Florida Governor Inaugurated First to Succeed Himself
Governor LeRoy Collins, serving the unexpired term of the late Dan McCarty, was sworn in and delivered an address sparking wide commentary. He urged a constructive stance on school integration, stating Supreme Court rulings are law, that white citizens may accept non segregated seating, and that progress for Negroes should be by peaceful, legal means rather than boycotts or ultimatums.
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LeRoy Collins
Dan McCarty
Florida
U. S. Supreme Court
High Tribunal
South
NAACP
Association
Wilkins
Defi
Jackie Robinson Retires From Baseball After 10 Major Leagues Years
Look Magazine profiles Jackie Robinson as he retires at 38 after a decade in the majors. The piece notes his Brooklyn Dodgers trade to the New York Giants for Dick Littlefield and $30,000, his plans with Look Magazine and Check-Full-of-Nuts, and his impact on fans and gate receipts.
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Look
Jackie Robinson
Jackie
Brooklyn Dodgers
Robinson
New York Giants
Dick Littlefield
Giant
Giants
Look Magazine
Check-Full-of-Nuts Co
E. J. Bavasi
Dodgers
Willie Mays
Mr. Bavasi
Look Magazie
City Appeals Bus Case Ruling
City commissioners direct Attorney George Okell to file an appeal against Judge Cheate's bus segregation decision. filing is procedural to preserve options for possible higher court review in New Orleans.
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Atty
George Okell
Cheate Fo
New Orleans
New County Commission Opens With Cowart Leading
The new county commission assumes duty this week with chairman Faris N. Cowart. Introduction ceremonies occurred Tuesday at the courthouse. Richard E. Gerstein named state attorney with 32 assistants and a medical advisor. At 2 PM ceremonies at the Dade County Administration Building marked Dr. Joe Hall succeeding W. R. Thomas as Superintendent of Schools.
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Faris N. Cowart
Richard E. Gerstein
Dade County Administration
Joe Hall
W. R. Thomas
Collins Inaugurated Governor Of Florida For Term
In Tallahassee Governor Le Roy Collins was inaugurated for a four year term marking the start of his tenure.
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Tallahassee
LeRoy Collins
Smathers Proposes Commission On Presidential Nomination Methods
Senator George Smathers introduced a Senate resolution creating a commission to study improved methods for nominating and electing the President and Vice President. The measure also contemplates a provision for electing a new president if the current officeholder dies or is unable to perform duties.
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George Smathers
Senate
Representative Fascel joins House Foreign Affairs Committee
Representative Dante Fascel was appointed on Monday to serve as a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The move places Fascel among the panelists shaping U.S. diplomacy and international policy.
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Dante Fascel
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Miami Beach court sentences thiefs for petty theft
In Miami Beach city court a white man was found guilty of stealing $4.72 worth of socks from a five and dime and resisting arrest. He received a $100 fine and 30 days in jail. A Black woman was convicted of stealing a wallet and a paint set on an electric iron valued at $4.79. She was fined $150 and sentenced to 90 days in jail.
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Miami Beach
City to Sell Miami Springs Golf Course Sparks Debate
City Commissioners consider selling the Miami Springs Golf Course amid concerns over public access and a pending legal case involving race. Citizens ask whether a sale would keep the course open to the public and raise questions about motives behind the move.
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Miami Springs
Eleanor Roosevelt Attends UN Meeting in Miami
Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt former first lady arrived in Miami on Thursday to address the Greater Miami Chapter of the American Associations for the United Nations.
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Eleanor Roosevelt
Miami
Greater Miami
The
American Associations For the United Nations
Georgia minister leads short Atlanta integrated bus ride
In Atlanta on a Wednesday a local minister led a six block ride on an integrated bus as an introductory action. Governor Griffin then directed his adjutant general of the Georgia National Guard to alert forces for a moment’s notice call.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Griffin
Georgia National Guard
Montgomery bombings tied to bus integration
In Montgomery Alabama six Negro homes and churches were bombed as a result of bus integration. The city ordered buses off the streets for the present.
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Montgomery
Ala
Bandits Rob Cotton Club. $36000 Stolen
Two masked robbers held up the Cotton Club at Miami Beach and departed with $36000 in receipts for the week. About $6000 of the haul is said to have belonged to star entertainer Cab Calloway, who is currently performing at the Cotton Club.
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Miami Beach
Cab Calloway
Metropolitan Miami Charter Board approves all member commission plan
The Metropolitan Miami Charter Board on Tuesday approved a plan establishing an all member metropolitan commission, outlining governance structure and roles for future citywide oversight.
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Metropolitan Miami Charter Board
Metropolitan Commission
Thirteen Typewriters Stolen From Northwestern School
Fourteen typewriters valued at more than $2000 were stolen from the Northwestern School in Liberty City last week. Entry was gained by breaking a window.
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Northwestern
Liberty City
Notice of Non-Liability for Debts by Wendell Thompson
Wendell Thompson not responsible for any bills contracted in his name by others. Address: 785 Home St Apt 4-C New York 56 NY. Public notice restricts use of his name for charges.
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Wendell. Thompson
Home St
Apt
New York
Six Atlanta Ministers Arrested
Rev M King Jr of Montgomery Rev C K Steele of Tallahassee and Rev F L Shuttlesworth of Birmingham issued a statement as Negro leaders from troubled Southern areas plan a two day conference at Ebenezer Baptist Church Atlanta. A Phillip Randolph will deliver an opening address and attend as a fraternal representative from the North. The meeting aims to discuss unity nonviolence and mutual aid with a public statement to follow and a press conference on Friday Jan 11.
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M. King, Jr
Montgomery
C. K Steele
Tallahassee
F. L. Shuttlesworth
Birmingham
South
A. Phillip Randolph
Afl-Cio
Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters
Randolph
New York
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Auburn Ave
Atlanta
North and South Florida Winter Golf Tourney Rescheduled
Ray Mitchells Fourth Annual North and South Florida Winter Golf Tournament moves to Feb 22 to 25 at Miami Springs Municipal Golf Course. The event draws top Negro golfers and spring-training MLB players including Jackie Robinson who plans to compete. Social events include a cocktail party Feb 22, buffet supper Saturday, and Awards Ball Feb 2 at Fiesta Club.
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Ray Mitchell
North and South Florida
Miami Springs
Miami
Florida
Jackie Robinson
Fiesta Club
NAACP to Intensify Civil Rights Drive in 1957
Roy Wilkins announced at the January 7 meeting in New York that the NAACP would press its largest budget ever in 1957 with increased vigor in the South and North. Thurgood Marshall pledged steady legal action to continue desegregation and to build precedents against state obstruction.
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New York
NAACP
Roy Wilkins
Association
Wilkins
Louisiana
Alabama
Texas
Georgia
Virginia
Thurgood Marshall
Legal Department
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