Coco Held Without Bond In Johnnie Smith Slaying
Edward Coco former Rocky Graziano manager is bound over to the grand jury without bond on a first murder charge after a combined preliminary hearing and inquest in Miami Beach. Prosecution says Coco fired five shots killing Johnnie Benjamin Smith on Normandy Isle while Smith was washing a car. Witnesses describe the shooting and identification efforts as ballistics tests proceed. Coco pleads not guilty through attorneys Hubbard and Frank. state is represented by Arthur A. Carlson.
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Edward Coco
Rocky Graziano
Justice of the Peace
Kenneth Oka
Miami Beach
Johnnie Benjamin Smith
Normandy Isle
Herbert Williams
Coco
Smith
Williams
Murray
Albert D. Hubbard
Bernard A. Frank
Arthur A. Carlson
Hold Up Man Shot by Detective in Miami
John Foster, 45, is in critical condition at Jackson Memorial after a neck wound from a Miami detective R. H. Kellum. Kellum, riding with bill collectors near NW First Ave and Ninth and Tenth streets, shot Foster as the gunman approached the car during a robbery-related stakeout.
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John Foster
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami
R. H. Kellum
Kellum
First Ave
Ninth
NW First St
Foster
Orders racial equality in Samoa and Pacific territories
Interior Secretary Oscar Chapman declared there will be no racial discrimination in the new civilian governments of American Samoa and the Pacific Trust Territories. He told newly appointed civilian officials to observe the United States policy of equal treatment of all persons regardless of race, color, or creed.
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Washington
of the Interior
Oscar Chapman
American Samoa
Pacific Trust Territories
Chapman
United States
Department
Minimum Foundation Program Planned By DCTS
Dade County Teachers Association invites all parents and citizens to a February 15 program at Booker T. Washington auditorium at 8 p.m. The event, led by Mrs. Ireta Crosby, will explain the minimum foundation program, its impact on children and schools, accomplishments, effectiveness, remaining work, and future needs with a panel for discussion.
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Dade County
Booker T. Washington Auditorium
House on fire baby born in yard in Meridian
An 80-year-old doctor from Marion Mississippi delivered a baby boy in the front yard as a house burned in bitter 15 degree weather before dawn. Fire provided light and heat, aiding the delivery and keeping mother and infant warm.
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Meridian
Miss
R. L. Fowler
Marion
Shooting leaves Berthram Bethel critical at hospital
A 26 year old man Berthram Bethel of 1325 percent street was shot early and placed in critical condition at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Police identified the suspect in the shooting.
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Berthram Bethel
First Dt
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Jaycees Lead Chest Drive Appeal in Miami
The Junior Chamber of Commerce in Dade County urges churches clubs and organizations to raise more for the Community Chest. They report a shortfall of about 1 O thousand dollars and invite groups to meet February 12 at 8 00 p m at Atlanta Life Insurance to plan how to raise their share. Roscoe Webb is president.
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Community Chest
Dade County
Miami
Florida
Junior Chamber of Commerce
J. N. Byrd
Atlanta Life Insurance
Roscoe Webb
James H. Jones Held in City Jail After Fight Incident
James H. Jones aged 21 of 535 NW 17th Street is detained in city jail for investigation. The altercation took place at the intersection of NW 14th Street and Dixie Lane.
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James H. Jones
17Th St
14Th St
Dixie Lane
Louis Beats Agramonte In Ten Rounds At Miami Stadium
A crowd of 13,133 paid at Miami Stadium to watch Joe Louis defeat Omelio Agramonte in ten rounds. Louis kept distance, jabbed, and pressed, earning every round and signaling himself as Ez-zard Charles title contender while a $55,532 gate reflected strong local support. Louis said he paced himself and aimed to win without risking a knockout, praising Agramonte's power.
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Miami Stadium
Joe Louis
Omelio Agramonte
Louis T
Joe
Louis
Ezzard Charles
Miami
Walcott
Charles
Omelio
Agramonte
Eme Agramonte
Louis Honored At Cotton Club Benefit
A packed Miami Beach Cotton Club hosted a Variety Children's hospital benefit honoring ex-champion Joe Louis. Notables including Jack Bell, Walter Winchell, Billy Daniels, and Al Schenk paid tribute while Joe Louis attended with entourage. A large mixed audience and Marion Bruce led an ambitious show with Derby Wilson and Jimmy Tyler providing standout performances.
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Sam Singer
Cotton Club
Miami Beach
Children’s Hospital
Joe Louis
Jack Bell
Walter Winchell
Steele
Marian Bruce
Derby Wilson
Jimmy Tyler
Billy Daniels
Gene Bayles
al Schenk
Joe nets $16309.62 before San Francisco fight
Joe receives a check for $16,309.62 as his share of the fight swag before heading to Chicago. Agramonte collects $4,077. Joe is slated to fight Nogel Walker in San Francisco on February 23.
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Chicago
Joe
Agramonte
Nogel Walker
San Francisco
King of Clubs Winter Series Welcomes Mrs Burney at Clark Forum
The sixth King of Clubs Winter program features Mrs Phoebe Burney Dean of Women at Clark University Atlanta speaking on The Pattern Needed for Better Human Relations at Ebenzer Methodist Church February 11 at 3 45 p m. The event includes Dorsey High School Choral Group with Miss Bertha Sharpe and Miss Jean Petty and directed by Linton C Berrien.
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King of Clubs
Phoebe Burney
Clark University
Atlanta
Ebenezer Methodist Church
Dorsey High School
Bertha Sharpe
Jean Petty
Linton C. Berrien
Walton Young Ro
Phoebe Berney
Robinson
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Jack J. Hardy
Charles Terrace
Coconut Grove
William Murray
Pvt
Verdell V. Wright
Ees
Arthur Wright
WAC
Ft. Lee Virginia
Pvt. Wright
Booker T. Washington High School
Samoa
DCTS
Jaycees
Larry Steele
Ich
Ruby Dallas
Muriel Poindexter
Kitty Davis
Mrs. Marshall
Kyle Sayles
Fred
Mrs. Bennet
Joe’s Damon Gulliyard
Freddie Wilson
Harry Mendell
Manny Seamon
A. W. Henry
Hazel G. Brown
Noble Sissle
Phillip Wallace
Lis Rogers
Landers Sage Jacinda Cambridge
I P Davin Ivory Davis
Chesius Dave
Bud Billiken
University of Kansas
Boston University
Ance
Mayme Williams
Burney
Mrs. W. Young Robinson
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