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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1950
Page
5
President Truman signed the 3.12 billion dollar foreign aid authorization, calling it a major contribution to peace and freedom. The measure funds five programs including the third year of the European Recovery Plan, the point four development program, and technical aid.
In Iowa six Democrats run for the senate as the Brannan Farm Plan dominates debate alongside primary bids in California South Dakota and New Mexico. Generals Collins and military planners stress atomic lead could deter war but not cheapen defense.
After winning a parliamentary vote, the Social Christian party aims to end the regency and reinstall exiled King Leopold II by July 1. They expect to control a majority in both houses when they convene June 20, while the anti Leopold Socialist party warns of potential general strikes that could derail the plan.
Washington June 5 AP Sen Lucas Ill gave up temporarily efforts to move FEPC Act before the senate. Democratic leader said he will try again before this session ends while Southern democrats oppose the bill. Russell Ga warned talk resumes once Lucas renews motion and CCC borrowing measure follows.
Eight persons including an 8 year old girl died in Georgia autos over the weekend. A child Marlene Dilbeck died when her father’s car overturned near Marietta. Others listed include C. B. Hutchins Rome Alfred Driggers Fort Benning Marion Langford Fort Benning Erwin Grimes Clarke County R E Hamby Danielsville Mrs Lenora McNames Vidalia and Mrs R E L Pattillo Moultrie Vernon Funk Columbus. One killed by a train in Atlanta and others injured.
Partly cloudy and cool today and tonight with scattered light showers in coastal areas. Tuesday expects fair and warmer conditions with light to moderate northeast to east winds along the coast.
Most folks are honest and try to locate the owner when they find a lost article or pet. For recovery, call Times-Enterprise Los Ad at 12 and ask for Want-Ads. The big get acquainted offer remains in effect.
A tornado swept a three mile section of DeKalb County near Decatur damaging crops and buildings. No serious injuries reported as a large oak fell on George Mitchell’s property and windows, roofs, and utilities suffered extensive damage. Weather officials logged gusts up to 48 mph in the Atlanta area.
Former Gov. M. E. Thompson moves through Villa Rica Temple Bowdon Roupville and Whitesburg after weeks of whistle stop campaigning. He blasts Gov. Herman Talmadge accusing him of deals with leaders and using state funds and employees in his race. Thompson cites Newnan crowd support as proof anti Talmadge counties may shift.
The Supreme Court ruled 8 to 0 that segregating negroes in railroad dining cars violates the Interstate Commerce Act. Justice Burton wrote the opinion, joined by Vingon Black Reed Frankfurter Douglas Jackson and Minton. Justice Clark did not participate. The case involved Ehner W. Flendergon of Washington, who faced denial of meals on a Southern Railway Company dining car in 1942, prompting broader challenges to segregation in dining facilities.
President Vruman appoints a three man committee to review the veterans hospitalization program with focus on paraplegics and amputees. Dr How ard A Rusk chairs the group joined by Dr Arthur Abramson and Rear Admiral Robert L Dennison to study hospital transfers amid protests over VA facility closures and relocations.
In Donalsonville on June 5 a Black woman died during birth but an infant was born within minutes afterward. The report notes the timing and location of the birth amid the surrounding events.
Honolulu reports Mauna Loa’s strongest eruption in years with lava flowing toward the sea endangering 35 homes and a lodge area. Police say all residents in the endangered zone have been evacuated from Kona along with Opihali village residents. The new lava flow started near nightfall and accelerates toward the coast. The route includes the southwest slope near Ohio Lodge and several houses.
Eleven young people and pastors depart New York to begin Summer evangelical work in Europe as the first Youths for Christ Gospel team. The group travels by plane and boat over three weeks under church supervision, gathering in Brussels August - the third Evangelism event of the World Congress on Youth for Christ International. Rev. John D. Kinnepeter of Savannah, Ga., leads the initial group.
Washington reports that President Truman is considering a plan to appoint a super panel to question State Department employees tied to McCarthy accusations. The panel would not replace the loyalty review system and may meet with Senator Tydings on the Amerasia documents case. FBI and Knowland push for public Senate briefing.
A scrambled report indicates three fugitives, armed and evading authorities, were pursued last Thursday after an incident in which Earl Weise and Garthe were identified. The couple is said to have fled, with officers believing the trio may have escaped.
Gov. Herman Talmadge accelerates campaign with a three week drive toward the June 28 Georgia primary. Top leaders boost precinct and county organizing while former Gov. M. E. Thompson holds a rapid pace with 103 speeches in five weeks.
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