Vatican excommunicates Catholics who support Communism
Pope Pius XII issues sweeping decree excommunicating all Communists and party followers who are Roman Catholics. The order bars sacraments and church benefits and forbids contact with the faithful. The measure targets Catholic support for Communist parties across Europe and tests loyalty of Roman Catholics.
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Pius XII
Europe
Vatican
Moscow
Congregation of the Holy Office
Rome
Holy See
Haiti's 200th Anniversary Plans Unveiled
Haiti government outlines six month celebration in December for its 200th anniversary. An international exposition is planned, likely attracting thousands of visitors from the United States. Pan American Airways Miami offers a four hour trip, presenting a prime vacation opportunity for Miami residents.
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Haiti
United States
Pan American Airways
Miami
Supreme Court Asked Suit Drop on University Admissions
The case centers on whether Florida must enroll Negro students in Gainesville. The court will hear the state's motion after an appeal to the board of education. Plaintiffs include Rose Boyd, William Lewis, Virgil Hawkins, Oliver Maxwell, and Benjamin Finley, arguing equal educational opportunities per a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Florida's scholarship system funds out of state study to avoid court action.
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Tien
Board of Control
Heintz
Board of Education
Education Board
Akerman
University of Florida
Gainesville
State Negro College
Tallahassee
United States Supreme Court
Rose Boyd
Martin
William T. Lewis
Virgil D. Hawkins
Oliver Maxwell
Benjamin F. Finley
Ocala
Florida
State deer and turkey survey reports Florida deer count
The state wide survey completed in June 1948 finds an estimated Florida deer population of 2466. The survey details environmental and species data collected to inform wildlife management plans and hunting regulations.
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Florida
Judge Reeves ruling stirs debate in Caplan case
Detective Lt. Huttoe is back on the force while Detective Chief James O Barker plans to resign amid a public battle in a woman’s apartment. The dispute drew wide publicity before and after a public hearing. Congressman George Smathers comments on the Caplan case and FBI file rulings on WIOD.
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Huttoe
James O. Barker
Barker
George Smathers
WIOD
Albert Reeves
FBI
Judith Caplan
New York
Unidentified Man Found Near Matthew Town Inagua Bahamas
A man’s nude body was found Tuesday by a hunting party 32 miles northeast of Matthew Town Inagua Bahamas. Police say he may be linked to the attempted invasion of the Dominican Republic last June.
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Matthew Town
Inagua
Bahamas
Dominican Republic
Fishing parties reel in snappers to the Keys
Lawrence Cooper caught 23 snappers weighing 8 to 13 inches on Monday afternoon. Editor Reeves and Willie Littles fared well on Saturday with Littles taking 12 snappers from 9 to 18 inches and Reeves landing two long fish of 20 and 21 inches from a bridge.
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Keys
Lawrence Cooper
Reeves
Willie Littles
Littles
Out-of-town visitors attend Rev. S. A. Sampson funeral
Among attendees were Atty. J. W. Perkins of Jacksonville Rev. Joseph Nes bitt S. A. Humes William Weeks Ethlyn Taylor Olive Cox from Nassau Bahamas Revs. J. A. Andrews J. H. Johnson J. A. King and Editor M. C. Bodie of West Palm Beach Rev. J. N. Tilley president of Florida Normal College St Augustine and Rev. Grant of Stuart.
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S. A. Sampson
Atty
J. W. Perkins
Jacksonville
Joseph Nesbitt
S. A. Humes
William Weeks
Ethlyn Taylor
Olive Cox
Nassau
Bahamas
J. A. Andrews
J. H. Johnson
J. A. King
M. C. Bodie
West Palm Beach
J. N. Tilley
Florida Normal College
St. Augustine
Legion Silver Tea Raises Funds for Negro Service Council
The American Legion annual Silver Tea at the Community Center on Sunday drew a successful crowd. Receipts were presented to Walter Pinkston executive secretary of the Negro Service Council by Mrs. Ella Bosfield a gold star mother.
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American Legion
Negro Service Council
Walter Pinkston
Ella Bosfield
Citizens Plan Building a Loan Society for Housing
A group of citizens organizes a Building a Loan Society with a $100,000 capital to aid Negroes in securing better housing. A temporary committee of 16 members has been named and further news is expected soon.
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Planni
Police chief thanks Virginia Beach crowd for July fourth order
W. T. Norton chief of the county police writes to Dr. I. P. Davis commander of the American Legion praising the thousands who attended July 4th at Virginia Beach for their good behavior. He says he would be honored to thank them in person and seeks their help for future events.
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W. T. Norton
I. P. Davis
American Legion
Virginia Beach
Mr. Norton
Resignation of Florida A and M College President
The July 1 resignation of W H Gray Jr as president of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College surprised residents. Gray led the college for five years during which campus facilities were expanded and faculty status raised. H M Efferson, director of the workshop, becomes acting president.
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W. H. Gray Jr
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College
Gray
H. M. Efferson
W O Perry Florist Plans Two Storey Brownsville Building
W O Perry florist announces construction of a two storey concrete building in Brownsville. The project adds retail space and work areas, signaling expansion. This short item notes local development without detailing completion dates or costs.
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W. O. Perry Florist
Brownsville
Properties Now Up For Sale Near 14th Ave and 75th St
A portion of properties and houses previously occupied by Whites are listed for sale. The parcels include sites at 14th Avenue and 75th Street and at 51st Street and NW 24th Avenue, with buyers urged to act quickly.
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14Th Ave
75Th St
51St Street
NW 24Th Ave
Miami Crime Wave Prompts Alarm and Calls for Action
The Spectator editor warns Miami to heed a surge in crime including robberies break ins and shootings. A crazed gunman wounded four people including two young girls before taking his own life. Police seek cooperation to halt the alarming wave and restore safety. The piece also salutes Dr. Gray of Florida A and M College, praising his leadership despite flaws and recalling the biblical line about casting the first stone.
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Miami
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Resignation of Dr William H Gray at Florida A and M College
A Florida A and M College president Dr William H Gray resigns abruptly amid a list of charges. The writer suggests the true cause was his stand for Black welfare against longstanding regional power interests.
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William H. Gray
Florida A. and
M. College
Tallahassee
State Board of Control and Board of Education
Gray
Cabot in combat zone amid war milestone protests
The Cabot has spent 16 months in the combat zone as World War II continues. President Truman spoke to the nation on Wednesday evening saying the country is not in a low mood nor facing such prospects. The ship carries 24 fighters and 9 torpedo planes and burns 60 gallons of oil per minute cruising.
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Cabot
Truman
Iron Lady Cabot Visits Pier 2 For Three Days
The USS Carrier Cabot known as the Iron Lady docked at Pier 2 for a three day visit. Open to the public Tuesday and Wednesday thousands of people visited the ship despite lines as visiting time ended. The 610 foot vessel displaces 14 800 tons and features a deck 44 percent feet above water. A KLM plane crashed on Tuesday during the visit while 13 newsmen were among the victims.
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Cabot
Cabots
KLM
All Star Game Defeat Highlights National League Debut
The National League fell in the All Star game as forecast with four unearned runs in the first inning. Jackie Robinson Roy Campanella and pitcher Don Newcombe played in the midsummer classic for the first time contributing to their team despite the loss.
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Jackie Robinson
Roy Campanella
Dor Newcombe
Alumni Association Meeting at Booker T. Washington HS
The Booker T. Washington High School Alumni Association will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday July 19 at 8 p.m. at the school. All members are asked to attend.
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Booker T. Washington High School Alumni Association
Four wounded in ice cream parlor shooting siege
A 16 year old suspect named White opened fire in a Miami ice cream parlor injuring Miss Ingram abdomen and Thomas J Smith. Dorothy Lewis and Anna B Lewis were also wounded as the assailant fled and hid, later fired at a crowd before police captured him. All victims except Anna were in serious condition at Jackson Memorial Hospital. The case may be handled in juvenile court or circuit court depending on fatality risks.
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Miss Ingram
Thomas J. Smith
3Rd Ave
White
Smith
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Ingram
Dorothy Lewis
NW 6Th Court
Anna B. Lewis
6Th Ct
Dorothy
Anna B
O. D. Jack Henderson
T. J. Griffin
Miami Negro
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