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August 15, 1954
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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NAACP's Clarence Mitchell urges House Rules Committee chair Rep. Leo E. Allen to advance anti-Jim Crow travel bill banning racial segregation in interstate travel, as the 83rd Congress nears its end, potentially boosting Senate chances.
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Rules Committee Head Holds Fate Of Anti-Jimcrow Bill
WASHINGTON. D. C. - "The fate of the anti-Jim Crow travel bill is in the hands of Congressman Leo E. Allen, chairman of the House Rules Committee," Clarence Mitchell, director of the Washington bureau of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, declared here this week.
The NAACP-sponsored bill to ban racial segregation in interstate travel has been favorably acted upon by the House Commerce Committee, Mr. Mitchell pointed out.
The Republican-controlled 83rd Congress will not have another opportunity to pass any civil rights legislation, he stated.
"Even though the 83rd Congress is nearing its end, the anti-Jim Crow travel bill can be passed by the House provided the Rules Committee reports it out," the N.A.A.C.P. spokesman asserted.
"Success in the House would enhance the bill's chance in the Senate where it has strong support. Southern opposition to the bill is expected to be less adamant than in the past."
Representative Allen, Illinois Republican, is reported to be considering calling a meeting of the Rules Committee to pass upon the measure. However, there has been no indication as to when such a meeting would be called.
WASHINGTON. D. C. - "The fate of the anti-Jim Crow travel bill is in the hands of Congressman Leo E. Allen, chairman of the House Rules Committee," Clarence Mitchell, director of the Washington bureau of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, declared here this week.
The NAACP-sponsored bill to ban racial segregation in interstate travel has been favorably acted upon by the House Commerce Committee, Mr. Mitchell pointed out.
The Republican-controlled 83rd Congress will not have another opportunity to pass any civil rights legislation, he stated.
"Even though the 83rd Congress is nearing its end, the anti-Jim Crow travel bill can be passed by the House provided the Rules Committee reports it out," the N.A.A.C.P. spokesman asserted.
"Success in the House would enhance the bill's chance in the Senate where it has strong support. Southern opposition to the bill is expected to be less adamant than in the past."
Representative Allen, Illinois Republican, is reported to be considering calling a meeting of the Rules Committee to pass upon the measure. However, there has been no indication as to when such a meeting would be called.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Anti Jim Crow Bill
Naacp
House Rules Committee
Civil Rights Legislation
Interstate Travel Segregation
What entities or persons were involved?
Clarence Mitchell
Leo E. Allen
Where did it happen?
Washington. D. C.
Story Details
Key Persons
Clarence Mitchell
Leo E. Allen
Location
Washington. D. C.
Event Date
83rd Congress
Story Details
The NAACP-sponsored bill to ban racial segregation in interstate travel has passed the House Commerce Committee and awaits action by the House Rules Committee, chaired by Congressman Leo E. Allen. Clarence Mitchell states that passage in the House could improve chances in the Senate, despite nearing the end of the Republican-controlled 83rd Congress.