Phyllis Wheatley pupils photographed in uniform patrol moment
Members of the boys and girls patrol at Phyllis Wheatley Elementary were photographed Friday after inspection. Elliott J. Pieze from Times and WMBM spoke, praising the group as teachers and guests admired the new uniforms.
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Phyllis Wheatley
Times
WMBM
Elliott J. Pieze
Martha Kelly
Mary Houston
Ella Coleman
Tearitha Smith
Myrna Dixon
Cornelia Rogers
Theresa Spann
Charlotte Turner
Joyce Rigby
Mary Frances Myles
Ernestine Redwine
Gladys London
Annie J. Person
Patricia Dean
Edrasmae Dean
Aurelia Bryant
Dora Fussell
Rosetta Dunnell
Nancy Williams
Dora Mae Hubert
Celestine McKinney
Judy Lee
Three Who Tried Cross Burning Fined
Fred Hockett and two segregationist friends were fined 25 dollars each in Municipal Court for an attempted cross burning near 1445 NW 55th St in a white neighborhood now integrating. Original 60 day sentences and 500 dollar fines were overturned by Circuit Court for improper wording, with new counts to be filed by City Attorney.
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Fred Hockett
Mitchell Goldman
Legree
J. Fritz Gordon
George S. Okell
Braves win World Series share tops nine thousand dollars
The Milwaukee Braves clinched the title with a 5-0 win over the Yankees as Lew Burdette earned the win. Each Brave will receive 9,090 in World Series shares, while the Yankees share totals 5,710. Hank Aaron led the offense with 11 hits in 28 at bats, including 3 home runs and a triple, and Wes Covington made two spectacular catches in a strong defensive series. Felix Mantilla played solid defense at second base despite going 0 for 10 at the plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Br Veg
Aaron
Hank
Florida governor warns against riots as integration debate grows
Governor Collins, returning from New York, stresses Florida growth hinges on reducing racial violence and improving Negro welfare, health, and education while opposing hate. Prominent national figure Silly Graham enters Miami urging church-led reconciliation to address school integration crises.
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Gure
Miami
Omer Silly Graham
Registration Drive Opens for Miami City Election
Registration books for Miami’s city election on November 19 are now in precincts for eligible voters. Books stay open until 5 p.m. Saturday October 12. Eligible residents must be 21, six months in city, one year in state, and a citizen. Those registered since Feb 1, 1946 who have not moved may vote. movers must re register. Supervisors office contact Carl Holmer on the 11th floor of the courthouse FR 37741. Negro registration sites include Orchid Villa School and Sinclair Filling Station, with addresses on NW 13th, 12th, 7th, and 20th Avenues and surrounding streets.
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Miami
Carl Holmer
18Th Ave
27Th Ave
54Th St
62Nd St
Orchid Villa School
13Th Ave
12Th Ave
17Th Ave
54Th
Tist Sts
7Th Ave
Sinclair
20Th St
22Nd St
Relatives Sought for Slain Youth Arthur Pinks
The House of Albert seeks relatives or close friends of Arthur Lee Pinks 18 formerly at 215 NW 9th st who was stabbed to death Sunday night at 829 NW 2nd ave. Pinks died at Jackson Memories Hospital. Two suspects were arrested and released for lack of evidence. Funeral arrangements are pending at the House of Albert.
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House of Albert
Arthur Lee Pinks
9Th St
2Nd Ave
Pinks
15Th Ave
House of
Albert
Mississippi Judge Defends Segregation at Commonwealth Club
Mississippi circuit judge Tom P. Brady tells the Commonwealth Club of California that the south will not obey men over race issues and will uphold God and U S law. He claims the 14th Amendment was forced on the South while Black citizens lacked voting rights, arguing opposed integration on moral grounds. remarks contrast with his stance on obedience to state, federal, and divine law. The notice also announces a winter wedding of Miss Sembert to James E. Taylor, with background on both families and their connections.
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San Francisco
Tom P. Brady
Mississippi
Southern Citizens’ Councils
South
Commonwealth Club of California
Brady
Margie G. Scott
65Th St
Miss Sembert
James E. Taylor
James Taylor
Miss Lambert
George Lambert
Atlanta
Delta Sigma Theta Castennone
Hampton
Cole
U. S. Air Force
Japan
Teacher Dies of Heart Attack in Tragic Death
Lawrence Barnett thirty of 270 NW 9th Street died Thursday afternoon of a heart attack. He taught at Holmes Elementary School and was the son of Mrs. Lottie Ward and grandson of Mrs. Victoria.
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Lawrence Barnett
9Th St
Barnett
Holmes Elementary School
Lottie Ward
Victoria
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Lew Burdette
Yankee Kingpins
Yanks
Eddie Matthews
Hank Aaron
Wes Covington
Wes
Felix Mantilla
Red Schoendienst
New York
Eisenhower
Presbyterian Men's Convention
Dinner Key Auditorium
Collins
Florida
Silly Graham
Little Rock
Graham
Presbyterian
Jackson Memories Hospital
Georgene Lambert
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