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Domestic News
September 13, 1948
The Ohio Daily Express
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
What is this article about?
The retiring Fulton County grand jury in Atlanta praised the effectiveness of the city's eight recently appointed Negro police officers in patrolling Black areas and promoting respect for law and order.
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Grand Jury Praises Atlanta Negro Police
ATLANTA, Sept. 13. (AP)—After serving during July and August, the retiring Fulton county grand jury praised the work of Atlanta's eight Negro police officers. These officers were appointed to the force only a few months ago. The grand jury said:
"We find that for several months Negro police have been patrolling these areas of Atlanta where Negroes congregate, and conclude that they are effective in creating greater respect for law and order in these areas."
ATLANTA, Sept. 13. (AP)—After serving during July and August, the retiring Fulton county grand jury praised the work of Atlanta's eight Negro police officers. These officers were appointed to the force only a few months ago. The grand jury said:
"We find that for several months Negro police have been patrolling these areas of Atlanta where Negroes congregate, and conclude that they are effective in creating greater respect for law and order in these areas."
What sub-type of article is it?
Legal Or Court
Appointment
What keywords are associated?
Atlanta Negro Police
Grand Jury Praise
Fulton County
Law And Order
Where did it happen?
Atlanta, Fulton County
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Atlanta, Fulton County
Event Date
Sept. 13
Outcome
positive praise for the officers' effectiveness in promoting law and order.
Event Details
The retiring Fulton county grand jury, after serving July and August, commended Atlanta's eight Negro police officers, appointed a few months prior, for patrolling areas where Negroes congregate and fostering greater respect for law and order.