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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1948
Page
5
A Republican platform subcommittee favors a farm group plan to lower government price supports, aiming to cut food costs while avoiding shortages. The draft seeks reduced price supports, potential surpluses, and a broader civil rights plank including anti poll taxes and desegregation in services.
The Senate broke a 17 hour filibuster by Taylor and Langer to pass a compromise military draft bill by voice vote. The measure would draft men 19 to 25 for 21 months starting 90 days after enactment, amid tense Senate clashes over procedure and passage status.
Alabama anti Truman Democrats created a permanent organization to oppose civil rights in 1948 and future years. Horace Wilkinson said the group will push for states rights in the Democratic platform and plan action at the Philadelphia convention. A July 17 Birmingham meeting will suggest presidential and vice presidential candidates for Southern states.
AP correspondent Dan De Luce, stationed to cover Arab Palestine war, will receive an in absentia medal from the National Headliner Club for outstanding foreign news writing in 1947. The award ceremony occurs tonight in Atlantic City New Jersey.
The Georgia state Supreme Court ordered the libel trial of Cairo weekly publisher H. H. Wind in a dispute with state Rep. J. W. Barwick. Barwick seeks 10 000 damages, alleging Wind published false statements about his sponsorship of a farm gasoline tax refund bill. The court upheld press criticism but ruled against publication of libel.
President Truman named a National Emergency panel to study the operators versus United Mine Workers dispute. The board reports to the White House by next Wednesday to guide possible court action to prevent a stoppage for 80 days. The panel includes David L. Cote, E. Wight Bakke, and Waldo Emanuel Fisher.
Palo Alto June 19 AP A life sized nude sculpture in Stanford University Art Gallery seemed lifelike until it moved. Police Sgt Edward J Farman covered the nude and the figure was later committed to Agnew State Hospital for observation. Campus residents had complained of a loud singing from the woman involved.
Critical signs appeared in China this week as Chiang Kai shek pressed a central campaign against the Communists. He appointed Gen. Pat Chung-Hsi to lead after Pai refused twice and only agreed after receiving American trained troops from Formosa. Chiang anticipates relief but many privately call it too little too late to shape the civil war.
Philadelphia report says Harold Stassen expects to carry a majority of World War Veteran delegates on the first ballot at the Republican convention. Stassen denies talks with Taft or Dewey to delay votes while Dewey and Taft camps push for key supporters. Vandenberg signals possible interest if nominated, but aides say he remains noncommittal.
Washington dispatch reports House Speaker Martin asserting Congress cannot adjourn, despite speculation about a return before or after party conventions. Senate leaders and the joint committee pursue a compromise on farm price support, immigration, and energy bills amid deadlock and ongoing negotiations.
Partly cloudy and hot in Georgia with scattered afternoon thunderstorms south and showers north. North portion remains warm with clouds and scattered storms through tonight and Sunday. Northwest Florida similar conditions with a few afternoon thundershowers. Gentle to moderate southerly winds.
Soviet authorities barred Germans and allied officers from entering Berlin by train or car as currency and travel moves tighten. Marshal Sokolovsky opened freight trains under strict checks while air travel remained open. Westbound arrival to Berlin was limited to the air route as the four power city faced a blocked land corridor and new currency rules.
Oak Ridge Tenn June 19 AP A long labor dispute at Oak Ridge National Laboratory ends with a new work contract for 875 employees. Wages rise an average 15 percent above the prior average hourly pay of 1.38 dollars, with increases from 6 to 8 cents retroactive to March 1.
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