Negroes Lay Cornerstone Of Own Project In Chicago
In Chicago on Sept 30 Negroes laid the cornerstone of Parkway Garden Homes at 6500 South Park Avenue on the former White City site. The 35 building mutually owned project will house 694 families in a $7 million development planned for completion in 1951 with eight story elevators and three story walkups amid park like gardens. The project aims to create an integrated community with a center, school, nursery and shopping facility, managed by a trustees board and a residents' association and credit union. Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune was principal speaker at the ceremony.
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Notable Honors for UN Figures and Black Leaders in 1950
Dr Ralph Bunche and Secretary Trygve Lie receive Cuba's Order of Carlos Miguel de Cespe des. Gen Douglas MacArthur also linked to award. Brig Gen Carlos Romulo earns Cardinal Gibbons Medal. former Mayor O'Dwyer cited with Legion of Merit. Estelle Massey Osborne and Sadie Washington promoted at NYU. John Rhoden selected for Tiffany Foundation grant. Harlem leaders praised for anti discrimination work. Hall Johnson honored. Harold Blair debuts in recital. William Warfield in Showboat deal. MGM film project eyed.
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