Seeing Stars and Tolerance in New York’s Big Town
A Chicago style column notes how Broadway and the film industry embrace tolerance and money from diverse audiences. It highlights The Lost Boundaries at Astor, Joe DiMaggio and Jackie Robinson on posters, Thelma Carpenter at Capitol with Clark Gable, Pearl Bailey at Diamond Horseshoe, and praise for Negro press support, hotel growth, and public attitudes toward race and commerce.
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New York
Calvin News Service
Broadway
Olive Branch
Astor
Joe DiMaggio
Bob Feller
Jackie Robinson
Thelma Carpenter
Capitol
Clark Gable
Thelma
Pearl Bailey
Diamond Horsehoe
Biltmore
McAlpin
Essex House
New Yorker
Clarence Muser
Perris
Calif
Lionel Barrymore
Floyd G. Snelson
Billy Holiday
Navy
Snelson
Frank Yerby
Yerby
Dial Press
Paul Robeson
Rain Comes To New York July Weather Breaks Drought
Rain fell in New York on July 6 signaling relief after a 41 day drought that worsened food prices and heat waves. The weather event prompted front page attention across New York dailies as fruit and vegetable shortages plus high temperatures spurred concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
CNS
N.Y
Bishop Louttit Visits Liberty City Mission Service
The Rt. Rev. Henry I. Louttit celebrated mass at the Liberty City mission church last Sunday at 8 45 am in the Community auditorium. 110 received the Blessed Sacrament and a congregational meeting followed for vestry selection. He offered support from St. Agnes in Miami and Christ Church in Coconut Grove for baptisms marriages and burials.
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Henry I. Louttit
South Florida
Liberty City
Bishop Louttit
Louttit
Hell
Mission
St. Agnes
Miami
Christ Church
Coconut Grove
Father Gibson
St. Agnes’ Church
Sacred Heart Guild
Elizabeth Bethel
Olive Bain
Foresight
ANP poet John Henrik Clarke contemplates his death and memory in a meditation on burial. He foresees distant kin showering praise he cannot hear and others bringing flowers he cannot smell. The poem notes burial beneath forgotten soil and the grave being walked over by unaware passersby.
Wint Beats Bolen in 440 Yards at British Games
Arthur Wint of Jamaica edged American Dave Bolen of Colorado by one tenth of a second in the 440 yards at White City London before about 40,000 fans. Wint set a new British national record with 47.2 seconds in a neck and neck finish.
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White City Stadium
London
Britain
Arthur Wint
Dave Bolen
Colorado
Bolen
Wint
Jamaica
Van Dyke anniversary celebrated at Amelfa Street home
Key West news reports Mr. and Mrs. James Van Dyke observed another wedding anniversary Saturday night at their cozy Amelfa Street home. Irene Sawyer Kelly departed Saturday for New York to visit her brother, then Boston to see her son and daughter in law Charles and Irene Kelly. Friends wish her a pleasant trip.
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James van Dyke
Amelfa St
Irene Sawyer Kelly
New York
Boston
Mass
Charles Kelly
Sawyer family vacation trip spans New York and Florida
Mrs. Lucille Sawyer visits New York for vacation to see her children. Misses Betty Jean and Audrey Sawyer left on Sunday for West Palm Beach to visit their parents Mr. and Mrs. Erskine Sawyer. Betty Jean and Audrey are grandchildren of Mrs. Rowena Pinder.
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Lucille Sawyer
New York
Betty Jean
Audrey Sawyer
West Palm Beach
Mrs
Erskine Sawyer
Audrey
Rowena Pinder
Mrs Sara Robert and family visit West Palm Beach
Mrs Sara Robert and her granddaughter Frakna Mae are spending two weeks in West Palm Beach visiting her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs West.
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Sara Robert
Frakna Mae
West Palm Beach
Mrs. West
Frances Briggs Vacationing in West Palm Beach and Miami
Mrs. Frances Briggs, Miami Times correspondent for the Key West News, is spending her vacation in West Palm Beach and Miami.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Briggs
Miami Times
The
Key West
Golden Age Club Day Trip to Island City
The Golden Age Club sponsored a day outing to Island City last week. Miamians enjoyed a pleasant visit to President Truman's Little White House at the Naval Base.
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Golden Age Club
Island
President Truman
White House
Naval Base
Miss Geraldine Welters Takes Two Week Washington Vacation
Miss Geraldine Welters departed the city for a fortnight in Washington District of Columbia. The trip is described as a planned vacation with activities in the nation’s capital.
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Geraldine Welters
Washington, D. C
Funeral rites for Willie White at Primitive Baptist
Funeral services Sunday July 18 at Primitive Baptist Church for Willie White who died last week from a stroke. White was employed at the Naval Base and well regarded by Black and white residents of the community.
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Primitive Baptist Church
Willie White
White
Naval Base
Obituary Note: Blondie White Survivor and Family
He is survived by a wife, Mrs Blondie White, one son, a host of other relatives and sorrowing friends. The brief notice records a family lineage and social circle without detailing date or place.
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Blondie White
Mrs Cleare Sampson Lopez Attends Funeral in Miami
Mrs. Cleare Sampson Lopez left the city last week to attend the funeral of her uncle, Rev. Sampson, who died recently in Miami.
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Cleare Sampson Lopez
Rev. Sampson
Miami
Funeral for Bernell Johnson Set for Sunday
Bernell Johnson, a local citizen, died recently. Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 18, at Bethel AME Church with Rev. Johnson presiding.
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Bernell Johnson
Bethel Ame Church
Rev. Johnson
Deceased Leaves Mourning For Immediate Family And Friends
A death notice states the deceased is mourned by a mother and father along with one daughter and a large circle of friends. The brief tribute highlights enduring memories and community support.
Softball Flavor Grows But FANS Drop Amid Language
The article notes softball games remain valuable to watch yet attendance declines. It questions if player profanity is turning fans away while the regulars and the VFW push for leadership in the standings.
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VFW
Miami Times News Briefs July 1 1949
Brief items from the Miami Times dated July 1 1949 cover local happenings in Miami Florida with concise notes on community events weather and public notices. The page reflects postwar city life and civic activity including social and business items typical of a daily paper.
Regulars Take Lead as VFW Close Behind in Standings
Regulars top the standings, with VFW close by a few points. The Project clinched its second win as the Hill failed to appear for their Sunday game. The School pushed the Blue Heavens Devils to a scare before losing in extra innings by one run.
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VFW
Blue Heaven Devils
Public shooting grounds expanded by state agency
The State Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission has opened about 2 106 956 acres of public shooting grounds through its ongoing efforts. The move expands access for hunters and recreational shooters seeking designated areas and safety oversight.
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Florida
State Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
Freedom's Song Question From William Huff Examines Belief
A reflective verse asks who may share freedom and when it will ring for "me and mine" and whether the reader is included. The speaker addresses inclusivity and the idea of freedom spreading from sea to sea and whether personal presence on the scene is acknowledged.
All Dead Insecticide Ad Promises Guaranteed Relief
A New York advertisement touts ALL DEAD insecticide containing DDT and terpane chemicals to banish bed bugs roaches ants flies and mosquitos. It claims universal effectiveness with a money back guarantee and offers chemicals for one gallon and delivery from New York Insecticide Company Dept 323 152 West 42nd St New York NY.
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New York Insecticide Company
Dept
West 42Nd St
New York, N. Y
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Liberty City News
J. Hartman Taylor
By John Henrik Clarke
ANP
Key West News
Mrs. Frances Briggs
Miami, Florida
Blue Heaven
Eagles
Savannah
Roszetta Davis
Homie
William Henry Huff
N. W
3Rd Ave
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