Trial by prejudiced jury in civil rights debate
A broad critique of Southern tactics in blocking civil rights legislation. The author argues that trial by jury in Negro cases perpetuates prejudice, weakening justice and harming national moral standing. It condemns Montgomery dynamics and insists time, justice, and right favor emancipation despite Southern opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old South
Comgres
South
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
China
United States
Congress
Daily Vacation Bible School at Mt. Olivette B Church
The Mt. Olivette Baptist Church hosts a daily Vacation Bible School from June 17 to 28, 1957, with sessions 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. Programs include worship, Bible study, and age tailored activities, led by staff including Mrs. Mickens and Miss Poiter, culminating in a Virginia Beach outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Olivette Baptist Church
1St Court
God
Jesus
Bible School
Ethel Linda Louis
Robertha Dames
Tillie Duncumb
Rose Porter
Carrie Lee Johnson
Valencia Sands
Johnnie Mae Perry
Andrew Basden
Carolyn Poiter
C. Mickens
Virginia Beach
Alpha's 43rd Confab Set for Los Angeles August 21
The most fabulous Alpha Conventions will convene in Los Angeles California August 21 through 24 with headquarters at Hotel Statler The agenda includes Manifesto items election of new General Officers committee reports and participant workshops The event blends business with social functions including beach parties open house night a theatre party Coronation Ball and banquet and dance More than a thousand Alphas their families and friends are expected The campus of Southern California hosts the meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha
Los Angeles
California
Statler
ACE Holds Elections for Dade County Elementary Teachers
Doug las Elementary School faculty member E Doles was named president of the Dade County Elementary Teachers Association for Childhood Education Chapter at a meeting. 344 ACE members elected 1957 59 officers including Loretha Peck 1st vice president Zelma Black corresponding secretary Leonora Smith recording secretary Johnny Cherry financial secretary Lee Etta Thomas treasurer George Thompson parliamentarian and Helena Holton publications chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Doles
Douglas Elementary School
Dade County Elementary Teachers, Association For Childhood Education
Doles
Charter
Ist
Nelson Adam
ACE
Loretha Peck
Holmes
Zelma D. Black
Bethune
Leonora B. Smith
ACHR Urges Federal Aid Tied to School Integration
At a special ACHR board meeting led by Dr. Nancy Bulloc McGhee the council reaffirmed that no federal aid should go to districts that refuse to assign children by race. It urged direct aid to integrating districts such as Arlington and Charlottesville Virginia and called for immediate withdrawal of funds from noncompliant districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Council On Human Rights
ACHR
Nancy Bulloc McGhee
Hampton University
Virginia
Arlington
Charlottesville
Minister Who Killed Wife Dies in Jail
W C Lewis a 64 year old former Mound City Illinois minister imprisoned for life for fatally shooting his wife died in his Menard Prison cell from a chronic diabetic attack. He had been sentenced March 10 after admitting the shooting and reportedly preached a final sermon to his congregation before arrest.
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Chester
Anp
Menard Prison
W. C. Lewis
Mound City
Lewis
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TRIAL
Daily Vacation Bible School
Mt. Olivette
B. Church
Florida State Teachers Association
Association For Childhood Education, International
Earline Cliette
FSTA
Liberty City
Clarice Reeves Littles
American Council
John T. Blue, Jr
Department
Moses
Teraci
Madam Hunter
N.W
Miami
Barkley
3Rd Ave
Florida
Tabu Cologne
Yardley
Yardley Soap
Barkley’s
3Rd Avenue
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