05 Mar 1955
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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1955
Page
1
The Florida Supreme Court affirmed Eddie Coco's life sentence for the murder of Johnnie Smith in Miami Beach four years ago. The ruling upheld the punishment as imposed previously by the lower court, rejecting challenges to the sentence and process.
The Dade County Tuberculosis Association is honored by the Florida Tuberculosis and Health Association. Be Bethune Cookman College hosts the annual Negro leaders institute March 3 to 5 in Daytona Beach. Mrs. Anne Gary of the local TB group will join two panel discussions on March 3 and 4, speaking on “Search light of TB.” Four delegates will attend the volunteer leadership center.
A nine year old boy, Joseph Sweats, was found drowned in an unguarded rockpit at NW 24th ave and 68th st. He was last seen Feb. 25 and attended Liberty City Elementary. Police and county investigators pursued identification. the nude body hindered recognition. An autopsy was planned as officials noted the area has seen five drownings in two years.
Shirley Turnquist wins the bathing beauty contest tied to Ray Mitchells North South Open Golf Tournament. First prize goes to Miss Turnquist daughter of Mr and Mrs George Turnquist with second prize to Mrs Rose Edwards and third to Miss Lucille Gibson. Turnquist will get an all expense paid trip to New York City as guest of sponsors.
A Delray group sues to use public beaches citing prior access and civil rights concerns. The case references past drownings and ongoing legal action, with residents and family members seeking equal beach use amid ongoing community tensions and responses from local authorities.
The body of Joseph Moore 32 son of the late Mrs Jennie Moore of 319 NW 17th St was recovered Tuesday afternoon from the Miami River near the North River Drive bridge. Authorities found no foul play and ruled the death accidental. Moore a bartender at the Harlem Square Club had been unsettled recently. He left work Saturday night after a long shift and disappeared in a taxi. Funeral services are planned for Saturday at 11 o’clock at B Solomon Funeral Home.
All Colored Drivers To Race At Medley Saturday night March 26 at 15 inaugurate the first all colored racing program in Florida. Medley Speedway owner Mr Mowry and Atlas Lodge No 08 sponsor an 8 event card for colored drivers and personnel with W O Perry Elks exalted ruler organizing the show. The program aims to draw many racing fans from Dade and surrounding counties as engines roar off the starter. A 2:00 p.m. meeting on Sunday March 6 at the Medley Speedway office invites interested drivers to enroll, with at least 10 cars needed. No sportsman or modified cars allowed, and a $1 000 purse is promised along with entertainment intermission acts from notable stars. Advance tickets handled by Atlas Lodge No 308 phone 80 2121.
Officer Sammie Moore of the Miami Police Dept faces first degree murder charges for the March 6 killing of his ex wife Bernice Moore. The trial, rescheduled from February 28 and then December, will proceed in Circuit Judge Charles A Carroll's court with Asst. State Atty. Gene Williams for the State and Atty. Henry Carr for the defense.
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