NAACP Opposes Ex Florida Governor for Civilian Defense
Clarence Mitchell of the NAACP labels Caldwell as the chief architect of segregation in higher education and urges Kefauver Tydings Russell and others to oppose his consideration for a federal civilian defense post. Mitchell warns Caldwell would prioritize racial segregation over minority safety in a crisis.
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Xmas Violence Surges in South Africa Killing 30
South Africa endured a violent Christmas weekend with 30 dead and 700 injured from accidents and assaults. Johannesburg saw four Europeans and two Africans killed, Capetown had no fatalities but 363 injuries, and knife-related deaths occurred in the Cape Peninsula. Durban reported varied African assaults.
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Heat’s On For Policy In Chi As Kefauver Hearings Rise
Bank records tied to the Jones Brothers operations are sent to a federal grand jury for review. Lawyers seek to quash a state writ demanding the business books. A Democratic alderman from the 28th ward says he will not seek reelection amid pressure rumors. Ed Jones now in Mexico and Theodore Roe disclosed Chicago numbers game details at Kefauver hearings, while two other policy kings were arrested on related statements. Both Jones and Roe are on bail.
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Chicago
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Girl Saves Lives Of Sunday School Pupils
An unidentified Negro girl is credited with saving the lives of many Sunday School pupils at an African Methodist church fire in Atlanta. She sounded the alarm as the building burned, and church members braved the collapsing roof to rescue injured children from the burning debris. Police say the girl acted with bravery and coolness, averting panic.
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Atlanta
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Dream interpretation book offer from Savannah ad
A bold Savannah promotion promises dream interpretation guidance for $100 and urges sending to Books Station A Box 3027 Savannah Ga. It includes a free tiny Bible as a token and claims dreams convey love peace and happiness in simple terms.
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