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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1946
Page
5
President Truman vetoed the extension of the Office of Price Administration. Democratic leaders warned the move would end all price controls by tomorrow midnight. Bowles urged resignation in protest as the administration argued the bill failed to offer a real choice between stability and inflation.
Secretary of State James Byrnes heads for a showdown with Vyacheslav Molotov over a U S plan to convene a 21 nation European peace conference this summer. Byrnes demands a straight yes or no from Molotov on holding the conference before end of summer to obtain allied views on peace treaties and to bring the matter to the UN if needed.
Chicago state’s attorney William J. Tuohy said a 17 year old University of Chicago student is the man in the Degnan kidnapping and murder case but insufficient evidence exists to convict beyond a reasonable doubt. fingerprint experts cite nine points of similarity with William Heirens. FBI verification to follow.
President Truman vetoed the OPA bill as deadlines loom. Chairman Spence urged the House to uphold the President and consider a temporary continuation of OPA. Senate Democratic Leader Barkley said no Senate action is likely today and the chamber would not meet tomorrow, leaving override as the only possible move before midnight.
The President discussed a vetoed bill and said £1 250 000 000 was the minimum for the purposes. He urged orderly removal of price controls with adjustments to ensure ceilings are not lifted if serious price rises would result in the next six months. He supported a three man decontrol board under modified standards.
An Army chauffeur from Hufala Alabama received a commendation ribbon for his conduct after hitting a four year old boy who darted into the path of his moving vehicle. Willie G Burns, driver for Undersecretary of Air Kenneth C Royall, acted to prevent further harm and the child later recovered. The commendation came at the request of Paul Kerr the boy's father.
Considerable cloudiness with little temperature change this afternoon tonight and Sunday. Scattered showers and thundershowers mainly this afternoon. Extreme Northwest Florida partly cloudy this afternoon tonight and Sunday with scattered showers. Gentle to moderate southerly winds on the coast.
Raleigh reports tobacco markets will run on a five hour selling day with no more than 400 piles per hour and piles not exceeding 250 pounds. Announcement came at the tobacco association of the United States three day convention where Clyde B. Austin of Greenville Tennessee was named president succeeding Lee L. Gravely of Rocky Mount. Opening dates span July 24 for Georgia Florida belt and August 1 for South Carolina North Carolina border belt, with further belts scheduled into September. Sales run 9 30 a m to 3 30 p m with lunch break and counting boards to be used by each market’s board.
British authorities launch a sweeping operation in Palestine to suppress violence. Troops occupy Jewish Agency headquarters in Jerusalem and impose curfews across Jerusalem and Tel Aviv areas. High Commissioner Sir Alan Cunningham vows vigor against lawlessness, while negotiations remain possible. Hostages and arrests reported among Jewish agency leadership and other communities.
Georgia Governor Ellis Arnall voiced firm opposition to a state sales tax while State Auditor B H Thrasher noted citizens seek expanded services and may demand higher taxes. Thrasher warned any revenue shifts would not affect the budget until March 15, 1948, if teacher pay hikes rise. Other candidates Dalton Rivers Carmichael declined comment.
Bernard M Baruch released a chart comparing US and Soviet world atomic control plans in 20 points. It showed three areas of agreement and 14 open for negotiation with a head on clash over veto and other issues Poland France and Australia influenced modifications. Most commissioners backed the American plan aside from Poland.
Atlanta observers say the governor race remains close with estimates of about 40 county unit votes separating top contenders. Analysts warn the result could hinge on an incident or bandwagon momentum, while noting teenage voters remain highly unpredictable as schools close for summer.
The 450-bed Veterans Administration hospital in Thomasville, acquired from the Army in March, will be dedicated July 10 from 2 to 6 p.m. The public is invited to inspect the medical facilities. Attending speakers include John M. Slaton Jr. of Atlanta and Dr. Frank B. Brewer, VA medical director.
The president signed legislation extending the draft act to March 31 1947 and barring induction of 18 year olds while allowing drafting of 19 year olds and non fathers up to 44. It sets 18 months service for those inducted after Oct 1 1946 with possible longer service if the national interest is imperiled. Exemptions include all fathers unless they volunteer. The law also fixes armed forces size by July 1 1947 and preserves local deferment powers for occupa tional needs.
In New York on June 29 a Bronx man was cited after converting an open fire plug into a heavy artillery squirt gun by cupping his hands over the opening and spraying passing cars and pedestrians. The offense drew a court appearance and a $3 fine.
AFL President William Green told the South Carolina State Federation of Labor that the Southern organizing effort would be economic rather than political. He said the CIO’s South campaign shifted to a rival organizing push, and stressed the AFL’s long, peaceful presence in the region and its aim to raise wages for all workers.
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