Spirit of 1976 urges integrity in business leaders
Industrial News Review highlights The Spirit of 1976 message urging strict moral standards across business and government. William H. Miller of Standard Oil of Indiana stresses preparing tomorrow's leaders from youth, urging businessmen to invest time, be good citizens, and participate in church life to guide students away from corruption.
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William H. Miller
Standard Oil Co
Indiana
U.S
Just Browsin By Paul R Henry Slum clearance proposal urged at August meeting
Patchwork repairs of three room shacks draw attention to housing conditions. The writer urges commissioners to pass the proposed August 6 ordinance creating a slum clearance department to address these issues.
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By Paul R. Henry
Local businessman Thurston faces tax lien for 43568
The circuit court last Friday recorded an income tax lien against Cleveland Thurston of Homestead, a well known property owner. The lien amounts to 43568 dollars and reflects his substantial real estate holdings.
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Cleveland Thurston
Homestead
Thurston
Judge awarded legal fee in house dispute case
Judge L E Thomas received 139.50 as a legal fee from Judge S S Squarcia. Thomas had claimed a Liberty City house given by Mamie L Brown to settle a widow Julia Brown after Frank Browns 1944 death. The house was instead sold for 4750 with 650 spent to clear the title. Brown died in May 1944. Edith L Fisher Johnson named beneficiary and executrix in Brown's will.
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L. E. Thomas
Municipal Court
Silver S. Squarcia
Civil Court of Record
Thomas
Liberty City
Mamie L. Brown
Julia Brown
Frank Brown
Edith L. Fisher Johnson
Judge Thomas Wins Suit Over Exorbitant Legal Fees
The report notes a judge named Thomas brought a suit claiming the legal fees were exorbitant and won the case.
Democratic Convention Ends with Stevenson Sparkman Picks
The speaker notes the Democratic Convention concluded, expressing relief after sleepless nights as Adlai Stevenson is named governor and John J. Sparkman is the senator nominee.
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Adlai Stevenson
John J. Sparkman
Fevered Sentiment Shapes November Ballot
In a voter mood described as a Russell or Kefauver fever, supporters express intent to vote for them come November, reflecting regional enthusiasm and partisan alignment in the South.
Mrs. Dorothy Sanford On WFEC At Nine AM
Dorothy Sanford hosts a morning broadcast on WFEC at nine o clock praising her show. The program promises engaging content and is cited as worth listening to by listeners.
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Dorothy Sanford
WFEC
Snarl in Vocational School Project Near Carver Village
A temporary injunction halts work on the vocational school site near Carver Village. The dispute intensifies as opponents warn of protracted fights, while supporters say Miami will welcome the new facility. The 1927 Booker T. Washington school clash is recalled in the discussion.
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Carver Village
Miami
Booker T. Washington School
Miami Life condemns killing of 19-year-old Tevestra James
The Miami Life article denounces the shooting of Tevestra James who fled a road gang, was shot in the head, and died leaping into a canal. Peace Justice Edwin Lee Mason says autopsy was unnecessary noting James was an escaped convict and questioning the necessity of the fatal force.
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Miami
Tevestra James
Edwin Lee Mason
James
Farewell Party Honors Ex Faculty Member at Hyde Park
A farewell gathering was hosted recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bradley at 200 First St in Hyde Park to honor Mrs. E. J. Arnette one of the community ex faculty members. Mrs Arnette stands in the back of the seated gentleman in the photo.
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E. J. Arnette
Mrs. Bradley
First St
Hyde Park
Mrs Harvey thanks friends for support during illness
Mrs Robert Harvey of 2839 NW 13th Street Washington Park thanks friends and well wishers for remembering her during her regent illness. Special thanks to Mother Rosa Collier and the Missionary Society of Carver Ranches and Mrs Osie Lee Henderson.
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Robert Harvey
13Th St
Washington Park
Rosa Collier
Missionary Society of
Carver Ranches
Osie Lee Henderson
Blatchs Welcome Baby Girl Born July Sixth
Mr and Mrs Walter Blatch of Miami Drive announce the birth of a baby girl on July 6. Mother and child are reported doing fine.
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Walter Blatch
Miami Drive
Miss Blatch Returns Home After Nassau Visit
Miss Antoinette Blatch returns home on Sunday after a two week stay in Nassau where she visited her mother and friends.
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Antoinette Blatch
Nassau
Night at the Herring Movie House Chooses 321 Winner
The Chamber of Commerce event on Monday night at the Herring Movie House announced Mrs. M. Cooper of Hal landale as the winner of the 321 prize. Details about the prize and subsequent proceedings were not fully available in the readable portion.
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M. Cooper
Hallandale
Herring Movie
Professor Hinton Convicted on Mail Fraud Counts
Prof P H Hinton of Tampa was convicted on three counts of using the mails to defraud. Judge W J Barker ordered an official investigation before sentencing, which may include three years imprisonment and a $3000 fine.
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P. H. Hinton
Tampa
Hinton
W. J. Barker
Florida college leaders visit Miami on business trip
Dr. G. W. Gore president of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College and business manager J. R. E. Lee traveled to Miami last week on a business trip to discuss college affairs and administration.
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G. W. Gore
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College
J.R.E. Lee
Miami
Photographer Frank Johnson takes over Rembrandt Studio
Frank Johnson of Miami assumes leadership of Rembrandt Photo Studio at 1184 NW 3rd Ave. The studio becomes a government guest enterprise as Rembrandt joins Uncle Sam in a wartime or public service role. Johnson brings noted expertise and local acclaim to the renamed operation.
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Frank Johnson
Johnson
Miami
Rembrandt Photo Studio
3Rd Ave
Rembrant
Uncle Sam
Murrells Depart for Month Long Eastern Vacation
Dr and Mrs W H Murrell leave Sunday in their Cadillac for a month long vacation in New York Wrightstown NJ and other Eastern cities. Their daughter Eolyn is the mother of a little girl making them grandparents.
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W. H. Murrell
Cadillac
New York
Wrightson
N.J
Murrells
Eolyn
Afro American Life official visits Miami this week
Mr. J. A. Batts agency director of the Afro American Life Insurance Company made a business trip to Miami this week. Accompanying Mr Batts were Mrs Batts and some relatives.
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J. A. Batts
The
Afro American Life Insurance Company
Miami
Doctor Elma Ward Returns From Extended Vacation
Dr Elma Ward returned Sunday after travel to New Jersey New York and Canada.
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Elma Ward
New Jersey
New York
Canada
Disloyalty Case Tangles Reed Household in Germany
The wife of Col. Allen W. Reed was found black marketing in Germany. She was convicted on Wednesday and fined $3,982.
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Col
Allen W. Reed
Germany
Rockefeller Foundation Grants Georgia Education Plan
The Rockefell er Foundation on Thursday awarded a 640000 grant by the foundation and the education board for four Georgia institutions. The Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools benefits from the grant.
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Rockefellow Foundation
Foundation
Education Board
Georgia
Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Southern Bell seeks additional rate hike in Florida
The Southern Bell Telephone Co. requests a further 1 147 200 increase after a February rise, arguing salaries boosted by the Wage Stabilization Board for about 6 500 Florida employees justify the move. A preliminary hearing is set for August 5 at 9:30 a.m. at 2605 W Flagler St, with a public session on September 3 at 9:30 a.m. at the same address. The piece frames it as a recurring demand for higher salaries and prices at the expense of the public.
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Telephone Company
Southern Bell Telephone Co
Wage Stabilization Board
Florida
W. Flagler St
Community event thanks staff and Herring for sponsorship
The staff express gratitude for making the event a success and give special thanks to Mr. Herring for contributing his movie house and presenting a free film for everyone’s entertainment.
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Mr. Herring
Sunday Church Services Abound in Our Community
Sunday offers multiple services across Gethsemane Baptist on Orlando street Mount Zion AME on Orlando Central Baptist Melbourne avenue Westminster Baptist on Miami Drive Church of God Gerring street with Sunday School at 9 30 a m morning worship 11 a m ACE League and BTU 6 p m evening worship 8 p m Attend a service of choice among the listed congregations in this community news brief.
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ACE League
BTU
Gethsemane Baptist
Orlando St
Mt. Zion Ame
Orlando
Central Baptist
Melbourne Ave
Westminister Baptist
Miami Drive
the Church of God
Gerring St
Mt Zion AME Holds Third Quarterly Conference
Mt Zion AME church conducted its third quarterly conference on July 27 with Presiding Elder Dr A A Williams presiding. He delivered an inspiring sermon from John 1:4 that uplifted attendees. Visitors included Mrs Obie Coffee and Mr Howard of St Paul Miami. Rev R Walker is pastor.
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Mt. Zion Ame
A. A. Williams
Obie Coffee
Howard
St. Paul
Miami
R. Walker
Public Welfare Stance Over Utilities Salaries Debate
The State Railroad and Public Utilities Commission should deny the telephone company’s request and insist that large businesses cover salary increases themselves to avoid burdening the public. Rockland’s Amateur Night at the Rockland’s drew strong praise for Phil Harris’s show, Bennie Fitzgerald’s Cafe Society Revue, Princess Carlotta, Kelsan dancers, and Rainbow Club performances. Roosevelt Rivers promoted Camels and Cavalier cigarettes as the Morida representative for R J Reynolds Tobacco Co, presenting Camels to winners and drawing positive reactions from patrons.
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State Railroad and Public Utilities Commission
Phil Harris
Rockland
M.C
Phil
Bennie Fitzgerald
Cafe Society
Princess Carlotta
Meagie City
Rockland Palace
Rainbow Club
Roosevelt Rivers
Famcee Grad
Morida
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Cavalier
Rivers
Death of Florida Masonic Leader Daniel Evans 33rd Degree
Notice announces the death of Daniel Evans 33rd degree Right Grand Eminent Commander State of Florida who died July 22 at 8 15 am at 320 Truman Ave Key West. Funeral held at Presbyterian Church last Sunday at 4 0 p m. Attending Miamians include Benjamin Gilbert Uriah Deleveaux Herbert Major W M Myles and Joseph Clark among others.
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Florida
Daniel Evans
Truman Ave
Key West
Presbyterian Church
Benjamin Gilbert
Rdtg
State of Florida
John Sweeting
Herbert Major
W. M. Myles
Uriah Deleveaux
Royal Secret
Joseph Clark
Ed. Burts
P. B. Herout
For Rent Furnished Rooms in a Good Home
Furnished rooms for rent in a well kept home. Suitable for good working people. No alcoholics or disruptive tenants. Reasonable rates. Call 9-8937 or visit 145 NW 8th St for inquiries.
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8Th St
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Garth C. Reeves
Ited Newspapers, Incorporated
Fifth Ave
Interstate
Associated Negro Press
National Newspaper Publishers Association
Whiteville
North Carolina
Thomas L. Hamilton
Ku Klux Klan
North
South Carolina
Hamilton
Clawson Williams
Williams
Carolinas
KKK
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Mrs. K. Strachan
the Spectator
Elliott J. Pieze
NAACP
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