21 Apr 1946
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1946
Page
1
The United States debate on a 3.759 billion dollar British loan stalls amid a secret Republican majority tally of 23 to 16. An AP poll shows 30 senators for and 28 against enabling legislation as Vandenberg and Langer weigh filibuster options and timing.
Rett The United Nations secretary general Dag Hammarskjold declared that fascism and nazism still exist as threats to world peace while outlining UN aims before editors. He argued editors must back the UN and urged vigilance against anti democratic forces amid calls for broader public debate and equality among powers.
President Truman met with John L. Lewis and Lee Schwellenbach at the White House over the 20 day soft coal strike. No conclusive result was reported as Lewis and Schwellenbach left in good humor and discussions aimed at resuming joint talks were tentatively planned.
Britain announced it will enact wheat saving measures soon in line with United States action as Canada and Argentina increase food contributions to relief efforts. Canada added 5 million bushels of oats and about 2.5 million bushels of lower grade wheat for world food relief while proposing canceling flour export permits with the United States. Argentina moved to boost Europe aid with nationwide rationing, closing meat fish fowl and fruit markets on Sundays and expanding subsidy support to wheat producers.
The Panama Canal department announced dangerous military tests to begin April 22 on San Jose island in the Perlas group about 50 miles from the canal’s Pacific entrance. The tests run until June 30 and no person or boat may enter within three miles of the island during that period.
The War Department says it will identify the person responsible for a test given to about 50 civilian employees that included questions on sex life and other personal topics. The probe follows Senate interest raised by Sen Bridges.
President Truman orders the yacht Williamsburg ready for a Potomac voyage to Norfolk to view Eighth Fleet maneuvers aboard the Franklin D. Roosevelt. He plans a two day Chesapeake Bay cruise with staff, returning to Washington a week later.
Washington April 20 Dr E A Condon scientific advisor to the special senate committee on atomic energy said the U S federal atomic research program has been stalled since V J Day He noted that more than three fourths of the leading nuclear scientists who helped develop the atomic bomb are back in universities or private research labs Condon spoke in remarks prepared for an NBC round table broadcast reacting to Dr Harold Ureys claim that only second raters remain in American atomic labs.
Easter celebrations span Moscow Jerusalem Tokyo and Rome as nations mark a rare common rite. Papal message urges courage against godless ideologies while political tensions persist in several regions. England notes Princess Elizabeth’s 20th birthday and Windsor hosts a large royal gathering.
Irwin A. Williamson said he has armed his expedition to defend the 30 million dollars in Aztec treasure believed buried in the Santa Rosa wreck off the Florida keys. He warned of possible hijack attempts and noted suspicious activity during the search. He hinted at a secret weapon under testing for an armaments firm but would not discuss its nature.
A Robeson County jury convicted Clifton Inman 37 Granger ay oe Stacy Hall 23 Clyde Covington 18 of raping a white woman Mrs Dorothy Lou Fry. They were sentenced to die July 26 in the gas chamber at the state prison with 90 days for appeal allowed. The attack occurred March 17 when the victim was forced from a stalled car to a partially built house.
Gov Dewey signed a bill in Albany allowing tenants in scarce New York City apartments to increase their families. It makes it a misdemeanor for landlords to require leases with clauses prohibiting having babies during the lease term.
Fifty bilateral amputee and paraplegic veterans blocked a hospital rework picket at Thomas M. England General Hospital in Atlantic City for 30 minutes. They urged President Truman to intervene to keep the hospital open beyond June 30 and handed out placards. 40,000 signed petitions and 2,000 telegrams were reported as part of a three day demonstration led by Alfred Nahan.
Rensselaer New York April 20 Albert E Rockefeller 70, longtime bar keeper, hires an assistant for Fridays and Saturdays. The helper is 82 year old Matthew O'Donnell of Albany.
In St. Paul a veteran proposes a plan to curb nylon shortages by trading two pounds of used fat for a certificate to buy nylons at regular prices. Lehmann, ex quartermaster corps, asks President Truman to back a national program via the War Production Board.
In New York on April 20 Australia’s bid for a United Nations Security Council inquiry into Franco Spain gained expected momentum. Mexico openly backed the Australian motion calling it a compromise while Poland’s Oscar Lange was said to support a broader cut with Spain. Russia and France were silent but expected to back the compromise.
The National Housing Administration orders one fourth of all new dwellings in cities to be built for rental with ceiling rents from 40 to 65 dollars monthly. At least half must rent under ceilings. sales price limits vary by city, from 4500 in New Orleans to 9000 in New York. Veterans and builders meeting the new line receive priority. The program aims to use scarce materials to push low cost and rental housing.
The British American inquiry on Palestine completed a three month study on the future of Palestine and European refugee Jews. Report contents were kept secret but indicated a divided panel had reached possible agreement. The chairmen would submit the report to capitals within days. Sources say Britain resisted Kent Truman’s proposal to allow 100,000 displaced European Jews to enter Palestine soon.
Tokyo reports say Premier Kijuro Shidehara may quit as premier to join a new cabinet as foreign minister. Talks hint a deal could place him in the foreign post regardless of premier status, while Hatoyama’s fate remains uncertain amid broader political maneuvering.
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