Taft urges Republican bid with Southern Democrats in 1952 race
Sen Robert A Taft opened his campaign in the South for the Republican presidential nomination urging a party bolt from Democrats who oppose honesty and socialism He said Southern Democrats may align with Republican principles over those of the Democratic National Committee He indicated openness to a GOP coalition with Southern Democrats depending on many factors and suggested a Truman Churchill Stalin summit could work if chances of success exist He spoke to about 800 theatergoers and later met Negro leaders opposing Fair Employment Practices but favoring anti lynching and antipoll tax actions continued on page 3.
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Knoxville
Robert A. Taft
South
Cio
Political Action Committee
Democratic National Committee
Taft
Audi
Ohio Republican
Truman
Winston Churchill
Josef Stalin
Russia
Tait
Hoover
Migration of Negroes from South Continues Northward
New York reports census figures show the Negro population moving northward, with the 1940 to 1950 decade marking a near standstill in Southern non white growth while white population rose sharply. Eight industrial states gained over 1.5 million non white residents, highlighting a pronounced regional shift.
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Christmas Seal Campaign Aids Tuberculosis Fight Statewide
National stars including Gary Cooper and Alice Faye will back Ohio TB efforts over two months. Campaign funds support 20 000 undetected cases statewide through health education X rays clinics and school tuberculin testing with all services free.
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Ohio
Phillis Wheatley Playwriting Contest Opens in Cleveland
The National Phillis Wheatley Foundation announces a playwriting contest in memory of Phillis Wheatley. Entries must relate to her accomplishments and be portable for touring. Final date is August 31, 1952, sent to 2170 East 46th Street Cleveland Ohio.
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Cleveland, Ohio
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America
National Phillis Wheatley Foundation
East 46Th Street
Cleveland
Ohio
Madam Mazie Earhart Clark Honored At Recognition Dinner
Mrs Mazie Earhart Clark poet writer and civic worker was celebrated at a Manse Hotel event with praise for her uplifting writings and noble deeds. A lithographed scroll was presented by Mrs Jane Heck as prizes totaling 1000 dollars were announced for plays by adults and students. Georgia Beasley sang her works with Clinton Gibbs on piano as clubs and Bartow Wilson supported the event.
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Lord Is
Great Birthday Party in Richmond Honoring Dabney
Wendell P Dabney of Cincinnati arrived in Richmond Indiana on the eve of his birthday greeted by Attorney Julius Caesar Judkins Jr and Indiana lawyer D R Richardson. A train from Judge Bowman of Columbus followed with socialites and a banquet on Sunday ending in a grand display of hospitality and festivity.
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Cincinnati
Richmond
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the Masons
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Columbus
Career Conference announced at Tuskegee Institute
President Patterson announces the Career Conference to be held November 14 through 16 on the Tuskegee campus in Alabama, joint Tuskegee and National Urban League sponsorship. About 1,000 college students will meet with representatives from commerce, industry, unions, government, the armed forces, and education to explore employment and training opportunities.
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de. F. D. Patterson
Tuskegee
Alabama
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Urban League
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Patterson
T. W. Jones
College of Mechanical Industries
Ann Tanneyhill
The
Commerce
Driving Rights Shut for 35 in Kentuckys Traffic Court
Judge Clarence Denning in traffic court imposed five Workhouse sentences and suspended the driving rights of 35 defendants after a record day with 14 driving while intoxicated charges. Earl Robinson received two 50 day Workhouse terms plus 300 dollars in fines for operating a machine under liquor influence and driving while suspended. Arnold Whorl ey, 28, at Ft. Knox, was sentenced to two 10 day Workhouse terms and 200 dollars in fines for drinking while driving and leaving the scene.
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Earl Robinson
Seymour Avenue
Gilbert Avenue
Morris Street
Robinson
Army Corp
Arnold Whorleys
Parkers Lake
Ft. Knox
Whorley
Times-Star
RFC Millions For Luxuries Under Reconstruction Act
New York report questions the Reconstruction Finance Corporation spending, noting millions used to aid industries that do not serve essential public needs. Critics say large loans to a Miami hotel corporation appear to clash with constitutional principles and the intent to bolster essential industries.
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Global
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
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Miami
Florida
Probation Abated by Death for Korean War Hero
Lt. Ralph Harold Greene 32 of 937 Churchill Ave was killed in Korea on October 14. He had been on five years probation for a $70 false check charge issued June 7, 1950, after WWII service as a First Lieutenant. Judge Jorge E. Kearns noted the final payment of the checks and Greene's wartime service, praising his amends and ultimate sacrifice.
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Ralph Harold Greene
Churchill Ave
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Max W. Billman
Adult Probation Department
Lt. Greene
Korea
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Billman
Lieutenant Greene
Probation Department
Count A. J. Gary of New York News Cue
Count A J Gary reports New York Deputy Commissioner of Police William L Rowe and sports figures Joe Louis and Sugar Ray Robinson signing up as defense workers with 100 auxiliary officers and the police band. Two thousand volunteers join civil defense. Vermont exchange program pairs white families with New York hosts to promote interracial understanding under Abyssinian Baptist Church supervision. Mrs Gregory of Jericho says the aim is to instill right thoughts before contact with bigotry. From little acorns mighty oaks arise.
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Dssusensee
New York
Wm. L. Rowe
Joe Louis
Sugar Ray Robinson
Vermont
Abyssinian Baptist Church
Gregory
Jericho
Editorial on evolving U.S. policy from liquor to gambling
The piece traces shifts in American governance from the rise and abolition of the Louisiana Lottery to prohibition led by Carrie Nation, then to repeal, and finally to a new push toward legalizing gambling. It cites Dabney arguing for gambling legalization evolving from prior criminalization.
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