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June 13, 1947
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
In Atlanta, the Ku Klux Klan voluntarily surrendered its Georgia charter in response to a state court suit alleging it operated for profit, but Attorney General Eugene Cook affirmed it could continue as a national organization under constitutional free assembly rights.
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KKK TURNS BACK GEORGIA CHARTER
ATLANTA, June 13.-(A) -- The hooded Ku Klux Klan surrendered today its parent charter but State Attorney General Eugene Cook said it could continue to operate as a national organization "under the constitutional rights of free assembly."
The Klan, in a surprise move, voluntarily turned back its Georgia charter as it appeared to defend a State Superior Court suit for revocation. The suit was based on a contention the white-robed order operated for profit in violation of charter provisions.
ATLANTA, June 13.-(A) -- The hooded Ku Klux Klan surrendered today its parent charter but State Attorney General Eugene Cook said it could continue to operate as a national organization "under the constitutional rights of free assembly."
The Klan, in a surprise move, voluntarily turned back its Georgia charter as it appeared to defend a State Superior Court suit for revocation. The suit was based on a contention the white-robed order operated for profit in violation of charter provisions.
What sub-type of article is it?
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Ku Klux Klan
Georgia Charter
Court Suit
Eugene Cook
Free Assembly
What entities or persons were involved?
Eugene Cook
Where did it happen?
Atlanta, Georgia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Event Date
June 13
Key Persons
Eugene Cook
Outcome
klan surrendered georgia charter but can continue operating as national organization under free assembly rights.
Event Details
The Ku Klux Klan voluntarily turned back its Georgia charter amid a State Superior Court suit for revocation based on operating for profit in violation of charter provisions.