Florida Governor vetoes mixed race college funding clause
The Florida Legislature sent an appropriation bill to Governor Fuller Warren with a provision to cut state funds to colleges if Negro and White students ever mixed. Warren vetoed that clause saying it would harm Florida’s image and likely be unconstitutional. He praised South Carolina Governor James Byrnes’s recent statements on the issue.
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Columbia University
New York University
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University of Pennsylvania
University of Michigan
Florida
Fuller Warren
Warren
Supreme Court of the United Sates
James Brynes
South Carolina
Son of Millionaire Inherits Shares In Family Estate
Zeke Campbell-Dorsey, 56, gains one third of D. A. Dorsey estate after court ruling. Adopted sister Susie gets a third, and the remaining third goes to Mrs. D. A. Dorsey’s heirs. Estate income reportedly near $100,000 annually.
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Zeke Campbell-Dorsey
D. A. Dorsey
Campbell-Dorsey
Atty
Henry M. Jones
Campbell
Susie
Dorsey
Presbyterians hold 91st general assembly in Orlando Florida
The Presbyterian assembly in Orlando gathered 400 commissioners from 85 presbyteries including eight African American delegates from the Negro Synod. One was selected by a White presbytery, with little discrimination noted. The body discussed dissolving the Negro Synod and redistributing its work among White Presbyterians to broaden deliberations.
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Orlando
Florida
Citizens' Committee Opposes Jim Crow in Civilian Defense
A report on Dade County Defense Council actions shows Commissioner McVicar denying segregation. He states Negro volunteers have played a key role since last July, that separate quarters were requested for convenience, and that all divisions will join at central headquarters for joint meetings at 2629 SW Eighth St.
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Dade County Defense Council
McVicar
Eighth St
Governor appoints Ruth Williams as private secretary
Boston Governor Paul A. Déver appointed Ruth Williams, a Black woman, on Monday to serve as his private secretary.
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Paul A. Déver
Boston
Ruth Williams
Algonquin Club marks 20th anniversary celebration
The Algonquin Club celebrated its 20th anniversary with a Virginia Beach outing on Thursday. Members and their friends enjoyed a day of activities and camaraderie along the coast.
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Algonquin Club
Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach Draws Nearly Five Thousand Visitors
About 4,900 people visited Virginia Beach last Sunday, reflecting steady leisure travel and local activity. The turnout suggests strong weekend engagement as communities enjoy coastal amenities and events.
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Virginia Beach
Broward School Board Approves Pay Increase for Teachers
The Broward County School Board votes a $300 raise for teachers and a $200 boost for those holding Masters degrees. Dade County shows willingness to raise salaries, while six other counties have promised increases.
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Broward County
Dade County
Arlington Sands Jr Tops Miami Times Newsboys
Arlington Sands Jr leads the Miami Times newsboys earning 200 weekly. The closest challengers are Carl Johnson and Roland Johnson with 125 each, and Thomas Thurston with 120. The writer plans help for all earning 30 to 80 weekly, noting Arlington is outstanding and never short a penny.
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Sands
Miami Times
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Roland Johnson
Thomas Thurston
Arlington
New Bookie Law Sets Mandatory Jail Terms
A new statute governs bookmaking offenses with structured penalties. First offense carries a minimum of 90 days and maximum one year in jail. A second offense escalates to one year minimum and up to five years maximum.
Grandfather Drowns Saving Granddaughter at Rock Pit
John H. McDonald, 69, drowned in a northwest rock pit Sunday while trying to save his granddaughter. T. C. Mitchell, white, then rescued the child.
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White
T. C. Mitchell
Mrs Margie Wake Attends Daughter’s F A and M College Graduation
Mrs Margie Wake witnessed her daughter graduate from the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College at Tallahassee in a formal commencement ceremony attended by family and friends.
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Margie Wake
F. A. and
M. College
Tallahassee
Rev Fr Millington Arrives in Miami for Vacation
The Rev Fr Millington arrived last week from Nassau Bahamas for a vacation. He is familiar with Miami having worked here years ago in school and church.
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Millington
Nassau
Bahamas
Fr. Millington
Miami
Nurse Elva Heastie Visits Nashville Relative
Nurse Elva Heastie of Hub Bard Hospital Nashville Tennessee visits her mother Mrs Katie Heastie and other relatives during a family visit in the city.
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Elva Heastie
Hubbard Hospital
Nashville, Tenn
Katie Heastie
Mrs Polly Arnold and Marsha Ann Visit Atlanta Summer
Mrs Polly Arnold and her daughter Marsha Ann of Atlanta Georgia are spending the summer with relatives. They plan visits to local attractions and family gatherings during the season.
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Polly Arnold
Marsha Ann
Atlanta, Ga
Divorce Decrees Issued to Two Women
Divorce decrees have been issued to Mrs. Mattie Boggs Evans and Mrs. Minerva Martin.
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Mattie Boggs-Evans
Minerva Martin
Miss Thurman Starts North Florida Trip for Bangkok Style Fun
Personal note announces Booker T. Washington High School graduate Miss Margaret Thurman leaving Tuesday June 13 for a trip to Thai Florida and plans to return in about two weeks. Well wishes accompany the travel note.
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Margaret Thurman
Booker T. Washington High School
Thai
Fla
Pvt Nathaniel Campbell Receives Purple Heart at Fort Bragg
Pvt Nathaniel Campbell, recently wounded in Korea, has been awarded the Purple Heart Medal and is recovering at Fort Bragg North Carolina, according to military records.
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Pvt
Nathaniel Campbell
Korea
Fort Bragg
N. C
Jasper Adderly Heads to Howard for Studies
Jasper Adderly travels Friday to Washington to begin studies at Howard University while his cousin Ellis plans to visit West Virginia. From the nation’s capital, Ellis will attend a friend's matrimonial ceremony in Washington.
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Jasper Adderly
Cousin Ellis
Nation Capitol
Jasper
Howard
Ellis
West Virginia
Washington
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