Canton Repository history and 1949 masthead notes
The Canton Repository, established as The Stark County Democrat, merged from The Stark Scautsene and other titles into The Canton Repository over the 19th century. By 1949 it listed Associated Press affiliation, multiple bureaus, and a detailed subscription structure. The Tuesday, April 5, 1949 issue lists circulation, office contact points, and carrier rates.
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Toledo Tax Ordinance Sparks Referendum Vote On Funds
Toledo city uses separate funds under its income tax ordinance for the tax, bond retirement, maintenance, equipment, capital improvements, operations, and a surplus after these. The operating fund, budgeted at 800000, is short, prompting a proposal to lay off workers. A voter decision will determine whether to raise the operating fund or cut staff, unusual in that the policy is set by ordinance and alterable only by popular referendum.
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Holiday for Gloomsters on Atlantic Pact and UN
The Atlantic Treaty does not imperil the United Nations but mirrors governments seeking interim security in a world without a universal guarantee. It resembles the Truman Doctrine and Brussels Pact, and while some see doom, officials aim to strengthen the UN through pragmatic security arrangements ahead of the General Assembly.
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What’s Normal A Looming Dilemma In CPI History
The article examines the price index, noting its decline from last fall’s high and questioning what constitutes a normal level. It traces CPI values from 1920 to the present, citing 1940, 1933, and recent months, and explains statisticians use indexes for comparison rather than absolute statements.
Army Seeks Song Like Anchors Aweigh For Queen Of Battle
The Department of the Army looks for a marching song in the class of Anchors Aweigh and Wild Blue Yonder to rally dogfaces. Five potential hits were chosen from over a thousand entries, though soldiers differ on what to call them and how to define infantry. The Army remains one unit with varied roles and shared bearing in war.
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Churchill speech reflects limits of military solution
The piece critiques Winston Churchill’s postwar address, noting its emphasis on military power and fear of Soviet expansion. It argues for democratic persuasion over force, urges engagement with Russian peoples, and calls for a new spiritual approach to peace beyond weapons and blocs. It contrasts Churchill’s missed chance with broader hopes for a better world than war.
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No Grinning By Truman Twill On Spring Housecleaning
A humorous column contrasts the sexes during spring housecleaning. It jokes that men dread stepladders and wallpaper cleaner while women excel at painting and tidying. The piece notes men endure back strain and postcleaning woes, while women proudly soldier through, later visiting beauty shops. If April’s burden ends, May would bring more chores, unless a grin marks a man as a sap.
Thoughts for Today by Disraeli on free speech and afflictions
A compact quotation reflecting on demagogues and agitators as unpleasant yet inherent to a free constitutional country. It notes these inconveniences must be endured to preserve advantages of liberty. The line emphasizes resilience amid political discourse.
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Taft 1950 Bid Centers on Ohio Campaign
The piece analyzes Robert A. Taft's 1950 Senate race in Ohio, noting his firm stances have alienated some groups and how labor opposition to Taft-Hartley could shape the contest. It discusses Lausche’s potential paths, Bricker’s viability, and the political calculus of an Ohio battle watched nationwide.
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European ministers see waning fear of hot war after Berlin airlift
European foreign ministers meeting in Washington sign the North Atlantic Pact amid rising Western confidence. They note less fear of a hot war, crediting the Berlin airlift for proving U S resolve, while unrest grows behind the Iron Curtain. Yugoslavia’s Tito shifts away from Moscow, signaling possible shifts in the Communist bloc.
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Target Practice By H. V. Wade
As to prices the axiom must be amended what goes up 87 percent must come down 1.1 percent. The tomato on the seed catalog cover is bigger redder and more stupendous in every way the coming attraction of the vegetable world.
City should live within its income and cut expenses
A reader arguing at a Saturday noon forum praises frugality and efficient city management. He urges hiring experienced business leaders, taxing property fairly, extending city limits to include suburbs and trailer camps, and opposing city income tax. He warns against waste and insists government must live within its means.
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Grinning killers and the cops who pose with them
In this critique the author challenges the practice of photographers and law officers smiling beside recently slain suspects. It questions the impact of glamorizing killers in news images and asks why authorities allow such posed portraits. It recalls a fallen officer and the tension between sensational photography and genuine law enforcement dignity.
Something for Something pyramid scheme warns Canton group
Warnings from the Canton Chamber of Commerce and other sources claim a pyramid scheme promoting $2 memberships is spreading locally after originating in Los Angeles. It resembles a low mood chain letter as participants recruit others to pay the top organizer, with eventual collapse expected as the pool of new payers dries up.
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Better Business Committee
Canton Chamber of Commerce
Youngstown
Los Angeles
China
Century-old railroad stock sale boosted land values along tracks
A Repository reprint notes a Massachusetts estimate that the South Shore Railroad raised land value by $50 per acre within a two mile strip on both sides of the line. Each mile of railroad generated $32,000 wealth at $22,000 cost, totaling $700,000 for 70 miles.
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South Shore Railroad
Pittsburgh flood forces 250 from homes amid million-dollar damage
Twenty five years ago a severe flood in Pittsburgh displaced about 250 residents and caused roughly 1.5 million dollars in damage. Separately a 16th century world map attributed to Columbus was found in Paris at the National Library, misfiled as a Portuguese map and depicting Earth as an island ringed by four oceans.
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National Library of France
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Canton Firemen Hours Cut Sparks Staffing Push
Ten years ago Canton city council voted to cut fireman hours from 84 to 72 per week. Chief George Jacob said the move would require hiring 14 additional firefighters to maintain coverage. The Ohio House conservation committee tabled a bill to remove Bob Whites from the songbird list and designate them as game birds.
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