Nail Workers Strike Continues Amid Business Battle
Ambiguously worded note describes ongoing nail workers strike. The text references workers, business, and a confrontation or dispute, with no clear dates or locations provided.
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1949
Page
5
Ambiguously worded note describes ongoing nail workers strike. The text references workers, business, and a confrontation or dispute, with no clear dates or locations provided.
Washington reports Senators from the cotton industry rallied to oppose any cut or tie slash in cotton purchases as part of the European recovery program. Most favor recovery spending but oppose economy measures targeting cotton, with the Senate Appropriations Committee singled out.
Reports say a first carload of watermelons shipped to the county fetched up to 550 dollars a car. Groover of Boston notes the fruit was sold amid market activity at the farmers market with prices ranging from 63 to 75 cents each. State and federal budget talks occupy headlines as recovery and civil functions funding lingers in conference as policymakers weigh cuts to wool exports and the Hanford project.
Washington June 14 AP Senator Hickenlooper plans to attack the Atomic Energy Commission's use of taxpayer dollars. Deputy GM Carleton Shugg spoke to Appropriations, calling a key product the "capstone" of the Hanford operation. Officials defend higher costs citing unplanned improvements and unforeseen difficulties.
Washington reports President Eisenhower faces new pressure from lawmakers and school aid advocates as a letter to Representative Gwin signals opposition to universal federal school aid grants. He favors state support with controls and warns against expanding federal money in education. Weather outlook for Georgia shows warm, humid conditions with scattered showers and storms.
The article notes contrasting views on education cuts amid debates in Congress. It highlights ADA leaders backing a Democratic bid, while Eisenhower faces a labor bill backed by Truman and Taft. The piece suggests early signaling of 1952 political climates as Eisenhower weighs education policy.
Seven hundred pieces of household effects reportedly belonging to former Chinese Premier T. V. Soong were aboard the SS President Wilson, bound for the United States via Kobe. Soong, allied with Chiang Kai-Shek, is said to be among the world’s wealthier men, with sister Madame Chiang in New York. Officials said the manifest did not name Soong and they could not confirm items. a customs broker said clearance for Soong’s things had been completed for shipment.
Western Berlin railway workers voted six to one to continue the 24 day strike despite Soviet threats of reprisals. About 12,626 favored continuation versus 2,085 against, with a referendum required for final action. The walkout has disrupted rail freight, blocked Berlin, and affected millions in supplies.
Washington reports Agriculture Department officials opposed a new cotton controls plan backed by 28 senators and cotton state leaders. The plan would set acreage and marketing limits, with Beltwide Conference testifying for flexible authority to cover all major crops.
Pickets patrol coal fields forcing some non-union mines to close as the United Mine Workers strike enters its second day. An Alabama mine near Birmingham was forced shut with 18 to 20 workers affected and injuries reported to two owners. The national dispute centers on contract talks set for June 23 and a looming industry stabilization plan.
In Soperton Georgia three Ku Klux Klansmen were cleared of disorderly conduct charges by the recorder’s court. The case was dismissed for lack of evidence. The mayor James Peterson had removed their hoods, but two other charges including loitering and concealed weapons remained under city court review with Police Chief M D Ware signaling further action.
New England today counted 12 deaths attributed indirectly to the heat in the last two days. No relief was in sight. Humidity added to the discomfit in the Eastern hot belt, but showers fought temporary relief to the Middle West. Burlington, Vermont, reported a high of 94 degrees yesterday.
Des Moines June 14 AP Democrats in a 16 state Midwest conference voted to back Secretary Brannan's farm plan promising cheaper food and farmer prosperity. They urged voters to compare the Brannan proposal with the Kenyon farm law as they head into next year’s elections amid GOP opposition and wartime price controls.
New York June 14 AP Trygve Lie secretary general of the United Nations told Rotarians that no war of importance will start while the UN General Assembly is in session. He urged ongoing effort to build a peaceful world on a UN basis and cited achievements like lifting the Berlin blockade and keeping peace in Palestine India and Indonesia. He noted concerns over veto power and majority fears in different regions.
Paris June 14 The western powers proposed a four power commission for Germany with defined supervisory duties. The council recessed after the proposal. Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky and his delegation left the palace while western delegates stayed. Officials said there was no walkout and the day’s proceedings were very good. A British spokesman said another session might be held soon.
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