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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1948
Page
7
Delegates at convention hall hear Dewey backed as likely GOP nominee with Charles Halleck mentioned as possible running mate. Key Massachusetts support shifts to Dewey as Stassen and Taft camps brace for early ballots and coalition talks unfold amid East and Midwest rivalries.
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Gov. Thomas E. Dewey led on the first Republican presidential vote in Philadelphia at the Convention Hall but was short of the 548 needed for the nomination. Unofficial tabulations suggested some states could switch their votes before the second roll call.
Irgun Zvai Leumi suffered heavy manpower losses after a failed gun running as the Altalena crisis prompted cabinet resignations. arrests targeted 60 alleged Irgunists and key figures including Abraham Slavsky and Monroe Fein, while Mizrachi ministers J. L. Fishman and Yehuda Shapiro resigned.
The Russians cut electric power to Western Allied sectors in Berlin and halted rail shipments from Western Germany. Foreign ministers from Russia and satellites were said to be planning a separate Eastern German government. Western zones faced possible day and night power cuts and water service issues amid the tense stand-off.
President Truman signed a law providing 3.749 billion dollars to maintain and expand the navy and marine corps for the year starting July 1. The measure includes funds to begin a 65 000 ton aircraft carrier, estimated at 127 million dollars, the largest of its kind afloat. The navy had requested 3.928 billion for the year.
German Talmadge addressed about 400 veterans in Lake Iamonia Florida criticizing the GI bill as ineffective and urging national preparedness. He condemned communism and civil rights measures, defended state rights, and called for housing and education relief for veterans while forecasting support from the VFW. He left for Savannah after a fish fry with a mixed reaction from attendees.
The Georgia Department of the American Legion opens its four day meeting in Atlanta with about 3,000 delegates. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. as veterans focus on social events and campaigning to elect the 1948-49 Georgia Department commander, with Isrle Cocke Jr Todd and Vane Hawkins named as candidates. Dr. W. E. Burdine of Blue Ridge is the current state commander.
Washington June 24 The draft bill reaches President Truman with a July 5 deadline to sign. The measure allows 19 to 25 year olds to gain draft exemption by joining National Guard or reserve units and delays actual induction 90 days after passage. White House silent. VFW sources say the president will use the full ten days.
William Tilley a 47 year old New York clerk visited the stock exchange during lunch and picked up two checks totaling 1 205 000 on the sidewalk. He turned the checks into a bank and received a 25 reward for the find.
Oklahoma City June 24 AP heavy rains flood Hydro and nearby areas. Nine people are dead and about 3000 are homeless as waters surge along U S highways and creeks. Rescue teams search for additional victims while forecasts hint at relief but continue rain threats.
Reports from the Vatican say Josef Cardinal Mindszenty excommunicated members of Hungarys government and parliament for nationalizing Catholic schools on June 16. The action appears in Canon Law as a priori punishment against those passing laws deemed contrary to the churchs liberty and rights.
Washington June 24 AP Soft coal operators to sign a new contract with John L Lewis giving miners a $1 a day wage boost and doubling the pension fund levy. The proposal would raise hourly pay from 1.63 to 1.75 and increase the welfare fund levy from 10 to 20 cents per ton, funding $100 million yearly for pensions and dependents.
The Associated Press reports Soviet action cutting electric power and food coal rail shipments to Berlin's western zones, affecting part of the French sector's water supply. Molotov and seven Russian sphere foreign ministers plan for a separate eastern Germany government amid Western moves toward a semi independent western Germany. The Soviet currency demand clashes with Western currency acceptance, raising threats to those using Western money. Cardinal Mindszenty allegedly excommunicated a group in Hungary.
New federal injunctions issued in New York San Francisco and Cleveland halt threatened ship strikes by union members. The orders extend 30 days under Taft Hartley law and cover about 30 000 workers amid a dispute over hiring halls wages and contract terms. NMU President Curran says members will not strike while federal injunction stands.
The South Georgia conference of the Methodist church reports 728 churches gaining 4 350 members by profession and 6 864 by certificate in the year. Total membership reaches 138 3238, a 2 781 gain over last year, with contributions totaling 2 975 129 dollars for church causes.
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