Meet Nathaniel Jones A Talented Young Man
A featured profile introduces Nat Jones as an exceptional entertainer and pianist. The piece traces his path from a guitar at age 12 to piano mastery, military service in Korea, formal study at the New England Conservatory, performing in Boston clubs, and joining a Miami trio. It highlights his discipline, nonusage of alcohol or tobacco, and a careful daily schedule that shapes his artistry.
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Sir John
Mr. Jones
Nat Jone
Aville
Conn
Fantry
W.tfi About
Nat Jones
United States Army
Infantry
Special Services Branch
Korea
Japan
New
Englend Conservatory of Music
Boston
Mass
Bach
Beethoven
Schubert
Brahms
Chopin
Jones
Soaking the rich tax burden questioned in report
A government assessment argues that soaking the rich is ineffective as revenue. It notes that only about 10 percent of total taxable income comes from earners over $10,000 and less than 4 percent from those above $20,000, challenging the feasibility of higher taxes on the wealthy.
Senate rackets panel receives over fifty thousand letters
The Senate rackets committee led by Senator McClellan has collected more than 50,000 letters alleging misconduct by labor union officials, signaling broad public concern and ongoing inquiry into union leadership.
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Senate
Bahamas Missing Boat Crew Sailors From Acklins
Clarence Edwards and Joseph Cooper left Delec table Bay Acklins on July 25 and have not been seen since. Their boat was anchored at Campbell Bay next day but the dinghy is missing. A search is underway. Allan Brown acquitted in the Supreme Court for killing Maria Hepburn on May 5 after a five day trial with circumstantial evidence. Barrister Paul Adderley defended. Also notes Nassau growth with July building permits at 83,145,45840 the largest ever. Obituaries include Mrs Emma Williams Aug 2 and Mrs Marian Ellen Bowen Aug 2 with survivors listed.
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Clarence Edwards
Joseph Cooper
Delectable Bay
Acklins
Campbell Bay
Allan Brown
Maria Hepburn
Supreme Court
Brown
Paul Adderley
Marian Ellen Bowen
Deans Lane
Ernest L. Bowen
House of Assembly
Cyril L. Bowen
Lucille M. Archer
Enid L. Bowen
Elvan Rose Found Guilty of Murder in May Case
Elvan Rose faced the Supreme Court on July 30 after a May 19 murder charge. Samuel Williams was stabbed seven times with a kitchen knife, his body found with the weapon in the chest. A jury of twelve convicted Rose, and the Acting Chief Justice sentenced him to the gallows.
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Elvan Rose
Samuel Williams
Supreme Court
Williams
Rose
Reverend Edwin Spence, pastor and builder of two churches, dies
The Rev Edwin Alexander Spence aged 59 died July 30 at Princess Margaret Hospital. He built and led Mt Carmel and St Luke Baptist Churches. Survived by wife, three sons, four daughters, a brother and sister. Baptist Ministerial Council oversaw funeral services.
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Edwin Alexander Spence
Princess Margaret Hospital
Mt. Carmel
St. Luke Baptist
The
Baptist Ministerial Council
Americans Invade Nassau Check In as Season Provides Visitors
This summer Nassau welcomes American visitors from many states causing guest houses to struggle with demand. Travel guidance recommends consulting North's Travel Bureau before leaving Miami to plan trips and accommodations.
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Nassau
States
North
Miami
Returnees in the Magic City Include Mrs McDade and Mrs Taylor
Two women were noted among those returning to the Magic City. Mrs Mary McDade resided at Olive Guest House and Mrs Hartman Taylor visited relatives of her husband.
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Magic City
Mary McDade
Olive Guest House
Hartman Taylor
Bannister and Ferguson Weds at Exuma Home
James Arias Bannister of Harts Exuma and Miss Edith May Ferguson of Steventon Exuma were married on August 5 at Theophilus Lloyd’s home by Rev Henry Stuart.
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James Arias Bannister
Harts, Exuma
Edith May Ferguson
Steventon
Exuma
Theophilus Lloyd
Henry Stuart
Bahamas Elks Form New Association Augt Officers
The Bahamas Association of Elks organized on Aug 6 by Bahamas colony lodges. Officers named include Dr J L Burnside as president and S G Williams as 1st vice president with Harcourt Brown also among its leadership.
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Bethel Baptist Church
H. W. Brown
Lunde
Bahamas Association of Elks
Colony
J. L. Burnside
S. G. Williams
Harcourt Brown
Gibson denies bigheaded label amid press criticism
Wimbledon champion Althea Gibson protests reports labeling her bigheaded. She insists she is humble, respects reporters, and notes such stories may harden her play. Gibson likens the treatment to Sugar Ray Robinson as champions are attacked by media.
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Pittsburg
Althea Gibson
Althea
Sugar Ray Robinson
Sugar Ray
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Magic Sam
Amos Milburn
Hallandale
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Rimini
L. A. Tinker
Andros
A. H. Duncombe
Avid Thompson
Ivan Hanna
Harry Dean
Garnet Burnside
Kingsley Wilson
William Johnson
Public Board of Works
Emma Williams
George Albury
J. B. Smith Electric
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