Sigma Proxy to Speak at Beta Sigma Anniversary Conclave
The Beta Sigma Fraternity will hold its Miami conclave Dec 27 28 with national president as keynote speaker and Dr Flemming address on Civil Rights Americas Challenge at Mt Zion Baptist Church. Pre registration occurs Dec 26 at the Miami Carver Hotel and Dec 27 at Douglas School. Mrs Marias H Bluitt arrives Dec 26 to lead Phi Delta Kappa 33rd Annual Conclave.
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Deae
Beta Sigma
Miami
America
Flemming
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
9Qith Street
Miam Carver Hotel
Douglas School
Marios H. Bluitt
Phi Delta Kappa
Bluitt
Washington, D. C
White House
St. John’s’ Baptist Church
Oe Delta Kappa
Christmas 1956 Christmas Message of Faith and Hope
A Christmas message urges reflection on the spiritual meaning of the Nativity, dedication to divine service, prayers for freedom and good health, guidance for leaders, and the spread of the Christmas angel’s message of peace and goodwill. The call emphasizes gratitude, unity among nations, and the joy of worship.
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Christ
God
Authorine Lucy Case Reopens January 18
The case reopens as AuthERINE Lucy case returns on January 18. Lucy Foster is mentioned as the first enrolled at the school this year and seeks to regain admission after an unspecified setback.
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Autherine Lucy
Lucy Foster
Foster
Trial court to rule on Foster case after campus mob action
Admitted on February 1 under an order from Judge Grooms, Mrs. Foster faced a mob of several hundred on February 6 at the school campus. The assailants pelted her with eggs and mud balls, leading trustees to suspend her “for her own safety.” Negro attorney Arthur Shores of Birmingham has asked Judge Grooms for a summary judgment in Mrs. Foster’s favor.
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Grooms
Arthur Shores
Birmingham
Foster
Interracial Group Sentenced in King Hotel Case
Five of six party members were sentenced by Criminal Judge Ben l ard to one year in state prison. Davis 17 and White 18 pleaded guilty to lewd and lascivious behavior while two Negro men Miller 23 and Lovett 33 pleaded guilty? No. The sixth member Schadt 30 will be tried later. The group was nabbed on NW Secoifif Ave 5.
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King Hotel
NW Secoifif
Ben Lard
Willard Imp
Beverly Oat Davis
Lene White
William Bernard Miller
Willie Lovett
2Nd Ave
Carl Oscar Schadt
Dixie Ross
Kialeah
Davis
Nesroes Whio
Willard
Delayed Integration Order to be Appealed
A federal judge denied immediate integration of Dallas public schools and the ruling will be appealed. Parents attorney W J Durham announced the appeal after Judge William H Atwell stated the Supreme Court ruling on segregation rests on modern psychological knowledge rather than law. Dr Edwin L Rippy, president of the school board, said the board will continue to work in good faith with Dallas residents of all races to serve the children’s interests.
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Dallas
Tex
W. J. Durham
U. S. Dist
William H. Atwell
Edwin L. Rippy
Montgomery Bus Boycott May End Today
Montgomery Alabama observers expect a federal court action to end bus segregation as a permanent injunction could take effect soon after a Washington ruling reaches Montgomery. A U S Supreme Court decision banning Montgomery bus segregation is confirmed, with delivery of the letter anticipated by mail Friday.
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Montgomery
Montgomery City
Alabama
Ashington
U. S. Supreme Court
Breakfast dance for teens at Moimes Elementary School
A Saturday morning breakfast dance for teenagers drew many youths who enjoyed the event at Moimes Elementary School. Sponsored by judges of Gamma Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
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Moimes
Gamma Zeta Omega Chapter
Awha Kappa Alpha Sorority
City approves midnight curfew for juveniles
The Miami City Commission passed a curfew ordinance requiring anyone under 17 to be off streets from midnight to daylight. Violators face juvenile court actions, with parents potentially jailed up to 60 days and fined up to 500 dollars. The measure, offered by Commissioner Jas W High, passed 4 to 1 amid opposition from Commissioner B E Hearn as a routine adoption.
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Miami
City Commission
George S. Okell
Jas. W. High
B. E. Hearn
All's Well at Mays High Seniors Tea Ends in Calm
Roby George Mays High principal told nine seniors they would not graduate until a second reading of the ordinance, delaying gains until February. Parents skipped the Sunday tea, protests drew first page coverage, and school officials rushed to Goulds to defuse the situation. The plan aimed to bar privileges for delinquent parents’ children, not to block graduation.
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Boston
Roby George
Mays
Goulds
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Ala
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Dade
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