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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1950
Page
5
Washington on June 7 AP reports a sharp exchange between Senator McCarthy and the State Department prompts Senator Aiken to predict that the Communist in government dispute will end in a political stalemate.
Secretary of State Acheson stated the United States opposes rearmament of Western Germany as a Western security measure. He linked the stance to Gen. Omar Bradley's testimony but said Bradley did not advocate reversing policy. Acheson also said the U.N. offers potential settlement ideas with no easy path to ending the Cold War.
Manila reports President Elipidio Quirino said he would welcome additional American forces in the Philippines. He noted doubt of any Washington plan to take over the country but said a large U S troop presence would be favorable given regional unrest.
General George C. Marshall told the House Foreign Affairs Committee the mutual defense aid program could spur Soviet action if Western Europe remains unable to defend itself. He backed Truman's request for 1.2226 billion dollars in arms aid for 1951, warning Europe cannot be allowed to stay militarily impotent while the United States arms at home.
Miami reporters say a searching inquiry began into a C-46 crash that killed 28 Puerto Ricans en route from San Juan to Wilmington. Survivors were rescued as ships and aircraft scoured the Atlantic. officials noted little hope for more.
Spokesmen for the cotton textile industry told the reciprocity information committee they oppose additional tariff concessions on imported cotton goods. They urged restraint, arguing further cuts would hurt the American economy and favor less efficient producers while threatening domestic markets and jobs.
The Senate passed a bill authorizing up to 2 billion more for farm price supports through the Commodity Credit Corporation, raising total potential CCC borrowing to about 6.75 billion. The measure, identical to a House plan, heads back for action on a Senate amendment about imports, after a long night session with partisan fights.
Unadilla Georgia June 7 AP a three year old boy James Davis Barron killed himself while handling a pistol left alone in a car. Police Chief L J Middlebrooks said the child found a pistol in the glove compartment and died.
Aubrey Hawley 19 died when his 1950 Chevrolet struck a stopped Southland train at the Camilla depot in Pelham. An Army Air Force private stationed at Elgin Field Fla he was en route to reassigned duty. State Patrol reported the crash occurred near 3 am and wreckage removal took about an hour. Funeral plans pending.
Mostly cloudy conditions prevail this afternoon tonight and Thursday with scattered showers tonight and Thursday. West portion may see showers this afternoon while temperatures remain steady though cooler south portion.
Atlanta June 7 AP R W McMillan of Thomas County was elected president of the Georgia Prison Wardens Association. Also named were vice presidents QO Blackburn of Brooks County and RR S Howard Jr of Dougherty County. Carl Mills of Fulton County succeeded Clyde N Phillips of Gwinnett County as president, Roy Seay of Meriwether County was secretary treasurer.
The Associated Press reports Republican Earl Warren defeats James Roosevelt for a third term nomination in California. Roosevelt trails in both parties, with Warren leading Democratic totals overall. Other primaries include Gurney losing in South Dakota and Nixon rising in California among Democratic hopefuls.
The French upper house debated a bill to ban Coca Cola, defeated last night amid Conservative criticism. The National Assembly had approved the measure in February, but support in the upper house and council opposition stalled final action.
Investigation reveals a narcotics racket tied to multiple locations and figures as authorities seek leads. The case centers on alleged big-time misconduct and extensive links to ongoing criminal activity.
Gov. Herman Talmadge and rival M. E. Thompson rally supporters across West Georgia with radio appeals. Rev. Blake Craft and State Rep. John Greer publicly back their candidates, praising records, denouncing communism, and stressing issues of elections, taxation, and school funding amid a heated gubernatorial race.
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