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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1949
Page
11
The Miami Times argues that 1948 should bring action on establishing a municipal court with a Negro judge in Washington Heights. It notes past debates, urges merit and discretion, and frames a courtroom as progress in racial advancement alongside trusted local professionals.
The Rose Art Social Club marks its 11th anniversary on Sunday January 16 at the Federation Center 1998 NW 3rd Ave. The King of Clubs 19th annual series second program will be at St Johns Baptist Church January 9 with Hon Jas C Evans U S War Department as speaker. Florida governor Fuller Warren sworn in amid gaiety with a big barbecue cooking 71 cattle and 100 hogs. Walter Winchell shifts to Kaiser-Fraissier cars and will be heard Sunday. Water authorities seek a water bill raise from 3 75 to 4 50. Violent Ray trains for a bout with Tex Boddie Tuesday night at Dorsey Park promoter Slater promises a strong show. Negro Service Council at reception honors its first director Mr W C Pinkston and Rev Edward Graham with a desk set. Supreme Court upholds ban on closed shops. Labor loses. Bill Robinson opens a season at Monte Carlo Club SW 8th St the second NT star at that club after Ink Spots.
Men from Wisconsin were killed when their fruit truck was struck and demolished by the Seaboard Orange Blossom Special at 164th Street and 7th Avenue on Tuesday morning. Mrs. Autherine Boone, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Saunders, arrived from New York City for the holidays.
Captain Thomas A. Murphy announces that Negro applicants are eligible to apply for appointment and call to active duty as second lieutenants provided they meet current requirements. Information available at the recruiting station 25 NE 3rd St or by calling 82-1505.
President Truman delivers a state of the union urging major civil rights measures and wide ranging reforms. Proposals include higher taxes, repeal of Taft Hartley, Wagner act revisions, higher minimum wage, expanded Social Security, universal health insurance, housing, rent control, anti trust strengthening, farm supports, and expansion of power over credits and production facilities. A memorial service plaque for Rev J R Evans is also noted with details of the ceremony and his life.
A Wometco Theatre official said the company will not lease its Lyric site for a municipal court. Frank Finch, director, noted talks with the city about using the Lyric for court sessions and said the Lyric has been granted for such use. He added Wometco hopes to build a modern theatre at 11th and 2nd but high costs prevent it now.
A Bouvier argues the property was bought for 25000 dollars to settle zoning questions on Negro residence, contending the matter would require U S Supreme Court clarification.
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