Diggs Blasts GOP and Dixiecrats For Education Bill Defeat
Washington crackdown on civil rights follows a party split over federal education aid. Diggs attacks Republicans and Dixiecrats for defeating the measure, blaming a north south alliance and urging liberal Democrats to replace reactionary lawmakers. Also notes George Lightbourne, Fisk graduate, Meharry candidate, Eta Psi Omega Psi Phi member, returning home from Nashville seeking medical career.
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Judge delays ruling on interracial camp near Atlanta
In Alanta Georgia a Superior Court judge postponed the hearing on an injunction to permanently ban a previously non segregated interracial summer camp. The county seeks a health grounds ban while sponsors defend sanitary improvements. About 60 whites and Negroes attend the religious camp with four white farmers joining the county in alleging lack of license and morals concerns.
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Sumter
Bethune-Cookman Receives Ford Grant for Faculty Pay
Daytona Beach Bethune-Cookman College received a Ford Foundation grant totaling 70,000 with 40,000 more to come within a year. The funds, roughly equal to a year of instructional salaries, will raise faculty pay and create about 4,200 dollars in annual income. College President Richard V. Moore called the endowment the greatest act in American philanthropy and urged alumni to aid teaching salaries amid rising living costs.
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Bethune-Cookman College
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Moore
Christian Education
Nat King Cole Signs Major Sands Contract
Nat King Cole reportedly inks a half million dollar deal with Sands producer Jack Entratter for personal appearances at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas. The contract covers 1957, 1958, and 1959 after his Las Vegas debut this week.
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Major Lodge to Meet at New Hall on July 14
Officers and members of Major Lodge No. 633 F and A M PHA are asked to meet at the new hall 1742 NW Third Avenue Saturday night July 14 at 8 30 p m. Herbert Major WM Chas Durham Sec says Army to call him. Lightbourne recently married Miss Jean Powell of Roanoke Va in Nashville Tenn. Miamians congratulate Lightbourne on scholastic achievement and nuptial.
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Rowlands Stretch Winning Streak to 12 Years
Los Angeles couple Steve and Dorothy Rowland, long time marathon winners on CBS Do You Trust Your Wife, won the $100 a week trust fund for the 12th year. Moderator Edgar Bergen announced total winnings rose to $63,000, including $1,200 from their first appearance, as they continue to collect $100 weekly for twelve years.
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