Tufts Sorority Charter Withdrawn Over Diversity Debate
The Omicron chapter of Sigma Kappa at Tufts plans withdrew its charter amid controversy over pledged Negro students. Tufts says the action was for the sorority's good. Jackson College Dean Jeffers seeks a detailed explanation from national officers. The national secretary-treasurer could not provide specific reasons.
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East Coast City Moves Toward School Facility Integration
The city commission voted Monday night to form an integration committee to study and recommend steps for eventual integrated use of publicly owned facilities. The action states a policy of eventual integration while maintaining public order and administration, with segregation to be eliminated as the public accepts progress.
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Negro beach bans pass in Florida legislature
In Tallahassee Sarasota County and Fort Lauderdale bills cleared the legislature to keep Negroes off beaches and golf courses. A Senate bill allowed Fort Lauderdale to sell property to private buyers on a deferred basis, and Sarasota County to sell its Siesta Key beach to prevent access by Negroes.
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New Champs Crowned At ATA Junior Tennis Tourney
Seventeen youngsters in three age groups earned 12 championship cups during the ATA National Junior Tennis Tournament at North Carolina College in Durham. Winners came from 20 states and the District of Columbia. Defending champions Mary Ann Henry and others did not retain titles. Coca Cola donated all trophies for the second time.
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Elder
North Carolina
New Social Security Bill Expands Benefits for Women
President Eisenhower signed the new Social Security law cutting the retirement age for women from 65 to 62 and adding payments to disabled workers over 50. The measure, effective Nov. 1, expands rolls by about 1.1 million and increases payroll taxes for 57 million workers and employers, with about 300,000 new beneficiaries in the first year and average monthly checks near $80.
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Five-dollar minimum to start postal savings plan
Washington reports the five dollar minimum deposit now required to open a postal savings account. The change, signed by President Eisenhower, raises the prior one dollar minimum to reduce handling costs. Small depositors can still buy United States savings stamps in smaller amounts until their deposits reach five dollars.
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Eisenhower
United States
President Gore To Entertain Graduates
President George W Gore Jr will entertain the summer school graduating class with a chat and reception during the university summer commencement. The chat is at 10 a.m. August 9 in Lee Auditorium. Gore ushers in week long activities, with Mrs Gore joining August 10 for seniors, faculty, alumni, and guests. The reception is at 7 p.m. at Sunshine Manor.
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