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Jackson Advocate
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi
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In Panama, Negro-Panamanian Jose Maria Vasquez Diaz was confirmed by the National Assembly (44-4 vote) as Supreme Court Justice by President Remon, filling a vacancy; prior role as district attorney noted, with debate highlighting racial envy.
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PANAMA CITY, R. P., Nov. 10. --A Negro-Panamanian, making his mark in the judiciary of his country, was elevated last week to a justice of the Supreme court.
The National Assembly by a 44-4 vote confirmed the appointment of Jose Maria Vasquez Diaz by Col. Jose Antonio Remon, president of the Republic earlier.
Justice Vasquez Diaz had served his country for the past eight years as district attorney for the First Superior Court of the Re- (Continued On Page Eight)
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public. He was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Chief Justice Erasmo de la Guardia who is expected to be appointed legal adviser to the president.
During the debate for confirmation, Alejandro Remon, actual president of the Assembly and brother of the Republic Remon criticized those deputies who attempted to block the confirmation by saying "The attacks are the product of envy, because Vasquez Diaz is not a blond, nor has he blue eyes."
Another deputy, Rogelia Alba attesting to the honesty of the subject declared: "Vasquez Diaz could have exploited his position (prosecuting attorney and filled his pockets."
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Panama City, R. P.
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Last Week
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confirmed by a 44-4 vote; appointed to fill vacancy created by resignation of chief justice erasmo de la guardia
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A Negro-Panamanian, Jose Maria Vasquez Diaz, was elevated to a justice of the Supreme Court. The National Assembly confirmed the appointment by President Col. Jose Antonio Remon. Vasquez Diaz had served as district attorney for the First Superior Court for eight years. During debate, Alejandro Remon criticized opposition as envy due to Vasquez Diaz's appearance, and Rogelia Alba attested to his honesty.