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Highway 61 correspondence and documents, 1968-1974

1972-08-08 James Frazier to Mr. James I. Meyerson

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Legal 32181AUG11'72 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 AUG 8 1972 Mr. James I. Meyerson Assistant General Counsel NAACP Special Contribution Fund 1790 Broadway New York, New York 10019 Dear Mr. Meyerson: This is in response to your recent letters regarding the proposed relocation of U.S. Highway #61 through Fort Madison, Iowa. We share in your concern for the impact of this proposed project on minorities. This office has recommended to the Federal Highway Administration not to provide funds or grant approval for the project as proposed. Iowa State officials will be advised of this recommendation. We appreciate your interest int his matter and trust that appropriate action will be taken in this matter. Sincerely [[signature]]James Frazier James Frazier Director of Civil Rights
 
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