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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1949

Page

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House Rejects Move to Reenact Wagner Act in Taft-Hartley Vote

Washington April 29. The House voted 275 to 37 against Rep Vito Marcantonio's measure to re enact the Wagner Act in its pure form, signaling no revival of the Wagner Law. The session opened early as administration forces faced a Ford amendment extending decertification voting to six months.

Washington House Vito Marcantonio A.L New York Truman Marcantonio Wood Representative Ford Michigan Representative Wood Georgia Ford Macantonio Jacobs Indiana

Acheson Promises U S Guard German Rights in Talks

Secretary of State Acheson vowed the United States will safeguard the rights and security of 45 million Germans in western zones if four power talks with Russia resume. He said there will be no bargaining away Western Germany safeguards and stressed openness to a united Germany, while cautioning against delays and chaotic outcomes. The Times described merger plans joining the Soviet zone with the West German republic, though France has not yet agreed.

New York Acheson United States Russia Germany Europe American Newspaper Publishers Association U. S Great Britain France New York Times Britain the Times Times Lake Success

Chieftains To Confer on Barge Crash

BERLIN April 29 Officials of Britain and the Soviet Union agreed to a peace conference on canal traffic in West Berlin. A 24 hour armed truce allowed all barge traffic to proceed with no Russian interference. Brig. E. R. Bendon will meet Maj. Gen. P. A. Kvashnin to work out a waterways dispute solution. Guards from both sides remained at control locks.

Berlin West Berlin E. R. Bendon P. A. Kvashnin Bureau of Waterways Charlottenburg Plotzensee Spandau Kvashnin Benson G. W. Fletcher Charlottenburg Canal

Police and Firemen Save Boy From Basement Hanging

Raymond Lee Masters a 12 year old boy was accidentally hanged in his basement when a rope caught on a chair. Police and fire crews administered artificial respiration and resuscitation. He showed signs of recovery and was removed to Aultman Hospital conscious and doing better.

Fter Aultman Hospital Raymond Lee Masters Cook Ave Dorothy Masters John Blend Raymond J. Samoila Fire Department Lorain E. Waddell Raymond Raymond M. Masters George E. Parkinson Police Department

Canton Cadillac Oldsmobile Co. Sold to Towell Akron

A. F. Whiteleather announced the sale of the Cadillac Oldsmobile Co. of Canton at 225 Walnut Ave NE to Dave Towell, Inc., of Akron for about 500000. The transfer takes effect Monday. Ownership shifts to Towell Inc with C. N. Winston named resident VP. George Stone remains general sales manager. The Canton agency serves Stark, Carroll, Holmes and Tuscarawas counties with three dealerships and an Olds dealer in Canton. Mr. Whiteleather and Mrs. Whiteleather have owned the agency since 1934. Winston’s background includes 27 years in auto sales and service. he is a former WWII antiaircraft artillery officer.

A. F. Whiteleather Cadillac Oldsmobile Co Canton Walnut Ave Dave Towell Akron C. N. Winston Cleveland Oldsmobile General Motors Corp Mrs. Winston Rocky River George Stone Towell Canton Company Cadillac Stark, Carroll, Holmes Tuscarawas Counties Whiteleather Towell Cadillac Cadillas Winston A. B. Arbaugh Cadillac Oldsmobile K. K. Morris Towell Company

Amusements and Editorials in Historic Paper

A compact reader shows sections like Amusements Comics Deaths Editorial Page and Markets with brief items. Notes reference George Sokolsky Radio Programs Sports Weather and business ads including Dr Scott’s office move and tax remarks about dividends and corporate taxes.

George Sokolsky

June 1 May Be Arena Bid Date

Mayor Klein plans a special council meeting to review final arena plans with no council meeting Monday. If approved, advertising would start for two weeks and bids could open around June 1. Russell Mack’s old bid of 234567.89 dollars remains in effect while city funds total about 700000 dollars for the new auditorium.

Carl F. Klein Klein Russell H. Mack

Double's Compacts for Mother Sale Sees $2 Up

Jewel cases offered at $1.95 each appear in an advertising brief noting prices and discounts aimed at Mother’s Day gift shoppers. The compact item line highlights value with a small selection of pocket jewelry boxes and related accessories.

Taft Leads Budget Cutting Move Against Truman Program

In Washington on April 29 AP reports Republican senators backed by eight Democrats sent a $2.4 billion spending bill back to the Senate appropriations committee with instructions to cut. Taft claimed a breakthrough in curbing government costs as the vote narrowly failed to reach a two-thirds threshold.

Washington Truman Taft Ohio Senate Appropriations Committee Senate Bridges New Hampshire

County to microfilm records to save courthouse space

County commissioners voted to advertise for bids and buy microfilm equipment costing about 5000 dollars for a camera a developing machine and two readers. An estimated 18000 dollars in first year materials will prepare county records for film storage allowing old records to move to dead storage while film copies occupy minimal space and reduce fire risk. The plan, prompted by Clerk C Frank Sherrard, will initially serve his office but later all county divisions may use the system.

Glenn Sponseller Joe Nist C. Frank Sherrard Old County Sherrard

Columbiana man plants trees for Arbor Day heritage

Dennis R. Smith profiles William H. Vodrey of East Liverpool, Ohio, a leading tree planter whose Columbiana County and Beaver County holdings cover about 8 000 acres. Over ten years his evergreens and hardwoods have grown to 20 feet, with trunks six inches wide, supporting a sprawling reforestation effort across rolling foothills and valleys.

Vodrey Jorden Daily Ohio Dennis R. Smith William H. Vodrey East Liverpool St. Clair Madison Townships Columbiana County Beaver County Alleghenies

Ring of the Week Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum

Double's advertises a diamond engagement ring with a center stone and two side diamonds mounted in platinum priced at $165. The note mentions charge or budget and references 130 Market Sad, likely location or seller shorthand.

Eight quartets in SPBSQ eight contest at Timken Hi

The top 10 quartets compete with the Pittsburghers the international champions at Timken High tomorrow night at 8 30. A few reserved seats remain at Green's Music Store.

Timken Hi Green’s Music Store

Local Ad Roundup Tops Market Pages

A compact ad listing features bananas 2 libs at 25c and Mazda at 1.95 per gallon. Also lard 10c lb, paint brands Dutch Boy Pratt & Lambert Glidden Harris at 1146 Tusc. W-ad Perennials and vegetables from Albert Kehl Florist 4214 N Cleve. Ave ad Double's pearls from $3.95, Sterling cake server 3.50, Ferraro Italian bread ad.

America Dutch Boy Pratt & Lambert Glidden Harris Paints Tusc Albert Kehl Florist N. Cleve

County Joins City in Shift To Fast Time

Stark County commissioners voted to place county clocks on fast time with Canton, Massillon, and Alliance, effective Sunday at 12 01 a m. Eastern standard hours for courthouse open 8 30 a m to 4 30 p m. A gentleman’s agreement aims to move the steeple clock simultaneously to avoid confusion.

Stark County Canton Massillon Alliance Joe Nist Glenn Sponseller Oliver Kuhn Kuhn

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