Anti-Poll Tax Student Miss Ferguson Heads Abroad
Miss Genevieve Ferguson a Spanish instructor at Dorsey High School plans summer study at the University of Havana pursuing an MA. She is the only Negro enrolled among her classes. Her parents reside at 1851 NW 69th terrace. In Washington the House passed an anti poll tax bill 273 to 116 despite Southern Democratic opposition, sending the measure to a Senate blocked by Southern lawmakers.
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University of Havana
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Havana
Cuba
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69Th Terrace
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Bill Passes House 273-116 Rebels To Fight Civil Rights Bill
The bill would bar poll tax requirements for voting in primaries and general elections for President, Vice President, and Congress. Supporters from several Southern states say poll taxes disenfranchise adults, while opponents argue it violates states rights. It marks one of President Truman's civil rights measures moving through Congress.
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Madison coroner's jury clears posse in Groveland shooting
A coroner's jury of Madison businessmen ruled that a posse was justified in shooting and killing Ernest Thomas, a Black rape suspect, near Shady Grove after a dawn pursuit by about 100 men. Thomas died in the pine woods while cornered by bloodhounds. three other suspects remain indicted and jailed. The NAACP has hired attorney William A. Fordham to represent the three detained suspects, with trial likely in Leesburg or Tavares.
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Tavares
County Officers Indicted In Civil Rights Charges
Four Polk county law officers were indicted on federal civil rights charges for beating two Black prisoners. Police Chief William C. Brock Jr of Mulberry, Police Chief William H. De Vault of Bartow, Bartow officer Roscoe Thornhill, and Polk County deputy Paul Jennings posted $1,000 bond each and were released. No trial date set. Brock and Jennings allegedly beat and choked Louise Lee Houston to extract husband Willie Houston’s location.
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Polk County
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Herbert S. Phillips
William C. Brock, Jr
Mulberry
William H. de Vault
Bartow
Roscoe W. Thornhill
Paul Jennings
Lakeland
Polk Coun
Ty Uty
Brock
Jennings
Louise Lee
Vicki” Houston
Willie Houston
Bunche Named UCLA Alumnus of Year
Dr. Ralph Bunche was named alumnus of the year by UCLA Alumni Association for his UN mediation role and peace work in Palestine, with a UCLA offer for a political science professorship reportedly under consideration. Separately, Devault and Thornhill were charged in Bartow with beating James Williams to extract a confession about a stolen pistol and money. Williams suffered serious injuries.
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Palestine
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Thornhill
James “Papa” Williams
Bartow
Phillips
Williams
Negro Painters Win Battle Over Job Site Pay Rates
Labor dispute at BTW high school project ends in transfer of Negro painters from United Mine Workers to AFL Local. White AFL union had organized a rival local and wage scales push to $2.06 per hour vs UMW rate of $1.87. Contractor Peagram says notice was not given 60 days for arbitration. Work resumes with Negro labor under AFL pay. Additional background on involvement of Miami artists and community leaders noted.
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Peagram
Pegram
Jack Burlinger
Burlinger
Miami Painters Association
Brownsville Protest to Board Fails in Court Action
Brownsville residents lose protest to the board as indictments reveal arrests of Black individuals without warrants. The district attorney notes a Houston woman was detained overnight on May 10 at Mulberry station. Williams faced a February beating near Bartow fire station. both cases involve civil liberties violations and conspiracy counts.
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Warehouse To Be Built At 29th And 41st Street
The Dade County School board rejected Brownsville residents request to move a warehouse project away from NW 29th Ave and 41st St. Spokesman Neil Adams of the Brownsville Improvement Association argued the location blocks further Black residential expansion. The board had awarded a $64,000 warehouse and shops contract on about three acres of a 10-acre tract in the area.
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