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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1949
Page
11
The Miami Times announces a new look with a crosswise first page printing 18 inches wide. Readers greeted the change with congratulations and requests to keep the format, and the staff agrees to continue offering The Times with the new look.
Property owners on N W 17th street between third and sixth avenues are to be rezoned to B2, allowing residential and business use. A B3 business-only option was rejected in a compromise, with the Board sending its recommendation to the City Commission. The area spans about 375 feet on each side of the street. Residents urge caution, citing limited residential space and a strong need for housing.
The all white jury in Lyons Georgia acquits William Spud Howell and dismisses charges against Roderick Clifton in the November lynching slaying of Negro businessman Robert Mallard. The piece critiques racial bias and notes persistent rent-control battles in Miami area.
Last Monday night auxiliaries and church members with other city pastors held an Expression Service for Rev. W. O. Bartley, pastor of 15 years. High praise for his Mi ami service and the gifts showered upon him. Bartley has reached retirement age but has been supplying. reappointment is not known.
Dr J H Lewis president of Afro American Life Insurance Co and Mrs Lewis are in the city for a stay spanning some time.
Mr Nathaniel Adams of West Palm Beach met his niece Miss Eula Baisden who arrived by plane from Nassau Bahamas and was returning to college in the city on Wednesday.
Top executives from the Atlanta Life Insurance Company visited the city for a State agents conference. A welcome banquet took place at the Dunbar School Cafeteria on Sunday night. Monday featured a luncheon hosted by the Adelphian Club with guest Hon. James C. Evans joining the attendees.
This column welcomes Eveyn Williams to the staff of this sheet with interest in her upcoming contributions.
The Orange Blossom Special left Milford Va on Monday injuring 23 people and jumped the rails near Leesburg Fla on Tuesday night injuring 21 more.
James Evans delivered remarks at the King of Clubs Forum last Sunday on The Just Man with a focus on moral conduct. The event highlighted Evans’s address and audience reaction at the gathering.
On Tuesday night Elmey Violent Ray secured an easy win over Boddie and now eyes a January 25 clash with champion Joe Louis, awaiting the chance to claim the title.
Florida governor Fuller Warren opened a three day budget session with the budget commission as lawmakers demand funds totaling 100 million dollars. The move signals a likely tax increase for 1949 to cover the shortfall and support added appropriations.
The Republican National Committee reports a deficit for 1948 totaling $228,938 highlighting financial shortfalls. The statement outlines costs and fundraising gaps, signaling fiscal pressures within the party apparatus.
Florida citrus growers anticipate a strong season following reports of California crop losses, as producers in the state look to capitalize on improving market prospects and renewed demand.
A remodel plan totaling 30000 dollars transforms the St Agnes parish house giving the building a new look as renovations proceed.
Bids have been invited for a new $150,000 elementary school in Bellglade Florida. The project involves construction work by established contractors and sets the stage for district expansion.
As the Drunkometer comes into use, authorities urge drinkers to more accurately gauge their alcohol intake. The device aims to curb impaired driving by improving self assessment and deterring overconfidence after consuming beverages.
The Community Chest calls for contributions before the campaign closes urging residents not to be slackers and to support the fundraiser.
Last year saw 27,658 polio cases across the nation and officials hope for a drop in 1949. A successful March of Dimes campaign is seen as a key aid to reducing infections and supporting prevention efforts.
The 25th session of the South Florida Annual Conference will open at Ebenezer Church on January 20. The Rev. W O Bartley and his congregation have planned to entertain the conference for weeks.
A large nightly bingo game is centered at the corner of 8th Ave and 12th St. The event draws local players and is advertised as the community’s main gaming attraction.
Mrs J R Evans and her daughter Mrs Ruby Washington are spending some time in the city, enjoying local sights and social visits.
Mr. James C. Evans left on Monday for his home in Washington accompanied by his two children J. C. Jr. and another passenger.
The congressman notes Capitol Hill activity with 1176 bills filed in the first week of the 81st Congress. He reintroduces a bill to grant reserve training members injured while active duty the same benefits as active military, arguing it would boost reserve participation and protect families, citing a 10 million strong trained reserve and past support from Armed Services Committee members.
A fragment notes a baptism at Mt Zion Baptist Church with reference to a grandfather who built and pastored the church for nearly 30 years during Junior’s ceremony. The text is partial and focuses on family church ties and religious rites.
Tighe Woods argues against decontrolling rents in Miami Beach Surfside Hollywood Hallandale and Bar Harbor asserting continued control protects housing markets and affordability while stressing regional housing needs and policy consistency.
Miami Typographical Union and Miami Daily News workers remain on strike at the Miami Herald editorials, with publication by other interests. Officials say the dispute will soon be settled and normal publishing will resume.
Reader praises the Dorsey Journal high school publication for its news and ads and notes a comics feature titled Do You Know Facts On Negroes. The character Disc Jockey Clarence Mc Daniels of the Bronze Voice on WINZ is mentioned as part of the humor.
The Christian Hospital Association announces a new Clinical Laboratory directed by Dr Francis F Mitchell a West Indies native with education from Liverpool Edinburgh and a Doctor of Medical Technology from Southwestern Texas The lab offers bacteriology serology urinalysis pregnancy and other tests open daily except Sunday and available to physicians and patients with privacy maintained for now operating 24 hours and staffed by two assistants.
The first Veterans of Foreign Wars post for Negro veterans in Florida is formed in Miami and will meet at the Community Center on NW 13th Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues at 8 p.m. January 20. Past Deputy Commander Ben R. Shirer and 13th assistant commander Bob Wamber will install officers. 42 veterans are listed on the charter. Contact Com. Gresham at 508 NW 17th Ave for details.
The Murrell Branch YWCA opens a Winter program with photography, sewing, Spanish, handicrafts and creative writing. Open to men and women, fees range from 2 to 10 dollars. Classes meet at the Youth Center, with sewing at BTW high school. Registration remains open.
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