Groveland Trio Sentenced Amid Race Tensions
In Tavares Florida two members of the Groveland trio, Samuel Shepherd and Walter Irvin both 22, were sentenced to death while Charles Greenlee 16 received life in prison. Ernest Thomas was killed by a White posse earlier. Judge Tru man G. Futch denied a new trial motion and noted the racial defense impacted the record.
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Groveland
Tavares
Fla
ANP
Truman G. Futch
Samuel Shepherd
Walter Irvin
Charles Greenlee
Ernest Thomas
Futch
Irvin
Shepherd
Alabama Senate approves Tuskegee funding amid lameduck session
In Montgomery the Alabama Senate led by Sen. John H. Pinson approved $225,000 for Tuskegee Institute for the year, adding to $60,000 for the School of Veterinary Medicine. President F. D. Patterson attended as critics lament a fruitless session and a struggle over voting qualifications legislation.
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Montgomery
ANP
Alabama Senate
Sesson
John H. Pinson
Tuskegee Institute
School of Veterinary Medicine
F. D. Patterson
Virginia Court Reviews Martinsville Seven Case
Virginia Supreme Court granted a writ of error and agreed to review the trials of seven young men convicted of assaulting a White woman in Martinsville and sentenced to death. NAACP lawyers Martin, Hill, and Robinson led the appeal, seeking a new trial and fair treatment regardless of race or color. Funds for the defense were requested through the Virginia NAACP branch offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Court
Martinsville
Richmond
Viginia Supreme Court
Staunton
Virginia
NAACP
Martin A. Martin
Oliver W. Hill
Spottswood W. Robinson
State Supreme Court
J. M. Tinsley
State Conference
Virginia State Conference of Naacp
North Second Street
First Negro Family In Stuyvesant Stays Awhile
NEW YORK ANP reports the Hendrix family and their son Hardine Jr remain in a Stuyvesant Town apartment despite restrictions by Metropolitan Life. They are there under a temporary arrangement while the Kesslers are away, with tenants largely noncommittal and few hostile responses. Only three of fifteen spokesmen opposed the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuyvesant
New York
Hendrix
NAACP Urges Arrest of Anti Robeson Mobsters
The NAACP demands arrest and prosecution of mob leaders after the Peekskill disturbances following the Paul Robeson concert. It seeks suspension of the state police commander and a state officials inquiry into DA George M. Fanelli and Sheriff Fred W. Roscoe amid alleged anti Negro sentiment and police inaction.
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NAACP
New York
Peeksvill
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
George M. Fanelli
Fred W. Roscoe
Dewey
Roy Wilkins
Paul Robeson
Peekskill
Daily Press
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Greenlee
Alabama
Tuskegee Fund
South
Madam Hunter
State Aid County
N. W
78Rd Street
Miami, Florida
Times
Bridgewater’s Grocery & Market
N.W
Nassau
King’s Guest House
Shirley Heights
P. O. Box
Kingsley Wilson
Prop
Mgr
Bahamas
Carl Williams
27Th Avenue
Florida Motor Lines
United States
3Rd Avenue
Taylor
Miami
Brown
Liberty City
Carver Ranch
3Rd Ave
Mr. Hedlund Or
Davidow
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