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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1951
Page
7
The writer argues against coloring all Black people by the actions of a few, noting that White males commit more confrontations with White women and that Whites dominate child mistreatment cases. They urge fairness and justice, urging readers to stop indiscriminate racial condemnation.
High schools held closing exercises across Dade County with Washington Carver and Dorsey ceremonies this week. The Leonard Store awarded scholarships: Thelma Bain 200, Evelyn Cooper 100, Minerva Strachan 50. Dorsey recipients Allene Johnson 200, Arthur Scavella 100, Georgene Lambert 50. Carver winners Annie Key 150, Norma Stirrup 100, Catherine Daniels 50. Teachers plan post planning through the 22nd.
A federal court next week will test South Carolina's plan to unify its dual school system amid a tax funded dispute. Petitioners seek shared facilities and equal access while the state contends the move risks constitutional conflict and political upheaval. The piece notes looming budget strains and a 100,000 strong Negro vote as influential factors in public policy.
Robert Tillman of 445 NW 19th St was tried in Criminal Court for the January killing of Andrew Vickers and acquitted after testifying that Vickers struck him with a board before he stabbed him.
Sugar Ray Robinson will meet Randolph Turpin the British Empire and European title holder on July 10 in London for a 15 round title bout.
The National Convention of the Junior Chamber of Commerce met at the McAllister hotel in downtown Miami this week. Miami welcomed the visitors warmly and the event spanned a full week with involvement from the Miami Negro Chamber of Commerce as part of the proceedings.
The Lighthouse and Informer criticizes South Carolina for delaying action on civil rights and proposing a state backed program to force participation by Black workers. It argues such tactics will worsen tensions and hinder honest dialogue with the courts and civic leaders.
On Tuesday Miami Beach voters chose four city council members. Dr Lee Powell led the vote and will serve as mayor, Burnett Roth was reelected, with Judge Bernard Frank and Marcie Leiberman also winning seats in the council.
The piece condemns hollow peace rhetoric for the Korean conflict while noting mass killings in Korea and the United States. It argues that vast sums spent on warfare could alleviate suffering by aiding impoverished people at home and around the world.
Construction of Bunche Park school progresses with September opening expected. Alma Brooks, current principal of South Miami school, to lead Bunche Park, while Lonnie Pittman will transfer from Carver High to become principal at South Miami.
Crowds gathered at St Agnes Church last Sunday as 50 candidates received the rite of confirmation from Rt. Rev. Henry I. Louttit Bishop of South Florida. The service was rich in ritual with superb singing and a moving recession. Many favorable remarks followed the ceremony.
Mr. H. T. Moore executive secretary of the Florida Voters Progressive League toured Miami and Homestead on league business this week. His home is in Mims Florida.
The Dunbar Nursery Association held an open house on Sunday afternoon with many visitors inspecting the building and offering congratulations. Chairman Mrs. John Kronenfeld and board members greeted guests. Miss Inez Armster supervised the nursery.
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