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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1955
Page
1
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that segregated seating on city buses violates the repudiation of separate but equal doctrine. The decision applies to intra state and cross state transportation and stems from a suit against the South Carolina Electric and Gas Co. of Columbia.
Atlanta, a Negro applicant once denied admission to the University of Georgia law school could force its closure if he renews efforts and wins the case this fall. Attorney General Eugene Cook warned that a victory by Horace Ward in federal court would compel shutting the Athens law school under a state funding ban on mixed classrooms. Ward is in the Army but expected to be released soon.
Miss Annie J. Hudson, a popular Liberty City Elementary teacher, was seriously stabbed by an unknown intruder last Tuesday at her home on 3085 NW 52nd Street. Jackson Memorial Hospital reports she is responding well to treatment.
Everett Frederic Morrow, former Commerce Department adviser, was named administrative officer to the President. He will coordinate internal management for special projects linked to economic policy, reporting to top White House officials and working with Harold Rockefeller aides. His previous roles include liaison for the Commerce Department since 1953 and Eisenhower campaign consultant in 1952. The post carries a salary around twelve thousand dollars.
The University of Alabama faced a court ruling barring enrollment of two Black women. Attorneys argued 23 grounds, including that U S District Judge Hobart Grooms erred, holding the court required admission only for qualified Negroes.
Living Mrs Lillian Uri cho wealthy White widow in Miami faces a second charge set for Tuesday. Judge Ray H Pearson sentenced Cannon to six months and a $500 fine, crediting two months served before he left the state. Cannon paid the fine and departed Florida, with a pending parole violation case under Judge Ben C Willard, awaiting trial next Tuesday morning.
Northwest Miami Junior Chamber launches a campaign to secure a well equipped playground and swimming pool in Liberty City. A mass meeting is set for July 18 at 8 30 p.m. in the Liberty Square auditorium to mobilize residents.
Macon Georgia NAACP rolls would be burned to prevent use against Negro teachers. Dr J S Williams president of the Macon NAACP chapter says the state board of education voted to revoke forever licenses of teachers who teach or support integrated classes. Attorney General Eugene Cook urged revoking licenses of teachers affiliated with or contributing to the NAACP. Board Chairman George P Whitman Jr said the resolution would pass at the next August meeting. Williams calls Cook actions delicate and Nazi like.
In Atlantic City New Jersey two Negro Baptist churches Union Baptist Temple and Second Baptist were damaged by fires within hours. Officials reported total damages exceeding $200 000 and public safety director Thomas B Wooten said the blazes appeared deliberate and ordered police guards at other Negro churches.
President Eisenhower hosts a luncheon at the White House attended by 36 athletes and sports fans including Willie Mays Archie Moore and Mal Whitfield to promote youth participation in athletics. Moore speaks on self defense and receives praise from the President who jokes that Archie should be in Congress as he urges more youths to take part in sports and uphold high standards across disciplines.
In Houston Texas Southern University TSU directors meeting to replace Dr R O Hara Lanier form a committee to study policy revision on admitting non Negro students under existing state law. The action marks the first step toward desegregation at one of the nation's largest Negro schools.
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