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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1950

Page

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23-Year-Olds To Bear Brunt Of First Draft Changes

Stark County selective service boards say men born in 1929 or later face fewer August exam calls while the September draft quota rises to 2850. Board 109 110 and 111 adjust quotas and notify registrants for physicals in August with dates and classifications published for local counties.

Stark County Selective Service Ohio Columbus Army and Air Force Board 111 Board 109 Board Carroll Holmes Tuscarawas Wayne Coast Guard Geodetic Survey Public Health Service

Belgium Sees King Leopold Propose Slow Abdication Plan

Parliament to decide as King Leopold offers to delegate powers to 19 year old Baudouin while remaining king in name. The move aims to avert crisis and possible bloodshed amid socialist strikes and mass protests as Brussels braces for a large march.

Rarilaimienrit Brussels Leopold Prince Baudouin Baudouin Trade Union Federation Belgium

Defense Funding Through Taxes Urged in Public Appeal

National defense program needs funds and supports tax financing. Public admonition against waste urges taxpayers to oppose government spenders. Local ads promote Timken roller bearings, cherries, Uplink Orchards, and Crosley Admiral Gibson refrigerators with easy payment plans and bank offers.

the Timken Roller Bearing Co

Price Up for Crackers Ice Cream Flour and Cigarettes

Local dairy firms announce a 10 cent per gallon rise in wholesale ice cream price effective Monday raising consumer pint prices by about 2 cents. Cigarette prices vary by store with some raising a pack by a cent while others wait to see competitors’ moves as wholesale costs shift from 1.63 to 1.68 per carton. Stores expect flour and crackers to rise this week but no change yet this morning.

11 Communists Lose in U S Appeal Court

United States Court of Appeals unanimously upheld the conviction of 11 Communist party leaders for conspiring to teach and advocate violence to overthrow the government. The Smith Act was upheld as constitutional and the trial by Judge Harold R. Medina was praised for handling disruptive defense tactics. The case now proceeds to the Supreme Court.

New York United States Court of Appeals Communist Party Harold R. Medina Learned Hand Harrie B. Chase Thomas W. Swan Hand Medina United States Supreme Court

B-29s Smash North Korea Plant in Hungnam Defense Rush Near Pusan

About 50 B-29 bombers struck the Chosen Nitro Fertilizer Co. at Hungnam on North Korea's East Coast, dropping 400 tons of bombs. Thick smoke rose to 15,000 feet as planes attacked the chemical and metal plant used for explosives. Col. Claude E. Putnam called the mission highly successful.

Tokyo Hungnam Chemical and North Korea Chosen Claude E. Putnam Jacksboro Tex Col. Putnam

Reds Demand U.N. Decision On China First

The Soviet Union pushes to seat Red China and block Korea talks until the U.N. considers China recognition. Malik, resuming the Security Council presidency, lists the China issue ahead of Korea, foiling hopes for a policy shift and setting up a procedural clash with the United States.

Reds U. N China Lake Success Russia Korea United Nations Jakob A. Malik Security Council United States Council Malik U. S Warren R. Austin

Front Stable Excepting for Loss in South

North Korean Red forces moved within 40 miles of Pusan as fresh U. S. troops landed to bolster allied defenses. Reds were 15 miles west of Masan, 25 air miles west of Pusan, gaining 10 miles since Monday. Additional thrusts around Kochang Hyopchong and Adong showed no serious gains. U. S. 2nd Infantry Division and other units arrived, with the 1st Marine Division expected to reinforce. U. S. planes bombed villages and rice paddies as Taegu remained a central supply target.

Tokyo Pusan Korea U. S Masan Kochang Flaming Hyopchong Adong United Nations Korean U. S. 2Nd Infantry Division 5Th Hawaii U. S. 1St Marine Division United States Hyopchong Taegu U. S.S

AP Reporter Moore Missing in Korea War

AP correspondent William R. Moore has not been heard from since Sunday after noon at the Chinju battle front. He was last with an element of the 24th Division split by a Red drive as the unit fled Chinju on Monday morning.

U. S Korea Associated Press William R. Moore Chinju Carl F. Klein Council Ira A. Casper Finance Committee Ralph C. Frerichs John J. Scanlon

Wounded in Korea 19 year old Pvt Jack Byers reported

Pfc Jack E Byers age 19 son of Mr and Mrs Glen Hocken berger of 4533 Tioga Blvd NW wounded in action in Korea July 20 the Department of Defense announced His enlistment to expire soon and he was to sail home July 10 but alerted for transfer to Korea His service included Ft Dix N J and assignments in Japan with the 24th Infantry Division antiaircraft warning unit He attended Lincoln High School

Jack E. Byers Glen Hockenberger Tioga Blvd Korea Department of Defense Hockenberger Byers Japan Jack €. Byers Canton Jack Ft. Dix N. J Lincoln High School 24Th Infantry Division

Deficit Warning Sounded On City Employee Raises

City council approved across the board raises for 773 city workers excluding elected officials. Salaried staff gain $15 a month, hourly workers get 10 cents an hour, with total annual cost estimated at $163,769 by City Auditor T. Frank Snyder. Debates focused on the raise method and recent union walkout.

Wr Ta Oe Haan Mae Waaerthaan Euvullings Vpvualtu Ea Ltits Alle Liveisss Civil Service Commission T. Frank Snyder Union Herbert D. Baker

You Pay His Salary The Taft Hartley Law and jobs speech

You pay his salary. You have the right to ask that he explain some of the things he advocates. Ask your C.SO. leader to explain the International Trade Organization and its aims. Ask if it will take jobs from American workmen. The Timken Roller Bearing Company.

C.so International Trade Organization Timken Roller Bearing Company

Solicitor Refuses to Represent Alliance Board in School Fight

Alliance city solicitor William T. Martin declines to represent the Alliance board of education in a Canton Common Pleas Court injunction case filed by Superintendent Russell Schafer. The suit seeks to block the board from installing its new appointee, Ralph Purdy, as superintendent. Depositions for board members are set for Wednesday at the Canton law firm’s office.

Repository Bureau Alliance William T. Martin Alliance Board of Education Common Pleas Court Canton Russell Schafer Ralph Purdy Purdy Martin Schafer Board of Education Canton Office of the Law Firm Day, Cope, Ketterer, Raley and Wright

Punchboards Vanish From Canton Sport Shops

Punchboards disappeared from Canton sport and smoke shops Monday following orders from the police vice squad. In most places, fast action tickets and similar illegal gambling devices were tucked under counters, giving a clean appearance, while a few spots showed tickets on display. This is the second disappearance since the punchboard ordinance was ruled invalid a month ago, with prior action occurring three weeks earlier under vice squad orders via Police Chief James B. Quilligan. Dr. Orgel, Chiropodist, new location 415 Walnut NE. Dial 20644-ad.

Canton Simon James B. Quilligan

U S Calls Out 4 Divisions of National Guard

The Defense Secretary announced activation of four National Guard divisions and several smaller units this month. The 1st and 2nd Marine Divisions will be brought to full strength, with two marine reserve squadrons ordered to active duty. Public identification of guard units will follow notification. Ohio's 37th Division reportedly not notified.

Washington National Guard Defense Johnson Johnson Korea Columbus Ohio

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