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Approximately fifteen Negroes entered the Courthouse at about noon and proceeded to the Registrar of Voters' Oifice on the second floor of the Courthouse. These Negroes left the Courthouse at approximately 1:02 p.m., after being served by the Registrar's Office, The Negroes were observed to leave the Courthouse area in automobiles with escort by Louisiana State Police officers. No apparent efforts were made by any of the groups of white individuals to prevent the Negroes from entering the Courthouse or to jam the registration line. In addition to Franklinton City Police and Deputies of Washington Parish Sheriff's Office, approximately fifteen Louisiana State Police officers were in the Courthouse area during the time the Negroes were registering to vote. A confidential source, with whom insufficient con- Dee i