17 Jun 1948
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1948
Page
1
Westbrook Pegler argues that union mobs led by the CIO and AFL were more dangerous than lynching mobs, accusing Roosevelt era policy of sanctioning mobs. He cites governors calling National Guard to curb CIO backed disturbances and claims thousands of riots with little legal accountability for mob actions.
Oak Ridge Tennessee workers at the national laboratory ratified a new contract by 271 to 60 ending a three month dispute. The deal raises wages by an average 15 1/2 cents an hour retroactive to December 18 and runs for a year. The wage boost plus vacation bonuses and a savings plan were agreed after Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corp and the A F L Atomic Trades and Labor Council reached terms following a Taft-Hartley injunction.
In Washington on June 17, discord among Senate Republicans and House leaders surfaced over whether Congress will adjourn before a selective service measure passes. The Senate has approved a two-year draft bill. the House has revised it and pushes to finish debate before adjournment, with forecasts ranging from imminent adjournment to continuing filibusters. Speaker Martin said the House likely will not act before nightfall. continued coverage notes a page continuation.
Washington June 17 A federal parole board decision looms as a congressional committee recommends revoking the paroles of four former Capone mob members Louis Capogna Charles Gice Philip D Andrea and Paul Delucia alias Ricca for anti racketeering law violations The group paroled in 1949 after three and a half years in prison Delucia known as The Waiter was rearrested in Chicago for parole violations and released on bail pending a July hearing The expenditures committee said the paroles were improvidently granted due to fraud concealment of facts and questioned the source of large sums paid to secure parole
President Truman assailed Congress again while crossing Missouri on his return to Washington. He urged action on price controls and federal aid for education, praising Congress only as serving the people. Margaret Truman stayed in Independence with Mrs. Truman as the train paused in several states.
Washington June 17. A senate house conference committee opened to resolve the foreign aid bill for 16 European nations Japan China and Korea. The two chambers clash over total funds duration and spending restrictions as they seek an adjournment driven compromise before final passage. The house cut about 1.433 billion from the administration request and added spending controls while the senate restored 1.175 billion and kept a 12 month duration amid broader relief needs.
Harold E. Stassen said he will be third on the first presidential nominating ballot at the GOP convention in Philadelphia, but expects to lead liberal and younger Republicans to win by the ninth ballot. He praised a fight to gain the nomination and suggested Dewey or Taft may lead on the first roll call while noting rumors of a Taft ticket. Vandenberg’s dark horse prospects were discussed by delegates and aides.
John L. Lewis proposed continuing operations after July 1 if owners accept his 100 dollar monthly pension plan. He spoke with operators and Cyrus Ching of the federal mediation service as talks stall over the legality of funding pensions from the welfare fund. The dispute centers on the 40 million dollar fund and plans to spend it, including 20 million for distressed miners.
General Electric announces price increases of five to 12 percent on many household items and industrial products effective immediately. CEO Charles E. Wilson cites higher wages, freight, and material costs. some articles like refrigerators and motors are affected while others are not. Net income for the March quarter rose to 25.39 million dollars, or 88 cents a share, from 17.92 million and 62 cents a share a year earlier.
Cairo report says Count Folke Bernadotte heads to Tel Aviv to press Israeli leaders on permanent Palestine peace plans during the armistice. He plans to assess consulting support, while Arabs intend to send four experts to Rhodes. Israel accuses Britain of diverting fuel oil to Arab states and threatens UN action over Haifa pipeline shutdown.
A speeding car struck a group of churchbound pedestrians near Lancaster Virginia, killing Anta Mae Johnson and Wilma Jean Bowen and injuring six others. Billie Peters, 17, died from head injuries. Driver G G Dean, 20, of Pennington Gap, was held on involuntary manslaughter charges as the event unfolded.
Governor Earl Long urged the Louisiana House to expedite road bills to speed highway construction. Key measures would ease taking land for right of way and relax bidding rules to increase contractor competition. Bills would let the state begin work while landowner payments pending court action. He cited licensing repeal and broader bidding as gains, with no details on the general appropriation bill.
The Monroe and West Monroe Lions Clubs prepare for the state convention in June 2022 with about 1000 delegates expected. W. W. Kellogg is general chairman, E. E. Eaves takes over duties, and committees on registration housing transportation and decorations push forward planning.
Congress passed the railroad rate agreement bill over President Truman's veto by a 63 to 25 Senate tally and 297 to 102 in the House, claiming 31 votes over two thirds. The measure allows railroads to form rate agreements with ICC approval, limiting anti trust prosecutions.
June 17. Republican leaders move a new housing bill toward passage after blocking public housing and slum clearance. The House Banking Committee approved it 15 to 11 with 15 Republicans for, 10 Democrats and one Republican against. The bill favors government mortgage insurance revival up to 90 percent, veteran housing priorities, and faster depreciation allowances for new apartments, aligning with Wolcott’s proposal and avoiding TEW’s public housing provisions.
Baton Rouge Louisiana June 17 Democratic central committee chairman Henry C Sevier says the states rights issue should not come before the committee at its meeting next Wednesday He comments on a Louisiana house resolution urging support for the Southern Governor conference stance against President Truman's civil rights program The governors want southern Democrats to oppose any national Democratic candidates who back civil rights measures
In Philadelphia on June 17, Texas delegate Orville Bullington pressed for a southern voice on the civil rights subcommittee. He argued the south is deeply invested, while Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. explained committee swaps are allowed. Agnes Jones Gifford exchanged seats with Bullington, and Bullington criticized anti lynch laws while opposing FEPC.
Mexico cancels concessions of foreign telegraph, cable and radio firms a year to wind up. The government says national networks can handle exchanges and plans a $2.8 million radio center, with focus on radio over land lines. Mexican Telegraph Company and Western Union connections noted. aim to broaden government monopoly.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.