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5. Possible offir’ * permission, or unoffic! sanction to allow: the many college 4 ..ents and young people wi, . .e arriving in the city to participate in the MHC program, to sléep on beaches or in parks throughout the city; the sanitation facilities necessary to provide for fifty (50) to one-thousand (1,000) people. Mr. Rennie Davis would’ like to havp subsequent meetings between the city and the NMC. ° Mr. Davis expressed an interest in the national officers of the National Mobilization Committee having an opportunity to meet with the Mayor during the first week of August, if possible. He felt that an exchange of views with the Mayor concerning the Naticnal Mobilization Committee’ be significantly helpful in alleviating problems that may arise in the city. He did, however, agree that the working plans and co-ordination of his activities, could be handled through my office if that was agreeable to the Mayor. Mr. Davis outlined the following calendar for the National Mobili- zation Committee. On August 23 and zé they expect between 5,090 and 10,000 people to arrive in the city on behalf of the National Mobilization Committee, with -the purpose of eddressing themselves to the platform comiaittee of the Democratic Party. During these days, the Nationzl Mobilization Committee will attempt to train approximately 2,000 marshalls who will assist in the parades and Gemonstrations that will occur later. On the 26th of August, Mr. Devis indicated that he believes that there will be challenges on the part of the Freedom Democratic Party of Mississippi, and perhaps other delegations from Texas and Haryland’ for seats as delegates to the National Democratic Convention. Mr. Davis suggested that the MiC will conduct seminar meetings at various halls throughout the city on the 26th and the 27th. These ‘halls are being solicited now by the NMC. Interest grovps will | range from SDS to Black militant groups; topics will include a ° variety of problems, from ending the war in Viet Nam to current conditions in the ghetto. He requested also, that park permit be issucd to allow for public rallies to be held to discuss these issues. . ‘ On the 28th, the NMC will have a coalition march of all groups to the Amphitheater where they propose to present a petition and/or address to the Press. For this effort, their marshalls will be trained and specific co-operation with local law enforcement authorities will be solicited. To date no routes have beon determined. Mr. Davis indiciied their willingness to work out routes which will not end in any disturbances, and will allow for the orderly dispersal of participants (HORE) &6. +