Civil rights plank hoped to unite Democrats
Editor notes Representative McCormack promises a civil rights plank acceptable to North and South to keep party unity as the Democratic convention looms The piece observes the South’s mixed stance on civil rights and forecasts solid Southern return except perhaps Florida It urges a platform satisfying Republicans Democrats and 15 million Black citizens watching events.
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John McCormack
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Orr Stand Against Segregation Receives Wide Support
The Florida Legislature passed segregation maintenance bills with Rep John D Orr Jr the lone vote against. He received telegrams and letters of congratulations from supporters including the Miami Times. Critics urge respectful discourse while write-in efforts emerge for November.
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Florida
John D. Orr, Jr
Orr
Collings
House
Senate
The
Miami Times
Rep. Orr
Florida Senate Orders Full NAACP Investigation
The Florida Senate on Wednesday called for a full investigation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and allocated $50,000 for the probe. A seven member committee will conduct the inquiry and review legislation for the 1957 session, with Rep. John D. Orr Jr. noting the organization is interracial and not subversive.
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Florida Senate
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
John D. Orr Jr
NAACP
Central Life Insurance Company 1955 Annual Report Highlights
Central Life Insurance Company presents its 34th annual report for year ending December 1955. Home office in Tampa with H. H. Martin as president and F. R. Johnson directing the Miami branch, one of the state’s largest. Over 100,000 policyholders, policies exceeding $20 million in coverage, assets of about $2.45 million, and total claims paid to policyholders and beneficiaries reaching $5,229,729. Emphasizes job creation through business.
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Ellis
N.W
Third Avenue
Miami
Florida
15Th Avenue
H. E. Sigismund Reeves
Garth ©. Reeves
National Newspaper Publishers
The
Central Life Insurance Company
the Central
Tampa
H. H. Martin
F. R. Johnson
Philanthropic plans stir local generosity for Davis
A column praises millionaire Arthur Vining Davis for offering to buy 100 acres of Snapper Creek Scout Camp for 300000 and contemplates a Baptist hospital in Kendall. The piece urges the generous donor to aid other causes including Girl Scout camp YMCA YWCA swimming pool in Liberty City with offers of 200000, 100000, or 50000.
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Arthur Vining Davis
Snapper Creek
Davis
Kendall
YMCA
YWCA
Liberty City
Exoneration Nettles Wright in Grand Jury Records
Circuit Judge Robert Floyd ordered Grand Jury recommendations expurgated from public records. The jury had urged barring John W. Wright from practice over his role in the Dowling estate. Cabinet authorized quick construction of a 100 inmate Negro prison building Tuesday.
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Robert Floyd
Atty
John W. Wright
Dowling Estate
Florida legislature passes four pro segregation bills
Gov Leroy Collins receives four segregation measures after a Tuesday vote in the Legislature. Rep John B Orr Jr stood against them alone. Orr is praised for bravery while others face potential political backlash from supporters. The speaker notes public opinion turning against him.
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Leroy Collins
Florida
John B. Orr Jr
Actor nailed to cross in Mexican bull arena stunt
In Mexico last Sunday a 28 year old actor was nailed to a cross during a money raising stunt at a bull right arena and removed on Tuesday, according to police.
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Mexico
Bull Right Arena
Former Illinois Senator Auditor Hodge charged with embezzling
Orville Hodge a former Illinois State Senator auditor was indicted on Tuesday on charges of embezzling six hundred fifty thousand dollars in state funds.
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Orville Hodge
Illinois
Pearsall plan challenges U.S. Supreme Court on segregation
In North Carolina the Legislature defends segregation and accuses the Supreme Court of tyrannical usurpation of power. The Pearsall plan aims to circumvent the high court ruling on school desegregation.
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North Carolina
Supreme Court of the United States
Pearsall
Archie Moore KOs Parker in ninth round in Toronto
Archie Moore defeats Canadian heavyweight James J. Parker with a technical knockout in the ninth round during a Wednesday night bout in Toronto, establishing Moore as the top heavyweight contender.
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Archie Moore
James J. Parker
Toronto
Police officers charged in theft probe hits department
Three detectives Det. James Robinson, Malcom D. Houston and Bob Montano were arrested on Wednesday on theft charges. Investigators recovered a large quantity of stolen property from the officers' premises.
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James Robinson
Malcom D. Houston
Bob Montano
Chester Allan Hayes Convicted on Lewd and Lascivious Charge
Chester Allan Hayes was found guilty on a lewd and lascivious charge in a case heard this week. The trial concluded with a judgment against Hayes, with sentencing to follow per local court procedures.
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Chester Allan Hayes
Assault sentence and city halt of garbage strike
A suspect was sentenced to ten years in prison by Judge Ben C. Willard on Wednesday. Mayor Randy Christmas helped end the garbage workers strike, though some City Commissioners disapprove of his action without their knowledge.
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Ben C. Willard
Randy Christmas
Marlins Chase Lead Against Maple Leafs With Page Help
The Miami Marlins, once ten games behind in the International League, show they are Triple A material and challenge Toronto Maple Leafs for the lead. With Bouchee Bowman Novac Micelotta and Satchel Paige aiding, odds favor them to win the pennant as the season ends.
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Miami Marlins
Toronto Maple Leafs
Bouchee
Bowman
Novac
Micelotta
Satchel Paige
Marlins
Have Your Child Vaccinated Against Polio Free
Public health campaign invites families to polio vaccination for children at five Dade County clinics. Free shots available, walk ins accepted, hours posted at each site. Parents urged to bring child’s birth record and immunization history. Clinics operate weekdays and Saturdays with no appointment needed.
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Dade County
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