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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1950
Page
5
President Truman's conference again rejected plans for expelling Southern Democrats and urged unity within the Democratic Party. The talk followed a Senator Humphrey proposal to realign factions and was met with mixed reactions from Byrd George and Smith amid GOP liberal tensions. Howard Hatfield loses job over beard refusal. coworkers aid him.
Partly cloudy and warm today through Saturday with showers and continued warmth Sunday. Temperatures reached 92 yesterday with a high of 101 this month and a low of 49. Precipitation unchanged at 0.00 in the last 24 hours and this month. Normal for the month is 34 percent.
A federal jury found Sgt. Lyle Buswell guilty of second degree murder and rape in the slaying of WAF Sgt. Fairy Decker at Hamilton Air Base on March 25. The jurors added the clause without capital punishment for the rape and related counts. Sentencing was set for Monday with defense plans for a possible new trial.
Washington June 2 AP The United States has developed atomic artillery shells and atomic warheads for guided missiles. Defense Secretary Johnson reported to President Truman on March 31 that new atomic missiles may serve tactical and strategic roles. Atlantic Pact planners expect stronger forces in Europe to compel Russian forces to concentrate for atomic strikes, while tactical atomic weapons are seen as complementing conventional strength. General J Lawton Collins noted a light tank equipped with a new weapon could knock out tracked vehicles and a production plan for a heavy tank hinges on effectiveness.
Macon June 2 AP Gus Wing a well known Macon businessman expressed a wish to die before 6 o clock and then fatally wounded his wife before shooting himself in a domestic tragedy. The incident shocked the city and prompted police investigation.
Gov. Herman Talmadge warms up for a key weekly speech with an old fashioned barbecue in Bacon county and plans to speak in Royston. Former Gov. M. E. Thompson campaigns the mid west Georgia area accusing Talmadge of broken promises and opposing port development bills. Alex McLennan targets Walter George in a Senate race, accusing him of siding with big corporations and wage exemptions for department stores.
A Senate committee led by Kefauver accelerates inquiries into interstate gambling networks stretching from New York to California. President Truman offers support and access to confidential records, requesting FCC action to freeze Western Union files and subpoenas for tax and criminal data.
Dell Rapids, June 2 AP Martin Allen Merkle 21 told his sister in law you have 10 minutes to live then shot Mrs Henry Potter 35 on a farm southeast of Dell Rapids. Husband and sister watched. Merkle charged with murder and jailed.
June 2 Boston AP reports lively balloting at the General Federation of Women’s Clubs 59th annual convention. Offic es filled include president Hiram C. Houghton and first vice president Oscar A. Ahgrent, with runoff results for second vice president and recording secretary.
Reliable sources report General MacArthur's headquarters studying a plan to outlaw the Japan Communist party. Demonstrations, a nationwide strike by labor and students, and possible party underground activity loom as officials weigh drastic steps and public tensions.
Mrs Mort Land a longtime leader in Georgia women’s club work died in Atlanta at 70. Born Santo Barrow of Madison she studied at Wesleyan College and first married Thomas U W Gate of Dawson. After his death she married Portia Land state school superintendent then. She organized women’s clubs in Dawson Bainbridge and Wagan. Funeral set for Dawson Methodist Church. Survived by daughter Mrs Alex McLaahan of New York.
Tokyo reports quoted Maj. Gen. Charles A. Willoughby as saying the alleged plot to assassinate General MacArthur is an absolute fake. An excitable police officer reportedly arrested nine Japanese tied to the claimed plan, but occupation headquarters dismissed the story as uncorroborated.
Senator McCarthy plans a senate speech to renew charges against alleged Communists and fellow travelers in government while opposing criticisms from Republican colleagues led by Senator Margaret Chase Smith. Smith, en route to UNESCO in Florence, denounced both parties’ conduct and urged an end to character assassination shielded by immunity. The measure drew praise from Senator Tydings who called it a high level statesmanlike contribution.
Savannah report says Chief Justice W H Duckworth denounced price fixing as unwarranted legislation at the 67th Georgia Bar Association meeting. He urged lawyers to oppose contracts that bind one party and penalize breach while relieving the other. The young lawyers backed the Missouri Plan for selecting judges with a three-name commission to the governor and a one-year initial term.
Hawaii police reported a massive volcanic flow last night near Hilo moving toward the ocean. The molten lava, described as a wide flow from the mountain slope, was observed on the south side near Blacktide, with eruptions noted at multiple heights up to 12,000 feet.
Albany Ga June 2 AP about 100 members of the Georgia Association of Life Underwriters open their 16th annual convention at Radium Springs led by President Dudley Fort of Atlanta. Delegates arrive and plan a formal dance tonight. Scheduled speakers include Char of Atlanta and other trustees. A short business session is planned with reports and officer elections.
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