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Editorial
May 4, 1961
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
The Atlanta Board of Aldermen repeals an ordinance banning taxis from carrying passengers of races other than licensed, ending racial segregation in taxi service. This removes inconveniences and embarrassments, aligning with progressive sentiments, though Atlanta lagged behind cities like Thomasville.
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Removing Another Restriction
To the credit of our city in which we take pride, it is pleasing to note that the Board of Aldermen has seen fit to repeal an ordinance of long standing which prohibited the hauling of passengers of a race other than the one designated in the license.
By this act, Atlanta is freed of a city regulation which for years has actually inconvenienced members of both races. It was also a handicap to anyone who might have been stranded down town.
The old ordinance had caused embarrassment especially to citizens and visitors coming into the airport.
While there may have been ample facilities in the taxi line for both races, it does not become a community such as ours nor the sentiments we are trying to mold as world models to have a publicly licensed carrier forbidden from serving certain citizens because of race.
It might be news to some, but Atlanta was lagging behind in this move. Some cities in south Georgia have long removed these signs and have permitted taxis to carry any passengers they could pick up. Thomasville, Georgia, might be cited as an example.
As time marches on, Atlanta is moving forward with it.
To the credit of our city in which we take pride, it is pleasing to note that the Board of Aldermen has seen fit to repeal an ordinance of long standing which prohibited the hauling of passengers of a race other than the one designated in the license.
By this act, Atlanta is freed of a city regulation which for years has actually inconvenienced members of both races. It was also a handicap to anyone who might have been stranded down town.
The old ordinance had caused embarrassment especially to citizens and visitors coming into the airport.
While there may have been ample facilities in the taxi line for both races, it does not become a community such as ours nor the sentiments we are trying to mold as world models to have a publicly licensed carrier forbidden from serving certain citizens because of race.
It might be news to some, but Atlanta was lagging behind in this move. Some cities in south Georgia have long removed these signs and have permitted taxis to carry any passengers they could pick up. Thomasville, Georgia, might be cited as an example.
As time marches on, Atlanta is moving forward with it.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Racial Restriction Repeal
Taxi Passengers
Atlanta Ordinance
Social Progress
Southern Cities
What entities or persons were involved?
Board Of Aldermen
Atlanta
Thomasville, Georgia
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Repeal Of Racial Restriction On Taxi Passengers In Atlanta
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Progress Toward Racial Equality
Key Figures
Board Of Aldermen
Atlanta
Thomasville, Georgia
Key Arguments
Repeal Of Ordinance Prohibiting Taxis From Hauling Passengers Of Other Races
Inconvenienced Members Of Both Races
Handicap To Stranded Individuals Downtown
Caused Embarrassment At Airport
Inconsistent With Community Sentiments As World Models
Atlanta Lagged Behind Other Southern Cities Like Thomasville