Longshoremen Idle as Miami Port Strike Persists
More than 500 stevedores idle in Miami and about 500 in Port Everglades near Fort Lauderdale, with minimal impact on waterfront commerce. Judge Henderson, VP of the International Longshoremen’s Association in the Southern district and Miami ILA 1416 president, returned from New York after a second trip. He said cargo handling continues between law carriers and warehouses, and shipments to and from ships in Miami and Port Everglades proceed, while no large freighters are due until November 25.
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U. S
Two Brothers Attack Cop Die as One Is Killed in Liberty City
Warrick Mack 27 died from stomach and chest wounds after he and brother Willie 24 attacked Patrolman Harold Mitchell during an attempted arrest in Liberty City. Willie was captured later at his home. Mitchell said the scuffle began when Warrick tried to seize the officer's revolver. Police reported Warrick's death and Warrick's family details.
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Warrick
Man Dies From Auto Crash Near Opalocka
Ace Gatewood, 34, died from injuries after being struck by an auto on State Road 9 near Opalocka on Nov 11. His wife Mozel remained in critical condition. Police listed Gatewood as the 12th accident victim. driver Gary R. Snyder, 20, of Fort Lauderdale is identified.
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Fort Lauderdale
Texas Woman Dies at 111 in Dallas
Mrs Winnie Wilson 111 a former slave from Jefferson County southeast Texas died Monday in Dallas. She mothered 17 children and had lived in Dallas for 60 years. The Rev J Von Brown pastor of the Light Church of Prayer said she stayed active as a member for 10 years despite her age.
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Light Church of Prayer
Mrs Eva Jenerette Announces Ollie Mae Coachman Stewart Wedding
Mrs Eva S Jenerette announces the marriage of her daughter Ollie Mae Coachman Stewart to John H Stewart. Stewart serves on the staff of the U S Naval Hospital in Jacksonville. Coachman Stewart is a first grade teacher at Holmes Elementary School. The event occurs in late Florida on July 23, 1956.
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John H. Stewart
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Holmes Elementary School
Newcombe Wins NL MVP Amid Strong Dodger Showing
Don Newcombe of the Brooklyn Dodgers captured the National League MVP trophy after a close vote by 24 Baseball Writers Association of America members. He led with 223 points, narrowly defeating teammate Sal Maglie, with Hank Aaron, Warren Spahn, and Junior Gilliam completing the top five. Newcombe's 20 game season included 18 complete games and a 3.09 ERA, despite two June losses.
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Baseball Writers Association of America
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Milwaukee
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Warren Spahn
Junior Gilliam
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Dazzy Vance
Don
Johnny Antonelli
Giants
Robin Roberts
Phillies
Sandy Amoros
Georgia Tries to Access NAACP Records
Georgia state revenue officials moved to obtain records from NAACP officers asserting tax status. Revenue Commissioner T W Williams sent letters to Ruby Hurley in the South and John C Calhoun of the Atlanta branch demanding production of state income tax records to assess any tax liability.
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Polk St man killed in Old Cutler Road crash
Polk Street resident killed when his car failed to negotiate a curve on Old Cutler Road while returning from Miami. Sheriff says the vehicle traveled over 100 mph, skidded across 78 feet then 91 feet sideways, hit a tree, bounced 41 feet and struck a second tree. Jesse L. Johnson escaped injury. Widow Hazel Dean Aiken teaches in the local schools. Funeral services set for Friday, Nov. 23 at Richardson Funeral Home chapel.
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Heavy Losses Force End To Ambulance Business
The Dade County Negro Funeral Directors Association informs the Dade County Board that as of Dec 1 the association will discontinue all ambulance service. The move results from funeral homes absorbing losses on unpaid emergency calls and failure to secure county payment. City insurance requirements add to the burden.
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Dade County
Booker T Washington Tornadoes crush Northwestern Bulls
The Booker T. Washington Tor nadoes unleashed a powerful ground attack Thursday morning in the Orange Bowl to crush the Northwestern Bulls 34 to 0 and win the city football championship.
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