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Session 588, Minutes January 25, 1960 Page 7 is his understanding that in the University City school system there is no discrimination. He stated that he understands one of the neighbor- ing communities had a problem wherein it could not take care of its children and most of these children are negroes~ and the University City school system opened their doors and have taken these children into the University City schools. As far as the City's public facilities are concerned, Councilman Lahrmann explained, there is no discrimination against anyone provided he lives in University City. He said it was as far back as April, 1951, that the Park Commission set up in their rules and regulations a provision that all of the facilities of the Park De- partment were at the disposal of University City taxpayers. Mr. Joseph F. Reedy, 6996 %obbins, Pagedale was tlc next speaker. !te stated he owns property in University City and has also done some construction work in this City (he said he is a builder). Mr. Reedy submitted arguments against Bill No. 5788. At 9~35 o'clock P.M. Mayor Kaufman announced a recess and at 9:42 o'clock P.l~l. the meeting reconvened. Mr. Reedy continued his presentation and he offered further objections to the proposal. Upon inquiry by the Mayor, there appeared to be no other persons who de- sired to be heard on the subject of Bill No. 5788 for the first time and Mayor Kauf~nan stated that anyone who wished to be heard for the second time (who has spoken heretofore) would now have an opportunity. 1,ir. I,Iax Colodesch, 7408 Gannon Avenue, asked to be recognized, which request was granted. Mr. Colodesch stated he is speaking for himself individually. He spoke against Bill No. 5788. The next speaker was Mr. William Flori, 7622a Virginia, St. Louis, who stated that he represents the St. Louis Tavern Operators. Mr. Flori spoke against integration of eating and drinking establishraents. Mrs. Roy Greenbaum, 701 Yale Avenue, upon being recognized, spoke in behalf of Bill No. 5788. l~r. Robert Sorensen, 6640 Kingsbury, asked to be recognized, which request was granted. Mr. Sorensen stated that he is appearing on behalf of the business men of University City that are opposed to Bill No. 5788. Upon inquiry by Mayor Kaufman, the City Clerk replied that letters, together with copies of Bill No. 5788~ had been transmitted to Mrs. Marybelle Gardiner~ manager of the Chamber of Conm~erce, and to Mr. Ray Krueger, president of the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Sorensen suggested that possibly insufficient publicity was given to Bill No. 5788. Councilman Stake quoted an excerpt from the minutes of the Council meeting of January 18, 1960, concerning an expression by Mr. Sorensen, and asked Mr. Sorensen whether the minutes properly reflect his statement. Mr. Sorensen replied affimatively.