High Court Reverses Alabama Death Verdict
The U S Supreme Court reversed the death sentence of William Earl Fikes for burglary with intent to commit rape after ruling his confessions were not voluntary. Chief Justice Warren noted the totality of circumstances exceeded due process limits, rendering the confessions inadmissible. Fikes faces retrial, with Alabama authorities planning to retry him. he already has a 99 year burglary sentence for a separate rape.
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Washington
Alabama
Supreme Court
Warren
Wiliam Earl Fikes
Fikes
Harlan
Reed
Burton
High Court
Blanchar McLeod
Camden
Ala
Northwestern PTA Calls April Evaluation for Comprehensive High
Northwestern High School, among the first comprehensive senior schools in the south, prepares for an April visiting committee review. Self-evaluation studies are under way by school committees as the community is urged to understand the school's purposes. The regular PTA meeting is set for Monday January 21 at 8 p.m. Parents and friends are invited to attend to hear major evaluation committees interpret the curriculum and to learn Northwestern's curriculum needs.
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Northwestern
Future May Bring Compromise On Louis Taxes
Former heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louise faces a lifetime tax problem without a settlement. A possible compromise of his million dollar tax debt with the Federal government is being contemplated. Joe’s lawyer and IRS officials are set to meet in Chicago on January 5 to seek a solution, with the government pressing for as much as possible. Earlier reports noted the government had agreed to work out a compromise.
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Chicago
ANP
Joe Louise
Internal Revenue Service
Joe
Louis to settle tax debt with government write-off
The dispatch states the settlement will wipe Louis’ state tax and interest totaling over a million dollars. In exchange for forgiving the debt, Louis must turn over a portion of his earnings to the Internal Revenue Service for the next five or ten years.
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Louis
Dispatch
Internal Revenue Service
Social Security tax hike details explained by Miami district official
Edward P. Blonston announces that from Jan 1 rates rise to 2 percent for employees and employers to fund disability insurance for ages 50 to 65. Self employment tax climbs to 3 3/8 percent after 1956. 1956 returns use old 3 percent rate. Taxes apply to first 4200 yearly. Applications now accepted. late filings risk loss of rights after June 30 1957. Contact 234 NE 79th St PL 8-5511.
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Edward P. Blonston
Miami North
Blonston
Social Security Office
79Th St
Silence Shown by Widmark in The Last Wagon
Richard Widmark voices little in The Last Wagon as Comanche Todd, yet his on screen actions include silently killing three men with an axe and being dragged across the desert after three days of filming. The wariness of dialogue contrasts with intense action in this CinemaScope western opening at the Ritz Theatre.
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Twentieth Century-Fox
Ritz Theatre
Richard Widmank
Todd
Matrons Council Holds First Meeting of Year
The Matrons and Patrons Council met at Sister Ethel Curry’s home in South Miami with Worthy Matron of New Hope Chapter hosting. A delicious repast followed. Next meeting set for February at Sister Mable Bodie’s home Atlantic Coast Chapter No 150. Present were Hattie Nottage, Virginia Fox, Laura Adger, Ethel Curry, and Mable Bodie.
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Ethel Curry
New Hope
South Miami
Mable Bodie
Atlantic Coast Chater No. 150
Hattie Nottage
Virginia Fox
Laura Adger
Corner Lot Listings in Liberty City and Surrounding Areas
Classified land sale notice offers Corner Lot LIBERTY CITY 71 by 19 feet in Brown Subdivision Carver Ranches Dania Hollywood or Perrine. Easy terms cash paid for land or home or will loan money on property. Contact J E 8 1340 Baron.
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Brown Subdivision
Carver Ranches
Dania
Hollywood
Perrine
J. E
For Rent One Bedroom Furnished Apartment Notice
One bedroom furnished apartment available at reasonable rates. Contact NE 3-2229 or visit 1847 NW 55th Terrace. Four room furnished apartment also offered with conveniences. Prefer all adults or two small children. Apply 1577 NW 70th St or call PI 4-2439.
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70Th St
One Bedroom Apartment Furnished for Couples
Furnished one bedroom apartment available for couples only. Call mornings 7 to 10 or evenings after 7 at Panelst ave. Phone Newton.
Furnished CBS 2-Bedroom House for Rent in Northwest
Two bedroom furnished CBS house at 1961 NW 56th Street. Contact FR 4-2449 or NE 4-1200 for details.
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CBS
56Th St
Modern apartment for adults only listing
An adults only apartment is offered at 15.50 dollars per week. The listing notes a location at 2016 NW 6th place and specifies limited occupancy to adults.
One-Room Furnished Efficiency Near North West 46th
One-room furnished efficiency apartment with modern conveniences located at 3268 NW 46th Street. Contact PL at 8 4433 for details and availability.
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46Th St
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