Auditorium,
We
have
after
the
level
of
materials
been
asked
Concert
Ford
in
are,
I hope,
to
sponsor
the
Social
a
explanatory.
reception
Hall
will
on
for
the
him
lower
Auditorium.
The Steelworkers and the Wayne County Council
would be joint hosts and share expenses.
The
cost
would
be
approximately
$100.00.
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CARIBBEAN
STUDENTS
There are about
to this country
2000 West
mainly on
(West
Indian)
IN AMERICA
Indian students
their own, with
in the United States.
They
only enough funds to survive
come
the first few months.
They register at the college or university that accepted their application, then set out to prove themselves academically,
and find a job -- for example, driving a cab fa forty hours on a weekend.
Unhappily, most of these students try to
eastern schools because transportations costs
going inland, and because that's where others
take up their studies at
to these areas is less than
who have gone before them
have
attended
want
they
When these students have succeeded with their undergraduate work and
to go on to advanced studies in medicine, dentistry, or engineering,
find even fewer openings.
After a long wait, many of them return
school.
For
instance,
some
600
are
enrolled
at Howard
Uni-
versity, and another 600 are at New York and Columbia Universities.
In
these schools the number of scholarships available for foreign students
are necessarily limited, and these West Indians find themselves competing
with each other . . . when many such scholarships would be opened for them
if the need were made known in the midwest and west, and if these youngsters
could then be made aware of these opportunities.
home,
disillusioned
portunities,
and frustrated
with America
and
its educational
op-
It is the hope of The Caribbean Educational Service that this situation can be changed.
Its objective is to watch for the able, qualified
student from such tiny places as the islands of St. Kitts, Mont Serratt,
St. Lucia, and St. Vincent -- and, or course, Jamaica and Trinidad.
These
people can be shown more about America if they can be brought to Michigan,
to Utah, or to Washington, and a rich, cultural exchange that will benefit
all of the Western Hemisphere will be the inevitable result,
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volunteer organization designed to benefit students from
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1966
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Irv
From
Mildred
Jeffrey
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Dear
Irving:
I don't know what date you have set up for the briefing
session with staff members from the Regions who will
be in attendance at the Fiscal Reform Conference,
I
would very much like to be at that meeting.
Unfortunately,
however, I will be out of town Thursday and Friday of
this week and next Tuesday.
Fraternally,
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13,
1966
Bluestone
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Zelda:
I know that you were as distressed as the rest of us
about the tragic news of the death of Joe Ross.
It
was a very sudden heart attack and he passed away
two hours after the attack.
CCEO is setting up, modest as it may be, a Joseph
Ross Memorial Fund for the Detroit Youth Service
Corps.
The Youth Service Corps was Joe's idea and
it was for 14 and 15 year old boys, many of whom
have been in trouble.
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to relate to police officers and the Police Department.
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I know that you and Mae were as distressed as the rest
of us about the tragic news of the death of Joe Ross.
It was a very sudden heart attack and he passed away
two
hours
after
the
attack.
CCEO is setting up, modest as it may be, a Joseph
Ross Memorial Fund for the Detroit Youth Service Corps.
The Youth Service Corps was Joe's idea and it was for
14 and 15 year old boys, many of whom have been in
This is an opportunity for them to relate to
trouble.
Police Officers and the Police Department.
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you
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Telephones
832-2055
December
1h,
1966
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our colleague of the Citizens Committee and friend, Mr. Joseph
Ross, former President of Davidson Bros., Inc.
com
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of
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A description of the fund is enclosed.
activated.
We
express
and the
do hope that this meaningful gesture will adequately
our corporate appreciation of his services to youth
cause
of equal
opportunity.
An initial, generous
be most appropriate.
response
from our membership
Robert Le. Potts
Executive Director
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enclosure
would
DEL 16 1966
CITIZENS
COMMITTEE FOR
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TO:
RE:
FROM:
Mass Media
Joseph Ross Memorial Fund
Citizens Committee for Equal
4,86) Woodward Avenue,
Telephone:
DATE:
December 13,
For further
832-2055
Detroit
Opportunity
18202
1966
information,
contact:
Robert L. Potts,
Executive
Director
or
Stella P. Fizazi,
Administrative
Assistant
The Citizens Committee for Equal Opportunity announces the
establishment of the Joseph Ross Memorial Fund for the Youth
Service Corps Cadets.
During his stay in Detroit, Mr. Ross served on the Citizens
Committee for Equal Opportunity's sub-committee on PoliceCommunity Relations.
He was deeply and continuously concerned
about the youth of our city and was instrumental in initiating
several programs designed to improve their opportunity.
Mr. Ross'
idea
of a Junior Police
Corps
was first
realized
in
the summer of 1965 with the establishment of the Youth Service
Corps in cooperation with the Detroit Police Department and
the Neighborhood Service Organization,
One hundred and fifty
youth,
entire
Last
aged 12-1,
summer.
summer,
funds
worked in
were
police precincts
granted
during the
by the War on Poverty
The Youth Service Corps was expanded
served in 8 police precincts.
program,
to 650 participants
who
Monies received for the Joseph
Ross Memorial Fund will be used
to further the goals of the Youth Service Corps program and
to provide additional, meaningful experiences for the youth of
Detroit.
Donations should be made out to the Joseph Ross Memorial Fund
and sent to the Citizens Committee for Equal Opportunity,
86)
Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48202,
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Bluestone
Michigan
Irv:
In reading the press and talking with some of the people at the meeting
on the ''Model City" held with residents of the area on Monday I am
again struck with the importance of having somewhere along the way
a corp of community organizers.
The
best experience
Conservation
are
that Detroit has
#l--Mack
Concord.
director of a small department
Community Organization.
had was
in City
in the
At that time
Plan
Neighborhood
Mal
Commission
Ravitz was
entitled
Mal and his staff did a superb job in working with the people in the
community, bringing City Plans programs to them, changing those
plans as residents in block clubs and a community council reacted to
them.
It's a long story which I won't go into now but it was one of the
few success stories in this difficult area of involving those who are
effected in planning and decision making.
During Miriani's time the Community Organization unit was
the Housing Commission where it pretty much died.
moved
to
It seems to me that if the ''Model City'' is not to run into insuperable
opposition--since people these days are almost totally suspicious and
unbelieving of promises made by establishments--that it is crucial to
slot in community organization personnel during the planning and study
stage.
This could be done through use of the Federal monies.
If this is not
possible, perhaps a non-profit corporation could be set up which could
receive monies and employ staff.
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