Political turmoil in Jamaica over PNP claims
In Kingston ANP reports government commission hearings accusing Wills Ogilvy Isaacs second vice president of the People’s National Party of informing police. Supt Joseph Kealy testified Isaacs told Supt Peter Long that extremists existed within the PNP executive. Kealy deemed the Jamaican socialist politician mentally unbalanced after a 1949 election melee.
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Kingston
ANP
People’s National Party
Jamaica
Wills Ogilvy Isaacs
PNP
Norman Manley
Joseph Kealy
Kealy
Isaacs
Peter Long
Keally
DePriest Estate Valued At 75000 To 100000
Chicago ANP reports the estate of the late Oscar DePriest is valued between 75000 and 100000, with potential extra 15000 from a damages suit against Chicago Motor Coach. He died at Provident Hospital a month ago after being struck by a motor coach near his home. The entire estate goes to his widow Jessie DePriest, then to son O Stanton DePriest and grandson Oscar DePriest III. The trust mainly covers real estate holdings.
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Chicago
ANP
Oscar DePriest
James B. Cashin
DePriest
Provident Hospital
Chicago Motor Coach Company
Jessie DePriest
O. Stanton DePriest
Oscar DePriest III
Harvard University
Found Guilty in N O Court
An 18 year old Dillard co ed was found guilty of conspiracy in criminal court in New Orleans last week. She was sentenced to a $50 fine and 90 days in jail with 90 more days in default of payment. The charge of conspiring with a White woman to meet with Negro men was not proved. A Negro male acquaintance of the co ed was taken into police custody.
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NEW Orleans
ANP
Dillard
Dillardite
City Federation Of Colored Women Hold Annual Sip
The City Federation of Colored Women's Clubs held its third Annual Sip at Mr E J Bryant's home on Sunday May 13 with readings, vocal and instrumental solos. The federation includes four clubs led by Marie Price as president and lists Willing Workers Club, Cwest Club, Idle Hour Art and Social Club, Phyllis Wheatley Art and Social Club with respective presidents.
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City Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs
E. J. Bryant
City Federation
Marie Price
Willing Workers Club
Sulcer
Cwest ‘Club
Myrtle Davis
Idle Hour
Adultery Question Halts Trial In Racial Case
A designated city lower section meeting point set the scene for a courtroom drama as Earl J. Amedee a Negro attorney confronted a White witness during cross examination asking if she had been asked to commit adultery with the Negro defendant. The state lost its case. Before sentencing a white attorney sought a suspended sentence joined by Catholic priests, then replaced by a white lawyer as Amedee pressed for leniency.
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Earl J. Amedee
Atty. Amedel
Jeffreys and Jeffreys 2 week hair care offer
Promote Jeffreys and Jeffreys hair care for women men and children claiming to moisturize dry scalps prevent breakage and shedding. Includes a two week bald scalp option from two weeks to 90 days with a two dollar price plus tax and postage paid.
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Jeffreys and
Jeffreys
Perrine Churches Hold Sunday Services Across Town
Lee Jordan reports Perrine churches gathered usual Sunday services with strong attendance. Mt Moriah Baptist led by Rev W C Edcar with Sister Liltie Sanders as clerk, Mt Sinai Baptist under Rev J E Murray with Sister Fannie Williams as clerk, Hurst Chapel AME led by Rev Edwards with Brother Levy Moss as clerk, and the Spiritual Baptist with Elder Gray and Sister Ida Ferguson as clerk.
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Perrine
Mt. Moriah
Sick list includes Felton Owens Williams and Bowman
The notice lists Mrs. Rosie Felton Mr. Robert Owens Mr. Weldon Williams and Mrs. V Bowman on the sick list with Bowman recently returning from the hospital after an operation.
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Rosie Felton
Robert Owens
Weldon Williams
V. Bowman
Ruth Teasley Moves Into New Home This Week
Ruth Teasley completes a fine new residence and plans to move in this week. Friends send congratulations and well wishes for the new home and future as she settles in.
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Ruth Teasley
Lodge notes meet weekly circle leaders urged attendees
Among the Pall Bearers Lodge No 10 announces Monday night meeting with Brother Henry Williams as president and Sister L Sanders as secretary. Sons and Daughters Circle No 1 convenes Wednesday night and Circle 20 on Thursday night. Members are urged to be present.
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Lodge No. 10
Henry Williams
L. Sanders
Sons and Daughters Circle No
Circle 20
Card of Thanks from Bannerman Family for Rev. O. W. Bannerman
The Bannerman family thanks all who sent cards condolences and flowers and those who helped during their hour of sorrow. They also thank Francis Funeral Homes for the wonderful service.
Howard University forms first Negro ROTC unit in Arnold Air Society
Twenty five air force ROTC cadets at Howard University were inducted into the Arnold Air Society, expanding the national fraternity to over 2,000 members in 61 squadrons. The Howard chapter, sixteen charter members, is the first at a Negro institution, now totaling 41 cadets and named Turner Squadron in honor of Major Andrew D. Turner.
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Washington
Atlas
Air Force
Howard University
Arnold Air Society
National Air Force
Andrew D. Turner
Italy
Fourth of U S kids live in low income group
A 1949 child population analysis shows one quarter of U S children lived in families earning under $2,000 annually. About 11 million children fall into this category from a survey of 15,000 households across 68 sample areas in 42 states and the District of Columbia.
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U. S
Washington
United States
District of Columbia
Life at a Glance: NYC Elevators Fact Digest
Life at a Glance by Ray Lawrence notes NYC has about 45 000 elevators with 30 000 carrying passengers only. He observes the Port Authority Building houses the heaviest elevators and that they carry the load.
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Ray Lawrence
Nyc
Port Authority Bldg
Handball origins shaped early baseball claims
The text argues that baseball did not originate with Doubleday but evolved from handball practices on the street, suggesting a shift in the accepted birth narrative of the game. It positions street play as the underlying foundation for the sport's development rather than the inventor's claim.
California lettuce growers face Federal charges over price manipulation
Federal Court accuses California lettuce growers of destroying lettuce to inflate prices in 1951. The case reflects postwar price pressures and asserts criminal intent behind supply reduction.
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California
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Fla
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NAF
Doubleday
America
Congress
William Pinder
Miami, Florida
Victory Gardens
CBS
Allapattah Drive
Hamnlin
Miami
Grand Ave
J. A. Summons
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