Missouri House Votes 100-8 For Negroes To Enter State U
Jefferson City Mo ANP the house voted 100 8 to permit Negroes to enter the University of Missouri and other state tax supported higher learning institutions The measure goes to the senate for action It marks the first major relaxation of the states segregated policy and would admit Negroes to the University of Missouri Columbia Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy Rolla state colleges at Kirksville Maryville Warrensburg Cape Girardeau and Springfield It declares it the public policy that any qualified resident regardless of race color creed or religion may be admitted to state supported universities or colleges It does not apply to public elementary and high schools The bill also allows White students to attend Lincoln University Jefferson City which was restricted to Negroes The bill passed with little discussion Only two Negro lawmakers spoke for it Reps John W Green St Louis and James McKinnley Neal Kansas City Originally it would allow Negroes to attend White schools only if course availability at Lincoln was lacking An amendment dropped that requirement if students were qualified
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ANP
Truman
House
University of Missouri
Senate
University of Missouri Columbia
Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy
Rolla
Kirksville
Maryville
Warrensburg
Cape Girardeau
Springfield
Lincoln University
John W. Green
St Louis
James McKinnley Neal
Kansas City
Lincoln
The
NAACP Youths Adopt Strong Resolution For Civil Rights Fight
Delegates from NAACP youth councils and college chapters in 30 states attended a four day legislative conference at Howard University. They toured Capitol Hill hosted by Congressman Adam Clayton Powell and staff. The group heard committee hearings and met senators and congressmen about a four point program on civil rights education social welfare and economic security. A strong resolution urged nationwide youth to press these measures with united effort.
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Washington
RNP
NAACP
Howard University
Capitol Hill
Con
Adam C
Powell
Murder Charge In Cat Island Case
Captain Dixie head of the CID returned to Nassau from Cat Island with Leon Newbold aged 20 of Orange Creek Cat Island. Newbold is committed for trial in the Supreme Court by Commissioner Anthony Smith Cat Island on a charge of murdering 18 month old Michael Edward Farrah who was stabbed in his mother's arms during a dance hall brawl at Arthur Town on Monday April 18 when 17 persons were injured. The child died at hospital in Nassau two days later. Seven other cases were disposed of by the Commissioner Albert Newbold Ivan Stewart and Bertram Smith were each bound over the peace for one year in the sum of 10 pounds for disorderly conduct and fined 5 pounds or 1 month for wounding. In addition Smith was ordered to pay 2 pound compensation to Mary Clarke or serve 21 days imprisonment Isaac Dean was fined for disorderly conduct and resisting local Constable Armbrister Virgil Smith and Abraham Stewart were each fined for disorderly behaviour. Henry Smith was bound over the peace for 1 year in the sum of 10 pounds for disorderly conduct. One charge of wounding was dismissed.
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Dixie
CID
Nassau
Cat Island
Leon Newbold
Orange Creek
Supreme Court
Anthony Smith
Michael Edward Farrah
Arthur’s Town
Albert Newbold
Ivan Stewart
Bertram Smith
Smith
Mary Clarke
Isaac Dean
Armbrister
Virgil Smith
Abraham, Stuart
Thanks for visits and gifts after my accident
I thank all who visited me during my accident and for gifts like fruits candy flowers soups ice cream purses and other donations. Gratitude to Masonic and Odd Fellows Oliver Cornet band Afro Insurance and St Agnes Ven Culmer and others. I am on the road to recovery.
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Masonic
Odd Fellows Brothers
Oliver Cornet
Afro Insurance Company
John E. Culmer
St. Agnes
Bahamas Food Products opens danning plant at Oakes Field
The Bahamas Food Products Co. began operations at its danning plant at Oakes Field with plans to can 150 000 coconuts, all Bahamas grown, shredding them for 300 000 eleven ounce tins. Output aimed by May 15 for marketing in Britain and Europe under Royal Bahamas Brand with a six colour label. Also reports the deaths of Miss Marjorie Styles aged 16 in Okra Hills and James Patrick Kemp 20 of Kemp Kids.
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The
Bahamas Food Products Co
Oakes Field
L. G. Leance
Nassau Tribune
Bahamas
Great Britain
Europe
Royal Bahamas
Nassau
Marjorie Styles
Okra Hills
My Mother Dead A Child Remembers Loss
A child awakes to find mother missing from her lap and discovers in a quiet room that she has died. The poem by Rollington Taylor portrays a child confronting the sudden loss of the dearest friend and heart's keeper, revealing tender sorrow and acceptance.
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Mother
Rollington Taylor
Mother's Day Speaker At Trinity CME Church
The public is invited to Trinity CME Church at 2014 NW 5th Court for eleven o'clock services led by Rev. P. L. Faulkner with the sermon "A Mother in Israel." Evening program follows at 7 30. Mrs. Cc. M. Pearsall of Dunbar Elementary will speak. two choirs under Mrs. Portlock and Mrs. Martin provide music.
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Trinity Cme
NW 5Th Court
P. L. Faulkner
Israel
Cc. M. Pearsall
Dunbar Elementary School
L. H. Portlock
N. Martin
AFTA PRESS Hair Care Claim Promises New Discovery
An advertisement touts AFTA PRESS as a scientific new discovery to stop hair loss and breakage. It promotes SPECIAL SCALPOTS and OIL to prevent dryness, recondition hair, and add gloss, urging readers to order $2.00 plus postage for a one month supply and offering free hair care advice with orders over $1.15.
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AFTA
Afta Press
For Sale Sunday Store and Restaurant Sacrifice Deal
For sale is a well equipped storefront and restaurant in a good central location. The seller offers a special sacrifice bargain. Information available by calling 218 NW 8th Street.
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NW 8Th Street
Two Room House and Lot in Washington Park
In Washington Park Ft Lauderdale a two room house and lot 50 by 102 with a pump well and a junk house in rear. Surfaced streets soon to have lights. Good area for fishing, chickens and pigs. Garden soil good. Price only 525 dollars cash with balance in small monthly payments. Write Joseph Crane 1706 NW 5th Court Miami 36 Fla.
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Washington Park
Ft. Lauderdale
The World's Largest Tanks Standards Claim
An advertisement touts I. S. Marshall with 18 years experience offering septic tank services. It provides a contact number 78-9049 in Opa Locka Florida and notes they carry a license for Dade County as a general dealer.
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I. S. Marshall
Opa Locka
Pla
Gen. del
Dade County
For Rent Rooms in Liberty City on NW 70th Street
Honest working people only may rent two rooms in Liberty City at 1277 NW 70th St. One double and one single room available. Phone 89-3346 for details.
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Liberty City
70Th St
Beauticians And Barbers Wanted At City Shop
Licensed beauticians and two barbers are sought for high paying positions with commissions above average. Great opportunity at Magic City Barg er and Beauty Shop located at 524 N W 11th Street.
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Magic City Barger and Beauty Shop
N. W
Lth
Painters and Black Layers Union Meeting Notice
All members are requested to attend a noon meeting on Saturday May 7 at the Love and Charity Hall to discuss important business. Signed William Lockhart president Rev McDonald secretary O H Miller reporter
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Painters and Black Layers Union
Love and Charity Hall
William Lockhart
McDonald
O. H. Miller
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Afta Press Products CO
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