Editorial on fighting segregation and traitors in the community
A July Omaha Star editorial denounces individuals labeled handkerchief heads who oppose anti segregation efforts. It cites past campaigns Coca Cola Reed Ice Cream Edholm Sherman Street Railway and Mutual of Omaha as examples and insists the community will not tolerate treason or slow progress toward racial equality, urging everyone to join the effort or be excluded.
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Omaha Star
Nebraska
Union
Reed
Edholm-Sherman Laundry
Mutual of Omaha
Omaha
NAACP Fights on at ICC over Segregation of Negro Passengers
NAACP Legal Defense Assoc. counsel Robert L. Carter told Interstate Commerce Commission last week that state bias laws enabling segregation are an unwarranted use of the Interstate Commerce Act. He urged the commission to overrule railroad practices that separate riders by race. Carter spoke for the NAACP and 21 discrimination claimants against 11 railroads, Richmond Terminal Railway Co., and Union News Co. He highlighted the humiliation of Jim Crow travel and equal fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NAACP
Robert L. Carter
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Carter
Richmond Terminal Railway Co
Union News Co
Richmond Terminal
National Beauty Culturists League convention dates set
The 36th annual convention of the National Beauty Culturists League will be in Washington DC from August 14 to 18. About 1,000 delegates from 48 states, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda and the Bahamas are expected. Phillip M. Jenkins brokerage firm Special Markets Inc. is noted in New York City. Albert Bethune, son of Dr Mary McLeod Bethune, attended the World Assembly for Moral Re-Armament in Switzerland last week.
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National Beauty Culturists League, Inc
Washington, D.C
Virgin Islands
Bermuda
Bahamas
Special Markets, Inc
Phillip M. Jenkins
New York City
Albert Bethune
Mary McLeod Bethune
Switzerland
World Assembly For Moral Re
White county funds private schools to dodge integration
In Prince Edward County Virginia white residents mobilize 165000 dollars to send their children to private schools if forced to integrate the public system this fall, signaling a coordinated effort to resist desegregation and maintain separate schooling.
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Prince Edward County
Walter Reuther to Receive Defender’s Distinguished Award
The Chicago Defender will honor Walter Reuther president of the United Auto Workers and CIO on August 6 with the 50th anniversary Distinguished Achievement Award. Editor John H. Sengstacke says he was chosen for outstanding service in support of fair play and equality of opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Defender
Walter Reuther
United Automobile Workers
CIO
John H. Sengstacke
Charleston Negro Little League champs by default
In Charleston South Carolina a Black team won the state Little League baseball championship by default after 55 White teams pulled out of a playoff. The White teams refused to play against Black players, making the Negro team the champions.
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Charleston
S.C
South Carolina
Teen thief from Dayton house steals $82,000 money cache
Albert Tatar, 17, son of a Dayton baker, found his father’s basement held $82,000. He shared the haul with a friend and 11 youths helped themselves before the theft was uncovered. Police recovered over $52,000. the case involves a baker who distrusted banks.
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Albert Tatar
Dayton, Ohio
Baker
Albert
Baker Tatar
Washington and DeLyons Convicted in Moonshine Fraud Case
Leroy Washington and Charles DeLyons were found guilty of defrauding two White television repairmen in a moonshine scheme. Judge Cecil Curry fined each $250 and sentenced them to 60 days in jail.
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Leroy Washington
Charles DeLyons
Cecil Curry
Earl Barr Hanson Dies at 52 Former WIOD Musical Director
Earl Barr Hanson longtime musical director for radio station WIOD and a presence at Miami radio for over two decades died in a Miami hospital on Monday night. He was 52.
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Earl Barr Hanson
WIOD
Miami
Draw Sees Harold Carter Versus Wayne Bethea at Miami Beach
Witnesses of the Tuesday night bout at Miami Beach auditorium praised the young heavyweights Harold Carter and Wayne Bethea. The crowd saw a competitive affair with the decision ending in a draw.
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Harold Carter
Wayne Bethea
Miami Beach Auditorium
Commissioner Leslie Quigg announces reelection bid
Commissioner Leslie Quigg stated on Tuesday his plan to run again for a seat on the city commission in the upcoming November election.
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Leslie Quigg
City Commission
Acting president named at St Augustine College Raleigh
Dr J A Boyer receives permanent appointment as acting president at St Augustine College Raleigh N C He has served on the faculty for 21 years and was dean before becoming head of the college.
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St. Augustine College
Raleigh
N. C
J. A. Boyer
St. Augustine’s
Judge Curry Clears Case In Historic Miami Court Appearance
Judge Cecil Curry presiding for 20 years found two White men guilty of working as plumbers without certificates. Atty G E Graves defended them. Costs of court were assessed. The judge noted it was the first time a Negro had appeared in court for Whites while he presided and possibly the first in Miami’s history.
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Cecil Curry
Atty. G. E. Graves
Miami
Negro All Star Game Set For July 31 At Comiskey Park
The 23rd annual event takes place Sunday July 31 at Comiskey Park Chicago. Ed Steele manager of the Birmingham Black Barons will lead the east squad while ONeil leads the west again.
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Comiskey Park
Chicago
Ed Steele
Birmingham Black Barons
Wll
O’neil
Chicago Hospitals Lose Tax Privilege for Racial Admission Denials
Hospitals in Chicago must not deny admission or use of facilities based on race or color or face loss of tax exemption privileges. The rule requires equal access and non-discrimination in hospital services.
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Chicago
Ill
Notable NCNW figures at Capitol Steps with Bolton
Washington scene shows two NCNW workers with Frances Bolton at the Capitol steps. Emma T. Humphries heads Carter Barron concert ticket sales with Warfield and Price performers. Bolton bought the first tickets, Maemah W. Maise stands beside as NCNW executive director.
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Washington
ANP
Capitol
National Council of Negro Women
Frances P. Bolton
Cleveland
Emma T. Humphries
William Warfield-Leontyne Price
Carter Barron Amphitheatre
Bolton
Maemah W. Maise
NCNW
Illinois Bill Signed by Gov Stratton
A bill was signed recently by Governor William Stratton of Illinois confirming legislative action and marking a policy change. The brief note records the executive approval by Stratton without detailing the bill’s provisions or implications.
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Creed
William Stratton
Illinois
Pinder Tax Trial Moves to New Jury
Howard Pinder faces trial on income tax evasion charges as a fresh jury is seated. The Shell Super Market at 58th Street and 7th Avenue sought a liquor license but was denied by the zoning board after opposition. What else will Shell want given liquor remains unavailable there.
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Howard Pinder
Shell
58Th St
7Th Ave
Birth for Cromartie Child at Mt Sinai Miami Beach
A daughter weighing 5 pounds 2 ounces was born Thursday July 28 1955 to Mr and Mrs James Cromartie of 16050 NW 18th Place. The birth occurred at Mt Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach.
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James Cromartie
Mt. Sinai Hospital
Miami Beach
Miss Harienetta Cambridge and Thomas Cash Wedding
Miss Harienetta Cambridge and Thomas Cash were married July 18 at the groom's parents home on NW 67th street. Miss Cambridge had been vacationing in Miami from Nassau.
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Harienetta Cambridge
Thomas Cash
67Th St
Miss Cambridge
Miami
Nassau
Parker held in Jackson Memorial Hospital after confinement
J. D. Parker, former Miami Times pressman of 6601 NW 17th Ave, is in room 6 at Jackson Memorial Hospital where he was confined on Monday.
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J. D. Parker
Miami Times
17Th Ave
Jackson Menial Hospital
Thelma LaFleur Hosts Beach Birthday Party
Mrs Thelma Tonkie LaFleur celebrated her birthday with friends at a Virginia Beach beach party on Wednesday night. Guests enjoyed refreshments and dancing on the patio.
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Thelma “Tonkie” LaFleur
Virginia Beach
Corner Church Property For Sale Northwest District
Church opportunity for sale at 185 ft corner lot at N W 62nd St and 24th Ave. Current frame church building suitable for services and pastor residence with room to add a permanent structure while using the existing facilities. Terms available. See owner at 2368 NW 62nd St.
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Ellis
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Third Avenue
Florida
15Th Avenue
National Newspaper Publishers Association
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America
BY Paul R. Henry
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Ebony Express
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C. C. North
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