Justice Freeman Dropps Manslaughter Charge Against Mrs Aldrich
Peace Justice Thomas 8S Ferguson on Wednesday dismissed manslaughter charges against Mrs Josephine Aldrich 35 of 6575 Plaza Street following a parking lot death. Evidence found no culpable negligence in the death of William Dickson 63 of 4011 Meridian Avenue Miami Beach. Aldrich testified her foot slipped from the brake to the gas pedal and her car lurched into Dickson in a lot at SE Second Street and Third Avenue. Dickson was dragged 42 feet before crashing into another car and died the next day.
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Peace Justice
Thomas
Ferguson
Josephine Aldrich
Plaza St
William P. Dickson
Meridian Ave
Miami Beach
Florida board approves Dade three year school building plan
The Florida State school board approved Dade county to spend 10.133 million over three years with about 4.06 million for Negro schools. Projects include a new Brown Sabas school, first Negro gym at Booker T. Washington, a near complete Carver High school, a Goulds school, and a 657000 Dorsey technical high school addition in 1953. Governor Warren praised the plan and noted parity for colored and white students.
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Florida State School Board
Dade County
Brown Sab
Booker T. Washington
Carver High
Goulds
Dorsey
Fuller Warren
James T. Wilson
Dade
Tallahassee
Warren
Wilson
Miami
Bethune
George Washington Carver School
Booker T. Washington High School
Opa Locka housing gets green light amid buffer strip plan
The county commission considers a compromise on housing for Opa Locka with Lantie and AF-3 proposals. Buffers and setbacks on NW 27th ave and Golden Glades frontage, lot selling restrictions, and a relocated shopping center to NW 22nd Ave Biscayne Canal area are proposed to curb density and provide community facilities.
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Opa Locka
County Commission
Lantie Corp
NW 27Th Ave
Golden Glades Rd
Golden Glades
27Th Ave
Lantie Corporation
NW 22Nd Ave
Biscayne Canal
Osea
Newcombe and Sievers Named Rookie of the Year
Newcombe the Brooklyn Dodger pitcher and Roy Sievers of the St. Louis Browns were chosen as Rookie of the Year for the National and American leagues by Sporting News. The weekly awards mark a two selection era since 1946, based on votes from sports writers. Newcombe was nearly unanimous for the National award after debuting May 17 and becoming a mound workhorse.
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Don Newcombe
Brooklyn Dodger
Roy Sievers
St. Louis Browns
Sporting News
The
del Ennis
Philadelphia Phillie
Jackie Robinson
Dodger
Richie Ashburn
Phillies
Newcombe
Georgia Governor Blasts Equal Schools Suit
Georgia Governor Hermon Talmadge condemned a NAACP led suit seeking equal educational facilities for Black children in Irwin County. He called the action an assault on Georgia segregation laws and urged support for his administration’s stance amid a broader racial tensions debate. The legal case targets 18 Negro children and 18 next friends alleging denial of schooling comparable to White children.
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Atlanta
Hermon Talmadge
Georgia
Hérmon
Talmadge
Valdosta
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Irwin County
Fla Student Wins Prize In Howard Law School
Miami native Fred C. Minnis, senior Howard University Law School student and former Army Air Force officer, won second prize in the Horowitz Competition on Workmen's Compensation. He led Booker T. Washington High School’s first graduating class and was elected to the Howard Law Review Staff.
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Fla
Howard Law School
Washington, D. C
Fred C. Minnis
Miami
Florida
Howard University
Horowitz
Mr. Minnis
Rommer
Army Air Force
Booker T. Washington High School
Law Review
Jackie Robinson All Stars to Face Miami Giants in Stadium
The Jackie Robinson All Stars led by Don Newcombe Jackie Robinson Roy Campanella and Larry Doby will play the Miami Giants on Wednesday night November 9 at the new Miami Stadium. It is billed as a one night affair with thousands expected to attend.
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Jackie Robinson
Miami Giants
Don Newcombe
Brooklyn Dodgers
Roy Campanella
Dodgers
Larry Doby
Cleveland Indians
Miami Stadium
Florida A and M routs Xavier 58 13 in Florida capital game
Florida A and M Rattlers crushed Xavier University of New Orleans 58 13 in Tallahassee to extend their winning streak. Lymus Burgess and Curtis each scored three times while Charles Leonard directed the attack with precise passes and a flawless performance.
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Tallahassee
Florida A and M Rattlers
Xavier University of New Orleans
Lymus Burgess
Curtis
Charles Leonard
Four Years Since UN Charter Birthmark A World Oasis
On the four year anniversary of the United Nations Charter in 1945, a congressman reflects on its fragile progress amid Soviet vetoes. He praises its role as a forum for daily negotiations and urges belief in its future, viewing it as an oasis of cooperation in a tense world.
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United Nations
United States
U. N
General Assembly
Gallops of 42 and 50 Yards Highlight Game
The report notes key runs of 42 and 50 yards by Gurtis and Burgess with Poole Ner men also contributing. Kayley is mentioned in passing as part of the play description, showing a spirited effort from the squad.
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Gurtis
Burgess
Poole
Nermen
Gay Wloridk
Kayley
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