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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1956
Page
12
The Florida Men of Veterans of Foreign Wars passed a resolution on Monday asking Gov LeRoy Collins to maintain segregation in public schools. The move follows their annual meeting and reflects the era's racially charged debates shaping state policy.
Miss Althea Gibson, famed tennis star, was defeated by Shirley Frye of St. Petersburg Florida on Tuesday for the British Wimbledon title. Gibson had won against all other contestants on a global tour and, though she lost the title, played a strong match and she is highly regarded.
The Rev Frank Thomas of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Miami was convicted in Ft Lauderdale on Tuesday for bigamy and ordered to pay a $150 fine.
Joseph Camacho of St. John's Religious Store sued WMBM operators for 50000 alleging slander. Elliott J. Pieze contends the case stemmed from a mistake and a correction was aired the next day. Independence Day celebrations included picnics, barbecues, fishing, tennis, baseball, and church prayers for blessings on the nation.
In Tallahassee on Monday the city commission closed a meeting on the boycott question to the press. A Life photographer raised his camera above a window and photographed. The city manager demanded and destroyed the film. Congressmen Daw son of Chicago and Diggs of Detroit are slated to chair a Civil Rights plank at an upcoming National Convention in Chicago.
A historical note states President Eisenhower signed a 33 billion highway bill last week. This week discussions turn to funding via higher gas taxes. The price per gallon is cited as roughly 30 to 33 cents, with a penny per gallon proposed.
Roy Wilkins executive secretary urged both parties to craft a strong civil rights plank. He called for a pledge to review federal civil rights laws, protect voting rights, eliminate the Senate filibuster rule, and curb the House Rules Committee's dictatorial power over legislation.
Improved Pallbearers of America will open the 26th annual Grand Lodge session Wednesday night at Antioch Baptist Church in Brownsville. Rev. E. B. Richardson presides, with No. 3 lodge as official host. Public invited to attend the program, announced by Wiley Spence, Grand President.
The Liberty Home Owners Association will meet at Range Funeral Home 6705 NW 15th Ave Thursday July 12 at 8 p.m. Business includes financial and membership reports charter reading and plans for the eighth anniversary picnic July 28 at Virginia Beach. Members urged to attend. Thomas S. Bannister president Mable I Daniels secretary.
Dedicatory services led by Rev. N Sears will be held at Westminster Baptist Church Liberia Sunday at 3 pm. The Atlantic Coast Association Sun day School and BTU Congress will hold its 25th annual session there July 11 15. Public invited.
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