YE Editor's Notebook Legislature Dissolved
The Special Session called by Gov LeRoy Collins dissolved after a ten day meet. Segregation bills were passed but some feel they are not strong enough to defeat integration in public schools. Session adjourned until April 2, 1957 with actions on segregation including assigning pupils by ability and psychological factors, hiring decisions by sociology and psychology, five year emergency police powers for the governor, governor rulemaking for public facilities, a resolution condemning the Supreme Court, and an interim committee to investigate the NAACP with a $50,000 appropriation.
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LeRoy Collins
Kefauver quits race to back Stevenson in chaotic Democratic battle
The article notes Estes Kefauver announced on Tuesday his decision to quit the presidential race and throw support to Adlai Stevenson. It outlines pledged votes, Stevenson’s path to the nomination, Harriman’s potential impact, and lingering talk of a Stevenson Kefauver ticket in a tense, uncertain contest.
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Estes Kefauver
Adlai Stevenson
Alren
Kefauver
Chicago
Republicans face Nixon split as convention nears
In the GOP, some Republicans oppose Nixon fearing his 1960 bid may win him the White House. President Eisenhower endorses Nixon while praising him as running mate. Harold Stassen, part of the administration, has taken four weeks off to campaign for Gov. Christian Herter to replace Nixon. The Republican convention is under three weeks away.
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Nixon
White House
Eisenhower
Harold Stassen
Stassen
Christian Herter
Britain Faces Suez Crisis Challenge and Possible War
Great Britain, holder of 44 percent of Suez Canal Co stock, faces Nasser demands to quit the canal. Egypt mobilizes as Britain freezes Egypt’s sterling balances in UK assets. Britain threatens force to keep the canal open, while evacuations and international doubts rise. Nasser’s stance appears to soften recently amid global tensions.
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Great Britain
Suez Canal
Nasser
Egypt
Britain
Suez Canal Co
Suez Canal Company
United Kingdom
Canal
Bricker Causes Two Leg Losses in Florida Crash
Leroy Bricker of Ocala caused a crash near Land O Lakes at a roadblock point that left Walter M. Clevenger of Tampa with both legs lost and six others injured while closing his car trunk after a fly inspection.
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Leroy Bricker
Ocala
Walter M. Clevenger
Tampa
Clevenger
Bricker
Land O’ Lakes
Inter-Civic Council urges racial commission and patrol jobs
In Tallahassee the Inter-Civic Council urged forming an interracial commission equal to state agencies to improve race relations across Florida. It also pressed Negroes to apply for about 100 Florida highway patrol trooper openings created by the current special legislative session.
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Tallahassee
Inter-Civic Council
Florida
Florida Highway Patrol
Grief-Stricken Husband Held in Coconut Grove Murder
Lola Griffin, wife of Horace Sn of Coconut Grove, was found dead at their home on Grand Avenue after a Saturday night dispute. A butcher knife was the weapon. Griffin admitted arguing with his wife over money matters and was held for investigation on first degree murder charges.
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Lola Griffin
Horace Sn
Coconut Grove
Grand Ave
Griffin
Resort Center Plans On Seven-Acre Sea Front Site
A $5,000,000 resort center is proposed on a seven acre sea front site. The hotel will accommodate 3,000 guests.
Linden fighter Harold Carter stops Satterfield by TKO
On Wednesday night Harold Carter of Linden New Jersey defeated Bob Satterfield by a technical knockout. Satterfield, rated sixth in the heavyweights, was floored three times in one round and the bout was halted.
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Harold Carter
Linden
N. J
Bob Satterfield
Satterfield
Auditorium project at Northwestern High in Liberty City expands seating
Contractors started work this week on an auditorium at Northwestern High School in Liberty City with a seating capacity of 1,000. Three auditoriums are planned, two designated for white students.
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Northwestern High School
Liberty City
Miami Marlins Move to Second Spot in League
The Miami Marlins continue strong play and climb to second in the International League as fans anticipate the August 7 game against Columbus at the Orange Bowl.
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Miami Marlins
Marlin
Columbus
Tague Decisions Rodriguez In Miami Beach Bout
Tuesday night at the Miami Beach auditorium Russ Tague outboxed Martin Rodriguez to win a unanimous decision in a 10 round bout.
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Miami Beach
Russ Tague
Martin Rodriguez
Florida City Woman Charged in Porch Killing
Lena Mae Lyons of Florida City is charged with the murder of John Robert McGill on Lyons front porch last Friday night. Reports say McGill was drinking when an argument began. Lyons allegedly pulled a pistol and killed him.
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Lena. Mae Lyons
Florida City
John
Robert McGill
McGill
Mrs. Lyons
Chauffeur License Rules Adopted for Heavy Vehicles
Saturday edition reports a rule requiring any person driving a motor vehicle over 8000 pounds gross weight to hold a chauffeur's license regardless of ownership. The measure targets heavy haulers and ensures credentialed operation.
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Richard
Quarry Mate Faces Working Conditions Strife
A fragment notes quarry workers seeking better conditions and mentions a person or group attempting extreme resistance, including an incident where workers reportedly attempted to injure themselves with a heavy sledge, reflecting unrest and safety concerns.
Eisenhower signs law making In Trust motto official
President Eisenhower signed a Congressional law on Monday establishing the phrase In Trust as the official motto of the United States. The act formalizes the motto and its use in government and national symbolism. The change marks a formal codification of the phrase that reflects public service and fiduciary duty.
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Eisenhower
United States
West Indians Celebrate Federation as Queen Signs Act
On August 2 Jamaicans and others in the West Indies welcomed a new measure of freedom as the Federation of the British Caribbean came into being after Queen Elizabeth signed the act of Parliament.
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Elizabeth
Plans announced for Montego Bay Jamaica development
At Montego Bay Jamaica plans were announced for a new development project. Officials described the scope as expanding tourism and local commerce, with potential investment from international partners and creation of jobs for residents.
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Montego Bay
Jamaica
Provident Hospital Doctors Demand Gibbs Resignation
Four Negro physicians at Provident Hospital in Fort Lauderdale called for the resignation of R. G. Gibbs, administrator, accusing him of poor administrative practices.
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Provident Hospital
Fort Lauderdale
of. R
Gibbs
Provident
Paine College President to Speak at Bethune-Cookman Commencement
Dr E Clay ton Calhoun president of Paine College Augusta Ga will address Bethune-Cookman College summer commencement in White Hall Auditorium on August 4 at 10 AM. Calhoun formerly minister at Riverside Methodist Miami and Edison native born Douglas Ga has degrees from Florida Southern Southern Methodist University and further study at multiple institutions. He led Florida Hi Y and student government and was a Chinese missionary in 1940 before being elected Paine College president and assuming duties July 1 1956.
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Daytona Beach
E. Clayton Calhoun
Paine College
Augusta
Bethune-Cookman College
White Hall
R. V. Moore
Calhoun
Riverside Methodist Church
Miami
Douglas
Florida
Columbia County High School
Lake City
Florida Southern College
Lakeland
Southern Methodist University
Searritt College For Christian Workers
Souchon
University School of Chinese Language
Boston University School of Theology
University of California School of Oriental Languages and Culture
Florida State Hi-Y Congress
China
Chang Chow
Robert Cole Chicago Millionaire Dies at 74
Robert A. Cole a pioneering Negro businessman who built Metropolitan Mutual into a multi million dollar life insurer died after a week long illness in Chicago. He was board chairman of Chicago Metropolitan Mutual and survived by wife Mary who faced unrelated charges. Burial was at Lincoln cemetery after services at Pilgrim Baptist Church.
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Robert Cole
Chicago
Robert. A
Cole
Chicago, Metropolitan Assurance Co
Pilgrim Baptist Church
Lincoln Cemetery
Chicago Metropolitan Mutual
King Cole
Metropolitan
Mary
605 Insurance Company
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NAACP
New York
Averell Harriman
Harriman
Mr. Stevenson
Stevenson- Kefauver
France
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