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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1925
Page
5
City council debates a safety head ordinance amid concerns of partisan politics and fiscal strain. Councilmen Brukenbrod Ernst and others push for action while calls for a full time safety director grow amid police staffing needs and budget limits.
City council debated adding police personnel after Chief’s letter, tabling the motion and amending it from ten to four officers. Several councilmen voiced opinions on pay and staffing, with the measure again tabled for one week as the dispute continued.
Harry Oliver plans to discuss the increase while Drukenbrod supports a raise as the city owes it to the department. Ernst warns of a 60000 shortfall in 1926 after sinking fund deductions. Harter blasts pay levels, noting patrolmen would earn 167.50 monthly and challenges council. Homan cites local desire against 25 extra police and chief Lengel urged savings. Council votes to table some motions, others fail.
City council members Baum Burkhardt Ernst Hater Harter Jackman Snyder favored settling the question. Drakenbrod moved an amendment which was tabled for a week under Rule 31. Discussion noted policemen may not earn enough to live properly while some, including Homan, claimed drivers own cars beyond several members' means.
Sweden began its Yuletide with a dawn visit by a white robed St Jaidla who entered homes gifting coffee and sweets. She appeared with a red gipte at the waist and holly bound hair crowned by candles, sometimes with other white robed maidens accompanying.
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