ARE YOU PREPARED MOTTO FOR THINKING PEOPLE
Opportunity sooner or later comes to all who work and wish. Lord Stanley. Be prepared. In these times it should be the motto of thinking individuals as the war is over and unemployment rises. Those employed must protect their jobs so the jobs will protect them. The Dorsey training unit is noted in today’s Miami Times as a nucleus for a planned technical school to expand training offerings.
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Lord Stanley
Scouts
Dorsey School
Liberty City
Miami Times
Florida
Fla
Rights Must Be Earned By Responsibility Editorial
Albert S. Goss of The National Grange argues in a pointed editorial that the UN focuses on rights while neglecting duties. He urges a Declaration of Human Responsibility, condemns a gimme mindset, and warns that self government falters when citizens fail to contribute. The piece contrasts free nations with dictatorship and calls for earned rights through responsible action.
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Albert S. Goss
National Grange
General Assembly of the
United Nations
Mr. Goss
France
Free Countries
United States
Sammy Williams Orchestra Begins Radio Program
Sammy Williams and his Rockland Palace orchestra will broadcast Friday nights from 9 30 to 10 00 p m over WKAT 1360 beginning May 6. The Rockland Special will originate from the studio at the station and allow requests, running indefinitely and likely to become a popular local program.
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Sammy Williams
Rockland Palace Orchestra
WKAT
Willie R
Bill Rivers
Davie
Rockland Palace
Rockland
Rockland Weekend Attracts Rockland Dancers
The regular Saturday midnight ramble and dance and Sunday evening floor show return this weekend. Phil Arris and his 7 Upsetters Revue will headline both nights.
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Rockland
Phil Arris
Mother's Day Reflections and Florida Gambling Debate
The column honors Mother's Day urging readers to cherish mothers and help others if mothers are gone. It then discusses Florida's antibookie law, gambling pressures, and a cautious defense of legalized gambling to reduce illegal activity, promising a follow up with local details.
Uniform Code of Military Justice Moves Through House
The 81st Congress accelerates action with rapid committee work and floor debates. The Uniform Code of Military Justice, proposed to replace Articles of War and Navy Disciplinary Laws, passed the Armed Services Committee after six days of hearings and awaits House consideration.
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House
Armed Services Committee
Army
Navy
Air Force
Coast Guard
United States
Moving Finger Family Week Reflection on Home Authority
A discussion on Family Week argues the home as the backbone of the nation. It laments the fading authority within families amid social and economic change, linking weak home ties to delinquency, violence, and rising divorces, urging ongoing focus on the home.
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Denmark
Sunday is Mothers Day reminder from a civic note
A short column urges gratitude to mothers beyond a single day. It contrasts true inspiration from mothers with dismissive attitudes and stresses kindness to one's mother, noting the distinction between mothers and children.
Letter to the Editor on Robeson and democracy
Anna J. Cooper urges restraint and dignity in reaction to Paul Robeson and Roland Hayes performances. She warns against using words or attitudes of actors to generalize American minds, calling out hate and racial intolerance as destructive as an atom bomb and urging leaders to promote sanity and human understanding.
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Miami Times
Robeson
London
Man River
Washington
Roland Hayes
Mr. Robeson
Anna J. Cooper
Key West Mother Honored in 1949 Ideal Mother Contest
Mrs. Margaret Evans of Key West Florida is honored with an honorable mention in the Afro American 1949 Ideal Mother Contest. The 54 year old mother of 12 is described as a sincere Christian and a great and understanding parent. Her older children are married and established, while younger children remain in school.
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Margaret Evans
Key West
Key West, Fla
Student Council Sponsors Musical Recital at Booker T. Washington
The Student Council of Booker T. Washington High School will sponsor a musical recital on Monday May 9 at 8 p m in the school auditorium. Performers include Timothy Savage Harold Higgs Arthur Hughes Yvonne Brown Sara S Martin and the Baker T Washington Choral Society. Proceeds support the council’s annual scholarship. Admission 25 cents for students 50 cents for adults.
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Booker T. Washington High School
Messrs
Timothy Savage
Harold Higgs
Arthur Hughes
Yvonne Brown
Sara S. Martin
Baker T. Washington Choral Society
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the Spectator
Elliott J. Pieze
Negro Theatre
George Smathers
Senate
L. A. Thompson
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