Civil rights politics split at Democratic convention
The Chicago Democratic convention faces pressure from both whites in the South and Negro voters in the North as the party threads the civil rights plank. Southerners may back an opposition ticket while Northern Negro groups resist Senator Sparkman. Republicans hope to win both groups, though the path is uncertain. FEPC remains the focal point, with both parties shadowboxing and federal action unlikely this term.
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South
Senator Sparkman
Eisenhower
Congressional Committee
Democratic Party
New York
Michigan
North
FEPC
Christian Science Monitor
Booker T. Washington Alumni Farewell Ball Planned
The Booker T. Washington Alumni Association invites Booker T. Washington Dorsey and Carver High graduates and Miami students leaving for college to a Farewell Ball on Friday August 29 at Rockland Palace. Invitations reach recipients by August 11.
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Booker T. Washington
Rockland Palace
Dorsey
Carver
The
Miami Times
Miami
Rains Bring Fresh Greening as CBS Building Planned
Rains this week refreshed the area and greened lawns. The Federation of Clubs led by Mrs Ellen Taylor plans a CBS building on club property at the corner of 20th Street and 3rd Avenue, with Bragg Construction Co as builder.
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Federation of Clubs
Ellen Taylor
CBS
20Th St
3Rd Ave
Bragg Construction Co
Suit challenges county rezoning for Drive In site
Attorney E F P Brigham files suit to test county commission authority to rezone the Drive In theatre area slated for a low cost housing project alleging racial basis in zoning. The writer dismisses the claim as a joke.
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Atty. E. F. P. Brigham
County Commission
Federal gambling stamp recipients listed by address
Among those receiving federal gambling stamps on Tuesday were Ruby Murphy Fletcher Woodside Frank Smith Gladys Borden Bruce Forbes William Harper Wygenia Joseph Simeon Kemp Jessie Lewis Benjamin Chidister Robert Hobbs Marie Smith Chas Bell Albert Hatcher N A Miller Henry Saunders Tom Williams with multiple Northwest street addresses and one Tyler street listing.
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Ruby Murphy
15Th St
Fletcher Woodside
12Th St
Frank Smith
62Nd St
Gladys Borden
Bruce Forbes
William Harper
1St St
Wygenia Joseph
Simeon Kemp
4Th Ave
Jessie Lewis
5Th Ave
Benjamin Chidister
19Th St
Robert Hobbs
Tyler St
Marie Smith
Chas. Bell
2Nd Ct
Albert Hatcher
N. A. Miller
17Th St
Henry Saunders
2Nd Ave
Tom Williams
Millionaire gambling boss shot in Chicago apartment
In Chicago Theodore Roe reportedly becomes a millionaire and a gambling boss is shot as he leaves his Southside apartment. He dies after hospitalization. A filling station attendant saw three white men in a car near Roe’s building about twenty minutes before the gunfire.
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Chicago
Theodore Roe
Roe
Ocala man dies after wife charged in Senate candidate murder
In Ocala Sam McCollum, husband of the woman charged with first degree murder in the shooting of Dr C Leroy Adams Democratic nominee for the state Senate, died of a heart attack on August 4. McCollum was a farmer and reportedly one of Polk county's wealthiest citizens.
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Ocala
Sam McCollum
C. Leroy Adams
State Senate
McCollum
Polk County
McCollum Ordered From Home Takes Children
McCollum left his Live Oak residence with his children after a court order. His wife remains incarcerated at Raiford state prison.
Miss Lavenia Miller Returns From New York Vacation
Miss Lavenia Miller secretary to Mt Zion Church returned last Saturday from a two week vacation in New York.
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Lavenia Miller
Mt. Zion Church
New York
Voters urged to honor school board for Carver Village plan
Petitions circulate among property owners urging removal of four school board members who backed the Carver Village Vocational school. The notice applauds the four for their support and suggests sending letters cards or telegrams to show approval and appreciation.
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Carver Village
Thomas N Hanna Visits Before Far East Service
A nephew of Miss Eva Hanna, Thomas N Hanna of 1624 NW 5th Place is home on a show visit prior to reporting for service in the Far East. He has served in the Air Force for 13 months.
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Thomas N. Hanna
Eva Hanna
Far East
Air Force
South Miami appoints mixed committee on school and housing
A committee of five White men and three Negroes in South Miami is formed to study the need for a new school and public housing. The group aims to assess requirements and plan potential improvements for the community.
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South
Miami
Miami Pioneer Dan Hardie Dies at 1894 Arrival Era
Dan Hardie, a Miami pioneer, died last week. He arrived in Miami in 1894, served as county sheriff from 1908 to 1916 and again in 1933, and was a notable figure in Miami Beach governance.
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Miami
Dan Hardie
Mr. Hardie
Miami Beach
City commission approves first reading of Slum Rehabilitation ordinance
On Wednesday the city commission passed by a 3 2 vote the first reading of an ordinance creating a Department of Slum Rehabilitation and Prevention and providing for a director and other personnel.
Kemp couple return to New York after Miami and Cuba trip
Mr and Mrs Eugene Kemp recently spent time in Miami and Cuba before returning to New York. The couple's travels included visits to several locales, and they resumed their routines upon arrival.
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Eugene Kemp
Miami
Cuba
New
Miami Social Work Directory and Slum Clearance Vote
Urban League notes outline the 1952 Directory of Community Resources for Dade County, urging use of services and listing sections from Adoption to Tuberculosis. It reports the City Commission's first reading of a Slum Clearance Department ordinance with a Sept 3 second reading planned, urging citizen turnout and civic backing.
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Miami
Welfare Planning Council of
Dade County
Directory of
The
Welfare Planning Council
2Nd St
Ciy Commission
City Commission
WcMarth
Givens
Miamii
Urban League For
Akien
Waitress Wanted for Carter and Johnson Coffee Shop
Help wanted for Carter and Johnson Coffee Shop. Experience preferred. Age 20 to 25, neat and dependable, attractive. Call 6718 NW 15th Ave to apply.
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Carter and Johnson Coffee Shop
15Th Ave
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