Negro Democrats Walk Out Over Lowry Speech in Duval
In Duval County, 22 Black members of the Democratic Executive Committee walked out during a meeting after retired Lt. Gen. Sumpter Lowry of Tampa spoke against racial integration. Isadore Singleton led the walkout, citing felt vilification and lack of tolerance for white views, while White members remained.
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Duval County
Democratic Executive Committee
Sumpter L. Lowry, Jr
Tampa
Lowry
Isadore Singleton
Edgar W. Waybright Sr
Waybright
Simpleton
Singleton
Ervin Seeks Delay Over UF Law School Integration
Attorney General Ervin petitioned the Florida Supreme Court Tuesday on behalf of the board of control for until July 2 to file evidence on whether the University of Florida Law School can admit Negroes. The petition was set for Sunday July 16 with a six month extension request seen as stall. The state court is expected to follow the attorney general’s views. Ervin told the court that a
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Florida Supreme Court
Board of Control
University of Florida Law School
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Boston Tar Neby Famed Boxer Ford Dies at 76
Ford 76 once dubbed Boston Tar Neby died Thursday in a Cambridge nursing home. A long career saw him face top boxers of his era, chiefly heavyweights, though he weighed about 162 pounds at his peak. In 1906 at 145 pounds he lost a 15 round decision to Jack Johnson, who later became heavyweight champ.
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Boston
Cambridge
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Florida Supreme Court ruling on desegregation at University
The State Supreme Court ruled on October 19 that Negroes could not be admitted to the all White University of Florida until a determination was made whether there would be harmful effects.
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State Supreme Court
University of Florida
Paratrooper Saves Soldier From Death At Mass Jump
Private first class Leslie Smith of Cleveland Ohio is hailed for halting a failed parachute during a mass airborne jump at Fort Campbell Kentucky. Smith grasped Sgt James Clossons plunging chute and both men landed safely amid anxious spectators including Brig Gen Joe Stilwell Jr. No medal but four promotions followed for Smith's action and the 11th Airborne Division unit badge.
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Leslie Smith
Cleveland
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Joe Stilwell Jr
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James Closson
White
Everett
Mass
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Closson
Youth Dies from Gas Fumes in Atlanta Housing Project
Ellis J. Adams, 19, was found dead from gas asphyxiation in Liberty Square Housing Project unit 1364 N W 62nd Terrace. Neighbors reported a strong gas odor, a lit stove top, and a nonviolent scene before authorities arrived. homicide declined, ruling accidental death. Martha Tillman, the deceased’s grandmother, was away in Georgia. Range Funeral Home handling arrangements.
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N.W
William McBride
E. Bush
R. Gow
Adams
Martha Tillman
Georgia
Range Funeral Home
Porgy and Bess Debuts to Rapt Moscow Audience
The touring American Negro Company of Gershwin’s opera Porgy and Bess opened in Moscow to a standing ovation from an overflowing crowd. The production drew praise for its artistry and sparked discussion on Russian American cultural ties during the opening night performance.
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Gershwin Opera
Porgy and
Bess
John Foster Dulles
State Department
Controversial slaying ruled justifiable amid tensions in city
Report covers a police shooting case in which Fadia Nichols, 33, was killed by Officer C. B. Campanella after a supermarket robbery. Peace Justice Hugh DeVal Jr. ruled it justifiable homicide. Witnesses say multiple suspects were in area. no gun found on Nichols. The piece also notes boxing promoter plans and an interstate segregation debate on Florida trains.
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Nec
Hugh DeVal Jr. Nichols
Sixth Ave
Officr C. B
Campanella
Nichols
Rev Robbins Ralph Second Forum Speaker
Those who missed the opening program of the King of Clubs Winter Forum Series can attend this Sunday to hear Rev. Robbins Ralph, associate superintendent of the Florida Congregational Conference, discuss preparing for life's greatest adventure namely marriage. The talk targets students and young married couples and aims to inform all readers. Attendees at Northwestern High dedication can hear the principal speaker and Carver High music beforehand.
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Robbins Ralph
Florida Congregational Conference
Ralph
Northwestern High
Carver High
Virginia votes for public funds for private schools
Virginia voters approved a plan to fund tuition for parents who keep children in non integrated schools. The measure allows counties to abandon public schools for desegregation resistant districts and could trigger legal challenges from civil rights groups. observers doubt the plan’s practicality amid church and Lutheran council objections.
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Virginia Council of Churches
National Lutheran Council
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