Florida State Teachers To Hold 56th Annual Meet
Florida teachers gather at Bethune-Cookman College Daytona Beach March 24 26 1949 for a large statewide convention. Executives chairmen and consultants meet Thursday with a banquet address by Dr R O Hara Lanier. Friday features sectional meetings and notable speakers from Howard University Columbia University and Florida institutions. Over 1500 attendees from 67 counties expected.
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Teachers of
Florida
Bethune-Cookman College
Daytona Beach
R. O'Hara Lanier
Texas State University
E. L. Williams
American Vocational Association
Texas A and M College
A. H. Fuhr
Farm Credit Administration
Washington, D. C
Flemmie P. Kittrell
Howard University
H. Theodore Tatum
Roosevelt High School
Gary
Indiana
W. H. Brown
Georgia State College
Savannah
Hallie Beachem Brooks
Atlanta University
Nancy Young
Columbia University
New York
J. W. Wise
University of Florida
Hugh Stickler
Florida State University
William H. Gray
Florida A and M College
South Georgia
Association
Caste And Class In a Southern Town
Book review notes Harper and Brothers volume by John Dollard on race in the South. Yale professor spent time in a rural district called Southerntown to study class attitudes across races. The work compares upper middle and lower classes and includes a pointed critique of Negro culture as parasitic and dependent.
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Miami Times
Harper and Brothers
New York
John Dollard
Institute of Human Relations
Yale University
Gunnar Myrdal
New York Stymies Louis Title Fight
Louis disputes over the Charles Walcott bout for the world heavyweight title after NYAC refusals. If the June bout occurs, it won’t be recognized as world championship here, with plans to host outside New York. Louis signals retirement and views himself as challenger if he returns.
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Ezzard Charles
Joe Walcott
Joe Louis
New York
Louis
Eddie Eagan
New York State Athletic Commission
Ezzard
Abe Green
National Boxing Association
International Boxing Club
Charles Walcott
Eagan
Chicago
Charles
Walcott
Sporting Club
New Youth Program Starts At Square
The Liberty Square Housing Project sponsors a youth program titled Tomorrow's Leaders to awaken young minds. Rev Edward T Graham of Mt Zion Baptist Church will speak on The Pitfalls of Youth at 4:00 PM Sunday March 13 in the Liberty Square Auditorium 6304 NW 14th Ave. The Mt Zion Junior Choir and B Flat Music Club will provide music. Youth are urged to participate actively in life to shape tomorrow.
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Liberty Square
14Th Ave
Edward T. Graham
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
James E. Scott Community Association
Death Driver Given 5 Years For Manslaughter
Judge Ben C. Willard sentenced Johnny Duhame a 25 year old truck driver to five years in jail for manslaughter after a November accident that killed Roberts and seriously injured his wife on a front porch. Duhame claimed a lifelong "spell" caused the crash and said he went blind before stepping on the gas. The arrest followed police finding liquor on his breath, though authorities did not deem him intoxicated at the time.
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Ben C. Willard
Johnny Duhame
Duhame
Roberts
Durhame
South Miami
E. W. McKinney
Annie
Noted Train Robbery In West Virginia Two Youths Held
Two Ohio youths held up a West Virginia train on Wednesday robbing passengers. Injuries reported include a Detroit woman struck by a train bandit and a passenger hit in the leg by a bullet through a door. Authorities captured the suspects in Washington after the incident.
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Ohio
West Virginia
Washington
Waller Pps
Negro Cnet
Rebecca Davis
Detroit
Bandit Holds Up Daytona Bank for 2000 Dollars
In Daytona Beach on Thursday a bandit robbed the Federal Savings Bank taking 2000 dollars. The State Railroad and Public Utility Commission on Thursday rejected the petition, promising a three percent reduction in the next light bill and no extra charge for reserved seats on luxury trains.
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Daytona Beach
Federal Savings Bank
State Railroad and Public Utility Commission
Monroe jury downplays Bolita racket in Key West
A Grand Jury in Monroe County finds the Bolita gambling racket in Key West is not as severe as rumored. It denies a claim that a man won $10,840 and notes such reports are unverified. Another man’s supposed Cadillac prize is tied to a rumor, not Key West facts.
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Monroe County
Key West
New apartments rise at old St John Church site
New apartments and stores are planned at the former St John Church corner lot. The NW 14th Street location near 8th Avenue and 17th Street once hosted a bingo tent, now slated for much needed housing and retail space.
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14Th St
17Th St
St. John Church
Truman Enjoys Key West Welcome at Little White House
President Truman is enjoying his stay at the Little White House in Key West where an island city welcomed him warmly during the visit. The scene captures a cordial reception as the President spends time in the southern retreat.
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President Truman
White House
Key West
Island
Civil Rights Rally Spotlighted at Heights Area
This week discussions centered on the Civil Rights Rally held last Friday in and around the Heights, drawing attention from residents and local observers.
Inspection Demand Drives Long Lines For Cars
In a crowded scene during the final days, many vehicles queued for inspection as the narrator promotes early action. The text touts speed, luxury, and air travel as welcoming to all, noting no segregation in the skies and encouraging readers to act now.
Round Table program planned by Citizens Service League
A Miami Times column notes the Citizens Service League preparing a weekly Round Table Program at the Youth Center. It also mentions a proposed Virginia Key hotel project halted by legal issues and commentary on Governor Warren’s push against the KKK, with supporters and laggards.
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The
Citizens Service League
Page Youth Center
Johnny Durhame Convicted of Manslaughter in Truck Crash
Johnny Durhame was convicted of manslaughter for a crash that killed a 76 year old South Miami man. He received a five year sentence in the state penitentiary.
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Johnny Durhame
Durhame
South Miami
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