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Arkansas State Press
Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas
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Gov. G. Mennen Williams issued a directive last week abolishing discrimination based on race, color, or religion in Michigan National Guard enlistments, assignments, and promotions. Amendments to implement this are due by April 1. Illinois, Connecticut, and New Jersey already practice no discrimination; Truman ended it federally last year.
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Lansing, Mich—Discrimination in the Michigan State National Guard was abolished with the stroke of a pen last week as Gov. G. Mennen Williams issued a directive, ordering that enlistments, assignment of duty and promotion of all personnel carried out without regard to race, color or religion.
Amendments to the present Jim Crow set-up, making possible the activation of the governor's directive, are to be presented for his signature by April 1.
Three other states, Illinois, Connecticut and New Jersey have broadened their Jim Crow set-ups and presently practice no discrimination.
Last year President Truman issued an order abolishing Jim Crow in the armed forces of the United States.
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Lansing, Mich
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Last Week
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discrimination abolished in enlistments, assignments, and promotions; amendments to be signed by april 1
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Gov. G. Mennen Williams issued a directive ordering enlistments, assignment of duty, and promotion without regard to race, color, or religion in the Michigan State National Guard. Amendments to the Jim Crow set-up are to be presented for signature by April 1. Illinois, Connecticut, and New Jersey practice no discrimination. Last year, President Truman abolished Jim Crow in U.S. armed forces.