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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1956
Page
8
Earlie Owens of Homestead convicted of slaying bar owner Chris Templeton is sentenced to 30 years for second degree murder. Attorney Henry Carr plans an appeal.
In Coldston North Carolina Mrs Callie Headen a longtime church and community worker died shortly after delivering a morning sermon praising the church youths faithfulness Her quote Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth preceded her sudden collapse and death at the service.
The Browser opines President Eisenhower is recovering well and performing duties, pleasing the Republican party and supporters. Despite newspaper chatter, this account states Ike will not seek another term.
Governor Averell Harriman of New York announces entry into the Democratic presidential nomination race. He positions himself as a challenger with plans to unite the party and appeal to broad urban and rural voters across the nation.
The text notes a table of contenders in Chicago this August with Stevenson Kefauver and Harriman among the candidates. It remarks Harriman’s late entry possibility and prior talk of his entering the race, signaling ongoing speculation about the Democratic nomination contest.
In Montgomery Alabama Rev A J Fields a Montgomery Improvement Association executive says bus boycott funds are misused and has resigned. Other officers deny the accusation and condemn the claim as unfounded.
The Florida extraordinary session concluded after 122 days with a single noted outcome the expenditure of 350000 of taxpayers money for no apparent accomplishment.
The 30 member steering committee includes Rev. John E. Culmer of St. Agnes Episcopal Church and E. N. Taylor of the Boy Scouts. The educational conference will be held in November.
Gasoline costs increased this week with drivers facing a 30 percent rise in pump prices. The uptick affects all local stations as supply and demand dynamics push costs higher.
A Wednesday ceremony marked the start of construction for a new 4.5 million dollar terminal at Miami International Airport west of Lejeune road. The project is planned for completion by the end of 1957.
Willie Troy defeated Bobby Dykes by a split decision on Tuesday night at the Miami Beach auditorium. Troy secured the victory in a closely contested bout, earning judge support for the final outcome.
The Brooklyn Dodgers Club trails the Pirates by one game for second as Cincinnati holds the runner up position. The club works to climb from third place with upcoming games noted for Thursday.
The House Committee on Un American Activities voted on a measure related to suspected subversive activities. The vote assessed whether to pursue investigations and potential actions against individuals or groups. The decision highlighted ongoing partisan tensions and regulatory implications for civil liberties.
The committee cited Paul Robeson for contempt of Congress, basing the action on his overall conduct during the hearing. The decision reflects the committee's view of his behavior rather than a single incident.
Schools shut on Wednesday for teachers. Many will attend summer school, others will teach summer sessions, while some enjoy a needed rest.
Ralph Hawkins of Coconut Grove, a salesman, was sentenced by Judge George E. Schulz to six months in prison and a lifetime license suspension after his third drunken driving conviction. The case highlights ongoing enforcement against repeat DUI offenders.
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