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Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Three more Negro police officers, Fay Patterson, Juel Welpon Benjamin, and William Edward Wallace, appointed to Savannah Police Department on February 7, following nine prior appointments in August 1947 after elections shifted power to Citizens Progressive League due to Negro vote.
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nine Negro policemen were appointed as results of city elections changing administration to Citizens Progressive League. The old party, having held office for more than fifteen years, was voted out largely because of the Negro vote
which brought about the appointment of many Negro citizens of Savannah, Georgia in responsible jobs including nine policemen. Their duties were carried out so efficiently that three more officers were placed on duty Saturday, February 7.
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Savannah, Georgia
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Saturday, February 7
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three additional officers placed on duty after efficient performance of previous nine appointees.
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Three new Negro police officers appointed to Savannah Police Department following successful performance of nine previously appointed in August 1947 after elections changed administration to Citizens Progressive League, ousting old party due to Negro vote leading to broader appointments of Negro citizens in responsible jobs.