John Brown Day, Taft and Educators in a South Talk
In this week’s column Roscoe Simmons reflects on John Brown and memorials, cites Gov Wise’s respect, and recalls Harper’s Ferry. He surveys Taft’s political standing, the Ohio and Indiana roots of presidents, educator debates, and Georgia’s 1948 primary scene amid Civil War nostalgia.
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Supreme Court
Sudduth Real Estate Operator Reports 109 Homes Sold
Horace Sudduth, real estate broker, says in nine months he sold 109 houses valued over $500,000 to buyers including Albert Fleming Emil Senholzi Nellie Brand John Huermann Walter Glassmeyer for various owners across Dudley Armory Dayton Freeman etc. The list names buyers and property addresses reflecting substantial activity and clients.
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Augustus Grant
Armory
Armory Ave
Nellie Brand
Emory Starr
Dayton St
John Huermann
Allen Arrington
Richmond St
Emil Senholzi
Slive or Dead One of Chicago Jones Brothers Kidnapped
Chicago Edward P. Jones aged 48, a wealthy figure once alleged as policy king, was captured by gangsters Saturday night. His wife Lydia reported the abduction as a kidnapping for ransom, but no note arrived. Police said masked gunmen seized Jones after a car chase, while his chauffeur followed. Jones’s brothers and a large property stake in Chicago are cited among their holdings.
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Edward P. Jones
Ray Crane
Uniformed Police
Jones
Lydia
Crane
Lily
Y W C A Busy Year Sets Committees for 1946 47
The YWCA outlines standing committees for 1946 47 with many past members continuing on Membership Hospitality World Fellowship and Equipment. The Membership Interpretation Committee met May 15 to plan programs for the coming months and the Public Affairs Committee Luncheon is scheduled for May 25 at 1 PM with reports on Consumers Education Community Health and Legislative issues. A Spring Hop sponsored by the Convention Committee features two dances at the YMCA auditorium and Douglas School. For details call the YWCA PA 5776. Names continue for Clean up Paint Up campaign with a long list of captains and workers. continued next week.
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World Fellowship
Consumers Education
Ernestine Snell
Elizabeth Mann
Johnnie Mae Berry
YMCA
9Th St
Douglas School
YWCA
Brittie Farris
Adraner Grace
Haile
Maggie Jackson
Mary Jackson
Sally Johnson
L. Joan Kahr
Mary Lewis
Annie Matthews
Rollins faces charges in Naval Academy case
May became notable as Walter W. Rollins chief steward at Annapolis faces theft embezzlement drinking and gambling accusations. A woman lawyer Evelyn Baker Richman represents Mrs Rollins as Ballard Rollins's civilian attorney. Two Navy charges remain unpublicized. Rollins being black adds a notable angle to the proceedings.
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Walter W. Rollins
Naval Academy
Evelyn Baker Richman
Wall Street
Hillman cites Dewey opposition from labor political front
Sidney Hillman, leader of the P A C, declares Dewey will face opposition from Hillman labor political forces in New York. He claims neither Black Americans nor Jews understand that Dewey has shown more recognition to both groups than any prior New York governor. He accuses Dewey of allying with southern anti poll tax Democrats and finds the Democrats foolish.
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Sidney Hillman
P.A.C
Dewey
Massachusetts Enacts Permanent FEPC by 147 to 49 Vote
Massachusetts joins New York in enacting a permanent FEPC. A three member commission, appointed by the governor, will oversee labor and employer groups with salaries of 5000 for the chairman and 4000 for other members. In Washington, Housing Expeditor Wyatt prepares to ensure colored veterans receive housing benefits after Congress passes the Veterans Housing bill.
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FEPC
New England
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Louisville
Prgram
Wyatt
Emma Clement Receives American Mother Honor 1946 Address
Mrs Emma Clement honored as American Mother for 1946 speaks on peace and world sharing during a broadcast ceremony in New York. She urged sacrificial gifts before returning to Louisville after a round of entertainment and tributes.
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New York
Emma C. Clement
Bilbo shifts policy to speak on Negro theme in campaigns
In Jackson on May 14 Senator Theodore Bilbo, once claiming he never spoke of the Negro in campaigns, now makes the race issue central in speeches. He warned that voting for suffrage in the District of Columbia would bring Negro votes and spell hell in Washington for a white Southern man, while noting favorable reception among locals.
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Selassie Objects Paris in Colonial Policy Debate
Emperor Haile Selassie arrives in Paris to protest world ministers involvement in Africa. He accuses Italy and other powers of colonial meddling and calls out the League of Nations for ignoring Ethiopia in 192, 1939 refusals that he says contributed to global conflict.
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Wilberforce Tests Veterans Housing Project Progress
Wilberforce University to add a dormitory unit for 300 veterans through FHA funding and NYA repurposing. Construction is underway and slated for completion by May 25 per President Charles H. Wesley. The upgraded facilities will boost veteran housing capacity.
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Charles H. Wesley
Uncertain Year Deepens Hope Shadows in Nation
A year of high hopes gave way to renewed doubt as crime rises and international affairs grow tense. The nation faces widespread uncertainty and looming events, with Dabney noted as a figure amid the shifting mood.
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Dabney
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