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January 14, 1962
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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The Republican National Committee adopts a plan to boost support among Negro voters in big cities by recruiting leaders, expanding field activities, engaging women and youth, and enhancing public relations efforts highlighting the party's civil rights record.
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REPUBLICANS PLAN TO WIN MINORITY BALLOT
WASHINGTON - A six-point program designed to strengthen Republican organizations in predominantly Negro areas in big cities has been adopted by the Republican National Committee.
At its meeting in Oklahoma City Friday, the committee approved the report of its committee on Big City Politics, headed by Ray Bliss, chairman of the Republican State Central and Executive Committee of Ohio. The plan to win Negro support is a part of this report.
"Certainly our party's splendid record in the field of rights merits greater recognition and response than it has received," the report stated.
The plan calls for the Republican party to make a concerted effort in big cities to "develop and recruit party leaders and candidates for public office from the ranks of its Negro supporters."
ENLARGE FIELD FORCE
Other steps call for the National Committee to enlarge its field forces to permit increased organizational activities in states with large Negro voter populations.
The plan also commits the Republican Party at all levels to concern itself particularly with encouraging Negro women to work in their communities for the party and its candidates.
Special emphasis will continue to be placed on bringing young Negro citizens into active participation in Young Republican Clubs.
An expanded public relations program also will be undertaken to build support among Negro voters. In addition to a weekly column now being distributed to the Negro press, public relations activities will be expected to include the regular release to all communication media pointed to the Negro community of special items concerning Republicans and Republican activities.
WASHINGTON - A six-point program designed to strengthen Republican organizations in predominantly Negro areas in big cities has been adopted by the Republican National Committee.
At its meeting in Oklahoma City Friday, the committee approved the report of its committee on Big City Politics, headed by Ray Bliss, chairman of the Republican State Central and Executive Committee of Ohio. The plan to win Negro support is a part of this report.
"Certainly our party's splendid record in the field of rights merits greater recognition and response than it has received," the report stated.
The plan calls for the Republican party to make a concerted effort in big cities to "develop and recruit party leaders and candidates for public office from the ranks of its Negro supporters."
ENLARGE FIELD FORCE
Other steps call for the National Committee to enlarge its field forces to permit increased organizational activities in states with large Negro voter populations.
The plan also commits the Republican Party at all levels to concern itself particularly with encouraging Negro women to work in their communities for the party and its candidates.
Special emphasis will continue to be placed on bringing young Negro citizens into active participation in Young Republican Clubs.
An expanded public relations program also will be undertaken to build support among Negro voters. In addition to a weekly column now being distributed to the Negro press, public relations activities will be expected to include the regular release to all communication media pointed to the Negro community of special items concerning Republicans and Republican activities.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Republican Strategy
Negro Voters
Big City Politics
Civil Rights Recognition
Party Outreach
What entities or persons were involved?
Ray Bliss
Republican National Committee
Where did it happen?
Washington, Oklahoma City
Story Details
Key Persons
Ray Bliss
Republican National Committee
Location
Washington, Oklahoma City
Event Date
Friday
Story Details
The Republican National Committee adopts a six-point program to strengthen organizations in predominantly Negro areas in big cities, including recruiting Negro leaders, enlarging field forces, encouraging Negro women, involving young Negroes in clubs, and expanding public relations to Negro media.