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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1950
Page
1
Judges favor a fancy bike as top in best decorated class. Contests include largest smallest and old-fashioned bikes. A tire-rolling event followed. Winners names are being compiled by city recreation department officials for Sunday’s Repository.
A Canton and Massillon man are among the first in the region named for involuntary air force active duty. Three army reserve officers face physicals for voluntary recall, while a navy Lt. (j.g.) Richard Schwalenberg is recalled to deck duty on the U S S Hendrico in the Pacific.
Public notices indicate Salvation Army tent meetings conclude Sunday evening with services at 7 45 p m at 15th and Bedford SW led by evangelist Major W W Henshaw Ad listings include an Ice Cream festival at Hol Guerns lot and Edgefield Volunteer Fire Dept events on Aug 4 and 5 plus ads for Dr Orgel chiropodist at 415 Walnut NE and Flora Fetzer public stenographer.
Canton inspector Lloyd Davis reports July set a record with 220 issued building permits valued at 970 245. The surge aligns with war material shortages fears boosting speed of new construction and improvements. Year to date totals reach 4 649 186, close to 1949 postwar high. Sixty six single dwellings added in July, doubling last year's 32.
A westward cool front edged out a northern one, giving Canton the coolest Aug 3 morning in 23 years except for one area. Some light frosts were noted, a 54 degree low at 6 am, six degrees above the date low. Light showers at 10 pm proved unmeasurable. Forecast calls for continued cool, pleasant weather for the next day or two.
Edwin W. Pauley testified before the Senate armed services committee that the Soviet Union had been a deliberate aggressor in Korea since 1946. He cited his 1946 meetings with President Truman and warned of Communist moves to seize North Korea, presenting letters supporting his view of a looming puppet regime.
Charles D. Marts named Canton area enforcement chief for the Ohio Department of Liquor Control vows to crack down on gambling devices in local liquor spots and to investigate reports of unimpeded illegal activity. He warns that violating closing hours or operating without a permit will lead to closures and arrests.
Notice for the Carpenters annual picnic at Villa Padova Lake Cable scheduled for Saturday August 5th. Community members are invited to attend the event hosted at the lakeside venue with details on timing and activities to follow.
Canton Lodge No 60 F and A M will meet at The Temple tonight at 7 45 o clock to conduct funeral for our late Brother Harry A Frikert.
Combat report describes Communist effort along Korea's southern coast aiming at Pusan, with two or three divisions in play and Masan as a key objective. American forces note boggy lowlands that could slow tanks, while a counterattack seeks to blunt the advance near Chinju and Masan.
The Senate bank ing committee hammers out an automatic wage price control plan to curb inflation for Korea era needs. Bricker alone dissented, warning broad powers exceed WWII measures and risk future wars. House choices split between Kunkel bill and expanded Truman authority.
U S Marines and the 2nd Infantry Division with Pershing tanks reinforced the battered front in southeast Korea near the Naktong River. Deep tank probing pushed toward Chinju, yielding captured enemy maps and equipment while retreating forces pulled back to Wonbung. The battlefront holds around Chinju as reinforcements arrive and more carrier planes are promised to break supply lines.
Seven nations unite to oppose seating Red China on the U N Security Council amid Korea peace talks. The United States and six allies demand separate consideration of Koreas war and China seating, while India weighs its stance as the council debates agenda amid pressure from Moscow and Washington.
The NLRB in Washington ordered Hoover Co to reinstate 12 discharged employees at its North Canton plant and provide back pay dating from August 2, 1948. The decision upheld an examiner’s recommendations following a 50 day strike linked to a boycott. Hoover may appeal to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Two more area men are listed among army casualties in Korea. Pvt. Chester S. Speicher 25 of Waynesburg is missing in action with three years WWII service and Fort Knox training. Pvt. Harold Brunner 22 of 1462 Allen Ave SE is slightly wounded in action, telegram confirms.
Harter Bank & Trust Company promotes fast personal loans to ease financial tight spots. The bank, a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, emphasizes swift approval and accessible credit options for borrowers seeking immediate funds.
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