To Julian Bond from Price Cross, 9 February 1968, with Bond's draft response

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PRICE R. CROSS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY

February 9, 1968

Hon. Julian Bond 823 Drummond Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georga 30314

Dear Mr. Bond: IN RE: H. B. No. 964 - Minimum wage for certain workers

The undoubtedly strong lobby to the contrary, I sincerely hope that you will support and vote for the above House Bill if, as or when it reaches the floor.

This law is drastically needed to alleviate hardship on the part of a sizeable segment of our people and to prevent exploitation of an underpriviledged group by unscrupulous employers - noteably in the restaurant and laundary businesses.

Your support of this measure will mean a great deal to many people in Georgia and I hope you will see fit to act accordingly.

Kindest regards,

Sincerely yours, [signed] Price Cross Price R. Cross 112 Dartmouth Avenue Avondale Estates, Georgia 30002

Dear.....: Many thank for your kind letter. I am surprised to find ^other support for this measure - althought I support it whole heartedly.

I appreciate your comments