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1964-06-05 Request to NAACP Members Fort Madison Branch

Fort Madison Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Fort Madison, Iowa 52627
Special June 5, 1964
Urgent!
All members of the Fort Madison Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People are asked to send a telegram to:
Senator Bourke Hickenlooper
Senate Office Building
Washington, 25 D.C.
Don't Delay!
From all indications, Senator Hickenlooper may possibly be among those who will not vote for cloture on Teusday, June 9, should the vote be taken then, as planned. It is very important that we let him know there are people in Iowa who are interested in equality for all on a national scale, regardless of their race, color or creed. These persons who are against such legislation, evidently have been much more vocal than the Iowans who are for the bill which is now pending. Without a vote for cloture, ... civil rights legislation will not be passed in the near future. As all of us know, this will lead to chaos and results which could be disastrous for everyone. Telegrams are more important in the eyes of the Senators than letters, although the latter are not disregarded. However, this weekend, people interested in the rights of man being granted to all Americans, are being asked to make this state-wide campaign a successful one!
Telegraph Senator Hickenlooper.......Today!
Urge him to vote for cloture.

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Fort Madison Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Fort Madison, Iowa 52627 Special June 5, 1964 Urgent! All members of the Fort Madison Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People are asked to send a telegram to: Senator Bourke Hickenlooper Senate Office Building Washington, 25 D.C. Don't Delay! From all indications, Senator Hickenlooper may possibly be among those who will not vote for cloture on Teusday, June 9, should the vote be taken then, as planned. It is very important that we let him know there are people in Iowa who are interested in equality for all on a national scale, regardless of their race, color or creed. These persons who are against such legislation, evidently have been much more vocal than the Iowans who are for the bill which is now pending. Without a vote for cloture, ... civil rights legislation will not be passed in the near future. As all of us know, this will lead to chaos and results which could be disastrous for everyone. Telegrams are more important in the eyes of the Senators than letters, although the latter are not disregarded. However, this weekend, people interested in the rights of man being granted to all Americans, are being asked to make this state-wide campaign a successful one! Telegraph Senator Hickenlooper.......Today! Urge him to vote for cloture.