Orange Blossom Classic Festivities In Washington Heights
Washington Heights bright with banners and flags as the Orange Blossom Classic arrives. Florida Rattlers face Virginia Union in the Orange Bowl Stadium for the second year. A daytime parade features the F A M College Band three high schools bands and majorettes. Miami Times extends a cordial welcome to all visitors and hopes for lasting memories of the Souths greatest city.
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Washington Heights
Florida Rattlers
Virginia Union
Richmond
Virginia
F. A. M. College
The
Miami Times
Florida
Miami
Promising Signs of Equality in College Football Leadership
The Yale team unanimously chose Levi Jackson, a Negro, as captain, making him the first Black player to lead Yale football. Harvard followed by naming Frank S. Jones, a Negro student, as varsity team manager. The piece calls these moves a fine gesture toward interracial harmony, noting similar debates over Phi Psi at Amherst and urging broader inclusion.
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America
Harvard
Yale
Levi Jackson
Jackson
Frank S. Jones
Jones
Thomas Gibbs
Evanston, Ill
Phi Psi
Massachusettes Alpha
Phi Kappa Psi
National College Fraternity
Amherst College
Gibbs
Lamentable Words From Pittsburgh Courier Editor
The Pittsburgh Courier associate editor George S. Schuyler questions motives behind accusations of southern terror. He argues Negroes in the South live under conditions that, while imperfect, are not characterized by terror and persecution, urging readers to focus on actual living conditions rather than comparisons.
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George S. Schuyler
Pittsburgh Courier
South
Misrepresentation harms progress toward justice in the South
The St. Louis Argus condemns sweeping denigration of brave workers seeking better conditions and cries foul at misrepresenting the overall situation. It argues that while regional views vary, the daily facts remain consistent across areas, and journalists cannot distort them to suit bias.
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South
Schuyler
St. Louis Argus
Inauguration History and Upcoming Ceremony Plans
A columnist reviews past presidential inaugurations from Jefferson to Roosevelt noting March 4 as the traditional date until the 20th century and discussing the shift to January for future inaugurations. He outlines expected procedures for the incoming administration with Vice President elect and Chief Justice Vinson presiding. He expresses personal anticipation and hope for favorable weather.
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Congress
New York
Robert Livingston
John Adams
Philadelphia
Congress Hall
Roosevelt
Federal City
Potomac
Thomas Jefferson
Capitol
Capitol Hill
Senate
Adams
Jefferson
White House
Truman
Barkley
Justice Vinson
Amine
JUST BROWSIN A Cosmology Workshop and Clinic opens in Tallahassee
A cosmology workshop and clinic opened November 29 at the FAM College in Tallahassee and runs through December 11. Notable attendees include J T Betch vice president and Agency Director of Afro American Life Insurance and Ted Rutherford of Columbus Georgia newly appointed district manager. Andrew Lemon has acted as district manager during illness of James T Williams. A funeral home team associated with Mrs Mildred Allen now operates Allen's Funeral Home on Grand Avenue Coconut Grove. Fourteen local men departed for Fort Knox Kentucky this week.
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FAM College
Tallahassee
J. T. Betch
Afro-American Life Insurance Company
Ted Rutherford
Columbus
Miami
Rutherford
Andrew Lemon
Stafford
James T. Williams
Key West
Williams
Pharr
Mildred Allen
Allen
Grand Avenue
Coconut Grove
Ruth Johnson Cateress Opens Local Catering Service
Ruth Johnson Cateress announces a new catering venture offering weddings buffets banquets birthdays and sandwiches at 1988 N W Fifth Place contact via phone 3 6559 the new service aims to provide event catering in the neighborhood.
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N.W
Lots For Sale Near New Park In Homestead
Full sized lots close to a new colored park in Homestead, high and dry. Price 300 dollars with small down payment and easy monthly payments. No interest or carrying charges. 1031 West Avenue I, R. Meyer, Miami Beach.
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New Colored Park
Homestead High and Dry
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Ype
Anne
Magic Flagic Printery
Third Avenue
H_ E. S. REEVES
Garth C. Reeves
Ted Newspapers, Incorporated
Fifth Avenue
Griffin’s Jewelers
N. W
3Rd Avenue
Minnesota
North Woods
Coe
Mui
Sullivan's Minnesota
7Th Avenue
By Paul R. Henry
Ft. Knox
Kentucky
Ruth Johnson
West Avenue
I. R. Meyer
Miami Beach
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