Miami Transit seeks tax cut and fare hikes in new franchise
The Miami Transit Company presses for removing the 5 percent franchise tax and raises fares for transfers and school riders while proposing a 20 cent rate for 15 cent trips. A Joseph Orr chaired committee calls losses a bookkeeping matter and Mayor Aronovitz questions the figures as city commissioners keep the tax. Labor leaders warn of a strike if driver pay promises are not kept.
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Miami Transit Company
City Commission
William D. Pawley
Joseph Orr
Miami Transit
Aronovitz
Pawley
Equal vacations for white and Negro laborers debated
The AFL union rep Fred Alden argues Negro workers receive only half the vacation time of White workers, and only after five years. He urges city commissioners to address the perceived unfairness, noting equal treatment should apply to all employees regardless of race or tenure.
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Fred Alden
State, County and Municipal Union
AFL
City Considers Buying Miami Stadium at 850000
The Miami city commission weighs purchasing the Miami Stadium at 850000 with self liquidating plans as Oscar Dooley presents financing options. A special Saturday meeting will decide whether to press ahead while The Miami Times urges purchase.
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Miami Stadium
Oscar Dooley
Miami Realtor
Miami Times
Just Browsin by Paul R Henry
Latest figures show Afro-American Life Insurance Company of Jacksonville as the largest Black owned business with insurance in force of 42,859,666, capital and surplus of 1,616,301.11, and total assets of 7,686,563.45. The firm employs 600 with a $2,206,922 payroll. Dividends for 1954 go to 200 stockholders. Miami branch manager is O D James. County health dept reports cleanliness. Governor Collins seeks tighter gambling stamp monitoring. two stamps purchased by Miamians since July 1. Bailey and Powell, both Democrats, had a fist fight during a debate on an anti segregation amendment. In St Petersburg an interracial civic committee works to end segregation per the Supreme Court. Jean Miller, valedictorian from the Negro high school, will apply July 27 to St Petersburg Junior College.
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Cleveland Bailey
Clayton Powell
Bailey
Powell
St. Petersburg
Supreme Court
Jean Miller
Four Die When Power Line Falls Across Gutter
In Alexandria Louisiana four people were killed when a power line fell across a gutter parallel to their car. Three had been visiting friends during a rain storm and were electrocuted as they tried to enter the car. The fourth, a passing motorist who stopped to help, also died.
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Alexandria
Joyce McColley Named Office Secretary for Carver Y Branch
Moses L. Perry announced this week that Joyce McColley has been appointed office secretary for the Carver branch Y. A recent Oakwood College graduate, she succeeds Constance Lopez who resigned to return to New York City.
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Moses L. Perry
Carver
Joyce McColley
Miss McColley
Oakwood College
Constance Lopez
New York City
Funeral notes say thanks after loss in Weirsdale Florida
Mrs Rosalie Thurston and family express gratitude to friends for cards letters telegrams flowers and sympathy during bereavement following the death on July 11 at Weirsdale Florida. The message thanks all who showed kindness and support.
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Weirsdale
Fla
Rosalie Thurston
New Yorker Ralph Stirrup Visits City for Three Weeks
Ralph Stirrup of New York vacations in the city for three weeks as the houseguest of relatives, James Roberts, Sr., at 207 NW 16th Terrace.
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Ralph Stirrup
New York
James Roberts, Sr
16Th Terrace
Stadium Purchase Justified Even If Not Self Liquidating
The speaker argues that the stadium could serve baseball, football, and other sports, and would merit purchase even if not self liquidating. They believe taxpayers would support maintenance if needed.
Committee Seeks Interracial Harmony in Daytona Beach
In Daytona Beach the city council formed a committee to study and recommend policies for harmonious interracial relations. 125 Negro residents asked for a public statement on city policy regarding ocean beach use. Dr. John T. Stocking is the sole Black member of the panel, described as a progressive step.
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Daytona Beach
Ocean Beach
John T. Stocking
Peace Conference Set in Geneva Heads of Nations Meet
The Geneva peace conference gathers top leaders to discuss global problems. President Eisenhower says the aim is to explore areas of understanding and handle details later. So far the talks are running smoothly and officials sit and converse calmly to seek better understanding.
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Geneva
Eisenhower
For Sale by Summons in Liberty City
For Sale by Summons in Liberty City lists two 2-bedroom CBS homes at 925 NW 70th St and 1550 NW 61st Terr with down payments and rent-like balances, plus 2255 NW 5th Terr as a full price option. Also notes two houses on one lot offering home and income potential with terms.
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CBS
N.W. 70Th St
Household Goods For Sale In North East Street
Household items listed for sale include a radio phonograph for 10 dollars a studio couch for 15 dollars sofas at 10 dollars baby carriages 7 dollars along with lamps rugs porch and bedroom furniture located at 7246 NE 2nd Ave open Sunday for viewing.
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2Nd Ave
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Ellis
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Third Avenue
Miami
Florida
15Th Avenue
H. E. Sigismund Reeves
Garth C. Reeves
National Newspaper Publishers Association
Associated Negro Press
Greco OF
the Negro Press
Negro Press
America
the City Vs. the Transit Company
BY Paul R. Henry
Dade County
County Health Department
LeRoy Collins
William Goldwire
Atlas Realty
Holmes School
Liberty City Area Executive’s
2Nd Avenue
Monticello
CBS Duplex
66Th Street
N.E. 2Nd Ave
Liberty City
J. A. Summons
Grand Ave
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