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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1951
Page
7
Lawrence B. Cooper reflects on solitude and self as he jokes about being stuck with his own company. He contemplates dreams of Cadillac luxury while bills and chores torment him, then muses on the rise of self-styled doctors of divinity and their claimed sacred roles in society.
A fragment discusses difficulties with language used for Chinese in Korea and escalating costs. The speaker notes shifting terms and expresses frustration over price inflation and political tension. No concrete event or dates are provided.
The Mothers March on Polio committee appeals to Negro mothers to volunteer for a one hour, January 31, 7 to 8 PM fundraising drive. Polio hits without warning and local children at Variety Children's Hospital are receiving treatment. Two adults were struck during the holidays. two have recovered and returned to work. Volunteers are urged to join coordinators Mrs. Mary Albury Linwood Cooper Anne Gary Evelyn Gomez Susie Lowrie and others.
Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Miami, and surrounding areas will induct a base number of 367 men into the Army during February. Inductions will come from Dade County with 520 from that county alone, plus 80 transfers weekly from other regions. Recruits will be sent to Fort Jackson, South Carolina, after passing physicals and beginning basic training.
A gambler vents about horse racing fever as Tropical Park closes its season and Hialeah looms. He admits chronic losses, disdain for fillies, and distrust of women in betting, claiming he will wind up in the black only if luck favors him. He mocks form analysis and bookie culture while planning to endure the closing period.
Margaret Reynolds and three named volunteers urge women to join the Mothers March on Polio campaign. They provide two phone numbers for volunteers to leave their names and pledge personal contribution to the drive.
Rev N F Clark invites all to St Matthew's Baptist Church 361 NW 17th St on Sunday January 28 at 8 pm for a free concert by Marion Williams and the Ward Singers famed for Surely God is Able. Come early for seating.
A Miami Times reader laments Joe Louis exchange with Bunche Park crowds on his visit. He recalls families, children, and asserts many went without meals to see him. The writer hoped for a warm greeting. the editor notes Louis is modest and appreciative.
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