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Ayes: Fox, Howard, Lawrence, Sturtevant~ ~Iarren, ~eiseman, Wilson Nays. None Mr. Lawrence stated to the 0ouncil that he had invited all the Councilmen to attend baseball games at the Stadium Smd was- now t~ing the opportunity of renewing his invi- tation not only to see baseball games but to see the worse conditions created by the ban on the sale of beer at the Stadium, as a result of which there is much more drunkenness and dis-- orderly conduct than befor~ the .prohibition of beer. He also invited the Council to come to the Stadium every morning to see the number of empty whiskey bottles as evidence of What he was ta!kinE about, a condition that was not existent b~fore the beef-ban was put on. Mr. Lawrence also stated that any compliments paid the Council for the en~ actment of tD~s ordinance were undeserved as there is no doubt but that moral conditions have been made worse instead of better, ~ud if they %ould only investigate, the ordinance would be rescinded. ordered filed. Report of the City Clerk and Auditor for the month of April was presented ~nd The followi~ letter was read and on moZion referred to the City Manager: "We, an inSerested and organized group of Negro citizens, feel the necessity of approaching you on ~he question of improvements in some sections of the City populated by Negroes. Emphasis is now being placed on a cle8n~up campaign in the City ~ud there is no better way of supporting this campaign tD~an by improving deplorably unsanitary conditions that tend ~o destroy the beauty of the City as a whole as well as th~ health and morale of its citizens. When there are neighborhoods and slum areas in which there are-no flush toilets or running wa~er, or in which two or more families use the same toilet and water facilities, or in ~nich there are unpaved streets that harbor germs~ or in which there are stagnant ditches arouhl which our children live and play-there is no question that the City's health is endan- gered~ Such conditions breed disease, keep the health at a minimu~ and morale at a low ebb. Specifically, a visit on Pine Sro from County to Race St. on 0olumbia St. from Chestnut to Pine St., on Greener. from Race to RandolphSt., and in several areas all over the City, would reveal this. If conditions were improved keeping the City clean Would not be a task and health would consideration of this matter and that some immediate not be at stake. We wish to request and satisfyi~ng action be taken~ Respectfully yours, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church The following letter was read and on motion ordered~fited: Mami e ne e J Boa- "Whereas, the City Council of this City did on the 24th day of April, 1945, passan ordinate which v.~ll prohibit the sale o~ beer and all other alcoholic beverages in ou~ City Stadium~ and by so doing our wives, our children, the~temperanc6 people and al! others who do not indulge in intoxicating beverages will be able to enjoy the sp6rts without being subJecte t~ne evils of a!coho!~ THEREFORE~ Be it Resolved, that this class go on record as endorsing this ordinance', and that we extend ~o the City Council our sincere thanks, m d thab a copy of these resolutions be sent ~o the City Council and a oop~ spread upon the minutes of the class. Men§s Bib!eClass, Calvary Baptist Churcho" On motion adjourned. City Clerk. App rs ved ~to