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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1948
Page
1
A fragmented critique traces Joseph es and Marshall Field interests in a New York Herald Tribune dispute. It notes Barns potential ownership, speculates on funding, and references Frederick Vanderbilt Field and Corliss Lamont amid a web of media and political tensions.
In Washington on May 19 Republicans failed to push a compromise on the draft bill amid a racial issue. Senator Russell of Georgia led southern Democrats opposing mixed race service, insisting white servicemen should not have to serve with an enemy race unless they choose to. The GOP proposed letting service secretaries decide unit racial status, while southern lawmakers pressed for written guarantees allowing draftees to serve only with their race.
May 19. A stay of execution was granted for German wartime Malmedy massacre defendants after the Supreme Court refused a release petition by a 4 vote. Army Secretary Royall cited “serious allegations” in petitions and said Gen. Lucius D. Clay would investigate. A habeas corpus petition claimed sham courts and coercive methods to obtain confessions.
Washington May 19 The oleomargarine controversy widens as Rep August H Andresen says Proctor and Gamble and Best Foods cornered cottonseed oil May market causing price jumps from 29.75 to 43 cents per pound. Nelson of Best Foods to testify. Barnes of Proctor and Gamble cites tight supplies and large purchases.
Springfield paper reports Charley Corte died in Dayton State Hospital at about 75. His estate includes over $80,000 in treasury and municipal bonds, cashiers' checks, and cash found among mountains of trash he collected. Niece Dell Reane named administratrix. guardian noted piles of papers and 13 cents in the house. Old Charley, once said to be a concert violinist in Italy, lived without electricity and had water by bucket.
Negotiations for a new southern coal wage contract collapsed, and the Southern coal producers association accused Lewis and the United Mine Workers of unfair labor practices. The request to the NLRB seeks a court order to force bargaining after a dispute over seating Joseph Moody. Moody urged action, saying Taft-Hartley compliance is urgent as the pact nears expiration on June 30.
The 91st Southern Baptist Convention opened in Memphis with disorder as Fundamentalist editor Norris tried to confront president Dr. Louie Newton. Norris, linked to the Fundamentalist, accused Newton of pro Communist ties and of editorship, then left the rostrum after a ruling that he was out of order.
A. P. will mark its centennial with a special NBC broadcast titled A P 100 Years of News airing next Sunday at 1 pm EST. Executive Editor Alan J. Gould will speak as the Associated Press outlines ten defining stories from the century including westward expansion, wars, science, world wars, abdication, Roosevelt era, and atomic energy.
A proposal for a veterans bonus up to 250 dollars was introduced as a constitutional amendment. The plan, backed by Governor Earl K. Long, would pay 250 to overseas service members, 150 to those with over a year domestic or overseas service, 100 for six months to a year, and 75 for 90 days to six months. Widows of service members who died in service would receive 1,000, with eligible children and dependent parents also receiving payments if no widow survived. If approved by two thirds in both houses, voters would decide in the November 3 general election. The measure authorizes up to 50 million dollars in bonds funded by a proposed 5-cent beer bottle tax. Introduced by Joseph Blasi, Lorris Wimbery, and Robert Angelle.
May 19 report outlines Alabama's plan to list Eisenhower first on the state roll at the Democratic national convention. Alabama delegates, instructed to oppose Truman, may walk out if civil rights planks pass or if Truman secures the nomination. Eisenhower could become a rallying name for southern anti civil rights factions.
In Lake Success on May 19, a Security Council move aims to water down the U S plan to halt fighting in Palestine. An official says the U S proposal with possible international force has little chance to pass, and delegates expect the measure to be stripped to mere moral authority. Russia and its Ukraine ally back the stop the war effort, while procedural wrangles dominate as Gromko condemns inaction. The plan would compel cease-fire directives within 36 hours and, if needed, sanctions or an international force to enforce compliance, sparking debate over troop feasibility.
The House refused to strike a provision defining Communist front organizations from the Mundt Nixon anti red bill. It would require such groups to register annually with the attorney general and disclose officers. Debate over Wallace third party prompted Multer and Nixon clash. Taft warned the bill could drive Communists underground while McGill condemned the measure as unwise.
Washington May 19 A scheduled railway labor dispute court fight was postponed to May 28 to clear the way for renewed bargaining talks between rail companies and engineers, firemen, and switchmen. The government had seized rails to avert a strike on May 10 and Judge Goldsborough extended the restraining order to May 23 and postponed the injunction hearing to May 28.
Sydney Morning Herald denounces Prime Minister Stalin's reply to Henry Wallace as an open insult to President Truman and his government. The paper argues Stalin endorsed the views of his strongest critic, antagonizing the American administration with the endorsement.
Nicaragua announced on May 19 that it recognizes the new Hebrew state of Israel becoming the sixth nation to do so after the United States Guatemala Russia Uruguay and Poland.
AP reporting from Tel Aviv says Jewish forces smashed through the Arab held Zion gate to the old city of Jerusalem linking with defenders and widening the breach amid heavy fighting. Arab forces reportedly control Jerusalem per Cairo statements, as Jews capture Sarafand camp near Tel Aviv.
Secretary of State Marshall said there is no clear sign of improved Soviet American relations. He noted limited progress in Berlin Austria and Korea and said real talks hinge on U N settlements. Marshall warned that Soviet sincerity depends on future cooperation and possible talks with Molotov in Washington.
Philadelphia May 19. Coyle executive vice president General Motors says steel shortages will sustain the car black market and high used car prices for some time. He cites maximum production at 5,000,000 vehicles yearly and notes demand exceeds postwar levels as factories and dealers deny involvement in black market sales.
Washington May 19 One of the last acts of late Senator Overton Democrat Louisiana was to denounce a minority report proposing a 200 million dollar cut in flood control and rivers and harbors funds. His speech read posthumously condemns the cut as an indictment and urges protecting the nation by backing waterways and harbors.
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