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Herbert L. Thomas writes long letter to Mrs. L.C. (Daisy) Bates highlighting points of contention between over The Arkansas Plan Mrs. L.C. Bates -2- April 28, 1958 I do not mean to imply that statement that I did not hold Private conversations with individuals before presenting my proposal to the public. I hold many conversations with men and women of stature of both races. I wanted to test each part of my proposal in the un- biased and independent judgment of these people, and I also wanted some measure of evidence that large segments of both races could and would unite in its support, or at the least adopt it as a starting point for further discussions. I have felt from the beginning that it is essential for the viewpoints of all segments of the population to be known. The view- point of the extreme segregationists is well known, for they have placed themselves on public record time after time. I think it is essential that we know the attitude of the moderates among the white race. There is now no organized leadership among the white moderates which could go on public record, but I have received many, many letters and telephone calls from individual moderates. I am firmly convinced that I know now how they stand, and I am confident that capable leadership could be formed quickly should circumstances indicate even a remote hope that success could be achieved. I think that it is essential for the viewpoints of...

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