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Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1949

Page

5

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.

Senators Rally Against Cotton Cuts in Economic Plan

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.

Washington Cotton Coy Anu Senate

Watermelons Bring Top Dollar in County Carload

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.

Groover Boston Wayer Thomawne House Mture Powernassa McCarrar Commission David E. Lilienthal Hear Europe Hanford Wash Sblready United SCM McClelan McClellan Senate AEC Nate Cemoney W Hickenlooper Te Banlahead Yoann Ng Coluimitlee ECA General Electric Co

Solon Targets AEC Spending Of Gov t Funds

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 Senator Hickenlooper R‘owa Atomic Energyommission Tawo Carleton Shugg Commission Appropriations Group Hanford Shugg Hicienioopar

Eisenhower Aid Debate Grows In Congress And States

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.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Columbia U Military Chiefs of Staff Eisenhower Gwin Senate Pende House Ga, J Jorial Hower

Eisenhower Education Debate Mirrors 1952 Temperature Tests

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.

Americans For Democratic Action ADA Eisenhower Truman Taft Ohio House

Household effects reported owned by Soong to leave China

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.

Hong Kong T. V. Soong Wilson United SS Kobe Japan Soong China Chiang Kai-Shek Madame Chiang New York City President Lines

Western Berlin railway strike votes to stay out after threats

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.

Berlin Unite States France Russia Vosét Bunday West Berlin UGO United States Britain

Cotton Plan Opposed By Dept Group

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.

Washington Agriculture Department Frank Woolley Agriculture Brannon Senate Agriculture Anderso U-Nm Woolley Brannon H. L. Wingate Pelham Beltwide Cotton Conference J. A. Sweet Mesquite N.M

Non-Union Mines Closed By Pickets Amid Strike

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.

Birmingham Als John of Lewis United Mine Workers William Hing J. A.terry UMW Hinz Carl McCormack Jr Wil McCormack The Cahaba, Coal Mining Coy Shelby County Alabama Pittsburgh Tosteto Aritarad Lewis Harry Moses HH. Co Frick Coke Co New York Times Times Harry MM. Moses Moses Kost Aminers Lewitt West Virginia

Klansmen Cleared In Soperton Courtroom

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.

Soperton James Peterson John Edge Malcolm Braddy Joe Green W. R. Lewis J. Ross Sharpe Peterson Sharpe N. G. Reeves Recorder’s ‘Court Georgia Invisible Empire Problem James Waller M. D. Ware Joe Greene

New England Counts Deaths Attributed Indirectly To Heat

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.

Chicago New England Middle West Burlington

Democrats Back Brannan Plan in Midwest Conference

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.

Des Moines Midwest Brannan Truman Warm Bureau Federation Anwar Ken R-Vt Ford Nosed

Trygve Lie at Rotary: UN aims for lasting peace

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.

New York Trygve Lie United Nations United Nations General Assembly Rotary International Lie Rotarians U.N Europe Asia Africa Butt Ben Berlin Palestine India Indonesia

West Proposes Four Power Commission To Rule Germany

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.

Paris Russia Germany Andrei Vishinsky Tremely Gert

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