Florida Racist Tragedy Echoes Southwide Editorial
The Carolina Times editorially denounces a Marion County Florida case where Black witnesses testified that race relations are good. It condemns Black figures who align with white power for personal gain, argues such betrayals threaten democracy, and predicts white backlash regardless of wealth or status.
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Walter Irvin
Ocala
Florida
Marion Co
Ku Klux Klan
Carolina Times
South
Durham
John
Charlie
L. R. Hampton
M. Z. Anderson
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
L. C. Rackard
Southern Sun
Hampton
Anderson
Rackard
Irvin
Jesus
United States
Reverend Culmer Named to Dade Welfare Board
The Rev John E Culmer rector of St Agnes Church is congratulated on his appointment by Governor Fuller Warren as a member of the Dade County Social Welfare Board His position and experience qualify him for the office marking another first for Dade County and hoped for similar future appointments by Warren's successor.
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John E. Culmer
St. Agnes’ Church
Fuller Warren
Dade County Social Welfare Board
Fr. Culmer
Dade County
Warren
Mrs. Sanilita Cash Celebrates 99th Birthday
Sunday marked Mrs. Sanilita Cash’s 99th birthday with family including great great grandchildren. Mayor Herrel of Miami Springs attended to present roses and a cake as she remains spry and recently read without glasses.
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Sanilita Cash
Mayor Herrel
Miami Springs
Police Chief Brantley Shot by Florida Prison Guard Foreman
Homestead Police Chief William Brantley was shot Sunday by an intoxicated guard foreman from Florida State Prison. He died Monday, authorities said, as investigators review the incident and motive.
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William Brantley
Homestead
Florida
Plans for 16 fishing cottages at Key Largo near seafront
Arrangements are underway to secure sixteen cottages and a bath-house near Key Largo. The property extends to the seafront, offering direct access for anglers. More details will follow.
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The
Keys
Key Largo
FBI uncovers large sum at guest ranch near Reno
FBI agents found 36731 dollars hidden in a pillow case inside an overstuffed chair at Ben ton Henry Robinsons guest ranch outside Reno. The cash is linked to Lavere Redfield thefts and identified as part of that stolen money.
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FBI
Benton Henry Robinson
Reno
Lavere Redfield
Tom Jones Convicted of Arson in Rooming House Fire
On Tuesday Tommy Jones of 422B NW 1lth sr was convicted on an arson charge and sentenced to 12 months in prison. He claimed landlord J H Nelson owed him fifty cents and, unable to collect, bought two gallons of gas and set fire to the rooming house. Fire department arrived in time and damage was estimated at 50 to 60 dollars.
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Tommy Jones
Jones
J. H. Nelson
Howard Green Convicted for Wounding Coral Gables Officer
Howard Green was convicted on Tuesday for seriously wounding a Coral Gables police officer who had arrested him for speeding. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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Howard Green
Coral Gables
Dade County Community Chest Holds Annual Meeting
The Dade County Community Chest held its annual meeting and Victory Dinner on Tuesday evening March 18 at the Biscayne Terrace hotel located at 340 Biscayne Blvd.
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Dade County Community Chest
Biscayne Terrace
Biscayne Blvd
Cuba Crisis Deepens as Congress Denounces Batista Reign
Ten days after Batista seized power in Cuba the suspended Congress urges Cuban courts to declare all Batista acts illegal. It calls on the press radio unions farmers professionals and students to aid in restoring constitutional government.
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Fulgencio Batista
Cuba
Congress
Batista
Corner store hosts Pioneer Political Club HQ and candidates
The corner store at 2nd Ave and 10th St, formerly Nick's Grocery, displays candidates' cards and literature. It serves as headquarters for the Pioneer Political Club with Nurse Harris temporarily in charge and set to begin duties at Dr. A W Henry's office on April 1. There are two Democratic groups named Yeon Democratic Club and Pioneer.
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2Nd Ave
10Th St
Nick’s Grocery
Pioneer Political Club
Harris
A. W. Henry
Yeon Democratic Club
Pionee
Eisenhower Fever Grips South As Taft Rivalry Looms
The piece notes rising Eisenhower fever across the South while Taft faces fierce opposition and President Truman remains silent on current political dynamics.
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Eisenhower
South
Taft
Truman
Usher Board's 2nd Annual Musical Tea Success
The No 4 Usher Board of Greater Bethel AME Church hosted its second annual Musical Tea on March 9 at 2236 NW 74th St. Rev Edward T Graham was the principal speaker with performances by Booker T Washington High School students Annette Clark Earl Allen Idan Kelley Elnora Hodge Ponce Gibbs and Joseph Clark. Also featured were C C Miller Helen Fisher Dr Kelsey Pharr Dr G W Hawkins and Rev W F Ball. Co chairs were Mrs Theresa Clark and Mrs Fannie Jernigan with Mrs Ruby Strickland as president.
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Greater Bethel Ame Church
Walter Smith
74Th St
Edward T. Graham
Booker T. Washington High School
Annette Clark
Earl Allen
Idan Kelley
Elnora Hodge
Ponce Gibbs
Joseph Clark
Fannie Jernigan
Ruby Strickland
Rosenhouse blasts Dade County Solicitor on investigations
M H Rosenhouse candidate for County Solicitor charged the office has neglected investigations in Dade County. He urged equipping the office with a mobile unit to probe crimes on site with sheriff or other agencies, arguing first hand inquiry would improve prosecutions.
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M. H. Rosenhouse
Dade County
W. Flagler St
Rosenhouse
Sheriff’s Office
Mr. Rosenhouse
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Bunche Park Bakery
Che Park Drive Park
Opa Locka
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