Segregation on Buses Across Three States This Week
Editor notes news on bus segregation in Alabama Ohio and Florida. Montgomery reports successful nonsegregated riding after Supreme Court ruling. Birmingham sees bombing on Rev Shuttlesworth home while Tallahassee and Cleveland incidents complicate civil rights tensions. Authorities weigh state versus Supreme Court authority.
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Alabama
Ohio
Florida
Montgomery
Ala
Supreme Court
Birmingham
Alabama Christian Movement For Human Rights
Shuttlesworth
Birmingham City Commission
Tallahassee
Inter-Civic Council
Dan Speed
Civic Council
Cleveland
Browsin' by Paul R Henry yearend column notes festive lights
This 1956 holiday column reviews Christmas lighting in Liberty City Edison Center shines brightest on 7th and Second avenues. It laments funding for Dixie park playground and praises Phi Beta Sigma conclave. It notes Montgomery and Tallahassee bus ridings amid boycotts ending, the North South game and Belafonte, plus Orange Bowl plans Clemson vs Colorado. Deaths from holiday accidents exceed 700. Roy Wilkins attends Prime Minister Nehru’s Indian luncheon and UN reception.
Phi Beta Sigma Conclave Opens in Miami Hosts Rally
The 42nd Annual Conclave of Phi Beta Sigma, hosted by Rho Sigma in Miami, opened with a Thursday service at Mt. Zion Baptist Church led by national president Dr. George D. Flemmings. Awards honored State Rep. John B. Orr Jr, J R B Lee of Florida A and M University, and Neal Adams as local business leader. The piece recalls Miami’s Rho Sigma chapter formed in 1925 and welcomes Greek guests to Dade County.
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Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
Miami
Rho Sigma
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
George D. Flemmings
John B. Orr, Jr
R. B. Lee
Florida A and M University
Neal Adams
H. H. Green
Kelsey Pharr
J R. Taylor
Miami Times
Dade County
FLOG VICTIM REARRESTED ON DRUNK CHARGE
Wildwood Florida Jesse Woods ordered rearrest on a drunken disorderly charge preceding his October flogging by seven men accused of false imprisonment in aggravated assault Woods fled to Ans a Alabama before being found at a minister s home Doctors said marks on Woods were caused by blows Seven White men were tried but acquitted after he failed to identify his assailants.
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Wildwood, Fla
Jesse Woods
Woods
Wildwood City
Woodland
Ansa
Ala
Rights Problem of Negro Continued in Florida Legislature
The article details recognitions at a Florida event where J. R. E. Lee Jr. of Florida A and M University received a plaque for founding the Orange Blossom Classic. Neal Adams of Neal's Super Market was honored for contributions to Miami area small business and civic life. Music by Northwestern High School chorus accompanied remarks from city officials and Sigma fraternity leaders.
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J. R. E. Lee, Jr
Florida A and M University
Neal Adams
Miami
Neal
Super Market
Scruggs
Northwestern High School Chorus
Joel S. Ingraham
Dodgers may consider Roseboro as Campanella backup
New York reports say the Brooklyn Dodgers eye catcher John Roseboro as a backup option if a trade for a catcher fails. Campanella’s hand operation recovery remains uncertain with the 35 year old MVP veteran having previously bounced back from season injuries. The team questions this year’s prospects and plans to avoid being unprepared.
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NEW York
ANP
Brooklyn Dodgers
Roy Campanella
John Roseboro
Montreal
Campy
Dodger
Police Seek White Rapist In Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale police and detectives hunted a white man about 30 driving an old convertible after an alleged Christmas Eve attack on a Netro girl and her 5 year old brother. Three cars matching the description were picked up, but not the suspect’s vehicle. The girl led officers to the attack site near her home after being stopped on the way from a store.
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Fort Lauderdale
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OF the Negro Press
Paul R. Henry
Liberty City
Edison
Evans
Dixie Park
F. O. Roberts
Rhe Sigma Chapter
Mr. Belafonte
Clemson
Colorado
Jawaharlal
India
Roy Wilkins
National Association of Colored People
Waldorf-Astoria
Wilkins
American Association For the United Nations
Hubert Barlow
The
Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Dallas
Texas
John E. Codwell
Phyllis Wheatley
Houston
B. R. Brazeal
Dunbar High School
Lynchburg
L. S. Cozart
Barber-Scotia College
Concord
N.C
James A. Colston
Knoxville College
Tenn
John Martin
Randall N. Christmas
Sigmas
Alfred Canal
Miami Chamber of Commerce
Gwendolyn Clark
Pan Hellenic Council
Elizabeth Espy
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Moses Perry
Northwest Miami Junior Chamber of Commerce
Ireta Crosby
Dade County Teachers’ Association
Alvin J. McNeil
Southern
C. V. Troup
Dr. Flemmings
R. A. Hester
Knights of Pythias
Sigma
William E. Dear Jr
Raphy Williams
Edward T. Graham
Mt. Zion
Minsterial Alliance
Earl A. Wells
Tho Sigma Chapter
Dodgers
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