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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1947
Page
8
President Truman vetoed the 4 billion dollar tax reduction bill, effectively ending any chance for income tax cuts this year. The action came from Washington on June 16, with the veto signaling no immediate tax relief.
A weekend of deadly air disasters adds to a growing tally with a Capital Airlines crash in West Virginia killing all 50 aboard, a United Airlines fatality at LaGuardia, an Eastern Airlines crash near Port Deposit, and other military and private-plane losses. President Truman orders a five member air safety board to probe all aspects of air safety.
London reports Britain will consult the Soviet Union about George Marshall's European recovery plan through regular diplomatic channels. Bevin may not visit Moscow. talks with France proceed, with Russia discussions planned at an early date. Some Britons hope for more U.S. aid to ease the loan burden.
The NMU and allied unions began a coast wide no contract no work stoppage in Gulf and East Coast ports after failed talks with ship operators. Up to 200000 seamen may join if contracts lapse. With ship clerks CIO and other CIO groups undecided, tensions rose as crews stayed aboard or halted work.
President Truman rejected the Republican sponsored four billion dollar tax cut, calling it unsafe and ill apportioned. The veto ends any immediate chance for an income tax reduction this year as backers react caustically and plan further moves in Congress and the White House.
A military court in Jerusalem condemned three convicted Jewish terrorists to death after their role in the May 4 Acre prison break that freed 251 inmates and left 16 dead. Two other Jews were given life terms as Irgun Zvai Leumi vowed appeals to the UN Commission. An Arab general strike and calls to defend the Holy Land accompanied the ruling.
Partly cloudy conditions and moderate temperatures are expected across Georgia this afternoon tonight and Tuesday. The Florida panhandle sees similar skies with gentle to moderate northeast coastal winds.
Justice Proctor refused to block Wallace from speaking at the Watergate near the Lincoln Memorial dismissing the anti Communist petition. The case drew in Rep O Kon ski and legal representatives, with Wallace aiming to clarify his 1948 campaign stance and peace views.
Secretary of State Marshall and advisers outline a strategy to counter chaos and communism in Europe. Acheson warns Eastern regimes cut people off from Europe, while Truman denounces Hungary Romania and Hungaria regimes. The US weighs an open door approach with Russia and aims to unite Europe or endure a deeper split.
The House voted 146 to 7 to strike from its records a protest by the Southern Conference for Human Welfare. Dr. Clark Foreman, president of the conference, called the committee report linking his group to Communists a bogus and unAmerican telegram.
Pravda in Moscow denounced secretary of state Marshall's plan for European recovery as a mere extension of the Truman doctrine and a bid to influence other states with dollars. Foreign observers noted low chances of Soviet participation in the coordinated aid proposal.
The family of Peggy Alston Refoule, murdered socialite, offered $1,000 for information leading to arrest and conviction. The police were criticized for not pursuing the slayer as the body, garrotted with clothes line, was found near Peachtree Creek. Governor Thompson had previously announced a $500 state reward.
Brussels report says Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg discuss George C Marshall plan for European economic recovery. A foreign ministry spokesman notes the three nations devised a mechanism for international cooperation and would welcome American aid to implement it.
Des Moines River swells past 25.1 feet in Keosauqua as floodwaters threaten Ottumwa and Cedar Rapids. Crests mark the second highest on record with 1903 peak of 25.83 feet. Red Cross and Salvation Army aid 10 000 homeless. damage exceeds 10 million in Ottumwa.
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