Desegregation Debate Ties Local Control to Courts
Supt. Thomas D. Bailey asserts desegregation lies with local districts despite a Supreme Court order and NAACP pressure. William A. Fordham and Francisco Rodriguez argue for prompt planning toward compliance, with a Gainesville meeting set for June 16 18 to discuss the issue. Mr. Dobbs named to lead new vocational high school office at NW 71st Street and 12th Ave, reflecting local civic leadership.
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Supreme Court
W. W. Matthews
Com- County
Dobbs
Dorsey
Matthews
12Th Ave
Commencement Week Closes Dade County High Schools
Graduation ceremonies wrap up a busy week as 600 plus graduates from Dade county Negro high schools receive diplomas at county auditoriums and school venues. Dorsey High moves to a new building on 12th Ave between 67th and 71st Streets while Booker Washington, Carver, and Mays high schools also hold commencements with 204, 65, and 43 graduates respectively. The Miami Times salutes the graduates and urges pursuit of learning or practical paths, noting opportunities exist for all.
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Dade County
12Th Ave
67Th
71St Street
Booker Washington High School
New Vocational School Aims to Train Local Tradesmen
Opening this September the city will host a new vocational training school offering courses in nursing carpentry plumbing electrical work painting plastering interior decorating radiography tailoring and auto repair to meet Miami growth and rising skilled labor demand. The piece also notes 513 high school graduates and honors Phyllis Wheatley Elementary principal Grace Albert at a This is Your Life PTA event with surprise guests and thanks for 20 years of service.
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Miami
Parent-Teacher Association
Phyllis Wheatley
Grace Albert
Albert
St. Augustine
Carolyn Morley
PTA
Rehearing Asked in Contempt Case Huie Florida Supreme Court
JACKSONVILLE Authon William B Huie asked the Florida Supreme Court for a rehearing in the contempt case against him The petition filed at Tallahassee by Frank Cannon asks the court to clarify whether Huie may still pay the 750 fine or must serve the six months jail term The high court denied his habeas corpus plea on May 20 and remanded him to Suwannee County custody at Live Oak He had served two days when the case went to the court Huie contends he can pay the fine anytime and satisfy the sentence He is free on 25000 bond and is in California working on a movie script built around the case
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Authon
William B. Huie
Florida Supreme Court
Tallahassee
Frank Cannon
Huie
Hal W. Adams
Supreme Court
Suwanee County
Live Oak
Supreme
Saunaees Gand
California
Calendar of Weekly Activities at Liberty Square and Brownsville
James All interested persons are invited to attend a varied weekly schedule at Liberty Square and Brownsville. Activities include ceramics, grade school crafts, photography, sewing clubs, youth groups, dancing, boxing, and music appreciation with times ranging from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. at multiple venues such as Sawyer's Apartment, Pethune Elementary, and the Liberty Square Auditorium.
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James
Pethune
Brownsville
Liberty Square
Heat wave toll and wedding tragedy in India report
A commentary notes India's extreme heat last week reaching 115 degrees, causing 23 deaths. It recalls four attendants dying in a wedding procession in Banaras when the bride, carried in a lit tered litter, was found dead upon return to the groom's home.
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Miami
India
Banaras
Dade County Tax Hike Might Increase Next Bills
A 13 percent tax increase appears likely for Dade County residents, hinting at higher tax bills on the way. Authorities cite local budget needs and funding gaps driving the proposed raise impacting homeowners and businesses alike.
County official cites higher levy to cover bills
County Commissioner Grant Stockdale said on Wednesday that increases in salaries and operating expenses approved by the legislature add about 150 dollars per 1000 of tax bills. He warned that the main outcome is simply paying the bills.
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Grant Stockdale
Legisature
Ex champion Ezzard Charles battles John Holman on Wednesday
Ex champion Ezzard Charles fought John Holman in a midweek matchup winning the bout as the crowd watched the seasoned boxer press the pace. Holman offered steady counterpunching but Charles controlled the action with sharp combinations and effective defense.
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Ezzard Charles
John Holman
Unanimous Decision in Ten-Round Cincinnati Bout
A boxing match in Cincinnati concluded with a unanimous decision after ten rounds. The judges scored in favor of one boxer, with the event highlighting a decisive victory and competitive exchanges throughout the bout.
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Cincinnati
Three Florida Death Row Convicts Seek Pardon Review
Walter Lee Irvin a Groveland convict of 1940 along with Percy Wassie Blue Armbrister and Richard Fat Back Floyd and four others sentenced to die appeal to the state pardon board for clemency in a case dated 1953.
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Walter Lee Irvin
Groveland
Percy
Wassie Blue
City Manager Expresses Dismay Over Budget Cuts
City Manager E. A. Evans voiced strong displeasure to the city commission over items he had included in the annual budget being cut. He later apologized for the outburst.
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E. A. Evans
City Commission
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