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September 1981
Spelman Spotlight
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A MESSAGE TO THE INTELLEC
TUAL COMMUNITY
The majority of Atlanta’s pop
ulation should have adequate
representation in its govern
ment. No people whose collec
tive minds work in their own best
interest would vote against
themselves. To do so would be
committing racial suicide.
There are two men from our
community in the Mayor's race
who are considered front
runners: A. Reginald Eaves and
Andrew Young. There are strik
ing differences between the two
of them that you should know
about. When you have such a
choice to make, your decision
should be based on an un
derstanding that Atlanta needs a
Mayor whose record reflects an
uncompromising commitment
to our progress and well - being,
socially, politically and
economically.
Why Andrew Young Should
Not Be Mayor of Atlanta:
He makes decisionsonly when
his back is against the wall. “I was
really looking for a reason not to
run for mayor. . . I couldn’t find
any, so I decided to do it. That’s
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Make Atlanta Work For You
how I make decisions. If I could
have avoided it, I would have.
But then, if I could have avoided
going into the ministry, I would
have. If I could have avoided
getting married, I wouldn’t have
gotten married ... I have a very
negative decision making
process.” (Andrew Young,
Atlanta Journal, August 31,1981)
He abandonsthepeoplewhen
something more lucrative is
dangled in front of him.
Remember the 5th Con
gressional District seatwhich you
worked so hard to put him in? He
left for a position at the United
Nations, was forced to resign
from it, insisted on supporting
the man who forced Tiim to
leave, and now the same man
professes to be supporting Andy
for mayor!
His claim for being able to
attract international business to
Atlanta is faulty, as he no longer
has influence or connections in
Washington, D.C. Besides, he
has held a consulting position
with the city for some time now,
and has failed to produce those
same results to date . . .
Why You Should Support and
Vote for A. Reginald Eaves for
Mayor of the City of Atlanta:
He significantly decreased
crime in this city, including the
raping of A.U. Center students,
and stopped police brutality in
all parts of the city, as Atlanta’s
first Commissioner of Public
Safety . . .
He created an atmosphere of
trust and respect between the
police department and the com
munity . . .
He sponsored more
progressive legislation in county
government than any other
county commissioner . . . from
affirmative action initiatives, to
dangerous weapons control, to
support for Grady Hospital . . .
He is a proven, experienced,
effective administrator, a leader
and a trusted, positive, decision
maker . . .
He’s as strong as a mighty
fortress . . . he’s got
backbone he won’t
abandon you ... he can deal with
the crunch that is coming as a
result of the Reagan budget cuts.
.. he WANTS to be your mayor..
. and he CAN win . . . with your
help!
VOTE YOUR CONSCIOUS
ELECT COMMISSIONER A.
REGINALD EAVES, MAYOR
Punch No. 2 October 6, 1981