State Primaries and May Call for Georgia Committee
Atlanta March 19 The state executive committee may meet in early May to set primary rules and dates. Open primary likely for white voters, no national nominee binding. Delegates to convention expected by county committees in support of county results. Primary could occur after legislative adjournment in mid August, with dates discussed as August 12 to 19. Governor Brown and Hoke Smith viewed as potential candidates, with others considering races for treasurer and railroad commissions.