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Negroes Purged From Georgia Vote List Ahead of Primary
In Georgia, hundreds of first time black registrants face removal from voting rolls as hearings unfold across counties. An estimated 20,000 negroes are challenged amid alleged white suppression, with federal court action seeking to halt further disqualifications. The purge underscores tensions around the white primary and gubernatorial race involving Gene Talmadge.
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Atlanta
Georgia
South Georgia
E. D. Rivers