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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1957
Page
11
The suit by Byrd V. Duke Jr. challenged Dade County's metropolitan government powers to register voters and accept homestead exemption applications. Judge J Fritz Gordon ruled the case premature. County attorney Tom Barkdull stated the county manager functions do not conflict with the Metropolitan Charter.
Ninety four years after Emancipation, this piece denounces continued inequality for African Americans. It cites Lincoln’s Proclamation, highlights ongoing discrimination in employment housing and education, and praises leaders like King Randolph Bunche and Robinson while urging swift federal civil rights action. It frames the issue as an American moral shame and calls for a color free conscience.
Miami city commissioners agreed to sell the 1100 acre Graves Tract to enable an Inter-American Trade and Cultural Center. The deal would swap 423 acres to the county for the center while surveys on Virginia Key and Chapman Field were also discussed. Cowart supported moving forward though assessments may continue.
The Rev Elisha Clarke and his family are on a short vacation with Fort Pierce as a destination and other cites mentioned. On Sunday at 8 AM the Rev Fr James Hall of St Christopher's Fort Lauderdale will celebrate mass and preach.
The City of Miami begins Operation SR 113 to repair and repave sidewalks and streets in Liberty City. The main thoroughfare 15th avenue is full of holes and deteriorating, and rain worsens conditions as commissioners are urged to act.
Funeral services were held Saturday at St. Pauls AME Church Timpa for Mrs Clara Alston Von Charleston who died in a Texas hospital on Aug 12. She founded the Helping Hand Day Nursery and was well known throughout Florida, mother of Mrs Inez T Boyer.
Floyd Patterson clashes with Pete Rademacher this Thursday in a bid for the title. Analysts pick Patterson to prevail after last year’s victory by the champion.
County Attorney Marion Sibley urges Miami to abolish its city government while predicting the city’s fate hinges on how Metro will function, framing a drastic municipal change as a test of regional authority and efficiency.
Unemployment in Greater Miami rose in July compared with last year, increasing from 12,200 to 14,400 jobless individuals. The data reflect higher unemployment figures for the month of July this year.
Mayor Randolph endorses merging city and county government while City Manager A. E. Evans criticizes the proposal as unwise and ill-advised.
Percy Rodgers of Nassau leaves the Miami Times office on Thursday en route to Philadelphia and New York for the Good Samaritans and Elks convention.
The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday reinstated Sul Silberman as president of Tropical Park after the Racing Commission revoked his license on April 4.
In Levittown Pennsylvania a Black homebuyer, Wm Myers, faced a hostile reaction as stones were thrown and a disturbance arose in a white section. The episode underscores community divides, with many residents choosing restraint over mob action.
Tennis star Althea Gibson continues her winning streak after securing victory in the 30th Women's Indiation Tennis Tournament. The performance reinforces her status as a leading figure in the sport and underscores her dominance at major championship events.
The piece notes New York loses the Giants to California yet hopes the Brooklyn Dodgers remain in New York. It suggests enough patronage could support both the Dodgers and the Yankees, maintaining New York’s baseball prominence.
Ebenezer Edwards, after college and three years in the U S Army, shifts from substitute teaching to a full teaching position at Lake Shore High School in Bell Glade Palm Beach County. He studied at summer school at FAMU and joined the Miami Times staff three years ago.
The Florida Senate voted 20 to 14 acquitting Judge George Holt of impeachment. The verdict ends the trial and leaves the matter to public judgment of the bench’s dignity and the court's integrity.
An event is noted at the Essex County Club in Manchester Massachusetts scheduled for August 14. The brief item records a date and location without further context or outcomes.
The Florida department store sales for the first six months of 1957 were six per cent greater than those of 1956, indicating a solid midyear upturn in retail activity.
Champ Ray Robinson cancels his September 28, million dollar title bout with Carmen Basilio due to TV arrangement disputes and threatens to sue the IBC. IBC president James Norris says the fight remains on as far as he is concerned. The dispute centers on broadcast terms and expected to draw wide interest.
Next week brings the start of the school year as new teachers arrive early to prepare for classes. Your Browser offers good luck to all educators stepping into their roles.
Dr Edward Graham resumes duties in Nashville Tennessee after a week with his wife Dorothy Wallace and their two sons Michael and Wendell.
The Hospitality Club of Miami sponsors a noon dinner sale at 1952 NW 2nd court. Dinners cost $1 per plate and can be delivered to homes or offices. To arrange delivery call FR 3-5007. Sybil Boggis is president and Helen Perkins is secretary.
The Tamra Bulletin marks its 43rd anniversary with congratulations to the publication and its manager James E. Jackson.
Senate commerce subcommittee hears testimony from President Rowland Quinn of the Airline Stewardesses Association on liquor service aloft. He says serving alcohol on airships leads to incidents from minor annoyances to dangerous situations.
Commissioner John McLeod succeeded in arranging catwalks to aid fishermen at Rickenbacker. The move targets safer access and improved operations for local maritime workers.
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