Althea Gibson Favorite to Win Wimbledon Title
The 28-year-old Althea Gibson from Harlem is the favored entrant as Wimbledon opens in England. After a landmark year highlighted by wins in Paris and Surbiton, she seeks the first major singles title. Gibson’s rise from street tennis to international success embodies democracy’s triumph on the courts.
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Paris
Louise Brough
Florida A & M
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India
France
Monte Carlo
Italy
Alexandria
Jamaica Chief Minister Denies Caribbean Federation Plot
Norman Manley defends Jamaica against claims of a coup to place leaders in federation. While in Barbados for federation talks, Manley calls for a democratic, stable regional government and rejects accusations of subversive manipulation by Williams Walcott and others.
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Jamaica
ANP
Norman Manley
Barbados
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Port-of-Spain
Eric Williams
People’s National Movement
Frank Walcott
Standing Federation Committee
Powell Secretary Sentenced and Fined in Tax Case
Hattie Freeman Dodson, secretary to Congressman Adam Powell, was sentenced in U S District Court to seven months in prison and a 9000 dollar fine after nine counts of income tax evasion. Judge Kaufman praised her background but rejected a suspended sentence and allowed bail pending appeal.
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Hattie Freeman Dodson
Adam C. Powell
United States District Court
Irving R. Kaufman
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Negro bishop receives honorary Doctor of Divinity
In Boston at the 1956 commencement exercises Rev. Dr. Edgar A. Love, Methodist Bishop of Baltimore, was the sole Black honoree as Dr. Harold C. Case conferred the degree to a crowd of about fourteen thousand applauding attendees.
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Edgar A. Love
Baltimore
Boston University Venue Shift for Weather Delay
Boston University games were moved from Boston University Field to the Boston Garden due to inclement weather, altering outdoor play conditions and venue access for teams and fans.
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Boston Garden
Carnation Milk Promoted as Safest Baby Bottle Choice
An ad touts Carnation as the world's safest and most nourishing milk for babies. It brands Carnation as America's healthy baby milk, emphasizing digestibility and suitability for infant formula.
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