Hide Article Text (OCR)
Urban League wants livable income’ for each AmericanBy ROLAND DREUSSI Vernon Jordan told more than 300 persons attending the 39th annual Massillon Urban League Dinner Wednesday night that the Urban League isNorth CantonWman struck by lightningA North Canton man was struck by lightning during the thunderstorm activity that swept through the area this morning. Jackson Township was apparently the hardest hit with three reported lightning strikes.THE SHOWERS are(SeeN. CANTON—Page 12)pushing for a national policy that would “assure each and every person in America work and a livable income.”Jordan, executive director of the National Urban League, was the guest speaker at the league’s annual dinner at the Imperial House Motel near Belden Village Mall in Jackson Township.CENTRAL STATES Can Co., The Timken Co., and Republic Steel Corp. received Community Service Awards from the Massillon league for their efforts during the past year.The Massillon Urban League also presented Laurile Schnell, a senior at Washington High School, with a $500 general scholarship.Valita Gilmore, a Perry High School senior, and Vincent (See URBAN-Page 12)THE MASSILLON URBAN LEAGUE Wednesday evening presented community service awards to officials of three companies for their efforts during the past year. The awards were presented at the league’s annual dinner by Vernon Jordan(right), executive director of the National Urban League to (left to right) Ralph E. Waldo, senior vice president, Republic Steel Corp.; James McCuskey, president, Central States Can Co and Norman H. Peterson, vice president, The Timken Co.
Newspaper Details
Evening Independent
Massillon, Ohio, US
Thu, Jun 05, 1975
Page 15
Full Page
Clipped by
Massillon P.
OH, USA 28 Jul 2023
Other Publications Near Massillon, Ohio
Massillon Daily Independent
Massillon Item
Massillon News
Massillon Independent
Evening Independent
