02 Apr 1951
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1951
Page
1
Raleigh April 2 The house moves to finalize the large two year state budget after six hours of debate. The bill funds state employee pay raises and teacher salaries with a $2,200 to $3,100 annual range and includes tax changes under review by the senate.
President Vincent Auriol told a special Senate session in Washington that if France falls to aggression the whole Western world and civilization itself would be in mortal danger. He urged a defense strategy focused on shielding Western Europe to prevent occupation and exploitation.
Senate crime committee chairman Kefauver labeled Continental Press, a racing news wire, as Public Enemy No. 1 and said legislation to shut it down will be the panel’s top recommendation after 11 months of hearings. He also discussed not voting for O’Dwyer’s Mexico ambassadorship and referenced a firemen’s official testifying about a $10,000 campaign gift.
Raleigh reports that fluid milk now rivals alcoholic beverages as a legislative focus. The article notes extensive study and debate, with many pages of law books detailing regulations on production distribution and manufacture including grading and price fixing at multiple levels.
The third annual Azalea Festival in Wilmington closed with new records for flower beauty and the entertainment program while drawing large crowds. The city showcased millions of azaleas at Greenfield Lake Airlie and Orton plantations and across local yards. The court featured Queen Margaret Sheridan and young attendants, with extensive photographs on page five. More on page two.
New York April 2 rails sagged in a mixed stock market with carriers down about a dollar a share at the worst. Motors and steels eased slightly while other major groups were mixed. Down stocks included Nickel Plate New York Central Chesapeake Ohio Studebaker General Motors Goodrich Case Boeing Distillers Seagrams Admiral American Smelting Du Pont American Can. Higher were Standard Oil New Jersey Westinghouse International Hydro Electric and American Cyanamid.
Senator Anderson of New Mexico, head of the Democratic senatorial campaign committee, predicted that President Truman will run again in 1952. He noted Truman had indicated he made up his mind but would not disclose plans, and he believes delegates at the party convention will be pledged to him.
At the CIO United Auto Workers convention in Cleveland Walter Reuther pushes a proposal to raise dues from $1.50 to $2.50 a month. Opponents plan a showdown amid right and center support, aiming to block or alter the plan. The move is framed to finance a broader union program and election strategy.
President Eisenhower, speaking at a news conference, warned against delaying defense preparations in any country. He noted that delaying one nation’s readiness delays the whole defense posture and described his transfer of command as formal, with all European NATO units and training now under his direction.
President Truman urged Congress to maintain the Economic Cooperation Administration on a continuing basis to support security programs. He praised Western Europe’s recovery tied to the Marshall Plan’s third anniversary and noted new tasks to convert resources into military strength. The plan to end ECA next April was questioned as officials debated whether to merge ECA into a broader foreign aid entity.
The RFC investigation faces renewed scrutiny as senators promise hearings on a surplus ships deal. Former Rep. Joseph E. Casey testified that he and associates earned about 2.8 million dollars on a 100 thousand dollar investment in surplus tankers, though lawmakers cautioned no illegality is yet shown.
Allied tank infantry patrols crossed the 38th parallel into Red Korea several times yesterday and today before pulling back to main lines. AP reporter John Randolph noted the border incursions were a routine action with no special significance while central front preparations for a possible spring offensive were emphasized.
The Agriculture Department said despite higher prices the average consumer spent a smaller share of after tax income on a standard diet last year than in 1935–39. In 1940s terms the diet cost 118.60 dollars for 23 percent of income in prewar years, vs 245 dollars for 18 percent last year. Officials note incomes rose faster than food prices. meat consumption rose from 126 to about 145 pounds per person per year, keeping diet improvement linked to meats.
Two brothers Melvin and John Barnett from Batesville Arkansas were killed in Korea on March 16. Both served in the 1st Cavalry Division in the same regiment, suggesting death in the same engagement. Army spokesmen called it possibly the first such case in the war.
Washington April 2 The House returns from a 10 day Easter recess to debate lowering the draft age from 19 to 18 and establishing universal military training. Formal debate starts tomorrow with crucial votes not until next week. The Senate passed a bill to extend the draft, lower induction age, lengthen service and set up UMT. Chairman Vinson expects strong argument over Senate and House provisions linking draft to UMT.
Floodwaters in the deep south Iowa New Jersey and nearby regions recede as rivers such as the Tombigbee Warrior and Coosa fall from crests. About 1200 people displaced with two drownings reported. Des Moines flood claims a golf champion. Temperatures across the plains and west coast stay mild.
Secretary of the Treasury Snyder asked for prompt action on the administration's $10 billion first round tax increase. He cited a projected surplus of about 3 billion dollars this fiscal year and a tax revenue rise of roughly 3 billion dollars next year, challenging prior deficit forecasts. He also suggested delaying a second round of tax increases until next year.
Congress members praise Charles E. Wilson for his report to President Truman and the nation. He says the United States is measurably safer against aggression and outlines goals to strengthen military and economic power within one to two years. Wilson hopes Soviet leaders may abandon aggression as the free world grows stronger.
Pickets surround Highland mill as the Textile Workers Union walkout enters its second day. About 425 workers idle while 40,000 across five Southern states join the strike seeking a 12 percent raise, vacations and pensions. Negotiations with five mills stalled. no fresh talks scheduled.
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