Coconut Grove seeks single family zoning to curb crime
The Coconut Grove community urged the zoning board of appeals for single family unit zoning in Coral Gables to curb crime and undesired conditions. The board delayed decision, with a March 28 date to recommend zoning changes to the city commissions. Concerns centered on high rents and the impact of multiple unit housing on the neighborhood.
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Coconut Grove
Coral Gables
Zoning Board of Appeals
Gables
William MceIlwain
Gibson
Parents Press For New School Building In Brown Sub-division
Camila Glenn and Neil Adams led indignant Brown Sub-division parents in a plea to the Dade County School Board for a new elementary building to replace portables at 2620 NW 50th St. Board chair Harley Lasseter said no funds or site for 1949-50, while promising condemnation for a five acre tract near NW 27th Ave and 50th St, potentially taking a year. Superintendent James T. Wilson pledged summer rehabilitation of portables and possible relief by transferring older students to Negro schools with classrooms. The ethnic school site given 32 years ago now serves about 560 families and 1,685 children.
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Camila Glenn
Bbethune Elementary School
PTA
Neil Adams
Brownsville Improvement Association
Dade County School Board
50Th St
NW 27Th Ave
Jidams
Gladeview Is Struck From Florida Supreme Court Ruling
Gladeview the recently incorporated town surrounding the 7th and 27th avenues and streets was stricken off the map by a Florida Supreme Court ruling on Monday. The court dismissed an appeal of a circuit judge Milledge order declaring the town nonexistent since a required general meeting to discuss incorporation was not held.
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Florida Supreme Court
Stanley Milledge
Milledge
Judge Orders Bolita Tickets Returned
Circuit Judge Charles A. Carroll issues an alternative mandamus writ ordering Miami Police Chief Walter Headley to return $50 and bolita tickets to Grapeland Contracting Inc. or appear in court March 7 to explain why he keeps the property. The suit claims police seized the money and tickets from a car that was returned without charges filed.
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Charles A. Carroll
Miami
Walter Headley
Grapeland Contracting, Inc
Miami Péolice
Ray Meets Holman Tuesday Night Card At Dorsey Park
Elmer Violent Ray fresh off a St. Louis defeat to Kid Riviera faces Chicago’s John Holman Tuesday night at Dorsey Park. Johnny Thomas of Ft Lauderdale takes on Coleman White of Tampa in the 10 round semi final as part of a strong boxing card with three other bouts and a battle royal.
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Elmer
Ray
Kid Riviera
St. Louis
John Holman
Chicago
Dorsey Park
Johnny Thomas
Ft. Lauderdale
Coleman White
Tampa
Holman
St Agnes Center Opens With Civic Support and Music
A grand opening of St Agnes Adult and Youth Center drew city county and federal officials to celebrate the new recreational hub. Hon Robert L Floyd and Hon Jessie Yarborough attended as the old parish house was remodeled at a cost of thirty thousand dollars, with a thirty five foot extension, updated roof and amenities. Gospel choir performances and a tea hosted by Zeta Phi Beta followed the ceremony, highlighting community pride and cultural life.
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Dorsey High School
Bernice Blache
Roberta Martin
L. E. Thomas
EK of Clubs
al Ience
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
T. L. Lowrie
Arlington Sands
St. Agnes
St. Agnes Church
Robert L. Floyd
Jessie H. Yarborough
Drade County
New religious center aims to lift Negro life in Miami
Fr. Culmer described the renovated building as a youth and community hub. Everything is new inside except the old walls, which have been heightened, repaired, treated and painted. The center is designed for religious, educational, social, cultural and recreational use to improve life in St. Agnes and the broader area.
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Culmer
St. Agnes
Miami
Sacred Mural To Be Unveiled In Church Ceremony
The Church of God in Christ on NW 69th terr east of 18th ave hosts unveiling of the Mural of Christ In Gethsemene on Tuesday March 8 1949 at 7 PM Pastor Wicter C L Walker presides. mural by Rev Louis H Portlock of Miami. sponsor Mother Mary Jones.
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Gethsemene
Church of God In Christ
18Th Ave
Wicter C. L. Walker
At & Pm
Louis H. Portlock
Miami
Mary Jones
Louis Has Lock In Heavyweight Promoters Battle
Promoter Joe Louis, newly atop the International Boxing Club, says he has locked the heavyweight championship by exclusive two year deals with Ezzard Charles and Jersey Joe Walcott. The winner must fight Lee Savold or Gus Leanovich in 90 days. Louis partners include Arthur M. Wirtz and James D. Norris as he plans big bouts with Mike Jacobs 20th Century Club and Tournament of Roses entities.
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Mien Im
National Boxingssociation
Mary Elizabeth
Louis
Brown Bomber
James J. Braddock
Chicago
Mike Jacobs
Mike
Joe Louis
International Boxing Club
NBA
Esz
Ard Charles
Joe Walcott
Charles
Walcott
Nassau
Lee Savold
Gus Leanovich
Arthur M. Wirtz
James D. Norris
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T. R. Gibson
Christchurch
Frances Tucker
Carver High School
Vladimir Virrick
Brown
Adams
Florida
Harley Lasseter
James T. Wilson
Marshall Miles
Gladeview
Supreme Court
Shepard
Forum
Marshall Shepard
Washington, D. C
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Philadelphia
Mt. Olivette Baptist Church
James C. Evans
Secretary of Defense
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