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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1946

Page

5

Georgia moves to oust Ku Klux Klan from state

Gov Ellis Arnall ordered legal proceedings to revoke the Klan’s state charter citing fallacious incorporation and political activity. Attorney General Eugene Cook suggested quo warranto action and possible legislative measures. The governor noted threats against him amid his stance against intolerance and prejudice.

Atlanta Georgia Legal Department Ellis Arnall Arnall Eugene Cook Cook Ku Klux Klan National Klan Samuel Green Georgia Grand Dragon Green

Gish Fish in Athens Markets Abundant Minnows

Gish Fish in Athens reports plenty of minnows available for anglers and vendors. Prices and quantities vary by size and time of day. Local suppliers emphasize consistent supply through the season.

Athens

Coal dispute deepens as owners press Lewis terms

Washington May 30 John L Lewis’s coal strike deal with the government leaves the owners out. The government retains mines while Lewis’s terms are tested in talks with owners. If a new contract isn’t reached, miners could walk out again. owners have lost money and seek an early agreement.

James Marlow Washington John L. Lewis Lewis Bureau of Mines Congress President Truman National Labor Relations Act National Labor —Relations Board

Czech trials raise issues in Prague protest case

Prague debates whether five prominent Czech figures accused of collaboration are heroes or traitors. Names include Jaroslav Krejci, Richard Bienert, Josef Kalfus, Adolf Hruby, and Jindrich Kamenicky. The trial concerns postwar loyalties and their links to the Protectorate era.

James Devlin Prague Shentie Europe Karl Hermann Frank Bohemia and Moravia Frank Prankrac Jaroslav Krejci Czechoslovakia Richard Bienert Josef Kalfus Adolf Hruby Jindrich Kamenicky

200M AND BOARD Defendants defended for aiding Nazi actions

The article details defense claims that officials remained in their homeland to mitigate German actions against Czechs, while prosecutors label them collaborators. Evidence cited includes Hitler salutes, aiding a hospital train, and signing for Hangman Heydrich's slayers.

Reinhard Heydrich London

Mt Vernon Church Service Draws Wide Local Attendance

The Mt Vernon service Sunday night drew a large crowd with Brother Newcomb of Hartselle delivering the sermon. Several locals were mentioned visiting or hosting, including the Braswell family, Mrs Maude McCain and others. The next service date will be announced later.

Mt. Vernon Brother Newcomb Hartselle Joe Thompson Alice White Jacqueline Braswell Bettye Morgan Maude McCain Omer Braswell Bob Rusk Lorene Braswell Glenda Travis Elene Gann Dellie Braswell Corinth Turintini Eva Roy Hampton Battle Ground Mt.Vernon L. V. Looney Junior Braswell Wynell Hood Cullman

Japan to Receive First Postwar Cotton Shipment

A shipment of 21,712 bales of U S cotton, Japan's first from the United States since before the war, will reach Kobe next week. It marks the initial tranche of 890,000 bales Japan plans to import from America this year.

Tokyo Japan United States Kobe America

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