The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-07-22

in having our slums cleared and IN
having low cost public housing be-
come a reality in Miami. We won
the referendum election on that
proposal, but don't think for one
moment that the fight is over. The
opposition lis studying ways and
means almost daily, by which they
may still prevent the will of the
people from prevailing. They have
lot of money to work with. and
they are going to spend it freely
in an effort to accomplish their
selfish aims and ambitions. Be on
the constant lookout and beware Of
everything, because the fight is still
on.
Probably the best advice that I
can give on this matter at the pres
emit time, is to tell all of you who
worked for the proposal during the
referendum, to continue to hold reg
ular meetings, stay in touch with
each other, continue to study and
keep abreast Of the developments
ON the matter, and above all be sure
to have q representative at every
meeting of the City Commission,
when anything pertaining to public
housing or slum clearance is ON its
agenda. Keep your eyes open and
be prepared for anything. We can
win this battle, but we haven't won
it yet.
NOTES FROM AND THERE
Louis c. Pakiser, Jr.. National
Executive Director of the American
Veterans Committee, whose office
is in Washington, D. c., visited the
ave Chapters in the Miami area
this week, along with Bill Pauling,
Southeastern Regional Chairman,
whose headquarters is in Tampa,
Florida On Wednesday after
noon Chairman Jefford Smith and
Local affairs Chairman Elliott j.
Pieze, of Miami Chapter Number 2,
ave, entertained Pakiser and Paul.
ing at private cocktail hour at
O'Delrs. 1t was another of the many
interracial social gatherings sp m
sored by AVG :. On Wednesday
night, Pakiser addressed a joint
meeting of the AVG chapters of
this area at the Spinoza Forum, Col
Inns Avenue and 18th ST., Miami
Beach Charming Miss Veroni-
ca Fung of Orlando, cousin Of Mrs.
Enid Moore Reese, Is visitor in
the city as guest Of Mrs. Reese.
While here she is being entertained
by Mrs. Reese and friends
Miss Carrie Battle of New York
City, a new conner to the Magic
City, who is domiciled at 229 NV
18th Street, is another very pleasant
person to know.
Booker T. Hayes and Miss Mildred
Jenkins have selected August IS as
their big date. COngrats and best
wishes to both Petit Betty
Gator, recent graduate of Allen
University, at Columbia, S. C., has
been back i'm the old home town for
two weeks, now. Betty plans to
teach i'm this area next term
Dynamic Phil the Upsetter) Harris,
and his all star revue, continue to
pack 'em i'm at the ROckland Palace
every night that they appear. Mi
ami really goes for Phil, and Phil
really has something on the ball.
His show Wednesday night, was one
of the finest ever presented i'm this
city. The entire cast including: Vici
COpez, Irene Allen, Marion Griffin,
Jules Lopez, Slick" Ingraham
"Jew Boy" Staten, Fish" Raye, the
female impersOnatOrs, and last but
by no means least, Mae Smith and
Phil himself, was simply great. L
recommend the show highly, be sure
to see it.
BTW ALUMNI TO MEET
The regular meeting of the Book
er T Washington Alumni Association
will be held on Tuesday July 25, at
8 pm. at the school. All members
are asked to be present.