The Miami Times

Graves Campaign Swings Into High Gear

Campaign committee meetings are being held every Thursday evening at the headquarters, 941 N.W. 2nd ave. at 7:30 p.m.

The meetings are open to all persons interested in promoting the candidacy of G. E. Graves. The committee urges all persons interested to attend the meetings if possible and if attendance is not possible to at least stop by headquarters at any time between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

The headquarters may be reached also by calling 2-5698.

On last Thursday, Oct. 15, G. E. Graves appeared before the members of the Republican Headquarters Club of Dade County.

The candidate outlined the highlights of his life which qualify him for service on the Miami City Commission. He pledged himself to keep Miami progressive in commerce, transportation and public works. Graves further stated that he stands for honest government with respect for no interest except that of the people of Miami.

For the last two weeks Graves has been kept on a constant go trying to fulfill his many appointments with civic and political groups throughout the city.

On last Saturday morning the second G. E. Graves for City Commission motorcade moved through the central Negro area.

Between the halves of the Bethune-Cookman College-Benedict College football game in the Orange Bowl last Saturday night, G. E. Graves was presented with a citation by the Bethune Cookman College Alumni Association for his outstanding achievements and unselfish contributions to the life of his community and state.

Last Sunday afternoon G. E. Graves was the guest speaker at a tea which was sponsored by the Parent-Teacher Association of Richmond Heights Elementary School.

On Monday, Oct. 19, the Edison Center Lion's Club of Allapattah invited G. E. Graves to speak at their luncheon meeting which was held at the Edith and Fritz Restaurant. Upon arrival of the candidate, he was informed by an employee that there was no meeting being held. Atty. Graves then advised the employee that he was a candidate for the city commission and was invited by the Lions Club to speak. The employee stated, "We still don't serve Negroes."

Atty. Graves then requested the presence of the president of the organization, Mr. Ralph Poston, who came out and apologized and stated that the organization had invited him but that it was against the policy of the management of the Edith and Fritz Restaurant to serve Negroes. Graves then thanked Mr. Poston and departed.

On Monday night the candidate, along with the 21 other hopefuls spoke to the United Labor Political Committee of Miami.