32 Negroes Rejected by Texas University
In Austin 84 colored applicants denied admission to the University of Texas for medical and other graduate studies. NAACP sponsors the bid. They were directed to Texas State University for colored students in Houston. A protest delegation picketed the Legislature. Gov Beauford Jester received nine members and heard petitions for equal educational facilities.
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Texas University
Austin
Texas
University of Texas
NACP
Texas State
Donald Jones
NAACP
A. Simpsonate
J. H. Morton
Max Fichtenbaum
Texas State University
Houston
Beauford
Sheffield Quarles
Bishop College
David Williams
Williams
Dead Man Fined In Alabama
In Selma after the Civil War a dead Black man near the Alabama River was found with a pistol and $40. The city court fined the deceased $40 after officers testified, and he received a pauper's funeral with the $40 funeral bill charged to the city.
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Selma
Ala
C. C. Grayson
Grayson
Alabama
Anti Segregation Amendment Defeated in Senate Vote
In Washington the Senate defeated an amendment to a federal education bill that would ban federal aid to states with segregated public schools. The 65 to 16 roll call showed barely any Democratic support, with 16 Republicans voting in favor: Baldwin Bricker Cain Capehart Ecton Ferguson Ives Jenner Kern Langer Lodge Martin Saltonstall Schoeppel and Wherry.
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Washington
ANP
Senate
Sen
Lodge
Massachusetts
Baldwin
Bricker
Cain
Capehart
Ecton
Ferguson
Ives
Jenner
Kern
Langer
Martin
Saltonstall
Schoeppel
Wherry
Maid Shortage Is Over In New York
New York officials declare the maid shortage largely resolved as rising living costs pull part time workers into full time roles. Edward Corsi notes wages from 20 dollars weekly upstate to 35 in New York City and hourly rates from 75 cents upstate to a dollar in the city, reflecting broader labor market shifts since World War II.
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New York
ANP
Edward Corsi
State Labor Department
New York City
KKK Stronghold Enacts Mask Ban in Atlanta
Atlanta's Ku Klux Klan stronghold passed a city ordinance banning public masks with exceptions for festivities. The measure, approved 17-0, carries a $200 fine and up to 30 days in jail. Archie Lindsey led the proposal after a plywood Klan hood appeared on his porch and an anonymous threat followed.
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Atlanta
ANP
Archie Lindsey
Klan Mask Ban Enacted by Atlanta Council
Atlanta city council passed an ordinance banning masks in public. Violators face a 200 dollar fine up to 20 days in jail or both, despite warnings to the author about unmasking the Ku Klux Klan.
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Atlanta
Brady's School of Dancing Reopens in 1949 Spring
The Brady's School of Dancing will reopen Monday April 25 1949 with daily registration from 10 30 a m to 7 p m. Adults and children may enroll to study all styles under Mr Smalls Boykins famed Broadway star. For more information call school 96231. Mr Zeke Brady manager.
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Brady's School of
Smalls Boykins
Zeke Brady
Behind The Scenes in Durocher and Giants Rhubarb
New York Giants manager Leo Durocher faces suspension after a game as Brooklyn Dodgers fans heckle the team. The incident also touches on Roy Campanella and a boycott protest, with commentary on stadium security and racial tensions.
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NEW York
ANP
Leo Durocher
New York Giants
Giants
A. B
Happy) Chandler
Brooklyn Dodgers
Fred Boysen
Durocher
Dodger
Leo
Harlem
Polo Grounds
Boysen
Brooklyn
Yankee Stadium
Gene Woodling
Red Sox
Roy Campanella
Roy
Gazette
Lippy Leo
Campanella
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