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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1951
Page
8
Lena Irving from Miami writes that Christians should follow Jesus by promoting brotherhood, co operating with diverse churches and secular groups, and rejecting bias. She cites St. John 13 and urges Christians to lead in interracial and inter religious goodwill, noting some minority groups already initiate fuller participation.
Two alleged lottery operators face charges after refusing to pay a man $135 for his $0.75 wager on the gig 4-17-14. Nathaniel Evans said he bought tickets from vendor Thomas C. Haley who claimed the boss Sam Gallo refused payout. The Stagg firm reportedly went out of business last January, but investigations show they remain in the run. Both men posted $1000 bond.
An ad from PEP Pharmaceutical Company in St. Louis promotes a male female vitamin product claiming natural power and virility. It lists a 90 day supply for five dollars and offers a variety of purported hormones with quick order emphasis.
Charlotte NC reports the Georgia Teachers and Educators association became the first state Negro teachers group to affiliate with the National Education Association under a new interpretation allowing a second state affiliation. The change, urged by the American Teachers Association, affects Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Maryland North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas and Virginia. NEA representative Moss Kendrix said Georgia moved after its executive committee and board applied for admission.
James B. Carey CIO secretary treasurer and head of the committee to abolish discrimination sent a letter to President Truman urging an executive order to establish a fair employment practices commission. He urged quick action rather than waiting for Congress, saying job discrimination undermines the defense mobilization program.
Chicago ANP reports 23 year old Henry Lee Pryor was killed while attempting to burglarize Grant Memorial Methodist Church last week. Watchman Arthur Stanley, 56, fired five shots after hearing the crowbar. Only church money was the Sunday collection. Pryor had prior burglary record.
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, president of Eastern Air Lines, argues that the phrase old darkies is a term of affection in a letter to Walter White of the NAACP. White rejects the wording, calling it derogatory and a delusion of racial superiority, while Mt. Vernon NAACP officials protest publicly. White urges review of attitudes toward Black employees.
Middleweight champion Ray Robinson shares his life story in True magazine with Barney Nagler. The piece discusses his climb from poverty to the top, his secret aim to retire undefeated, and notes his modest cash but solid investments. Photographs trace his fifth career from age fifteen to now.
In Phoenix area reporting, a new Arizona state law ending forced segregation creates a dilemma over Negro teachers in newly integrated systems. Tucson Douglas Globe and Miami have moved to abolish Jim Crow schools, while some White parents object to Black teachers despite qualifications.
Martin, Fla. AnN P report highlights the American Missionary Association as operator of strong Negro educational institutions including Fessenden Academy. The boarding school offers college preparatory and general courses with practical work programs in commerce tailoring auto mechanics and more. John A. Buggs directs the school founded in 1868 and run since 1890.
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