Nationwide Democratic primary urged by lawmakers
Eighteen Democratic senators and 35 House members urge a nationwide presidential primary to avoid a repeat of the Republican convention delegates dispute. Senator George Smathers of Florida promotes a national referendum this November and plans to ask state secretaries to place the issue on the ballot for the November 4 election, with Congress still needing to approve.
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House
George Smathers
Florida
Congress
Dr. Gore Honored as National NEA Vice President
Dr. George W. Gore president of the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College in Tallahassee has been elected one of eleven national vice presidents of the National Educational Association. The honor, first to be bestowed on a Negro, was announced at the recent Detroit meeting. The Miami Times extends congratulations to Dr. Gore and the F A M College.
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George W. Gore
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College
Tallahassee
National Educational Association
Detroit
Gore
F. A. M. College
Miami Times
Grand Jury Empaneled In Miami County Rackets Probe
Judge John W. Holland empaneled another Federal Grand Jury in Miami Monday. The panel follows a March session that recessed in June for two months. Assistant U S Attorney Ernest L. Duhaime will oversee the new jury with focus on GI school and related rackets in the county.
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Miami
John W. Holland
United States
Ernest L. Duhaime
Little Sarah Louise Sipeo Rushed After Nail Swallowing
Little Sarah Louise Sipeo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Sipeo of Washington Park, was rushed to Hollywood hospital Friday after swallowing a nail. She has been reported doing fine since the nail was removed. The Starlight Gospel Singers of Liberia and the Sunflower Glee Club of Carver Ranches will join for a gospel program at Gethsemane Baptist Church, Carver Ranches, on Sunday July 20 at 4 30 p m. The public is invited.
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Sarah Louise Sipeo
Starlight Gospel Singers of
Liberia
Sunflower Glee Club
Carver Ranches
Gethsemane Baptist Church
Mr and Mrs Obie Coffee Vacation Trip To Georgia
Mr and Mrs Obie Coffee left Saturday July 12 for Rhines Georgia to spend their vacation with their family. We wish them a pleasant and safe trip.
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Obie
Rhines
Mrs Rose Collier Heads Layman's Unit at Mt Zion
Mrs Rose Collier serves as president of the Layman's unit at Mt. Zion church, guiding community efforts and outreach. Her leadership marks a key role in church activities and local service initiatives.
Small Business Adds Up to Big Business booklet
The Office of Price Stabilization released a new booklet on price control issues titled Small Business Adds up to Big Business, available at the district OPS office in Miami. The Dunbar Nursery Association plans a Tag Day at churches on Sunday and Monday to urge public support, with Mrs. John Kronenfeld chairing the Board of Directors and Rev. Edward T. Graham as vice chairman.
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Office of
Dunbar Nursery Association
John Kronenfeld
Edward T. Graham
Atlantic Coast Baptist Sunday School Congress in Florida
The 21st annual Atlantic Coast Baptist Sunday School and BTU Congress meets this week in West Palm Beach hosted by Rev. J. A. King of Ebenezer church. Theme is Reaching the Unreached with Rev. L A Thompson as moderator and Irene Pratt as president.
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Atlantic Coast
Baptist Sunday School
BTU Congress
West Palm Beach
J. A. King
Ebenezer Church
L. A. Thompson
Temple Baptist Church
Miami
Irene Pratt
Congress
Charles Gibson
Fourth anniversary and carnival week at St Patrick’s
St Patrick's church in West Palm Beach will host a busy July week marked by the fourth anniversary of Pastor Bright-Davis and a Carnival Week. The highlight is the pastor's marriage on Sunday morning August 3 with Venerable John E Culmer as preacher and Rev Theodore Gibson as celebrant at 6 a.m. nuptial Mass.
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St. Patrick’s Church
West Palm Beach
Bright-Davis
John E. Culmer
Theodore Gibson
Curry couple enjoys first Nassau trip in decades
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Curry of Washington DC returned from a three day Dominican cruise to Nassau Bahamas. It was Mrs. Curry’s first visit to Nassau and Mr. Curry’s first in 28 years. They are pleased and hope to return for a longer stay in the future.
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Samuel J. Curry
Washington, D. C
Nassau
Bahamas
Mrs. Curry
Mr. Curry
Night Classes at Booker T Washington School
Night classes offered at Booker T Washington School meet twice weekly for five hours per session at a $5 monthly rate. The program emphasizes affordable continuing education for local residents seeking evening instruction.
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Booker T. Washington School
Culmer Family To Visit Nassau Bahamas By Pan Am Flight
The Ven John E Culmer his wife Mrs Culmer and their two children departed by Pan American plane on Wednesday for a week long visit to Nassau Bahamas.
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John E. Culmer
Mrs. Leonora Braynon Smith Returns From Nassau Trip
Mrs. Leonora Braynon Smith has returned from a short vacation at Nassau Bahamas. She visited the Bahamian capital and enjoyed a brief holiday with family and friends before resuming her routine.
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Leonora Braynon Smith
Nassau, Bahamas
Engineer Dean Visits Tallahassee For Vocational School
Mr S Thomas Dean of the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College in Tallahassee was in the city last week regarding the proposed vocational school. Dean Thomas, Hampton Institute and Colorado College graduate, is brother of Judge L E Thomas of Miami. J T Gibson, noted newspaper man, died July 11 in Los Angeles. he was a columnist for the Pittsburgh Courier.
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S. Thomas
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College
Tallahassee
Dean Thomas
Hampton Institute
Colorado College
L. E. Thomas
Miami
J. T. Gibson
Los Angeles
Cal
Mr. Gibson
Pittsburgh Courier
E. K. Lockhart
Dorsey High School
New York University
Subway collision injures 183 in New York City
A Wednesday afternoon subway crash in New York City injures 183 passengers with no fatalities reported. Amid the incident, supporters push to draft President Truman for another term, urging him to uphold his stated decision not to run.
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New York City
Truman
White House
Tenants Ordered Out Of 3Room Houses On Isles Terrace
Tenants occupying several 3 room houses on 1lth ter race between third ave and 4th ave have been ordered to leave by July 28. Some have already begun vacating as authorities enforce relocation actions.
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1Lth Terrace
Third Ave
4Th Ave
North Miami AME District Anniversary at Mt Herman AME
AME Church invites every officer and member to attend the North Miami District Anniversary at Mt Herman AME church. A sermon by Rev S H Hunter, pastor, promises a special treat for attendees who come.
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AME Church
Mt. Herman Ame
North Miami
S. H. Hunter
Mrs Dell Williams Visits City on Business Mission
Mrs. Dell Williams of Pompano spent Tuesday in our fair city on a business mission.
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Dell Williams
Pompano
Our Fair City
Truman signs GI Bill expanding education for veterans
President Truman signed the GI Bill on Wednesday extending educational opportunities and on the job training for more than 870,000 veterans discharged since the Korean conflict began and for new veterans.
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Truman
Telephone workers to get a salary increase
The note warns of higher telephone bills as workers receive a salary increase, implying subscribers will bear the extra cost. The piece frames the change as unwelcome but predictable for customers.
Education Board Seeks Input On Teacher Pay Notes
The Board of Education plans to send notices soon about teacher salaries. Letters from underpaid teachers are welcomed, while those from overpaid staff may be unwelcome. A raise is desired, but pay cuts face resistance.
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Board of Education
Mrs Rodriguez to Return Home From Miami Vacation
Mrs Charles Rodriguez ends six weeks of vacation in Miami and will depart tomorrow for Nassau Bahamas, returning home.
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Charles Rodriguez
Miami
Nassau
Bahamas
Funeral of Mrs. Charles Pate at St Agnes Church
The funeral of Mrs. Charles Pate was held at St Agnes church on Tuesday morning. The service drew many mourners and numerous floral tributes reflected the breadth of the deceased’s acquaintance.
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Charles Pate
St. Agnes Church
Washington Heights Patrolman Praised For Dapper Ride
Patrolman Ernest Brooks is seen riding through Washington Heights on a white horse and earns many compliments for his neat appearance and steady posture. The scene captures community admiration for the officer in a period-note snapshot.
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Ernest Brooks
Washington Heights
Help Wanted Male Aggressive Young Man
Finance company seeks an aggressive male applicant who is a high school graduate. Submit handwriting sample for review. Mail applications to P.O. Box 4261 Miami 26, Florida.
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P.O
Miami 26
Fla
Perrine Colored Home for Sale by Cooper and King
Two bedroom CBS tile roof home in Perrine with Venetian blinds and electric stove. Large landscaped lot and good bus service to Miami. Price 6400 dollars with 650 dollars down and low monthly payments. Contact Cooper and King Realtors at 7 2481.
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CBS
Miami
Cooper and King
Perrine
Rooms for Men at 1731 NW 4th Ave
Rooms available for men with various sizes and cooking privileges. Children accepted. Contact at 1731 NW 4th Ave or call 82-3107 for details.
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4Th Ave
For Sale Lot in Brownsville 60 by 108 feet
Nicely sized Brownsville parcel offered for sale. Contact 78-0796 after 6 PM or Sundays for details and to arrange a viewing.
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Brownsville
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