Desegregation Debates Span Churches Across Regions
The Presbyterian Church Southern Assembly in Richmond voted 293 to 109 to maintain its segregation stance. North Carolina ministers warned they would face local backlash, while Episcopal and Congregational groups urged desegregation. In San Antonio, schools may desegregate this September as Deep South cities lag. Community attitudes in Dade County and Asbury Park show varied readiness, with officials urging measured progress and school boards to handle change.
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General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (Southern
Richmond
North Carolina
Wadley
Ala
Congregational Christian Church
Southern Union College
Asbury Park
N.J
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Supreme Court
Julian Feibelman
Southern Educational Fund
Fribelman
Thomas B. Portswood
San Antonio
Texas
Deep South
Medical Association backs NAACP life membership
Dade County Medical Dental and Pharmaceutical Association approved a life membership in the NAACP and urged members to join. The Get Acquainted meeting was misprinted as held at Carver. it actually took place at Lord Calvert.
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Dade County Medical Dental and Pharmaceutical Association
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
The
Medical Association
Carver Siotes
Carver
Lord Calvert
Erie Teen Sees Lord in Sky Clouds at Sundown
In Erie Pennsylvania a 17 year old girl reports a vision on hotel steps at sundown. She describes a pink cloud that drew her in and says the clouds opened to reveal the Lord who extended a hand toward her and held a Bible.
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Erie
City Manager Sees No Tax Hike Likely Next Year
City Manager E A Evans says property taxes will not rise for next year, a relief for residents. County taxes may rise with an estimated two dollars per thousand for levy funds.
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E. A. Evans
Dade County Teachers Close Schools for Summer
Dade County teachers voted to close schools for the summer on Wednesday, ending a term that saw districts prepare for holidays and plan summer programs. The decision concludes the school year with students awaiting the next academic session.
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Dade County
Lantaff to Lead Community Chest Drive
Announcement: former U S Congressman William C Lantaff will head the Community Chest drive in the city, with local officials pledging support and fundraising goals set for the upcoming campaign period.
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U. S
William C. Lantaff
Graham Drive Ends at Mt Zion With World Tour Seed
Rev Graham supporters gather at Mt Zion on Sunday to raise funds for a world wide tour. Senator Gautier praises him as a high class gentleman and worthy of praise. A 75 voice gospel chorus directed by Arthur King will provide music as an explosive sermon is preached by Rev W F Tanner II.
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Mt. Zion
Board to Hear 3 Clemency Appeals at Once
The state pardon board will consider three clemency appeals together after the Supreme Court denied appeals from Anderson Ambrister and Floyd. Louis Gillard’s death sentence for a homicide in Tampa was not commuted, while Otis Neal Jackson Jr.’s death sentence for the 1951 Palm Beach County rape was commuted to life imprisonment.
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Collins
State Sypreme Court
Anderson
Ambrister
Floyd
Louis Gillard
Tampaegro
Otis Neal Jackson, Jr
Palm Beach County
New Meat Market Opens in Liberty City
The Star Meat Market opens at 1520-22 NW 62nd St in Liberty City on Thursday June 23. Owners Sam Ashburn and Harry Bell run the shop which offers fish and poultry, a big opening sale, and large storage to stock many cuts with occasional special cuts.
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Liberty City
The
Star Meat Market
62Nd St
Sam Ashburn
Harry Bell
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