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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 April 28, 1958 Mrs. L.C. Bates 806 West Ninth Street Little Rock, Arkansas Dear Mrs. Bates: The Little Rock newspapers have credited you with the statement that I misquoted you in reference to our conversation concerning my efforts to bring about a peaceful and end to the strained relationships between the Negro and white races in Arkansas. I assure you that if I did misquote you such action was not intentional on my part. Furhtermore, I should be very happy to correct any possible misstatement of fact or misinterpretation of your position, if you will be kind enough to provide me with a statement making clear your comments and your position. I had hoped that it would be possible for us to get moving toward a constructive, cooperative consideration of this problem without the need for anyone to quote anyone else, or for anyone to comment publicly concerning the position of any other person. I feel that it is much better, in matters of community interest, for persons concerned to make their views a matter of public record. Two reasons prompted me to seek public forums for a discussion of the plan which I offered: One reason was my understanding that Negroes feel that too many subjects pertaining to their welfare have been handled in past years behind closed doors. In this section, I had nothing to hide. I had...

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