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Miami Times

Location

Miami, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1957

Page

11

Eisenhower Civil Rights Bill faces Senate with mixed prospects

Editor notes the Civil Rights Bill now before the Senate may be weakened by amendments. President Eisenhower seeks four goals including enforcement of voting rights without jury trials and other civil rights enforcement. Senators Knowland and Humphrey propose repealing a law authorizing troops to enforce court orders, while Northern Democrats question the president's stance.

House Senate Eisenhower William Knowland California Hubert Humphrey Minnesota Ejisen

Federal Savings and Loan talk spurs Miami plans

Miami and Fort Lauderdale business leaders visited Washington to push a proposed Federal Savings and Loan Association for the Negro community. Prominent organizers and witnesses pressed need, citing the success of San Francisco and Atlanta lenders with multi‑million assets. A Miami opening is hoped, inspired by national examples and the 17th annual National Publishers Association meeting remarks.

Miami Fort Lauderdale Washington, D.C Federal Home Loan Bank Board Nathaniel Colston Randy Polansky Otis D. James Washington Federal Board J. L. Bass Ft. Lauderdale William H. Murrell Garth C. Reeves E. L. Petersen James Evans ER. Evans National Publishers Association Columbus Ohio Jefferson A. Beaver American Savings and Loan League San Francisco California Federal Loan Association Angeles Atlanta Beaver Federal Savings and Loan Association Los Angeles

City Hall names new Miami city attorney again

City commissioners on Wednesday fired City Atty Clavi Hendrickson and appointed special attorney George Okell to serve as Miami’s city attorney. Hendrickson plans an appeal and may be restored to the post. outcome unclear.

Clavi_Hendrickson George Okell Miami

Pan American Finance Co News Highlights

Cir cuit Judge Harold Vann orders relief for the Tuckers of South Dade who lost their home after borrowing 300 dollars. Former Gov. James M. Cox of Ohio dies, owner of Dayton Daily News and several other papers. Possible new Dade County manager is O W Campbell of San Diego. Local notices include Emma's Beautyname in Cleveland and Warren Welters moving to 50th Street. Mt Sinai Hospital reports illness among W C Cogdell and Winnie Cleare. Public opinion notes on the President and Civil Rights Bill remain unsettled.

Pan American Finance Co James Tuckers South Dade Harold Vann James M. Cox Ohio Cox Dayton Daily News Miami Daily News The Anstitution Springfield Sun Santa Journal Atlanta Springfield News Dayton Journal Herald

Gibson Wins First Round at National Clay Courts

Althea Gibson, Wimbledon champion, advances in Chicago as she defeats an opponent in the opening round of the National Clay Courts Tournament.

Althea Gibson Chicago

Anglicans Urge Clergy to Defy Segregation Laws

In South Africa Anglican bishops urged their clergy and congregants on Sunday to resist the national government's segregation church legislation, calling for unity and noncompliance amid rising government pressure.

South Africa

Racial Segregation Bans Negroes from White Church Areas

Under current law Negroes are barred from attending services in churches located in white areas, enforcing racial segregation in religious spaces and restricting access based on race.

Will. Coney Arrested After Fatal Shot Through Bedroom Window

Will Coney was arrested Tuesday night for fatally shooting Maxine Johnson of Richmond Heights from the roof of a house as she dressed in a neighboring bedroom.

Will. Coney Tueday Maxine Johnson Richmond Heights

County School Board Expands to Seven Members

Gov LeRoy Collinson on Tuesday appointed Mrs Lyle Roberts and S D Phillips Jr as members of the Dade County School Board. The board now has seven members, joining Dr C Van Dusen as chairman, Mrs Anna Brenen Myers as vice chairman, Dr Robert S Butler, E L Allsworth, and Mrs Helen J Vosloh.

LeRoy Collinson Lyle Roberts S. D. Phillips Jr Dade County School Board C. van Dusen Anna Brenen Myers Robert S. Butler E. L Allsworth Helen J Vosloh

Atlanta pair visits Miami and Nassau on trip

Mr and Mrs Brady Cooper of Atlanta Georgia are visiting Miami this week with friend C M Jollivette. Mr Cooper owns a drug store in Atlanta and the group also visited Nassau during the trip.

Brady Cooper Atlanta Miami Mr. Cooper the Keys C. M. Jollivette

Mrs Irene Straughter Returns From NEA Conference

Mrs Irene Straughter attended the NEA in Philadelphia and has returned to the city amid a busy schedule.

Irene Straughter NEA Philadelphia City

Milwaukee Crowd Roars After Braves Loss to Micnager Haney

Milwaukee fans attacked Braves manager Fred Haney after a Monday game loss. The incident followed the defeat to a team led by Micnager Haney, with reports noting crowd unrest and managerial confrontation.

Milwaukee Micnager Fred Haney Braves

Amos and Andy Stars to Perform at Dinner Key Auditorium

CBS Amos and Andy television stars Alvin Childress Tim Moore and Spencer Williams headline tonight's two hour show at Dinner Key Auditorium sponsored by Reuben Young. Johnnie Lee Algonquin J Calhoun and other acts join the act in a lively evening. Dodgers hold third place, 1% behind in standings.

Amos and Andy Dinner Key Auditorium Reuben Young Alvin Childress Tim Moore Spencer Williams Johnnie Lee Algonquin J. Calhoun

Robinson Beaned by Gomez. Giants Game Highlighted

Cincinnati star Frank Robinson was hit on the head by Reuben Gomez in the eighth inning of a game against the New York Giants. He was taken to a hospital, remained conscious, with no concussion reported. Monser Tebbetts attributed rough pitching to Robinson being colored and a strong hitter.

Frank Robinson Cincinnati Reuben Gomez New York Robinson Hosh Monster Tebbets

Marlins Slump Drops Them to Sixth in IL Standings

The Marlins sit sixth in the International League, nine games back of first place, reflecting a disappointing stretch as the club struggles to reach top form.

Marlins

County denies ban on fishing from bridges in ao County

County Chairman Cowart of the Board of Commissioners refutes reports of a bridge fishing ban. Anglers may continue fishing from Rickenbecker and other bridges as rulings permit.

Ao County Cowart Board of Commissioners Rickenbecker

Taxicab Fare Increase Sparks Frugal Commuters

A city notice confirms a fare hike with drivers and riders bracing for higher costs. The change raises a nickel to an extra five cents beyond the expected increase, affecting weekday riders and weekend travelers alike.

Police detain 31 gardeners on Miami Beach for registration failure

On Miami Beach 31 gardeners were picked up by police for failing to make civilian registration. Authorities cited lack of proper documentation and compliance with local registration rules, prompting screening and potential further action.

Miami Beach

New Boy Scout Camp to Open Huckleberry Lake Dedication

The South Florida Council Boy Scouts of America invites the public to the dedication of Huckleberry Lake Camp on Sparta Avenue in Sebring Florida. The ceremony is set for Sunday July 28 at 4 pm with swimsuit and picnic facilities on the grounds.

South Florida Council Boy Scouts of America Huckleberry Lake Sparta Ave Sebring Fla U. S. Rt

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