Billy the Barber Letter to Lincoln Published by Historians
Historians publish a long lost letter from William de Fleurville known as Billy the Barber a Haitian immigrant and Lincoln friend. Written December 27 1863 at the White House it praises Lincoln for humility and care for the poor and downtrodden while noting health concerns and hopes for a second term. The four page typewritten note also mentions a dog left with the Lincoln children and praises emancipation. The letter which has never before been published was found among Lincoln papers at the Library of Congress after Robert Todd Lincoln willed the collection to LOC with timing set for 1947.
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Springfield
Abraham Lincoln
Billy the Barber
Lincoln
William de Fleurville
Haiti
Islands
Washington
White House
Billy
Harry E. Tinois
Robert Todd Lincoln
de Fleurville
Library of Congress
Carl Sandburg
Pratt
Editor Singleton to attend Bishops Council in Charleston
George A. Singleton editor of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Review will attend the Bishops Council and Connectional meeting in Charleston South Carolina February 20 23 He will report on revamping the church review and has authored The Romance of African Methodism to be published by Exposition Press in New York in April The book traces AME roots in Wesleyan Methodism and highlights early non Negro helpers and heroes in building the church across slave lands and the West.
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George A. Singleton
African Methodist Episcopal Church Review
Bishops Council
Charleston
South Carolina
Singleton
A.mle. Church Review
The
Christian Reporter
Des Moines
N.A.A.C.P
Exposition Press of
New York
African Methodist Church
America
AME
West
Our Saints and the Lives of the Saints Explored
Father Bonomo offers a concise, impartial analysis of hagiology by sifting folklore and legend to extract essential truths. The piece recalls saints such as Teresa of Avila Therese of Lisieux and Ignatius Loyola as exemplars guiding Christians toward fuller life in Christ.
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God
Teresa
Avila
Therese
Little Flower
Curt
Ars
St. Ignatius Loyola
Father Bonomo
Women of the Freedom Train Call for Immediate Redress
In Washington 132 Negro women from 13 states formed the Sojourners to demand truth and justice from the government. They recalled brutal oppression from mob violence and police, vowed to travel and speak out, and shared vivid personal losses including a husband shot while voting and a son killed by police. The movement adopted the Sojourner banner and urged fearless testimony.
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United States
Washington
Josephine Grayson
Martinsville
Westray
Brooklyn
Patterson Pleads for Unity Across Negro Ranks
William L. Patterson head of the Civil Rights Congress issued an emergency appeal to the NAACP urging unity in the fight for civil rights. He told Walter White not to merge groups but to intensify struggles against rights denial and terror. Patterson recalled CRC efforts for Scottsboro, Trenton Six, Willie McGee, Martinsville Seven amid threats to activists.
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New York
N Y
Water Irvin
Florida
William L. Patterson
Civil Rights Congress
Washington
Civil Rights Mobilization
NAACP
Walter White
Patterson
United Nations
CRC
Scottsboro Boys
Trenton Six
Willie McGee
Martinsville
Editorial of the Week Lynch Law Return Engagement
The New York Post reprints an editorial harshly condemning Walter Lee Irvin's conviction in Florida's so called Little Scottsboro case. It cites a faked footprint cast and a witness who said the alleged victim did not indicate an assault. The piece denounces white supremacy and urges higher courts to reverse the verdict, calling lynch law a national grievance.
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New York Post
Florida
Walter Lee Irvin
Ocala
Fla
Iron Curtain
Death of George the Good Sparks World Mourning in Windsor
New York reports mournful world reaction as George the Good is buried at Windsor Chapel England. Six African kings and chiefs lead a royal procession while Elizabeth II ascends the throne. A young New York sergeant earns command after a grim Korean frontline action.
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New York
Russia
George the Good
Windsor Chapel
England
Africa
Elizabeth II
Heart Disease Deaths Rise In 1951 Report
Health Commissioner Dr. Carl A. Wilzbach today cited Bureau of Vital Statistics figures showing 2,279 residents died of heart disease in 1951 up from 2,134 in 1950. Only 44 deaths were of people under 40. He noted heart disease remains the nation’s leading cause of death and affects all ages, with higher toll among older adults. February birthdays bring attention to heart health.
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Carl A. Wilzbach
Bureau of Vitual Statistics
Wilzbach
Whites Survey Negro Churches Race Relations Talk
Prof Ralph A Felton of Drew Theological Seminary reports survey findings on Negro churches nationwide. The study shows 39.3 percent of churches increasing, 11.8 percent stationary, 48.9 percent decreasing. 47.3 percent of 1,388 families had no ministerial call in the past year. 7 churches per county lacking hymnals. most pastors under high school, average 9th grade. Many ministers hold other jobs. average church salary 786 dollars annually. Southern whites outpace Negro agricultural agents by 6 to 1. Negro farms smaller with low incomes. Felton urges training a new type of Negro minister to aid church, farm, education, and home life.
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Ralph A. Relton
Drew Theological Seminary
Madison
N. J
Felton
Colored widow 76 begins college at Wayne University
Virginia Fountain a resident of Detroit from Alabama enters Wayne University to pursue higher education she never had the chance for until now. She learned to read late in life and worked as a housekeeper financing elementary and high school education before winning a Cass Tech scholarship. She plans to graduate in June and jokes about becoming a coed before then.
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Detroit
Wayne University
Virginia Fountain
Alabama
Ernestine Tarrant
Fountain
Wingert
Cass Technical High School
Wayne
March of Dimes Polio Appeal Gratitude Letter
New York February 15 1952 National Foundation thanks newspaper staff for support of the 1952 March of Dimes. Five weeks of coverage aided care for 51000 polio patients from prior years and supports ongoing service programs toward conquering polio. Gratitude extends to all newspaper staff nationwide.
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Foundation
National
National Foundation
National Foundational
Grand Exalted Ruler J Finley Wilson Dies in Washington
The Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks of the World, J Finley Wilson, died Tuesday morning February 19 in Washington. Ill health marked his last years though his devotion to the lodges and brethren kept him active and shining with a pleasing personality.
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Norma Lee Padgett
Miami
Irvin
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Korea
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Wendell P. Dabney
Cincinnati
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